13. His grandpa unfortunately ____ in that accident.A. passed throughB. passed awayC. passed byD. passed off

Directions:Listen to a conversation and choose the best answer from the four choices provided for each question.A. An English language teacher.B. A well-known English writer.C. A hostess of a radio program.D. A lifelong English language learner.

100 doves were ____ at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting.A. openedB. flewC. releasedD. relaxed

Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.-|||-Most of us trust our doctors even when they hand us a prescription for a drug we can't pronounce. But-|||-natural,holistic(全面的)prod are fully in vogue nowadays,and the Internet has created a way for non--|||-experts to become as-or more-informed as their general practitioner when it comes to obscure treatment-|||-methods."People are now more willing to take their health and wellness into their own hands,"says Danielle-|||-Hardee,a wellness advocate for doTERRA International.-|||-Oddly enough, until fairly recently,Hardee was not one of those people.Her first experience with-|||-essential oils came in treating her pet bulldog.After seeking suggestions for the sickly pet on Facebook,a-|||-fellow fosterer told Hardee about certain oils she could try applying to the animal's skin.Pairing her curiosity-|||-with healthy skepticism,Hardee dove deep into researching the safety of the oils."I was very happy with-|||-everything I found,"she says."I started not just using them on the foster dog,but also our son,who needed the-|||-benefits of the respiratory support."Whil the dog's recovery was soon apparent,the benefits for her son were-|||-almost immediate.-|||-The oils in question are considered"essential"not due to any proven vitality,but because they contain the-|||-essence of the plants from which they are extracted.Peppermint,lavender and citruses are among the most-|||-common on the market today,but numerous essential oils have been in use for several centuries.-|||-After seeing how beneficial the concentrat liquids were to both the two-legged and four-legged members-|||-of her family,Hardee soon found herself teaching essentia oil classes."It became something I felt so strongly-|||-about,I had to share it,"she says. The classes quickly grew in size and geographical span and Hardee soon-|||-became an advocate for doTERRA International a natural nutrition and wellness company.-|||-As growing popularity pushes essential oils into the broader market,Hardee recommends curious customers-|||-proceed with caution concerning quality and purity.Hardee believes the effects of quality oils will be the-|||-evidence that helps them prevail."I'm not a holistic health guru(专家),"she emphasizes."I'm just seeing it-|||-with my own eyes."-|||-46.What is people's attitude to their health and wellness nowadays?-|||-A)They are ready to put their health into the doctors'hands.-|||-B)They are convinced that the natural methods are of no use to them.-|||-C)They are willing to use natural methods to deal with their wellness.-|||-D)They are reluctant to visit doctors and get some prescriptions.-|||-47.What did Hardee do with the suggestions about oils on Facebook?-|||-A)She made detailed studies to make sure the oils were safe.-|||-B)She tried the oils on herself to see whether they were effective.-|||-C)She asked the professional doctors for advice.-|||-D)She totally accepted the oils without any doubt.-|||-48.Why are those oils considered 'essential"?-|||-A)Because they are used to save people's lives.-|||-B)Because they are taken from the essence of plants.-|||-C)Because they are essential to patients'recovery.-|||-D)Because they are proven to be useful and energetic.-|||-49.According to the passage,what is the probable effect of the oils on humans?-|||-A)They function as a psychological comfort to humans.-|||-B)They provide sweet flavor for humans.-|||-C)They stimulate humans'spirits and make them energetic.-|||-D)They exert beneficial healing effect on humans.-|||-50.What is Hardee's suggestion for curious customers?-|||-A)They should question the effects of the oils on any occasion.-|||-B)They may choose any one they like since the oils are popular.-|||-C)They should choose those oils which are good and pure.-|||-D)They should trust the oils because they have been used for centuries.

You are going to read a magazine article in which a teenager discusses classical music. For questions, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.Teenagers and Classical MusicWhen you see a teenager with an MP3 player, you can be pretty certain it's not classical music they're listening to. Most of us can list the names of dozens of pop groups, but ask any of my friends if they know who Brahms was and you can tell by the expression on their face that they haven't a clue. I have just started doing a music degree, but the people on my course know no more about the works of great composers than anyone else our age. And if you don't know who wrote the music, you are unlikely to go out and buy any recordings of their work.The statistics must be depressing for a lover of classical music. Apparently only 3% of concert tickets sold last year were for classical music events, and the average classical recording sells a mere 300 copies. I must say I still find that hard to believe. So what has caused this decline in interest for a type of music that has lasted for centuries? The older generation are irritated by our obsession with TV and video games, blaming it for most things, but I don't think there is any connection in this case. The simple truth is that classical music just doesn't hold much attraction for most people, and that is particularly true of teenagers, who are the ones most likely to buy music and concert tickets.Now I'm aware that this doesn't apply to everyone my age. I know some teenagers who go to classical music concerts all the time, but they are a minority. Although I am a musician and play in an orchestra, I'm not exactly a classical music fan. I enjoy a huge range of styles, but judging by what's stored on my computer, my classical music consumption is probably pretty close to that 3% figure.So why don't teenagers like classical music? Well, first of all, the pace and rhythm of classical music, with its numerous changes of mood, are problematic for us. We like to talk fast, play fast, and think fast. In addition, if you believe the experts, we have difficulty paying attention for more than about three minutes; far too short for most pieces of classical music, but perfect for a pop song. Pop is structurally quite simple and therefore easy to listen to, while appreciating a piece of classical music requires time and concentration. The subject matter of pop music also holds much more appeal than a lengthy piece of classical music with no lyrics. Classical music is incredibly powerful, but not full l of the issues that concern teenagers.The way we listen to music has also changed. In the past, families would gather at home to make music together, and an ability to play an instrument was highly valued. The only other opportunity to hear music was at a concert. Nowadays, you can find any music you want at the click of a mouse, and yet the sound track to our lives is rarely classical. When did you last go into a shop that had classical music playing in the background? In my orchestra we play classical music in all sorts of different places, but no matter how cool the posters are, I see virtually nothing but grey hair when l look into the crowd. Some say that the lack of interest in classical music among teenagers is the fault of our schools, but there are plenty of kids eager to play classical music in their school orchestra. They arrive early to practise and stay after school to rehearse. Classical music appeals to them when they perform, but otherwise it is not their music of choice. The two activities have become separated. When we want to relax, it's always pop music.(1)In the first paragraph, what does the writer say about teenagers? A.Their knowledge of classical music is limited to the names of composers.B.They don't listen to classical music because they don't know what to buy.C.Even the ones who study music have limited knowledge of classical music.D.Some would be embarrassed to admit to having classical music on their MP3 player.(2)How does the writer feel about the statistics she mentions in the second paragraph? A.disappointed that people are losing interest in classical musicB.annoyed that older people criticise the things that she enjoysC.surprised that so few people buy classical music recordingsD.certain that the future of classical music depends on teenagers(3)What is the meaning of the underlined phrase 'classical music consumption'? A.the amount of music she listens toB.the amount of music she playsC.the number of concerts she attendsD.the number of recordings she has made(4)The writer believes that teenagers prefer pop music because A.the style of it is always changing.B.the words used in it are relevant to their lives.C.it suits their many changes of mood.D.listening to it helps them to focus.(5)In the fifth paragraph, what does the writer say about classical music? A.We only really enjoyed it at concerts.B.We don't notice it being played.C.We should appreciate the way it is played.D.We hear it less than other kinds of music.(6)What is the writer's main point in the last paragraph? A.Pop music is generally more relaxing to listen to than classical music.B.Those who play classical music often don't like listening to it.C.Good classical musicians usually have to spend a lot of time practising.D.Schools are to blame if teenagers are not interested in classical music.

[题目]-|||-Part 2 阅读练习-|||-High levels of chocolate consumptim migh be associ-|||-ated with a one third reduction in the risk of derelo-|||-ping heart discase,suggests a study published online-|||-in the British Medical Journal, T he findings confir-|||-m the results of existing studies that generally agree-|||-on a potential benclicial link between chocolate consu-|||-mption and heart health, Howerer, the authors stress-|||-that further studies are needed to test whether choco-|||-late actually causes this reduction or if it can be ex-|||-plained by some other unmeasured faclors,-|||-The World llealth Orgamization pred that by 203-|||-0,nearly 236 million people wrill die from heart dise-|||-ase, However,lifestsic and diet are key factors in pr-|||-eventing heart disease,says the paper.A number of-|||-recent studies haze shoun that eating chocolate has-|||-a positive in Nience on human health due to its antio-|||-ridant and anti in Jiammatorv properties,This inclu-|||-des redweing blood pressure and improring insulia se-|||-nsitivity.-|||-Howeter,the eridence about hote eating chocolate af-|||-Jects your heart still remains melear,So,Dr Oscar-|||-Franco and colleaves Jrom the Uniacrsity of Cambri-|||-dge carried out a large scale of reriew of the existin-|||-g etidence to eealuate the effects of eating chocolate-|||-on cardiovescular(心血管的)erents like heart allacks-|||-and strokes,-|||-They andlyzed the results of seren stwdies, inrol(ing-|||-oret 100,000 participants with and without existing h-|||-eart disease, For each stady, they compared the grou-|||-p utth the highest chooslate cmsumpl and the gro-|||-up with the loteest cousumption-|||-Five studies reported a beneficial link betureen higher-|||-lecels of chocolate consumption and the risk of cardi-|||-oruscelar erents.They found that the "highest levels-|||-of chocolate consumplion were associated writh a 37%-|||-redaction in cerdiocuscul disease and a 29% reduc-|||-tion in strokes compared with the lowest lerels",No-|||-significant reduction toa found in relation to heart f-|||-ailure.-|||-The authors say the Jindings need to be interpreted-|||-with caution, in purficolar becausc ommerc avei-|||-lable chocolate is very calorificl ficlaroun 500 calories /-|||-or every 100 grarns)and eating too much of it could-|||-lead to weight gain,the risk of diabetes end heart d-|||-isease.-|||-Howerer,they conclude that giren the health benefits-|||-of cating chocolate,initiatives to redwee the cuprent-|||-fat and sugar content in most chocolate products sho-|||-uld be explored.-|||-1.Which statement is NOT true according to the pas-|||-sage?-|||-A.There used to be studies about the beneficial link-|||-betuem chooplate cosswimp and heart health.-|||-B.Millions of people will die from heart disease acco-|||-rding to the WHO-|||-C.There are still other factors that may reduce the-|||-risk of heart disease.-|||-D.There is clear exidence about how eating chocolate-|||-affects your heart.-|||-2.What are the possille causes of heart discase?-|||-A.Unhealthy diet.B B.Eating chocolate.-|||-C.Exercising regularly.D.Drinking colfee-|||-3.What`s the anthon`s attitude towards the findings?-|||-A Doubtful. B.Cautious.C Disapproming.D Negative-|||-4.If the awthor will go on writing, what is likely to b-|||-e talked about?-|||-A.We should eat less chocolate.-|||-B.Chocolate bene fits our health.-|||-C.The ways to reduce the sugar and fat content in-|||-chocofate products.-|||-D.When to cat chocolate is better for our health,

A sophomore reflects on her welcome - to - Harvard weekend and where it led Annenberg is quite large as far as dining halls go . You walk in for the first time as a pre - frosh ( 未来的一年级学生 ) during Visit as , the annual introduction to Harvard for pre - freshmen from across the United States and the world and you have one of two thoughts : Either you have just entered the world of Harry Potter and you are in the Great Hall , or you have no idea how you are going to find someone familiar in the sea of faces . At least , that was my first experience when I had dinner in Annenberg , the first - year students dining hall . I walked in with a girl I had met on the walk over , and we both showed our temporary IDs to get in . We sat down with some other pre - frosh she recognized from an open house earlier in the day , and we joined the conversation . That meal in Annenberg was the first time I met a guy my age who identified as a feminist ( 女权主义者 ) and that meant a lot to me as the then - president of the four - person feminist club at my high school . It was also when I learned the difference between the slang words SoCal and NorCal and it was the first time I passed my phone around and got so many new numbers that I wasn t sure whether I would be able to match each number with a face and name . These may seem like random things that happened over the course of a meal but occurrences like that continued throughout the duration of my first visit to Harvard . These interactions with the students who would become my friends and classmates made me feel a sense of connection and belonging No one was too much like me but I felt like I fit in with the Class of 2016 . I met students who had been on campus so many times that they knew their way around better than some upperclassmen and students like myself whose first major interaction with public transportation had been the subway ride to campus . I met students who had done amazing scientific research and won competitions for it and students who had published poetry . I met students who knew exactly what they wanted to study and students whose definition of college and time to explore were one and the same.On the afternoon of my last day visiting campus, my dad arrived. No one in my family had ever been to Boston. And my mom did not like the idea of me choosing a college before either she or my dad had seen and approved of my choice.Once he was here, I showed him around as if I had been on campus for weeks, not two days. It may sound cliched(陈词滥调的)，but after just two days, it did not take too much imagination to see myself as a proud Harvard student. I was already amusedly exasperated(烦恼)that our mascot(吉祥物) was a color instead of an animal, I already knew never to leave my dorm without an umbrella, and I already had a dozen reasons why we were better than our rivals at MIT in New Haven.By the conclusion of my Visitas experience, I could see myself making Harvard my home, and in my time here so far, I feel as if I have done just that. I have found a family in my circle of friends, and I know that we will continue to be close for years to come. I have confronted my stage fright(怯场心理)by dancing with Harvard's folk dance team, been introduced to the business world by joining Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business,and gotten to look deeper into issues of identity and social justice as a part of Harvard Dialogues. The people here have taught me how to push my comfort zone and enjoy every minute of it.If you had told me in high school that I would have the opportunity to meet inspirational people like Malala Yousafzai* and perform in front of influential people like Bill Gates, I wouldn't have believed you, but I did just that this past September. If you had told me that I would be getting coffee with some of my favorite professors to talk about interests beyond what was taught in their classes, I would have thought it too ideal to actually happen,yet I have done that repeatedly.I learn something new every day from my passionate and driven peers and professors, and I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to be a Harvard student and take advantage of all the resources this place has to offer. Harvard has repeatedly exceeded my expectations of what college would be like, and I cannot imagine myself anywhere else.Select the most appropriate answer for each of the following questions.1. When she was in high school, the writer already_A) strongly believed in social justiceB) showed interest in social studiesC) took an active stand on social issuesD] committed herself to working for social harmony2. For some students, going to college meant they would have the opportunity_A) to roam through a storehouse of knowledgeB) to make friends with guys they could identify withC) to interact with students accomplished in science and the artsD) to explore the modern challenges to feminism3. It can be inferred from the passage that the weather at Harvard is_A) unpleasantB) wetC drizzlyD) unpredictableAs a student of Harvard, the writer was encouraged_A] to be happy in taking on the hardest tasksB) to go beyond her current preconceived limitsC) to confront changing circumstancesD) to start living a fully active life5. At Harvard, the writer was able to fulfil her dreamA) of inquiring into the various aspects of social relationsB] of meeting music stars and celebritiesC) of getting to know people in the business worldD) of discussing over coffee matters of interest with her teachers

A team of machine learning develope has created a-|||-system for making caricatures of people`s faces.In a-|||-caricature, the artist creates a drawing of a face,with-|||-different parts of it greatly enlarged,or exaggerated. The-|||-pictures or images are usually made to make the person-|||-look funny.-|||-Such drawings can be difficult for machines to-|||-produce.This is because the human face is made up of-|||-complex shapes with a lot of extremely small-|||-details.Generally, good caricatures require skill artists-|||-who can effectively exaggerate faces, while still staying-|||-true to life.-|||-Kaidi Cao led the research.He says other machine-|||-systems for creating caricatures depend on a series of-|||-rules, which are based on how people would draw.But-|||-his team`s system uses machine learning to create the-|||-caricatures from thousand of examples made by-|||-experienced artists.-|||-In a paper explaining his research,Cao said other-|||-machine-based systems appear to pay more attention to-|||-appearance and style.But his team`s research uses a-|||-second machine learning tool to add "geometric-|||-exaggeration",The new method improves on existing-|||-ones"in terms of visual quality and preserving-|||-identity",In addition,the system gives users more-|||-ability to change results in both shape exaggeration and-|||-appearance.-|||-The team tested how recognizable its caricatures-|||-were to human test subjects.People were shown-|||-caricatures and then asked to choose the correct one-|||-from a group of images with faces that looked very-|||-similar.Test results showed that in many cases, people-|||-had difficulty choosing the correct image when the-|||-caricatures were created with the older methods.The-|||-researchers said this was because such systems often-|||-created caricatures that were far too exaggerated or-|||-unclear.Not surprising gly, the most easily recognized-|||-caricatures in the experiment were made by humans.But-|||-the researchers said their system performed better in-|||-tests with human subjects than the older methods.-|||-To date, the team has mostly worked on-|||-developing caricatures of people`s faces.But the-|||-researchers say they plan to expand on this in the future-|||-to include full bodies and other objects.They also plan-|||-to explore turning the current model around to permit-|||-caricature-to-photo translation.The team says it believes-|||-this might be useful for facial recognition of caricature-|||-独家原创试题-|||-caricature/`kxenktitar(r)/ n.人物漫画-|||-xx exaggerate /lg 'xxd30rcwv. 扩大;夸张identity-|||-/a(i)^1demtan n.. 身份-|||-1.What kind of caricatures does Kaidi Cao`s team-|||-mainly develop?-|||-A.Objects. B.Animals.-|||-C.People`s faces. D. (e)^1s shapes.-|||-2.Why is it hard for machines to draw a caricature of-|||-the face?-|||-A.There are fewer examples to learn.-|||-B.Skilled artists are unwilling to teach.-|||-C.The human face has complex shapes with small-|||-details.-|||-D.They pay too much attention to appearance.-|||-3.Which of the following caricatures is the easiest to be-|||-recognized?-|||-A.The caricatures made by humans.-|||-B.The caricatures made with a series of rules.-|||-C.The caricatures made by the new systems.-|||-D.The caricatures made by the older methods.-|||-4. (t)^6s the passage mainly about?-|||-A.A research on how people would draw.-|||-B.Ways to create caricatures of people`s faces.-|||-C.New machine systems to make caricature faces.-|||-D.A team of machine learning developers`new plans.

When we worry about who might be spying on our private lives， we usually think about the Federal agents． But the private sector outdoes（超越） the government every time． It's Linda Tripp， not the FBI， who is facing charges under Maryland's laws against secret telephone taping． It's our banks， not the Internal Revenue Service （IRS）， that pass our private financial data to telemarketing（电话营销） firms． Consumer activists are pressing Congress for better privacy laws without much result so far． The legislators（立法者） lean toward letting business people track our financial habits virtually（事实上） at will． As an example of what's going on， consider U．S． Bancorp， which was recently sued（控告） for deceptive （欺诈性的）practices by the state of Minnesota． According to the lawsuit， the bank supplied a telemarketer called Member Works with sensitive customer data such as names， phone numbers， bank-account and credit-card numbers， Social Security numbers， account balances and credit limits． With these customer lists in hand， Member Works started dialing for dollars - selling dental plans， videogames， computer software and other products and services． Customers who accepted a "free trial offer" had 30 days to cancel． If the deadline passed， they were charged automatically through their bank or credit-card accounts． U．S． Bancorp collected a share（股份） of the revenues（收入）． Customers were doubly deceived， the lawsuit claims． They didn't know that the bank was giving account numbers to Member Works． And if customers asked， they were led to think the answer was no． The state sued Member Works separately for deceptive selling． The company defends that it did anything wrong． For its part， U．S． Bancorp settled without admitting any mistakes． But it agreed to stop exposing its customers to non-financial products sold by outside firms． A few top banks decided to do the same． Many other banks will still do business with Member Works and similar firms． And banks will still be mining（开采） data from your account in order to sell you financial products， including things of little value， such as credit insurance and credit-card protection plans． You have almost no protection from businesses that use your personal accounts for profit． For example， no federal law shields （保护）"transaction（交易；办理） and experience" information - mainly the details of your bank and credit-card accounts． Social Security numbers are for sale by private firms． They've generally agreed not to sell to the public． But to businesses， the numbers are an open book． Self-regulation doesn't work． A firm might publish a privacy-protection policy， but who enforces（实施） it？ Take U．S． Bancorp again． Customers were told， in writing， that "all personal information you supply to us will be considered confidential．" Then it sold your data to Member Works． The bank even claims that it doesn't "sell" your data at all． It merely "shares" it and reaps（收获） a profit． Now you know．（1）Contrary to popular belief， the author finds that spying on people's privacy ____ ．A． is mainly carried out by means of secret tapingB． has been intensified with the help of the IRSC． is practiced exclusively（独自的） by the FBID． is more prevalent（流行的；普遍的） in business circles（2）We know from the passage that ____ ．A． legislators are acting to pass a law to provide better privacy protectionB． most states are turning a blind eye to the deceptive practices of private businessesC． the state of Minnesota is considering drawing up laws to protect private informationD． lawmakers are inclined to give a free hand to businesses to inquire into customers' buying habits（3）When the "free trial" deadline is over， you'll be charged without notice for a product or service if ____ ．A． you fail to cancel it within the specified periodB． you happen to reveal your credit card numberC． you find the product or service unsatisfactoryD． you fail to apply for extension of the deadline（4）Businesses do not regard information concerning personal bank accounts as private because ____ ．A． its revelation will do no harm to consumers under the current protection policyB． it is considered "transaction and experience" information unprotected by lawC． it has always been considered an open secret by the general publicD． its sale can be brought under control through self-regulation（5）We can infer from the passage that ____ ．A． banks will have to change their ways of doing businessB． privacy protection laws will soon be enforcedC． consumers' privacy will continue to be invadedD． "free trial" practice will eventually be banned

What are the man and woman afraid of?A. They will borrow more money for another year.B. They will never start paying back all this money.C. They will get sick when owing too much money.D. They will owe a lot of money when they graduate.