1、21. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A.He got an older model than he had expected.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.22. Which of the following an best replace the phrase “signed of
2、f” in paragraph 1?A.ended all their programsB.provided fewer channels C.changed to commercialsD.showed all-night movies23. How did the author finally get this TV set working again?A.By shaking and hitting itB.By turning it on and offC.By switching channels D.By having it repaired24. How does the aut
3、hor sound when telling the story?A.CuriousB.AnxiousC.CautiousD.Humorous24.D推理判断题。根据开头Fortunately, I didnt get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.意思是说:看不了电视节目就可以睡觉;中间还说I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.意思是:晃动电视的同时还锻炼了胳膊上肌肉,可知作者很诙谐幽默。
4、故选D。【考点定位】故事类短文阅读BYour 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 your die
5、t plan.Open the curtains 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 th
6、e place with brightness.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 less hungry. S
7、o when its time to 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 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit
8、 down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plants can easily makes us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a
9、 large spoon over 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.25. The text is especially helpful for those who care about _.A.their home comfortsB.their body shapeC.house buyingD.healthy diets26. A
10、 home environment in blue can help people _.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intakeC.burn more caloriesD.regain their appetites27. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast musicC.Use smaller spoonsD.Turn down the lights28.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Is Yo
11、ur House Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?【考点定位】科普类短文阅读CMore students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university. It used to be the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon o
12、riginated(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 on universi
13、ty entrance provided by the 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 are mor
14、e 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 hardship young
15、 people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to15,000 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. NUS stat
16、istics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacating periods,” he said.29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A.It is flexible in length.B.It is a time for relaxationC.It is increasingly popularD.It is required by un
17、iversities30. According to Tony Higgins. students taking a gap year _.A.are better prepared for college studiesB.know a lot more about their future jobC.are more likely to leave university in debtD.have a better chance to enter top universities31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenome
18、non?A.Hes puzzledB.Hes worriedC.Hes surprisedD.Hes annoyed32.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A.Attend additional courses.B.Make plans for the new termC.Earn money for their educationD.Prepare for their graduate studies【解析】试题分析:本文提到大学的学费高使得很多大学生在上大学学前就要先去挣钱然后
19、再上大学学习。这样的好处是让学生更珍惜大学的时光,更成熟有责任感。但是也给人们带来了思考。29.C 推理判断题。由短文第一段More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university.可知,过间隔年学生比以前多了,第三段第一句话That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.可知体验间隔年数量上升了14.7%,说明越来越受到欢迎,因此选C。【考点定位】社会社会类短文阅读DChoose
20、 Your One-Day-Tours!Tour A - Bath &Stonehenge: including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge -37 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 most fa
21、mous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B - Oxford & Startford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways -32 until 12 March and 36 thereafterOxford: Includes a guided tour of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the cit
22、y of dreaming spires(尖顶)from St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C - Windsor Castle &Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace -34 until 11 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Cou
23、rt, Henry VILLs 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 various hi
24、storic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D -Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great -33 until 18 March and 37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.33. W
25、hich tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city?A.Tour AB.Tour BC.Tour CD.Tour D34. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A.Windsor Castle & Hampton CourtB.Oxford & StratfordC.Bath & StonehengeD.Cambridge35. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist
26、attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal familiesB.It used to be a well-known mazeC.It is the oldest palace in BritainD.It is a world-famous castle35.A细节理解题。根据With 500 years of history, Hampton was once the home of four Kings and one Queen Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a
27、major tourist attraction.判断,人们去参观的主要原因是因为这是有着500年历史的前皇家宫殿,答案为A。【考点定位】广告类短文阅读。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. 36 , buy the best-fitting running shoes you can find. No one can say wh
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