7．"The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers，"wrote Queen Liliuokalani，Hawaii's last ruling monarch（君主），in 1897．Star watchers were among the most esteemed members of Hawaiian society．Sadly，all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today．Protests have erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope（TMT），agiant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanity's view of the cosmos（宇宙）．
At issue is the TMT's planned location on Mauna Kea，a dormant（休眠的）volcano worshiped by some Hawaiians as the piko，that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heavens．But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the world's most powerful telescopes．Rested in the Pacific Ocean，Mauna Kea's peak rises above the bulk（巨大的形狀）of our planet's dense atmosphere，where conditions allow telescopes to obtain images of unsurpassed clarity．
Opposition to telescopes on Mauna Kea is nothing new．A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environments have long viewed their presence as disrespect for sacred（神圣的）land and a painful reminder of the occupaion of what was once a sovereign nation．
Some blame for the current controversy belongs to astronomers．In their eagerness to build bigger telescopes，they forgot that science is the only way of understanding the world．They did not always prioritize the protection of Mauna Kea's fragile ecosystems or its holiness to the island's inhabitants．Hawaiian culture is not a relic of the past； it is a living culture undergoing a renaissance （復(fù)興）today．
Yet science has a cultural history，too，with roots going back to the dawn of civilization．The same curiosity to find what lies beyond the horizon that first brought early Polynesians （波利尼西亞人）to Hawaii's shores inspires astronomers today to explore the heavens．Calls to disassemble all telescopes on Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are，where we come from and where we are going．Perhaps that is why we explore the starry skies，as if answering a primal （最初的）calling to know ourselves and our true ancestral homes．
The astronomy community is making compromises （妥協(xié)）to change its use of Mauna Kea．The TMT site was chosen to minimize the telescope's visibility around the island and to avoid archaeological and environmental impact．To limit the number of telescopes on Mauna Kea，old ones will be removed at the end of their lifetimes and their sites returned to a natural state．There is no reason why everyone cannot be welcomed on Mauna Kea to embrace their cultural heritage and to study the stars．

64．Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due to itsD．
A．existing infrastructure （基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施）
B．protective surroundings
C．religious implications
D．geographical features
65．The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly becauseC．
A．it may risk ruining their intellectual life
B．it reminds them of a humiliating history
C．their culture will lose a chance of revival
D．they fear losing control of Mauna Kea
66．It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in today's astronomyA．
A．is fulfilling the dreams of ancient Hawaiins
B．helps spread Hawaiian culture across the world
C．may uncover the origin of Hawaiian culture
D．will eventually soften Hawaiians'hostility
67．The author's attitude toward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is one ofD．
A．severe criticism
B．passive acceptance
C．slight hesitancy
D．full approval．

6．Edward Wilson is America's，if not the world's，leading naturalist．In The Future of Life，he takes us on a tour of the world's natural resources（資源）．How are they used？What has been lost？What remains and is it able to continue with the present speed of use？Wilson also points out the need to understand fully the biodiversity（生物多樣性）of our earth．
Wilson begins with an open letter to the pioneer in environment （環(huán)境） protection，Hnry David Thoreau．He compares today's Walden Pond with that of Thoreau's day．Wilson will use such comparisons for the rest of the book．The problem is clear：man has done great damage to his home over the years．Van the earth，with human help，be made to return to biodiversity levels that will be able to support us in the future？
Biodiversity，Wilson argues，is the key to settling many problems the earth faces today．Even our agricultural crops can gain advantages from it．A mere hundred species（物種） are the basis of our fod supply，of which but twenty carry the load．Wilson suggests changing this situation by looking into ten thousand species that could be made use of，which will be a way to reduce the clearing of the natural hoes of，plants and animals to enlarge farming areas．
At the end of the book，Wilson discusses the importance of human values in considering the environment．If you are to continue to live on the earth，you may well read and act on the ideas in this book．

33．We learn form the text that Wilson cares most aboutB
A．the environment for plants
B．the biodiversity of our earth
C．the wastes of natural resources
D．the importance of human values
34．How many species are most important to our present food supply？A
A．Twenty．B．Eighty．C．One hundred．D．Ten thousand．
35．Wilson suggests that one way to keep biodiversity is toD．
A．learn how to farm scientifically
B．build homes for some dying species
C．make it clear what to eat
D．use more species for food．

5．Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson，Arizona．He moved there a few years ago，and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends．
My earliest memories of my father are of a tall，handsome，successful man devoted to his work and family，but uncomfortable with his children．As a child I loved him，as a school girl and young adult（成人的） I feared him and felt bitter about him..He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A's and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as"successful"as he was．Whenever I went out with him on weekends，I used to struggle to think up things to say，feeling on guard．
On the first day of my visit，we went out with one of my father's friends for lunch at an outdoor café．We talked along that afternoon，did some shopping，ate on the street table，and laughed over my son's funny facial expressions．Gone was my father's critical （挑剔的） air and strict rules．Who was this person I knew as my father，who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around？What had held him back before？
The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood．Although our times together became easier over the years，I never felt closer to him at that moment．After so many years，I'm at last seeing another side of my father．And in so doing，I'm delighted with my new friend．My dad，in his new home in Arizona，is back to me from where he was．

25．Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult？D
A．He was silent most of the time．
B．He was too proud of himself．
C．He did not love his children．
D．He expected too much of her．
26．When the author went out with her father on weekend，she would feelA．
A．nervous      B．sorry        C．tired        D．safe
27．What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson？C
A．More critical．
B．More talkative
C．Gentle and friendly．
D．Strict and hard-working．
28．The underlined words"my new friend"in the last paragraph refer toB．
A．the author's son
B．the author's father
C．the friend of the author's father
D．the café owner．

4．It's 4：50 in the morning when the alarm rings in my ears．I roll out of bed and walk blindly through the dark into the bathroom．I turn on the light and put on my glasses．The house is still as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep peacefully．Usually I go for a long run，but today I choose my favorite exercise DVD，insanity．Sweat pours down my face and into my eyes．My heart races as I force my body to finish each movement．As I near the end of the exercise，I feel extremely tired，but a smile is on my face．It's not a smile because the DVD is over，but a smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit．
Some people enjoy shopping，smoking，food，work，or even chocolate．But I need exercise to get through each day．Some shake heads when they see me run through the town．Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmother's chocolate cake．They raise their eyebrows，surprised by my"no thank you，"or by my choice to have a salad．Over the years，I have learned it's okay to just say"no"．I shouldn't feel sorry for refusing food that I don't want to eat．
So what drives me to roll out of bed at 4：50a．m．？What gives me the reason to just say no to ice cream？Commitment．A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety，increases self-confidence and energy，extends life and above all improves my body shape．This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right．It's through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myself inside and out．

25．Why is there a smile on the author's face in the morning？D
A．Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully．
B．Because she finishes her favorite exercise．
C．Because she enjoys the interesting DVD．
D．Because she feels a sense of achievement．
26．Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2？C
A．She doesn't treat others politely．B．She likes to make others surprised
C．Others don't understand what she does．D．Others try to help her by offering her food．
27．What does the underlined word"Commitment"in the last paragraph mean？B
A．Good health．B．Firm belief．C．A strong power．D．A regular habit．
28．What can we learn about the author from the text？C
A．She acts in a strange way．
B．She wants to look different from others．
C．She aims to develop a good body shape．
D．She has difficulty getting along with others．

3．From Disappointment to Purpose
I'm known for my determination．If I want something，I （36）Afor it； I refuse to give up until I succeed．Over the years this attitude has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals．（37）B，when I wanted to be on the dance team at school，I learned all the dances and practiced until I could hardly （38）DAnd when I wanted money for a new computer，I washed cars，babysat，and walked dogs for all my neighbors．
（39）Cthis year everything changed．I had set my sights on a summer
（40）C that I was determined to get at the Water Zone，because the employees there could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar．It was the （41）A job to have on hot summer vacations．So just as I had achieved every goal in the past，I set out to （42）Athe job．I completed the application in my neatest handwriting，carefully prepared for my interview，and gathered a pack of recommendation letters．I was certain that nothing （43）D keep me from my dream job．
But after my （44）B，the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety．I was （45）DI felt like a failure．
On the last weekend before school ended，my teacher，Mrs．Keller，asked me
（46）B I would be interested in the kids'summer day camp．I decided that I had nothing to（47）C，so I called the manager and （48）A an interview．She was（49）Bby my babysitting experience and employed me．In less than a week，I had completely （50）Cabout wanting to work at the water park．Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes，I felt I was doing something （51）DI realized that I had discovered my life's （52）D：to work with children．I now have a new goal．I'm going to study to become an elementary school teacher．
Sometimes in life we don't get （53）Bwhat we want．Our dream guy or girl may not be interested in us．The coach may not select us for the team．A certain employer may not choose to hire us．It's natural to feel （54）C； I sure did．But I also learned an important lesson．Occasionally，when we don't get what we want，something even （55）Ais waiting for us around the corner!

36．A．go	B．a(chǎn)pply	C．cheer	D．wait
37．A．In addition	B．For example	C．Before long	D．As a result
38．A．smile	B．speak	C．think	D．move
39．A．Otherwise	B．So	C．But	D．Therefore
40．A．day	B．course	C．job	D．camp
41．A．perfect	B．tough	C．regular	D．potential
42．A．land	B．quit	C．change	D．keep
43．A．should	B．must	C．need	D．could
44．A．practice	B．interview	C．expectation	D．experiment
45．A．promoted	B．punished	C．selected	D．refused
46．A．how	B．whether	C．what	D．why
47．A．save	B．learn	C．lose	D．regret
48．A．scheduled	B．cancelled	C．mentioned	D．gave
49．A．inspired	B．impressed	C．touched	D．puzzled
50．A．doubted	B．complained	C．forgotten	D．known
51．A．challenging	B．reasonable	C．traditional	D．significant
52．A．track	B．motto	C．belief	D．purpose
53．A．only	B．exactly	C．properly	D．immediately
54．A．curious	B．nervous	C．disappointed	D．interested
55．A．better	B．easier	C．higher	D．crazier

2．Ihadbeen staring at the white walls of the video game store for about 2 hours since lunch．It was a very（41）Dday．I glanced at the table in front of the store，and my heart（42）B．Itwas the donation table for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda and even though I haddonated what I could，I（43）Cfeltsad whenever I saw the people on the TV suffering．
I was broken out of my（44）Dwhen the doorsgotopen．Customers，（45）B!
Shewas a small girlabout 10 or 11．Her mother was accompanying herwitha few plastic bags．I（46）Cher mom．When I was selling cigarettes on the street，I sawhersellingclothes she（47）Bherselfat the market．
The daughter just had a（48）Cand her mom finally had（49）Amoney to buy a PS3 and some games．
The girl half-jogged，half-skipped to my counter．She（50）Bher backpack and pulled out a console（操縱板）．Her mom handed me the bag full of games．
"Can I（51）Cthis？"
"Sure sweetie，no problem．"
I inspected the console and the games，and nothing was opened．According to our （52）D，I returned the（53）Ato the mom．She handeditto the girl．Andthegirlran off as fast as her little feet couldtake her．I was about to ask when the mom，seeing my（54）B，explained，"She wants to sell her birthday（55）D，so she can donate to the（56）A．"
She was（57）Bto give up what was supposed to be hers and gave to those（58）D．That's real generosity out there．
（59）CI was watching her talking to the girl at the donations table，I was reminded that eventhough there are a lot of（60）Apeoplein the world，thereare still those peoplejust like that little girl．

41．A．good	B．cold	C．warm	D．slow
42．A．beat	B．a(chǎn)ched	C．ran	D．sank
43．A．a(chǎn)lmost	B．a(chǎn)lso	C．still	D．never
44．A．moods	B．dreams	C．pains	D．thoughts
45．A．firstly	B．finally	C．quickly	D．excitedly
46．A．greeted	B．found	C．recognized	D．told
47．A．wore	B．made	C．washed	D．bought
48．A．date	B．job	C．birthday	D．disease
49．A．enough	B．little	C．easy	D．big
50．A．carried	B．opened	C．sold	D．left
51．A．buy	B．change	C．return	D．donate
52．A．plan	B．decision	C．discussion	D．regulation
53．A．money	B．backpack	C．games	D．receipt
54．A．smile	B．expression	C．unhappiness	D．difficulty
55．A．card	B．cake	C．surprise	D．gift
56．A．victims	B．workers	C．charities	D．typhoons
57．A．grateful	B．willing	C．unhappy	D．a(chǎn)fraid
58．A．poor	B．unfortunate	C．in danger	D．in need
59．A．Since	B．Until	C．While	D．Although
60．A．selfish	B．unlucky	C．poor	D．rich

1．All you will leave behind for the world to remember is your legacy（遺產(chǎn)），but what legacy will you leave？
I had a philosophy（哲學(xué)）professor，whose untidy appearance was highlighted（突出）by a （41）Bport coat and poor-fitting thick glasses，which often （42）Con the tip of his nose．Every now and then，as most philosophy professors do，he would go off on one of those hard-to-understand"what's the meaning of（43）A"discussions．Many of those discussions went（44）D，but there were a few that really hit home（切中要害）．This was one of them．
"（45）B to the following questions by a （46）A of hands，"my professor instructed．
"How many of you can tell me something about your parents？"Everyone's （47）B．
"How many of you can tell me something about your grandparents？"About three-fourths put up their hands．
"How many of you can tell me something about your （48）C？"Two out of sixty students  raised their hands．
"Look around the room，"he said，"In just two short generations（49）D any of us even know （50）Dour own great-grandparents were．Oh sure，maybe we have an old photograph in a musty（發(fā)霉的）cigar box．（51）A maybe we know the classic family（52）B about how one of them walked five miles to school barefoot．But how many of us  （53）D know who they were，what they thought，what they took pride in，what they were afraid of，or what they dreamed about？Think about that．Within three generations our ancestors are all but forgotten．Will this  （54）A to you？"
"Here's a better question．Look  （55）B three generations．You are long  （56）C．Instead of you sitting in this room，now it's your great-grandchildren．What will they have to say （57）D you？Will they know about you？Or will you be （58）A，too？"
"Is your life going to be a  （59）C or an example？What legacy will you leave？The  （60）D is yours．Class dismissed．"
Nobody rose from their seats for five minutes．

41．A．well-designed	B．well-worn	C．well-ironed	D．well-cut
42．A．ran	B．stood	C．rested	D．lay
43．A．life	B．family	C．work	D．study
44．A．somewhere	B．a(chǎn)nywhere	C．everywhere	D．nowhere
45．A．Answer	B．Respond	C．Contribute	D．Relate
46．A．show	B．clap	C．touch	D．rub
47．A．went down	B．went up	C．went around	D．went forward
48．A．great-grandchildren	B．legacy	C．great-grandparents	D．family-tree
49．A．a(chǎn)lmost	B．nearly	C．no	D．hardly
50．A．how	B．where	C．which	D．who
51．A．Or	B．And	C．But	D．So
52．A．history	B．story	C．tree	D．song
53．A．simply	B．roughly	C．generally	D．really
54．A．happen	B．belong	C．refer	D．pass
55．A．back	B．a(chǎn)head	C．for	D．a(chǎn)round
56．A．ready	B．a(chǎn)live	C．gone	D．left
57．A．to	B．for	C．behind	D．a(chǎn)bout
58．A．forgotten	B．remembered	C．respected	D．scolded
59．A．learning	B．meaning	C．warning	D．turning
60．A．way	B．reason	C．explanation	D．choice

3．Thegovernment （政府） has insisted that confidence is needed before the economy can improve．

2．Hebehaved（舉止或行為表現(xiàn)）as though nothing had happened．

1．The trees in Canada are extremely tall，somemeasuring（尺寸）over 90meters..