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答案1---5 CCACB 6---10 CACAB 11---15ABCAB 16---20 AABBC21-23 BDB 24-27 DAAC 28-31CBDC 32-35 DCDA36---40 GACBE41-45. BACAD 46-50. DBAAB 51-55. CBDCC 56-60. DDBAC61.directly 62.what 63.that 64.to praise 65. The66. richness 67.were called 68. most colorful 69.acts 70.SendingMy name is Lis a, one of you great friends.Glad to see you’ve made rapid progresses inyour progress learning Chinese but I am writing to tell you about the next class. The lesson will be gave from and given3:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon of March 20th in Classroom 301. In the class, what you will onmainly learn is Tang Poetry, deep loved by Chinese people. In order to make ∧easy for you to godeeply itthrough the class ,you’d better to make full preparations before class .And you should have a brief去tounderstanding of the history of the Tang Dynasty , during that several poets became famous.whichI am looking forward to meet you.meetingDear Tom,How are you? Glad to tell you something about mobile payment in China.Mobile payment is most popular in China. It has made people’s daily life more and more convenient. Most of us are used to paying by scanning QR codes.By mobile payment, we can pay easily wherever we go. You can buy breakfast on the street and pay by scanning with your smart phone. In the subway station, you scan with your smart phone to purchase your ticket. This is a glimpse into the life of most Chinese — allowing us to bid farewell to the wallet and bank cards.Mobile payment has greatly changed people’s lives in China. It seems that China is really leading in some ways and is also sweeping other nations.Looking forward to hearing from you.Yours,Lihua听力原文录音稿Test 1W: What have you got for the picnic tomorrow?M: Some bread, fruits, vegetables and drinks. Will you go with us?W: I’d like to, but I promised Tom we’d see a movie together. (1)Test 2Ｗ：I’m really tired of the wet weather. Rain, rain, rain.M: Don’t worry. The weather forecast says it will be fine with the sun shining on Sunday,(2)but don’t forget to bring your umbrella today.Test 3M: How much would it cost for my daughter and me to go to New York?W: One hundred dollars for you and half for your daughter since she is under 12. (3)Test 4M: Can I stay here for just another minute? I really need to look up something on Shakespeare. W: Sorry. Everyone is supposed to put their books back on the shelves when the closing bell has rung. (4)Test 5W: Stop smoking, OK? It is a bad example to our children. (5)M:I know smoking is unhealthy, but they are not at home.Test 6W: Daddy, why is the sky blue?M: Oh, honey…it’s a little hard to explain. (6)There are things you don’t und erstand about science yet.W: Oh. I thought it was because the ocean is blue. The sky is always looking at the ocean, so it should be blue, too.M: Good idea, Ruby! That is very close to the real reason. The sky has a lot to do with the ocean. They’re rela ted, in a way. (7)Did you ever notice that they’re never exactly the same color? It’s just like you and your brother Peter. You look alike because you’re related, but you don’t look exactly the same.Test 7W: Hey, Nick, can you come to my house on Satu rday? My cousin Sam from Xi’an is going to be here.M: Oh! I remember we went bike riding together last fall when he visited you. (8)W: Yes, that’s right.M: I’d love to, but I have an exam on Monday so I ...W: That’s really too bad! Oh, but Sam isn’t l eaving until next Wednesday. Can you hang out with us on Monday night?M: Sure! See you on Monday. (9)Test 8M: Why didn’t you answer my call? (10)W: I didn’t see that you called.M: But I left you an email. (10)W: Well, I don’t usually check my e-mails. No one leaves e-mails anymore.M: Right. That’s why I sent you a couple of text messages afterwards. (10) I figured you were more likely to look at those.W: I turned my phone off all day. I just turned it on five minutes ago. (11)M: Who turns their phone off all day? I get super nervous if I’m out of contact for even an hour. W: Well, I had the most important job interview of my life earlier today!M: That’s why I wanted to get in touch with you! How did it go?W: I went out to lunch with them after the interview. The founder of the company joined us. Then we went on a tour of the factory and met some of the other managers.M: Congratulations! (12)Test 9M: So, Alice, I’m thinking about going to China and I’m really crazy about nature. Can you recommend a place to me?W: On my first trip to China three years ago, the best thing I did was visit Zhangjiajie National Park . (13)If you like nature, it is well worth visiting.M: Wow, how big is the park?W:I didn’t see the whole thing and I only spent three days there,(14) so I really don’t know how big it is except that it is very large.M: Oh. Did you see any wildlife such as tigers, wolves or snakes?W: No, I just saw various butterflies. (15)M: Was it difficult to walk on the roads and paths?W: Yeah, though they are not plain, most of them have steps or stairs so I don’t think it is very difficult. (16)M: So, where is this again? Did you say it was in Hunan Province?W: That’s right.Test 10Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, beauty and family. (17) The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty.Sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. (18) Today, sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper.Paper cutting has been around for over 1500 years. The paper, usually red, is folded before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year. (19)Chinese clay art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. (20) The pieces are usually cute children or lovely characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. These small pieces of clay art show the love that Chinese people have for life and beauty.。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the season now?A. Summer.B. Fall.C. Winter.2. Which dress will the woman wear?A. The red one.B. The blue one.C. The green one.3. What can we learn about the old oven?A. It s not in style.B. It’s broken.C. It isn’t multi-functional.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a studio.B. In a CD store.C. In a car.5. What does the woman think of the painting?A. Worthless.B. Just so-so.C. Wonderful.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man feel about the weal her forecasts?A. Inaccurate.B. Reliable.C. Changeable.7. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Colleagues.C. Classmates.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
湖北省重点高中联考协作体2018届高三春季期中考试英语试题答案2018年春季湖北省重点高中联考协作体期中考试高三英语答案一、听力1-5 BACBA6-10 CAABC11-15 ABCAB16-20 CBACB二、阅读理解21-35 ACCDABAABDBDCBC36-40 DCAGBA篇本文介绍了四本能够激励人们去环游世界的书。
21.根据第二段第一句“This book by the popular author XXX.”，可以得知已经被拍成电影的书是Beautiful Ruins。
故选A。
22.根据第三段第二句“What really XXX.”，可以得知这本书的特点是它的叙事方式和笑料。
故选C。
23.根据第四段第二句“It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside。
much of which is still there.”，可以得知这本书可以激励读者去欣赏英国的乡村美景。
故选C。
B篇本文批判了人们在保护各种濒临绝种的野生动物的时候，没有持之以恒。
24.根据第一段最后一句“XXX animals all over the world is human greed—the desire for money.”，可以得知野生动物消失的原因是人类的贪婪，也就是对金钱的渴望，对利益的追求。
故选D。
25.根据第三段第二句“XXX。
”的叙述可以推断动物保护组织做了很大的努力来拯救非洲大象。
故选A。
26.根据第五段第二句第三句可知选B。
D篇本文主要讲述了观察性研究的意义、实施方法及其作用。
32.根据第二段的“which means people can learn new n without XXX”可推断，观察性研究不一定会导致行为上的改变。
因此选D。
33.根据划线后面的“pull up n later and act on it.”和“kept the n”，可推知划线词“记忆力”的意思。
2018年3月湖北省七市（州）教科研协作体高三联合考试英 语命题单位：襄阳市教科院 孝感市教科院 审题单位：襄阳市教科院孝感市教科院恩施州教科院本试卷共10页，全卷满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
★祝考试顺利★注意事项：1、 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证 号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2、 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草 稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4 、考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在答题卡上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答 案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出10秒钟的时间来回答有关小C. Go to the cinema. C. Sunny. C. $150.C. In aC. Customer and最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirtA. £ .B. £ .C. £ .答案是C。
1. What will the woman do tomorrowA. Go for a picnic.B. Go shopping.2. What will the weather be like on SundayA. Rainy.B. Windy.3. How much will the man pay for his daughter ' s ticketA. $50.B. $100.4. Where is the conversation most probably taking placeA. In a theatre.B. In a restaurant.library.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakersA. Mother and son.B. Wife and husband.salesgirl.第二节（共15小题；每小题分，满分分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2018年湖北省高考联考英语试题-含答案2018年湖北省高考联考英语试题本试卷共12页，72题。
全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用合乎要求的2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用合乎要求的签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分：听力(共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分)做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman ask John to do?A. Leave the room for a moment.B. Have a discussion with Pete.C. Get something to eat.2. How are the prices in the restaurant?A. Reasonable.B. High.C. Low.3. What does the man really want to say?A. The lady shouldn't care too much about it.B. He gave the kid fewer candies on purpose.C. The kid has secretly had some of the candies.4. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Monday.C. Sunday.5. How does the man feel?A. Worried.B. Relieved.C. Confused.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2018届高三英语3月联考试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the season now?A. Summer.B. Fall.C. Winter.2. Which dress will the woman wear?A. The red one.B. The blue one.C. The green one.3. What can we learn about the old oven?A. It s not in style.B. It’s broken.C. It isn’t multi-functional.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a studio.B. In a CD store.C. In a car.5. What does the woman think of the painting?A. Worthless.B. Just so-so.C. Wonderful.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man feel about the weal her forecasts?A. Inaccurate.B. Reliable.C. Changeable.7. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Colleagues.C. Classmates.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
湖北省八市2018届高三3月联考英语试题湖北省八市2018届高三3月联考英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the season now?A. Summer.B. Fall.C. Winter.2. Which dress will the woman wear?A. The red one.B. The blue one.C. The green one.3. What can we learn about the old oven?A. It s not in style.B. It’s broken.C. It isn’t multi-functional.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a studio.B. In a CD store.C. In a car.5. What does the woman think of the painting?A. Worthless.B. Just so-so.C. Wonderful.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man feel about the weal her forecasts?A. Inaccurate.B. Reliable.C. Changeable.7. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Colleagues.C. Classmates.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
2017---2018学年度高三第三次联考英语考生注意：1．本试卷分四部分。
满分1 50分．考试时间120分钟。
2．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
超出答题区域书写的答案无效．在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3．本试卷命题范围：综合测试．侧重必修⑤。
第一部分听力(共两节．满分30分)做题吼．先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后．你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有l0秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What‘s the correc t time?A．8：20． B．8：25． C．8：152．Where are the two speakers?A．On a ship． B．On a train． C. On a plane3．Where is the woman going now’A．Her brother’s office． B．Her own house C. The market4．Why can’t the woman go to the party?A．She is sick．B．She has to nurse the patients．C．She has to stay at home．5．What is the problem with her English?A．Her spelling is very poorB．Her speaking is not good．C．Her pronunciation is not good．第二节(共15小题；每小题1．5分．满分22．5分)听下面5段对话或独自。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅 读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
3. What will the woman do to improve her math?teacher for help.4. Where are the speakers probably?airport. 5. What does the man imply?A. The woman should go on playing chess.B. The woman has good reasons to quit the game.C. The man will give the woman some tips on the game.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小 题。
每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。
1.What do you know about thewoman? A.She is a doctor.C.She didn't want to see thefilm.2.What does the woman suggest?A.Considering a smaller house.B.She was seriously ill. B.Renting an apartment.C.Buying A. Study with the man.B. Take extra classes.C.Ask theA.In the post office.B.In the park.C.At the6.When did Mr.Jones leave?A. A few hours ago.B.Half an hour ago.C.A minutes ago.7.What does the man suggest the woman do at first?A.Meet the woman tonight.B.CallMr.Jones again. C.VisitMr.Jones at his home.请听第7 段材料，回答第8 至9 题。
机密★启用前2018年3月湖北省七市（州）教科研协作体高三联合考试英语命题单位：襄阳市教科院、孝感市教科院审题单位：襄阳市教科院、孝感市教科院、恩施州教科院本试卷共10页，22小题，全卷满分150分。
考试用时150分钟。
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第一部分、听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在答题卡上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
A.Go for a picnic.B.Go shopping.C.Go to the cinema.2.What will the weather be like on Sunday?A.Rainy.B.Windy.C.Sunny.3.How much will the man pay for his daughter’s ticket?A.$50.B.$100.C.$150.4.Where is the conversation most probably taking place?A.In a theatre.B.In a restaurant.C.In a library.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Mother and son.B.Wife and husband.C.Customer and salesgirl.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does the man think of the girl’s question?A. It isn’t important.B. It needn’t to be answered.C. It’s difficult to answer.7.What does the man say about the ocean and the sky?A. They are related.B. They look exactly the same.C. They have nothing to do with each other.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What did they do with Sam last autumn?A.Going to Xi’an.B.Visiting the museum.C.Going bike riding.9.When will the three of them be together?A.On Monday.B.On Saturday.C.On Wednesday.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.In how many different ways did the man contact the woman?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.11.What did the woman do five minutes ago?A.The woman turned on her phone.B.The woman left a message for the man.C.The woman got back from lunch.12.What does the woman imply about her interview?A.She missed it.B.It went pretty well.C.She didn’t get the job.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Which place did Alice recommend to the man?A.Hubei Province.B.The National Zoo.C.Zhangjiajie National Park.14.How long did Alice stay in the park?A.Three days.B.Four days.C.Five days.15.What did Alice see in the park?A.Tigers.B.Butterflies.C.Snakes.16.What are the paths like in the park?A.They have steps or stairs.B.They are very plain and flat.C.They are hard to walk on.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What do the traditional Chinese art forms try to show?A.The things important in life.B.The things necessary for farming.C.The things interesting at work.18.What were sky lanterns used for in ancient times？A.Lighting in the dark night.B.Asking for help when in trouble.C.Driving the mosquitoes away.19.How do people use paper cutting during the Spring Festival?A.To delight their children.B.To wish for good luck.C.To show their art talent.20.Why is Chinese clay art famous?A.Because it is of great value.B.Because it is hard to make.C.Because it looks very real.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AReal literary travelers often travel to the birthplace or residence of a writer, or to the setting of a famous scene. We’ve prepared a small list of literary travel destinations.London, EnglandIn London, literary landmarks are so common that “blue plaques”are often found on the homes or schools of famous writers. They have been introduced to show well-known literary sites. One can be found at 221B Baker Street –the apartment of famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. But watch out for false plaques, such as the Jacob V on Hogflume’s, where the inventor of time travel would live in 2189.To truly experience literature in person, you can also visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and watch nightly performances of his plays.Rome, Italy“Go to Rome –at once the Paradise,The grave, the city, and the wilderness …”This is from an elegy (挽歌) to John Keats, who traveled to Rome in the hope that the air would cure his illness but died within three months. Despite the fact that Keats’visit was a quick one, Rome has a reminder of it –the Keats-Shelley House.Just across the street is the Antico CaffèGreco, a cafe frequented by famous authors like Dickens, Byron, Shelley…, but you probably get the idea that this is somewhere any literary traveler has to go.21.According to the passage, true literary travelers are less likely to visit _______.A.221B Baker StreetB.the Jacob V on Hogflume’sC.Stratford-upon-AvonD.the Keats-Shelley House22.What’s the function of “blue plaques”in London?A.To confuse literary travelers.B.To introduce famous English writers.C.To show nightly performances.D.To represent famous literary landmarks.23.Why is the Antico CaffèGreco favored by literary travelers?A.It is famous for offering coffee of high quality.B.It was regularly visited by many famous writers.C.It is located opposite the Keats-Shelley House.D.It is regarded as a reminder of Rome.BEvery household should have its own economical measures. In our case, it’s a yard sale—the best behavior is recycling. For us, it couldn’t have come at a better time. First, we are broke. Second, we have too many unwanted items in our home.In fact, Posh once scolded me for selling a Bill Blass tie she bought me as a gift, in tears for the first time since our wedding night. I had to explain that women buy neckties for color, and men buy neckties for the way the material falls nicely against the shirts. It’s one of the fundamental differences between the sexes.Anyway, we have this yard sale in our front yard, where we unload a lot of junk: bad books, broken toys, half-smoked cigars…“Dad, you’re always selling objects too cheap,”complained the lovely and patient older daughter, who sits near the cash box, looking very upset. “I’m going back to bed,”she says, and so she does.She is replaced by the little girl, Mini-Posh. Mini-Posh turns out to be more bored than even her lovely sister. She yawns a couple of times, and then requires about lunch.A few minutes later, my young son sells his very first tricycle for $2. Apparently, we’re under-pricing.“You should ask $20 for those mountain bikes.”suggests one customer, who goes on to tell Posh that for 27 years he and his wife have spent Saturday mornings drinking coffee together, then visiting the yard sales.“That’s soooo romantic,”Posh says.In fact, we do very well. In the end, a troop of strangers pay me hundreds of dollars to clean out the house. I also discover what romance really is (visiting yard sales).24.What do we know about a yard sale?A.It’s an ideal place for Americans to get gifts.B.It’s for customers and sellers to make crafts together.C.It’s a fashionable event for singles to search for romance.D.It’s about selling unwanted items to people who need them.25.Why did the author sell the Bill Blass necktie?A.Because it didn’t match his shirts.B.Because it was a real bargain.C.Because it was already worn out.D.Because it was of poor quality.26.How do the author’s two daughters feel about the yard sale?A.They become uninterested in the sale of second-hand goods.B.They are sympathetic to their father who is broke.C.They grow crazy about everything to do with their junk.D.They become angry when their father cheaply sell the items.27.What can we infer from the passage?A.Yard sales in the US are no longer popular.B.Rich Americans are trying to collect extra cash.C.Visiting yard sales is romantic to certain American couples.D.It is pleasant that strangers volunteer to clean your house.CA billionaire has recently made one of the biggest charitable(慈善的) donations to a university in China’s history. Chen Tianqiao donated $115 million to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) to help advanced brain research. The donation will be spent deepening the understanding of how the brain works. Chen has been interested in brain research, believing it can shape the industries such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. However, this huge donation has caused heated discussions among Chinese scholars and internet users alike.Many criticized him for choosing to give money to a foreign university rather than home institutes for brain research, which are developing fast and are on track to catch up with the US in just a few years. Rao Yi, a biologist at Peking University, even said the donation was a typical mistake.Others, however, support his choice. They believe Caltech is a more reasonable choice compared to Chinese research institutions. Caltech has a long history and has taken a leading position in biology, and therefore it produces more efficient(有效的) results. In addition, the results of the research benefit not only the American people, but also the rest of the world.A similar controversial case started two years ago when Pan Shiyi, chairman of SOHO China, donated $15 million to Harvard University to help disadvantaged Chinese students.Many believe that China is still behind in the management and use of donated money, and that as a result, Chinese charity donators are looking abroad. In comparison, Western countries like the US, which have a long history of donating money, have well-developed systems that use money efficiently. They can also provide full access for donors who want to track the use of the money. To get more donations, Chinese universities should be braver and more honest. They need self-reflection, rather than envy.28.Why did Chen’s donation draw criticism?A.It was not used efficiently.B.It was one of the largest to Caltech.C.It should have been given away to a Chinese college.D.It was used in brain research rather than for unfortunate people.29.Some people are in favor of Chen’s choice because ________.A.the Chinese are just too enviousB.the achievements benefit the whole worldC.Caltech is a university with a longer historyD.the fund can help disadvantaged Chinese students30.Pan Shiyi is mentioned to________.A.suggest the Chinese are enthusiastic about universitiesB.show off generosity of the billionaires in Chinarm some Chinese students are poor at academyD.prove the widespread disagreement over donating abroad31.To get more fund, the author thinks the Chinese universities should_____ .A.explore artificial intelligenceB.grow fast and catch up with the USC.develop efficient systems to use the donationscate braver and more honest graduatesDEver feel like scratching yourself when you see others doing it? You’re probably not alone. This practice, which seems to be socially contagious(传染的), could be more than just a sudden urge. This is according to the latest finding from Washington University.The researchers studied mice to see what went on in their brains when they saw other mice scratching. During the experiments, a mouse was placed in front of a computer screen to watch another of its kind scratching. A few moments after watching the video, the live mouse would start scratching. The finding is interesting because earlier studies had shown that mice only show empathy(共鸣) with individuals they know and the mouse on the screen was a stranger for the live mouse. This means that empathy may have nothing to do with the need to scratch.When the researchers analyzed the brain activity of the mice after viewing the video, they recorded increased level of gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP). In the previous research, GRP is found to be responsible for transferring the itch(痒) feeling between the brain and the skin. However, when researchers blocked the GRP’s function, the mice simply stopped scratching in response to seeing other mice scratching. This means that mice have no control over their scratching when seeing peers(同伴) scratching. The mouse doesn’t see another mouse scratching and then thinks it might need to scratch. Instead, its brain begins sending out itch signals using GRP as a messenger.It’s not clear if the exact same pathway exists in humans. But the team believes the study could help throw light on the neural mechanisms (神经机制) behind contagious behaviors in human beings. The next time you scratch in response to someone else doing it, remember it’s really not a choice, nor a psychological response; it’s hardwired into your brain.32.What have the latest experiments found?A.Mice only imitate the act of their familiar peers.B.Mice prefer the mice on a computer screen to the live ones.C.Mice feel the need to scratch when seeing another scratching.D.Mice just have to scratch when seeing another scratching.33.What can we learn about GRP?A.The mouse decreased its GRP when seeing other mice scratching.B.GRP is meant to block the itching and scratching feeling.C.Without GRP’s function, the mice wouldn’t copy the scratch.D.GRP exists and functions the same in human brains.34.The underlined word “hardwired”in the last paragraph probably means ________.A.changedB.mendedC.stoppedD.fixed35.Which is the best title?A.The Contagious ScratchB.The Clever ImitationC.The Strange BehaviorD.The Common Response第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
