【正文】 lding C. painting D. sending54. B. message C. advice D. information55. B. without C. by D. in56. B. knowledge C. happiness D. experience57. A. concerned B. fulfilled C. embarrassed D. astonished58. B. expensive C. bright D. flexible59. B. earth C. life D. hope60. B. waste C. cost D. spend第二節(jié) (共10小題；，滿分15分)閱讀下面一段材料，在空白處寫入一個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填入。選項中有兩項為多余選項。ofthebeefofthebeefadvantagesconsumption． B. emphasizeinato____．A. arguethisauthorrelativelycattleofbeef D. thedemandarecattleC. moretoiscattle B. morecountriesrapidlyis D．a(chǎn)voidable33. Beef C．normal B．urgent means_____．A. typicalunderlinedt realize methane39。profit, Ebony Horsewomen. The program offers horseback riding lessons and teaches animal science to more than 300 young people a year. By exposing those children to horsemanship, Kelly aims to give them an alternative to the streets and an opportunity to turn their lives around.“We use horses as a hook to create pride, esteem and healing，” said Kelly. “They learn that they have ability. They just have to unlock it.”“When you teach a child to ride a horse, they learn they are the center of their environment，” said Kelly. “Once they make that connection, they can change what happens in school, at home and in the munity.”24. Why did Fred Wright have to move from one school to another?A. Because his mother couldn’t afford the fees. B. Because his parents got divorced.C. Because he behaved badly at school. D. Because he didn’t set a life goal.25. How did Patricia Kelly help Fred Wright?A. She provided him with a home. B. She exposed him to the riding field.C. She encouraged him to learn science. D. She found him a better school.26. What do we know about the program Ebony Horsewomen?A. It was founded by Patricia Kelly. B. It is intended to make money.C. It aims to protect the environment. D. It serves as a shelter for homeless kids.27. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. It is hard for a kid to learn to ride a horse.B. Patricia Kelly is a very successful woman.C. Horses are closely related to the environment.D. Horse riding is beneficial to the growth of kids.CWith the approval of the Singapore government, a pany called nuTonomy has bee the firstever to test selfdriving cars with the public. Interested people could sign up for a free trial run at no cost. When they received an invitation from the pany, they could book a ride on the driverless taxi service from their smartphones. Not surprisingly, the rides proved very popular, with dozens of customers eagerly trying out the cars each day.Driverless cars are a great option for those who do not know how to drive and for those who do not enjoy driving. Some researchers even believe that such cars can make road travel safer by reducing human errors. But since driving requires many of our senses to be on alert (高度警覺), replacing that by machines is easier said than done.The environment in which cars operate is constantly changingfrom roads and pedestrians to cotravelers. A driverless car needs special equipment to analyze its surroundings. Then, it must translate that information into a practical route and safe travel. To be truly autonomous, a car has to do this independently without human input. Today, some cars have a certain degree of autonomous functions. But even the pletely automated vehicles still require a driver to take back control under uncertain conditions. The island cityworld is well known for excellent roads and drivers who obey the rule. This has made it ideal for realworld testing and feedback. The government has encouraged research in autonomous vehicles, since it can improve safety and potentially reduce the traffic burden as well.28. What is the text mainly about?A. Driverless cars travel safely on the road now.B. Driverless taxis have been tested in Singapore.C. Singapore is the best place to produce driverless cars.D. Singapore government has decided to use driverless taxis.29. Which factor matters most when a driverless car travels on the road?A. The input from human. B. The directions of its users.C. The changing environment. D. The mood of the cotravelers.30. What can we infer about the driverless cars from Paragraph 2?A. They have many human senses. B. They are not absolutely safe on road.C. They can make people enjoy driving. D. They are popular with skilled drivers.31. What’s the author’s attitude towards the driverless car testing in Singapore?A. negative B. indifferent C. objective D. positiveDFood production does great harm to our environment. There are many procedures involved in the manufacture of food that result in greenhouse gases and other pollution．Some procedures require the consumption of large amounts of fossil fuels such as the transportation and storage of food products．Other factors that cause great damage to our environment include the overuse of fresh water．The production of beef is more damaging to the environment than that of any o