Alopecia UK—a charity that provides support and advice about hair loss—has mixed feelings about the development. “It is encouraging to know that panies such as L’Oreal are investing in technology that may help those with hair loss in the future,” said spokeswoman Amy Johnson.

“However, we would suggest it’s still very early to be getting excited about what this potentially could mean for those with medical hair loss. At this point it is unclear as to whether this technology could benefit those with all types of hair loss.”

“Also, if this new technology does lead to a treatment option, given the high costs of existing hair transplant procedures, how many people will be able to realistically afford any new technological advances that may bee available? As with any other research and development into processes that may be able to help those with hair loss, we watch with great interest.” 28. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?

A. How the printing process is carried out. B. Where the living cells should be placed. C. How long the cells are expected to grow. D. What the printing equipment is made up of.

29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. hair follicle B. biological matter C. nozzle D. bio-ink 30. The passage implies that the new technology may ______.

A. meet some practical challenges B. help people with hair loss at present C. offer solutions to all problems of hair loss D. cost a large sum of money to transplant hair

31. What is Amy Johnson’s attitude towards the new technology?

A. Disapproving. B. Optimistic. C. Cautious. D. Negative.

D

It's the holiday season, the time when we connect with family and friends. Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are full of festive pictures, featuring parents' catching and sharing those special family moments, their child's wish list, and maybe even a cute video of their child dancing to \尿片) and Santa hat. Swelling with pride, parents can't wait to get approval with a \their treasured post.

Adults should be able to post what they want online. However, when exposing family moments

online, are they sharing too much information? Do parents have the right to share those cute now, but embarrassing later moments about kids? Have children willingly given their agreement to sharing their cute but funny video online?

A recent study found that 75% of parents turn to social media for parenting-related information and social support. There is even a term: used to describe the overuse of sharing too much information about kids on social media: \

While there's no reliable information on how young children feel about things posted online, we do have information about how teens feel. According to a report by the Family Online Safety Institute, 76% of teens are concerned about their privacy. Many teens constantly search for new apps that allow anonymity. When names are required, they use screen names that don't reveal real information. If our teens are doing a better job of protecting themselves online, shouldn't parents take the lead and do the same? Plus, with more and more college admission representatives and potential employers surfing the internet for potential candidates, we'd hate for one of our posts to change an important decision. Think about it... online reputations are now being inseparable with real life ones.

Of course, we can secure our privacy settings, only allowing our friends to view pictures, posts and videos, but that doesn't stop others from uploading our pictures, Adults need to be cautious of sharing information online, especially information about children.

So. this holiday season, enjoy family time and share those special memories with family and friends. Before clicking the app to upload photos or videos, stop and think twice. 32. Which of the following behaviors is \

A. A girl attends a live performance online.

B. A father tells his son's story to his colleagues. C. A mother posts her baby's pictures on Facebook.

D. A boy invites his friends to his birthday party at home. 33. What does the underlined word \

A. One's real name.

B. Using strange names. D. Being unknown by name.

C. Unchangeable names.

34. What's the author's attitude toward \ A. Sympathetic. B. Negative.

C. Neutral. D. Unconcerned.

35. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To state an argument. C. To pare different ideas.

B. To support an opinion.

D. To question a point of view.

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。 Do you usually feel you're working hard but still can’t reach your study goals? Here are some quick tips to help you study better.

? Study with a partner or in groups

Rather than living in a cave with your nose in the books all day, grab a friend from your class and study with him. 36

? Step into your teacher’s shoes

Ask yourself “If I were the teacher, what would I put on the test?” You have probably experienced a lot of your teacher’s tests and quizzes by now. 37 Teachers have specific types of information that they want you to learn. The structure is usually the same.

? Paint pictures on the paper

You can build your knowledge structure in the form of pictures. It’s harder to remember each piece of a puzzle individually than it is to recall the pleted picture. 38

? 39

A hungry brain is an ineffective one. Your brain needs the proper nutrients to keep it going. Because of this, what you eat and drink also plays a huge role in how sharp your brain is. Healthy foods provide nutrients to your brain cells to keep them energized.

? Take breaks to relax your brain

Your brain is like a muscle. 40 It can also be tired if you overwork it. If you divide studying into 15 to 30 minutes blocks with quick breaks in between, your brain will feel refreshed, grateful and ready for the next challenge you throw at.

A. Feed your brain from time to time. B. It needs exercise to make it stronger. C. Relax your brain by eating and drinking.

D. You’d better learn from them for the next test.

E. It’s necessary to have a long holiday and have nice food.

F. Find ways to connect what you are learning to real life or to other concepts. G. Group studying helps you to engage and process the information more deeply.

第三部分 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）

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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Two years ago, Dubuque, Iowa, started its first annual \offered needy families an opportunity to learn about free 41 in the munity. Holmes decided to 42 by providing help to kids. He was 43 two jobs at the time, one of which was working as a barber. Saturday was his 44 day, but he chose to 45 his time and gave free haircuts to lower-class kids on condition that the kids should 46 their free haircuts by having to read a book to him.

The idea was so 47 that he continued it for the next two years. Many kids would 48 a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud 49 Holmes was doing their hair. After the haircuts, they'd review the book, from the 50 and vocabulary to the themes－just like in school, only more fun.

Holmes, who is married 51 two sons, recognizes that not every parent has the time to 52 with their kids. So he hopes to offer some 53 in this way. And he admits he, 54 , benefits from doing that.

There was a seven-year-old kid who 55 stuttered (结巴) over words while reading. He had the boy take the book home and 56 . When the child came back a few days later, he read it with no problems. That 57 Holmes to do more.

Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get 58 , he plans to restart his 59 as the Storybook Barber. \he says. \41. A. materials 42. A. participate

B. resources

C. methods

D. connections

D. withdraw C. presented with D. occupied with D. best D. donate D. request D. practical D. give out D. until D. characters D. about

B. perform C. develop

B. caught in C. busiest C. save C. demand C. plex C. pick up C. while C. barbers C. for

43. A. faced with 44. A. happiest 45. A. spend 46. A. remend 47. A. popular 48. A. put away 49. A. before 50. A. kids 51. A. with

B. worst B. waste B. earn B. ordinary B. take over B. after B. heroines B. to