D. They quickly adjusted themselves to the Chinese classes.

25. Which of the following was not included in the experimental Chinese class?

A. Doing morning exercises. C. Doing eye exercises in class.

B. Wearing a school uniform. D. Running a long distance in PE class.

26. What did the Chinese netizens think of the British students?

A. impolite

B. smart

C. respectable

D. unreasonable

27. The word “stark” in the third paragraph can be best replaced by ______?

A. small

C

Raised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely strict with us children. His attitude didn’t soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I spoke unhappily, he’d say in his loudest father-voice, “That’s what your legs are for!”

The walk didn’t bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn’t seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling disappeared one spring evening.

It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.

A row of hedge（树篱）edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my father’s head. Then I knew, each time I’d come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.

On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, it’s you!” he’d say, his face lengthening into

B. striking

C. standard

D. steep

pretended surprise. I replied, “Yes, Dad, it’s me. I’m home.” 28. We can infer from the text that_______.

A. the author’s grandfather had a profound influence on his father B. the author’attitude towards his father changed one spring evening C. the author’father knew that his son had found out his secret D. the author’father often criticized his son for his lack of courage 29. The author’s father watched behind the hedge because ______.

A. he wanted to help his son build up courage

B. he wanted to make sure that his son was safe on his way home. C. he was embarrassed to meet his son on the way home D. he wanted to surprise his son

30. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. My Terrible Journey Home B. The Gray Spot Guiding Me Home C. My Father and I D. A Silly Mistake 31. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

(1)=paragraph 1 (2)=paragraph 2 (3)=paragraph 3 (4)=paragraph 4 (5)=paragraph 5

A. (1) (2) → (3) (4) → (5) B. (1) → (2) (3) (4) → (5) C. (1) → (2) → (3) (4) (5) D. (1) (2) (3) → (4) (5)

D

What killed King Tut? Historians and scientists have long believed that ancient Egypt’s most famous king was probably murdered. But a recent scientific study claims to have found a different solution to this more than 3300-year-old mystery.

Tut’s full name was Tutankhamen. He was just 9 years old when he became ruler of Egypt in 1348 B.C. His treasure-packed tomb was displayed to the world almost a century ago. Tut’s tomb was filled with royal riches, including a solid-gold coffin, and a gold mask. It made him one of the best-known Egyptian kings of all time.

But Tut did not have much time to enjoy his vast wealth. The time when he was in power was cut short at the age of 19. Many experts have thought that Tut was killed by one of his

advisers, named Ay, who wanted to be the king himself. Thanks to a major modern science project, it seems that Ay is off the hook.

Researchers set out to solve the mystery of King Tut’s death by using the tools of science. They began to look into Tut’s mummy (木乃伊) by conducting an autopsy (尸体解剖). Scientist Carsten Pusch conducted the tests on Tut for the new study. A scan of Tut’s mummy showed that his leg was broken. He thinks a broken leg contributed to the young king’s death. The DNA also indicates that the ruler had an illness that causes bones to go bad. More than 100 walking sticks were found in King Tut’s tomb. This supports the autopsy findings. Many of the sticks were well-worn, showing regular use. But how could a person die from a simple broken leg? Pusch also found DNA evidence in Tut’s remains that indicates he had malaria, a disease carried by mosquitoes (蚊子). Malaria severely weakens the immune system. Finally, the young ruler was just too weak to recover.

32. According to the text, King Tut is famous because ______.

A. his death was a mystery in history B. he was likely to be murdered by his adviser C. his tomb was found packed with treasures

D. he brought much wealth to his people when he was in power 33. By saying “Ay is off the hook”, the author means ______.

A. Ay is free from the blame B. Ay escapes from prison C. Ay should be punished D. Ay can’t get away with it

34. We can know from the text that ______.

A. King Tut died from a weak body and a careless play

B. the malaria combined with the bone disease caused King Tut’s death C. a jealous adviser named Ay is likely the real killer in King Tut’s death D. King Tut fell to death because of his leg problem 35. The writer of the passage mainly wants to tell us that ______.

A. King Tut was the greatest king in Egyptian history B. historical mysteries should be solved by science

C. King Tut’s mummy murder mystery has been solved

D. history never put the blame on a good man without solid evidence

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Of all the things that can be stolen from you — your possessions, your youth, your health, your words, your rights — what no one can ever take from you is...

Your uniqueness.

36 . There is a magic about you that is all your own. Having a low opinion of yourself is not humility, it’s self-destruction. Holding your uniqueness in high regard is not self-centered. It’s a necessary precondition to happiness and success.

Your determination.

When life gives you something that makes you feel afraid, that’s when life gives you a chance to grow strong and be brave. 37 , not even your mistakes, failures, or troubles. If you keep your eyes open and your feet moving forward, you’ll eventually find what you need.

Your attitude.

The last of your freedoms is to choose your attitude in any given situation. 38 . It is not always easy to find happiness in ourselves, but it is always impossible to find it elsewhere. So smile as you walk away and move on from negative people and their actions.

Your ability to spread love and kindness.

The measure of your life will not be in what you receive, but in what you give away. 39 , so give freely. Remember, the final goal of all goals is to be happy. If you want to be happy make those around you happy.

Your hope.

40 , it’s the way you carry it. The biggest obstacles that stand between a person and what they want in life is the will to try it, and the faith to believe it’s possible. Hope is the little voice inside your head that whispers “maybe” when it seems like the whole world is shouting “impossible!”

A. Find your passion, whatever it is

B. You are unrepeatable

C. Nothing is permanent in this crazy world

D. And 99 percent of the time you get what you put in E. Choose to be happy and positive F. It’s not the load that breaks you down

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I was a new teacher, and I gave an honest mark on the students’ work. In Simon’s 41 , the grades were awfully low. He couldn’t read his own handwriting. But he was a 42 student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his 43 . I had worried myself sick over Simon’s mother coming to see me. So when Simon’s mother entered the room, my palms were 44 . I was completely unprepared for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. 45 me, Simon had become a different person. She talked of how he 46 me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had 47 spent an afternoon at a friend’s house. She wanted to tell me how 48 she was for the self-respect I had developed in her son. She kissed me again and left.

I sat, astonished, for about half an hour, 49 what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without 50 knowing it? What I finally came to 51 was one day, when some students were 52 presentations in the front of the class. Jeanne spoke 53 , and to encourage her to raise her voice, I said, “Speak up. Simon is the expert on this. He is the 54 one you have to convince, and he can’t hear you in the 55 of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up 56 , paid more attention, smiled more, and became happy. And it was all because he 57 to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed 58 was the one who took the last seat that day.

It taught me the most 59 lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I’m thankful that it came early and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a 60 . 41. A. case

B. mind

C. opinion

D. condition