30. What's special about Bangkok's Chinatown?

A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants. B. It is well-known for its gold business.

C. It was the major entrance for the Chinese. D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks.

31. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to ____.

A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius B. the Sunday market in Bangkok

C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco D. the Chinese community in London

D

Hybrid cars (混合动力车) are cars that run on petrol and electricity. They have a small standard petrol

engine and a battery (电池) electric motor to provide electric power.

There are some differences between different models of hybrid cars, but the general principle is that the car

runs on petrol, and the electric motor kicks in when additional power is required, for example, when going uphill or accelerating. In some hybrid cars the petrol engine turns itself off when not needed, for example when the car has stopped at traffic light, keeping only the electric engine running.

Conventional cars have large engines to deal with driving uphill and accelerating. Hybrid cars have much

smaller petrol engines, improved by electric motors when needed, so they use less petrol. Another way that fuel consumption is cut is by a system of "regenerative (再生的) braking". The electric motor is used to slow down the car, rather than conventional brakes. The energy produced by slowing the car is changed into electrical power, which is automatically stored in the battery. In effect, the battery recharges when you brake. In conventional cars the energy produced when braking is wasted.

In 1928 Ferdinand Porsche built an experimental hybrid car. The first mass-produced hybrid car, the Toyota

Prius, came out in Japan at the end of 1997. However, hybrid cars became available in the USA only in 1999. As they use less fuel, hybrid cars are cheaper to run. There are also many voices in place to encourage people to buy them. In some countries, hybrid car owners pay a lower rate of tax, and don't have to pay on certain roads. In some cities, hybrid cars are allowed to park for free.

32. Hybrid cars consume less energy than conventional cars because hybrid cars _____.

A. have large engines to deal with accelerating

B. have conventional brakes to slow down the car

C. have electric power to assist when needed

D. have no energy consumption when stopping

33. In regenerative braking, _____.

A. energy wasted in conventional cars is stored in the battery

B. the conventional brakes are used to slow down the car

C. the battery charges itself when the car is accelerating

D. the petrol engine is usually turned off automatically

34. From the last paragraph we can learn that Hybrid cars ____.

A. were first available in the USA B. will gain more popularity

C. free their owners from tax D. are free to park anywhere in the city

35. The main purpose of this text is to_____.

A. show haw hybrid cars slow down B. encourage people to buy hybrid cars

C. inform people a kind of energy-saving cars D. explain why hybrid cars use less energy

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your

living space with someone else. However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.

Be clear from the beginning.

Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten

minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up. It's not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.

This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Don't

you think he'll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.

Be open to change.

As the term progresses,

realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable addressing things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment.

Follow the Golden Rule.

No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like

an adult and treated your roommate with respect.

A. Respect your roommate's things.

B. Let your roommate know about your preferences.

C. Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated.

D. Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.

E. Having a roommate surely has its challenges.

F. You should correct your bad habits first.

G. And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.

第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

Challenges and tough experiences can help you find out who you really are.

About 2 years ago, I one of my first taekwondo (跆拳道) championships (锦标赛in myself。My opponent (对手) was skinny. The thoughts in my head were something came out. She came straight at me and landed a head kick on me, three points in the first five seconds. I was so shocked, with defeat.

The experience lasted with me. I worked and trained harder than before. I listened to my But with encouragement from my coach, I some confidence. When

the fight started, I did not panic like the previous match but listened to my coach's me around the ring (拳击场), attacking at key moments. The main thought in my head was not about winning or losing, skinny figure, but did not frighten me anymore.

there are people better than you. But with this idea in mind, you can work hard to become that person mat is better. .

41. A. competing B. struggling C. playing D. quarrelling

42. A. proud B. confident C. content D. ashamed

43. A. young B. tiny C. strong D. ugly

44. A. expression B. sense C. personality D. figure

45. A. taking B. catching C. reaching D. scoring

46. A. surprised B. panicked C. tired D. excited

47. A. angrily B. bravely C. blindly D. cautiously

48. A. reality B. courage C. imagination D. memory

49. A. filled B. associated C. mixed D. compared

50. A. coach B. teammate C. opponent D. judge

51. A. recognized B. faced C. admired D. reminded

52. A. afraid B. courageous C. delighted D. alone

53. A. lacked B. borrowed C. developed D. remembered

54. A. judgment B. praise C. encouragement D. advice

55. A. showed B. forced C. kept D. directed

56. A. but B. or C. so D. and

57. A. paid back B. called off C. called back D. paid off

58. A. different B. same C. rare D. common

59. A. oppose B. ignore C. receive D. accept

60. A. appearances B. words C. description D. behavior

第II卷

注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

Many people travel during the holiday season but do not make sure that their houses and homes (rapid) during the winter and summer holiday seasons. Here are some things that you should keep in mind when you go on holiday.

Always give (strange) the feeling that you are at home. Have the (clean) off your stairs or out of your driveway during the winter season. You might ask someone to cars in your driveway.

a relative get your mail every day.

turns lights on and off during different times of the day. Some TVs also come with a timer that you could set to be turned on during certain times. Have motion (运动) sensitive lights you are not at home.

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