Section B (10 marks)

Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

The tasty cream-filled golden sponge(海綿) cakes have been an American favorite for decades. These are just a few of the sugary treats made by the beloved Hostess brand. But after more than 80 years, Americans have to say goodbye to these iconic (標(biāo)志性的) desserts. Early last week, Hostess announced it is going out of business.

"Many people have worked unbelievably long and hard to keep this from happening," said Hostess CEO Gregory F. Rayburn. "Hostess Brand has no other alternative than to begin the process of getting down and preparing for the sale of our iconic brands." Along with Twinkles (奶油蛋糕) and Wonder Bread, cupcakes and other sugary treats may disappear from the shelves.

In the past decade, Hostess has experienced difficulties with its management and high labor costs. The company had money troubles in the past, but this time there was no way to recover. Along with the loss of sugary treats comes the loss of nearly 20,000 jobs. Hostess fans hope that another company will buy out the Hostess.

The downfall of Hostess is due not just to the company's financial problems, but also to a changing America. Our country's tastes and lifestyles are not the same as they were eighty years ago. Americans have become more health-conscious, and they are demanding more healthful food products. As a manufacturer of high-calorie products, Hostess does not fit into this new way of life.

To make matters worse for Hostess, Americans do not eat as much bread as they once did. "More and more people are choosing one-dish meals," said Harry Balzar. "The tradition of bread as a side dish is going out." Americans are finding alternatives to their morning toast too. Instead they’re choosing quick snacks like yogurt and energy bars.

Will Twinkles become an image of a bygone(過去的) America? Hostess fans hope that it will secure its spot on supermarket shelves for years to come. We can only wait. And maybe eat fruit for dessert instead.

1.What caused Hostess to be in trouble in the last 10 years? (no more than 7 words)

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2.Can you list three disappearing sugary desserts by Hostess? (no more than 5 words)

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3.What makes Hostess's situation more severe? (no more than 9 words)

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4.What's the hope of Hostess fans about this spongy snack's future? (no more than 20 words)

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High school is undoubtedly a time of growth, both physically and emotionally, ________ academically and socially.

A. but B. as well as

C. therefore D. rather

The time and effort he has devoted during the past few years________ trees in that remote area is now considered to be of great value．

A. to plant B. to planting C. plant D. planting

Next door to ours _________, who seem to have settled into life in China.

A. where live a foreign couple

B. where do live a foreign couple

C. live a foreign couple

D. do a foreign couple live

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

Belgian architect Luc Schuiten thinks that modern society is driving 1._______into environmental doom, 2.________ our fuel-burning, sea level-raising ways that are gradually sweeping away countries from the map.3.________ solution to such a huge problem, he believes, 4.________ be equally huge — nothing short of a complete rebuilding of how we build cities.

In Schuiten’s opinion, blocks of concrete and glass buildings are replaced with sprouting plant (發(fā)芽植物) structures shaped 5.________ trees and lotus flowers. Schuiten calls his nature-inspired cities “vegetal cities”.

Many features in these fantastical cities are modeled after creatures like flowers and vegetables. For example, the “city of the waves” is designed to grow 6._______ the shores of a lake. It is built onto the shores of a lake. It is built onto the connective roots, 7.________ grow on trees in tropical forests. Habitats are built into these trees using materials that pattern upon silkworm cocoons(蠶繭). 8.________ you need to run to the store for groceries, you can use a network of bridges hanging from tree to tree.

Part IV Writing （45 marks）

Section A （10 marks）

Directions: Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the

information from the passage.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The X- Factor (英國偶像), Britain's got talent（英國達(dá)人）, American Idol（美國偶像）and Super girl, TV talent shows are popular all over the world.

There are many reasons for that. To start with, the show can make the contestant(選手) famous overnight. Susan Boyle was an ordinary English woman before she appeared on Britain’s Got talent, in which she sang “I Dreamed a Dream”. The video clip (片段) of her performance was viewed more than 50 million times within a few weeks. Second, the show offers a good opportunity to display one’s talents. Third, everybody has a fair chance to be involved in the show regardless of the age and background. Even if you can’t perform in the show, you can vote for your favorite contestant through cell phones and the Internet. Fourth, the fun and humorous style also appeals to young people. Last but not least, the modern media such as TV and the Internet contributes greatly to its rapid popularity.

However, many people express concerns about TV talent shows. They argue that the TV talent show misleads the young people and makes them believe that they can become famous overnight. Some think the show only creates entertainers rather than artists, because many winners have little idea about real music and acting. What’s worse, some judges even humiliate (羞辱) and laugh at contestants. One contestant from American Idol committed suicide because she couldn’t stand the rejection and humiliation. Even the winners suffer. Susan Boyle suffered a nervous breakdown soon after the show, because she was unable to deal with the pressure.

Many countries have realized the problems and taken some steps to regulate the show. The UK requires that contestants younger than 16 not be allowed to participate. China bans TV talent shows to be broadcast during the prime time. In the USA, some insulting judges are punished.

If there be a global nuclear war， life on the earth as we know it____ end forever.

A . will； will B. should； would

C. were to； will D. is to； would

The manager， it clear to us that he didn’t agree with us， left the meeting room.

A. who has made B. having made C. made D. making

“You are too selfish. It’s high time you that you are not the most important person in the world.” Peter said to his boss angrily.

A. realized B. realize C. will realize D. have realized

Section B(18 marks)

Directions： For each blank in the following passage there are 4 words or phrases marked A， B， C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.

20 June 2013

Ankara， Turkey： I come from Moldova and I am now working as a UN Volunteer with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Turkey. I have been living in Turkey for a few years and have had the to observe the approach of the Turkish people towards . In Turkey people help each other with their hearts and from their hearts on a continuous basis.

Young people are the main driving engine behind the ever-growing volunteer force in Turkey. For Turkish people it is common to be part of some kind of organization or student club on a volunteer basis， doing various activities such as exchanges， environmental action， charity work and peer education.

This trend(傾向) grew in the late 1990s， despite the fact that civil society organizations have sometimes been viewed with disbelief by some state authorities.

This has in the last decade， and many young people now choose to get involved and use their spare time to develop their skills， while also showing their civic participation by to a cause.

Perhaps this is the reason why the core of the UNV community at UNHCR Turkey is young people. Being a UN Volunteer with UNCHR allows us to gain the skills needed to realize our social and human development potential， but also to dedicate our time， energy and ideas to contribute to the of UNHCR’s global strategic aims.

Being a UN Volunteer with UNHCR is an opportunity to make other people’s lives better. Working on refugee status determination has been an interesting and learning experience. Part of the task involves carrying out extensive research on the situation and the condition of the countries the refugees(難民) come from.

Especially according to recent events in neighboring countries， and given the arrival of refugees and the increased time necessary to process the number of applications for shelter， the contribution of UN Volunteers to UNHCR seems necessary and the impact invaluable.

I also believe that I have brought cultural diversity(多元性) to an already diverse ， where true professionals and young graduates from different nations work hard side by side to refugees and find durable solutions for them.

1.A. ability B. opportunity C. description D. permission

2.A. volunteerism B. charity C. poverty D. colleague

3.A. starving B. primitive C. young D. crowded

4.A. particularly B. remotely C. politically D. mysteriously

5.A. expanded B. added C. prohibited D. changed

6.A. congratulating B. contributing C. retelling D. accustoming

7.A. reminded of B. thought back to C. heading for D. made up of

8.A. permission B. achievement C. celebration D. reception

9.A. worthwhile B. additional C. alternative D. vacant

10.A. falling B. decreasing C. heating D. rising

11.A. tribe B. office C. staff D. government

12.A. protect B. drive C. obtain D . contain