Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they can
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Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia.
Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory.
Other kidults still enjoy children"s stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a children"s book!
"Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society," said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University(韩国外国语大学). He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right.
Tim Greenhalgh,a professor,explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They value childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood.
1. We can infer from the article that _________.
A. Kidults miss their childhood so much that they can"t give up their toys
B. Bloomsbury knows some kidults don"t want people to know that they are kidults
C. Kidults like to have vitamins very much
D. Some toys are so interesting that even adults like them very much
2. According to the author, being a kidult is good in some way except that _______.
A. it can improve the relationship between parents and their kids
B. it can help kidults feel relaxed
C. it is helpful to solve some social problems
D. it can make people loyal to one"s parents
3. According to the writer, _______.
A. being a kidult is nothing wrong B. kidults have mental problems
C. our society is very dull D. some people can never grow up |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A |
解析
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Task Reading:
下面是今年部分旅游线路介绍及想出游人的兴趣特点介绍.请阅读相关信息并根据出游人的兴趣特点帮他们选择合适的旅游线路。请将答案的字母编号写在答题卷标号为52-55的横线上。
Here is a selection of the tours organized for the coming year:
A: 8 days mountaineering trip--climb Yunnan"s third highest peak, the Haba snow mountain. This is ideal for the truly adventurous. You need to be fit and healthy.
B: 8 days cycling tour from Qiaotou Town--visit the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is a leisurely tour suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy. No previous cycling experience is necessary and all our routes are on flat land!
C: 8 days river rafting--white water adventure on the Yangtze from the old town of Lijiang. This adults-only tour is exclusively for good swimmers and physically fit.
D: 10 days rainforest trek(乘牛车旅行)--spend 5 days in the forest and meet the local people. This is a walking tour and no previous experience is needed, just a curious mind and an interest in traditional cultures.
E: 10 days horse trekking tour--visit authentic Tibetan villages of Shangri-la. The ultimate horse-riding experience in a spectacular mountain environment. This trip is for confirmed riders only. Don"t expect three-star hotels on this trip.
请阅读以下有出游意向的人的要求，然后匹配旅游线路所适合的出游者。
52. _______ A family of four, including parents, a sixteen-year-old son and a thirteen-year-old daughter, who are looking for a fun holiday. All four are good riders and strong swimmers.
53. _______ A retired couple who are reasonably fit and who want to find out more about ethnic minorities" cultures.
54. _______ A group of four young adults who are into all extreme sports and are looking for something with plenty of excitement. They are more interested in the scenery than in the life style of the locals.
55. _______ A family of five including a ten-year-old girl. They have many different interests and they are looking for a relaxing holiday. |
请仔细阅读下列短文并改正其中的10个错误。
Recently, students in our class have had a discussion on whether space is worthy exploring.
30% of us thinks space exploration is not worthwhile. They think space is so far away from us and our daily life. And the money spending on space exploration can be used to solve the earth problems such as starvation and pollution.
In the other hand, 70% think that space worth exploring because we have benefited a lot for it, such as using satellites for communication and to weather forecast. What’s more, with further space research, we may solve the population problem by moving to other planets one day. Also, space research will enable us to find new sources to solve the problem of energetic shortages on the earth. |
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
About five years ago I started at a new school, when my family moved to Iowa.I was just a little 36 ,but I worried I would never 37 in with the other sixth graders.
Lucy,a girl in my class, who I thought was not 38 for change,didn’t 39 me from the start.In fact,I was 40 sure she hated me.I would ask her a 41 ,and I could tell she thought I was a total 42 .
My teacher made us sit by each other for the last semester. Lucy was 43 .
I didn’t wear 44 ,and I didn’t wear those 45 bell-bottom pants.I didn’t exactly 46 the coolest girl. But, I kept smiling at her, though she 47 her eyes, and I kept telling her she looked 48 ,even if she sighed in anger.
49 ,Lucy let me talk to her,even 50 her“cool”friends. She started telling me how beautiful I looked. I still remember that first time when she 51 at me saying that, and I smiled right back, telling her 52 . Lucy ,invited me over to her house for sleepovers ,and talked to me all the time instead her other friend.Lucy,the girl who 53 me ,called me her best friend .After that, we still were good friends a whole year later . I will never forget Lucy . She was a great friend .I love a 54 by A braham Lincoln: “Am I not 55 my enemies when I make friends of them?”
36.A.surprised B.nervous C.excited D.amused
37.A.study B.fit C.contact D.perform
38.A.ready B.appealing C.classic D.close
39.A.dislike B.help C.observe D.like
40.A.pretty B.hardly C.scarcely D.never
41.A.reason B.leave C.question D.favour
42.A.genius B.fool C.pretense D.beggar
43.A. happy B.relaxed C.fascinating D.horrified
44.A.make-up B.grown-up C.stand-by D.go-between
45.A.attractive B.preferable C.cheap D.awesome
46.A.pretend as B.turn out C.turn up D.look like
47.A.scratched B.closed C.opened D.rolled
48.A.beautiful B.ugly C.fat D.gorgeous
49.A.Happily B.Fortunately C.Eventually D.Helplessly
50.A.in honor of B.in sight of C.by means of D.in case of
51.A.cried B.shouted C.smiled D.laughed
52.A.thanks B.jokes C.nuisances D.worries
53.A.forgave B.hated C.beat D.contacted
54.A.letter B.warning C.book D.quote
55.A.destroying B.respecting C.worshiping D.promoting |
Introduction
Pear Lake is 1 kilometer west to Zhuwo Village, Yanchi Town, Mentougou District ,Beijing, its altitude is about 400 meters. In 1958 ,a reservoir was built, which was called as Zhuwo Reservoir at that time. Explored by Mentougou Tourism Office, the reservoir turned into a tour scenic spot and changed its name as “Zhenzhu lake”. Go upward along the lake, and you can experience the dam style, Xinghua Village,Sanxian Cave, Huxinshuangliu Island, 55 kilometers lake station, 24 Dongmingtielong, Asia’s first bridge ,Tongxin Islang,Shifang Bridge ,Hengliu Bay, Camping Island, Pearl Villas and Pear Lake.
Highlights
You can also visit an ago-old cave, “Gaibuyan” and frontier fortress ancient city, “Yanhe City”; ruins of the Great Wall “Seven Floor”, Xianren Cave, site of Boshan Temple and other attractions. At the same time, while viewing the sight-seeing, you can go fishing,play in the water, hunt, andtake leisure(空暇) and have a taste of delicious farm special disher. Water there is clear and as calm as a mirror; blue sky , white clouds , mountains and tree shadows are reflected in the water .It is known as Yanjing’s three small gorges (峡谷) of the north or Small Lijiang. It is surely a shining pearl of the valey of Yongding River of the western Beijing.
Traffic
Take bus 336 from Pingguoyuan Subway to Hetan; take Mid-size bus to Zhaitang and then transfer to small public bus to Zhenzhu Lake.
Pearl lake fee and opening hours
Admission 15yuan Opening hours 8:00-17:30
Tips
① You had better use sun lotion (润肤霜) and sun glasses to avoid sun burn..
② Please bring enough memory card of your camera.
③ Please pay attention to climb mountain or walking in resort.
1.What can we know from the first paragraph?
A.Pearl Lake is one kilometers from Beijing.
B. Pearl Lake has been a reservoir nearly half a century.
C. Pearl Lake is surrounded by mountains.
D. Pearl Lake has a good place for picnics.
2.When we go to Pearl Lake ,we can ______.
A.enjoy scenes like those of South China
| B.see it’s near a river of Western Beijing
| C.get many delicious things to eat
| D.drink the pure sweet water from the lake
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3.What we should pay attention to if we go to visit Pearl Lake?
A.Traffic difficulties.
| B.The weather.
| C.Mountain view.
| D.A tight schedule.
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4.The passage must come from ______.
A.a text
| B.a magazine
| C.a newspaper
| D.an advertisement
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Barack Obama has never been shy about comparing himself with Abraham Lincoln. He did so when he announced his presidential election in lllinois ,where both he and Lincoln served in the legislature (立法机关) . “The life of a tall ,thin ,self –made Springfield lawyer tells us that a different future is possible.” Obama said. “He tells us that there is power in words and that there is power in hope.” Such comparisons have contiuned on big and small occasions,but the most important similarity ,in Obama’s mind, is how he plans to govern if elected.
Obama says he admires Doris Kearns Goodwin’s wonderful Lincoln biography, Team of Rivals.”He talks about it all the time .” says a top assistant .”He is particularly interested in the idea that Lincoln successfully won the hearts of many people who had run against him for President,some of them even disagree with him firmly .” “The lesson is that you shouldn’t let your hatred get in the way of hiring absolutely the best people .” says Obama.”I think American people are practical and so I have an interest in casting a wide net , seeking out people with a wide range of expert knowledge,including Republicans, for the highest positions in the government.”
“I don’t want to have people who just agree with me .”He says . “I want people who are continually pushing me forward and I’d be very interested in having those sorts of Republicans in my government, especially people who can speed up a responsible and logocal conclusion to the Iraq war..”
1.According to Barack Obama, the biggest similarity between Lincoln and himself is ______.
A.they both lived lllinois
B.they served in the same office
C.both of them are black
D.they have the same idea in governing
2.Obama is willing to cooperate with those who disagree with him because .
A.he is interested in Republicans’ideas
B.he doesn’t want to show his hatred to the public
C.they have the highest positions in the government
D.they may push him to make the right decisions
3. The author wrote the passage to .
A.compare Obama and Lincoln
| B.help Obama to win more support
| C.tell us something about Obama
| D.announce Obama’s political ideas
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4.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Obama is a member of the Republicans.
B.The passage was written after the presidential election.
C.Doris Goodwin is one of Obama’s assistants.
D.In the end Lincoln was able to get the support of the people who once hated him. |
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