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第1部分：词汇选项(第1～15题，每题1分，共15分)
下面每个句子中均有1个词或短语划有底横线，请为每处划线部分确定1个意义最为接近的选项。
1.All houses within 100 metres of the seas are at risk of flooding.
A. out of control B. between equals C. in particular D. in danger
2.The idea was quite brilliant.
A. positive B. clever C. key D. original
3.Stock market price tumbled after rumor of a rise in interest rate.
A. regulated B. fell C. increased D. maintained
4.We are worried about this fluid situation full with uncertainty.
A. stable B. suitable C. adaptable D. changeable
5.The revelation of his past led to his resignation.
A. imagination B. confirmation C. disclosure D. recall
6.Jensen is a dangerous man, and can be very brutal.
A. careless B. strong C. cruel D. hard
7.The coastal has area has very mild winter, but the central plains remain extremely cold.
A. warm B. severe C. hard D.dry
8.You'll have to sprint if you want to catch the train.
A. jump B. escape C. prepare D. run
9.The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance.
A. idea B. term C. coaching D. aspect
10.The new garment fits her perfectly.
A. haircut B. purse C. necklace D. clothes
11.The phobia may have its root in a childhood trauma.
A. fear B. joy C. hurt D. memory
12.The details of the costume were totally authentic.
A. outstanding B. creative C. real D. false
13.They have built canals to irrigate the desert.
A. decorate B. water C. change D. visit
14.We are aware of the potential problems.
A. possible B. global C. ongoing D. central
15.Her overall language proficiency remains that of a toddler.
A. disabled B. baby C. pupil D. teenager
答案：DBBDCCADCDCCBAB
第2部分：阅读判断(第16~22题，每题1分，共7分)
Time to Stop Traveling by Air
16. Mark Ellingham spent quite a few days in China onhis way to Australia 25 years ago.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
17.Traveling from Britain to any other part of the world may cost you less than ￡100.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
18.A round trip flight from Britain to Australia produces the same amount of carbon dioxide as three average cars do in a year.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
19.Mark Ellingham has never hesitated to encourage people to travel by.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
20.Mark Ellingham's readers are not interested in environmental protection.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
21.Critics argue that the best way to protect our environment is not to do any damage to it.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
22.Mark Ellingham will collaborate with the critics in his efforts to fight globalwarming.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned
答案: CABBBAC
第3部分：概括大意与完成句子(第23~ 30题，每题1分，共8分)
Tunguska Event
23. Paragraph 2
24. Paragraph 3
25. Paragraph 4
26. Paragraph 5
A. Competing Explanations
B. Unknown Attacks
C. Mysterious Explosion
D. Star War
E. Importance of Finding Evidence
F. Explanation that Worries Scientists
27. The gigantic explosion that occurred a hundred years ago
28. The shock wave which followed the dazzling light
29. The hypothes is that the explosion was caused by a rock colliding with the Earth
30. Wolfgang Kundt,who has developed an alternative theory
A. has remained a puzzle
B. lacks sufficient evidence
C. is a university professor
D. was generated by the explosion
E. will kill many animals
F. are attacked by aliens
答案：C F E A A D B C
第4部分：阅读理解(第31~45题，每题3分，共45分)
第一篇 Medicine Award Kicks off Nobel Prize Announcements
31.Who is most unlikely to win the Nobel Prize in medicine?
A. Hans Jornvall.
B. Carol Greider.
C. Pierre Chambon.
D. Elizabeth Blackburn.
32.Which is NOT true of Alfred Nobel?
A. He left clear instructions on how to select winners.
B. He was from Sweden.
C. He invented dynamite.
D. He established the Nobel Prizes in his will.
33.Originally the Nobel Prizes did NOT include
A. the peace prize.
B. the economics prize.
C. the literature prize.
D. the medicine prize.
34.The word “kicks" in Paragraph 8 probably means
A. money.
B. enjoyment.
C. respect.
D. knowledge.
35.Telomerase may play a key role in
A. the unchecked growth of cancer cells.
B. the killing ofcancer cells.
C. the division ofnormal cells.
D. the transmission of viruses.
第二篇Ethnic Tensions in Belgium
36.Who was Magritte?
A. A French novelist
B. A saxtrophonist
C. A separatist
D. A surrealist artist
37.When did Belgium become an independent kingdom?
A. in 1800
B. in 1833
C. in 1815
D. in 1930
39.Which statement about Belgium is NOT true?
A, it is twice as bigas Beijing.
B. it has two majorethnic group.
C. it has gone through quite a few threats of division.
D. it has no government.
39.What does this passage mainly talk about?
A. Surrealist artist
B. Belgium’s economy
C. Cultural clashes inBelgium
D. Music in Belgium
40.The word “stand” in Paragraph 2 means
A. handle
B. meet
C. combine
D. bear
第三篇Sports Star Yao Ming
41.The word "towering" in Paragraph 1 means
A. large.
B. fat.
C. tall.
D. great.
42.Opponents find it very difficult to control Yao Ming because of his
A. assault
B. defense.
C. celebrity.
D. mobility.
43.Yao Ming had to undergo a series of TCM treatments because
A. his right foot hadbeen hurting.
B. he wanted to make amore rapid recovery.
C. the surgical operation had been a failure.
D. he couldn't afford all the medical expenses.
44.Which statement about Yao Ming is NOT true?
A. He is an NBAplayer.
B. He fractured his left foot
C. He missed the Athens Olympics.
D. He is an international figure.
45.In general, the Western experts' attitude towards TCM is
A. doubtful.
B. indifferent.
C. positive.
D. negative.
答案：AABBADBCCDCDBCA
第5部分：补全短文( 第46~50题, 每题2分，共10分)
What Is a Dream?
For centuries, people have wondered about the strange things that they dream about. Some psychologists say that this nighttime activity of the mind has no special meaning. Others，however， think that dreams are an important part of our lives. In fact, many experts believe that dreams can tell us abouta person’s mind and emotions.
Before modern times, many people thought that dreams contained messages from God. ________(46)
The Austrian psychologist, Sigmund Freud，was probably the first person to study dreams scientifically. In his famous book, The interpretation of Dreams (1900), Freud wrote that dreams are an expression of a person’s wishes. He believed that dreams allow people to express the feelings, thoughts, and fears that they are afraid to express inreal life.
The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was once a student of Freud’s. Jung，however，had a different idea about dreams. Jung believed that the purpose of a dream was to communicate a message to the dreamer. _____(47) For example, people who dream about falling may learn that they have too high an opinion of themselves. On the other hand, people who dream about being heroes may learn that they think too little of themselves.
Modern-day psychologists continue to develop theories about dreams. For example, psychologist William Domhoff from the University of California, Santa Cruz，believes that dreams are tightly linked to a person’s daily life,thoughts, and behavior. _____(48)
Domhoff believes that there is a connection between dreams and age. His research shows that children do not dream as much as adults. According to Domhoff, dreaming is a mental skill that needs time to develop.
He has also found a link between dreams and gender. His studies show that the dreams of men and women are different. _______(49)This is not true of women’s dreams.3 Domhoff found this gender difference in the dreams of people from 11 cultures around the world, including both modern and traditional ones.
Can dreams help us understand ourselves?Psychologists continue to try to answer this question in different ways. _____(50)The dream may have meaning, but it does not mean that some terrible event willactually take place. It’s important to remember that the world of dreams is not the real world.
A. For example, the people in men's dreams are often other men, and the dreams often involve fighting.
B. Men and women dream about different things.
C. A criminal, for example, might dream about crime.
D. However, one thing they agree on this:If you dream that something terrible is going to occur, you shouldn't panic.
E. It was only in the twentieth centurythat people started to study dreams in a scientific way.
F. He thought people could leam more about themselves by thinking about their dreams.
答案：EFCAD
第6部分：完形填空(第51~65题， 每题1分， 共15分)
Cultural Differences
People from different cultures sometimes dothings that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it. Most Americans have(51) been out of the country and have very(52)experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous (由衷的), friendly and open, and enjoy (53) new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names (54) most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that (55) you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will(56)your honesty and try not to take you uncomfortable again. And you'll all(57) something about another culture!
Many travelers find(58) easier to meet people in the U.S. thanin other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over(59) they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be superficially (表面上)(60). Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just having a good time. Just like anywhere else, it (61) time to become real friends(62) people in the U.S.
If and when you(63) with American friends, they will probably(64) introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud to (65) you, it's probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!
51. A. never B.ever C. always D. often
52. A. few B. many C. much D. little
53. A. talking B. leaving C. touching D. meeting
54. A. on B. in C.at D. within
55. A. likes B. moves C. links D. makes
56. A. criticize B. question C. appreciate D.confirm
57. A. learn B.pick C. select D. handle
58. A. this B. them C. it D.that
59. A. when B. if C. after D. before
60. A. friendly B. formal C.informal D. casual
61. A. takes B.keeps C. wins D. kills
62. A. among B. with C.by D. through
63. A. stay B.consult C. deal D. cope
64. A. hate B. forbid C. enjoy D.avoid
65. A. smile B. know C.treat D. wave
答案：ADDBDCACDAABACB
第三部分：概括大意与完成句子(第23——30题，每题1分，共8分)
Geothermal(地热)Energy
1. Since heat naturally moves from hotter regions tocooler ones， the heat from the earth's center flows outwards towards the surface。 In this way， it transfers to the next layer of rock。 If the temperatureis high enough， some of this rock melts and forms magma(岩浆)。 The magmaascends in its turn towards the earth's surface。 It often remains well below the earth's surface， creating vast areas of hot rock。 In such regions， there are deep cracks， which allow rainwater to descend underground。 Some of the heatedrain water travels back up to the earth's surface where it will appear as a hot spring。 However， if this ascending hot water reaches a layer of impermeable(不可渗透的)rock， it remains trapped， forming a geothermal reservoir。 If geothermalreservoirs are close enough to the surface， they can be reached by drilling wells。 Hot water and steam shoot up the wells naturally， and can be used to produce electricity in geothermalpower plants。
2.A few geothermal power plants depend on dry-stemreservoirs which produce steam but little or no water。 In these cases， the steam is pipedup directly to provide the power to spin a turbine generator。 The first geothermalpower plant， constructed at Lardarello in Italy， was of this type， and is stillproducing electricity today。
3.Most currently operating geothermal power plants areeither "flash" steam plants or binary(双重的)plants。 Flash plants produce mainly hot water ranging intemperature from 300° to 700°Fahrenheit。 This water is passed through one or two separators wherereleased from the pressure of the underground reservoir， it"flashes" or boils into steam Again， the force of this steam provides the energy to spin theturbine and produce electricity。 The geothermal water and steam are then reinjecteddirectly back down into the earth to maintain the volume and pressure of thereservoir。 Gradually they will be reheated and can then be usedagain。
4.A reservoir with temperatures below 300° Fahrenheit is nothot enough to flash steam but it can still be used to generate electricity inbinary fluid。 The steam from this is used to power the turbines。 As in the flash steam plant， the geothermal water is recycled back into the reservoir。
23.Paragraph 1 ____
答案：E
24.Paragraph 2____
答案：F
25.Paragraph 3____
答案：C
26.Paragraph 4____
答案：B
A. Recyclable water and steam
B. Binary plants
C. Flash steam plants
D. Generation of electricity
E. Origin of geothermal energy
F. Dry steam plants
27. A geothermal reservoir is formed when hot water is trapped under ____.
答案：B
28. A dry-steam reservoir produces steam with ___.
答案：C
29. Flash plants produce hot water through ___.
答案：E
30. In a binary plant, the heat of the geothermal water can be converted into ____.
答案：F
A. hot springs
B. impermeable rock
C. little or no water
D. turbine operator
E. one or two separators
F. the energy to turn a turbine
第四部分阅读理解(第31-45题，每题3分，共45分)
第一篇Sports Star Yao Ming
If Yao Ming is not the biggest sports star in the world, he almost certainly the tallest. At 2.26m, he is the tallest player in the National Basketball Association (NBA)and holds the record as the most towering Olympian ever to competein the Game.
But what really stands out about the giant center is his celebrity (名气). Few, if any, Chinese athletes are as well-known as Yao Ming around the world. People across the globe are fascinated with Yao, notonly for his basketball prowess(接杰出的才能)but also for being a symbol of international commerce.
When Yao joined the Houston Rockets as the No. 1 pick in the 2002 NBA draft he was the first international player ever to be selected first. His assets on the court are clear enough 一 no NBA player of his size has ever possessed his mobility, so he is ahandful (难对付的人)foropponents on either end of the court. But what makes Yao invaluable to the Rockets organization is his role as a global citizen and as a bridge tomillions of potential basket ball fans in China.
When it was announced in February that Yao would miss the rest of the NBA season and possibly the Olympics with a stress fracture (骨折)in his left foot, a collective shudder spread across China. After considerabledebate and discussion, Yao opted to get his foot surgically treated in anoperation that placed several tiny screws across the bone, to offer his overburdened foot more support. The surgery was a success, and though thee stimated four-month recovery period will leave him little time to prepare with Team China. Yao has vowed to be ready for the Beijing Olympics.
Yao wrapped up a 10-day trip to China, where he underwent a series of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments, hoping to accelerate his recovery process. Western experts are generally skeptical of TCM’ s benefits, although new research from the University of Rochestersuggests that a certain compound derived from shellfish may indeed stimulatebone repair.
“There is no reason to dismiss TCM, “Yao told a press conference in Beijing. “It’s been used in our country for thousands of years. I don’t think that it’ sshort on science.”
36. The word “towering” in Paragraph 1 means
A.large. B.fat. C.tall. D.great.
答案：C
37. Opponents find it very difficult to control Yao Ming because of his
A.assault. B.mobility. C.defense. D.celebrity.
答案：B
38. Yao Ming had to undergo a series of TCM treatments because
A.he wanted to make a more rapid recovery.
B.his right foot had been hurting.
C.the surgical operation had been a failure.
D.he couldn't afford all the medical expenses.
答案：A
39. Which statement about Yao Ming is NOT true?
A.He is an NBA player.
B.He fractured his left foot.
C.Hemissed the Athens Olympics.
D.He is an international figure.
答案：C
40. In general, the Western experts' attitude towards TCM is
A.indifferent. B.positive. C.doubtful. D.negative.
答案：C
