Jane Goodall, ____41____ is famous for chimp research spent years ____42____(observe)and recording chimps’ daily ____43____(behave). She discovered ____44____ chimps eat are meat, fruits and nuts. She also discovered chimps can communicate with each other, and her study also can help chimps lead _____45_____ safer as well as happier life.

For forty years, Jane has tried her best ____46____(make) the world understand that wildlife is _____47_____(respect). She has argued that wild animals should _____48_____(leave) in the wild instead of in the zoo.

She said once she separated from chimps, all the memories would crowd ____49____. She remembered the chimps in labs and small chimps in cages though they had done nothing wrong. She will continue helping them. Her achievements are  ____50____(inspire) for us to do more.

College students constantly hear the praises of education. We have all become used to believing that a college education is always a guarantee (保证) of an easier life. I was nine years old when my fourth-grade teacher presented me with a task, to write down all of the things I wanted in my life. I filled my paper with things like: own a big house and have servants; be rich and have a good job. The next day my teacher handed back my paper and in red ink she wrote: “GO TO COLLEGE.” For a long time, I was completely sure that once I got an education, BAM! Life would be easier.

However, education cannot promise all wishes, dreams, and desires (strong wishes). Society must refuse to accept the foolish idea that a college education's main purpose is to satisfy our desires and secure success. Like most challenging things, education is a gamble（赌博）in which results depend entirely on people’s ability to look past their wants to see the realism and reason behind their wants.

For instance, my first year of college, I took a sociology class. In class, we were taught that Third World countries were poor. We learned that our quality of life would be almost impossible for an average person in those countries. I began to examine my own desire to be rich. To always go after money felt selfish when knowing others had none at all. Learning about other society's financial situations forced me to look beyond what I wanted.

Through the process (过程) of education, everything once desired is tested. Wanting something is no longer enough; it’s more important to examine why we want it and whether we really want it. When my desire for money changed, everything changed. I stopped longing for money-driven careers and stopped valuing the people who had them. I began to examine the things I purchased and my reason for wanting them.

Education is a tool to be used to develop and advance our desires, so we can discover the things that are truly significant in life. Education is a source to expand our society to see beyond the superficial（表面的）attraction and the “quick fixes”, leaving the belief of an effortless life behind in order to desire a meaningful one.

32. The author’s fourth-grade teacher probably agreed that ______.

A. the author was an ambitious student

B. the author should set more realistic goals

C. a college student would lead an easier life

D. a college degree was the key to the author's dreams

33. Why does the author mention her sociology class?

A. To share her learning experiences with readers.

B. To support her new understanding about education.

C. To express her feeling of being sorry for people in Third World.

D. To stress the importance of taking a sociology course.

34. With a college education, the author ______.

A. disliked rich people            B. lost interest in career

C. desired more material things       D. stopped always looking for more wealth

35. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. College education promises an effortless life.

B. College education tests and guides our life desires.

C. College education offers solutions to social problems.

D. College education turns young people into gamblers.

 If we want to save our home, more attention should be paid ________ our earth from ________.

A. to prevent; being polluted    B. to preventing; being polluted

C. to prevent; polluting    D. to prevent; polluted

As Eric Hoffer once said, “The hardest arithmetic（算术）to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.”

　　According to a legend, a young man while wandering around the desert came across a spring of delicious clear water. The water was so 　41　 and he filled his leather canteen（水壶）so he could bring some back to an elder who had been his teacher.

　　After a four-day journey he 　42　 the water to the old man, who took a deep 　43　,smiled warmly and thanked his 　44　 for the sweet water taken back from the 　45　. The young man 　46　 to his village with a happy heart.

　　Later, the teacher let another student taste the water. He spat（吐）it out, saying it was 　47　. It 　48　had become smelly because of the old leather 　49　.

　　The student asked his teacher: “Master, the water is awful. Why did you 　50　 to like it？”

　　The teacher 　51　, “You only tasted the water. I tasted the 　52　.The water was simply the container for an act of loving—kindness and nothing could be sweeter.”

　　I think we understand this 　53　 best when we receive innocent（天真无邪的）gifts of love from young children. Whether it’s a handmade paper plane or a painting drawn by them, our 　54　 and proper response is appreciation because we love the idea 　55　 the gift.

　　Gratitude（感恩）doesn’t 　56　 come naturally. 　57　, most children and many adults value only the thing given 　58　 the feeling expressed in it. We should remind ourselves and teach our children about the beauty and purity of feelings and expressions of 　59　.

After all, gifts from the 　60　 are really gifts.

41.A.sweet　　　　 　  B. bitter　　　　　      C. beautiful　　　　     D. icy

42.A.mailed　　　　     B. presented　　                C. exported　　 　　   D. picked

43.A.breathe 　　　     B. notice　　　　　     C. gesture　　　 　     D. drink

44.A.student　　　　    B. son　　　　　        C. friend　　　　 　   D. customer

45.A.mountain　　　     B. lake　　　　　　     C. desert　　　 　      D. river

46.A. visited　　　       B. arrived　　　　       C. came　　　　 　    D. returned

47.A.nice　　　　　    B. terrible　　　 　      C. delicious　　　　     D. raw

48.A.particularly　        B. slightly　　　　      C. obviously　　　　   D. simply

49.A.clothes　　　 　   B. container　　　       C. pocket　　　　　   D. boot

50.A.pretend　　　　    B. decide　　　 　      C. mean　　　　　      D. want

51.A.questioned　　     B. argued　　　　　    C. replied　　　　　　 D. supported

52.A.nutrition　　 　    B. gift　　　　　　     C. mixture　　　　　   D. fault

53.A.way　　　　　　  B.1esson 　　　　      C. approach　　　　　       D. title

54.A.natural　　　 　   B. patient　　　　      C. serious　　　　　　D. curious

55.A. above　　　 　   B. beyond　　　 　　  C. within　　　　　　 D. beside

56.A.always　　　　    B. usually　　　　      C. sometimes　　　　  D. often

57.A.Luckily　　　　    B. Unfortunately　      C. Curiously　　　　   D. Simply

58.A or rather.　 　     B. other than　　  　   C. rather than　　　　  D. more than

59.A.regret　　　　     B. greetings　　　      C. behavior　　　　　 D. appreciation

60.A.heart　　　　　    B. hand　　　　　 　  C. child　　　　          D. fist

 What impressed me most about the movie were the ________ filmed in New York.

A. scenery    B. scenes

C. sights    D. views

假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误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(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
    删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
    修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
    注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
             2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。    
    Many students are now facing with problems like deciding whether to focus on science or art.Not taking the children’s interest or preferences in account, some parents force their children to make the choice as their will, that troubles many students.
    Throughout our lives we have to make much choices.As students, we should talk to our parents or teachers especial on life-changing decisions.But when it came down to it, we’re the ones who must live with their choices.On the other hand, parents should try to help their children make the best possible decisions, instead forcing them to do something that against their will.
    It depends on students themselves whether they’ll be science students and arts students.Just let their hearts show them the way.

Dear Kate,

It's really good to know you are covering for me while I'm away on the training course. Thanks so much. Knowing that you'll be teaching the kids has made me relaxed. I'm sure you'll get on fine with them. I thought I should leave you some notes on a couple of things that are planned for this week, and other advice that will hopefully see you through to next Friday!

• Tuesday: The class is going to visit the Dinosaur Museum. Make sure they take their notebooks and remind them on Monday to bring a packed lunch and the entrance money.

• Thursday: I've promised them they can watch a Disney DVD as a special treat. It's in my locker. There are some worksheets (活页练习题) to go with it. By the way, don't worry about marking them — I'll do it when I'm back.

• You know, the head teacher is on the warpath about being late, so be warned! If you get to school even a minute past 8:15, she's likely to give you a real telling-off.

Seriously, though, you'll have a great week — the kids are wonderful. Don't let Mark and Jack sit together and you shouldn't have any disciplinary (纪律的) problems! Which reminds me, if you do have any problems, just tell the head. She's very supportive when it comes to discipline. One last thing — could you leave notes on what you do, please?

                                                              Best wishes,

                                                                  Stef

21. Why did Stef write the letter to Kate?

A. To talk about the training course.

B. To invite her to the Dinosaur Museum.

C. To tell her what to do when she's away.

D. To ask if she's ready to teach her students.

22. On Tuesday, students should take the following things EXCEPT _____.

A. a notebook       

B. a worksheet       

C. a packed lunch

D. the entrance money

23. The underlined part “on the warpath” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by “_____”.

A. angry                        B. easy             C. doubtful                   D. happy

24. We can infer from the letter that Mark and Jack _____.

A. always sit together

B. might not get along well

C. are very good students

D. don't like Disney movies

Parents today are wealthier than their parents and they want their children to have more than what they had. Yet parents often  21  to give their children what they had when they were young.

For example, today’s generations of children mostly have their own private  22  with a television, their own cell phone, their own computer, and finally when they are  23  enough they will even have their own cars.  24   all of these things, children do not  25  these gifts as much as previous generations did.  26 , children are often ___27__  just spoiled(被宠坏的) , and all these things give them  28  enjoyment when they really need some  29  to their own development. Finally, children  30  these short-term activities in order to fight against their boredom, and as a result of this, kids  31  shorter periods of attention with little  32 .

The obvious question that you may be asking is probably that:  33  patience is a virtue, then why don’t parents  34  it?

In today’s society, it is far easier to make children lose concentration than to teach personal development 35    and that’s a common problem. For example, it is much easier for parents to buy a new toy or turn on the television for their children than to  36  their curiosity (好奇)in a natural way. This strong  37  to know the world will lead them through self-learning, by which they would slowly value the  38  of hard work and patience.

Basically, the easiest method for parents to teach patience to their children is not by  39  them things, but by giving their children an opportunity to learn what they are interested in. Thus, parents can teach their children the same  40  lessons that they have painfully learned too. The point is, realize what they lack and take action immediately.

21. A. neglect (忽略)            B. refuse                      C. promise                    D. hesitate

22. A. teachers                    B. doctors                    C. houses                            D. bedrooms

23. A. clever                        B. old                           C. rich                         D. good

24. A. As a result of                     B. For the purpose of     C. Instead of                 D. Regardless of

25. A. prepare                      B. understand                C. value                     D. accept

26. A. Besides                      B. Otherwise                 C. Somehow                 D. Therefore

27. A. less than                    B. more than                C. not more than           D. no more than

28. A. positive                      B. little                         C. natural                            D. immediate

29. A. attention                     B. help                         C. attitude                     D. contribution

30. A. provide                      B. organize                   C. watch                      D. require

31. A. need                          B. develop                    C. draw                        D. improve

32. A. time                           B. patience                    C. effort                       D. hope

33. A. As                             B. Unless                      C. Since                             D. Though

34. A. learn                          B. research                   C. teach                       D. have

35. A. directions                   B. experiences               C. courses                    D. skills

36. A. satisfy                       B. show                       C. study                       D. follow

37. A. position                      B. point                        C. order                       D. desire

38. A. cost                           B. rewards                    C. relations                   D. differences

39. A. passing                      B. reading                     C. buying                            D. making

40. A. interesting                  B. hard                         C. special                            D. Strange

Dr. Michael Prager, a leading Botox expert, said that a growing number of women are developing something called “computer face”. He also mentioned that professionals who worked long hours in front of a screen were ending up with saggy jowls（颚骨下垂）,“turkey neck” and deep-set wrinkles（皱纹） on their forehead and around their eyes.

The Botox expert said that, of all his clients, office workers were most likely to show premature （过早的）signs of aging. “ If you are one of the unfortunate people who frown（皱眉）while you are concentrating on the screen then, over time, you will inevitably（不可避免地） end up with frown lines.’’ Dr. Prager said. “What is perhaps more surprising is the number of women with saggy jowls because they are sitting in one position for so long. If you spend most of the time looking down then the neck muscles shorten and go saggy, eventually giving you a second neck.”

Dr. Prager, who has a practice near Harley Street in London, said he encourages his clients（客户） to put a mirror next to their computer so they can see if they are frowning at the screen. “When people are stressed or thinking hard about something, then they will often put on a ‘grumpy（脾气暴躁的）face’ without even knowing what they are doing. When my clients put a mirror next to their desk, they are often shocked by the angry, frowning face which stares back at them.”

He said, “The women I am seeing at the moment have only been using computers at work for the last decade or so. But women in their 20s have grown up with them and use them for every single task. I think the problem is going to become much, much worse. In another ten years, they could be looking quite awful.”

Dr. Prager said there were several simple steps which could avoid “computer face” such as regular screen breaks and stretching the neck muscles. And, of course, there was always Botox. He said that , after a couple of sessions of Botox, the habit of “grumpy face” could be broken.

13. According to the passage, which of the following are signs of aging?

A. Saggy jowls and short necks

B. Turkey neck and frown lines

C. Deep-set wrinkles and angry faces

D. Second neck and stressed muscles

14. Why does Dr. Prager suggest a mirror for his clients?

A. To be aware of their “computer face”

B. To see if they have got a second neck

C. To make sure their make-up is perfect

D. To find more signs of premature aging

15. From the last 2 paragraphs, we can know that_____

A. “computer face” is avoidable

B. we should give up using computers

C. we should break the habit of “grumpy face”学%科%网...

D. the younger generation is worse at computers

阅读下面的短文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

3.必须按答题要求做题，否则不给分。

In Canada, volunteering is an extreme common thing. Recently I’m volunteering for a charity, help the teachers at a school. I’m in the charge of a class of small children. One teacher asked me to help a girl draw a picture, that was based on the word “grateful”. As I was drawing with him in the classroom, I found it interesting work with children. When class was over, I felt exciting and even proud of which I’d done. In my opinion, being helpful is one of the most important quality to have. Volunteering offer us a chance to develop social skills and gain valuable experience.

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Price includes: Daily surfboard use, 3-hour beginner’s class

Nightlife activities: Beach meals, club dancing, moonlight trips

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Tour Beverly Hills and see the movie stars’ homes

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Hazel’s Personal Services

Do you ever have questions like these ?

●Where can I get my hair cut for a reasonable price?

●Do you know where I can have someone fix my bike ?

●Where can I get someone to upgrade my computer?

●Do you know where I can have my jacket cleaned?

Do you know where you can have ALL these things done? Call Hazel! (646)555-2121

Hazel offers:

√ Computer support  √ Repairs  √ Beauty services

√ Washing          √ Pet-sitting

If Hazel doesn’t offer the service you need, she’ll find someone who does!

Vote for Roberta Chang

Roberta Chang will clean up Cradville!

Have you noticed these problems in our city?

●The air is becoming dangerously dirty because of gases from cars and trucks.

●There is heavy traffic on the roads because of people’s dependence on cars.

●Our city streets are being destroyed as a result of heavy traffic.

●Many parks have been lost through overbuilding.

●Our fresh water supply is being overused by people who don’t save it.

If you vote Roberta Chang for city council (议会), you vote for solutions!

32. What can one get from Summer Surfing USA?

A. Enjoy different interesting activities.       B. See movies with pop stars.

C. Have a 15-day free surfing class.           D. Surf across the USA. 

33. The questions in Hazel’s Personal Services are raised to _____.

 A. show common problems        B. attract readers

C. expect answers from readers    D. carry out a public opinion survey

34. We can infer from the text that Roberta Chang _____.

A. has come up with new ideas to protect the environment

B. has helped clean people’s houses in Cradville

C. is competing for a position

D. is a member of the government of Cradville

35. The text is likely to appear in _____.

A. a report  B. a history textbook  C. a travel guide  D. a newspaper

 Food safety is a problem in all places around the world and people in different areas of the world prepare foods in different ways. The WHO released (发布) five simple rules for preparing food in a safe way. They call these rules the “Five Keys to Safer Food”.

Key 1: Keep clean

36 . People should wash their hands often — before touching food and while they are preparing food. People should wash all surfaces and equipment used for preparing food.

Key 2: Separate raw (生的) and cooked

Raw foods should not touch prepared foods.  37 .

Key 3:  38

People should cook eggs and meat especially carefully. These foods may carry more micro-organisms (微生物) than other foods. Food like soup must be boiled for at least a minute to make it be cooked completely. It is also important that people re-heat cooked food completely.

Key 4: Keep food at safe temperatures

When people finish eating, they should keep the left food in a refrigerator below 5℃and shouldn’t store it for too long. At room temperature, about 20℃, the amount of micro-organisms can increase very quickly. But temperatures above 60℃ or below 5℃ control the growth of micro-organisms. 39 .

Key 5: Use safe water and raw materials

40 . Damaged or old food may develop harmful chemicals as it gets older.

A. Cook completely

B. This key tells about the importance of washing

C. Eat healthily

D. They can live where we make food

E. People should use safe water and choose fresh foods

F. They cannot grow as quickly in a very hot or very cold environment

G. People should use separate equipment and tools for touching and preparing raw foods

 (1)When Polly left her home that morning, she was told that the fog was too thick for the bus to go ____51____ far. She had to take the Underground to Green Park. On the trains as Polly ____52____ the passengers, she felt being watched by a tall man in a dark cover coat. On the way towards Park Street, she heard the sound of foot steps ____53____ and a rough hand brushed her check and she was frightened. Later, an old man ____54____ out his hand and led her through the fog. She was very ____55____ to the old man....

(2) Finally, we arrived in Loulan after several days of travelling. This _____56_____ city was busy and _____57_____ about 2,000 years ago. It was a _____58_____ point on the famous silk Road between the East and the West. It’s _____59_____ to have been gradually _____60_____ over by sandstorms from AD 200 to AD 400. I am so excited to be here!

 According to a recent survey, homework is_______ students most often blame for their lack of sleep.

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

51. Due to poor management , the factory is deeply _______  __________.(债台高筑).

52. _____________  ____________  ______________,(出于好奇)he pulled down the handle of the fire alarm.

53. It’s illegal to read people’s private letters without _____.(许可)

54. Could you tell me whether there is a c______________ between smoking and lung cancer?

55. The condition prevents the blood from c__________ (循环)freely.

56. T_________________(因此), we must treasure the time.

57. I would always keep my distance from drinkers on social o____________(场合).

58. Mother always tells me not to __________  ___________ ____________(瞧不起)anyone, even if he is not well educated.

59. Every morning my grandfather spends 45 minutes doing physical exercises to _____________  __________(增强)his health.

60. The magician performed many magic tricks to ______________ the audience(娱乐观众).

Every morning,many girls in the African country of Zimbabwe rise with the sun and go to fetch water

for their families.They have to walk many miles an carry the water home on their heads. Where they live,there is no running water they can get at all.

     “You have to relax your neck and head and make it follow the load(负荷)，”one girl told me ,“It is easy for you to do that if you practice for many times.” I have lived in Zimbabwe all my life.But I had never tried to balance a pot on my head.I have made efforts many times and I have also practiced it for long.But it was not east at all.I managed to walk only several yards before the pot fell off my head.The girls watching covered their mouths and laughed at my poor head-balancing skills.

     In reality,water is not the only thing that requires head-balancing skills in everyday life.In most of these villages,there is no electricity for cooking,so fire wood is used instead.The girls must collect and carry it back to their villages.They insist the easiest way to do this is on their heads.

     Even at school,head-balancing skills come in handy.At a school,I saw a group of girls fetching bags of sand that were to be used to build a new classroom.They carried these bags with ease.When I tried,I could not beat the weight.

     Girls in many countries worldwide prefer to carry things on their heads.They are taught this skill at a young age and grow up to have strong necks and great posture.For these girls,balance is simply a way of life.

28.According to the text,Zimbabwe girls _______.

A.go to fetch running water for money

B.catty water every evening

C.do pleasant jobs in their family

D.like carrying things on their heads

29.To get the head-balancing ability,a girl should _______.

      A.have a short neck    B.take a light load       C.practice many times     D.cover her mouth

30.Why do the girls have good head-balancing skills?

A.Their necks are strong and their heads are round.

B.They are farced to carry things on their heads.

C.They find no other ways to carry things.

D.They have learned them since they were young.

31.What is the best title of the text?

A.A special living ability            

B.Girl’s head-balancing skill

C.Carrying things from far away    

D.Using our heads in different ways

      We high school students do have some growing pains, ____61____ we can get rid of them correctly and wisely. First, some of us are upset about their body styles and looks. It’s ____62____(necessary) and it’s not important at all. We needn’t care about it. It is one’s inner beauty ____63____ matters. Second, we sometimes seem to be misunderstood by our teachers, parents and classmates. ____64____(face) with this, we can find ____65____ proper time to have a heart-to-heart talk with them, trying to remove the misunderstanding. Some of us have fewer friends. I think ____66____(be) open-minded and friendly will do you good. Third, we may fall behind others, ____67____ makes us stressed. ____68____(actual) we can encourage ourselves to work efficiently, full of ____69____(determine). At last, some of us don’t have much pocket money, so they feel unhappy. Isn’t it strange? So long as we have some, that’s enough. And we can learn ___70___ to spend money.

I got into the teaching profession by choice. I was then in 9th grade, when my mathematics teacher asked me to take a class for a few students to whom the subject seemed difficult. And believe me, I enjoyed the teaching. I never knew teaching would be so interesting. I loved my freshmen and was delighted to teach my so-called students who came up with lots of good questions.

After my post graduation, I worked as a software developer with a public sector(部门) in Bangalore for a few years. But I realized that no job could provide me the satisfaction that I experienced while teaching and training. In fact, I feel it was a timely realization for me to choose the teaching profession. I applied to a few colleges, and finally I was chosen as a “Lecturer”, and I had to lecture graduate and post-graduate students in a college.

On the first day, I was nervous thinking that I had to teach the senior classes. But now I can say that taking

lectures was one of the best experiences of my life. I was a Computer Science and Information Technology Lecturer, but I tried to help my students with subjects that were not within my domain(范围). It was a new feeling to me every morning before going to the classes. I used to feel energized and excited thinking that the class would be lit up with bright faces to greet me, “Good morning, Madam”.

To me each day was a new beginning, with new feelings, new experiences and new queries(疑问). I loved to explore their young minds, read their inquisitive faces when a particular topic seemed tough. It was very challenging to motivate them to take part in the classroom, think critically, question and also respect others’ point of view. Though few things never seemed easy, it was very exciting to assure them that they really can. That is the reason, I love to teach.

28. From the first paragraph, we can know             .

A. the author’s maths teacher was strict with him     B. the author felt happy to teach the students

C. not all the teachers like students to ask questions   D. the author in the beginning thought teaching boring

29. Why did the author refuse working as a software developer?

A. Because the salary was lower than that being a teacher.

B. Because the working conditions were quite bad.

C. Because he didn’t feel the same satisfaction as being a teacher.

D. Because he wanted to try more chance to challenge his value.

30. Which of the following statements is TURE?

A. The author looked down upon being a teacher at first.

B. The author taught knowledge about various subjects.

C. The author found teaching was easier than any jobs.

D. The author encouraged students to take part in outdoor activities.

31. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. Choosing your job according to your interest     B. How to build a good relationship with students

C. An unforgettable teaching experience               D. Why I love to work as a teacher

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, a historic decision that will reshape the nation^ place in the world and is already upsetting governments across the continent. The surprising turn of events caused a fall in the financial markets, with the value of the British pound and stock prices falling.

The campaign to leave the EU won by 52 percent to 48 percent. More than 17 million people in the UK—made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland — voted to sever ties with the EU, a Political and economic partnership comprising 28 countries across Europe. About 16.1 million voted to remain.

The result raises serious questions about the future of the EU. The British go out from the union-nicknamed Brexit — is just the latest in a series of crises to annoy the EU. The alliance is already dealing with economic bad results from the global financial collapse of 2008, along with a record arrival refugees to Europe due in part to Syria’s civil war.

Some British citizens believe the EU has too much influence over Britain’s authority and that the country’s industries would be more profitable on their own. Others want Britain to reclaim control of its borders and reduce how many people enter the country to work They say the EU’s open-border policy allows unlimited numbers of immigrants to come in from poorer nations—and that those people take jobs from British workers. Those who campaigned to stay in the EU, meanwhile, argued that the UK and its economy is stronger within the alliance.

Now the UK will become the first nation to leave the European Union. The decision is a huge blow the alliance because Britain is one of its most powerful members. “The main impact will be massive disorder in the EU system for the next two years,” said Thierry de Montbrial, of the French Institute of International Relations. “There will be huge political change costs on how to solve the British exit.” The decision could also have a domino effect, he warned, with other countries following the UK’s lead and exiting the EU.

1．What does the underlined word “sever” mean?

A. Settle down.    B. Take over.

C. Break off.    D. Build up.

2．Most British wanted to leave the EU because they believe      .

A. they can help immigrants to create more job chances

B. they expect the EU to have an open border policy

C. they want to set up their own authority

D. they will lead a better life on their own

3．What did Brexit make Thierry worry about?

A. More countries will do as the UK does.

B. Scotland win their independence from the EU.

C. The EU will pay back more money to the UK.

D. The economy in the EU will suffer loss.

4．What might be the most suitable title for the passage?

A. The UK Wins Independence with Votes

B. The UK Votes to Leave the European Union

C. The UK Makes a Historic Decision Again

D. The UK Remains Separated from the World

Last month, Justin Valdez, a college student, was shot in a subway station in San Francisco. The surveillance video(监控录像) showed that before Justin was killed, the killer pulled out his gun several times, and even wiped his nose with it. However, nobody noticed the killer. The surrounding passengers all focused on their cell phones.

We may see the same scene everywhere in our life: in subway stations, restaurants, elevators and so on, people are watching their cell phones. From a family reunion to a date with a friend, people couldn’t stop checking their twitter and facebook on the cell phones and ignoring the persons in front completely, Phubbing(低头症) not only involves young people, but also the elderly and kids.

“Phubbing” is a new term which comes from the words“phone” and “snub”(冷落). It describes the habit of snubbing someone in favor of a cell phone. The word “phubbing” was included in the Australian National Dictionary in 2012. Obviously, the indifference (冷漠) and rudeness of the information age are spreading globally.

A Stop Phubbing campaign website has been set up. You can find the slogan of the website as follows: “stop twittering, stop posting photos…enjoy your food, enjoy the music and respect others.”

Phubbing appears harmless. However, it does influence our life. Jimmy, an epicure(美食家), wrote in his blog: “I can no longer focus on what I am eating since I started twittering. My skill of food photography has improved very fast, while my interest in food drops as a result.” Let us put down our cell phones and re-enjoy the real taste of our food and the warmth of interpersonal communication.

44. The case of Justin Valdez is given in the first paragraph to show       .

A. gun violence happens easily in the US         B. phubbing may lead to terrible disasters

C. the killer didn’t mean to kill him                  D. the killer had made a careful plan

45. What will probably happen when you ask a phubbing person for help?

A. He will give you an immediate reply.            B. He will stop looking at his cell phone.

C. He will pay no attention to you.                   D. He will be very angry with you.

46. Jimmy’s words suggest that       .

A. phubbing is actually harmless      

B. phubbing stops people enjoying their life

C. phubbing affects people’s eating habits the most

D. phubbing helps people improve their photographic skills

47. What is the text mainly about?

A. The phenomenon of phubbing.

B. The popular campaign of stop phubbing.

C. The meaning of the word “phubbing”.

D. The great harm of phubbing.