Soon after, I began to limit food，and then I became worse. Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor weighed me, I was crazy about the number of my weight. So I continued to lower my goal, and convinced that controlling this number was the solution for my homesickness. But when I was told that I had no choice but to spend time on my studies. I quickly started recovery in my mind.

How could I do? I told myself that school was what I was best at. I decided to get rid of my homesickness and took exercise actively. My first term of college had passed by at last and I had gotten straight A's. That's why I want to share my story－to help other students feel less lonely. 24. How was the author during the two weeks before she left for the college? A. She was as normal as before.

B. She couldn't wait to leave for the college. C She was afraid to leave her home. D. She didn't enjoy her mother's company.

25. What is the author's problem at the beginning of studying in the university? A. Her weight. B. Her bad study habit. C. Her diet. D. Her homesickness.

26. Which can best replace the underlined phrase \ A. achieve my dream B. improve my studies C. take my attention away D. earn money by myself 27. What is the main purpose of the author's writing the passage? A. To look back at her past life. B. To help girls to lose weight. C. To increase her own confidence. D. To help lonely college students.

C

The U. S. Thanksgiving holiday is symbolized (象征) by its traditional food-roast turkey. But turkey is certainly not from Turkey. In fact, its English name is based on one big mistake. We could say it is a case of mistaken identity. The word \mid-1500s, the word \

The misunderstanding over the word happened because of two similar-looking kinds of birds. There is an African bird called the guinea fowl(珍珠鸡). It has dark feathers with white spots and a patch of brown on the back of its neck. Traders brought the guinea fowl to Europe through North Africa. This foreign bird came to Europe through Turkish lands. So, the English thought the bird as a \chicken\

When Europeans came to North America, they saw a bird that looked like the guinea fowl. This bird was native to the North American continent. But they thought that it was the guinea fowl，which. at that time, was called the “turkey cock\，so they gave it the same name.

Hundreds of years later, we continue to call this North American bird ‘turkey\ though it has no connection at all with the country Turkey, or even with Europe.

But English is not the only language with interesting names for this North American bird.

The Turkish call turkey “hindi”, the Turkish name for India. The reference(涉及)to India probably conies from the old. wrong idea that the New World was in Eastern Asia.

The French call it \in the French language. \ 28. What can we know from paragraph 1? A. The word \ B.Turkey's English name is based on correct identity. C. Americans like eating turkey in Thanksgiving holiday. D. Both Turkey and turkey have similar meanings in English. 29. Where did the guinea fowl come from?

A. Europe. B. Africa. C. America. D. Asia. 30. What does \

A. Eastern Asia. B. The French language. C. The New World. D. The bird turkey. 31. What can be the best title for the text? A. How did Thanksgiving \ B. How did Americans spend their Thanksgiving holiday? C. Why was the guinea fowl so popular with Americans? D. Why was the guinea fowl different from American turkeys?

D

Every year in May, art galleries and museums prepare shows to honor Leonardo Da Vinci, who died in France on May 2, 1519. He is remembered as one of the greatest artists and creative thinkers of all time. His most famous paintings are The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

Recently, researchers have been studying a painting-Landscape 8P which, they think, is Da Vinci's earliest-known artwork. They used special lighting to study the artwork and discovered there were two images(图像)，not one. One drawing is on the back of the piece, which dates back to August 5，1473.

The drawing on the front was painted when Leonardo was 21 years old. It shows a river valley and a castle outside the city of Florence. There is little left of the drawing on the back, perhaps because it was wiped off. Only a bridge over a river can be seen. But there is writing on both sides.

The writing on the front gives the date and goes from right to left. Some people would call this \to right and tells about an agreement, probably to produce a work of art.

Cecilia Frosinini is an art historian. She said, \was born left-handed, but was taught to write with his right hand from a very young age. By looking at his writings, including from this drawing, we can see his right-handed handwriting is educated and well done. ”

Experts compared the two handwriting samples(样本)and said they were both made by Leonardo. They show he could write well using his left hand or his right hand.

The drawing is known as Landscape 8P from its number in an art list. It will be part of an exhibit at Italy's Uffizi Gallery. The gallery director, Eike Schmidt, said by studying the drawing researchers gave us a new way of looking at Leonardo's drawing technique and his abilities in writing. 32. Which of the following mentioned in the text has been studied by researchers recently? A. The Mona Lisa. B. Landscape 8P. C. Mirror-writing. D. The Last Supper. 33. What does the writing on the back probably tell about? A. A statement about the painting. C. An agreement to produce a painting. B. An introduction about Leonardo. D. Something about the city of Florence.

34. What can we learn about Leonardo from Cecilia's words? A. He’ could write with either of his hands. B. He did bad in right-handed handwriting. C. He wasn't good at writing with his left hand. D. He taught himself to write with right hand. 35. What's Eike Schmidt's attitude towards the research?

A. Unclear. B. Indifferent. C. Doubtful. D. Positive. 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。

Tips for Developing Your Artistic Talent

Everyone has an artistic talent. You might not even know it. 36 . However, in fact, there are a lot of different ways to express your artistic side. You don't necessarily have to be a professional(专业人员). You can enjoy art just for its own value. Check out a few tips for developing artistic skills.

1. Art takes a variety of forms

Most people think that art can only be found in museums and is only for the elite(精英). You can look around you. 37 . They may be found in nature, and even in usual advertisements and posters. Just start to look at such sides as line, color, composition and style.

2. Try things out

If you want to develop your artistic talent, start trying things out. 3. Appreciate

39 . Almost anything can be used for inspiration. Visit museums and galleries, or look at art books. When you look around you, you develop your artistic appreciation and use it to work on developing your own skills.

4. 40

Don't expect to create a masterpiece(杰作)with your first try. There must be mistakes. Many artists spent years studying and perfecting their skill. You might not want to reach their level, but don't feel shy about your work. Even if it's not perfect, it will be. Try out，learn from your mistakes, and improve your skills.

A. Take art classes

B. Don't be afraid to make mistakes C. You'll find art and beauty are everywhere

D. You might have always thought that you don't have any skills in the arts E. Another way to develop your artistic talent is to learn how to use your eyes F. There are many things you can try from painting, costume, dance and singing

G. Discuss the art with other art lovers to see what they think and then form your own opinion 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 My 20-year-old daughter, Allison, living in Philadelphia, sent me a text the other day：\and shampoo.”She was actually asking me to 41 those items for her, but I 42 she was playing a cell phone game. I decide not to be a helicopter(直升机) 43 ,because experience as a mother and