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Trumpet

　　Today's trumpet(喇叭)is one of the word's oldest instruments. It's the result of many centuries of development. Although it looks nothing like its ancestors(祖先), there are many similarities. All trumpets are hollow tubes(管). They are all blown. And they all use the player's lips to produce the basic sound.

　　The trumpet developed as players and makers worked to improve its design, size, shape, material. and method of construction. They wanted to create an instrument that would produce a beautiful and attractive tone, enable the performer to play all the notes of the scale, extend the range(范畴)higher and lower, make it possible to play more difficult music and, in general, be easier to play well. The remarkable(出众的)way in which the modern trumpet achieves these goals is a measure of the success of all those who struggled to perfect this glorious(光荣的)instrument.

　　The trumpet is actually the leading member of an entire family of related instruments. There are trumpets of several different sizes, and in several different keys. There are cornets(短号), bugles(军号), and a number of others that are all similar to the trumpet in the way they are made and played.

The trumpet family is much more than a group of related instruments that can stir(搅动)one with their sound, or narrow tubes of metal capable of(有潜能的)producing a variety of musical sounds. It is a link to many different periods of history and to people of many cultures. From the use of trumpets in ancient religious ceremonies(宗教大典)to the part they play in modern rock bands, the trumpet family of instruments has much to tell about civilization(文明)and its development.

1．It can be inferred from the passage that ________ is needed to make the trumpet work.

[　　]

A．air pressure
B．keen eyesight
C．daily cleaning
D．long figers

2．Which of the following can be inferred about the first trumpet players?

[　　]

A．They couldn't play simple tunes.

B．They had difficulty improving upon the trumpet.

C．They were not able to pick up the trumpet.

D．They could not play all the notes of the scale

3．The underlined word“one”in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ________

[　　]

A．the composer
B．an instrument
C．a family
D．the listener.

4．The author believes that the trumpet is particularly important because it ________.

[　　]

A．can be used in rock bands
B．has historical significance
C．is a religious instrument
D．has a narrow range

5．What is the best title for the passage?

[　　]

A．Science and the Trumpet
B．Recordings of the Trumpet
C．The Trumpet and Its Ancestry
D．How the Trumpet Is Made
答案：A;D;D;B;C
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阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

　　One of Britain's most popular reality TV programmes has returned to our screens for a fifth series．The Apprentice sees 16 ambitious individuals competing for a job with electronics tycoon(巨头)Sir Alan Sugar．

　　The Apprentice is a BAFTA award-winning British reality television series in which fl group of aspiring young businessmen and women compete for the chance to win a￡100,000-a-year job as“apprentice”to the British business tycoon Alan Sugar, The Baron Sugar．Winners have gone on to work at Amstrad, an electronics manufacturing company founded by Sir Alan(but since sold to BSkyB), or one of Sugar's other companies, Viglen, Amsprop or Amshold．The Apprentice, billed as a“job interview from hell”, is similar in format to the American series of the same name, which stars entrepreneur Donald Trump．

　　With endless talk of financial crisis, redundancies(过剩)and cut-backs, it may come as no surprise that thousands of brave hopefuls applied for the show．The chosen 16 will compete in a series of business tasks and do their best to escape elimination．Not one of them wants to hear the fateful words：you're fired．

　　It should also be noted that this year's apprentices are not going, to be allowed to forget the terrible economic climate quite so easily．At the launch of this year's TV show, Sir Alan announced that some episodes have been“specifically made towards recognition of what difficult times we are in”．

　　The tasks will as usual be tough tests of business wisdom。team-working and leadership skill．They will also make for some funny viewing．British viewers will be shaking their heads in disbelief at the crazy decisions of the wanna be apprentices．But perhaps the most entertaining feature of the show will be watching the hopefuls squirm(局促不安)and quarrel in the。boardroom．It is here they will have to explain just why they have failed each task so badly．

　　What drives people to take part in the show is difficult to say．Some are clearly motivated by the promise of a six-figure salary and some claim they want the experience of working with a successful businessman such as Sir Alan．One thing is for sure．the contestants will all gain some level of celebrity．The show is a regular ratings winner．

　　To date, there has been one big winner and that is the show's creator, Mark Burnett．Originating in the US, The Apprentice's winning format has been copied all over the world and with the hype(炒作)surrounding this latest series, it looks as though the show will have success for many years to come．

(1)

What's the aim of contestants'taking part in The Apprentice?

[　　]

A．

Tb acquire a good job．

B．

To meet famous people．

C．

To win some prize money．

D．

To obtain some experience．

(2)

What is special about this year's The Apprentice?

[　　]

A．

There will be more contestants．

B．

There will be more famous people．

C．

It is affected by the financial crisis．

D．

1t is supported by Sir Alan Sugar．

(3)

The tasks in The Apprentice lay emphasis on the following EXCEPT ________．

[　　]

A．

a good knowledge of business

B．

an ability t0 organize and manage

C．

being willing to work with other people

D．

being good at dealing with exam questions

(4)

According to the writer, ________．

[　　]

A．

The Apprentice won't be popular for long

B．

Mark Burnett is one of the biggest winners

C．

people take part in the show mainly for fame

D．

The Apprentice is the best way to attract talents


第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
A Subway Superhero
Wesley Autrey can't fly, but he is still being called a real-life Superman! Last week, the brave 50-year-old rescued Cameron Hollopeter, 20, from being hit by a train. The train was entering a subway station in New York City. The young man had fallen from the station's platform and onto the train tracks a few feet below.
Autrey, a construction worker and Navy veteran(老兵), was with his two young daughters when he saw Hollopeter fall. Autrey made a quick decision and jumped onto the tracks. He then rolled himself and Hollopeter into a gap, or opening, between the rails. Autrey used his own body to protect the young man.
Five of the train’s cars passed over the two before stopping completely. The two men were both unharmed. Hollopeter’s stepmother, Rachel Hollopeter, called Autrey an “angel”. Autrey visited the New York Film Academy student in the hospital on Wednesday.
For his bravery, Autrey was given a hero's welcome at City Hall. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Autrey with the Bronze Medallion (铜奖章）. It is the city'’s highest award for achievements by its citizens. Mayor Bloomberg called Audrey “ a great man-a man who makes us all proud to be New Yorkers."
After the ceremony at City Hall, a limousine (豪华轿车)took Autrey to a meeting with multimillionaire businessman Donald Trump. Trump awarded Autrey with $ 10,000. The heroic father also received $ 5,000 from the New York Film Academy, a trip to Disney World, and one year of free sub way rides.
Even after all this attention; Autrey still doesn't see himself as a Superman.” I did it out of a split-second reaction," Autrey said on CBS' The Early Show. "And if I had to do it again, I probably would."
56. Wesley Autrey is still being called a real-life Superman because      
A. he can rescue anybody in danger as he has the ability to fly
B. he rescued a young man from being hit by a running train
C. he protected his daughters from harm in a subway station
D. he succeeded in stopping a train from running over a passenger
57. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. When he saw Hollopeter fall, Wesley Autrey was waiting for someone alone.
B. When he saw Hollopeter fall, he thought over a long period of time before he jumped onto the tracks.
C. After he saw Hollopeter fall, he made a quick decision and pulled the young man out of the track as soon as possible.
D. After he saw Hollopeter fall, he quickly made a decision to protect Hollopeter from harm.
58. In order to honor Autrey's bravery,New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave Autrey_____as a reward.
A. a cheque of $10,000                    B. a limousine
C. the Bronze Medallion                   D. a cheque of $5,000
59. It can be inferred that if Autrey met with another accident like this one, he
A. would not do it again for he was afraid of losing his own life
B. would do it again for getting another piece of Bronze Medallion
C. would do it again so as to get another 15000-dollar cheque as a prize
D. would also do it out of his own conscience

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。

A

A Subway Superhero

Wesley Autrey can't fly, but he is still being called a real-life Superman! Last week, the brave 50-year-old rescued Cameron Hollopeter, 20, from being hit by a train. The train was entering a subway station in New York City. The young man had fallen from the station's platform and onto the train tracks a few feet below.

Autrey, a construction worker and Navy veteran(老兵), was with his two young daughters when he saw Hollopeter fall. Autrey made a quick decision and jumped onto the tracks. He then rolled himself and Hollopeter into a gap, or opening, between the rails. Autrey used his own body to protect the young man.

Five of the train’s cars passed over the two before stopping completely. The two men were both unharmed. Hollopeter’s stepmother, Rachel Hollopeter, called Autrey an “angel”. Autrey visited the New York Film Academy student in the hospital on Wednesday.

For his bravery, Autrey was given a hero's welcome at City Hall. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Autrey with the Bronze Medallion (铜奖章）. It is the city'’s highest award for achievements by its citizens. Mayor Bloomberg called Audrey “ a great man-a man who makes us all proud to be New Yorkers."

After the ceremony at City Hall, a limousine (豪华轿车)took Autrey to a meeting with multimillionaire businessman Donald Trump. Trump awarded Autrey with $ 10,000. The heroic father also received $ 5,000 from the New York Film Academy, a trip to Disney World, and one year of free sub way rides.

Even after all this attention; Autrey still doesn't see himself as a Superman.” I did it out of a split-second reaction," Autrey said on CBS' The Early Show. "And if I had to do it again, I probably would."

56. Wesley Autrey is still being called a real-life Superman because      

A. he can rescue anybody in danger as he has the ability to fly

B. he rescued a young man from being hit by a running train

C. he protected his daughters from harm in a subway station

D. he succeeded in stopping a train from running over a passenger

57. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. When he saw Hollopeter fall, Wesley Autrey was waiting for someone alone.

B. When he saw Hollopeter fall, he thought over a long period of time before he jumped onto the tracks.

C. After he saw Hollopeter fall, he made a quick decision and pulled the young man out of the track as soon as possible.

D. After he saw Hollopeter fall, he quickly made a decision to protect Hollopeter from harm.

58. In order to honor Autrey's bravery,New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave Autrey_____as a reward.

A. a cheque of $10,000                    B. a limousine

C. the Bronze Medallion                   D. a cheque of $5,000

59. It can be inferred that if Autrey met with another accident like this one, he

A. would not do it again for he was afraid of losing his own life

B. would do it again for getting another piece of Bronze Medallion

C. would do it again so as to get another 15000-dollar cheque as a prize

D. would also do it out of his own conscience

 
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     Jan. 7, 2008-French President Nicolas Sarkozy would marry his girlfriend, former supermodel Carla
Bruni on Feb. 8 or 9, media reported Monday. The report said that in December---less than a month after
Sarkozy met Bruni-he gave her a heart-shaped diamond engagement ring.
     Carla Bruni, Italian singer, former model and girlfriend of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, holds the
hand of her son Aurelien while wearing a pink heart-shaped ring during a visit to the ancient Jordanian ruins
of Petra Jan. 5, 2008. French newspapers reported that Sarkozy would marry her early in February.
     Sarkozy and his wife of 11 years, Cecilia, divorced in October. Their marital (婚姻) problems became
well known in May 2005 when she appeared in public at the side of event organizer Richard Attias.
     A marriage to Bruni, a one-time star of the catwalks who is now a singer, would be Sarkozy's third: He
divorced his first wife, Marie, in the late 80s-after he had met and befriended Cecilia. Political analyst
Dominique Moisi said that a Sarkozy proposal to Bruni could be part of his desire to head off any future
arguments, and the speed of their visit to the ancient Jordanian ruins of Petra Jan. 5, 2008 would fit with
his personality as a busy man in a hurry.
     "Apparently, he's going to marry her, so the problem will be behind him," Moisi said. "He will increase
the opportunities to travel with her, and to say to the French, 'You see, I must remarry… You need a first
lady.'"
     Bruni, an Italian-born French citizen, has dated famous men including Mick Jagger and Donald Trump.
She has also reportedly been linked to singer Eric Clapton and actor Vincent Perez.
1. What is the correct order of Sarkozy's marital history?
a. Long marriage to Cecilia
b. Visiting ruins with Bruni
c. Getting divorced from Marie
d. Giving Bruni a diamond ring
e. To marry the former supermodel
A. c-a-b-d-e
B. e-d-c-a-b
C. c-a-d-b-e
D. a-c-d-b-e
2. What did Moisi really intend to inform the readers?
A. The president will spend more time staying with Bruni
B. Sarkozy is good at balancing state and personal affairs
C. It is not easy for President Sarkozy to seek a new love
D. It is a doubt whether the marriage would have a bright future
3. The possible purpose of the last paragraph is to _______ .
A. provide some unknown stories about Bruni's love affairs
B. show uncertainty about the former supermodel's loyalty
C. imply that past experiences have little effect on a person
D. prove Bruni one of the most popular and attractive females
4. Which would be the best title for the news?
A. Bruni, France's first lady
B. A third marriage to fail
C. France to have first lady
D. President's new girl friend
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     BELIEVE it or not,   the color of the tie Barack Obama wore to the inauguration  (就职典礼)  is
a hotly debated topic.  The level of public interest in Obama's tie might seem strange but many people
believe his choice will symbolize the type of government he plans to run,   as the color of a politician's tie
is thought to convey ideas of power,   trustworthiness and more.
     Policies of ties
     It may be the least practical item of male dress,   but it is arguably the most expressive. In the UK
and many other countries around the world,   conservative  (保守的 )  politicians may wear a blue tie
and their liberal opponents a red one. In America,   the colors go the other way round. The Republicans
have in recent years become associated with the color red,   and the Democrats with blue. But in spite
of this,   Bush wears blue ties more often than any other color.
     What they mean
     According to Sharon Haver,   editor of focusonstyle. com,   in America the feelings associated with
colors overrule their political significance. "A guy who wants to be regarded as strong and in charge
would wear red,   " Haver says. Unsurprisingly,   the business tycoon Donald Trump is known for
wearing red ties.  But what about blue? According to Haver,   "Blue is a softer color…Look at the sky. 
 It's peaceful and calm and trustworthy."
     Selecting the right tie for the right occasion
     ●Perfect job  interview tie
     Perhaps no other tiewearing occasion is as important as the job interview.  Gilchrist,   the fashion
expert,   advises playing it safe and choosing a conservative one.  Best choices are solids,   stripes or
small patterns. An excellent color is burgundy(深红色) or another serious color. Avoid pink or yellow,  
which suggests that the wearer lacks gravity.
     Pattern ties,   Gilchrist suggests,   should be limited to a maximum of three colors. A striped tie is a
safe choice as this is acceptable to everyone. Last,   Gilchrist recommends saving the expensive "hip"
tie for those applying for glamorous creative jobs.
    ●Datenight tie
     When picking out the right tie for taking a girl out on a date,   spend more time considering color
than pattern. According to studies,   women are attracted to men wearing the color blue,   because blue
gives the image of a "stable,   faithful,   constant,   always there" person. So what is the worst color to
wear on a date? " Flattened caterpillar (毛虫)  yellowgreen,   " according to Gilchrist,  " it will repel both
sexes equally."

1. Why are people interested in the tie that Obama wore to the inauguration?
A. Because they think the tie he wore will enable them to know about his personalities and policies.
B. Because they want to advise him how to select an appropriate tie for such a big occasion.
C. Because they think the tie will tell if he is trustworthy as they expected when he assumes office.
D. Because they believe the tie is an essential part of dressing to a mature politician like Obama.

2. What can we infer about Bush,   the former president,   from the passage?
A. He was probably liberal in his policies when he was in power.
B. He was a Republican when he served as president.
C. He wore only blue ties and had no ties of alternative colors.
D. He wanted to make himself unique by the tie that he wore.

3. The example of "the business tycoon Donald Trump" is given to ________.
A. prove that color reflects people's feelings to a certain degree
B. show that Donald is so wealthy that he can afford expensive ties
C. tell that Donald is physically strong and can handle everything
D. explain that red is a popular color,   especially with businessmen

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. Ties can be ignored by politicians since they are the least practical item of male dress.
B. Do choose ties carefully before dating,   because it is the most important occasion.
C. Why to avoid pink or yellow ties in job interviews is that they don't match the atmosphere.
D. The more colorful the tie is,   the more likely you'll get the job you want.

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