25. What topic is NOT discussed in this passage? A. Traffic B. Smoking
C. Depression D. Study
26. The first three tips focus on children’s .
A. medical care B. nutritious food C. physical health D. activities
27. “Have the birds and the bees conversation with your child” means “ ” . A. have a humorous talk to children about sex B. tell children stories about the animal world C. give a formal expert education to children D. deliver lectures to children on sex diseases 28. This passage is meant for parents to . A. teach their children to behave well B. prepare their children for a new term C. educate their children after school D. train their children for special ability
C
When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.
At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat.
But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop.
The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom ing who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to
sports
celebrate their election.
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.
If you like the idea of a prom, why don't you and your classmates organize one for your
graduation?
29．Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom? A. Renting a ballroom. B. Holding it in the school gym. C. Taking a cruise boat. D. Wearing formal dresses.
30．Which of the following clearly indicates that prom is very important to students? A. They take pictures at the prom.
B. They wear formal clothes or special clothes. C. Music is played at the prom. D. Teachers and parents attend it.
31．Why do some students attend the prom with their friends? A. They will part with their friends in a short time. B. They don’t like to be accompanied by their parents. C. They don’t want to depend on their parents.
D. They want to be elected by their friends as the Prom ing or Queen. 32. What is the writer’s purpose to write this passage?
A. To tell an interesting experience of high school students.
B. To tell how the western students spend the last days of high school. C. To introduce several ways of western students’ killing time.
D. To tell how western high school students usually celebrate graduation.
D
Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries. In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls. In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are
fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank. In the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented. In Switzerland
The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate. 33. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. communication types B. the workplace atmosphere
C. customs and social manner s D. living conditions and standards
34. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss? A. They put efficiency in the first place. B. They dislike face-to-face communication.
C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible. D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank. 35. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?
A. When greeting seniors. B. When meeting the host alone.
C. When attending a presentation. D.When dining with business partners.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上的将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables. __36__ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.
Allow them to study in blocks of time，such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle.__37__ Ideal(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.
Never allow your children to study in front of the television，as that will encourage passive activity.__38__
You'll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you've set up a good study time for little learners，set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
__39__ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.
__40__ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.
A．Pick a place where your children can study properly. B．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves. C．Finally，spend time with your kids when they're studying. D．eep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement，too.
E．Instead，use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed. F．Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
G．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.
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 I was successful at my job. I worked very hard, but it 41 me and my family a fabulous(极好的) lifestyle. I’d worked for the same company for twenty years and had worked my way up to department director. 42 , one afternoon last May, I was called to the office, and it was 43 explained to me that they were letting me go. I just sat there 44 they talked on and all I could think was, “I’ve 45 . ” I’d been so well respected; 46 I was of no value. For six weeks, I was in a very 47 place. I wandered around my house like a zombie(僵尸). I could 48 things needed doing, but would not do anything. My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive(积极的) in everything 49 me.
Then. in late June, my youngest son’s football team made the city cup final. The year before, he’d been very sad when I 50 the same final, so he was 51 when I told him I’d go. Not only did they win, but the look on his face as he saw me 52 him on was unbelievable. From then on, I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions(激情). I attended match