1 . The Internet brings us many advantages.
With the Internet, people can send and receive e-mails. On the Internet, people can skim over news. Using the Telnet, the user anywhere on the Internet can log into any other machine on which he has an account. It is possible to use the FTP program to copy files from one machine on the Internet to another.
But the Internet also brings us troubles.
Internet use seems to cause a fall in psychological (心理的) health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more depression and loneliness than those who logged on less often, the two-year study showed. And it wasn’t that people who were already feeling bad spent more time on the Internet, but that using the Net actually seemed to cause the bad feelings.
Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely opposite to what they had expected. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information and to communicate with others.
The fact that Internet use reduces time used for family and friends may be the reason for the drop in health, researchers said. Faceless, bodiless “virtual” (虚拟的) communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversations, and the relationships formed through it may not be so deep. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.
“But it’s important to remember this is not about the technology; it’s about how it is used,” said one of the researchers. “It really points to the need for considering social factors (因素) when you design new inventions.”
1. The writer mainly wants to tell us that _________.| A．the Internet can bring people many advantages |
| B．the Internet use may cause psychological problems |
| C．the Internet users are not satisfied with their lives |
| D．we shouldn’t use the Internet |
| A．Because the results were completely different from what they had thought. |
| B．Because the Net proved socially healthier than television. |
| C．Because the Internet users were all healthier. |
| D．Because the Internet users experienced less depression and loneliness. |
| A．Internet use reduces time used for family and friends. |
| B．Virtual communication is less psychologically satisfying than actual conversations. |
| C．Exposure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. |
| D．All the above. |
| A．Users anywhere on the Internet can log into any other machine. |
| B．The two-year study showed that using the Net seemed to cause the bad feelings. |
| C．People who are already feeling bad spend much more time on the Internet. |
| D．Relationships formed through the Internet are usually deep. |
| A．What matters is not the technology but how it is used. |
| B．This passage is not about the technology but about how it is used. |
| C．We should remember to learn about the technology. |
| D．We should remember to learn how to use computers. |
Tribal (部落的) India
Attractions: Myths and Mountains
Length: 17 days
Details: For the travelers who has already visited the best-known India sites, this new trip visits a relatively unexplored state in central India ruled by the Vindhyachal Range and known for its wildlife, waterfalls, ancient sites and tribal culture.
Departure Time(出发时间): Feb. 17
Price: $7,530
Information: 800-670-6984; myths.com
Across Patagonia: From the Andes to the Ocean
Attractions: Boundless Journeys
Length: 8 days
Details: The newest route across Patagonia starts high in the Argentine Andes and follows the Futaleufu River into Chile all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Travelers start by trekking along the river, changing to rafts before taking up kayaks for the final leg.
Departure Time: March 5
Price: $2,995
Information: 800-941-8010; boundless.com
Sahara
Attractions: International Expeditions
Length: 18 days
Details: Remember the movie Ishtar? Now you, too, can spend days wandering in the desert, just like Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman. Designed for rugged travelers, the camping expedition crosses 1,500 miles of Niger’s Sahara in four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Departure Time: Nov. 17
Price: $3,998
Information: 800-633-4734; ietravel.com
Dalmatian Coast Biking
Attractions: Backroads
Length: 7 days
Details: The company’s first foray into Croatia follows scenic roadways across four islands between Dubrovnik and Split.
Departure Time: May 7
Price: $2,298
Information: 800-462-2848; backroads.com
1. The passage is mainly about _______.
| A．suggestions on the adventure trips in America in 2008 |
| B．the guide to several adventure trips around the world |
| C．the attractions in India |
| D．the prices of four most exciting adventure trips next year |
| A．on Feb. 17 | B．on March 5 |
| C．on Nov. 17 | D．in January |
| A．Tribal India. | B．Crossing Patagonia. |
| C．Sahara. | D．Dalmatian Coast Biking. |
3 . There lived in the State of Qi a man who had a very bad memory. While walking, he would forget to stop; while sleeping, he would forget to get up. His wife was very much
“Good idea!” the man agreed. So he
“Wow!” he cried. “What a narrow escape! I wonder
“Well, well!” he said with joy. “
| A．excited about | B．angry with | C．worried about | D．surprised at |
| A．heard | B．known | C．understood | D．told |
| A．kind | B．stupid | C．strange | D．learned |
| A．bring | B．take | C．get | D．lead |
| A．see | B．tell | C．ask | D．look |
| A．set out | B．set up | C．set aside | D．set on |
| A．gone | B．covered | C．done | D．passed |
| A．horse | B．bow | C．arrow | D．hand |
| A．pulled up | B．sat down | C．stood up | D．set up |
| A．arrow | B．bow | C．horse | D．tree |
| A．which | B．when | C．why | D．where |
| A．almost | B．closely | C．just | D．only |
| A．front | B．left | C．sky | D．right |
| A．Even | B．Though | C．Once | D．As |
| A．rewarded | B．punished | C．fined | D．given |
| A．direct | B．right | C．front | D．wrong |
| A．home | B．house | C．village | D．city |
| A．her | B．his | C．their | D．Master Ai’s |
| A．During | B．On | C．At | D．In |
| A．complained | B．smiled | C．felt | D．laughed |
1. 可以帮助我们更好地了解外面的世界，开阔我们的视野；
2. 课后可以和老师在线交流，及时解决课堂上不明白的问题；
3. 网络上有很多不良信息，比如暴力、色情等，给学生造成不好的影响；
4. 很多学生沉迷于网络，影响了学习；
5. 长时间上网影响视力和健康。
注意：
1. 短文必须包括所有的内容要点，但不得逐句翻译；
2. 词数：120左右。
参考词汇：开阔视野broaden one’s horizons 暴力violence 色情porn 沉迷 get addicted to
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5 . George was a game warden(猎物繁殖和保护区的管理员)in Kenya.One day，he found three tiny lions beside a dead lioness.They were so little that their eyes had not yet opened.Sadly，he took the three little lions and drove back home.
When George got out of the car with the baby lions，his wife Joy Adamson immediately took over.Joy had cared for many young animals over the years，but she had never tried to raise baby lions！However，she was determined to save these babies.
The lions grew rapidly.But as the lion grew bigger and stronger，Joy and George realized they could not keep three large lions.They decided to present two of the lions to a zoo；they would keep the smallest lion，which they named Elsa.
Joy and George taught Elsa to hunt and to protect herself.Elsa liked to play with her human friends，but as Elsa grew to her adult size，this play became dangerous.More than once，Elsa knocked Joy to the ground，scratching(抓伤) her.Joy and George both realized that it was time to find Elsa a new home.They knew she needed a wild home where she could live the life she was born to lead.Finally，Joy and George decide to set Elsa free in Meru Park at the foot of Mt Kenya.
Elsa never forgot Joy and George.Whenever they camped nearby，Elsa would come to visit，rubbing her head against their legs in greeting.
Joy missed Elsa，but was happy that she had made a successful life as a wild lion.Joy wrote a book about Elsa，Born Free，which became an international bestseller.Joy travelled all over the world，talking about the importance of saving the wild animals of the world.
Joy lived out her life in Africa，working with wild animals.She wrote more books about her experiences.Her heartfelt interest in animals and her great love for Elsa helped inspire (激发) a worldwide movement to protect wildlife.For Joy Adamson，there was no greater gift than the beauty and spirit of wild animals，living free.
1. When George took the three lions home，his wife ________．| A．advised him to give them to a zoo |
| B．was frightened by their appearances |
| C．was unwilling to care for them |
| D．had a great love for them |
| A．Elsa scratched Joy |
| B．there wasn't enough food for Elsa |
| C．Elsa was big and strong |
| D．Elsa was a danger to their neighbours |
| A．It became very popular. |
| B．It is mainly about Joy's experiences in Meru Park. |
| C．It focuses on wild animals in Kenya. |
| D．It helped change people's attitudes towards wildlife. |
| A．Joy Adamson：living with lions |
| B．Elsa：lion raised by a human |
| C．Born Free：a wonderful book |
| D．George：a game warden |
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
On a bright, warm July afternoon, Mac Hollan, a primary school teacher, was cycling from his home to Alaska with his friends. One of his friends had stopped to make a bicycle repair, but they had encouraged Mac to carry on, and they would catch up with him soon. As Mac pedaled (骑行) along alone, he thought fondly of his wife and two young daughters at home. He hoped to show them this beautiful place someday.
Then Mac heard quick and loud breathing behind him. “Man, that's a big dog!” he thought. But when he looked to the side, he saw instantly that it wasn’t a dog at all, but a wolf, quickly catching up with him.
Mac’s heart jumped. He found out his can of hear spray. With one hand on the bars, he fired the spray at the wolf. A bright red cloud enveloped the animal, and to Mac's relief, it fell back, shaking its head. But a minute later, it was by his side again. Then it attacked the back of Mac's bike, tearing open his tent bag. He fired at the wolf a second time, and again, it fell back only to quickly restart the chase（追赶）。
Mac was pedaling hard now. He waved and yelled at passing cars but was careful not to show down. He saw a steep uphill climb before him. He knew that once he hit the hill, he’d be easy caught up and the wolf’s teeth would be tearing into his flesh.
At this moment, Paul and Beeky were driving their car on their way to Alaska. They didn’t think much of it when they saw two cyclists repairing their bike on the side of the road. A bit later, they spotted what they, too, assumed was a dog running alongside a man on a bike. As they got closer, they realized that the dog was a wolf. Mac heard a large vehicle behind him. He pulled in front of it as the wolf was catching up fast, just a dozen yards away now.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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7 . What is success? I am not going to try to explain success. I think a precise meaning is impossible! Is it winning a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon, or being awarded a Nobel Prize? What else? I believe personal success could be anything at all- it does not have to involve public recognition. Who is more successful? A millionaire who is unhappy, or an unnoticed person, who has led a simple, quiet, sincere and happy life? The simplest definition of success, I think, is “to set out to do something and to succeed in doing it.
The first step on the road to success starts with belief. Believe you can succeed and you will. Achieving success in whatever endeavor(努力)you choose may be the goal of life; because it gives you freedom from worry. Could that be?
Success means different things to every one of us. Some people believe it is measured in financial term; others believe it is helping others rather than helping themselves. However, most people are motivated to a great extend by public recognition. How many people are really happy? How many people are really doing what they want to with their lives? Incidentally, to imagine makes us different from animals.
Most important of all, I believe success is a matter of personal growth. If every day you are developing or growing just a millimeter, I believe one is successful. Just being a slightly better person each day for me is success. I’ve got a very long way to go them!
Finally, always remember success is a process and is not simply a matter of arriving at a destination. It’s the journey that really matters. Success is what you become in the often very difficult and dangerous journey down the river of life.
1. What is personal success according to the author?| A．Winning public recognition |
| B．Being an unhappy millionaire |
| C．Something impossible to define simply |
| D．Succeeding in doing what you want |
| A．Intelligence | B．Confidence |
| C．Wealth | D．Kindness |
| A．belief | B．freedom |
| C．imagination | D．success |
| A．What is success | B．No true success |
| C．How to be successful | D．Success is reaching a destination |
8 . Scientists investigated why Ebola virus is so deadly when it spreads from animals to humans and then from human-to-human contact. The research team looked at the Zaire Ebola virus in an animal system to understand how it gains strength. This virus is responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa. They found that initially the animal systems were not affected by the virus, but succeeding transmission(传送) into other animals caused the virus to “hot up” and become more severe.
The team analyzed the viruses at different stages and were able to identify several changes in its genetic material that were associated with increased disease.
Professor Julian Hiscox, who led the study from the University’s Institute of Infection and Global Health, explains: “The work tells us that the evolutionary goal of Ebola virus is to become more fatal.”
“We were able to show through genetic analysis which parts of the virus are involved in this process. The information we have gathered will now allow us to monitor for such changes in an outbreak as well as develop future treatment strategies.”
Professor Roger Hewson, leading the study from Public Health England, Porton Down, said: “Ebola virus is such a destructive infection to the people affected by the disease and the economy of West Africa.”
“Our understanding of Ebola virus biology is way behind that of other viruses and our cooperation shows how we can bring together our specialists’ skills to close this knowledge gap.”
Professor Miles Carroll, a co-author of the work, said: “This study has allowed the team to be at the forefront of developing methodologies to analyze patient samples recently taken by the European Mobile Laboratory from West Africa to understand disease evolution during the current outbreak.”
1. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?| A．How severe Ebola virus is. |
| B．How Ebola virus spreads. |
| C．How Ebola virus gradually becomes deadly. |
| D．What contributions scientists have made on Ebola virus. |
| A．In the first stage, the virus hurts its victims much. |
| B．As the virus spreads, it’ll change and become more and more deadly. |
| C．The research in Ebola virus is more advanced than that in other viruses. |
| D．The scientists have a negative attitude to the research in Ebola virus. |
| A．optimistic | B．deadly |
| C．common | D．fantastic |
| A．In a science report. | B．In a storybook. |
| C．In an advertisement. | D．In a textbook. |
9 . Some people think if you are happy, you are blind to reality. But when we research it, happiness actually raises every single business and educational outcome for the brain. How did we miss this? Why do we have these social misunderstandings about happiness? Because we assumed you were average. When we study people, scientists are often interested in what the average is.
Many people think happiness is genetic. That’s only half the story, because the average person does not fight their genes. When we stop studying the average and begin researching positive outliers —people who are above average for a positive aspect like optimism or intelligence —a wildly different picture appears. Our daily decisions and habits have a huge impact upon both our levels of happiness and success.
Scientifically, happiness is a choice. It is a choice about where your single processor brain will devote its limited resources as you process the world. If you scan for the negative first, your brain really has no resources left over to see the things you are grateful for or the meaning embedded(嵌入) in your work. But if you scan the world for the positive, you start to acquire an amazing advantage.
I wrote the cover story for the Harvard Business Review magazine on “Happiness Leads to Profits.” Based on my article called “Positive Intelligence” and my research in The Happiness Advantage, I summarized our researched conclusion: the single greatest advantage in the modern economy is a happy and busy workforce.
A decade of research in the business world proves that happiness raises nearly every business and educational outcome: increasing sales by 37%, productivity by 31%, and accuracy on tasks by 19%, as well as a number of health and quality-of-life improvements.
1. The underlined word “this” in the first paragraph refers to .| A．the fact that people are happy |
| B．the connection between happiness and educational outcome |
| C．the fact that people often misunderstand happiness |
| D．the fact that most people are average |
| A．Scientists are only interested in what the average is. |
| B．You can choose to be happy or not. |
| C．The average are not happy at all. |
| D．Our decisions and habits have nothing to do with happiness. |
| A．To advertise himself. |
| B．To arouse the readers’ interest. |
| C．To support his point about happiness. |
| D．To attract the readers to read his articles. |
| A．To explain what is happiness. |
| B．To describe the misunderstandings about happiness. |
| C．To show people the importance of happiness. |
| D．To make the point that happiness promotes business and educational outcome. |
10 . I was sure that I was to be killed. I became terribly nervous. I fumbled(摸索) in my pockets to see if there were any cigarettes, which had escaped their search. I found one and because of my shaking hands, I could barely get it to my lips. But I had no matches; they had taken those. I looked through the bars at the guard. He did not make eye contact with me. I called out to him “Have you got a light？” He looked at me, shrugged and came over to light my cigarette. As he came close and lit the match, his eyes unconsciously locked with mine. At that moment, I smiled. I don't know why I did that. Perhaps it was nervousness; perhaps it was because, when you get very close, one to another, it is very hard not to smile. In any case, I smiled. In that instant, it was as though a spark jumped across the gap between our two hearts, our two human souls. I know he didn't want to, but my smile leaped through the bars and caused a smile on his lips, too. He lit my cigarette but stayed near, looking at me directly in the eyes and continuing to smile.
I kept smiling at him, now thinking of him as a person and not just a guard. “Do you have kids？” he asked. “Yes, here, here.” I took out my wallet and nervously fumbled for the pictures of my family. He, too, took out the pictures of his family and began to talk about his plans and hopes for them. My eyes were filled with tears. I said that I feared that I'd never see my family again, never have the chance to see them grow up. Tears came to his eyes, too. Suddenly, without another word, he unlocked my cell and silently led me out. Out of the prison, quietly and by back routes, out of the town. There, at the edge of town, he released me. And without another word, he turned back toward the town.
1. What had happened to the man before?| A．He had been badly treated. |
| B．He had killed someone. |
| C．He had been searched. |
| D．He had been forbidden to get in touch with anyone. |
| A．Because he was sure he was to be killed. |
| B．Because he wanted to ease his nervousness. |
| C．Because he wanted to talk to the guard. |
| D．Because he was used to smoking cigarettes. |
| A．The man was a heavy smoker. |
| B．The man smiled to please the guard. |
| C．The guard set the man free with permission. |
| D．The man hadn't thought the guard would set him free. |
| A．The smile. | B．The cigarette. |
| C．The tears. | D．The wallet. |
