48. A. conflict 49. A. calm 50. A. signs
B. confusion B. chase B. symbols B. chosen
C. isolation C. pull
D. misery D. tear D. performances D. unfairly D. spoiled D. superior D. proceed D. rather than
C. symptoms C. gently C. oppressed C. reasonable C. persist C. owing to
51. A. differently 52. A. abandoned 53. A. accessible 54. A. change Section B
B. enthusiastically B. appealing B. dominate B. more than
55. A. contrary to
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.
(A)
①Did English football finally find a new star? At the age of 19, Theo Walcott came onto the scene by scoring a hat-trick for England in a 4-1 victory over Croatia in 2010 World Cup.
②Walcott’s lightning speed and accurate shooting turned the teenager into an overnight star. Many thought he was a new dawn for the England team. He was building his fame for his fast pace, with former Barcelona manager Pep declaring that ―you would need a gun to stop him.‖ FIFA World Player of the Year winner Lionel Messi once also described Walcott as ―one of the most dangerous players I have ever played against.‖ In addition to his speed, Walcott also possessed good balance, movement and technique.
③It was symbolic that Walcott’s goals came from the right-wing. The position had been played by ―golden boy‖ David Beckham for more than 10 years. No longer were the cheers for Beckham. The fans’ hopes now rested on the shoulders of Walcott.
④Walcott was born in London to a black British Jamaican father and a white English mother. He grew up as a Liverpool fan due to his father’s support of Liverpool. When Chelsea asked him to be a ball boy, he used the opportunity to meet his Liverpool idols.
⑤The teenager’s rise to fame was not completely out of blue. He was part of England’s World Cup team in 2006, but he did not get to play a match. He also spent over two years at Arsenal, where he was fast becoming a key player.
⑥But that year, few were expecting the wonderful performance between England and Croatia. The teenager was the first England player to score three goals in a game since Michael Owen did so seven years before.
⑦Although England was full of superstars, they had a poor record in major tournaments. But things were beginning to change. The win against Croatia was sweet revenge. Croatia was the team which knocked England out of Euro 2008.
⑧Walcott’s wonderful performance lighted England fans’ hope for World Cup victory in South Africa in 2010, since England had not lifted the cup since 1966.
⑨But before England fans got too carried away, our reflection on the past history told us that placing a country’s hopes on one teenager was dangerous.
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56. Which of the following CANNOT account for Walcott’s increasing fame?
A. Fast speed.
B. Masterly skills. D. Unusual family.
C. Positional sense.
57. Why did the author mention David Beckham in the 3rd paragraph?
A. To show that England football once had a glorious history. B. To illustrate that Walcott could be entitled ―golden boy‖. C. To indicate that England fans were difficult to please. D. To imply that people had high expectation on Walcott.
58. In the 5th paragraph, the underlined phrase ―out of blue‖ most probably means ―________‖.
A. impolite
B. unexpected D. unintentional
C. impossible
59. What is the author most likely to agree with?
A. Walcott might not live up to fans’ expectation. B. Walcott might transfer from Arsenal to Liverpool. C. Croatia might change the history of the World Cup.
D. England might be defeated by the opponent in the next round.
(B)
? Overview
Explore Stewart Island and the surrounding bays in our modern mini-buses. Our guides enjoy sharing their local knowledge of the history and environment of Stewart Island. Highlights include Lee Bay, the gateway to Rakiura National Park, beautiful Horseshoe Bay and amazing views of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock.
Village & Bays Tour Leaving from Stewart Island Season: All Year Duration: 1 hour 30 mins ? More information
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Departure location: Oban Visitor Centre.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes or boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater or fleece jacket, sunscreen or sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.
Car parking: Vehicle parking is available at Oban (extra cost—reservations recommended). Wheelchair access: Available.
Children ticket: Children under ten go free for travel as long as they are accompanied by an adult. ―There was so much to see and learn that it was hard to take everything in. The bays we stopped at were beautiful with golden sandy beaches, the forests were overpowering and we expected dinosaurs to appear at any time, the views from lookout point were splendid and the anchor point with Bluff brought a smile. Thank you to Chris and the experienced team for such an informative tour.‖
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? ―Any visitor to Stewart Island could do no better than take one of the guided tours from the Oban Visitor Centre—especially if you only have limited time available. We had the delightful and extremely informative Kylie conduct a small number on one of the village tours. This is a beautiful place—a few fascinating shops and restaurants, wonderful walks and warm and friendly people.‖
Michael Mason
? ―I love finding out about places and the guide was full of information and stories as we visited every interesting place and view in Oban (it didn’t take too long...). A great way to start a visit as it helps you know where everything is.‖
Kiwieric
60. If a traveler plans to leave a car at Oban, he had better ________.
A. refer to the guides first C. make a reservation
B. use wheelchair access D. walk to the center in advance
61. Herry, a six-year-old boy, wanted to have a sightseeing of the Stewart Island with his parents. How much
should they pay for the mini-bus tour?
(C)
①What does it say about the future of meat when the country’s largest processor of chicken, pork, and beef buys a stake(股份) in a start-up that aims to ―perfectly replace animal protein with plant protein‖?
②Tyson Foods announced this week that it purchased a 5 percent stake in Beyond Meat, the Southern California-based food-tech start-up that made headlines earlier this year with its veggie burger that reportedly cooks and tastes like real beef.
③To be sure, Beyond Meat’s meatless creations have yet to take the country by storm. Although the 100 percent plant-based burgers have achieved plenty of positive press since they appeared for the first time in May, so far they’re only available at Whole Foods stores in seven states. Even though the company’s ―chicken‖ strips, ―beef‖ pies, and meatless frozen dinners are available nationwide, Beyond Meat is hardly a household name.
④That may be what makes the news of Tyson’s investment all the more noteworthy. While the two companies declined to give details about the deal, it’s doubtful that Tyson’s 5 percent stake made much of dent(凹陷) in the meat giant’s coffers(金库). The company posted $41.4 billion in sales last year; prior to the deal with Tyson, Beyond Meat had reportedly raised $64 million in project capital funding—about what Tyson earns before lunch on any given day.
⑤Tyson is doing pretty great. The company reported record third-quarter earnings per share in August and says that it expects overall meat production to increase 2 to 3 percent during the next financial year. But like a big oil company shelling out cash to invest in wind power, Tyson’s toe-in-the-water move to team up with a start-up devoted to bringing more plant-based protein to American dinner tables seems to suggest the meat industry is starting to see which way the winds are blowing.
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A. $135. C. $ 45.
B. $90. D. Free.
B. charming walks D. detailed tour guide
62. If a traveler takes the guided tour, he can experience all the following EXCEPT ________.
A. breath-taking scenery C. dinosaur samples
⑥Sales of plant-based protein, which totaled an estimated $5 billion last year, continue to pale compared with the market for meat in America—but vegetarian alternatives to meat are booming, with sales growing at more than double the rate for food products overall. The steady drumbeat of news about the negative health impacts, environmental problems, and animal welfare concerns associated with meat consumption appears to be sinking in. According to a survey released in April, more than half of Americans surveyed said they plan to eat more plant-based foods in the coming year.
63. Beyond Meat’s veggie burger made headlines probably because __________.
A. it makes perfect use of animal protein B. it uses high tech in the making process C. it tastes as good as a genuine beef burger D. it represents the diet trend in South California
64. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the state of Beyond Meat?
A. It is the creator of the country’s first 100 percent plant-based burgers. B. It has been well received as its products are available nationwide. C. It is far from being a match to real food processing giants like Tyson. D. It provides high-quality dining experience in selected Whole Foods stores. 65. What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A. The purchase of the stake barely costs a thing for Tyson. B. The 5 percent stake in Beyond Meat means a lot to Tyson.
C. Tyson’s investment hasn’t caught the attention of the media as expected. D. Tyson is relying on this investment to raise more project capital funding. 66. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Meat will still take over the market in spite of other alternatives. B. A major American meat company is betting on plant-based protein. C. Tyson and Beyond Meat work together to build a global meat giant.
D. Plants have been found to contain protein that does more good to human beings.
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Many of us just drive on as we have right of way. B. It is this social aspect that makes many people suspicious about driverless cars. C. The latest robot cars are able to make the necessary eye contact with a human driver. D. Humans are always suspicious about new technologies of which they have little experience. E. Even many people with suspicion accept that emotionless AVs could cause fewer accidents than we humans. F. These safety-first robot cars could become victims of their own politeness and end up being bullied and ignored by aggressive, impatient humans.
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