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Madame Curie ,the youngest of five children ,was born in Warsaw ,Poland in 1867. Marie Curie"s maiden name was Manya. Her parents were teachers,and she learned the importance of education at an early age. No higher education was offered to women in Poland at that time,so Manya took a job as a governess(女家庭教师). She sent part of her income to Paris to help pay for her older sister"s medical studies. Her sister qualified as a doctor and married a fellow doctor in 1891. Manya went to join them in Paris ,changing her name to Marie. She entered the Sorbonne(now the Universities of Paris)and studied physics and mathematics, graduating at the top of her class. For the research she wanted to do , she was introduced to another young scientist, Pierre Curie. Later they fell in love with each other . After their marriage, they worked together on radioactivity.
Fame troubled Marie Curie and also her husband, because science was their world and in this world of science fame and honor to persons had no value. One day when a writer for a newspaper tried to ask Marie about herself and her thoughts and her beliefs, she answered him, “In science we must be interested in things,not in persons.” Much of the real character and spirit of this unusual woman was found in these few words,which she was later often to repeat. One evening, at a big party,a friend asked if she would like to meet the King of Greece,who was also a guest.She answered in her simple manner, “I don"t see the value of it.” Then,seeing that she had hurt the feelings of her friend, she quickly added, “But …but…of course,I shall do whatever you please. Just as you please.”
1、What did Marie Curie once do to help pay for her older sister"s medical studies?
A.She was a teacher.                   B.She was a doctor.
C.She was a governess.                 D.She was a waitress.
2、What was valuable to Marie Curie?
A.science and research.               B.fame and honor.
C.character and spirit.               D.persons and things.
3、The writer for a newspaper was interested in____.
A.things       B.Marie Curie          C.Marie"s husband          D.persons
4、What do you think might have happened between Marie Curie and the King of Greece?
A.The King was angry with Marie Curie.
B.For the sake of her friend Marie Curie met the King of Greece.
C.The King of Greece wrote a letter to invite Marie Curie to meet him.
D.Marie Curie held another party for the King.
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小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:B
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II. 完形填空
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36-55各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
The purpose of a letter of application (求职) is to help you to "sell" yourself. It should state   16  the job you want, and should tell what your abilities are and what you have   17   . It should be simple, human, personal and brief without  18   out any necessary facts.
In writing a letter of application, keep in   19  that things a possible employer is most   20  to want to know about are your qualification, your achievements and your aims. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important part.   21  the first few sentences fail to  22   the reader"s attention, the rest of the letter may not be   23  at all. Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer, not  24  your own needs or desires. For example, instead of beginning with "I saw your  25  in today"s newspaper". You might say "I have made a careful  26  of your advertising during the past six months" or "I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives   27  your product and why they like it".
Try to  28  generalities (笼统) . Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now   29 . College graduates looking for their first positions often ask "What can I  30  in a letter? Employers want experience---which, naturally, no 31   has. The answer is that everything you have ever done is  32 .
It is important to write a good strong closing remark for your letter.  33  a specific request for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect. An excellent  34  is to enclose (内附) a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your letter. That makes it  35   for a possible employer to get in touch with you.
16. A. clearly          B. carefully         C. obviously             D. easily
17. A. found           B. done            C. known             D. heard
18. A. sending          B. taking            C. leaving              D. picking
19. A. brain            B. sight            C. order                D. mind
20. A. probable          B. possible         C. likely                D. able
21. A. While           B. Although        C. As                  D. If
22. A. pay              B. win             C. show                D. fix
23. A. kept             B. continued        C. written              D. read
24. A. to              B. for              C. into                  D. from
25. A. advertisement     B. report         C. article               D. introduction
26. A. watch           B. search            C. study                D. discussion
27. A. change          B. make            C. sell                   D. use
28. A. avoid            B. remember        C. protect              D. gain
29. A. losing           B. applying         C. preparing             D. fitting
30. A. offer            B. supply            C. mean                D. provide
31 .A. worker          B. beginner         C. owner               D. manager
32. A. success          B. development      C. practice              D. experience
33. A .Make            B. Ask             C. State                 D. Get
34. A. result            B. decision          C. promise                   D. idea
35. A. happier          B. easier                 C. heaper              D. safer
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SHE dresses in saggy (宽松的) pants and is crazy about the pop star, Rain. Bin Xue is in love with South Korean culture. The 19-year-old from Sichuan Province feels a strong connection with the neighboring country.
"The two nations have a long history of friendship and there are many similarities between them," she said. "But Koreans are iron-willed, and we could learn this quality from them."
Bin is not the only Chinese deeply affected by Korean culture. A recent survey shows that most Chinese teenagers think highly of their eastern neighbor.
However, Koreans do not view the Chinese in the same good light. In a recent survey, only 5.5 per cent of Korean teens thought the Chinese people friendly.
The survey among high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the United States, was conducted in 156 high schools. More than 7,000 teenagers were questioned on success, family, their self-identity (自我意识), as well as their opinions about the world at large.
Results showed that most Korean teens gave a low score to the Chinese for patriotism (爱国心), responsibility and honesty. In their eyes, Chinese people are not hard-working and don"t obey the rules.
"The result is surprising, but it does reflect a real information gap between teenagers in the two countries," said Lei Li, a psychology professor from the Capital Normal University.
Experts say that Chinese students" positive feelings about South Korea were a result of the booming (繁荣) popularity of Korean pop music. Korean movies and TV series have flooded China. And 73 per cent of the Chinese respondents said they watched Korean TV serials and cartoons.
On the other hand, Lei added, Korean teenagers don"t have much access to China. The survey found that only 6.7 per cent of Korean students have ever read Chinese books or news magazines or watch Chinese TV programmes.1
Professor Lei thinks that Chinese teens should give themselves a better basis for appreciating the cultures of their neighbors. It"s not enough to simply enjoy their music, TV and fashion sense. "The survey shows that Chinese teens should make friends with their foreign peers . They shouldn"t judge other countries by their media alone," said Lei.
Luo Xi"er, 17, from Hunan Province, hopes Chinese people can improve their image. "In my opinion, it is the bad behavior of Chinese tourists which has destroyed our image abroad," she said.
The girl has read several online articles in which Koreans put Chinese tourists" bad manners under the spotlight. "I would like to go to South Korea some day and show them that most Chinese are good-mannered."
1. Most Chinese teenagers think highly of South Korea because _____.
A. they are crazy about pop stars in South Korea
B. Korean people have certain qualities they respect
C. there are many similarities between China and South Korea
D. all of the above
2. Korean teens probably have low opinions of Chinese because ______.
A. they are friendly and iron-willed         B. they don"t know much about China
C. they hate Chinese because of historical conflicts
D. they only watch Korean TV serials and cartoons
3. According to professor Lei, ______.
A. Chinese teens should not enjoy the pop music of South Korea
B. Chinese teens should help Korean peers learn more about China
C. we should prevent Korean movies and TV series from flooding in China
D. we should have a better understanding of Korean peers
4. We can infer from the survey _________.
A. Chinese teenagers think highly of South Koreans
B. most Korean teens gave a low score to the Chinese
C. it is necessary to strengthen cultural communications
D. bad behavior of Chinese tourists destroyed our image abroad
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第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It is a very interesting story that I heard.
A young man longing to    36   the beautiful daughter of a farm-owner came one day to the    37  to make the proposal(求婚)
The farm-owner looked at him   38  , saying, “All right . Let’s go to my pasture (牧场)I’ll   39   three bulls one by one . If you can catch any one’s    40  ,you’re qualified to marry my daughter.”
Then they came together to the pasture . The young man stood waiting    41   , for the first bull to appear. A few minutes later the cattle shed (牛栏) opened and a bull rushed out  42 him . It was the largest and ugliest bull he had ever seen. He thought may be the   43   one would be better, so he stepped aside to let it   44  the pasture to the back gate of the shed.
A.The shed   45   again and the second bull came rushing in. It was not only very big but also unusually   46 . It stood with its hoofs (蹄子) kicking and its throat muttering (咕噜)“How terrible it is ! The next cannot be as   47   as this .” He was so scared that he hurried to
48   behind the railings (栏杆). It rushed away to the back gate.
Soon afterwards, the shed opened for the third bull to come out .   49   it , the young man
51   type of a bull for him. When it rushed toward him he was ready to   52  . With a jump he stretched his hands to catch its tail but   53  ——it simply had no tail at all .
It goes without saying that the young man   54   to marry the farmer’s beautiful daughter. He had been given   55  , but they had all gone in a flash.
36.A.meet               B.know               C.date                 D.marry
37.A.farm               B.village             C.town               D.country
38.A.up and down    B.here and there  C.again and again       D.little by little
39.A.set out            B.give out           C.let out             D.take out
40.A.head                B.leg                  C.body               D.take out
41.A.anxiously         B.sadly               C.happily            D.patiently
42.A.from               B.over                C.upon               D.toward
43.A.last                 B.next                C.other               D.another
44.A.cross               B.pass                 C.leave               D.enter
45.A.closed             B.locked             C.opened            D.turned
46.A.fierce                     B.gentle              C.lovely              D.cruel
47.A.exciting           B.surprising        C.frightening       D.amazing
48.A.fall                 B.sit                   C.wait                D.hide
49.A.Looking at       B.Seeing             C.Watching         D.Observing
50.A.size                 B.length              C.weight             D.number
51.A.just                 B.very                C.only                D.quite
52.A.act                  B.behave             C.run                  D.perform
53.A.in astonishment       B.in anger    C.in trouble         D.in vain
54.A.tried               B.decided           C.failed                     D.managed
55.A.luck                B.chances            C.bulls                D.time
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第三部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A girl became a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, which meant visiting and taking care of a patient suffering form an incurable disease with days numbered.
The girl was assigned to an old man suffering from cancer whose children lived abroad. Their living conditions were not satisfactory while the old man had a lot of savings. She was expected to comfort him and keep up his spirits.
Every Saturday the girl came on time to keep him company , telling him stories. When he was having an intravenous drip (动脉滴注),she would help massage his arms. The doctor found the patient much improved mentally. The old man began to involve himself actively in the medical treatment and he seldom shouted at others.
But something that happened made the doctor uneasy and puzzled. Each time the girl left, the old man would give her some money. The doctor did nothing to interfere (干涉), unwilling to offend the old man. A month later the old man showed evident signs of decline after suffering coma (昏迷) a few times.
When rescued from the latest coma, the old man said to the doctor as his last wish, “I have deep sympathy for the girl. Will you be kind enough to help her finish her studies?”
But the doctor knew that her family was well-off and she had no difficulty pursuing her studies. Sometimes she even came to the hospital in her father’s car.
When the girl came at the weekend after the death of the old man , the doctor told her the bad news. She was very sad and burst into tears. Then she handed $500 to the doctor, saying, “The old man had all along thought I came to do the job because of poverty. He gave me money so that I could continue my schooling . ” Now he got the answer to the puzzle . In the last period of his life , the last period of his life, the old man found it a real pleasure to be able to help a girl badly in need .
56.If you’re a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, what kind of people do you have to attend to?
A.The patients in need of help
B.The people suffering from cancer
C.The patients without many days left
D.The people suffering from diseases
57.What can we infer about the old man ?
A.He had a lot of savings
B.He was suffering from cancer
C.He often lost his temper before meeting the girl
D.He asked the doctor to help the girl finish her study
58.What can we know from the passage?
A.The doctor told the old man the truth
B.The old man’s children were wealthy
C.The girl’s father encouraged her to accept the money
D.The girl didn’t accompany the old man when he died
59.What is the real reason resulting in the old man’s mental improvement?
A.The girl’s comfort and care
B.The pleasure of being helpful people in need
C.People’s understanding
D.His children’s progress
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Bruce Horowitz writes in USA Today that Domino’s Pizza is changing its pizza recipe . It will be a completely new pizza with a different crust, cheese , and sauce.
Some observers say that the company is taking a big risk with such a total reform of its main product. However, in a 2009 consumer survey , Domino’s tied for last place for taste . Domino’s was voted the best for convenience and price.
This change is not something that Domino’s took lightly. They spent two years testing many different recipes before settling on the new Domino’s Pizza..
The company will have an advertising campaign to launch the change that will have spread to all its restaurants by December 27,2009. After that, look for the company to put out new ads proudly telling the public about the change. The author says that Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for pizza sales and that Domino’s “may buy an ad the bit game”
Everyone has his or her own preferences when it comes to food. It will be interesting to see how well the new Domino’s Pizza is received by those who consider pizza to be an important part of their diets.
64.What is the main idea of this article?
A.Changing a recipe is fun
B.Domino’s Pizza did poorly in taste comparisons
C.Many people eat pizza on Super Bowl Sunday
D.Domino’s making a major change to its pizza
65.Which statement is true?
A.Domino’s was rated best for its price
B.No one likes the taste of the original Domino’s pizza
C.This reading selection tells us which pizza had the highest taste tanking
D.The new recipe will change a little
66.The new Domino’s Pizza will       .
A.certainly make Domino’s the most popular pizza in the world
B.have been available by the year 2010 in all its restaurants
C.cost twice as much as the old one
D.only be found in a few Domino’s
67.What can we learn from paragraph 4?
A.“The company ” in sentence 1 and “the company ” in sentence 2 refer to the same company.
B.Domino’s will put out a lot of advertisements to promote its new pizza.
C.Super Bowl Sunday is a special day only for Domino’s
D.The writer of the passage likes Domino’s new pizza recipe.
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