2 . 选词填空
extinct;extinction
1. Dinosaurs have been ________for millions of years.
2. Habitat loss and climate change will be the biggest reasons for the ________of the species.

3 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. interested   B. expense     C. wasteful   D. possessions   E. advertisers   F. viewers G. aim        H. control     I. effective   J. false        K. exported

Researchers study television to understand its effects on viewers and to measure its effectiveness in selling products. Much of the research on TV audiences is market research, paid for by corporations with something to sell. Let me repeat: research on television is funded largely by    1    .

The television industry depends on advertising money to survive, and this relationship influences what television offers viewers. Advertisers    2    to reach mass audiences and specific social groups. In turn, the television industry tries to meet the needs of advertisers, because pleasing the advertisers is nearly as important as pleasing the public. This means advertisers have a lot of    3    over what programs are made and when they are shown.

The American television industry is controlled by people who are more    4    in the culture of consumerism than in preserving cultures or natural resources. For the first time in history, most of the stories children learn don't come from their parents or schools; they come from a small number of large corporations with something to sell. And this culture of consumerism is    5    to other countries.

Television is the most    6    marketing tool ever created. Many advertisements apply basic psychology by appealing to our insecurities and desires. Ads convince us that the things we once thought were luxuries are now necessities. Television is highly skilled at creating images of wealth, not just in the ads, but in the programs as well. Using complicated market research, programmers and advertisers paint a picture of life centered on material    7    . This kind of life may look glamorous and desirable, but it's all at the    8    of personal relationships.

As you probably can tell, I tend to agree with critics of the media. Advertising does create    9    needs, and products we really need don't require advertising. Television promotes consumerism. It shows us things, things, and more things. It encourages greed and envy. Television helps create a(n)    10    society, where things are thrown out long before they are worn out.

4 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. available   B. smart     C. steps   D. worry   E. expected     F. emotions G. share     H. persuaded   I. bored   J. bullied   K. disorganized

If you don't like school, the first step is finding out why. You might not like school because a bully is bothering you, or because a kid you don't like wants to hang around with you. Or maybe you don't get along with your teacher. You might feel different or    1    that you don't have enough friends.

Sometimes it's a problem with your classes and schoolwork. Maybe the work is too easy and you get    2    . Or maybe the work is too hard, or you don't feel as    3    as the other kids. Reading may be difficult for you, but you are    4    to do a lot of it. You may be getting farther and farther behind, and it may seem like you'll never catch up.

When you know why you don't like school, you can start to take    5    to make things better.

It's a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mom, dad, relative, teacher, or school counselor will be able to help you. It's especially important to tell an adult if the problem is that you're being     6    or someone hurts you physically.

Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a journal. You can use a journal or diary or just write in an ordinary notebook. It's a great way to let out    7    that may be stuck inside you. And you don't have to    8    what you've written with others.

If you feel    9    or like you can't keep up with your schoolwork, your teachers and school counselors want to help. Teachers want and expect you to ask for help with learning stuff. If all of your subjects seem really hard, a school counselor can help you sort things out. Special help is    10    if you need it. Try not to let the problems go on too long. It's easier to catch up on one chapter than the whole book!

5 . Directions; Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word car only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. recognized   B. reputation   C. design   D. proudly   E. represents F. arranged     G. architect   H. symbol   I. carefully   J. special     K. original

Sydney Opera House(1957-1973)is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It is admired internationally and    1    treasured by the people of Australia. It was created by a young architect who understood and    2    the potential provided by the site against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Denmark's Jorn Utzon gave Australia a graceful piece of urban sculpture in patterned tiles, glistening in the sunlight.

In its short lifetime, Sydney Opera House has earned a(n)    3    as a world-class performing arts centre and become a(n)    4    of both Sydney and the Australian nation.

Sydney Opera House was enrolled in the World Heritage(世界遗产)List in June 2007:”Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century. It    5    multiple strands of creativity, both in architectural form and structural design, a great urban sculpture    6    set in a remarkable waterscape and a world-famous iconic building.”

Its    7    roof consists of sets of “shells” set upon a vast platform and surrounded by terrace areas that function as pedestrian concourses. The two main halls are    8    side by side, with their long axes, slightly inclined from each other, generally running north-south. The auditoria face south, away from the harbour with the stages located between the audience and the city. The Forecourt is a vast open space from which people go up the stairs to the podium. The Monumental Steps, which lead up from the Forecourt to the two main performance venues, are a great ceremonial stairway nearly 100 metres wide.

In 1999,Jorn Utzon was re-engaged as Sydney Opera House    9    to develop a set of design principles to act as a guide for all future changes to the building. These principles reflect his    10    vision and help to ensure that the building's architectural integrity is maintained.

6 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. exhibit       B. virtual       C. pull       D. spread        E. involvement   F. significantly G. appreciation   H reasonable     I. model     J. scientifically   K. ruin

I'm usually fairly doubtful about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove     1     . Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are     2     more anxious than children in the1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17     3     a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.

Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation-brought on by high divorce rates and less     4     in community, among other things-and a growing perception(感受)that the world is a more dangerous place.

Given that we can't turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation.

At the top of the list is nurturing(培育)a better     5     of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.

To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can     6     the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will then have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.

Limit the amount of     7     violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.

Keep your expectations for your children     8     . Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.

Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you deal with your own anxieties and provide a good     9     for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to     10     your life.

7 . 请根据句子的语境，从下面方框选择合适的词完成下列句子

1. From Michael Jordan to Tiger Woods, superstar athletes say being __________ has been the key to their success.
2. Steven Hawking, born in 1942, is a(n) __________________ physicist in the world.
3. Last month we went to Shanxi Province, where we spent a week doing some ___________________.
4. It is certain that as long as __________ people keep on helping others, the society will change into a big warm family.
5. If the development of online business only depends on __________ benefits, it will never be strong even if it becomes big in the short term.
6. Hiring student assistants can ease the problem of being __________ and reduce the economic pressure of the students themselves.
7. I’m really looking forward to the __________ food at the party.
8. Unlike her twin sister who is very quiet and shy, Anna is very talkative and __________.
9. The ____________________ nature of the new-comer made her very popular among the students.
10. Sarah came back from travel with a couple of ____________________ bags.