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No matter how hard you try, you can find no parallel existing between them. The underlined part means ______.

It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and languages better than people who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree with it? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: We'd Better Read for Pleasure/Watch TV You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is. In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

Bonfires can cause localized air pollution and annoy neighbours. Follow the bonfire guidelines to reduce nuisance to others. There are no specific laws governing the use of bonfires although under the Environmental Protection Act(EPA)1990, a statutory nuisance includes "smoke, fumes or gases emitted from premises so as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance". If bothered by smoke, approach your neighbour and explain the problem. You might feel awkward, but they may not be aware of the distress they are causing and it will hopefully make them more considerate in the future. If this fails, contact your local council's environmental health department. The National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection(NSCA)factsheet "Pollution, Nuisance and the Law" explains the situation in more detail. If the fire is only occasional it is unlikely to be considered a nuisance in law. Under the Highways Act 1980, anyone lighting a fire and allowing smoke to drift across a road faces a fine if it endangers traffic. Contact the police in this case. What's wrong with bonfires? Burning garden waste produces smoke, especially if it is damp and smouldering. Burning plastic, rubber or painted materials not only creates an unpleasant smell but also produces a range of poisonous compounds. Your bonfire will also add to the general background level of air pollution. Bonfire smoke may cause problems for asthmatics, bronchitis sufferers, people with heart conditions and children. The smoke, smuts, and smell from bonfires are the subject of many complaints to local councils. Smoke prevents your neighbours from enjoying their gardens, opening windows or hanging washing out, and reduces visibility in the neighbourhood and on roads. Allotments near homes can cause particular problems if plot holders persistently burn waste. Fire can spread to fences or buildings and cans are a hazard when rubbish is burned. Piles of garden waste are often used as a refuge by animals, so look out for hibernating wildlife and sleeping pets. If a bonfire is the best practicable option for disposing of garden waste, follow these guidelines from the National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection(NCSA)to avoid serious nuisance: 1)only burn dry material; 2)never burn household rubbish, rubber tyres, or anything containing plastic, foam or paint; 3)never use old engine oil, meths or petrol to light the fire or encourage it; 4)avoid lighting a fire in unsuitable weather conditions—smoke hangs in the air on damp, still days and in the evening; 5)if it is windy, smoke may be blown into neighbours, gardens and across roads; 6)avoid burning when air pollution in your area is high or very high-check the weather forecast, or the air quality website.

A. complete B. use C. required D. procedures E. permitted F. quality G. considered H. confusing I. determined J. alarming K offer L. dressed M. courses N. adapt O. undergo The task of being accepted and enrolled in a university begins early for some students. Long before they graduate from high school, these students take special【C1】______ to prepare for advanced study. They may also take one or more examinations that test how well prepared they are for the university. In the final year of high school, they【C2】______ applications and send them, with their student records, to the universities which they hope to attend. Some high school students may be【C3】______ to have an interview with representatives of the university. Neatly【C4】______ and usually very frightened, they are determined to show that they have a good attitude and the【C5】______ to succeed. When the new students are finally accepted, there may be one more step they have to take before registering for classes and getting to work. Many colleges and universities【C6】______ an orientation program for new students. In these programs, the young people get to know the 【C7】______ for registration and student advising, university rules, the【C8】______ of the library and all the other major services of the college or university. Beginning a new life in a new place can be very【C9】______. The more knowledge students have about the school, the easier it will be for them to【C10】______ to the new environment. However, it takes time to get used to college life.

Speech for Visitors to the Museum1. History of the museumWater and availability of raw material—made the site suitable for【T1】______ 【T1】______In the twelfth centurya. some of the water wheels were first【T2】______【T2】______b. local craftsmen first built an iron forgeBy the seventeenth and eighteenth centuriesthe region's rivers supported【T3】______watermills 【T3】______The nineteenth century—industrial villages became very【T4】______【T4】______a.【T5】______ engine was invented【T5】______b. railways camec. centres of industry moved into【T6】______【T6】______2. Plan of the museumThe standing place: the【T7】______【T7】______Ticket Officea. To the right of the entranceb. No need to go because the group tickets have been bookedToiletsPast the Ticket OfficeThe car parkIn front of the visitorsThe Gift Shopa. To the left, by the entry gateb. Get copies of the【T8】______【T8】______The main Workshopa. the big, stone building beyond the car parkb. where the【T9】______is 【T9】______c. where all the metal was smelted and the tools were cast ．The Showrooma. In the top right-hand cornerb. Where samples of all the tools ages ago are【T10】______【T10】______The Grinding Shopa. In the top left cornerb. Where the tools were sharpened and finished

If something happens to the brain's development during pregnancy, it is more likely ______ affected in a male.

What's the chance of______ a general election this year?

{{B}}SECTION A TALKIn this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.{{/B}}

If you have really been living in France for so many years, it's about time you ______ able to talk with people in French.

The police are trying to______who killed the old woman.

Slow Down Your Pace of Life1. Put your phone awayAvoid distractions:【T1】______, emails, Facebook updatesPut your phone【T2】______ and tuck it away somewhereBe willing to【T3】______ awhile to enjoy the real world2. Leave your work at workNo work at home and【T4】______ if stressed out【T5】______ working hoursStop【T6】______Unbalanced life causes burn out and/or【T7】______3. Do one thing【T8】______Avoid【T9】______: focus on doing the best possible job【T10】______ and reflect on what you are doing

Is promotion the most powerful drive to work? This has been an intensely discussed question for years. The following are the supporters' and opponents' opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES Getting promoted is the most powerful drive to work To be honest, the main purpose of doing jobs is to earn money for life. For most people, getting promoted means a pay raise, which enables them to live a better life. When you are promoted to a high level in the company, you will have more power in making decisions in your job. Getting a promotion also means that you will gain more respect and attention from the whole society.NO As a young man, finding a sense of fulfillment in his career life is the most important thing. Everyone wants to make his life meaningful. Work becomes an effective way for ordinary people to achieve their goals, which could put a sense of fulfillment into their life. The biggest drive for people to work hard is that his effort can be valued and respected by other people. Without recognition, one will feel his work is nothing important and then lose his enthusiasm for working hard. In this sense, to realize one's personal value is the most important.

One third of the Chinese in the United States live in California, ______ in the San Francisco area.

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In The Art of Choosing, Sheena Iyengar, a business professor at Columbia University and a leading expert on decision making, tells us that making sounc choices is even more difficult than we think. To learn how to make better decisions, we first need to become aware of the pitfalls(陷阱)we typically encounter. Iyengar reveals, for example, that having many options to choose from does not lead to better outcomes, despite popular assumptions to the contrary. For instance, she found that consumers were far more likely to buy jam when given fewer flavor choices, not more. "We frequently pay a mental and emotional tax for freedom of choice, " she writes. To become better choosers, Iyengar proposes that when confronted with an abundance of options, people should focus first on the easiest elements of the decision and work up to the more complex parts. She illustrates this point using one study in which Audi buyers had to choose among 144 total car features. One group started with the features that required fewer options, such as whether they wanted leather or upholstered interiors, and worked up to features with many options, such as choosing among 56 colors for the car's interior and exterior. The other group started with the hardest choices and moved toward the easier ones. In the end, those in the group that went from the hardest to easiest spent an average of 1, 500 euros more on their cars than the other group and reported they were less happy with their decisions. Iyengar also explains that we often make decisions not based on our tastes but on how we think our decisions will be perceived. In 2000 a team of psychologists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Columbia University showed that people receiving a free sample of beer chose against their tastes to avoid looking like copycats to their peers. Individuals who picked their beers in private, however, chose what they enjoyed and said they were happy with their decisions. Iyengar points out that the people who chose against their tastes were often unconscious of what motivated their decisions. Thus, she proposes that one way to avoid strong and sometimes silent influences is to try to become more aware of them in the first place. Ultimately, Iyengar wants us to recognize that our decisions—both the mundane(普通的)and momentous—are influenced by many factors and that the more we recognize those factors, the more satisfied we will be.

PASSAGE FOUR

The law on drinking and driving is _____ stated.

Farewell Speech1. "Special needs"Commonly defined by what a child can't do By milestones unmetBy【T1】______ 【T1】______By experiences denied2. AH Foundation's aimTo find the 【T2】______of these children 【T2】______Help them excel in certain fieldsHelp them grow into a more【T3】______ of society 【T3】______3. GainsSure the time here: part of our 【T4】______ 【T4】______Helped children reach 【T5】______ 【T5】______ Made everyday of our working 【T6】______【T6】______Embraced children whole-heartedlyHave abundant【T7】______for grace【T7】______Enjoy the little things; a skill, a hug, etc.Learn to do research, 【T8】______, understand specialists 【T8】______Cannot wait for the answers to come to you4. RequirementsNot the patience of a saintBut【T9】______ 【T9】______5. ThanksTo teaching staff,【T10】______and fellow volunteers【T10】______

That outburst at the meeting was____of his bad temper.(2012-69)