1、 Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually,this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel
2、and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set. When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go
3、 away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.1. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set? A. He got an older model than he had e
4、xpected. B. He couldnt return it when it was broken. C. He could have bought it at a lower price. D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.2.Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signed off”in Paragraph 1? A. ended all their programs B. provided fewer channels C. changed to commercial
5、s D. showed all-night movies3. How did the author finally get his TV set working again? A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off. C. By switching channels. D. By having it repaired.4. How does the another sound when telling the story ? A. Curious B. Anxious C. Cautious D. HumorousB
6、Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtai
7、ns and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when theyre in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness
8、. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when its time t
9、o repaint, go blue. Dont forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while youre at it, actually sit down to ea
10、t. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishes, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon o
11、ver a smaller one ,total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.5. The text is especially helpful for those who care about_. A. their home comforts B. their body shape C. house buying D. healthy diets6. A home env
12、ironment in blue can help people_. A. digest food better B. reduce food intake C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites7. What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music. C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights.8. What can be a suitable title for the test
13、? A. Is Your House Making You Fat? B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Effects of Self-Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?C More student than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year ph
14、enomenon originated (起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year. This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics
15、 on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Service(UCAS). That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out
16、 are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said. But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had sh
17、ip young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.
18、NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,” he said.9. What do we learn about the gap year from the text? A. It is flexible in length. B. It is a time for relaxation. C. It is increasingly popular. D. It
19、is required by universities.10. According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year_. A. arc better prepared for college studies B. know a lot more about their future jobs C. are more likely to leave university in debt D. have a better chance to enter top universities11. How does Owain James feel a
20、bout the gap-year phenomenon? A. Hes puzzled. B. Hes worried. C. Hes surprised. D. Hes annoyed.12. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics? A. Attend additional courses. B. Make plans for the new term. C. Earn money for their education. D. Prepare for their graduate
21、 studies.DChoose Your One-Day ToursTour ABath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge until 26 March and 39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the worlds
22、 most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour BOxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house一32 until 12 March and 36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over t
23、he “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour CWindsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace 34 until March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton C
24、ourt, Henry Mills favorite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its variou
25、s historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!TourD CambridgeincludingentrancefeestotheTowerofSaintMaryGreat 33until18Marchand37thereafter.IncludesaguidedtourCambridge,famousuniversitytown,gardens18thcentury.13. WhichwillyouchooseifwantseeEnglandsoldestcity? A. To
26、ur A B. Tour B C. Tour C D. Tour D 14. Whichfollowingtourschargeslowestfeeon17March? A. WindsorCastle&HamptonCourt. B. OxfordStratford C. BathStonehenge. D. Cambridge.15. WhyisCourtmajortouristattraction? A. Itusedbehomeroyalfamilies. B. Itwell-knownmaze C. ItpalaceinBritain D. Itworld-famouscastle.
27、 第二节(共5小题:每小题2分,满分10分) 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. _16_, buy the best-fitting, best-built running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel b
28、est on your feet, so you have to rely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit. _17_. As always, you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries. During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day. _18_, it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. _19_
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