Wind is the great maker of waves. There are exceptions (例外), such as the tidal (潮汐的) waves sometimes caused by earthquakes under the sea. But the waves most of us know are caused by winds blowing over the sea .
Now let’s learn some physical (自然地理学的) things about it. A wave has height, from low point to high point . It has length (长度)--the distance from this high point to that of the following wave. The period of the wave means the time it takes for succeeding high points to pass a fixed point. None of these things stays the same--for all depend upon (依靠)the wind, upon the depth (深度) of the water and many other matters.
The water that makes up a wave does not advance with it across the sea. Each drop of water turns around in a little circle with the passing of the wave, but returns very nearly to its original position (原先的位置). And it is lucky that this is so. For if the huge groups of water that make up a wave really moved across the sea, sailing would be impossible. If we want to find the speed of a wave, we may use the following way : Speed =" wavelength" × frequency (频率).
Here, wavelength is the distance between two high points , frequency means the number of cycles per second
【小题1】What causes waves?

A．Earthquakes and nothing else.	B．Only wind.
C．Wind causes most waves.	D．Wind causes some waves.

【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The water of a wave moves away across the sea.

B．The water of a wave remains almost at the same place.

C．The water of a wave goes with the passing of the wave.

D．The length of a wave means the distance from the top of a wave to the bottom.

【小题3】The speed of Wave 1 is 100 cm/s, frequency 10. The frequency of Wave 2 is 300, while its speed is twice that of Wave 1. Which of the following is right?

A．The wavelengths of the two are equal.

B．The wavelength of Wave 1 is 10 times longer than that of Wave 2.

C．The wavelength of Wave 2 is longer than that of Wave 1.

D．The wavelength of Wave 1 is longer than that of Wave 2.

【小题4】Where can we find this passage?

A．music magazine

B．fashion magazine

C．scientist magazine

D．sports magazine

People with disabilities make up a large part of the population. It is reported that over 35 million Americans have physical, mental, or other disabilities. About half of these disabilities are “developmental", that is to say, they happen before people’s twenty-second birthday, often from born conditions, and are hard enough to affect three or more areas of development, such as movement, communication, occupation, etc. Most other disabilities are considered “adventitious" (偶然的), i.e., accidental or caused by outside forces.
Before the 20th century, only a small percentage of people with disabilities survived for long. Medical treatment for these disabilities was unavailable. Improvements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which people with disabilities can expect to have such basic (基本的) needs as food, shelter, and medical treatment. Unluckily, these basics are often not available. Human rights such as the right to vote, marry, get an education, and achieve work have traditionally been not agreed on the basis of disability.
In recent ten years, the disability rights movement has been organized to fight against these disagreements of human rights. Congress(国会) replied by passing important laws recognizing(承认) people with disabilities as a protected group under human rights laws.
It is reported that more than half of qualified(有资格的) Americans with disabilities don’t have work, and a lot of those who do work are out of work. About two-thirds live at or below the official lowest level.
Obvious difficulties, especially in communication and public awareness(意识), prevent disabled people from taking part in society. For example, while no longer stopped by law from marrying, a person unable to communicate is excluded(排斥) from society and social activities which might lead to the development of long-term relationships.
Only when public attitudes(态度) advance as far as laws have, disabled people will be fully able to take their rightful place in society.
【小题1】. A “developmental" disability ______.

A．is caused by forces

B．happens in youth and affects development

C．develops very slowly over time

D．is getting harder and harder

【小题2】Most disabled people used to die early because ______.

A．they were not very well looked after

B．disabilities destroyed body functions terribly

C．they were too poor to get right treatment

D．medical treatment were not available

【小题3】 The sentence “Still today, people with disabilities must fight to live their lives freely.” should be placed at the beginning of Paragraph _________.

A．One	B．Two
C．Three	D．Four

【小题4】Which of the following cannot be inferred（推断）from the passage ?

A．The public tend to(倾向) look down on the disabled people.

B．Many disabled people may remain single(保持单身) for their whole life.

C．The disabled people feel inferior(不及) to those common people.

D．Discriminatory(歧视性) laws prevent the disabled from mixing with others.

【小题5】 The best title for this passage might be ______.

A．The Causes for Disabilities

B．Medical Treatments for Disabilities

C．The physical difficulties of the Disabled

D．Disadvantages of People with Disabilities

Wind is the great maker of waves. There are exceptions (例外), such as the tidal (潮汐的) waves sometimes caused by earthquakes under the sea. But the waves most of us know are caused by winds blowing over the sea .

Now let’s learn some physical (自然地理学的) things about it. A wave has height, from low point to high point . It has length (长度)--the distance from this high point to that of the following wave. The period of the wave means the time it takes for succeeding high points to pass a fixed point. None of these things stays the same--for all depend upon (依靠)the wind, upon the depth (深度) of the water and many other matters.

The water that makes up a wave does not advance with it across the sea. Each drop of water turns around in a little circle with the passing of the wave, but returns very nearly to its original position (原先的位置). And it is lucky that this is so. For if the huge groups of water that make up a wave really moved across the sea, sailing would be impossible. If we want to find the speed of a wave, we may use the following way : Speed =" wavelength" × frequency (频率).

Here, wavelength is the distance between two high points , frequency means the number of cycles per second

1.What causes waves?

A．Earthquakes and nothing else.	B．Only wind.
C．Wind causes most waves.	D．Wind causes some waves.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The water of a wave moves away across the sea.

B．The water of a wave remains almost at the same place.

C．The water of a wave goes with the passing of the wave.

D．The length of a wave means the distance from the top of a wave to the bottom.

3.The speed of Wave 1 is 100 cm/s, frequency 10. The frequency of Wave 2 is 300, while its speed is twice that of Wave 1. Which of the following is right?

A．The wavelengths of the two are equal.

B．The wavelength of Wave 1 is 10 times longer than that of Wave 2.

C．The wavelength of Wave 2 is longer than that of Wave 1.

D．The wavelength of Wave 1 is longer than that of Wave 2.

4.Where can we find this passage?

A．music magazine

B．fashion magazine

C．scientist magazine

D．sports magazine

 

任务型阅读.（10分）

A: 2576321. Guizhou Museum. This is Jenny speaking. How can I help you?

B: Hi, I’d like to buy tickets for the Picasso Exhibition(展览). I would like to know when I can go and how much the tickets are.

A: Hmm, let me see. The exhibition is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays（工作日）, and from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends（周末）.

B: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weekends, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., got it. Thank you. And what about the prices?

A: It’s＄12 for adults, half for children, and one third for groups（团体）.

B: I see. How many people do we need to have to make up a group?

A: At least 6.

B: I see. Do I have to order（订购）tickets now, or can I buy them when I get there?

A: You can buy them here. The exhibition is on the second floor of the museum, Hall 3.

B: Second floor, Hall 3. Thank you.

Picasso Exhibition Place: Second floor, Hall 3, Capital Museum. Time:   1.   ---Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   2.     and Sunday: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Prices: Adults: ＄12.   Children:      3.     Groups (at least 6 people):   4.       Tel:      5.

 

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)
1．At one time, making a film was an expensive activity for only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but also the cost of film was also far greater than most people could afford. However, modern technology has c【小题1】 all that.
2．New technology has really opened up the world of film making for film fans. Now a camera does not cost m  【小题2】  and most young people are certainly able to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself. With that, you may start your own film-making.
3．However, film-making is t【小题3】work. You probably need many other people to help you.
4．For example, the p【小题4】of actors and actresses is very important in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or family members. You don’t even need to pay them a cent while they are glad to be part of your job.
5．B【小题5】, you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can create an attractive story e  【小题6】  . Many world-famous film maker and producers are also good story-writers. If not, perhaps you need someone else to write it for you. An excellent story is the key to making a s 【小题7】  film.