1、 How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass. Some 60,000novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of
2、 them. Its partly true that Dickens style of writing attracted audiences from all walks of life. Its partly that his writings rode a wave of social, political and scientific progress. But its also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix
3、 of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a singular writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible and important for our own cultureto understand how he made himself a lasting one.21. Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th centur
4、y?A. They were difficult to understand.B. They were popular among the rich.C. They were seen as nearly worthless.D. They were written mostly by women.22. Dickens is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress_.A. his reputation in FranceB. his interest in modern artC. his success in publicatio
5、nD. his importance in literature23. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To remember a great writer.B. To introduce an English novel.C. To encourage studies on culture.D. To promote values of the Victorian age.B Steven Stein likes to follow garbage trucks. His strange habit makes sense
6、 when you consider that hes an environmental scientist who studies how to reduce litter, including things that fall off garbage trucks as they drive down the road.What is even more interesting is that one ofSteins jobs is defending an industry behind the plastic shopping bags. Americans use more tha
7、n 100 billion thin film plastic bags every year.So many end up in tree branches or along highways that a growing number of cities do not allow them at checkouts(收银台). The bags are prohibited in some 90 cities in California, including Los Angeles. Eyeing these headwinds, plastic-bag makers are hiring
8、 scientists likeSteintomake the case that their products are not as bad for the planet as most people assume. Among the bag makers argument: many cities with bans still allow shopperspurchase paper bags,which are easily recycled but require more energyproduce and transport.And while plastic bags may
9、 be uglylook at,they represent a small percentage of allgarbageon the ground today.z.x.xk The industry has also taken aim at the product that has appeared as its replacement: reusable shopping bags. The stronger a reusable bag is,the longer its life and the more plastic-bag use it cancels out. Howev
10、er, longer-lasting reusable bags often require more energymake. One study found that a cotton bag must be used at least 131 times to be better for the planet than plastic. Environmentalists dont dispute(质疑) these points.They hope paper bags will be banned someday too and want shoppersuse the same re
11、usable bags for years.24. What has Steven Stein been hired to do?A. Help increase grocery sales.B. Recycle the waste material.C. Stop things falling off trucks.D. Argue for the use of plastic bags.25. What does the word “headwinds”in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Bans on plastic bags.B. Effects of city de
12、velopment.C. Headaches caused by garbage.D. Plastic bags hung in trees.26. What is a disadvantage of reusable bags according to plastic-bag makers?A. They are quite expensive.B. Replacing them can be difficult.C. They are less strong than plastic bags.D. Producing them requires more energy.27. What
13、is the best title for the text?A. Plastic, Paper or NeitherB. Industry, Pollution and EnvironmentC. Recycle or Throw AwayD. Garbage Collection and Waste ControlCAs cultural symbols go, the American car is quite young. The Model T Ford was built at the Piquette Plant in Michigan a century ago, with t
14、he first rolling off the assembly line(装配线) on September 27, 1908. Only eleven cars were produced the next month. But eventually Henry Ford would build fifteen million of them. Modern America was born on the road, behind a wheel. The car shaped some of the most lasting aspects of American culture: t
15、he roadside diner, the billboard, the motel, even the hamburger. For most of the last century, the car represented what it meant to be Americangoing forward at high speed to find new worlds. The road novel, the road movie, these are the most typical American ideas, born of abundant petrol, cheap car
16、s and a never-ending interstate highway system, the largest public works project in history. In 1928 Herbert Hoover imagined an America with “a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage.” Since then, this society has moved onward, never looking back, as the car transformed America from a farm-b
17、ased society into an industrial power.zxx.k The cars that drove the American Dream have helped to create a global ecological disaster. In America the demand for oil has grown by 22 percent since 1990. The problems of excessive(过度的)energy consumption, climate change and population growth have been de
18、scribed in a book by the American writer Thomas L. Friedman. He fears the worst, but hopes for the best. Friedman points out that the green economy(经济)is a chance to keep American strength. “The ability to design, build and export green technologies for producing clean water, clean air and healthy a
19、nd abundant food is going to be the currency of power in the new century.”28. Why is hamburger mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To explain Americans love for travelling by car. B. To show the influence of cars on American culture.C. To stress the popularity of fast food with Americans.D. To praise the e
20、ffectiveness of Americas road system.29. What has the use of cars in America led to? A. Decline of economy. B. Environmental problems.C. A shortage of oil supply. D. A farm-based society.30. What is Friedmans attitude towards Americas future? A. Ambiguous. B. Doubtful. C. Hopeful. D. Tolerant.第二节(共5
21、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。Moving into a newhome in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an acceptable and valuable part of your neighborhood . the easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourse
22、lf as a good neighbor should. _31_Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. _32_ _ By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.Second, tak
23、e the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously,. When going for a walk. Take a small garbage bag. _33_ This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area._34_ If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illnes
24、s, offer to do the grocery shopping . Let them know you are there to help in any way this acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor._35_ By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood
25、 in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciate.A.In general,keep an eye on their property while they are gone.B.A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.C.Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.D.Sometimes neighbors may
26、go to the supermarket together to do shopping.E.Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car,pick it up.F.People tend to lake pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.G.Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly第三部分语言运用(共两节,满
27、分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。We have all heard how time is more valuable than money,but is it 36 to have too much?I37 back in high school I spent most of my day at school since I also 38 a team sport.By the time I got home,I only had a few
28、hours to do my homework,and I had to do it _39_When I got into college, things _40. I suddenly found myself out of class before noon time. Because of all this _41_ there was no sense of _42_ to do my school work immediately. I was performing this action of waiting until it later became 43.Once that happened,I just kept44my studying further and further back in my day.Then I got to the point where I was45really late at night to get my work alone.One day I 46a former classmate of mine who wa
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