1、第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。KazumiAChoosing a universityMy main reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldnt decide what I want to be. Ive always wanted to help people and I figured that tak
2、ing Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.VladimirI love math. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply math at a practical level. Or I could become a math teacher. I neednt have worried because in the end I didnt h
3、ave to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me tobe a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.OsvaldoOne of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organizing the open day. The l
4、ecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview of their courses and of life in the city. This was contrary to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus, the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably p
5、riced.MariaWhen the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I
6、value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.21. Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university?A. Kazumi. B. Vladimir. C. Osvaldo. D. Maria.22. Why did Osvaldo choose his university?A. He found the courses affordable.B. His university sold itself more co
7、nvincingly.C. He was won over by the universitys reputation.D. His university offered excellent accommodation.23. What do we know about Maria?A. She takes great interest in community service.B. She made her choice from the very beginning.C. She feels a sense of belonging at her university.D. She was
8、 hoping to pass on knowledge to others.B We are housing everything from little creatures to giant beasts, said one Hawaii Island Humane Society volunteer.When hundreds of residents of Hawaiis Big Island fled their homes af
9、ter the Kilauea volcano erupted, some left behind not only most of their belongings, but also their beloved pets.In the two weeks since fountains of lava and poisonous gas came from the volcano, volunteers have made heroic efforts to rescue a real Noahs Ark of animals. Many have reunited with their
10、owners at shelters.The animal-friendly Red Cross shelter in Pahoa, a town about 25 miles (40 km) east of the volcano, has about 100 dogs and 30 cats, along with rabbits, birds and pigs, said Burgandy Singleton, a Hawaii Island Humane Society volunteer. Some of the owners are camping outside with &nb
11、sp;dogs. It gives them a sense of home and keeps them as peaceful as possible. This is definitely stressful on the pets as well as the people, she said.Pauline McLaren and her husband Eddie are among tho
12、se camping out at the Red Cross Shelter with their five dogs, all of whom are those they have rescued over the years in their village of Kapoho. They evacuated the village on May 12 after the volcano near their home erupted. Pauline McLaren said they would have stayed with friends but for the dogs.
13、Its just so hard with five, said McLaren who is sleeping in a tent while her husband sleeps in the car.The rescues begin with volunteers taking down addresses and pet names from owners at the shelters. They then go into the abandoned neighborhoods with owners looking for the pets and setting out foo
14、d and water, hoping to attract hungry animals. Ideally, we take the owner back in so they can hear a familiar voice and we can hand-trap them rather than attracting them into cages,Singleton said. We are trying every trick from every book.The rescuers had to leave before they could catch the last sh
15、eep, but left the gate open so the sheep could escape danger.24. What did the volunteers do after the Kilauea volcanic eruption?A. They saved injured people.B. They rescued abandoned pets. C: They built shelters for victims.D. They searched for lost belongings.25. Why do some of the owners camp outs
16、ide?A. To comfort their dogs.B. To avoid potential danger.C. To escape stress from work.D. To experience a peaceful life.26. What does the underlined word evacuated in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Found. B. Left. C. Explored. D. Protected.27. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A. Where to find t
17、he lost pets.B. Where to set up a pet shelter.C. How to trick the pets into cages.D. How to catch the abandoned pets.CCan a fish be depressed? This question has been floating around my head ever since I spent a night in a hotel across from a sad-looking fish. His name was Bruce Lee.The pleasant woma
18、n at the front desk assured me that he was well taken care of. Was I incorrectly assuming his laziness was a sign of mental distress?When I sought answers from scientists, I assumed that they would find the question ridiculous. But they did not. New research has been totally shifting the way that sc
19、ientists think about fish cognition ( 认 知 ), building a case that pet and owner are not nearly as different as many assume.The neurochemistry (神经化学 ) is so similar that its scary, said Julian Pittman, a professor. Wetend to think of them as simple organisms, but there is a lot we dont gi
20、ve fish credit for.Dr. Pittman likes working with fish, in part, because they are so obvious about their depression. A zebrafish gets dropped in a new tank. If after five minutes it is hanging out in the lower half, its depressed. If its swimming up top its unusual preference when exploring a new en
21、vironment then its not.Is depression the right word? Theres the obvious issue that We cannot ask animals how they feel, says Dr. Diego A. Pizzagali. Neither fish nor rats can capture the entire range of depression as we know it.There is a heated debate about whether anxious or depressed is a m
22、ore appropriate term. But what has convinced Dr. Pittman, and others, over the past ten years is watching the way the zebrafish lose interest in just about everything: food, toys, exploration just like clinically depressed people who are withdrawn. The same is true of fish.One of the things were fin
23、ding that fish are naturally curious and seek novel things out, said Dr. Braithwaite. In other words, your goldfish is probably bored. To help get rid of depression, she urges introducing new objects to the tank or switching up the location of items.28. What Dr. Pittman said in Paragraph 3 suggested
24、 that .A. it is scary for fish to be simple organismsB. fish have a lot in common with peopleC. people find credit for some fishD. fish have the same organisms as humans29. Why can fish become bored according to the text?A. They need oxygen from the air.B. They cant locate the positions of items.C.
25、They are not born to be curious.D. They lack new things to explore.30. What does the underlined word withdrawn in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A. Talkative. B. Uncommunicative. C. Disappointed. D. Forgetful.31. What might be the most suitable title for the text?A. Fish Depression Is not a Joke.B.
26、 Fish Can Be a Boring Pet.C. Fish Need Better Care More.D. Fish Have Their Own Feelings.DIn the past Westerners were not familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but now it is becoming globally popular. According to a government report, TCM has been introduced into 183 countries and regions
27、 around the world.However, westerners only have a little knowledge of TCM. Their understanding of TCM may be limited to acupuncture (针灸), cupping and massage (按摩 ). For instance, the purple, injury-like marks left on a U.S. famous swimmers back from cupping to relax his muscles and reduce pain
28、 became the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016.In fact, Chinese herbs (药草) play a more important role in curing diseases and keeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. Therefore, it is disappointing to know that although 103 world Health
29、Organization member countries have given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognize Chinese herbal medicine. TCM is much less popular than Western medicine partly due to the slow development of Chinese herbs.Herbs can be made into pills, powder and soup. The kind of herbs used, thei
30、r quality, quantity and the processing together determine the effectiveness of the prescription (处 方 ). Compared with Western medicine, which has standardized drug production processes and treatment methods, TCM lacks standardization. The chemical composition and functions of its medicine are still
31、unclear and their effects are unstable. Fortunately, standardization has improved in recent decades and a number of factories are increasingly producing patented TCM drugs.Another reason why TCM prescription drugs have developed slowly is that it lacks creativity. While Western medicine-making compa
32、nies come up with new products every year, TCM drug producers tend to make medicine according to prescriptions handed down from the past. That Chinese chemist Tu Yoyo won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research into malaria ( 痢 疾 ) treatment may drive creativity to some exten
33、t in Chinas TCM industry. However, Rome was not built in a day. The current situation cannot be changed within a short time.32. What does the example of an American swimmer in Paragraph 2 show?A. He was injured in his swimming.B. Cupping is a kind of important TCM treatment.C. Westerners know a litt
34、le about TCM.D. TCM is very popular among Westerners.33. Why dont some member countries of WHO recognize Chinese herbal medicine?A. Chinese herbs can get rid of diseases.B. They only approve the practice of acupuncture.C. Western medicine is more effective.D. Medicine made out of Chinese herbs devel
35、ops slowly.34. How does the writer feel about the future of TCM?A. Anxious. B. Negative. C. Optimistic. D. Disappointed.35. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Effectiveness of TCM.B. The Barriers to TCMs Development.C. The Weakness of TCM.D. The Future of TCM.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 分）根 据
36、 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 。Some Ways to Increase Your Reading SpeedDo you have a lot of reading to do before class tomorrow? Do you want to increase your reading speed fast? Here are some ways to help increase your reading speed.1. Stop the inner sp
37、eechOnes inner speech is an extremely common trait among readers. 36 It is the biggest obstacle that gets in the way of you being able to increase your reading speed.2. Do not reread the words on the pageYou most likely do this without even realizing that you are doing it, which makes it a bit
38、 of a difficult habit to break out of. 37 Keep your fingers running back and forth across the page, without stopping or going back.3. Set a goalHolding yourself responsible will better ensure you stick with your reading and your timer tests. Give yourself a goal of a certain number of pages to
39、 read each day/week/etc. and stick to it . When you reach it, treat yourself. 38 4. Work on improving your vocabularyThink about it: Youre reading along, and then you run into a word you dont know. Do you skip it? 39 Do you stop to look it up? If you work on improving
40、 your vocabulary, you will know more words. The more words you add to your vocabulary, the faster you read. The faster you read, the more you can read. It may be clear, but its important.5. Read the main points firstFinally, when time is limited and you need to get something
41、read by yesterday, take a deep breath and calm down. Open the book, and take some time reading over all the main points. Read the table of contents. Read the subtitles. Read the captions under the diagrams. 40 _A. Self-encouragement never hurts anyone!B. Do you try to figure it out by context?C. Your brain still processes information.D. Get a general feel for the chapter.
