1、閱讀理解（一）AThe McDonald family from Glasgow， Scotland， was on holiday in Western Australia when their car broke down in a desert area ninety miles north of the town of Laverton. This happened on a Tuesday， and the McDonalds were expected to arrive in the city of Kalgoorlie on Wednesday evening. When th

2、ey did not show up， Mrs. McDonalds brother told the local police.A spokesperson from the rescue （救援） team that discovered the McDonalds car said that the family planned carefully for their desert trip. They knew that they needed to stay with their car instead of setting out to seek help， and they di

3、d the right thing by lighting a fire as a signal （信號） to attract attention.When it comes to making a desert trip， the spokesperson also suggested bringing warm clothing for the cold nights and light clothing， hats， and sunscreen for the hot days. Besides， travelers should have a well-stocked surviva

4、l kit including a first-aid kit， map， lighter or matches， and a knife. They should also make sure to pack plenty of food and water， spare tires （輪胎） and fuel. The spokespersons final suggestion was to tell a friend or family member about your travel plans.After the unpleasant experience， John McDona

5、ld told reporters that he had read quite a lot about desert survival before coming to Australia. He said he was extremely happy to see the rescue team and thankful that his family had survived. When asked what advice he could share with other possible desert travelers， Mr. McDonald said， “Dont panic

6、. Stay where you are and wait to be rescued.” This trip through the Australian desert is one vacation the McDonald family will never forget！1. Where was the McDonald family on Tuesday？A. In an Australian desert.B. At a local police station.C. At the town of Laverton.D. In the city of Kalgoorlie.2. W

7、hat did the McDonald family do when their car broke down？A. They set out to ask for help.B. They walked to the nearest town.C. They lit a fire to keep themselves warm.D. They sent out a signal and waited for rescue.3. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 3？A. To give tips on visiting Western Austra

8、lia.B. To introduce ways to prepare for desert travel.C. To give instructions on surviving in terrible conditions.D. To describe how the McDonald family survived in the desert.4. What is John McDonalds suggestion on a desert trip？A. Prepare a special car for it.B. Never try to make a desert trip alo

9、ne.C. Stay calm if you are stuck in the desert.D. Try to cross a desert in a suitable season.BRidgewood is a small town 20 miles from Manhattan， New York. It is a quiet town， perfect for raising children away from the rapid pace （節(jié)奏） of the city. However， besides hours of homework， many Ridgewood ch

10、ildren have too many after-school activitiesfrom swimming to piano classes. Some kids compare their life to that of a New York general manager who has an 80-hour workweek.Childrens schedules （日程安排） filled with homework and activities made a lot of townspeople worried， so the town decided to start a

11、movement called “Ridgewood Family NightReady， Set， Relax！” The mayor （市長） made a public statement， calling for a town-wide night for families to do nothing. And schools and clubs agreed to support the movement so families could relax and get together.Some parents like to talk about their childhood，

12、one without so many scheduled after-school activities. As kids， they just went out to play with neighborhood friends after school. However， almost all these parents take their children to their regularly scheduled activities. These fathers and mothers feel it is their duty to make sure their childre

13、n are prepared to survive in todays high-pressure work environment. They are afraid that their children cant enter the “right” universities and wont succeed in a more and more competitive world.However， it seems that Family Night worked， at least to a certain degree. Cars moved freely around Ridgewo

14、ods normally busy downtown streets. Some families ate supper together for the first time in months. One family watched home movies of when the children were little， baked cookies and played games together.At first， some people were excited that they could take back their lives. But sadly， few famili

15、es now believe that one night will change them. Nearly all of the townspeople are sure that they will fall back into the old habit.5. What can best describe the life of Ridgewood children？A. Really exciting. B. Very relaxing.C. Quite peaceful. D. Terribly busy.6. How can people benefit from Family N

16、ight？A. By learning and sharing knowledge.B. By resting and enjoying family time.C. By discussing family matters.D. By talking about schoolwork.7. What is most important for kids in the eyes of Ridgewood parents？A. Spending a happy childhood.B. Doing things at their own pace.C. Working hard for a be

17、tter future.D. Enjoying a more relaxing lifestyle.8. How do most Ridgewood people look at Family Night？A. It wont change their lifestyle.B. It will help take back their lives.C. It cant be accepted by the public.D. It may help break kids bad habits.（二）AThere are an unbelievable number of reasons to

18、go to Greece; just like there are an unbelievable number of things to do once a traveler arrives there. Here is a look at just some of the great historical things to see when on holiday in Athens， Greece.AgoraAgora lies in ruins now， but during its glory days it was a lively and active open marketpl

19、ace where Greeks came to buy， sell， and exchange their goods and services. Agora has ties to common people of ancient Greece. Guided tours are available and there is also a small museum with many artifacts from this area on display.ParthenonOne of the most famous landmarks in Athens is the legendary

20、 Parthenon. This building is still today admired by architects who are appreciative of the decorative design， as well as the engineering involved in its construction. Those interested in history will be impressed beyond belief with the opportunity to see this historic structure up close and personal

21、.Temple of Olympian ZeusOne of the most impressive monuments to see up close is the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Many people see this monument from far away， or even from the window of a taxi， and never stop for a first-hand look themselves. This is a huge mistake as the size of it cannot truly be appre

22、ciated without visiting it up close.Odeum of Herodes AtticusBuilt into the hillside and providing a nice view of Athens is the Odeum of Herodes Atticus. This theater was constructed in the second century and was an important gathering place for both the upper and lower classes. It holds a little ove

23、r 5，000 people， is located just below the Acropolis， and is still used for performances to this day.1. What did the ancient Greeks do in Agora？A. They toured around. B. They did business.C. They visited museums. D. They prayed for blessings.2. Who will show the most interest in Parthenon？A. Building

24、 designers. B. Electrical engineers.C. Ordinary visitors. D. Religious people.3. How can visitors fully appreciate the Temple of Olympian Zeus？A. By visiting up close.B. By looking in the distance.C. By taking a birds eye view.D. By seeing through a taxi window.4. Which is TRUE about Odeum of Herode

25、s Atticus？A. It has great historical value.B. It has ties to common people.C. It is famous for its architecture.D. It still serves its original purpose.BPeople who often eat nuts appear to live longer， according to the latest study of its kind. The findings， published in the New England Journal of M

26、edicine， suggested the greatest benefit was in those eating them on their daily diet.Eating nuts was linked to a healthier lifestyle including being less likely to smoke or be overweight and more likely to exercise. The British Heart Foundation said more research was needed to prove the link， “While

27、 this is an interesting link， we need further research to make sure if its the nuts that protect heart health， or other sides of peoples lifestyle.”The study followed nearly 120，000 people for 30 years. The more regularly people ate nuts， the less likely they were to die during the study. People eat

28、ing nuts once a week were 11% less likely to have died during the study than those who never ate nuts. Lead researcher Dry Charles Fuchs， from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Womens Hospital， said， “The most obvious benefit was a decrease of 29% in deaths from heart disease， but we

29、also saw a significant reduction of 11% in the danger of dying from cancer.”They suggest nuts are lowering cholesterol （膽固醇） and insulin resistance （胰島素抗性）. Nuts contain unsaturated fat （不飽和脂肪）， protein and several kinds of vitamins and minerals and they can take the place of snacks like chocolate b

30、ars， cakes and biscuits.Victoria Taylor， senior expert at the British Heart Foundation， said， “This study shows close connection between regularly eating a small handful of nuts and a lower risk of death from heart disease.” Choosing plain， unsalted foods rather than sweet， salted， or chocolate-cove

31、red will keep your salt and sugar intake down.5. To benefit most， you can eat nuts _ .A. on your daily dietB. at regular timesC. before you eat breakfastD. before you go to bed6. Who can benefit most from eating nuts regularly？A. Stomach disease patient. B. Heart disease patient.C. Cancer patient. D

32、. Fever patient.7. How does author develop the text？A. By providing facts. B. By comparing the difference.C. By listing data. D. By giving examples.8. Which section is the text most probably taken from a newspaper？A. Science. B. Health.C. Entertainment. D. Technology.（三）Growing up in Philadelphia， L

33、ieberman started cooking with his stay-at-home dad when he was seven. His food-loving family had two kitchens， and he quickly learned what was the best way to bake his cakes. Lieberman improved his kitchen skills greatly during a year abroad before college， learning from a cook in Italy and studying

34、 local specialties （特色菜） in Germany， Spain， and France.At Yale， he was known for throwing dinner parties， single-handedly frying and baking while mixing drinks for dozens of friends. Just for fun， he and some friends decided to tape a show named Campus Cuisine about his cooking. Lieberman was a real

35、 college student showing his classmates how to do things like making drinks out of dining-hall fruit. That helped the show become very popular among the students. They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking. Tapes of the show were passed around， with which his name went

36、beyond the school and finally to the Food Network.Food Network producer Flay hopes the young cook will find a place on the network television. He says Liebermans charisma is key. “Food TV isnt about food anymore，” says Flay. “Its about your personality and finding a way to keep peoples eyeballs on y

37、our show.”But Lieberman isnt putting all his eggs in one basket. After taping the first season of the new show， Lieberman was back in his own small kitchen preparing sandwiches. An airline company was looking for someone to come up with a tasteful， inexpensive and easy-to-make menu to serve on its f

38、lights. Lieberman got the job.1. We can learn from the text that Liebermans family _ .A. has relatives in Europe B. love cooking at homeC. often holds parties D. own a restaurant2. The Food Network got to know Lieberman _ .A. at one of his parities B. from his teachersC. through his taped show D. on

39、 a television program3. What does the underlined word “charisma” in Paragraph 3 refer to？A. Liebermans fine cooking skill.B. Liebermans after-class interest.C. A natural ability to attract others.D. A way to show ones achievement.4. What can we learn about Lieberman from the text？A. He is clever but lonely.B. He is friendly and active.C. He enjoys traveling around.D. He often changes his menus.二、選詞填空用下面給出單詞的正確形式填空，使其句意完整。有兩個詞是多余的。cave flat natural forb