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The time of year a baby is born can shape what profession they will embark on in later life, a new study has suggested. Being born in a certain month appears to indicate the possibility of what job a person will end up with, the study by the Office for National Statistics found.

Researchers have uncovered that the month in which babies are born could also affect everything from intelligence to length of life. A child born in December is more likely to become a dentist while someone whose birthday falls in January will tend to a debt collector, they found.

A February birth appears to increase the chances of being an artist while March babies appear to go on to become pilots. Meanwhile, April and May are said to have a fairly even spread of professions, births in the summer months mean a much lower chance of becoming a high-earning football player, doctor or dentist. The study was gained by researchers who analyzed the birth months of people in 19 separate occupations using information from the last census (人口普查), the Daily Mail reported. Although these trends may be difficult to explain, relations between birth months and specific health problems have a scientific basis.

Spring babies are at greater risk of illnesses including schizophrenia(精神分裂症), Alzheimer’s disease(早老性痴呆病), asthma(哮喘) and autism(自闭症). They may also be less clever than classmates born in other parts of the year.

1. What does the underlined phrase “embark on” refer to?

A. land on B. keep in touch with C. be engaged in D. break from

2. According to the researchers, a child born in March is likely to become_______.

A. a debt collector B. a pilot C. a dentist D. an artist

3. We can learn from the text that______.

A. the month babies are born could only affect his intelligence and length of life

B. People born in the summer months are more likely to get highly paid

C. Spring babies may have the bigger chance to get ill

D. the choice of profession for April and May is very narrow

4. What can be included from the passage?

A. There exist connections between birth date and occupations

B. The fate has been already decided when people are born

C. People born in Autumn would be more successful than those born in Spring

D. The time of year one is born decides which specific health problems one has

B

Museum of the Moving Image ( MMI ) ( Monday Closed )

As the best museum in New York City and with a balance of hands-on（实际操作的）activities and information , it’s the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of different ages . It’s a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple of hours.

Pros—Excellent movie screenings. Easy subway access.

Cons—Difficult to reach by car.



New York Hall of Science ( NYHS ) ( Monday Closed )

Being New York City’s only hands-on science and technology center, it is an interactive science museum focusing on its audience of children. It has the most hands-on exhibits in an NYC museum, and it’s a fun destination for ages 5 and up. Older folks might take great interest in the NASA rockets outside the museum, but don’t bother unless you’ve kids to keep you company.

Pros—Cool interactive science exhibits, the rockets.

Cons—Hard to reach by public transportation.



Queens County Farm Museum ( QCFM ) ( Year-round 7days a week )

It is an actual farm in New York City and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruit can be made into wine. Good chance to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors. And the museum sells food for young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats.

Pros—Outdoor fun.

Cons—Expensive festivals, long bus ride , no subway .



Queens Museum of Art ( QMA ) ( Monday and Tuesday Closed )

Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center for the borough（行政区）, it exhibits art by local and international artists . Its best exhibits are on the two World’s Fairs , and of course , the Panorama of New York City , a giant , highly detailed diorama（透景画）of all five New York City boroughs .

Pros—The Panorama, great gift shop. Easy subway access.

Cons—Not much for kids.



5. The least likely choice for 5-year-old Jack to make among the museums is __________.

A. QMA B. NYHS C. MMI D. QCFM

6. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true ?

A. All the museums mentioned above lie in New York City.

B. No other museum in New York City is better than MMI.

C. NYHS has the most hands-on activities in America.

D. Lucky visitors can see grapes in one of the museums.

7. In which museum can you enjoy outdoor fun?

A. MMI. B. QCFM. C. NYHS. D. QMA.

C

THERE is an old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It means that you shouldn’t build your first impression of someone on his or her looks alone. But according to a new study, the famous saying might not be correct after all. A group of US scientists have found that the first impression we have of someone else is actually right most of the time.

In the study, scientists asked participants to look at a photograph of a person and make a quick judgment about him or her. A month later, the participant and the person in the photo were introduced, and scientists were shocked to find that their judgments often match those that they had made originally. It’s true that simply looking at someone won’t provide you with as much information. But, according to scientists, when making a first impression, people rely more on their instincts (直觉) than on logic (逻辑). “They focus on how that person makes them feel,” Paul Eastwick of the University of Texas told Live Science. “It is very hard to get a sense of this information when simply viewing a profile(简介). As soon as one sees another person, an impression is formed and what we see can sometimes dominate what we know.”

Of course, no one can be right about everything and your instincts can go wrong sometimes. But even if it is proven to be wrong, once people form an opinion about someone, they have a hard time getting over that opinion later on.

The findings help explain why people always tidy themselves up before meeting guests or doing job interviews. “Their face constantly reminds us of that first impression,” said Rule. People may learn more about another person over time once they get close to each other, but first impressions remain very important and seem difficult to forget.

What did the US scientists of the University of Texas find out in their recent study?

A. It’s unwise to judge a book by its cover.

B. It’s better to judge by logic than by instincts.

C. First impressions tend to last more often than not.

D. Profiles provide more information than you have imagined.

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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

At the thought of a documentary (纪录片), you may think of it as a long, boring program. 11 With fascinating stories, CCTV’s Documentary Channel has produced many highly-praised programs such as A Bite of China, Silk Road: The Journey Goes on. So what makes a good documentary? What should we pay attention to when watching one? Here, we offer a few easy strategies to help you to get the most of watching documentaries.

●Pay attention to the themes

While watching a documentary, be concentrated on the themes people talk about and what ideas they focus on. The themes of a documentary can go a long way in telling you its purpose. 12 . Is it meant to be informative or create a certain emotional response?

● Think critically

Listen to what the people in the documentary are saying and ask yourself the following questions. If you were debating a point with someone or trying to accurately introduce a new concept, would you say the things the people in the documentary are saying? Do the arguments make sense? 13 . Documentaries always encourage us to think about issues we wouldn’t necessarily know about.

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If you’re sitting at the computer and can’t think of anything to do, why not look up the points the documentary made and see if they are accurate? You could even read about the people that were interviewed in the documentary to see if they had hidden motivations for appearing in it.

●Who are the creators?

15 . For instance, the documentary Blackfish, which was partially backed by CNN, is sympathetic to the situation of the killer whales.

A. Check the sources

B. Collect resources available for research

C. Critical thinking is an important factor in the arts field

D. And then determine the facts or subject without prejudice

E. The creators will usually be involved with how the subject is presented

F. However, it provides basic clues as to the accuracy of the information you’re getting

G. But it can be wonderful and bring stories from the real world into our homes

第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文， 从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome’s 16 filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so 17 that I decided to write an article about her.

I 18 Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She 19 and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I 20 I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn’t even written a grocery list.

I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there 21 , taking notes and asking questions that all began with, “Can you tell me…” I soon realized that 22 Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The 23 was almost unbearable. I struggled for days with draft after draft. 24 I put my manuscript (手稿) into a large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.

It didn’t take long. My manuscript 25 . How stupid of me! I thought. How cou