【文章內容簡介】 similar projects using trees to create chronological(按順序排列的 ) maps of drought in Asia and NorthAmerica. He believes that bining the three atlases could throw light on the global causes of drought and climate change. The study, for instance, gave special attention to the importance of one of such causes,the North Atlantic Oscillation(濤動 ) , in affecting climate patterns in Europe,and specifically in making Europe wetter north of the Alps and drier south of them. The OWDA also helped analyse historical events from a climatic perspective. For instance, the 1740174lfamine in Ireland had so far been explained by an unusually cold winter and spring, but the atlas shows that unusually low rainfall over the spring and summer of 1741 could also have played a role. Finally this made growing food nearly impossible and caused a continentwide famine. A better grasp of these processes could even make it possible to predict future famine, unrest and conflict. Cook said, 64The Old World Drought Atlas fills a major geographic gap in the data that39。s important to determine patterns of climate changes in time. That39。s important for understanding causes of many droughts, and it39。s important for climate modelers to test hypotheses(偎說 ) of climate forcing and change. 32. Why is ring growth useful in research? A. It39。s the best way to understand the past. B. It could be used to predict the future. C. It could be used to prevent the outbreak of droughts and rain. D. It isn39。t mentioned in the passage. 33. People worldwide can read chronological maps of drought_____. A. in Asia B. in Africa C. in Europe South America 34. What is the author39。s attitude toward the study of OWDA? . B． Negative. C. Objective. . 35. Why did the author of the passage mention what Cook said? A. To show he interviewed Cook himself. B. To tell us the importance of OWDA. C. To pare climate variability. D. To analyse how to predict droughts. 第二節(jié)（共 5小題；每小題 2分，滿分 10分） 根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為 多余選項。 With today39。s stressful lifestyles, it39。s important to have time that you spend doing something just for the fun of there are many great hobbies to choose from,the hobbies here are particularly useful in relieving stress. 36 Whether you simply learn to take better pictures of your friends and family, or explore the world of creating true art, photography can be a great hobby. As you practice seeing the world through the eyes of a photographer, you may begin to see things differently. Gardening Gardening can be a great stress reliever for many reasons. 37 . In addition, it can also create more beautiful surroundings to e home to each day, and more. Knitting Aside from helping you create beautiful gifts for yourself and others, knitting provides you with an opportunity to relieve stress. The repetitive motion can get you into an experience of flow, or can at least provide an outlet for nervous energy. 38 Drawing You can get in touch with your artistic side and use drawing as a way to process emotions. 39 . The end result will be something beautiful and personal that you can enjoy or share. Playing the piano 40 . While listening to music can probably be considered a hobby, creating music can be an even more powerful stress relieving hobby. Learning to play an instrument such as the piano can be a stress reliever for you as well as for those around you. A. Laughing more， stressing less B. Exploring photography C. It can get you into the sunshine and fresh air D. Music has many health and stress relief benefits E These suggestions can help you reduce tension in your body now F. Gradually knitting may be making you better at your day job ,it can distract you, and achieve other stress management benefits 第三部分英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分 45分） 第一節(jié)完形填空（共 20小題；每小題 ，滿分 30分） 閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的 A、 B、 C、 D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的 最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 There was once a widow who had two daughters. The 41 widow loved the elder who was like herself both in looks and personality, but didn39。t love the other, who resembled her 42 ， although she was pretty and friendly. The younger daughter had to 43 hard all day and live upon the leftovers of her elder sister. Among her other 44 jobs,she was forced to carry water every day 45 . One day 46 she had just filled her pot at the fountain, an old trembling woman asked her for a drink of water Glad to show a kindness to an old woman, she 47. Now, all of a sudden, there was no old trembling woman but a(n) 48 Who rewarded good deeds before her. Your face is pretty 49 your heart is gentle, said She.“ For your kindness, I will make you a gift. Every time you speak, from your mouth shall e a flower or a jewel.” When the girl reached home, her ill mother 50 her for her long absence. Pardon me for being away so long, she replied. As she spoke some pearls and diamonds dropped from her 51 . What is this I see, child? asked the 52 widow. The poor girl was so happy to be 53 child by her mother that she eagerly told her mother about her 54 with the old woman at the fountain. The widow Immediately 55 her favorite daughter to do as the 56 girl had done. When the impatient girl was filling the pot with water at the 57 , a beautiful lady appeared and 58 a drink of water from the girl. “ l have not e here to serve you, she 59 replied, The lady, who was the fairy, said, 39。I will make you a gift to 60 your time you speak, from your mouth shall e a snake or a toad（蟾蜍） . 41. A. goodtempered B. badtempered C. kind D. beautiful 42. A. daughter C. mother D. father 43