63. According to the passage, a good presenter always _______.

A. looks down at notes from time to time

B. takes a break in the process of presenting

C. keeps his presentation beyond 20 minutes

D. catches the audience’s imagination and attention

64. The underlined word “reinforce” in the third paragraph probably means “______”.

A. create    B. praise    C. preserve   D. strengthen

65. What can be the best title for this passage?

A. Four Tips for a Great PowerPoint Presentation

B. The Importance of a PowerPoint Presentation

C. The Benefits of Using a PowerPoint Presentation

D. The Proper Occasion for a PowerPoint Presentation

C

For many years there’s been a debate about rewarding our children. Does it work? Is it effective?

Some people think we should establish a standard with our kids and give them something for meeting this standard as a reward. Punishment is given out in much the same way, but it’s used when certain standards of performance, behavior, etc. have not been met. Kids will often become more dutiful when threatened with punishment, and work harder when promised a valuable reward. The problem is what happens when you aren’t around.

To develop responsible, self-disciplined (自律的) kids, parents need to promote certain ideas. One of these ideas is that everyone pitches in (努力投入) and helps in your family, even if someone is not crazy about helping. Another idea is that there can be enjoyment in doing any task if we choose to make it so. When a task is for a worthy cause (our family can enjoy the house more because I have helped clean it), and when parents are cheerful about their chores, this message can have a big impact.

This is how we help our kids develop a sense of responsibility. When our children develop this responsibility, they’ll be more disciplined, and they’ll control their emotions better. When we give rewards to our kids, we reduce the sense of responsibility. We also create children who may temporarily perform to a certain standard, but who aren’t likely to continue the performance without the carrot hanging in front of them.

“Rewards and punishment can change behavior for a while, but they cannot change the person who engages in the behavior, at least in the way we want,” said Alfie Kohn, author of Punished by Rewards. “Good values have to be grown from the inside out.” Parents can help give their children a sense of shared responsibility and discipline which can last a lifetime. The real rewards that your children receive will be their readiness for the complex and demanding world that waits for them— a world that rewards those who have learned the secrets of discipline and responsibility. So keep those shiny rewarding to yourself, and _______________.

66. According to the passage, when children are threatened with punishment,         .

A. they may lose interest in their work         B. they may appear to be well-behaved

C. they may change to another person          D. the results will be worse than usual

67. What can we know from Paragraph 3?

A. Parents should promote certain ideas to help children develop.

B. Children should be responsible for their discipline.

C. Children should help build a good family atmosphere.

D. No children will adapt to society without their parents’ help.

68. Which of the following sentences can be used to end this passage?

A. let your kids find their own rewards         B. allow your kids to enjoy their punishment

C. prevent your kids from failing              D. persuade your kids into accepting who they are

69. According to the passage, Alfie Kohn would agree that parents should          .

A. pay no attention to the way their children do things

B. never punish their children

C. show their children how to behave by example

D. help their children establish good values

70. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Do You Often Reward Your Children?

B. Should Parents Reward Their Children?

C. When Should Parents Reward Their Children?

D. What Can Parents Reward Their Children with?

D

Hungry For a Win

A victor is, by definition, someone who wins a struggle or contest. However, that doesn’t mean he or she will live a proud and happy life ever after, as Katniss Everdeen is about to discover in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Catching Fire, out in Chinese theaters on Nov 21, is set in a futuristic society called Panem. Every year its government holds a televised fight to the death. Two teenagers from each of the 12 districts of Panem are chosen to compete.

In the new film, last year’s victors Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her partner Peeta are back home after winning the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss just wants to live a normal life. However, that never seems to happen. She has nightmares, which remind her that she is a killer.

Her worst nightmare comes true when the annual Hunger Games arrive again. The teenager finds herself back in the competition along with Peeta. Since Katniss brings hope to Panem through her courage, President Snow plans to use this year’s Games to kill off Katniss and Peeta and in turn dampen the fires of rebellion.

“This is the next step of Katniss’ heroism and the next part of her journey to finding out who she is really going to be,” Lawrence told Reuters.

Fast-paced and full of action, Catching Fire looks to outdo the success that the first film had in 2012. With a 97 percent rating on the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes, it is enjoying positive reviews. Critics have praised it for being faithful to the book written by American author Suzanne Collins. The Hollywood Reporter said that Catching Fire outshines the first movie a lot.

Jennifer Lawrence, who won a best actress Oscar this year for her 2012 movie Silver Linings Playbook, has helped Catching Fire find success, Forbes pointed out. The 23-year-old actress does well playing a young lady who hates what she was forced to do to stay alive yet is determined not to give up.

“Lawrence’s down-to-earth personality in real life won the hearts of the public. So given a wildly popular first film that blew everyone away, a rising fan base and a lead performer beloved by the mainstream press and viewers, the sequel(续集) was always going to be big,” Forbes noted.

71. The underlined word “dampen” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_______”.

A. hold             B. light             C. reduce            D. support

72. Which of the following is TRUE about the film’s story according to the article?

A. Every year 12 teenagers in total are chosen to join in the televised fight.

B. Despite having won the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss doesn’t feel much joy.

C. Katniss and Peeta are chosen once again to make the TV show more appealing.

D. Jennifer Lawrence won a best actress Oscar this year for the first Hunger Games movie.

73. What are some reasons why Catching Fire will probably be successful?

a. The previous film was successful.

b. It is true to the original book’s story.

c. Most of the reviews of the movie are positive.

d. It has many famous stars in addition to Jennifer Lawrence.

A. abc             B. abd              C. acd                D. bcd

74. In which column of a newspaper can readers find this article?

A. Beautiful Mind   B. Campus Trends     C. Culture Discovery    D. Society

75. After reading the passage, we can infer that _______.

A. President Snow thinks highly of Katniss and Peeta’s victory

B. Katniss decides to fight in the 75th Hunger Games because she loves it

C. Critics hold a negative attitude to the first movie of Hunger Games

D. The personality of the leading actress contributes to the success of Catching Fire

第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题  满分35分)

第四部分 书面表达(共两节， 满分35分)

第一节  阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到题后的横线上(请注意问题后的词数要求)。

[1] Many people often complain that they can’t find true love. However, Andrew’s story tells us true love is unconditional.

[2] While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous. What if Mr. Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months. Absolutely, he deserved a wage increase.

[3] The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak at the knees. Late in the afternoon he finally gathered the courage to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the close-handed Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!

[4] When he arrived home that evening, Andrew found their dining table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!

[5] Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife, which read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I’m so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.

[6] After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen when he observed a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket. He picked it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you didn’t get the increase.”

[7] Tears welled up in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s love was not conditional upon his success at work. The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.

76. What’s the best title for the passage? (no more than 5 words)

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77. Why did Andrew feel surprised when Harvey Larchmont agreed to give him a raise? (no more than 5 words)

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78. How did he feel when he read a second card from his wife? (no more than 3 words)

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79. What kind of person was Tina in Andrew’s opinion? (no more than 3 words)

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80. What may happen if you know someone loves you regardless of your success or failure?(no more than 15 words)

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