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第四部分:任务型阅读(每小题1分,满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
注意:每空格1个单词。
At the age of twelve years, the human body is at its most vigorous. It has yet to reach its full size and strength, and its owner his or her full intelligence; but at this age the likelihood of death is least. Earlier we were infants and young children, and consequently more vulnerable; later, we shall undergo a progressive loss of our vigour and resistance which, though not felt at first, will finally become so sudden and quick that we can live no longer, however well we look after ourselves, and however well society, and our doctors, look after us. This decline in vigour with the passing of time is called ageing. It is one of the most unpleasant discoveries which we all make that we must decline in this way, that if we escape wars, accidents and diseases we shall eventually die of old age, and that this happens at a rate which differs little from person to person, so that there are heavy odds in favour of our dying between the ages of sixty-five and eighty. Some of us will die sooner, a few will live longer-- on into a ninth or tenth decade. But the chances are against it, and there is a virtual limit on how long we can hope to remain alive, however lucky and strong we are.
Normal people tend to forget this process unless and until they are reminded of it. We are so familiar with the fact that man ages, that people have for years assumed that the process of losing vigour with time, of becoming more likely to die the older we get, was something self-evident, like the cooling of a hot kettle or the wearing-out of a pair of shoes. They have also assumed that all animals, and probably other organisms such as trees, or even the universe itself, must in the nature of things "wear out". Most animals we commonly observe do in fact age as we do if given the chance to live long enough; and mechanical systems like a wound watch or the sun, do in fact run out of energy in accordance with the second law of thermodynamics (whether the whole universe does so is a matter about which there may be disagreement or uncertainty at present). But these are not similar to what happens when man ages. A run-down watch is still a watch and can be rewound. An old watch, by contrast, becomes so worn and unreliable that it eventually is not worth mending. But a watch could never repair itself, it does not consist of living parts, only of metal, which wears away by friction. We could, at one time, repair ourselves well enough, at least, to overcome all but the most instantly fatal illnesses and accidents. Between twelve and eighty years we gradually lose this power; an illness which at twelve would knock us over, at eighty can knock us out, and into our grave. If we could stay as vigorous as we are at twelve, it would take about 700 years for half of us to die, and another 700 for the survivors to be reduced by half again.
The ____71____ of ageing | Infants and children under 12 are more easily ____72___ physically or emotionally. At 12, we are ____73____ active and full of energy. Later, we will ___74___ our energy or enthusiasm continuously. Finally we can’t live any longer no matter how ___75___ we are cared for. |
The characteristics of ageing | Not noticeable at first Not avoidable in the end Not the ____76___ speed for everyone |
People’s misunderstanding of ageing | Just taking the ageing with time ____77___ for granted. Simply thinking all living things or other systems also ___78___ the same way as we humans do. |
Truth about ageing | We humans can ___79___ ourselves well enough to live a longer life, ___80___ the other living things or systems can’t. |
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71. process 72. hurt 73. most 74. lose 75. well
76. same 77. passing 78. age 79. repair 80. while / but
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试题【第四部分:任务型阅读(每小题1分,满分10分)请认真阅读下面短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意:每空格1个单词。At the ag】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 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。(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
In the dining room of my grandfather"s house stood a giant grandfather clock.Meals in that dining room were a time for four generations to become one.The table was always spread with food containing love as the main ingredient.And that grandfather clock stood like an old family friend, watching over the laughter that was a part of our lives.
As a child, the old clock fascinated me.I watched and listened to it during meals.Even more wonderful to me was my grandfather"s routine.He wound (上发条) that clock with a special key carefully each day.That key was magic to me.It kept our family"s magnificent clock ticking and chiming.I remember watching as my grandfather took the key from his pocket and opened the hidden door in the clock.He inserted the key and wound — not too much, nor too little.He never let that clock wind down and stop.He showed us grandchildren how to open the door and let us each take turns winding the key.I remember the first time I did it I was so excited to be part of this family routine.
After my grandfather died, it was days after the funeral before I remembered the clock!
"Mama! The clock! We"ve let it wind down."
The tears flowed freely when I entered the dining room.The clock stood there quiet.It even seemed smaller without my grandfather"s special touch.
Some time later, my grandmother gave me the clock and the key.The old house was quiet.No laughter over the dinner table, no ticking or chiming of the clock — all was still.I took the key in my shaking hand and opened the clock door.All of a sudden, I was a child again, watching my grandfather with his silver-white hair and blue eyes.He was there, winking at me, at the secret of the clock"s magic, at the key that held so much power.
I stood, lost in the moment for a long time.Then slowly and carefully I inserted the key and wound the clock.It came back to life.Tick-tock, tick-tock, life and chimes were breathed into the dining room, into the house and into my heart.In the movement of the hands of the clock, my grandfather lived again.
1.Why does the writer say the table was always spreading with food containing love as the main ingredient?
A.The food was delicious and tasty.
B.The meal was made by his dear grandparents
C.The whole family talked about the love of each other over meals.
D.Four generations lived joyfully and harmoniously to become one.
2.By describing Grandfather’s routine in detail in the 2nd paragraph, the writer expresses___________.
A.It’s troublesome to make the clock work.
B.It’s a fantastic thing to play with the clock.
C.He greatly misses his late grandfather
D.His grandfather had a preference for the clock.
3.What kinds of mood are shown in the essay?
A.Sad and hopeful B.desperate and hopeful
C.Heart-broken and hopeless D.cheerful and hopeful
After achieving a 9 percent GDP growth, hosting a successful Olympic Games and carrying out its first space walk, you"d think China would be happy.Yet China is not pleased.That at least is the opinion of a new book written by a group of Chinese authors.
China Is Not Happy was released in March.It is a follow-up to the 1996 work China Can Say No, a bestseller that complained about the influence of the West, and the US in particular, on China.Thirteen years later, the authors of China Is Not Happy list their dissatisfaction with how China is being treated in the world today.They argue that China needs to use its growing power and economic resources to build its own position of outstanding performances."From looking at the history of human civilization, we are most qualified to lead this world.Westerners should be second," the book says.
The authors, single out the US for special scorn (轻蔑), and say their book"s message has been helped by the economic crisis."This economic problem has shown the Chinese people that America does have problems, and that what we"ve been saying is right," said Wang Xiaodong, one of the authors in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.Since being released on March 13, the book has become a bestseller in many Chinese bookstores.The publisher has printed 270,000 copies, and says sales are far better than expected.
Yet much of the response to the book has been negative.Several reviews in the Chinese media have criticized the book"s radical opinions.The book is a way to "fish money from the pockets of the angry youth and angry elderly," wrote one critic in the China Youth Daily.Meanwhile, a well-known sociologist, Li Yinhe, has said that China needs patriotism (爱国精神), but there is a limit.In her blog she wrote, "If we are to bully other countries, take the world"s resources and try to lead it, we"re going over the top." Wang Xiaodong admitted in an interview with the US" Time magazine that the book"s title is a bit of a trick."Those words in the title are just for the purpose of promoting the book in the marketplace," he says."We didn"t choose them.It was the people selling the book who chose the title, because it would sell well."
1.What is the best title of the article?
A.Happy China makes wonders B.China—happy or unhappy?
C.China is not happy D.China challenges the world
2.Which of the following statements doesn’t agree with the opinions of the new book?
A.China has made great historical breakthroughs in the past several years.
B.China’s civilization has advantages over the westerners’.
C.China needs to use its growing power and economic resources to build its own world
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D.China should be the number one leader in the world
3.The book is named China Is Not Happy because___________ .
A.China wants to put pressure on the western countries.
B.it reflects the national feelings of Chinese people.
C.it is a good selling point.
D.the authors of the book want to make a hit in the market.
4.The writer presents the article with the purpose of ___________.
A.introducing a new book B.promoting a new book
C.raising discussions about a new book D.honoring the authors of a new book
第二节:根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白出的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。满分10分
—Good afternoon.My name is Peter.I’m the general manager of the personnel department.I’ll be interviewing you.Please sit down.
— 1 , Peter.My name’s Jon.Jon Smash.
—Well, Jon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 2 .
—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years.I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
—OK.Tell me about yourself…your personality.
— 3 .I think before I act, and if something goes wrong in our company I always remain calm.I never scream at my employees.And I’ve never lost my temper.
— 4 ?
—I think I’m good at solving problems. 5 .I also love challenges.I work well under pressure.When my boss pushes me to finish a project early I always get it done and never complain.
—Jon, you seem like a very good manager.I like your ambition.You’re very confident and motivated.We like that here at Microsoft.Well, our interview is over……
A.I’m glad it’s you who will offer me the opportunity to get the job |
B.I enjoy approaching problems directly |
C.Nice to meet you |
D.What are your strengths |
F.Tell me about your work experience
G.I think I’m very level-headed
第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21~40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
It was my first day of high school, and I was late.My next class, German, scared me.I just could not speak that _21__.As the bell rang, I ran to the classroom.
At the door, a hand reached out and _22_ mine firmly.I looked up.A man with large glasses smiled.He _23__himself as Tony, which means teacher in German._24_, his warm smile and __25_ words eased my fears.That year, I __26_ his classes a great deal because I learned __27__just German.
I admit I only speak a little German.__28_ I try to live out the life lessons I learned from Tony.
Every day Tony stood _29_ his classroom before and after class to give his “hand hug”.After school his room was always filled with students and he would _30_ to and chat with them—_31_ those not in his class.He taught me that every person is _32_ your time.
One time, I was rejected by my friends.Tony told me, “Linda, life gives you _33.But learning its lessons will turn those ashes to jewels.” Therefore, I learned to look at my troubles _34_ and not to fear any difficulty.
In my senior year, I _35_ president of one of the school’s clubs, so I was very__36_.Many times I didn’t even have time to buy lunch.He served me by giving me his food as well as advice.He __37__ out what he taught us to do: __38_ others.
The author William Arthur Ward _39_: “The mediocre(平庸的) teacher tells.The good teacher explains.The superior teacher demonstrates.The great teacher _40_.” Thank you Tony, for inspiring me.
21.A.country B.language C.nation D.word
22.A.hit B.beat C.shook D.patted
23.A.introduced B.regarded C.treated D.considered
24.A.Once again B.In addition C.For once D.Right away
25.A.exciting B.welcoming C.disappointing D.boring
26.A.escaped B.heard C.enjoyed D.preferred
27.A.more than B.other than C.less than D.rather than
28.A.And B.So C.But D.Therefore
29.A.within B.outside C.beyond D.ahead
30.A.say B.listen C.talk D.speak
31.A.ever B.yet C.still D.even
32.A.worth B.worthy C.full of D.filled with
33.A.troubles B.lessons C.ashes D.jewels
34.A.frequently B.similarly C.hopefully D.differently
35.A.made B.became C.took D.held
36.A.proud B.capable C.busy D.free
37.A.proved B.picked C.put D.lived
38 A.serve B.offer C.give D.teach
39.A.read B.put C.told D.wrote
40.A.inspires B.encourages C.praises D.excuses
第二部分阅读理解(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和E)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Scott Langteau has this message for kids: Spend less time playing video games.
It’s a message that many a mom and dad have tried to impress upon many a youngster (and some not-so-youngsters) who spend perhaps a bit too much time with game controllers in hand.
But the 40-year-old Langteau isn’t a parent.He’s experienced at video games — one who played producer on three “Medal of Honor” games and co-founded his own game development company.
Langteau has just published a children’s book called “Sofa Boy,” which tells the story of a kid who spends too much time sitting on the couch with controller held in hand and the rather terrible consequences that follow.
It’s a fairy tale plucked straight from Langteau"s own experiences as a lad with a fondness for video games and his own bouts with a bit of game addiction.But first, Langteau would like to make one thing clear: “I’m not saying that you shouldn’t play video games.I think video games are great, I think they do great things for kids.Instead, Langteau says his book is all about a little something called “moderation.(克制)”
_“It’s_about_being_well_rounded,” he says.“Just like with anything else, we all need to make sure that there’s a variety in what we do.”
Video gamers can be rather bad-tempered when it comes to accepting criticism about their favorite entertainment.And understandably so.After all, most people who go around talking about the dangers of playing video games tend to be outsiders — people who don’t play video games and certainly don’t understand that they can be a valuable and healthy form of entertainment.
But Langteau and “Sofa Boy” seem to be in a unique position to deliver a message of gaming moderation that the young game-savvy masses might actually listen to.After all, this is a
man who understands what it means to be a kid with a passion for games.His early experience has taught him a lesson.
1.Scott Langteau published “Sofa Boy” to_____________.
A.share his great skills on games
B.warn kids against game addiction
C.tell about his fairy tale as a kid
D.deliver a message for games
2.We can learn from the passage that____________.
A.Langteau advises the young to play games within limits
B.Langteau advises the young not to play games
C.playing video games ruins the future of kids
D.playing video games is of no benefit to kids
3.By saying “It’s about being well rounded” Langteau thinks____________.20090506
A.games do great things for kids
B.gamers are usually fat and round
C.games should be viewed from all sides
D.gamers are to blame for their behaviors
4.What topic will be discussed in the following paragraph?
A.His idea to create “Sofa Boy”.
B.His great achievement in games as a kid.
C.His hard times to set up his game company.
D.His enthusiasm for games when he was a small boy.
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