It was a party. I was 18 and it was fresher(大一新生) week. I was at the beginning o
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“Your major is of no use to society. What will you do with it when you graduate, other than teach? Plus, you’re going to be poor your whole life,” she said. “You have no soul and your degree is boring. I don’t care how much money you’re going to earn. I’d rather be poor and don’t mind being a teacher. If I love my work I’ll have something far more meaningful than a big bank account!” came the reply.
And so it went, back and forth, neither of us giving the other an inch, each of us stubbornly committed to our prejudice. We were both ignorant, but our ignorance was also society’s ignorance. It had always been that way. Scientists mocked(嘲笑) humanists; humanists laughed at scientists. Back in the 1960s, the physicist-turned novelist C. P. Snow labeled the sciences-humanities divide “a problem of ‘the two cultures’” . He said it was bad for society. The modern world needed well-rounded people.
I think I know better now, but it would have helped if we had been encouraged to think a little more outside our science and arts “boxes”.
That’s why I believe it is healthy that China is beginning a debate on whether it’s wise for young people to have to choose which direction their careers – and lives – will take at such an early age. At the moment, in their second year of high school, students must choose either the sciences or the humanities. After making the choice, they focus their energies on passing the appropriate college entrance exam.
But now, people in China are asking: Is this forced, early decision good for young people or society? Young people need time to explore, to discover where their real talents and interests lie. There are more than just a few middle-aged people out there, stuck in jobs they hate because they made the wrong choice at the wrong time.
And from the point of view of society, isn’t it better for students to delay a while before they decide what to study? Scientists can benefit from learning to develop the critical skills associated with the humanities; students in the humanities, surely, only stand to gain by finding out a little more about science and technology, which are so important to the future of a developing country like China.
With any luck, in the future young people fresh to college will be better informed about the possibilities of education than people of my generation.
小题1:The author describes what happened at a fresher party to ________.
| A．show that he was ready to defend the subject he enjoyed |
| B．lead up his argument that the sciences-humanities divide is harmful |
| C．prove that doing something meaningful is better than having a lot of money |
| D．describe how fierce students of different majors can be when arguing with each other |
A. Indifferent. B. Unce
rtain. C. Positive. D. Negative.小题3:In the sixth paragraph, an example mentioning middle-aged people is used to show that ________.
| A．students should not make decisions too early |
| B．not all people have a talent for or are interested in the sciences |
| C．these people did not have the chance to make a choice earlier in life |
| D．the earlier young people make a decision, the better it will be for them |
A. sciences are more practical in the modern world
B. C. P. Snow was a novelist who became a physicist
C. future generations will be able to get more out of education
D. a command of both th
e sciences and humanities is important to society小题5:What’s the best ti
tle for the article?| A．The sciences or the humanities, which to choose? |
| B．High school education in China |
| C．Isn’t it better to delay the choice of the career direction? |
| D．A better time to decide what to study |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:D
小题5:C
解析
举一反三
When I 19__the news with my coworkers, I was so surprised but happy to receive so much immediate 20 from them ．They were focused on what we_21___, not how it would affect my ability to work．
One coworker in particular was 22__, She was always kind and considerate; She called me into her 23__ a few days later, and gave me a（n） " 24__stone""．It is a small stone with an indention （凹陷）for your 25__, It gives you something to 26__ when you"re worried ． rubbing your thumb around on this stone．It was a l
ovely 27__．It turned out to be an effective way to reduce anxiety．She then made a permanent offer to 28_ us to any appointment or testing we needed． Considering the fact that we_ 29__ 90 minutes from where most．treatments took place, this was a（n） 30_offer．She made it very clear to me that this offer 31_last-minute trips or emergencies．Anytime we needed to go anywhere , She was willing to be our transportation．
We never did need to bother her, 32__ knowing it was there and that she was so willing to 33__ made it feel like we were much less _34 ．
I"m very grateful to her and． 35__ around us who came together to be a support system in our time of need．We were really moved by the level of support we received．
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Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he’s also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he’s learned that, young at heart doesn’t mean young. Lately he’s been taking afternoon naps to keep up his energy.” My body is aging,” says Metcalf, “You can’t get away from that.”
Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at. “They worry they’ll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they’ll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school.” Says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist .But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one. “that they will not be alive long enough to support and protect their child, ” she says .
Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility(受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband, Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.”
Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”
小题1:Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child raising?
A Older parents can better balance their resources against children’s demands.
B Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.
C Older parents are often better prepared financially.
D Older parents can take better care of their children.
小题2:What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream”
A They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.
B They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.
C They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.
D They are unwilling to retire when they reach their retirement age
小题3:The author gives the examples of Henry Metcalf to show that______.
A many people are young in spirit despite their advanced age
B taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy
C older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies
D older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children
小题4:What’s the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joann Galst?
A Being laughed at by other people B Slowing down of their pace of life
C Being mistaken for grandparents D Approaching of death
小题5:What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?
A They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment
B Not until they had the twins did they feel had formed a family
C They believe that children born of older parents would be smarter.
D Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.
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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并填在答题卡上。
Dear Kate,
It is very 36__ that you are coming to our school so soon. 37 you arrive, let me introduce 38 you what our school life is like.
Our school is quite famous for its long history. It was 39 in the early 1920s. It is a good place 40__we can prepare ourselves well for the future. We have many wonderful teachers who are always ready to __41___help. __42___we pay a lot of attention to how well we do in lessons, achieving high scores is not the only reason to study. The teachers encourage us to try out new ideas and ask questions. __43__their help we have developed all kinds of interests in both Arts and Science. Students can choose to_44__ any school clubs they are _45___in. We can also choose the subjects that we want to study. Last term I selected American Literature, because I wanted to learn about famous American writers. This term I chose to attend music classes because my father bought me a piano_46__ a birthday present.
__47___, I was elected_ 48___ of my class, __49____it can be _50_ to be a monitor, __51__I have to do a lot of work and attend many meetings. _52 , being a monitor has taught me a lot, such as caring for others and taking responsibilities and so on. When my class was given the title of “Model Class”, I was __53___than ever before. So be
ing a monitor _54____an important part in my school life .I’m very pleased with my work.I love my school and hope that you will have a pleasant experience here too. I am looking forward to 55 you soon.
36. A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. excitement
37. A. When B .After C. Before D. As soon as
38. A. to B. for C. with D. in
39. A. finded B. found C. founded D. find
40. A. when B. where C. that D. which
41. A. gives B. offer C. donates D. ask
42. A. But B. Because C. Though D. So
43. A. Under B. With C. For D. By
44. A. attend B. join C. join in D. take part in
45. A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interests
46. A. for B. as C. by D .with
47. A. On the way B. In the way C. By the way D. By way of
48. A. the monitor B. a monitor C. monitor D. monitors
49. A. sometime B. sometimes C. some time D. some times
50. A. tired B. tiring C. tire D. tires
51. A. for B. but C. so D. therefore
52. A. But B. However C . So D. And
53. A. proud B. more proud C. prider D. prouder
54. A. playB. takes C. makes D. plays
55. A.meet B. meeting C. meets D. met
The summer vacation is over. It is true that time always flies fast. During the vacation , the weather was bad and I could not do much work, but I live happily.
As the afternoon was hot, I did my work in the morning. I used to get up at 6:30 and take a walk in the garden for half an hour. After breakfast, I began reading English and Chinese and did some exercises in maths. This took me three hours or more. I worked quite hard and made good progress.
I spent the afternoon outside. I went to swim and it was very funny. I would not go home until it was five or six o’clock. Sometimes a friend would come to see me and we would spend some hours listening to music.
In this way, I spent my vacation happily. And I not only studied well but also
became a good swimmer. Now I am in good health and high spirits.60. What does the text tell us?
A. How the writer spent his summer vacation.
B. What the weather was like in the summer.
C. When the writer got up in the morning.
D. Where the writer took a walk.
61.The writer spent most of the afternoon _______.
A. listening to music B. visiting his friends C. walking in the garden D. swimming
62. The writer had very good summer holidays because he ______.
A. worked very hard and made good progress
B. learned to swim and did his work well
C. got up early and went home late
D. liked swimming better than studying
63.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The writer made progress in his lesson.
B. The writer took a walk for half an hour before breakfast
C. The writer began studying as soon as as he got up.
D. The writer spent more time swimming than listening to music.
Part Four: Writing
Section A (10 points)
Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage.
The art of growing dwarf （short） trees， or “bonsai” as their Japanese planters call them， is increasing in popularity in the United States. Growing bonsai can make a fascinating hobby for anyone who enjoys plants and creating beautiful effects with them. However， how can we meet the goal of making such a kind of art？ This maybe is the problem for many of us.
There are， in fact， four important guidelines to follow in growing bonsai. First， one must be careful in choosing the type of tree. Not all species of trees can be made into bonsai， since the growing conditions are unusual.
Second， one must be careful in choosing the size of the container the bonsai will be in. This is necessary because the major growth of bonsai is kept confined to the tree’s trunk and leaves， not its root system.
Another thing the bonsai-grower must do is to trim （修整） the roots and branches of the tree periodically （定期地）。 Unless this is done， the plants will look unnatural. The Japanese ideal for bonsai is not to have the proper proportions and will have trees which are just like normal trees in everything， but in small size.
The last thing one must do is to be careful to keep the miniature （small） tree well-watered， or it will die.
As one can see from above， the art of bonsai-growing is one which requires a certain amount of time and effort. The satisfactions that growing bonsai brings can be great， however. Imagine having such a tree in your living room and passing it down through several generations of your family. That is exactly what bonsai-growing is all about： establishing a tradition of beauty which lasts for years and years and is a symbol of the beauties of the natural world.
Title： 71. ___________
| 72. _________ | To teach people how to grow bonsai | |
| Guidelines | Aspects | 73. ___________ |
| The 74.___ of tree | 75. ___ species of trees can’t be made into bonsai | |
| The size of the container | The bonsai’s 76._____ is confined to its trunk and leaves | |
| 77. _____ trim | It will make the plants look 78. _________. | |
| Enough water | It keeps the plants 79. _________. | |
| 80. ________ | Bonsai-growing establishes a tradition of natural lasting beauty. | |
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