61. A. helpful B. complex C. informal D. funny 62. A. Absolutely B. Namely C. Originally D. Similarly 63. A. notice B. recognize C. ignore D. picture 64. A. imitate B. enjoy C. explore D. Illustrate Section B
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 just read.
(A)
My husband and I were once in Nepal(尼泊尔)to see sunrise over the Himalayas.
One morning we awoke to total darkness at 5 o’clock.As we rushed through a town with cameras in hand,I noticed the calm,gentle way the Nepalese people greeted the morning.One man boiled a huge pot of milk tea,and other villagers gathered around his fire,cupping their hands around small glasses of the steaming sweet mixture.It was fascinating,but not to be left behind,we joined the stream of tourists moving quickly up to the lookout point.
The top was crowded when we arrived,but after 10 minutes of cold waiting,the assembled group gave up.“The cloud cover is too heavy,”one said.Then one by one they rushed down the hill to the next item on their sightseeing list.I was disappointed as well,but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy absently playing with a stick and shooting quick glances at the clouds.He must know something we don’t,I thought.I decided to wait with him.
The boy and I didn’t have to wait long.Moments later,a tiny stream of golden light burned through one thick cloud,then another.Rose-colored fog warmed the backs of the clouds,and suddenly the morning sun stole a glance around the side of the mountain,mile above where I’d expected it to be.
Nothing I’d seen before prepared me for the moment the clouds withdrew with bowed heads,and the magnificent Himalayas were revealed before,around,and above me.I sat in astonishment,not breathing, not daring to look away,certain that God had placed me here at the backdoor of Earth to show me what Heaven really looks like.I certainly got the message.Never again will I rush a sunrise.I now know Nature will supply her fruits to me only when I am truly ready to receive them.
65.What does “It” in Paragraph 2 most probably imply? A.The darkness of the town in the morning. B.The huge pot of milk tea boiling on the fire. C.The way the local people welcomed the day. D.The stream of tourists rushing to the lookout point.
66.The author decided to wait with the Nepalese boy because _____. A.she felt kind of having faith in him B.the restless tourists disappointed her
C.that boy was praying to the sun with a magic stick D.she had nothing more to see on her sightseeing list
67.Which of the following words best describe the author’s feeling when she saw the sunrise? A.Totally shocked B.Absolutely
C.Truly frightened D.Extremely interested 68.What can be concluded from the passage? A.Do in Rome as the Romans do. B.God helps those who help themselves. C.Time and tide wait for no man. D.Fortune rewards those having patience.
(B)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
We are currently taking requests for school group guided tours to occur through June 30, 2013. Appointments are required of all school groups visiting the Museum. All requests for guided tours must be sent in using the Guided Tour Request Form. If you have any questions, you may email schoolvisits@metmuseum.org. Please continue to check our website for the most up-to-date information. Guided Tours
Students and teachers may explore the collection with a Museum staff member, who leads discussions and exercises designed to encourage critical thinking in response to original works of art. Tours are appropriate for the group's grade, level of ability, and subject of interest. Guided
tours are offered and recommended for students who are at or above first-grade level and last about an hour. Group Size
A group may have no fewer than 10 students and no more than 50 students, with one chaperon (行为监督人) required for every 10 students. Group Fee
All fees are waived（免除）for schools located within the five boroughs of New York City. Schools outside New York City pay regular group rates: ? Students: $15 each
? One teacher per reservation receives complimentary admission. ? Required adult chaperones (one for every 10 students): $15 each ? Any additional adults: $28 each
? Groups of 15 or fewer: $225 flat fee（固定价格）
The Museum reserves the right to limit the number of adults participating in school group guided tours. Membership and other discounts do not apply to group admission.
Tour Schedule
Guided tours are conducted Tuesday through Friday, 9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. A limited number of guided tours for high school students are available Tuesday through Thursday at 1:30 and 2:00 p.m.
Cancellation Policy
All requests to change or cancel existing reservations must be made in writing via email toschoolvisits@metmuseum.org. Fees cannot be returned to groups that cancel with less than 2 weeks' notice.
69.To gain a deep appreciation of the art works in the Museum, school groups are advised to A. Tour around guided by an experienced museum stuff member B. Keep continuous contact with the information center of the museum C. Take guided tours with limited members from 1:30 to 2:00p.m. On Friday
D. Email the museum to change the reservation two days beforehand to get repaid
70. If two couples of teachers and 21 students from Chicago want to visit the museum, what would the lowest cost be?
A. $225 B.$345 C.$373 D. $427 71. Who might be most interested in this piece of information? A. Museum tour guide B. School education C. Fine art collectors D. Students’ parents
(C)
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group plans to take its Hong Kong-listed unit private, two sources familiar with the matter said, and it working with Yahoo on an asset-exchange (资产交换)deal that may result in Yahoo owning a direct stake（股本） in one of Alibaba Group’s operating businesses,.The sources revealed that taking Alibaba.com private was only one of the proposals being discussed and a final solution is still being worked out.
Alibaba Group’s plans are part of an overall deal being discussed by the board of Yahoo, which has come under fire from investors impatient with its lackluster performance. The shareholders are also frustrated with the apparent hesitation of stakeholders over how to handle its investments in Alibaba and other prized Asian assets.
The deal under discussion is that Alibaba Group would use borrowed money and internal cash as well as an asset exchange to buy back most of a 40 percent stake that Yahoo owns in Alibaba Group, the sources said,’Alibaba.com’s share price has been quite bumpy since its listing. Probably taking it private will make it more flexible for the group to do the transformation that it is going through,’ said Wendy Huang, head of regional Internet in Hong Kong. Trading in Alibaba.com shares was stopped on Thursday by an announcement from its parent.
Alibaba Group currently owns about 73 percent in Alibaba.com, which has a market value of nearly $6 billion. At the current market price, the remaining is valued at about $1.6billion. Yahoo’s stake in Alibaba Group has an estimated value of $14billion. Under the plans being discussed, Alibaba Group wants to buy back about 25 percent of its stake. Alibaba Group plans to
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