B. Phelps likes swimming in the water when he was just a baby C. Phelps began to swim at the age of 7
D. Phelps enjoyed swimming with his sisters when he was a baby
25. At 2004 and 2008 0lympic Games, Michael got medals altogether. A. 14 B. 16 C. 21 D．23 26. From what Phelps said, we know
A. he was able to make it because he was into swimming from birth
B. he is a talent in swimming, so it’s possible for him to win eight gold medals . C. it’s very easy for him to achieve his success D. his effort and hard work led to his great success
27. Who do you think played the most important part in his success?
A. Phelps' sisters. B. Phelps' parents. C. Mark Spitz. D. Bob Bowman.
C
There was a time, when the blue whale was a major animal in every large water body of the world. But the arrival of' the whale hunting era lessened the whale count by such a massive number that blue whales are still endangered today. The reasons for whaling were various. Their large size mistakenly led mariners to believe that such a huge animal could be a deadly threat in the sea. Also, whale blubber（鲸脂） and meat were desired products from this oceanic mammal. But early whaling was restricted by primitive tools and whaling techniques. So the damage to whale populations was controllable.
With the coming of powerful harpoon guns, steam- powered boats and the slipway in whaling ships, whaling advanced, with more whales being hunted at a rapid rate. In 1931 alone, 29,649 whales were killed. Blue whales also have a slow rate of reproduction. A female blue whale gives birth to one calf every two years. This means the rate of reduction of the whale-s population cannot be countered(抵消) by such a rise in births. By 1966, the International Whaling Commission declared blue whales as protected animals and banned blue whale hunting in international waters. But the number of blue whales
remains low due to man-s deep-sea activities. Heavy sea traffic causes accidents, where blue whales are injured by ships or cargo vessels. Deep-sea fishing involves using large nets and trawling equipment, in which blue whales can get caught and drown.
The International Whaling Commission has taken steps to protect these wonderful creatures. Committees of experts have been formed to work against whaling, entrapment （诱捕） and predation(掠食) of blue whales. But their population remains low. Recent blue whale statistics indicate between 12,000-15,000 0f these ocean-dwellers remain. 28. In the past the damage to blue whales could be controlled because of A. great quantities of them
B. unadvanced equipment and hunting means
C. strong protection of International Whaling Commission
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D. their fast rate of reproduction
29. Which is not included in the main reasons for endangered blue whales? A. Some people kill blue whales for their. meat and blubber. B. Blue whales can-t reproduce themselves fast. C. There are few protection committees of experts. D. Man-s deep-sea activities cause accidental killing. 30. Which is the best we students can do to protect blue whales? A. We donate money to raise their birth rate.
B. We refuse to ride ships which cause injuries to them. C. We refuse to consume whale blubber or meat.
D. We ask fishermen not to do ordinary fishing activities. 31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Why are Blue Whales Endangered? B. How to Save the Endangered Whales? C. The Population of the Blue Whales Declined D. Blue Whales-A Threat in the Sea D
When there are some problems with your laptop keyboard, you can try to deal with them yourself. Mentioned below is one of the two problems with their causes and solutions, which you can handle.
Problem
Certain keys of your laptop don-t function properly. When you type these keys, there is no output on the screen. Sometimes, you need to press these keys firmly to get a result, . Cause
This issue can be caused because of the following reasons: ◆A liquid substance is spilled on the keyboard. ◆Accumulation of dust inside the keys.
◆Wear and tear of keys while playing games.
◆Absence of lubrication(润滑剂 ). Solution
. Take out each key and with the help of a small screwdriver, pry(撬开) all the keys.
Additionally, take out the rubber piece present under every key. Keep the keys and rubber pieces in different containers.
Clean the keyboard from the inside. Get a few cotton swabs(棉签) , and slightly dip them in water. Avoid too much exposure to dampness, as too much water can damage the keyboard. Closely clean the whole keyboard, laying extra emphasis on key spaces.
Start cleaning the keys which were removed and kept in the container. Use foam rubber(海 绵乳胶) to clean each key alone. This will help in removing any sticky substance present on the
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keys. Apply any household cleaner and let them dry for 15 minutes. Afterwards, wash all the keys properly by using hot water, and allow the keys to dry completely.
Spray a household cleaner on the small rubber pieces kept in the container, and thoroughly wash them in warm water. Put these rubber pieces in paper napkins for speedy drying.
Place all keys (facing top-down) on a flat surface. Apply mild lubricant and leave them to dry.
After that, put together the keyboard again carefully. Begin by placing all rubber parts on the keyboard, and then fix all keys in their respective positions, Use your finger and press down all keys - one at a time - firmly so that they fit properly.
This process will take you a maximum of 2 hours. Often doing this can prevent it from permanent damage. Also, one should remember that laptop keyboards are delicate, and are not meant to be used for playing games for a long duration.
32. To make your laptop keyboard work properly you need to clean A. all keys, keyboard and rubber pieces B. all keys, containers and rubber pieces
C. a household cleaner, all keys and keyboard D. containers, keyboard and a household cleaner 33. Which is the right order to solve the problem?
a. Clean the keyboard and so on. b. Take out each key and rubber pieces. c. Fix the keyboard again. d. Lubricate the keys. A. abcd B. acbd . C. bdac D. badc 34. What is the meaning of the word \ A. strong. B. easily-damaged. C. ugly. D. beautifully-made. .
35. From the structure of the passage we can infer the next paragraph may be about A. the keyboard typing wrong characters B. cause of keyboard typing wrong characters C. solution to keyboard typing wrong characters D. bad effects of typing wrong characters 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever thought about going abroad for further study? Surrounded by an unfamiliar culture and environment, you must have difficulty fitting in. 36
Get to know your new home before landing in it.
There is nothing better than good preparation. Arm yourself with background knowledge by researching information about the country you are going to. Learning about the history, culture, tradition, and language of your new host country are all important. 37 7
Attitude is everything.
Don't neglect the power of the mind in determining how events turn out. Positive thoughts about your new circumstances and a positive attitude toward your new home and hosts will bring positive results. Don-t destroy your chances at being happy and successful in your future study and new life before they have even started. Maintain focus on one or two major goals (not too many) and work steadily and gradually towards these.
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It's not easy being practical when deciding what to pack and there is always a desire to bring cherished personal belongings such as books, letters or even toys. 39
Remember your roots.
Contact people you care about before and after. Talk to your close friends and family about your thoughts, dreams and fears for your new venture before you leave and make sure you keep in regular contact after you arrive and during your time away. 40 Besides, with the convenience of communicating on the Internet, there is no excuse not to keep in touch!
In summary, travelling overseas is an amazing opportunity for personal growth. By no means should my advice be taken as the only way to do things. The beauty of learning through experi- ence is to prepare you for the best personal way you can deal with issues as they arise. A. Pack as little as possible.
B. Pack using your head and your heart.
C. The following tips may assist you in your preparations.
D. It also includes study music or well-packaged snack foods.
E. Thanks to the Internet, all this can be found at the click of a button. F. Whatever you bring, make sure it might help your chances of success. ; G. Sharing the experience always has double excitement of any achievements. 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Two years ago, I got laid off because of my company's job cut. For days I couldn’t 41 the depressing part off my mind. Fortunately, a friend helped me get a new 42 in a small town called Fairfield. I moved there and 43 a house to work from. All settled down, 44 I had no right tool to deal with overgrown weeds in my yard. I had a(n) 45 budget and couldn't spare any more to 46 a weeding tool. I was worrying about this one Sunday as a \mobile vending car 47 outside on the street across. I hadn’t had a chance to taste it for years, and I checked my purse, 48 some coins and 49 outside. On the sidewalk were a couple of boys playing. They might have been from the neighborhood. Considering I was new there, I wanted to do 50 for them. It was 51 hot. \Boys, would you like an ice cream?\I asked. \course,Lady!\they
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