B. He had easy access to paper. C He was interested in paper folding. D. He was able to take amazing photos.
26. Where are Arinze’s ideas for his drawings from? A. His real life.
B. Art books.
D. His wild imagination.
C. Masters’ drawings.
27. What can be inferred about Arinze from the text? A. He is still an amateur artist. quickly.
C. He was born to be detail-focused. in drawing.
C
Despite being used by 1.34 billion people each year, traveling on the Tube in London can actually be quite lonely. An unwritten rule encouraging silence mixed with classic British reserve means that even though you’re packed into a small space with hundreds of other people, the morning commute (通勤) can leave you feeling somewhat separate.
One London resident, however, is trying to change this.
Jonathan Dunne, 42, an American living in London, has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out “badges (徽章)” with the words “Tube chat?” last month, encouraging commuters in London to get talking to each other.
“I handed out 500 badges during rush hour in a city of 8 million expecting most of them to be thrown away, but after about 24 hours it completely snowballed,” he says.
Dunne and his “Tube chat?” campaign have since featured (具有特色) in media across the world, seeing TV interviews in Sweden, Brazil, and the UK, as well as countless websites, newspaper and magazine appearances.
Although Dunne says he’s received mostly positive feedbacks (反馈), not everyone agrees with him. Londoner Brian Wilson responded with a campaign of his own, handing out 500 badges with the words “Don’t even think about it” on them.
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B. He draws extremely
D. He made progress fast
“I can’t stand the idea of having to talk to strangers on the Tube on my way to work,” said Wilson. Another Londoner, Michael Robinson, agrees that being on the Tube is the only peace and quietness to and from work and it doesn’t need to be spoiled by people coming up and chatting.
28. How may a passenger usually feel when traveling on the Tube in London? A. Noisy. Quiet.
29. What can be inferred from Paragraph 5? A. Most of Dunne’s badges have gone to waste. B. Dunne likes reading newspapers and magazines. C. “Tube chat?” campaign ha? become focused. D. Dunne’s campaign has enjoyed a great success. 30. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 6?
A. Everyone doesn’t approve of “Tube chat?” campaign. B. Dunne has received mostly positive feedbacks. C. It’s bad manners to talk to strangers on the Tube. D. Passengers should keep quiet and peaceful on the Tube.
31. What does the underlined word “spoiled” probably mean in the last paragraph? A. Improved. Ruined.
D
Attractive Venice
Located in the northeast of Italy, Venice is well-known for its cultural treasures, romantic atmosphere and unusual living-on-water experience. The city spreads out over 118 islands, which are linked by more than 400 bridges, in the Venetian Lagoon.
Venice’s historical center consists of six regions. Italy in the south, the busiest main regions, are linked by the Rialto Bridge. The famous stone arch bridge (拱桥) crosses Venice’s main waterway—the Grand Canal. When night falls, many tourists enjoy dinner at the outside tables by the Grand Canal while watching
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B. Lonely. C. Crowded. D.
B. Judged. C. Laughed. D.
colorfully lit boats going by.
Near the end of the S-shaped Grand Canal lies St. Mark’s Basilica, a must-see. Inside, beautiful mosaics (镶嵌图案) tell stories of Bible figures. Nearby are the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. These were made famous by Lord Byron, “I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and prison on each hand.” Tale has it that if a couple passes under the bridge, their love will last forever.
In the square outside the Basilica, lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian, regarded as the oldest coffee house in Europe. Charles Dickens, Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the aromatic (芳香的) drink here.
Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the city’s rare museums. They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni, Titian and Tintoretto.
On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano has been home to glass-makers since 1291. Tourists can visit factories, studios and the Glass Museum. Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of contemporary art. Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass. The nearby island of Burano is famous for lace (蕾丝) making and colorful houses. Looking at the colorful houses and kaleidoscopic (万花筒似的) streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.
The City of Water promises beauty of all kinds, and it certainly lives up to its promise.
32. According to Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2, what kind of city is Venice? A. It has the most islands in the world. B. It is a city with many islands and bridges. C. It is made up of six regions. D. It is not beautiful at night.
33. The author mentioned Lord Byron’s words to . A. introduce the famous British poet
B. show why St, Mark’s Basilica is a must-see
C. explain why the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs are famous D. compare the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs
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34. What is Murano well-known for? A. Bridges.
B. Lace making.
D. Glassworks.
C. Colorful houses.
35. What could be the best title for the text? A. Venice’s Attractions with Its Beauty Customs
C. Venice’s Natural Landscape
D. Venice’s Modem Art
B. Venice’s Local
第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s not always easy to stay focused on the things we want or need to do. There are many things that can distract (使分心) us. 36 However, it is possible. Here’s how.
? Set some goals for yourself. When you have a specific goal to work towards, it helps you stay focused on it. It may be helpful if you write down the goal and give yourself a time limit to achieve it. 37
? Get rid of all distractions. 38 If you’re working on a computer, don’t open any extra windows. It’s easy to get distracted. Tell people that you don’t wish to be disturbed between certain times so that you can devote your full attention to what you’re doing.
? 39 Make sure the times don’t conflict with anything else you have to do. It’s also important to set the times for hours when you’re least likely to be disturbed. You may have to make some rearrangements in your daily schedule so that you, re able to stay focused when you need to.
? Take a break to give your mind time to relax and refocus. Working nonstop can quickly tire out the brain and make it harder for you to focus. 40 Everyone needs time to relax and not focus on anything so that things don’t become too dull. A. Staying focused may take practice.
B. Set a specific time to work on certain tasks. C. Accomplishing goals can be a very challenging task.
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D. It is perfectly fine to take a break in order to regroup. E. This includes turning off the radios, TVs and cell phones. F. This can help you keep track of your progress along the way. G. Focus on the things you enjoy in order to keep working towards them. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Yesterday I was walking along a busy street when I noticed a young man selling toys and other little things. Normally I would 41 and hurry past without buying anything. But I noticed this young man was 42 , so I paused for some time to 43 how he sold his things.
Soon, a young mother with a small child 44 and the little child was 45 by a toy. The young mother asked for the 46 and it was only one dollar. The young mom said she was giving him 10 dollars and wanted the 47 back. I was wondering how he would 48 it. He told the young mom to put the money in the pouch (小袋) hanging around his neck and take out whatever change he 49 her. She then put her hand into the pouch and took out the change.
I 50 that this young man’s way of 51 depended on trusting people not to cheat him. I was so 52 by how this young man trusted people that I 53 a toy from him I didn’t need.
He said it cost a dollar and I 54 told him that I had only 10 dollars. He told me to do the 55 thing. So I put my 10 dollars in his pouch and then put my hand in, but I took 56 . As I walked down the street, I saw another kid with his father walking so I 57 him the little toy. I walked on, 58 the two people would have a good 59 that day.
I kept thinking the world would be a better place if we could all learn to 60 people more, like the street young man. 41. A. determine ignore
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B. consider C stop D.