上海市2021-2022学年高二下学期期中英语各题型综合复习题（含答案）
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期中复习（原卷）
语法填空：
(A)
It’s likely that your ___1___(big) ambition as a Senior 3 student is to enter a good university this time next year. But ___2___ makes your dream university “good” enough
An excellent reputation and high rankings are certainly important, according to a survey ___3___ (conduct) by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission in 50 Shanghai high schools this summer. Among the 80 students, nearly 64 percent ___4___ (favor) universities with top rankings and outstanding academic performance records.
“___5___ (compare) with lower-ranking universities, a household name on the first-level list usually means more advanced facilities, better lectures and more opportunities. These will all help me settle down to a successful university experience,” said Qiu chenhao,17 of Shanghai’s Jianping High School.
However, great universities ___6___ (define) by other factors as well. Over 63 percent think that ___7___ ideal university should have an environment with research freedom, ___8___ (allow) their students to experiment, succeed and sometimes fail. And a similar number of students believe that a good university ___9___ produce graduates who are particularly sought after by employers. 10 ______ ______ the fact that employability is highly valued, about 4 percent say that rich history and tradition are a priority for great universities.
(B)
Photo hacking: sex crime
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities ___1___ images have been posted online, spoke about the photo hacking scandal for the first time on Tuesday, saying it is a crime and sexual violation.
In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Lawrence, 24, said she was frightened after the photos was released last month and worried about the impact it would have ___2___ her career.
"Just because I'm an actress and public figure, does not mean that I asked for this." Lawrence, who won ___3___ best actress Academy Award, told the magazine. The star said she considered ___4___ (write) an apology but had been in a loving, four-year relationship and realized she had nothing to say sorry for. "It's not a scandal," she said. "It's a sexual violation. The law needs to be changed, ___5___ it " Lawrence had been dating British actor Nicholas Hoult but the couple are reported ___6___ (split up) last summer.
Photos of Lawrence, model Kate Upton, actress Kirsten Dunst and ___7___ women had apparently been hacked from individual iCloud accounts and were uploaded to the image-sharing forum 4chan.
The FBI said it was aware of the release of the photos and ___8___ (address) the matter. Apple Inc admitted that certain celebrity accounts ___9___ (offend), but the company said none of the cases ___10___ (investigate) were due to any breach (违反) in Apple's systems including iCloud or Find My iPhone.
The iCloud system lets users store photos and other content and to access it from any Apple device.
十一选十：
(A)
A.examine B.determine C.search D.common E.match F.ranks G.place H.matters I.undecided J.successful K.helpful
How to choose a college that is right for you is a(n) ___1___ problem that many high school graduates have to face. The college ___2___ doesn't have to begin and end with the Ivies and the name brand schools. Here's some advice for trying to find the school that works for you.
A famous name college will not guarantee your success. Think about the people in your life who are happy and ___3___ find out where they went to college. Ask the same about “famous” people. You will find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college than with the experiences and opportunities one has while in college.
Start with who you are and why you are going. You need to ___4___ yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search. Why, really, are you going What are your abilities and strengths What are your weaknesses Are you socially self-sufficient or do you need warm, familial support Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions. The people who know you best can help you the most with these important issues.
The most important factor in choosing a college is fit. Choosing a college because your friends are going there or because of where it ___5___ on a list does not take into account who you are and who you will become. College is a ___6___ to be made, not a prize to be won. Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness.
The size of a college does not really matter in your search. College is a time to explore, and a smaller community is more ___7___ for internal exploration. Most good liberal arts colleges have a population of fewer than 4,000 for a reason. It is not the number of people, but the people themselves and the kind of community in which you will learn that really ___8___.
You don’t need to pick a major to pick a college. Very few high-school students have enough information or experience to choose a major. You need the variety and depth of college coursework to ___9___ your interest and aptitude. Most college students change their minds two or three times before they settle on a major, and they can still graduate in four years! Being ___10___ is a good thing and will leave you open to more academic experiences.
(B)
A. abundant B. achievable C. astonishing D. exactly E. inspiration F. pocketed G. potential H. promising I. respectively J. stimulation K. thrilled
The 88th Academy Awards once again ___1___ people around the world, including the Chinese, who were excited about Leonardo DiCaprio’s winning the Best Actor award.
But the annual ceremony also put Chinese filmmakers in an awkward position, as no Chinese films have ever ___2___ a golden trophy. The hard truth leaves people wondering when the nation, which is already the world’s second largest film market, will earn a place in the renowned award ceremony’s spotlight.
The circumstance for domestic artists is similar to that of Chinese writers and scientists before Mo Yan and Tu Youyou won a Nobel Prize in 2012 and 2015 ___3___.
Just as Chinese people become accustomed to seeing their fellow citizens taking home Nobel Prizes, it is time for them to see that winning an Oscar is also ___4___.
As the Chinese film market continues to grow at ___5___ speed -- statistics showed that Chinese cinemas took a record 6.87 billion yuan in ticket sales in February 2016, with the monthly box office overtaking that of North America for the first time -- it also attracts ___6___ capital from home and abroad, which will most likely tempt more talent into film. This will help boost creativity and quality, two major weak spots of the majority of homegrown movies.
In addition, there has been a growing awareness of how much of Chinese culture has yet to be tapped. Chinese culture has already provided a rich source of ___7___ for Hollywood productions. The Kung Fu Panda films are outstanding examples; the original and its first sequel are among the highest-grossing animated films ever. It is commonly believed that China doesn’t lack sources of inspiration. As long as Chinese filmmakers, armed with latest film making technologies, improve their storytelling skill, they could see their ___8___ released.
Also worth nothing is that China now has a ___9___ younger generation of filmmakers. With more professional and international training compared with their predecessors, they are better equipped to make breakthroughs.
No one can predict when ___10___ a homegrown film may stun the world, but there is good reason to be optimistic. Patience is gold for domestic filmmakers.
完形填空：
(A)
Hundreds of medicinal plants are at risk of extinction, threatening the discovery of future cures for disease, according to experts. Over 50% of prescription drugs ___1___ chemicals first identified in plants. But the Botanic Gardens Conservation International said many were ___2___ from over-collection and deforestation. Researchers warned the ___3___ for things such as cancer and HIV may become "extinct ___4___ they are ever found".
The group, which ___5___ botanic gardens across 120 countries, surveyed over 600 of its members as well as leading university experts. They identified 400 plants that were at risk of extinction. These included yew trees, the bark of which forms the ___6___ for one of the world's most widely used cancer drugs, paclitaxel. Hoodia, which ___7___ comes from Namibia and is ___8___ interest from drug firms looking into developing weight loss drugs, is on the verge of ___9___. And half of the world's species of magnolias are also under ___10___. The plant contains the chemical honokiol, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancers and ___11___ the onset (发病)of heart disease.
Many of the chemicals from the at-risk plants are now ___12___ in the lab. But the report said as well as future breakthroughs being put at risk, the situation was likely to have a consequence in the developing world. It said five billion people still ___13___ traditional plant-based medicine as their primary form of health care. Richard Ley, of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, added, "Nature has provided us with many of our ___14___.” Scientists are always interested in what they can provide and so it is a ___15___ that such plants may be at risk."
1. A.pass on B.make up C.come from D.produce
2. A.disappeared B.at risk C.reduced D.dismissed
3. A.cures B.causes C.results D.risks
4. A.when B.until C.after D.before
5. A.attracts B.contains C.represents D.invites
6. A.factor B.basis C.effect D.function
7. A.finally B.seldom C.originally D.really
8. A.proving B.showing C.raising D.attracting
9. A.risk B.extinction C.death D.destruction
10. A.threat B.control C.processing D.discovery
11. A.cut down B.speed up C.slow down D.take away
12. A.mixed B.created C.proved D.grown
13. A.rely on B.believe C.realize D.look into
14. A.threats B.diseases C.plants D.medicines
15.A.must B.tradition C.cure D.worry
(B)
Is Email Stressing You Out
Few people would disagree that email makes our lives easier. But ___1___ email can cause problems. Answering all those emails and processing all that information can ___2___ the brain, causing stress.
So says the Future Work Centre, a business based in London. This company carries out ___3___ research on people's experiences in their workplaces.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon at the center was the lead author of a report on messaging habits. He calls email a double-edged sword: Emails provide a useful way to communicate, but they could add to ___4___ in the mind, causing stress.
Come rain or shine, some office workers are under ___5___ to read and answer emails all day long. Psychologists are concerned about the pressure that workers bring on themselves.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon says that while email can be a valuable, time-saving communication tool, it can also be a source of stress and even ___6___ for many of us. He adds that the stress ___7___ come from the number of emails you get but result from when and how you deal with them.
According to the study, leaving email on all day and never signing off, ___8___ reading and answering emails early in the day and late at night, are what makes email ___9___.
Dr. MacKinnon says both bad email habits are ___10___ to higher levels of stress in office workers. The report gives several suggestions on ___11___ email stress.
※ Use email with a plan. Do not just react to endless email ___12___. If you use an email application, or app, on your device, close it down when you want to be left alone.
※ If you need to communicate with a co-worker, call or better still walk to their office and talk about it.
※ Be careful with the “reply all” option. ___13___, if you are accepting an invitation to attend training, just write back to those who need to know. Trust me. Other workers on that mailing list will thank you instead of being angry with you.
※ And accept the fact that if a matter is ___14___, employers will call you about it.
Email is certainly not going anywhere. So, it is important to take ___15___ of your emails and not the other way around.
1. A. cancelling B. misunderstanding C. misusing D. reusing
2. A. overload B. overlook C. relax D. slower
3. A. psychological B. physical C. practical D. logical
4. A. imagination B. confusion C. tension D. hesitation
5. A. discussion B. stress C. attack D. threat
6. A. disease B. anger C. sadness D. tiredness
7. A. almost B. partly C. hardly D. absolutely
8. A. apart from B. instead of C. other than D. along with
9. A. stressful B. painful C. forgetful D. helpful
10. A. compared B. linked C. opposed D. added
11. A. building B. protecting C. changing D. avoiding
12. A. information B. addresses C. alerts D. tips
13. A. However B. For example C. In fact D. Therefore
14. A. urgent B. interesting C. attractive D. significant
15. A. notice B. care C. control D. place
阅读理解：
(A)
The World Health Organization says everyone should have a right to the health care services they need without risking financial ruin. A new WHO Report is urging countries to provide health care design to meet the special needs of their citizens.
In 2005, all 194 members of the World Health Organization set a goal of providing universal health coverage. But very few countries have reached that target, most people must use their own financial resources to pay for the health care they need.
Since health needs differ from one country to another, the new report urges every country to create its own system of health coverage. It says the services should include prevention, treatment, rehabilitation(康复) and reduction of pain, and the health care should involve communities, health centers and hospitals.
Christopher Dye is head of the WHO's Office of Health Information. He says "Every year around 150 million people in the world suffer disastrous health expense. That means they have to pay out of their own pockets for health care to a degree that they cannot possibly afford. So, how do we put in place mechanisms for financial risk protection, which will ensure that disastrous health expenses are reduced to a minimum "
The report shows how research can help countries develop a system that makes sure their citizens receive the care they need without suffering financial ruin.
Dr. Dye says some European countries have continued supporting their social and health services even during this period of financial difficulty. He says that decision is paying off in better health for their people.
"Saving money on health care is often a false kind of economy. If you save money on health care in the short term, you may end up spending more in the long term. So, cutting the cost of health budgets is not a sensible policy."
Dr. Dye estimates that the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly. Because of that, he says governments must find ways to pay for health care during good times and bad, and work harder to keep costs under control.
1. The new WHO report expects the 194 members of the WHO to do all except _______.
A. design health care to fulfill the demands of their citizens
B. fulfill their promise to provide universal health coverage
C. create their own health coverage system
D. save money on health care
2. Why doesn’t Dr. Dye approve of cutting the cost of health budgets
A. Because you will have to spend more in the future if you save money on health care now.
B. Because the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly.
C. Because many European countries are rich enough to support their social and health services.
D. Because cutting the cost of health care means the rising of economy.
3. From the view of Dr. Dye, during financial difficulty, it is _______ for some European countries to support their social and health services.
A. wrong B. rewarding C. risky D. silly
4. What will people do if they suffer from a serious disease without health care services
A. They have to pay money for health care from their own pocket till none.
B. WHO helps them pay for health care.
C. They communities provides health coverage.
D. Health centers and hospitals pay for their health care.
(B)
Sydney Town Hall is well known as a performance and multi-function venue. Here is a program of upcoming events being held in Sydney Town Hall. Should you have any enquiries about Sydney Town Hall as a venue for hire, please call (02) 9265 9189.
Note: This information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. For further information or updates, please contact City Info on (02) 9265 9007
Check our internet site on …www.sydneycity.nsw.gov.au
October
Sunday 5 Singers 2014 Australia presents Centennial Hall The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir, Youth choir & Adult choir and The Radio Denmark Girls Choir in concert Performing music from the great classics to popular songs Commences: 5:30pm Tickets: $25, $15 Tickets & Enquiries:9430 2895
Monday 6- Saturday 18 ANDA Coin, Note & Stamp Show Lower Town Hall Australia’s Largest coin, note and stamp show ---local, interstate and over seas dealers keen to buy and sell Cost $10. $5 Enquiries: 0413 156 417
Tuesday 7 Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus in… Songs From Scotland Centennial Hall Conductor: Christopher Bell Organist: Amy Johansen Commences: 8pm Cost: $35,$25,$15 Ticketek: 9266 4800 Enquiries: 9380 6544 0r 9361 3810
Wednesday 8 Nostalgia Productions presents… The Good Old Days Centennial Hall Featuring Tony Fenelon, celebrated theatre organist, Leslie Martin, soprano, and Dean Sinclair, tenor Two performances: 11am & 2pm Cost: $16, $12 Tickets & Enquiries: 9810 3297
Thursday 9 Entertainment Seminar Centennial Hall A step by step guide outlining how to break into the industry Commences: 2pm Enquiries: 0412 685 553 Cost: $ 39 Ticketmaster:13 61 00
Friday 10 NSW Masons – Grand Installation Centennial Hall Special guest: His Excellency The Governor of NSW Commences: 7:30pm Enquiries: 9267 9100
Saturday 11 The Sydney Church of Christ presents… “Noah” – a play Centennial Hall Commences: 7pm Cost: Free Enquiries: 9281 5755
Treasury Club Bar is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday Enjoy a light lunch, coffee or a drink. Available for private functions (subject to availability) Phone: (02) 9265 9573
1. If you don’t want to miss some events you are keen on held in Sydney Town Hall in November, you’ d better contact on_____.
A. (02) 9265 9573 B. 0413 156 417 C. 9267 9100 D. (02) 9265 9007
2. If you are interested in music but have to work on daytime, you can enjoy yourself in Sydney Town Hall _______.
A. on October 5th B. on October 7th C. on Friday evening D. at the weekend
3. You can have lunch or coffee in Sydney Town Hall while you are there for _______.
A. The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir B. Songs From Scotland
C. Entertainment Seminar D. The Sydney Church of Christ presents
4. If any associations need to have a meeting or alike, _______.
A. Treasury Club Bar will always be the place for break coffee or drink
B. Centennial Hall is always available
C. it’s possible for them to rent a place in Sydney Town Hall
D. Lower Town Hall is really a good choice for that
(C)
The definition of the standard kilogram is fundamentally imperfect. Getting the definition right is a challenge that has tried the patience and intelligence of scientists for decades.
Scientists use just seven basic units to define all the other quantities we use -- quantities such as speed, density, or electric power. All of those basic units except the kilogram are themselves defined in terms of natural properties that are beyond human control.
For example, the standard second (time) is defined as a specific number of vibration(震动) of a type of radiation released by atoms of a special metal. The standard meter (length), in turn, is defined as the length of the path light travels in a vacuum (真空) during a specific fraction of a second (瞬间).
Not so the kilogram. This orphan of the basic unit family is simply the mass of a small platinum-iridium alloy cylinder (铂-铱合金筒) locked away by the international Bureau of Weighs & Measures in France.
Embarrassingly, the last time the copies were brought for a checkup in the 1980s, officials found that some copies had gained about 20 parts per billion in weight compared to the master cylinder since the previous checkup in the 1940s. This implies that the master cylinder itself may be an inconstant standard.
No one knows what causes the weight changes. But the uncertainty can’t be tolerated when precision(精密度) in research and some manufacturing now demands accuracy to a few parts per billion.
Several efforts in several different countries are under way to redefine the kilogram in terms of basic physical quantities such as counting the actual number of atoms of a specific substance in a kilogram or the electromagnetic force that balances a kilogram mass against gravity.
A project of the latter type at the NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg hopes eventually to define mass in terms of electrical units. So far, none of these redefinition projects has borne fruit. They require precision of measurement and control of experimental conditions. The slightest pollution, tiny vibrations, or other influences -- even changes in weather -- can ruin results. You’ve got to hand it to scientists who are willing to devote many years to such painstaking but fundamentally important research.
1. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence “Not so the kilogram.” In paragraph 4
A. The kilogram is not as accurate as the standard second.
B. The kilogram is not universally accepted in the world.
C. The kilogram is not defined in terms of natural properties.
D. The kilogram is not well defined as time and length.
2. Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the passage
A. Experiments are being carried out to redefine the kilogram.
B. The uncertainty in the standard kilogram can seriously affect some research.
C. The redefinition of the standard kilogram is quite complicated.
D. Scientists will achieve success in redefining the kilogram in the near future.
3. According to the passage, to define the weight of mass in terms of electrical units _______.
A. is one of the best methods to redefine the kilogram
B. has been accepted as the only possible redefinition project
C. is not as simple as what people can understand
D. has been considered by some scientists as a better approach
4. We can know from the passage that the redefinition of the kilogram is _________.
A. more important in keeping market honesty
B. worth years of scientists’ painstaking research
C. the urgent requirement of business and manufacturing
D. bring about important and fruitful results
六选四：
(A)
A.Many adults also like to play Second Life. B.To play Second Life a computer user signs up at the Second Life Web site. C.In some ways the imaginary world is like the real world. D.You can get your first Second Life account for free. E. By playing the game, some people want to get out of the real world. F. How many people do you think play Second Life
Second Life is an online imaginary world where a computer user can create a new self and experience a separate life. Second Life is similar to other popular "massively multiplayer online role-playing games." The company Linden Lab of San Francisco, California created Second Life in two thousand three.
___1___Then he or she creates an electronic image, or animated character, called an avatar. Some people try to make their avatar look as close to their real self as possible. Other people change their sex or become an imaginary creature as their Second Life avatar.
Once you have your avatar you become a "resident" of Second Life. ___2___Your avatar also can make friends with other Second Life avatars. Residents can go to school, own a business, even get married. But, there are also activities in Second Life that are impossible in the real world. For example, if you do not feel like walking to that park near your Second Life home, why not fly
___3___But it costs money to get other accounts and to buy land. The virtual world has its own currency, the Linden dollar. You use these to buy virtual clothes, property, entertainment and many other things. You can earn Linden dollars by working at a job. That unreal money has a real life value. About two hundred fifty Linden dollars are worth one American dollar.
Second Life is popular among schools and businesses. Many universities have set up campuses on the Web site. Many kinds of stores can also be found there. And, entertainers sometimes perform live on Second Life with their Second Life avatars.
___4___It is said that the total number of residents is more than thirteen million from more than one hundred countries.
(B)
A. He found the bacterium had a similar effect on the mice as an anti-depressive drug might B. Soil bacteria not only benefit people but also benefit animals C. Gardening can also be used as a way of treating addiction D. It’s no wonder some of us turn to gardening as a form of therapy E. Alcohol can make people behave peculiarly and dangerously in gardening F. Some experts actually believe that getting outside to dig and plant things acts as a “natural excitement”
The Good of Gardening
Do you have a hobby that helps you relax and unwind For some people, there is no better way to relieve pressure than spending time in the garden. This small private area of green space can be their place of calm.
__1__ A survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, found that 82% of people in the UK said that gardening makes them happier. It also found that 70% of them, given the choice, would prefer to spend their working day in the garden with just 9% opting for an office.
For those with green fingers, the pleasure of gardening comes from getting out in the fresh air, in all weathers and communing with nature -- even if there are a few too many worms! It can also be seen as a sort of digital-detox -- time away from technology. __2__
Dr Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Colorado, injected a bacterium commonly found in soil into mice to see what affection this would have on them. __3__ When we dig in soil we absorb this bacterium through our lungs or cuts in our skin, so Dr Lowry concluded that since the mice seemed happier when treated with soil bacteria, it’s likely we would be, too.
__4__ There’s evidence that recovering alcoholics who have been given the opportunity to plant, grow, and even sell their produce, have managed to stop their addictive habits. Scot Stephenson, for example, got dismissed from school and started a vocational qualification in gardening. He says, “I got my NVQ level 2 which is my first qualification and enjoyed it ever since.”
Whatever the reason, there are many therapeutic benefits to getting your hands dirty, doing some physical hard work and then watching your garden grow. Does this sound like your idea of fun
该要写作：
According to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation of abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. So why aren’t students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit
First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult (侮辱). For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution (解决) -- stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well.
After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting.
Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish.
There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesn’t mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64 percent of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75 percent of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92 percent of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
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期中复习（解析）
语法填空：
(A)
It’s likely that your ___1___(big) ambition as a Senior 3 student is to enter a good university this time next year. But ___2___ makes your dream university “good” enough
An excellent reputation and high rankings are certainly important, according to a survey ___3___ (conduct) by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission in 50 Shanghai high schools this summer. Among the 80 students, nearly 64 percent ___4___ (favor) universities with top rankings and outstanding academic performance records.
“___5___ (compare) with lower-ranking universities, a household name on the first-level list usually means more advanced facilities, better lectures and more opportunities. These will all help me settle down to a successful university experience,” said Qiu chenhao,17 of Shanghai’s Jianping High School.
However, great universities ___6___ (define) by other factors as well. Over 63 percent think that ___7___ ideal university should have an environment with research freedom, ___8___ (allow) their students to experiment, succeed and sometimes fail. And a similar number of students believe that a good university ___9___ produce graduates who are particularly sought after by employers. 10 ______ ______ the fact that employability is highly valued, about 4 percent say that rich history and tradition are a priority for great universities.
【Keys】 1.biggest 2.what 3.conducted 4.favored 5. Compared 6.are defined 7.an 8.allowing 9.should 10.Regardless of
(B)
Photo hacking: sex crime
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities ___1___ images have been posted online, spoke about the photo hacking scandal for the first time on Tuesday, saying it is a crime and sexual violation.
In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Lawrence, 24, said she was frightened after the photos was released last month and worried about the impact it would have ___2___ her career.
"Just because I'm an actress and public figure, does not mean that I asked for this." Lawrence, who won ___3___ best actress Academy Award, told the magazine. The star said she considered ___4___ (write) an apology but had been in a loving, four-year relationship and realized she had nothing to say sorry for. "It's not a scandal," she said. "It's a sexual violation. The law needs to be changed, ___5___ it " Lawrence had been dating British actor Nicholas Hoult but the couple are reported ___6___ (split up) last summer.
Photos of Lawrence, model Kate Upton, actress Kirsten Dunst and ___7___ women had apparently been hacked from individual iCloud accounts and were uploaded to the image-sharing forum 4chan.
The FBI said it was aware of the release of the photos and ___8___ (address) the matter. Apple Inc admitted that certain celebrity accounts ___9___ (offend), but the company said none of the cases ___10___ (investigate) were due to any breach (违反) in Apple's systems including iCloud or Find My iPhone.
The iCloud system lets users store photos and other content and to access it from any Apple device.
【Keys】 1.whose 2.on 3.a 4. writing 5. doesn’t 6. to have split up 7.other 8. was addressing 9. had been offended 10. investigated
十一选十：
(A)
A.examine B.determine C.search D.common E.match F.ranks G.place H.matters I.undecided J.successful K.helpful
How to choose a college that is right for you is a(n) ___1___ problem that many high school graduates have to face. The college ___2___ doesn't have to begin and end with the Ivies and the name brand schools. Here's some advice for trying to find the school that works for you.
A famous name college will not guarantee your success. Think about the people in your life who are happy and ___3___ find out where they went to college. Ask the same about “famous” people. You will find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college than with the experiences and opportunities one has while in college.
Start with who you are and why you are going. You need to ___4___ yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search. Why, really, are you going What are your abilities and strengths What are your weaknesses Are you socially self-sufficient or do you need warm, familial support Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions. The people who know you best can help you the most with these important issues.
The most important factor in choosing a college is fit. Choosing a college because your friends are going there or because of where it ___5___ on a list does not take into account who you are and who you will become. College is a ___6___ to be made, not a prize to be won. Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness.
The size of a college does not really matter in your search. College is a time to explore, and a smaller community is more ___7___ for internal exploration. Most good liberal arts colleges have a population of fewer than 4,000 for a reason. It is not the number of people, but the people themselves and the kind of community in which you will learn that really ___8___.
You don’t need to pick a major to pick a college. Very few high-school students have enough information or experience to choose a major. You need the variety and depth of college coursework to ___9___ your interest and aptitude. Most college students change their minds two or three times before they settle on a major, and they can still graduate in four years! Being ___10___ is a good thing and will leave you open to more academic experiences.
【Keys】 1-10 DCJAF EKHBI
(B)
A. abundant B. achievable C. astonishing D. exactly E. inspiration F. pocketed G. potential H. promising I. respectively J. stimulation K. thrilled
The 88th Academy Awards once again ___1___ people around the world, including the Chinese, who were excited about Leonardo DiCaprio’s winning the Best Actor award.
But the annual ceremony also put Chinese filmmakers in an awkward position, as no Chinese films have ever ___2___ a golden trophy. The hard truth leaves people wondering when the nation, which is already the world’s second largest film market, will earn a place in the renowned award ceremony’s spotlight.
The circumstance for domestic artists is similar to that of Chinese writers and scientists before Mo Yan and Tu Youyou won a Nobel Prize in 2012 and 2015 ___3___.
Just as Chinese people become accustomed to seeing their fellow citizens taking home Nobel Prizes, it is time for them to see that winning an Oscar is also ___4___.
As the Chinese film market continues to grow at ___5___ speed -- statistics showed that Chinese cinemas took a record 6.87 billion yuan in ticket sales in February 2016, with the monthly box office overtaking that of North America for the first time -- it also attracts ___6___ capital from home and abroad, which will most likely tempt more talent into film. This will help boost creativity and quality, two major weak spots of the majority of homegrown movies.
In addition, there has been a growing awareness of how much of Chinese culture has yet to be tapped. Chinese culture has already provided a rich source of ___7___ for Hollywood productions. The Kung Fu Panda films are outstanding examples; the original and its first sequel are among the highest-grossing animated films ever. It is commonly believed that China doesn’t lack sources of inspiration. As long as Chinese filmmakers, armed with latest film making technologies, improve their storytelling skill, they could see their ___8___ released.
Also worth nothing is that China now has a ___9___ younger generation of filmmakers. With more professional and international training compared with their predecessors, they are better equipped to make breakthroughs.
No one can predict when ___10___ a homegrown film may stun the world, but there is good reason to be optimistic. Patience is gold for domestic filmmakers.
【Keys】 1-10 KFIBC AEGHD
完形填空：
(A)
Hundreds of medicinal plants are at risk of extinction, threatening the discovery of future cures for disease, according to experts. Over 50% of prescription drugs ___1___ chemicals first identified in plants. But the Botanic Gardens Conservation International said many were ___2___ from over-collection and deforestation. Researchers warned the ___3___ for things such as cancer and HIV may become "extinct ___4___ they are ever found".
The group, which ___5___ botanic gardens across 120 countries, surveyed over 600 of its members as well as leading university experts. They identified 400 plants that were at risk of extinction. These included yew trees, the bark of which forms the ___6___ for one of the world's most widely used cancer drugs, paclitaxel. Hoodia, which ___7___ comes from Namibia and is ___8___ interest from drug firms looking into developing weight loss drugs, is on the verge of ___9___. And half of the world's species of magnolias are also under ___10___. The plant contains the chemical honokiol, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancers and ___11___ the onset (发病)of heart disease.
Many of the chemicals from the at-risk plants are now ___12___ in the lab. But the report said as well as future breakthroughs being put at risk, the situation was likely to have a consequence in the developing world. It said five billion people still ___13___ traditional plant-based medicine as their primary form of health care. Richard Ley, of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, added, "Nature has provided us with many of our ___14___.” Scientists are always interested in what they can provide and so it is a ___15___ that such plants may be at risk."
1. A.pass on B.make up C.come from D.produce
2. A.disappeared B.at risk C.reduced D.dismissed
3. A.cures B.causes C.results D.risks
4. A.when B.until C.after D.before
5. A.attracts B.contains C.represents D.invites
6. A.factor B.basis C.effect D.function
7. A.finally B.seldom C.originally D.really
8. A.proving B.showing C.raising D.attracting
9. A.risk B.extinction C.death D.destruction
10. A.threat B.control C.processing D.discovery
11. A.cut down B.speed up C.slow down D.take away
12. A.mixed B.created C.proved D.grown
13. A.rely on B.believe C.realize D.look into
14. A.threats B.diseases C.plants D.medicines
15.A.must B.tradition C.cure D.worry
【Keys】1-15 CBADC BCDBA CBADD
(B)
Is Email Stressing You Out
Few people would disagree that email makes our lives easier. But ___1___ email can cause problems. Answering all those emails and processing all that information can ___2___ the brain, causing stress.
So says the Future Work Centre, a business based in London. This company carries out ___3___ research on people's experiences in their workplaces.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon at the center was the lead author of a report on messaging habits. He calls email a double-edged sword: Emails provide a useful way to communicate, but they could add to ___4___ in the mind, causing stress.
Come rain or shine, some office workers are under ___5___ to read and answer emails all day long. Psychologists are concerned about the pressure that workers bring on themselves.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon says that while email can be a valuable, time-saving communication tool, it can also be a source of stress and even ___6___ for many of us. He adds that the stress ___7___ come from the number of emails you get but result from when and how you deal with them.
According to the study, leaving email on all day and never signing off, ___8___ reading and answering emails early in the day and late at night, are what makes email ___9___.
Dr. MacKinnon says both bad email habits are ___10___ to higher levels of stress in office workers. The report gives several suggestions on ___11___ email stress.
※ Use email with a plan. Do not just react to endless email ___12___. If you use an email application, or app, on your device, close it down when you want to be left alone.
※ If you need to communicate with a co-worker, call or better still walk to their office and talk about it.
※ Be careful with the “reply all” option. ___13___, if you are accepting an invitation to attend training, just write back to those who need to know. Trust me. Other workers on that mailing list will thank you instead of being angry with you.
※ And accept the fact that if a matter is ___14___, employers will call you about it.
Email is certainly not going anywhere. So, it is important to take ___15___ of your emails and not the other way around.
1. A. cancelling B. misunderstanding C. misusing D. reusing
2. A. overload B. overlook C. relax D. slower
3. A. psychological B. physical C. practical D. logical
4. A. imagination B. confusion C. tension D. hesitation
5. A. discussion B. stress C. attack D. threat
6. A. disease B. anger C. sadness D. tiredness
7. A. almost B. partly C. hardly D. absolutely
8. A. apart from B. instead of C. other than D. along with
9. A. stressful B. painful C. forgetful D. helpful
10. A. compared B. linked C. opposed D. added
11. A. building B. protecting C. changing D. avoiding
12. A. information B. addresses C. alerts D. tips
13. A. However B. For example C. In fact D. Therefore
14. A. urgent B. interesting C. attractive D. significant
15. A. notice B. care C. control D. place
【Keys】1-15 CAACB BCDAB DCBAC
阅读理解：
(A)
The World Health Organization says everyone should have a right to the health care services they need without risking financial ruin. A new WHO Report is urging countries to provide health care design to meet the special needs of their citizens.
In 2005, all 194 members of the World Health Organization set a goal of providing universal health coverage. But very few countries have reached that target, most people must use their own financial resources to pay for the health care they need.
Since health needs differ from one country to another, the new report urges every country to create its own system of health coverage. It says the services should include prevention, treatment, rehabilitation(康复) and reduction of pain, and the health care should involve communities, health centers and hospitals.
Christopher Dye is head of the WHO's Office of Health Information. He says "Every year around 150 million people in the world suffer disastrous health expense. That means they have to pay out of their own pockets for health care to a degree that they cannot possibly afford. So, how do we put in place mechanisms for financial risk protection, which will ensure that disastrous health expenses are reduced to a minimum "
The report shows how research can help countries develop a system that makes sure their citizens receive the care they need without suffering financial ruin.
Dr. Dye says some European countries have continued supporting their social and health services even during this period of financial difficulty. He says that decision is paying off in better health for their people.
"Saving money on health care is often a false kind of economy. If you save money on health care in the short term, you may end up spending more in the long term. So, cutting the cost of health budgets is not a sensible policy."
Dr. Dye estimates that the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly. Because of that, he says governments must find ways to pay for health care during good times and bad, and work harder to keep costs under control.
1. The new WHO report expects the 194 members of the WHO to do all except _______.
A. design health care to fulfill the demands of their citizens
B. fulfill their promise to provide universal health coverage
C. create their own health coverage system
D. save money on health care
2. Why doesn’t Dr. Dye approve of cutting the cost of health budgets
A. Because you will have to spend more in the future if you save money on health care now.
B. Because the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly.
C. Because many European countries are rich enough to support their social and health services.
D. Because cutting the cost of health care means the rising of economy.
3. From the view of Dr. Dye, during financial difficulty, it is _______ for some European countries to support their social and health services.
A. wrong B. rewarding C. risky D. silly
4. What will people do if they suffer from a serious disease without health care services
A. They have to pay money for health care from their own pocket till none.
B. WHO helps them pay for health care.
C. They communities provides health coverage.
D. Health centers and hospitals pay for their health care.
【Keys】1-4 DCBA
(B)
Sydney Town Hall is well known as a performance and multi-function venue. Here is a program of upcoming events being held in Sydney Town Hall. Should you have any enquiries about Sydney Town Hall as a venue for hire, please call (02) 9265 9189.
Note: This information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. For further information or updates, please contact City Info on (02) 9265 9007
Check our internet site on …www.sydneycity.nsw.gov.au
October
Sunday 5 Singers 2014 Australia presents Centennial Hall The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir, Youth choir & Adult choir and The Radio Denmark Girls Choir in concert Performing music from the great classics to popular songs Commences: 5:30pm Tickets: $25, $15 Tickets & Enquiries:9430 2895
Monday 6- Saturday 18 ANDA Coin, Note & Stamp Show Lower Town Hall Australia’s Largest coin, note and stamp show ---local, interstate and over seas dealers keen to buy and sell Cost $10. $5 Enquiries: 0413 156 417
Tuesday 7 Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus in… Songs From Scotland Centennial Hall Conductor: Christopher Bell Organist: Amy Johansen Commences: 8pm Cost: $35,$25,$15 Ticketek: 9266 4800 Enquiries: 9380 6544 0r 9361 3810
Wednesday 8 Nostalgia Productions presents… The Good Old Days Centennial Hall Featuring Tony Fenelon, celebrated theatre organist, Leslie Martin, soprano, and Dean Sinclair, tenor Two performances: 11am & 2pm Cost: $16, $12 Tickets & Enquiries: 9810 3297
Thursday 9 Entertainment Seminar Centennial Hall A step by step guide outlining how to break into the industry Commences: 2pm Enquiries: 0412 685 553 Cost: $ 39 Ticketmaster:13 61 00
Friday 10 NSW Masons – Grand Installation Centennial Hall Special guest: His Excellency The Governor of NSW Commences: 7:30pm Enquiries: 9267 9100
Saturday 11 The Sydney Church of Christ presents… “Noah” – a play Centennial Hall Commences: 7pm Cost: Free Enquiries: 9281 5755
Treasury Club Bar is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday Enjoy a light lunch, coffee or a drink. Available for private functions (subject to availability) Phone: (02) 9265 9573
1. If you don’t want to miss some events you are keen on held in Sydney Town Hall in November, you’ d better contact on_____.
A. (02) 9265 9573 B. 0413 156 417 C. 9267 9100 D. (02) 9265 9007
2. If you are interested in music but have to work on daytime, you can enjoy yourself in Sydney Town Hall _______.
A. on October 5th B. on October 7th C. on Friday evening D. at the weekend
3. You can have lunch or coffee in Sydney Town Hall while you are there for _______.
A. The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir B. Songs From Scotland
C. Entertainment Seminar D. The Sydney Church of Christ presents
4. If any associations need to have a meeting or alike, _______.
A. Treasury Club Bar will always be the place for break coffee or drink
B. Centennial Hall is always available
C. it’s possible for them to rent a place in Sydney Town Hall
D. Lower Town Hall is really a good choice for that
【Keys】 1-4 DBCC
(C)
The definition of the standard kilogram is fundamentally imperfect. Getting the definition right is a challenge that has tried the patience and intelligence of scientists for decades.
Scientists use just seven basic units to define all the other quantities we use -- quantities such as speed, density, or electric power. All of those basic units except the kilogram are themselves defined in terms of natural properties that are beyond human control.
For example, the standard second (time) is defined as a specific number of vibration(震动) of a type of radiation released by atoms of a special metal. The standard meter (length), in turn, is defined as the length of the path light travels in a vacuum (真空) during a specific fraction of a second (瞬间).
Not so the kilogram. This orphan of the basic unit family is simply the mass of a small platinum-iridium alloy cylinder (铂-铱合金筒) locked away by the international Bureau of Weighs & Measures in France.
Embarrassingly, the last time the copies were brought for a checkup in the 1980s, officials found that some copies had gained about 20 parts per billion in weight compared to the master cylinder since the previous checkup in the 1940s. This implies that the master cylinder itself may be an inconstant standard.
No one knows what causes the weight changes. But the uncertainty can’t be tolerated when precision(精密度) in research and some manufacturing now demands accuracy to a few parts per billion.
Several efforts in several different countries are under way to redefine the kilogram in terms of basic physical quantities such as counting the actual number of atoms of a specific substance in a kilogram or the electromagnetic force that balances a kilogram mass against gravity.
A project of the latter type at the NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg hopes eventually to define mass in terms of electrical units. So far, none of these redefinition projects has borne fruit. They require precision of measurement and control of experimental conditions. The slightest pollution, tiny vibrations, or other influences -- even changes in weather -- can ruin results. You’ve got to hand it to scientists who are willing to devote many years to such painstaking but fundamentally important research.
1. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence “Not so the kilogram.” In paragraph 4
A. The kilogram is not as accurate as the standard second.
B. The kilogram is not universally accepted in the world.
C. The kilogram is not defined in terms of natural properties.
D. The kilogram is not well defined as time and length.
2. Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the passage
A. Experiments are being carried out to redefine the kilogram.
B. The uncertainty in the standard kilogram can seriously affect some research.
C. The redefinition of the standard kilogram is quite complicated.
D. Scientists will achieve success in redefining the kilogram in the near future.
3. According to the passage, to define the weight of mass in terms of electrical units _______.
A. is one of the best methods to redefine the kilogram
B. has been accepted as the only possible redefinition project
C. is not as simple as what people can understand
D. has been considered by some scientists as a better approach
4. We can know from the passage that the redefinition of the kilogram is _________.
A. more important in keeping market honesty
B. worth years of scientists’ painstaking research
C. the urgent requirement of business and manufacturing
D. bring about important and fruitful results
【Keys】 1-4 CDDB
六选四：
(A)
A.Many adults also like to play Second Life. B.To play Second Life a computer user signs up at the Second Life Web site. C.In some ways the imaginary world is like the real world. D.You can get your first Second Life account for free. E. By playing the game, some people want to get out of the real world. F. How many people do you think play Second Life
Second Life is an online imaginary world where a computer user can create a new self and experience a separate life. Second Life is similar to other popular "massively multiplayer online role-playing games." The company Linden Lab of San Francisco, California created Second Life in two thousand three.
___1___Then he or she creates an electronic image, or animated character, called an avatar. Some people try to make their avatar look as close to their real self as possible. Other people change their sex or become an imaginary creature as their Second Life avatar.
Once you have your avatar you become a "resident" of Second Life. ___2___Your avatar also can make friends with other Second Life avatars. Residents can go to school, own a business, even get married. But, there are also activities in Second Life that are impossible in the real world. For example, if you do not feel like walking to that park near your Second Life home, why not fly
___3___But it costs money to get other accounts and to buy land. The virtual world has its own currency, the Linden dollar. You use these to buy virtual clothes, property, entertainment and many other things. You can earn Linden dollars by working at a job. That unreal money has a real life value. About two hundred fifty Linden dollars are worth one American dollar.
Second Life is popular among schools and businesses. Many universities have set up campuses on the Web site. Many kinds of stores can also be found there. And, entertainers sometimes perform live on Second Life with their Second Life avatars.
___4___It is said that the total number of residents is more than thirteen million from more than one hundred countries.
【Keys】 1-4 BCDF
(B)
A. He found the bacterium had a similar effect on the mice as an anti-depressive drug might B. Soil bacteria not only benefit people but also benefit animals C. Gardening can also be used as a way of treating addiction D. It’s no wonder some of us turn to gardening as a form of therapy E. Alcohol can make people behave peculiarly and dangerously in gardening F. Some experts actually believe that getting outside to dig and plant things acts as a “natural excitement”
The Good of Gardening
Do you have a hobby that helps you relax and unwind For some people, there is no better way to relieve pressure than spending time in the garden. This small private area of green space can be their place of calm.
__1__ A survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, found that 82% of people in the UK said that gardening makes them happier. It also found that 70% of them, given the choice, would prefer to spend their working day in the garden with just 9% opting for an office.
For those with green fingers, the pleasure of gardening comes from getting out in the fresh air, in all weathers and communing with nature -- even if there are a few too many worms! It can also be seen as a sort of digital-detox -- time away from technology. __2__
Dr Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Colorado, injected a bacterium commonly found in soil into mice to see what affection this would have on them. __3__ When we dig in soil we absorb this bacterium through our lungs or cuts in our skin, so Dr Lowry concluded that since the mice seemed happier when treated with soil bacteria, it’s likely we would be, too.
__4__ There’s evidence that recovering alcoholics who have been given the opportunity to plant, grow, and even sell their produce, have managed to stop their addictive habits. Scot Stephenson, for example, got dismissed from school and started a vocational qualification in gardening. He says, “I got my NVQ level 2 which is my first qualification and enjoyed it ever since.”
Whatever the reason, there are many therapeutic benefits to getting your hands dirty, doing some physical hard work and then watching your garden grow. Does this sound like your idea of fun
【Keys】 1-4 DFAC
该要写作：
According to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation of abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. So why aren’t students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit
First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult (侮辱). For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution (解决) -- stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well.
After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting.
Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish.
There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesn’t mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64 percent of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75 percent of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92 percent of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
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Since conflict is unavoidable in school, it’s essential to teach students some conflict management skills.(要点1、2) The most important approach is to stay calm.(要点3) Listening carefully and considering what they are hearing also contribute to resolving conflicts. (要点4)In conclusion, conflict resolution programs should be strongly advocated in schools throughout the country, for conflict resolution is obviously essential in daily life.(要点5)
语法填空：
(A)
It’s likely that your ___1___(big) ambition as a Senior 3 student is to enter a good university this time next year. But ___2___ makes your dream university “good” enough
An excellent reputation and high rankings are certainly important, according to a survey ___3___ (conduct) by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission in 50 Shanghai high schools this summer. Among the 80 students, nearly 64 percent ___4___ (favor) universities with top rankings and outstanding academic performance records.
“___5___ (compare) with lower-ranking universities, a household name on the first-level list usually means more advanced facilities, better lectures and more opportunities. These will all help me settle down to a successful university experience,” said Qiu chenhao,17 of Shanghai’s Jianping High School.
However, great universities ___6___ (define) by other factors as well. Over 63 percent think that ___7___ ideal university should have an environment with research freedom, ___8___ (allow) their students to experiment, succeed and sometimes fail. And a similar number of students believe that a good university ___9___ produce graduates who are particularly sought after by employers. 10 ______ ______ the fact that employability is highly valued, about 4 percent say that rich history and tradition are a priority for great universities.
(B)
Photo hacking: sex crime
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities ___1___ images have been posted online, spoke about the photo hacking scandal for the first time on Tuesday, saying it is a crime and sexual violation.
In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Lawrence, 24, said she was frightened after the photos was released last month and worried about the impact it would have ___2___ her career.
"Just because I'm an actress and public figure, does not mean that I asked for this." Lawrence, who won ___3___ best actress Academy Award, told the magazine. The star said she considered ___4___ (write) an apology but had been in a loving, four-year relationship and realized she had nothing to say sorry for. "It's not a scandal," she said. "It's a sexual violation. The law needs to be changed, ___5___ it " Lawrence had been dating British actor Nicholas Hoult but the couple are reported ___6___ (split up) last summer.
Photos of Lawrence, model Kate Upton, actress Kirsten Dunst and ___7___ women had apparently been hacked from individual iCloud accounts and were uploaded to the image-sharing forum 4chan.
The FBI said it was aware of the release of the photos and ___8___ (address) the matter. Apple Inc admitted that certain celebrity accounts ___9___ (offend), but the company said none of the cases ___10___ (investigate) were due to any breach (违反) in Apple's systems including iCloud or Find My iPhone.
The iCloud system lets users store photos and other content and to access it from any Apple device.
十一选十：
(A)
A.examine B.determine C.search D.common E.match F.ranks G.place H.matters I.undecided J.successful K.helpful
How to choose a college that is right for you is a(n) ___1___ problem that many high school graduates have to face. The college ___2___ doesn't have to begin and end with the Ivies and the name brand schools. Here's some advice for trying to find the school that works for you.
A famous name college will not guarantee your success. Think about the people in your life who are happy and ___3___ find out where they went to college. Ask the same about “famous” people. You will find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college than with the experiences and opportunities one has while in college.
Start with who you are and why you are going. You need to ___4___ yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search. Why, really, are you going What are your abilities and strengths What are your weaknesses Are you socially self-sufficient or do you need warm, familial support Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions. The people who know you best can help you the most with these important issues.
The most important factor in choosing a college is fit. Choosing a college because your friends are going there or because of where it ___5___ on a list does not take into account who you are and who you will become. College is a ___6___ to be made, not a prize to be won. Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness.
The size of a college does not really matter in your search. College is a time to explore, and a smaller community is more ___7___ for internal exploration. Most good liberal arts colleges have a population of fewer than 4,000 for a reason. It is not the number of people, but the people themselves and the kind of community in which you will learn that really ___8___.
You don’t need to pick a major to pick a college. Very few high-school students have enough information or experience to choose a major. You need the variety and depth of college coursework to ___9___ your interest and aptitude. Most college students change their minds two or three times before they settle on a major, and they can still graduate in four years! Being ___10___ is a good thing and will leave you open to more academic experiences.
(B)
A. abundant B. achievable C. astonishing D. exactly E. inspiration F. pocketed G. potential H. promising I. respectively J. stimulation K. thrilled
The 88th Academy Awards once again ___1___ people around the world, including the Chinese, who were excited about Leonardo DiCaprio’s winning the Best Actor award.
But the annual ceremony also put Chinese filmmakers in an awkward position, as no Chinese films have ever ___2___ a golden trophy. The hard truth leaves people wondering when the nation, which is already the world’s second largest film market, will earn a place in the renowned award ceremony’s spotlight.
The circumstance for domestic artists is similar to that of Chinese writers and scientists before Mo Yan and Tu Youyou won a Nobel Prize in 2012 and 2015 ___3___.
Just as Chinese people become accustomed to seeing their fellow citizens taking home Nobel Prizes, it is time for them to see that winning an Oscar is also ___4___.
As the Chinese film market continues to grow at ___5___ speed -- statistics showed that Chinese cinemas took a record 6.87 billion yuan in ticket sales in February 2016, with the monthly box office overtaking that of North America for the first time -- it also attracts ___6___ capital from home and abroad, which will most likely tempt more talent into film. This will help boost creativity and quality, two major weak spots of the majority of homegrown movies.
In addition, there has been a growing awareness of how much of Chinese culture has yet to be tapped. Chinese culture has already provided a rich source of ___7___ for Hollywood productions. The Kung Fu Panda films are outstanding examples; the original and its first sequel are among the highest-grossing animated films ever. It is commonly believed that China doesn’t lack sources of inspiration. As long as Chinese filmmakers, armed with latest film making technologies, improve their storytelling skill, they could see their ___8___ released.
Also worth nothing is that China now has a ___9___ younger generation of filmmakers. With more professional and international training compared with their predecessors, they are better equipped to make breakthroughs.
No one can predict when ___10___ a homegrown film may stun the world, but there is good reason to be optimistic. Patience is gold for domestic filmmakers.
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(A)
Hundreds of medicinal plants are at risk of extinction, threatening the discovery of future cures for disease, according to experts. Over 50% of prescription drugs ___1___ chemicals first identified in plants. But the Botanic Gardens Conservation International said many were ___2___ from over-collection and deforestation. Researchers warned the ___3___ for things such as cancer and HIV may become "extinct ___4___ they are ever found".
The group, which ___5___ botanic gardens across 120 countries, surveyed over 600 of its members as well as leading university experts. They identified 400 plants that were at risk of extinction. These included yew trees, the bark of which forms the ___6___ for one of the world's most widely used cancer drugs, paclitaxel. Hoodia, which ___7___ comes from Namibia and is ___8___ interest from drug firms looking into developing weight loss drugs, is on the verge of ___9___. And half of the world's species of magnolias are also under ___10___. The plant contains the chemical honokiol, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancers and ___11___ the onset (发病)of heart disease.
Many of the chemicals from the at-risk plants are now ___12___ in the lab. But the report said as well as future breakthroughs being put at risk, the situation was likely to have a consequence in the developing world. It said five billion people still ___13___ traditional plant-based medicine as their primary form of health care. Richard Ley, of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, added, "Nature has provided us with many of our ___14___.” Scientists are always interested in what they can provide and so it is a ___15___ that such plants may be at risk."
1. A.pass on B.make up C.come from D.produce
2. A.disappeared B.at risk C.reduced D.dismissed
3. A.cures B.causes C.results D.risks
4. A.when B.until C.after D.before
5. A.attracts B.contains C.represents D.invites
6. A.factor B.basis C.effect D.function
7. A.finally B.seldom C.originally D.really
8. A.proving B.showing C.raising D.attracting
9. A.risk B.extinction C.death D.destruction
10. A.threat B.control C.processing D.discovery
11. A.cut down B.speed up C.slow down D.take away
12. A.mixed B.created C.proved D.grown
13. A.rely on B.believe C.realize D.look into
14. A.threats B.diseases C.plants D.medicines
15.A.must B.tradition C.cure D.worry
(B)
Is Email Stressing You Out
Few people would disagree that email makes our lives easier. But ___1___ email can cause problems. Answering all those emails and processing all that information can ___2___ the brain, causing stress.
So says the Future Work Centre, a business based in London. This company carries out ___3___ research on people's experiences in their workplaces.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon at the center was the lead author of a report on messaging habits. He calls email a double-edged sword: Emails provide a useful way to communicate, but they could add to ___4___ in the mind, causing stress.
Come rain or shine, some office workers are under ___5___ to read and answer emails all day long. Psychologists are concerned about the pressure that workers bring on themselves.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon says that while email can be a valuable, time-saving communication tool, it can also be a source of stress and even ___6___ for many of us. He adds that the stress ___7___ come from the number of emails you get but result from when and how you deal with them.
According to the study, leaving email on all day and never signing off, ___8___ reading and answering emails early in the day and late at night, are what makes email ___9___.
Dr. MacKinnon says both bad email habits are ___10___ to higher levels of stress in office workers. The report gives several suggestions on ___11___ email stress.
※ Use email with a plan. Do not just react to endless email ___12___. If you use an email application, or app, on your device, close it down when you want to be left alone.
※ If you need to communicate with a co-worker, call or better still walk to their office and talk about it.
※ Be careful with the “reply all” option. ___13___, if you are accepting an invitation to attend training, just write back to those who need to know. Trust me. Other workers on that mailing list will thank you instead of being angry with you.
※ And accept the fact that if a matter is ___14___, employers will call you about it.
Email is certainly not going anywhere. So, it is important to take ___15___ of your emails and not the other way around.
1. A. cancelling B. misunderstanding C. misusing D. reusing
2. A. overload B. overlook C. relax D. slower
3. A. psychological B. physical C. practical D. logical
4. A. imagination B. confusion C. tension D. hesitation
5. A. discussion B. stress C. attack D. threat
6. A. disease B. anger C. sadness D. tiredness
7. A. almost B. partly C. hardly D. absolutely
8. A. apart from B. instead of C. other than D. along with
9. A. stressful B. painful C. forgetful D. helpful
10. A. compared B. linked C. opposed D. added
11. A. building B. protecting C. changing D. avoiding
12. A. information B. addresses C. alerts D. tips
13. A. However B. For example C. In fact D. Therefore
14. A. urgent B. interesting C. attractive D. significant
15. A. notice B. care C. control D. place
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(A)
The World Health Organization says everyone should have a right to the health care services they need without risking financial ruin. A new WHO Report is urging countries to provide health care design to meet the special needs of their citizens.
In 2005, all 194 members of the World Health Organization set a goal of providing universal health coverage. But very few countries have reached that target, most people must use their own financial resources to pay for the health care they need.
Since health needs differ from one country to another, the new report urges every country to create its own system of health coverage. It says the services should include prevention, treatment, rehabilitation(康复) and reduction of pain, and the health care should involve communities, health centers and hospitals.
Christopher Dye is head of the WHO's Office of Health Information. He says "Every year around 150 million people in the world suffer disastrous health expense. That means they have to pay out of their own pockets for health care to a degree that they cannot possibly afford. So, how do we put in place mechanisms for financial risk protection, which will ensure that disastrous health expenses are reduced to a minimum "
The report shows how research can help countries develop a system that makes sure their citizens receive the care they need without suffering financial ruin.
Dr. Dye says some European countries have continued supporting their social and health services even during this period of financial difficulty. He says that decision is paying off in better health for their people.
"Saving money on health care is often a false kind of economy. If you save money on health care in the short term, you may end up spending more in the long term. So, cutting the cost of health budgets is not a sensible policy."
Dr. Dye estimates that the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly. Because of that, he says governments must find ways to pay for health care during good times and bad, and work harder to keep costs under control.
1. The new WHO report expects the 194 members of the WHO to do all except _______.
A. design health care to fulfill the demands of their citizens
B. fulfill their promise to provide universal health coverage
C. create their own health coverage system
D. save money on health care
2. Why doesn’t Dr. Dye approve of cutting the cost of health budgets
A. Because you will have to spend more in the future if you save money on health care now.
B. Because the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly.
C. Because many European countries are rich enough to support their social and health services.
D. Because cutting the cost of health care means the rising of economy.
3. From the view of Dr. Dye, during financial difficulty, it is _______ for some European countries to support their social and health services.
A. wrong B. rewarding C. risky D. silly
4. What will people do if they suffer from a serious disease without health care services
A. They have to pay money for health care from their own pocket till none.
B. WHO helps them pay for health care.
C. They communities provides health coverage.
D. Health centers and hospitals pay for their health care.
(B)
Sydney Town Hall is well known as a performance and multi-function venue. Here is a program of upcoming events being held in Sydney Town Hall. Should you have any enquiries about Sydney Town Hall as a venue for hire, please call (02) 9265 9189.
Note: This information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. For further information or updates, please contact City Info on (02) 9265 9007
Check our internet site on …www.sydneycity.nsw.gov.au
October
Sunday 5 Singers 2014 Australia presents Centennial Hall The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir, Youth choir & Adult choir and The Radio Denmark Girls Choir in concert Performing music from the great classics to popular songs Commences: 5:30pm Tickets: $25, $15 Tickets & Enquiries:9430 2895
Monday 6- Saturday 18 ANDA Coin, Note & Stamp Show Lower Town Hall Australia’s Largest coin, note and stamp show ---local, interstate and over seas dealers keen to buy and sell Cost $10. $5 Enquiries: 0413 156 417
Tuesday 7 Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus in… Songs From Scotland Centennial Hall Conductor: Christopher Bell Organist: Amy Johansen Commences: 8pm Cost: $35,$25,$15 Ticketek: 9266 4800 Enquiries: 9380 6544 0r 9361 3810
Wednesday 8 Nostalgia Productions presents… The Good Old Days Centennial Hall Featuring Tony Fenelon, celebrated theatre organist, Leslie Martin, soprano, and Dean Sinclair, tenor Two performances: 11am & 2pm Cost: $16, $12 Tickets & Enquiries: 9810 3297
Thursday 9 Entertainment Seminar Centennial Hall A step by step guide outlining how to break into the industry Commences: 2pm Enquiries: 0412 685 553 Cost: $ 39 Ticketmaster:13 61 00
Friday 10 NSW Masons – Grand Installation Centennial Hall Special guest: His Excellency The Governor of NSW Commences: 7:30pm Enquiries: 9267 9100
Saturday 11 The Sydney Church of Christ presents… “Noah” – a play Centennial Hall Commences: 7pm Cost: Free Enquiries: 9281 5755
Treasury Club Bar is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday Enjoy a light lunch, coffee or a drink. Available for private functions (subject to availability) Phone: (02) 9265 9573
1. If you don’t want to miss some events you are keen on held in Sydney Town Hall in November, you’ d better contact on_____.
A. (02) 9265 9573 B. 0413 156 417 C. 9267 9100 D. (02) 9265 9007
2. If you are interested in music but have to work on daytime, you can enjoy yourself in Sydney Town Hall _______.
A. on October 5th B. on October 7th C. on Friday evening D. at the weekend
3. You can have lunch or coffee in Sydney Town Hall while you are there for _______.
A. The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir B. Songs From Scotland
C. Entertainment Seminar D. The Sydney Church of Christ presents
4. If any associations need to have a meeting or alike, _______.
A. Treasury Club Bar will always be the place for break coffee or drink
B. Centennial Hall is always available
C. it’s possible for them to rent a place in Sydney Town Hall
D. Lower Town Hall is really a good choice for that
(C)
The definition of the standard kilogram is fundamentally imperfect. Getting the definition right is a challenge that has tried the patience and intelligence of scientists for decades.
Scientists use just seven basic units to define all the other quantities we use -- quantities such as speed, density, or electric power. All of those basic units except the kilogram are themselves defined in terms of natural properties that are beyond human control.
For example, the standard second (time) is defined as a specific number of vibration(震动) of a type of radiation released by atoms of a special metal. The standard meter (length), in turn, is defined as the length of the path light travels in a vacuum (真空) during a specific fraction of a second (瞬间).
Not so the kilogram. This orphan of the basic unit family is simply the mass of a small platinum-iridium alloy cylinder (铂-铱合金筒) locked away by the international Bureau of Weighs & Measures in France.
Embarrassingly, the last time the copies were brought for a checkup in the 1980s, officials found that some copies had gained about 20 parts per billion in weight compared to the master cylinder since the previous checkup in the 1940s. This implies that the master cylinder itself may be an inconstant standard.
No one knows what causes the weight changes. But the uncertainty can’t be tolerated when precision(精密度) in research and some manufacturing now demands accuracy to a few parts per billion.
Several efforts in several different countries are under way to redefine the kilogram in terms of basic physical quantities such as counting the actual number of atoms of a specific substance in a kilogram or the electromagnetic force that balances a kilogram mass against gravity.
A project of the latter type at the NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg hopes eventually to define mass in terms of electrical units. So far, none of these redefinition projects has borne fruit. They require precision of measurement and control of experimental conditions. The slightest pollution, tiny vibrations, or other influences -- even changes in weather -- can ruin results. You’ve got to hand it to scientists who are willing to devote many years to such painstaking but fundamentally important research.
1. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence “Not so the kilogram.” In paragraph 4
A. The kilogram is not as accurate as the standard second.
B. The kilogram is not universally accepted in the world.
C. The kilogram is not defined in terms of natural properties.
D. The kilogram is not well defined as time and length.
2. Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the passage
A. Experiments are being carried out to redefine the kilogram.
B. The uncertainty in the standard kilogram can seriously affect some research.
C. The redefinition of the standard kilogram is quite complicated.
D. Scientists will achieve success in redefining the kilogram in the near future.
3. According to the passage, to define the weight of mass in terms of electrical units _______.
A. is one of the best methods to redefine the kilogram
B. has been accepted as the only possible redefinition project
C. is not as simple as what people can understand
D. has been considered by some scientists as a better approach
4. We can know from the passage that the redefinition of the kilogram is _________.
A. more important in keeping market honesty
B. worth years of scientists’ painstaking research
C. the urgent requirement of business and manufacturing
D. bring about important and fruitful results
六选四：
(A)
A.Many adults also like to play Second Life. B.To play Second Life a computer user signs up at the Second Life Web site. C.In some ways the imaginary world is like the real world. D.You can get your first Second Life account for free. E. By playing the game, some people want to get out of the real world. F. How many people do you think play Second Life
Second Life is an online imaginary world where a computer user can create a new self and experience a separate life. Second Life is similar to other popular "massively multiplayer online role-playing games." The company Linden Lab of San Francisco, California created Second Life in two thousand three.
___1___Then he or she creates an electronic image, or animated character, called an avatar. Some people try to make their avatar look as close to their real self as possible. Other people change their sex or become an imaginary creature as their Second Life avatar.
Once you have your avatar you become a "resident" of Second Life. ___2___Your avatar also can make friends with other Second Life avatars. Residents can go to school, own a business, even get married. But, there are also activities in Second Life that are impossible in the real world. For example, if you do not feel like walking to that park near your Second Life home, why not fly
___3___But it costs money to get other accounts and to buy land. The virtual world has its own currency, the Linden dollar. You use these to buy virtual clothes, property, entertainment and many other things. You can earn Linden dollars by working at a job. That unreal money has a real life value. About two hundred fifty Linden dollars are worth one American dollar.
Second Life is popular among schools and businesses. Many universities have set up campuses on the Web site. Many kinds of stores can also be found there. And, entertainers sometimes perform live on Second Life with their Second Life avatars.
___4___It is said that the total number of residents is more than thirteen million from more than one hundred countries.
(B)
A. He found the bacterium had a similar effect on the mice as an anti-depressive drug might B. Soil bacteria not only benefit people but also benefit animals C. Gardening can also be used as a way of treating addiction D. It’s no wonder some of us turn to gardening as a form of therapy E. Alcohol can make people behave peculiarly and dangerously in gardening F. Some experts actually believe that getting outside to dig and plant things acts as a “natural excitement”
The Good of Gardening
Do you have a hobby that helps you relax and unwind For some people, there is no better way to relieve pressure than spending time in the garden. This small private area of green space can be their place of calm.
__1__ A survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, found that 82% of people in the UK said that gardening makes them happier. It also found that 70% of them, given the choice, would prefer to spend their working day in the garden with just 9% opting for an office.
For those with green fingers, the pleasure of gardening comes from getting out in the fresh air, in all weathers and communing with nature -- even if there are a few too many worms! It can also be seen as a sort of digital-detox -- time away from technology. __2__
Dr Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Colorado, injected a bacterium commonly found in soil into mice to see what affection this would have on them. __3__ When we dig in soil we absorb this bacterium through our lungs or cuts in our skin, so Dr Lowry concluded that since the mice seemed happier when treated with soil bacteria, it’s likely we would be, too.
__4__ There’s evidence that recovering alcoholics who have been given the opportunity to plant, grow, and even sell their produce, have managed to stop their addictive habits. Scot Stephenson, for example, got dismissed from school and started a vocational qualification in gardening. He says, “I got my NVQ level 2 which is my first qualification and enjoyed it ever since.”
Whatever the reason, there are many therapeutic benefits to getting your hands dirty, doing some physical hard work and then watching your garden grow. Does this sound like your idea of fun
该要写作：
According to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation of abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. So why aren’t students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit
First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult (侮辱). For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution (解决) -- stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well.
After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting.
Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish.
There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesn’t mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64 percent of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75 percent of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92 percent of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
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期中复习（解析）
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(A)
It’s likely that your ___1___(big) ambition as a Senior 3 student is to enter a good university this time next year. But ___2___ makes your dream university “good” enough
An excellent reputation and high rankings are certainly important, according to a survey ___3___ (conduct) by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission in 50 Shanghai high schools this summer. Among the 80 students, nearly 64 percent ___4___ (favor) universities with top rankings and outstanding academic performance records.
“___5___ (compare) with lower-ranking universities, a household name on the first-level list usually means more advanced facilities, better lectures and more opportunities. These will all help me settle down to a successful university experience,” said Qiu chenhao,17 of Shanghai’s Jianping High School.
However, great universities ___6___ (define) by other factors as well. Over 63 percent think that ___7___ ideal university should have an environment with research freedom, ___8___ (allow) their students to experiment, succeed and sometimes fail. And a similar number of students believe that a good university ___9___ produce graduates who are particularly sought after by employers. 10 ______ ______ the fact that employability is highly valued, about 4 percent say that rich history and tradition are a priority for great universities.
【Keys】 1.biggest 2.what 3.conducted 4.favored 5. Compared 6.are defined 7.an 8.allowing 9.should 10.Regardless of
(B)
Photo hacking: sex crime
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities ___1___ images have been posted online, spoke about the photo hacking scandal for the first time on Tuesday, saying it is a crime and sexual violation.
In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Lawrence, 24, said she was frightened after the photos was released last month and worried about the impact it would have ___2___ her career.
"Just because I'm an actress and public figure, does not mean that I asked for this." Lawrence, who won ___3___ best actress Academy Award, told the magazine. The star said she considered ___4___ (write) an apology but had been in a loving, four-year relationship and realized she had nothing to say sorry for. "It's not a scandal," she said. "It's a sexual violation. The law needs to be changed, ___5___ it " Lawrence had been dating British actor Nicholas Hoult but the couple are reported ___6___ (split up) last summer.
Photos of Lawrence, model Kate Upton, actress Kirsten Dunst and ___7___ women had apparently been hacked from individual iCloud accounts and were uploaded to the image-sharing forum 4chan.
The FBI said it was aware of the release of the photos and ___8___ (address) the matter. Apple Inc admitted that certain celebrity accounts ___9___ (offend), but the company said none of the cases ___10___ (investigate) were due to any breach (违反) in Apple's systems including iCloud or Find My iPhone.
The iCloud system lets users store photos and other content and to access it from any Apple device.
【Keys】 1.whose 2.on 3.a 4. writing 5. doesn’t 6. to have split up 7.other 8. was addressing 9. had been offended 10. investigated
十一选十：
(A)
A.examine B.determine C.search D.common E.match F.ranks G.place H.matters I.undecided J.successful K.helpful
How to choose a college that is right for you is a(n) ___1___ problem that many high school graduates have to face. The college ___2___ doesn't have to begin and end with the Ivies and the name brand schools. Here's some advice for trying to find the school that works for you.
A famous name college will not guarantee your success. Think about the people in your life who are happy and ___3___ find out where they went to college. Ask the same about “famous” people. You will find that success in life has less to do with the choice of college than with the experiences and opportunities one has while in college.
Start with who you are and why you are going. You need to ___4___ yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search. Why, really, are you going What are your abilities and strengths What are your weaknesses Are you socially self-sufficient or do you need warm, familial support Talk with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions. The people who know you best can help you the most with these important issues.
The most important factor in choosing a college is fit. Choosing a college because your friends are going there or because of where it ___5___ on a list does not take into account who you are and who you will become. College is a ___6___ to be made, not a prize to be won. Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness.
The size of a college does not really matter in your search. College is a time to explore, and a smaller community is more ___7___ for internal exploration. Most good liberal arts colleges have a population of fewer than 4,000 for a reason. It is not the number of people, but the people themselves and the kind of community in which you will learn that really ___8___.
You don’t need to pick a major to pick a college. Very few high-school students have enough information or experience to choose a major. You need the variety and depth of college coursework to ___9___ your interest and aptitude. Most college students change their minds two or three times before they settle on a major, and they can still graduate in four years! Being ___10___ is a good thing and will leave you open to more academic experiences.
【Keys】 1-10 DCJAF EKHBI
(B)
A. abundant B. achievable C. astonishing D. exactly E. inspiration F. pocketed G. potential H. promising I. respectively J. stimulation K. thrilled
The 88th Academy Awards once again ___1___ people around the world, including the Chinese, who were excited about Leonardo DiCaprio’s winning the Best Actor award.
But the annual ceremony also put Chinese filmmakers in an awkward position, as no Chinese films have ever ___2___ a golden trophy. The hard truth leaves people wondering when the nation, which is already the world’s second largest film market, will earn a place in the renowned award ceremony’s spotlight.
The circumstance for domestic artists is similar to that of Chinese writers and scientists before Mo Yan and Tu Youyou won a Nobel Prize in 2012 and 2015 ___3___.
Just as Chinese people become accustomed to seeing their fellow citizens taking home Nobel Prizes, it is time for them to see that winning an Oscar is also ___4___.
As the Chinese film market continues to grow at ___5___ speed -- statistics showed that Chinese cinemas took a record 6.87 billion yuan in ticket sales in February 2016, with the monthly box office overtaking that of North America for the first time -- it also attracts ___6___ capital from home and abroad, which will most likely tempt more talent into film. This will help boost creativity and quality, two major weak spots of the majority of homegrown movies.
In addition, there has been a growing awareness of how much of Chinese culture has yet to be tapped. Chinese culture has already provided a rich source of ___7___ for Hollywood productions. The Kung Fu Panda films are outstanding examples; the original and its first sequel are among the highest-grossing animated films ever. It is commonly believed that China doesn’t lack sources of inspiration. As long as Chinese filmmakers, armed with latest film making technologies, improve their storytelling skill, they could see their ___8___ released.
Also worth nothing is that China now has a ___9___ younger generation of filmmakers. With more professional and international training compared with their predecessors, they are better equipped to make breakthroughs.
No one can predict when ___10___ a homegrown film may stun the world, but there is good reason to be optimistic. Patience is gold for domestic filmmakers.
【Keys】 1-10 KFIBC AEGHD
完形填空：
(A)
Hundreds of medicinal plants are at risk of extinction, threatening the discovery of future cures for disease, according to experts. Over 50% of prescription drugs ___1___ chemicals first identified in plants. But the Botanic Gardens Conservation International said many were ___2___ from over-collection and deforestation. Researchers warned the ___3___ for things such as cancer and HIV may become "extinct ___4___ they are ever found".
The group, which ___5___ botanic gardens across 120 countries, surveyed over 600 of its members as well as leading university experts. They identified 400 plants that were at risk of extinction. These included yew trees, the bark of which forms the ___6___ for one of the world's most widely used cancer drugs, paclitaxel. Hoodia, which ___7___ comes from Namibia and is ___8___ interest from drug firms looking into developing weight loss drugs, is on the verge of ___9___. And half of the world's species of magnolias are also under ___10___. The plant contains the chemical honokiol, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cancers and ___11___ the onset (发病)of heart disease.
Many of the chemicals from the at-risk plants are now ___12___ in the lab. But the report said as well as future breakthroughs being put at risk, the situation was likely to have a consequence in the developing world. It said five billion people still ___13___ traditional plant-based medicine as their primary form of health care. Richard Ley, of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, added, "Nature has provided us with many of our ___14___.” Scientists are always interested in what they can provide and so it is a ___15___ that such plants may be at risk."
1. A.pass on B.make up C.come from D.produce
2. A.disappeared B.at risk C.reduced D.dismissed
3. A.cures B.causes C.results D.risks
4. A.when B.until C.after D.before
5. A.attracts B.contains C.represents D.invites
6. A.factor B.basis C.effect D.function
7. A.finally B.seldom C.originally D.really
8. A.proving B.showing C.raising D.attracting
9. A.risk B.extinction C.death D.destruction
10. A.threat B.control C.processing D.discovery
11. A.cut down B.speed up C.slow down D.take away
12. A.mixed B.created C.proved D.grown
13. A.rely on B.believe C.realize D.look into
14. A.threats B.diseases C.plants D.medicines
15.A.must B.tradition C.cure D.worry
【Keys】1-15 CBADC BCDBA CBADD
(B)
Is Email Stressing You Out
Few people would disagree that email makes our lives easier. But ___1___ email can cause problems. Answering all those emails and processing all that information can ___2___ the brain, causing stress.
So says the Future Work Centre, a business based in London. This company carries out ___3___ research on people's experiences in their workplaces.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon at the center was the lead author of a report on messaging habits. He calls email a double-edged sword: Emails provide a useful way to communicate, but they could add to ___4___ in the mind, causing stress.
Come rain or shine, some office workers are under ___5___ to read and answer emails all day long. Psychologists are concerned about the pressure that workers bring on themselves.
Dr. Richard MacKinnon says that while email can be a valuable, time-saving communication tool, it can also be a source of stress and even ___6___ for many of us. He adds that the stress ___7___ come from the number of emails you get but result from when and how you deal with them.
According to the study, leaving email on all day and never signing off, ___8___ reading and answering emails early in the day and late at night, are what makes email ___9___.
Dr. MacKinnon says both bad email habits are ___10___ to higher levels of stress in office workers. The report gives several suggestions on ___11___ email stress.
※ Use email with a plan. Do not just react to endless email ___12___. If you use an email application, or app, on your device, close it down when you want to be left alone.
※ If you need to communicate with a co-worker, call or better still walk to their office and talk about it.
※ Be careful with the “reply all” option. ___13___, if you are accepting an invitation to attend training, just write back to those who need to know. Trust me. Other workers on that mailing list will thank you instead of being angry with you.
※ And accept the fact that if a matter is ___14___, employers will call you about it.
Email is certainly not going anywhere. So, it is important to take ___15___ of your emails and not the other way around.
1. A. cancelling B. misunderstanding C. misusing D. reusing
2. A. overload B. overlook C. relax D. slower
3. A. psychological B. physical C. practical D. logical
4. A. imagination B. confusion C. tension D. hesitation
5. A. discussion B. stress C. attack D. threat
6. A. disease B. anger C. sadness D. tiredness
7. A. almost B. partly C. hardly D. absolutely
8. A. apart from B. instead of C. other than D. along with
9. A. stressful B. painful C. forgetful D. helpful
10. A. compared B. linked C. opposed D. added
11. A. building B. protecting C. changing D. avoiding
12. A. information B. addresses C. alerts D. tips
13. A. However B. For example C. In fact D. Therefore
14. A. urgent B. interesting C. attractive D. significant
15. A. notice B. care C. control D. place
【Keys】1-15 CAACB BCDAB DCBAC
阅读理解：
(A)
The World Health Organization says everyone should have a right to the health care services they need without risking financial ruin. A new WHO Report is urging countries to provide health care design to meet the special needs of their citizens.
In 2005, all 194 members of the World Health Organization set a goal of providing universal health coverage. But very few countries have reached that target, most people must use their own financial resources to pay for the health care they need.
Since health needs differ from one country to another, the new report urges every country to create its own system of health coverage. It says the services should include prevention, treatment, rehabilitation(康复) and reduction of pain, and the health care should involve communities, health centers and hospitals.
Christopher Dye is head of the WHO's Office of Health Information. He says "Every year around 150 million people in the world suffer disastrous health expense. That means they have to pay out of their own pockets for health care to a degree that they cannot possibly afford. So, how do we put in place mechanisms for financial risk protection, which will ensure that disastrous health expenses are reduced to a minimum "
The report shows how research can help countries develop a system that makes sure their citizens receive the care they need without suffering financial ruin.
Dr. Dye says some European countries have continued supporting their social and health services even during this period of financial difficulty. He says that decision is paying off in better health for their people.
"Saving money on health care is often a false kind of economy. If you save money on health care in the short term, you may end up spending more in the long term. So, cutting the cost of health budgets is not a sensible policy."
Dr. Dye estimates that the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly. Because of that, he says governments must find ways to pay for health care during good times and bad, and work harder to keep costs under control.
1. The new WHO report expects the 194 members of the WHO to do all except _______.
A. design health care to fulfill the demands of their citizens
B. fulfill their promise to provide universal health coverage
C. create their own health coverage system
D. save money on health care
2. Why doesn’t Dr. Dye approve of cutting the cost of health budgets
A. Because you will have to spend more in the future if you save money on health care now.
B. Because the cost of medical care is increasing very quickly.
C. Because many European countries are rich enough to support their social and health services.
D. Because cutting the cost of health care means the rising of economy.
3. From the view of Dr. Dye, during financial difficulty, it is _______ for some European countries to support their social and health services.
A. wrong B. rewarding C. risky D. silly
4. What will people do if they suffer from a serious disease without health care services
A. They have to pay money for health care from their own pocket till none.
B. WHO helps them pay for health care.
C. They communities provides health coverage.
D. Health centers and hospitals pay for their health care.
【Keys】1-4 DCBA
(B)
Sydney Town Hall is well known as a performance and multi-function venue. Here is a program of upcoming events being held in Sydney Town Hall. Should you have any enquiries about Sydney Town Hall as a venue for hire, please call (02) 9265 9189.
Note: This information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change without notice. For further information or updates, please contact City Info on (02) 9265 9007
Check our internet site on …www.sydneycity.nsw.gov.au
October
Sunday 5 Singers 2014 Australia presents Centennial Hall The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir, Youth choir & Adult choir and The Radio Denmark Girls Choir in concert Performing music from the great classics to popular songs Commences: 5:30pm Tickets: $25, $15 Tickets & Enquiries:9430 2895
Monday 6- Saturday 18 ANDA Coin, Note & Stamp Show Lower Town Hall Australia’s Largest coin, note and stamp show ---local, interstate and over seas dealers keen to buy and sell Cost $10. $5 Enquiries: 0413 156 417
Tuesday 7 Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus in… Songs From Scotland Centennial Hall Conductor: Christopher Bell Organist: Amy Johansen Commences: 8pm Cost: $35,$25,$15 Ticketek: 9266 4800 Enquiries: 9380 6544 0r 9361 3810
Wednesday 8 Nostalgia Productions presents… The Good Old Days Centennial Hall Featuring Tony Fenelon, celebrated theatre organist, Leslie Martin, soprano, and Dean Sinclair, tenor Two performances: 11am & 2pm Cost: $16, $12 Tickets & Enquiries: 9810 3297
Thursday 9 Entertainment Seminar Centennial Hall A step by step guide outlining how to break into the industry Commences: 2pm Enquiries: 0412 685 553 Cost: $ 39 Ticketmaster:13 61 00
Friday 10 NSW Masons – Grand Installation Centennial Hall Special guest: His Excellency The Governor of NSW Commences: 7:30pm Enquiries: 9267 9100
Saturday 11 The Sydney Church of Christ presents… “Noah” – a play Centennial Hall Commences: 7pm Cost: Free Enquiries: 9281 5755
Treasury Club Bar is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday Enjoy a light lunch, coffee or a drink. Available for private functions (subject to availability) Phone: (02) 9265 9573
1. If you don’t want to miss some events you are keen on held in Sydney Town Hall in November, you’ d better contact on_____.
A. (02) 9265 9573 B. 0413 156 417 C. 9267 9100 D. (02) 9265 9007
2. If you are interested in music but have to work on daytime, you can enjoy yourself in Sydney Town Hall _______.
A. on October 5th B. on October 7th C. on Friday evening D. at the weekend
3. You can have lunch or coffee in Sydney Town Hall while you are there for _______.
A. The SBS Radio & Television Children’s Choir B. Songs From Scotland
C. Entertainment Seminar D. The Sydney Church of Christ presents
4. If any associations need to have a meeting or alike, _______.
A. Treasury Club Bar will always be the place for break coffee or drink
B. Centennial Hall is always available
C. it’s possible for them to rent a place in Sydney Town Hall
D. Lower Town Hall is really a good choice for that
【Keys】 1-4 DBCC
(C)
The definition of the standard kilogram is fundamentally imperfect. Getting the definition right is a challenge that has tried the patience and intelligence of scientists for decades.
Scientists use just seven basic units to define all the other quantities we use -- quantities such as speed, density, or electric power. All of those basic units except the kilogram are themselves defined in terms of natural properties that are beyond human control.
For example, the standard second (time) is defined as a specific number of vibration(震动) of a type of radiation released by atoms of a special metal. The standard meter (length), in turn, is defined as the length of the path light travels in a vacuum (真空) during a specific fraction of a second (瞬间).
Not so the kilogram. This orphan of the basic unit family is simply the mass of a small platinum-iridium alloy cylinder (铂-铱合金筒) locked away by the international Bureau of Weighs & Measures in France.
Embarrassingly, the last time the copies were brought for a checkup in the 1980s, officials found that some copies had gained about 20 parts per billion in weight compared to the master cylinder since the previous checkup in the 1940s. This implies that the master cylinder itself may be an inconstant standard.
No one knows what causes the weight changes. But the uncertainty can’t be tolerated when precision(精密度) in research and some manufacturing now demands accuracy to a few parts per billion.
Several efforts in several different countries are under way to redefine the kilogram in terms of basic physical quantities such as counting the actual number of atoms of a specific substance in a kilogram or the electromagnetic force that balances a kilogram mass against gravity.
A project of the latter type at the NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg hopes eventually to define mass in terms of electrical units. So far, none of these redefinition projects has borne fruit. They require precision of measurement and control of experimental conditions. The slightest pollution, tiny vibrations, or other influences -- even changes in weather -- can ruin results. You’ve got to hand it to scientists who are willing to devote many years to such painstaking but fundamentally important research.
1. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence “Not so the kilogram.” In paragraph 4
A. The kilogram is not as accurate as the standard second.
B. The kilogram is not universally accepted in the world.
C. The kilogram is not defined in terms of natural properties.
D. The kilogram is not well defined as time and length.
2. Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the passage
A. Experiments are being carried out to redefine the kilogram.
B. The uncertainty in the standard kilogram can seriously affect some research.
C. The redefinition of the standard kilogram is quite complicated.
D. Scientists will achieve success in redefining the kilogram in the near future.
3. According to the passage, to define the weight of mass in terms of electrical units _______.
A. is one of the best methods to redefine the kilogram
B. has been accepted as the only possible redefinition project
C. is not as simple as what people can understand
D. has been considered by some scientists as a better approach
4. We can know from the passage that the redefinition of the kilogram is _________.
A. more important in keeping market honesty
B. worth years of scientists’ painstaking research
C. the urgent requirement of business and manufacturing
D. bring about important and fruitful results
【Keys】 1-4 CDDB
六选四：
(A)
A.Many adults also like to play Second Life. B.To play Second Life a computer user signs up at the Second Life Web site. C.In some ways the imaginary world is like the real world. D.You can get your first Second Life account for free. E. By playing the game, some people want to get out of the real world. F. How many people do you think play Second Life
Second Life is an online imaginary world where a computer user can create a new self and experience a separate life. Second Life is similar to other popular "massively multiplayer online role-playing games." The company Linden Lab of San Francisco, California created Second Life in two thousand three.
___1___Then he or she creates an electronic image, or animated character, called an avatar. Some people try to make their avatar look as close to their real self as possible. Other people change their sex or become an imaginary creature as their Second Life avatar.
Once you have your avatar you become a "resident" of Second Life. ___2___Your avatar also can make friends with other Second Life avatars. Residents can go to school, own a business, even get married. But, there are also activities in Second Life that are impossible in the real world. For example, if you do not feel like walking to that park near your Second Life home, why not fly
___3___But it costs money to get other accounts and to buy land. The virtual world has its own currency, the Linden dollar. You use these to buy virtual clothes, property, entertainment and many other things. You can earn Linden dollars by working at a job. That unreal money has a real life value. About two hundred fifty Linden dollars are worth one American dollar.
Second Life is popular among schools and businesses. Many universities have set up campuses on the Web site. Many kinds of stores can also be found there. And, entertainers sometimes perform live on Second Life with their Second Life avatars.
___4___It is said that the total number of residents is more than thirteen million from more than one hundred countries.
【Keys】 1-4 BCDF
(B)
A. He found the bacterium had a similar effect on the mice as an anti-depressive drug might B. Soil bacteria not only benefit people but also benefit animals C. Gardening can also be used as a way of treating addiction D. It’s no wonder some of us turn to gardening as a form of therapy E. Alcohol can make people behave peculiarly and dangerously in gardening F. Some experts actually believe that getting outside to dig and plant things acts as a “natural excitement”
The Good of Gardening
Do you have a hobby that helps you relax and unwind For some people, there is no better way to relieve pressure than spending time in the garden. This small private area of green space can be their place of calm.
__1__ A survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, found that 82% of people in the UK said that gardening makes them happier. It also found that 70% of them, given the choice, would prefer to spend their working day in the garden with just 9% opting for an office.
For those with green fingers, the pleasure of gardening comes from getting out in the fresh air, in all weathers and communing with nature -- even if there are a few too many worms! It can also be seen as a sort of digital-detox -- time away from technology. __2__
Dr Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Colorado, injected a bacterium commonly found in soil into mice to see what affection this would have on them. __3__ When we dig in soil we absorb this bacterium through our lungs or cuts in our skin, so Dr Lowry concluded that since the mice seemed happier when treated with soil bacteria, it’s likely we would be, too.
__4__ There’s evidence that recovering alcoholics who have been given the opportunity to plant, grow, and even sell their produce, have managed to stop their addictive habits. Scot Stephenson, for example, got dismissed from school and started a vocational qualification in gardening. He says, “I got my NVQ level 2 which is my first qualification and enjoyed it ever since.”
Whatever the reason, there are many therapeutic benefits to getting your hands dirty, doing some physical hard work and then watching your garden grow. Does this sound like your idea of fun
【Keys】 1-4 DFAC
该要写作：
According to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation of abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. So why aren’t students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit
First of all, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult (侮辱). For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. The problem isn’t in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution (解决) -- stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well.
After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting.
Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesn’t mean trying to figure out what’s wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to accomplish.
There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesn’t mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64 percent of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75 percent of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92 percent of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
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Since conflict is unavoidable in school, it’s essential to teach students some conflict management skills.(要点1、2) The most important approach is to stay calm.(要点3) Listening carefully and considering what they are hearing also contribute to resolving conflicts. (要点4)In conclusion, conflict resolution programs should be strongly advocated in schools throughout the country, for conflict resolution is obviously essential in daily life.(要点5)
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