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金石教育2014-2015學(xué)年第一學(xué)期期中試題第I 卷第二部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分40分）第1節(jié) （共15小題，每題2分，滿(mǎn)分30分） 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。A It is one of the most annoying words in the English language and it seems there is no escaping itThe word“huh?”is in worldwide use, a study found Researchers discovered that languages spoken in countries from Ghana and Laos to Iceland and Italy all includehuh?”,or something that sounds very like it. They said that while the study may sound silly，the word is an absolutely necessary part of speechWithout it and similar words，it would be impossible to show that we havent heard or understood what had been said and this would 1cad to constant misunderstandings But while other words used in the same context，such assotryorwhat”，vary widely across languages，“huh?”remains unchanged The Dutch researchers carefully studied ten languages from around the world，including Siwu,which is spoken in Ghana,and an Australian Aboriginal language，as well as Italian，Spanish，Dutch and Mandarin Chinese They analysed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded likehuh?”and were used to request that whatever had Just been said be repeatedAll contained a version of“huh?”The word was also found in another21 languagesWhile there were subtle differences in each country,a11 sounded basically the same This is surprising because normally unrelated languages will use very different words to describe the same thingFor instance，the Japanese for“dogisinu”，while the French ischien”It is thought that languages around the world have developed their own version of“huh?because the sound is quick and simple to form，as well as being easily undertoodThe researchers，said that it might seem unimportant to carry out scientific research into a word like“huh?but in fact this little word is an essential tool in human communicationThey also have an answer for those who claim thathuh?isnt a wordThey say that it qualifies because of the small differences in its pronunciation in different languagesIt also can be considered a word because its something we learn to say，rather than a grunt or crythat we are born knowing how to make21. According to researchers，the word“huh?”is very important in speech because of_.A. its important function in communicationB. its stable meaning in language developmentC. its simple and easy sound and spellingD. its popularity in every language22.What is the natural response if you hear the lady youre speaking to say“huh?”? AYou should ask her to repeat what she says before that. BYou should try to repeat what youve just said in a clearer way C. You should apologize to her for speaking in a low voice D. You should invite her to share her different views politely23.What is the purpose of the text? ATo argue that“huh?”is the most important word in every language BTo inform readers about research on the worldwide used word“huh?”. CTo entertain readers by relating similar idioms in different languages DTo instruct readers of the differences of“huh?”in different languagesB “I want to be just like you. You are from uptown, arent you?” the young man asked in the local slang with a broad smile unaware of the burning tropical sun. Selling bags of potatoes at the roadside, his extra-large T shirt and faded blue jeans were a proof to the universal influence of American pop culture in Africa. I had accepted a seat at his potato stand to take a break before concluding business in Accra that afternoon. Between busy sales serving customers stuck in traffic, he asked numerous questions about life in America, convinced that having a visa to the United States was like winning the lottery. How could I tell him that I envied his simple life and childish innocence when I was guilty of the silent culture that has helped to create a false image of Africans living abroad? Outwardly, I looked like the poster boy for success visiting from the United states. My white designer shirt and matching pants were straight from the shopping malls in Detroit, where I worked as an engineer. Inwardly, I was caught in a web of ambition and cultural disappointment. My clothes suggested wealthy, yet I could not afford the numerous requests for money or to make gifts of my belongings. Uncles and aunties who were prepared to mortgage their homes to help me leave 10 years ago now expected me to finance cousins hoping to make the same move to the United States. America had fulfilled my ambition for furthering my education and professional experience. I had arrived with the equivalent of a high-school diploma, and after 10 years, I hold a graduate degree and have a relatively successful professional career. Every inch of progress, however, had been achieved through exhausting battles. My college education had been financed partly through working multiple minimum-wage jobs. I was fortunate to secure a job upon graduation, but adjusting to corporate culture made me pay another high price. Initially, I found myself putting in twice the effort just to keep up. Scared by a wave of layoffs. I went to graduate school part time because it was only way I knew that afforded me an edge in job security. It was as though I had run 10 continuous marathons, one for each year abroad, and my body screamed for rest.24. In the eyes of the young potato seller, the author seemed _.A.to have won a lottery B.to represent American culture C.to be a successful man D.to know a lot about the U.S.25. At the bottom of his heart, the author feels that _. A. he wants to exchange places with the young seller B. he is torn between the two cultures.C. he is sorry for his cousins still living in AfricaD. his American dream has come true.26. The author managed to enroll in a graduate school because _.A. a graduate degree would give him an advantage over others in the job market.B. studying graduate courses helped him adapt well to the life in the companyC. a graduate degree was the minimum requirement for his career.D. he wanted to settle permanently in the U.S.27. Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the passage?A. An immigrant was accepted by the society after ten years of struggle.B. An African American returned home with fame and fortune.C. An young African was climbing to the top of his career.D. An immigrant returned home with an exhausted heart. C The Cherokee were a dominant tribe that lived in parts of modern-day Tennessee, Georgia ,the Carolinas, Alabama and Kentucky. Men and women had specific gender roles: Men were in charge of war, hunting, and diplomatic relations, while females were in charge of the home, property, and family. Sometimes, Cherokee women participated in war too. The Cherokee were divided into seven large clans: Long Hair, Paint, Bird, Wolf, Wild Potato, Deer, and Blue. Babies would be born into their mothers clan. Villages were comprised of individuals from different clans. A man and a woman from the same clan could not marry. The Cherokee had many sacred (holy) ceremonies including those for their crops, births, deaths, war, moon phases, and other events. The most important Cherokee ceremony was the Green Corn Ceremony, which took place when the last corn crop ripened. The ceremony usually lasted four days and honored, Selu ,the Cherokee Corn Mother. At the beginning of the ceremony, all of the members of a village would wash themselves in a source of moving water. Then, sacred dances representing the harvest would be performed for several hours within the sacred circle, a large pit that also included a fire lit with a sacred branch that was struck by lightning.The ceremony would end with various other dances and rituals including one in which the entire village danced around the sacred fire. The Cherokee practiced a variety of crafts including basketwork, pottery, carved pipe making, and rattle making. Rattles were made out of turtle shells and were used to ward off evil spirits. The Cherokee, however, are perhaps most renowned for their booger masks, colorful masks that represented evil spirits and their enemies. Eventually, these masks came to resemble the faces of the White trespassers. Booger masks were made from wood or hornets nests and were originally made as part of the Booger Dance, a winter celebration that ensured evil spirits could not disrupt the coming growing season. One of the most evil spirits in Cherokee lore was the Raven Mocker, an old, withered looking witch-like character who robbed the living of their lives by eating their hearts. The Cherokees believed in good spirits as well such as the Little People, a small race of spirits that lived in nearby caves. The Cherokee considered these knee-high spirits kind, hard working, and helpful. The Little People came in all colors and shades and hadthe power to cast spells. They were given a great deal of respect among the Cherokee and were thought to teach about living in harmony with nature.28. The Cherokee might have been found in all of the following present-day states except_ A. Kentucky B. Tennessee C. Texas D. Georgia29. Which of following words statements is true according to the passage? A. Mcn and women took on completely different tasks B. The Green Corn Ceremony was held to celebrate the harvest of their crops C. Pcoplc would dance and sing during the sacred ceremony D. The Cherokee lit a fire in a sacred pit to scare away the cvil spirit30. The Cherokees booger masks_ A. were made out of turtle sbell B. were used to drive away the white trespassers C. were originally part of a winter celebration D. were less powerful than their rattle31. Which of following words best decribes the Cherokree ? A. Spiritual B. Evil C. Mysterious D. DiligentD The number of postgraduate students travelling from non-EU countries to study at UK universities has fallen for the first time in 16 years, fuelling fears that the governments immigration crackdown(打擊)is discouraging thousands of the brightest students from continuing their studies in Britain. Jo Beall, British Council director of education and society, said the fall would cause alarm among UK vice-chancellors (大學(xué)行政主管).The sector was expecting a decline in growth, but the actual reduction in postgraduate numbers is of real concern as international students make up the majority of numbers in many postgraduate courses and research teams in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.” “Attracting the brightest and most ambitious postgraduate and research students is critical if the UK is to maintain its quality reputation for research, Beall said.Universities get a third of their tuition fee revenue（收入）from non-EU students. There is growing fear among vice-chancellors that this revenue- as well as the cultural, academic and economic benefit international students being - is being put at risk. Tim Westlake, director for the student experience at Manchester University, said students whose families relied on them working in the UK after their studies to gain experience and repay the fees were starting to look elsewhere. Last month the home secretary, Theresa May, announced that embassy staff would interview more than 100 000 applicants in an attempt to prevent bogus (假冒的)ones entering the country. She also said immigrants were responsible for pushing up UK house prices. The comments followed the introduction of new limitations on students right to work during and after their studies. Beall said: “Government statistics for the first time provide real evidence that the changes to UK visa regulations may have discouraged many students from applying to the UK, and in particular postgraduate students who are so important to the UKs research output. The UK enjoys an excellent reputation around the world for the high quality of our education system, so the government needs to ensure that institutions have all the support they need to attract international students who make a tremendous academic, cultural and economic contribution to the UK.32.What has caused the decline of the number of non-EU postgraduates in the UK? A. The increase in tuition and fees. B. The ever-rising living expenses. C. Changed immigration policies. D. Universities tightened budgets. 33.Why do UK universities try to attract postgraduate students from outside the EU? A. A large part of their revenue comes from non-EU students tuition and fees. B. Non-EU postgraduate students are usually highly motivated. C. The number of UK postgraduate students has fallen sharply. D. Some of the postgraduate programmers are specially designed for non-EU students. 34.What were the expectations of some non-EU students families? A. Their children could enjoy the UKs cultural benefits. B. Their children could find well-paying jobs upon their return. C. Their children could become established academically. D. Their children could work in the UK after graduation.35.What does Beall suggest the UK government should do? A. Allow promising international students to work in research teams. B. Revise UK visa regulations to accommodate non-EU students. C. Give universities adequate support to attract non-EU students. D. Try to address the needs of international students in the UK.第2節(jié) （共5小題，每小題2分，滿(mǎn)分10分） 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。 注意：36-40小題答在答題紙上，答題卡上一律涂A。 Autism（自閉癥）affects social and communication skills.It usually first appears in young children.Doctors currently identify autism disorders by observing behavior. _36_ A team from Harvard University developed the test.It uses a magnetic resonance imaging（MRI核磁共振成像）machine to look for abnormalities in the brain. Other studies have not shown major structural differences between the brains of autistic people and those without autism. 37 The team looked instead at the chemical and electrical pathways that link the different parts of the brain.The researchers did MRI scans on sixty males between the ages of eight and twenty-six.Thirty of them had been identified as having mild autism.The researchers looked at the connections in two areas of the brain that control language and social behavior. 38 This way they could observe microscopic fibers to see how well the brain circuitry（腦電圖） was organized. 39 They say the tests were able to predict with 94% accuracy which of the people had autism. They repeated their testing with other subjects and got equally strong results.The results appeared in the journal Autism Research. Doctor Lange says the test is not ready yet for general use. The study was small and only involved males. 40 He says that,in time,the test might be able to identify autism in children under three. Three is currently the youngest age at which most doctors will diagnose an autism disorder. But most parents begin to suspect a problem by the age of two.A. It also used older children and adults.B. They used a new method called DTI.C. However，the latest study did not look at the large structures of the brain.D. A new method of diagnosis has recently developed by a team of Japanese researchers.E. Now,researchers in the United States think they have found a biological test for autism.F. The researchers havent made any progress yet.G. The researchers say the pictures showed a clear difference between the people with autism and those without.第三部分：英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)。滿(mǎn)分45分）第1節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分30分） 閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。 I have always been an independent person, but I have come to know that being independent does not mean refusing help. I may still be 41 with asking for help, but I try to accept. Furthermore, I will even 42 help and when my offers are refused, I am43 willing to walk away. And all these changes came from a disaster on an island. Sometimes a persons independence is a44 of pride, daring, stubbornness and luck. I used to be too 45 since I was little. I was once a traveler who never asked for 46 , choosing instead to struggle with maps and signs until I found my way. Then one day on the island of Koh Phangan, in Thailand, everything 47 . I was swimming in the ocean with Sean, my fianc, when he was 48 by a box jellyfish(箱型水母). He 49 within three minutes, 25 years old. Yet when onlookers and travelers asked if I wanted 50 , stubborn pride and force of habit 51 me accepting. But two young Israeli women stayed. 52 my protest, they were with me even when the police tried to cover up the 53 of Seans death. It was listed as drunk drowning to avoid hurting the54 industry. The Israeli women 55 have walked away. 56 , without even telling me, they 57their schedule rather than leave me behind. 58 I didnt realize it at that time, I now believe I would not have 59the disaster without these great women. Actually, the person who needs help the most is usually the last person to ask for it. I have learned 60 is better than refusing because it not only helps you walk out of trouble, but also helps you know the real meaning of life.41. A. satisfied B. dealing C. confused D. struggling42.A. accept B. offer C. seek D. desire43.A. occasionally B. frequently C. seldom D. usuall