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 Your Are Welcome To Our Online Talk:Brain Power! Time:6-7 pm Thursday,3rd February Theme:This talk is about the latest science on brain health, including what we know about preventing cognitive (de- cline as we get older and what we can do about improving our mental well-being today.The speaker will unpack the latest un- derstanding on the way that sleep,diet,exercise and our social lives are essential for maintaining our grey matter and will share

good introduction to the course,and it will probably cover a lot of useful information about the upcoming semester. W:Maybe you're right.It's just that I hate being in large groups.I'm not going to know anyone there. M:You'll know me,though.Besides,I think it will be a good chance to meet people,and there will probably be times when we will have to work together in groups. W:Our course outline seems to have all the information we need. I can't see there is anything new to discuss. M:I heard there will be a former graduate there to provide details about what kind of job opportunities are out there after we graduate.It could be more helpful than you think. W:I don't know.

or smell bad? M:No.Your hair is beautiful.I want my hair to look like that. (Text 5) W:Hello.I've just found this dog abandoned by the side of the road.I didn't know where to bring it,so I thought the police station was best. M:That's very thoughtful of you.There is a local animal shelter nearby.Let me call them to see if they can help. (Text 6) W:Do you fancy coming to my house and watching a video after school today?I hear it's interesting. M:I'd love to,though I have a lot of homework to do.But what is it?You know I'm not interested in musicals.