47. A. make out 48. A. conventional 49. A. significant 50. A. put-off 51. A. mature 52. A. average 53. A. sports 54. A. holding 55. A. for granted B. work out B. offensive B. even B. set-off B. talented B. top
B. language B. sharing B. wrong C. point out C. controversial C. reasonable C. pay-off C. flexible C. ordinary C. math C. abandoning C. by mistake D. rule out D. considerate D. precise D. cut-off D. energetic D. special D. biology D. questioning D. easy
第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在
答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFFERENCE!
? COOKING
First fix the mixing blade(c) onto the device using blade seal(a) and blade release bolt below the jug(b), and plug the power cable(o) below the device. Then 1. Open the jug lid(g) by pressing the jug release latch(n) on it.
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2. Dice(切) the food to about 1cm x 1cm and place in the cooking basket(h).
3. Measure out the water with the jug(e). Always use water at room temperature with nothing added(salt, sugar, etc.).
4. Pour water into the heating reservoir(f) . 5. Place the basket in the jug. 6. Lock the jug onto the device .
7. Close the lid of the jug, pressing on the heat-resistant zone(p) situated on the top of the locking arm(m).
8-9. Plug in the device and press the steam button on the control button(i). A light and a sound signal show when the cooking cycle starts.
10-11. When cooking is complete, a sound signal is heard and the steam symbol on the control button(i) flashes. To stop it, press this button. ? MIXING
12. Release the lid and
13. Remove the basket using the spatula(d) which is usually hanging on the Spatula storage support(j). Depending on the recipe, either keep the cooking water or discard it. 14. Empty the food into the jug and insert it onto the device.
15. Place the mixing cover(K) horizontally over the jug using the spatula. 16. Lock the jug’s lid.
17. Plug in the device and turn the control button(i) to the right using pulses lasting a maximum of 5 seconds until you have obtained the desired consistency. 18-19. Open the lid and remove the mixing cover using the spatula. 20. Pour out the food that has been finished at your will.
N.B.: When preparing smoothies, dice the fruit, taking care to remove any seed, empty the pieces into the jug and then follow the mixing procedure. Pour out your preparation taking care to hold the mixing cover. ? CAUTION!
? Never immerse the electrical base in water. ? Plug the device into a 220-240V socket.
56. Which of the following pictures illustrates steps 12 to 14?
57. What must we NOT do with the device? A. Get it touched with water. C. Use it with a 230V socket.
B. Keep the cooking water.
D. Add into the jug water with salt. B
The Ghost Bridegroom
At the time of this story, there was a great family gathering at the castle to meet the promised bridegroom of the Baron’s daughter. An arrangement had been made between the Baron and an old nobleman of Bavaria, Berton, for a marriage between their children. It would increase the importance of both families. The initial plans had been made in the usual way: the young people were engaged without having met each other and the date set for the wedding.
The young Count(伯爵) Von Altenburg had been recalled from the army and was on his way to the castle to meet his promised bride. Messages had been received from Wurtzburg where he was accidentally delayed. The messages indicated the day and time when he might be expected to arrive. The castle was in a fever of preparation to provide him with a suitable welcome.
Anne had dressed with particular care. Bertha and Wilda had selected her clothing and quarreled all morning about what she should wear. The young lady had taken advantage of their arguments to wear exactly what she wanted and had chosen very well. She looked as beautiful as any young bridegroom could wish for, and the excitement made her look even lovelier. The two aunts constantly directed her, as single aunts usually take a great interest in the love affairs of others. They were giving her the final instructions on how to behave, what to say, and how to greet her intended husband.
Hour by hour passed. The sun, which had been so warm over the rich forests of the Odenwald, was now setting along the tops of the mountains. The Baron went to the tallest tower in the castle to see if he could see any sign of the Count and his escorts.
Once, he thought he saw them. The sound of horns came floating up from the valley. A
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party of men was seen far below, riding slowly along the road. It was a false alarm, for when they reached the foot of the mountain, they suddenly rode off in a different direction. The sun, by now, had set, and the bats began to fly about in the evening light. It was getting dark, and the only movement on the road was the occasional worker returning home. 58. Which is the right relationship of the characters in the novel? A. Von Altenburg was the Baron’s son.
B. Anne and Bertha were the Baron’s sisters. C. Anne was Berton’s only daughter.
D. Von Altenburg was Anne’s intended husband. 59. What can best describe the bridegroom?
A. He accepted his intended marriage arranged without his knowledge. B. He was eager to meet his intended wife so he retired from the army. C. He wouldn’t have been welcome by the bride had he arrived on time. D. He didn’t like the marriage so purposely delayed going to the castle.
60. Which of the following descriptions best reflects the disappointed feeling of the Baron family?
A. The sun was so warm over the rich forests of the Odenwald.
B. The Baron went to the tallest tower to see if he could see any sign of the Count. C. The sound of horns came floating up from the valley.
D. The sun had set, and the bats began to fly about in the evening light. 61. What will the author most probably write about in the next paragraph(s)? A. What happened to the bride. B. What happened to the bridegroom. C. What happened to the Baron. D. What happened to the aunts.
C
Many more babies will be bom before the Year of the Horse ends, because many couples in China try to avoid having babies in the Year of the Sheep, which starts on Feb 19, 2015. The reason: traditionally it is believed that “sheep babies” lead a difficult and suppressive life. The. truth is, there is no evidence to prove that people bom with the zodiac sign of sheep are destined for a difficult life. Apple co-founder, the late Steve Jobs, and movie stars Chow Yunfat and Zhang Ziyi were all bom in the Year of the Sheep.
Superstition, as its dictionary description says, is an unreasonable belief that an object, action or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome. Many people regard black cats as unlucky when they are unlucky only for mice. The number 13 is considered unlucky in the West, but it was quite an lucky number in ancient China. The “rich” number “ 8 ” is viewed as lucky in China, yet it doesn’t look different from any other number in the West.
But such is the influence of superstition on some people that they undergo cesarean section(剖腹产), even without going into labor, to give birth before the onset of a year they consider unlucky. Doctors warn that premature cesarean section is a violation of the laws of nature which could affect the baby’s brains and health, but some people ignore their advice. On the social side, the sudden increase in the number of births in one year will make it even more difficult for children to get admission to schools and drastically raise the demand for jobs when
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