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14. What was the total aged population in 2010 ? A. 45 million. B. 33 million. C. 40 million. D. 30 million.

15. Which decade sees the sharpest increase in population between 65-74 ? A. 2010s. B. 1990s. C. 2000s. D. 1980s.

Questions 16-20 are based on the following passage:

A cup of tea is almost a symbol of British culture. As a nation, we are well known for our strong liking for this particular hot drink, especially if it is accompanied by some cake or biscuits. Here are some facts about tea drinking habits in the UK:

1) There is no real tea time

All around the world, everyone thinks that British people drink tea every day at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. In reality, we drink tea at every hour of the day, from the minute we get up to the last thing before going to bed. Of course it's quite likely that a British person will drink tea around the middle of the afternoon, but it's also common to drink it with breakfast.

2) The perfect partner: scones

Scones are a simple kind of cake, slightly sweet and usually served with jam and cream. They are excellent with tea. In fact, if you order a \companied by a plateful of these little treats. Delicious!

3) Milk in tea

British people nearly always put milk in their tea. This seems strange to people from other European countries, who would rather drink their tea without adding anything to it. In Britain, people add a certain quantity of milk depending on taste and the tea ends up being opaque (不透明) and brown instead of clear.

People are always shocked when I say that I prefer coffee to tea. Tea really is part of our cultural identity, whether we like it or not!

16. According to the passage, British people are well known for A. their unique cake and biscuits B. their particular drinking habits C. their passion for teaD. the love of their own culture

17. People tend to believe that British tea time is A. at any time of the day B. before going to bed C. late in the afternoon D. at breakfast time

18. A typical \ A. usually goes with scones B. is a special kind of cake C. is a slightly sweet drink D. includes a teapot as a gift

19. According to the passage, people from other European countries A. prefer cream tea to coffee B. take tea as their cultural identity C. like to add milk to their tea D. seldom add anything to their tea

20. What is this passage mainly about?

A. British tea time. B. British tea history. C. British eating habits. D. British tea culture.

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Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage:

Many people start relationships because of loneliness. Loneliness and being alone are not synonymous. Loneliness is a state of painful isolation, of feeling cut off from friends and family. Being alone, a state of solitude (处), can be quite desirable most of the time, since it allows us to work, study, live, or reflect on the world around us. Solitude is usually a matter of choice; loneliness is not. Lonely people tend to spend a lot of time by themselves, eat dinner alone, spend weekends alone, and participate in few if any social activities. They are unlikely to date. Some lonely people report having many friends, but a closer look suggests that these “friendships” are shallow. Lonely people are unlikely to share confidences. Loneliness tends to peak during adolescence (青春

期) . This is when most young people begin to replace family ties with peer relationships. Loneliness is quite often connected with feelings of depression and with a feeling of being “sick at heart.”

Loneliness is even reported among some married people. In one of the recent studies, lonely wives tended to feel less liking and love for their partners and expressed less satisfaction with their married life. Lonely husbands reported less liking for their wives and less intimacy in their relationships.

21. The topic of the first paragraph is . A. how to begin relationships B. intentional choice of staying alone C. isolation and pain D. solitude and loneliness

22. The word “synonymous” (Para. 1) is closest in meaning to . A. unknown B. different C. relevant D. similar

23. Which of the following is discussed in Paragraph 2?

A. How lonely people usually behave. B. What lonely people want in general. C. Why lonely people often feel depressed. D. How loneliness usually gets started.

24. According to Paragraph 2, adolescence is a period in life when . A. young people break their family ties B. most teenagers feel lonely and depressed

C. teenagers begin to form a closer tie with peers D. young people become less disciplined

25. According to a recent study, loneliness . A. brings a closer family relationship B. brings unpleasant effects to marriage C. is often found among adults D. is a matter of personal choice

Questions 26-30 are based on the following passage:

Now, our biggest summertime question has been answered: Why do people look so much better in sunglasses? Vanessa Brown, a senior lecturer of art and design at Nottingham Trent University, gave an inside look into the connection between shades and sex appeal.

According to Brown, sunglasses do a wide variety of positive things. They make up for any asymmetries (不对

称) , which relates directly to research proving that symmetrical faces are the most attractive ones. If you put on a pair of sunglasses, the lenses will instantly create a perfectly symmetrical face. Sunglasses also create the appearance of a defined bone structure on top of a relatively

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softer face. Additionally, people often form quick judgments about others by looking into their eyes. Through eye contact, we can determine someone's confidence, sincerity and intelligence. If those eyes are shielded, though, a person is automatically unreadable. We take them for granted today, but sunglasses are a relatively modem everyday accessory (饰

件) . Sales started to pick up in the 1920s, but they didn't become commonplace until about two decades after that. In their early days sunglasses were primarily used during risky water and snow sports, and were also associated with new technologies like airplane travel, which made them seem “daring and thoroughly modem.”

Later, Hollywood stars of the 1950s and 60s started wearing sunglasses to defend themselves from being recognized by the public or harassed by paparazzi (狗仔

队) . Movie stars' adoption of the accessory strengthened the link between sunglasses and appeal.

26. Sunglasses make us look appealing by . A. improving our facial appearance B. protecting our eyes C. covering our tiredness D. creating a softer face

27. According to Paragraph 3, people in sunglasses would look . A. confident B. proud C. mysterious D. smart

28. Sunglasses began to be popular in the . A. 1960s B. 1950s C. 1940s D. 1920s

29. The example of sportsmen shows that . A. sunglasses protect people from harassment B. sunglasses create a desirable image C. the public are eager to follow them

D. they over-emphasize the role of sunglasses

30. The passage is mainly written to . A. demonstrate how to make better use of sunglasses B. explain why sunglasses improve appearance C. describe the evolution of sunglasses

D. introduce the major functions of sunglasses

Part Three Cloze Directions:

There are ten blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank,

there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

Imagine a product that can be used as medicine, a cleaning agent and a beauty treatment. You can eat it, drink its juice, and __31 _essential oil from it. It is available all over the world, and is inexpensive. You may even have one in your kitchen___32_.What is it? The lemon!

It is thought that lemons __33 _in Southeast Asia. From__34 _they were gradually carried westward toward the Mediterranean. Lemon trees thrive in mild___35__ which is why they grow so well in places like Italy, Mexico, Spain, and even parts of Africa and Asia. A mature tree, depending on the variety and location, can produce ____36__from 200 to 1,500 lemons a year. The cultivated (培育

的) varieties 37 in different periods, making it possible to harvest lemons all year round.

You don't need lots of space to grow a lemon tree. Even a sunny balcony (阳

台) is enough, 38 small lemon trees can be grown in pots and can make your house beautiful

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. They like sunny, wind-free spots where they can soak up the warmth,__39 against a wall. However, if the temperature drops a lot during the winter, they need to be__40 _or brought indoors.

31. A. exchange B. obtain C. examine D. occupy 32. A. just now B. in time C. on time D. right now 33. A. emerged B. rooted C. originated D. appeared 34. A. there B. then C. which D. where 35. A. climate B. weather C. soil D. land

36. A. nowhere B. everywhere C. elsewhere D. anywhere 37. A. plant B. sow C. bloom D. harvest 38. A. though B. as C. while D. when

39. A. probably B. literally C. likely D. preferably 40. A. closed B. covered C. packed D. buried

Part Four Dialogue Completion Directions:

In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers,

each followed by four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

41. A: I can't believe it's so hot. I think I'm dying from the heat. It's not even noon yet. B: A. What will happen then?

B. Will you please turn on the air conditioner? C. That means it will get even hotter? D. I'm sure I will die from it.

42. A: We have to say bye now. I wish you a pleasant journey. B: A. The same here B. Thanks. Take care C. You can count on me D. Yes, you said it

43. A: A button came off my shirt and was lost. B: Many shirts come with an extra button. A: You're right . A. Let's see if it has one. B. I'll sew it on. C. Forget it! D. That's a good idea.

44. A: I ordered a book from you last Saturday. It hasn't arrived yet. B: Please tell me the serial number on your order sheet . A. I'll run a check for you B. I promise C. Trust me D. You won't regret it

45. A: Well, you told me to soak it in hot water. B: I told you to dip it in warm water. A. That's true. B. No, I didn't!

C. You did, you know. D. That's what I said!

46. A: Excuse me, sir, but could I ask you a quick question? B: