Not only___________late for their first date, but he also forgot to buy her a present.A. was heB. did he beC. he wasD. was he being

Understanding a conversationDirections: Listen to a conversation and choose the best answer from the four choices provided for each question.A. Sing popular American songs with friends.B. Join English clubs to get actively involved.C. Keep an English diary to express themselves.D. Ask their English language teachers for help.

The findings confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health． However， the authors stress that further studies are needed to test whether chocolate actually causes this reduction or if it can be explained by some other unmeasured （confounding） factor． The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030， nearly 23.6 million people will die from heart disease． However， lifestyle and diet are key factors in preventing heart disease， says the paper． A number of recent studies have shown that eating chocolate has a positive influence on human health due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties． This includes reducing blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity． However， the evidence about how eating chocolate affects your heart still remains unclear． So， Dr Oscar Franco and colleagues from the University of Cambridge carried out a large scale review of the existing evidence to evaluate the effects of eating chocolate on cardiovascular（心血管） events like heart attack and stroke． They analyzed the results of seven studies， involving over 100，000 participants with and without existing heart disease． For each study， they compared the group with the highest chocolate consumption against the group with the lowest consumption． Five studies reported a beneficial link between higher levels of chocolate consumption and the risk of cardiovascular events． They found that the "highest levels of chocolate consumption were associated with a 37% reduction in cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduction in stroke compared with lowest levels．" No significant reduction was found in relation to heart failure． The authors say the findings need to be interpreted with caution， in particular because commercially available chocolate is very calorific （around 500 calories for every 100 grams） and eating too much of it could lead Co weight gain， risk of diabetes and heart disease． However， they conclude that given the health benefits of eating chocolate， initiatives to reduce the current fat and sugar content in most chocolate products should be explored．（1）Which statement is NOT true according to the passage？ ____ A． There used to be studies about the beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health．B． Millions of people will die from heart disease according to the WHO．C． There are still other factors that may reduce the risk of heart disease．D． There is a clear evidence about how eating chocolate affects your heart．（2）What are the possible causes of heart disease？ ____ A． Eating chocolateB，Unhealthy dietC． Exercising regularlyD． Drinking coffee．（3）What does the underlined word "initiatives" in the last paragraph mean？ ____ A． PlansB． NeedsC． ChocolateD． Benefits（4）What can be inferred from the last paragraph？ ____ A． We should eat less chocolate．B． Chocolate benefits our healthC． We should consider the fat and sugar problem．D． Eating chocolate will lead to fat gain naturally．

Understanding a conversation Directions: Listen to a conversation and choose the best answer from the four choices provided for each question.A. Keep a list of English expressions.B. Share their English learning experience.C. Join English clubs to make many friends.D. Sing American songs and read the words.

【题目】三、阅读理解(每小题2分,共40分)Nick is a 10-year-old boy. He is the only son of his parents. Nick's father isvery busy every day. He comes home after Nick sleeps, and goes to his office beforeNick wakes up in the morning. He wants to make much money and give his son abetter life. But Nick wants to go outdoors and play with his father just lke hisfriends do.One day, Nick was surprised to see his father at home in the evening, "Dad,can I ask you a question?" Nick said. “Yes, dear," said the man. “Dad, can you tellme how much you earn(挣) in an hour?" Nick asked. Nick's father answered, “Itisabout 25 an hour. " Nick ran to his room, and came out with some money. Hesaid, "Dad, I have 50. Can you spare(抽出) two hours for me? I want to go tothe beach and have dinner with you tomorrow evening. " Nick's father wasspeechless!1. From the first paragraph we can know NickA. can see his father all the time B. can't see his father every dayC. often plays with his fatherD. can only eat meals with his father2. Why did Nick ask his father how much he earned in an hour?A. Because Nick liked to ask questions all the time.B. Because Nick wanted to buy something expensive.C. Because Nick hoped his family could have a happy ife.D. Because Nick wanted to buy some of his father's time.3. The underlined word "speechless” in the last paragraph means”inChinese.A.滔滔不绝的B无言以对的C.合理布局的D.立竿见影的4. Which of the following about Nick is TRUE?A. He hoped to play with his father.B. He doesn't like his father at all.C. He borrowed 50 from his mother.D. He wanted to go to his father's workplace.5. The passage mainly tells usA. money can buy everything important in our lifeB. children don't want to stay with parents all the timeC. the greatest gift a parent can give his child is timeD. children in a family need to work with their fatherBFour girls go to school together every day by taxi.One day one of the girls said, “There is a test this morning. Let's get to schoollate. Then we dont need to take the test "What can we tell the teacher?" one of the girls said. “He will be angry. We'llneed a good excuse "The girls thought for some time, then one of them said, “Let's tell him that ourtaxi has a flat tire(爆胎). That's a good idea," the other girls said. “We'll tell him that. " They got toschool an hour later. The test was over.“Why are you late?" the teacher asked. “You missed the test Our taxi had a flat tire, " one of the girls said.The teacher thought for a moment, and then he said, “Sit down, one of you ineach corner of the room. "The four girls did thisThen the teacher said, "Write on a piece of paper the answer to this question:Which tire was flat?"6. How do the four girls go to school every day?A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. On foot.D. By bike.7. Why did the four girls want to be late for school that morning?A. They wanted to sleep longer.B. There was no teacher.C. The taxi had a flat tire.D. They didn't want to take the test.8. What does the underlined word "excuse" mean in Chinese?A.原谅B原因C.借口D.教训9. What was the girls'excuse for being late?A. They got up late.B. They couldn't get a taxi.C. Their taxi had a flat tire.D. They forgot the time.10. What can we know from the text?A. They found a good excuse.B. The teacher is very clever.C. There was a flat tire.D. They dislike going to school by bike.CI'm Tony. I live in Washington, D. C. I often go to school by bike, but mysister Wendy likes taking a bus. I think riding a bike is good exercise.I like music. Music is my favourite subject. I can play the violin well. I alsolike watching NBA games on TV. My dream is to be a good basketball player.I'm Dave from Tokyo. I'm fourteen years old. There are many activities inour school. I like playing soccer. I always play it with my classmates onWednesday afternoonI like animals. Giraffes are my favourite animals. I also like drawing. Onweekends, I often go to a park to draw pictures. Drawing is my life. I want to bean art teacher when I grow up.My name is Wei Dong. I'm a boy from Wuhan, China. Every day, Motherasks me to do my homework first. After that, I can listen to music, read someother books or watch TV. These days, music helps me a lot. It really makes mehappy. I want to be a great musician.11. How does Tony often go to school?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. By car.D. On foot.12. What does Dave often do on weekends?A. Play soccer.B. Play the violin.C. Draw pictures.D. Read books.13. What does Wei Dong want to be?A. An art teacher.B. A great musician.C. A basketball player.D. A good policeman.14. Who likes music according to this passage?A. Tony and Dave.B. Dave and Wei Dong.C. Tony and Wei Dong.D. Wei Dong's friends.15. What animal does Dave like best?A. Elephants. B Tigers.C. Pandas.D. Giraffes.DHappiness is important to everyone. Most people want to be happy but fewpeople know how to find happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In otherwords, we make our own happiness.Some people believe that if they are rich, they can do anything they want, andthat means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a highplace in the government is happiness. However, other people pay attention to theirhealth. They think it can make them happy.Here are the ways to help you be happier:The secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. We shouldn't spendtoo much time worrying about the future, For example, will I get a good job in thefuture? Instead, we should enjoy a simple life right now, such as reading a goodbook, listening to our favourite songs, or spending time with close friends. Peoplewho have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.The secret of happiness is also to be active. Many people go dancing or playsports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activites.Besides, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies,people feel good when they volunteer to do many meaningful things for other people.If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friendwith his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbour, or just helparound the house.Now maybe you know how to find happiness!16. Some people who are rich think they canA. do anything they wantB. enjoy health, which makes them work hardC. take an active part in all kinds of activities every dayD. get money and something they can't buy with money17. The writer shows usways to help people to be happier.A.fiveB.twoC.threeD.four18.is NOT the simple life you can enjoy.A. Reading a good bookB. Worrying about the futureC. Listening to your favourite music D. Staying with close friends19. Many people find it happy toA. go shoppingB. make much money and little progressC. remember the old days and troublesD. do some meaningful things for other people20. The passage mainly tells usA. how to find happinessC. how to save happiness(BD)/(DB)=(hcow)/+bcosbdtanθs

Section B-|||-Directions:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.-|||-Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph-|||-from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each-|||-paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on-|||-Answer sheet 2.-|||-Classical music aims to evolve,build audiences without alienat old guard-|||-A)In 1913,classical music sparked a riot in Paris.Igor Stravinsky was introducing his-|||-revolutionary"Rite of Spring" ballet to the world, with its discordant melodies and-|||-unorthodox choreography(编舞),and the purists in the crowd expressed their-|||-disapproval loud and clear.It might have been classical music`s version of the time Bob-|||-Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival."The noise,fighting,and shouting in-|||-the audience got so loud,"NPR`s music reporter Miles Hoffman said of the Stravinsky-|||-debut,"that the choreographer had to shout out the numbers to the dancers so that they-|||-knew what they were supposed to do."-|||-B)It`s difficult to imagine a similar disturbance occur today within America`s sacred-|||-symphony halls.In fact,it`s hard to picture any kind of disruptive activity at all (unless-|||-someone`s cell phone happens to go off,and then you`d better watch your back).A-|||-mannerly aura(氛围)hangs over most classical proceedings, an many of the genre`s-|||-biggest supporters would have it no other way.-|||-C)Today,Western audiences for classical music and opera and ballet are almost always-|||-well dressed,older,respectful,achingly silen and often very wealthy (one has to be-|||-able to afford most tickets).But as many of America`s most storied`highbrow"?高高雅的)-|||-instintions stugglefinanc the Philadelphia Orchestr much-publicized rebound-|||-from bankruptcy is just one recent example-classical music fans and theorists are-|||-wondering how the medium can weave itself into the 21st century`s cultural fabric-|||-without sacrificing its integrity.-|||-D)For example,should we feel OK"clapping"during classical music events,even if-|||-nobody else is?Why shouldn`t we cheer for something great, like we do at a rockSection B-|||-Directions:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.-|||-Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph-|||-from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each-|||-paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on-|||-Answer sheet 2.-|||-Classical music aims to evolve,build audiences without alienat old guard-|||-A)In 1913,classical music sparked a riot in Paris.Igor Stravinsky was introducing his-|||-revolutionary"Rite of Spring" ballet to the world, with its discordant melodies and-|||-unorthodox choreography(编舞),and the purists in the crowd expressed their-|||-disapproval loud and clear.It might have been classical music`s version of the time Bob-|||-Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival."The noise,fighting,and shouting in-|||-the audience got so loud,"NPR`s music reporter Miles Hoffman said of the Stravinsky-|||-debut,"that the choreographer had to shout out the numbers to the dancers so that they-|||-knew what they were supposed to do."-|||-B)It`s difficult to imagine a similar disturbance occur today within America`s sacred-|||-symphony halls.In fact,it`s hard to picture any kind of disruptive activity at all (unless-|||-someone`s cell phone happens to go off,and then you`d better watch your back).A-|||-mannerly aura(氛围)hangs over most classical proceedings, an many of the genre`s-|||-biggest supporters would have it no other way.-|||-C)Today,Western audiences for classical music and opera and ballet are almost always-|||-well dressed,older,respectful,achingly silen and often very wealthy (one has to be-|||-able to afford most tickets).But as many of America`s most storied`highbrow"?高高雅的)-|||-instintions stugglefinanc the Philadelphia Orchestr much-publicized rebound-|||-from bankruptcy is just one recent example-classical music fans and theorists are-|||-wondering how the medium can weave itself into the 21st century`s cultural fabric-|||-without sacrificing its integrity.-|||-D)For example,should we feel OK"clapping"during classical music events,even if-|||-nobody else is?Why shouldn`t we cheer for something great, like we do at a rockSection B-|||-Directions:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.-|||-Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph-|||-from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each-|||-paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on-|||-Answer sheet 2.-|||-Classical music aims to evolve,build audiences without alienat old guard-|||-A)In 1913,classical music sparked a riot in Paris.Igor Stravinsky was introducing his-|||-revolutionary"Rite of Spring" ballet to the world, with its discordant melodies and-|||-unorthodox choreography(编舞),and the purists in the crowd expressed their-|||-disapproval loud and clear.It might have been classical music`s version of the time Bob-|||-Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival."The noise,fighting,and shouting in-|||-the audience got so loud,"NPR`s music reporter Miles Hoffman said of the Stravinsky-|||-debut,"that the choreographer had to shout out the numbers to the dancers so that they-|||-knew what they were supposed to do."-|||-B)It`s difficult to imagine a similar disturbance occur today within America`s sacred-|||-symphony halls.In fact,it`s hard to picture any kind of disruptive activity at all (unless-|||-someone`s cell phone happens to go off,and then you`d better watch your back).A-|||-mannerly aura(氛围)hangs over most classical proceedings, an many of the genre`s-|||-biggest supporters would have it no other way.-|||-C)Today,Western audiences for classical music and opera and ballet are almost always-|||-well dressed,older,respectful,achingly silen and often very wealthy (one has to be-|||-able to afford most tickets).But as many of America`s most storied`highbrow"?高高雅的)-|||-instintions stugglefinanc the Philadelphia Orchestr much-publicized rebound-|||-from bankruptcy is just one recent example-classical music fans and theorists are-|||-wondering how the medium can weave itself into the 21st century`s cultural fabric-|||-without sacrificing its integrity.-|||-D)For example,should we feel OK"clapping"during classical music events,even if-|||-nobody else is?Why shouldn`t we cheer for something great, like we do at a rockSection B-|||-Directions:In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.-|||-Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph-|||-from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each-|||-paragraph is marked with a letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on-|||-Answer sheet 2.-|||-Classical music aims to evolve,build audiences without alienat old guard-|||-A)In 1913,classical music sparked a riot in Paris.Igor Stravinsky was introducing his-|||-revolutionary"Rite of Spring" ballet to the world, with its discordant melodies and-|||-unorthodox choreography(编舞),and the purists in the crowd expressed their-|||-disapproval loud and clear.It might have been classical music`s version of the time Bob-|||-Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival."The noise,fighting,and shouting in-|||-the audience got so loud,"NPR`s music reporter Miles Hoffman said of the Stravinsky-|||-debut,"that the choreographer had to shout out the numbers to the dancers so that they-|||-knew what they were supposed to do."-|||-B)It`s difficult to imagine a similar disturbance occur today within America`s sacred-|||-symphony halls.In fact,it`s hard to picture any kind of disruptive activity at all (unless-|||-someone`s cell phone happens to go off,and then you`d better watch your back).A-|||-mannerly aura(氛围)hangs over most classical proceedings, an many of the genre`s-|||-biggest supporters would have it no other way.-|||-C)Today,Western audiences for classical music and opera and ballet are almost always-|||-well dressed,older,respectful,achingly silen and often very wealthy (one has to be-|||-able to afford most tickets).But as many of America`s most storied`highbrow"?高高雅的)-|||-instintions stugglefinanc the Philadelphia Orchestr much-publicized rebound-|||-from bankruptcy is just one recent example-classical music fans and theorists are-|||-wondering how the medium can weave itself into the 21st century`s cultural fabric-|||-without sacrificing its integrity.-|||-D)For example,should we feel OK"clapping"during classical music events,even if-|||-nobody else is?Why shouldn`t we cheer for something great, like we do at a rock

Susan would really like to join the debate team but she （ ） ever has any free time.A. hardlyB. quiteC. ratherD. almost

Power distance can be defined as the extent to which the less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is【B1】______unequally. It is【B2】______in the values of both the less powerful and more powerful members of society. The high power distance cultures are those that power is【B3】______in the hand of a few. However, in the low power distance culture power is more【B4】______held by the ordinary【B5】______ . In high power distance cultures, everyone has his or her rightful place in a social hierarchy(等级), and as result acceptance and giving of authority is something that comes【B6】______ . In cultures scoring lower on the power distance index, authority can have a【B7】______implication, as focus is on equality in rights and opportunity, and【B8】______is highly valued. 【B9】______. People rely more on symbols of power, for example titles signifying statuses, such as Dr. .Professor, Chef and Inspector, are more important than in low power distance cultures. In high power distance cultures, older people are important because of respect for old age.【B10】______; older people try to look younger. The degree of power distance tends to decrease with the increased levels of education.【B11】______ , but relative differences between countries are not expected to change.1、【B1】2、【B2】3、【B3】4、【B4】5、【B5】6、【B6】7、【B7】8、【B8】9、【B9】10、【B10】11、【B11】

16.(20.0分) Fill in the blanks winn une words given below. Change the forms where necessary. crazy challenge lofty argument pollution prevail look at take apart checkout adhere to 1. The boy has set himself _ the goal of being a rocket scientist when he grows up. 2. Pollution is one of the most serious _ we face today. 3.I am confident that, in the end, justice and common sense will _. 4. Now that we've heard all the _ for and against the case, let's make a decision. 5.I think she was _ to drive after drinking so much beer. 6. Environmental _ is a term that refers to all the ways that human activity harms the natural environment. 7. The kid _ the toy _, only to find that he could not put the parts back.

Because my sister played basketball really well in high school, she was able to get a full _ for college.A. admissionB. feeC. scholarshipD. tuition