18．What did you eat for lunch today？Did you choose this dish because it was healthy，cheap or because it was just very tasty？Are you a particular eater or an adventurous diner？
I love exploring trends in food．‘Fusion cuisine'is not for everybody．My Italian grandmother would turn her nose up in disgust at the thought of tandoori pizza with mango topping but this marriage of tastes is perfectly fine in the 21st century．Chef and food writer Ching-He Huang，who presented a series of Chinese Food for the BBC，is a fan of the movement．She says："Fusion has been happening for centuries，for as long as people have travelled，but with the Internet，and global travel，the exchange of ideas makes the process much faster．"
Wolfgang Puck is seen by many as one of the chefs who made‘fusion'elegant．He got his experience in this aspect in his native Vienna and made a name for himself when he opened his own restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1970s．This European dug into Asian cuisine and became one of the first in a long line of distinguished chefs．He said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that initially he got negative responses from traditional American-Chinese restaurant owners but he is not bitter．"I believe authenticity is about evolution，not repeating your grandmother's recipe．"he explains．"Cooking is like painting or writing a song．Just as there are only so many notes or colours．there are only so many flavours-it's how you combine them that sets you apart．"
My granny's cup of tea would be the Slow Food Movement．Founded by her countryman Carlo Petrini in the 1980s and still going strong，it seeks to preserve regional cuisine and the use of ingredients that are grown locally．Petrini wants to see farmers connected more directly with consumers．
All these trends give us food for thought．We might be wasting an exciting opportunity to wake up our taste buds when we swallow a sandwich at our desks．Tomorrow，why not find an exotic restaurant and enjoy a feast？You dress trendy so eat trendy!
28．Fusion cuisine isD．
A．a(chǎn) BBC cooking programme         
B．a(chǎn) balanced diet rich in nutrition
C．a(chǎn) new trend of global travelling        
D．a(chǎn) combination of different cooking styles
29．What do we learn about Wolfgang Puck？D
A．He knew little about Asian cuisine．
B．He owed his success to his love for painting．
C．He was well received by Europeans．
D．He was in favor of creation in cooking．
30．The Slow Food MovementA．
A．a(chǎn)ims to keep alive local cuisine   
B．is favoured by old people
C．promotes local farming          
D．is founded by Granny
31．What can be a suitable title for the text？A
A．Hungry for new              
B．Greedy for tasty
C．Love for cooking                
D．Food for thought．

17．5 Secrets of Web Travel Sites
Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient，but comes with its own set of problems．
1．They who's on a Mac and who's on a PC and who's going to spend more．
Last year，US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users．On average，Mac users lay out US$20-30 more per night on hotels and go for more stars．a(chǎn)ccording to the Wall Street Journal．As a result，online•travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first．To avoid inadvertently paying more，sort results by price．
2．Their software doesn't always hook up to the hotel's system．
A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere-but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers．The middle-man's software isn't immune to system errors，so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed．
3．Don't be fooled by packages：Often，they're low-end items grouped together．
Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel，a rental car，and tour package all in one click？These deals usually feature travel that no one wants，like flights with multiple layovers．
Check the fine print．
4．You could miss out on loyalty points．
Third-party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points．Many hotel loyalty programmes don't recognise external sites，others award only minimum points and exclude special offers，like double points on hotel stays．
5．Once your trip is purchased，you're on your own．
An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard．Basically，when you arrive at the airport or hotel，you're just another client who booked at the lowest rate．
56．Which ofthe following is TRUE？B
A．Third-party providers can ensure your reservation．
B．Mac users are likely to spend more money than PC users．
C．An online travel agency functions the same as an agent．
D．Packages usually provide travelers with satisfactory programmes．
57．What's the purpose of the passage？D
A．To encourage readers to book a trip on an online travel  site．
B．To make an advertisement about several travel sites online．
C．To convince readers not to book a trip on an online travel site．
D．To warn  readers of some problems with booking  trips online．

16．The defeat of Lee Sedol，the world's strongest Go （圍棋） player，by a Google artificial intelligence （AI） program，looks like another milestone towards a world where computers can do almost anything a human can．It is not．There are uncountable things that only a human can do，and that no computer seems close to．The problem is that the purely human things are not economically useful to anyone．The things that computers can be taught to do are by contrast economically fantastic．But even the most powerful programs are not human，just as a shovel （鏟車）．They have no feelings．What they have is power，but this power is growing at a rate that should frighten us a ll．
It might be less frightening if computers were truly intelligent，but even the most powerful networks are less human than monstrous Martians （火星人）．Their power will be used to make money for the firms that finance their development，and then for others quick and clever enough to take advantage of the new world．It is far more likely that they will increase inequality and still further remove the middle classes as we move towards an hourglass （以金錢來(lái)衡量的） society in which everyone is either very rich or very poor and likely indebted．
One of the ill effects of the spread of more intelligent computer networks is，at the same time，the spread of what might be called artificial stupidity．If AI is employed largely to replace unskilled labour，it is most productive when labour is kept unskilled or redefined that way．So much of the work in service industries is now simplified until it might be automated （自動(dòng)化）．And robots will never need pensions．AI is slowly reducing skilled work，like some forms of medical diagnosis （診斷），at the same time，as older doctors complain that the traditional human skills of diagnosis are falling out of medical training．The belief that everything worthwhile can be measured and then managed is far more damaging to humanity than the threat of artificial intelligence on its own．
But no victory in complicated Go games can bring us closer to truly human-like computers．
62．By mentioning the defeat of Lee Sedol，the author intends to tell us thatC．
A．comput ers can completely replace humans in everything
B．humans are of no practical economic values to the society
C．the power of computers is growing at a frightening rate
D．AI programs can not compare with humans economically  
63．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that the power of computers willD．
A．improve the quality of human life
B．promote equality at work places
C．make contributions to human development
D．widen the gap between the rich and the poor
64．What does"artificial stupidity"in Paragragh 3 mean？B
A．Unskilled workers become stupid．
B．AI discourages skilled work．
C．Computers don't need pensions．
D．AI is ruining medical training．
65．What is the author's attitude towards the future of artificial intelligence？C
A．Optimistic．B．Supportive．C．Sceptical．D．Cautious．

15．Whether you live in Seattle or the Sahara desert，the time has come to invest in a good raincoat or umbrella，a new study suggests．
As global temperatures continue to rise，more"extreme rain"events-intense，cats-and-dogs downpours-can be expected，said the study，published Monda y in the journal Nature Climate Change．And that，scientists said，means an increased flood risk，particularly for the world's driest areas．The study challenges the idea that global warming is causing dry areas to become drier and wet areas wetter．
"In both wet and dry regions，we see these great increases in heavy precipitation（冰雹），"lead author Markus Donat，a climate scientist at the University of New South Wales，told Nature．
Donat and his team collected data from 1951 to 2010 on extreme precipitation events from 11，000 weather stations around the world，Nature reported．
In that time，the number of days with"extreme precipitation"increased 1 percent to 2 percent per decade．
"We found a strong relationship between global warming and an increase in rainfall，particularly in areas outside of the tropics，"Donat said in a statement．
"Importantly，this research suggests we will see these extreme rainfall events increases at regional levels in dry areas，not just as an average across the globe，"Donat added．
Peter Stott，a senior climate scientist at Met Office，told Climate Central that the study's findings are important，because more violent rainfall and flooding will"challenge our capability to adapt to a rapidly changing climate．"
As Nature reported，the research aligns（結(jié)盟）with a 2015 study that found global warming has led to a sharp increase in record-breaking precipitation ev ents．Donat told Nature that his study should come as a warning to world governments．
33．Which of the following is one of the study's findings？B
A．Global warming is causing dry areas to become drier and wet areas wetter．
B．Extreme rain events can be expected at regional levels in dry areas．
C．Extreme rainfall events increase at regional levels in wet areas．
D．Rainfall increases particularly in the tropics areas．
34．Why does Scott think the findings are important？C
A．The research aligns with a 2015 study．
B．They are about extreme precipitation events．
C．They remind us to adjust to rapid climate changes．
D．The study involves many famous climate scientists．
35．The purpose of the study is toD．
A．encourage investors to start business in Seattle or the Sahara desert
B．persuade people to take a raincoat or an umbrella with them
C．challenge the previous findings of research on climate
D．warn world governments to focus on global warming．

14．It's Time to Put it Away
Your smart phone may have hurt you before you realize it．Don't be addicted to it．Put your phone away，OK？
1．Cyber Sickness
Also called"digital motion sickness"，symptoms that range from headaches to woozy feelings can occur when you quickly scroll on your smart phone or watch action packed video on your screen.36．Your sense of balance is different from other senses in that it has lots of inputs．When those inputs don't agree，that's when you feel dizziness and sickness．
2．Text Claw
It is the unofficial term for soreness and muscle contraction felt in the finger，wrist and forearm after heavy smart phone use．（37）F．So if you're always on your phone，it makes sense to feel discomfort in your hands and forearms．
3．Eye Strain
Do you stare at a screen for hours on end？If you're reading this，you very well might．（38）G． Staring at your digital devices for a long time can lead to dry eyes，headaches and tiredness，which can decrease your productivity．Exper ts suggest taking screen breaks every 20 minutes．
4．Text Neck
Similar to the claw，text neck---discomfort in the neck and spine happens when you spend a long time looking down at your smart phone．（39）D．Being mindful of how far your neck bends when you're on your phone----and bending it back to an upright position can help reduce the risk of text neck．
5．Pedestrian safety
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise because too many smart phone users engage in distracted walking．While focused on the cyber world，many of us can lose reality of the physical one．Elemental pedestrian safety knowledge is compromised by technology，and the risks are scary．（40）E．
A．We should taking breaks for a while．
B．The sensation results from a mismatch between sensory inputs．
C．Remember that pedestrian safety is more important than smart phone．
D．The habit may lead to people requiring medical spine care at a younger age．
E．To avoid injury or worse，put your phone away until you've reached a safe spot．
F．Any specific motor activity can cause pain in the tendons （筋） and muscles when done repeatedly．
G．Any activity that requires active use of your eyes---driving and reading included---can cause eye tiredness．

13．The World Health Organization （WHO） said that processed meat may be carcipogenic（致癌）．Do you still dare eat cancer-linked processed meat？Here are some comments on the website．
Bill （Australia） I'd rather live a short，pleasant life than a long，unhappy one，denying（拒絕給予） myself tasty food just because some experts say it's not healthy．We should all enjoy the one life we have---if I had listened to every piece of health advice I would never go anywhere，eat anything or enjoy life in any way．So，I won't change my habit．I am going to have bacon sandwich，glass of wine，burger，can of coke whenever I fell like it．
Tim （America） Is meat really as bad as smoking：I don't think so．According to the WHO 34，000people die worldwide per year because they eat processed meat．In 2012，8.2million people died of cancer worldwide．That means if you eat a lot of processed meat you have a chance of being among the 0.41percent of people dying of cancer because of processed meat．I'll take the chance．
Helen （Switzerland） The WHO doesn't say that just one bite of meat causes cancer，it is rather saying that people should vary their diet．People who eat more meat often have other unhealthy habits．They usually eat fewer fruits and vegetables and they also often exercise less．
Van （China） Perhaps this report will make people consider becoming vegetarians （ 素食者）．So for your health，the environment and future generations，it is not difficult； it just needs a change of attitude．There is a vast variety of other delicious food available to enjoy．
32．What if Bill has to change his habit？A
A．He'll feel unhappy．
B．He'll live a pleasant life．
C．He'll go on a diet．
D．He'll become a vegetarian．
33．What does Tim think about eating processed meat？B
A．Too risky．
B．Fairly safe．
C．Popular worldwide．
D．Very unhealthy．
34．What may be Helen a response to WHO's warning？C
A．Caring little about it．
B．Eating whatever she likes．
C．Varying the diet and doing exercise．
D．Taking a diet without meat．
35．Who have the most similar viewpoints？A
A．Bill and Tim．
B．Tim and Helen．
C．Helen and Van．
D．Bill and Van．

12．If you need to spend time on the road，it's important to find ways to keep safe on your feet．Don't suppose it's your right of way．Yes，you might be crossing at the right place，at the right time，within the crosswalk area，but you are still exposed to danger．It could be a distracted driver，or a cyclist with a loose sense of traffic rules，so you could still get hurt．You can be in the right legally，but that won't be much help when you're in the hospital．
Follow pedestrian signals．Just as drivers aren't supposed to speed up to beat a light when crossing through an intersection，pedestrians need to take the same care when obeying their own signals．If the hand is flashing and the countdown is into single digits （數(shù)字），stay where you are．Trying to outrun the flashing hand is unsafe，especially as cars try to clear the intersection before the light turns red．
Give drivers enough time to stop when crossing．Don't suppose that drivers will jam on their brakes when you hit the crosswalk signals．Some provinces，such as Alberta，issue （發(fā)出）a ticket if you don't give drivers enough time to brake．
Cross quickly．Once you've followed all of the other rules，and it is safe to cross the street，don't then just wander along in front of six lanes （車道）of traffic．There's no need to run or jog，but respect the drivers who respected you enough to stop for you．
21．Who is the text intended for？D
A．Drivers．B．Cyclists．C．Police．D．Pedestrians．
22．What does the underlined word"distracted"in Paragraph 2mean？D
A．Considerate．B．Strange．C．Kind-hearted．D．Absent-minded．
23．In what case would pedestrians in Alberta be fined？A
A．Racing against time with drivers．
B．Following crosswalk signals．
C．Crossing the crosswalk area．
D．Walking outside six lanes．
24．What can be a suitable title for the text？B
A．Rules for Traffic Police
B．Tips to Keep Safe on Your Feet
C．Things Every Driver Should Know
D．Signals for Both Pedestrians and Drivers．

11．Juliet is one of the ______ customers to Walmart，because she lives just two blocks away．（　�。�

A．

usual

B．

frequent

C．

normal

D．

gradual

10．-Sorry indeed，I________ to your birthday party if…
-Forget it．I know you were out on business．（　�。�

A．

would have come

B．

should come

C．

could come

D．

must have come

9．一 Now more and more Chinese students are applying for admission to American universities through the SAT．
---_____．But taking the SAT may cost one more than 1，0000yuan．（　�。�

	A．	That's the case		B．	Not really
	C．	I hope so		D．	That sounds ridiculous