【正文】 leeping. B. Animals’ legs and tails have some connection with their brain. C. Stimulation on some parts of the brain causes no physical reaction. D. Certain parts of the brain are devoted to language and learning activities. 30. “Silent cortex” has proved to be______. A. sensitive to stimulation B. useful in plex activities C. responsible for physical reaction D. more active than the other parts of the brain 31. If you need less brain activity to perform a task, _______. A. you will feel sleepy B. you must shift your focus C. you can use your brain to the fullest D. you will be more productive D Dear Amy， My husband is a loving, creative and sensitive person who is 15 years my senior. (I am in my mid30s.) Now I still struggle with my ups and downs, and he is still broke. I have continually asked my husband to get a job. I know he’s trying, but even a parttime job at a convenience store would make ends meet. His former profession as a freelance(自由職業(yè)的 ) producer dropped off with the economy, and while he tries hard to find work in his field, he is extremely unwilling to accept the fact that he may need to get a “regular”job. I love him very much, but I can’t continue to keep my frustration(沮喪 )bottled up. I tell myself I’m going to leave him if he doesn’t find work, but I really want to stay together. How should I handle this? Round the Bend Dear Round, Having been a freelancer for many years, I assure you (and him) that the true meaning of freelancing is that you have the freedom to accept a variety of jobs, as well as the responsibility to make a living between jobs. Freelancers teach, tend bar, sell things door to door and do anything it takes to bring home the money. Volunteering is also a wonderful way to keep busy and meet new people. Amy Dear Amy, “Joan” was a 50yearold reader who wants to spend her parents’ gift (money) on a trip to India. Her retirement fund(退休金 ) is less than half of what she will need for retirement. It’s also clear that she hasn’t budgeted monthly for car repairs and other outofpocket expenses. In your answer, you encourage her to go. She’s 50 and the clock is ticking! How will she feel about the trip she took when she turns 70 when she can’t afford to retire? Maybe there are other ways she can experience Indian food, culture, history and art without spending the entire sum of money. When her “health slows her down.” she may wish she had kept a rainyday fund. Realistic Reader Dear Realistic, Your argument is very logical and realistic, but there are also times when you have to go for it. I hope she does. Amy 32. Who might be Amy? A. A reporter of a health magazine. B. A kindhearted friend of Joan’s. C. An advisor offering people career advice. D. An editor of “Ask Amy” section of a magazine. 33. What makes Miss Round so upset? A. Her husband doesn’t love her as much as when they met. B. Her husband doesn’t earn enough money to support the family. C. Her husband fails to take the responsibility of feeding his family. D. Her husband has a hard time finding a “regular” job in his former field. 34. Amy suggested Joan ________. A. go for her dream of traveling to India B. experience Indian culture at home C. save money for retirement D. refuse her parents’ gift money 35. According to Realistic Reader, when Joan retires she would feel ________ about her trip if she took it now. A. worthwhile B. regretful C. excited D. sad 第二節(jié) 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。 17. Why did the man decide to leave the college in his second term? A. He wasn’t accepted by other students. B. He didn’t like his major. C. He couldn’t afford further education. 18. What did the man do after he quit college? A. He had several jobs. B. He taught in an Asian country. C. He travelled around the world. 19. What does the man think of his experience? A. It was rewarding. B. It was hard and unfettable. C. It should be part of school life. 20. What does the man want to do this fall? A. Teach kids. B. Go to Germany. C. Go to another college. 第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分 40 分） 第一節(jié)（共 15 小題：每小題 2 分，滿分 30 分） 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（ A、 B、 C 和 D）中，選出最佳選 項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 6. What is the relationship between the man and Ramon? A. Classmates. B. Neighbours. C. Colleagues. 7. Why does Ramon stand close when talking to someone? A. He doesn’t hear well. B. He behaves strangely. C. It’s the culture of his country. 聽第 7 段材料，回答第 9 題。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的 A、 B、 C 三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。選出每小題答案后，用 2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號涂黑 。 2. 答第 Ⅰ 卷時，考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、準(zhǔn)考證號填寫在答題卡上。 第一節(jié) 聽下面 5 段對話。 1. How much will the man pay? A. 8 cents. B. 12 cents. C. 20 cents. 2. What will the woman do? A. Take a test. B. Look for a new job. C. Learn to use a puter. 3. Who will probably clean the manager’s room? A. The woman. B. Susan. C. The man. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an airport. B. In a hospital. C. In a school. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Why the man is late. B. What the film is about. C. Who the unexpected visitor is. 第二節(jié) 聽第 6 段材料，回答第 7 題。 13. How will the man go to the interview tomorrow? A. He will drive there. B. He will go there by taxi. C. The woman will drive him there. 14. What kind of job does the man want to get? A. A salesman. B. An engineer. C. A translator. 15. What impressed the woman most? A. The man’