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Firstlady Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014.
Michelle Obama has spent the first half-century of her life breaking barriersand checking off a series of firsts. Now, as she reaches her milestone birthdayFriday, the nation will be watching to see in what other areas she will leaveher mark.
Five years after moving into theWhite House, and without a re-election campaign to worry about, she has moreroom to relax in her role and, political watchers say, possibly become morevocal (声音的) on politicalissues in the three years left in office.
So far, critics have complained aboutMichelle’s silence on issues where they expected to hear her voice: Last year,at the start of her husband's second term, she disappointed advocates fortighter gun-control measures after she failed to push harder on the issue inresponse to the massacre (残杀) at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. She alsodisappointed some feminists (女权主义者) who wanted her to defend their causes insteadof falling back on her self-described role as the nation’s “mom-in-chief.” Nordid she handle racial issues during her second term, as some had expected.
“The most important thing to remember is, whether you are black, white orHispanic, you’re the first lady and the president of all the people in theUnited States. That’s a huge melting pot, so to reinforce (强化)that she's African American over anythingelse would not be wise,” said Anita McBride, who directs programming andnational conferences on the legacies (遗产) of America’s first ladies and their historicalinfluence at American University.
Valerie Jarrett, a top White Houseadviser and a close friend of the Obamas, said the first lady doesn't want to “spreadherself too thin.”
“She really wants to have a maximumimpact and to do that in fewer areas,” Jarrett told the Associated Press.“That, she said, “is better than trying to take on every single possiblecause.”
But Robert Watson, a Lynn University professor, said he expects Obama to “go alittle harder at issues” over the next several years. “Second-term first ladiesusually feel more at ease to speak more forcefully about issues close to theirheart,” he said.
Myra Gutin, a Ryder Universitycommunications professor and frequent lecturer on first ladies, said sheexpects Obama to continue making both of them a priority in her remaining yearsin the White House, given their success. Michelle launched the “Let’s Move”campaign in 2010. It in particular has gained widespread support, ranging fromthe National Football League to the Sesame Street franchise (特许), which even gave permission to theproduce industry to use its licensed characters for free on fruits andvegetables.
“There’s no such thing as atraditional first lady, not anymore in this technology-filled world. Is Mrs.Obama cutting edge? Is she an activist? No. As first ladies go, I think she’sbeen politically careful because she does not want there to be a major flare-upthat would require her husband to use his political capital to clean up,” shesaid. “But she’s not exactly just sitting in the White House pouring tea andhaving receptions, either.”
62、Critics were disappointed with Michelle because _______.
A．she didn’t put gun-control measures into effect
B．she failed some feminists to stand out to be a career woman
C．she didn’t solve some racial problems
D．she failed to voice her opinion on some issues
63、According to the professors or advisers,which of the following statements is NOT true?
A．It’s not wise to reinforce Michelle is African American over anything else.
B．It’s better for Michelle to have a maximum impact than to take on every possible cause.
C．It's expected for Michelle to go a little harder at issues.
D．It’s a tradition for first ladies to stay out of political issues.
64、What does the underlined phrase “spreadherself too thin” in Paragraph 6 mean?
A．Try to do a lot of work at the same time.
B．Get very tired.
C．Try to improve physical fitness.
D．Move herself away from others.
65、In Paragraph 9, the campaign “Let’s Move”might be aiming to help people _______..
a. gain widespread support
b. become more physically active
c. have access to healthier foods
d. raise awareness about gun control
A．a, c
B．a, b
C．b, c
D．c, d

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Spanishexplorers called them Las Encantadas, the Enchanted Isles, and Charles Darwinused his studies of the islands as the foundation for his theory of naturalselection. The Galapagos are among the world's most important scientifictreasures, a group of volcanic islands surrounded by deserted beaches andinhabited by unique varieties of giant tortoise, lizards, and birds.
Yet life on this United Nations worldheritage site has turned sour. Battles have broken out between fishermen and conservationists. Ecuador, whichowns the islands, has sent a naval patrol (海军巡逻队) to put down disturbances.
The controversial director of theGalapagos National Park—which controls 97 percent of Galapagos land and thereserve extending to 40 miles offshore—has been fired, while an air of uneasytension hangs over the islands, as the islanders prepare for election when theypick their representatives in Ecuador’s national assembly.
“It’s a very tense situation,” saidLeonor Stjepic, director of the London-based Galapagos Conservation Trust,which raises money to help projects on the islands. “We are watching it withconcern.”
The violence has been triggered by analarming growth in the islands’ population. Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz island,housed just 45 inhabitants in the 50s. Today there are more than 10,000, whilethe islands' total population is more than 19,000 and growing by 6 percent ayear, despite recently introduced a law to limit waves of immigrants fleeingthe poor areas of Ecuador for a life “in paradise (天堂)”. On top ofthis, more than100,000 tourists visit the islands every year.
Such numbers have put the islands, special ecology under intense pressure.Conservationists backed by the Ecuador government, have replied by exercisingstrict controls to protect the islands* iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and gianttortoises.
These moves have angered many localpeople, however. They want to exploit (开发利用) the islands’ waters and catch its protectedspecies of sharks, lobsters and sea cucumbers, which can fetch high prices inJapan and South Korea.
Angry fishermen surrounded theCharles Darwin research station on Santa Cruz last February, threatened to killLonesome George—the last surviving member of the Pinta Island species of theGalapagos giant tortoise.
The situation got improved after theEcuador government made concessions (让步) by increasing fishing quotas (配额), which angered conservationists. “It istragic, the short-term gain of a few fishermen versus the long-term survival ofthe Galapagos,” said John McCosker of the California Academy of Sciences. “Theyare killing the golden goose.”
Then, the Ecuador government appointed Fausto Cepeda as the national park's newdirector, a post that has become a political football for the mainlandgovernment. There have been nine directors in the past 18 months.
This appointment was particularlycontroversial, however. Cepeda was known to have close ties with the fishingindustry, and the rangers (管理员),who run the national park and reserve, rebelled.
More than 300 staged a sit-in at the park’s headquarters and prevented Cepedafrom taking up his post. A battle broke out, and at least two people sufferedserious injuries. Eventually, Cepeda—with the fishermen’s help- entered thepark. “I am in office, i am in control. And I am trying to lower the tension,”he announced.
The Ecuador governmenttook nochances, and sent a patrol boat to maintain the peace. A few days later,Ecuador Environment Minister Fabian Valdivicso met representatives of rangers.After discussions, he told newspapers that he had decided to remove Cepeda fromthe post.
However, as the population continues to rise, the long-term pressures on theislands are serious and will not disappear that easily.
“We have to balance its specialenvironment with the needs of local people. In that sense, it is a microcosm (缩影) for all the other threatened parts ofthe world. So getting it right here is going to be a very, very important trickto pull off,” said Stjepic.
66、What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A．The island’s swelling population.
B．The law to limit waves of immigrants.
C．A life in paradise.
D．The tourists’ visiting the islands every year.
67、How significant were the islands forCharles Darwin?
A．He based his theory on his studies there.
B．He built the Charles Darwin research center there.
C．He advocated the balance between ecology and people there.
D．He found the last surviving giant tortoise there.
68、What is the primary contributing factor tothe conflict between conservationists and fishermen?
A．The dismissal of the previous director of the Galapagos National Park.
B．The exploitation of the islands.
C．The government's support of Galapagos Conservation Trust.
D．Cepeda’s close tie with the fishing industry.
69、We can learn from the passage that_______.
A．the projects of Galapagos Conservation Trust on the islands are profitable
B．conservationists get angry when fishermen are killing a goose
C．politicians from the mainland government play football on the islands
D．the government is trying to ease the tension
70、In Paragraph 13, what does the author meanby “The Ecuador government took no chances”?
A．The government did not seize opportunities.
B．The government made no compromises.
C．The government did not run risks.
D．The government shrank from responsibilities.

第四部分 任务型阅读

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填一个单词。
Trust is in rare supply these days.People are having trouble trusting each other, according to an AP-GFK pollconducted in November 2013, which found that Americans are suspicious of eachother in their everyday life. Only one-third of Americans say most people canbe trusted—down from half who felt that way in 1972. A record high of nearlytwo-thirds says “you can’t be too careful” in dealing with people in 2013.
This can be carried over into theworkplace, where employees want their leaders to be more trustworthy. Employeeshave grown tired of unexpected outcomes resulting from the lack of preparation.They want to be informed of any change management efforts before—not after thefact. Employees desire to know what is expected of them and be given theopportunity to better themselves, rather than be told they are not qualifiedfor new roles and responsibilities.
Here are four early warning signs for you to course-correct when employees arehaving trouble trusting their leaders.
Lack courage
Leaders that don’t stand up for whatthey believe in are difficult to respect and trust. Too many leaders waste toomuch of their valuable time trying to act like other leaders in theorganization—rather than attempting to establish their own identity andleadership style. Employees know that if their leaders are not savvy (精明) enough to move themselves into aposition of greater influence, it will make it much more difficult for them toget noticed and discovered as well. When leaders lack the courage to enabletheir full potential and that of others, it becomes a challenge to trust.
Self-centered
When a leader is only looking out forthemselves and lacks any sense of commitment to the advancement of theiremployees—this shuts off employees quickly. Great leaders are great coaches andare always looking to help their employees grow. When leaders lack any realdesire to coach or 'guide the career advancement of their employees—it becomesincreasingly difficult for employees to trust them. But when leaders are toodisruptive (指手画脚),their employees sense that they are in it for themselves and/or don’t trust thetalent around them.
Reputation issues
When people begin to speak negativelyabout their leader, it makes it more difficult for others to trust theirintentions. For example, look at what has happened to President Barack Obamasince December 2009 when his approval rating was 69%. Four years later, Obama’sapproval rating is at 43%. Many who have followed him for years are now havingtrouble trusting him.
Every leader must be aware that they are constantly being evaluated and thusthey can never grow self-satisfied. When they do, this begins to negativelyimpact their reputation and the trust employees have in their leadership.
Inconsistent Behavior
People are more inclined to trustthose who are consistent with their behavior. Isn’t it easy to beginquestioning one’s judgment when they are inconsistent? When everyone but theleader is on board with a strategy—you begin to wonder if their intentions areto support the organization’s advancement or their own. Leaders need to refreshtheir leadership style before they lose the trust of their employees.
This is what today leaders must consider: how to lead in new ways that focusless on oneself, but more on the betterment of a healthier whole.

第五部分　书面表达（满分25分）

81、阅读下面的短，然后按要求写一篇150字左右的英语短文。

【写作内容】1.以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。2.以约120个词谈谈你对“自信”的看法，内容包括：

（1)鹰成鸡的原因。（2）这则故事的启示．

【写作要求】1.可以参加阅读材料的内容，但.不得直接引用原文中的句子。2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

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