1、1考试时间：45 分钟姓名：_班级：_ 考号： _一 、完形填空请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Music is the art of thinking with sounds. Jules Combarieu Music produces significant and lasting changes in the brain. Schools should add music classes, not cut them. Nearly 20 years ago, a small study advanced the
2、_1_ that listening to Mozarts Sonata（奏鸣曲）could boost mental functioning. It was not long _2_ trademarked “Mozart effect” products began to _3_ anxious parents aiming to put toddlers（刚学步的孩子）on the fast track to top-ranking universities like Harvard and Yale. Georgias governor even _4_ giving every ne
3、wborn there a classical CD or cassette.The _5_ for Mozart therapy turned out to be weak, perhaps nonexistent, although the _6_ study never claimed anything more than a temporary and limited effect. In recent years, _7_, scientists have examined the benefits of a continuous _8_ to study and practice
4、music, in contrast to playing a Mozart CD or a computer-based “brain fitness” game _9_.Advanced monitoring _10_ have/has enabled scientists to see what happens inside your head when you listen to your mother and actually practice the violin for an hour every afternoon. And they have found that music
5、 _11_ can produce significant and lasting changes that _12_ the general ability to learn. These results should _13_ public officials that music classes are not a mere decoration, ready for being given up in the budget crises that constantly _14_ public schools.Studies have shown that _15_ instrument
6、 training from an early age can help the brain to _16_ sounds better, making it _17_ to stay focused when absorbing other subjects, from literature to mathematics. The musically experienced are better able to _18_ a biology lesson despite the noise in the classroom _19_, a few years later, to finish
7、 a call with a client when a colleague in the next office starts screaming a subordinate（下属）. They can be engaged in several things at once, which is a(n) _20_ skill in this era of multitasking.1.A. note B. notice C. ideaD. impression2.A. until B. that C. sinceD. before3.A. apply for B. appeal to C.
8、 interfere with D. get across4.A. proposed B. pushed C. submitted D. permitted5.A. context B. evidence C. symptom D. witness6.A. advanced B. recent C. original D. latest7.A. however B. moreover C. somehow D. therefore8.A. potential B. attention C. research D. effort9.A. frequently B. occasionally C.
9、 additionally D. optionally10.A. principles B. techniques C. information 2D. management11.A. subjects B. models C. causes D. lessons12.A. improve B. introduce C. Ensure D. accelerate13.A. convey B. convince C. contact D. conclude14.A. disappoint B. distribute C. transform D. trouble15.A. urgent B. c
10、asual C. hardworkingD. outstanding16.A. promote B. processs C. prefer D. predict17.A. easier B. harder C. tougherD. faster18.A. hold on B. concentrate on C. insist on D. count on19.A. but B. so C. or D. for20.A. elegant B. specific C. essential D. unique二 、阅读理解AHilversum is a medium-sized city betwe
11、en the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and w
12、alk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile (纺织) and media industries, and modern architecture.In history, Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raisin
13、g and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They build themselves large villas (别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. Th
14、ey moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.The change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestedllen Fabriek (NSF) establ
15、ished a radio factory in Hiversum. Most radio stations called in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch televison stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the tow
16、n.In the early 1900s, modern architcts W.M. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces (杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum. Dudok alone shaped most 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buil
17、dings in 1928-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilve
18、rsum.321.Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that _.A. it has a large populationB. it is cut off from big citiesC. it has many beautiful gardensD. it is in a hilly area with sandy soil22.What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?A. Building a railway l
19、ink to AmsterdamB. Helping its textile industry to developC. Constructing large villas for the poorD. Assisting its agricultural industry23.The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of _.A. a radio factoryB. the medial capitalC. a radio stationD. a TV station24
20、.What is known about W.M. Dudoks Hilversum Town Hall?A. It consists of approximately 75 buildingsB. It looks like an open air museum in the cityC. It is a classic example in architecture textbooksD. It has shaped most of 20th century Hilvesum.BPapa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early
21、and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. “Theres so much to learn,“ hed say. “Though were b
22、orn stupid, only the stupid remain that way. “ He was determined that none of his children would be denied an education.Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And di
23、nner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.Then came the momentthe time to share the days new learning.Pap
24、a, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen.“Felice,“ hed say, “tell me what you learned today. “I learned that the population of Nepal is “Silence.Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. “
25、The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well . . . . “ hed say. “Get the map; lets see where Nepal is. “ And the whole familywent on a search for Nepal.This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended 4only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such fac
26、ts.As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one anothers education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was
27、 unquestionably our most influential teacher.Later during my training as a future teacher /1 studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all alongthe value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been waste
28、d, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.25.What do we know from the first paragraph?A.The authors father was born in a workers family.B.Those born stupid could not change their life.C.The town elders wanted to learn about the world.D.The poor could hardly a
29、fford school education.26.The underlined word “it“ in the second paragraph refers to “A. one new thing B. a request C. the news D. some comment27.It can be learned from the passage that the author .A.enjoyed talking about newsB.knew very well about NepalC.felt regret about those wasted daysD . appre
30、ciated his fathers educational technique28.What is the greatest value of “dinner time“ to the author?A. Continual learning. B. Showing talents.C. Family get-together. D. Winning Papas approval.29.The authors father can be best described as .A.an educator expert at training future teachersB.a parent
31、insistent on his childrens educationC.a participant willing to share his knowledgeD.a teacher strict about everything his students didCMany of the worlds countries have reached or are approaching zero population growth (ZPG) Nearly all such lands are economically well developedThey include much of E
32、urope(including Russia)，the United States，Canada，Japanand AustraliaAs the rate of natural increase(RNI)declines，two things happenFirst ，the population begins to decline if the loss is not balanced by immigrationSecond，a countrys population ages because there are fewer birthsIs achieving ZPG good or
33、bad? What happens when a countrys population begins to drop? Many people，after all，believe that population decline is a good thingBut is it good for everyone? Does everyone agree?An aging population can create many problemsSenior citizens require more health care and medical attentionRather than pay
34、ing into retirement programs，they begin to draw from their pensionsIn the US，the Social Security program，according to many 5experts，will be used up by 2018It will pay out more money than it takes inAdditionally, a great number of jobs go begging in search of people willing or entry level positions t
35、hat pay low wagesWith an able to do themMany of these jobs are aging population，who will fill them? At the other extreme，some positions require a large number of training and highly specialized skillsWho will fill these positions as retirees leave the workforce?The answer to the problem of declining
36、 and aging population is simple：increased migrationToday many people，particularly those from less developed countries，are migrating in search of employmentMany are willing to take jobs that cannot(or will not) be filled by the domestic populationOthers are well educated and highly skilledBoth groups
37、 contribute to a countrys economy progress in many ways Further, they add to the richness of a countrys cultureOf greatest importance，perhaps ，is the fact that they have become absolutely necessary to the economy of many landsAs you can see，for many countries and for most immigrants，migration is a w
38、inwin situation30.In the writers view，which of the following statements is TRUE?ANot everyone agrees that achieving ZPG is absolutely goodBAchieving ZPG is every countrys aim in spite of its side effectsCAchieving ZPG is bad for senior citizensDAchieving ZPG is good for employment31.According to the
39、 passage，the best way to solve the problem of declining and aging population is Ato improve the health care system Bto increase RNICto increase employment Dto increase migration32.The underlined words “the domestic population can be replaced by Apeople within the country Bpeople from developing coun
40、triesCpeople without a college education Dpeople living abroad33.The main idea of the last paragraph is .Athe advantages of increased migrationBthe problem of declining and aging populationChow to increase migrationDsome ways to enrich a countrys cultureDThe Hunan Satellite TV (HNTV) show “Where are
41、 we going, Dad?“ is a big hit. Many famous stars brought their children to a strange village alone, where they had to spend 72 hours with their children. The program fully showed us a modern version of “how to be a good father“. As the young parents today are too busy to look after their children, t
42、his new form of “Lost on the way“ played by nanny (保姆) Daddy and cute kids caused a lot of peoples emotional resonance (共鸣). Both the kids and their parents will find their hearts are being drawn closer. But this kind of feeling has just proved there is a big spiritual barrier between the modern par
43、ents and children.The TV shows like “Children are hard to support!“, “Where are we going, Dad?“, “hot mom“ and “cute kids“ are becoming more and more popular. All of these show the new parents confusion in childrens education and the appeal for the balance between career and family.6In real life, on
44、 the one hand the young parents feel helpless because they are too busy to accompany their children under the pressures of work and life; on the other hand they continue to do so. The data collected by HNTV shows that nearly two-thirds of their audience are female, among whom 36% are aged from 25 to
45、 34. We can imagine such a scene that one evening a young mother is watching the show with her young children, while her husband is still at work or trapped in socializing, or maybe is just playing computer games in the bedroom. The story of a child without the company of father is still going on. I
46、n fact, it is sometimes the same to mothers. In a modern family, it is often the old who take the responsibility of raising a child. The participation of mother in the childrens education is also very low.It is just this kind of confusion where the parents have gone in the modern family education, a
47、nd where the parents will guide their children to go that “Where are we going. Dad?“ shows us. If a child wants to grow up healthily and safely into a modern citizen with independent personality and free spirit, it is very important for him or her to follow the parents who serve as their first teach
48、ers. Maybe this is the real reason why such kind of TV program: could get hot. The truth is that children will go where their parents go; and society will go where the children go.34.From the first 2 paragraphs, we can know that_.A. the popularity of TV shows is due to the famous starsB. the TV program makes many strange villages well-knownC. there is no barrier between the fathers and kids in the showD. young parents usually dont know how to balance career and family35.Which of the following statements
