C) Human beings are not sources of radiation. D) All matter in the universe is a source of radiation.
2. Michael O‘Riordan believes that ________.
A) ionising radiation is less dangerous than non-ionising radiation B) natural radiation does not affect people‘s health C) all radiation is harmful to some extent
D) non-ionising radiation isn‘t responsible for cancer
3. The author mentioned diagnostic X-rays in Paragraph 5 to ________ . A) explain the relationship between exposure and risk B) give an example of benefits brought about by radiation C) illustrate how dangerous ionising radiation is
D) show the side effect of exposure to non-ionising radiation
4. The author concludes in the last paragraph that radiation will ________. A) exert profound effects on human beings B) completely destroy our society
C) bring more benefits than harms to our future life D) eventually be an efficient helper to us
5. The passage is probably written to ________. A) survivors of atomic bombs B) scientists studying radiation C) technicians and doctors D) common readers interested in science
Passage Two
Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:
In communities north of Denver, residents are pitching in to help teachers and administrators as the Vrain school District tries to solve a $13.8 million budget shortage blamed on mismanagement.‖ We‘re worried about our teachers and principals, and we really don‘t want to lose them because of this,‖ one parent said. ―If we can help ease their financial burden, we will.‖
Teachers are grateful, but know it may be years before the district is solvent (有综合能力的). They feel really good about the parent support, but they realize it‘s impossible for then to solve this problem.
The 22,000-student district discovered the shortage last month. ―It‘s extraordinary. Nobody would have imagined something happening like this at this level,‖ said State Treasurer Mike Coffman.
Coffman and district officials last week agreed on a state emergency plan freeing a $9.8 million loan that enabled the payroll (工资单) to be met for 2,700 teachers and staff in time for the holidays.
District officials also took $1.7 million from student-activity accounts its 38schools.
At Coffman‘s request, the District Attorney has begun investigating the district‘s finances.
Coffman says he wants to know whether district officials hid the budget shortage until after the November election, when voters approved a $212 million bond issue for schools.
In Frederick, students‘ parents are buying classroom supplies and offering to pay for groceries and utilities to keep first-year teachers and principals in their jobs.
Some $36,000 has been raised in donations from Safeway. A Chevrolet dealership donated $10,000 and forgave the district‘s $10,750 bill for renting the driver educating cars. IBM contributed 4,500 packs of paper.
―We employ thousands of people in this community,‖ said Mitch Carson, a hospital chief executive, who helped raise funds. ―We have children in the school, and we see how they could be affected.‖
At Creek High School, three students started a website that displays newspaper articles, district information and an email forum (论坛). ―Rumors about what‘s happening to the district are moving at lighting speed,‖ said a student. ―We wanted to know the truth, and spread that around instead.‖
6. What has happened to the Vrain School District?
A) Lots of teachers in the district are planning to quit. B) Many administrative personnel have been laid off. C) A huge financial problem has arisen. D) Many schools there are mismanaged.
7. How did the residents in the Vrain School District respond to the budget shortage? A) They demanded a through investigation.
B) They pooled their efforts to help solve it. C) They accused those responsible for it. D) They felt somewhat helpless about it.
8. In the view of State Treasurer Mike Coffman, the educational budget shortage is ________. A) irreversible C) unavoidable
B) insolvable D) unthinkable
9. Why did Coffman request an investigation?
A) To make sure that the school principals were innocent. B) To see if there was a deliberate cover-up of the problem. C) To find out the extent of the consequences of the case. D) To stop the voters approving the $212 million bong issue. 10. Three high school students started a website in order to ________. A) keep people properly informed of the crisis B) expose officials who neglected their duties
C) appeal to the public for contributions and donations D) attract greater public attention to their needs
Section Two Blank-filling (20 points)
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word
for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
For the last 25 years, for example, I‘ve prepared a(n) _ E Christmas letter for long-distance friends, and I often add a handwritten word of thanks or _ D . Acknowledging some success or good _ G _ that has happened during the year seems particularly appropriate considering the F of the Christmas season.
Be H with your praise. Superlatives like ―greatest,‖ ―smartest,‖ ―prettiest‖ make us all feel good. Even if your praise is a little ahead of _L , remember that M _ are often the parents of dreams fulfilled.
Today I got a warm, J letter from my old boss and mentor. Norman Vincent Peale. His little note to me was full of K phrases, and it sent me to my typewriter to ___A____ a few overdue letters of my own. I don‘t know if they will make anybody else‘s day, but they made mine.
A. compose B. sought C. uplifting D. congratulations E. annual F. spirit G. fortune H. generous I. consideration J. complimentary K. uplifting L. reality M. expectations N. anniversary O. spontaneous
Section Three Translation from English into Chinese
Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese.
What does it take to write letters that lift spirits and warm hearts? Only a willingness to express our appreciation. The most successful practitioners include what I call the four ―S‘s‖ of note writing.
1) They are sincere. No one wants false praise.
2) They are usually short. If you can‘t say what you want to say in three sentences, you‘re probably straining.
3) They are specific. Complimenting a business colleague by telling him ―good speech‖ is too vague; ―great story about Warren Buffet‘s investment strategy‖ is precise.
4) They are spontaneous. This gives them the freshness and enthusiasm that will linger in the reader‘s mind long afterward.
It‘s difficult to be spontaneous when you have to hunt for letter-writing materials, so I keep paper, envelopes and stamps close at hand, even when I travel. Fancy stationery isn‘t necessary; it‘s the thought that counts.
怎样才能写信,提升士气和温暖的心呢?只有愿意表达我们的感谢。最成功的从业人员包括我所说的四个“S”注意写作。
1)他们是真诚的。没有人想要假赞美。
2)他们通常很短。如果你不能说出你想说的话用三句话,你也许下坠。
3)他们是特殊的。生意伙伴开始对他说“好的演讲”太含糊,“伟大的故事,讲的是沃伦。巴菲特的投资策略”具有较高的精度。
4)他们是自发的。这将给他们带来新鲜感和热情,在读者的脑海中逗留不久之后。
Section Four Writing
Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition Means of
Communication. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your
composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:
1) 语言交流 (面对面、电话、网络语音聊天)的优势 2) 书信、邮件交流的优势；
3) 你更倾向于哪种交流方式，原因是什么。
Means of Communication.
Our modern means of communication has transformed from letter writing and meeting face to face to telephone and internet. Today‘s technological advances of communication has made it very easy for people to find and contact with each other. There are tons of these kind of networking sites for people to communication with each other. For example, facebook is a popular networking site that allows one to find old friends and make new ones by simply typing in their information. however, since it is so easy stay in touch through the internet, the chances of meeting face to face for a lunch or dinner is becoming a rare event. this is a disadvantage because words through a keyboard is not the same as sitting down with friends and having a conversation.
Unit 3 Gender Differences
Section One Reading Comprehension
Directions: There are 2 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 1-5 are based on the following passage:
Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu may make a difference in how long the misery lasts.
The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu, and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That‘s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come.
The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses -- flu A, B and C. There is no care for either illness, but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine, which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA.
But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities, there are some obvious signs to look for.
Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a ever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come, it suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms. The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.
Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system. There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one.
1. According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________. A) shorten the duration of the illness
B) the patient buy medicine over the counter. C) the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs D) prevent the people from catching colds and the flu
2. We learn from the passage that ________.
A) one doesn‘t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu
B) aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu