A. 6 hours’ work B. 15 minutes’ work C. 8 seconds’ work D. 0.5 second’s work
53. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Things we used to need were much cheaper than they are today.
B. The pollution today is much more serious than it was long ago.
C. Population problem has nearly made the world stop developing.
D. It’s not necessary to be worried about oil reserves in the world.
54. What does the word “optimists” in the last paragraph mean?
A. People who are brave enough to face anything terrible.
B. People who can always tell good things from bad ones.
C. People who have hopeful and happy feelings about life.
D. People who don’t easily believe what they’re told about.
55. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Never Give Up B. Cheer Up
C. Don’t Be Sad D. Think Out
七、閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的五個選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。每個選項只能用一次。(共10分，每小題2分)
Kevin Pearce, snowboard athlete (運動員), has come a long way since his accident on
December 31, 2009. 56 ,when he fell and hurt his head. Luckily, he was wearing a helmet (頭盔). 57 . He stayed in hospital for four months. He still can’t remember several weeks of his life after the accident.
Today, Pearce is still working hard to get his health back to 100%. 58 . A year ago, he couldn’t walk straight. Now, he can not only walk, but he can also drive again.
Pearce says he must thank his fans, his friends and especially his family. His parents and elde
r brothers have been by his side since the accident. 59 . He said he couldn’t have got well so quickly without them.
These days, Pearce is back on the snowboarding circuit (巡回比賽). 60 . He is on the road again and it is a new beginning for him.
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A. So far, he has made a lot of progress B. His brother, Adam, left his job to care for him full-time C. But his head was badly hurt and he couldn’t see or move D. On that day, Pearce was training for the 2010 Winter Olympics E. Instead of competing for medals, he’s giving opinions on athletes |
八、閱讀短文, 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。(共10分，每小題2分)
Why is Denmark the “kingdom of fairy tales”? Because it was the home of famous writer Hans Christian Andersen. But there might be other reasons, says a new study.
Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to the 2013 World Happiness Report by the United Nations (UN). The report ranks(排列)156 countries and regions (地區(qū)). Al
l the top five happiest countries are from Europe, and three of them are from Scandinavia.[來源:Zxxk.Com]
What makes people there happy? The UN considered several reasons.
Money is one. We are happy if we have money to cover our necessities. But extra (額外的) money cannot bring us more happiness. People in Northern Europe know this. From cars to mobile phones, from clothes to buildings, their designs are quite simple. Luxury (奢華) is not there.
Another reason is health. Nordic (北歐的) people have a healthy diet. They love fresh food. “There is not a big fast-food culture and no ready meals. We sit down with our families to eat our meals,” said Trina Hahnemann, a Danish cook.
A harmonious (和諧的) social life also makes us happy, according to the UN report. How about Nordic people? They live in harmony not only with people around, but also with nature. Night life is not popular in Scandinavia. People go home after work for some quality(高品質(zhì)的) time with family members. Many families have a backyard. Father and child spend hours there each week, planting flowers and building swings.
Do you want to be happy? Think about the Nordic lifestyle, and happiness is in your own hands.
61. Where does Hans Christian Andersen come from?
62. How many countries of the top five happiest countries are from Scandinavia?
63. Do Nordic people love fresh food or ready meals?
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