Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously, Jason was determined not to go against their father's wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.
“Dad will be really mad if he finds out you've been playing with his new computer.” Jason said, “He told us not to touch it.”
“He won’t find out,” Mark said. “I'll just have a quick look and shut it down.”
Mark had been scolded before for touching his father's equipment. But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.
It was a strange-looking machine — one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. “It’s an experimental model," his father had explained, “so don’t touch it under any circumstances.” But his father's warning only made Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen: “SPACE TRANSPORTER.” “Yes!” Mark cried excitedly, “It's a computer game. I knew it! Dad's only been pretending to work. He's really been playing games instead.”A new message appeared on the screen: “
ENTER NAMES
VOYAGER 1:…
VOYAGER 2:…
Mark's fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.
“INPUT ACCEPTED. START TRANSPORT PROGRAM. AUTO-RETRIEVE INITIATED( 自动回收程序已启动).”The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume. “I think we'd better shut it off, Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch. He was really frightened.But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒) , until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed.
“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL. DESTINATION ( 目的地)：MARS. RETRIEVE DATE: 2025.”Why did Mark touch the computer against his father's warning?
| A．He wanted to take a voyage. | B．He wanted to practice his skill. |
| C．He was so much attracted by it. | D．He was eager to do an experiment. |
Where did the boys' father most likely work?
| A．In an electronic factory. | B．In a computer company. |
| C．In a scientific research center. | D．In an information processing center. |
Mark thought “SPACE TRANSPORTER” on the screen was the name of______.
| A．a computer game | B．a company website |
| C．a software producer | D．an astronomer |
Why did Jason want to shut off the computer?
| A．He was afraid of being scolded. |
| B．He didn't like the loud noise and light. |
| C．He didn't want to play games any more. |
| D．He was afraid something dangerous might happen. |
What happened to the boys at the end of the story?
| A．They were blown into the air. |
| B．They were sent to another planet. |
| C．They were hidden in the strong light. |
| D．They were carried away to another country. |
E
“On this joyful and solemn occasion, all the peoples across the nation feel extremely proud for the progress and development of the motherland and have full confidence in the bright prospects for the great rejuvenation(生机与活力) of the Chinese nation,” Hu said in short speech standing atop Tiananmen gate with the rest of the collective leadership looking on.
Behind the celebrations is the tremendous change of fortunes China has experienced. China has gone from poor and internationally weak when the communists took over, to the world’s third-largest economy and new power whose input the. U. S. superpower seeks to solve the global economic crisis and Iran’s nuclear challenge.
Even the uninvited seemed excited, gathering on side streets to get a glimpse of the passing parade or watching from home.
“China’s power makes us proud. Over the span of 60 years China has developed so rapidly,” said retiree(退休人员) Wang Shumin, standing in a back alley watching the parade on TV through a shop window. “China is now powerful and has a position on the world stage.”
Standing nearby, Liu Shuping praised the blue skies: “Even the weather has paid attention today.”
57．What’s the second paragraph mainly about?
A．Global economic crisis
B．China in great poverty when founded
C．China has experienced tremendous change of fortune
D．USA superpower in the world
58．Where did Wang Shumin watch the parade on TV?
A．At home B．On Tiananmen Square
C．In a store D．In a back alley
59．From what Wang Shumin and Liu Shuping said, we can conclude that ______.
A．The whole nation is in great pride
B．China involves in world affairs
C．China has become superpower after USA
D．The weather in Beijing is pleasant
60．The occasion mentioned in the passage above may most probably occurred ______.
A．on China’s 60th anniversary
B．50 years after the communists took power in China
C．on Oct.1.1949.
D．on August.1.1999
D
LONDON—Archaeologists have discovered a smaller prehistoric(史前) site near Britain’s famous circle of standing stones at Stonehenge.
Researchers have named the site “Bluehenge” after the color of the 27 Welsh stones that were laid to make up a path. The stones have disappeared, but the path of holes remains.
The new circle, unearthed over the summer by researchers from Sheffield University, represents an important find, researchers said Saturday. The site is about a mile away from Stonehenge.
Bluehenge, about 80 miles southwest of London, is believed to date back to about the time Stonehenge was built, about 5,000 years ago.
Mike Parker Pearson of Sheffield University said he believed the path and stonehenge itself were linked to rituals(仪式) of life and death.
Mike Parker suggested that the ancient funerary rituals began at a different circle site known as “Wood-henge”, which represented the world of the living. The bodies of the dead were then brought down the River Avon to Bluehenge, which represented death, and were finally carried along a ceremonial route known as the Avenue to Stonehenge.
Bournemouth University Professor Tim Darvill, an expert on Stonehenge, told Britain’s Dail Mail that Bluehenge “adds to the richness” of the ancient site’s story.
“This henge is very important because it forms part of the picture of ceremonial monuments in the area and puts Stonehenge into context,” Darvill was quoted(引述) as saying. “It’s no longer Stonehenge standing alone, but it has to be seen in context with the landscape.”
53．How many henges are mentioned in this passage?
A．Two B．Three C．Four D．Five
54．Who believed the Stonehenge is related to ancient ritual of death?
A．Archaeologists from London B．Welsh researchers
C．Mike Parker Pearson D．Professor Tim Darvill
55．What does the underlined sentence “It’s no longer Stonehenge standing alone, but it has to be seen in context with the landscape.” in the last paragraph mean?
A．Stonehenge has noting to do with Bluehenge
B．Woodhenge represented the world of living in ancient times.
C．Bluehenge represented death
D．Stonehenge, Woodhenge and Bluehenge should be studied together
56．From the passage we can learn that ______.
A．researchers have named the site “Bluehenge,” because they have found blue huge stones there
B．funerary rituals were carried out along the path starting from Woodhenge, River Avon to Bluehenge, finally Stonehenge.
C．Bluehenge is 1 mile away from London
D．Bluehenge dates back to 2000 BC
C
—“In the case of mild illness, patients should be provided with supportive care at home by a designated caregiver and only referred to health care facilities if they deteriorate or develop danger signs.
—Such danger signs may include: weakness or inability to stand, lethargy, unconsciousness, convulsions, very difficult or obstructed breathing or shortness of breath, inability to drink fluids, high fever.
—Treatment at home should entail(需要) rest, fluids(液体), medication for fever, and good nutrition, with patients kept separate from other people except one designated carer who should wash their hands and household surfaces frequently.
—It is more important in the home that patient wears a mask than the caregiver. The mask need not be worn all day and only when close contact with the caregiver is anticipated.
—If enough masks are available, caregivers should also use them to cover their mouth and nose during close contact.
—Windows should be kept open to allow good ventilation(通风).
49．The passage is written to ______ .
A．offer some suggestions for the treatment of mild patients
B．give tips on how to wear masks
C．show danger signs of infected patients
D．tell people how to take care of mild patients
50．The illness mentioned in the passage may_____.
A．have no cure B．have no prevention
C．be highly contagious D．be deadly
51．The passage may be taken form _____.
A．a doctor’s note B．a patient’s description
C．guidelines from a government D．guidelines from a health organization
52．When should the caregivers wear masks?
A．When the patients are present.
B．When close contact with patients is a must.
C．All day long.
D．When there is no good ventilation.
B
Magical Accommodations in the Heart of the Disneyland Resort
Almost as long as The Happiest Place on Earth has been drawing guests from around the world, the 990room Disneyland Hotel has been keeping the magic going with its first-class accommodations, entertainment, shops and exceptional recreational opportunities. Cool off at the Never Land Pool, themed after the Disney animated classic “Peter Pan”. Dine at one of the award-winning restaurants or at the wacky Goofy’s Kitchen.
Shop for unique Disney items at Disney’s Fantasia Shop. With all the fun and excitement going on at the Disneyland Hotel, it’s no wonder your Disney Character pals are always dropping by to visit!
The original Disney hotel has the feeling of magic wherever you turn. The fun and fantasy here will leave you with sweet dreams that always end happily ever after. Conveniently located close to the Downtown Disney District, 990 rooms in three high-rise towers, Disney touches are everywhere, like the oversized Sorcerer’s Hat and the Never Land themed pool, Stet-of-the-are business center and conference facilities unrivaled by many Anaheim hotels, imaginative environments, attention to detail and Disney-quality service.
45．This passage may most probably be _____.
A．an ad for a hotel B．an introduction to Disney land
C．a tour guide to an adventure land D．a letter from a customer
46．The underlined word unrivaled in the last paragraph probably means _____.
A．suspected B．unmatched C．discovered D．disliked
47．You may have dinner at _______.
A．Fantasia Shop B．Never Land Pool
C．Goofy’s Kitchen D．Sorcerer’s Hat
48．The Happiest Place on Earth in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A．Disneyland Resort B．Disney hotel C．Anaheim hotels D．Downtown Disney
第三部份：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节，阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
A
Here is how your health risks increase at different BMIs(体重指数) if your waist circumference（腰围） is higher than 40 inches（102 cm） in men and 35 inches （88 cm） in women:
·If your BMI is in the 18.5 to 24.9 range, or “Normal”, then a larger waist that is near or greater than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women can indicate that you are at “increased” risk.
·If your BMI is in the 25 to 29.9 range, or “Overweight”, then a larger waist (less than or equal to 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women) can indicate that you are at “increased” risk. Above these sizes,the risk is considered “high”.
·If your BMI is in the 30 to 34.9 range, or “Obese(肥胖症)I”, then a larger waist (less than or equal to 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women) can indicate that you are at “high” risk. Above these sizes, the risk is considered “very high.”
·If your BMI is in the 35 to 39.9 range, or “Obese II”, then a larger waist (less than or equal to 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women) can indicate that you are at “very high” risk. Above these sizes, the risk is still considered “very high”.
·If your BMI is or in the 40 + range, or “Obese III”, then a larger waist (less than or equal to 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women) can indicate that you are at “extremely high” risk. Above these sizes, the risk is still considered “extremely high”.
41．People’s BMIs fall into ______ ranges.
A．3 B．4 C．5 D．6
42．How can we judge a man’s health risk according to the passage?
A．By his BMI.
B．By his waist circumference.
C．From neither his BMI nor his waist circumference.
D．From both his BMI and his waist circumference.
43．If a woman’s BMI is 35 and her waist is 34, we can consider her health risk is _____.
A．normal B．high C．very high D．extremely high
44．The best title for this passage might be _____.
A．What Having a Bigger Belly Means.
B．High Risks.
C．Measuring Belly Fat.
D．Are You at High Risk?