Veronica

    By Mary Gaitskill.

    Pantheon Books, $ 23.

This attractively dark novel from the author of Bad Behavior and Two Girls, Fat and Thin is narrated by a former Paris model who is now sick and poor; her reflections on beauty and cruelty have clarity and an uncanny bite.

On Beauty

By Zadie Smith.

Penguin Press, $ 25.95

In her new book, a cultural – politics novel set in a place like Harvard, the author of White Teeth brings everything to the table: a crisp intellect, a lovely wit and enormous sympathy for the men, women and children who read her story.

Saturday

By Ian McEwan.

Nan A. Talese / Doubleday. $ 26.

As exciting and as carefully constructed as anything McEwan has written, this astringent (尖銳的) novel traces a day in the life of an English neurosurgeon who comes face to face with senseless violence.

De Kooning: An American Master

By Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan.

Alfred A. Knopf, $ 35.

A brilliant biography, impressively researched and absorbingly written, of the talented immigrant who stood at the vortex (中心) of mid – 20th – century American art.

A History of Europe Since 1945

By Tony Judt.

Penguin Press, $ 39.95.

Judt’s massive, learned, truthfully detailed account of Europe’s recovery from the wreckage of World War Ⅱpresents a whole continent in panorama (全景) even as it sets off detonations (爆炸) of insight on almost every page.

1．According to the passage, the most probable non – fiction novel is          .

       A．Veronica         B．Saturday

       C．On Beauty              D．A History of Europe Since 1945

2．If you’re fond art, which of the following would be your favorite?

       A．On Beauty              B．Saturday

       C．Veronica          D．De Kooning : An American Master

3．The novels published by the same company are           .

      A．On Beauty & A History of Europe Since 1945

       B．Saturday & De Kooning : An American Master

       C．Veronica & On Beauty

       D．A History of Europe Since 1945 & Saturday

4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

       A．Mary Gaitskill is the author of both Veronica and Bad Behaviour.

       B．On Beauty describes the stories that happened in Harvard.

       C．Two authors finished De Kooning : An American Master together.

       D．A post – war Europe can be found in A History of Europe Since 1945.

5．Which of the following novels are written by Zadie Smith?

       A．On Beauty & Bad Behavior

       B．Saturday & De Kooning : An American Master

       C．On Beauty & White Teeth

       D．Veronica & White Teeth

I will make friends with _______shares both my joys and sorrows.

A. that    B. anyone    C. whoever    D. whomever

 ________should the young _______illegal behavior.

A. On no account, take in                    B. Under no circumstances., take to

C. In no way, take after                      D. With no means, take on

     A.I. (人工智能) is just starting to become part of our lives, and books and movies have been talking about A.I. and robots for years. Mostly, in these books and movies,  the computers and robots turn out to be the enemies of  the human race. Here is a selection of some famous A.I.  movies..

     2001: A Space Odyssey

     In the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL is one of the first computers to talk like a human.  HAL is very frightening because it speaks in a calm voice as it goes on a killing spree (瘋狂殺戮). When the astronauts attempt to hide in a smaller spaceship and switch off the microphones,  HAL uses a camera to read their lips and understand what the astronauts are saying.

     The Terminator

     In The Terminator, a computer thinks that its deadly enemies are human beings.  As a result,  the computer launches missiles (導(dǎo)彈) to start international wars and then builds killer robots to destroy the human race.

     The Matr/x

     In The Matrix,  a computer takes over the world and uses human beings for energy.   The computer keeps people alive by making them think that they are still living normal lives. A few brave rebels (叛逆者) decide to fight against the computer.

     Star War movies

     In the Star War movies,  computerised robots are used as servants and soldiers. R2-D2, a small cylindrical (圓柱形的) robot, and C-3PO, a tall talking robot, help some humans defeat the evil ruler,  Darth Vader,  in a dangerous battle between the forces of good and evil.

1, In the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, the astronauts switch off the microphones to

    A. prevent HAL hearing whom they axe calling

    B. prevent HAL hearing what they are saying

    C. force HAL to use a camera

    D. force HAL to speak loudly

2. If you want to know how an intelligent computer uses human beings for energy, you should watch __

    A. The Terminator.

    B. 2001: A Space Odyssey'

    C. Star War movies

    D. The Matrix

3. R2-D2 and C-3PO stand for

    A. the scientific forces

    B. the natural forces

    C. the good forces

    D. the evil forces

4. What do the four movies have in common?

    A. They all have the same ending.

    B. They are about a similar theme.

C. They are all based on science fiction books.

D. They started heated discussions about A.I.

Tamiflu(達(dá)菲-一種抗病毒藥) does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation (繁衍) till the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks (its natural cycle)．H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there．The only way of entry are the nostrils(鼻孔) and mouth/ throat．In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1．

Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is．

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, some very simple steps can be practiced:

1．Frequent hand-washing．

2．"Hands-off-the-face" approach．Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat or bathe)．

3．Gargle(漱口) twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt)．H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms．Simple gargling prevents proliferation．In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one．Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method．

4．Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrilsat least once every day with warm salt water，Which is very effective in bringing down viral population．

5．Strengthen your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C ．If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption．

6．Drink as much of warm liquids as you can．Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction．They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm．

7．All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households, and certainly much less painful than to wait in long queues outside public hospitals．

1．What part of a person’s body do H1N1flu viruses mainly infect?

A．one’s lung                           B．the upper respiratory tract

C．one’s heart                           D．one’s throat and lung

2．H1N1 flu viruses go into our bodies by ________．

     A．touching           B．diet          C．breathing                D．dirt

3．What does the underlined word “underestimate” mean ?

     A．a(chǎn)ssign too low a value to

     B．drop the cost of

     C．pay more attention to

     D．calculate the number of money

4．The author presents this passage by ______．

A．telling an interesting story

B．testing an idea by reasoning

C．introducing some practical methods    

D．describing some activities in a natural order

______ impressed the audience most was ______ the magician Liu Qian played in this year's Spring Gala.

A. What; what     B. What; that       C. That; what      D. That; that      

The journey was adventurous and they went through great hardship, but it       .

       A．paid back  B．paid off    C．paid for    D．paid out

第一節(jié): 完形填空 （共10小題；每小題2分，滿分20分）

    In the United States, students need more than good grades to impress teachers and employers. They also need to     21     social and practical experience. Many students do this by     22     clubs. These clubs can be related to academics or recreation, everything from math to chess and music.

    Students     23    seek internships(實(shí)習(xí)) and jobs. Internships usually do not pay, but they help students learn more about a     24     that interests them. For example, students who are interested in politics     25    to work on a local politician's campaign.

    Students are often taking stress. They are     26     running from class to club, to community service, to internship, to Starbucks and     27     to class again and again and again. These experiences also give students     28     contacts inside a particular industry. They often get letters of recommendation and win more employment     29    . However, extracurricular responsibilities can affect students'    30     in the classroom. If they are not very organized, they can easily become lost in their schoolwork and overwhelmed with pressure.

21. A. learn        B. gain        C. win           D. serve

22. A. attending    B. opening     C. contacting    D. joining

23. A. also         B. either      C. never         D. ever

24. A. subject      B. society     C. lesson        D. field

25. A. pretend      B. volunteer   C. continue      D. expect

26. A. fast         B. busy        C. active        D. right

27. A. thus         B. forever     C. often         D. then

28. A. valuable     B. formal      C. remote        D. regular

29. A. relationship B. friendship  C. opportunities D. campaign

30. A. homework     B. assignment  C. performance  D. understanding

    Everyone gathered around and Paddy read out loud, skowly, his tone growing sadder and sadder. The little  headline said: BOXER  RECEIVFS LIFF SENTENCE.

Frank Cleary.aged 26,professional baxer. was today found guilty of the murder of Albert  Cumming . aged 32,laborer ,last July. The jury (陪審團(tuán))reached its decision after only ten minutes, recommending the most sever punishment the court could give out.It was, said the judge.a simple case. Cummjng and Cleary had quarreled violently at  the Harbour Hotel on July 23rd and police saw Cleary kicking at the head of the unconscious cumming.  When arrested  Cleary was drunk but clear-thinking…

Cleary was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour .Asked if he had anything to say , Cleary answered，“Jusr don't tell my mother.”

      It happened over three years ago, " Paddy said helplessly.  No one answered him or moved.for no one knew  what to do. "Jus  don't tell my mother. said  Fee numbly. "And no one did!Oh. God! My poor. poor Frank!"

     Paddy wiped the tears from his face and said. 'Fee dear, pack your things. We'll go to see him.

     She half-rose before sinking back. her eyes in her small white face stared as if dead. "I can't  go . she said without a hint of pain . yet making evcryone feel that the pain was there.  "It would kill him to see me. I know him so well - his pride. his ambition. Let him bear the shame alone.it's what he wants.  We've got to help him keep his secret.  What good will it do him keep his secret what good will it do him to see us? "

     Paddy was still weeping. buL not for Frank,  for the life which had gone from Fee's face .for the dying in her eyes. Frank had always brougt bitterness and misfortune ,always stood between Fee and himseLf.  He was the cause of her withdrawal from his hart and the hearts of his children.

Every time it lookcd as if there might be happinegs for Fee . Frank took it away.  But Paddy's love for her was as deep and impossibile to wipe out as hers was for Fiank.

     So he said.  " Well,  Fee,  we won't  go  But we must make sure he is taken care of.  How about if l write to Father Jones and ask him to look out for Frank?

     The eyes didn't liven .  but a faint pink stole into her cheeks  " Yes.  Paddy.  

Do that .  Only make sure he knows not to tell Frank we found out .Perhaps it would ease Frank to think for certain that we don't know"

  51. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

       A. Frank was found guilty Of murder because he was a professional boxer.

       B. The family didn't find out what happened to Frank until three years later

       C. The jury and the judge disagreed on whether Frank had committed murder.

       D. Frank didn't want his family to find out what happened because Paddy disliked him.

52. Paddy didn't cry for Frank because he thought

       A. Frank did kill someone and deserved the punishment

       B .Frank should have told Fce what had happened

       C. what had happened to Frank was killing Fee

       D. Frank had always been a man of bad moral character

  53. Which of the following suggests that Fee was deeply shocked by what happened to Frank?

       A.  " Her eyes in her small white face stared as if dead. "

       B.  " Let him bear the shame alone . its what he wants. "

       C.  " Every time it looked as if there miLhL be happiness for Fee , Frank took it away "

        D.  " The eyes didn't liven .  but a faint pink stole into her cheeks "

  54. "She half-rose before sinking back…" (in Paragraph 6) shows that

    A. Fee was so heart-broken that she could hardly stand up

    B .Fee didn'e want to upset Paddy by visiting Frank

    C .Fee couldn't leave her family to go to see Frank

    D Fee struggled betwccn wanting to See Frank and respecting his wish

  55.  What is Fee's probable relationship with Frank and Paddy?

    A Son and brother   B Son and husband

    C Brothcr and lover  D Lover and husband

—Dear, you water the garden and I do the cooking．

       A．Why me?        B．Forget it．      C．No way． D．Ok, that's settled．