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. ________each other for long , the two brothers decided to meet soon.
A. Not having seen B. Not seen C. Have not seen D. Not seeing
If there is something that appears most frequently on Chinese dining tables, it is beancurd(豆腐). Beancurd looks like soft cakes and it’s made from dried soybeans. Beancurd used to be considered a favourite of the poor because of its low cost. Beans have high yields (产量) every year with their short growing period and suitability for various (各种各样) soil both dry and wet.
Historical records show beancurd was invented by Liu An, Prince of Huainan and uncle of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty(206BC—220AD). He had a dream of finding the pill for longevity (长寿). He traveled all over the country and found soybeans, which looked much the same as gold in terms of colour. He collected soybeans, put them in the water and crushed them into pulp (浆). It got solidified and became known as doufu. Although it’s not able to keep longevity, it’s really good for one’s health with high protein and low fat.
With a long history, beancurd is rooted deep in Chinese culture. People eat more meat and fish than beancurd. But they are encouraged to have beancurd every once in a while for it’s really good for health. Most Chinese people still keep beancurd as one of their favourite dishes.
64. Why was beancurd considered to be liked by the poor?
A. It’s easy to make. B. It’s easy to cook. C. It’s cheap. D. It’s good for health.
65. Where can beans grow well?
A. Only in wet soil. B. In dry soil. C. In soft soil. D. In any soil.
66. Why did Liu An travel all over the country?
A. He had a dream.
B. He wanted to find something that could make people live longer.
C. He wanted to invent beancurd.
D. He wanted to find gold.
67. How long has beancurd been invented?
A. It’s about 1 700 years.
B. It’s less than 2 000 years.
C. It’s 500 years.
D. It’s more than 2 000 years.
第二节:翻译句子(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
86.今天是这对夫妻的金婚纪念日,他们正举杯庆祝。
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87.经纪人正在物色一个既有英语本科学位而且还在出版社工作过的人。
88那些从未见过这种情况的男孩子们吓得都往窗外跳去。
89仅仅提高20%的产量就意味着会对人的患病与健康、家庭的饥饿与自足产生影响。
90. 困难不仅仅是在学习方面,你的适应一中全新的生活方式,在一开始的时候这就会只求你去你的全部精力。
When it _________ high technology, he is completely at a loss.
A. refers to B. comes to C. happens to D. speaks to
Camp Xtreme is the biggest adventure camp in Scotland and has 15_____staff.
A.good training B.good trained C.well trained D.well training
It is written clearly in the requirements that all passengers______check onto board thirty minutes before the plane takes off.
A. may B. can C. will D. shall
Seldom out time to watch TV on Sunday.
A. I can squeeze B. can I squeeze C. squeeze I D. I squeeze
第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Anna lived on the side of a valley(山谷). One summer, there was a very big 36 , and a lot of houses down below Anna’s were washed away. Anna’s house was 37 enough to escape the flood, so when the water had 38 and the other houses were 39 there with no roof and no walls and all covered with mud(泥), her house was just all right.
Her house was quite small, her husband was dead, and she had four children, 40 Anna took in one of the families that had lost 41 in the flood and she 42 her home with them until it was 43 for them to rebuild their house.
Anna’s friends were puzzled when they saw Anna do this. They could not understand 44 Anna wanted to give 45 so much more work and trouble when she already had quite a few children to 46 .
“Well,” Anna 47 her friends, “at the end of the First World War, a woman in the town where I then lived found herself very 48 , because her husband had been killed in the 49 and she had a lot of children, 50 I have now. The day before Christmas, this woman said to her children, “We won’t be able to have much for Christmas this year, so I’m going to 51 only one gift to all of us. Now I’ll go and get it.” She came back with a 52 who was even poorer than they, and who had no parents. “Here’s our 53 ,” she said to her children.
The children were 54 and happy to get such a gift. They 55 the little girl, and she grew up as their sister. I was just that Christmas gift.”
36. A. earthquake B. accident C. flood D. fire
37. A. below B. high C. big D. small
38. A. reduced B. come C. appeared D. disappeared
39. A. rising B. flowing C. falling D. standing
40. A. so B. but C. for D. since
41. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something
42. A. gave B. found C. shared D. built
43. A. possible B. necessary C. important D. obvious
44. A. when B. how C. why D. that
45. A. them B. herself C. him D. us
46. A. support B. supply C. grow D. educate
47. A. explained to B. asked for C. talked with D. turned up
48. A. sad B. rich C. poor D. happy
49. A. war B. storm C. rain D. flood
50. A. because B. as C. which D. that
51. A. get B. send C. buy D. make
52. A. boy B. girl C. student D. teacher
53. A. child B. daughter C. sister D. gift
54. A. angry B. sorry C. lovely D. excited
55. A. disliked B. gained C. welcomed D. led
For many businessmen online education has been a dream. Now it has come true. The investment (投资) in higher education, whether financial or in terms of time, has long been impossible for many of them. But well-known educational institutions have chosen to deliver an internet-based program, and these barriers have been lifted.
That is good news for people eager to improve themselves and is more attractive to employers. It is also a benefit to industry with better qualified candidates applying for jobs at every level.
Having the benefits of a higher qualification without going to the university campus is attractive to many students. Campus study means greater cost, while online programs are flexible and save time, whether at home or at work. Students can achieve their degrees without causing too much disruption to their career or home life.
In addition to affordable, flexible classes and greater convenience, students also have access to the online learning resources of many of the world's top educational institutions. They can also communicate with their tutors no matter what time it is or whether either party is away for any reason.
This has opened up the possibility of getting a qualification from a university or college that many students could only have dreamed of in the past. It also allows specialists to get the precise qualifications and focus on their studies. As well as seeing the increase of applicants from lower-incomes and housewives, studying online in the US is even becoming popular with younger people of college age.
Employers have become increasingly welcome and positive to online qualifications as more candidates earn them, especially if they're properly approved by the US Department of Education.
US institutions have led the way in online education provision. Many top US colleges and universities offer a range of online programs that are highly respected and in every way perfectly fit for adults who need to combine their studies with a working life.
63. According to Paragraph 1, many US colleges and universities____________
A. have begun to lift the barriers to financial investment
B. have begun to run an internet-based program
C. have had a dream of offering online education
D. have gained financial investment
64. Why do people choose online education?
A. They can find jobs more easily than on-campus graduates.
B. They can get qualifications from US Department of Education.
C. They can save money and arrange their time and courses freely.
D. They can invest money in different courses provided online.
65. The underlined word "disruption" in the third paragraph probably mean _____________.
A. dissatisfaction B. attention C. attraction D. interruption
66. Which would be a good title for the passage?
A. Adult Education Online
B. The Best of USA's Online Education
C. Top US Universities Offering Online Education
D. Online Education Taking the Place of Campus Education
第二节:书面表达(满分25分)
现在许多网站鼓励青少年发送个人信息以方便交友,但是专家提醒,发送个人信息给陌生人可能会招来麻烦。现在请你就“中学生该不该在网上发布个人信息”这个主题发表你的看法,至少包含以下的内容要点:
(1)好处:是介绍自己的一种很好的方法,能够交更多的朋友。
(2)坏处:个人的信息可能会被利用,受到欺骗。
(3)建议:不要给陌生人发送个人信息。
词数:100词左右。