1、1.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.此题选择C,由第一段when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seven
2、ty-five dollars less than I had paid.,当我看到报纸上75 美元的价格时,我感觉我上当了。此题是细节题,难度较小。2.Which of the following can best replace the phrase“signed off”in Paragraph 1?A.ended all their programs B.provided fewer channelsC.changed to commercials D.showed all-night movies本题答案为A,词义猜测题,难度适中。根据后一句Fortunately, I didnt
3、got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.我不用整晚看电影了,否则我不能睡觉了。3.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.正确选项是D,细节理解题,难度较小,据文章最后一段,作者修电视花了62美
4、元。4. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. Curious B. Anxious C. Cautious D. Humorous答案为D,推理判断题,据第一段中的Fortunately, I didnt got any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.和My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep e
5、xpecting more trouble.从以上两句可知,作者与其诙谐幽默。本体难度较大。注:考纲外词汇:salesclerk, discontinued(考纲内:sale, clerk, continue) B(科普说明类) 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 environmen
6、t work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet 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 placesand so more likely to
7、 eat lots of food . If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the 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
8、 colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So 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 keepi
9、ng track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. 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 fa
10、t. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a 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.5.The text is especially helpful
11、for those who care about_.A. their home comforts B. their body shape C. house buying D. healthy diets答案为B,推理判断题,难度适中。根据第一段,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.房子对身体特征有影响,房子的设计一定程度上
12、决定了你是长肉还是减肉。6.A home environment in blue can help people_.A.digest food better B.reduce food intake C.burn more calories D.regain their appetites答案为B,细节理解题,难度较小。根据第三段第二句In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room.可知答案是减少食物的摄入。7.What a
13、re people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly. B.Play fast music.C.Use smaller spoons. D.Turn down the lights.正确答案为C,推理判断题,难度较小。根据本文倒数第二句可知答案。8.What can be a suitable title for the test?A.Is Your House Making You Fat? B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD.Is Your Home Environ
14、ment Relaxing?答案为A,主旨大意题,难度较大。只有A选项是文章一直在讨论的主题,其他题支片面。注考纲外词汇:fuel v. ( fuel our appetite)C(社会文化类) 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 phenomenon originated(起源) with the mont
15、hs 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 university entrance provided by Un
16、iversity and College Admissions Serbice(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 more likely to be satisfied with,
17、 and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said. But not everyone is happy.OwainJames, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship young people are being forced into ea
18、rning 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.NUS statistics showthat over 40% of stud
19、entsare 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 is required by universities.本题答案为C,推理判断题,难度适中
20、,由第二段和第三段第一句可知越来越多学生选择间隔年。10. According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year_.A.are better prepared for college studies B.know a lot more about their future jobsC.are more likely to leave university in debt D.have a better chance to enter top universities答案为A,细节理解题,难度适中,通过人名定位,第三段最后一句可知选A。11.
21、How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzled. B. Hes worried. C. Hes surprised. D. Hes annoyed.正确答案为B,细节理解题,难度较大,根据文章最后一段可知越来越多的学生会在gap year期间被迫去挣钱。所以他对此是担忧的。12. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A.Attend additional courses. B. Make p
22、lans for the new term.C.Earn money for their education. D.Prepare for their graduate studies.正确答案为C,细节理解题,难度较小。参考解析:根据文章最后一句话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 statistics showthat over 40% of studentsare forc
23、ed to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.可知。puzzled, annoyedpuzzle,annoy)D(广告类)Choose Your One-Day Tours TourA-Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-37until 26 March and 39 thereafter. Visit the cit
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