Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water．But it also leads to a fossil fuel．Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuel created by plant and animal remains over millions of years．Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal．The gas is mainly methane （甲烷）．It produces half the carbon dioxide of other fossil fuels．So it may help cut the production of carbon gases linked to climate change．
Russia is first in what are called "proved reserves" of natural gas．The United States is sixth．Over the years, big oil and gas companies recovered much of the easily reached supplies of gas in America．They drilled straight down into formations where gas collects．As these supplies were used up, big drillers looked for similar formations in other countries．
But now the industry is taking a new look．Companies are developing gas supplies trapped in shale （頁巖） rock two to three thousand meters underground．They drill down to the shale, then go sideways and inject high-pressure water, sand or other material into the rock．This causes the rock to fracture, releasing the gas．Huge fields of gas shale are believed to lie under the Appalachian Mountains, Michigan and the south-central states．Gas shale exploration is being done mainly by small to medium sized companies．Eric Potter, a program director, says more than half the gas in the United States is now coming from these new reserves．
But hydraulic （液壓的） fracturing can also produce debate and anger over the risk of groundwater pollution．This method of drilling is not federally supervised under the Safe Drinking Water Act．Some in Congress want to end that exemption （豁免） from the law．
Natural gas provides Americans with about one fourth of their energy．And, unlike oil, most of it is produced in America．Gas producers invested heavily in reaching new supplies when prices were high．But prices are down sharply now because the depression cut demand for energy．So energy expert Eric Potter says it is too early to know how the changing market prices will affect the market for gas shale exploration．
45．We can learn from the first paragraph that ________．
A．natural gas releases methane and carbon dioxide
B．natural gas is considered as the cleanest energy
C．natural gas is more environmentally friendly than other fossil fuels
D．natural gas is a renewable source of energy
46．The word “fracture” in Paragraph 4 probably means _______．
A．create         B．break          C．change         D．decrease
47．Gas shale exploration may cause disagreement because ______．
A．it may cause water pollution      B．it brings too high profits
C．it breaks the law                D．it is out of states’ control
48．According to Eric Potter, the new gas shale exploration ______．
A．will provide America with about one fourth of their energy
B．will increase demand for energy
C．will make gas producers invest a big sum of money
D．may be influenced by the changing market prices
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SECTION B
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
The unsteady housing market is showing a rare sign of strength: waiting home sales were up significantly in February, a report released Monday said, suggesting that Americans took advantage of a tax credit for home buyers.
Sales rose 8.2 percent in February, the National Association of Realtors(房地產(chǎn)經(jīng)紀(jì)人) said. Analysts had expected sales to stay flat.
Economists said Monday’s data suggested buyers were re-entering the market as the April 30 deadline approached for a government tax credit of up to $8,000. The tax credit drove up sales rapidly in the fall, when it was originally set to end, but it has been slow to push the market this spring.
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the association, said Monday’s report “may signal the early stages of a second wave of home sales.”
A separate report on Monday showed the service division in the United States was improving, driven in part by gains in employment.
The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing barometer(晴雨表) rose to 55.4 in March, up from 53 in February, going beyond expectations. Much of the energy came from a rush in new orders and business activity.
It was the highest reading(測量或調(diào)查的讀數(shù)) for the survey since May 2006. While employment rose, it was short of the break-even point, signaling the service division was still losing jobs. Exports also rose significantly.
“This is a very encouraging report, which indicates acceleration in demand growth from both domestic and foreign customers,” Barclays Capital researchers wrote in a note on Monday.
The jump in waiting home sales was a rare bit of good news for the housing market, which remains in a deep rut(車轍). Home prices have shown little change.
Analysts expect the housing market to gradually improve as unemployment becomes less and the broader recovery gains steam. But so far, relief has been slow to come.
Monday’s report showed sales rose even in areas hit hard by poor weather in February. Sales climbed 9 percent in the Northeast and South, which were blanketed by snow in February.
The Realtors association bases its data on signed contracts, which usually take one or two months to translate into final sales.
81. What is the effect of the government tax credit? (No more than 5 words)
__________________________________________________________________
82. Who is chief economist for the National Association of Realtors? (No more than 2 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
83. What could be a surprise according to Monday’s report? (No more than 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
84. If you are asked to describe the rise in home sales in February, which word do you think is the most appropriate? (No more than 1 word)
______________________________________________________________________________

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III. 完形填空（共20小題；每小1分，滿分20分）
閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從33—52各題所給的四個選項 (A，B，C和D)，選出可以填入空白處的最佳答案。
Bill White’s father is a lawyer. In his  33  time, he likes to get out in the country and take some  34  of animals.
For a long time, Bill had wanted to go with his father on one of his  35 . But his father didn’t take Bill along with him  36  he was fifteen.
He and Bill drove to the farm which  37  to his uncle in the afternoon. They  38  the night there, so that they could  39  out early the next morning. Uncle Steve and his son Larry, who was sixteen, were going to go out with them.
It was still dark when Bill heard the alarm  40  the next morning. He wondered why it was running so early. He couldn’t remember  41  he was. He turned over  42 and looked at the clock. It was 5 o’clock. Then he 43  that he was at the  44  and that he was going out to take pictures with his father. He jumped out of bed and got  45  quickly.
He ran downstairs. The others were already in the  46 . Uncle Steve was cooking bacon and eggs. There was a pot of coffee on the stove. It  47  good.
They ate breakfast quickly. They didn’t talk  48 , because they didn’t want to  49  up the other people in the house. They filled a thermos bottle  50  hot coffee and took some sandwiches  51  Aunt Grace, Uncle Steve’s wife, had made for them. They gathered their camera  52  and started out.
33. A. busy      B. spare          C. enough       D. limited
34. A. foods            B. drawings       C. paintings      D. pictures
35. A. trips             B. buses          C. holidays       D. mountains
36. A. after             B. when          C. until          D. unless
37. A. led              B. stuck          C. got           D. belonged
38. A. cost       B. spent          C. slept           D. took
39. A. start             B. begin          C. walk          D. step
40. A. telephone  B. machine       C. bell          D. clock
41. A. where     B. how          C. who          D. what
42. A. quickly    B. sleepily        C. quietly              D. suddenly
43. A. imagined         B. pronounced    C. forgot        D. remembered
44. A. mountain   B. town          C. farm         D. station
45. A. dressed      B. ordered        C. eaten          D. prepared
46. A. bathroom  B. kitchen        C. dining-room    D. sitting-room
47. A. seemed     B. felt           C. tasted          D. smelled
48. A. many      B. soundly       C. much               D. highly
49. A. wake      B. go            C. put           D. come
50. A. of         B. with          C. in            D. by
51. A. that       B. what          C. after          D. before
52. A. cover      B. supply        C. operator       D. equipment

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閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從21--40個選項（A,B,C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項的標(biāo)號涂黑。
I left my friend’s house nearly after seven. It was still too early for me to have my evening meal,  _21_  I walked along the sea front for about an hour  _22__  I began to feel hungry. By that time I was not far from a favorite restaurant of mine,  _23__  I often went to eat. I went into the restaurant and  _24_  my meal. While I was waiting for the soup  _25_  I looked around to see if I knew anyone in the restaurant. It was then  _26_  I noticed that a man seated at a corner table kept glancing  _27_  my direction, as if he knew me. The man had a newspaper in front of him, which he was  _28_  to read. When the waiter  _29_  my soup, the man was clearly puzzled by the  _30__  way in which the waiter and I addressed (稱呼) each other. He became more  _31_  as time went on and it was  _32_  that I was well known in the restaurant. Eventually, he stood up and went into the  _33__ . After a few minutes he came out again,  _34_  the bill and left. Then I called the owner of the restaurant and asked him  _35_  the man had wanted. At first the owner did not want to tell me, but I  _36__ . “Well,” he said. “That man was from the police.” “Really?” I said, considerably surprised. “He was very  _37_  you.” “But why?” I asked. “He  _38_  you here because he thought you were the man he was  _39__ ,” the owner said. “When he came into the kitchen, he showed me a photograph of the  _40__ . Of course, it was you.”
21. A. and            B. but                 C. so                   D. yet
22. A. until             B. when                C. because               D. after
23. A. where            B. what                C. which             D. that
24. A. sent              B. ordered              C. carried            D. got
25. A. making         B. to arrive           C. carrying          D. prepared
26. A. that             B. when             C. who                D. which
27. A. back             B. in                  C. off               D. at
28. A. trying           B. pretending               C. holding            D. going
29. A. brought          B. fetched               C. sent               D. took
30. A. familiar             B. strange               C. interesting          D. easy
31. A. puzzled          B. interested          C. funny             D. impatient
32. A. obvious          B. known               C. difficult            D. impossible
33. A. office            B. restaurant        C. kitchen           D. WC
34. A. gave             B. sent                 C. paid                    D. ordered
35. A. how             B. that                 C. which             D. what
36. A. thought          B. said                 C. explained          D. insisted
37. A. excited at     B. worried about       C. satisfied with        D. interested in
38. A. searched          B. followed            C. persuaded         D. advised
39. A. finding          B. looking for        C. talking to           D. listening to
40. A. wanted man      B. owner               C. policeman         D. waiter

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　  The old man walked with a cane(拐杖) slowly into the restaurant. His poor jacket, patched (打補(bǔ)丁的) trousers, and worn-out shoes made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. Unforgettable were his pale blue eyes that were bright like diamonds, large rosy cheeks, and thin lips held in a smile.
He walked toward a table by the window. A young waitress watched him and ran over to him, saying, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that chair.”
Without a word, he smiled and nodded a thank you. She pulled the chair away from the table. Steadying(穩(wěn)住) him with one arm, she helped him move in front of the chair, and get comfortably seated. Then she pushed the table up close to him, and leaned his cane against the table where he could reach it.
In a soft, clear voice he said, “Thank you, Miss.”
“You are welcome, Sir.” She replied. “My name is Mary. I’ll be back in a moment. If you need anything, just wave at me!”
After he had finished a hearty meal of pancakes, bacon, and hot lemon tea, Mary brought him the change, helping him up from his chair and out from behind the table. She handed him his cane, and walked with him to the front door. Holding the door open for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!”
He nodded a thank you and said softly with a smile, “You are very kind!”
When Mary went to clean his table, she was surprised. Under his plate she found a business card and a note written on the napkin, under which was a $100 bill.
The note on the napkin read, “Dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you respect yourself, too. It shows by the way you treat others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you.”
The man she had served was the owner of the restaurant. This was the first time that she, or any of his employees, had seen him in person(親自).
71. The relationship between the old man and Mary was ______. 
A. father and daughter                B. employer and employee
C. waiter and customer                         D. uncle and nephew
72. Based on the passage, all of the following words can be used to describe Mary except _____.
A. kind       B. considerate       C. helpful       D. calm
73. Mary ran over to the old man because _______.
A. the old man was the boss of the restaurant
B. she saw the old man had some difficulty moving and taking a seat
C. she was worried that the old man might cause trouble to the restaurant
D. the old man had asked her to wait on him
74. The man came to the restaurant _______.
A. to have breakfast
B. to see his employees
C. to find out how his restaurant was working
D. to see how Mary served customers
75. The words the man left on the napkin indicated that _______.
A. respecting others means respecting oneself
B. serving others is a respectable job
C. Mary would get a rise as a result of her kindness
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Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
YOUR VEHICLE
Lock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss.
TRAVELING
Be observant (機(jī)警) when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in well-lit and heavily traveled areas. Don’t display large amounts of cash.
GUEST ROOM SECURITY
For additional security use the deadbolt (插鎖) provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional precaution (預(yù)防措施), please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not admit anyone to your room without first making identification. A one-way viewer is provided in your door to assist with identification(識別). If there is any doubt about the person’s identify, please contact the Front Desk.
SAFETY BOXES
Do not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for your use. Hotel is not responsible for items left in room valued over＄200.
KEYS
Safeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.
REPORTING
Please report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.
FIR
Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exists. Report fire or smoke to the hotel operator. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of elevator.
60. The suggestions are most probably from_____.
A. a hotel manager            B. a police officer
C. an experienced traveler      D. a tour guide
61. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. It is advised to travel to places where there are few people.
B. The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose.
C. Don’t report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong.
D. You’d better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.
62. If you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door, you should____.
A. let the person in after you have got his/her name
B. open the door to check the person’s ID card
C. call the Front Desk to make sure
D. contact the local police for assistance
63. What does the underlined part “ In the unlikely event of a fire” mean?
A. In case a fire happens, though it is not very possible.
B. If a fire happens when some big events are taking place.
C. In case a fire happens in a public building.
D. If a fire breaks out and it is getting out of control.

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請閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息, 并按照要求匹配信息。請在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置填上正確的選項字母。  (注意:如選E,在卡上涂AB, 如選F,在卡上涂CD)
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Read about the lives of real detectives. This monthly magazine brings you up-to-date true stories about real life of detectives as they chase criminals across continents. Find out how some of the most dangerous criminals in the world are caught by some of world's finest detectives. Follow their routes on the free map which comes with every issue.
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Boston College is a state-supported college on the East coast of England which has been recruiting overseas students for over 20 years and now has almost 200 international students from more than 20 different countries. You and your parents can be sure you will receive the care and support you need to succeed at our college.
We have excellent teaching staff, with time and patience to help you learn in a stimulating but relaxed atmosphere. We are accredited by the British Council for the quality of our English Language teaching so you can be sure your learning experience will be good.
Our new modular English course is flexible and enables you to choose the best time to join us. Not only will you cover all aspects of the English Language but you will have the choice of option subjects such as IELTS Preparation, British Culture, Literature, Business English or Study Skills. We will assess your level of English when you arrive so you can be sure you will study with students of the same ability. Classes are small: usually 12-16 students so you will receive the individual attention you need to help you succeed.
Boston College is based on two main campuses with English courses being taught in our state-of-the-art language building convenient for our Hall of Residence on the Rochford Campus. A-Level and International Foundation classes are taught on both Rochford and De Montfort Campuses. Classrooms are modern and well equipped with a number of specialist facilities for photography and video, computer suites, art and music studios and an all weather sports pitch. Both campuses have large Learning Resource Centres, well equipped with computers for student use, also available for research or assignment work. Our diploma courses include catering, hairdressing, computing and engineering, each with its own specialist facilities. We also have a Music Centre providing teaching rooms, recording studio and concert hall.
65. What is Boston College famous for?
A. Its long educational history in Britain.
B. Its good location in the country.
C. Its good education conditions for overseas students.
D. Its way of living for the overseas visitors.
66. The underlined word “accredited” in Paragraph 2 most probably means __________.
A. helped              B. recognized         C. forbidden    D. measured
67. If you decide to go to Boston College in Britain, you __________.
A. should at first pass some English language tests
B. can major in English as well as some other courses
C. have to live and study with students at different levels
D. should have achieved a high level of English proficiency
68. What is the purpose of the above passage?
A. To introduce the British education system.
B. To invite more overseas students to study in Boston College.
C. To show the modernization of British society.
D. To tell new students the rules in Boston College.

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The 149th anniversary of Washington University’s founding will be celebrated with a presentation of Distinguished Alumni(校友) Awards for six famous teachers and alumni for their outstanding professional achievements, public service, extraordinary service to Washington University, or all three. Among the sixd awards winners for this year is Chen Zhangliang.
Chen Zhangliang is one of China’s most famous scientists, who was born into a poor fisherman’s family in Fuqing City, Fujian Province in 1961. after graduating from a university at home, Chen went to the US for further study. Since coming to Washington University as a doctoral student in 1983 to study transgenic(轉(zhuǎn)基因的) plant engineering, Chen’s academic career has focused on gene cloning and the development of disease-and-pest-resistant plants. He completed his doctoral degree in biology at Washington University in 1987 and returned to Beijing to establish the National Laboratory of Plant Genetic Engineering at Peking University.
A productive scholar, Chen has published many books and more than one hundred research papers. He holds over ten patents with an equal number pending(等待決定的). Currently he is president of China Agricultural University and vice president of Peking University.
In addition to his academic career, Chen is also founder and president of the Weiming Biotechnology Company, which produces many DNA recombinant drugs and vaccines. He’s also a representative of China’s National People’s Congress and vice chairman of China Biotechnology Association. In addition, he serves as vice chairman for the China’s National Youth Federation.
Among his many honors are the UNESCO Javed Husain Prize for Young Scientists and TIME’s Global 100 Roster of Young Leaders for the New Millennium, as well as the Science and Technology prizes from the Ministry of Education in China.
41. Chen Zhangliang takes part in the following activities EXCEPT __________.
A. the Chinese government’s work
B. the university’s management
C. the management of agriculture
D. the production of biochemistry medicines
42. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Chen Zhangliang gained a doctor’s degree at the age of 26.
B. It’s possible for Chen Zhangliang to obtain about 20 patents.
C. Chen Zhangliang established the genetic engineering laboratory in Beijing.
D. Distinguished Alumni Awards are mainly given to the students of the university.
43. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. An introdction to Washington University’s anniversary activities.
B. A brief introduction to a world-famous university.
C. The scientific achievements and honors of Chen Zhangliang.
D. The career development of Chen Zhangliang
44. This passage gives us the inspiration that ___________.
A. knowledge can change one’s destiny
B. wehre there’s a will, there’s a way
C. a good scholar can become an official
D. a good beginning is half done

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