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63.Quick movements by a person trapped in quicksand will _______. A. help the person reach firm ground B. help prevent panic C. make the same sand yield temporarily D. make the sand hold the person’s weight 64.Quicksand is _______. A. a mass of fine sand mixed with waterB. formed only along rivers C. found below subsurface waterD. solid ground 65.Which statement does the article lead you to believe? A. Stretches of quicksand are found only under the sea. B. People should never try to escape from quicksand. C. It is hard to keep calm if you fall into quicksand. D. Only heavy people can be trapped in quicksand. 66.The passage mainly tells about _______. A. what solid ground looks likeB. the nature of quicksand C. stepping into quicksandD. escaping from quicksand D Nowadays, there’s a lot of debate about single sex education since it has begun to regain its popularity recently. According to long term studies of children from around the world, students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools. An Australian study of 270,000 students found that both boys and girls performed much higher on standardized(标准化) tests when they attended separate schools. During an experiment in Virginia in 1995, 100 eighth graders were separated just for math and science courses. Almost immediately, the girls began to achieve more, become more confident and take part more often in class activities. In 2001, a British study concluded that nearly every girl regardless of (不论) her ability or socio-economic status performed better in single sex classrooms than co-ed ones. The study of 2,954 high schools and 979 primary schools showed that while boys at the lowest levels in study improved the most in single sex schools, single sex education was particularly beneficial (有益的) to girls. Every one of the top 50 private elementary schools and top 20 private high schools in Britain are single sex schools. Girls became more confident in themselves as students and earned higher scores on their College Board and Advanced Placement examinations. A quarter of the female members of the US Congress and one-third of all female members of Fortune 100 boards graduated from all-women’s colleges. While the statistics are not as dramatic for boys, however, boys tend to soften their competitive edge and become more cooperative in a single sex setting. They can just be boys and not worry about what the girls might think. Single sex education has a pleasant way of encouraging children to be fearless, to be curious, to be enthusiastic --- in short, to just be themselves. Children are subjected (屈从于) to pressures from every quarter to become adults before they are ready to do so. They grow up too quickly. Why not let them be children for a few more years? Single sex education with its gentler, more controlled social atmosphere is just the right answer for many children. 67. With the experiment in Virginia in 1995, the writer wants to show that . A. single sex education has become popular in recent years B. the effect of single sex education on girls is immediate C. students at separate schools are better prepared for standardized tests D. both boy and girl students achieve more and learn better in single sex schools 68. According to the article, which of the following statements about single sex education is TRUE? A. Girls’ performances in single sex classrooms are determined by their ability and socioeconomic status. B. In all-boys schools boys with the worst academic performances improved the most. C. Single sex education was particularly helpful for boys. D. There are more single sex schools than co-ed schools in Britain. 69. In the article, the underlined phrase “soften their competitive edge” probably means . A. act in a kindly mannerB. become less competitive C. lose interest in somethingD. take advantage of something 70. What is the main point of the article? A. Ways to reduce pressure and help children grow. B. The reason why girls perform better than boys at school. C. The advantage of single sex education. D. The development of single sex education in different countries. 第二节：Lily，Susan, David, Chris和Michael分别计划假期去景点旅游，阅读下面旅游杂志上的6个旅游广告(A、B、C、D、E和F)，从中找出符合5位兴趣爱好的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。 71. Lily：I enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife. I want to surf and learn about Hawaiian culture. 72. Susan：I like a relaxed lifestyle. I want to take a scenic helicopter and watch the amazing eruptions( 火山喷发) of red-hot lava. 73. David：I like a relaxed and simple lifestyle. 74.Chris：I like surfing and mountain-climbing and enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife. 75. Michael：I love outdoor activities and want to take a scenic helicopter. A Oahu Island – the gathering place Home to 80 per cent of Hawaii’s people, Oahu lets you enjoy the bustling and colourful city life of Honolulu, and world-famous Waikiki beach. Glamorous Waikiki is the main place for sun and surf. Otherwise go swimming, snorkeling, or relax and sunbathe on the many other fabulous beaches. Oahu is the place to be for shopping, great dining and great nightlife! But if nightclubs aren’t your scene, you may like to visit the museum at Pearl Harbour, or climb Nuuanu Oali mountain to find the best view of the whole island. B Hawaii – the big island Hawaii is also the name of the biggest island of the group. If you’d like a more relaxed lifestyle with friendly locals, then the Big Island has plenty of room for you. Take a helicopter ride around snow-capped Manna Kea, the highest mountain in the world if you measure from the ocean floor. Or visit Kilauea, the world’s largest active volcano(活火山). Hawaii’s dramatic black lava landscape even include beaches with black sand. C Kauai – the garden island Small and uncrowded, Kauai is the perfect gateway for families and couples looking for a peaceful holiday. It has world-class golf courses, with great views! This island is ideal for those who love outdoor activities. The beautiful green Na Pali cliffs and coast are a great place to go camping, hiking and horse riding. You can go kayaking on the river, or take scenic helicopter flights. D Maui – the rainbow island Maui combines beautiful scenery with luxury resort-style living. No matter where you stay, you’ll see many wonderful rainbows. Of course there are the lovely beaches for snorkeling, surfing and whale watching, but you can also hike up Haleakala, the world’s largest inactive volcano. The town of Lahaina offers a lu’au - a fun evening of hula dancing and traditional banquet. It isn’t as busy as Waikiki, but there are still plenty of shopping, fine restaurants and nightlife. 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