D

A “talk show” is a show organized mainly around talk. Television talk shows have been around since the dawn of radio. Thus the start of talk shows’ golden age can be considered as 1948, even though television wasn’t common in American homes until the 1950s. From 1949 to 1973, nearly half of all daytime programming was talk.

Why are there so many talk shows? A talk show costs less than $100,000 per episode(一集) to produce whereas many of today’s TV series cost more than $1 million an episode. Thus , if successful, it can produce handsome profits . Still, it takes a lot of work . Since 1948, hundreds of talk shows have come and gone, with only a few having true staying power.

There are several types of talk shows , but while the styles might vary, the format(形式) is limited.

What we are most used to is the informal guest-host format, in which shows’hosts welcome famous people or other talk –worthy persons for an informal discussion.

The second most common format is the public issues show, in which hosts interview people in the news or experts in a given field. Shows that follow this format include both morning news programs and “issue” talk shows:

The Museum of Broadcast Communications’ Bernard M. Timberg notes two governing principles of all successful talk shows:

The host is everything :The host has a high degree of control over their show, from subject matter to comedic atmosphere . They are also the show’s  brand and are responsible for it. The host can attract and refuse guests, organize their program and , in many cases, name a successor(继任者) when they retire.

Right here, right now: The second rule is that a talk show must be experienced in the present tense, whether it is broadcast live or taped in front of an audience earlier in the day. They should feel fresh, as if they are happening in the moment, even if the show is a 10-year –old rerun.

32 What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

A How talk shows appeared?     B Why talk shows appeared?

C When talk shows appeared?    D Where talk shows appeared?

33 What is an advantage of talk shows?

A They are easy to make .     B They are cheap to produce  .

C They come in varied formats.

D They remain successful for a long time.

34 The two formats of talk shows differ in_____________.

A the atmosphere they create    B the time they are broadcast

C whether they are sent out live  D whether they invite famous guests

35 What is the key to talk shows’success according to the second principle?

A Dealing with the most popular issues.

B Giving the audience an up-to-date feeling.

C Inviting the audience to the place where the shows are made.

D Running the shows several times to refresh the audience’s memory.

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。

How to Motive Teens to Read

With lots of studies showing the benefits of reading, how can teachers motivate their students to open a good book or power up their e-reader?

Lead by Example

Require students to spend at least 20 minutes in dependent reading every day. By taking part in this regular activity themselves ,teachers show that they consider reading very important. 36

Freedom to Choose

37            For those who forget their books ,provide them with access to novels, magazines or newspapers during required reading time.Consider allowing students to use their personal e—readers

Share Your Excitement

Teachers’ excitement for a particular book may have a huge influence on their students .38               Then when it comes time for them to choose a new book, suggest your favorite.

Visit the Library

Make time to visit the school library and require students to borrow at least one book of interest. 39           By doing so, they can make sure the book fits their interests.

Stay Informed

Teachers can help motive students by finding out the latest popular young adult reading matter, such as “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and the “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld.

With varied activities competing for students’ time and attention, it can be difficult to encourage youngsters to read. 40

Teachers who make independent reading a daily part of the classroom experience and find creative ways to motivate their students may be on the way to writing a success story.

A They can read books in silence.

B Give students a taste of what the book is about.

C There is science fiction that they are interested in.

D Encourage them to spend some time reading the book before borrowing.

E However ,there is little doubt that reading can help with students’ studies

F Therefore, they always find time to read even though they are terribly busy.

G Allow students to pick their own literature ,as long as it is suitable for school reading.

第三部分 英语知识运用

第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题15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。

My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way ,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “ __41___ my job. Family to Feed.”

At this store, a __42___ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and make a __43____ on how bad it must be to have to stand ___44____ in the cold wind.

In the store, I asked each of my kids to __45___ something they thought our “friend” there would ___46___. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a ___47____. I thought about it. We were ___48__ on cash ourselves, but… well, sometimes __49___ from our need instead of our abundance is ___50__ what we need to do! All the kids __51____ something they could do away with for the week.

When we handed him the bag of __52__, he lit up and thanked us with ___53__ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for __54____his family might need, he burst into tears.

This has been a wonderful ___55__ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can __56___! Things would have played out so __57____ if I had simply said, “No, we really don’t have ___58___ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in __59___, it also gave my kids the __60____ taste of helping others. It’ll go a long way with them.

41. A. Lost   B. Changed   C. Quit    D. Finished

42. A condition  B. place    C. sight    D. show

43. A. suggestion  B. comment   C. decision   D. call

44. A. outside  B. proudly   C. by    D. angrily

45. A. draw   B. say    C. arrange   D. pick

46. A. order   B. supply   C. appreciate  D. discover

47. A. dollar   B. job    C. hot meal   D. gift card

48. A. easy   B. low    C. soft    D. loose

49. A. giving   B. saving   C. spending   D. begging

50. A. yet   B. even    C. still    D. just

51. A. declared  B. shared   C. ignored   D. expected

52. A . toys   B. medicine   C. food    D. clothes

53. A. sleepy   B. watery   C. curious   D. sharp

54. A. whoever  B. whatever   C. whichever  D. whenever

55. A. experience  B. example   C. message   D. adventure

56. A. rely on  B. respect   C. learn from  D. help

57. A. suddenly  B. vividly   C. differently  D. perfectly

58. A. time   B. power   C. patience   D. money

59. A. fear   B. love    C. need    D. memory

60. A. strong   B. sweet    C. strange   D. simple