1、C. genuineD. sincere4. Many economists have given in to the fatal (lure) of mathematics.A. attractionB. simplicityC. powerD. rigor5. Ten years after the event, her death still remains a (puzzle).A. mistB. togC. mysteryD. secret6. irritated答案:A. annoyed7. duplicatedD. copied8. spurredB. encouraged9.
2、ampleD. enough10. marvelsB. miracles11. perpetualB. endless12.D. unfair13. adhere toA. followB. orderC. proveD. handle14. barrenC. bare15. specificationsC. instructions第二部分:阅读判断 Keep on FightingTurning once again to the question of invasion, I would observe that there has never been a period in all
3、these long centuries of which we boast when an absolute guarantee against invasion, still less against serious raids, could have been given to our people. In the days of Napoleon the same wind which would have carried his transports across the Channel might have driven away the blockading fleet. The
4、re was always the chance, and it is that chance which has excited and befooled the imaginations of many continental tyrants. Many are the tales that are told. We are assured that novel methods will be adopted, and when we see the originality of malice, the ingenuity of aggression, which our enemy di
5、splays, we may certainly prepare ourselves for every kind of novel stratagem and every kind of brutal and treacherous manoeuvre. I think that no idea is so outlandish that it should not be considered and viewed with a searching, but at the same time, I hope, with a steady eye.We must never forget th
6、e solid assurances of sea power and those which belong to air power if it can be locally exercised. I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their duty, if nothing is neglected, and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend ou
7、r island home, to ride out the storm of war, and to outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. That is the resolve of His Majestys government - every man of them. That is the will of parliament and the nation. The B
8、ritish empire and the French republic, linked together in their cause and in their need, will defend to the death their native soil, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength. Even though large tracts of Europe and many old and famous states have fallen or may fall into th
9、e grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail.We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost
10、 may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, the
11、n our empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in Gods good time, the new world, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.16. Throughout Britains history, there has been no guarantee that an invas
12、ion would not happen.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned17. Napoleon and his army once crossed the English Channel and Conquered Britain.18. The enemy will use every means conceivable to destroy Britain.19. Churchill is confident that he will live longer than Hitler.20. The Royal air Force will launch
13、massive air strikes against the Germans.21. The British Empire is so strong that it does not have to take Hitlers menace seriously.22. Although many countries have been overrun by the Germans, the British people will never give in.第三部分:概括大意与完成句子 McGradys art is a spectacle1. When Tracy McGrady is he
14、althy, his play can be so beautiful that even his own teammates on the court cannot help but admire it - in the middle of a game.2. Its hard for me, because Im a fan of basketball, Houston point guard Rafer Alston told the Houston Chronicle newspaper after McGradys 44-point performance against Utah
15、on January 5. When hes shooting the ball like that, a lot of times Im standing there watching and, all of a sudden, the other teams getting the ball and going on a fast break, and Im getting yelled at by the coach. Indeed, McGradys body control, his energy, his shooting - watching these are like wat
16、ching an artist at work, blending colours, constructing sentences, or playing music.3. Unfortunately, McGrady, 27, hasnt always been on the job. Already this season, hes missed seven games with back spasms. After Yao Ming was injured on Dec. 23, it appeared Houston would be without both of its stars
17、. McGrady, however, returned three days later and has been playing well ever since, scoring more than 30 points in each of the last six games, as of Tuesday. Houston cant seem to get on without him. When McGrady was injured, the Rockets won two and lost five.4. Listen, there are only four or five pe
18、ople on the entire planet that can do the things he can do with the basketball, forward Shane Battier said of McGrady. From a fans perspective - and were fans even though were players - its really fun to watch him do that. From a players perspective, his game can affect the entire team. No question.
19、 We see him, and we get excited, and that pumps us up. He keeps making shots, and suddenly it seems to become easier for everybody.5. But it wont, really. Houston has just begun an important stretch on their schedule. Four of the next seven games will be played away from Houston - and without Yao. S
20、ix of the games will be against teams with winning records. Opponents will double-team McGrady in an attempt to dull the impact of his art. Instead of watching, McGradys teammates will need to create a little art of their own.23. Paragraph 2 C24. Paragraph 3 D25. Paragraph 4 B26. Paragraph 5 AA. Nec
21、essity for the Teammates to Improve Their Own SkillsB. Evaluation from Two Different PerspectivesC. Spectacular Performance on the CourtD. Players Houston Cant Do WithoutE. Yao Mings PerformanceF. McGradys Injury27. McGrady plays basketball so well A28. Yao Ming missed several games D29. There are v
22、ery few people on the Earth C30. Everyone will have to contribute EA. that his temmates cannot help admiring himB. that he is often yelled at by the coachC. who can play basketball so wellD. because he had been injuredE. if Houston hopes to winF. since he returned第四部分:阅读理解 第一篇 Youth Emancipation in
23、Spain The Spanish Government is so worried about the number of young adults still living with their parents that it has decided to help them leave the nest.Around 55 per cent of people aged 18-34 in Spain still sleep in their parents homes, says the latest report from the countrys state-run Institut
24、e of Youth.To coax(劝诱)young people from their homes, the institute started a Youth Emancipation(解放) programme this month. The programme offers guidance in finding rooms and jobs.Economists blame young peoples family dependence on the precarious(不稳定的) labour market and increasing housing prices. Hous
25、ing prices have risen 17 per cent a year since 2000.Cultural reasons also contribute to the problem, say sociologists. Family ties in south Europe - Italy, Portugal and Greece - are stronger than those in middle and north Europe, said Spanish sociologist Almudena Moreno Minguez in her report The Lat
26、e Emancipation of Spanish Youth: Keys for Understanding.In general, young people in Spain firmly believe in the family as the main body around which their private life is organized, said Minguez.In Spain - especially in the countryside, it is not uncommon to find entire groups of aunts, uncles, cous
27、ins, nieces and nephews(外甥/侄子) all living on the same street. They regularly get together for Sunday dinner.Parents tolerance(宽容) is another factor. Spanish parents accept late-night partying and are wary of setting bedtime rules.A child can arrive home at whatever time he wants. If parents complain
28、 hell put up a big fight and call the father a Fascist, said Jose Antonio Gomez Yanez, a sociologist at Carlos III University in Madrid.Mothers willingness to do childrens household chores worsens the problem. Dioni-sio Masso, a 60-year-old in Madrid, has three children in their 20s. The eldest, 28,
29、 has a girlfriend and a job. But life with mum is good.His mum does the wash and cooks for him; in the end, he lives well, Masso said.31. The Youth Emancipation programme aims at helping young peopleA. fight for freedomB. live in an independent wayC. fight against social injusticeD. get rid of famil
30、y responsibilities32. It can be inferred from paragraph 5 that family ties are stronger in Portugal than inA. FinlandB. GreeceC. SpainD. Italy33. Young peoples family dependence can be attributed to all the following factors EXCEPTA. parents toleranceB. housing problemsC. cultural traditionsD. unwillingness to get married34. Which of the following statements is NOT true of Dinoisio Masso?A. She is 60 years old.B. She has a boyfriend.C. She has three children.
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