1、A. 不填;a B. a; theC. the; a D. the; 不填4. You can attend swimming and tennis schools in Australia. If you want a bigger _, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars.A. threat B. relaxationC. thrill D. motivation5. Sharing a flat with someone helps ease ones loneliness, but living alone _ me, for
2、 I can play my music as loud as I want.A. appeals to B. refers toC. devotes to D. responds to 6. Students should be provided with more opportunities to participate in social activities _ they can learn how to apply theory to practice. A. for which B. to whichC. in which D. of which 7. Evidence found
3、 later proved that the young man, _ of murdering his business partner, was actually innocent. A. accused B. accusingC. to be accused D. having accused 8. Your answer is much too confusing and _. Honestly speaking, Id rather you gave me a straightforward yes-or-no reply. A. compulsory B. ambiguousC.
4、significant D. aggressive 9. I owe you a debt of gratitude for all youve done for me over the years, Mr. Li._. It was nothing. A. That depends B. Sounds greatC. You bet D. Forget it10. _ he is mostly known for his great plays, William Shakespeare also wrote a number of remarkable poems. A. Although
5、B. UnlessC. Since D. Before 11. If parents are realistic about _ they expect their children to do, and are hopeful in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well.A. why B. howC. that D. what12. The professor definitely will not agree with the point that the translation amounted to _ loo
6、king up words in dictionaries.A. little more than B. no less thanC. not more than D. not less than13. Mo Yan wrote a lot of novels, many of _ translated into foreign languages.A. which B. themC. what D. that14. When Sarah graduates from university next year, she _ German for nearly four years.A. has
7、 studied B. has been studying C. will study D. will have been studying15. Isnt it surprising that Mary _ have married Bruce? Honestly, its beyond my wildest imagination. A. must B. shouldC. might D. shall第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。An event happened in my
8、 life 17 years ago, which has had a big impact on me. I didnt 16 its full impact then, but lifes experiences keep bringing me back to that event. It was my first trip to the USA and I was 17 a year-long assignment at an insurance company. As you know, you cannot really 18 in the USA without driving
9、a car. I was a bit 19 because all Id ridden till then were bicycles and motorcycles and the high speed traffic was a bit much. 20 , my finances didnt allow me to go to a proper driving school and I chose to learn driving with the help of a few 21 . Interestingly, all my teachers, except one, 22 this
10、 strategy they sat in the passenger seat, screamed and just did side seat driving, but that drove me 23 . Obviously they were all doing me a favor so 24 about them wasnt allowed.Fortunately there was one colleague who employed a totally 25 strategy. He explained the general 26 and let me drive brave
11、ly. He let me make some minor mistakes, gently 27 to me and allowed me to correct them. Occasionally he would also 28 it when I was driving steadily. Otherwise, he was 29 .I found my 30 was restored and within a few hours of driving with him I became a pretty 31 driver. During my first year of drivi
12、ng I only made several errors nothing serious 32 I did damage the car. Next time when I returned to the USA, I quickly obtained my license and I didnt have a single 33 in the next 10 years. I 34 my accident-free record to this great teacher who didnt teach. As I have gained experience in my life, Iv
13、e realized you can learn a lot from making your own 35 . 16. A. prove B. understandC. ensure D. balance17. A. on B. within C. over D. alongside18. A. mature B. relaxC. survive D. graduate19. A. confused B. embarrassedC. angry D. afraid20. A. Unfortunately B. UnbelievablyC. Uncommonly D. Unfairly21.
14、A. classmates B. strangersC. neighbors D. colleagues22. A. improved B. clarifiedC. adopted D. described23. A. alone B. crazyC. rude D. guilty24. A. complaining B. talking C. caring D. hearing25. A. extreme B. generalC. modest D. different 26. A. reasons B. purposesC. principles D. situations27. A. f
15、igured them out B. pointed them out C. carried them out D. left them out28. A. consult B. challengeC. appreciate D. respect29. A. optimistic B. quietC. reliable D. strict30. A. sympathy B. energyC. patience D. confidence31. A. considerate B. creativeC. good D. honest 32. A. while B. becauseC. and D.
16、 but 33. A. accident B. caseC. story D. event34. A. put B. oweC. contribute D. add 35. A. plans B. decisionsC. promises D. mistakes第三部分:阅读理解 (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。A Welcome to Our Clubs in Masonic Village Art ClubThe Art Club provides a place for senior residents to g
17、ather to paint, explore their artistic talents and show their works of art. Members can sell items they have painted. Everyone is welcome to make purchases. The money raised goes toward providing painting supplies for club members. Anyone may join the Art Club, whether you dont know how to paint or
18、you want to learn to better your painting skills. Painting supplies (with the exception of brushes) are provided by the club. Members also receive a key to the studio to paint whenever they want. Meeting Details: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, from 1-3 p.m., in the Freemasons Cultural Center Art S
19、tudio Computer ClubThis club is meant for aged people with little to expert knowledge of computers. Various topics are discussed at each meeting regarding computers as well as related technologies. Guest speakers also discuss other relevant topics. The club has a computer lab. A wireless hotspot for
20、 laptops is available in the lab for those needing access. Classes / Open Lab Details: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1 - 3 p.m., in the Computer Resource Room on Level 2 of Smith North. Open general lab sessions are available for free, and courses are given at a minimal charge. Tai Chi for ArthritisA
21、rthritis is a common disease for old people. The joints in the patients body often hurt badly. Tai Chi for Arthritis is designed to improve the quality of life with arthritis using Sun-style Tai Chi. This style includes quick-moving steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxa
22、tion. The movements dont require deep bending. Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., in the Irem Clubhouse. Spring session (March-May) and fall session (Sept-Dec).36. What do the Art Club and the Computer Club have in common? A. People with either a high or low degree of related skill are welcomed.B. C
23、lub members can have online communication during classes.C. Club members can give their works of art in exchange for money.D. They allow club members to visit beyond class hours. 37. Sun-style Tai Chi can help people_.A. bend deeply B. move freely C. lift spirits D. improve memoryB Women have been d
24、riving yellow cabs in New York since the 1940s, but 99% of drivers are male. Even among drivers of cars booked by phone or online, only 4% are women. That may change with the development of She Taxis, software that lets female passengers insist on female drivers.It will be available in New York City
25、, Westchester and Long Island, and the firm plans to expand to other cities. Stella Mateo, the founder, considers that quite a few women are nervous and wary of getting into cars driven by men. The service may also appeal to those whose religious beliefs forbid them to travel with unrelated men. Eac
26、h driver of She Taxis wears a pink pashmina. Men who ask for a ride will be directed to another car service.But She Taxis faces two speed bumps. One is practical. Demand has been so great that the firm has had to decelerate its launch until it can employ 500 drivers. The other difficulty is legal. B
27、y employing only female drivers, She Taxis is obviously discriminating against men. Since anti-discrimination law sometimes has nothing to do with common sense, the program may be illegal. And there is no shortage of potential clients. “Its not hard to imagine a guy fighting against the program”, sa
28、ys Sylvia Law of New York University Law School. She Taxis defense would probably be that its drivers are all independent contractors.Because the firm caters only to women, it is discriminating against male customers. Is that legal? Angela Cornell of Cornell Law School thinks there could be a hole.
29、New Yorks Human Rights Commission could make an exemption (豁免) on the ground that She Taxis offers a service that is in the public interest: women feel safer not getting into cars with strange men. Women-only colleges are allowed, so why not women-only cabs? The barrier is that some men may also feel safer getting into cabs with female drivers. A study in 2010 found that 80% of crashes in New York City that kill or seriously injure pedestrians (行人) involve male drivers. Women dr
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