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2、。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1The government officials met the workers and engineers working on the stadium, most_ were migrant workersAof whichBof whoCof whomDof them2 How do you think I can make up with Jack? Set aside _ you disagree and try to find _ you have in common.Awhat; whatBwhat; whereCwhere
3、; whatDwhere; whether3Mary was pleased to see that the seeds she _ in the garden were growing.Awas planting Bhas planted Cwould plant Dhad planted4The news of the newly-elected presidents coming to China for a visit was _ on the radio just now.Agiven awayBgiven inCgiven offDgiven out5The course abou
4、t Chinese food attracts over 100 students per year, _ up to half are from overseas.Ain whichBof whomCwith whichDfor whom6Dont take it seriously，AliceI wasnt making _ fun of you its nothing but _ jokeA/; theBthe; theCthe; aD/; a7After the fire，_ would otherwise be a cultural center is now reduced to
5、a pile of ashes.AthatBitCwhatDwhich8The artist is said during the production and thus a pirated video was sold in every part of Kenya.Ato be cheatedBbeing cheatedCto have been cheatedDhaving been cheated9How about going sightseeing this Saturday afternoon? Sorry, I _ my research report the whole wee
6、kend.Awill have writtenBwill be writingChave writtenDhave been writing10_ some teenagers dont realize is _ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs.AThat; howBWhich; what aCWhat; whatDWhat; how11The high-anxiety focus on reading score may have narrowed student_to knowledge about the wo
7、rld that can improve their reading.Aidea Baid Cbelief Daccess12This is the first time that your parents have been abroad, _?Ahavent theyBhasnt itCarent theyDisnt it13She is fed up with sharing a house with others; , she is looking for her own flat.AmoreoverBotherwiseChoweverDtherefore14By doing so,
8、you can _ more information and details about the topic, and better understand it.Akeep up withBdo away withChave access toDget down to15The new local law in Nanjing says parents not physically harm young children or expose them to longterm hunger as a punishment.AcanBshallCwillDneed16_ the students
9、were hearing the exciting news!AHow happilyBWhat a funCWhat pleasureDHow pleased 17_ annoys the teacher most is that all the students are too quiet in class.AWhat BThatCWhen DWho18Its impossible for all the people to get jobs because _of them is not fit for them.Aevery oneBallCnot allDnone19 The ren
10、t of our flat will see a 20% rise this year? Yes. Thats _ I have compromised with the flat owner.Awhat BwhereChow Dwhen20My mother _ angry with me, but I couldnt shut my mouth before I shouted at her!AwasntBwouldnt beCwouldnt have beenDhadnt been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
11、）Historian Tom Holland is the award-winning author of Rubicon, Persian Fire and Millennium. He appears regularly on radio, TV and in print. His latest book Dynasty is published in paperback by Abacus.Moominsummer MadnessBy Tove JansoonWhat I love about this book, as a child and still today, is its m
12、ix of the fantastical and normal. On the one hand, its about a family and their friends all enjoying themselves, quite happy not doing much. On the other hand, its about characters that can change into odd shapes, magicians coming down from the moon and peculiar creatures emerging from the roof. Tha
13、t mix of the familiar and the extraordinary informs all my writing.The HistoriesBy HerodoTusBy the time I was 12, I was obsessed by Ancient Greece and Rome. At first, I found the early section of The Histories a real grind because its like a long shaggy dog story that never gets to the point.In the
14、second half I was rewarded with the stories Id been waiting for, like the battles of Marathon, Salamis and Thermopylae. Over the years, I come to value the infectious curiosity of the first half and the portrait of the world in the fifth century BC seen through the eyes of this extraordinary Greek h
15、istorian.A Distant MirrorBy BarBara W TucHmanTuchmans book The Guns of August won the Pulitzer Prize, but its this slightly less well-known work that provided me with a role model for my own writing. Both scholarly and interesting, its a portrait of the 14th century in Western Europe and vividly evo
16、kes medieval civilization buffeted by cataclysms: the Black Death, the Peasants Revolt and the Great Papal Schism. I felt I knew what it was to die of the plague or to have a sword put through me real stories told remarkably95、Tom Holland now finds the first half of The Histories _.Aoff the pointBcu
17、lture-centeredCreally boringDquite entertaining1、Which book does Tom Holland appreciate and try to copy its style?AThe HistoriesBA Distant MirrorCThe Guns of AugustDMoominsummer Madness22（8分）On Friday, Germany s telecom regulator(电信业管理者), the Federal Network Agency, announced that a number of childr
18、en s smartwatches, designed for ages 5 to 12, can allow someone to remotely tap into the watch s microphone and secretly spy from remote places. The regulator isnt just worried about the potential of people spying on children-its worried the devices(设备) can be used to spy on anyone.And in Germany, i
19、ts illegal to record private conversations without permission. According to our investigations, parents were using the watches, for example, to listen in on their children during class, said Federal Network Agency President Jochen Homann in a statement.Smartwatches that make phone calls, like the Ap
20、ple Watch, are legal in Germany. The problem with many of the childrens smartwatches, however, is that the devices have a classic spying function, similar to a baby monitor, which can be easily activated (激活) just by using an app.The German regulator is so serious about destroying these devices. its
21、 asking citizens to document the watches destruction and file evidence online. Once the watches are destroyed, the regulator will provide a certificate of destruction, confirming the deed was done.This isnt the first time the Federal Network Agency told German citizens to destroy a consumer device.
22、The regulator once prohibited the doll My Friend Cayla, which was fitted with radio transforming technology that could allow children to be spied on.Remind tech producers: The German government wont just ban devices that can spy on anyone, theyll demand the devices be destroyed with hammers (or what
23、ever means of destruction one prefers) even if theyre dolls.1、Why is the Federal Network Agency concerned about childrens smartwatches?AThey are too expensive to afford.BThey cant be used in remote places.CThey are harmful to children s health.DThey can be used to watch anyone in secret.2、How can a
24、smartwatch spying function be performed?ABy using an app.BBy using a baby monitor.CBy fixing a device.DBy downloading software.3、What will citizens get after destroying the watches?AA document.BA doll.CA certificate.DA prize.4、What can we infer about the German governments attitude to childrens smar
25、twatches?ADoubtful.BSupportive.CAcceptable.DUnbearable.23（8分）Frank Lloyd Wright is often called the father of American modern architectureHe designed buildings and homes across the United States for more than 70 yearsHe created most of his works from 1900 through the 1950s，but his open-living spaces
26、 and imaginative designs still appear very modern todayLast week，the United States nominated(提名)10 of his buildings for the UN Educational，Scientific，and Cultural Organizationor UNESCOthe World Heritage ListThe World Heritage List recognizes the most，important cultural and natural sites worldwideThe
27、 10 buildings，titled“Key Works of Modern Architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright，”were built between 1906 and 1969They include several of his personal homes and studios，churches，government buildings，private residences，and one very famous museumNew York Citys Guggenheim MuseumThe Solomon RGuggenheim Museu
28、m is one of the most visited sites in New York CityAbout one million people visit it every yearFrank Lloyd Wright worked on it from 1943 to 1959It was designed to create a new type of space for new types of artThe museum remains an international symbol of modern architecture that represents Wrights
29、unique designMany of MrWrights modern buildings and homes in the USMidwest have also become symbols of modern American architectureRichard Longstreth is the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building ConservancyHe calls MrWrisht“the father of modern architecture，fundamentally redefining the nature
30、 of form and space during the early 20th century that would have enduring impacts of modern architecture worldwide”The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will announce its decision in mid-2016If Frank Lloyd Wrights 10 buildings were chosen for the list，they would be the first World Heritage listings fo
31、r modem USarchitectureThe World Heritage List already includes 22 other American sites，including the Grand Canyon，Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty1、We can learn from the passage that_AMrWrights designs are out of style todayBMrWrights designs have been widely recognizedCMrWrights
32、designs on modern buildings and homes are a failureDMrWright is the owner of ten buildings2、Which of the following statements about Guggenheim Museum is true?AIt is a masterpiece showing Mr. Wrights unique design.BIt is a good example of traditional designCIt is the most famous site in New York City
33、.DIt is the symbol of New York City3、In which section of the newspaper can you probably find this article?ANewsBScienceCBiographyDEconomy4、Whats the best title of the passage?AFrank Lloyd Wrightthe Father of American Modern ArchitectureBThe World Heritage ListCultural Collection WorldwideCGuggenheim
34、 MuseumInternational Symbol of modern ArchitectureDFrank Lloyd WrightBuildingsOn the way to World Heritage List24（8分）Sydney Street Art Walking TourYou can get a much richer experience by taking a 2-hour walking tour in the company of artists and designers who can explain the stories behind the work.
35、 Wander through the streets of Sydney and discover its rich culture of graffiti, muralism, and tagging, while learning about the artists. Meet, and get insight from, local characters and toast the experience with an included craft beer.Sydney Bondi Beach Walking TourExperience the sun, sand and surf
36、 at Australias most popular beach, with this 1. 5-hour walking tour of Bondi Beach. See where the famous Bondi Rescue TV show is filmed and learn how Bondi Beach became a hotspot for tourists, surfers and famous people. Along the way, admire the Bondi Aboriginal rock art sites; pose for photos by th
37、e Bondi Pavilion.Sydney Vivid Light Walking TourMake the most of Vivid Light，Sydneys spectacular light festival, with this small group walking tour. Over the course of 2 hours, your local guide will lead you through the citys open-air gallery of light equipment, stopping at celebrated works. Learn a
38、bout the rich pasts of Circular Quay and The Rocks as you make your way through these historic neighborhoods.Opera House Guided Backstage TourGet a unique experience of Opera House on a backstage tour for the performing arts. Your guide shares stories about the real-life dramas behind the curtain an
39、d well-known history. Go behind the scenes to see parts of the opera house normally reserved for staff and performers. Wrap up this fascinating morning tour by sitting down with your companions for a full Australian breakfast in the Green Room, where performers relax before going onstage.1、Who can h
40、elp you if you want to appreciate the street art?AYour guide.BLocal people.CArtists and designers.DArt students.2、What can you do on the Opera House Guided Backstage Tour?AEnjoy interesting stories.BAdmire the rock art sites.CWatch the famous TV show.DMeet well-known performers.3、Which tour is bette
41、r experienced during the night?ASydney Street Art Walking Tour.BSydney Bondi Beach Walking Tour.CSydney Vivid Light Walking Tour.DOpera House Guided Backstage Tour.25（10分）You may have never heard of Lanthanum, Cerium or Neodymium, but these elements (元素) and others known as “rare earth” play a major
42、 role in modern technology. They can actually be found in many places on the earth, but not in quantities that can be mined. Only a few countries China, America, India, Australia, Brazil and Malaysia have any that can be mined enough to be traded.Even though some of these elements such as Cerium are
43、 as abundant as Copper, they are not found in concentrated amounts on the earths surface. They are often mixed together with other metals, which makes extraction (提取) of these elements an expensive and an environmentally messy process. It was due to this reason that the term “rare earth” was invente
44、d.Rare earth metals are used widely in our life. Rechargeable car batteries, computers, iPhones, DVD players, computer monitors, televisions, lighting, lasers, glass polishing, and superconductors all use quantities of rare earth metals. Also, with the advancement in “green” technology like solar pa
45、nels, these shiny materials are becoming more important than ever. An average electric car uses 10 pounds of Lanthanum for its rechargeable battery!America has large deposits (存储量) of rare earths and has one of the first mines. It was openedin Southern California in 1940. The element “Europium” was
46、the first metal to be separated in quantity for use in color televisions. However, in the 1980s and 1990s, as China started producing these elements in Inner Mongolia, the mines in America and elsewhere could not keep pace. The mine in Mountain Pass, California also failed environmental regulations
47、and shut down in 2002.Now, recognizing the importance of having more than one supplier of this important resource, other rare earth owning countries like India and Australia are either dusting off their rare earth mines or speeding up their production. It is believed that the debate over rare earths will become louder in the coming months and years.1、What can we lear
