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尼羅河) flows gently in its course through the hot plains in the first half of the year but later on when the melting (融化) snows and the rains on the mountains far to the south swell its tributaries (支流), the Nile overflows (泛濫). It spreads rich, muddy (泥濘的) soil from Ethiopia over its valley and forms deep stretches of green, fertile (肥沃的) lands along its banks. The settlers found that in the soft rich earth wheat and other crops could be planted, even without the use of the plough, and they began to make many settlements of farmers. In these early times they did not of course understand why the river overflowed each year. But they knew that their crops and, therefore, their lives, depended upon its magic (魔術(shù)似的) floods, and they explained the miracle as the work of gods. But there came some years when there was a bad Nile. Sometimes the floods were not full and did not bring enough soil。t think that the drugs work.C. They can39。ll be taken to court for his kindly efforts. People who have discovered his actions have not caused problems for him. They know that 25 million Africans are sick with AIDS, and they don39。Part 4 Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice)(每小題: 分)Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage or dialog.The cost of helping someone with AIDS drugs is high. Pills cost a lot of money. In Africa, AIDS drugs may cost more than a person makes in one year. At the same time, some American hospitals throw away a lot of pills. One man, named Lee Wildes, didn39。 rather, it makes visible (Paul Klee, painter)。, says psychologist and author Thomas Moore in his book The Care of the Soul. We live in a time of deep separation, in which mind is separated from body and spirituality disagrees with much of the world39。 older people can learn from the fresh and often fundamental perspective of those younger than themselves. Even beyond the benefits of new knowledge, there is much to gain from developing mutual respect among the generations. Dig into other cultures. Visit the home of a friend who has grown up in a culture entirely different from your own. Then, invite him or her to your home. Eat at a restaurant that serves food from a country you39。Part 3 Skimming and Scanning (Multiple Choice + Blank Filling)(每小題: 分)Directions: Read the following passage and then answer the questions. For questions 17, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. For questions 810, plete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Questions 1 to 10 are based on the following passage or dialog.College Is Just the Beginning of Lifelong Learning Although it may sometimes feel more like a burden, being a student is a golden opportunity. As a student, you are able to focus on learning for a period of time, and your school focuses on you in return, helping you gain access to knowledge, resources, and experiences. Take advantage of the academic opportunity by developing a habit of seeking out new learning opportunities. That habit will encourage you to continue your learning long after you have graduated, even in the face of the pressure of everyday life. Learning brings change, and change causes growth. If you confine your learning to your time as a student, you will make it difficult to improve and move ahead both on the job and in your personal life. On the other hand, if you take advantage of the chances to learn what es into your way, you will continue to move ahead. As you change and the world changes, new knowledge and ideas continually emerge. Absorb them so that you can drive yourself forward into the future. Here are some lifelong learning strategies that can encourage you to continually ask questions and explore new ideas. Look into new interests. When information and events catch your attention, take your interest one step further and find out more. If you are fascinated by lawyers on television, find out more if your school has legal clubs where you can explore. If a friend of yours starts to take yoga (瑜珈), try out a class with him. If you really like one part of a particular class, see if there is any other class that focuses on that specific subject. Stop saying I wish I had tried that and start saying I39。re on a sidewalk near buildings, 10. into a doorway. If you39。滿分:20 分)小題得分對錯(cuò)我的答案客觀1.1AA2.0AB3.1DD4.1BB5.1AA6.1AA7.1AA8.0DC9.1DD10.1DD11.0DB12.0BD13.1DD14.1CC15.1AA16.1BB17.1BB18.1DD19.1CC20.1CCSubtotal:s a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means ________ trouble.A. makingB. to makeC. to have madeD. having made18.I found him always _______ of others.A. thoughtB. th