Passage FiveRight now, somewhere in the world, Tom Turcich is walking. He started his hike in April 2015 and is still going.His intention is to walk across every continent in the world.Tom made the decision to travel the world after one of his close friends died at the age of 17. The tragedy encouraged Tom to make the most of his own life. He spent the next few years completing college and working to save money, and in 2015, he finally quit his job, packed a few belongings and set off on foot from his home in New Jersey, USA.He took a route south through the USA and Central America and down the west coast of South America. After that, he travelled to Antarctica and Europe aboard a ship, and he is currently walking across North Africa. From there, he'll hike east through Asia and Australia. Then he plans to fly to the west coast of the USA and cross that on foot,back towards his final destination, his home in New Jersey.Tom isn't walking alone. He picked up a dog called Savannah from an animal shelter in Texas. At first,he thought it would be useful to have a dog protecting him, but the two soon became perfect travel companions. He thought he would have trouble crossing borders with the dog,but he acquired a certificate proving that it was free of disease and since then the process has been surprisingly simple.Tom has encountered a number of difficulties on the way, such as walking across the mountains and volcanoes of Guatemala. They were so steep that he could only manage about 10 miles a day.Tom keeps a blog where he documents his travels and posts wonderful photographs that he has taken along the way. He had never been interested in photography before he started his trek but now loves the art form. He hopes that after returning to the USA,he will be able to work as a travel writer or photographer.【问题】What does Tom hope to achieve after returning to the USA?

Passage FiveRight now, somewhere in the world, Tom Turcich is walking. He started his hike in April 2015 and is still going.His intention is to walk across every continent in the world.Tom made the decision to travel the world after one of his close friends died at the age of 17. The tragedy encouraged Tom to make the most of his own life. He spent the next few years completing college and working to save money, and in 2015, he finally quit his job, packed a few belongings and set off on foot from his home in New Jersey, USA.He took a route south through the USA and Central America and down the west coast of South America. After that, he travelled to Antarctica and Europe aboard a ship, and he is currently walking across North Africa. From there, he'll hike east through Asia and Australia. Then he plans to fly to the west coast of the USA and cross that on foot,back towards his final destination, his home in New Jersey.Tom isn't walking alone. He picked up a dog called Savannah from an animal shelter in Texas. At first,he thought it would be useful to have a dog protecting him, but the two soon became perfect travel companions. He thought he would have trouble crossing borders with the dog,but he acquired a certificate proving that it was free of disease and since then the process has been surprisingly simple.Tom has encountered a number of difficulties on the way, such as walking across the mountains and volcanoes of Guatemala. They were so steep that he could only manage about 10 miles a day.Tom keeps a blog where he documents his travels and posts wonderful photographs that he has taken along the way. He had never been interested in photography before he started his trek but now loves the art form. He hopes that after returning to the USA,he will be able to work as a travel writer or photographer.【问题】What would be the best title for the passage?

Passage SixA)Island of Dolls, MexicoHidden in the green waters near Mexico City is a small island known as the Island of Dolls. It's filled with old dolls hanging from trees, a tribute from a man who lost a young girl. The place feels eerie(怪异的) and quiet,with only the wind and the dolls'unmoving eyes breaking the silence. It's an attraction that blends folklore, sadness, and the supernatural.B)Temple of Rats, IndiaIn Deshnok, India, there's a temple where rats are treated with respect. Believers think these rats are connected to a goddess. People bring milk and food for the rats and consider seeing a white rat very lucky.C)The Gum Wall, SeattleNear a theater in Seattle, there's a wall covered in used gum.It started as a strange habit by theater visitors and has become a colorful piece of art. The wall is now a fun part of the city, even though efforts to clean it off have failed.D)Baldwin Street, New ZealandIn Dunedin, New Zealand, there's a very steep street, known as the world's steepest. People like to walk up the street, which feels almost straight up, and see the oddly positioned houses. The street is also famous for a candy rolling event each year,in which spherical (球形的) candies roll down to the amusement of spectators, turning this steep street into a spectacle of community and celebration for local people.E)California's Life-Sized Dinosaurs, USAIn Cabazon, California, there are large dinosaur statues in the desert. These big concrete dinosaurs are leftovers from a dinosaur park. Visitors can climb up the stairs into the belly of "Dinny the Dinosaur"for a whimsical(想入非非的)view or shop at a gift shop inside another. It's a fun place for those who like old and quirky(怪事)things.F)Catacombs, FranceIn Paris, a long time ago,people moved many bones from a big cemetery(坟地)under the city to solve health problems. Today, beneath Paris, the Catacombs are a dark and serious place that reminds us of life's end. The tunnels are filled with the bones of millions of people, arranged in a quiet and somber(阴沉的)way.【问题】Which place might you pass by on your way to see a performance?

Passage SixA)Island of Dolls, MexicoHidden in the green waters near Mexico City is a small island known as the Island of Dolls. It's filled with old dolls hanging from trees, a tribute from a man who lost a young girl. The place feels eerie(怪异的) and quiet,with only the wind and the dolls'unmoving eyes breaking the silence. It's an attraction that blends folklore, sadness, and the supernatural.B)Temple of Rats, IndiaIn Deshnok, India, there's a temple where rats are treated with respect. Believers think these rats are connected to a goddess. People bring milk and food for the rats and consider seeing a white rat very lucky.C)The Gum Wall, SeattleNear a theater in Seattle, there's a wall covered in used gum.It started as a strange habit by theater visitors and has become a colorful piece of art. The wall is now a fun part of the city, even though efforts to clean it off have failed.D)Baldwin Street, New ZealandIn Dunedin, New Zealand, there's a very steep street, known as the world's steepest. People like to walk up the street, which feels almost straight up, and see the oddly positioned houses. The street is also famous for a candy rolling event each year,in which spherical (球形的) candies roll down to the amusement of spectators, turning this steep street into a spectacle of community and celebration for local people.E)California's Life-Sized Dinosaurs, USAIn Cabazon, California, there are large dinosaur statues in the desert. These big concrete dinosaurs are leftovers from a dinosaur park. Visitors can climb up the stairs into the belly of "Dinny the Dinosaur"for a whimsical(想入非非的)view or shop at a gift shop inside another. It's a fun place for those who like old and quirky(怪事)things.F)Catacombs, FranceIn Paris, a long time ago,people moved many bones from a big cemetery(坟地)under the city to solve health problems. Today, beneath Paris, the Catacombs are a dark and serious place that reminds us of life's end. The tunnels are filled with the bones of millions of people, arranged in a quiet and somber(阴沉的)way.【问题】Where might you find a white rat?

Passage SixA)Island of Dolls, MexicoHidden in the green waters near Mexico City is a small island known as the Island of Dolls. It's filled with old dolls hanging from trees, a tribute from a man who lost a young girl. The place feels eerie(怪异的) and quiet,with only the wind and the dolls'unmoving eyes breaking the silence. It's an attraction that blends folklore, sadness, and the supernatural.B)Temple of Rats, IndiaIn Deshnok, India, there's a temple where rats are treated with respect. Believers think these rats are connected to a goddess. People bring milk and food for the rats and consider seeing a white rat very lucky.C)The Gum Wall, SeattleNear a theater in Seattle, there's a wall covered in used gum.It started as a strange habit by theater visitors and has become a colorful piece of art. The wall is now a fun part of the city, even though efforts to clean it off have failed.D)Baldwin Street, New ZealandIn Dunedin, New Zealand, there's a very steep street, known as the world's steepest. People like to walk up the street, which feels almost straight up, and see the oddly positioned houses. The street is also famous for a candy rolling event each year,in which spherical (球形的) candies roll down to the amusement of spectators, turning this steep street into a spectacle of community and celebration for local people.E)California's Life-Sized Dinosaurs, USAIn Cabazon, California, there are large dinosaur statues in the desert. These big concrete dinosaurs are leftovers from a dinosaur park. Visitors can climb up the stairs into the belly of "Dinny the Dinosaur"for a whimsical(想入非非的)view or shop at a gift shop inside another. It's a fun place for those who like old and quirky(怪事)things.F)Catacombs, FranceIn Paris, a long time ago,people moved many bones from a big cemetery(坟地)under the city to solve health problems. Today, beneath Paris, the Catacombs are a dark and serious place that reminds us of life's end. The tunnels are filled with the bones of millions of people, arranged in a quiet and somber(阴沉的)way.【问题】 Which of the following brings the locals together?

Passage SixA)Island of Dolls, MexicoHidden in the green waters near Mexico City is a small island known as the Island of Dolls. It's filled with old dolls hanging from trees, a tribute from a man who lost a young girl. The place feels eerie(怪异的) and quiet,with only the wind and the dolls'unmoving eyes breaking the silence. It's an attraction that blends folklore, sadness, and the supernatural.B)Temple of Rats, IndiaIn Deshnok, India, there's a temple where rats are treated with respect. Believers think these rats are connected to a goddess. People bring milk and food for the rats and consider seeing a white rat very lucky.C)The Gum Wall, SeattleNear a theater in Seattle, there's a wall covered in used gum.It started as a strange habit by theater visitors and has become a colorful piece of art. The wall is now a fun part of the city, even though efforts to clean it off have failed.D)Baldwin Street, New ZealandIn Dunedin, New Zealand, there's a very steep street, known as the world's steepest. People like to walk up the street, which feels almost straight up, and see the oddly positioned houses. The street is also famous for a candy rolling event each year,in which spherical (球形的) candies roll down to the amusement of spectators, turning this steep street into a spectacle of community and celebration for local people.E)California's Life-Sized Dinosaurs, USAIn Cabazon, California, there are large dinosaur statues in the desert. These big concrete dinosaurs are leftovers from a dinosaur park. Visitors can climb up the stairs into the belly of "Dinny the Dinosaur"for a whimsical(想入非非的)view or shop at a gift shop inside another. It's a fun place for those who like old and quirky(怪事)things.F)Catacombs, FranceIn Paris, a long time ago,people moved many bones from a big cemetery(坟地)under the city to solve health problems. Today, beneath Paris, the Catacombs are a dark and serious place that reminds us of life's end. The tunnels are filled with the bones of millions of people, arranged in a quiet and somber(阴沉的)way.【问题】Which place tells both a sad story and a belief in magic?

Passage SixA)Island of Dolls, MexicoHidden in the green waters near Mexico City is a small island known as the Island of Dolls. It's filled with old dolls hanging from trees, a tribute from a man who lost a young girl. The place feels eerie(怪异的) and quiet,with only the wind and the dolls'unmoving eyes breaking the silence. It's an attraction that blends folklore, sadness, and the supernatural.B)Temple of Rats, IndiaIn Deshnok, India, there's a temple where rats are treated with respect. Believers think these rats are connected to a goddess. People bring milk and food for the rats and consider seeing a white rat very lucky.C)The Gum Wall, SeattleNear a theater in Seattle, there's a wall covered in used gum.It started as a strange habit by theater visitors and has become a colorful piece of art. The wall is now a fun part of the city, even though efforts to clean it off have failed.D)Baldwin Street, New ZealandIn Dunedin, New Zealand, there's a very steep street, known as the world's steepest. People like to walk up the street, which feels almost straight up, and see the oddly positioned houses. The street is also famous for a candy rolling event each year,in which spherical (球形的) candies roll down to the amusement of spectators, turning this steep street into a spectacle of community and celebration for local people.E)California's Life-Sized Dinosaurs, USAIn Cabazon, California, there are large dinosaur statues in the desert. These big concrete dinosaurs are leftovers from a dinosaur park. Visitors can climb up the stairs into the belly of "Dinny the Dinosaur"for a whimsical(想入非非的)view or shop at a gift shop inside another. It's a fun place for those who like old and quirky(怪事)things.F)Catacombs, FranceIn Paris, a long time ago,people moved many bones from a big cemetery(坟地)under the city to solve health problems. Today, beneath Paris, the Catacombs are a dark and serious place that reminds us of life's end. The tunnels are filled with the bones of millions of people, arranged in a quiet and somber(阴沉的)way.【问题】Which place offers sights from a peculiar height?

【Directions: The following excerpt is taken from the textbook. Read the paragraphs carefully and translate into Chinese each of the numbered and underlined parts.】(53) Education is not an end, but a means to an end. (54) In other words, we do not educate children only for the aim of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life. Life is varied; so is education. As soon as we realize the fact, we will understand that it is very important to choose a proper system of education.(55) In some countries with advanced industries, they have free education for all. Under this system, people, no matter whether they are rich or poor, clever or foolish, have a chance to be educated at universities or colleges. They have for some time thought, by free education for all, they can solve all the problems of a society and build a perfect nation. But we can already see that free education for all is not enough. (56) We find in such countries a far larger number of people with university degrees than there are jobs for them to fill. As a result of their degrees, they refuse to do what they think is “low work”. (57) In fact, to work with one’s hands is thought to be dirty and shameful in such countries.But we have only to think a moment to understand that the work of a completely uneducated farmer is as important as that of a professor.

【Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the words in the brackets. Write your answers on the Answer Sheet.作答31-40题】(vary) I was impressed by the actors'______ways of dealing with death:sadness, humorous, silence, narrative, and surprising.

(develop) In more technologically______societies, the period of childhood and adolescence tends to be extended over a long time.