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第一节(共15小题，每题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Ani—mazing Animation Contest

Am—mazing is proud to announce its second animation (动画片) contest to introduce new animation talents to the world.Contest entries (参赛作品) will be shown at the West Coast Animation Exhibition from September 20.The exhibition will last for a week.Winners will be determined by a group of Animation Industry experts who will review every entry.The result will be announced on September 28 , 2011, when the awards ceremony will be held at the world - famous Egyptian Theatre, in Hollywood.We are also planning to have a number of programs leading up to September 28, so hopefully this second year will be a " Week of Animated Shorts".

Cash prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be awarded, as well as giveaways such as animation software packages, resort trips and computer equipment.

Please review these guidelines befor e sending your entry in:

1.There are no restrictions on animation technique, no age limits or education requirements.All animated films must be more than one minute long.

2.All entries must be original and have received no major award before submitting to Ani - mazing.Both computer and hand animation is accepted.

3.Keep in mind that your animation will be viewed by an all - ages audience.

Ani—mazing reserves the right to reject entries containing inappropriate subject matter.

4.More than one entries is allowed, however, all entries must be the work of nonprofessionals.Time limits may prevent us from exhibiting all of the entries received, so please choose one animation to be your primary entry.

5.All entries must be handed in by July 30.If you have trouble making this deadline, contact us and we will consider extending the deadline for you.

6.Please send a copy of your animation, not the original.We will not be able to return media to you.

7.Your entry MUST include your name, age, educational background, contact information, and length of the animation.

56.Why will the animation contest be held?

A.To find new animation talents.

B.To attract more people to a course.

C.To collect works for an animation exhibition.

D.To increase people' s awareness about animation.

57.Which of the following meets the requirements of the contest?

A.An animation made by hand.

B.An animation lasting 50 seconds.

C.An animation winning an award last year.

D.An animation downloaded from the Internet.

58.What is the deadline for entry?

A.July 30. B.September 20.

C.September 27. D.September 28.

B

Dr.Glenn Tisman, a cancer specialist, knew his young neighbor, Ray Bateman, had an unusual mind.But he had no idea at the time that 12 - year – old Ray had the ability to become his partner in cancer research.

Ray' s parents remembered that at age four, Ray surprised them by fixing; a broken vacuum cleaner (吸尘器). When he was ten, he speedily constructed the family color television from a kit.Later, he succeeded in assembling (组装) a complex stereo system after two experts had failed to do the job.

When Ray was ten, he convinced his parents to buy him a computer.In a short time, Ray was able to do amazing things with the computer.Ray shared his enthusiasm for computers with Dr.Tisman, who used a computer for his research. The two discussed computers and medicine frequently.Amazingly, Ray understood t he biology and chemistry related to Dr.Tisman’s medical research without any previous instruction.

Ray then worked with Dr.Tisman after school.He helped conduct research with the equipment and kept it in working order.The purpose of the research was to test the effectiveness of mixing an old cancer drug with certain vitamins.Ray analyzed patient test results by computer, while Dr.Tisman handled all patient contact.Together, they came up with solid research that helped advance cancer treatment.

In 1988, 14 - year - old Ray went with Dr.Tisman to a meeting of the American Federation for Clinical Research (AFCR) , where Ray presented their initial research findings.Using terminology (术语) beyond the grasp of most kids his age, Ray told the scientists how the new drug mixture caused fewer and milder side effects for cancer patients.

A year later, Ray returned to the meeting to update the findings of his and Dr.Tisman' s research.By then, he had become well - known for his devotion to finding cures for sick patients.Stories about him appeared in hundred of newspapers around the world.He appeared on television newscasts and talk shows.

Ray continued to spend most free hours working with Dr.Tisman.The two began studying the effects of vitamins on babies inside the womb.However, Ray' s main interest remained cancer treatment, and he continues his research today.

59.According to the passage, Ray______.

A.is a boy of many gifts

B.is very helpful to his parents

C.learned fast under Dr.Tisman' s instruction

D.stopped working with Dr.Tisman after his success

60.What do we know about Dr.Tisman?

A.He succeeded in finding cures for cancer

B.He made a new discovery in cancer treatment.

C.He convinced Ray to become a partner of him.

D.He taught Ray knowledge related to his research.

61.What made Ray first known to the medical world?

A.His presentation at AFCR. B.His great skills in computer .

C.His devotion to cancer research. D.His appearance on television newscasts.

62.Dr.Tisman's research is aimed at ______.

A.providing different cancer treatments

B.proving the effects of vitamins on babies

C.finding the side effects of a cancer drug

D.testing the effectiveness of a new drug mixture

C

No one wants to be tested.We would all like to get a driver' s license without answering questions about rights of way or showing that we can parallel park a car.Many future lawyers and doctors probably wish they could join their profession without taking an exam.

But tests and standards are a necessary fact of life.They protect us from unskilled drivers, harmful products and dishonest professionals.In schools too exams play a.constructive role.They tell public officials whether new school programs are making a difference and where new investments are likely to pay off. They tell teachers what their students have learned——and have not.They tell parents how their children are doing compared with others their age.They encourage students to make more effort.

It is important to recall that for most of century, educators used intelligence tests to decide which children should get a high - quality education.The point of IQ testing was to find out how much children were capable of learning rather than to test what they had actually learned.Based on IQ scores, millions of children were assigned to dumbed—down programs instead of solid courses in science, math, history, literature and foreign language.

This history reminds us that tests should be used to improve education.Every child should have access to a high - quality education.Students should have full opportunity to learn what will be tested; otherwise their scores will merely reflect whether they come from an educated family.

In the past few years, we have seen the enormous benefits that flow to disadvantaged students because of the information provided by state tests.Those who fall behind are now getting extra instruction in after - school classes and summer programs.In their efforts to improve student performance, states are increasing teachers salaries, testing new teachers and insisting on better teacher education.

Performance in education means the mastery of both knowledge and skills.This is why it is reasonable to test teachers to make sure they know their subject matter, as well as how to teach it to young children.And this is why it is reasonable to assess whether students are ready to advance to the next grade or graduate from high school.

63.According to the passage, school exams enable ______.

A.governments to make right policies

B.students to meet their teachers' requirements

C.teachers to understand if their students have made efforts

D.parents to compare their kids' achievements across schools

64."Dumbed - down programs" in Paragraph 3 refer to the programs which .

A.lead to high - quality education

B.are less academically challenging

C.are intended for intelligent students

D.enable children to make steady progress

65.Which of the following does the author probably agree with?

A.Disadvantaged students can benefit from state tests.

B.Tests should focus on what students have actually learned.

C.Intelligent tests decide if children should get a high - quality education.

D.Intelligent tests are helpful in seperating excellent students from poor ones.

66.What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To re - assess the value of IQ testing.

B.To defend the role of testing in education.

C.To explain what high - quality education means.

D.To call for thorough and complete reform in education.

D

In a natural disaster—a hurricane, flood, volcanic eruption, or other catastrophes—minutes and even seconds of warning can make the difference between life and death.Because of this, scientists are working to use the latest technological advances to predict when and where disasters will happen.They are also studying how best to analyze and communicate this information once it is obtained.

On September 29, 1998, Hurricane Georges made landfall in Biloxi, Mississippi, after damaging Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and several islands of the Caribbean badly with torrential rains and winds up to 160 km per hour.Few people lost their lives along the Gulf Coast of the United States, although hundreds died in the Caribbean.

This was a very different outcome from 1900, when a powerful Gulf Coast hurricane made an unexpected direct hit on Galveston, Texas, killing at least 6,000 people.

Vastly improved hurricane warnings explain the different circumstances at either end of the 20th century——residents of Galveston had no advance warning that a storm was approaching, while residents of Biloxi had been warned days in advance, allowing for extensive safety precautions (预防).

At the same time that people in Biloxi were thankful for the advance warning, some residents of New Orleans, Louisiana were less satisfied.A day before Georges made landfall, forecasters were predicting that the hurricane had a good chance of striking New Orleans.Because much of New Orleans lies below sea level, the city is at risk for flooding.Emergency management officials must begin evacuations (疏散)well before a storm strikes.But evacuation costs money: businesses close, tourists leave, and citizens take precautionary measures.The mayor of New Orleans estimated that his city' s preparations for Georges cost more than 50 million.After Georges missed New Orleans, some residents questioned the value of the hurricane forecasts in the face of such high costs.

The different views on the early warnings for Hurricane Georges show some of the complexities related to predicting disasters.Disaster prediction is a process of providing scientific information to the government officials and other decision makers who must respond to those predictions.

67.What is the purpose of disaster prediction according to the passage?

A.To identify the cause of disasters.

B.To save people' s lives and property.

C.To prevent natural disasters from happening,

D.To apply advanced technology to disaster pr ediction.

68.Which of the following areas suffered the most severe damage?

A.Puerto Rico. B.New Orleans.

C.Biloxi, Mississippi. D.Galveston, Texas.

69.The city residents of New Orleans were unsatisfied because __ _ .

A.their preparations were made in vain

B.the hurricane warning arrived rather late

C.the forecast hurricane did not hit the city

D.they suffered from a heavy hurricane attack

70.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.The different ways of disaster prediction.

B.Technological advances in disaster prediction.

C.The benefits and preparations of disaster prediction.

D.The importance and uncertainty of disaster prediction.

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