第3部分：概括大意与完成句子(第23~30题，每题1分，共8分)
　　下面的短文后有2项测试任务：(1)第23~26题要求从所给的6个选项中为第2~5段每段选择1个最佳标题;(2)第27~30题要求从所给的6个选项中为每个句子确定1个最佳选项。
　　things to know about the uk
　　1from buckingham palace to oxford,the uk is loaded with wonderful icons(标志)of past eras.but it has also modernized with confidence.it’s now better known for vibrant(充满活力的)cities with GREat nightlife and attraction.fashions,fine dining,clubbing,shopping-the uk is among the world’s best.
　　2most people have strong preconceptions about the british.but if you’re one of these people,you’d be wise to abandon those ideas.visit a nightclub in one of the big cities,a football match,or a good local pub and you might more readily describe the english people as humorous and hospitable.it’s certainly true that no other country in the world has more bird-watchers,sports supporters,pet owners and gardeners than the uk.
　　3getting around england is pretty easy.budget(廉价的)airlines like easyjet and rynnair fly domestically.trains can deliver you very efficiently from one major city to another.long distance express buses are called coaches.where coaches and buses run on the same route,coaches are more expensive (though quicker) than buses.london’s famous black cabs are excellent but expensive.minicabs are cheaper competitors,with freelance(个体的)drivers.but usually you need to give a call first.london’s underground is called the tube.it’s very convenient and can get you to almost any part of the city.
　　4the uk is not famous for its food.but you still need to know some of the traditional english foods.the most famous must be fish and chips.the fish and chips are deep fried in flour.english breakfast is something you need to try.it is fried bacon,sausages,fried eggs,black pudding,fried tomatoes,fried bread and baked beans,with toast and a pot of tea.other things like shepherd’s pie and yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a part of english food culture.
　　5pubbing and clubbing are the main forms of english nightlife,especially for the young.pubbing means going to a pub with friends,having drinks,and chatting.clubbing is different from pubbing and includes going to a pub,or a place of music,or a bar,or any other places to gather with friends.clubbing can be found everywhere.usually there is some kind of dress code for clubbing,such as no jeans,no sportswear,or smart clubwear,while pubbing is much more casual.
　　23.paragraph 2 _______.
　　24.paragraph 3 _______.
　　25.paragraph 4 _______.
　　26.paragraph 5 _______.
　　a.education
　　b.people
　　c.transport
　　d.drinks
　　e.food
　　f.nightlife
　　27.the uk is a country that is_______.
　　28.the british people are_______.
　　29.coaches in the uk are_______.
　　30.fish and chips are_______.
　　a.faster but more expensive than buses
　　b.both ancient and modern
　　c.humorous and hospitable
　　d.cheap and efficient
　　e.traditional and famous
　　f.clever and hardworking

　　第4部分：阅读理解(第31~45题，每题3分，共45分)
　　下面有3篇短文，每篇短文后有5道题。请根据短文内容，为每题确定1个最佳选项。

　　第一篇trying to find a parther
　　one of the most striking findings of a recent poll in the uk is that of the people inbterviewed,one in two believes that it is becoming more difficult to meet someone to start a family with.
　　why are many finding it increasingly difficult to start and sustain intimate relationships?does modern life really make it harder to fall in love?or are we making it harder for ourselves?
　　it is certainly the case today that contemporary couples benefit in different ways from relationships.women no longer rely upon partners for economic security or status.a man doesn’t expect his spouse to be in sole charge of running his household and raising his children.
　　but perhaps the knowledge that we can live perfectly well without a partnership means that it takes much more to persuade people to abandon their independence.
　　in theory,finding a partner should be much simpler these days.only a few generations ago,your choice of soulmate (心上人) was constrained by geography,social convention and family tradition.although it was never explicit,many marriages were essentially arranged.
　　now those barriers have been broken down.you can approach a builder or a brain surgeon in any bar in any city on any given evening.when the world is your oyster (牡蛎),you surely have a better chance of finding a pearl.
　　but it seems that the old conventions have been replaced by an even tighter constraint:the tyranny of choice.
　　the expectations of partners are inflated to an unmanageable degree:good looks,impressive salary,kind to grandmother,and right socks.there is no room for error in the first impression.
　　we think that a relationship can be perfect.if it isn’t,it is disposable.we work to protect ourselves against future heartache and don’t put in the hard emotional labor needed to build a strong relationship.of course,this is complicated by realities.the cost of housing and child-rearing creates pressure to have a stable income and career before a life partnership.
　　31.what does the recent poll show?
　　a.it is getting more difficult for a woman to find her husband.
　　b.it is getting increasingly difficult to start a familyl.
　　c.it is getting more difficult for a man to find his wife.
　　d.it is getting increasingly difficult to develop an intimate relationship with your spouse.
　　32.which of the following is not true about a contemporary married couple?
　　a.the wife doesn’t have to raise the children all by herself.
　　b.the husband doesn’t have to support the family all by himself.
　　c.the wife is no longer the only person to manage the household.
　　d.they will receive a large sum of money from the govemment.
　　33.which of the following was not a constraint on one’s choice of soulmate in the old days?
　　a.the health condition of his or her grandmother.
　　b.the geographical environment.
　　c.the social convention.
　　d.the family tradition.
　　34.which of the following is not expected of a partner according to this passage?
　　a.good looks.
　　b.an impressive career.
　　c.a high salary.
　　d.a fine sense of humor.
　　35.the word“sustain”(paragraph 2)could be best replaced by
　　a.“reduce”.
　　b.“shake”.
　　c.“maintain”.
　　d.“weaken”.