阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase 1. (appreciate) of China’s ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Magao Caves, 2. were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs 3. (produce) since the international project started in 1994.

The Magao Caves have long been 4. meeting point for different cultures. Today, the caves are just as international as they 5. (be) at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people 6. (admire) in America.

By7. (share) so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even 8. (wide) interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future 9. (generation) to understand and appreciate. As one researcher who is working 10. the project explains, “Appreciating the cultural heritage is very important for international communication and understanding.”

    It was the first day of our youth group ski trip. While I waited for the ski lift, I saw a booth (亭子) _______ ski lessons. I considered taking an hour-long lesson, but then I heard my voice in my head: Nah, you don’t need any help. _______, you’ve skied once before.

As I stood on the edge of the beginner’s slope (斜坡), my _______ shrank, for I hadn’t skied for two years. But _______ enough, I’d be able to figure it out.

So, I pushed off and _______. I was like a _______ moose (驼鹿) on roller skates. My skis crossed each other. I couldn’t stop or _______. I fell about eight times on that beginner’s slope _______ I finally came to a stop by hitting a small tree. The second time down, I only fell four times, so I _______ I was getting better. I rode up for a third try with my friend Jen.

“Todd, you might really hurt yourself,” Jen said gently. “I think you should take a ________.”

I don’t need help! I screamed in my head. With that, I ________ down the hill. Near the bottom, my left ski rocketed out from under me. My upper body threw ________. My entire weight ________ on my face.

As my head pounded and my face started to swell, I finally ________ that I needed help. I swallowed my ________ and marched up to the ski lessons booth.

1.A.offering B.declaring C.creating D.recording

2.A.Above all B.All in all C.In all D.After all

3.A.attention B.wisdom C.confidence D.experience

4.A.sure B.sad C.frank D.honest

5.A.calmed down B.sped up C.gave in D.stood out

6.A.wild B.quiet C.anxious D.gentle

7.A.sign B.turn C.wave D.shake

8.A.after B.unless C.before D.when

9.A.doubted B.feared C.hoped D.figured

10.A.break B.ride C.risk D.lesson

11.A.flew B.walked C.rolled D.danced

12.A.across B.aside C.forward D.backward

13.A.leaned B.landed C.slid D.stuck

14.A.agreed B.denied C.admitted D.regretted

15.A.anger B.pride C.panic D.energy

    75 years—that’s how long it took to conduct the Harvard Grant Study that revealed the state of success and happiness depends on two things: love and work ethic (工作准则). 1. And the idea that children doing chores are more likely to succeed is surely new.

Kids who grow up doing chores contribute.

Chores help a person develop a certain attitude which can lead to them taking charge when there’s help needed. 2. Those who’ve learned to take the initiative since childhood are more likely to be leaders.

Kids develop self-efficacy.

When a kid sees that his / her actions lead to a certain outcome, it opens a door to a whole network of other activities like thinking, coping, trying, failing and succeeding. It gives the kid more space to experience life in general. 3.

They become more capable and responsible.

4. And protecting your child from household duties and building a dependent pattern of behavior does more damage in the end. More or less independent living will cause a definite stress for a child who gets used to the fact that a certain part of their life is done without their participation or effort.

They figure out how to get tasks done.

Parents should not put all the effort into kids’ good grades and thick resume, but rather on forming a certain set of habits, skills and a mindset in general. 5. This includes, for example, the ability to schedule a day, prioritize urgent and important tasks.

A.It’s more or less obvious with love.

B.Kids should be rewarded for doing chores.

C.This quality will be useful in group projects.

D.This will help them more in life than good grades ever will.

E.Parents should encourage kids to do chores for the good of health.

F.Chores are a big part of everyday life which is impossible to avoid.

G.Doing chores gives them more control over another area of their life.

    Before the end of the year, employees at Ubiquitous Energy, a company in Redwood City, Calif, will gather in a window-lined conference room to stare toward the future. That’s because their new glass windows will offer more than an amazing view of the North California landscape. They will also be able to power the company’s lights, computers and air conditioners.

Several years in the making, Ubiquitous’ energy-producing glass is a remarkable technological achievement. Its power lies in the layers of organic polymers (聚合物) between sheets of glass. As light enters the window,the flow of electrons between the polymer layers creates an electric current, which is then collected by tiny wires in the glass.

“It’s sort of like a transparent computer display run in reverse (反过来),” says Veeral Hardev, director of business development at Ubiquitous Energy. “Instead of electricity being shuttled to different points in a display to light them up, light is producing electricity to be shuttled out of different points in the window.”

Right now the windows produce about a third as much electricity from a given amount of sunlight as the typical solar cells used in roof panels (板).These windows, about half as transparent as ordinary glass, don’t work as well as transparent ones. Hardev says the company is likely to improve the transparency significantly. As for the lower output of electricity, he notes that windows can cover a much greater surface area than a roof, so numerous windows will produce a surprisingly larger amount of electricity than the production from a rooftop full of higher-efficiency solar panels. “You could do both.” says Hardev. “But you’ll get more from the windows. The biggest challenge, he adds, is increasing the windows from less than two square feet currently to about 50 square feet.”

1.What makes the new glass windows special?

A.They can offer an amazing view.

B.They are controlled by computers.

C.They can power the conference room.

D.They can help stare toward the future.

2.What is Hardev trying to explain in Paragraph 3?

A.The source of light.

B.The significance of different points.

C.The similarity of computer and glass.

D.The working principle of energy-producing glass.

3.What can affect power production according to the passage?

A.The transparency of the glass.

B.The quality of the rooftop.

C.The height of the solar panels.

D.The thickness of the glass.

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.Windows: A New Challenge of Technology

B.Windows: No Longer Just for Letting in the Light

C.Power: A Pressing Problem in the Near Future

D.Power: Not Enough from Rooftop Solar Panels

    We all know that regular exercise is good for us. In recent years we’ve been told to aim to walk 10,000 steps a day to remain healthy, although other advice to do three 10-minute walks a day is thought to be even more effective. But the latest piece of research might put a spring in your step if you’re someone who walks at a fast pace. That’s because, according to scientists, the speed at which people walk in their 40s is a sign of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing.

The BBC’s Philippa Roxby writes that tests on 1,000 people from New Zealand born in the 1970s found that slower walkers tended to show signs of “accelerated ageing”. Their lungs, teeth and immune systems were in worse shape than those who walked faster. And to add insult to injury, the study found not only did slower walkers’ bodies age more quickly, their faces looked older and they had smaller brains. Professor Terrie, lead author of the study, told the BBC: “It found that a slow walk is a problem sign decades before old age.”

This might be seen as a wake-up call for people with a slower pace who might feel it’s time to work out and get fitter. But it might be too late; researchers say they were able to predict the walking speed of 45-year-olds using the results of intelligence, language and motor skills tests from when they were aged three. They also suggest that even in early life, there are signs showing which people will go on to have a healthier life.

So, what’s the point of knowing that a slower walking pace might mean a smaller brain? Well, researchers say measuring walking speed at a younger age, and understanding what this might mean, could be a way of testing treatments to slow human ageing. This might help us make lifestyle changes while we’re still young and healthy. Any steps we can take to prolong a good mental and physical state is a no brainer!

1.What is the text mainly about?

A.Walking and health. B.Slow walking and ageing.

C.The way of slowing ageing. D.The standard walking pace.

2.What does the latest research show?

A.Walking 10,000 steps a day helps keep fit.

B.A slower walker is healthier than a faster walker.

C.Slower walkers are easy to have slower brains.

D.Ageing signs of slow walkers arise earlier than fast walkers.

3.What does the underlined words “wake-up call” refer to in paragraph 3?

A.Challenge. B.Potential.

C.Reminder. D.Solution.

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Testing walking speed before old age makes sense.

B.It’s important to keep fit both physically and mentally.

C.Walking pace is connected with health and ageing.

D.Walking speed at a young age determines one’s longevity.

    Fresh off the biggest win of her short gymnastics career, 16-year-old Morgan Hurd and her coach, SIava Glazunov, landed at Philadelphia International Airport, headed to baggage claim and prepared for the hour-long drive home to Middletown, Delaware. It was a dull drill they’d performed hundreds of times before.

She is that gymnast who competes wearing glasses. She is so petite (娇小) that she looks tiny standing next to other gymnasts.

“No one is born perfect,” Hurd says. “You will have imperfections. I hope more people see me and try to do sports or gymnastics with glasses. Nothing should stop you from doing something you are passionate about.”

Hurd was 11 months old when her mom, Sherri, adopted her from Wenzhou, China, and brought her to Middletown. When Morgan was 3, Sherri began signing her up for various sports—gymnastics, soccer, T-ball, dance. Because of her size, most sports were tough. But at gymnastics class, being tiny and flexible was a gift. By the fifth grade, her talent had outgrown her classes, so Sherri brought her to First State.

“She stood out from the start,” Glazounov says. “She exhibited that desire. She loves to impress and she wanted it always. No one ever had to tell her to work hard.”

A single mom, Sherri worked as a dental hygienist for 30 years until retiring and taking a job for Discover Bank that allowed her to work from home, support her daughter’s home-schooling and help her daughter’s gymnastics career.

“Who would have known when I went to get that little girl in China what was going to happen,” Sherri says. “This is our life now, but that is what I want for her, a life that is as fulfilling and happy as possible.”

1.What makes Morgan Hurd different from other athletes?

A.She is a poor child who has a single mother.

B.She is an orphan who was adopted from China.

C.She is the gymnast who competed wearing glasses.

D.She is an athlete who first won the champion at 16.

2.Why did Sherri take a job for Discover Bank?

A.She enjoyed working at home.

B.She didn’t like the previous one.

C.She needed a thorough career change.

D.She could give her full support to Morgan.

3.Which of the following best describes Morgan Hurd?

A.Tiny and perfect. B.Talented and Outstanding.

C.Flexible but incapable. D.Passionate but proud.

4.In which column of a website can you most probably read this text?

A.Culture. B.Sports.

C.Travel. D.Job.

Activities to Get You Outdoors While Traveling

Many of us would enjoy getting outside and escaping our day to day with some fresh air while traveling. But where do you start? Try out a few of these activities and you’re sure to find a new outdoor hobby to help you enjoy nature on your next holiday.

Horseback Riding

Many people may shy away from this, excusing lack of experience with horses, but most operators have horses for riders of any experience including none if they meet the physical requirements. Horses can take you greater distances in a shorter time, covering areas that would be difficult or inaccessible otherwise.

Fly-Fishing

For an excuse to stand in a river enjoying the sounds, smells and scenery of some of the most beautiful places, try fly-fishing. Fishing is a perfect activity to enjoy with children, grandparents or whoever. With enough practice, you may even catch a delicious big fish.

Cycling + Mountain Biking

On the path or the road, spending time on a bike allows you to slow down and leisurely take in the scenery around you. Mountain biking can give you the biggest excitement, while road cycling may offer a more peaceful and calming experience. Travel with your bike or rent one at your travelling places, and your possibilities for exploration have already increased.

Rock Climbing

For a more physical and challenging experience outdoors, try your hand at rock climbing. You can get a feel for climbing in a gym, but its real rewards lie in putting those skills to use outside. Many popular travel places have great climbing within a day trip distance.

1.Who can take a horseback ride?

A.Anybody who wants to take a horse ride.

B.Travelers without experience of horse riding.

C.Those who have the basic physical conditions.

D.The explorers who like to travel in dangerous places.

2.Which activity is fittest for all the families?

A.Fly-Fishing. B.Rock Climbing.

C.Horseback Riding. D.Cycling + Mountain Biking.

3.What do mountain biking and road cycling have in common?

A.Allowing travelers to fully enjoy the scenery.

B.Slowing down the travel to have an enough rest.

C.Getting the travelers to have the biggest excitement.

D.Offering a more peaceful and comfortable experience.

假如你是李华，正在参与“未来学校”话题的讨论。请根据以下表格的内容，给校报写一篇文章，描述你心目中的学校。

注意：1.文中不得透露个人姓名、班级或学校名称；

2.词数100左右；

3.标题给出，不计入总词汇。

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

请根据上下文内容，将文中划线部分译成汉语或者英语。

Man has been interested in robots and 1. robots exist for quite some time. Scientists are always inventing new and better robots, which will play an important role in our future lives.

First, 2. smart robots will help us with the housework. They will take over jobs such as preparing meals, washing dishes, and sweeping the floor, so that we will have more free time to have fun.

Second, robots will help us with our work. 3. They will help us to do all the heavy and dangerous work, and help out in hospitals, schools and offices.

Third, 4.机器人将是我们的朋友. Whenever we feel sad, lonely or upset, we can have a chat with a robot. Robots will not only be good listeners but also 5. 会给我们提供建议.

In conclusion, robots will be more and more intelligent and will benefit us in many ways.

下列句中各有一个错，请把错处改正。其他部分不得更动。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在右边横线上写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出改正后的词。

1.She said she go home that day.

2.Tom made me to work for him.

3.The house belongs Mr. Smith.

4.Usually paper is make from trees.

5.You can’t told him the answer.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Table tennis, also called ping -pong, is 1. (play) all around the world. It is an Olympic sport. The table is 2.74 metres by 1.525 metres and 2. (stand) 76 centimetres from the ground. The net goes across the centre of 3. table and is 15.25 centimetres high. It is very similar to playing tennis on the court.

The exact origin of table tennis is not known. 4. we do know is that it began in England in the 1890s. Many people played table tennis 5. it did not require players to go outdoors. The game was popular 6. many foreign visitors, and soon it spread to many 7. (part) of Europe and Asia.

Many players believe table tennis is not only a physical game but a psychological game. A technique 8. (frequent) used by many players is to stare at the people they are playing against to make 9. (they) feel uncomfortable. Today, players from China, South Korea 10. Germany play leading roles in international table tennis competitions.

    Every year millions of people around the world die from smoking. Every packet of cigarettes contains _______ chemicals that result in lung cancer and heart disease. This is _______ we have chosen anti-smoking as the subject of our ad campaign.

The target audience is high-school _______. Our main aim is to _______ young people from smoking. Our research shows that young people, just like us, _______ about their health and future. We will educate them about the bad physical _______ of smoking and how smoking affects those people around them. We will explain all the _______ of not smoking, such as saving money which can be spent on other things. We will show how smoking is not cool or _______, because it makes people smell terrible, and gives them bad teeth, skin and fingernails. If we convince young people not to start, they might then urge their parents and other people to _______ smoking, too.

Our campaign will start on 31 May, World No Tobacco Day. We put large posters around the school with our logo and slogan. Our website will ________ students with more information about smoking. We will also publish an article in the school magazine informing students about the dangers of smoking, and we will organize an essay competition as well. Our slogan is: Smoking kills!

1.A.harmful B.useful C.special D.wonderful

2.A.because B.how C.why D.where

3.A.teachers B.students C.researchers D.educators

4.A.find B.see C.choose D.stop

5.A.talk B.care C.know D.lie

6.A.effects B.causes C.habits D.efforts

7.A.rules B.disadvantages C.advantages D.signs

8.A.important B.cheap C.easy D.attractive

9.A.go on B.give up C.got on D.think of

10.A.provide B.share C.challenge D.fight

根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项（A、B、C和D）中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

Do you want to feel attractive and confident? Many people think that it depends on our appearance. However, everything to do with how you feel about yourself lies inside. Every person is unique. The way you handle yourself can make you feel more attractive and confident.

1.

Don’t complain (抱怨) about something that you are not willing to change. Just begin to do it. Begin dieting and exercising if you are overweight. Change your hairstyle if it doesn’t fit you.

2.

Keep your neck straight and hold your shoulders back. Walking confidently will make you feel more attractive and be more confident.

Don’ t compare yourself with others

You don’t have to look like a model or a host on TV. However, you can learn to love yourself as you are. You will be happier when you don’t need to compare yourself with others. Make a list of your advantages, and think about those each time you want to compare yourself with someone else.

3.

Every time you think something negative (消极的), replace it with a positive (积极的) thought or action. Force yourself to think about the things you like about yourself rather than the things you don’t like.

A.Walk confidently.

B.Be friendly and patient.

C.Avoid negative thoughts.

D.Do what you can do actually.

    According to a recent survey, there are about 7,000 National Parks around the world. Many countries have National Parks. Most of them protect natural environment as well as the plants and animals that live there, but a few are in towns and cities.

There are nine National Parks in England. The first three were the Peak District, the Lake District and Dartmoor, which were all named as National Parks in 1951. Others followed afterwards, such as the North York Moors in 1952, the New Forest in 2005 and the South Downs in 2010.

Many National Parks around the world cover huge areas of land where nobody lives, but in England most of the countryside within them is useful for farming and other activities. As a result, National Parks in England include places where people live and work, as well as wild and beautiful areas where there is little sign of human life.

There are about 110 million visitors to the parks every year, bringing many benefits to the areas but creating problems too. In the parks litter is a particular danger to animals. Broken glass can also cause fires by focusing the rays of the sun. When these start in wild places, they are much harder to control and can damage large areas very quickly.

All National Parks in England promote (倡导) the Countryside Code, which tells people how to take care of their environment. If these rules are followed, the National Parks will be protected and continue to give pleasure to many people for a long time.

1.Which of the following was named the National Park in 1951?

A.The Lake District. B.The North York Moors.

C.The New Forest. D.The South Downs.

2.How are the National Parks in England special ?

A.They cover huge areas of land where nobody lives.

B.They are all in towns and cities.

C.Most of the countryside within them is useless for farming.

D.They also have places where people live and work.

3.Why do the parks in the last paragraph promote the Countryside Code?

A.To bring many people to the areas. B.To find the causes of some problems.

C.To tell how to protect the environment. D.To study the wild animals and plants

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A.National Parks around the World B.National Parks in England

C.Disadvantages of National Parks D.How to Help with National Parks

    My mom only had one eye. I hated her. She was an embarrassment for me. Once on our school sports day, my mom came. I was so upset. I wished she would just disappear from this world. So I said the worst words to her. However, my mom did not respond.

That night I woke up and found her crying. I took a look at her. I still hated my mom who was crying with her one eye. I told myself that I would grow up, become successful and leave her for the rest of my life, and I realized my dream.

One day, a letter about a school reunion (同学聚会) came to my house and I went back for it. After the reunion, I went where we used to live, just out of curiosity. There I found my mom fallen on the ground, still. But I did not have a single tear in my eyes. Then I found a piece of paper in her hand. It was a letter to me.

My son, I miss you so much. I was too glad when I heard you were coming for the reunion. But I decided not to go to the school for you. I’m so sorry that I have only one eye. You see, when you were very little, you got into an accident and lost your eye. So I gave mine to you. I was so proud of my son to see a whole new world for me with that eye. I love you!

My world fell. I cried for Mother. I didn’t have any chance to make up for my worst words.

1.Why did the author feel embarrassed with his mom?

A.She did not respond to him. B.She came to school crying.

C.She did not do very well in sports. D.She was ugly with only one eye.

2.What was the author’ s purpose to become successful?

A.To say the best words to his mother. B.To win great honour for his mother.

C.To leave his mother as soon as possible. D.To make his mother’s life better.

3.How did the author know the truth?

A.By attending the reunion. B.By reading his mother’s letter.

C.By getting into an accident. D.By encouraging his mother.

4.What can we infer from the end of the story?

A.The author was greatly regretful. B.The author became interested in his mother.

C.The author still hates his mother. D.The author is hard on his mother.

Wordsmith Competition

Enter the senior high schools’ English writing competition and you could win some great prizes and improve your English language skills at the same time.

The competition

This competition is designed to promote the development of English writing skills among senior high students. All Senior High 1 and 2 students are encouraged to enter the competition.

What to write

A story of 300 words about any subject you can think of.

Rules

You must give your story a title. You must provide personal information with your entry. You may only enter this competition once.

Guidelines

Your story must be original and written by yourself (all entries will be checked). Stories will be judged by a team of English teachers from five different senior high schools. Stories that are well researched, creative and imaginative will receive high marks. Remember to plan your story, write it, and then check the grammar, punctuation and spelling. You should keep a copy of your story for yourself. Competition entries will not be returned.

Deadline

Stories must be received by 5 August through e- -mail. Send your stories to wordsmith @ nol. edu. cn.

Prizes

Gold — £2,000 award

Silver — £1,000 award

Bronze — £500 worth of books

All winners will be informed by e-mail, and the winning entries will be posted on this website.

1.What is the purpose of the competition?

A.To promote students’ reading skills. B.To promote students’ writing skills.

C.To promote students’ listening skills. D.To promote students’ speaking skills.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the guidelines?

A.The story must be original. B.The story must be written by yourself.

C.Competition entries will not be returned. D.Competition entries will be judged by yourself.

3.What is the prize for gold winners?

A.£2,000. .

B.1,000.

C.E500.

D.A story of 300 words.

4.We can infer from the text that a wordsmith is a person who is good at_

A.winning prizes

B.designing websites

C.using languages

D.copying others’ stories

请认真阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。

某英文杂志正在举办以“Fancy yourself as an interviewer”为主题的征文活动,请你以“A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview”为题,写一篇英语短文。

内容包括:

1.采访的对象;

2.采访的原因;

3.想提的问题。

注意:1.词数150左右;

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3.短文中不能出现与本人相关的信息;

4.短文的标题已给出,不计入总词数。

A Famous Chinese I Would Like to Interview

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Many of us invest valuable time，energy and money planning our vacations. We do this because we know for sure that going on vacations must be good for us. Research proves this feeling without a doubt. Vacations help us perform better at work, improve our sleep quality and cushion us against depression.

Yet, despite these benefits, many of us return home with a feeling that our last vacation was OK - but not great. In order to change this, some mistakes should be avoided. A classic one for vacation planners is attempting to maximize value for money by planning trips that have too many components (组成部分)• Perhaps you’re planning a trip to Europe, seven cities in 10 days，and you realize it will cost only a little more to add two more destinations to the list Sounds fine in theory, but hopping from one place to the next hardly gives an opportunity to experience what psychologists call mindfulness - time to take in our new surroundings, time to be present and absorb our travel experiences. Another mistake is that we worry too much about strategic issues such as how to find a good flight deal，how to get from A to B，or which destinations to add or subtract from our journey. These issues may seem important, but our psychological state of mind is far more important.

Actually, vacation happiness is based on the following top rules. First, choose your travel companions wisely, because nothing contributes more significantly to a trip than the right companions. Second，don’t spend your vacation time in a place where everything is too expensive so as to maintain a positive mood. Third, shop wisely, for meaningful experiences provide more long-term happiness than physical possessions.

    “I see you’ve got a bit of water on your coat,”said the man at the petrol station.“Is it raining out there?”“No,it’s pretty nice,”I replied,checking my sleeve.“Oh,right.A pony(马驹)bit me earlier.”

As it happened,the bite was virtually painless:more the kind of small bite you might get from a naughty child.The pony responsible was queuing up for some ice cream in the car park near Haytor,and perhaps thought I’d jumped in ahead of him.

The reason why the ponies here are naughty is that Haytor is a tourist-heavy area and tourists are constantly feeding the ponies foods,despite signs asking them not to.By feeding the ponies,tourists increase the risk of them getting hit by a car,and make them harder to gather during the area’s annual pony drift(迁移).

The purpose of a pony drift is to gather them up so their health can be checked,the baby ones can be stopped from feeding on their mothers’ milk,and those who’ve gone beyond their limited area can be returned to their correct area.Some of them are also later sold,in order to limit the number of ponies according to the rules set by Natural England.

Three weeks ago,I witnessed a small near-disaster a few miles west of here.While walking,I noticed a pony roll over on his back.“Hello!”I said to him,assuming he was just rolling for fun,but he was very still and,as I got closer,I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily.I began to properly worry about him.Fortunately,I managed to get in touch with a Dartmoor’s Livestock Protection officer and send her a photo.The officer immediately sent a local farmer out to check on the pony.The pony had actually been trapped between two rocks.The farmer freed him,and he began to run happily around again.

Dartmoor has 1,000 or so ponies,who play a critical role in creating the diversity of species in this area.Many people are working hard to preserve these ponies,and trying to come up with plans to find a sustainable(可持续的)future for one of Dartmoor’s most financially-troubled elements.

1.Why are tourists asked not to feed the ponies?

A.To protect the tourists from being bitten.

B.To keep the ponies off the petrol station.

C.To avoid putting the ponies in danger.

D.To prevent the ponies from fighting.

2.One of the purposes of the annual pony drift is______.

A.to feed baby ponies on milk

B.to control the number of ponies

C.to expand the habitat for ponies

D.to sell the ponies at a good price

3.What was the author’s first reaction when he saw a pony roll on its back?

A.He freed it from the trap.

B.He called a protection officer.

C.He worried about it very much.

D.He thought of it as being naughty.

    The oddness of life in space never quite goes away. Here are some examples.

First consider something as simple as sleep. Its position presents its own challenges. The main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag. If you leave your arms out, they float free in zero gravity, often giving a sleeping astronaut the look of a funny ballet（芭蕾）dancer. “I’m an inside guy,” Mike Hopkins says, who returned from a six-month tour on the International Space Station. “I like to be wrapped up.”

On the station, the ordinary becomes strange. The exercise bike for the American astronauts has no handlebars. It also has no seat. With no gravity, it’s just as easy to pedal violently. You can watch a movie while you pedal by floating a microcomputer anywhere you want. But station residents have to be careful about staying in one place too long. Without gravity to help circulate air, the carbon dioxide you exhale（呼气）has a tendency to form an invisible（隐形的）cloud around your head. You can end up with what astronauts call a carbon-dioxide headache.

Leroy Chiao, 54, an American retired astronaut after four flights, describes what happens even before you float out of your seat. “Your inner ear thinks you’re falling. Meanwhile your eyes are telling you you’re standing straight. That can be annoying－that’s why some people feel sick. “Within a couple of days truly terrible days for some－astronauts’ brains learn to ignore the panicky signals from the inner ear, and space sickness disappears.

Space travel can be so delightful but at the same time invisibly dangerous. For instance, astronauts lose bone mass’ That’s why exercise is considered so vital that National Aeronautics and Space Administration（NASA）puts it right on the workday schedule. The focus on fitness is as much about science and the future as it is about keeping any individual astronaut healthy. NASA is worried about two things: recovery time once astronauts return home, and, more importantly, how to maintain strength and fitness for the two and a half years or more that it would take to make a round-trip to Mars’

1.What is the major challenge to astronauts when they sleep in space?

A. Deciding on a proper sleep position.

B. Choosing a comfortable sleeping bag.

C. Seeking a way to fall asleep quickly.

D. Finding a right time to go to sleep.

2.The astronauts will suffer from a carbon-dioxide headache when         .

A. they circle around on their bikes

B. they use microcomputers without a stop

C. they exercise in one place for a long time

D. they watch a movie while pedaling

3.Some astronauts feel sick on the station during the first few days because         .

A. their senses stop working

B. they have to stand up straight

C. they float out of their seats unexpectedly

D. their brains receive contradictory messages

4.One of NASA’s major concerns about astronauts is         .

A. how much exercise they do on the station

B. how they can remain healthy for long in space

C. whether they can recover after returning home

D. whether they are able to go back to the station

    What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn’t a prerequisite for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can (装罐) and preserve much of the food they consume.

Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she shares her tips and recipes, with the goal of demonstrating that everyone has the ability to control what’s on their plate.

Loe initially went to school to become an engineer, but she quickly learned that her enthusiasm was mainly about growing and preparing her own food. “ got into cooking my own food and started growing my own herbs(香草)and foods for that fresh flavor,” she said. Engineer by day, Loe learned cooking at night school. She ultimately purchased a small piece of land with her husband and began growing their own foods.

“I teach people how to live farm-fresh without a farm,” Loe said. Through her website Loe emphasizes that ‘‘anybody can do this anywhere.” Got an apartment with a balcony (阳台)? Plant some herbs. A window? Perfect spot for growing. Start with herbs, she recommends, because “they’re very forgiving.” Just a little of the herbs “can take your regular cooking to a whole new level,” she added. “I think it’s a great place to start.” Then? Try growing something from a seed, she said, like a tomato or some tea.

Canning is a natural extension of the planting she does. With every planted food, Loe noted, there’s a moment when it’s bursting with its absolute peak flavor. “I try and keep it in a time capsule in a canning jar,” Loe said. “Canning for me is about knowing what’s in your food, knowing where it comes from.”

In addition to being more in touch with the food she’s eating, another joy comes from passing this knowledge and this desire for good food to her children: “Influencing them and telling them your opinion on not only being careful what we eat but understanding the bigger picture,” she said, “that if we don’t take care of the earth, no one will.”

1.The underlined word “prerequisite” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning to“      ”.

A. recipe B. substitute

C. requirement D. challenge

2.Why does Loe suggest starting with herbs?

A. They are used daily. B. They are easy to grow.

C. They can grow very tall. D. They can be eaten uncooked.

3.According to Loe, what is the benefit of canning her planted foods?

A. It can preserve their best flavor. B. It can promote her online sales.

C. It can better her cooking skills. D. It can improve their nutrition.

4.What is the “the bigger picture” (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand?

A. The knowledge about good food. B. The way to live a grow-our-own life.

C. The joy of getting in touch with foods. D. The responsibility to protect our earth

E

Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a temptation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character,and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.

Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? What are the sources of character? And why are some people happy and successful while others aren’t?

To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines（学科）. Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introducing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention.So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about the science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.

On the whole,Brooks’ story is acceptable if uninspired. As one would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own. While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partly involve Brooks’ attempt to translate his tale into science.

1.The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passage to__________.

A.illustrate where science can be applied

B.demonstrate the value of Brooks’ new book

C.remind the reader of the importance of science

D.explain why many writers use science in their works

2.According to the author, which of the following could be a strength of the book?

A.Its strong basis.

B.Its convincing points.

C.Its clear writing.

D.Its memorable characters.

3.What is the author’s general attitude towards the book?

A.Contradictory.

B.Supportive.

C.Cautious.

D.Critical.

4.What is the author likely to write about after the last paragraph?

A.Problems with the book.

B.Brooks’s life experience.

C.Death of the characters.

D.Brooks’s translation skills.

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Canadian smart－phone maker Research In Motion(RIM), which makes the BlackBerry, says it's back. The company is _______ to reclaim a market it once dominated by _______ two new devices. The last few years have been a painful time for the company as customers deserted its platform in _______ of newer and more _______ devices. This may be the company's last chance to _______ a vital player in an increasingly crowded market place.

Two brand new devices are perhaps a fresh _______ for a company that has seen its global market share _______ from 20 percent three years ago to just over 3 percent today.

For BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins, it's another chance to remake a faded _______. “We have _______ been on a journey of transformation, not only a journey to transform our business and our brand, ________ one that I truly ________ transforms mobile communications into true mobile computing，” he said.

The company promises the same ________ level of network security the BlackBerry is known for, ________ a fast new browser and a more intuitive operating system. The Z10 ________ much like the touch－screen phones popularized by its competitors(竞争者), but the Q10 maintains the “qwerty” keyboard that has become BlackBerry's trademark.

Besides the technical and cosmetic(外观上的) updates, Heins says the company will no longer be called RIM or Research In Motion.

“Our customers use a BlackBerry, our ________ work for BlackBerry and our shareholders are owners of BlackBerry. From today on, we are BlackBerry ________ in the world，” he said.

Shareholders will be watching if customers ________ the new devices. The company's stock has dropped as much as 90 percent in the last four years as it lost ________ to competitors. But company shares have doubled in the last four months as anticipation(预期) ________ for the new models.

Analysts say the new devices could make or ________ a company, which many people praise for starting the technological revolution in smart－phones.

1.A.refusing B.trying C.urging D.pretending

2.A.introducing B.reviewing C.rejecting D.discovering

3.A.favor B.charge C.honor D.defense

4.A.popular B.expensive C.complicated D.familiar

5.A.replace B.react C.remain D.reset

6.A.record B.dilemma C.end D.start

7.A.lose B.increase C.rise D.fall

8.A.brand B.trade C.technique D.phone

9.A.specially B.definitely C.doubtfully D.essentially

10.A.and B.or C.but D.so

11.A.agree B.believe C.suspect D.deny

12.A.high B.average C.backward D.normal

13.A.except for B.regardless of C.despite D.along with

14.A.sounds B.smells C.looks D.finds

15.A.employees B.consumers C.relatives D.competitors

16.A.however B.whenever C.nowhere D.everywhere

17.A.adapt B.adjust C.adopt D.advocate

18.A.land B.ground C.soil D.earth

19.A.dropped B.changed C.remained D.grew

20.A.desert B.abandon C.break D.deny

The sun is bigger than the moon , ___ we all know it.

A.and B.as C.which D.it

—Lydia, what did our head-teacher say just now?

—Every boy and every girl as well as the teachers who _____ to lead the group _____ asked to be at the

school gate before 6:30 in the morning.

A.is; is B.are; are C.are; is D.is; are

I am looking forward to the day ________ my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her.

A.as B.why C.when D.where

(2014·江西)It was the middle of the night          my father woke me up and told me to watch the football game.

A.that B.as

C.which D.when

—Could you tell me the____  of making such tasty cakes?

— Well, I just follow the directons in the cookbook.

A.feature B.plan C.cost D.trick

As a grassroots singer, she reads everything she can ______concerning music, and takes every opportunity to improve herself.

A.catch sight of B.get hold of

C.take charge of D.make mention of

By now, we have raised 50.000 pounds for the poor children, ______ is quite unexpected.

A.that B.which C.who D.it