A new documentary,Meat the Future,explores the cell based beef and poultry being developed at Memphis Meats,a food technology company in California. "I was drawn to the topic as a great solution to some of the world's biggest problems that I happen to care a lot about,like animals,the Earth,and human health,"says Liz Marshall,who produced,and directed Meat the Future.The company that Mar- shall focuses on sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel.Co founded by Uma Valeti,who was trained as a cardiologist 病专家)，Memphis Meats takes cells from animals and grows them in a lab,with the hope of making delicious burgers,chick en,and even fish.Cell-based meat also reduces the risk of suffer- ing from diseases.

【答案与解析】 作者通过解释为何自己要返回长岛，表达了自己的思乡之情。 24.A根据第1段末句可知，佛罗里达的冬天天气温和，而长岛的 冬天天气比较恶劣。 25.B根据语境可知，与去温暖地方过冬的人完全相反，作者向往 故乡的炭火和明亮的色彩。由此可推出，作者不愿意放弃故乡 的一切。 26.C作者在文中表达了思乡之情，再根据第4段前两句可知他 易近人。 27.D通读全文可知，作者写本文是为了抒发自己的思乡之情。

Ridge,and I'm grateful that I don't have to shovel. While these simple pleasures are not unique to Long Island, they are some of the reasons why I come back.Who says you can't go home?

【答案与解析】 文章介绍了Shellharbour City Library图书馆提供的Library Special Needs Services的有关情况。 2l.D通读全文可知，Library Special Needs Services帮助因残疾 而不便到达图书馆的人。 22.C根据倒数第3段第1句可知，如果有眼疾的人想了解历史， 应该选择有声读物。 23.B根据Languages besides English部分可知，人们在这里可 以读到不同语言的书。

for you at no charge. Language besides English We can provide books in a range of languages besides Eng- lish.If possible,we will request these items from the State Li- brary of NSW (New South Wales),Australia. How to join Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible(合适的)for any of the services we pro vide-9 am to 5 pm on Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday.Call 4297-2522 for more information.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出 最佳选项。 A Shellharbour City Library provides a range of Library Special Needs Services for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way.As long as you live in Shellharbour City,we'll pro vide a full range of library services and resources,including large prin- ted and ordinary printed books,talking books on tape and CD,DVDs and music CDs,magazines,reference and information requests,and so on.You will be asked to complete a "Statement of Need"applica- tion form which must be signed by a medical professional.

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W:Not bad.Actually,I have a cold again.But it's nothing seri- ous,and it's unnecessary to bother the doctor. M:Oh,that's too bad.So,what are you doing today? W:I'm planning an end-of-the-term party.Everybody wants some live music this year.How about you?Are you listening to a CD? M:No,that's my brother.He's playing his guitar.He practises every morning. W:Hey,is he free on Saturday?Does he want to play at our par- ty?We need somebody like him. M:Are you kidding？He's only ten！ (Text 8) W:Hi,Professor Smith. M:Hi,Justine.How are you?

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每 段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。 1.Why does the woman ask the man to come? A.The man is cold to her. B.She wants to order some food. C.Something is wrong with the soup. 2.Who will probably hold a party? A.The woman's friend. B.The man.

B.Annoying. C.Interesting. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is the Plaza Leon? A.A new building. B.A small town. C.A gathering place. 18.When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon? A.On Saturday nights. B.On Sunday afternoons. C.On Fridays and Saturdays. 19.Which street is known for its food shops and markets? A.Via del Mar Street.