第Ⅰ卷 客观题试卷（共70分）

第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）(请按题号涂卡)

第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30 分）

阅读下面的短文，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。

A

I miss you, Dad. I almost laugh out when I see you in myself, from the thinning hair on my head to the ways I respond to everyday things. It makes me realize that you are a part of me and will always be in my heart. It brings me a warm smile as I remember how you taught me about character, honesty, integrity（正直）, and self-respect. You taught me to enjoy my work. You taught me to share, for only by giving something do I truly receive something. You taught me about love, as you loved all seven of us children so much. You set a good example to us by being at church each time the door was open. I was watching you as you led our family in prayer each night before going to bed. Through you Dad, I learned what is truly important in life. I now know that you continue to live with me and I hope I have passed the valuable traits down to my kids.

You lost your father when you were only two years old. Your mother fell ill when you were 13 years old. You knew that dropping out of middle school and helping provide for your mother were necessities. So you did three jobs a day to support your mother and after you got married you worked even harder to support your family.

So, parents ,especially fathers, remember that you do make a difference by what you teach your children. You can make a difference to the world.

Children, now is the right time to express your love and thanks to your dads for what they do for you. A big hug, a warm thank-you, and living a life of purpose will give them more joy than you can imagine.

21.What makes the author laugh out loud is that ______.

A. his dad stays with him most of the time

B. he is like his dad in appearance and behavior.

C. His dad’s way of teaching children is outdated

D. His dad pays too much attention to unimportant things.

22.What can we know from the text about the author’s dad?

A. He also learned a lot from his father.

B. He lived a difficult life when young.

C. He earned his living by working hard at a local church after getting married.

D. He started supporting his mom upon graduating from school。

23.We can learn from the second paragraph that the author’s dad was ______.

A. fortunate B. faithful C. responsible D. generous

24. The underlined word “traits” in para.1 probably means “__________”.

A. information B. standard C. advice D. qualities

B

Standing desks have become common across Silicon Valley, offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet. However, due to their high price, they have failed to catch on until now. Recently, Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible（可改变的） standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of a button. The $500 adjustable desk can transform from a standard desk to a standing one, and Ikea hopes it could make the standing desk mainstream.

Experts say that changing from a seated to a standing desk can improve productivity. Similar desks have become a common sight at tech firms such as Google, where some employees have even installed treadmill (跑步机)and bicycle desks.

The desk is not the first “convertible” on the market. As early as 2013, Stir Kinect brought out an adjustable desk. The $3,890 Stir Kinect desk has a motor to raise and lower itself, converting it into a standing desk or a traditional desk. The desk can even be programmed to move up and down slightly, making it appear to take a gentle breath to remind the user to change their position. To move between sitting and standing positions, owners simply double tap on the screen. The desk can learn the user’s preferences over time and suggest the best seating position.

The Stir Kinect desk was created by a team of ex-Apple and Disney engineers. It has a built-in touch screen to control and track movement, and can tell users exactly how many calories they burn by standing during their working day. It also has devices containing power points and USB ports for charging phones, to keep cables hidden.

“ Ikea’s height adjustable desk is great for opening up the lower end of the market, ’’ said JP Labrosse, founder and CEO of Stir.

25.What is the text mainly about?

A. Ikea has brought out an adjustable standing desk.

B. Silicon Valley offered health benefits to officials.

C. Google formed their tech firms to design bicycle desks.

D. The Stir Kinect desk will become mainstream in the market：

26.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A. Before Bekant desk, similar adjustable desks have been widely used.

B. The seated desks will take the place of the standing desks in the future.

C. Compared to the Stir Kinect desk, the Bekant desk is much cheaper.

D. The adjustable desks were designed by the Apple and Disney Company.

27.The Stir Kinect desk______.

A. can breathe in and breathe out by pressing the button once.

B. can charge phones by using a device containing power point.

C. can tell you how many calories you need for a walk

D. can advise you to do more exercise at a proper time

28.What can we infer from the last sentence given by JP Labrosse that______.

A. Ikea’s adjustable desk will be popular with average people.

B. Ikea will have to sell furniture at a lower price in the future.

C. This height adjustable table can only be found in Ikea.

D. It is not necessary for Ikea to open up the market at all.

C

Social networking isn’t only for the under 40s. More than 25 percent of Americans 50 years and older stay connected using sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, according to new research.

“The latest data tells us that more and more social networking is becoming a part of everyday life for Americans 50 plus,” said Kevin Donnellan, the chief communications officer at AARP, which released the report.

Nearly a quarter of older Americans are on Facebook and 73 percent said they use it to stay in touch with relatives, but not just their children and grandchildren. “They are using the Internet to keep up with the world and the people who are important to them,” said Jean Koppen, the author of the report. She added that older adults are also on Facebook to stay connected, not only with their family, but with their friends and those in the same age group. Almost 50 percent of older adults were introduced to the social networking sites by a family member, mainly a child or grandchild. “Just under one-fifth of adults aged 50 and older say they do not use the Internet,” according to the report.

The findings are based on a telephone survey of 1,863 adults. In addition to keeping up on Facebook and Twitter older adults are aware of the latest technology. Eighty-three percent had heard about the Apple iPad and 11 percent intended to buy one.

Despite the popularity of the Internet among the over 50s, they still mostly go to print newspapers and magazines for news. Only one percent said they followed blogs.

29.What is the main idea of the text?

A. Social networking isn’t for the under 40s in the U.S.A.

B. American old people’s way of life is quite fashionable.

C. Social networking is becoming popular among older Americans.

D. Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are the most popular websites in the US.

30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.85% of Americans 50 plus choose the Internet over print media.

B. About 460 people in the telephone survey often use Facebook.

C. About 20% of adults aged 50 plus have access to the Internet.

D. Three quarters of the people surveyed got to know the Internet through their family.

31.From the text, it can be concluded that______.

A. many older Americans are open-minded about new developments

B. Kevin Donnellan approves of this change among older Americans

C. Young people should introduce their elders to new technology

D. In a high tech age it is difficult to avoid social networking

32.Where does the text probably come from?

A. A novel. B. A newspaper.

C. A technology guide. D. A student’s research paper

D

Jackson Language School Summer

Opening and Closing Times

The Jackson Language School is open each day except Sunday. There is an English Comer also available from 6:00pm—9:00pm at the Bellevue Hall across from the school.

Class Size

Classes have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 16 in one class. Classes are equipped with earphones and an electronically controlled listening.

Teachers

Teachers are all experienced and have a minimum of 2 years experience and at least a certificate in teaching English as a Second Language. They are all available for tutoring if you need it.

Location

The school is located 15 minutes from central London at 34 Inverleith Row, next to the Marks and Spencer shopping Centre. It is near a bus shop and only a 5 minutes walk from the Tube.

Attendance

Students on student visas are expected to attend regularly. Students who are absent more than 60% of the time will be reported to the Student Office. Moreover, if students attend less than 80%, they will not be able to get a certificate form Jackson School. It is also required by the Student Office for visa extension.

Home stay

You are able to stay with a British family if you request so. Jackson has a home stay program that matches students and families according to their own requirements and needs. While generally no problems occur, students may move from a home stay household if he or she gives a 2-week written notice to the home stay family school.

Language Policy

As the course is an immersion (浸入式）program, students are expected to speak English the entire time they are at the school. If they speak any language other than English at the school, they may be asked to leave the school for a day.

33.If you attend more than 80% of your classes, ______.

A.you will be likely to get a certificate

B.you will not obtain a visa extension

C.you may be reported to the Student Office

D.you ma