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reasons behind the crash of Korean Air Flight 801 in 1997, which 46 more than 220 lives. The disaster took place partly because the co-pilot didn’t 47 mistakes that the pilot was making. In South Korea, it’s 48 to contradict higher-ups even if they are doing something wrong.
Gladwell explained why a(n) 49 number of Canadian hockey players are bom in the first part of the year. The 50 date for youth hockey leagues is December 31, and since hockey players bom in the beginning of the year seem older, larger and more 51 than younger players, they are more to be given more attention in training and become 52 , hockey players as adults, he wrote. Perhaps most interesting of all, Gladwell explained why Asians are so good at 53 . He said Asians get a head start when we learn how to count because our language has fewer syllables and makes numbers easier to remember.
Gladwell is mostly interested in answering my favorite question, “Why?”. And that’s exactly why I love his work. After reading Outliers: The Story of Success and other books like it, I found myself 54 my commonly-accepted beliefs much more often. After all, why should we take anything 55 ?
Thank God I came across Gladwell! 36. A. skills
B. examples
C. theories
D. credits D. confirmed D. structured
D. Disappointed D. different from
37. A. missed 38. A. preserved 39. A. suspected 41. A. Frustrated 43. A. plots 44. A. depth 46. A. lost
B. believed C. refused B. created C. employed B. protected
D. inspected
C. covered
40. A. reacting B. compared C. contributing D. opposed
C. apart from
D. cases
D. breadth D. discovered
D. rule out D. precise
B. Fascinated C. Delighted
42. A. according to B. similar to
B. width
B. results C. factors
C. length
45. A. analyzed B. assessed C. understood
B. risked C. spared
47. A. make out B. work out 49. A. significant 50. A. put-off 51. A. mature 53. A. sports
B. even
C. point out
D. claimed
48. A. conventional B. offensive C. controversial D. considerate
D. cut-off D. energetic D. biology
D. easy
C. reasonable
B. set-off C. pay-off B. talented C. flexible
C. ordinary
C. math
52. A. average B. top D. special
B. language
54. A. holding B. sharing C. abandoning D. questioning 55. A. for granted B. wrong C. by mistake
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第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选
项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFFERENCE!
? COOKING
First fix the mixing blade(c) onto the device using blade seal(a) and blade release bolt below the jug(b), and plug the power cable(o) below the device. Then 1. Open the jug lid(g) by pressing the jug release latch(n) on it.
2. Dice(切) the food to about 1cm x 1cm and place in the cooking basket(h). 3. Measure out the water with the jug(e). Always use water at room temperature with nothing added(salt, sugar, etc.).
4. Pour water into the heating reservoir(f) . 5. Place the basket in the jug.
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6. Lock the jug onto the device .
7. Close the lid of the jug, pressing on the heat-resistant zone(p) situated on the top of the locking arm(m).
8-9. Plug in the device and press the steam button on the control button(i). A light and a sound signal show when the cooking cycle starts.
10-11. When cooking is complete, a sound signal is heard and the steam symbol on the control button(i) flashes. To stop it, press this button. ? MIXING
12. Release the lid and
13. Remove the basket using the spatula(d) which is usually hanging on the Spatula storage support(j). Depending on the recipe, either keep the cooking water or discard it.
14. Empty the food into the jug and insert it onto the device.
15. Place the mixing cover(K) horizontally over the jug using the spatula. 16. Lock the jug’s lid.
17. Plug in the device and turn the control button(i) to the right using pulses lasting a maximum of 5 seconds until you have obtained the desired consistency. 18-19. Open the lid and remove the mixing cover using the spatula. 20. Pour out the food that has been finished at your will.
N.B.: When preparing smoothies, dice the fruit, taking care to remove any seed, empty the pieces into the jug and then follow the mixing procedure. Pour out your preparation taking care to hold the mixing cover. ? CAUTION!
? Never immerse the electrical base in water. ? Plug the device into a 220-240V socket.
56. Which of the following pictures illustrates steps 12 to 14?
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57. What must we NOT do with the device? A. Get it touched with water. C. Use it with a 230V socket.
B
The Ghost Bridegroom
At the time of this story, there was a great family gathering at the castle to meet the promised bridegroom of the Baron’s daughter. An arrangement had been made between the Baron and an old nobleman of Bavaria, Berton, for a marriage between their children. It would increase the importance of both families. The initial plans had been made in the usual way: the young people were engaged without having met each other and the date set for the wedding.
The young Count(伯爵) Von Altenburg had been recalled from the army and was on his way to the castle to meet his promised bride. Messages had been received from Wurtzburg where he was accidentally delayed. The messages indicated the day and time when he might be expected to arrive. The castle was in a fever of preparation to provide him with a suitable welcome.
Anne had dressed with particular care. Bertha and Wilda had selected her clothing and quarreled all morning about what she should wear. The young lady had taken advantage of their arguments to wear exactly what she wanted and had chosen very well. She looked as beautiful as any young bridegroom could wish for, and the excitement made her look even lovelier. The two aunts constantly directed her, as single aunts usually take a great interest in the love affairs of others. They were giving her the final instructions on how to behave, what to say, and how to greet her intended
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B. Keep the cooking water. D. Add into the jug water with salt.