Science fiction is a popular kind of writing， and many people think of Jules Verne（凡尔纳）as the father of science fiction. He was born in France in 1828. His father wanted him to become a lawyer，but from his early 20s Verne decided to become a writer. At first he wrote plays for the theater. Then，in 1863，he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Balloon. The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories such as A Journey to the Center of the Earth（1864）and From the Earth to the Moon（1865）. In the 19th century，many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and，as a result，they were very popular. Verne's writing included many predictions（预言）for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight，movies，and air conditioning，a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich. Jules Verne's books have been the subjects for many movies. 20，000 Leagues Under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first time that Disney movie had used real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne's books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him， the most important thing is to be always on time!（1）What does the phrase "the father of science fiction" mean？ ____ A. The father who has several children.B. The man who loves science and inventions.C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction.D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully.（2）What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories？ ____ A. The plays he wrote for the theater.B. The encouragement from his father.C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon.D. The scientific subjects in his stories.（3）Why were Jules Verne's books very popular in the19th century？ ____ A. Because his books made him rich and famous.B. Because he wrote many plays for the theater at that time.C. Because his books have been the subjects for many movies.D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions.（4）Which of the following has the main character called Phileas Fogg？ ____ A. Five Weeks in a Balloon.B. Around the World in Eighty Days.C. A Journey to the Center of the Earth.D. From the Earth to the Moon.

Abingdon School Open DayThe Open Day this year will be on Saturday, 3 December. The Open Day is for all the family, with activities and displays(展示)about the school. All the teachers, students and parents will attend(参加). The day starts at 9: 30 a. m. and finishes at 2: 30 p. m. The lessons start from 8 o'clock. The school gate will be open at 10 o'clock. You are welcome to arrive at any time during the lessons in the morning and afternoon.If you can't come to the Open Day, that's all right. There are many other chances(机会)to visit Abingdon School. You can make an appointment with the class teachers to visit some other day.Parking(停车)at the school on the Open Day may be limited(有限的)，so you can also park your cars in the car park nearby. It's just a three-minute walk away. The map of Abingdon School can be found on the school website一www. abingdon. edu.【小题1】Who will attend on Abingdon School Open Day?A．Teachers.B．Parents. C. Students.C．A, B and C.【小题2】If Tom's parents want to come to the Open Day, they can get in at___________ .A．9:40B．10:40C．8:40D．8:00【小题3】If parents can't go to the school on the Open Day,______________.A．they can never visit Abingdon SchoolB．they will be scolded(被批评)C．they can go to the school on other daysD．their children can't go to school【小题4】The Open Day is on _____________.A．SaturdayB．3 OctoberC．1 DecemberD．Sunday【小题5】Which of the following states is true?A．Parents can't park cars in Abingdon School.B．Parents can't drive cars to Abingdon School.C．Parents can park their cars in the car park.D．All the parents can park cars in Abingdon School.【小题6】Parents can get the map of Abingdon School_____________.A．from the teachersB．on the school websiteC．in the shopsD．at the school gate

22. The horror movie was so well-made that it managed to ------- the audience throughout the entire screening.考试中选项顺序会自动打乱。您现在查看的是试题原始选项顺序。A terrifyB amuseC confuseD bore

40. They are carrying out a secret ___.A. achievementB. applicationC. focusD. mission

所HUHAN LIBRARYWhy do you go to the library？ For books， yes--but you like books because they tell stories． You hope to get lost in a story or be transported into someone else's life． At one type of library， you can do just that--even though there's not a single book． At a Human Library， instead of books， you can "borrow" people． Individuals volunteer as human "books" and participants in the event can "read" the book--meaning they would have a one-on-one conversation with the volunteer and share in a dialogue about that individual's experience． "Books" are volunteers from all walks of life who have experienced discrimination （歧视） based on race， religion， class， gender identity， age， lifestyle choices， disability and other aspects of their life For a certain amount of time， you can ask them questions and listen to their stories， which are as fascinating and as attractive as any you can find in a book． Many of the stories have to do with some kind of stereotype． You can speak with a refugee （难民）， a soldier suffering from PTSD， a homeless person or a woman living with HIV． The Human Library encourages people to challenge their own long-held beliefs-to truly get to know， and learn from someone they might otherwise make a quick judgment about． According to its website， the Human Library is "a place where difficult questions are expected， appreciated and answered．" It provides the opportunity for the community to share and understand the experiences of others in their community． The Human Library Organization came to be in Copenhagen， Denmark in 2000． Ronni Abergel， his brother Dany， and some colleagues hosted a four-day during a major Northern European festival， hoping to raise awareness about violence among youth． After the success of this event， Abergel founded the Human Library Organization， which has been growing ever since． Though there are a few permanent human libraries， most aren't places at all， but events． Though many do take place at physical libraries， you don't need a library card-anyone can come and be part of the experience． There have been human library events all over the globe， in universities and in pubs， from Chicago to Tunis to Edinburgh to San Antonio． The stories these "books" tell range from fascinating to heartbreaking and everything in between． And that's the very point of the organization--to prove that no person can be summed up in just one word． It seeks to show people that you truly can't judge a book by its cover---or by its title or label．（1）The "books" in human libraries are ____ ．A． long-held beliefs attracting individualsB． inspiring stones motivating people in troubleC． events in which people can talk to volunteersD． unfairly-treated people sharing their experiences（2）The event in Copenhagen is significant because it ____ ．A． aimed to help the young suffering from violenceB． attempted to replace traditional physical librariesC． laid a foundation for the Human Library OrganizationD． led to a pleasing development for the community with racism（3）In human libraries， the readers are likely to ____ ．A． deepen their understanding of peopleB． enrich their own personal experiencesC． hear the stories from all over the worldD． make quick judgments about the "books"（4）The main purpose of the passage is to ____ ．A． compare and evaluateB． inform and explainC． discuss and persuadeD． analyze and suggest

If you were like most children, you probably got upset when your mother called you by a sibling’s (兄弟姐妹的) name. How could she not know you? Did it mean she loved you less?Probably not. According to the first research to tackle this topic head-on, misnaming the most familiar people in our life is a common cognitive (认知的) error that has to do with how our memories classify and store familiar names.The study, published online in April in the journal Memory and Cognition, found that the “wrong” name is not random but is always fished out from the same relationship pond: children, siblings, friends. The study did not examine the possibility of deep psychological significance to the mistake, says psychologist David Rubin, “but it does tell us who’s in and who’s out of the group”.The study also found that within that group, misnaming occurred where the names shared initial or internal sounds, like Jimmy and Joanie or John and Bob. Physical resemblance between people was not a factor. Nor was gender.The researchers conducted five separate surveys of more than 1,700 people. Some of the surveys included only college students, others were done with a mixed-age population. Some asked subjects about incidents where someone close to them—family or friend—had called them by another person’s name. The other surveys asked about times when subjects had themselves called someone close to them by the wrong name. All the surveys found that people mixed up names within relationship groups such as grandchildren, friends and siblings but hardly ever crossed these boundaries.In general, the study found that undergraduates were almost as likely as old people to make this mistake and men as likely as women. Older people and women made the mistake slightly more often, but that may be because grandparents have more grandchildren to mix up than parents have children. Also, mothers may call on their children more often than fathers, given traditional gender norms (常态). There was no evidence that errors occurred more when the misnamer was frustrated, tired or angry.【小题1】How might people often feel when they were misnamed?A．Unwanted.B．Unhappy.C．Confused.D．Indifferent.【小题2】What did David Rubin’s research find about misnaming?A．It is related to the way our memories work.B．It is a possible indicator of a faulty memory.C．It occurs mostly between kids and their friends.D．It often causes misunderstandings among people.【小题3】What is most likely the cause of misnaming?A．Similar personality traits (特点)B．Similar spellings of names.C．Similar physical appearance.D．Similar pronunciation of names.【小题4】What did the surveys of more than 1,700 subjects find about misnaming?A．It more often than not hurts relationships.B．It hardly occurs across gender boundaries.C．It is most frequently found in extended families.D．It most often occurs within a relationship group.【小题5】Why do mothers misname their children more often than fathers?A．They suffer more frustrations.B．They become worn out more often.C．They communicate more with their children.D．They generally take on more work at home.

Aristotle claims that there are three types of friendship: friendship based on utility, pleasure, and virtue.The first is a friendship of utility. In this kind of relationship, the two parties are not in it for the affection of one another. Rather, they're in it because each party receives a benefit from the other. It's not permanent in nature, and whenever the benefit ends, so does the relationship that brought the parties together. Aristotle observed this to be more common in older folks. An example of this would be a business or a work relationship.The second kind is a friendship of pleasure. This one, however, is more common in people that are younger. It's the kind of relationship frequently seen among college friends or people who share the same hobbies or participate in the same sports team. The source of such a friendship is more emotional, and it's often the most short-lived of the relationships. It's fine for as long as the two parties gain enjoyment through a mutual interest in something external, but it ends as soon as either tastes or preferences change.The final form, a friendship of virtue, often arises when two people recognize that they have similar values and goals, and they have similar visions for how the world should be. There is quite generally a base level of goodness required in each person for it to exist in the first place. People that lack empathy or care for others seldom develop this kind of relationships because, more often than not, their preference is to look for pleasure or utility. Friendships of virtue take time and trust to build — but it's also more powerful and enduring. They depend on mutual growth occurring.51. According to Aristotle, when people get older, they tend to make friends with those ________.A. who have pleasant personalitiesB. who provide them with benefitsC. who have the same hobbiesD. who understand their feelings52. An example of friends of utility is ________.A. colleaguesB. drinking buddiesC. college friendsD. friends in baseball team53. According to the passage, the friendship of pleasure ________.A. lasts longer than friendship based on utilityB. gives people internal happinessC. is maintained by one's affection for his friendD. is more common among young people54. According to the passage, the friendship of virtue ________.A. can form in a comparatively short timeB. is not likely to be owned by people who are indifferent to othersC. is more commonplace than the other two forms of friendshipD. helps people develop similar values and goals

Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes 51_______ time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 52_______ strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 53_______ several times by people who come into the room unannounced, 54_______ or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and 55_______. Act 56_______ you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. Making decisions 57_______ is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness in doing business in the Middle East that 58_______ a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 59_______ is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to 60_______ the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 61_______. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 62_______ a visit during Ramadan, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form. Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s prohibition against alcoholic beverages. If you are not sure, wait for your 63_______to suggest the proper thing to drink. When an Arab says yes, he may mean "64_______". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 65_______. Also, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God is willing”. On the other hand, "yes" does not necessarily mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest. 51. A. extra B. little C. dinner D. no 52. A. at the mention of B. in the presence of C. on behalf of D. with the help of 53. A. honored B. hosted C. interrupted D. interpreted 54. A. sneeze B. signal C. wave D. whisper 55. A. cry B. leave C. smile D. stand 56. A. as though B. if only C. even if D. so that 57. A. carefully B. finally C. quickly D. unwillingly 58. A. encourages B. greets C. puzzles D. welcomes 59. A. Bravery B. Courage C. Diligence D. Patience 60. A. admire B. identify C. respect D. thank 61. A. experiment B. homework C. pray D. business 62. A. Avoid B. Pay C. Reject D. Request 63. A. boss B. friend C. host D. official 64. A. yes B. no C. maybe D. inshallah 65. A. direct B. formal C. hospitable D. impolite

To survive in that sort of environment, animals have to adapt to ______ in response to their surroundings.A. evolveB. involveC. exceedD. evoke

3、单选 When you renegotiate the agreement, ensure that the new _ provides even more value to other person.A. achievementB. commitmentC. amusementD. permission