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Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?
Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.
39. Although heroes may come from different cultures, they __________. A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristics B. probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people C. are often influenced by previous generations D. all unknowingly attract a large number of fans
40. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _______. A. they have a vision from the mountaintop B. they have warm feelings and emotions
C. they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D. they can make people feel stronger and more confident
41. Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because __________. A. they are popular only among certain groups of people B. their performances do not improve their fans morally C. their primary concern is their own financial interests D. they are not clear about the principles they should follow 42. The author concludes that historical changes would __________. A. be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B. not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices C. take place if there were heroes to lead the people D. produce leaders with attractive personalities
D
Writing articles about films for The Front Page was my first proper job. Before then I had done bits of reviewing — novels for other newspapers, films for a magazine and anything I was asked to do for the radio. That was how I met Tom Seaton, the first arts editor of The Front Page, who had also written for
television. He hired me, but Tom was not primarily a journalist, or he would certainly have been more careful in choosing his staff.
At first, his idea was that a team of critics should take care of the art forms that didn’t require specialized knowledge: books, TV, theatre, film and radio. There would be a weekly lunch at which we would make our choices from the artistic material that Tom had decided we should cover, though there would also be guests to make the atmosphere sociable.
It all felt like a bit of dream at that time: a new newspaper and I was one of the team. It seemed so unlikely that a paper could be introduced into a crowded market. It seemed just as likely that a millionaire wanted to help me personally, and was pretending to employ me. Such was my lack of self-confidence.
Tom’s original scheme for a team of critics for the arts never took off. It was a good idea, but we didn’t get together as planned and so everything was done by phone. It turned out, too, that the general public out there preferred to associate a reviewer with a single subject area, and so I chose film. Without Tom’s initial push, though, we would hardly have come up with the present arrangement, by which I write an extended weekly piece, usually on one film.
The space I am given allows me to broaden my argument — or forces me, in an uninteresting week, to make something out of nothing. But what is my role in the public arena (舞台)? I assume that people choose what films to go to on the basis of the stars, the publicity or the director. So if a film review isn’t really a consumer guide, what is it? I certainly don’t feel I have a responsibility to be ‘right’ about a movie. Nor do I think there should be a certain number of ‘great’ and ‘bad’ films each year. All I have to do is put forward an argument. I’m not a judge, and nor would I want to be. 43. What do we learn about Tom Seaton from the first paragraph?
A. He encouraged the writer to become a writer. B. He met the writer when working for television. C. He had worked in various areas of the media. D. He prefers to employ people that he knows. A. help the writers get to know each other
B. distribute the work that had to be done
44. The weekly lunches were planned in order to ______.
C. provide an informal information session D. entertain important visitors from the arts A. Tom’s plan was unpopular. C. Tom’s plan wasn’t planned properly. A. He can freely express his opinion. C. His success varies from year to year.
B. Tom’s plan wasted too much time. D. Tom’s plan wasn’t put into practice. B. He prefers to write about films he likes. D. He writes according to accepted rules. E
Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies, such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm — the first mobile film festival.
The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length — ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones. New Platforms
The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment
45. What does the author mean when he says that Tom’s plan never took off in Paragraph 4?
46. Which of the following best describes what the writer says about his work?
industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.
It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world! New Technology Advances
MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However, this could be overcome as technology advances.
In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.
Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere. 47. At the first MoFilm, ______.
A. movies in the theater got their recognition
B. more than 100 countries took part in the competition C. ideal films were five minutes or less in length D. the winner was chosen by experts’ voting
48. The underlined word “thwarted” probably means ______. A. disappointed
B. surprised
C. frightened
D. encouraged
49. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Putting Movies on Mobiles C. Mobile Phones’ Ceremonies
B. Introduction of Latest Mobile Phones D. Film Awards Broadcast on Mobile Phones
50. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. MoFilm is not a part of Hollywood.
B. Mobile phones are a new platform for short films. C. MoFilm get their recognition through Oscars. D. Films made for mobiles will likely be cleaner.
第二节 根据对话内容, 从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 然后将答案写到答题卷
相应的位置上。选项中有两项多余选项。（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
— 51
— Of course. What can I do for you?
— Can you tell me how I can get to the Excelsior Hotel from here? — The Excelsior? Let’s see, that’s in the city, right? — 52
— Well, you can take a bus to the city. Just go out the front door of the terminal and cross the street. There is a sign that says, “Airport- City Bus.” Otherwise, you can take a taxi. You can catch one right in front of the terminal. — 53 — It’s 5 dollars. — How about a taxi? — 54
— I’d better take a bus then. How often does the bus run?
— I think you just missed one. There is a schedule printed on the sign outside. I think that the buses run every half hour or so. — 55 — Why so?
— I have a lot of luggage and it’s late. Thank you! A. Can you give me some information? B. Excuse me, can you help me? C. Yes, it is on forty-third Street, just off Eleventh Avenue. D. On the second thought, I’d better take a taxi. E. A taxi runs about 15 to 20 dollars. F. Do you know how much the bus fare is? G. Although a taxi is more expensive, it is faster and more
convenient.
第II卷（满分60分）
第三部分 写作（共三节，满分60分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卷相应的位置上。（请注意每题词数要求） I want to give some sound advice to people who just can’t seem to find their purposes or paths in life. I had been in the difficult situation for years, thinking about the right career and work for me. I never could get myself to find peace in anything. I moved from job to job, not really enjoying my work. Here are my three ways I got on the right track.
1.Look back on, when you were in school, the things you liked to do，the subjects you enjoyed, and why you enjoyed them. I looked back and found simple things like how interested I was in fitness, food, nutrition, health, and science. These are such important areas in themselves and I’m now creating a business around these subjects.
2.__________.You shouldn’t be afraid to talk to your friends about your feelings, and you will be surprised at how much they can help you. Another option would be to find a mentor whose knowledge and experience will be invaluable. I personally chose an online millionaire mentor, who showed me step by step how to follow my passions and guided me towards setting up my own business.
3.Choose personal improvement. This is all about learning about yourself and how your mind works. It’s important to control yourself and understand what drives people. In a nutshell, this changed my life. I used to have very little confidence. Now I can light up a room. I used to have little faith in myself, but now