阅读理解。 This is a dangerous world we live in. The number of murders goes up ev

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阅读理解。

     This is a dangerous world we live in. The number of murders goes up every year, people are dying
of cancer, more people contract HIV, more teens are using drugs, etc. You know this because you have
heard all the statistics (数据) on the news and in the paper. But do you really have a clear idea what they mean? The numbers are growing up, but how do they compare to the growth in population? The fact is
that without knowing the background statistics mean very little.
     This growing trend of reporting only part of the information is becoming dangerous. For example,
several years ago a high school student reported the dangers of the chemical known as dihydrogen
monoxide. This chemical, found in most cancerous tumors(肿瘤), is often found in the blood of people
drunk on alcohol, and causes complete physical and mental dependence. After reading his report, more
than 75% of the students voted to forbid this dangerous chemical! Every one of the above statements is
true, yet this chemical is necessary to all life on earth. The students made the mistake because they only
knew a few statements and statistics, rather than the chemical"s full background.
    The point of this article is that one should be aware of what is and is not being said. When one finds
a new fact or number, one should try to consider other important information. Always remember that
the author is trying to persuade you of his or her own view, and will leave out (省略) information that is
different to his view. If we teenagers are to be left in this world, we had better be able to think critically
(批判地), and form our own views, rather than be easily persuaded by another"s.

1. In the first paragraph, what problem does the writer want to warn us?A. We are now living in a dangerous world.
B. We get a lot of false statistics from the media.
C. Statistics alone without full background doesn"t give us exact pictures of things.
D. There are around us more and more murders, diseases, etc.2. Why does the writer use the example in the second paragraph?A. To argue that high school students are easily persuaded.
B. To show the danger of reporting only part of the information.
C. To prove what is necessary to us might be dangerous.
D. To warn us of the harmful chemicals around us.3. Some information is often left out because ________.A. it is not that important
B. too much information will make readers feel confused
C. the author is trying to show what he or she says is true
D. readers are not able to analyze so much information at once4. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?A. We should learn to think critically and look at problems from all sides.
B. Some measures must be taken to protect our dangerous world.
C. The growing trend of reporting only half-truths is getting out of control.
D. Teenagers ought to improve their ability of telling right from wrong.

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阅读理解。                                         Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
    Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit-and that
can be a very annoying thing.   1   Read on for some techniques worth trying.
    1.    2
    People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced
chance of Alzheimer"s disease (老年性痴呆症), according to a recent study.   3   Something as simple
as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There"s evidence that people who
have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other
words, keep your brain looking forward.
    2. Go for a walk.
    Mildly raised glucose(葡萄糖)levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories
and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces
chemicals that are good for your brain.      4
     3. Learn something new.
    Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental
stimulation limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your
brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.    5   Or you can just
go dancing with your friends.
A. Focus on the future.
B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.
C. It should be something like learning gardening.
D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.
E. But don"t worry if our schedule isn"t filled with life-changing events.
F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.
G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.

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短文填空。
From mountains to oceans to deserts, Earth is filled with awesome beauty. A__1__ we suffer from
typhoons or earthquakes sometimes, we humans have a pretty fantastic home. It"s hard to i__2__
anyone wanting to leave.
Still, some scientists think that l_3_ Earth is a necessary part of humanity"s future. Stephen Hawking,
a well-respected p__4__, once said he didn"t believe mankind would be able to s_5_ the next thousand
years if it didn"t spread into space. "There are too many accidents that can take people"s lives on a single
planet." Hawking said. "But I"m an optimist. We will reach out to the stars." In the past few d__6__,
humans have taken important steps toward conquering space. Astronauts have walked on the moon,
and space t_7__ have caught wonderful images of distant galaxies. The International Space S __8__
has even given astronauts the opportunity to stay in space for months. But there is a big d_9_ between
staying in space for a short time and living there p__10___.

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阅读理解。     Each new school year brings fresh reminders of what educators call the summer learning gap.
Some call it the summer learning setback. Simply speaking,it means the longer kids are out of "school,
the more they forget. The only thing they might gain is weight.
     Most American schools follow a traditional nine-month calendar with winter and spring breaks
and about ten weeks of summer vacation. Some schools follow a year-round calendar. They hold
classes for about eight weeks at a time,with a few weeks off in between. The National Association
for Year-Round Education says there were fewer than 3,000 such schools at last count. They were
spread among forty-six of the fifty states.
     But many experts point out that the number of class days in a year-round school is generally the
same as in a traditional school. Lead researcher Paul von Hippel said,"Year-round schools don"t
really solve the problem of the summer learning setback. They simply spread it out across the year.
     Across the country,research shows that students from poor families fall farther behind over the
summer than other students. Experts say this can be prevented. They note that many schools and
local governments offer programs that can help.
     But calling them "summer school" could be a problem. The director of the summer learning center
at Johns Hopkins,Ron Fairchild,said research with groups of different parents in Chicago and Baltimore
found that almost all strongly disliked the term "summer school". In American culture,the idea of summer
vacation is connected to beliefs about freedom and the joys of childhood. The parents welcomed
other terms like "summer camp," "extra time" and "hands-on learning."1. According to the first paragraph,the summer learning gap ____A. helps children to gain weight
B. leads children to work harder
C. improves children"s memories
D. affects children"s regular studies2. Compared to traditional schools,students in the year-round ones _____A. perform better and have more learning gains
B. have much less time for relaxation every year
C. have generally the same number of class days
D. hold more classes with more free weeks off3. Which of the following statements is true?A. Students from poor families often fall behind after the vocation.
B. Year-round schools can solve the problem of the learning gap.
C. There are schools in each state following a year-round calendar.
D. Nothing can help the students who fall behind after the vocation.4. Why did almost all parents dislike the term "summer school"?A. They cherish the children"s rights of freedom very much.
B. They are worried about the quality of the "summer school".
C. They want their children to be forced to make up the gap.
D. They can"t afford to the further study during the vacation.5. What would be the best title of this passage?    A. Opening Summer Camps
B. Forbidding Summer Schools
C. Spreading Year-Round Education
D. Minding the Summer Learning Cap

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阅读理解。
     In the United States,train transportation is unpopular compared with cars and airplanes. Most
people like traveling by car or by air.
     Officials of the United States Department of Transportation made a study in 2001. The study is
about how many miles Americans traveled by different means of transportation. They only studied
trips longer than 50 miles. The study showed that fifty-six percent of all miles were traveled in
personal vehicle. Forty-one percent were traveled in an airplane. Two percent were traveled in a
bus. And less than one percent of miles were traveled in a train.
     Amtrak is the national provider of train transportation in the United States. In the past ten years,
the number of its passengers has increased by eighteen percent. Although the number of passengers
has increased,it is still very small now. In countries such as France,Germany,or Japan,more people
use trains.
     There are several reasons why many people __________________________.
     Firstly,Americans love to drive their own cars. On highways,cars can travel as fast as trains.
These highways connect all major cities in America. Secondly,many travelers like to be independent.
When they use their own cars they can decide when to travel. Thirdly,many buses travel between
major cities. Bus travel is less costly than train travel.
     In a huge country like the United States,cities are far away from each other. In some cases,trave
l from one city to another by train may take more than a day. Airplanes can carry passengers over
long distances much faster. People who do not want to spend long time traveling by train decide to
fly. For these people saving time is the most important thing.

1. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)


2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
It"s convenient for people to decide the start-off time when they travel in their own cars.


3. Please fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.( Please answer within 10 words.)


4. What means of transportation do you like best when traveling,trains,cars,or planes? Why? (Please
answer within 30 words)


5. Translate the underlined sentences in the last paragraph into Chinese.

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阅读理解。
     请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
     注意：每个空格只填一个单词。      We live in a time when the day is controlled by selfishness and greed. The battle of selfishness
and greed has been increasingly fierce and there have been many casualties, but desire has tired too
many people and we find that the populated areas of the twenty-first century have lost hope for the
boring symphony of selfishness. Now I have several suggestions that will get you back on your feet,
so that you can continue walking down the road of life with your head held high, arm in arm with
your fellow man as equal.
      Money isn’t everything. There exists a common understanding that everything around us is
measured by money and an assumption that the meaning of life is to make as much of it as humanly
possible, so that you can live a comfortable and luxurious life. It is clear that money is indeed necessary
to get through life, whether spent on food or shelter, but the air we breathe and the love we share are
both free and extremely rewarding. Too many people die alone, only to be remembered for their full
bank accounts or their shocking debts, so we must be remembered for our kindness to others and
contributions to society.
     Share with others. A miser is a person who cares extremely about their wealth and takes from
everyone everything, with only one thing in their mind that they demand more. Not only are misers
hated by the people surrounding them, but they are also the death of many men. Some of us will
never admit that they take far more than they give. We are supposed to give a little, even if we receive
nothing in return. Show generosity to your friends, co-workers, family, neighbors and you will be on
your way to removing the greed from your life.
     Act unselfishly. We must learn to act unselfishly for people and help whoever in need, not because
doing so makes us feel superior, not to expect something in return either, but because it helps them
survive, which makes them feel connected with the world, with a smile on their face and a strong
need to give to others. By acting unselfishly, we will teach others how to act unselfishly too. Next
time you stick your neck out for a selfish miser, be optimistic and think that maybe he will learn to
pay it forward by following your example.

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The current （1） ____▲	Nowadays selfishness and greed have controlled our life, the battle of which have been much (2) ▲
How to remove the greed from your life	Have a right (3) ____▲ towards money	lIt’s (4) ▲ thought that everything us is measured by money and we are supposed o try our best to make more money to live a life of (5) ▲ and luxury. (6) ▲ as money is, the air we breathe and the love we share are both free and extremely important.
	Share with others	lPeople dislike those who are extremely (7) ____▲ about their wealth and take far more than they give. Be (8) ▲ to your friends, co-workers, family and neighbors.
	Do unselfish acts	Help anyone who needs help without expecting