1 . Two new residents in Aarwangen, a small village in Swiss, complained that the constant ringing of cowbells affect their life. They asked for the cows’ bell to be _______ at night so they could sleep.

Long-term residents, and the village’s remaining farmers were _______ . They thought it was a (n) _______ on their traditional culture. “We want to _______ and keep our lived traditions in the future,” they say.

Cowbells have been used in rural Switzerland for centuries. They were once useful for _______ cows on the hill side in summer. Farmers say they can_______ each cow by the sound of its own bell. _______ in modern times, many farmers have switched to using electronic chips _______ bells.

Over the past few decades, many new_______ have arrived here from large cities and they are not so________ to the traditional way of rural life.

This year’s battle is not the first time that residents have ________ cowbells. In 2005, a Zurich appeals (呼吁) court ________ a farmer to remove the bells from his 27 cows from 10: 00 to 7: 00 am, because the cows were safe in a small farm and the neighbors could sleep ________ .

Next month, Aarwangen’s villagers will gather for a public meeting to vote (投票) on the ________ of their bells. They will decide how the sound of the bells can ________ without breaking noise pollution laws.

1.

A．marked

B．watched

C．intended

D．removed

2.

A．angry

B．proud

C．frightened

D．excited

3.

A．effect

B．comment

C．attack

D．threat

4.

A．study

B．preserve

C．record

D．restore

5.

A．counting

B．tracking

C．entertaining

D．feeding

6.

A．catch

B．contact

C．spot

D．hear

7.

A．Besides

B．Therefore

C．However

D．Meanwhile

8.

A．instead of

B．thanks to

C．regardless of

D．according to

9.

A．residents

B．researchers

C．tourists

D．visitors

10.

A．attracted

B．used

C．addicted

D．related

11.

A．thought over

B．gave up

C．put on

D．complained about

12.

A．hoped

B．promised

C．ordered

D．refused

13.

A．well

B．wore

C．good

D．bad

14.

A．future

B．number

C．pressure

D．design

15.

A．rise

B．continue

C．forgive

D．return

2 . Last year, Doctor Steve Lome came to truly understand what it means to be at the right place at the right time. During a half-marathon, he found himself in the position to _________ not one, but two runners. Things had been going _________ up to that 3-mile mark, but that’s when Steve noticed a (n) _________ runner named Gregory.

Gregory had just reached the peak and was _________ to see that he would run downhill for a bit. This was the last thing he _________ before collapsing. Meanwhile, Steve saw this happen, and he could _________ it wasn’t a simple fall. Steve stopped immediately to perform CPR. Once it was _________ that Gregory was doing well and an ambulance took him away, Steve continued the race.

The rest of the race itself was _________ but when Steve crossed the finish line, his life-saving _________ was needed once more. A man named Michael began to feel dizzy moments after crossing the finish line. Then, just like Gregory, he __________.

“I never expected something like that would happen to my life, let alone in the same __________,” Steve said. The __________ of this entire situation is truly remarkable. Had Steve not __________ to help Gregory, he would have crossed the finish line much sooner than Michael, __________ he wouldn’t have been around to save him, too. Thankfully, the events had a happy __________. Now the three remain good friends.

1.

A．defeat

B．encourage

C．sponsor

D．save

2.

A．rapidly

B．evidently

C．smoothly

D．randomly

3.

A．unwell

B．disabled

C．familiar

D．excellent

4.

A．worried

B．confused

C．relieved

D．surprised

5.

A．expected

B．remembered

C．approached

D．demanded

6.

A．tell

B．predict

C．decide

D．imagine

7.

A．removed

B．confirmed

C．stated

D．reported

8.

A．formal

B．fair

C．uncompetitive

D．uneventful

9.

A．lesson

B．drug

C．device

D．help

10.

A．caught up

B．broke down

C．fell down

D．sat down

11.

A．place

B．race

C．hospital

D．peak

12.

A．timing

B．setting

C．opportunity

D．background

13.

A．agreed

B．failed

C．prepared

D．paused

14.

A．proving

B．meaning

C．indicating

D．realizing

15.

A．ending

B．recording

C．solution

D．review

3 . A new study, conducted by British company Mindlab International, has revealed that listening to music at work promotes accuracy and speed, The Telegraph reported. Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, insisting, “Switch off the music and concentrate!” Well, if that’s the case with your parents, you might now be able to convince them that you have science on your side.

The company gave 26 participants a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.

The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, “Music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their emotional state…they are going to become more positive about the work.”

However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. It cuts mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you.

1. What is Para 1 mainly about?

A．Parents’ negative opinions about the role of music.

B．A new study about music practiced by the Telegraph.

C．Scientific proof of the benefits of listening to music.

D．Attempt to talk the parents into listening to music.

2. What did the participants have to do in the study?

A．Persuade their parents to listen to music.

B．Increase their learning efficiency.

C．Try their best to choose the most suitable music.

D．Finish tasks with music or without music at all.

3. When you check your spelling, what kind of music is the best choice?

A．Classical music.	B．Dance music.
C．Pop music.	D．Rock music.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Music helps us to learn.	B．We cannot live without music.
C．Different music, different lives.	D．Music in the classroom.

5 . How will the woman probably go home?

A．By bus.

B．By underground.

C．By car.

7 . Julia Jarman’s family was upset when she was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. But soon, her grandson Vigil made a plan to fill Jarman’s last days with an unforgettable ________.

When Vigil’s high school prom (舞会) was ________ his sister said, “Why don’t you just take grandma to the prom?” Hearing his sister’s ________, the 17-year-old immediately remembered that Jarman had ________ been to a prom. But his school had a(n) ________ that students could only have partners under 20, so Vigil first ________ the principal (校长) of his school to ask him if he could bring his grandmother. Luckily, the principal gave him ________. Excited, the teenager asked his grandma if she would like to ________ the first prom of her life, and she ________ the invitation.

As other teenagers walked into the prom with girls of their ________, Vigil entered with his grandmother on his arm. At first, Vigil wasn’t sure how his schoolmates would ________ to watching him dance with Jarman. Later, he was ________ to see everyone welcomed her.

The DJ played Jarman’s favorite song. Vigil recalled the ________ moment. “She almost had me crying as she was singing it along with me while we were dancing.”

Vigil’s mother felt proud of him for making a(n) ________ to please his grandmother. The teenager said, “My grandmother is my best friend: I just wanted to do something ________ for her.”

“That night was wonderful.” Jarman revealed

1.

A．dream

B．memory

C．adventure

D．convenience

2.

A．attacking

B．performing

C．approaching

D．identifying

3.

A．suggestion

B．comment

C．decision

D．encouragement

4.

A．never

B．frequently

C．sometimes

D．once

5.

A．habit

B．purpose

C．order

D．rule

6.

A．begged

B．contacted

C．enabled

D．thanked

7.

A．information

B．permission

C．composition

D．explanation

8.

A．organize

B．reserve

C．observe

D．attend

9.

A．refused

B．considered

C．accepted

D．expected

10.

A．age

B．height

C．class

D．family

11.

A．agree

B．adapt

C．react

D．stick

12.

A．puzzled

B．discouraged

C．ashamed

D．relieved

13.

A．hopeful

B．generous

C．touching

D．proud

14.

A．money

B．effort

C．belief

D．trouble

15.

A．special

B．tough

C．regular

D．familiar

8 . 假如你是李华，你所在的学校要举办以The Power of Music为主题的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 分享你与音乐有关的一次经历；
2. 鼓励大家借助音乐的力量来实现梦想。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good morning, everyone,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Spring is the best time to visit Jiangnan, the regions around the lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江中下游地区) for wonderful     1     (view), rich culture, delicious food and warm weather. In East China’s Zhejiang province, Taizhou city,     2     unknown but attractive destination, offers an authentic (真正的) Jiangnan travel experience.

    3     (locate) in the downtown area, a 1-kilometer-long Jiazhi ancient street is lined up with more than 30 old buildings, which     4     (repair) to their original state over the past few years. The ancient parts were numbered, drawn and dismantled (拆除), while three-dimensional architecture models (三维建筑模型) were made     5     the same time to guide the repair later. The prosperity (繁荣) of the street dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), when stores showed     6     (vary) goods. Today, it is open again to the locals and tourists after renovation, with some businesses     7     (raise) the city’s night economy.

The district organizes culture and music events     8     (regular). At the downtown square, there are young bands singing on the grass for audience,     9     can rest in their own camps. Don’t hesitate to show     10     (you) talent if you happen to see one.

10 . Songs that make our hearts happy can make them stronger too, US researchers reported on Tuesday.

They found that when people listened to their favorite music, their blood vessels (血管) dilated in much the same way as when they are laughing, or taking blood medications (药物治疗).

“We have a pretty impressive effect,” said Dr Michael Miller, director of preventive cardiology (心脏病学) at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

“Blood vessel diameter (直径) improved,” he said. “The vessel opened up pretty significantly. You can see the vessels opening up with other activities such as exercise.” A similar effect is seen with drugs such as statins (抑制素).

When blood vessels open up more, blood flows more smoothly and is less likely to form the clots (凝块) that cause heart attacks and strokes. “We are not saying to stop your statins or not to exercise but rather to add this to an overall program of heart health,” said Miller.

Miller’s team tested 10 healthy, non-smoking men and women, who were told to bring their favorite music. They spent half an hour listening to the recordings and half an hour listening to music they said made them feel anxious while the researchers did ultrasound (超声波) tests designed to show blood vessel function.

Compared to their normal baseline measurements, blood vessel diameter increased 26% on average when the volunteers heard their joyful music. Listening to music they disliked — in most cases in this group heavy metal-blood vessels narrowed by 6%, Miller said.

Miller said he came up with the idea after discovering that laughter caused blood to flow more smoothly. “I asked myself what other things make us feel good, besides calories from dark chocolate of course. Music came to mind. It makes me feel really good.” he said.

Most of the volunteers chose country music but Miller said the style is not so important as what pleases each individual.

1. The underlined word “dilate” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”.

A．widen

B．move

C．change

D．increase

2. According to the passage, which of the following will NOT cause blood vessels to open up?

A．Taking exercise.	B．Listening to unpleasant music.
C．Bursting into laughter.	D．Taking drugs like statins.

3. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A．blood clots are caused by heart attacks and strokes

B．music is better than chocolate for your health

C．different music has different effects on different people

D．a person’s overall health is more influenced by how much exercise he gets

4. What is the passage possibly taken from?

A．A travel journal.	B．A school textbook.
C．A medical brochure.	D．A local newspaper.