D

       A small group of people around the world have started implanting（移植）microchips to link the body and the computer.

       Mr Donelson and three friends, who had driven 100 miles from their homes in Loekport, New York , to have the implants put in by Dr Jesse Villemaire ,whom they had persuaded to do the work ,are part of a small group , about 30 people around the world ,who have independently put in microchips ,into their bodies ,according to Web-based reports.

       At a shop William Donelson was having a four-millimeter-wide needle put into his left hand. “I’m set,” he said with a deep breath. He watched as the needle pierced（刺穿）the fleshy webbing between his thumb and a microchip was set under his skin. At last he would be able to do what he had long imagined ;strengthen his body’s powers through technology.

       By putting the chip inside—a radio frequency identification device(RFID)—Mr. Donelson would have at his fingertips the same magic that makes safety gates open with a knock of a card ,and bridge and tunnel traffic flow smoothly with an E—ZPass ,With a wave of his hand he plans to connect with his computer, open doors and unlock his car.

       Implanting the chip was a relatively simple task but very meaningful to Mr. Donelsotl, a 21-year-old computer networking student so interested in the link between technology and the body that he has data-input jacks（数据输入插空）inside his body. They might lead to an imagined future when people can be connected directly into computers. His new chip is enclosed in a glass container no bigger than a piece of rice and has a small memory where he has stored the words “Technology”.

       Some doctors have done the piercing in people’s homes ,and others have implanted chips in their offices after patients signed forms showing the fact that long-term studies have not been done on their safety .Piercers treat the implants much like any other medical operation steps ,instructing people to keep the site dry ,and advising them that swelling（肿）and redness should last a week.

68．With a RFID implanted ,which of the following will Mr. Donelson able to do?

       A．Make safety gates open with a knock of a card.

       B．Make bridge and tunnel traffic flow smoothly with an E-ZPass.

       C．Open doors and unlock his cars with a wave of his hand.

       D．Connect his body and brain directly onto computers.

69．The underlined word “they” (paragraph 4) refer to “ ___________”.

       A．glass containers           B．implanted computer chips

       C．data input jacks           D．computer and networking students

70．Which of the following Would be the best title for the passage?

       A．High Tech, Under the Skin  B．A Needle ,So Magic.

       C．Donelson ,a Powerful Man   D．Data-input Jacks ,Inside the Body

71．We can conclude from the passage that     .

       A．Mr. Donelson has made a large sum of money by the piercing

       B．the pierces are people working in the computer field

       C．the piercing has no side effect and it will make people intelligent

       D．the long term effects of these implants are not yet known

E

       Ever heard the one about the doctor who gave his patient six months to live? When the man couldn’t pay his bill, the doctor gave him another six months so as to get a chance to test his new theory.

       Go ahead ,laugh. It’s strong medicine researchers are learning. Even the physical act is good for you ,says William Fry ,professor at Stanford University and pioneer in laughter research .It increases blood flow and benefits the muscles ,according to Fry.

       But the benefits go beyond these .The most astonishing evidence of laughter’s power comes from a 1997 study of 48 heart-attack patients .Half Watched comedic shows for 30 minutes every day; the reserved as controls. After a year ,ten patients in the control group had suffered repeat heart attacks ,compared with only two in the group that watched the shows.

       “Laughter is a powerful antidote（矫正）to stress,” says expert Lee Berk. In earlier research ,Berk showed that watching a humorous video decreases levels of two key stress hormones（荷尔蒙）that can cause irregular heart rhythms which may lead to heart attacks ,Indeed ,heart disease patients are often given drugs called beta-blockers specifically to block these hormones. “Laughter can do exactly the same thing,” says Berk. “And it can be a lot more fun.”

       Can a good laugh help patients get well? In an experiment at the University of California , called Rx Laughter ,scientists plan to test the effect of laughter in children with serious illnesses, including cancer ,Early results suggest that humorous videos help kids deal with uncomfortable or painful things.

       Justin Ybarra ,13, already knows that. He was in considerable pain when he woke up from his operation—until Bill Marx, son of Harpo Marx and volunteer for Rx Laughter ,appeared at his bedside .Marx told jokes and made faces around the hospital room. “Having something to laugh at took my mind off the pain,” says Justin. “When you are laughing ,you can’t help but feel better.”

72．Why did the doctor give the patient another six months to live?

       A．Because the patient wanted to have the strong medicine.

       B．Because the doctor might plan to carry out an experiment.

       C．Because the doctor was kind enough to help the sufferers.

       D．Because the doctor had no other choice.

73．How was the research of laughing carried out?

       A．The doctors let half of the patients watch comedic plays ,while the others ,not.

       B．The doctors suggested watching funny videos 30 minutes a day.

       C．The joiners were treated differently with laughing.

       D．Half the joiners were controlled not to laugh.

74．Which of the following is TRUE according to the above passage?

       A．Heart attacks can always be cured of by laughing.

       B．All kinds of hormones can reduce people’s pains.

       C．Beta-blockers can cure heart attacks together with laughing.

       D．Some hormones are due to the cause of heart attacks.

75．Which might serve as the best title of the passage?

       A．Laugh or Not Matters Little     B．Healing Power of Laughing

       C．No Laughing, No Life            D．Laugh Off the Pains

 

第Ⅱ卷（共45分）

 

第四部分  书面表达（共两节，满分45分）

第一节  阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）

       阅读下面的文章，按要求完成76—80题。

       You might be reading this article and saying, “Hey, that sounds just like me!” If so, we’re glad you recognize that this happens to you .Now you can start taking steps to lessen your test anxiety. Here are some ways to do that:

       Ask for help . Talk to your mom or dad, your teacher ,or your school guidance counselor. Just talking to someone about test anxiety can make you feel better .Describe what happens to you when you’re taking a test and these people can help you figure out some solutions .For instance ,learning study skills can boost your test –day confidence.

       Be prepared .Pay attention in class. Do your homework .Study for the test. On test day, you’re more likely to feel like you know the material.

       Block bad thoughts .Watch out for any negative messages you might be sending yourself about the test (“I’m no good at taking tests” or “I’m going to freak our if I get a bad grade”) .These thoughts can make anxiety worse and make it harder for you to do well on the test.

           .Everyone makes mistakes .Be more forgiving of your own mistakes ,especially if you prepared for the test and are set to do your best.

       Breathe better. OK, so you already know how to breathe .But did you know that breathing exercises can help calm you down? (Just try not to take in too much air because it might make you feel dizzy.) Here’s how to do it: Inhale (breathe in) slowly and deeply through your nose, and then exhale(breathe out ) slowly through your mouth. Do this two to four times and you just might breathe easier the next time you’re taking a test!

76．What is the best title of the passage ? (Please answer within 10 words)

                                         

77．Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

     Having too many negative messages in mind leads to worse test anxiety, which may stop you doing well on the test.

                                          

78．Please fill in the blank in the last but one paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words)

                                            

79．Which of the tips do you think is the most useful?

       (Please answer within 30 words)

                                            

80．Translate the underlined sentence in the 6th paragraph into Chinese.

                                         

第二节  写作（满分30分）

随着网络的发展，目前很多人给亲朋好友发电子贺卡。请根据以下提示，阐述电子贺卡的优越性

1．可播放动画和声音；

2．传递速度快，节省钱；

3．形式多样，可从网站下载，可自行设计；

4．有利于环境保护。

注意：文章包括以上要点，可适当发挥，不要逐条翻译；

      词数：120—150字。

      参考词汇：电子贺卡：electronic card；网站：web site

                                                                

                                                                

 

参考答案

 

21—25：CADCB

26—30：BCACA  31—35：DADBB 36—40：DABCB  41—45：ABDCA  46—50：BBADA

51—55：ACACB  56—60：BCDDD  61—65：BACCA  66—70：CBCCA  71—75：DBADB

76．How to Lessen/Reduce Test Anxiety

       OR: Steps/Ways to Lessen/Reduce Test Anxiety

       OR: Tips on Lessening/Reducing Test Anxiety

77．These thoughts can make anxiety worse and make it harder for you to do well on the test.

78．Accept mistakes    OR: Be tolerant/forgiving of your mistakes

79．(Open question) One possible answer: I think the first .When I talk to my parents or teachers about test anxiety ,they often offer some solutions, which makes me feel much better.

80．下次考试时这样做两到四次，你就会感到呼吸顺畅多了。

One possible version:

       With the development of the Internet, more and more people tend to send electronic cards instead of paper ones to their friends and relatives when an important holiday comes. Compared with the traditional ones, electronic cards are more interesting and lively .They can give not only pictures but sound and animation as well. Besides ,it’s faster to send an e-card and save money. Further more ,there are many web sites online where varieties of cards are available. If none of these cards are of any interest to you , you can design cards of special style .More importantly ,with the popularity of electronic cards, less paper is used for making paper cards ,which contributes to the environment protection.

More expressions just for your reference:

       Finally because of the convenience of the Internet, a lot of man-power.

       In short ,there are many advantages of using e-cards .I hope that sending greetings by using e-cards will be accepted by more people, not only the young ones.