A. using the product B. recycling the product C. making the product D. transporting the product
C
Magic is a form of entertainment that is based on pretending to do things that are impossible. The magician is a specially trained actor. He tries to make the audience believe that he has the power to do things which are against the laws of nature.
Magic shows are entertaining as long as the audience does not discover how the tricks are done. The magician usually depends on his skill with his hands, on his knowledge of psychology, and, sometimes, on mechanical devices（机械装置）. Since magic performance is meant to trick people, the use of psychology is important. The magician must keep people from noticing all the movements of his hands and from thinking about the secret parts of his equipment. He must also lead the audience to draw false conclusions. The magician's success depends on the fact that many things seen by the eye are not the things that matter.
Two basic magic tricks are making objects seem to appear and making objects seem to disappear. A combination of these two tricks makes for some interesting effects. For example, the magician puts a small ball under one of several cups. The ball then seems to jump from one cup to another or to change colour. What actually happens is that the magician, employing quick hand movements or a mechanical device, hides one ball. While doing this he talks to the audience and waves a brightly coloured cloth with one hand. The audience is too busy watching the cloth and listening to the magician's words to notice that his other hand is hiding the ball.
Another favourite trick is to cut or burn something, and then make it appear whole again. What actually happens is that the magician makes the cut or burned object disappear by quickly hiding it while the audience watches something else. Then he “magically” makes it appear whole again by displaying（展示）another object that has not been cut or burned.
28. What is the author's main purpose in writing the text? （ ）
A. To promote a magic show. B. To teach people to be magicians. C. To explain the art of magic. D. To praise the talents of magicians. 29. Which of the following is important for a successful magic trick? （ ） A. Moving stage equipment. B. Directing the audience's attention. C. Applying high technology. D. Keeping the performance in secret. 30. What does the author focus on in the last two paragraphs? （ ） A. Providing examples. B. Making a summary.
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C. Drawing comparisons. D. Explaining a concept. 31. What can we infer from the text? （ ）
A. Mechanical devices are expensive. B. Most magicians employ assistants. C. It takes practice to perform magic. D. Small objects are magicians' favourite.
D
The average bear, it seems, is getting ever smarter. First, it turned out that at least one can use a comb. Now it appears that some can count, too.
Jennifer Vonk, of Oakland University, in Michigan, and Michael Beran, from Georgia State University, set three American black bears the task of distinguishing between numerically larger and smaller groups of dots（点）on a computer screen. In return for a food reward one bear, Brutus, would touch the more heavily dotted pattern with his nose. The others, Bella and Dusty, would touch the screen with their claws（爪子）.
As the researchers report in Animal Behavior, the bears did best with patterns where the coloured dots did not move and where more of them also took up a larger coloured area. This could be explained by the bears'
distinguishing the different areas of colour rather than truly counting the dots. However, the three bears managed to pick out the bigger number of dots even in pairs of patterns where fewer dots took up a larger area.
Moving patterns, where each dot followed its own path around the screen, were more of a challenge. But Brutus, at least, was not defeated. He seemed to be counting mobile dots even when the scientists tried to mislead him by moving the total coloured area of the dots at the same time.
It is not entirely surprising that bears should have a high degree of intelligence. They face a lot of challenges when trying to get food. They are, however, always alone, and so do not have the complex social systems that contribute to animal smarts. Perhaps, then, their maths skill developed because they cannot count on their friends for help.
32. What task did the scientists set for the three bears? （ ） A. Distinguishing different dot patterns. B. Figuring out different colours of dots.
C. Putting the dots into differently coloured groups. D. Picking out the group with a larger number of dots.
33. For the bears, the task was easier when__________.（ ） A. the coloured dots were moving slowly B. the dot patterns were regular in shape
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C. the dots followed a path on the screen D. more dots covered a larger coloured area
34. What may explain the bears' high degree of intelligence? （ ） A. They learn skills from other animals. B. They face life challenges on their own. C. They feed on a diverse range of food. D. They have complex social networks.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text? （ ） A. Bears Taught to Distinguish Colours B. New Evidence of Bear Intelligence Found C. Three Bears Learned How to Count D. The Smartest American Black Bear Brutus
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Apps（short for applications）are becoming increasingly popular nowadays, and for good reason. They can help you out in just about every area of your life, whether it's keeping fit, communicating with friends, or even learning a language. 36 Here's what you should think about before downloading an app for language learning.
·Learn from diverse sources（not just apps）
Any seasoned language learner will tell you that the beauty of mastering a foreign language is the world which it opens up to you. This is a world of diverse sources（来源）of information, from newspapers and books to TV, radio, music and even real people. Would you limit yourself to one medium in your native language? 37
·Establish your purpose and plan your habits
Do you want to be fluent in weeks or are you in it for the brain training? The good apps are designed to help you fit your studies around your timetable. 38 These apps encourage habit building, because the successful formation of a habit ensures your safe and regular return.
·Make it social
39 I mean social for real. I owe the speed of progress I made in Italian to the support from Jim, my partner in study time. Find a friend to accompany you. Take an evening class. Borrow a book. Buy a book. Book a week away and attend a language school. Just don't forget your phone!
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If I may speak sincerely, the combination of app, language school, Jim, evenings out, and a choice book or two proved extremely effective. 40 A. I recommend it.
B. Remember that an app is just a tool.
C. No, I don't mean posting your progress online. D. I encourage you to use apps as often as you can. E. Probably not, so why do so in your new language? F. The best apps adapt themselves based upon your behavior.
G. However, you need to know how to use them properly to really benefit.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This happened when I was ten. On a normal Sunday, I went to the barber shop where I always went. That day, along with the barber there was an assistant, who had recently 41 the shop.
So I sat for the haircut. The uncle asked me how 42 I wanted it. I answered, “Just do as my dad had 43 you the last time.”
He smiled. Before starting the 44 , he added, “What if I keep it long?”
I 45 he was joking. So I joked too. I said, “I can't 46 what would happen to your shop then!” The moment I said it, the assistant 47 from behind. “How dare do you say that! Who are you to take us down, eh?”
I admit I was too 48 at that moment and the uncle standing beside me was giving me an 49 look. From that day on, I 50 stopped joking about anyone's profession and works. It is one of the most 51 incidents in my life, which taught me to 52 the profession and works of a person, no matter how 53 they are.
I'm 54 that the assistant responded in a way that made me rethink the power of my words. Words do make a 55 .
（ ）41. A. left B. opened C. joined D. visited （ ）42. A. much B. long C. often D. soon （ ）43. A. instructed B. invited C. promised D. convinced （ ）44. A. discussion B. journey C. training D. haircut
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（ ）45. A. agreed B. heard C. hoped D. knew （ ）46. A. forget B. tolerate C. guarantee D. understand （ ）47. A. urged B. shouted C. laughed D. helped （ ）48. A. angry B. proud C. scared D. curious
（ ）49. A. anxious B. appealing C. encouraging D. awkward （ ）50. A. suddenly B. completely C. temporarily D. regularly （ ）51. A. important B. exciting C. strange D. interesting （ ）52. A. learn B. enter C. change D. respect （ ）53. A. hard B. small C. good D. complex （ ）54. A. sorry B. confident C. grateful D. embarrassed （ ）55. A. difference B. mistake C. choice D. joke
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, 56 （include）family members and friends, giving input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers（同龄人）may have very 57 （value）advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and 58 （satisfy）, so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy 59 （let） a particular school become a front-runner early on 60 your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice—but be sure to carefully evaluate every school 61 has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep 62 open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there's no re-living a certain semester（学期）, and there's no making up for lost time. Don't go to a school 63 （specific）for a high school relationship 64 to make someone else happy. A 65 （student）college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，准备参加学校组织的英文诗朗诵比赛。请给外教George写封邮件求助，内容包括： 1. 说明比赛要求； 2. 请他推荐英文诗； 3. 请教朗诵技巧。
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