A. organizing your time and finishing urgent things first B. finishing a number of things at once C. working on only one or two things each day
D. accomplishing as much work as possible at any given moment
59. The underlined word “confine” in paragraph 5 possibly means . A. improve
B. start
C. practice
D. restrict
60. If there were one more tip, it could be . A. LIVE TO WORK B. WORK TO LIVE C. MAKE WORK YOUR LIFE D. STOP TO ENJOY WORKING
B
Recently scientists have made a breakthrough in developing a blood test, which can predict whether someone may attempt suicide (自杀), to prevent hundreds of deaths.
As has been discovered by American researchers, variations(变化) in a single gene can be made use of to predict if someone is likely to commit suicide. Researchers at John Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland, found that the gene SKA2 stopped functioning correctly in people at risk of suicide. The SKA2 gene is found in the prefrontal cortex (前额皮层) of the brain, and is involved in preventing negative thoughts and controlling abnormal (不正常的) behavior. If there isn’t enough SKA2, or it is changed in some way, the body cannot control levels of cortisol (皮质醇). Previous research has shown that people who attempt suicide or who take their own lives have large amounts of cortisol in their systems. A test could allow doctors or psychologists to place patients on “suicide watch” and disable their access to drugs or equipment which they could use to end their own life.
The research was reported in The American Journal of Psychology. “We need to study this in a larger sample but we believe that we might be able to monitor the blood to identify those at risk of suicide. After all, suicide is a major preventable public health problem, but we have been held back in our prevention efforts because we have no steady way to predict those who are at increased risk of killing themselves,” says study leader Dr Zachary Kaminsky, an assistant professor of psychological and behavioral sciences. “With a test like ours, we may be able to cut down suicide rates by identifying those people and intervening (介入) early enough to head off a disaster. “
The blood test succeeded in predicting those with the most severe risk of suicide with 90 per cent accuracy. They could also spot if someone had already attempted suicide with 96 percent accuracy, simply by looking at the levels of SKA2.
61. What’s the purpose of the blood test? A. To help cure those w ho lack SKA2. B. To predict people’s characters.
C. To predict whether someone may try to kill himself. D. To see whether people get infected by illness.
62. According to the text, those who attempt suicide . A. have too much SKA2
B. have fewer amounts of cortisol in their systems C. have fewer abnormal behaviors than others D. have variations in the gene SKA2
63. Which of the following about the blood test is true according to the passage?
A. The blood test is able to accurately predict people with the most severe risk of suicide. B. If you have ever attempted suicide, you’re sure to be identified through the blood test. C. The American scientists haven’t achieved every success in the blood test.
D. The blood test could help those at a risk of suicide by raising the levels of SKA2. 64. What is the author’s attitude towards the blood test research? A. Passive.
B. Objective.
C. Cautious. C
As the first black female representative of Alabama in Congress, Terri A. Sewell said she was raised to accomplish anything she wanted. “I never saw my limitations when it came to being a woman in anything, let alone political power.” Sewell recently said to The Washington Post. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t go through the challenges that face most women in politics.
Terri was brought up in Selma. She was the first black student to have the highest grades of Selma High School. Sewell spent her childhood summers in Alabama with her grandparents. Her grandfather, a minister and farmer, guided her to acquire a love for her homeland, appreciation of hard work, and the importance of her faith. Her grandfather gave her a deep understanding of the history of black people.
Sewell graduated with honors from Princeton University. During the summers while in college, she was a leader on the college campus, serving in various roles including class vice-president, class representative... Upon graduating from college, she was chosen as one of the “Top Ten College Women in America”. At the age of 25, she published her master’s paper on the election of the first black members of British Parliament (英国议会).
After graduation, Sewell served as a law clerk in Birmingham, Alabama. Sewell began her legal career in 1994 at the Wall Street law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell. Sewell provided free legal services for the
D. Doubtful.
homeless, girls of color in NYC high schools.
Sewell returned to Alabama in 2004 to assist her mother in the care of her father. As the first black female partner in a Birmingham law firm, Sewell has distinguished herself as one of the only black public finance lawyers in the State of Alabama. She served as a lawyer helping to raise money for public projects for some of the state’s most troublesome public affairs. Sewell made educational finance a particular focus ofher practice, representing the historically black colleges in Alabama, as well as other higher education institutions.
Terri Sewell also served as co-chair of the Women’s Fund “Voices Against Violence” campaign, which inspired women to help women to overcome domestic violence (家庭暴力). The campaign raised more than $70, 000 in four months to fight domestic violence in Birmingham.
“She has always been an overachiever. ” This is what her mother said about her. 65. What can we know about Sewell’s grandfather? A. He led Sewell to politics personally. B. He helped shape Sewell’s life values. C. He inspired Sewell to gain voting rights. D. He urged Sewell to challenge herself. 66. What did Sewell do in her college life?
A. She based her master’s paper on a personal interview. B. She worked part-time for The Washington Post. C. She was elected chairwoman of the Student Union. D. She got involved in various events actively.
67. What does the author focus on in Paragraph4 and Paragraph 5? B. Sewell’s educational background. A. Sewell’s social skills.
C. Sewell’s political achievements. D. Sewell’s profession as a lawyer.
68. Which words can be used to describe Sewell? A. Determined and modest. B. Creative and energetic. C. Caring and responsible. D. Honest and aggressive(上进的).
69. What does Sewell’s experience tell us? A. Business is the salt of life.
B. One good turn deserves another. D. Knowledge is power.
C. Never set limitations on yourself. 70. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Terri A. Sewell: a woman in power B. Racial equality: a long-term goal C. A rising star in the U. S. Congress D. The key to Terri A. Sewell’s success
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五、单词拼写(共10个小题; 每小题1分，满分10 分)
71. The park is beautiful beyond d , and it is well worth a visit.
72. During Double Eleven Shopping Days, t staff are in great demand in the express company. 73. You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two a .
74. The movements of machines are completely a____; you only need to start and stop the machines. 75. It’s a race against the clock to uncover the real threat before a worldwide Geostorm wipes out everywhere,
r from Asia to America.
76. It is high time that we (加强) laws and regulations to prevent drunk driving.
77. With wives of the leaders of several nations (陪伴) her, Peng Liyuan educated college students about AIDS at an event.
78. Last week, I bumped into a(n) (熟人) who has a big job at a media company.
79. (缺乏) confidence is his weakness, which is why he failed in this provincial oral competition. 80. With many (突破) in technology known as CRISPR-Cas, or just CRISPR, we may change your children’s DNA in the future to protect him or her against diseases. 六、短文语法填空(共10个空格; 每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
As is known to all, it is quite different for people to send gifts in different countries. In countries 81 Australia, Canada, the United States, sending gifts is scarcely expected. It is more significant to avoid 82 (present) personal gifts such as clothing. If 83 (visit) the home of a colleague from one of these countries, you’d better bring a gift to the hostess. In America, costly gifts are definitely out. Take your friend to dinner or a sporting event, 84 is also a good choice.
On the contrary, gift giving is 85 traditional custom in Japan. In Japan the proper gift is considered 86 (convey) the giver’s true friendship, gratitude and respect far 87 (well) than words can. So if
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