What is more, people may be able to produce
13
of their own DHEAS even if they aren’t wealthy, by leading more DHEAS-friendly lives—more exercise, more friendships and more hobbies—though, as the article notes, production of DHEAS is greatest in childhood and teenage years, gradually
14
thereafter.
Do you think more
15
leads to a longer life?
D. wealth B. declines D. more (22)
American traveler Christopher McCandless was born on February 12, 1968 in California, Noted from a young age as being surprisingly
1
, he served as the captain of his high school cross-country running team.
旅游记事 C. strong-willed
After graduating from college he began to
2 , donating much of the money his family had given him. He travelled through Arizona, California and North Dakota, living entirely on his own without human contact. He took great pride in his ability to travel with (a)
3
of money and food. A. travel B. minimum
However, all this
4
in comparison to his final dream, of an Alskan Odyssey where he would live in a
5
place, far from humanity, and progress further physically and spiritually.
C. desert A. paled And in 1992 he did so, travelling to Fairbanks, Alaska. He was last seen
6
by James Gallien, who gave McCandless a ride to the beginning of the Stampede Trail and
tried to 7
the young man not to start the journey with a minimum of supplies. A. alive B. persuade
After
8
for some time through the snow McCandless found an old bus and used it as a shelter. At first he had some success ful
9
. However, his fortune began to
10
as food ran out, and soon
he found himself
11
in the bus with no
12
and no way out. B. hiking A. fail
B. huntings
D. food A. trapped
McCandless was found a few weeks later, 13 in his sleeping bag. His journal
14
that he’d managed to remain in the area for at least 189 days. He is thought to have died from
15
and poisonous plants. D. starvation A. indicated D. dead (23)
What are you doing after graduation? Whether your plans include going to college, 1
straight for the workforce, or taking a year off, here are some practical tips to prepare yourself for the journey. 劝告与建议 A. heading
Maybe you’ve decided that
2
isn’t for you — right now, anyway. If you want to join the workforce, opportunities are out there for people who don’t have a
3
. One path that some graduates take is
4
the military or a service corps. Some retail or hospitality industry（服务业）organizations 5 training programs to high school graduates.
B. college A. joining B. degree D. offer Check out the possibilities in computing, book-keeping and payroll, or sales.
6
to your school advisor or a favorite teacher about the job market in your area. Find the classified
7
in the newspaper and do some Internet research. Most large companies
8
their job openings on their websites. B. Talk C. ads
A. list
Don’t overlook
9
. Matt studied industrial engineering in college. Halfway through the first year, he decided that school just wasn’t working out, although he stayed for the full year. So he transferred into an apprenticeship(学徒身份) program to
10
an electrician.
D. become B. opportunities “Sometimes you feel that
11
says you have to go to college,
12
if you’re a good student, and I went through that
13
in my head,” says Matt. “But I knew I had to
14
out what was right for me. And now that I have, I don’t regret my 15 at all.” D. especially
A. society A. battle C. figure
B. choice
(24)
Most parents, I suppose, have had the experience of reading a bedtime story to their children. And they must have realized how difficult it is to write a
1
children’s book. Either the author has aimed too
2
, so that the children can’t follow what is in his (or more often, her) story, or the story seems to be talking to the
3
. 文学与艺术 D. good C. high B. readers
The best children’s books are neither very difficult nor very simple, and satisfy both the 4
who hears the story and the adult who
5
it. Unfortunately, there are in fact few books like this, so the problem of finding the right bedtime story is not
6
to solve. A. child D. reads B. easy
This may be why many
books regarded as
7
of children’s literature were in fact written for
8
. “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland” is perhaps the most
9
of this. C. obvious D. works A. adults
Children, left for themselves, often
10
the worst possible interest in literature. Just leave a child in
11
and he or she will more willingly choose the books written in an
12 way, or have a look at most children’s comics, full of stories and jokes which are the 13
of teachers and right-thinking parents. D. library B. imaginative B. show C. objections
Perhaps we parents should stop trying to brainwash children, and children should not be made to
14
our taste in literature. After all, children and adults are so
15
that we parents should not expect that they will enjoy the same books. So I suppose we’ll just have to compromise over that bedtime story. B. accept C. different (25)
Many of the world’s pollution problems have been caused by the crowding of large groups of people into the cities. Supply for the
1
of the people leads to further pollution by industry. If the rapid increase of world population
2
at the present rate, there may be much greater harm to human beings. Some scientists speak of the
3
in numbers of people as “population pollution”. 人口与环境 A. needs B. continues A. increase
About 2,000 years ago, the world population was
4
about 250 million. It
5
a billion in 1850. By 1930 the population was two billion. It is now six billion. It is
6
to double by the year 2020. If the population continues to grow at the same
7
, there will be 25 billion people in the world a hundred years from now. D. probably D. reached C. expected A. rate
Man has been using the earth’s
8
more and more rapidly over the past years. Some of them are almost
9
. Now many people believe that man’s greatest
10
is how to control the growth of the population.
C. problem C. gone A. resources The
11
supplies in the world will be far from enough to
12
the human population if the 13
rate of increase continues. There is already over-crowding in many
14
and starvation in some countries. Many people believe that human
15
in the future depends on the answer to the question. D. material D. support B. cities D. survival A. present
I know a man who has a
6
collection. A short time ago he bought a
7
fifty-cent coin with $300! He was very
8
about his purchase and thought the price was
9
. On the other hand, my youngest brother
10
matchboxes.
A. happy C. rare C. reasonable C. coin
D. collects
He has almost 600 of them but I
11
if they are worth any money. However, to my brother they are extremely valuable. Nothing makes him happier than to find a new
12
for his collection. B. matchbox D. doubt
That is what a hobby
13
, I guess. It is something we like to do in our spare time simply for the
14
of it. The
15
in dollars is not important; we do it for the pleasure it gives us. A. value C. fun B. means (17)
Music comes in many forms; most countries have a style of their own. At the turn of the century when jazz was born, America had no prominent
1
of its own. No one knows exactly when jazz was
2
,or by whom. But it began to be heard in the early 1900s. 音乐艺术 D. style C. invented
Jazz is America’s contribution to
3
music. In contrast to classical music, which
4
formal European traditions, jazz is spontaneous and free form. It bubbles with energy,
5
the moods, interests, and emotions of the people.
A. expressing B. follows C. popular
In the 1920s jazz
6
like America, as it does today. The
7 of this music are as interesting as the music itself. American Negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz
8
.They were brought to Southern States as slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long 9. A. origins D. sounded
D. pioneers C. hours
When a Negro died his friend and relatives
10
a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanied the
11
.On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion.
D. formed B. procession
But on the way home the mood changed, spirits lifted. Death had removed one of their
12
, but the living were
13
to be alive. The band played
14
music, improvising(即兴表演) on
the tunes
15
at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form of jazz.
D. relatives A. glad
C. happy
C. presented (18)
From childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselves and the world about us. When humans first
1
,they were like newborn children, unable to use this
2
tool. Yet once language developed, the possibilities for human’s future
3
and cultural growth increased. 语言学习 B. evolved A. achievements
A. valuable
Many linguists (语言学家) believe that evolution is
4
for our ability to produce and use language. They
5
that our highly-evolved brain provides us with an innate (先天的）language ability not found in lower
6 .
D. responsible
C. claim
B. organisms
Supporters of this innateness theory say that our
7
for language is inborn, but that language itself develops gradually, as a function of the growth of the brain during childhood. Therefore there are critical
8 times for language development. B. biological A. potential
Current
9
of innateness theory are mixed, however, evidence supporting the existence of some innate abilities is undeniable. Indeed, more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages are best taught in
10
grades.
A. reviews D. lower
Young children often can learn several languages by being
11
to them, while adults have a much harder time learning another language once the
12
of their first language have become firmly fixed.
B. exposed C. rules Although some aspects of language are undeniably innate, language does not develop automatically in a vacuum（真空）. Children who have been
13
from other human beings do not possess language.
D. isolated This shows that 14 with other human beings is necessary for proper language development. Some linguists believe that this is even more basic to human language
15 than any innate capacities. D. interaction A. acquisition
(19)
Being overweight has to do with the unhealthy diet that most Americans follow — full of too many fried foods. It’s only as a (n)
1
that I have to worry about things like blood sugar. And, sometimes my disease can be
2
with simple diet and
3
changes.
饮食健康 D. adult
C. lifestyle
D. controlled
Imagine always having to keep away from the cakes at birthday parties. I can tell you that even
adult people often don’t really understand why you really shouldn’t enjoy just a little
4
, which is made harder by the fact that you really want to do so. So, why not listen to music or take a
5
walk downtown to help a few kids have a better life?
B. piece C. relaxing Don’t be
6
by claims like ‘fat-free’ and ‘only 50 calories’. Look for what they don’t tell you and try to
7
them with similar products to make sure they’re not giving the 8
impression that they’re healthier than they really are. Some ‘healthy’ ready meals are
9
in salt sometimes higher than the standard version.
A. compare
A. convinced
C. misleading
B. high
Low-fat desserts can be full of
10
. The
11 food you can buy is
12
fruit and vegetables. Where possible, prepare foods yourself. You’ll know exactly what you’re eating and nothing with a ‘healthy choice’ label. Give your
13
an extra tip.
A. healthiest
A. fresh A. food B. sugar
If you’re
14
with your dinner, then you’ll either eat too much of it, or eat too much of something else after it, so the best idea is to not get bored in the
15
place. C. bored A. first (20)
People have all sorts of different thoughts that they wish to express. For many reasons, most people just keep their
1
to themselves and never express them to others. 网络信息 C. thoughts
Another form of self-expression is the written word. For many people, it is
2
for them to express their thoughts or emotions in
3
,instead of verbally
(口头上).It is an especially popular way for expression among shy or highly
4
people. A. easier B. self-conscious D. writing
People’s thoughts are written down and then 5
so that others can read and enjoy them. There are many reasons why newspapers and publishers actually publish people’s thoughts, but the
6
reason is to give information. C. published B. main
With the introduction of newer technologies, new ways now exist to share people’s thoughts.
7
are just one way that high-tech, and faster communications have enabled a way to
8
ideas more quickly. A. Blogs B. share
People can now let the world know their hopes, dreams and
9
activities through a web log. Better than that, many advertiser-driven sites allow customers to
10
their own web log for free! D. daily A. create
The word blog comes from the words web and log, or web and blog to some Blogging is the term that is used to identify activities
11 a blog, such as creating it, updating
and adding content.
12
articles in a blog are known as either entries or posts(贴子), and the blogger is the person who puts that
13
on the blog. C. relating to B. Individual
A. content The fastest growing method of communication today is the blog. Blogs can be very
14
.They can bring down
countries, 15 elections and
policies. Blogs can change the world by changing the opinions of large numbers of people around the world.
D. powerful B. affect (21)
It is a sad fact that the wealthy tend to lead healthier, longer lives than
the poor. Now scientists have gone a step further, finding a
1
hormone（激素） that links wealth with a longer life. 科研发现 B. specific
The hormone is called DHEAS produced by the brain and sexual organs. Those with
2
levels of DHEAS tend to exercise more, have more hobbies and have closer relationships with friends and
3
. They also tend to live
4
. C. longer A. family B. higher
Researchers from the University College London
5
thousands of people over the age of 50 and found that
6
people had higher levels of DHEAS. C. studied A. wealthier
They also
7
higher levels of a second hormone—growth factor I (GF-I)—in those who are wealthier. The two
8
help regulate the body and control reactions to stress. The hit is that wealth brings freedom and time to eat well,
9
, enjoy various pastimes and to stay
10
to family and friends. D. found C. hormones B. exercise
A. closer But
the report could be
11
news for both rich and poor. If DHEAS can be artificially produced in the future—and if its anti-aging qualities are
12
—it could be more widely distributed. C. real D. good (13)
People want to know how to realize dreams. Here are some
1
for you.
First, act on your dream! To achieve the future you want, you must identify what you really want to do and then act on your
2
. Don’t just daydream about what you want, identify it, plan how to
3
it, and then act on your dream. That is the path to the success you want. 成功之道 A. suggestions B. achieve C. dreams
Second, it takes
4
to act on your dream. For example, over several weeks’ time, I started narrowing my
5
down to several ideas that
6
me and which would take real effort to achieve. A. effort C. options A. inspired
Third, it requires
7
to act on your dream. Some people know just
8
what they want to do when they grow up and it doesn’t change. Others of us scatter our efforts in many
9
as things catch our
10
.
D. focus C. exactly B. directions A. attention Sure, it’s fun and there are a lot of great experiences that we can live as a result of going off in so many directions, but when you
11
on the last 40 years, what is there to show for it, and what is there to look forward to over the
12
several decades? A. next C. look back
At
13
let others help you act on your dream. I decided that I wanted to achieve something that had
14
meaning for me and that would take real effort to achieve —— both my effort and the effort of many others. When working together towards a common
15
, I believe ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results. C. last B. real A. goal (14)
Someone once said, “There’s no sense worrying about things you got control over, because if you got control over them, there’s no sense worrying. And there’s no sense worrying about things you got no control over either, because if you got no control over them, there’s no sense worrying”. 快乐人生
Maybe that makes
1
. But even if it does, I’ll possibly
2
up worried anyway, which is why I like the following story. B. end A. sense
Corrie
3
us a lesson as a little girl. Having met the
4
body of a baby, she realized that people she loved would someday die, too. The thought
5
and worried her. One night her father came into her room. Corrie burst into tears, “ I need you. You can’t
6
.You can’t!” Her father spoke to her, “Corrie, when you and I get to Amsterdam, when do I give you your ticket?” A. taught C. lifeless A. frightened C. die
She considered the question. “ Why, just before I get on the train.” She answered.
“
7
,” he continued. Then he gave her assurance that was to last a lifetime. “When the time comes that some of us have to die, you will look into your heart and find the
8 you need—just in time.” A. Exactly B. strength
Some years later Corrie and her family, 9 for sheltering Jews, were sent to Nazi concentration camps (纳粹集中营). She, indeed, experienced the deaths of her parents and sister, as well as numerous friends. She endured
10
that she could never have imagined as a young child.
A. hardship D. arrested But the words of her father stayed with her and proved to be
11
. Regardless of the
12 or hardship she met with, when she looked inside her heart, she found the strengthen she needed
just in time. D. true B. suffering
If you worry, or if you feel
13
about your future, you may find Corrie’s
14 helpful. And if that thing you are afraid of should ever
15
, then you need only
to look inside your heart. The strength you need can be found there
just in time. C. experience D. anxious A. arrive
(15)
If you think about the future and come up with nothing but a question mark, then you’ve got some decisions to make. This might seem like a
1
undertaking, but the flip side(另一方面) of this situation is that if your
2
is wide open then there are many exciting
3
.
人生规划 B. future A. stressful A. options
Taking a gap year,
4
your education, undertaking an apprenticeship (学徒)and landing your first job are all options
5
to you, so now it’s just up to you to
6
your first choice! C. continuing
D. available A. figure out
Taking a gap year is
7
a long term option for teenagers leaving secondary school, but for a few months or even a few years it might
8
you well. Today British
9
can be found backpacking around the world, working their way across a few continents,
10
for international charities and even working with the
11
at home in the UK.
B. disadvantaged
B. volunteering C. suit A. teens B. rarely
Gap years are a great choice for teens looking to pause before carrying on down their future path, and also for teens looking for a little adventure, exposure to different 12
and time to work on skills that can only be
13
while working with others. A. acquired
C. cultures
Leaving secondary school can be
14
. Everywhere you look there are options, but no one can tell you which one is
15
right for you. Taking a gap year, continuing your education, undertaking an apprenticeship and landing a first job are all possibilities for your future, but it is up to you to figure out which is your first choice. Good luck! D. exactly D. worrying (16)
From Monday until Friday most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings and on weekends they are free to relax and enjoy themselves. Some watch TV or go to the movies; others take part in sports. It
1
on individual interests. There are many different ways to spend our 2 time.
兴趣爱好 C. spare
C. depends
Almost everyone has some kind of
3
. It may be anything from collecting stamps to
4
model planes. Some hobbies are very expensive, but others don’t cost anything at all. Some collections are worth a lot of money; others are valuable
5
to the owners. A. making A. only B. hobby
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