episodeA. n. 衰败；腐烂B. n. 插曲；片段；一段经历 n. 一集；一节C. n. 建筑师；设计师D. n. 院长，系主任；教务长

9. (Multiple choices, 3分) When dripping water takes aim at a rock, each droplet zeroes in on the same target and stays the course until its mission is complete. The drops of water fall day after day, year after year. This is the magic that enables dripping water to drill through rock! Accoding to the above paragraph, which of the following statements is not true?A. To succeed, we need to have an aim.B. To succeed, we need to focus on our aim.C. To succeed, being able to do magic tricks is necessary.D. To succeed, we need to have the spirit of persistence.10. (Multiple choices, 3分) Let's leave out the tough talk and get down _ businessA. atB. inC. forD. to

4. 【单选题（4选1）】grantA. vt. 同意；授予；给予 vt. 承认 n. 拨款；补助金B. n. 慷慨，大方；宽宏大量C. n. 指数；标志；量度 n. 索引D. n. 租约，出租协议 vt. 租借；出租

scriptA. v. 投降；屈服 vt. （被迫）放弃，交出 n. 投降；屈服B. n. 剧本，讲稿，脚本C. n. 喷剂 v. 飞溅；喷洒D. n. 空位；真空；空白

One morning， when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams， he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible insect． He lay on his armor-like back， and if he lifted his head a little he could see his brown belly， slightly domed and divided by arches into stiff sections． The bedding was hardly able to cover it and seemed ready to slide off any moment． His many legs， pitifully thin compared with the size of the rest of him， waved about helplessly as he looked． "What's happened to me？" he thought． It wasn't a dream． His room， a proper human room although a little too small， lay peacefully between its four familiar walls． A collection of textile samples lay spread out on the table-Samsa was a travelling salesman-and above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an illustrated magazine and housed in a nice， gilded frame． It showed a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur scarf who sat upright， raising a heavy fur muff（暖手筒）that covered the whole of her lower arm towards the viewer． Gregor then turned to look out the window at the dull weather． Drops of rain could be heard hitting the window， which made him feel quite sad． "How about if I sleep a little bit longer and forget all this nonsense，" he thought， but that was something he was unable to do because he was used to sleeping on his right， and in his present state couldn't get into that position． However hard he threw himself onto his right， he always rolled back to where he was． He must have tried it a hundred times， shut his eyes so that he wouldn't have to look at the floundering legs， and only stopped when he began to feel a mild， dull pain there that he had never felt before． He thought， "What a heavy career it is that I've chosen! Travelling day in and day out． Doing business like this takes much more effort than doing your own business at home， and on top of that there's the curse of travelling， worries about making train connections， bad and irregular food， contact with different people all the time so that you can never get to know anyone or become friendly with them．" He felt a slight itch up on his belly； pushed himself slowly up on his back towards the headboard so that he could lift his head better； found where the itch was， and saw that it was covered with lots of little white spots which he didn't know what to make of； and when he tried to feel the place with one of his legs he drew it quickly back because as soon as he touched it he was overcome by a cold tremble． He slid back into his former position． "Getting up early all the time，" he thought， "it makes you stupid． You've got to get enough sleep． Other travelling salesmen live a life of luxury． For instance， whenever I go back to the guest house during the morning to copy out the contract， these gentlemen are always still sitting there eating their breakfasts． I ought to just try that with my boss； I'd get kicked out on the spot． But who knows， maybe that would be the best thing for me． If I didn't have my parents to think about I'd have given in my notice a long time ago， I'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what I think， tell him everything I would， let him know just what I feel． He'd fall right off his desk! And it's a funny sort of business to be sitting up there at your desk， talking down at your inferiors from up there， especially when you have to go right up close because the boss is hard of hearing． Well， there's still some hope； once I've got the money together to pay off my parents' debt to him-another five or six years I suppose-that's definitely what I'll do． That's when I'll make the big change． First of all though， I've got to get up， my train leaves at five．"（1）According to the passage， Gregor initially believes his transformation is a ____ ．A． curseB． diseaseC． nightmareD． fraud（2）The word "floundering" in paragraph 3 most nearly means ____ ．A． strugglingB． painfulC． pitifulD． trembling（3）The author most likely includes a description of Gregor's itch in paragraph 4 to ____ ．A． remind the reader that Gregor has already turned into an insectB． stress the disconnection between Gregors' thoughts and his actual situationC． present important details about what Gregor's new body looks likeD． show that Gregor's thoughts are focused on the changes to his body（4）The passage most strongly suggests which of the following about Gregor's attitude toward his profession？ ____ A． He is angry．B． He is eager to please．C． He is depressed．D． He is diligent．（5）What central idea does the excerpt（节选） communicate through Gregor's experiences？ ____ A． Imagination is a dangerous thing．B． People are fearful of change．C． Dreams become our reality．D． Man is a slave to work．（6）The main rhetorical（修辞的） effect of the final sentence of the excerpt （"First of all though， I've got to get up， my train leaves at five"） is to ____ ．A． provide a solution to the conflict Gregor facesB． foretell the conflict between Gregor and his bossC． illustrate Gregor's flexibility and ability to move onD． emphasize Gregor's extreme sense of duty

4. 【单选题（4选1）】moralA. n. （常用复数）道德规范；品德；品行 a. 道义上的；道德上的 a. 有道德的；品行端正的B. n. 缎带，丝带C. vt. 使持续；保持 vt. 经受；遭受 vt. 支持；支撑 vt. 供养；维持生计D. n. 脉搏；脉动 vi. 跳动，搏动

Some American parents might think their children need better educations to compete with China and other countries. But how much do the parents themselves need to change? A new book called Battle Hymn(圣歌) of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua has caused a debate about cultural differences in parenting. Ms. Chua is a professor at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, and the mother of two daughters. She was raised in the American Mid-west by immigrant Chinese parents. In the Chinese culture, the tiger represents strength and power. In her book, Ms Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. For example, she threatened to burn her daughter’s stuffed animals unless she played a piece of music perfectly. She would insult her daughters if they failed to meet her expectations. Ms. Chua told NBC television that she had a clear list of what her daughters, Sophia and Louisa, were not permitted to do. “Attend a sleepover, have a playdate, watch TV or play computer games, be in a school play, get any grade less than an ‘A’.” Many people have criticized Amy Chua. Some say her parenting methods were abusive. She even admits that her husband, who is not Chinese, sometimes objected to her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters. Ms. Chua makes fun of her own extreme style of parenting. She says she eased some of the pressure after her younger daughter rebelled and shouted, “I hate my life! I hate you!” Ms. Chua says she decided to retreat when it seemed like there was a risk that she might lose her daughter. But she also says American parents often have low expectations of their children’s abilities. “One of the biggest differences I see between Western and Chinese parenting is that Chinese parents assume strength rather than fragility.” Stacey DeBroff has written four books on parenting. “I think that the stirring of intense debate has to do with what it means to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child.” Ms. DeBroff says Amy Chua’s parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacey DeBroff advises parents to develop their own style of parenting and not just repeat the way they were raised.【小题1】According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about American parents?A．Some of them expect their children to be competitive.B．Some of them need to educate themselves better.C．They should learn from Chinese parents.D．They care their kids more than Chinese.【小题2】What can we learn about Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother?A．It is a list of things for children to do.B．It is a book about cultural differences.C．It is a heated debate about parenting.D．It is a book about how to raise children.【小题3】Based on the passage, Ms. Chua’s parenting is exposed to the following EXCEPT A．pressureB．managementC．recreationD．compromise【小题4】 Which of the following agrees with Ms. DeBroff?A．Different cultures have different concepts of values.B．Chua’s parenting is followed by many American families.C．Immigrants are always bitterly struggling abroad.D．Parents had better raise their children in person.【小题5】 What’s the author’s attitude towards Ms. Chua’s parenting?A．PositiveB．InactiveC．IndefiniteD．Negative

For parents about to have their first baby, there will be many things in short supply—sleep, for example. One thing, however, that new parents will not be short of is advice. Family, friends and even total strangers are always keen to pass on their worldly expertise. And you can't escape the self-appointed "experts" on TV, in books, and on the internet. Parents-to-be, be warned! We all have those competent friends. You know the type. Their life is organized to an abnormal degree. The right school has been arranged since conception. Their babies have never cried or thrown up in the car. When you discuss weaning, potty training or getting babies to sleep, they make it clear that they know everything and you know nothing. Then there are those whose own life is falling apart but who still offer to share their wisdom with you. They haven't spoken to their own children for a decade, but they consider themselves relationship gurus. You haven't asked them to advise you, but they drone on endlessly. The in-laws are another minefield. Before the birth, they promised not to interfere, but at every opportunity they tell you that they know what your child is thinking: "I'm sure he's hungry." "I think he wants to sleep." There is the unspoken implication you are not up to the job. And then there are the parenting books. Behind those covers with cute babies and toddlers making fairy cakes are hefty manuals worthy of army boot camps. Inside are lists of rules for everything—even advising you to open the curtains promptly at 8:23 a.m. But don't despair. There are some useful bits of advice out there: they propose being realistic from the start, they warn you to forget having a social life; and suggest giving up such cherished ideals as never allowing your child to eat chocolate or watch TV before they are one year old. There are also excellent practical tips for new mums and dads: if visitors offer to make tea, accept; sleep when baby sleeps and forget the housework. Perhaps the best advice is to ignore all advice and do it your own way. Who will give advice to new parents? A)Family members. B)Friends. C)Strangers. D)All of them. Which is NOT a description of these competent friends? A)They have chosen the right school before their baby is born. B)They know how to make babies sleep. C)They think others know less than them in terms of parenting. D)They never leave their babies alone. The in-laws are another minefield because _______. A)they always interfere in your parenting B)they don't know when the baby wants to sleep C)they know the baby is hungry but never speak out D)they will give you wrong directions What is the writer's tone when talking about parenting books? A)Critical. B)Shocked. C)Disdainful.

6. （1.0分）The majority of the people in Britain are descendants of the Anglo-Saxons.A. 对B. 错

Section CDirections: There are several passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinishedFor parents about to have their first baby, there will be many things in short supply——sleep, for example. One thing, however, that new parents will not be short of is advice.Family, friends and even total strangers are____50. Who will give advice to new parents?A. Family members.B. Friends.C. Strangers.D. All of them.