根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
Italy is shaped like a boot.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D._____It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.
Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too.
The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.
Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. _______
Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza．McDonald’s is also popular there. Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. Families spend a lot of time together.
| A．The family is very important to the Italian way of life. |
| B．The country used to depend on agriculture. |
| C．Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country. |
| D．It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people. |
E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
F. Italy has several islands off the coast.
G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请将答案填涂在答题卡标号为46～50的相应位置上。
首先，请阅读以下各类网站的信息：
A. www.bbc.co.uk--- the latest information about Britain and from around the world is just a click away at this site. Contains separate section for education, film, sport and business to give the most up-to-date news about any topic as it happens. And best of all, all online services are free!
B. www.chinablog.com --- this is the perfect site for anyone interested about what people in China are thinking about today. Chinablog already hosts the weblogs (blogs-opinion web pages that allow readers to also post comments about the article featured) of over 50,000 people and is growing every day. For a monthly fee of $10 join chinablog and share your opinions with the world.
C. www. alternet.com --- this is a new news and current affairs website containing articles from over 80 different progressive news web-sites from around the world. If you think the major media outlets are not giving you the full story then surf over to altennet.com to find out what's really going on in the world. And if you don't agree with what we say feel free to post a comment saying why.
D. www.youtube. com --- is a website containing literally millions of video clips posted by the site's users. The videos range from people personal home movies to clips from the latest TV show, news reports, and sports events. Viewing video clips is totally free of charge but to upload your own videos registration (also free) is required. Use the site's powerful search engine to find whatever you're looking for in seconds.
E. www, chinadaily.com.cn---The website of China's official English language national newspaper, chinadaily.com.cn has all the stories you will find in China Daily plus much, much more. There are sections on sport, traveling in China, entertainment and news plus our free archives (档案) allows you to search for any article that we have published in the last 10 years.
F. www.myspace.com --- is a free social networking website that allows member to get to know each other and communicate through combination of photos, web blogs, user profiles, e-mail, web forums, and groups, as well as other media formats. My Space is a very active site with over 10 million members, and additions and new features are being added all the time.
请阅读下列人物的信息，然后匹配人物与其拟选择的网站；Jessie was out last night and missed the big football match that was shown on TV. He already knows the result of the match but he would like to see the highlights of the game online.
Robert is a university student studying political science and has a great interest in news and politics from around the world. However, he feels that mainstream news sources do not provide balance analysis of most of these stories so he is looking for a site with a different perspective(角度) where he can also voice his own opinions about the topics discussed.
Killah is a student planning to travel to China in the summer and wants to find out more about the country, its people and interesting places to visit. Being on a limited budget ,however, he has no money spare to pay for this kind of information.
Jordan is a business analyst with a large financial company. In order to write a report for the general manager he needs the latest data about the performance of the London Stock Exchange.
Bluey is a man of many opinions and is interested in what people think about his ideas. He therefore wants to start his own blog where he can tell the world what he thinks and where he can get feedback on his ideas from the readers. However, Bluey is currently unemployed so he can't afford to play for the privilege.
Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everyone is forgetful, but as we age(变老), we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing. Read on for some techniques worth trying.
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People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.
2. Go for a walk
Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.
3. Learn something new
Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. Or go dancing with your friends.
| A．Focus on the future. |
| B．This can be especially harmful to the aged. |
| C．It should be something like learning gardening. |
| D．So take a few minutes each day to do some reading. |
E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.
F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.
G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.
The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where we’ve never been before.
But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. Imagine how you’d feel if you were in the other person’s shoes.
For anything you’re about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the person’s face?” if the answer is no, rewrite and reread.
If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it’s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If it’s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesn’t give you license to correct everyone else.
At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don’t ask such questions.
| A．It’s natural that there some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online. |
| B．You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages. |
| C．The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated. |
| D．Everyone was new to the network once. |
E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.
F. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you’d feel comfortable saying the words to the person’s face.
G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
从所给的六个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
首先阅读下列外国某旅行社对一些旅游地点的介绍：
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Treasures of Turkey—15 days from ＄1595 This comprehensive journey through Turkey includes the bustling Istanbul, the magnificent ancient site of Ephesus, the fabled walled city of Troy and the sobering battlefieldds of Gallipoli. |
下面是一些需旅游者的喜好。请为他们选择适合他们的旅游地点。
When I was young, I used to travel in some modern cities because I used to believe I could broaden my outlook there ,However, now I find the best way to cultivate my mind is to get close to the oceans, the forests, the hills and the culture behind the nature.
I am going to travel around several cities near our country in the South America with my girlfriend in this New Year vacation, She is really fond of the ancient tales and stories about a mysterious empire in this old continent. So I am looking for an ideal route to visit Inca Cultrure.
Nothing is better than exploring an uninhabited land for a postgraduate majoring in Geography, In a holiday, all my classmates are going to the North Pole and carry on some researches there, but I had to go alone several days after they set off, so I hope I can find a tour route and meet them there.
Although I can enjoy having snow battles with my kids in the winter vacation if we stay at home in China, I would like to take my twins to Egypt, an amazing country in Africa, to feel the different climate,the fantastic Arabic culture and its long history.
As an American-boun Turkish, I can speak both English and Turkish fluently, but I have never gone back to my original country to visit the relatives living in Istanbul. So if possible, I’d like to fly there, visiting Istanbul and other cities in this great country.
根据短文内容, 从下框A~F选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。
| A. Hard work B. Principles for success C. Active learners D. A sense of humor E. A successful sales team F. A head start |
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I was hired to do some training for a sales team from one of the largest companies in America. There were 16 people on this team. That year their sales (for the 16 of them) were close to 250 million — that’s right, a quarter of a billion dollars! Needless to say, it was an excellent and interesting time. I decided to learn a little bit myself, so I watched them closely to see what kind of people they were and to see what common characteristics they shared.___________
They simply weren’t a terribly serious bunch of people. Instead, they saw that life was to be enjoyed and that means they were able to laugh a little bit. Sure, there were varying levels in this but they all had a sense of humor. They were able to laugh at circumstances, and they were able to laugh at themselves. It was quite refreshing and the most important key to their success, I’m sure.___________
They didn’t come from families that gave them a free pass into the upper rank of the business world and they didn’t get a head start from upper outside universities. What got them to where they are now? Hard work! That’s right, another example that if you put your mind to it, work hard and get in the right situation, you can achieve great things! These folks work long hours and are disciplined in the work they do. And it is paying off.___________
They were always occupied in the learning process. During my sessions they were attentive and listening. You could see their minds processing the information. They were asking questions and applying the material to their work and their lives. They wanted to improve in any way that they could. It was also interesting to watch them in their team meetings led by their sales manager. They were very interactive and were learning from one another. None of them was above learning from a colleague.___________
What did I see in these successful people? The same things that can make you a success as you apply the principles to your own life: a sense of humor, hard work, and a desire to learn at every turn.
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