B．to prove the British people have a sense of “toilet humour” C．to show people from different nations have different senses of humour D．to prove that the Germans have no sense of humour 答案 C

解析 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Researchers also found that there really is such a thing as a national sense of humour.The British enjoy what is usually called ‘toilet humour’．But the French like their jokes short and sharp...”可知，不同的国家有不同的幽默感，故选C。

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Our Center

We have information about over 300 volunteering opportunities with more than 250 local organizations (charities，statutory organizations such as hospitals and social services and community groups)．We are a registered charity and our service is free of charge.

We do not run volunteering projects ourselves but recruit(招收) volunteers for a whole range of organizations across Cambridge and South Cambs.

Volunteering Links

National Council for Voluntary Organizations A center to champion and strengthen the voluntary sector in the UK with advice，support and public policy.

Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service An independent registered charity to help community and voluntary groups in Cambridge，South Cambridgeshire and Fenland. Volunteering Wales Volunteering and Volunteer Centers in Wales.

Volunteer Development Scotland Volunteering and Volunteer Centers in Scotland. Community Service Volunteers Volunteer placements in the UK.

Student Hubs A branch of Student Hubs，a youth-led charity working across the UK to transform student involvement in charitable activities.

Timebank A national campaign inspiring and connecting people to share and give time.

Registration Information

If you spot an opportunity that you like，you can go through a simple online registration process and then we will send you the details.Alternatively you can download a VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM (please save it to your own computer before editing) and email the completed form to us at info@ cam-volunteer.org.uk. 错误!

13．Which of the following is NOT true about the center? A．Volunteers can find plenty of opportunities in the center. B．The center does not charge money for their service. C．The center does not run volunteering projects themselves.

D．Organizations like Student Hubs belong to the center. 答案 D

解析 细节理解题。根据第二个标题“Volunteering Links”下面的倒数第二段“A branch of Student Hubs，a youth-led charity working across the UK to transform student involvement in charitable activities.”可知，Student Hubs并不属于这个中心，只是一个链接机构而已。 14．Which organizations are suitable for a teacher to volunteer in Wales? A．National Council for Voluntary Organizations and Student Hubs. B．Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service and Timebank. C．Volunteering Wales and Volunteer Development Scotland. D．Community Service Volunteers and Volunteering Wales. 答案 D

解析 细节理解题。根据第二个标题“Volunteering Links”下面的第三段和第五段可知答案。

15．If a student wants to volunteer through the center，he must . A．get registered at the center for recruitment B．make an appointment with the center C．visit the center in person to fill in the form D．directly contact voluntary organizations 答案 A

解析 细节理解题。根据第三个标题“Registration Information”下面的第一段第二句“Alternatively you can download a VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM (please save it to your own computer before editing) and email the completed form to us at info@ cam-volunteer.org.uk.”可知答案。

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。 We often close ourselves off when painful events happen in our lives.Instead of letting the world soften us，we let it drive us deeper into ourselves.We try to ignore the hurt and pain，but we can’t hide from ourselves. 16

The items listed below are four tips you can open your heart more fully and completely. ?Breathe into pain

Whenever a painful situation arises in your life，try to face it instead of running away. 17 When the sadness strikes，take a deep breath and accept it.By using our breath we soften our experiences and allow more newness. ? 18

We’re often confused at the next step to take.Actually，we can try a new decision making

process.To start this process，we may ask，“Heart，what decision should I make here？What action feels the most right？” See what comes up，then put it into practice and evaluate the outcome. ?Spend time alone

For most of our lives we’re surrounded by people: our friends，family members，and strangers. 19 When you spend time in solitude(孤独)，you’re free from the influences of other people.It might be painful at first，but eventually you’ll add a whole new layer of depth and understanding into your life.

?Get outside of yourself

20 But in reality，they actually work hand-in-hand.After you’ve explored the depths of yourself，you come away with a new understanding.

Now，it’s time to share that—not through telling others，but through being with others. A．Have a light heart.

B．Ask your heart what it wants.

C．Is there anything I’m hiding from myself? D．How often do we really spend time alone? E．This may seem a little contradictory to the last tip.

F．We should open our hearts and take action to heal the wounds. G．When we run away from sadness，it gets stronger and more real. 答案 16.F 17.G 18.B 19.D 20.E 第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Michael Ramphele lost his sight in 1986.He runs a shop next to University of Limpopo in Mankweng 21 other blind people like him roam(闲逛) the streets begging.Ramphele 22 his family of seven people with the 23 that comes from his small business.

Ramphele says he 24 his business with his monthly social grant(政府、机构的拨款) money.He says his business has got his family through the most difficult times.“I use my grant money to get stock for the business.I also use it to 25 my family food and clothes 26 I am the only family member with 27 .Things are better.Since I started a business，my family is no longer struggling to get food，” says the 46-year-old former student at Marobathota High School in Limpopo.

28 ，Ramphele’s business has not lacked problems.“It is especially 29 for a blind person to trade because sometimes other naughty guys come with the 30 of cheating

me.Some come to buy with fake money knowing very well that I won’t 31 it because of my illness，” he says with a 32 voice.

Though he was completely blind in 2003，Ramphele has always been fighting to make a better life for himself despite the difficulties 33 him.“If you are unemployed，it is hard to 34 dreams because money has the potential to a good future.I was studying social work at University of South Africa(Unisa) in 2007 but was 35 to drop out 36 the lack of funds and personal 37 that I could not give away，” he said.

Ramphele，who comes from the same town 38 the late former ANC Youth League president Peter Mokaba，says he fought against racial discrimination but feels he was under 39 .Most people who fought for liberation do not enjoy their efforts as they are looked down upon by the new generation and remain 40 . 21．A.until B．while C．although D．where 答案 B

解析 他是位盲人，当其他盲人流浪在街头乞讨时，他却开了个商店。由句意可知，此处表示转折关系，故while符合题意，是“然而，却”的意思。 22．A.supports B．saves C．sends D．shows 答案 A

解析 他靠做生意获得的一点盈利来供养一家七口。support表示“支持；供养，赡养”，符合题意。

23．A.purpose B．project C．promise D．profit 答案 D

解析 见上题解析。profit利润，盈利，符合题意。 24．A.completed C．gained 答案 D

解析 Ramphele说他是用每月领取的社会补助开始他的生意的。start one’s business开始(做)生意。下文中的“Since I started a business...”是提示。 25．A.supply C．offer 答案 C

解析 我也会用这些社会补助给家人买一些食物和衣服。offer sb.sth.提供某人某物，符合题意。supply sb.with sth.提供某人某物；afford支付得起，承担得起；include包含，包括。 26．A.since C．once

B．when D．so B．afford D．include B．required D．started

答案 A

解析 因为我是家庭成员里唯一有收入的。since在此引导原因状语从句。 27．A.time C．thoughts 答案 D

解析 见上题解析。income收入，符合题意。 28．A.Therefore C．Otherwise 答案 B

解析 然而，Ramphele做生意并不是没有问题存在。用However(可是，然而)表示转折。 29．A.easy C．difficult 答案 C

解析 对于一个盲人来说做生意尤其困难。difficult困难的，符合题意。 30．A.intentions C．determinations 答案 A

解析 因为有时候一些调皮的家伙会有意欺骗我。with the intentions of...带着??的意图，想要??，故intentions符合题意。 31．A.realise C．report 答案 D

解析 他们故意用假钞过来买东西因为我看不出来。recognise识别，认出，符合题意。 32．A.surprised C．satisfied 答案 B

解析 他用一种失望的口气说。disappointed失望的，符合题意。 33．A.before C．on 答案 A

解析 Ramphele在2003年完全失明，但是他为了能过上更好的生活不顾面前的困难一直努力着。表示在他面前的困难，故用before。 34．A.appreciate C．accomplish

B．make D．expect B．after D．for B．disappointed D．impatient B．remember D．recognise B．possibilities D．explanations B．simple D．wise B．However D．Moreover B．efforts D．income