完形填空。     When we talk about a bad man, we like to call him a "wolf". But is it really true that the wolf stands for
devil and ugliness?
     Have you read the book The Wolf Totem (狼图腾) by a famous writer Jiang Rong which tells the story
of the relationship between wolves and human beings? Have you ever   1   the wolves" world? If you had,
you would   2   the wolves.
     In the book, wolves are heroes on the large grassland. They know more about   3   than humans. They
can attack lambs without disturbing their mothers. They also know how to   4   full use of the shape of land
to   5   sheep. I believe that if wolves were humans, they would be   6   experts good at fighting.
     The wolf is a kind of special creature that can deeply understand   7  . Each wolf serves its group with its
heart and soul. A   8   wolf has little power, but a pack of wolves   9   nothing. All the wolves obey the rules.
  10  they are defeated, they run away together. It is their teamwork  11  makes wolves powerful.
     The wolves also have great self-respect and won"t  12  to anyone. The writer, who wrote the book The
Wolf Totem,  13  stole a one-month-old baby wolf and raised it very carefully. To his  14 , he found the little
wolf still wanted to go back with  15  wolves. He bit through the iron chain that limited him. The wolf was 
 16  and he never gave in, fighting  17  his death. The little wolf died as a glorious fighter.
     I was shocked by this kind of  18 : wolves are one of the most respected creatures on earth. I want everyone
to look at wolves in a  19  way. They are our teachers. They show us how to survive and  20  in this not simple
and dangerous world. Please honor the wolves, please honor all these heroes of nature!　

(     )1. A. thought about (     )2. A. hunt (     )3. A. space (     )4. A. get (     )5. A. fight (     )6. A. special (     )7. A. operation (     )8. A. single (     )9. A. fight (     )10. A. As for (     )11. A. what (     )12. A. turn in (     )13. A. once (     )14. A. satisfaction (     )15. A. rest (     )16. A. proud (     )17. A. until (     )18. A. selflessness (     )19. A. curious (     )20. A. walk	B. run into B. admire B. spot B. take B. avoid B. imaginative B. teamwork B. brave B. struggle B. As though B. where B. give in B. just B. disappointment B. the others B. satisfied B. although B. self-confidence   B. different B. hand	C. talked about C. draw C. food C. have C. trap C. outstanding C. lifestyle C. lonely C. fear C. Even so C. that C. take in C. soon C. pleasure C. another C. willing C. before C. self-respect    C. strange C. get	D. cared for D. watch D. survival D. make D. discover D. creative D. control D. fair D. fail D. Even if                           D. one D. break in D. only D. sorrow D. the other D. eager D. unless D. self-protection D. humorous D. succeed
1-5: A B D D C   6-10: C B A C D   11-15: C B A B D   16-20: A A C B D
阅读理解。
From the earliest times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world"s art treasures.      Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort (炮台). In 1190, it was the king"s castle with high walls and a round tower. It had a moat to prevent his enemies from walking in.      Over the years, the number of buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castle was no longer needed as a fort. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.      During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.      When Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in artists from many countries. One of the artists was Leonardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci"s "Mona Lisa" is the best known painting in the museum today.      In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum, just as it is now. It is a place where art treasures have been saved for everyone to enjoy.
1. On the whole,this passage is mainly about _____.
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A. an art museum called the Louvre  B. an Italian artist named Leonardo da Vinci  C. a king of France named Francis I  D. the best known painting in Louvre
2. Why is it good for great art to be kept in public museums? 
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A. It helps people remember who the King of France is.  B. It keeps people out of the palaces.  C. It gives everyone a chance to enjoy good art.  D. It helps people to know who is the greatest artist.
3. From the passage we know that _____. 
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A. it is not possible for treasures to be stolen  B. old forts always make the best museums  C. great art should be shared with all the people  D. king Francis I of France brought in artists from an old fort
4. In the third paragraph the word "moat" probably means _____. 
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A. a high tower built in former times where soldiers watched out for enemies  B. a long and deep ditch (沟) dug round a castle and was usually filled with water  C. a cart pulled by horses on which soldiers fought  D. a long and high wall around castle
阅读理解。
In the United States, there were some well-constructed houses for native Indians, ranging from the simple brush shelter to the five-storied pueblo.      In the eastern United States, one of the existing types was that commonly know under the Algonkian name of wigwam in which the Iroquois Indians lived. The wigwams were of wagon-top shape with straight sides and ends, made by bending young trees to form the round shape. Over this shape pieces of tree bark were laid to protect the Indians from bad weather. Over the bark dried grass was added. A small hole allowed smoke to escape from the top. Doorways at each end served also as windows, The Iroquois Indians built trunk walls all around their villages. The wall had only one opening, They could quickly close this opening if their enemies came near.      Interestingly, the Choctaw Indians in Mississippi also lived in a wigwam of a most primitive (原始的) construction, but different from those of the Iroquois Indians. The Choctaw Indians" wigwams, made from mud, cane and straw, were in the form of a bee-hive. The covering was made of a long, tough grass. A post in the centre supported the roof. A hole in the top admitted the light, and allowed the smoke to pass out.      The tipi tent-housing of the upper lake and plains area was put up with poles set lightly in the ground, tied together near the top, and covered with bark and grass in the lake country. It was easily portable, and two women could set it up or take it down within an hour.      The Pawnee, Mandan and other Indian tribes (部落) along the Missouri built solid ring-shaped structures of trunk, covered with earth and dried grass, housing a dozen families.      The Wichita and other tribes of the Texas border built large ring-shaped houses covered with dried grass.      Apart from the regular housing, almost every tribe had some style of housing.
1. Which of the following pictures shows the house for the Iroquois Indians?
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A. B. C. D.
2. According to the passage, the Pawnee Indians built their houses _____.
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A. with openings in the trunk walls B. large enough for several families C. in a ring shape with bark and mud D. by bending young trees to form the shape
3. All the native Indian houses described in the passage were _____.
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A. of the same shape B. covered with grass C. built with a post in the centre D. built with doorways at each end
4. The passage suggests that _____.
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A. all the native Indians built trunk walls all around their houses B. all the native Indian houses were built with poles tied together C. the Iroquois Indians took safety into account while building their wigwams D. the Choctaw Indians in Mississippi built their wigwams with straight sides and ends
阅读理解。
How words came into being is unknown. All we assume (推测) is that some early men invented certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, so that they could talk with each other. Later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be put together to show those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words.      The power of words, then, lies in their associations-the thing they bring up to minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words bring back to us the happy and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that means something to us increases.      Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which have powerful effects on our minds and feelings. This clever use of words is what we call literary style (文 体). Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can express his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them correctly, or they will make our speech silly and common.
1. We learn from the text that language might have begun with _____.
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A. expressions B. actions C. signs D. sounds
2. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?
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A. The meaning of new words. B. The relation of human experience with words. C. The importance of old words. D. The gradual change and development of words.
3. In the last paragraph, what does the author suggest that we should do?
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A. Use words skillfully. B. Make musical speeches. C. Learn poems by heart. D. Associate with listeners.
阅读理解。
It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers (生产商) follow certain uniform standards for various features (特征) of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men"s clothes tend to button from the right, and women"s from the left. Considering most of the world"s population-men and women-are right- handed, the men"s standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do women"s clothes button from the left?      History really seems to matter here. Buttons first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women"s shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hand, having men"s shirts button from the right made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hand would be less likely to get caught in the shirt.      Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning from the left is still the standard for them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standard, once set, resists change. At a time when all women"s shirts buttoned from the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacturer to offer women"s shirts that buttoned from the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have to develop new habits and skills to switch. Besides, some women might have found it socially awkward to appear in public wearing shirts that buttoned from the right, since anyone who noticed that would believe they were wearing men"s shirts.
1. What is surprising about the standard of the clothing industry?
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A. It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years. B. It is different for men"s clothing and women"s. C. It woks better with men than with women. D. It fails to consider right-handed people.
2. What do we know about the rich men in the 17th century?
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A. They tended to wear clothes without buttons. B. They were interested in the historical matters. C. They were mostly dressed by servants. D. They drew their swords from the left.
3. Women"s clothes still button from the left today because _____.
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A. adopting men"s style is improper for women B. manufacturers should follow standards C. modern women dress themselves D. customs are hard to change
4. The passage is mainly developed by _____.
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A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons C. examining differences D. following the time order
阅读理解。
Usually, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of current answers. That question is "What"s your name?" Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.      Have you ever wondered about people"s names? Where do they come from? What do they mean?      People"s first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a well-known person. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.      Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means "bright"; Beatrice means "one who gives happiness"; Donald means "world ruler"; Leonard means "as brave as a lion".      The earliest last names, or surnames, were taken from place names. A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near brook (小溪); someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.      Other early surnames came from people"s occupations. The most common occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals. In the past, smiths were very important workers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Carter - a person who owned or drove a cart; Potter -a person who made pots and pans.      The ancestors of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village. The Carpenter"s great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.      Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men who were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray. Or the John was very tall could call himself John Tallman. John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.      Some family names were made by adding something to the father"s name. English-speaking people added -s or -son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts family"s ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the O"Donnells are descendants of the same Donnell.
1. Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage NOT cover?
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A. Places where people lived. B. People"s characters. C. Talents that people possessed. D. People"s occupations.
2. According to the passage, the ancestors of the Potter family most probably _____.
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A. owned or drove a cart B. made things with metals C. made kitchen tools or contains D. built houses and furniture
3. Suppose and English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their new-born son to become     a world leader, the baby might be named _____.
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A. Beatrice Smith B. Leonard Carter C. George Longstreet D. Donald Greenwood
4. The underlined word "descendants" in the last paragraph means a person"s _____.
A. later generations B. friends and relatives C. colleagues and partners D. later sponsors