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Not long ago, the information Highway was a new road, with not many users. Now, everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connected worldwide. Not surprisingly, this well-traveled highway is starting to look like a well-traveled highway. Traffic jams can cause many serious problems, forcing the system to close down for repair. Naturally, accidents will happen on such a crowded road, and usually victims are some files, gone forever. Then, of course, theres Mr. Cool, with his new broad-band connection, who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go. But dont trick yourself; he pays for that speeding.Passage 2Want to know more about global warming and how you can help prevent it? Doctor Herman Friedman, who is considered a leading expert on the subject, will speak at Grayson Hall next Friday. Friedman studied environmental science at three well-known universities around the world before becoming a professor in the subject. He has also traveled around the world observing environmental concerns. The gradual bleaching (变白) of the Grate Barrier Reef, which came into the public eye in 2002, is his latest interest. Signed copies of his colorful book, which was published just last month, will be on sale after his talk.1. The Information Highway _. A. appeals to a large number of users B. is crowded with car driversC. offers just a few on-line servicesD. is free from traffic accidents2. How does Mr. Cool manage to travel the Information Highway so fast?A. By storing fewer files. B. By repairing the system.C. By buying a better computer. D. By using a broad-band connection.3. What can be learned from Passage 2?A. There will be a book show at Grayson Hall. B. Friedman is now studying the Great Barrier Reef.C. There will be a talk on global warming this week.D. Friedman is a leading expert on computer science.4. Passage 2 is most probably . A. a poster about a lecture B. an ad for a new bookC. a note to a doctor in a university D. an introduction to a professorBBicycle Safety来源:学,科,网OperationAlways ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.Theft PreventionAlways securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. Its fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.EquipmentBrakesMake sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.HelmetA necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fits properly.LightsAlways have a front headlight visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.Rules of the RoadRiding on CampusAs a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15 mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of way to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.Bicycle ParkingOnly park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such spots can result in a fine.If Things Go WrongIf you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for: No bicycle registration . $25 Bicycle parking banned .$30 Blocking path with bicycle .$40 Violation of bicycle equipment requirement .$355. Registration of your bicycle may help you _.Aget your serial numberBreceive free repair servicesCsettle conflicts with walkers Dfind your stolen bicycle6. According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?AA helmet.BA headlight. CA taillight. DBrakes.7. If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _.A$30 B$35 C$40 D$258. What is the passage mainly about?ADirections for bicycle tour on campus.BRegulations of bicycle race on campus.CRules for riding motor vehicles on campus. DA guide for safe bicycling on campus.CThe morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and Id been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt: “The trouble with you is that you wont put yourself in my place. Cant you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornlyand felt the ache in my tooth. Id thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short time? Why wasnt he as busy as the others?In the dentists office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Dont worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief！9. Which of the following best describes the authors feeling that morning? A. Upset. B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Cheerful.10. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist? A. The dentists being as busy as the other dentists. B. The dentists agreeing to treat her at very short time. C. The surroundings of the dentists office. D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.11. Why did the author suddenly smile? A. Because the dentist came at last. B. Because she could relax in the chair. C. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling. D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.12. What did the author learn from her experience most probably? A. Strike while the iron is hot. B. Have a good word for ones friend C. A friend in need is a friend indeed. D. Put oneself in others shoes DOn a stormy day last August, Tim heard some shouting. Looking out to the sea carefully, he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat were being pulled out to sea.Two 12-year-old boys, Christian and Jack, rowed out a boat to search for a football. Once theyd rowed beyond the calm waters, a beach umbrella tied to the boat caught the wind and pulled the boat into open water. The pair panicked and tried to row back to shore. But they were no match for it and the boat was out of control.来源:学科网Tim knew it would soon be swallowed by the waves.Everything went quiet in my head, Tim recalls(回忆). I was trying to figure out how to swim to the boys in a straight line.Tim took off his clothes and jumped into the water. Every 500 yards or so, he raised his head to judge his progress. At one point, I considered turning back, he says. I wondered if I was putting my life at risk. After 30 minutes of struggling, he was close enough to yell to the boys, Take down the umbrella!Christian made much effort to take down the umbrella. Then Tim was able to catch up and climb aboard the boat. He took over rowing, but the waves were almost too strong for him.Lets aim for the pier(码头), Jack said. Tim turned the boat toward it. Soon afterward, waves crashed over the boat, and it began to sink. Can you guys swim? he cried. A little bit, the boys said.Once they were in the water, Tim decided it would be safer and faster for him to pull the boys toward the pier. Christian and Jack were wearing life jackets and floated on their backs. Tim swan toward land as water washed over the boys faces.“Are we almost there? they asked again and again. Yes, Tim told them each time.After 30minutes, they reached the pier.13. Why did the two boys go to the sea? A. To go boat rowing. B. To get back their football. C. To swim in the open water. D. To test the umbrella as a sail.14. What does “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The beach. B. The water. C. The wind. D. The boat.来源:学*科*网15. How can the two boys finally reach the pier? A. They swam to the pier all by themselves. B. They were dragged to the pier by Tim. C. They were washed to the pier by the waves. D. They were carried to the pier by Tim on his back.第二节（共5个小题；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项。Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit and that can be a very annoying thing. 16 Read on for some techniques worth trying.1. 17 People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 18 Something as simple as setting a goal to havea weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.2. Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 19 3. Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 20 Or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.E. But dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life-changing events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments. G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分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四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later,they got together again. While having dinner, they _21_ for along time. They discussed the _22_ they had given their elderly mother who lived faraway in another city. The first said, I had a _23_ house built for Mama. The second said, I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer (经销商) send a _24_ to her.” The third said, I built a beautiful _25_ for Mama. The fourth said,You know _26_ Mama loved reading poems and you know she cant read anymore because she cant _27_ very well. I met abusinessman who had a parrot (鹦鹉) that can recite many _28_. It took him 20 years to _29_ it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years,_30_ it is worth it.On hearing that, the other brothers were _31_ by his good thought.After the holidays their mother _32_ her thank-you notes. She wrote:Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to_33_ the whole house. Its a tiring job. Thanks anyway.Marvin, I am too old to _34_. I stay home and have my foods delivered, so Ill _35_ use the car. The _36_ was good, although not practical. Thanks.Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to _37_ plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. Ive almost _38_ my hearing and Im nearly blind. I wont use it. Thank you all the same.Dearest Melvin, you are the _39_ son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so _40_. I liked it very much. Thank you.”21. A. talked B. studied C. slept D. fought22. A. chances B. wishes C. challenges D. gifts23.A. big B safe C. lonely D. warm24. A. bike B. car C. bag D. book25.A. museum B. library C. theater D. station 26.A. how B. why C. when D. what来源:学_科_网27.A. feel B. see C. walk D. listen28.A. words B. poems C. lyrics D. stories29. A. beat B. raise C. train D. protect30.A. so B. unless C. although D. but31. A. impressed B. frightened C. embarrassed D. interested32. A. put up B. took out C. picked up D. sent out33. A. borrow B. clean C. visit D. sell34. A. work B. exercise C. travel D. learn35. A