The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon. Different cultures are more likely to cause certain different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, about 35 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates, commonly used to preserve color in meats, and other food additives, caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and living animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cow. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purposes, but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue. 68. What is the best possible title of the passage? A) Drug and Food B) Cancer and Health C) Food and Health D) Health and Drug 69. Which of the following statements is NOT ture? A) Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons B) Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals C) Researchers have known about the potential dangers of food additives for over thirty-five years. D) Food may cause forty percent of cancer in world. D) The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables. 70. What are nitrates used for? A) They preserve flavor in packaged foods. B) They preserve the color of meats. C) They are the objects of research. D) They cause the animals to become fatter. 71. The underlined word “carcinogenic” most nearly means '_____'. A) trouble-making B) color-retaining C) money-making D) cancer-causing

Listen and Complete Now listen to a short speech/ talk and fill up the blanks according to what you have heard. The words in brackets will give you some hints. Good morning, everyone. It's my honor to introduce 1________(whom?) to you. Professor Waters is from 2________ (which country?). She will teach us English 3_______(when?). Professor Waters is an experienced teacher. She has taught English 4________(where?). She is a very good teacher and she is really an expert in 5_______ (what?). She is the author of 6______ (what?) in this field. So, it is a pleasure for us to have her as 7________ (who?) here. Now, let's welcome her to say 8_________ (what) to us!

A acquiring B attend C available D classify E especially F fascinating G fashionable H interest I passion J prosperous K pursue L qualifying M raised N sampled O virtually People go to college for various reasons. A closer look at their reasons for studying at university will enable us to _____ them roughly into three groups: those who have a(n) _____ for learning those who see it as a necessary step in their future career and those who _____ university without a clear purpose yet. Firstly there are many students who learn simply because they want to _____ their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of novels because they are very interested in literature. Others sit in front of the computer screen working on a new program _____ day and night because they find computer programming _____ and they dream of becoming a computer expert one day. Secondly there are students who work hard for a better and more

Chinese TeaA) Chinese people are believed to have enjoyed tea drinking for more than 4,000 years. Legend has it that Yan Di, one of three rulers in ancient times, tasted all kinds of herbs to find medical cures. One day, he was poisoned by some herb he had ingested; a drop of water from a tea tree dripped into his mouth and he was saved. For a long time, tea was used as an herbal medicine. During the Western Zhou Dynasty, it was a religious offering. During the Spring and Autumn Period, people ate fresh tea leaves as vegetables. With the popularization of Buddhism from the Three Kingdoms to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, tea’s refreshing effect made it a favourite among monks in Za-Zen meditation.B) Tea as a drink prospered during the Tang Dynasty, and tea shops became popular. A major event of this time was the completion ofTea Classic, the cornerstone of Chinese tea culture, by Lu Yu, Tea Sage of China. This little book details rules concerning various aspects of tea, such as growth areas for tea trees, wares and skills for processing and tasting of tea, the history of Chinese tea and quotations from other records, comments on tea, and notes on what occasions tea wares should be complete and when some wares could be omitted.C) Tinted (染色) by the cultural style of the Song Dynasty, tea culture at this time was delicate and sumptuous (豪华的). New skills created many different ways to enjoy tea. The Ming Dynasty laid the foundation for tea processing, types and drinking styles that we have inherited.D) During the Qing Dynasty folk art entered tea shops, making them popular entertainment centres. This habit is still practiced in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.E) During the Tang Dynasty, a Japanese monk brought tea seeds from Zhejiang Province to Japan. Later in the Southern Song Dynasty, Zen masters brought tea procedures and wares from China to Japan, promoting the initiation of the Japanese tea ceremony. In the Song Dynasty, Arabic merchants exported tea from Quanzhou, Fujian Province. In the Ming Dynasty, tea was sold to South-East Asian and South African countries. In 1610 it went to Europe via Macau in a Dutch merchant ship. Thus it became an international drink.F) How to select good tea? There are four basic steps.G) 1. Observe. Good or fresh tea has a green luster in a tight shape, but poor one is loose and dull. The leaves should be dry enough to make a rustling noise in the palm.H) 2. Smell. The fragrance should be pure without a charred taste or acid smell. Good tea, especially fresh one, has a natural aroma like orchid or jasmine while the poor one smells stale.I) 3. Taste. You can taste the leaves by chewing them carefully. Good tea leaves have a fresh mellowness (芳醇). You can also infuse (沏茶) some to see if the leaves extend smoothly and sink slowly to the bottom. Good tea liquor is emerald green (翠绿色) or golden. It has a tint of bitterness with a lasting sweet aftertaste. Stale liquor is malodorous (难闻的) and dark brown.J) 4. See the infused tea leaves. The infused leaves should be even without impurity (混杂物).K) After you purchase good tea, keep it in a dry, cool place, avoiding direct sunshine. An airtight container is a good choice. Avoid putting teas of different aromas too close.1. Tea became an international drink in 1610 because it was carried or exported to different parts of the world from the Tang Dynasty till then. E2. Tea should be kept in a dry, cool place, avoiding direct sunshine. K3. Ever since the Qing Dynasty, folk art began to enter tea shops and people can entertain themselves there. D4. During the Song Dynasty, tea culture required a lot of skills and became rich and creative. C5. In Chinese tradition, tea was used as an herbal medicine and fresh tea leaves were eaten as vegetables. A6. The book of Tea Classic, written by Lu Yu, who was the Tea Sage of China, was considered as the cornerstone of Chinese tea culture. B7. Good tea, especially fresh one, has a natural fragrance like orchid or jasmine. H8. Don’t put teas of different smells together and you’d better put them in an airtight container. K9. The leaves of good tea will extend smoothly and sink slowly to the bottom if you infuse some to have a taste. I10. The drinking styles that we now practice are taken from the Ming Dynasty. C

where necessary.Each word can be-|||-used only once.-|||-boiler dealer examiner injurious-|||-laborious locker starter thunderous-|||-1 If you live in a cold climate and need-|||-to use a(n) __ to heat your whole-|||-house, this product is the better choice.-|||-2 It is always a good idea to buy your-|||-car from a licensed car __-|||-3 The storm made the race even more-|||-challenging,so only one-third of all the-|||-__ finished the race.-|||-4 Keeping the garden tidy all year round-|||-can be a(n) __ task,but Betty enjoys-|||-it.-|||-5 Driving test __ will stop the driving-|||-test if they feel you are a danger on the-|||-road.-|||-6 Use your computer wisely,because-|||-too much screen time is __ to your-|||-in S.-|||-7 His inspiring lecture on how to save-|||-the earth was greeted with __-|||-clapping and cheers.-|||-8 Don't worry,there are __ in the mall-|||-where we could keep our luggage while-|||-we go shopping.

Language in Use4 Complete the following paragraph with words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.A) inspiration B) collaboration C) accessible D) frequents E) admissionF) incredible G) tough H) attends I) declaring J) renewsK) options L) community M) blend N) passion O) enrolledMaking the choice between our dream universities reflects, in some way, our choice for future life. As Stanford, the author's dream school, had already given her the offer of a place, she was faced with 1___________ decision-making when she was also accepted by Harvard. Having 2___________ at Harvard, she now feels certain she made the right choice. Harvard provides boundless 3___________ for her to explore as a pre-med student before 4___________ her major. Despite the tremendous academic load, help is always within reach through 5___________ in study groups, or meeting with her proctor or academic adviser. Harvard's extracurricular activities also offer a variety of experiences for her: The Crimson Dance Team 6___________ her passion for dance; the First Year Social Committee provides her with the chance to demonstrate leadership. She has met 7___________ international students, from whom she draws 8___________ to learn and succeed. Campus facilities are accessible within walking distance, such as the lecture halls where she 9___________ classes and a variety of cafés and restaurants that she 10___________. She is pleased that she has made the right decision which might pave the way for her to achieve greater excellence in the future.

Qucstions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.-|||-5.A.It banned Sepp Blatter from FIFA for eight years.-|||-B.It banned Michel Platini from the European soccer federation for eight years.-|||-C.It banned a payment of million to Michel Platini.-|||-D.It urged Platini to sign a contract with FIFA-|||-6.A.A secrete contract between Platini and Blatter.-|||-B.A million payment from FIFA to Platini in 2011.-|||-C.The scandal of 14 FIFA officials earlier this year.-|||-D.Corruption of local authorities in Switzerlan-|||-7.A.Blatter agreed to cooperate with the ruling and fight against corruption.-|||-B.Blatter denied the payment to Platini.-|||-C. '+Wanttoateacept+heban-|||-D.Blatter would sign a contract with Platini.

Read and answer the questions based on the passage.Chinese culinary arts has a long history, famous all over the world. Chinese cuisine has developed and matured over the centuries, forming a rich cultural content. It is characterized by fine selection of ingredients, precise processing, particular care to the amount of fire, and substantial nourishment.The diversity of geography, climate, costumes and products have led to the evolution of what are called the “Four Flavors” and “Eight Cuisines” but as catering is a living art sub-classifications continue to increase. Cuisine in China is a harmonious integration of color, redolence, taste, shape and the fineness of the instruments. For the cooking process, chefs pick choice and various ingredients and seasonings while employing unparalleled complicated skills handed down from their fathers, ever aspiring to their ideal of perfection for all the senses. Among the many cooking methods they use are boiling, stewing, braising, frying, steaming, crisping, baking, and simmering and so on. When they finish their masterpieces they are arranged on a variety of plates and dishes so that they are a real pleasure to view, to smell and ultimately to savor.Beijing cuisine combines the best features of different regional styles. Shangdong cuisine leads the Northern dishes. Shangdong cooks are good at cooking seafood. Sichuan cooks specialize in chilies and hot peppers and Sichuan dish is famous for aromatic and spicy sauces. Guangdong cooking makes use of many ingredients. They look for fresh, tender, crisp textures. Huai Yang cuisine stresses the natural flavors. Dishes are strong but not greasy, and light but delicate. Tan cuisine is both sweet and salty. There is a saying that “southerners have a sweet tooth, and northerners crave salt”, but Tan dishes manage to satisfy both. Because China’s local dishes have their own typical characteristics, Chinese food can be divided into eight regional cuisines, the distinction of which is now widely accepted.1. What does the underlined word “ characterized” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　2. What does the passage mainly tell us??　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　3. What caused the diversity of Chinese cuisine?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　4. What is typical of Sichuan dishes?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　5. How do the cooks perfect their masterpieces besides cooking according to passage?

The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon. Different cultures are more likely to cause certain different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, about 35 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates, commonly used to preserve color in meats, and other food additives, caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives, which we eat, are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and living animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cow. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purposes, but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue. 【小题1】What is the best possible title of the passage? A．Drug and Food B．Cancer and Health C．Food and Health D．Health and Drug 【小题2】Which of the following statements is NOT true? A．Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons B．Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals C．Researchers have known about the potential dangers of additives for over thirty---- five years. D．Food may cause forty percent of cancer in world. 【小题3】How has science done something harmful to mankind? A．Because of science, diseases caused by polluted food have been virtually eliminated. B．It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food. C．Because of the application of science, some potentially harmful substances have been added to food. D．The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables. 【小题4】What are nitrates used for? A．They preserve flavor in packaged food. B．They preserve the color of meats C．They are the objects of research. D．They cause the animals to become fatter. 【小题5】The w “carcinogenic” most nearly means _________________ A．trouble–making B．color– retaining C．money –making D．cancer–causing