1 . Recently, doctors have observed more and more children _______ with the virus.

A．infected

B．infecting

C．to infect

D．be infected

2 . After hearing an earthquake happen in his hometown, the young man decided to_____________ ninety percent of his salary to Red Cross Society of China.

A．give up

B．give out

C．give away

D．give off

3 . —What do you think of your new job?
—It is great _____________ salary, though it has its disadvantage.

A．in terms of

B．in case of

C．in face of

D．in favour of

4 . Our school team_____________ very well in the game yesterday. We were all very excited.

A．informed

B．performed

C．reformed

D．unformed

5 . Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease which leads to shaky hands and slow movement, and there is no cure. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art that combines (结合) slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and relaxation, may be an effective means of reducing the suffering. Recently, the researchers say that those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications (并发症) and better quality of life than those who didn’t. Experts say the findings back up previous studies on the benefits of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.

The study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of Parkinson’s patients for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular Tai Chi while another group of 187 did not. The researchers found that the disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group on measurements of symptoms (症状), movement and balance. This group also saw fewer falls, less back pain and dizziness, with memory and concentration problems also lower than in the other group. At the same time, sleep and quality of life continuously improved.

Prof. Alastair Noyce, professor in neurology and neuroepidemiology at Queen Mary University of London, called it “an important study”—the positive effects on aspects of motor (运动的) and non-motor functions are impressive — but said there were limitations in its design, and more tests were needed.

“We already recommend Tai Chi, as well as other forms of exercise, but understanding which forms of exercise are most beneficial is an important goal to improve the long-term management of patients,” he said.

1. Why was the study conducted?

A．To find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

B．To improve the sleep quality of Parkinson’s patients.

C．To remove the misunderstanding of the previous studies.

D．To research the benefits of Tai Chi for those with Parkinson’s.

2. Which of the following is not the researchers’ finding?

A．Concentration problem was lower in the Tai Chi group.

B．The disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group.

C．Patients in the non-Tai Chi group continuously fell down.

D．Back pain and dizziness were relieved in the Tai Chi group.

3. What can we learn from Prof. Alastair Noyce’s words?

A．Tai Chi should be given more preference.

B．Finding the most beneficial exercise is of importance.

C．It is unnecessary to do more related studies.

D．Improve the long-term management of patients is impossible.

4. What is Prof. Alastair Noyce’s attitude towards the study?

A．Confused.

B．Doubtful.

C．Positive.

D．Worried.

6 . ________ embraces and respects the local customs will find it easier to fit in better with the local culture.

A．Who

B．Whom

C．Anyone

D．Whoever

7 . 阅读表达

Peking opera, known as China’s national opera, is a combination of music, dance and art and is widely regarded as a full expression of Chinese culture. Today, this art form is facing the danger of extinction as the younger generation is mostly interested in pop culture.

A Peking opera project for primary and secondary schools was launched by China’s Ministry of Education. But it has met with a cold reaction from the public. More than half of the 1, 000 respondents from ten big cities expressed doubts about the practical meaning of the project in the survey conducted by the Social Survey Institute of China.

The project plans to add 15 Peking opera pieces into music courses in 200 schools in ten provinces. The pilot programs will last from March to July next year. At present, teaching materials and video tapes are still in production, China News Service reported. The Ministry of Education hopes that the promotional course can help students better appreciate Chinese culture and cultivate a love for the mother country.

The surveyed people do recognize Peking opera as a comprehensive (综合性的) art form and a representative of the traditional culture. They also understand the purpose of the educational project. However, they wonder whether it is necessary for every student to learn to sing Peking opera, when they are already stressed from endless exams. In fact, most music teachers themselves know little about this ancient art form, and thus are not confident in arousing (激起) students’ Interest in its slow pace and abstruse (深奥的) lyrics.

1. What’s Peking opera widely regarded as? (No more than 10 words)
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2. What does the underlined word “extinction” in Paragraph I mean? (No more than 3 words)
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3. Why did China’s Ministry of Education launch a Peking opera project for primary and secondary schools? (No more than 20 words)
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4. Why are most music teachers not confident in teaching Peking opera pieces? (No more than 10 words)
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5. What do you think of the Peking opera project for schools? (No more than 20 words)
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8 . A statue has been set up ________ the famous scientist who once worked in this university.

A．in memory of

B．in return for

C．in front of

D．in line with

9 . The Belt and Road ________ has greatly promoted cultural exchange as well as economy of the participating countries.

A．Initiative

B．Leadership

C．Reconstruction

D．Component

10 . John ________ in the teachers’ office when someone knocked at the door.

A．was being criticized	B．would be criticized
C．was criticized	D．is being criticized