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It seems that the Englishman just cannot live without sports of some kind. A famous French humourist once said that this is because the English insist on behaving like children all their lives. Wherever you go in this country you will see both children and grown-ups knocking a ball about with a stick or something, as if in Britain men shall always remain boys and women girls! Still, it can never be bad to get exercise, can it?
Taking all amateur(业余)and professional sports in Britain into consideration, there can be no doubt that football is at the top of the list. It is called soccer in the United States. The game originated in Britain and was played in the Middle Ages or even earlier, though as an organized game, or “association football”, it dates only from the beginning of the 19th century.
The next is rugby, which is called “football” in the United States. It is a kind of football played by two teams of fifteen players rather than eleven. The rugby, in which an oval-shaped ball is used can be handled as well as kicked. It is a pretty rough game.
In summer, cricket is the most popular sport. In fact, it has sometimes been called the English national game. Most foreigners find the game rather slow or even boring, but it enjoys great popularity among the British.
Tennis rates high on the list, too. It was introduced into England from France in the 15th century, but it was from England that it spread to practically every country in the world.
Table-tennis or “ping-pong” surely is not played on a great scale as it is in China or in Japan. Basketball and volleyball were introduced into Britain during the late 19th century from America and are gaining popularity. Horse-back riding, swimming, rowing and golf all attract a lot of people.
小题1:The main purpose of paragraph one is to tell us that the English_______.
A.are all sports loversB.behave like children
C.like to kick a ball aroundD.can remain young all their lives
小题2:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about football and rugby?
A.They differ in the shape of the ball
B.They are played by different numbers of players
C.They both can be handled
D.They both can be kicked
小题3:From the second and the third paragraph, we know that_____.
A.Americans love football most of all
B.British people love rugby most of all
C.Americans and British people may call the same thing differently
D.football originated in Britain in the 18th century

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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:C
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We all know that computers have played and (1)__________ play a very important part (2)___________ various fields.
In personal lives, computers can do lots of work. It can carry (3)___________ people’s instructions.  In agriculture, computers are used (4)_____________ control the (5)__________(grow) conditions of vegetables and other plants. In transportation(交通运输), computers can work out the best distance (6)__________ trains and operate the trains instead (7)____________ human beings. In the fields of education, health and scientific research, computers are important, (8)___________. People use them to store information (9)______________ records.
Because of the computers, life is easier and (10)________ convenient for people.
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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)
请阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。
It was the afternoon of December 24,and as the newest doctor in our office, I had to work.
The only thing that   36    my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a    37    sent to me by a fellow I was dating---a dozen red roses.
As I cleaning my office, our nurse came and said a lady in the front office was 38     to talk to me . As I stepped out, I  39    a young , tired-looking woman with a baby in her arms,    40  ,she explained that her husband-a prisoner in a nearby prison-was my next   41  . She told me she wasn’t  42   to visit him in prison and that he had never seen his son. She  43    me to let them stay in the waiting room as long as possible . Since my   44   wasn’t full, I agreed.
A short time later, her husband arrived with two armed guards.The woman’s tired face   45  when her husband took a seat beside her. I kept peeking(窥视)out to watch them laugh, cry, and  46     their child.
After almost an hour, I called the  47     into the office . He seemed like a gentle and humble(恭顺的)man, I tried to make him as    48    as possible.
At the end., I wished him a merry Christmas-a(n)   49    thing to say to a prisoner. He smiled and thanked me. He also said he felt  50    because he had nothing to give his wife for Christmas. On hearing this, I got a wonderful      51    
I’ll never forget the   51   on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful  53    I’m not sure who experienced the most   54  -the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the  55   to share in this special moment.
36.A.displeased        B.brightened        C.encouraged    D.surprised
37.A.letter            B.message          C.note          D.gift
38.A.anxious          B.afraid            C.pleased       D.likely
39.A.watch           B.met              C.noticed        D.received
40.A.Nervously       B.Excitedly         C.Happily        D.Carefully
41.A.prisoner        B.patient            C.customer       D.fellow
42.A.invited          B.satisfied           C.informed       D.allowed
43.A.told             B.advised            C.requested      D.forced
44.A.day            B.plan               C.appointment    D.schedule
45.A.lit up           B.went red            C.clouded over    D.turned pale
46.A.trick           B.share               C.fool           D.forget
47.A.guard          B.child               C.prisoner        D.visitor
48.A.comfortable     B.friendly           C.kind            D.well
49.A.easy           B.usual              C.difficult          D.important
50.A.happy          B.saddened           C.strange          D.nervous
51.A.opinion        B.message             C.promise          D.idea
52.A.look         B.surprise             C.misunderstanding  D.worry
53.A.cards         B.looks               C.roses             D.smiles
54.A.sadness       B.value               C.treasure           D.joy
55.A.right         B.opportunity           C.feeling          D.time
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第二部分:语言知识及运用(共两节,满分35分)
第一节:完形填空(共10小题;每小题2分, 满分20分)      
阅读下面短文,从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中选出最佳选项。
The guitar is one of the oldest instruments known to man. It   21   originated in the vicinity of (在……附近) China. There were guitars in ancient Egypt and Greece as well, but the   22   history of the guitar started in Spain in the 13th century. By 1500 the guitar was   23   in Italy, France, and Spain. A French document of that time   24   that many people were playing the guitar. Stradivarius, the famous king of violin makers, could not resist   25   a variety of guitars. Also, there was no lack of music written for the instrument. Haydn, Schubert, and others   26   guitar music. When Beethoven was asked to compose music for the guitar, he went into a rage(大怒) and   27  , but eventually even Beethoven could not ignore the   28  .Legend tells us he finally called the guitar a miniature orchestra. Indeed the guitar does   29   like a little orchestra! Perhaps that is why in rural areas around the world the guitar has been a source of   30   for millions to enjoy.
21. A. certainly             B. mainly                     C. probably           D. partly
22. A. written                      B. learned              C. found                D. spoken
23. A. acceptable           B. popular            C. familiar             D. available
24. A. predicted            B. warned              C. denied               D. recorded
25. A. destroying           B. accusing            C. creating             D. following
26. A. enjoyed                     B. wrote                C. accepted            D. commented
27. A. refused               B. accepted            C. failed                D. escaped
28. A. contribution        B. challenge           C. history                     D. suggestion
29. A. look                   B. feel                   C. taste                  D. sound
30. A. intelligence         B. energy                     C. music                D. spirit
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Bedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.
Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals — as well as some humans.
The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead — all found in fireworks — have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.
Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources.                              
Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:
• Sky lanterns — a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.
•  Party crackers — a favorite in the United Kingdom — give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.
• Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm! 
46. The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _____.
A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people
B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water
C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies
D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers
47. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.
B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.
C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.
D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.
48. All the underlined words are probably _____________.
A. mineral materials                             B. tiny solids
C. chemical elements                                   D. broken pieces
49. What is implied from the passage?
A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.
B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.
C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.
D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.
50. What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?
A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.
B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.
C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.
D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.
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(C)
You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations but you have few ideas for pictures. I suggest that you look around you. The everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actors. You probably passed a dozen picture situations without noticing on your way to work this morning.
The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.
The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an awareness of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a gook picture. Those who have reached this happy state will be prepared when that moment comes, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.
Film manufacturers must be delighted at the thought of the inexperienced photographer setting out in search of the right situation and the right moment. Many miles of costly material have passed through thousands of cameras as this endless search continues. But although a lot of this waste must be put down to inexperience, you’ll find that even the professionals have to use a lot of film when they are out shooting.
Not every shot(镜头;景) is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you’ll notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. You may find that you have taken one or two pictures after the right moment has passed as well. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out. There is just one point where it all comes together, and you often have to waste film to catch that precious moment.
51. According to the passage, one can become a better real-life photographer by ________.
A. watching other photographers at work                  
B. learning about famous photographers
C. just taking a great many photographers          
D. developing skills and ideas for yourself
52. The writer thinks that a photographer is required to ________________________.
A. go out and search for unusual situations  
B. be highly skilled in camera techniques
C. be able to tell when a good situation might come
D. have a camera which is easy and quick to use
53. Most likely, to catch the tight moment, one must ________________________.
A. take pictures without too much preparation           
B. take a whole series of similar pictures
C. take great care to set up the situation                    
D. take one picture just at the right moment
54. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The waste of film in photography is essential to the production of good pictures.
B. Film manufacturers usually enjoy pictures by inexperienced photographers.
C. Only amateur photographers waste film in taking pictures.
D. The waste of film, which is the result of poor choice of subject, is expensive and unnecessary.
55. The passage is _________________________.
A. part of a book of camera instruction               B. an advertisement for film
C. a history of photography                               D. an introduction to photography
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