57. 他們雖然性格迥異，卻仍然能夠和睦相處。

They have different personalities,but they still can each other.

56. 越來越多的外國人對中國傳統(tǒng)文化感興趣。

More and more foreigners the traditional Chinese culture.

  With rising food prices,growing population and environmental problems,many people are worrying about how we will feed ourselves in the future.

   Some scientists believe insects will become a staple (主 食) of our diet. Insects provide as many nutrients (營養(yǎng)物) as ordinary meat and are a great source of protein (蛋白質(zhì)) . About 1,400 species are suitable as food for humans. Many people already eat insects as a regular part of their diet. Wasps (黃蜂) are a dish in Japan,and crickets (潘縛) are eaten in Thailand.

   In the future,land and fresh water will be in increasingly short supply. It is possible that people need to find a reliable food source in the ocean. Scientists have already found one at the bottom of the food chain — seaweed. It has long been a staple in Asia,and countries including Japan have huge seaweed farms. The great thing about seaweed is that it grows at an amazing rate.

    Scientists are also working in the lab to solve the problem of food shortage. A few years ago,European scientists successfully produced lab meat,also known as cultured (培養(yǎng)的) meat. The experiment was funded by NASA to see if lab meat was a kind of food astronauts could eat in space.

53. Which of the following statements is not true?

   A. About 1,400 species of insects are suitable to become food.

   B. Wasps are a dish in Japan.

   C. There are seaweed farms in Japan.

   D. It takes a long time for seaweed to grow in the ocean.

54. Why did NASA fund the experiment of creating lab meat?

   A. Because they wanted to make some extra money.

   B. Because astronauts liked the taste of lab meat.

   C. Because they wanted to produce a new kind of food.

   D. Because they wanted to see if lab meat was suitable for astronauts.

55. The article probably comes from a .

   A. storybook   B. newspaper   C. poster   D. guidebook

  Do you live in a neighborhood where you feel safe and connected with others,or do you feel unsafe in your surroundings (環(huán)境) ？

    There are many factors that can affect the level of both happiness and stress in your neighborhood.

   Share Resources ： I know people in some friendly neighborhoods who share dinners. Others trade fruit from their trees. A neighbor who borrows a few eggs may come back with a plate of cookies. Knowing neighbors increases your ability to share.

    Security (安全) ：Knowing the people around you can bring a sense of security. You may need someone to call the police if he or she sees someone lurking (潛伏) outside your house,and it's nice to know and help each other.

   Home Pride： Knowing the people who live around you provides a strengthened sense of pride in your home and neighborhood.

The following are some ideas that can help you feel more at home in your neighborhood.

   Smile: It's simple enough. If you’re not in the habit of smiling or giving a friendly hello to the people you meet in your neighborhood,it's a good habit to start. While not everyone will return the friendliness at once,it's a quick way to get to know people and build relationships.

    Talk to Elders： The elder members of the neighborhood often have the inside news of the neighborhood. If you stop to spend time talking with a sweet old lady at the end of the block,you may be surprised at how much you can learn.

49. What is the second paragraph mainly about?

   A. Neighbors should always have dinners together.

   B. People like borrowing eggs from their neighbors.

   C. People should learn to share with their neighbors.

   D. Neighbors must trade with each other.

50. Which of the following can bring us a sense of security?

   A. Smiling to our neighbors.

   B. Knowing the people living around us.

   C. Sharing things with our neighbors.

   D. Borrowing things from our neighbors.

51. is a quick way to get to know people and build relationships.

   A. Smiling

   B. Sharing dinners

   C. Talking to the elder members

   D. Trading things

52. The best title for the passage should be .

   A. What Is Happiness and Stress

   B. How to Protect Your Family

   C. When to Chat with Elders

   D. Why and How to Be a Good Neighbor

    Some vegetables do need a lot of sun. A vegetable crop expert at the University of Maine advises putting these vegetables where they can get eight to ten hours of sunlight a day. Tomatoes and melons are among those that need the most sun.

    The Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania,however,says lots of vegetables grow well without much sun. The research centre published a report about this subject some years ago in its magazine Orgamc Garcfehng. The report said many kinds of crops from blueberries (藍毒) to beans can be grown in the shade.

   The Rodale Institute says a garden should be taken care of carefully especially when you grow different kinds of vegetables. For example,rows of vegetables should be planted in an east-west direction. That way,as the sun passes overhead,all the plants will receive an equal amount of light. This is especially important when the plants grow to different heights.

     Some fruits also grow well without a lot of sunlight. In the Unit States,blueberries and several kinds of pears need only a little sun each day. In Asia,the kiwi (獼猴桃) grows well in the shade.

46. The vegetable rows should be planted in an east-west direction irt order to make sure all the plants.

   A. look nice

   B. get away from the sun

   C. get the same amount of sunshine

   D. grow slowly

47. According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE?

   A. The magazine Organic Gardening is from Asia.

   B. Melons need more sun than kiwis.

   C. No fruit can grow without enough sunlight.

   D. Blueberries need more sun than tomatoes.

48. What does the passage mainly tell us?

   A. Most vegetables do not need any sunshine.

   B. Many crops can grow well without much sunlight.

   C. Few fruits can grow well with a little sunlight.

   D. Every crop needs a lot of sunlight to grow well.

第一節(jié):閱讀下面一篇短文，判斷下列句子是否符合短 文內(nèi)容，符合的用"A”表示，不符合的用” B”表示。(共5 小題，計5分)

   In September 2014,Li Na,Asia's biggest tennis star,retired from tennis. She made the decision due to the pain in her right knee,but she said she had no regret. ” I'm very satisfied with my tennis career. I don't feel sorry or have any regrets about retiring. M Li Na was born on February 26 ,1982 in Wuhan,Hubei province. She started to play tennis at the age of six. She is one of the greatest sports stars in China. She won the 2011 French Open,becoming the first player from China to win a Grand Slam singles title (大滿貫單打頭銜) ，and won the Australian Open title in January,2014.

   Li has tens of millions of fans in China. After hearing the news,many people said they respected her decision and wished her the best. "We thank Li Na. She has brought many proud and shining moments to Chinese tennis. M After the retirement,Li wants to start a family. She also wants to open a tennis academy (學(xué)院) to help build up the base for Chinese tennis.

41. Li Na feels sorry to retire from tennis.

42. Li Na retired when she was 32 years old.

43. Li Na is the first player to win a Grand Slam singles title in France.

44. Li Na has millions of fans because she has brought many proud and shining moments to Chinese tennis.

   “Everything happens for the best. n Whenever I faced disappointment,my mother would say that to me.

   After I graduated from college in 1992,I 31 to look for a job in a radio station as a sports announcer (廣播員) .I went to Chicago and 32 on the door of every station. But 33 , I was refused every time.

At one station,a kind lady told me that big stations wouldn’t hire (雇用) an inexperienced person and suggested that I try my luck at 34 stations. Following her advice,I went back to Dixon,a small town where I 35 I applied for (申請) a job,but I was refused again.

   " Everything happens for the bestMom told me. Dad offered me his car to look for a job. I 36 WOC Radio in Davenport,another small town. The program director,Peter Mac Arthur,told me they had 37 hired an announcer.

As I left his office,I felt so upset. " 38 can I become a sports announcer,if I can't get a job in a radio station?” I asked myself aloud.

    While I was waiting for the elevator,I heard 39 calling. It was MacArthur. " What was all that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?" Then he asked me to broadcast (廣播) an imaginary game. He was 40 with my performance,and offered me a chance to work there.

   On my way home,I thought of my mother's words: "If you carry on,one day something good will happen."

31. A. decided   B. agreed   C. failed   D. forgot

32. A. turned   B. opened   C. hit   D. knocked

33. A. luckily   B. suddenly   C. unluckily   D. usually

34. A. bigger   B. smaller

   C. more famous   D. more different

35. A. grew up   B. stayed up   C. came up   D. turned up

36. A. worked   B. tried   C. started   D. wanted

37. A. always   B. hardly   C. still   D. already

38. A. Why   B. What   C. How   D. Where

39. A. someone   B. anyone   C. everyone   D. no one

40. A. strict   B. angry   C. happy   D. sorry

30. —Excuse me,sir. Could you tell me ?

—Yes. There is a post office behind the bank.

   A. how I can change some money

   B. how can I change some money

   C. where I can buy some stamps

   D. where can I buy some stamps

29. In the TV show Amazing Race,the members should try their best to many difficult tasks.

   A. get through   B. get off

   C. get over   D. get up

28. The two T-shirts don't fit me well. They are too big too small.

   A. either;or         B. both;and

   C. not only;but also   D. neither;nor