A. organize B. support C. expand D. protect

31. What can we know about the National Women’s History Museum from the text?

A. It was set up less than two decades ago. B. It focuses on women’s historic contributions.

C. It is an organization aimed at making profits. D. It has a permanent site in Washington, D. C.D

A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found a clear link between the color of a taxi and its accident rate. An analysis of 36 months of detailed taxi, driver and accident data from two fleets of yellow and blue taxis in Singapore suggested that yellow taxis have fewer accidents than blue taxis. The higher visibility (能见度)of yellow makes it less difficult for drivers to avoid getting into accidents with yellow taxis, leading to a lower accident rate.

The study was led by Prof Ho. To test whether there was a relationship between the color of a taxi and the number of accidents the taxi had, the research team analysed data collected by the largest taxi company in Singapore- The researchers found that yellow taxis have about 6. 1 fewer accidents per 11000 taxis per month.

They also studied the economic effect of changing the color of the entire fleet of taxis to yellow. The Singapore taxi company involved in the study owns about 16,700 taxis in a ratio (比例)one yellow to three blue taxis. If a commercial decision is made to switch from blue to yellow taxis, 76. 6 fewer accidents will occur per month or 917 fewer accidents per year. Assuming an average repair cost of $1,000 per car and a downtime of six days, switching the color of all taxis to yellow could produce an annual saving of $2 million.

“We are eager to continue to validate(证实) the findings of our study by looking at the use of yellow in other types of public transport, such as school buses. For example, we hope to compare the accident rates of yellow school buses against those of other colors to find out if yellow is indeed a safer color for school buses. Besides, we1 re also interested to look at private-hire vehicles and do a comparison of the accident rates of vehicles that are of different colors, explained Prof Ho.

32. Why do yellow taxis result in fewer accidents?

A. Because yellow signals a warning of danger.

B. Because yellow can be seen more easily.

C. Because drivers tend to be more careful in yellow taxis.

D. Because people act mom quickly in yellow surroundings.

33. What’s Prof Ho’s study based on?

A. Physical risks taxi passengers experience. B. The economic effect of changing taxi color.

C. Personal reports from taxi drivers worldwide. D. Data from Singapore’s largest taxi company.

34. What do Prof Ho’s words in the last paragraph suggest?

A. School buses should be painted yellow. B. Their findings are worth popularizing.

C. Their study will be furthered. D. Yellow should be widely used in public transport.

35. What can be the best title for the text?

A. Safer to ride in yellow taxis. B. Caution: yellow taxis ahead.

C. Why are yellow taxis preferred? D. How can colors help prevent accidents?第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Making a lifestyle change is challenging, especially when yowant to transform many things al once. Here are some tips to help you:

• Make a plan that yocan stick to. Your plan is a map that will guide yoon this journey of change. 36 When making your plan, be specific. Want to exercise more? Detail the time of day when yocan take walks and how long you’ll walk. Post your plan where you’ll most often see it as a reminder.

• Start small. Break down your goals into small, manageable steps. Is your long-term goal to lose 20 pounds within the next five months? 37 If you’d like to eat healthier, consider a goal for the week replacing dessert with a healthier option, like fruit or yogurt. At the end of the week, you’ll feel successful knowing yohave met your goal.

• Change one behavior at a time. Replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time. 38 To improve your success, focus on one goal or change at a time. As new healthy behaviors become a habit, try to add another goal that works toward the overall change.

• 39 Accepting help from those who care about yoand will listen strengthens your commitment, If yofeel unable to meet your goals on your own, consider seeking help from a psychologist. Psychologists are uniquely trained to understand the connection between the mind and body, as well as the factors that promote behavior change.

Making the changes that yowant takes time and commitment, but yocan do it. Just remember that no one is perfect. Minor missteps on the road to your goals are normal and okay. 40

A. Be kind to yourself.

B. Ask for support.

C. Be determined to recover and get back on track.

D. Yocan even think of it as an adventure.

E. A good weekly goal would be to lose one pound a week.

F. You’ve tried before, but without feeling much success.

G. Many people run into problems when they try to change too much too fast.第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Dusty is my son Jack T s favorite pet. They have a special connection that is a 41 to see. After she finishes her dinner at night, Dusty will run into Jack’s room to 42 on the pillow beside him. During the day she’ll 43 him around, jump into his arms, and even 44 with a “meow” every time he calls her name.

45, a few weeks ago Dusty began to lose 46. She ate less and less and lost some of her fur. She 47 going after Jack around and hid in my daughter’s old closet (壁橱). She 48 only to drink water and then quickly returned there. I was 49 that we were going to lose her and prayed to God that she’d return to 50 I didn’t want Jack to lose his furry friend. 51, after a few weeks she started to spend time outside the 52 again. In addition, her 53 recovered. Soon her fur grew back and she gained weight. Once again she became my son’s constant 54 and I thanked God for bringing her back to him.