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1、Ultimately, Italy enjoyed its profound benefits from the pioneering role in Renaissance(文艺复兴).
A．Eventually
B．Suspiciously
C．Ridiculously
D．Miraculously
2、 Sorry to have kept you waiting so long, but it’ll still be some time ______ Mr. Smith is available.
A. when B. before C. after D. since
3、— What is the man, do you know?
— I don’t know exactly. But I think he can be _______ but a teacher.
A. anybody B. something C. anything D. everybody
4、Susan has _____ more than 5,000 dollars in the last three months, with which she can buy new bicycles for those poor children.
A．accelerated
B．accompanied
C．accumulated
D．acknowledged
5、The agreements, _______ from culture and education to special training programs, will play a key role in the China-Latin America partnership.
A. ranged B. having ranged
C. ranging D. to range
6、--The weather is too cold ___ March this year.
-- It was still ___ when I came here years ago.
A. for; colder B. in; cold
C. in; hot D. for; hotter
7、The Romany prefer to move and stay in small groups________ they can protect and preserve their culture and freedom.
A. even though B. as if
C. as soon as D. so that
8、Tom, as well as his parents, ________ in China over the past five years.
A．have been living
B．has been living
C．are living
D．is living
9、The governments are very_______ about setting a new policy and make no decision until they are quite sure it is the right one.
A． particular B． concerned
C． cautious D． certain
10、In this giant city, they had no one else ________ support they knew they could count on.
A.of whom B.of which C.whose D.that
11、It is broadcast on TV that the 88th Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre can contain an audience of approximately 4000.
A. where B. whose
C. which D. when
12、Its once-great cities fell into ruin, ________ various mysteries for later people to solve.
A．to leave
B．leaving
C．left
D．having left
13、It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money favors to them.
A．in preference to
B．in place of
C．in agreement with
D．in exchange for
14、--- How old can you guess your new English teacher is?
--- It’s hard to say．But I guess him to be _________ between 35 and 40.
A. anything B. anywhere C. anybody D. anyway
15、Mr. Rod prefers a restaurant in a small town to _______ in so large a city as Beijing．
A．it B．one C．that D．this
16、As a grassroots singer, she reads everything she can get hold of and catch every opportunity she meets up with so as to gain _____ progress.
A. mild B. widespread
C. steady D. Average
17、—Your phone number again？I ________ quite catch it.
—It’s 9568422．
A．didn’t B．couldn’t C．don’t D．can’t
18、 No doubt, the more one is _______ the foreign language environment, the better he or she will learn the language.
A. referred to B. caught in C. kept up D. exposed to
19、If you are _______ a food or drink, you can remove it from your diet.
A．cautious about
B．allergic to
C．satisfied with
D．fond of
20、Experts warn that medical waste from hospitals, if properly, may contribute to spreading diseases．
A．not handled B．not being handled
C．not to be handled D．not having been handled
21、 Before birth,babies can tell the difference between loud sounds and voices.They can even distinguish their mother’s voice from that of a female stranger.But when it comes to embryonic learning（胎教），birds could rule the roost.As recently reported in TheAuk:Ornithological Adrances,some mother birds may teach their young to sing even before they hatch(孵化)。New-born chicks can then imitate their mom’s call within a few days of enering the world.
This educational method was first observed in 2012 by Sonia Kieindorfer,a biologist at Flinders University in South Australia,and her collcagues.Femake Australian superb fairy wrens were found to repeat one sound over and over again while hatching their eggs,When the eggs were hatched,the baby birds made the similar chirp to their mothers—asound that served as their regular “feed me!”call.
To find out if the special quality was more widespread in birds,the researchers sought the red-backed fairy wren,another species of Australian songbird.Firstthey collected sound datd from 67 nests in four sites in Queenslang before and after hatching,Then they identified begging calls by analyzing the order and numberof notes.A computer analysis blindly compared calls produced by mothers and chicks,ranking them by similarity.
It turns out that baby red-backed fairy wrens also emerge chirping like their moms. And the more frequently mothers had called to their eggs,the more similar were the babies’ begging calls. In addition,the team set up a separate experiment that suggested that the baby birds that most closely imitated their mom’s voice were rewarded with the most food.
This observation hints that effective embryonic learning could signal neurological(神经系统的)strengths of children toparents.An evolutionary inference can then be drawn.”As a parent,do you investin quality children,or do you invest in children that are in need?”Kleindorfer asks.”Our results suggest that they might be going for quality.”
Before birth,babies can tell the difference between loud sounds and voices.They can even distinguish their mother’s voice from that of a female stranger.But when it comes to embryonic learning（胎教），birds could rule the roost.As recently reported in TheAuk:Ornithological Adrances,some mother birds may teach their young to sing even before they hatch(孵化)。New-born chicks can then imitate their mom’s call within a few days of enering the world.
This educational method was first observed in 2012 by Sonia Kieindorfer,a biologist at Flinders University in South Australia,and her collcagues.Female Australian superb fairy wrens were found to repeat one sound over and over again while hatching their eggs,When the eggs were hatched,the baby birds made the similar chirp to their mothers—a sound that served as their regular “feed me!”call.
To find out if the special quality was more widespread in birds,the researchers sought the red-backed fairy wren,another species of Australian songbird.First they collected sound data from 67 nests in four sites in Queenslang before and after hatching,Then they identified begging calls by analyzing the order and number of notes.A computer analysis blindly compared calls produced by mothers and chicks,ranking them by similarity.
It turns out that baby red-backed fairy wrens also emerge chirping like their moms. And the more frequently mothers had called to their eggs,the more similar were the babies’ begging calls. In addition,the team set up a separate experiment that suggested that the babybirds that most closely imitated their mom’s voice were rewarded with the most food.
This observation hints that effective embryonic learning could signal neurological(神经系统的)strengths of children to parents.An evolutionary inference can then be drawn.”As a parent,do you investin quality children,or do you invest in children that are in need?”Kleindorferasks.”Our results suggest that they might be going for quality.”Before birth,babies can tell the difference between loud sounds and voices.They can even distinguish their mother’s voice from that of a female stranger.But when it comes to embryonic learning（胎教），birds could rule the roost.As recently reported in TheAuk:Ornithological Adrances,some mother birds may teach their young to sing even before they hatch(孵化)。New-born chicks can then imitate their mom’s call within a few days of enering the world.
This educational method was first observed in 2012 by Sonia Kieindorfer,a biologist at Flinders University in South Australia,and her collcagues.Female Australian superb fairy wrens were found to repeat one sound over and over again while hatching their eggs,When the eggs were hatched,the baby birds made the similar chirp to their mothers—a sound that served as their regular “feed me!”call.
To find out if the special quality was more widespread in birds,the researchers sought the red-backed fairy wren,another species of Australian songbird.First they collected sound data from 67 nests in four sites in Queenslang before and after hatching,Then they identified begging calls by analyzing the order and number of notes.A computer analysis blindly compared calls produced by mothers and chicks,ranking them by similarity.
It turns out that baby red-backed fairy wrens also emerge chirping like their moms. And the more frequently mothers had called to their eggs,the more similar were the babies’ begging calls. In addition,the team set up a separate experiment that suggested that the babybirds that most closely imitated their mom’s voice were rewarded with the most food.
This observation hints that effective embryonic learning could signal neurological(神经系统的)strengths of children to parents.An evolutionary inference can then be drawn.”As a parent,do you investin quality children,or do you invest in children that are in need?”Kleindorferasks.”Our results suggest that they might be going for quality.”
Before birth,babies can tell the difference between loud sounds and voices.They can even distinguish their mother’s voice from that of a female stranger.But when it comes to embryonic learning（胎教），birds could rule the roost.As recently reported in TheAuk:Ornithological Adrances,some mother birds may teach their young to sing even before they hatch(孵化)。New-born chicks can then imitate their mom’s call within a few days of enering the world.
This educational method was first observed in 2012 by Sonia Kieindorfer,a biologist at Flinders University in South Australia,and her collcagues.Female Australian superb fairy wrens were found to repeat one sound over and over again while hatching their eggs,When the eggs were hatched,the baby birds made the similar chirp to their mothers—a sound that served as their regular “feed me!”call.
To find out if the special quality was more widespread in birds,the researchers sought the red-backed fairy wren,another species of Australian songbird.First they collected sound data from 67 nests in four sites in Queenslang before and after hatching,Then they identified begging calls by analyzing the order and number of notes.A computer analysis blindly compared calls produced by mothers and chicks,ranking them by similarity.
It turns out that baby red-backed fairy wrens also emerge chirping like their moms. And the more frequently mothers had called to their eggs,the more similar were the babies’ begging calls. In addition,the team set up a separate experiment that suggested that the babybirds that most closely imitated their mom’s voice were rewarded with the most food.
This observation hints that effective embryonic learning could signal neurological(神经系统的)strengths of children to parents.An evolutionary inference can then be drawn.”As a parent,do you investin quality children,or do you invest in children that are in need?”Kleindorferasks.”Our results suggest that they might be going for quality.”
【1】The underlined phrase in Paragraph 1 means“ ”.
A.be the worst B.be the best
C.be the as bad D.be just as good
【2】What are Kleindorfer’s findings based on?
A.Similarities between the calls moms and chicks.
B.The observation of fairywrens across Australia.
C.The data collected fromQueensland’slocals.
D.Controlled experiments on wrens and other birds.
【3】Embryonic learning helps mother birds to identify the baby birds which
A.can receive quality signals B.are in need of training
C.fit the environment better D.make the loudest call
22、Elephant Sanctuary
Guests are guided in small groups on foot through the sanctuary. Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area, where you will be able to touch and interact with them.
You will experience the special relationship between the elephant handlers and their elephants. Start a short walk with the elephants (trunk-in-hand) and see where the elephants sleep. Guests learn about the inner structure of the elephants and will feed them. On some hot days you may even see the elephants swimming.
Enjoy a drink from the cash bar on the main deck before departure.
Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera.
Departure times
Morning tour: 06:30 and 08:00
Afternoon tour: 12:00 Duration: 6-8 hours
Price: $ 33 (1),$20 (2-3), $ 17 (4-13+people)
Entrance fees, return transport included
Not included: Elephant ride
【1】Which of the following is true?
A．Tourists can feed the elephants and swim with them on hot days
B．Before departure, tourists can enjoy some drinks free of charge.
C．The pricing system encourages tourists to bring their babies along.
D．In the forest, visitors can have a close contact with elephants.
【2】The word “Sanctuary” probably means“________”.
A．Park
B．Information Center
C．Shelter
D．Refugee
【3】What is the passage mainly about?
A．Introduction to the elephants in the wild.
B．Promotion of a giant animal and the living environment.
C．Advertisement of handlers and their elephants.
D．A visit to a scenic spot.
23、Around the world, honeybee groups are dying in huge numbers: About one-third of nests collapse each year. For bees and the plants they pollinate (授粉) — as well as for beekeepers, farmers, honey lovers and everyone else who appreciates this marvelous social insect — this is a catastrophe.
Honeybee collapse has been particularly worrying because there is no one cause, but rather a thousand little cuts. The main elements include the mixed impact of pesticides (杀虫剂) applied to fields, as well as pesticides applied directly into nets to control bugs, pests and diseases; nutritional shortages caused by vast acreages of single-crop fields that lack diverse flowering plants; and commercial beekeeping itself, which destroys groups by moving most bees around the country multiple times each year to pollinate crops.
The real issue, though, is not the volume of problems, but the interactions among them. Here we find a major lesson from the bees that we ignore at our risk: the concept of synergy (协同作用), where one plus one equals three, or four, or more. A typical honeybee colony contains remains from more than 120 pesticides. Alone, each represents a benign dose (良性剂量). But together they form a poisonous soup of chemicals whose interplay (相互作用) can greatly reduce the effectiveness of bees’ immune systems, making them easier to suffer from diseases.
Observing the death of honeybees should warn us that our own well-being might be similarly threatened, and the widespread collapse of so many groups presents a clear message: We must demand that our regulatory authorities require studies on how exposure to low dosages of combined chemicals may affect human health before approving compounds.
Bees also provide some clues to how we may build a more collaborative relationship with the services that ecosystems can provide. Bees could offer some of the pollination service needed for agriculture. People discovered that crop harvests, and thus profits, are maximized if some cropland are left uncultivated for bees. Meanwhile a variety of wild plants means a healthier, more diverse bee population, which will then move to the planted fields next door in larger and more active numbers.
【1】Which of the following is NOT the cause that leads to bees dying?
A. Lack of nutrition from enough diverse flowering plants.
B. The pests and diseases of the bees.
C. The beekeepers’ destroying without intention
D. The pesticides applied to crops.
【2】By saying “one plus one equals three, or four, or more” in Paragraph 3, the author means that ____.
A. bees united mean they are much more powerful
B. bees united mean they are much more poisonous
C. pesticides mixed mean they are much more poisonous.
D. pesticides mixed mean they are much more effective.
【3】The lesson people can learn from bees dying is that ____________.
A. medicine is as powerful as pesticide
B. our health might be threatened by pesticides
C. we should protect bees by reducing the usage of pesticides
D. medicine may be harmful to us when used together
【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Keeping a balance with nature is important
B. More plants mean more and healthier bees.
C. Bees are very important to agriculture.
D. Bees can bring in good higher profits to farmers
24、Students from Florida International University in Miami walked on water Thursday for a class assignment．To do it，they wore aquatic (水上的）shoes they designed and created．
Alex Quinones was the first to make it to the other side of a 175-foot lake on campus in record time—just over a minute．Quinones，who wore oversized boat-like shoes，also won last year and will receive $ 500．Students had to wear the aquatic shoes and make it across the lake in order to earn an “A” on the assignment for Architecture Professor Jaime Canaves，Materials and Methods Construction Class．"It's traditional in a school of architecture to do boats out of cardboard for a boat race．I thought our students were a little bit more special than that，" Canaves said．" We decided to do the walk on water event to take it to the next level．"
A total of 79 students competed in the race this year in 41 teams．Only 10 teams failed to cross the lake．Others who fell got back up and made it to the end．The race is open to all students and anyone in the community．The youngest person to ever participate was a 9-year-old girl who competed in place of her mother，while the oldest was a 67-year-old female．
A large crowd on campus joined Canaves as he cheered on the racers．He shouted encouraging words，but also laughed as some unsteadily made their way to the end．
"A part of this is for them to have more understanding of designing and make it work better，" he said．It is also a lesson in life for the students．
“Anything，including walking on water，is possible，if you do the research，test it and go through the design process seriously．”
【1】For what purpose did the students take part in the race?
A．To go across the lake to school．
B．To test their balance on the water．
C．To pass Professor Canaves’ class．
D．To win the prize money of $ 500．
【2】Which of the following is true about the race?
A．The students who fell into the water had to quit．
B．More than 20 teams failed to cross the lake．
C．The students kept silent when the other racers competed．
D．The youngest competitor competed instead of her mother．
【3】According to Canaves，this race can help the students_________．
A．understand designing better
B．achieve almost everything
C．work together and unite as one
D．walk on the surface of water
【4】What is the purpose of this passage?
A．To advertise a student' s program．
B．To report an interesting assignment．
C．To introduce a creative professor．
D．To encourage special events on campus．
25、Why do some people live to be longer than others? You know the standard ________: keeping a moderate diet, encouraging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity? Do some kinds of personalities ________ longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question ________ the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be a least 100.
The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more ________ and less neurotic(神经质的) than other people. Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a(an) ________ life span. These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: Those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough ________ to make it through tough times.
Interestingly, ________, other characteristics that you might consider advantages had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, ________, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being ________ to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.
Whether you can successfully change your ________ as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should ________ to be as outgoing as possible.
Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mother’s personality may also help ________ your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids ________ diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we’re adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger.
Personality isn’t destiny, and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isn’t just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health. Therefore, it might be ________ to form those personality traits contributing to longevity through health-related behaviours, stress reduction and ________ to the challenging problems.
【1】
A．statements
B．definitions
C．applications
D．explanations
【2】
A．result from
B．lead to
C．rely on
D．consist of
【3】
A．assessing
B．interviewing
C．examining
D．diagnosing
【4】
A．active
B．extensive
C．persuasive
D．sensitive
【5】
A．agreeable
B．normal
C．changeable
D．formal
【6】
A．resources
B．associations
C．procedures
D．interactions
【7】
A．therefore
B．however
C．furthermore
D．otherwise
【8】
A．in other words
B．as usual
C．in addition
D．for instance
【9】
A．resistant
B．open
C．bind
D．alert
【10】
A．perspective
B．ambition
C．personality
D．philosophy
【11】
A．reject
B．strive
C．claim
D．oppose
【12】
A．extend
B．restrict
C．shorten
D．determine
【13】
A．unhealthy
B．nutritious
C．adequate
D．moderate
【14】
A．predictable
B．advisable
C．sustainable
D．enjoyable
【15】
A．temptation
B．introduction
C．adaptation
D．objection
26、假定你是李华，你校计划开设中国传统乐器二胡的网络课程。你的网友Chris对二胡很感兴趣，请写封邮件告诉他该课程的有关情况，内容包括:
1. 写邮件的原因；
2. 介绍课程的主要内容；
3. 告知每周的直播时间。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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