58. Why did Rebecca want to enter this year’s writing contest？ A. She had won a prize in the previous contest. B. She wanted to share her stories with readers. C. She was sure of winning with her mother’s help. D. She believed she possessed real talent for writing.
59. The author took great pains to refine(改进) her daughter’s stories because ________. A. she wanted to help Rebecca realize her dreams of becoming a writer B. she was afraid Rebecca’s imagination might run wild while writing C. she did not want to disappoint Rebecca who needed her help so much D. she believed she had the knowledge and experience to offer guidance 60. What’s the author’s advice for parents？
A. Children should be given every chance to voice their opinions. B. Parents should keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in. C. Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience.
D. A writing career, though attractive, is not for every child to pursue(追求).
B
Next week, as millions of families gather for their Thanksgiving feasts, many other Americans will go without. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 12 million households lack enough food for everyone in their family at some time during the year－including holidays.
Hunger is surprisingly widespread in our country－one of the world’s wealthiest－yet the government estimates that we waste almost 100 billion pounds of food each year, more than one-quarter of our total supply.
Reducing this improper distribution of resources is a goal of America’s Second Harvest, the nation’s largest domestic hunger－relief organization. Last year, it distributed nearly 2 billion pounds of food to more than 23 million people in need.
America’s Second Harvest is a network of 214 inter-connected food banks and other organizations that gather food from growers, processors, grocery stores and restaurants. In turn, the network distributes food to some 50,000 soup kitchens, homeless shelters and old people’s centers in every county of every state.
A great deal of work is involved in distributing tons of food from thousands of donors(捐赠) to hundreds of small, nonprofit organizations. Until a few years ago, America’s Second Harvest lacked any effective way to manage their inventory(库存). Without accurate and timely information, soup kitchens were sometimes empty while food was left to spoil in loading places. In 2000, America’s Second Harvest began to use a new inventory and financial-management system－Ceres. It is software designed specifically for hunger－relief operations. It is used by more than 100 America’s Second Harvest organizations to track food from donation to distribution. Ceres has helped reduce the spoiling of food and improve distribution. An evaluation found that the software streamlined food banks’ operations by 23 percent in the first year alone.
With more accurate and timely reports, Ceres saves time, flees staff members to focus on finding new donors, and promises more efficient use of donations.
Hunger in America remains a troubling social problem. Technology alone cannot solve it. But in the hands of organizations such as America’s Second Harvest, it is a powerful tool that is helping to make a difference－and helping more Americans to join in the feast.
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61. According to the passage, the total supply of food in America every year reaches ________. A. 12 million pounds B. more than 12 million pounds C. almost 100 billion pounds D. about 400 billion pounds
62. By “this improper distribution of resources” in Paragraph 3, the writer means that many Americans lack enough food while ________. A. their country is one of the richest in the world B. much food is left to spoil C. others waste too much food D. others consume too much food
63. A problem for America’s Second Harvest a few years ago was that ________. A. it did not get enough food from donors B. it did not have a large enough network C. it did not have enough soup kitchens
D. it did not have a good way to manage its food stock
64. With Ceres, America’s Second Harvest is now able to ________. A. enlarge its network
B. prevent food from spoiling C. give out food more efficiently
D. solve the hunger problem in the country
65. The main idea of the passage is that ________. A. technology can help in the fight against hunger B. America’s Second Harvest has found more donors
C. America’s Second Harvest promotes the development of technology D. hunger is a problem even in the wealthiest country in the world
C
The January fashion show, called FutureFashion, exemplified(例证) how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable(不破坏生态平衡的) fabrics(织物) for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic(有机的；绿色的) fabrics in their lines.
The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to find. “Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and what your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven(编织) into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents(相等的东西).
Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable. It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional cotton at higher prices, thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material. “Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn.
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Some analysts are less sure. Among consumers, only 18% are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer. When asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I’m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she’s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn’t too expensive.” By her own admission, green just isn’t yet on her mind. But—thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers—one day it will be. 66. What is said about FutureFashion?
A. It inspired many leading designers to start going green. B. It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.
C. It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.
D. It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable(耐用的).
67. According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic is that________. A. much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materials B. they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materials C. customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materials D. quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available
68. We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake green fashion________. A. can attend various trade shows free
B. are readily recognized by the fashion world C. can buy organic cotton at favorable prices D. are gaining more and more support
69. What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion? A. She doesn’t seem to care about it. B. She doesn’t think it is sustainable. C. She is doubtful of its practical value. D. She is very much opposed to the idea.
70. What does the author think of green fashion? A. Green products will soon go mainstream. B. It has a very promising future. C. Consumers have the final say.
D. It will appeal more to young people.
PART FOUR WRITING SECTION A
Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information from the passage.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Eurail Passes are train Passes for flexible rail travel throughout Europe. There are four main types of Eurail Passes: the Eurail Global Pass, the Eurail Select Pass, The Eurail Regional Pass and the Eurail One Country Pass. There’s always a Pass which fits your wishes.
If you’re planning to visit many countries in Europe in one long trip, the Eurail Global Pass is the way to go. The Eurail Global Pass is the standard pass, available for unlimited first-class travel in 21 countries for consecutive (连续的) periods ranging from 15 days to three months. This
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is a good option for people who want to spend a few days in each place they visit.
While Eurail Global Passes are ideal for extensive multi-nation transportation, travelers who are visiting only three to five countries may be better off purchasing a Eurail Select Pass. With this flexible “designer” pass, you may choose three, four or five bordering European countries for a duration of five to ten travel days within a two-month period. The 23 different countries available allow for hundreds of different combinations. The travel days included with your Eurail Select Pass may be used either consecutively or non-consecutively.
If you just want to focus on a specific region or country of Europe and learn more about the local culture, you may wish to consider the Eurail Regional Pass or Eurail One Country Pass. The Eurail Regional Pass allows you to visit two bordering European countries with unlimited rail travel for 3 up to 10 days within 2 months, and there are currently 20 combinations to choose from, such as Spain-Portugal, France-Switzerland and Belgium-Luxemburg. And you may enjoy, experience and explore one country in depth with the Eurail One Country Pass, which is also available for unlimited rail travel for 3 up to 10 days within 2 months.
Before buying the Eurail Pass, you should know some tips to enjoy discounts and save money. Traveling with at least one companion? Try a Saver pass. The Eurail Saver Pass allows 2 to 5 passengers to travel together at all times under one single pass which is about 15% cheaper than the regular Eurail Pass. The Eurail Youth Pass offers 35% discount for passengers who are 25 or younger. It essentially provides the same benefits as the regular Eurail Pass, except that you travel in second class rather than first class. Young travelers can also travel in first class with an Adult Pass, but then there is no discount.
Title: 71 Types 72 Select Pass Countries 21 countries 74 73 Travelers many 15 days to 3 visiting months countries 5-10 days within visiting 3-5 countries 2 months Regional Pass two bordering 3-10 days within focusing on 75 countries 2 months One Country one country Pass Saver Pass Youth Pass Percentage 78 35% 3-10 days within focusing on a 76 specific country Passengers 2 - 5 passengers 79 Other details 1)passengers traveling together at all times 2)one single pass 1)the same benefits 2) 80 77
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SECTON B
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching. On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched. We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming (把……按能力分班) pupils. It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates. It can have a bad effect on both the bright and the not-so-bright child. After all, it can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!
Besides, it is rather unreal to grade people just according to their intellectual ability. This is only one aspect of their total personality. We are concerned to develop the abilities of all our pupils to the full, not just their academic ability. We also value personal qualities and social skills, and we find that mixed-ability teaching contributes to all these aspects of learning.
In our classrooms, we work in various ways. The pupils often work in groups: this gives them the opportunity to learn to co-operate, to share, and to develop leadership skills. They also learn how to cope with personal problems as well as learning how to think, to make decisions, to analyze and evaluate, and to communicate effectively. The pupils learn from each other as well as from the teacher.
Sometimes the pupils work in pairs; sometimes they work on individual tasks and assignments, and they can do this at their own speed. They also have some formal class teaching when this is appropriate. We encourage our pupils to use the library, and we teach them the skills they need in order to do this efficiently. An advanced pupil can do advanced work: it does not matter what age the child is. We expect our pupils to do their best, not their least, and we give them every encouragement to attain this goal.
81. Whom do pupils learn from when they work in groups in class? （no more than 12 words）
_____________________________________________________________________________ 82. According to the author, what does the pupils’ total personality include? （no more than 10
words）
_____________________________________________________________________________ 83. List the types of learning for the pupils in class. （no more than 14 words）
_____________________________________________________________________________ 84. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the passage? （no more than 8 words）
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SECTION C
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假定你是李华，你校校长拟向北大推荐优秀学生，请向校长写一封推荐信，介绍并推荐
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