61. The big earthquake _____(发生) at 5:30 a.m yesterday morning.

62. It’s said that ______(旅游业) is the largest industry in the world.

63. Many kinds of birds look pretty beautiful because of their _________(羽毛)。

64. You look much __________(漂亮的，时髦的) in your new suit.

65. The house has many _________(特点)，including a large Victorian fireplace(壁炉)

66. Hearing a ________(警告) that an earthquake was on the way, the whole family ran to the square quickly.

67. He murdered his wife and _____(埋葬) her body in a field.

68. The country was _________(统治) by the Roman Empire(帝国).

69.The earthquake did great ________(破坏) to the bridge.

70.The river had burst its banks and _________(淹没) the valley.

While many people agree that The Sound of Music（音乐之声) is one of the best films of all time, some are at a loss（困惑）to explain why. Well, I’ll tell you why it’s one of the best movies ever. The Sound of Music simply has everything one could want in a movie.

First of all, it has a real romance--one where you can watch the characters slowly fall in love.

Secondly, it has humor, clever and sarcastic（讽刺性的) humor. When Schraeder said, “Bye, Maria, I’m sure you’ll make a fine nun（修女）.” You just want to slap（掴）her across the face after hearing that.

Thirdly, it’s got adventure. The Nazis are the worst “bad guys” in any movie, so it’s great to see Maria, the Captain and the kids outwit（智取) them.

Fourthly, it’s got great music. The songs of the film are popular all over the world.

Fifthly, it’s got great scenery. The plot（情节) and dialogue are also amazing. I find new things to admire each time I watch.

Finally, is there a greater scene in any movie than the nuns showing the stolen Nazi car parts?

In short, the film doesn’t just succeed because it cheers people up with a beautiful love story or songs. It also succeeds because it’s a wonderfully-constructed, wonderfully-written, and wonderfully-acted movie.

28.What’s the purpose of the passage?
A.To tell people what makes a good movie.
B.To tell people how to enjoy the humor in The Sound of Music.
C.To advise people to watch The Sound of Music
D.To  explain why The Sound of Music is one of the best movies
29.We can learn from the passage that _______.
A.the author can find something new to enjoy every time he watches the movie
B. in the authour’s opinion The Sound of Music succeeds mainly because of its song
C.Maria just wants to slap Schraeder after hearing what she says to her.
D. The Sound of Music is a movie about how Maria outwits the Nazis with the nuns
30.About the The Sound of Music, the author mentioned all of the following things EXCEPT___
A.plot         B.music       C.clothing       D.acting
31.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “character” ?
A.特征         B.性格         C.汉字         D.人物

 Successful people are good at deciding            they allow change to affect them, which they view as a chance to develop their skills.

A. what               B. who               C. which           D. how

Maybe you are an ordinary student.   36   This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how:

Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should plan your time carefully. First arrange（安排） your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc, then decide a good, regular time for studying.   37   A weekly timetable may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.

Make good use of your time in class.   38   Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material.   39   If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.

  40   You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.

A. This will help you understand the next class.

B. Make full use of spare time to take note of what the teacher says in class.

C. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.

D. There are other methods that might help you with your study.

E. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.

F. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.

G. You probably think you will never be a top student.

It’S the third time that she has won the face，_____has surprised us all.

   A．that       B．where      C．which       D．what

      Robots performing tasks according to a predetermined(预先设定的) set of instructions are nothing new. But robots able to learn how to cook by watching videos are a completely different approach, which is conducted by a group of researchers at the University of Maryland.

If you have posted a video of your favorite recipe on the popular web site YouTube, chances are that it will be used by a robot. University of Maryland professor Hyannis Alimonies, leader of the group, said "there exists a large amount of video information on the Internet that our robots can capitalize on. "

   "At present, the videos are fed electronically," said research scientist Cornelia Ferule, "Originally, we took our own videos, our cameras looking at us doing the cooking." she explained. "And, as the robot advanced, it reacted to good quality videos. And it will react to even lower quality home-made videos. "

So far, the robot named Julia can make a simple salad by breaking each task into basic parts, such as grasping a spoon, bringing it to the bowl, stirring the salad and observing the results.

But why teach a robot to understand a video when it can easily follow a fixed program? Alimonies believes predetermined instructions lack flexibility. He thinks one of the problems is how to make the robot understand and use what it learns during a certain task, the so-called feedback(反馈). "I believe it will take quite some time before the robots are able to understand metaphorical(比喻的) language," he added. "But," he said, "we don't need that to create a new world where the robots will be working for us. "

67. The underlined phrase "capitalize on" probably means ________.

A. rely on        B.  pay attention to   C. make use of       D. watch over

68. Alimonies probably agrees that at present the robot  ________.

A. can not make a simple salad                   B. can not fully understand what it learns

C. can follow home-made videos                D. can understand metaphorical language

69. Robots are taught to understand a video mainly because ________.

A. they can easily follow fixed programs     

B. they are smart enough to learn cooking

C. cooking videos are more interesting to watch 

D. predetermined instructions are not flexible

70. Which of the following might best serve as the title of the passage?

A. Robots Creating a New World

B. Robots Making Cooking Videos

C. Robots Learning to Cook by Watching Videos

D. Robots Performing Tasks by Following Instructions

I love my BlackBerry — it’s my little connection to the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices and truly communicate with others.

On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule — no laptops, iPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.

Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth to that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.

The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break conversation and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course material and the class discussion.

I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.

I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change, I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.

5. The underlined word “engage” in Paragraph 4 probably means “__________”. A. change             B. explore            C. accept          D. refuse

6. According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may _________.

A. help students to better understand complex themes

B. encourage students to have in-depth conversations

C. keep students from doing independent thinking

D. affect students’ concentration on course evaluation

7. It canbe inferred from the last paragraph that the author __________.

A. think highly of technology-free dialogues in his class

B. will change his teaching plan soon

C. will give up teaching history

D. is quite stubborn

You don’t have to ________. No one can hear us.

   A. whisper             B. struggle              C. argue         D. apologize

About ten men in every hundred suffer from color blindness in some way. Women are luckier; only about one in two hundred is affected (影响) in this matter. Perhaps, after all, it is safer to be driven by a woman!

There are different forms of color blindness. In some cases a man may not be able to see deep red. He may think that red, orange and yellow are all shadows of green. Sometimes a person cannot tell the difference between blue and green. In rare cases an unlucky man may see everything in shades of green － a strange world indeed.

Color blindness in human beings is a strange thing to explain. In a single eye there are millions of very small things called “cones”. These help us to see in a bright light and to tell difference between colors. There are also millions of “rods”, but these are used for seeing when it is near dark. They show us shape but no color.

Some insects have favorite colors. Mosquitoes prefer blue to yellow. A red light will not attract insects, but a blue lamp will. In a similar way human beings also have favorite colors. Yet we are lucky. With the aid of the cones in our eyes we can see many beautiful colors by day, and with the aid of the rods we can see shapes at night. One day we may even learn more about the invisible colors around us.

16. The passage is mainly about _____________.

   A. color and its surprising effects.

   B. women being luckier than men

   C. danger caused by color blindness

   D. color blindness

17. According to the passage, with the help of the “cones”, we can_______________.

   A. tell different shapes                    B. see in a weak light

   C. kill mosquitoes                        D. tell orange from yellow

18. Why do some people say it is safer to be driven by women?

   A. Women are more careful.

   B. There are fewer color-blind women

   C. Women are fonder of driving than men.

   D. Women are weaker but quicker in thinking.

19. Which of the statements about the color- blind is true?

   A. Not all of them have the same problem in recognizing color.

   B. None of them can see deep red.

   C. None of them can tell the difference between blue and green.

   D. All of them see everything in shades of green.

    Bethany Meilani Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990 Kauai, Hawaii, where she grew up with two older brothers. Hamilton’s parents were both surfers and they started teaching Bethany how to surf at a young age, and she learned quickly with the support of her brothers. By age 8, Bethany was winning first place in surfing contests for her age group. Hamilton began competing more seriously at the age of nine, winning several more competitions in her age group.

On October 31, 2003, while surfing with friends near Tunnels Beach, a 14-foot tiger shark attacked her. Bethany said, “My arm was hanging in the water, and it just came and bit me. It kind of pulled me back and forth. But I just held onto my board and then the shark let go.” The shark tore off Bethany’s left arm just below her shoulder. Hamilton’s friends rushed her to the hospital. Bethany made it through several surgeries without infection (感染), and miraculously survived even though she had lost almost 60% of her blood. The doctor said that her athletic training helped her to survive the attack and blood loss.

While she was healing, Bethany thought for a while that she might not surf again. She was concerned that it would be much harder to stand up on the board using only one hand and that her balance would be completely off. But with hard work and determination she returned to surfing. She says, “It’s hard for me to describe the joy I felt after I stood up and rode a wave in for the first time after the attack. I was greatly thankful and happy inside. The tiny bit of doubt that would sometimes tell me ‘you’ll never surf again’ was gone in one wave!”

As for fear of another shark attack, Bethany says that sometimes her heart pounds when she sees a shadow under the water. But she believes that faith provides hope and a future for those who feel down and defeated in their lives.

Bethany’s popularity and hope for the future led her to partner with World Vision to create “Surfing for Children in Crisis”. Bethany hopes that her involvement in the campaign will help provide disabled children from around the world with care, support, and hope.

33. Who taught Bethany surfing when she was very young?

A. Her friend.         B. Her doctor.      C. Her brothers.       D. Her parents.

34. According to the doctor, what was it that save Bethany’s life?

A. Her fellow swimmers pulled her back out of the shark’s mouth.

B. At that critical moment the Goddess of Fortune lent her a helping hand.

C. She was about to give up when the shark showed mercy to her.

D. It was the athletic training she received that saved her life.

35. Why does Bethany’s heart pound when she sees a shadow under the water?

A. She hopes she can swim down to see the shark.

B. She is worried she might get out of control.

C. She is afraid another shark might attack her.

D. She thinks she can enjoy a bigger wave.

 The book isn’t intended for general readers probably because the author _______ too many scientific terms in it.

A. wrote        B. introduced              C. analyzed   D. employed

       I was eight years old then. Looking  21  I remember the time in a baseball field passing the team that we had just  22  . We shook their hands and said, ”Good game!”

       It is  23  to do that when you win! When you lose, you have a tendency(倾向) to slap (拍) the hand-instead of shaking it-and  24  the ground instead of the eyes. This is not only true for an eight-year-old; it is true for adults, too.

       A few years ago, in a softball league, we lost 15 games! And we thought it was  25  . But during the “Good game” handshake after each  26  , I looked each player in the eyes and shook their hands. I couldn’t look my opponents (对手) in the eyes and congratulate them on a good  27  when I was eight. Somehow I took the loss as a  28  on my self-worth and felt my self-confidence had been slapped;  29  -I did what most eight-year-olds do and I slapped the opponents’ hands, not giving them the satisfaction of a shake. I was wrong to do this. I’m happy today as a(n)  30   that I have learned this  31  : There is something to be said for losing well.

         32  it is a baseball game or an important examination, you can  33  a lot about a person by now they deal with defeat. The person who deals with defeat as an  34  blow is not allowing the event to define (定义) him, while someone who cannot  35  defeat is allowing the event to  36  his self-worth. In my opinion, when you  37  in something-though it may be  38  -look at your opponents in the eyes, and shake their hands in a  39  way as you say, “Good game!”  40  to allow the event to define your life. You might find yourself winning the next game.

21.A. round                               B. before                                   C. about                             D. back

22.A. taught                              B. met                                C. defeated                        D. caught

23.A. difficult                             B. easy                              C. proper                                  D. bad

24.A. laugh at                                  B. shout at                         C. knock at                        D. look at

25.A. unbelievable                           B. reasonable                           C. embarrassing                D. challenging

26.A. loss                                  B. sadness                         C. disappointing                 D. failure

27.A. game                               B. time                               C. team                              D. day

28.A. text                                         B. limit                                C. hit                                  D. cost

29.A. otherwise                         B. therefore                       C. besides                         D. finally

30.A. child                                 B. player                                   C. adult                              D. parent

31.A. course                             B. rule                                C. opinion                          D. lesson

32.A. As                                    B. Although                        C. Whether                        D. Once

33.A. tell                                          B. get                                 C. argue                                   D. disagree

34.A. unimportant                            B. unfortunate                           C. unnecessary                 D. unacceptable

35.A. carry out                          B. care about                            C. deal with                        D. take up

36.A. disturb                             B. affect                             C. order                             D. remark

37.A. begin                               B. end                                C. lose                               D. stop

38.A. certain                             B. hard                               C. impossible                            D. funny

39.A. immediate                        B. cold                               C. friendly                          D. slow

40.A. Try                                          B. Fear                              C. Refuse                                 D. Prepare

In Germany, there are different kinds of high schools. Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.
Short days
    Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at about 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private clubs after school.
Formal setting
    In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie(德语，您)” when talking to teachers.
Getting to school
    Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some areas have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.
Private clubs
    In many countries, schools offer official sports and after­-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After­ school, activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, choir, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.
Different states, different schools
    Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. For example, the school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.

25. From the passage, we can learn that in Germany _______.
   A. all kinds of high schools are for college
   B. age is not important for attending schools
   C. students can take part in after-­school activities from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
   D. students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves
26. For high school students in Germany, which is NOT the common transport to

school?

27. What can be the best title for this article?
   A. German Private Clubs
   B. German Public Transport
   C. German High Schools
   D. German College Systems

 The young man didn’t have enough money to buy a new car. _______, he bought a used one.

A. Besides          B. However        C. Instead          D. Still

One cold day, Mariko and her dad were walking to the store.

“I’m tired of winter,” said Mariko.

Dad waved at their neighbor. “I bet Mr. Hill wishes spring would come too.”

Mariko looked up to see Mr. Hill in his window. He waved, and she waved back. “Mr. Hill loves his garden,” said Mariko. Mr. Hill had the prettiest spring flower garden. It was full of tulips(郁金香)and daffodils(水仙花).

Dad nodded. “Yes, he does. And since he is old, it is hard for him to go outside in winter. The streets are too icy.”

At the store, Mariko helped Dad choose milk, bread, and carrots.

“You may choose a treat for yourself, Mariko,” said Dad.

Mariko thought an apple would taste good. But suddenly something else caught her eye. She pulled on Dad’s sleeve. “Oh, Dad, look, daffodils!”

Dad smiled. “Is that the treat you want?”

Mariko nodded.

Mariko couldn’t stop looking at her daffodils all the way home. But when she got to Mr. Hill’s house, she stopped. She looked up at the window.

“Wait here. Dad, please,” she said. “I’ll be right back.”

Mariko rang the doorbell.

When Mr. Hill came to the door, Mariko held out the daffodils.

Mr. Hill’s face lit up like the sun.

“What a wonderful winter surprise!” he cried. “You have brought me spring!”

28. What is this story mostly about?

A. Shopping for goods.                               B. Walking to the store.

C. Being nice to a neighbor.                           D. Working in the garden

29. Why does Mariko most likely choose the daffodils?

A. Her garden needs new flowers.                B. The flowers are colorful.

C. Her father will like the flowers.              D. The flowers remind her of spring.

30. Which detail(细节) about Mr. Hill is most important to the story?

A. He likes children.                                           B. He is Mariko’s friend.

C. He is older than Mariko.                                    D. He loves flowers.

31. The sentence “Mr. Hill’s face lit up like the sun.” from the story means that Mr. Hill is     .

A. kind                        B. shy                         C. happy                              D. sad

If you’ve ever wondered how dancers would tell the story of a man and a woman’s love for each other through dance moves, you should watch people dance the Rumba. ----16----- And it is considered the most passionate (富有激情的) ballroom dance.

Like many Latin dances, the Rumba has its roots (根源) in Africa. When the Spanish first moved to the New World, they brought African slaves to work for them. ----17---- When they were finished with a hard day’s work, they would sometimes find the person they are in love with and dance the Rumba. ----18--- They wanted to dance the Rumba in public!

The dance slowly spread and grew in popularity. Then, in the 1930s, the famous dance teacher Monsieur Pierre saw the Rumba being danced in New York and he decided it was so exciting and interesting it should be danced in London, too. ----19----

Today there are several types of Rumba people dance. Some dance a type of Rumba that is very fast and features (以……为特点) big movements. ----20---- No matter what type of Rumba people dance, the story the dance tells is still the same: the love between a man and a woman.

A.     From there, the Rumba spread across the world.

B.     This popular dance is from the island nation of Cuba.

C.     Others dance a slow type of Rumba and use small steps.

D.     When slave masters saw this dance, they were impressed.

E.     Slaves worked long hours and had very few ways to relax.

F.     When the Rumba was first danced, it referred to a dance party.

G.     This dance became a formal dance done in public with a partner.

Ways to make a great first impression

You’ve heard it a million times already, but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression (印象). Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers.

●  __ 36___ 

Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most people use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left.  37 

● Be on time

When meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression.  38   It’s better to be hanging around the place than be stuck in traffic.

● Introduce yourself and ask for names

Make sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their name in a polite way.  39   This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to introduce them to anyone you’re with.

● Make good conversation

To get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you.  40  A person will feel more comfortable with someone they can relate to (产生共鸣).

A. Use body language

B. Have a proper handshake

C. Repeat the name and use it later in conversation.

D. As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.

E. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby.

F. You’ll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression.

G. However, don’t have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolite.

Hurry up! The train ______. You know it ______ at 8:30 am.

   A. leaves; leaves                              B. is leaving; leaves

   C. leaves; is leaving                                 D. is leaving; is leaving

Would you please keep silent? The weather report ______ and I want to listen.

A is broadcast          B is being broadcast            

C has been broadcast           D had been broadcast

VENICE, a small, waterside city in northeast Italy, boils with happiness and excitement once every year. Between February 21 and March 4, carnival(狂欢节) hits the streets.

For most people, carnival means large parties and feasting(盛宴). But in Venice, it also means traditional masks and clothes.

These costumes（服装） were first meant to hide personal identities（身份）. Then, different social classes could mix in a sea of happiness.

Along the waterways, people greeted each other with: “Good morning, Mrs. Mask!”

Today, people in Venice still dress up in the strangest of ways—as armed soldiers, butchers and fishermen, for example.

Bars and cafes are filled with partygoers who come to show off their beautiful clothes. Their designs and creations are made by special studios. Ready-made costumes are not acceptable.

“In the months before the carnival we work overtime to meet the demand,” said a mask-maker. “Many kilometers of silk and lace(花边) are made into costumes. For shopkeepers, carnival is the best time of year.”

The Venice carnival dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the city was one of the wealthiest in Europe.

The tradition of celebrating with masks and costumes is thought to have been started by the “Stocking Companies”. These were groups of young men who organized parties and festivals and wore colourful stockings to distinguish(区分) themselves.

By the 18th century, the carnival had reached its top. It all came to an end when Napoleon controlled Venice in 1797. But in 1979, local people brought the old traditions back to life.

Now the Venice carnival attracts huge crowds from all over the world. This year, about 700, 000 people are taking part. Hotels were fully booked months in advance, and bars and restaurants overflow every day.

The city certainly benefits—a whole industry has been built up around the carnival’s masks and clothes.

“The Venice carnival is a magical time! It’s such a great experience,” said one French tourist.

28. What might you infer from the article?

A. People in Venice like to party.

B. There used to be strong feelings of social class in Venice.

C. Venice was a happy city.

D. Venice was a city of silk and lace.

29. When was the carnival the biggest?

A. In the middle ages.  B. In 1979.   C. In 1797.   D. In the 18th century.

30. Who started the tradition of wearing masks and costumes?

A. Napoleon.                                          B. The silk and lace makers

C. The hotel industry.                              D. Young men.

31. Why do the shopkeepers like the carnival time?

A. Because they can make many different kinds of masks.

B. Because they can make a lot of money during this time.

C. Because many people from all over the world come to Venice.

D. Because the city is a “sea of happiness”.

32. What would be the best title for this selection（节选）?

A. The story of how the carnival began in Venice.

B. How the carnival is celebrated in Venice.

C. The history of the carnival in Venice.

D. What to see and do during the carnival time in Venice.