Someone
said encouragement is simply reminding a person of the “shoulders” he’s
standing on, the heritage he’s been 36 . That’s what happened when a young
man, the son of a star baseball player, was 37 by one of the minor league teams. As hard
as he tried, his first season was 38 and by midseason he expected to be
released any day.
The
coaches were puzzled by his 39 because he 40 all the characteristics of an excellent
athlete, but he couldn’t seem to incorporate (并入) those 41 into a coordinated (協(xié)調(diào)) effort. He
seemed to have become disconnected from his 42 .
His
future seemed 43 one day when he had already struck out
his first time at bat. Then he 44 up to the batter’s box again and quickly
ran up two strikes. The catcher called a time ? out and ran to the pitcher’s
mound for a conference. 45 they were busy, the referee, standing
behind the plate, spoke 46 to the boy.
Then play continued,
the next pitch (投球)
was thrown－and
the young man 47 it out of
the park. That was the turning point. From then
on, he played the game with a new 48 and power that 49 drew the attention of the parent team,
and he was 50 to the majors.
On
the day he was leaving for the city, one of his coaches asked him what had
caused such a turnaround. The young man replied it was the encouraging 51 the referee had made that day when his
baseball career had seemed doomed (注定失敗).
“He
told me I reminded him of all the times he had stood 52 my dad in the batter’s box,” the boy
explained. “He said I was holding the bat just the way Dad had held it. And he
told me, ‘'I can see his genes in you; you have .your father’s 53 .’ After that, 54 I swung the bat, I just 55 I was using Dad’s arms instead of my
own.”
36. A. witnessed B.
given C.
conveyed D.
awarded
37. A. separated B.
recommended C.
drafted D.
inspected
38. A. disappointing B.
demanding C.
embarrassing D.
promising
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40. A. possessed B.
included C.
represented D.
undertook
41. A. instructions B.
ambitions C.
advantages D.
preparations
42. A. experience B.
background C.
situation D.
potential
43. A. darkest B.
positive C.
endless D.
optimistic
44. A. held B.
turned C.
stepped D.
speeded
45. A. Though B.
Until C.
Since D.
While
46. A. casually B.
silently C.
urgently D.
angrily
47. A. scratched B.
attempted C.
knocked D.
carried
48. A. decision B.
confidence C.
privilege D.
gesture
49. A. fortunately B.
hopefully C.
practically D.
quickly
50. A. taken on B.
checked out C.
called up D.
turned out
51. A. remark B.
lecture C.
determination D.
presentation
52. A. before B.
behind C.
over D.
like
53. A. strength B.
feeling C.
arms D.
talent
54. A. whenever B.
however C.
wherever D.
whatever
55. A. supposed B.
pretended C.
expected D.
imagined
A
TOKYO
(Reuters) ? “Who played the father in the movie ‘Kramer
versus
Kramer’?” That’s one of the 50 questions Japanese men could
face
in a “daddy exam”, meant to raise awareness about fatherhood in a
country
where men tend to work long hours and leave their wives in
charge
of childcare and household chores.
Even
men who remember Dustin Hoffman struggling as a father in
the movie may have a hard time answering
questions ranging from potty
training and baby food to politics, such as the
percentage of gross
domestic product used for parenting support.
Tetsuya
Ando, director of Fathering Japan, a Tokyo non-profit organization that came up
with the test and will offer it to eager dads from next March, said the exam
was a catchy way to get fathers into parenting. “There just isn't enough
information about parenting for fathers. Through the exam, we want men to
realize that they don't know anything about child-rearing,” he said.
For
the price of 3,900 yen ($34), fathers can find out whether they qualify as a
“Super Dad,” or are in need of more effort as a “Challenge Dad.”
“We
have received inquiries(咨詢) from fathers, single men, to-be-dads,
grandfathers ... even an aunt who was concerned that her nephew is too busy
with work to notice the fun of parenting,” Ando said. The image of fathers is
gradually changing in Japan as younger men eschew their own dads’
hands-off approach in favor of closer involvement, and a wave of new parenting
magazines for male readers has been hitting newsstands. But it is still hard
for Japanese fathers to cut down on their work hours and spend more time with
their families. Only 0.5 percent of employed men in Japan took parental leave
in 2005, as opposed to 14 percent in the United States and 12 percent in
Britain in 2000.
56. The “daddy
exam” is intended to .
A.
test to ? be ? dads’ fatherhood knowledge
B. test Challenge
Dad’s parenting knowledge
C. attract
the whole society’s attention to parenting
D. have
fathers realize their responsibility for their families
57. In the
exam, the Japanese fathers may find that .
A. they
almost know nothing about the questions
B. the
questions only make sense to to ? be ? dads
C. there is
ample information about parenting
D. it’s not
a good way to get them into parenting
58. The
underlined word “eschew” in the last paragraph can be replaced by the
word “”.
A. avoid B.
adopt C.
improve D.
adore
59. The
magazines for male readers are popular most probably because many men .
A.
long to know how to do household chores
B. become
more concerned about parenting
C. want to
get high scores in the 50 ? question test
D. like to
know whether they are Challenge Dads
60. From the
whole report, it can be inferred that .
A. Japanese
fathers show no interest in parenting
B. young
Japanese men tend to set about parenting
C. young
fathers value parenting less than their fathers
D. Japanese
fathers value parenting more than British fathers
B
Leading
investors have joined the growing chorus of concern about governments and
companies rushing into producing biofuels as a solution for global warming,
saying that many involved in the sector could be jeopardizing future profits if
they do not consider the long ? term impact of what they are doing carefully.
It
is essential to build sustainability criteria into the supply chain of any
green fuel project in order to ensure that there is no adverse effect on the
surrounding environment and social structures. The report produced by the
investors expresses concern that many companies may not be fully aware of the
potential pitfalls in the biofuel sector.
Production
of corn and soya beans has increased dramatically in the last years as an
ecofriendly alternative to fossil fuels but environmental and human rights
campaigners are worried that this will lead to destruction of rain forests.
Food prices could also go up as there is increased competition for crops as
both foodstuffs and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned that biofuels
could have dangerous side effects and said that steps need to be taken to make
sure that land converted to grow biofuels does not damage the environment or
cause civil unrest. There is already great concern about palm oil, which is
used in many foods in addition to being an important biofuel, as rain forests
are being cleared in some countries and people driven from their homes to
create palm oil plantations.
An
analyst and author of the investors’ report says that biofuels are not a cure
for climate change but they can play their part as long as governments and
companies manage the social and environmental impacts thoroughly. There should
also be greater measure taken to increase efficiency and to reduce demand.
61. What is the
best title of this passage?
A. Worries
about Global Warming B.
Our World Is Going Green
C. Biofuel
and Environment D.
New Energy Resource - Biofuels
62. In the
first paragraph there is a concern that .
A. biofuel
industry isn’t booming
B. the
quality of biofuels hasn’t improved
C. biofuels
aren’t a way for global warming
D. biofule
producers may get less reward
63. As is
suggested in the passage, some measures should be taken to .
A.
keep biofuel industry developing soundly
B. prevent
biofuel industry developing slowly
C. make
people realize climate change
D. raise
awareness about global warming
64. In the
author’s view, .
A. investors
should not spend money on biofuel industry
B. it’s
unnecessary for companies to concern environment
C. crops
needn’t be grown for biofuels in the future
D. biofuel
is a possible way to fight global warming
C
With thousands of years of history and
mythology in its area, Athens―named for the olive-tree-loving Athena---is more
than a concrete jungle. It’s a lovely city decorated by outdoor cafes,
pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and plenty of characters. If you get into
the spirit of things, you might not even notice the smoke and fog hanging
overhead.
The city is connected three sides by Mt
Parnitha, Mt Pendeli and Mt Hymettos. Within Athens there are no less than
eight hills, of which the Acropolis and Lykavitos are the most famous. The
hills provide a peaceful rest from the noise of the city.
Just about everything of interest to the
traveler is within a small area surrounding Plateia Syntagmatos (Syntagma
Square). This area is connected with the districts of Plaka to the south,
Monastiraki to the west, Kolonaki to the east and Omaonia to the north.
Plateia Syntagmatos is dominated by the
old Roal Palace and is the beating heart of the business district, with luxury
hotels, banks and airline offices. Plaka, nestled below the Acropolis, is the
old Turkish quarter and virtually all that existed when Athens was declared the
capital of independent Greece. Though Plaka is packed with tourists in high
season, it’s also one of the prettiest and most atmospheric areas of the city.
Monastiraki is the market district and a fascinating part of town to wander.
Psiri, nearby, is full of stylish cafes and bars and makes a great place to
stop for a rest of lunch. Kolonaki, a classy living area, is full of trendy
boutiques, art galleries and cafes.
65. Which of
the following words can best describe Athens?_____
A.
Modern
B. Crowded.
C. Hilly
D. Luxurious
66. What is the
main idea of the text?______
A. A detailed introduction of
Athens
B. The location of Athens
C. The appearance of Athens
D. The beauty of Athens
67. If you want
to buy something, where will you go?______
A. Plaka
B. Kolonaki
C. Omonia
D. Monastiraki
68. What can
not be found in Kolonaki?_______
A.
Fashion clothes B. Painting
C. Leisure people
D. Horse riding
D
During
the past few years, scientists in the world have suddenly found themselves
productively engaged in task they once spent their lives avoiding ? writing,
and kind of writing, but particulary letter writing. Encouraged by electronic
mail’s surprisingly high speed, convenience and economy, people who never
before touched the stuff are regularly, skillfully, even cheerfully tapping out
a great deal of correspondence.
electronic journals. Anyone with a personal
computer, a modern and the
software to link computers over telephone lines
can sign on. An estimated
five million scientists have done so with more
joining every day, most
of them communicating through a bundle of
interconnected domestic
and foreign routes known collectively as the
Internet, or net.
E-mail is starting to
edge out the fax, the telephone, overnight mail,
and
of course, land mail. It shrinks time and distance between scientific
collaborators,
in part because it is conveniently asynchronous (writers can type while their
colleagues across time zones sleep; their message will be waiting). If it is
not yet speeding discoveries, it is certainly accelerating communication.
Jeremy
Bernstei, the physicist and science writer, once called E-mail the physicist’s
umbilical cord (生命線).
Lately other people, too, have been discovering its connective virtues.
Physicists are using it; college students are using it, everybody is using it,
and as a sign that it has come of age, the New Yorker has celebrated its
liberating presence with a cartoon―an appreciative dog seated at a keyboard,
saying happily, “On the Internet,
nobody knows you’re a dog.”
69. The reasons
given below about the popularity of E ? mail can be found in the passage except
.
A. direct
and convenient B.
time ? saving in delivery
C. money ?
saving D.
available around the clock
70. How is the Internet or net explained in the
passage? _____
A. Electronic
routes used to fax or correspond overnight.
B. Electronic
routes used to read home and international journals.
C. Electronic
routes waiting for correspondence while one is sleeping.
D. Electronic
routes connected among millions of users, home and abroad.
71. Which
statement is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence in the third
paragraph?_____
A. It shrinks
time for communication and accelerates discoveries
B. Although
it does not speed up correspondence, it helps make discoveries.
C. It
quickens communication even if it does not accelerate discoveries.
D. The
quick speed of correspondence may have ill ? effects on discoveries.
72. What will happen to fax, land mail,
overnight mail, etc. according to the writer? _____
A. They
will co-exist with E-mail for a long time.
B. Fewer
and fewer people will use them.
C. Their
functions cannot be replaced by E-mail.
D. They
will play an additional function to E ? mail.
E
In America, drivers’ education is part of
regular high school curriculum. Every student in his or her second year of high
school is required to take a class in driver’s education. However, unlike other
courses, it is not given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a
summer course.
The course is divided up into two parts:
class time for learning laws and regulations and driving time to practise
driving. Class time is not unlike any other class. The students have a text
from which they study the basic laws they must know to pass the written driving
test that is given to anyone wanting to get a driver’s license.
Driving time is a chance for the students
to get behind the wheel (steering wheel) and practise starting steering,
backing up, parking, switching lanes, turning corners, and all the other
maneuvers required to drive a car. Each student is required to drive a total of
six hours. The students are divided up into groups of four. The students and
the instructor go out driving for two-hour blocks of time. Thus, each student
gets half an hour driving time per outing. The instructor and “driver” sit in
the front seats and the other three students sit in the back.
Drivers Ed cars are unlike other cars in
which they have two sets of brakes, one on the driver’s side and one on the
other side where the instructor sits. Thus, if the student driver should run
into difficulties the instructor can take over. The car also has another
special feature. On the top of the car is a sign that reads: STUDENT DRIVER.
That lets nearby drivers know that they should use extra caution because the
student driver is a beginning driver, not very experienced and prone to driving
slowly.
After the student has passed the driver’s
education course and reached the appropriate age to drive (this age differs in
every state but in most cases the person must be 16 years old), they can go to
a designated state office to take their driver’s test, which is made up of an
eye examination, a written test, and a road test. The person must pass all
three tests in order to be given a driver’s license. If the person did well in
his or her driver’s education class, he or she will pass the test with
flying colors and get a driver’s license.
73. In America,
the driver’s course mentioned above __________.
A. is considered as part of the advanced
education
B. is given to anyone wanting to get a
driver’s license
C. is carried on at the same time as
other courses
D. is offered to all the students of
Grade 2 in high schools
74. We can
infer that the students are required to __________ in their whole driving
practice.
A. go out driving for twelve times B. spend at least six hours driving
C. drive for two-hour blocks of time D. get half an hour driving
75. In the last
sentence,the underlined phrase “with flying colors”means _________.
A. happily B.
successfully C. colorfully D. quickly
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The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students,
teachers, and researchers use it as __76_
investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories.
Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 77_ (late) medical development. Ordinary
people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family
and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals
from _78 countries and cultures.
However, __79____there are many positive developments __80_ (associate) with the Internet,
there are also certain fears and concerns.
_81___ concern relates to a
lack of control over__82__ appears
on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the
accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television
there are ________ 83(restrict) on what kinds of programs can _____84 (broadcast) and at what times of
the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine
what is suitable __85___ their children to see.
Learning to study is not difficult. The first thing to remember is
that you must be willing to learn. It doesn't mean that you must always like
the subject. It does mean, however, that you must be willing to learn whatever
is necessary. Try to understand why it is important and how it will help you
now and later. Knowing mathematical facts will be useful in your whole life.
Knowing how to spell words makes any kind of writing easier. Sometimes the
subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be attractive when you
begin to work on it. Learning things can be fun if you can try your best.
Here's some advice for you. Have a certain time each day and a
quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your
study without interruptions. Have everything ready before you sit down to
study, a dictionary, paper, a pen and books. Be sure you understand what you
should learn before you start. Read carefully and pay special attention to the
most important things. When memorizing, find out the main parts and then recite
the whole thing. Check your homework after you finish it. Never forget the
importance of review and preview.
76. an 77. latest 78.other/different 79. while
\though\although 80.associated
81. One 82. what 83
restrictions 84.be
broadcast(ed) 85.for
二.
The writer tells us that learning to study is not difficult
if we are willing to learn and enjoy it. He also gives us good advice on how to
learn well.(31words)
On this point, I agree with the writer completely. You can
learn well only if you are willing to learn. Once I heard a beautiful song on the
radio and I wanted to sing it myself. I borrowed the tape and sang after it
whenever I could. Soon I could sing it. From this I know I can learn something
well if I put my heart into it. Besides, learning is of great fun. There are,
obviously, many interesting things in your subjects and they can make you feel
excited. Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better learner. By
spending your time properly, you can do your homework more quickly. Review and
preview are very important in learning.
To put it simply, do remember learning is not a difficult
thing if you focus on it.(141 words)
