| A．held back | B．held off | C．held by | D．held on |
| A．to be held | B．to hold | C．holding | D．being held |
| A．of him | B．who | C．of whom | D．that |
| A．in other words | B．in a nutshell |
| C．in a way | D．one after another |
—Sorry to bother you, sir, but the matter is ______.
| A．effective | B．major | C．urgent | D．scary |
—______.
| A．A friend told me | B．I don’t think so |
| C．It’s hard to find | D．It can’t be better |
Scientists have developed a necklace (项链) described as the “diet choker”. The WearSense necklace can keep eyes on everything that goes into your mouth, and sends you a caution to warn you not to go on eating if you overeat. WearSense has a special sensor (传感器), which uses the vibrations (振动) on your neck to tell when you are eating and drinking.
The researchers have connected it with a smart-phone app which sends a signal if you go over your daily calorie limit. It also lets you know if you eat too much of the wrong kind of food. The team said WearSense works because each food makes a different type of vibrations on the neck, so the necklace is able to work out what it is you’re eating using the sensor, which measures changes in pressure or force.
In tests with a limited menu, the WearSense necklace has guessed the difference between solid and liquid foods with 90 percent accuracy (准确度). It could also tell between hard and soft foods about 75 percent of the time.
The necklace asks the user’s age, height, weight and their goal such as to lose weight or stay the same. It will then tell them what they have eaten, how fast they eat their food and gives them advice－such as if you miss a meal, it tells how it could leave you tired.
The research said that other usage they could see for the necklace included when somebody takes a pill it can ensure they take pills on time. Even smokers who are trying to quit could benefit from the necklace, as it could tell if they are smoking from the movement in their neck.
1. What does the underlined word “caution” mean in English? (1 word)
2. How does the WearSense necklace work? (no more than 15 words)
3. What information does the necklace need for the user to give suitable advice? ( no more than 10 words)
4. According to the last paragraph, what can the necklace be used to do? ( no more than 15 words)
5. Would you like to have a Wearsense necklace? Why? (no more than 25 words)
| abandon, ideal, respect, eventually, play a trick on |
2. I really love the area and see it as a(n)
3. In practice, few drivers
4. Rescuers had
5. If the neighbours do not give any sweets, the children might
9 . Terry Evanshen was one of Canadian football’s greatest receivers. He played every down as if it was his last. Though he had made great achievements, Terry’s memories of his playing days have been completely lost.
It was in the summer of 1988 after he retired from playing that his career in sales was taking off. One day in July, Terry, on his way home from work, had a terrible car accident. He was knocked unconscious, and within minutes he was rushed to the nearby hospital.
Three weeks later, he woke up. However, it became obvious that Terry’s injuries were far more serious than whatever damage had been done to his body. A lifetime of memories had been completely wiped clean. He had been all but reduced to the level of a baby; everything from his ability to talk and walk to his understanding of what it meant to be a husband and a father was all gone.
At age 44, Terry Evanshen would be starting all over again. Luckily he had the support of his family, helped by small victories and a renewed bond between him and his three daughters, for example, when they taught him how to play football again.
In 1992, his recovery really began to pick up steam. It has taken years to rebuild his shattered life. But today, more than 20 years since his playing days, Terry is a popular public speaker. He tells his inspiring story of perseverance and courage. “Never forget, we’re all in this game of life together. We will get to the finish line, one day at a time, one moment at a time, but celebrate the journey. Seize today, because yesterday is gone and is never coming back.” As the subject of the most watched Canadian movie of 2005, The Man Who Lost Himself, Evanshen says his family has been his most important treasure. He refuses to be a victim, saying he is a survivor.
1. In 1988, Evanshen was ________.| A．a businessman | B．a public speaker |
| C．a football player | D．a father of two daughters |
| A．He would never drive again. | B．He couldn’t stand up anymore. |
| C．He lost his memory and all his ability. | D．He suffered a serious physical injury. |
| A．His determination never to give up. | B．His gift for learning new things. |
| C．His good luck. | D．His fans’ love. |
| A．It was lost in 1992. | B．It was a boring film. |
| C．It was directed by Evanshen. | D．It was based on the story of Evanshen. |
| A．A great football player | B．What’s a persevering person like? |
| C．The man who lost himself | D．Terry Evanshen’s life |
10 . Live music fans all over the world are constantly on the lookout for live musical events and concerts. There are indeed a great number of festivals that take place all over the globe to cater to this great demand for music and entertainment. Among these events one of the more popular festivals is the UK Cardiff Big Weekend, which is famous for its featured talent that includes famous musical bands and artists and much revelry that has made a popular audience draw.
The event has taken place every year since 1995 and it is organized around by Cardiff Council. It is known as the country’s largest free music event, thus attracting hundreds of thousands of music lovers and enthusiasts. The celebrations go on for three days featuring different styles of live entertainment. What is more, the occasion also features a number of lively outdoor events that are celebrated around Cardiff’s Civic Centre. The participants can also look forward to the fireworks display every night that takes place during the closing of the performances.
It features not just budding talent, but also established artists as well as those who have made a name for themselves on the international entertainment scene. Generally, on Friday nights, the concert features Welsh Bands. For those who take part in the event, they can look forward not just to good music but also a fun-filled fairground atmosphere with all the attractions of a fair. Thus it is a popular spot for not just the young but also those who are young at heart looking to have a great time and hear a wide range of musical styles.
Festival participants can make use of the different hotel packages on offer from various UK hotels. Hotel chains such as Millennium & Copthorne Hotels UK have a number of attractive offers such as rooms with breakfast, long-stay packages and advance booking packages. Even if you are a last-minute planner, there are great deals not to be missed.
1. The underlined part “cater to” in the first paragraph can best replaced by “________”.| A．avoid | B．create | C．reduce | D．satisfy |
| A．It lasts two days. | B．It is free of charge. |
| C．It is held every two years. | D．It has a history of 30 years. |
| A．meet some well-known artists | B．watch Welsh bands perform on Sunday |
| C．visit a local fair near Cardiff’s Civic Centre | D．watch fireworks when performances begin |
| A．what we shouldn’t miss during the festival |
| B．what we should keep in mind when making plans |
| C．there are a lot of cheap hotels in the United Kingdom |
| D．good deals on hotels are available during the festival |
| A．A news story. | B．A research paper. | C．A music magazine. | D．A history book. |
