【单选题】I know Japanese hospitality is _____________ all over the world, but this is taking it way too far.

A、is used

B、are using

C、are used

D、have used

A、fingerprint

B、fingerprints

C、fingertip

D、fingertips

听力原文： Butterflies are common all over the world but the ones in hot countries are usually bigger and more brightly colored than those in cooler countries, and there are more different kinds. Usually the male butterfly is more brightly colored than the female. The females have bigger and heavier bodies, since they carry the eggs. The gay colors of the male help to attract the female and the duller colors of the female make them less likely to be caught by enemies before they have laid their eggs.

Some butterflies have a bright pattern of colors on the upper surface of their wings which show when they fly, but when they rest on a tree or leaf they close their wings. On the undersides of their wings there are green and brown markings which look like the tree or leaves. They are then difficult to see. The best example of this is the Dead Leaf Butterfly. When its wings are closed, it looks like the holes in a dead leaf. When a bird is chasing a butterfly, and it closes its wings, it seems to have disappeared completely.

Many butterflies have round marks on their wings that look like eyes. When they are resting, and their wings are folded, these cannot be seen. when a bird sees one, and begins to attack it, the butterfly opens its wings. The bird thinks that it sees two eyes staring at it, and frightened, it flies away.

Which of the following is likely to be the most brightly colored?

A．A male butterfly in a hot country.

B．A female butterfly in a hot country.

C．A dead leaf butterfly with its wings closed.

D．A large, heavy butterfly.

Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been a few players who were truly great. How did these players get that way--was it through training and practice, or are great players" born, not made" ? First, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past--players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate. In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup--three from South America and three from western Europe. There has never been a great national team--or a really great player--from North America or from Asia. Second, these players have all had years of practice in the game. Alfredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player, as was Pele. Most players begin playing the game at the age of three or four.

Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighborhood--a poor, crowded area where a boy's dream is not to be a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer. For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years. Pele practiced in the street with a "ball" made of rags. And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall in the slums of Belfast.

All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn't explain why they are great. Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele. The greatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others.

According to the author, which of the following statements is true?

A．Soccer is popular all over the world, but truly great players are rare.

B．Millions of people all over the world are playing soccer, but only six countries have ever hadfamous stars.

C．Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but only six countries from SouthAmerica and western Europe have ever had great national teams.

D．All over the world soccer is one of the most popular games, but it seems least popular in North America or Asia.

Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been a few players who were truly great. How did these players get that way—was it through training and practice, or are great players "born, not made?" First, these players often came from places that have had famous stars in the past—players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate. In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup—three from South America and three from Western Europe. There has never been a great national team—or a really great player from North America or from Asia. Second, these players have all had years of practice in the game. Aifredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player, as Pele was. Most great players begin playing the game at the age of three or four.

Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighborhood—a poor, crowded area where a boy's dream is not to be a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer. For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, has had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years. And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall in the slums(贫民区) of Belfast.

All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn't explain why they are great. Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets alongside Pele, but only one became Pele. The greatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others.

According to the author, which of the following statements is true?

A．Soccer is popular all over the world, but truly great players are rare.

B．Although a lot of people all over the world play soccer, only six countries have ever had famous stars.

C．Soccer is played all over the world, but only six countries have ever had great national teams.

D．Soccer is one of the most popular games worldwide, but it seems least popular in North America and Asia.

听力原文： Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been few players who were truly great. How did these players get that way—was it through training and practice, or are great players "born, not made"? First, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past—players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate. (32) In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup—three from South America and three from western Europe. There has never been a great national team—or a really great player—from North America or from Asia. Second, (33) these players have all had years of practice in the game. Alfredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player, as was Pele. Most players begin playing the game at the age of three or four.

(34) Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighborhood—a poor, crowded area where a boy's dream is not to be a doctor or lawyer, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer. For example, Liverpool had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years.

All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn't explain why they are great. (35) Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele. The greatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others.

(33)

A．South America and Asia.

B．Western Europe and North America.

C．North America and Asia.

D．South America and western Europe.

听力原文：Woman: Every day, surprising new research is being carried out all over the world. Findings that are changing our traditional view of old age. New studies are proving that more and more people are living way beyond their expectations. So then, we decided to get a real first hand look into this incredible groups of senior citizens... the oldest old... centenarians. We asked Mr. Victor Parnell, the director of Cherry Blossoms Village, to discuss these current trends and research findings.

Man: Well... yes... you know... I just read some fascinating new research done by some scientists who studied 96 non-institutionalized, independent centenarians. They wanted to discover what the real secrets were to becoming an active and healthy 100-year-old. They were quite surprised by what they found. Most people believe diet, exercise, and genetics are the common threads among most centenarians. However, these were not among the traits that all of these individuals had in common.

Woman: OK then What were the common themes? What did the scientists find out?

Man: Well, they uncovered 4 themes that all 96 of their centenarians had in common. These were optimism, engagement or commitment to something they were interested in, activity or mobility, and the strength to adapt to loss. All four of these themes were pervasive among the "oldest old" they studied.

Woman: Mr. Parnell, I understand also that you have centenarians living in your village who have very unconventional hobbies such as competitive swimming, auto racing, and horseback riding. Is this the norm?

Man: Well, no, not exactly not all of them take it quite this far, but all of our residents do some sort of regular physical activity.

Woman: And what about diet?

Man: Yes, I'm glad you raised that question. I have to agree with the results of the scientists who did the research. They found that the centenarians they studied had the highest caloric intake and ate the largest amount of fat.

Woman: Well... another thing I was thinking about—is... Mr. Parnell, when speaking with the centenarians in the village, what do they tell you about diet and nutrition? I mean, do they offer advice about good eating habits and nutrition that may help someone live longer?

Man: Oh, all of them basically do something different. Some of them eat a low-fat and low- calorie, unprocessed food diet. But others suggest that everyone eat spicy food, drink whisky, and have a large portion of sweet pork each day.

Woman: Earlier you mentioned that researchers found that the ability to cope with loss is another characteristic that healthy centenarians share.

Man: Yes, exactly! I'll say this... if you live to be 100 you are bound to lose a lot. It's natural. Most of our centenarians have lost a spouse, children, and siblings. Many have lost their peer group as well. But in spite of this, they are able to incorporate that losses in a positive way so they can go on with their lives.

Woman: One final question about the centenarians... So, if I want to live to be 100... what would they suggest I do?

Man: Mmm, it's really hard to say... but I suggest most of them would suggest that you work hard, stay busy, and always find something to laugh about.

Questions:

11.What is the main idea of the interview?

12.According to the interview, why is more research on the "oldest old" needed?

13.According to the interview, which of the following is not among the 4 themes in becoming a 100-year-old?

14.According to the interview, which of the following statements is true?

15.According to the interview, which of the following is the suggestion the centenarians offer about living to be 100?

(31)

A．The unusual habits of the centenarians.

B．How to live to be 100?

C．The incredible groups of senior citizens.

D．How to be young forever?