How many sports stars can you name? Whether it’ s ten or thirty, I believe that 90% of them would be male (男性). Even in today’s society, which calls for gender equality (男女平等), it seems that female sports stars simply don’t get the same coverage (报道) as male players.

       The World Cup is the most widely followed sporting event in the world. According to a report, almost 715 million people watched the final match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, a ninth of the whole population of the planet. But how many people notice the fact that the FIFA Women’s World Cup has just taken place in Canada? The US team was the winner, after beating the Japanese team 5-2 in the final match. England even got a third place! However, the England team in the men’s World Cup seldom runs to the quarter-finals. While the World Cup enjoys prime-time on most BBC channels, the FIFA Women’s World Cup is put aside. The only time the media (媒体) made the news was when an English player scored an own goal!

       The inequality doesn’t end with football. Just recently, Caroline Wozniacki (a top Danish tennis player) complained that women don’t get the same chance as men to play on the show courts at Wimbledon. In this case, I think it’s the luck of the draw — the further you get in the competition, the more likely you are to play on the show courts. In the opening stages, it is true that often only the best players will play their matches on the show courts. Women’s tennis does get lots of coverage, though many complain that it isn’t exciting to watch.

       Many people think the women’s sport is often paid less attention to, but I think this is slowly starting to change. In the UK, there is a campaign called This Girl Can, which aims to get girls and women back into sports, regardless of (不管) their age, shape or sporting ability. Hopefully this campaign will encourage more people to take up and enjoy sports, and help to reduce (减少) the nation’s health problems.

32. The hidden message in Paragraph 1 is that         .

       A. female players don’t get much attention

       B. male players are more likely to enjoy sports

       C. there are more male players than female players

       D. the media prefers to provide coverage of female sports

33. The author thinks Caroline’s case         .

       A. is due to the level of players’ ability

       B. is another example of gender inequality

       C. helps women’s tennis get a lot of coverage

       D. leads to disappointment at women’s tennis

34. What’s the author’s attitude toward the future of women’s sport?

       A. Negative.         B. Positive.           C. Unconcerned.                D. Doubtful.

35. Why does the author expect more women to take part in sports?

       A. To beat male players.                  B. To have a household name.

       C. To achieve their dreams.             D. To improve their health.

Once a year, a race is held for old cars. A lot of cars entered for this race last year and there was a great deal of     61     (excite) just before it began. One of the most handsome cars was a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.     62     most unusual car was a Benz     63     had only three wheels.     64     (build) in 1885, it was the oldest car taking part. After a great many loud explosions(轰响), the race began. Many of the cars     65     (break) down on the way, so some drivers spent     66    time under their cars than in them! A few cars,     67    , completed the race. The winning car reached a speed of forty miles an hour ---much faster than any of     68    (it) rivals. It sped downhill at the end of the race and the driver had a lot of trouble     69    (try) to stop it. The race gave everyone a great deal of pleasure. It was very different     70     modern car races but no less exciting.

Silk production has a long and colourful history unknown to most people. Scientific discoveries have shown that silk production existed in China from around 2500 B.C., although it could be much older. For hundreds of years, China kept the secret of silk to itself as one for the most closely protected secrets in history. Anyone revealing the secret of silkworms or trying to take silkworm eggs out of ancient China was punished by death.

At one time silk was reserved only for the Chinese emperor. Gradually, others began wearing silk. In addition to being used for clothing, silk came to have industrial uses in ancient China, something that happened in the West only in modern times. Silk was used to make musical instruments, fishing lines, weapons, ropes and even paper. During the Han Dynasty silk became a form of money. Farmers paid taxes in both rice and silk. The prices of goods were calculated in lengths of silk just as they had once been calculated in gold. The importance of silk is even reflected in the Chinese language. For example, of the 5000 most common Chinese characters, around 500 have silk as their “key”.

In spite of their secrecy, the Chinese eventually lost their monopoly on silk production. It reached Korea in around 200 B.C. when immigrants from China arrived there. Silk production came to India in 300 A.D.. It was not until 500 A.D. that silk production came to Europe when travellers smuggled out silkworms in hollow tubes of bamboo. These were used to establish silk industry in Rome (modern-day Italy), although Chinese silk was still considered to be the best.

Silk was brought to Rome from China by means of the Silk Road. There were actually two Silk Roads, one over land and one on the sea. The land route in particular had a huge effect in history. All sorts of trade goods — silver, gold, jade, porcelain — passed along this road. Ideas travelled the Silk Road too. For example the religion of Buddhism was carried to China from India by traders on the Silk Road. The Silk Road created the first international culture, exposing many people to the ideas and treasures of both Western and Chinese cultures.

11．How was China able to keep the secret of silk production?

A. It refused to sell its silk to other countries.

B. Foreigners were not permitted to enter China.

C. The silkworms needed were not able to survive outside China.

D. Chinese passing on the secret to foreigners were seriously punished.

12．Which of the following uses of silk is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. A way of purchasing goods people sold.

B. A material used for making different products.

C. A method of paying money to the government.

D. A valuable gift given to foreigners travelling in China.

13．In what order did silk production spread throughout the world according to the passage?

A. Europe à India à Korea à China.

B. China à Korea à India à Europe.

C. China à India à Korea à Europe.

D. China à Europe à India à Korea.

14．The underlined phrase “smuggled out” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. quietly traded       B. openly removed

C. illegally transported     D. violently stole

15．Which of the following is true about the Silk Road?

A. It allowed for economic and cultural exchanges between countries.

B. It made China the most powerful country in the ancient world.

C. It could only be completed by travellers with access to a boat.

D. It was first developed for transferring religious ideas.

 — Smoking is bad for your health.

— Yes, I know. But I simply can’t__________.  　　　.

A. give it up             B. give it in        C. give it out　　　　　     D. give it away

 The thief looked around ____ he knew he was being followed.

  A. even though   B. in case   C. so that   D. as if

    I met Mrs. Neidl in the ninth grade on a stage-design team for a play and she was one of the directors. Almost instantly I loved her. She had an Unpleasant voice and a direct way of speaking,  41   she was encouraging and inspiring. For some reason, she was impressed with my work and me.

       Mrs. Neidl would ask me for my   42   . She wanted to know how I thought we should   43  things. At first I had no idea how to answer because I knew   44    about stage design! But I slowly began to respond to her   45   . It was cause and effect: She believed I had opinions, so I began to   46   them. She trusted me to complete things, so I completed them perfectly. She loved how   47    I was, so I began to show up to paint more and more. She believed in me, so I began to believe in myself.

       Mrs. Neidl's   48  that year was, "Try it. We can always paint over it   49   !"I began to take  50   . I had been so afraid of failing but suddenly there was no failing--only things to be   51  upon. I learned to dip my brush into the paint and   52   create something.

       The shy, quiet freshman achieved success that year. I was   53   in the programs "Student Art Assistant" because of the time and effort I'd put in. It was that year that I   54    I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing stage design.

       Being on that stage-design team   55    Mrs. Neidl changed me completely. Not only was I stronger and more competent than I had thought, but I also   51   a strong interest and a world I hadn't known existed. She taught me not to   57   what people think I should do: She taught me to take chances and not be   58  . Mrs. Neidl was my comforter when I was upset. Her   59   in me has inspired me to do things that I never imagined   60   .

41. A. and                    B. yet                                 C. so                                         D. for

42. A. opinion                     B. impression               C. information                     D. intention

43. A. make                 B. keep                        C. handle                            D. change

44. A. anything             B. something                C. everything                      D. nothing

45. A. questions           B. comments                C. explanations                    D. remarks

46. A. hold                   B. follow                     C. evaluate                          D. form

47. A. happy                       B. lively                       C. reliable                           D. punctual

48. A. message             B. motto                      C. saying                            D. suggestion

49. A. again                 B. more                              C. instead                           D. later

50. A. steps                        B. control                    C. charge                            D. risks

51. A. improved           B. acted                       C. looked                            D. reflected

52. A. easily                 B. carefully                  C. confidently                     D. proudly

53. A. introduced          B. recognized               C. identified                        D. considered

54. A. confirmed          B. decided                    C. realized                           D. acknowledged

55. A. with                  B. below                      C. of                                         D. by

56. A. developed           B. discovered               C. took                                      D. fostered

57. A. accept                      B. care                               C. judge                              D. wonder

58. A. bored                 B. lazy                                C. sad                                       D. afraid

59. A. trust                  B. patience                   C. curiosity                         D. interest

60. A. accessible          B. enjoyable                 C. possible                          D. favorable

Bolivia has a population of three and a half million. About one tenth of the total population are white; one-fourth are mixed Indians and white; and more than half are full-blooded Indians. The government and the industries are under the control of the white people.

The Indians today live in much the same way as their ancestors. Most of them are farmers. Many work in the mines, for mining is the most important industry on Bolivia’s. Of all the mining products, tin is the most important, which makes up three-fourths of all Bolivia’s exports. The eastern slopes of the Andes, since there are very few roads there, are fertile but not highly developed. The two primary means of transportation are river boats and porters. East of the hill region is the great plains where tropical plants are grown. A serious problem for Bolivia is the transport of food from the warm regions, where it is grown, to the mountainous regions, where most of the people live.

Bolivia gained its independence from Spain about a hundred years ago. It has been slow in developing, but its rich resources promise a better future in it.

1. The majority of the Bolivian population are __________.

A. full-blooded Indians    B. mixed Indian and white

C. white citizens    D. all whites and mixed-blooded people

2. The Indian’s way of life today is ___________.

A. quite different from that of their ancestors    B. quite interesting

C. almost the same as their ancestors’    D. very exciting

3. The eastern slopes of the Andes is not highly developed because ________.

A. there are thick forests there    B. there are very few roads there

C. there are many fine mines there    D. they are not fertile enough

4. Bolivia has been slow in developing , but it has hope for a better future because of its ____.

A. mining products    B. rich resources

C. independence from Spain    D. two primary means of transportation

Most people think that making a film is exciting. In fact, sometimes it is and sometimes it isn’t. Earlier this year, I worked in a new film. It was about a bomb threat on a big British ship. Two hundred people were needed to act as the passengers in the film. I was one of them.

    Before we left, we were wanted to bring some warm clothes. These were necessary because the ship was going to spend the whole 16 days sailing in bad weather.

    Then the day came and we sailed out of Dover. The boat had on board the film crew, the director, the actors and actresses including Brinksley Meers, who acted the leading role, and us---200 amateur(业余的) extras.

    People came for different purposes. Some wanted to meet Brinksley Meers in person. Others were curious to see how a film was made. A housewife with her three children came for free holiday and a bit of adventure.

    During the voyage, a lot of people were very seasick. And although the work was very interesting, it was also very hard. We often worked all day on one scene, performing it again and again under the hot lights. In the evenings, there were drinks in the bar, but most people were so tired that they went to bed early. The next day often began at 6:30 in the morning, sometimes with breakfast being filmed.

    When the ship finally returned to port, most people had enjoyed the trip, but were also so tired that they at least needed a week’s holiday. Answer the following questions:

71. Which role did the author act in the film?(two words)

________________________________________________________.

72. Why the film crew were asked to bring some warm clothes?(within 15 words)

________________________________________________________.

73.Who acted the leading role?(within two words)

________________________________________________________.

74.Why the author said “they at least needed a week’s holiday”?(within 5words)

________________________________________________________.

75.What is the author’s purpose of writing this article?(within 11words)

_______________________________________________________

Experts estimate that by the end of the century, half of the 6,000 languages spoken on our planet will have disappeared. In West Africa, academics in Togo are trying to protect the small country’s rich cultural and language heritage.

At the University of Lorne, Professor Goeh-Akue shows a visitor some videos of Gen cultural celebrations. The professor is a cultural heritage expert, and he is also a Gen, one of many ethnic groups in Togo (多哥). He is making films of Gen cultural customs with financial help from the United States. He says, “The Gen have an important place in Togo’s history and culture. The Gen believe in numerous voodoo deities (伏都神). But today, fewer and fewer Gen children go through voodoo initiation (入教) ceremonies. Increasingly, the new generation does not recognize the importance of these cultural traditions.”

He says formal education and the spread of Christianity have reduced their influence. Many young people think traditional practices are uncivilized. And while the Gen language is widely spoken in Lorne, the capital, the professor says it is not taught in schools.

Gen is one of approximately thirty-nine languages spoken in Togo. An expert in the UNESCO endangered language program says that, by the end of the century, more than half of Africa’s languages will be gone.

“A language needs speakers, preferably people who speak it as their mother tongue or first language. But a language at least needs people who can speak it as their second language,” said the specialist, Anahit Minasyan.

“People switch to a language or they raise their children in a language which they think will provide for a better economic opportunity in the future,” said Ms. Minasyan. “In Africa, for example, people often switch to larger African languages, which have more speakers and provide more economic opportunities than their mother tongues.”

Socio-linguist (社会语言学家) Komlan Essiewa says that today, many young urban Togolese (多哥人) switch between several languages, and these include the Mina language spoken in cities. “As a linguist, we have to be very worried about it. Because today, even when people move back to their village, they don’t use the language of the village as they used to.”

32. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?

33. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why some African languages will disappear?

A. Formal education has reduced the influence of these languages.

B. Some of the African languages are very difficult to learn.

C. Many young people don’t think the cultures symbolized by these languages are civilized.

D. They can’t provide better economic opportunities.

34. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

35. What is the main issue discussed in this passage?

It is ______ of you to call on your aunt from time to time.

A. common                 B. convenient           C. considerate              D. concerned

   It’s finally that time: the start of the college year. For some, this is the first year. For me, it’s the last. But I still remember that summer between high school and college when I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. There are plans and ideas about what my college experience was going to be like, but none of them worked out as planned. Here are three things I wish I had known before my freshman year.

  1. Use the mental health services available to you. you aren’t alone.

   That first night at college was memorable. I was scared and in a new place. There was homesickness that got better as I settled in. and though I continued to miss things from home, these weren’t the only reasons I felt down. The academic pressure to succeed and the social pressure to fit in are too much for some people. And these pressures don’t just happen in freshman year.

   For me, there were upsets long after the days that required a map to figure out where all the buildings were on campus. Close friends guided me in the right direction, which was important because talking helps---even if it’s just with a friend. Don’t be afraid to take that extra step.

  2.It’s OK to change your mind about your major(专业).

   I entered the fall of my freshman year ready to major in politics, philosophy and economics, in preparation for a law degree. Things changed. You meet new people and discover new interests.

It’s normal to be a little unsure of your plans once you start taking classes. So, don’t worry if you haven’t figured out exactly what you’re going to major in. it will likely change anyway.

3. You’re there to get a degree and later a job, but a little fun won’t hurt.

When my college days are long gone, I’m not going to remember the grades I got on papers or the late nights spent studying.

Instead, memorable moments will include playing video games with my roommate at 3:00 am instead of writing a paper, or late-night runs with my friends after a night out---things that make for lifelong memories.

Doing well is important inside the classroom, but there are also jobs, internships(实习)and other pressures. Employers weigh internships and employment during college more heavily than your GPA, according to a 2012 survey of employers by The Chronicle of Higher Education Finding a balance of killing it in the classroom ,getting internships and having fun with friends is important. You don’t want to burn out early.

Everyone says that college is the best four years of your life. but it can also be a stressful, messy period of self-exploration and discovery. But is it fun? No question.

Getting most from your (66)   ▲   life

The cakes are delicious．I'd like to have ________ second one for ________ first one was rather too small．（　　）

A．a；a      B．the；the       C．a；the   D．the；a

__________ is always the husband who __________ first when a quarrel comes about between the young couple．

A．It, gives away        B．This, gives out      C．It, gives in             D．That, gives off

If you are looking for something fun and educational  to do in Maryland, why not visit the Maryland Science Center? It is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD21230. The ticket prices vary depending on ages, groups and the exhibits you choose.

    Introduction

    The Maryland Science Center is basically a museum, but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play, rather than just glance at an exhibit.

    Activities

    You can learn about various topics, including outer space, the human body, dinosaurs, electricity, marine (海洋的) biology, energy, and much more. You can also take part in the interactive activities, such as racing bubbles, digging for dinosaur fossils, using puzzle pieces to construct cars, and so much more.

    The Davis Planetarium (天文馆)

    At the Davis Planetarium, you can lie back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them.

    There are different shows to catch at the Davis Planetarium. You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show and learn about the stars and planets during the Sky Live show. The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars. The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun.

    The Kids Room

    For children, they can’t miss the Kids Room. They will be able to play in a water area, construct dams and water towers, push buttons, ring doorbells, build with blocks and Legos, and more, and definitely they will learn a lot. In addition, there is also an area for kids of two years old and under, where they can crawl, walk and explore safely with soft toys.

1. What do we know about the Maryland Science Center?

A. It charges different prices for parents and children.

B. It is regarded as the most popular museum in Maryland.

C. It is just a museum where there are many famous exhibitions.

D. It is mainly designed for children and their families to play together.

2. Which activity is not included in the Maryland Science Center?

A. Taking part in bubble competition.

B. Learning the structure of human body.

C. Watching famous science fiction films.

D. Gaining knowledge of marine creatures.

3. Which show should you choose if you want to know why the sun shines?

A. The Dark Matters show.

B. The Live from the Sun show.

C. The One World One Sky show.

D. The Sky Live show.

4. Which of the following is TRUE about the Kids Room?

A. It is designed for parents who have children.

B. It provide s a good opportunity for parents to relax.

C. Children there need to be companied by their parents.

D. It is a good place for children to learn and play at the same time.

 With the husband out of work, the couple had to save every penny to ______ the hard time.

  A. survive                 B. experience               C. escape                     D. suffer

 Once we _____, we should work hard until we succeed.

  A. make up our mind     B. make our mind 

C. make up our minds    D. make our minds

Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:

Schedule yearly exams. ___11___ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.

Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. ____12____

Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. __13_____  Experts advised that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.

___14____ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote(促进) eye health.

Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk.____15____ Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.

A．Eat your greens.

B．People should begin the eye care early in life.

C．They can properly protect your eyes.

D．Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.

E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.

F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for proper wear.

G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

 —Your mother becomes more and more forgetful.  

   —Yes. She searched for her cellphone for a whole day last Sunday but it ______ in her coat pocket the next day.

 A. turned down          B. turned on             C. turned over               D. turned up

下列句子中各有一处语言错误，请把错误改正，其他部分不得改动。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在右边横线上写出该加的次。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，并在右边横线上写出该词，也用斜线划掉。

修改：在错误的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出改正后的词。

56. Though there are merely 400 different types of sharks, but only about 30 types are known to have attacked human beings.

57. Contrarily to many people’s assumption, sharks seldom attack humans.  

58. To reduce the risk of shark attack, you should follow the suggestions.

59. Don’t panic, hit the shark on the nose and stick your finger in the shark’s eye unless a shark attacks you.  

60. Don’t be frightened by sharks: you are 30 times much likely to be hit by lightening than be attacked by a shark.

One learns a language by making mistakes and _____them

      A. correct B. correcting     C. to correct     D. corrects