Sara needed to see the doctor. She had an upset stomach. She felt bloated, and needed to pass gas every minute or so. This was terrible. She 34_____ hardly go anywhere in public.

　　Her friends told her it was 35_____ she had moved to America. The air, water, and food in America weren't agreeing with her. They said she would have to return to her home country.

　　"No way," Sara said. She didn't want to go home. She liked America. This was a minor problem, she was sure. Any good doctor would solve it in no time. Two days later, she saw her doctor. He asked her if she drank milk. She said yes, three glasses a day.

　　"Don't drink any 36_____ (much) regular milk. Start drinking lactose-free milk, because lactose can upset your stomach."

　　Then he asked her 37____ there were any big problems in her life. She said that her boyfriend was a big problem. He wanted to get married, 38____ she didn’t. The doctor said that she should break up with her boyfriend and find 39____.

　　“Why?” Sara asked.

　　"Because your boyfriend 40_____ (give) you too much stress. He is probably the main cause of your upset stomach."

　　"I don't think my boyfriend is going to like that."

　　"Just tell him if he really loves you, he should leave you."

　　Section B

　　Directions：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

　　A. dip B. common C. desired D. addition E. embarrassing

　　F. carefully G. muddy H. fed I. access J. raising K. benefit

　　Ducks offer certain advantages over hens. Ducks are immune to some 41

　　diseases found in hens. Some breeds of duck produce bigger eggs than hens. In 42 , ducks lay eggs over a longer season than hens do.

　　Poultry (禽類) keepers with gardens have less to worry about if they keep ducks rather than hens because the former are unlikely to dig up plants and destroy roots. While both hens and ducks 43 the garden by eating pests, hens are known to damage grass beds. Ducks, on the other hand, will search for insects more 44 . Only very delicate plants are at risk from the broad, webbed feet of ducks.

　　Like all waterbirds, ducks need 45 to water, and duck keepers typically provide this by building a pond. Something this large is not absolutely necessary, however, ducks need only to be able to 46 their heads in the water to keep their nose clean. If a pond is provided, though, it is important to keep baby ducks away from it until they are old enough to put up with the cool temperature of the water.

　　When 47 ducks, one has to consider just how many the land will support. The rule is generally about 100 ducks per acre. If more than this proportion is introduced, there is a risk of pressing the soil, which can lead to 48 conditions for long periods as the rain is not easily absorbed into the ground.

　　While ducks offer many advantages over hens, they must be given a greater quantity of food, especially if regular eggs are 49 . An adult duck will eat between 170 to 200 grams of food a day. If the ducks live near grass and a pond, they will be able to find for themselves approximately 70% of their daily dietary requirements in warmer months but less than half that in colder times. Therefore, it is important that they be 50 on enough food, such as grain, every day.

　　III. Reading Comprehension

　　Section A

　　Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

　　More and more shoppers are buying things online these days, allowing them to avoid 51 salespeople and long lines at checkout counters. In spite of online convenience, 52 , there are some items — like clothes — that customers prefer to 53 before buying. In light of this, two companies are finding ways to modernize stores and 54 the gap between online and in-store retail (零售).

　　A software company that also happens to sell designer jeans, Hointer has created a fast and painless shopping 55 for its customers.

　　Shoppers walk into a Hointer store and select one of the many pairs of jeans 56 down from bars. Then they point their smartphones at the tag and 57 the Hointer app, after which they select the size and press “try on.” The app then directs them to a specific dressing room. German-made robots bring out the 58 jeans and deliver them through a chute (斜槽) to the dressing room in about 30 seconds. Immediately after 59 pairs of jeans are dropped through another chute, the “outbox,” they disappear from the list in the app.

　　Purchases at Hointer are made with a swipe (刷卡) of a credit card. And interacting with a salesperson is optional! This allows Hointer to hire fewer people and focus on their ultimate goal: developing 60 that supports a retail revolution.

　　Men’s clothing retailer Bonobos has 61 a more personalized shopping experience. Although it is — in fact — an online retailer, Bonobos has decided to open a handful of brick-and-mortar stores called Guideshops. Shoppers make a(n) 62 online before arriving at a Guideshop, where they receive one-on-one 63 from a fitting guide. Because these shops have limited inventories (存貨), shoppers aren’t able to take home the outfits they select. But guides help shoppers make online purchases before they leave, after which the items will be 64 to customers in one or two days.

　　While Hointer focuses on convenience, Bonobos Guideshops focus on customer service. But both efforts have one thing 65 : giving clothing retailers a new look for the 21st century.

　　51. A. respectable B. considerate C. aggressive D. violent

　　52. A. however B. therefore C. anyway D. moreover

　　53. A. convince B. guarantee C. ensure D. examine

　　54. A. break B. bridge C. shallow D. deepen

　　55. A. experience B. mall C. direction D. principle

　　56. A. hiding B. hanging C. storing D. labeling

　　57. A. start B. upload C. save D. download

　　58. A. desired B. well-designed C. promoted D. well-prepared

　　59. A. qualified B. wanted C. chosen D. unwanted

　　60. A. employment B. efficiency C. technology D. market

　　61. A. come up with B. looked forward to C. looked up D. brought up

　　62. A. decision B. appointment C. contribution D. impression

　　63. A. contact B. instruction C. notice D. attention

　　64. A. presented B. packaged C. delivered D. transferred

　　65. A. in conclusion B. in common C. as usual D. in general

　　Section B

　　Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

　　(A)

　　Any snakebite can be dangerous if infection sets in. Some types of snake poison make the bite area swollen (腫脹的) or painful. Others cause bleeding or damage the heart’s nerves. Here are some especially dangerous snakes:

　　The largest of all poisonous snakes, king cobras can reach 5.5 meters in length. Each king cobra bite contains enough poison to kill an elephant — or 20 people. But these big snakes usually avoid people. They live throughout India, southern China and Southeast Asia.

　　A bite from Australia’s inland taipan, the world’s most poisonous snake, releases enough poison to kill 100 men. The good news is that people rarely come in contact with this snake, and a treatment for its poison exists.

　　Russell’s viper lives throughout Asia, including India, southern China, and on the island of Taiwan. It prefers grassy fields but can be found in forests and urban areas. It bites more people and causes more deaths than any other poisonous snake.

　　Though short, the common Indian krait packs a powerful punch (攻擊) in its bite. Most often, it strikes people at night while they are sleeping. Since the bite causes little pain, victims are often not sure that they have been bitten until they begin to experience stomach cramps (痙攣). Without treatment, symptoms will worsen quickly and can lead to death.

　　The black mamba, a native of Africa, is actually olive or grey in color. Only the inside of its mouth is black. When black mambas feel threatened by a human, they make a loud hissing sound to warn the person away. If the warning is ignored, the snake will attack the person repeatedly. And they can attack quickly, moving over the ground at speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour.

　　66. According to this article, what is a particular feature of the king cobra?

　　A. Its seasonal changes. B. Its lack of movement.

　　C. Its sense of hearing. D. Its remarkable size.

　　67. According to this article, which of the following is known for its speed?

　　A. The inland taipan. B. The black mamba.

　　C. The Indian krait. D. The Russell’s viper.

　　68. What does the article imply about the inland taipan?

　　A. It was once believed to be extinct.

　　B. A chance meeting with it could be fatal.

　　C. Some people keep one as a pet.

　　D. Very little is known about its behavior.

　　69. In which magazine would you most likely find this article?

　　A. Let’s Explore Nature B. Weekly Travel Digest

　　C. Psychology Magazine D. Global Warning News

　　(B)

　　Basketball, baseball and soccer are classic sports that people will always enjoy. And yet we keep changing popular games like these in new ways to keep them fresh.

　　Though these sports may not be common, give them a look or even a try.

　　70. Why does the author think Underwater Hockey is a true team sport?

　　A. Because all players in a team wear the same flippers and use a stick to hit a puck.

　　B. Because each player in a team has to cooperate with other team members in the match.

　　C. Because it is played underwater, the game is more dangerous than the sports played on land.

　　D. Because each team earns points by hitting the puck into its underwater goal.