1、When neither of these methods removed the static noise ,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away.At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist,and it stopped working altogether.My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble
2、.1. Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set? A.He got an older model than he had expected. B.He couldnt return it when it was broken. C.He could have bought it at a lower price. D.He failed to find any movie shows on it. 2. Which of the following can best replace the phrase”signe
3、d off”in Paragraph 1? A.ended all their programs B.provided fewer channels C.changed to commercials D.showed all-night movies3. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off. C. By switching channels. D. By having it repaired. 4. Ho
4、w does the anthor sound when telling the story?A. Curious B. Anxious C. Cautious D. Humorous BYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instea
5、d of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when theyre in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food .
6、If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study , people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room . Warm colors like yello
7、w make food appear more appetizing , while cold colors make us feel less hungry . So when its time to repaint, go blue. Dont forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the
8、time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishs. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 2
9、2 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass. 5. The text is especially helpful for those who
10、care about_. A. their home comforts B. their body shapeC. house buying D. healthy diets 6. A home environment in blue can help people_. A.digest food better B.reduce food intake C.burn more calories D.regain their appetites 7. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast m
11、usic. C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights. 8. What can be a suitable title for the test?A.Is Your Hourse Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving Dinner C.Effects of Self-Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore student than ever cefore are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to u
12、niversity.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year. This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in highe
13、r education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service(UCAS). That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statist
14、ics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said. But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president
15、of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hadship young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.“New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more
16、 and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.9. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It i
17、s flexible in length. B. It is a time for relaxation. C. It is increasingly popular. D. It is required by universities. 10. According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year_. A.are better prepared for college studies B.know a lot more about their future jobs C.are more likely to leave universit
18、y in debt D.have a better chance to enter top universities 11. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. Hes puzzled. B. Hes worried. C. Hes surprised. D. Hes annoyed. 12. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A. Attend additional courses. B. Make
19、 plans for the new term. C. Earn money for their education. D.Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day Tours!Tour A-Bath & Stonchenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge-37until 26 March and 39 thereafter. Visit the city with over 2,000 years of histo
20、ry and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum.Stonehenge is one of the worlds most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years. Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Marys Church Tower and Anne Hathaways house-32 until 12 March and -36 the
21、reafter. Oxford: Includes a guided of Englands oldest university city and colleges. Look over the “city of dreaming spires(尖顶)”form St Marys Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder. Tour CWindsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampt
22、on Court Palace-34 until 11 March and -37 thereafter. Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Vills favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle(entrace fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this form
23、er royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-33 until 18 March and Includes a guided
24、tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.13. Which tour will you choose if you want to see Englands oldest university city? A.Tour A B.Tour B C.Tour C D.Tour D 14. Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A. Windsor Castle & Hampton Co
25、urt. B.Oxford & Stratford C. Bath &Stonehenge. D. Cambridge. 15. Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal families. B.It used to be a well-known maze C.It is the oldest palace in Britain D.It is a world-famous castle. 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
26、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady,gradual increases in the length of the runs._16_,buy the best-fitting,best-built running shoes you can find.No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet,so you have to rely on your ex
27、perience and on the feel of each pair as you shop.When you have found shoes that seem right,walk in them for a few days to double-check the fit._17_.As always,you should stretch(伸展) at least ten minutes before each run to prevent injuries. During the first week,do not think about distance,but run fi
28、ve minutes longer each day._18_,it is wise to take a day off to rest.But during the next week,set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run._19_.After two weeks,start timing yourself._20_.Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter,you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race. A.After six days BFor a good marathon runner C.Before you begin your training D.With
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