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Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on Idol Worship. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.1. 简要描述年轻人偶像崇拜的现象2. 陈述崇拜偶像对年轻人的影响，包括利弊两方面3. 简述你对追星、偶像崇拜的态度

It's quite ______ that the sick child needs a sustainable supply of food and medicine and much sunshine.（ ）A. plainB. explicitC. straightforwardD. evident

The formerly _ land has been changed into stretches of fertile fields.A. barrenB. perpetualC. conceiveD. pending

POWERING THE PLANETA Despite modern society's heavy dependence on fossil fuels for energy, most people are aware that the supply of these fuels is finite. As oil and other fossil fuels become more costly and difficult to find, researchers are looking at alternative energy sources, including solar, wind, and even nuclear power. But which substitute—if any—is the right one? SolarB Solar panels catch energy directly from the sun and convert it into electricity. One of the world's largest solar power stations is in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where more than 2.5 million solar panels have the capacity to generate enough power for 750, 000 people. But unlike the burning of fossil fuels, the process used to create all that solar energy produces no emissions.C Today, however, solar power provides less than 2 percent of the world's energy, primarily because the cost of the panels is still very high. But price is only one issue. Clouds and darkness also cause solar panels to produce less energy. This requires that additional power sources (such as batteries) be available.D Some scientists think the solution to this problem can be found in space, which is the ideal place to gather energy from the sun. With no clouds and no nighttime, a space-based solar power station could operate constantly. These stations would send the power back to Earth, which could then be turned into electricity for consumption. Advocates of solar space stations say this technology would initially require a lot of money, but eventually it could provide continuous, clean energy that would be cheaper than other fuels. Also, unlike other energy sources, solar power from space would last as long as the sun shines, and would guarantee everyone on Earth all the energy they need.WindE Wind—the fastest-growing alternative energy source—is another way of collecting energy from the sun. Wind is caused by the sun's heat rather than its light. Therefore, unlike solar power, wind power works well even on cloudy days.F All over the world, incentives designed to decrease the dependence on oil and coal have led to a steep increase in wind-powered energy. Today, Asia leads the world in wind power, producing around 230, 000 megawatts, the equivalent of 230 large coal-powered plants. Europe produces nearly 180, 000 megawatts. North America remains a distant third, at 105, 000.G Despite its successes, some people are protesting wind-power development, saying the turbines are both noisy and ugly. Just outside England's Lake District—a protected national park—a dozen existing wind towers are due to be removed. "This is a high-quality landscape, " says one local homeowner. "They shouldn't be putting those things in here."H There are other challenges, too. If the wind doesn't blow, the turbines are not able to produce adequate energy. As a result, other power sources are needed. In contrast, a strong wind can create too much power. In cases like this, the energy company must sell the extra power at a much-reduced rate, which is not good for business.I What's needed for both wind and solar is a way to store a large energy surplus. However, most systems are still decades away from making this a reality. On the plus side, both wind and solar power enable people to generate their own energy where they live: people can have their own windmills or solar panels, with batteries for calm days.NuclearJ In the 1970s, nuclear power was seen as the main energy alternative. Nuclear power produces vast amounts of electricity more cheaply than gas or coal, with no carbon emissions. For a number of years in the 1980s and '90s, however, use of nuclear power declined due to accidents, concerns about nuclear waste storage and disposal, and high construction costs.K Today, times are changing. Worldwide, about 450 plants generate 11 percent of the planet's electric power, and some countries have invested heavily in nuclear energy. France, for instance, gets three-quarters of its electricity from nuclear power, the highest percentage of any country. China has started to build one or two new plants a year, and India has also begun to utilize nuclear energy on a large scale.L However, there are still concerns about the safety of nuclear power, as seen, for example, at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. The country had to close the nuclear reactors at Fukushima when the plant was hit by a tsunami and, as a consequence, began releasing substantial amounts of radioactive materials. Many still believe, however, that nuclear power is one of the future's greenest energy alternatives.M In the end, are any of these sources alone the answer to our current energy problems? The short answer is no, but used in some combination—along with other power sources—we may find ways to reduce and eventually eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels.(1)What is this reading mainly about? A.possible replacements for fossil fuelsB.the various causes of the global energy crisisC.the benefits of solar power over other alternative energy sourcesD.problems caused by our overdependence on fossil fuels(2)Which of these statements about solar energy is stated in the text? A.Solar is currently the biggest contributor to the world's energy.B.Solar energy is cheap to produce due to the low price of solar panels.C.Solar space stations could be the solution to the energy crisis.D.Solar energy can have a harmful effect on the environment.(3)What is NOT mentioned as a disadvantage of wind power? A.Strong winds can produce too much power.B.Strong winds can damage the turbines.C.The turbines can create a lot of noise.D.Some people consider the turbines to be ugly.(4)Which country gets most of its power from nuclear power? A.FranceB.IndiaC.JapanD.China(5)Which question is closest in meaning to In the end, are any of these sources alone the answer to our current energy problems? (paragraph M)A.Is there an energy source that can solve all of our energy problems on its own? B.Can our current energy problems be solved by making sure we stop burning fossil fuel? C.an we solve our energy problems by using all the alternative energy sources together? D.Is finding an alternate to fossil fuels the only way to solve our energy problems?

Highways Early in the 20th century, most of the streets and roads in the U. S. were made of dirt, brick, and cedar wood blocks. Built for horse, carriage, and foot traffic, they were usually poorly cared for and too narrow to accommodate(容纳) automobiles. With the increase in auto production, private turnpike(收费公路)companies, under local authorities began to spring up, and by 1921 there were 387,000 miles of paved roads. Many were built using specifications of 19’’ century Scottish engineers Thomas Telford and John Mac Adam (for whom the macadam surface is named) , whose specifications stressed the importance of adequate drainage. Beyond that, there were no national standards for size, weight restrictions, or commercial signs. During World War I, roads throughout the country were nearly destroyed by the weight of trucks. When General Eisenhower returned from Germany in 1919, after serving in the U. S. Army’’s first transcontinental motor convoy(车队) ,he noted: "The old convoy had started me thinking about good, two-lane highways, but Germany’’s Autobahn or motorway had made me see the wisdom of broader ribbons across the land. " It would take another war before the federal government would act on a national highway system. During World War II, a tremendous increase in trucks and new roads were required. The war demonstrated how critical highways were to the defense effort. Thirteen per cent of defense plants received all their supplies by truck, and almost all other plants shipped more than half of their products by vehicle. The war also revealed that local control of highways had led to a confusing variety of design standards. Even federal and state highways did not follow basic standards. Some states allowed trucks up to 36,000 pounds, while others restricted anything over 7,000 pounds. A government study recommended a national highway system of 33,920 miles, and Congress soon passed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944, which called for strict, centrally controlled design criteria. The interstate highway system was finally launched in 1956 and has been hailed as one of the greatest public works projects of the century. To build its 44,000-mile web of highways, bridge, and tunnels, hundreds of unique engineering designs and solutions had to be worked out. Consider the many geographic features of the country: mountains, steep grades, wetlands, rivers, desserts, and plains. Variables included the slope of the land, the ability of the pavement to support the load, the intensity of road use, and the nature of the underlying soil. Urban areas were another problem. Innovative designs of roadways, tunnels, bridges, overpasses, and interchanges that could run through or bypass urban areas soon began to weave their way across the country, forever altering the face of America. Long-span, segmented-concrete, cable-stayed bridges such as Hale Boggs in Louisiana and the Sunshine Skyway in Florida, and remarkable tunnels like Fort McHenry in Maryland and Mt Baker in Washington, met many of the nation’’s physical challenges. Traffic control systems and methods of construction developed under the interstate program soon influenced highway construction around the world, and were invaluable, in improving the condition of urban streets and traffic patterns. Today, the interstate system links every major city in the U. S. and the U. S. with Canada and Mexico. Built with safety in mind, the highways have wide lanes and shoulders, dividing medians or barriers, long entry and exit lanes, curves engineered for safe turns, and limited access. The death rate on highways is half that of all other U. S. roads (0. 86 deaths per 100 million passenger miles’’ compared to 1.99 deaths per 100 million on all other roads). By opening the North American continent, highways have enabled consumer goods and services to reach people in remote and rural areas of the country, spurred the growth of suburbs, and provide people with greater options in terms of jobs, access to cultural programs, health care, and other benefits. Above all, the interstate system provides individuals with what they cherish most personal freedom of mobility. The interstate system has been an essential element of the nation’’s economic growth in terms of shipping and job creation: more than 75 percent of the nation’’s freight deliveries arrive by truck; and most products that arrive by rail or air use interstates for the last leg of the journey by vehicle. Not only has the highway system affected the American economy by providing shipping routes, it has led to the growth of spin-off industries like service stations, motels, restaurants, and shopping centers. It has allowed the relocation of manufacturing plants and other industries from urban areas to rural. By the end of the century there was an immense network of paved roads, residential streets, expressways, and freeways built to support millions of vehicles. The highway system was officially renamed for Eisenhower to honor his vision and leadership. The year construction began he said: "Together, the united forces of our communication and transportation systems are dynamic elements in the very name we bear ― United States. Without them, we would be a mere alliance of many separate parts. "Service stations, motels and restaurants promoted the development of the interstate highway system. A．YB．NC．NG

单选题Directions: There are forty incomplete statements here, each one with a blank. You are required to complete each statement by choosing the appropriate answer from the four choices marked A,B,C and D. (2.5'x68)2.5.5. The conference discussed the fair ___ of income and wealth.A. distributesB. distributeC. distributingD. distributio

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。C　　It often happens that a number of applicants with almost identical qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.　　There are many arguments about the interview as a selection procedure. The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, employers do not choose the best candidate, but the one who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each candidate's likely performance. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees.　　Those in favour of the interview insist that the well-structured procedure is valid in assessing a candidate' s ability, an essential guarantee for the future job. They also argue that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate's ability, but with the suitability of his or her personality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional inefficiencies from their secretary so long as she has a pleasant personality. Perhaps the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assessable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the more intangible things, such as personality, character and social ability.　　Today, interview is still the key section of the entire selection procedure, though different employers have different standards for competence. Generally speaking, candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful; direct and straight-forward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be at either end of the spectrum of human behaviour. They are either very shy or over-confident. They show either a lack of enthusiasm or an excess of it. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over-polite or rudely abrupt.(1) We can infer from the passage that an employer might tolerate his secretary' s occasional mistakes if the latter is________. A. direct B. shy C. cheerful D. competent (2) What is the author's attitude towards the interview as a selection procedure? A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Unconcerned. (3) The last paragraph indicates ________. A. a link between success in interview and personality B. connections between work abilities and personality C. differences in interview experience D. differences in personal behaviour (4) Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? CP: Central Point　P: Point　Sp: Sub-point (次要点)　C: Conclusion A. (CP-|||-(P1) (P2-|||-Sp 1 Sp2 Sp1 Sp2-|||-C B. (CP-|||-(P1) (P2-|||-Sp 1 Sp2 Sp1 Sp2-|||-C C. (CP-|||-(P1) (P2-|||-Sp 1 Sp2 Sp1 Sp2-|||-C D. (CP-|||-(P1) (P2-|||-Sp 1 Sp2 Sp1 Sp2-|||-C

三、 阅读理解（共 3 题）4. The first Ferris wheel was built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Thepeople who planned the fair were looking for an attraction that would bring people to Chicago.The Eiffel Tower had been a great success for the fair in Pairs in 1889, and they wanted somethinglike that.George Ferris handed in drawings of a giant wheel that people could ride on. At first everyonelaughed at his strange idea. But Mr. Ferris didn’t give up, and finally the idea was accepted.The ride opened in June of 1893.That first wheel had thirty six enclosed cars, each holding sixty passengers. When filled itcarried 2,160 people. During that summer in Chicago one and a half million people rode theFerris wheel, which was named after Ferris. Six platforms were used to pick up and drop offpassengers. Each ride was two full turns of the wheel. On the first turn, it made six stops forloading. Then the second turn was a nonstop nine-minute ride. Each car had five large glasswindows in front and in back, giving everyone a great view of Chicago and Lake Michigan.After the fair the ride was moved to a nearby amusement park built especially to show off thewheel. In 1904 it was moved again—this time to St. Louis for the Louisiana PurchaseExposition. After the fair in St. Louis closed, the wheel stood unused. In 1906 it was finallysold to a company for scrap(废弃材料）metal. It took 200 pounds of dynamite to bring itdown.Fortunately a Chicago bridge builder, W. E. Sullivan, figured out how to make a smaller Ferriswheel that could easily be taken apart and put together. In 1906 he started the company thatstill makes many of the Ferris wheels used today.But whenever you ride one remember that it all began with George Ferris’ very strange idea.【1】What is the main idea of the passage?A.Large designs are more successful than small ones.B.Riding a Ferris wheel is the best way to travel around the world.C.World fairs attracted millions of visitors to Chicago from all around the world.D.Ferris’ design was so successful that Ferris wheels are still around today.【2】The first Ferris wheel was mainly built to .A.make George Ferris well-known worldwide.B.attract visitors to an event in Chicago.C.match the Eiffel Tower in ParisD.bring fun to people in Chicago【3】What does the author think of George Ferris?A.He showed great creativity in the Ferris wheel design.B.His Ferris wheel design was impractical.C.He was a leader in the amusement industry.D.He did a lot better than W.E.Sullivan.【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A.To persuade the reader to ride a Ferris wheel.B.To describe the success of the 1893 World’s Fair.C.To inform the reader about the first Ferris wheel ever built.D.To entertain the reader with a story about World Fairs in the US. 5. A Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks(), drinks, ice cream bars and meals.You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at theFront Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eatyour lunch, to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or lat at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinksin the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often usedfor entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying ,cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical,emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions orneed immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medicalinsurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1;00 to 4;30pm.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here,qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and otheracademic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and theshopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and 3pm.Saturdays only. Round trip fare is 1.【1】What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?A. Do homework and watch TVB. Buy drinks and enjoy concertsC. Have meals and meet with friendsD. Add money to your ID and play chess【2】Where and when can you cook your own food?A. The McMillan Hall, Sunday.B. The Lower Cafe, SundayC. The TWU Cafeteria, FridayD. The Globe, Friday【3】How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?A. By applying onlineB. By calling the centreC. By filling in a sign-up formD. By going to the centre directly 6. Why read, and sometimes even write poetry? That question is not difficult to answer if wechange the word poetry to songs.I sing when I feel good. When I sing my favorite songs, I feel even better. Sometimes when Iam listening to music and to the song words, I feel that it was written for me. A good songalways makes me feel something. There are songs that I sing in my head between classes andsongs that I want to sing when the school bell rings by the end of the day. They help me getthrough the day.They are like bright and warm colors in the middle of grays and shades.I like songs about loveand friendship. The extraordinary thing is that my feelings are more special when I sing myfavorite songs in English.I also like reading. I used to avoid poetry until an e-friend told me I should recite poems andnot look up the meaning of the words. Poetry uses many difficult words and idioms, but thebest thing is to just forget about them. In the beginning I felt quite strange. Now I always lockthe door. Reading aloud gives you a strange feeling, but when you have some practice and fallinto the rhythm, and the sounds of the words, it is really a special experience.I started with small poems, but now I think I most like long poems. I have different feelingswith different poems. When I have had a bad day at school, I read Keats and forgeteverything. When I am sad I read Wordsworth by the light of a candle. When the poem isfinished, I close the book and my sadness is gone.【1】Which of the following statements is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?A.Songs are like different colors in different times.B.Songs can help people better understand colors.C.Songs can describe a mixture of different colors.D.Songs can bring people warmth and comfort.【2】What we can infer from the passage is that______.A.the writer likes singing songs aloud at any timeB.songs and poems can help get over bad emotionsC.the writer’s native language is EnglishD.the writer like songs better than poems【3】What can we know about the poems of Keats and Wordsworth through the passage?A.Keats’ poems are full of bad feelings.B.Wordsworth’s poems contain much sad description.C.Both of their poetry can create positive feelings.D.The themes of their poems are not different at all.

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Last week, we reported about community colleges in the United States. Some educators say these two-year colleges may be a good choice for international students who have finished secondary school and want to study in America. Today, we tell about program at some American community colleges for students from several nations. 【小题1】 it lasts one year. It is for students from areas underserved in education and skills training. Since 2007, about 2,100 students from sixty nations have taken part in the program. The Bureau of Educational Affairs of the United States State Department provides for their needs. Three consortia or organizations of community colleges administer the program with the Bureau of Educational Affairs. Schools across the country take part. Syedur Rahman is project director of the Community College Consortium led by Northern Virginia Community College. He says United States community colleges offer possibilities for foreign students whose governments can not do so. He says many students in poor, rural areas do not have an equal chance to succeed. 【小题2】. At the start of their stay in America, students deepen their knowledge of English, and learn about their school's surroundings. They have several fields of study to choose from, including Information Technology, Business Administration and Agriculture. Other areas open to them include the Hotel and Visitors Industries, Media and Journalism, Engineering and Health.【小题3】. But they also are active in other school activities. They hold internships at businesses and nonprofit organizations. Program members at Muscatine Community College in Iowa are a good example. They can complete internships at businesses from local farms to large companies. Students also give presentations about their countries to other students, and to local communities. 【小题4】. At Miami Dade College in Florida this year, Community College Initiative Program students took part in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of National Service. A．It is called the Community College Initiative Program.B. They have the same resources as students in big cities.C. Students attend classes and study at school. B．They have few resources than students in big cities. AB. And they do many hours of community service. AC. They can deepen their own languages.