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2、。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Great pity! His illness is _ the treatment available so far.AwithinBaboveCaboutDbeyond2Is this tea good cold as well? _ with ice, this tea is especially delicious.AServed BServing CHaving served DTo be served3He gets up at six oclock, runs for half an hour and then has a
3、meal; that is his morning _.ArouteBroutineCbehaviorDtendency4Is there a hospital nearby? I hurt my ankle, and cannot move now.Its about 3 blocks away. I _ you there.Atook BtakeCwill take Dhave taken5The bus dropped me off and pulled away _I realized I had left my bag on it.Awhile BbeforeCafter Dsinc
4、e6Mankind must first of all eat, drink, have shelter and clothing _ it can pursue politics, science, art and religion.AuntilBunlessCbeforeDsince7Why are some brands more popular than others _ the products are of similar quality?Aas thoughBeven ifCso thatDin case8The crazy fans _ patiently for two ho
5、urs, and they would wait till the movie star arrived.Awere waitingBhad been waitingChad waitedDwould wait9The Lifelong Learning Programme _ to enable people to take part in learning experiences has taken off across Europe.Ahaving been designedBbeing designedCdesignedDdesigning10It is reported the ho
6、using prices in some big cities fall in different degrees.Awhich BwhatCthat Dwhere11How did it come that you damaged your car so badly? I _into a tree on the roadside the other day.AranBhad runCwas runningDrun12I am at a loss why Mike is always _ every time I meet him. Believe it or not, we used to
7、be best friends.Agiving me the cold shoulder Bmaking my dayCfollowing suit Dbeating around the bush13In order to satisfy the needs of the market, the electric company has _ its focus to tablet computers and smart mobile phones.AswitchedBshapedCdirectedDdiscovered14In the students eyes, Mrs Smith is
8、a mother more than a teacher. she treats the students just like her own children.AAs a result BIn other words CWhat is more DFirst of all15Obviously,a good habit help us to speed up to reach our destinations.AneedBmustCcanDshall16When I was twenty, I had to_ before graduation and work in a clothes s
9、hop to help support my family.Acome outBstay outCleave outDdrop out17We had better put off interviewing the athlete, for he is busy preparing for an international contest _ in Shanghai next month.AheldBto holdCbeing heldDto be held18During each NBA season, basketball fans cheer on their favorite tea
10、ms to make _ through.Ait BthemCthat Dthose19The two brothers look so much alike that it is difficult to _.Atell them fromBtell from themCtell apart themDtell them apart20They came back from their long walk and went into bed, .Atiredly but relaxingBtired but relaxingCtiredly but relaxedDtired but rel
11、axed第二部分 阅读理解（满分40分）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。21（6分）“Educational researchers, political scientists and economists are increasingly interested in the characteristics and skills that parents, teachers and schools should foster in children to increase chances of success later in life,” said lead
12、 author Marion Spengler, PhD of the University of Tubingen.” Our research found that specific behaviors in high school have long-lasting effects for ones later life.”Spengler and her co-authors analyzed data collected by the American Institutes for Research from 346, 660 U. S. high school students i
13、n 1960, along with follow-up data from 81,912 of those students 11 years later and 1,952 of them 50 years later. The initial high school phase measured a variety of student behaviors and attitudes as well as personality characteristics, cognitive abilities, parental socioeconomic status and demograp
14、hic(人口统计的)factors. The follow-up surveys measured overall educational attainment, income and occupational prestige(声望).Being a responsible student, showing an interest in school and having fewer problems with reading and writing were all significantly associated with greater educational attainment a
15、nd finding a more prestigious job both 11 years and 50 years after high school. These factors were also all associated with higher income at the 50-year mark. Most effects remained even when researchers controlled parental socioeconomic status, cognitive aibility and other broad personality characte
16、ristics such as conscientiousness.While the findings werent necessarily surprising, Spengler noted how reliably specific behaviors people showed in school were able to predict later success.Further analysis of the data suggested that much of the effect could be explained by overall educational achie
17、vements, according to Spengler.“Student characteristics and behaviors were rewarded in high school and led to higher educational attainment, which in turn was related to greater occupational prestige and income later in life,” she said. “This study highlights the possibility that certain behaviors a
18、t crucial periods could have long-term consequences for a persons life.”1、Whats the finding of Marion Spenglers research?ATeachers play a decisive role in students later successBPersonality characteristics are more important than academic performancesCHigher educational attainment has little to do w
19、ith occupational prestigeDBehaviors in the high school should be highly stressed.2、Which is TRUE about the research?AThe research was conducted among totally different people during different periodsBThe research was based on the data collected from 1960 to 2010CMore people were involved in the foll
20、ow-up surveysDThe initial high school phase measured attitudes only3、What is likely to contribute to later success according to the research?AParental socioeconomic statusBOverall educational achievementsCCognitive abilityDHard work4、Why did the researchers control some factors like parental socioec
21、onomic status?ATo avoid the previous mistakesBTo highlight the effects of certain specific behaviorsCTo draw an immediate conclusionDTo hid some negative findings22（8分）A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reas
22、on this happens is because the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart, crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the h
23、eart. You wont feel any immediate effects, but if you sit for long periods of time its important that you take note of how long you have your legs crossed for. You shouldnt have your legs crossed for more than 15 minutes, and its important that you get up and walk around at least once every hour.Cro
24、ssing your legs can also lead to neck and back pain. Ideally, its best for our bodies to sit with our feet planted flat, hip width apart, on the floor, but its not easy to maintain perfect posture all day at the office. When you sit with your legs crossed your hips are in a twisted position, which c
25、an cause one of your pelvic bones to rotate. Since your pelvic bone supports your neck and spine, this can cause pressure on your lower and middle back and neck.You also might notice that when you sit with your legs crossed for long periods of time your feet and legs get tingly or have the feeling o
26、f being asleep. This is because when one leg sits on top of the other it causes pressure on the veins and nerves in your legs and feet. It can cause numbness and/or temporary paralysis in the legs, ankles, or feet. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing yo
27、ur legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.1、What can be learned from the text?AWe will feel blood pressure increased immediately after crossing legs.BIts easy for us to keep correct posture all day.CThe pelvic bone can cause pressure on your lower and middle back and neck.DYour l
28、egs will get pain with legs crossed for long periods of time.2、Crossing your legs may cause some health problems except_.ACausing the pain of neck and back.BIncreasing the blood pressure.CLeading to the pain of feet and legs.DResulting in the disability of arms.3、What is suggested according to the t
29、ext?ADo not often cross your legs while sitting.BCross your legs for more than 15 minutes every day.CGet up and walk around at least once every other hour.DCross your legs to lower your blood pressure.23（8分）Take a trip to one of Londons theme parks for an adrenaline-packed day out. From thrilling ri
30、des through history, to wild animals - both mythical and real - Londons theme parks offer great entertainment for families and groups.Unlike most London attractions, some amusement parks arent in central London, but are easily reached by train, coach or car.Chessington World of AdventuresWhether its
31、 adrenaline - pumping rides, wild animals or underwater adventures youre after, Chessington delivers. There are three main sections: the Theme Park has 10 themed lands with more than 40 rides and attractions including roller coasters, dodgems and rides suitable for younger children. Chessington Zoo
32、houses 1, 000 animals including tigers, lions, giraffes, penguins and a petting zoo.Shreks AdventureBoard the Dreamworks. Tour Bus for a 4D experience with cheeky Donkey as your guide. Youll be taken through 10 live, fairy-tale-themed shows including Shreks Swamp and a mirror maze(迷宫). Suitable for
33、all ages, but particularly those aged 6 to 12 years old.London DungeonTake a scary but humorous 90-minute journey through 1, 000 years of Londons history at the ever - popular London Dungeon. There are 18 interactive shows with 20 live theatre actors and two rides to guide you through the citys murk
34、y past. Walk the Whitechapel Maze with Jack the Ripper, visit a medieval torture chamber, and be careful not to lose your head on The Tyrant boat ride with King Henry V!KidZaniaSet your imagination free at KidZania at Westfield London the new role playing park for children thats taking the world by
35、storm. A child-size city complete with shops and locations including a fire station, a bank and a theatre stage where children can role-play around 60 different jobs and professions, KidZania aims to teach life skills such as financial literacy, teamwork and independence.1、429If vistors want to enjo
36、y the excitement of roller coasters, they can go to _.AKidZania BShreks AdventureCLondon Dungeon DChessington World of Adventures2、431Who might be most likely interested in London Dungeon?AStudents studying history. BUnderwater adventurers.CPolice officers. DAnimal lovers.3、433Where does this text p
37、robably come from?AA science textbook. BA news report.CA travel guidebook. DA geography magazine.24（8分）A monk lived with his brother, a one-eyed idiot(a very stupid person).One day ,when the monk was scheduled to have an interview with a famous theologian(a scientist who studies religions) who had c
38、ome from far away to meet him, he needed to take care of some matters and would therefore be absent when the theologian arrived. He told his brother:“Receive this scholar and treat him well！Dont say a word to him，and everything will be OK.”The monk left the temple. Upon returning, he went to meet hi
39、s guest.“Did my brother receive you properly?”asked the monk.“You brother is outstanding. Hes a great theologian!”exclaimed the theologian with great enthusiasm.“What do you mean? My brother-a theologian?”stuttered(结巴地说)the surprised monk.“We had a passionate conversation,”replied the scholar.“We co
40、mmunicated professionally by means of gestures. I showed him one finger and he replied by showing me two. Logically, I answered with three fingers and then he astonished me by raising a closed fist, ending the debate. With one finger, I implied the unity of Buddha. With two fingers, he expanded my p
41、oint of view by reminding me that Buddha was inseparable from his theory. Delighted by the reply, with three fingers I expressed: Buddha and his theory in the world. Then he suggested a wonderful response, showing me his fist: Buddha, his theory and the world, all together as one whole. ”A little la
42、ter, the monk went to look for his one-eyed brother.“So how did it go earlier with the theologian?”he asked.“Very simple,”said the brother.“He made fun of me ;he show me one finger emphasizing that I have but one eye. Not wanting to fall into the conflict, I showed that he was fortunate enough to ha
43、ve two eyes. Critically, he continued, Be that as it may ,between us, we have three eyes. That was the straw that broke the camels back. Showing him a closed fist, I threatened to lay him out right then and there if he didnt stop his insulting challenges.”1、According to the passage, the monks brothe
44、r is a person_.Awho was a great theologianBwho was a three-eyed idiotCwho was a one-eyed theologianDwho was a fool with only one eye2、The theologian thought the monks brother as a great theologian because _.Athe brother was a one-eyed idiotBthe brother could communicate properly and politely by mean
45、s of gesturesCthe brother had deep thoughts of BuddhismDthe theologian himself misunderstood the brothers gestures3、What would the monk do after he heard of his brothers explanation on how it went earlier with the theologian?AThe monk would be very angry with his brother and beat him.BThe monk would
46、 be very happy and praise him.CThe monk would apologize to the theologian and his brother.DThe monk would think what a funny misunderstanding it was.4、According to what the theologian said, he considered the monks brothers fist to be the meaning of _.Aa threat to himBan encouragement to himCa unity
47、of the Buddha, theory and the worldDone eye of himself25（10分）In summer the extreme heat often makes people sweaty and restless. While people are annoyed by it, experts suggest summer is the best season to discharge(排放) your bodys toxins(毒素) and recover your energy.One popular option is hot-stone massage(按摩). Therapists use smooth and heated stones, usually river rocks, to massage certain pa
