1、1阅读理解：七选五AHave you wanted to try an ebook? Has the cost of ebooks stopped you? Well, there are ebooks that you can download._1_ Others share information about where to find free or discounted ebooks.There are several reasons some ebooks are free.In some cases, the books copyright (版权) has come to an
2、 end.In other cases, writers offer books for free to grow a readership._2_ The writer hopes you will like the first book enough to buy those that follow.Similarly, Amazon is filled with free ebooks, with a list of the top 100 free ebooks.This list changes constantly, based on how well the books are
3、“selling” and whether they become or remain free.When you find a free ebook you want to read, get it right away._3_ If you wait too long, you may discover the book now has a price attached._4_ They offer free ebook files to download directly from the sites.These files could have bad software designe
4、d to infect your computer.It is best not to download ebooks, or any file, from an unknown site.Some free ebook sites offer referral (推荐) links to other websites. _5_ These referral sites help you find free ebooks of interest to you.They also let you know when an ebook is free or goes on sale.ABe car
5、eful of some websites.BSo visit Amazons list quickly.CSeveral websites offer free ebooks.DReferral links provide lists of best sellers.EOften the offer is open only for a short time.FOften a free ebook will be the first in a series.GTherefore, you can download free ebooks there.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了获取免费
6、电子图书的一些注意事项。1选 C 根据上句的“you can download”和下文的“Others share information .”可知，此处是指一些网站提供免费电子图书，而另外一些网站则提供关于免费或者打折电子图书的信息。2选 F 第二段主要介绍了提供免费电子图书的一些原因。根据下句的“buy those that follow”可知，有些作者为了吸引读者，系列丛书的第一本往往是免费的，一旦你喜欢上了，你就会花钱购买系列中的其他图书。3选 E 根据上句的“get it right away”和下句的“If you wait too long, you 2may discover
7、the book now has a price attached.”可知，如果你找到了想读的免费电子图书，就及时下手，否则等的时间长了，你会发现书签上有了标价。故 E项(通常免费提供期是很短暂的)最恰当。4选 A 根据本段的“infect your computer.It is best not to download ebooks, or any file, from an unknown site”可知，该段主要告诫读者警惕一些不良网站。5选 G 根据本空后的“These referral sites help you find free ebooks”可知，一些免费电子图书网站提供访问
8、其他网站的链接，因此你可以在这些推荐网站下载免费电子图书。BShould We Get Rid of Cash?When it comes to money, many people still think of the paper bill in their wallets. For years, cash (or paper currency) has played an important role in our daily activity._1_The idea first came up when he read a statistic report about currency
9、distribution released by the US Treasury, the department in control of the central bank. _2_ On the other hand, border states like Florida and California, which were heavily involved in drug trafficking (贩毒), see an ever increasing need for large bills.Rogoff argues that most big bills in circulatio
10、n were being used for one of two purposes. Profitmotivated crimes such as illegal gambling, drugs, prostitution, loan sharking, the fencing of stolen merchandise take up a major part. Tax evasion (逃税) by people who arrange to receive cash income and dont report it also contribute to its popularity._
11、3_However, the total amount of cash issued by government is still booming. The government dont know where it goes. _4_ But they are happy to know that its popular, because they make money by making money about $70 billion a year. It is unlikely that they can enjoy such benefit though. If taken into
12、account the human cost, the enforcement cost, the tax loss, these visible profits will be easily offset._5_ Heres a typical opinion: “The day we go cashless, the government will be able to track your every move. This is nothing more than a call for dictatorship.”AHe strongly urged the government to
13、do something about it.3BThey dont know whos using it.CThere are other people who see cash very differently.DThe problem is that it also aids crime.EBut Harvard professor Ken Rogoff is now appealing to the government to put it into extinction.FHe noticed that some regions, like the Midwest, had almos
14、t no demand for the $100 bills.GBut its popularity is slowly decreasing as we have more ways to pay, according to Harvard professor Ken Rogoff.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章以“金钱”为切入点，主要讨论了是否应该取消现金的问题。1选 E 空格前提到现金在我们的日常活动中起重要作用，再结合第二段第一句中的“The idea first came up when he read a statistic report”可以判断，空格处应指但是有人认为应该取消
15、现金。E 项承上启下，符合语境。故 E项正确。2选 F 空格前提到 Rogoff读过一份货币流通的统计报告；空格后提到另一方面，一些涉及大量贩毒的边境地区需要大面额纸币，故空格处应介绍 Rogoff从报告中获取的关于不需要大面额现金的信息。F 项“他注意到一些地区，像中东，几乎不需要 100美元面额的钞票”，符合语境。故 F项正确。3选 A 该段介绍了大面额钞票的两种非法用途：非法获取高额利润和逃税。据此可以判断，空格处应为 Rogoff对此的看法。A 项“他强烈要求政府对此采取措施”承接上文，符合语境。故 A项正确。4选 B 根据空格上一句“The government dont know
16、where it goes.”可知，政府不知道这些钱去哪了；据此可以判断，B 项“他们也不知道谁在使用这些现金”与上句相呼应，都是政府的表现。故 B项正确。5选 C 根据空格下一句可知，本段陈述的是对于现金的另外一个观点；据此可判断，C项“也有人对现金有不同看法”，符合语境。故 C项正确。CHow to Deal with Being Indoors During an EarthquakeWould you know what to do if you are indoors during an earthquake? Many modern buildings made of RCC (R
17、einforced Cement Concrete) are designed to withstand moderate earthquakes and are actually quite safe. _1_ Stay indoors. Do not move outside. _2_ Going outside is when people get injured from things falling off the building or other buildings._3_ Drop before the earthquake drops you. Use the “Drop,
18、Cover and 4Hold” methoddrop onto the ground, take cover under a strong and sturdy object and cover your head with your hands and arms. Hold onto whatever you might be underneath, because if it starts to move, youll want to make sure that youre moving with it.Get under something heavy. _4_ If possibl
19、e, get under something heavy like a desk or table. Cover your head. Get down low and make sure that you are protected from things that might be falling in your home.Find other supports if you cannot shelter under something. If youre not able to get under a table or other forms of protection, get nex
20、t to an interior wall. Make yourself as small as possible. Cover your head and protect yourself while the shaking is going on.Stay in bed if you are there already. If an earthquake starts while you are in bed, the best thing is to stay there. Cover your head and neck with your pillow and ride out th
21、e shaking. _5_ It has been reported that people who get out of bed during an earthquake are more likely to be injured as they may step on broken glass.ADrop onto the ground.BFind a heavy desk quickly.CEarthquakes lead to many disasters.DDo not get out of bed until the shaking stops.EThis simple howt
22、o will bring you up to speed quickly.FIt is unlikely that you will be able to walk during an earthquake.GSteps and lifts are actually more dangerous than staying indoors.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如果在发生地震时你在室内的话应该怎么做。1E 下文的各个小标题概述了具体的建议，由此可知选 E项，引出下文。2G 空格处上文讲地震时不要外出，G 项顺接上文，解释其原因。3A 空格处是本段主题句。从内容看，该段主要讲述地震
23、发生时，要蹲在地上，躲避在坚固的物体下，用手和胳膊护住头。故选 A项。4F 本段主要讲述地震时要找到厚实的物体作为遮蔽物，防止落物伤人，F 项解释其原因，说明为何要这样做。故选 F项。5D 由本段第二句中的“. in bed, the best thing is to stay there”及空后句子所述这样做的原因可知，空格处所填句子应进一步强调待在床上等待地震结束，D 项所述符合前后语境。DYou are sitting on the desk. A teacher is writing on the blackboard. Kids are yelling in the playgrou
24、nd outside. A book falls off the desk next to you. Suddenly, the teacher hands you a pop quiz.5Dont panic! _1_Youre in a “virtual (虚拟的) classroom”. Everything you see and hear is coming to you through a computeroperated display that youre wearing on your head like a pair of very big glasses. Wearing
25、 this kind of virtualreality equipment, you can find yourself sitting in a classroom, touring a famous museum, wandering across a strange landscape, flying into space, or playing with a cartoon character. _2_Virtualreality equipment that delivers images and sounds directly to your eyes and ears make
26、s these fake worlds seem lifelike.Unlike the classroom, the technology is real. Its a type of technology that uses computer programs to imitate real world situation. _3_ Movie directors and video game producers have been using computers for years to create ever more realistic special effects. Some c
27、ompanies are now building threedimensional (三维) fantasy worlds in which players, linked by computer networks, appear to meet and go on explorations together._4_ They see virtual reality technology as a useful tool for learning more about why people act as they do. It could help psychologists deter i
28、dentify and come up with solutions for behavior problems, for example.“Weve spent the last 100 years looking for certain laws in how people interact with the real world，” says psychologist Albert. “_5_ This is psychologists dream.”AYou arent actually in school.BThis technology has been used in many
29、fields.CSome psychologists are also getting into the act.DGrownups, too, stand a chance of benefiting from this technology.EAs part of one classic test, you watch letters flashed on a computer screen.FYou dont have to leave your room to experience all that mentioned above.GNow, weve got a powerful t
30、ool that lets us create worlds and see how people perform.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文，讲述了虚拟现实技术。虚拟现实技术可以让人足不出户就进行各种体验。这种技术已应用在了很多领域，心理学家们也用这种技术来解决难题。1A 根据上文“Dont panic！”及下文“Youre in a virtual (虚拟的) classroom”可知，这一句话应该是要解释为什么不要惊慌。故选 A。2F 根据“Wearing this kind of virtualreality equipment, you can find yourself sitti
31、ng in a classroom, touring a famous museum, wandering across a strange landscape, flying into space, or playing with a cartoon character.”可知，虚拟现实装备可以让人足不出户就体验各种情景。故选 F。63B 根据“Movie directors and video game producers have been using computers for years to create ever more realistic special effects. S
32、ome companies are now building threedimensional (三维) fantasy worlds in which players, linked by computer networks, appear to meet and go on explorations together.”可知，虚拟现实技术应用在了很多领域当中。故选 B。4C 根据下文“It could help psychologists deter identify and come up with solutions for behavior problems, for example
33、.”可知，“They see virtual reality technology as a useful tool for learning more about why people act as they do.”中的“They”是指心理学家。故选 C。5G 根据“This is psychologists dream.”可知，本处应该填心理学家的梦想。故选 G。EThings to Do when Youre Feeling DownLets start with a fact. We all have days when we feel down and discouraged. _
34、1_Here is a list to help you get back on track.1.Take Care of YourselfThis may seem like an obvious thing, but try your best to get a good nights sleep and eat healthy food when youre hungry. _2_Consider setting an earlier bedtime than usual and stick to it. Make some nourishing snacks that you can
35、easily grab instead of sugary junk food. Fresh fruit, a piece of cheese, some cutup vegetables, homemade soup; theyre all quick and easy options to consider.2._3_ If youre going through a tough time, think about some healthy comforts that will make you feel better. Take a bike ride or go for a walk
36、in nature. Treat yourself to a lunch at your favorite restaurant. Listen to some good music. Call a friend. Watch a funny movie. Take a nap. Read a good book. The release from stress will add to your level of happiness.3.Make an Action PlanCan you identify whats making you unhappy? If so, you have a
37、 good chance of changing it. _4_You dont have to figure out a whole plan to solve your conflicts; simply taking some steps in the right direction will boost your good feeling.4.This, Too, Shall PassWhat do you say to yourself when youre going through a tough time? Beating yourself up is not helpful!
38、 _5_ Examples are, “It is what it is; let me just accept it and move on.” All I can do is put one foot in front of the other and keep moving. And finally, “This, too, shall pass.”7AScience shows that both of these things can have a huge positive impact on both your mood and your blood sugar.BA lot o
39、f researches show that when we intend to be happy, our thoughts and actions follow suit.CWhat action can you take today that will make you feel better and change the pattern?DWhat can you do to pull yourself back from despair?ETry saying things that are comforting your hearts and mind.FOther times,
40、the blues just seem to hit for no reason at all.GWhats comforting to you?篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。全文主要介绍了我们该如何摆脱负面和低落的情绪。1D 根据后面句子中的“help you get back on track (帮你重回正轨)”可知设空处是提出问题，D 选项中“pull yourself back from despair”与其意思相近，故答案为D。2A 这一段的小标题是“照顾好你自己”，根据前面提到的两件事“get a good nights sleep and eat healthy food”可知，下
41、文提到这两件事情的好处，故答案为A。3G 根据下文句子中的“think about some healthy comforts that will make you feel better”以及后面提到的都是令你安慰的事情可知，这一段的小标题就是“什么事情是令你感到欣慰的”，故答案为 G。4C 根据这一段的小标题是制作一个行动计划来改善你的情绪，空前提到的“have a good chance of changing it” 与 C选项中的“make you feel better and change the pattern”相呼应，故答案为 C。5E 由空格后面提到的一些安慰自己的话语可知
42、，答案为 E。FTips on buying outdoor solar lightsAs solar lighting is becoming useful for homes, many different such outdoor lights can now be found in supermarkets. Here are some helpful tips for customers.Does your area receive enough direct lighting?_1_So you shouldnt even give it a thought if you live
43、 in an area that doesnt get much sunlight. These lights need direct sunlight, or they just wont work very well._2_ The expensive one usually means good quality. Choosing the cheapest ones will result in many problems. For once, its best to buy more expensive lights of high quality. _3_At least you s
44、hould know the difference between a 10 light and a 45 light.8Buy lights that require less installation (安装)Most solar lights are simply driven into the ground. Therefore, you shouldnt deal with the difficulty in installing a system that involves anything more than that. _4_You dont need to buy light
45、s that require half an hour each to plant into the ground because thats just a waste of time.Make sure the lights can store enough energy.Different solar lights can store different amounts of energy. _5_Therefore, you should choose lights that are able to store enough energy to last for a few hours
46、or more, at least those that will last from nightfall throughout most of the night and part of the morning.AWithout sunlight, solar lighting is useless.BBuy many solar lights instead of just one or two.CIt means some will stay lit longer than the others.DChoose something a bit more expensive for onc
47、e.ESolar lights are becoming more and more popular.FThat doesnt mean you have to spend all your money.GThey should take a few minutes each to get into the ground.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。现在太阳能灯变得越来越流行了，在超市里有很多出售的灯，文章介绍了购买太阳能灯的几个小建议。1A 根据“Does your area receive enough direct lighting？”这段的主旨句可知，在住的地方要能接受到足够的直接光线
48、，所以 A项“Without sunlight, solar lighting is useless.(没有阳光，太阳能灯就是无用的)”符合题意。2D 根据“The expensive one usually means good quality.”可知，贵的通常质量比较好，所以该段的主旨句为 D项“Choose something a bit more expensive for once. (要挑选一些贵一点的)”。3F 根据这段的主题句可知，建议我们买一些贵的，但不意味着花所有的钱，所以F项合适。4G 根据段落里“Most solar lights are simply driven into the ground.”可知，大多数太阳能灯靠连接地面来驱动，所以 G项“每个太阳能灯应该花几分钟的时间就能到达地面”符合题意。5C 根据“Different solar lights can store different amounts of energy.”可知，不同的太阳能灯储存不同数量的能源，所以有些太阳能灯比其他的要亮持久点。
