C. He fell in love with Sequoia gradually. D. He found the psychologist's idea ineffective. 27. What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A. To share his unfortunate childhood. B. To give tips on how to cure Mutism. C. To show his deep gratefulness to horses. D. To inspire kids struggling against Mutism. C
Wouldn't it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language?
In a recent Wall Street journal article, technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that, within a decade or so. We’ll be able to communicate with one another via small earpieces with built-in microphones. That's because technological progress is extremely rapid. It’s only a matter of time. Indeed, some parents are so convinced that this technology is imminent that they're wondering if their kids should even learn a second language.
It's true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating \No es bueno dormir mucho \as \not good to sleep too much. \Replacing a word with its equivalent (同义词) in the target language is actually the \ But even this seems to be a discouraging task for computers. It’s so difficult for computers because translation doesn't---or shouldn’t---involve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, it’s about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a specific expression, humans have to interpret a mass of information at the same time.
Think about all the related clues that go into understanding an expression: volume, gesture, situation, and even your culture. All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use. Therefore, we should be very skeptical of a machine that is unable to interpret the world around us. If people from different cultures can offend each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better? Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer, undoubtedly when it comes to conveying and interpreting meaning using a natural language, a machine will never fully take our place.
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28. What does the underlined word \imminent ”in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Ready. B. Approaching. C. Helpful. D. Advanced. 29. Why is it hard for computers to replace a word with its equivalent? A. Their data is not adequate enough. B, The real meaning of words can vary. C. Their accuracy needs big improvement. D, A soul hasn't been breathed in them.
30. What view does the author hold about translation? A. Proper translation can be tough for humans. B. Slight distinctions matter little in translation. C. Some machines will interpret our world properly. D. Cultures deserve more attention than words used. 31. What is the best title for the text?
A. An Expert's Precise Prediction B. The Complexity of Translation C- Who Will Be a Better Translator D. Will Language Barrier Actually Fall D
Lucy, whose skeleton(骨骼) was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974, died shortly after she fell out of a tree, according to a new study published Monday in the British journal Nature.
For their research, Kappelman and Dr. Richard Ketcham used a CT scanner to create more than 35,000 \the Sky with Diamonds\
The following analysis of the slices showed sharp, clean breaks seen at the end of Lucy's right humerus （肱骨） are similar to bone breaks seen in victims of falls,
The researchers concluded that these and Other breaks in her skeleton show that Lucy, who is believed to have stood about 3 feet 6 inches and weighed about 60 pounds, fell feet first and used her arms to support herself --- but that the injury was too severe to have been survivable.
The researchers estimate that Lucy was going about 35 miles an hour when she hit the ground after falling from a height of roughly 40 feet, according to the statement.
That sounds plausible. But other scientists are doubtful. \are countless explanations for bone breaks,\
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the scientists who discovered Lucy, said, \just-so story and therefore unprovable. \
Johanson said it was more likely that Lucy's breaks occurred long after she died, saying that \ But the new research focused on \small number of breaks\that are consistent with \in other collected bones. Kappelman responded in an email, \near the time of death. \
32. What can we know about Lucy from Kappelman and Dr. Richard Ketcham's research? A. She got her name from a song. B. She had more than 35,000 slices. C. She couldn't use her arms properly.
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D. She made an effort to save herself.
33. What does the underlined word \ A. Reasonable. B. Creative. C. Surprising. D. Unbelievable. 34. Which of the following would Johanson probably agree? A. Elephants are unlikely to die from falling. B. Lucy got breaks at or near the time of death. C. Other reasons for the breaks should be considered. D. Lucy's bone breaks differ from other bone breaks. 35. What conclusion can we draw from the passage? A. Lucy didn't die from falling out of a tree. B. The newly published study was meaningless.
C. The argument on how Lucy died will continue. D. Scientists will find another way to solve the problem. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余 选项。
Shoulder pain is common. The shoulder has the most range of movement of any part in the body. 36 Furthermore, shoulder pain sometimes comes from other areas of the body. Here
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are some tips to help reduce shoulder pain.
37 Often, the root cause of shoulder pain is simply your overdoing something. If your problem is work related, change to a different activity. If the shoulder pain is exercise-related, then you may be working out too aggressively or with bad form – turn to a personal trainer for help. Ice your shoulder. The application of ice is useful for almost all acute Injuries. 38 Apply ice for 10-15 minutes every hour, then reduce the frequency as the pain and swelling become less strong.
Do some light shoulder stretches(拉伸).While standing or sitting, reach around the front of your body and seize the opposite elbow(肘). 39 Reach behind your back towards your shoulder and hold it with your other hand. Slowly pull on the hand with the painful shoulder until you ~eel a stretch.
See your doctor. If your shoulder pain is especially severe, and long-lasting, what else can you do? 40 Your doctor will discuss a treatment plan according to your pain.
A. Seek medical help. B. Rest your shoulder. C. Build shoulder strength. D. Consider surgery if necessary. E. That's why it's so likely to suffer from injury. F. The cold treatment works well when applied to the most painful shoulder. G. Gently pull on the back of the elbow until you feel a stretch in the shoulder. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填人空白处的 最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When you are living a fully-scheduled life, every minute counts. No matter how many ways you divide your _ 41 ， there’s never enough time in a day to catch up.
Six years ago, I was 42 - with a care-free, stop-and-smell-the-roses type of 43 . When I needed to rush out, she was taking her sweet 44 picking out a purse and a shining crown. When I needed to have a 45 1unch, she'd stop to speak to the elderly woman who looked like her grandma. Whenever my child caused me to deviate(偏离) from my main
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46 , I thought to myself, we don-t have time for this. 47 , the two words I most commonly spoke to my little lover of life were: \ 48 ！\
Then one day, things _ 49 . We'd just picked up my older daughter from kindergarten and were getting out of the car. Seeing her little sister not going fast enough for her liking, my older daughter said, \ 50 . \me that her annoyed look 51 - that of mine. I saw the damage my hurried existence was doing to _52 . of my children. Though my 53 to slow down was made almost three years ago, Living at a slower pace still takes great effort. My younger daughter is my living 54 of why I must keep trying. In fact, she reminded me once again the other day. When I thought my little child was going to eat the last 55 of an ice cream, she held out a spoonful of it. \for you,\ 56 I'd just got the deal of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time, and unexpectedly, 57 , she reminded me that things taste 58 and love comes easier when you stop 59 through life.
Pausing to delight in the simple joys of daily life is the only way to truly live. Trust me, I learned from the world's born 60 in joyful living.
41. A. attention B. memory C. love D. experience 42. A. bored B. blessed C. content D. patient 43. A. sister B. grandma C. son D. daughter 44. A. time B. ice cream C, step D. lunch 45. A. big B. quick C. nutritious D. joyful 46. A. goal B. responsibility C. schedule D. interest 47. A. Consequently B. Frankly C. Surprisingly D. Unusually 48. A. Cheer up B. Pull up C. Shut up D, Hurry up 49. A. improved B. changed C- appeared D. worsened 50- A. silly B. excited C. careful D. slow 51- A. silenced B. contradicted C. mirrored D. encouraged 52r. A. both B. all C. some D. neither 53. A. demand B. offer C. promise D. mistake 54. A. reminder B. memory C. image D. example
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