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10、e days events, feelings, and impressions in my little blue diary. I did not really need to express my emotions by way of words, but I gained a certain satisfaction from seeing my experiences forever recorded on paper. After all, isnt accumulating memories a way of preserving the past? When I was thi
11、rteen years old, I went on a long journey on foot in a great valley, well equipped with pens, a diary, and a camera. During the trip, I was busy recording every incident, name and place I came across. I felt proud to be spending my time productively, dutifully preserving for future generations a det
12、ailed description of my travels. On my last night there, I wandered out of my tent, diary in hand. The sky was clear and lit by the glare of the moon, and the walls of the valley looked threatening behind their screen of shadows. I automatically took out my pen. At that point, I understood that noth
13、ing I wrote could ever match or replace the few seconds I allowed myself to experience the dramatic beauty of the valley. All I remembered of the previous few days were the dull characterizations I had set down in my diary. Now, I only write in my diary when I need to write down a special thought or
14、 feeling. I still love to record ideas and quotations that strike me in books, or observations that are particularly meaningful. I take pictures, but not very often only of objects I find really beautiful. Im no longer blindly satisfied with having something to remember when I grow old. I realize th
15、at life will simply pass me by if I stay behind the camera, busy preserving the present so as to live it in the future. I dont want to wake up one day and have nothing but a pile of pictures and notes. Maybe I wont have as many exact representations of people and places; maybe Ill forget certain fac
16、ts, but at least the experiences will always remain inside me. I dont live to make memories-I just live, and the memories form themselves. 4. Before the age of thirteen, the author regarded keeping a diary as a way of _. A. observing her school routine B. expressing her satisfaction C. impressing he
17、r classmates D. preserving her history 5. What caused a change in the authors understanding of keeping a diary? A. A dull night on the journey. B. The beauty of the great valley. C. A striking quotation from a book. D. Her concerns for future generations. 6. What does the author put in her diary now
18、? A. Notes and beautiful pictures. B. Special thoughts and feelings. C. Detailed accounts of daily activities. D. Descriptions of unforgettable events. 7. The author comes to realize that to live a meaningful life is _. A. to experience it B. to live the present in the future C. to make memories D.
19、to give accurate representations of it 解析 ： 4 考查细节理解 。 由文章第一段的最后一句话 “ After all, isnt accumulating memories a way of preserving the past？ ” 可知，我认为通过看过去经历的记录是保存过去的一种方式，故选 D 项。 5 考查细节理解 。 由第三段的第一句话 “ At that point, I understood that nothing I wrote could ever match or replace the few seconds I allowed
20、 myself to experience the dramatic beauty of the valley ” 可知，山谷的美让我意识到没有什么能比得上让自己去体验美。故选 B 项。 6由第四段第一句话 “ Now, I only write in my diary when I need to write down a special thought or feeling ” 可知现在 “ 我 ” 只把一些特殊想法和感受写在日记里，故正确答案为 B 项。 7由最后一段的最后一句 “ I dont live to make memories I just live， and the mem
21、ories form themselves” 可知 A 项正确， C 项不正确；由第四段最后一句 “ I realize that life will simply pass me by if I stay behind the camera， busy preserving the present so as to live it in the future ” 可知B 项错误。由最后一段第二句话 “ Maybe I wont have as many exact representations of people and places； maybe Ill forget certain f
22、acts， but at least the experiences will always remain inside me ” 可知 D 项错误。 答案 ： 4-7： DBBA C If you live in a big city, there are many things to drive you crazy on your daily route, and its not just overcrowded subway trains. Vicky Zhao is a mainlander working in Hong Kong. For her, one thing she ca
23、nt put up with is people standing on the wrong side of the escalator(自动扶梯 ) in subway stations. “Escalators help us move faster and save time. It isnt a place to rest,” the 24-year-old says. “I often see tourists block the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators during rush hours. It
24、annoys me to no end.” Admitting she is not the patient type, Zhao says things are much better in Hong Kong than in cities on the mainland where “stand right, walk left” signs are often ignored. The logic behind the “stand right, walk left” escalator etiquette(礼仪 ) seems obvious. Even though you may
25、want to catch your breath while youre transported up or down, you should still consider others and leave enough space for people in a hurry, so that they can run and catch the train. Many cities escalators, including Londons and Beijings, use the “stand right, walk left” system to speed up the flow
26、of people.（ Australia is an exception and you should stand on the left side instead.） But some cities discourage people from moving on escalators out of safety reasons. In Hong Kongs subway stations there are regular announcements asking people to “stand still” on escalators. Even so, most people in
27、 this fast-paced city observe the “stand right, walk left” etiquette. But the people who stand on escalators defend themselves by telling the walkers not to be so impatient. The BBC quotes one stander as saying： “If the person is in such a rush, why not just take the stairs? Even when the escalator
28、is packed and theres nowhere to move, I see these same people complaining about not being able to pass. Whatever the escalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit, do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others: leave enough space between each other, dont stay at the end of th
29、e escalator, and if someone is blocking your way, a simple “excuse me” is enough. 8 In the second paragraph, the underlined word It refers _. A. the authors living in the big city of Hong Kong B. being crowded on the subway trains m rush hours C. peoples blocking the way or chat on the escalators D.
30、 peoples standing on the right side resting 9. When on the escalator, a majority of local people in Hong Kong _. A. stand still as the railway stations require B. ignore the “stand right, walk left” signs C. use the stairs instead of escalators D. follow the “stand right, walk left” etiquette 10. Wh
31、at can be inferred from the 6th paragraph? A. Not everyone follows the “stand right, walk left” etiquette. B. The BBC is against the “stand right, walk left” etiquette. C. People should be patient and take the stairs if possible. D. People shouldnt complain about the crowded escalators. 11. Which of
32、 the following statements is the writers opinion? A. People should stand right no matter where they are. B. People should do as the Romans do and consider others. C. People should do as they like on the escalators. D. People should be seriously criticized when they block the way. 解析： 8 考查细节理解 。 it 代
33、指前句中的 block the way with their suitcases or chatting on the escalators。故 C 选项正确。 9 考查细节理解 。 根据第五段 most people in this fast-paced city observe the “ stand right, walk left” etiquette 一句，可知大部分人遵守 “ stand right, walk left” 的礼仪。故答案选 D。 10 考查推理判断 。 本段主要介绍了在香港有些人并没有遵守 “ stand right, walk left” 的礼仪。故答案 A 正
34、确。 11根据最后一段 Whatever the escalator etiquette is in the place you live or visit, do what most people are doing and always be mindful of others 一句可知作者建议乘坐电梯要 “ 入乡随俗 ” ，故答案 B 正确。 答案 ： 8-11： CDAB D Nowadays more and more people are talking about genetically modified foods (GM foods). GM foods develop fr
35、om genetically modified organisms(有机体 ), which have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are much more precise where an organism is exposed to chemicals to create a non specific but stable change. For many people, the high tech production
36、 raises all kinds of environmental, ethical, health and safety problems. Particularly in countries with long farming traditions, the idea seems against nature. In fact, GM foods are already very much a part of our lives. They were first put on the market in 1996. A third of the corn and more than ha
37、lf the cotton grown in the U. S. last year was the product of biotechnology, according to the Department of Agriculture. More than 65 million acres of genetically modified crops will be planted in the US this year. The genetic genie is out of the bottle. However, like any new product entering the fo
38、od chain, GM foods must be subjected to careful testing. In wealthy countries, the debate about biotech is not so fierce by the fact that they have a large number of foods to choose from, and a supply that goes beyond the needs. In developing countries desperate to feed fast growing and underfed pop
39、ulations, the matter is simpler and much more urgent: do the benefits of biotech outweigh the risks? The statistics on population growth and hunger are disturbing. Last year the worlds population reached 6 billion. The UN states that nearly 800 million people around the world are unhealthy. About 40
40、0 million women of childbearing age don t have enough iron, which means their babies are exposed to various birth defeats. As many as 100 million children suffer from vitamin A deficiency, a leading cause of blindness. How can biotech help? Genetic engineering is widely used to produce plants and an
41、imals with better nutritional values. Biotechnologists have developed genetically modified rice and they are working on other kinds of nutritionally improved crops. Biotech can also improve farming productivity in places where food shortages are caused by crop damage attributable to drought, poor so
42、il and crop viruses. 12. The passage mainly talks about_. A. the worlds food problem B. the development in biotech C. the genetically modified foods D. the way to solve food shortages 13. According to the passage, GM foods_. A. will replace naturally grown foods B. are far better than naturally grow
43、n foods C. may help to solve the problem of poor nutrition D. can cause serious trouble in developing countries 14. The underlined sentence “The genetic genie is out of the bottle.” in Paragraph 2 probably means that_. A. GM foods are available everywhere B. the technology in producing GM foods is a
44、dvanced C. genetic technology may have uncontrollable powers D. genetic technology has come out of laboratories into markets 15. Whats the writers attitude towards GM foods? A. Enthusiastic. B. Cautious. C. Disapproving. D. Unbelievable. 解析： 12 考查主旨大意 。 通读全文可知本文主要介绍了转基因食品。故选项 C 正确。 13 考查细节理解 。 根据最后一
45、段 Genetic engineering is widely used to produce plants and animals with better nutritional values一句可知转基因食品有助于解决营养不良问题，可知答案选 C。 考点定位： 14 考查推理判断 。 本段主要介绍了转基因食品的生产及进入市场流通。故答案 D 正确。 15作者详细叙述了转基因食品的特点，及对人类的益处。但是根据文中 However, like any new product entering the food chain, GM foods must be subjected to care
46、ful testing 一句可知作者对于转基因食品持谨慎态度，故答案 B 正确。 答案 ： 12-15： CCDB 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。 With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without em
47、ptying your pocket: Travel off-season Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and youll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 16
48、17 Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice. Eat like a local Why eat at big
49、chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 18 During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout. Dont hesitate to
