28.How did the writer feel at the birth of her brother?
A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Surprised. D. disappointed.
29.Why did the writer consider her brother as her enemy?
A. She didn't like her brother. B. She'd like to be a monster.
C. She used to be ill-treated. D. She did so out of jealousy.
30.When did the writer's hatred of her brother disappear?
A. At the birth of her sister. B. At the start of their cold war.
C. When she studied abroad. D. When the bloodshed ended.
31.What does the writer really want to tell us in the passage?
A. She felt regretful for what she had done.
B. She was never forgiven by her brother.
C. She was looking for more forgiveness.
D. She suffered much abuse from her brother.
D
Many Shopping malls now have special areas that offer shoppers their first chance to experience “VR technology”. You may have entered one out of curiosity, or you may think it is just another piece of useless technology. Whatever your opinion, VR, or virtual （虚拟的） reality, is going to become a big part of our lives very soon.
2016 saw the introduction of many fancy products in the world of VR, including Microsoft's HoloLens and Samsung's Gear VR. All of them offer an exciting look at the new realities" and opportunities that VR brings.
These, however, are the early days of a technology that is expected to go from strength to strength. And 2017 looks like it is going to be the year in which VR technology really takes off.
For a start, using VR will become more normal in 2017. Microsoft and Intel have already discussed their plans for simpler and less expensive VR headsets.
The idea of VR will stop being a sci-fi (science-fiction) idea, and instead it will turn into an industry of real products used as ways to show off imagination." said Andrew, a designer at US VR Company, Survios.
It is also expected that VR products will play a part in more common and real-life fields like fashion and film. For example, to enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the front row experience at a fashion show, fans will no longer have to go along in the flesh. Instead people will be able to enjoy the experience by just wearing a VR headset at home.
You can also expect VR mirrors and fitting-rooms sooner rather than later. '' This is an especially good opportunity for brands looking to offer very personalized experiences.'' said Roy DeYoung from US-based marketing agency, PMX.
As time goes on, there will be less discussion about whether people will accept VR technology. It will simply be a discussion of when.
32.Why do many shopping malls have areas for VR experiences?
A. To collect shoppers' opinions. B. To meet the demands of shoppers.
C. To entertain shoppers with new technology.
D. To introduce the new technology to shoppers.
33.What does the underlined phrase “in the flesh” mean?
A. in person B. in time C. in line D. in order
34.What can we know about VR products from the passage?
A. They are not expensive at present.
B. They are being used almost everywhere.
C. They will meet more personal demands.
D. They won't be accepted for many years.
35.What may be the best title for I lie passage?
A. VR Is Becoming Real B. VR Mirror Are Coming
C. VR Takes over Fashion D .VR Meets our Life Goal
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，选项中有两项为多 余选项.并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Entrepreneurship (创业) is a long game with joys and hardships. Here are a few things you can do right now to get better.
Tip l: 36
Many entrepreneurs agree that creating short-term and long-term goals is the key to success. Write down your goals for the next year or more. 37 But by writing them down, you will already be in a better position to achieve them.
Tip 2: Find your passion quickly but cheaply.
38 Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love, such as a free concert, a free class or just a cheap movie; meanwhile, try not to spend too much money in the process.
Tip 3: Be a master at social media.
Becoming an expert at social media may be the most important thing to better your entrepreneurial dreams. Using social media, you'll reach a global audience. By growing and managing your online presence, you will enlarge the influence of your brand. 39
Such additions to your daily life are lifestyle changes that will improve your chances of success. They may seem insignificant now, but when you're success. you'll appreciate the role they played. 40 Looking back, you'll be proud of your smart choices.
A. Create manageable goals.
B. Write down short-term goals.
C. And success is likely to follow.
D. Social media is essential to entrepreneurship.
E. It is important to learn what gets you excited.
F. It may take some time to tick off all the points on your list.
G. You'll be glad you took the time to win the game properly,
完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Many years ago, three soldiers, hungry and tired of battle, arrived at a small village. The villagers, suffering a poor harvest and years of war, quickly 41 the food they owned. They met the three at the village square, 42 about the lack of food.
The first soldier then approached the village elders, “Your tired fields have left you 43 to share, so we shall share what we have: the 44 of how to make soup from 45 .”
Naturally the villagers became 46 and soon a fire was put to the villagers greatest pot as the soldiers carefully 47 three stones. “Now this will be a fine soup.” said the second soldier.” 48 some salt and parsley (西芹) would make it more wonderful!” A woman 49 , crying “What luck! I remember I’ve got some at home!”. Off she ran. 50 with a handful of parsley. As the pot boiled on, carrots, beef and cream had soon 51 their way into the pot before everyone set out to 52 .
The soldiers ate and danced and sang well into the night, 53 by the meal and their 54 ends. The next morning, they awoke to 55 the entire village standing before them with their best bread and cheese. "You have given us the greatest 56 ” said an elder , “and we shall never forget it.” The third soldier turned to the 57 ,and said, “There is no secret but one thing is 58 : it is only by 59 that we may make a feast”. And off the 60 wandered, down the road to their next destination.