Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.A. attain F. fascinating K. fulfill B.pursue G. available L. quality C.raise H. passion M. virtually D.classify I. acquire N. fashionable E.especially J. sample O. prosperousUniversity students come from different parts of the country with various purposes. However, a closer look at their reasons for studying at the university will enable us to 1 them roughly into three groups: those who have a (n) 2 for learning, those who wish to 3 a bright future, and those who learn with no definite purpose.Firstly, there are many students who learn simply because they 4 their goal of learning. Some read a wealth of British and American novels because they are keenly interested in literature. Others sit in front of the computer screen, working on a new program, 5 day and night, because they find some computer program 6 , and they dream of becoming a "Bill Gates" one day.Secondly, there are students who work hard mainly for a better and more 7 future. It seems that the majority of students fall into this group. After admission to the university, 8 knowledge from all of the resources which are 9 to them, and finally, to succeed in the future job market.Thirdly, there are still some students who learn without a clear goal. They take courses, finish homework, enjoy life on campus, but don't want to 10 anything new or challenging. They have no idea what they will be doing after college. And they may end up with nothing in their lives.

They talked to each other _____ they had been friends for years.A. though B. as though C. even though

Passage One Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage. Even though we are living in an age where growing old is thought of as an inevitable misery, this doctor has been changing the game for seniors over the last 25 years. It all started in 1991 when the Harvard-educated physician was transferred from working in a stressful emergency room to being the medical director of a nursing home in upstate New York. The depressing and regimented(严格管制的) environment got him thinking on what exactly could improve the residents’ conditions. Even though animals in nursing homes were illegal at the time, Dr. Bill Thomas took a chance. Based on a hunch(直觉), he brought in two dogs, four cats, hens, rabbits, 100 birds, a multitude of plants, a flower garden, and a vegetable patch. The change was dramatic. There was a50%drop in medical prescriptions along with a dramatic decrease in death rates—but most importantly, the residents were simply happier. Dr. Thomas’ s approach, named the Eden Alternative, has driven nursing homes to allow a more autonomous(自主的) and creative living space for their elderly. It erases the belief that growing old means growing useless. He encourages residents to think of their age as an enriching new phase of life rather than the end of it. Thomas, now a speaker and author of several books, also created small, independently-run residences with their own bedrooms and bathrooms, and he has been preaching a singular message that getting old is not a bad thing. “Within six weeks, they had to send a truck around to pick up all the wheelchairs,” Thomas told the Washington Post. “You know why most people in nursing homes use wheelchairs? Because the buildings are so big.” The 56-year-old doctor’ s methods have been adopted in Australia, Japan, Canada, and America with enormous success. Last year he published Second Wind: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Corrected Life, a guide on how to shift our perspectives on aging and growth. He is currently traveling through North America performing with his guitar and his enthusiasm on his Age of Disruption Tour. 46. What has Bill Thomas been doing for a quarter of a century? A) Transforming people's lifestyle. B) Honoring his Harvard education. C) Changing people's philosophy of life. D) Shifting people's perspective on aging. 47. Why did Bill Thomas try something different in the nursing home? A) He wanted to make it more pleasant for seniors. B) He wanted to apply his Harvard training to practice. C) He felt it his duty to revolutionize its management. D) He felt disappointed working in the environment. 48. What do we learn about Bill Thomas bringing animals and plants into the nursing home? A) He made a mess of the nursing home. B) He did something all professionals would do. C) He won instant support from the state authorities. D) He acted in violation of the state law. 49. What has Bill Thomas been persistently advocating? A) Good health is not just a privilege of the young. B) Nursing homes should be strictly limited in size. C) Getting old is by no means something miserable. D) Residences for seniors should be run independently. 50. How is Bill Thomas's new concept received? A) It is gaining ground in many countries. B) It is being heatedly debated worldwide. C) It is considered revolutionary everywhere. D) It is winning approval from the government.

-Do you want to play table-tennis，Tom？-________．I feel like doing something different．（ ）A. Don't mention itB. I don't want itC. I don't think soD. Not really

Section A Directions . In this section there is a passage with ten blanks . You are required to select one word for each . blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage . Read the passage through carefully before making your choices . Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter . Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a sin gle line through the centre . You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once . Many people believe that passion and commitment are the foundations of strong romantic relationships . But a relationship is made of two _ 26 _ individuals . And the personality rails ( 特地 ) these individuals . 27 _ or lack can often make a relationship more or less likely to _ 28 . Recent research has found that one trait in particular humility ( 谦逊 ) is an important indicator of successful relationships . Humility can sometimes be _ 29 _ with a lack of confidence . But researchers have come to realize that being humble generally indicates the _ 30 _ of deeply admirable personal quality . Being humble means you have the ability to accurately _ 31 your deficiencies without denying your skills and strengths . For example you might recognize that you are intelligent but realize that you are not a 32 . Thus humility leads to an honest view of one s own advantages and shortcomings . Humble people do not ignore, avoid, or try to deny their limits or deficiencies.They can 33)mistakes, see value in things that are far from perfect and identify areas for improvement.Perhaps it is not (34)then,that humility appears to be a huge asset to relationships.One study found that people tend to rate this quality (35) in their spouse.The study also found that someone who is humble is more likely to initiate a romantic relationship，perhaps because they are less likely to see themselves as "too good" for someone else.Thus，a humble partner might be your ideal partner.(A)acknowledge(|) possess(B) assess(J) presence(C)confused(K)puzzled(D)endure(L)status(E)extremely(M) surprising(F) genius (N)thoroughly(G) highly(O) unique(H)permanent

D When he was nine years old, an American boy called Milo Cress had a question: How many plastic straws (吸管) do Americans use every day？ He quickly learned there wasn't a simple answer. The boy tried to find it out himself. Through lots of research, Cress found out that Americans use about 500 million straws every day. In hopes of cutting down plastic waste, he founded the Be Straw Free project in 2011. Cress started the project in his hometown Burlington, Vermont. He asked a local restaurant to stop offering straws with every drink order. It was a simple change. However it would save money. And by doing that, the restaurant would cut down on its straw use by 50 percent. For the year that followed, Cress tried to spread his project across the United States. More and more restaurants agreed to join. They stop providing the customer with a straw unless he or she asks for one. Last April, Seattle became the first American city to completely ban plastic straws. After his project became popular, Cress took his findings on the road. He has spoken to tens of thousands of students around the world. He wants to encourage more people to say no to plastic straws. "Focusing on straws is one simple step we all could take," Cress says. "And it makes me feel that I, as a kid, could make a difference, too." 1. Cress found out that Americans use _______ straws every day. A: about 50 million B: about 500 million C: about 10 million 2. Cress founded the Be Straw Free project in order to _______. A: save money B: become popular C: cut down plastic waste 3. Which American city first completely banned plastic straws? A: Burlington. B: New York. C: Seattle. 4. What does the sentence "Cress took his findings on the road" mean? A: Cress took a walk on the road. B: Cress spread his project around the world. C: Cress was doing his research all the time. 5. According to the last paragraph, Cress thinks _______. A: he could be famous B: he has made much money through his project C: he could also do something meaningful although he is a child

Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29-31 In America, self-improvement is a national pastime. Every year, more and more Americans spend their leisure time trying to improve themselves one way or another. One popular form of self-improvement is the search for physical fitness. Thousands of Americans who never exercised are now out on the streets jogging in fashionable running suits and expensive sneakers. They boast of how many miles they run each day and of how many pounds they lose each week. Others are turning to swimming, tennis, dance, and the martial arts to improve their physical fitness. Instead of running around the park in the morning or evening, other Americans are studying yoga or are meditating quietly in their homes. They are seeking to improve themselves by finding peace and tranquility. Adult education is another form of self-improvement. After a hard day’s work, many Americans take evening courses at a local high school or college. There they can study a variety of subjects. Often these people are preparing to return to the job market or trying to qualify themselves for better jobs. A mother busy raising her children might attend night school to learn secretarial skills. A secretary might return to study accounting. Some retired people go back for the education they missed at an earlier age.What’s the second form of self-improvement mentioned by the speaker （） A. Studying yoga. B. Adult education. C. Playing tennis. D. The search for physical fitness.

（单选题，2分）Which of the following can lead to the inaccuracy of eyewitness testimony?（）A. The witness is shown photos of similar faces.B. The eyewitness is a close friend of the criminal.C. There are a small number of suspects presenteD. The suspect in the photograph can be identifie

24. (2.0分) A 66-year-old man with chronic hypertension is treated with prazosin by his physician. The treatment successfully decreases his blood pressure to within the normal range. What is the mechanism of the drug's action?A. Inhibition of α1 receptors on vascular smooth muscleB. Inhibition of β1 receptors in the sinoatrial (SA) nodeC. Stimulation of muscarinic receptors in the SA nodeD. Stimulation of β1 receptors in ventricular muscle

Several years after they got married he ____ chatting on the Internet until very late, which eventually resulted in their divorce.A. took onB. came toC. took toD. came about