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A0011.What did the writer realize later regarding his slowed-downeyeballsD. He had too much to read but too little time to do it.2.Why is previewing especially useful for a heavy readingB. You can see the whole picture of a long reading in less time.3.What is the use of the technique of skimming when you are doinglight reading;C. It helps you pick up key words.4.What's the most important advantage when you do clusteringA. It helps you read faster and understand better.5.Which statement best expresses the main idea of this passage（D. You may read faster by using reading techniques.6.Words are added to language ________.D. all the time7.Words are changed because ________.C. many old words cause negative feelings.8.@A doorman is now called ________.A. attendant9.Which of the following is one important influence on ourlanguage in the past decade according to the passageC. The changing role of women.10.Which of the following best summarizes the passageB. Language changes with the changing of society.#A0021.Why has the question of studying the humanities taken on newurgencyC. It's driven by the current economic downturn.2.According to the author, what's the assumption of the generalpublicD. The humanities are only to do with literatures and philosophies.3.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about·B. It argues to support the humanities.4.What is the author's point in Paragraph 4A. Do the research that will impact on people.5.According to the author, "rethinking" means ________.C. to question the traditional way of thinking6.Why does the author argue that a lecture class is not efficient、A. Students don't have listening ability at the beginning.7."Passive learning" means ________.C. writing everything down from the lecture8.According to the author, what kind of learning is more efficientD. Engage in debate.9.Why does the author think asking questions is important in active learningB. Because it can improve students' analytical skills.The author predicts that ________.、10.C. lectures will still exist at college and universitiesA0031.Why are young adults sometimes characterized as "lost"A. They don't really accomplish much after graduation.What should graduates with career uncertainty do$2.D. They need a period of post-graduate exploration.3.What's the purpose for some young people to go to psychotherapyC. They want to know how to handle their life.4.Why do universities want to send students to a foreign countryB. It is to broaden students' horizons.What message does the author want to send out~5.C. It's necessary for young adults to take a year off to explore their life.6.Why are researchers asking how the futures of teenagers arechangedD. Teens are spending too much time on the Internet each day.7.Why do teens spend much time on the Internet;D. They think talking online can catch up time.8.Which statement illustrates how teens think about the InternetA.Cyberspace communication is not the real world.9.Why has cyberspace become another medium for teensB. Using cyberspace brings them a lot of convenience.10.What is the major negative effect on teenagers using cyberspaceB.They become more isolated and socially awkward.—A0041.What is the main purpose of this passageD. To describe to readers what it is like to discover a city.2.The words "casual", "wonder", and "gaze" in paragraph 2 suggest afeeling of ________.B. relaxation.3.The narrator would lay out her clothes the night before her dayaway so that she ________.&B. wouldn't have to make a decision in the morning.4.Which statement best describes the narrator's motivation for "aday away"C. I want to forget for a while.5.Which of the following is the main theme of the passageA. Self-energizing is necessary.6.What was the theory that the earth was round based on>C. You would eventually come back to where you started.7.Everyone went on a journey around the world except ________.B. Jules Verne8.What did Jules Verne and Nellie Bly have in commonC. They both wrote about traveling around the world.9.Which is the significance of David Kunst's journey:D. He set a world record by walking around the world.10.What is the main idea of the passageA. The history of travelling around the world.A0001.Why are girls interested in gossipA. Gossip teaches them how to act.。

B. Gossip allows them to use commands.C. Gossip brings them high status.D. Gossip helps them know about their friends.2.What do some boys want to prove by discussing sportsA. They are knowledgeable.<B. They are more masculine.C. They are interested in sports.D. They are not interested in personal talking.3.What will a woman expect her husband to do if she tells him abouta problem<A. Tell her how to solve the problem.B. Listen and show sympathy to her.C. Talk about the problem with her.D. Solve the problem for her.4.Men usually show friendship by ________.|A. doing things togetherB. agreeing with each otherC. talking together oftenD. camping or playing tennis together5.：What message does the writer want to send outA. Both men and women should speak directly.B. Talking to women is easier than talking to men.C. There are many differences between men and women.D. It's beneficial to understand gender differences in usinglanguage.6.）From studying works of art, scientists have learned that ________.A. left-handed people are better artistsB. most artists are left-handedC. most people in history were right-handedD. cave drawings were drawn using both handsWhat is talking about in the Paragraph 3-7.A. People with certain characteristics are better at certain jobs.B. Left-handed people are better at some jobs.C. Left-handedness is linked with certain characters andoccupations.D. There are some reasons why people are left-handed.￥8.Why is a person right-handedA. It is caused by the person's parents.B. It is due to the environment the person lives in.C. It is suffered a mild brain damage at birth.—D. It is not sure about specific reasons yet.9.What can be assumed about the children of two left-handedparentsA. Many of them are left-handed.B. Most of them are right-handed.C. Most of them use both hands equally.…D. Very few of them are left-handed.10.Left-handed children ________.A. are usually looked down uponB. are exceptionally talented like Einstein*C. are thought of as abnormalD. were often forced to become right-handed11.Why are young adults sometimes characterized as "lost"A. They don't really accomplish much after graduation.B. They lost their energy in searching for jobs."C. They face many challenges in their career.D. They simply couldn't do anything.12.What should graduates with career uncertainty doA. They should know clearly about their career aspirations.B. They should be actively on the path toward their career.》C. They need to consult with people who're experienced.D. They need a period of post-graduate exploration.13.What's the purpose for some young people to go to psychotherapyA. They are unable to be independent.￥B. They want to make their parents happy.C. They want to know how to handle their life.D. They are unprepared for their career choice.14.Why do universities want to send students to a foreign countryA. It is to enable students to burn out stress.B. It is to broaden students' horizons.C. It is to let students become more mature.D. It is to make sure students won't be lost.15.What message does the author want to send out^A. Parents should stop worrying about their children's career.B. Young people are following a different pattern of life.C. It's necessary for young adults to take a year off to explore theirlife.D. Young adults should figure out how to establish their futurecareer.16.What way is discussed to help reduce environmental distress·A. Using less energy resources.B. Making the world less populated.C. Producing less waste and pollution.D. Driving an electric car.17.Why do electric cars produce much less pollution'A. They are gas-powered which is easy to control.B. Their energy is generated through large sources.C. Their energy comes from different smaller sources.D. They themselves send out almost no exhaust.18.—What's the main idea of Paragraph 4-5A. Electric cars are more efficient in structure and design.B. Electric cars are faster than gas-powered cars.C. Though smaller, electric cars save more energy.D. The production of electronic cars is more dynamic.How does driving an electric car benefit people）19.A. Save a lot of money spent on gas.B. Save people a lot of time and money.C. Visit a mechanic only every few months.D. Replace the battery only every four years.…20.What is the main purpose of the reading passageA. Convince readers that cars use too much energy.B. Show readers how to improve driving.C. Convince people that electric cars are good.<D. Show how the environment can be saved.B0011.According to the passage, more than half of a spoken message'sreal meaning comes from ________.A. words used in the messageB. things used in the message}C. the speaker's tone of voiceD. the speaker's tone and body language2.The second paragraph describes ________.A. an example of a gesture not used in IndiaB. different meanings of gestures in different cultures·C. how gestures can change the meaning of wordsD. useful gestures in Arab cultures3.If a person starts copying your body language, what does thissuggestA. He/She is interested in you.@B. He/She isn't interested in you.C. He/She doesn't agree with you.D. He/She agrees with you.4.People may use different body languages ________.A. only in different places*B. only at different timeC. under different circumstancesD. under few circumstances5.What is the main idea of the passage*A. Body language is an important part of communication.B. Body language is affected by culture.C. Body language can be extremely offensive.C.Body language can tell you whether people like you.6.How is grammar defined in the passageA. Grammar is something you cannot escape from.B. Grammar is a kind of game that requires a lot of practice.C. Grammar is a set of rules that are used in a language.D. Grammar is a strategy that consists of rules.7.}According to the passage, why is learning grammar importantA. It helps you make no mistakes.B. It makes communication possible.C. It helps you not to get hurt.D. It makes playing games possible.—8.A. Playing games with a set of rules.B. Learning grammar naturally as you grow up.C. Recalling how you learned your mother tongue.D. Doing a lot of grammar exercises.}9.What's the difference between teachers' opinions in the way oflearning grammarA. More exercises vs. more activities.B. More activities vs. less exercises.C. Less exercises vs. more grammar rules.(D. More exercises vs. less activities.10.What is the main idea of the passageA. Memorizing rules is required for learning grammar.B. Doing a lot of exercises helps learn grammar.C. Playing games helps learn grammar better.【D.There are different ways to learn grammar.B0021.Why can't astronauts travel to other planets nowA. Because there are not enough space shuttles.B. Because there have been too many rocket accidents.|C. Because the journey would take too long for human.D. Because there are too many problems here on Earth.2.What is the fact of NASA's manned space exploration programA. Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor were lost through accidents./B. Challenger and Columbia are the current space shuttles.C. Seven astronauts died in accidents.D. NASA had completed 135 missions by July 21, 2011.3.What is TRUE about Valeri PolyakovA. He has spent more time in space than anyone else.{B. He stayed aboard Mir for 678 days at one time.C. He is still an astronaut though he is retired.D. He often helped the doctor at the Mir space station.4.What is TRUE about the International Space Station{A. It is being built by the United States alone.B. It will be launched into space in 2011.C. It was completed in 1998.D. It will eventually have people living and working there.5.What is the best title for this passage—A. Valeri Polyakov — An Amazing AstronautB. The Past and Future of Space TravelC. Space Cities of the FutureD. Living and Working on the International Space Station6.From studying works of art, scientists have learned that ________.~A. left-handed people are better artistsB. most artists are left-handedC. most people in history were right-handedD. cave drawings were drawn using both hands7./What is talking about in the Paragraph 3A. People with certain characteristics are better at certain jobs.B. Left-handed people are better at some jobs.C. Left-handedness is linked with certain characters andoccupations.D. There are some reasons why people are left-handed.…8.Why is a person right-handedA. It is caused by the person's parents.B. It is due to the environment the person lives in.C. It is suffered a mild brain damage at birth.D. It is not sure about specific reasons yet.》9.What can be assumed about the children of two left-handedparentsA. Many of them are left-handed.B. Most of them are right-handed.C. Most of them use both hands equally.:D. Very few of them are left-handed.10.Left-handed children ________.A. are usually looked down uponB. are exceptionally talented like EinsteinC. are thought of as abnormal）D. were often forced to become right-handedB0031.What is the main idea of this passageA. The history of the Internet.B. The introduction of new types of media.）C. The increase in popularity of computers.D. growing number of people writing diaries.2.To start your own blog, what do you need mostA. Special software.B. An Internet account.￥C. An interesting point of view.D. Access to the Internet.3.What is the most significant difference between blogs andtraditional web sitesA. Blogs are updated much more often.(B. Blogs use special software.C. Blogs contain links to other web sites.D. Blogs contain personal information.4.What is "moblogging"A. Mobile phones that made the headlines in Singapore.|B. Use phones to take photos and then post them online.C. Negative news posted on the Internet.D. Pictures posted instantly to the Internet.5.According to the passage, which one is most likely to happen in thefuture~A. Everyone will have a blog.B. Large media companies will be unnecessary.C. People will learn the news from different points of view.D. Blogging technology will be banned.6.________ usually think flying is boring./A. People who fly once in a whileB. People who fly often on business tripsC. People who have a phobia about flyingD. People who feel terror once they board a plane7.According to the passage, a phobia refers to ________.{A. a chemical that causes terrorB. an illogical way of reactionC. a reliable way of predicting dangerD. a harmful way of thinking8.！A person with a fear of enclosed places doesn't like ________.A. walking on a pathB. staying in high placesC. being in a tunnelD. driving a car by himself、9.________ especially bother old people.A. Crowds at airportsB. High-rise buildingsC. Dangerous spidersD. An enclosed place{10.What does the author want to say through this passageA. Riding on a car is much safer than riding on a plane.B. car, though smaller, is more reliable than a plane.C. Travelling by an airplane is not suitable to everyone.。