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1、1、答题前，考生务必将自己的考号、班别、姓名写在答卷密封线内。2、答案填写在答卷上，必须在指定区域内、用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔作答，不能超出指定区域或在非指定区域作答，否则答案无效。第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Below are some of Londons must-see museums.Science MuseumThe Science Museum features seven floors of educational and

2、 entertaining exhibits, including the Apollo 10. The Wellcome Wing shows developments in modern science, medicine and technology. The Medical History Gallery in the museum contains a large collection of medical history treasures. Exhibits in the Exploring Space galleries include models of the Huygen

3、s Titan probe（探测器） and Beagle 2 Mars Lander. Tickets to the museums in-house IMAX cinema cost extra.Natural History MuseumThe handsome Alfred Waterhouse building houses a collection that contains some 70 million plant, animal, fossil, rock and mineral samples. The Natural History Museums Life Galler

4、ies are devoted to displays on animal life. The Earth Galleries explore the natural forces that shape our planet, the treasures we take from it, the effect we have on it and its place in the universe. The museums wildlife garden attracts urban wildlife such as dragonflies and blackbirds and highligh

5、ts inner-city wildlife conservation.London Transport MuseumAmong the vehicles on display at the London Transport Museum is the first underground electric train, which had no windows because there was nothing to see underground. The trouble was that no one could tell which stop they were at, a small

6、problem solved by employing an athletic announcer who ran to each carriage at every station, shouting out the stops. Dating from 1890, this is one of the several museum exhibits you can board. The design gallery is in memory of Frank Pick, the man responsible for rolling out the London Underground b

7、rand and giving each line its own character. Museum of LondonThe history of London, from prehistoric times to the present is told in the Museum of London through reconstructed interiors（内部） and street scenes, alongside displays of original artifacts found during the museums archaeological digs. Chec

8、k the website before your visit as a packed program of temporary exhibitions, talks, walks and childrens events is central to the life of the Museum of London. 21. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. report the opening of the latest museums. B. present a brief history of four museums.C. intro

9、duce four famous museums in London D. show the significance of visiting the museum22. What can visitors do in the Natural History Museum ?A. Play on a Mars Lander B. Design animal toys C. See some urban wildlife D. Learn about the history of London 23. Why was an athletic announcer employed for the

10、first underground electric train? A. To show tourists around the train. B. To guide passengers to the station C. To remind passengers of train delays D. To inform passengers of the stops24. At which museums can visitors watch films ? A. Science Museum B. Natural History Museum C. London Transport Mu

11、seum D. Museum of London BJonathan Cranwell sat on a hard bench behind the long narrow desk and watched the flies fly lazily in the sun. The drone of the younger boys reading letters and the older boys reciting Latin verbs made him sleepy. Jonathan had to force his eyes to stay open. He wanted to le

12、arn something new!He looked up at the schoolmasters high desk in the front of the room. The new teacher was from Harvard College. Jonathans father had been impressed with him. The boys had already had several other teachers, but none of them seemed to inspire Jonathan. So far, there was nothing to s

13、how that this one was special , though hed only been there two days. “Its too hot to sit and memorize lessons,” the schoolmaster said. “Well move outdoors for the next part of our lesson.” He led the group of boys into the schoolyard. “You younger boys, dig for grubs and beetles （ 幼虫和甲虫）. Count thei

14、r feet. See if you can describe their shells”Jonathan watched the teacher surrounded by laughing young students. No one had ever used the schoolyard itself for a classroom. “What next ?” he thought. Soon he didnt have time to think about the younger boys, for he was running after butterflies and dra

15、gonflies himself. Jonathan and his friends liked this new way of learning. “It will be a clear night tonight. Go outside and look at the sky,” said the schoolmaster. “Look at the stars and notice their brightness and the patterns they make. These patterns have names from Greek mythology（神话）, names l

16、ike Orion, Aries, and others. Tomorrow we will learn about the ancient stories on them.” “How is the new schoolmaster ?” asked Jonathans father that evening, when Jonathan announced he was going out to look at the sky. “Hes different from any other schoolmaster weve had,” Jonathan admitted. “He seems interested in everything