【題目】閱讀理解。
Learning to speak English well may be the best thing you can do to improve your life. That's right. If you can communicate in English, you can do the following things:
Contact (聯(lián)系) people from all over the world. Talk about your ideas and opinions on Internet discussion groups. Send e-mails to interesting people. Learn about their life and culture.
Travel more easily. Communicate with people wherever you go—English is spoken in more than 100 countries. Ask directions, have a conversation, or ask for help. Maybe English will save your life some day!
Push your career forward. If you want a good job in business, technology, or science, get out of that armchair and start learning English now! If you already have a good job, start learning before you lose it! Knowing English will let you do the following things:
Put “excellent knowledge of English” on your CV (履歷). Get your dream job, and earn more money.
Gain technical knowledge. English is the language of technology, especially high technology like computer science, and medicine. If you're going to read about technology, you'll probably have to do it in English.
Be a world-class businessman or woman. It's simple. International business is done in English. And all business today is international. So if you want to play, you have to know English—to contact other business people, go to conferences, and read international business newspapers and magazines, ect.
Become a better scientist. Contact scientists from other countries, go to international conferences, and visit research centers abroad. Learn about new scientific discoveries by reading papers, books, and magazines.
Use your computer more effectively. Most computer applications are in English, so you will understand them better—and become a better employee.
（1）According to the passage, which one is NOT the advantage of knowing English well?
A.Contacting people more easily.
B.Expressing your ideas clearly.
C.Traveling by spending less money.
D.Learning people's life or culture.
（2）Why does the author say English may save your life some day?
A.Because it enables you to get help from others.
B.Because it helps you gain more knowledge.
C.Because it enables you to tell directions to others.
D.Because it helps you lead a better life.
（3）What's the structure (結(jié)構(gòu)) of the passage?
A.
B.
C.
D.
（4）What does the passage mainly convey?
A.Ways to learn English.
B.Ways to contact people.
C.Importance of gaining knowledge.
D.Benefits of learning English well.

The researchers created a long-term study in which they invited families in 16 school districts in central Pennsylvania to participate. In each family, a teenager, a younger sibling, their mother and their father were interviewed at home and then asked about their activities and self-worth five times over a period of seven years.

The study authors were surprised to discover that when fathers spent more time alone with their teenagers, the kids reported they felt better about themselves. Something about the father’s role in the family seemed to improve self-esteem among the teenagers in the study, said study author Susan McHale, a professor of human development at Pennsylvania State University.

“Time spent with Dad often involves joking, teasing and other playful interactions. Fathers, as compared to mothers, were more involved in leisure activities and had more friend-like interactions with their children, which is crucial for youth social development,” the study showed.

But Marta Flaum, a psychologist in Chappaqua , New York, said, “How these findings reflect the real world is a real question. The sample in the study is so small and so unrepresentative of more families in the country today that I’m not sure how much we can generalizing from it. In my community, in Westchester County, I don’t see parents and teenagers spending much time together at all. Parents are often working so hard and have less time to be together with their kids.”

However, Flaum encourages parents tom make time for their kids no matter how much work they have to do. “Research like this reminds us of how important it is. The time we have with them is so short, ” she said.

【1】According to the study, when teenagers spend more time alone with their fathers, ________.

A. their social skills will be improved

B. their fathers will better understand them

C. they will be willing to help their siblings

D. their family will spend more time together

【2】What is Flaun’s attitude towards the findings of the study?

A. Unconcerned B. Favorable C. Puzzled D. Skeptical

【3】What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph probably refer to?

A. The research by Susan McHale.

B. The work to be done.

C. Parents’ encouragement.

D. Parents’ making time for their kids.

【4】Where is the passage more likely to have been taken from?

A. A science magazine B. A news report

C. A research plan D. an advertisement

閱讀短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

【1】If you happen to be the 200th customer to buy Cholesterolblock, you will .

A. be able to buy it at a low price

B. be the luckiest one online

C. try it free of charge

D. change your diet

【2】Liptor，Zocor，Crestor are ．

A. diseases B. side effects

C. medicines D. cholesterol

【3】Where can you most probably read this passage?

A. In a travel guide book．

B. On a university bulletin board（布告牌）．

C. In a health magazine.

D. In a doctor’s prescription.

文中共有10處語(yǔ)言錯(cuò)誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)（∧），并在其下面寫(xiě)出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

Linda's father bought her the new bike the day before yesterday, which made her very exciting. Then she began to ride it fast on the road. Seeing a man getting closely to her, Linda couldn't stop it and as a result, she knocked onto the man. Being very kind, so the man didn't scold her at all. Instead, he told her how dangerously it was to ride a bike so fast. He asked her to keep the lesson in mind. Linda felt regretful but ashamed. She promised keep the lesson in mind forever. Then, the man bend down and began to repair her bike. After a while, he got them repaired. Linda was greatly moved. She thanked the man and left happily.

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)（∧），并在其下面寫(xiě)出該加的詞；

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉；

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下畫(huà)一橫線，并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

John, a little boy living next door to me, liked fast food very much. His parents was so busy that they had a little time to cook for him at home. So they often took him eat fast food. That’s because John became overweight. My mother had always told his parents that too much fast food was harmful, and they ignored my mother’s advices. Recently, the doctor warned him not to eat fast food any more after the poor boy has a physical examination. Her parents came to realize what a terribly mistake they had made. Now John’s mother often comes to ask my mother for advice in how to make healthy food.

Take the Rides of Your Life

Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills "Even though it's located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country," says U．S．News & World Report．The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, it's hard to argue．It's open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2．

Tickets start at $ 48．99 per person if purchased online．

http://www．cedarpoint,com．

Wander Free on a Dude farm

Dust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise．Located in Augusta, Montana, "The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for," says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides．The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-only

programs are available．

Total cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child．

http://www．triplejranch．com．

Dig for Dinosaurs

Most kids （and adults） love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado．The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older．You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions．"Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bones of ancient species," says Outside magazine．It lasts from May to October．

Digs start at $ 125 per person．

http://www．museumofwesternco．com

Surf Sand Dunes

Swap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon．Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, which offers board rentals and lessons - often taught by world-champion sand boarders．Then you can hit the "slopes" to test your skills．From March to June, and September to November．

Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person．

http://www．sandmasterpark．com．

【1】What is special about Cedar Point?

A. You can visit Cedar Point on weekends．

B. It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from．

C. You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs．

D. It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders．

【2】 If you have a 3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you most?

A. Take the Rides of Your Life

B. Wander Free on a Dude farm

C. Dig for Dinosaurs

D. Surf Sand Dunes

【3】Where will you probably find this passage?

A. A science fiction．

B. An adventure storybook．

C. A travel magazine．

D. A theme park advertisement．

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More than twice the resistance range of the other pedal exercisers; 8 calibrated resistance settings; from very easy to more than you need

Magnetic resistance provides smooth, quiet pedal motion; let you focus on your work and your co-workers focus on theirs

5 function display shows speed, time, distance calories and scan

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Adjustable tension knob lets you vary workout intensity

Improves cardiovascular health and muscle strength

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Compact, lightweight commercial grade arm and leg exerciser

Patented magnetic resistance; More than twice the resistance range of the other magnetic pedal exercisers

Adjustable Velcro straps on pedals to accommodate all foot sizes; pedals work with both feet and hands

Electronic monitor displays Speed, Distance, Time and Calories. Runs on single AA Battery (included)

【1】Which product offers you the biggest discount?

A. Stamina 15-0120 InStride Cycle XL

B. Exerpeutic 15-0125 InStride Folding Cycle

C. DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser

D. MagneTrainer-ER Mini Exercise Bike Arm and Leg Exerciser

【2】If you want to exercise without disturbing others at work, you can choose the item from ______.

A. Stamina B. Exerpeutic

C. MagneTrainer D. DeskCycle

58. According to the passage, we can infer that ______.

A. you don’t have to pay for the delivery of the items advertised

B. the producers may be trying to reduce the range of resistance

C. the limit of choice in color may affect the popularity of the product

D. the monitoring system is something these products have in common

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng) （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

A recent announcement by scientists that they have successfully cloned the first human embryo(胚胎) has caused much debate and has shocked many people around the world. On the one hand, some scientists point out that if you clone an embryo, you can produce valuable tissues(組織) and organs that could be used to save human lives. On the other hand, many people, including some scientists, disagree and fear that if mankind interferes with (干涉) nature in this way, they may be on their way to producing a real-life Frankenstein's monster.

Cloning is producing an exact copy of a plant or an animal using its cells. The first mammal to be cloned successfully from an adult cell was Dolly—the sheep. She was born in 1996 and died in early 2003, at a much younger age than normal. When she was born, many people were angry because they thought cloning would create more diseases in the animal world. However, in general the scientists were praised for their wonderful scientific breakthrough.

The Scottish scientist who created Dolly, Ian Wilmut, is shocked that some scientists are now considering cloning human beings. Although he researches cloning, he has never thought of creating copies of humans. Instead, he thinks the scientists should concentrate on creating new tissues and organs that could eventually be used to cure diseases like cancer. However, some people consider that cloning human embryos with the intention of destroying them shows no respect for human lives.

While cloning human embryos is illegal in many countries, some scientists are already pushing ahead with the research so as to deliver a cloned human baby. Severino Antinori, an Italian doctor, is one of the leaders in this field of research. He has declared that he wants to be the first to clone a human being.

In China, scientists have focused their efforts on cloning animals, as well as stem cells to be used in medical research. China has succeeded in producing clones of cows and goats, and continues to research ways in which cloning can benefit mankind.

【1】Which of the following statements about cloning is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Cloning technology can only be applied to animals.

B. A cloned animal can live longer than a normal one.

C. People all over the world are happy about the birth of Dolly.

D. Cloning can produce valuable tissues and organs to cure human diseases.

【2】The reasons why some people disagree with cloning include the following EXCEPT that .

A. cloning may produce a real-life Frankenstein's monster

B. cloning might create more diseases in the animal world

C. cloning human embryos shows no respect for human lives

D. cloning can't help those who want to clone their dead children

【3】Who is in favor of cloning human beings?

A. Ian Wilmut.

B. Severino Antinori.

C. The author.

D. The Chinese scientists.

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏子符號(hào)（∧)，并在此符號(hào)下面寫(xiě)出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫(xiě)出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞：

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

Today I met with a little dog seemed to run to me on purpose. I stopped in time to avoid hitting the dog.

Luckily, it was not injuring, but lay on the ground. I came nearer and touched at its side gently. It jumped to its foot quickly and stared at me kindly. Seeing nothing seriously, I was about to leave when the dog stops me by biting my trousers. So I wanted to take the dog away but that I did was unfair for its master. Just then, the woman came, saying that the dog was hers. But she said I can take it away as she had some many dogs at home. Thus I got a lovely pet.

【題目】閱讀理解
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng) （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

In 1841, a book was published which astonished the world. It was called “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan”. The author John Loud Stephens had just returned from a long, difficult and dangerous journey through the thick rain forest of southern Mexico and Guatemala. He had once been there with Frederick Catherwood, an architect and artist, to search for the remains of a lost civilization known as the Mayas(瑪雅). Very little was known about the Mayas at that time, but Catherwood's drawing in the book showed incredible cities with temples, pyramids and other buildings as impressive as those of their northern neighbors, the Aztecs. These cities, however, were deserted. The inhabitants(居民) had disappeared almost a thousand years before.
Since that time, far more has been learned about this remarkable civilization. The Mayas had a highly-developed system of government and of agriculture, as well as an incredibly accurate system of measuring time. They were also wonderful engineers capable of moving huge blocks stone long distances and cutting them to accurate shapes and sizes.
And yet although the Mayas knew about the wheel, they never used it. Neither did they use metals other than copper. What is ever more surprising is that they suddenly abandoned many of their cities and built new ones in the jungle. Some time around AD 900, Mayan civilization collapsed(崩潰). By the year 1200, their last great capital, Chichen Itza, was deserted.
Who were these strange people and the even stranger gods they worshipped? What brought about their sudden and mysterious collapse? Some writers have tried to prove that the Mayas had contact with visitors from space and even that they themselves came from another planet. Some people believe that their civilization came to an end because the Mayas never developed a proper resistance to local germs and diseases. All we really know is that when the first Europeans appeared off their coast in 1517, this great and mysterious culture was only a memory.
（1）Stephen's book astonished the world because .
A.it was the first time people heard about Mayas
B.the Mayas were excellent builders and farmers
C.he had experienced so may difficulties to find this lost civilization
D.it described that the Mayas used to be an advanced civilization
（2）One of the most surprising findings about Mayas was that .
A.they developed accurate system measuring time
B.they knew how to build pyramids with stones
C.they deserted their cities and moved to new ones
D.they built cities which they never lived in
（3）At last Mayas disappeared from the world most probably in .
A.a thousand years before 1841
B.around AD 900
C.any year between 1200 and 1517
D.1200
（4）What brought about Mayan sudden collapse?
A.Tropical germs and diseases.
B.European conquest.
C.Mysterious force from outer space.
D.No one knows for sure.