What will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question, you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology(生物技术). With the help of new medicine, the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents, murder and war. Today's leading killers, such as heart diseases, cancer, and aging itself, will become distant memory.

   In discussion of technological changes, the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells(细胞) are the basic units of all living things, and until recently, scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells, such as those of brain cells, would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100, medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so, people will be able to take medicine to repair their organs(器官). The medicine, made up of the basic building materials of life, will build new brain cells, heart cells, and so on---in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.

   It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic conditional human existence, but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.

1. According to the passage, human death is now mainly caused by _______.

A. diseases and aging                B. accidents and war

C. accidents and aging               D. heart diseases and war

2. In the author's opinion, today's most important advance in technology lies in _____.

A. medicine      B. the internet     C. brain cells    D. human organs

3.Humans may live longer in the future because ______.

A. heart disease will be far away from us

B. human brains can decide the final death

C. the basic materials of cells will last forever

D. human organs can be repaired by new medicine

Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression(沮丧) to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.

   Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support money aid, material resources, and needed services - that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.

1. Interpersonal relationships are important because they can ________

   A. make people live more easily          B. smooth away daily problems

   C. deal with life changes                D. cure types of illnesses 

2.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "cushions"?

　 A. takes place of                        B. makes up of

　 C. lessens the effect of                 D. gets rid of

3.What is the subject discussed in the text?

   A. Interpersonal relationships.          B. Kinds of social support.

   C. Ways to deal with stress.             D. Effects of stressful condition.

单词拼写（10分，每词一分）根据首字母提示或句意拼写出完整的单词。

1.  We all_______(钦佩)her for the way she saved the child from the fire.

2.  Just to satisfy my_______(好奇心),how much did you pay for your house?

3.  The ______(氛围)over dinner was warm and friendly.

4.  You are only ______(稍稍)underweight for your height.

5.  Several _______(十年)have passed since I graduated from the college.

6.  Let’s get something to eat ; I’m s________.

7.  Medals were a_______ to the best speakers on the debating team.

8.  It’s said Yoga is of great b_______ to human health.

9.  I’ll come tomorrow if weather p________.

10. The s_______ of the disease frightened the villagers.

任务型阅读 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的横线上填入最恰当的单词。 

注意：每空只填一个单词。

Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how.　　

1). Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you can have to do. After making the list, you should make a schedule of your time. First time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time fro entertainment. A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.　　

2). Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room. Free from everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject. 　　

3). Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what your teachers say.　　

4). Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teachers mentioned in class. If you want to know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material in advance. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.　　

5). Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be overly worried.　

There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.　　

How to Become a Better Student?

书面表达（25 分）

某英文报社准备刊发一篇题为Living in the city的有关城市生活的利和弊的文章，根据下面提示，写一篇词数为100左右的短文。

Advantages   Disadvantages

找工作容易     生活消费高

交通便利  人口多，拥挤

有公园、饭店等休闲场所    空气污染、居住环境差

要求：1．覆盖以上内容，可作适当发挥。2．词数100左右。

—I’m afraid I couldn’t go to your birthday party.I have a test next Monday.

—Oh，        ！You’re my best friend and you must be there！

A.go ahead       B.come on       C.you needn’t      D.it doesn’t matter

It’s         second time in five days that he has asked me for          higher

pay.

A.不填；a       B.a;the         C.the；a            D.the；the

— Tell me something about his match in Sydney.

— Well，he got the championship，         we had expected.He made it at last.

A.as             B.what          C.why               D.how

— You shouldn’t have treated me that way.My heart is broken.

— I’m sorry,Paul.I didn’t mean          you.

A.hurting        B.to hurt       C.hurt              D.having hurt

You          read a book in the sun—it’ll do harm to your eyes.

A.couldn’t   B.wouldn’t     C.needn’t          D.mustn’t