注意事项：

1. 本卷满分120分。考试用时100分钟。

2. 答案必须写在答题卡上各题目指定区域内相应的位置，试卷上答题无效。

第Ⅰ卷

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，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

My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right — they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.

That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?

Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”

When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage (胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.

The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.

“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one year ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who?” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.

1. According to the text, we know the writer’s father was ______.

A. interested in observing things around B. fond of challenges

C. strict with her boyfriend D. good at judging one’s character

2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?_______

A. Jack was different from any other boy.

B. Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s.

C. Jack was getting on well with Mother.

D. Jack knew a lot about piano.

3. On hearing “moving in with you”, the writer felt _____.

A. surprised B. worried C. pleased D. disappointed

4. Why did the writer’s mother cry?_______

A. Her daughter found her life partner at last.

B. She had never received such a beautiful gift.

C. The gift was the same as the one her husband gave her.

D. The gardenia corsage was too expensive.

B

Metro Pocket Guide

Metrorail (地铁)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out .Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer .

Farecard machines are in every station .Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass .Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations .Use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing on weekdays , and all day on weekends and holidays .

Hours of service

Open 5a.m Mon-Fri 7a.m Sat-Sun

Open midnight Sun-Thur.

Last train times vary .

Train times Posted in stations

Metrobus

When paying with exact charge , the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmarTrip?card , the fare is 1.25.

Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare .On Metrorail and Metrobus , use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip ? card .For more information about buying senior/disabled farecard , SmarTrip?cards and passes , please visit MetroOpensDoors .com or call 202-637-7000and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.

Travel tips

. Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4and 6p.m.

. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195,

5.At what time does Metroarll stop service on Saturday ?

A. At midnight .B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m.D. At 7a.m.

6. What is good about a SmarTrip?card ?

A. It is convenient for old people . B. It saves money for its users

C It can be bought at any train D. It is sold on the Internet

7.Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A.202-962-1195 B.202-962-1100 C.202-637-7000 D.202-637-8000

C

Everybody hates rats. But in the earthquake capitals of the world – Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey – rats will soon be man’s new best friends. What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they can’t get into small spaces. So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat. How does it work? First , the rat is trained to smell people. When this happens, the rat’s brain gives a signal. This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals. When the rat’s brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive. The rat has smelled that person. Although there are already robots which can do this job, rats are better. Christian Linster at Cornell University, New York, says, “Robots’ noses don’t work well when there are other smells around. Rats are good at that. ” Rats can also see in the dark. They are cheaper and quicker to train than dogs, and unlike robots, they don’t need electricity! The “rat project” is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Corps in Scotland says, “It would be fantastic. A rat could get into spaces we couldn’t get to, and a rat would get out if it wasn’t safe.” Perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building（but only after an earthquake, of course.）

8．From the third paragraph we know the rescuers can judge a person who is alive by_______.?A．the noise made by the rat B．the smell given off by the person

?C．the signal sent by the radio on the rat’s back D．the rat’s unusual behavior9．In doing rescue jobs,??______.?????? .?A．rats smell better than dogs?B．robots’ sense of smell can be affected by other smells around.

?C．dogs don’t need to be trained to smell people ?D．rats can see in the dark and smaller than robots10．Rats have all the following advantages except that??______?????? . ?A．they are less expensive to train than dogs

?B．they don’t need electricity

?C．they are more fantastic than other animals ?D．they are small and can get into small places11．After reading the passage we can know??________?????? .?A．at present rats have taken the place of dogs in searching for people?B．the “rat project” has been finished?C．people are now happy to see a rat in a building

D．now people still use dogs and robots in saving people

D

Moving in with a boyfriend causes women to eat more unhealthily and put on weight. But the opposite is true for men, whose long-term health benefits when they move in with a female partner.

Dieticians at Newcastle University said both partners try to please one another, and so change their dietary habits to suit their other half.

It leads men to eat more light meals, such as salads, fruit and vegetables, while women choose to make creamier, heavier dishes like curry or rich pasta sauces, which may please their partner.

Women still have the strongest long-term influence over the couple's diet and lifestyle, as they still have the traditional role of shopper and cook in most households.

The report, by Newcastle University's Human Nutrition Research Centre, reviewed the finding of a variety of research projects from the UK, North America and Australia, which looked at the eating and lifestyle habits of couples.

The research shows that women are more likely to put on weight and increase their consumption of foods high in fat and sugar when they move in with their partner.

Women also use food as a comfort when dealing with emotional stress and have been found to gain weight when a relationship ends, while the same finding has not been observed in men.

Many couples reported food as being central to their partnership, and eating together in the evening was particularly important to many.

Report author and registered dietician Dr. Amelia Lake said, “The research has shown that your partner is a strong influence on lifestyle and people who are trying to live healthier lives should take this factor into consideration.”

12．The underlined word “light”(in Paragraph 3 ) probably means ________.

A．less in fat and sugar B．not very heavy C．gentle D．not serious or important

13．According to the report by Newcastle University's Human Nutrition Research Centre, ________.

A．women put on weight only because they want to suit their other half

B．when men are faced with emotional stress, they will change their dietary habits

C．eating together in the evening is a good way to communicate for couples

D．it is wrong to change your dietary habits to suit your partner

14．From the passage, we can infer that ________.

A．women should pay more attention to their partner's influence on them

B．more men will play roles of shopper and cook in most households

C．couples will not change their dietary habits and lifestyle to please their partner

D．long-term health of men benefits when they move in with a female partner

15．Wh