Reading & ranslating-Comprehension (Para.2)Understanding difficult sentences (Choose the answer that correctly interpret the sentence from the text1. The cooking, the cleaning and the childcare were all amazing bobbies that I don't dare complain about... (Para.4)A) The cooking, the cleaning and the childcare were done amazingly so I had no reason to complain about my husband.B) The cooking, the cleaning and the childcare were an unexpected huge help that I cannot think of complaining about.2. At times, this level of generosity made me look over my shoulder waiting for the other shoe to drop... (Para.3)A) At times I was so impressed by this level of generosity that I wondered if anyone could ever do better than she.B) At times this level of generosity made me very uneasy and I was very anxious about what was going to happen next.3. his prioritizing work-related time away from home rather than coming home to be with his daughter... (Para.6)A) his attaching more importance to work-related time away from home than to being at home to be with his daughter.B) his going to work first and then going back home to be with his daughter.4. We were clearly two people looking at the same painted wall and each declaring it different colours... (Para.7)A) We were obviously very different in our opinions over the issue.B) We were obviously having very different opinions as to the painting of the wall and each preferred a different colour.

Levi Strauss is facing increasing competition and a changing market.A. Levi Strauss is going public for the second time on the New York Stock Exchange.B. Levi Strauss' descendants decide to make the company private.C. Levi Strauss suspended its "no jeans allowed" policy for one day.

二、阅读选择(第 11〜15题,每题2分,共10分)阅读下面短文,请从短文后所给各题的 4个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出1个最佳选项。A Good LessonAfter living in Europe for seven years, my parents decided that my family would move to the UnitedStates. We all looked forward to this. What would people think of us For me, I hoped to be the hero of the class.I was not disappointed. All my classmates admired my experience, and I quickly became well known as “ the French guy. ” I was very popular for a time. However, I was not interested in many things my classmatesdid, and it was hard for me to connect with them. I enjoyed listening to classical music, never watchedTV, and almost never watched movies.I did not have a common background with my friends because I grew up in Europe. I had few friends,and fewer good friends. When I look back now, I realize I was a bit of an idiot to many people aroundme. I kept talking proudly about my experience. And I thought myself better than those around me becauseI lived in Europe but they didn't.I had decided I wanted better friends when my parents said that we were going to move again! I sawthis as a perfect chance to get better friends, where people did not know of my unkind past.When we moved to California, I did not show off as I had done for five years. I did not tell everyonethat I lived in Europe. I still listened to classical music, but I just kept my musicto myself. Sureenough, I found that people like someone who is not typical but does not boast about it.Nothing can replace good friends, and if I had to control my temper and pride, it waswell worth it.[短文大意]一个教训在欧洲生活了七年以后, 我父母决定搬到美国。 我们都盼望着搬家, 人们会怎样对待我们我希望成为班里的英雄。我没有失望。我的班里所有同学都羡慕我的经历,很快我以“法国男孩”著称。那一段时间我很受欢迎, 然而我对班里同学做的许多事情都不感兴趣, 很难融入他们之中。 我喜欢听古典音乐,从不看电视,也几乎从不看电影。因为我生长在欧洲,所以与我的朋友们背景不同。 我没有几个朋友, 好朋友更少。 现在当我回顾往事, 我意识到我对周围的人们有一点儿像个白痴一样, 我总是高傲地谈到我的经历, 并且我认为我比我周围的人都好,因为我曾生活在欧洲但他们没有。当我的父母说我们要再次搬家时, 我决定我要有更好的朋友。 我看到交好朋友的机会, 因为那个地方的人对我的过去并不了解。我们搬到了加利福尼亚时, 我没有像过去五年那样炫耀。 我仍然听古典音乐, 但是我只是自己欣赏。的确,我发现人们喜欢那种独特的但不夸耀的人。什么也不能替代好朋友,如果为此不得不控制自己的脾气和傲慢,这也是值得的。[试题分析]本题题型是 Reading Comprehension 阅读理解。阅读理解部分主要测试考生英语的阅读、 理解、分析、判断能力。考生需要熟练掌握一定的词汇量, 把握文章的基本结构, 理解文中说明要点的事实和细节, 根据上下文语境推断领会作者的写作意图、观点和态度。考生也需.要具有一定的阅读速度以及知识背景。一般来说, 阅读理解题都可以分为主观题和客观题两大类。 主观题用来测试考生的主观判断能力,包括对文章的中心思想、作者的意图和态度, 以及整篇文章的逻辑关系的理解能力;客观题用来测试考生对原文内容中的客观事实的理解, 要求考生理解文章中的具体事实和抽象概念。 阅读理解题型一般有下列四类:细节题、推断题、主旨题以及词义题。常用的提问形式有:细节:to the passage, which of the following is ( NOT ) Trueof the following statements is Not mentioned in passage …the passage, it can be seen that .main reason for ••• is. 推断:can be inferred from the passage that .the passage we can infer ( draw the conclusion ) that .is implied in the passage that .主旨: passage is mainly about .main idea of this passage is .passage mainly discusses .passage might be taken from .词汇或短语:word "…" in line (Paragraph …)..most probably means. paragraph …,the word "…" refers to (stands for ) . word "…" can be best replaced by.underlined word (phrase) " … "in paragraph really means.题目要求考生在理解全文的基础上, 仔细读懂短文后每个问题, 从所给出的四个选项中选出一个最符合题意的答案。 阅读理解试题是考查考生语言运用能力的主要题型。 因为阅读能力的高低直接影响获取信息的能力, 所以阅读理解试题强调对全篇文章的整体把握, 强调语言文化因素的作用及考生通过阅读理解解决实际问题总的能力。考试对阅读理解能力的要求是具备一定的知识面, 具有逻辑分析、 思维反映、 词汇量和概括能力。考生要想提高抓住主题、理解具体信息、做出正确判断和推理、弄清作者意图和态度等方面的阅读能力,必须广泛阅读,在量中求质,熟能生巧,并在实践中训练出快速阅读和猜测词义的 能力。I first moved to the US, I was very popular because of my .appearance talents accent experiences

Apart from caring for her children, she has to take on such heavy （） housework as carrying water and firewood.A. time-consumedB. timely-consumedC. time-consumingD. timely-consuming

Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ?A. Because older American cities were dying.B. Because they were richer and needed more space.C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

It took them about one month to _ how to start the equipment. A. empty out B. figure out C. clear out D. try out

阅读理解（共20小题，60分）ATea and tea culture have been an integrated part of Chinese history and society for centuries. Tea, teawares, and drinking vessels are all important and unique window into the evolution of Chinese culture.BBy all accounts, China's tea culture can be traced as far back to before 2000 BC. An old story goes that the mythical Emperor Shennong discovered tea when a leaf fell into boiling water he was drinking, beginning a tradition that exists to this day.CTea culture spread throughout China during the Tang dynasty, particularly after the completion of The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing) by Lu Yu in the 8th century. Lu Yu, who later earned fame as the Sage (圣人) of Tea', had an enormous impact on the spread of tea drinking and linked it to Buddhist ideas, including the harmony and mysteries of the universe. The Classic of Tea is the oldest known guide to tea drinking and culture. It covers all aspects of tea culture, from growing to harvesting, crafting, and brewing (冲泡), as well as techniques for farmers and craftsmen to produce the finest teas.DWhat does the author want to illustrate by describing the complex process of tea making?AHow various utensils would be used in the process of tea making.BHow techniques in tea making were superior during the Tang dynasty.CThat tea making is a challenging process,and we should learn to enjoy tea drinking.

29If you’ve ever looked at the ingredients list while grocery shopping, chances are you’ve seen the term “natural flavors”. But have you taken a 26 to consider what these natural flavors actually are?Most of us might think that “natural flavors” are, well, naturally good for us. A recent study in the journal Appetite found that when the word “natural” appears on packaging, people 27 that the food within is indeed healthier. In truth, natural flavors do not 28 much, at least chemically speaking, from their flavor-boosting 29: artificial flavors. Both can be made in a lab by trained flavorists, but artificial flavors use chemicals to give a product a 30 smell or taste.Natural flavors come from plant or animal 31, like fruit, vegetable, meat, fish or milk that is then processed or refined in some way. In short, natural flavors are 32 from plants and animals to create specific flavors for processed foods. But that does not 33 make it easier to tell what is really in your food. Because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not 34 the term, companies can use it to refer to pretty much anything derived from a plant or animal. And natural flavors can also include a variety of chemical additives, such as preservatives. The FDA doesn’t require companies to reveal what additional chemicals a specific item 35.So if you want to know for certain what you’re getting with your groceries, you might want to stick to the farmer’s market.A、acknowledgeB、chanceC、containsD、counterpartsE、definedF、differG、especiallyA.extractedB.impliesC.necessarilyD.particularE.perceiveF.secondG.sourcesH.strange

The January fashion show, called FutureFashion, exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge, the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines. The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, which uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to find. “Most designers with existing labels are finding there aren’t comparable fabrics that can just replace what you’re doing and what your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents. Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped charging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs (企业家) who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable. It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. This week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional (过渡型的) cotton at higher prices, thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material. “Mainstream is about to occur,” says Hahn. Some analysts (分析师) are less sure. Among consumers, only 18%are even aware that ecofashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer. When asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied: “Not that I’m aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and when she does, she’s on the hunt for “cute stuff that isn’t too expensive.” By her own admission, green just isn’t yet on her mind. But—thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliers—one day it will be.1 What is said about FutureFashion?A It inspired many leading designers to start going green.B It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.2 According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic is that ____ .A much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materialsB they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materialsC customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materialsD quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available3 We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake green fashion ____ .A can attend various trade shows freeB are readily recognized by the fashion worldC can buy organic cotton at favorable pricesD are gaining more and more support4 What is Natalie Hormilla’s attitude toward ecofashion?A She doesn’t seem to care about it.B She doesn’t think it is sustainable.C She is doubtful of its practical value.D She is very much opposed to the idea.5 What does the author think of green fashion?A Green products will soon go mainstream.B It has a very promising future.C Consumers have the final say.D It will appeal more to young people.