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9、Life StoryB. How To Write Your Life Story or Complete Guitar CourseC. The Most Scenic Drives in America only D. Complete Guitar Course2. Which book can Mary buy for her older mother? A. How To Write Your Life Story B. Care Free PlantsC. Complete Guitar Course D. Disease Free3. Shellie has a free tim
10、e after she leaves work, so she can buy to kill time. A. Complete Guitar Course B. What Works What DoesntC. Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of Americas PastD. Care Free Plants4. If you buy Care Free Plants, you can get . A. a heavy job B. a beautiful garden C. no time in gardening D. more moneyBCat h
11、as bright futureBy day he is just a normal cat but when the lights go out, he glows in the dark. Scientists have genetically modified a cat as part of an experiment that could lead to treatments for diseases. Named Mr. Green Genes, he looks like a six-month-old cat but, under ultraviolet(紫外线的 )light
12、, his eyes, gums(牙龈)and tongue glow green. That is the result of a genetic experiment at the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species in New Orleans, US. Mr. Green Genes is the first fluorescent(荧光的)cat in the US and probably the world, said Betsy Dresser, the centers director. The research
13、ers made him so they could learn whether a gene could be introduced harmlessly into a cats genetic sequence. If so, it would be the first step in a process that could lead to the development of ways to treat diseases via gene therapy. The gene, which was added to Mr. Green Genes DNA, has no effect o
14、n his health, Ms. Dresser said. Cats are ideal for this project because their genetic makeup is similar to that of humans, said Dr Martha Gomez, a scientist at the center. To show that the gene went where it was supposed to go, the researchers settled on one that would glow. The gene“is just a marke
15、r”, said Leslie Lyons, an assistant professor at the University of California, Davis. Lyons is familiar with the centers work. “The glowing part is the fun part, ”she said. Glowing creatures made international news earlier this month when the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists
16、who had discovered the gene through their work with jellyfish(水母). 5. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A. A Glowing Cat B. Mr. Green Genes C. One Cats Life D. An experiment on cats6. What can we conclude from the passage? A. Fortunately, scientists have found ways to t
17、reat diseases via gene therapy. B. Scientists think cats genetic makeup is the same as that of human beings. C. Three scientists who had discovered the gene were given Nobel Prize in Physics. D. Scientists have managed to introduce a gene into a cats genetic sequence. 7. What does the underlined phr
18、ase“settled on”most probably mean in Paragraph 9? A. chose B. killed C. took D. raised8. From the passage we can see that . A. Mr. Green Genes was made by researchers to treat diseasesB. the cat named Mr. Green Genes can glow when it is darkC. Mr. Green Genes is the second fluorescent cat in the wor
19、ldD. Mr. Green Genes is a cat of seven months old up to nowCThe historic center of Vienna has been added to UNESCOs World Cultural Heritage list. Thus, St. Stephens Cathedral, the Imperial Palace and many other historic buildings are now recognized as being among the 700 outstanding cultural and nat
20、ural monuments of mankindothers include the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur, the historic center of Rome, the Kremlin with the Red Square, the Chinese Wall, the Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon. Viennas historic center, in its unity, is considered one of the most beautiful city landmarks in Europe
21、. Three eras left their mark on the former residence of the Habsburgs: the Middle Ages with Gothic St. Stephens Cathedral whose spire(教堂的)尖塔 ) points toward heaven, one of Viennas landmarks; the Baroque whose most important achievement is the Imperial Palace with its sumptuous cupolas(奢华的圆屋顶). And t
22、he Ring Boulevard era of the late nineteenth century, when such splendid buildings as the Vienna State Opera and the Museum of Fine Arts were built to replace the former city walls. The imperial flair(帝国风韵) of the center of Vienna is enhanced(加强) by numerous churches, mansions(大厦) and parks, as well
23、 as by rich art collections gathered by wealthy rulers. And the centuries-old musical tradition ranges from the Court Chapel of the Imperial Palace to Mozarts immortal(不朽的)music and the waltzes of Johann Strauss. Also inseparably linked to the center of the city are the delights of Viennese cuisine,
24、 the gemtlichkeit of Viennese coffeehouses and nostalgic(怀旧的) shopping at former purveyors(供应商)to the imperial court. 9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as cultural and natural monuments of mankind? A. The Taj Mahal. B. The Pyramid Fields. C. The Kremlin with the Red Square. D. The Court Cha
25、pel. 10. The second paragraph is developed mainly by . A. following the order of place B. providing examplesC. making comparisons D. analyzing causes11. What is the passage mainly about? A. The universal value of the world heritage in Vienna. B. Viennas becoming one of the cultural and natural monum
26、ents of mankind. C. The introduction of the historic center of Vienna. D. The special culture atmosphere of the historic center of Vienna. DDo you know someone who has never been troubled by tests? Yeah, some people are lucky like that. But for most of us, taking tests can cause a lot of icky(讨厌的)fe
27、elings and sensations, such as: trouble concentrating; low self-esteem; being nervous or anxious; feeling depressed or down on yourself; nausea(反胃), indigestion, diarrhea(腹泻 ), or other stomach problems; racing heartbeat or trouble breathing; trouble sleeping; sweaty or cold hands. Spend a moment th
28、inking about a test you have to take. Does it bring on any of these feelings? If so, that might mean youre having some trouble dealing with the stress of the test. Now that we know what stress feels like, lets talk about where test stress comes from. Here are a few of the biggest causes of test stre
29、ss: Pressure from yourself. Its important to do your best and study hard, but if you feel like you just cant stop pushing yourself to prepare or that you wont be happy with anything but a high grade, that pressure cant be hard to handle. Pressure from parents and teachers. Most parents want to see g
30、reat report cards, and they can start pushing when test time comes around. For teachers, many schools want to show high test grades from their students. So they have high expectations for the teachers, who then have high expectations for the students! Competition with friends. You love your best fri
31、ends, but shes always asking you how you did in the test you both just took. This is normal, but can add to some of the pressure youre already feeling. Past experience. If you had a bad time with a test in the past, or if youve done poorly in one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next
32、one. Negative thinking. If youre convinced youre going to fail, or you keep beating yourself up with thoughts like“Im not smart enough”or“I never do well, ”this can add to a lot of stress. Rumor. Sometimes, other students can spread rumors about a test. Rumors like“That teachers tests are totally im
33、possible to pass! ”can make you a lot more nervous. 12. Whats the main idea of the first paragraph? A. Tests may cause the changes of feelings and sensations for most of us. B. How we find someone who has never been troubled by tests. C. Some people will have some trouble in dealing with the stress
34、of tests. D. Talk about the cause and origin of test stress. 13. Whats the probable title according to the passage? A. Pressure from Oneself B. Pressure from Parents and TeachersC. Where Test Stress Comes from D. Negative and Positive Thinking14. The direct reason why you feel anxious about tests is
35、 that . A. you are always expecting to take the first place in taking testsB. you didnt do well in the past one or more testsC. it was just rumor that led to your anxietyD. you are not sure of your study ability and skills15. What will the next section mainly talk about? A. How to manage and get rid
36、 of stress. B. How to prevent pressure from oneself or parents or teachers. C. How to compete with friends properly. D. How to use rumor to release stress. 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。Life is just like a box. Inside it are happiness and sorrow, failure and suc
37、cess, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in it teach us new lessons and make us a better person. LoveLove plays a key role in our life. Love makes you feel wanted. Without love a person could become cruel and violent. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones wh
38、o shower us with unconditional love and care. They tell us what is right or wrong, good or bad. 16 . It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to the feelings of others. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better. H
39、appiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others gives a certain level of fulfillment. 17 . No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, fa
40、ilure and despair. But these things are temporary and pass away. Failure and Success18 . It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds i
41、n patience. 19 , because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choicekeep moving on in life and be hopeful. Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be right or dull. 20
42、, so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow. A. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hourB. So the only alternative is to work hard todayC. But we always tend to take this for grantedD. Success lies in trusting yourselfE. So lets enjoy every dayF. Failure is the path to success G. Peace
43、of mind is the main link to happiness第二部分：语言知识运用（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 A、B、C、D 中选出最佳选项，填入空格处。I remember the first day when I saw Sally playing basketball. I watched in wonder as she struggled her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. She seemed so 21 but
44、 she managed to shoot jump shots just over their heads and into the net. The boys always tried to stop her 22 nobody could. I began to notice Sally at other times, basketball in hand, playing 23 . She practiced dribbling(运球) and 24 over and over again. One day I asked Sally why she 25 so much. Witho
45、ut a moment of hesitation she said, “I want to go to college. The only way I can go is to get a 26 . Im going to play college basketball and I want to be the best one. I believe that if I am 27 enough, I will get one. My father has told me that if the dream is big enough, the facts dont 28 . ” I 29
46、her through those junior high years and into high school. Every week, she led her team to 30 . One day in her senior year, I saw her sitting on the grass, her head 31 in her arms. Slowly and quietly, I walked 32 and sat down beside her. “Whats wrong? ” I asked. “Oh, nothing, ” came a soft reply, “I
47、am just too short. ” The 33 told her that at 165cm she would probably never play for a top teamstill less she would be 34 a scholarship so she should stop dreaming about college. I felt she was extremely 35 . I asked her if she had talked to her dad about it yet. She told me that her father said tho
48、se coaches were 36 . They didnt understand the 37 of a dream. The next year, Sally was seen by a college basketball coach after a big game. She was 38 offered a scholarship and 39 to the college team. She was going to get the college education that she had 40 and worked hard for all those years. Its
49、 true: if the dream is big enough, the facts dont count. 21. A. silent B. small C. strong D. huge22. A. but B. and C. so D. for23. A. still B. again C. well D. alone 24. A. passing B. running C. shooting D. struggling25. A. studied B. practiced C. expected D. improved 26. A. title B. prize C. scholarship D. reward27. A. good B. brave C. careful D. active28. A. lack B. talk C. appear D. count29. A. encouraged B. respected C. watched D
