解析 细节理解题。根据Travelling Tales介绍中的“...also share their own stories in Gaelic and English...”可知D项正确。
4．What do the four activities have in common? A．They are for all ages. B．They are free of charge. C．They are held on the weekend. D．They are held at the same place. 答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据四个活动的举办时间Saturday，Sunday可知，它们都在周末举行。
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Microsoft Corp.is buying Nokia Corp.’s line-up of smartphones and services in an attempt to strengthen its fight with Apple and Google to capture a slice of the mobile computing market. The 5.44 billion euros( 7.2 billion) deal announced late Monday marks a major step in the company’s push to transform itself from a software maker focused on making operating systems and applications for desktop and laptop computers into a more universal company that delivers services on any kind of Internet-connected gadget.
“It’s a bold step into the future—a win-win for employees，shareholders and consumers of both companies，”Microsoft CEO Steven Ballmer told reporters at Nokia’s headquarters in Finland Tuesday.“It’s a signature event.”
Microsoft hopes to complete the deal early next year.Then about 32,000 Nokia employees will transfer to Microsoft，which currently has about 99,000 workers.The proposed price consists of 3.79 billion euros(5 billion) for the Nokia that makes mobile phones，including its line of Lamia smartphones that run Windows Phone，software.Another 1.65 billion euros(2.2 billion) will be paid for a 10-year license to use Nokia’s patents.
Microsoft has been racing to catch up with customers who are increasingly pursuing their digital lives on smartphones and tablet computers rather than the traditional PCs.The shift is weakening Microsoft，which has dominated the PC software market for the past 30 years，and empowering Apple，the maker of the trend-setting iPhone and iPad，and Google，which gives away the world’s most popular mobile operating system，Android.
Neil Mawston from Strategy Analytics said the move was good for Nokia’s shareholders but did not change much for the Finnish firm which has lost significant market share.“Nokia is still heavily dependent on Microsoft’s software capabilities and Microsoft continues to fall behind in the market like it has done in the last few years，” Mawston said.“Not much will change whether Nokia is inside or outside Microsoft.”
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5．Microsoft is going to buy Nokia to . A．strengthen its operating systems B．fight with Apple and Google
C．capture a slice of the mobile computing market D．help Nokia to compete with Apple and Google 答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段的“an attempt to strengthen its fight with Apple and Google to capture a slice of the mobile computing market”可知，微软希望在移动互联市场上分得一杯羹。B项的错误在于：与苹果、谷歌竞争只是方式而非目的。
6．How much will Microsoft pay for a 10-year license to use Nokia’s patents? A．5.44 billion euros. B.5 billion. C．3.79 billion euros. D.2.2 billion. 答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Another 1.65 billion euros ( 2.2 billion) will be paid for a 10-year license to use Nokia’s patents.”可选出答案。
7．Who is doubtful about the deal between Microsoft and Nokia? A．Steven Ballmer. B．Neil Mawston. C．Nokia’s shareholders. D．Employees from Nokia. 答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Not much will change whether Nokia is inside or outside Microsoft.”可知Neil Mawston对于这桩交易并不看好，认为这改变不了什么。 8．What can we know from the passage?
A．About 99,000 Nokia employees will transfer to Microsoft.
B．Customers are growingly pursuing their digital lives on the traditional PCs. C．Apple gives away the world’s most popular mobile operating system，Android. D．The deal is likely to be completed early next year. 答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Microsoft hopes to complete the deal early next year.”可知，这桩交易有望明年完成。
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Ⅱ.阅读填空
How to save money during your studies
One of the biggest factors about studying at university is that you might be away from your parents for the first time. 9 If you’re worried about that，the following tips can tell you how to save your money. Food and drink
10 Food in particular has become more expensive but it’s possible to eat well on the cheap. Use student discounts
In just about every city with a university，shops and bars near campus have some special discounts just for students.You can take advantage of offers on food from the Student Union shop. 11 12
When you get into university，it can be tempting(吸引人的)to buy things you don’t need.However，restraint(控制)is important—buy the essentials first like food，and then work out what，if anything，you have left to spend.If you have money left over before you go home for Christmas，well done you! Find a part-time job
13 So it may be a good idea to find a part-time job，even if it’s just for a few hours a week.Having a little extra income during each term will mean you can afford to live a little better and there are good student job search sites to help you.
Whatever university you find yourself in，being frugal(节俭的)is important. A．Making it on your own B．Only get what you need
C．You can also buy cheaper textbooks there. D．It is important to enjoy yourself in the university. E．You may worry about not being able to afford to study. F．This is the most important thing you’ll spend money on. G．Living alone requires you manage your money properly. 答案 9.G 10.F 11.C 12.B 13.E
Ⅲ.写作素材(关于评价)
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14．珍妮是一家公司的老板，很珍惜员工的支持与同情。
Jenny，who is a boss of a company，values the support and sympathy of her staff very much.
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15．所有员工都认为她是一位优雅、有才干的女士，然而在过去，他们都说她荒谬糟糕。 All the staff think her to be an elegant and talented woman，while in the past，what they said about her was absurd and awful. 16．所以说评价也许会随时间而改变。 So assessments may change over time. 17．珍妮渴望她的公司越来越好。
Jenny desires that her company will become better and better.
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