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Some American schools paid teachers more if their students improved on
tests. Now there is a growing movement to pay the students --- in some cases, even just for coming to class.
Students at one school in New Mexico can earn up to three hundred dollars a year for good attendance. A program in New York City pays up to five hundred dollars for good attendance and high test scores.  
In Baltimore, Maryland, high scores on state graduation tests can be worth more than one hundred dollars. And a New Jersey school system plans to pay students fifty dollars a week to attend after-school tutoring programs. Schools that pay students can be found in over one-fourth of the fifty states. Other state schools reward students with food or other things.
Robert Schaefer is public education director for the National Center for Fair and Open Testing, an activist group. He says paying may improve performance in the short term, but students develop false expectations for the future. He sees a lack of long-term planning in these programs because of pressure on schools to raise test scores.
Public schools need to show improvement under the education reform law. Low-performing schools may lose their federal money; teachers and administrators may lose their jobs. Often these schools are in poor neighborhoods where getting students to go to school can be a continual problem.
Critics say paying students sends a message that money is the only valuable reward. But some students say it makes school more exciting. And some teachers have reported getting more requests for extra help.
60. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Some American schools pay teachers more for improving students’ scores.
B. Some American schools pay students for good attendance and high test scores.
C. Public schools need to improve their teaching management.
D. Some American schools pay teachers for after-school tutoring programs.
61. In _________ of the fifty states, schools pay the students.  
A. less than one half           B. less than ten
C. more than ten              D. more than one half
62. We can learn from the text that _________.
A. all the people are in favor of the movement to pay the students.
B. not all the people think the movement to pay the students is good
C. in New York City students can get food for high test scores.
D. teachers can’t lose their jobs in some schools in American poor neighborhoods
63.The text is probably taken from_________.
A. education report          B. health report   
C. information report         D. science news   
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is usually done during the winter
is an interesting job children enjoy doing
was more difficult before machines were used
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A. The population in California is larger than that in any other state in the US.
B. A state of Mexico lies to the southeast of California.
C. Eight biggest cities in California are among the most developed ones in North America.
D. Few races of people live in California except the white and black people.
47. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. California’s culture                                  B. California’s history
C. California’s location                                 D. California’s geography
48. How did the United States admit California as its 31st state?
A. By occupying the land.                      B. By colonizing the land.
C. By winning a war against Mexico.             D. By offering aids to Mexico.
49. Why did San Francisco grow from a hamlet of tents to a world-famous boomtown?
A. Because it became the center of the American entertainment industry.
B. Because it had the best growth of a large, state-wide tourism.
C. Because a large number of people rushed there in search of gold.
D. Because it developed many such important contributors to economy as IT.
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56．The writer has had to bear the noise in this area for             years.
A．a(chǎn)bout seven      B．six    C．nine  D．four
57．The writer decided to move away because            .
A．he had been looking for a new flat
B．his neighbors were not friendly
C．he could no longer stand the noise
D．he wanted to sell his old flat
58．Which of the following is NOT true?
A．The writer would like a quiet place to live in.
B．The agent didn’t want to help the writer at all.
C．The writer has seen several flats already.
D．It seemed rather difficult to rind a right flat.
59．The main idea of the passage is         .
A．how the agent tried to help the writer find a flat
B．why the writer was satisfied with the agent’s service
C．how difficult it was to find a new flat
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第二節(jié) 根據(jù)對(duì)話內(nèi)容，從對(duì)話后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。
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—What’s the matter with it?
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—How long does it last?
—It can last only one day! Then, I’ll have to recharge it. Sometimes it just turns off by itself.
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—I’d like you to return the money.
—   64  . We can repair the mobile for you.
—No, I hope you can change it for a new one of the same model at least.
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B．But it doesn’t work well.
C．Is there anything wrong?
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How do you feel after you’ve stayed up late to finish schoolwork? Or the day after a slumber(睡眠) party? Scientists now say that your answers to these questions may depend on your genes, which tell our bodies and brains what to do. People have about 40,000 genes, and each gene can have different forms.
A new research suggests that a gene called period3 affects how well you function without sleep. The discovery adds to older evidence that period3 helps determine whether you like to stay up late or get up early.
The period3 gene comes in two forms: short and long. Everyone has two copies of the gene. So, you may have two longs, two shorts, or one of each. Your particular combination depends on what your parents passed on to you.
Scientists studied 24 people who had to stay awake for 40 hours straight. Then they took tests that measured how well they could remember lists of numbers.
Results showed that the people with the short form of period3 performed much better than those with the long form did. In both groups, people performed worst in the early morning. After the first round of experiments, participants were finally allowed to sleep. People in the group that performed well on the tests took about 18 minutes to nod off(瞌睡).
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68. The purpose of the writer in the first paragraph is to ____________.
A. attract readers to the topic of the passage
B. show his /her poor memory for things
C. show his /her envy of those energetic people
D. prove his/her need for sleep
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C. your health                 D. your will
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A. find a new gene called period3   B. find out how genes affect a person’s need for sleep
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根據(jù)對(duì)話內(nèi)容，從對(duì)話后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)多余選項(xiàng)。（請(qǐng)將答案涂在答題卡的81-85上）
M：Excuse me．_____61__
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M：Oh, sorry．Where can I smoke on this floor, please?
W：I’m afraid it’s not allowed in the whole building．
M：Oh dear!  ______62___
W：Sure．Help yourself, over there．
M：Thank you very much．
W：Don’t you know smoking is not good for your health, young man?
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might succeed．
M：You’re right! Thanks very much．I’ll try again to kick my smoking habit．
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W：That’s great!
A．When I go without it, I feel very bad．
B．I wonder if I could have a glass of water．
C．When I smoke, I feel good．
D．Would you mind if I smoked here?
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What is “Walk to School”?
Now we are working on a programme of “Walk to School”. We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential (基本的) road safety and life skills.
You can take part by…
Walking to and from school with your child every day.
■ Walking for one or two days during the week.
■ Encouraging others to walk, if you already do.
Walking is great!
■ Walking is great exercise！A walk is good for your body and can keep you fit.
■ You won’t have to waste time looking for a parking site.
■ It’s free. You’ll save money by not using the car.
■ It’s pollution free.
■ It’s a good chance to talk to your children and to meet other parents, too.
Enjoying walking to school!
Here are some suggestions to help you and your child enjoy walking to school.
■ Plan a safe route together.
■ Teach children what a kerb (馬路牙子) is and what it means.
■ Encourage your child to help you choose the safest places to cross the road.
■ Look at and discuss the things you see on your way － especially road signs and what they mean.
Walk to school! Thousands of parents and children already take part, could you?
Please go to www.walktoschool.org.uk for more information.
63. Who are encouraged to take part in the programme of “Walk to School”?
A. Children.                          B. Parents and children.
C. Bus drivers.                        D. Teachers.
64. By walking to and from school, children can learn ________.
A. driving skills     B. road safety and life skills
C. running skills D. knowledge about science
65. What is the first thing to do if you want to enjoy your walking to school?
A. Plan a safe route with your children.
B. Learn what a kerb is and its meaning.
C. Choose the safest places to cross the road.
D. Find road signs and know their meanings.
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A. reading a newspaper                    B. making a phone call
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