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。
The Supercomputer Network
1 Recently Ten laboratories run by governments in different parts of the world have become linked.Their computers have been connected so they can“talk”to each other. This may not seem very dramatic news，but it is the beginning of a development that will increase the power of the Internet tremendously.
2 The Internet is an interconnected(互联)system of networks that connects computers round the world and facilitates the transmission and exchange of information. The way that you use the Internet is by accessing this network.This depends on the power that your system allows you to use.The power of your computer is responsible for how fast you can download(下载)files，how much data you can store，etc.If your computer is old and slow.accessing the information can be very difficult.
3 The new development in information technology has been called“the grid”(网格技术)，and it will be a network of computers that are linked together.The“grid”will work in a different way from the Internet，enabling you to get the power of the biggest computers in the world on your computer.Accessing the information will no longer depend on the power of your computer.The idea is that while you access information，you will also have access to the power of the bigger computer stations.
4 One advantage of this revolutionary idea is that geographical location will become irrelevant.The“grid”will decide which are the best parts of a worldwide network to do the job you want.This means that you may be accessing a computer In Japan to solve a problem in Alaska.
5 The“grid”can be compared to having an efficient personal assistant.You can give your assistant a task and“he”will do it for you.The assistant will do the preliminary research，collect the data，compare them and decide on the best course of action by accessing any of the computer centres in the “grid” that happen to have the relevant information.All you have to do is assign the task，sit back and wait.
6 At present，possible applications of the“grid”in scientific research are being explored.While it has taken about fifteen years for Internet use to become widespread，experts believe that the “grid” could be up and running for private individuals far more quickly.Scientists working on“grid”projects are convinced that it will be as widely used as the web in the next ten years.
23 Paragraph 2_________
24 Paragraph 3_________
25 Paragraph 4_________
26 Paragraph 5_________
27 Traditionally the power of your computer determines how fast you can access__________.
28 The “grid’’ will enable you to get on your computer the power of _________ in the world.
29 The “grid” would be like __________, who can perform your tasks efficiently.(examda)
30 It is believed that the widespread use of the “grid”will become possible in the next________.
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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Centers of the Great European Cities
The centers of the great cities of Europe are meeting places by tradition people gather there to drink coffee and chat late into the night.A mixture of locals and tourists make for’an exciting，metropolitan atmosphere.
Squares，plazas(广场)and arcades(拱廊)form the heart of Europe’s cities
Venice in Italy has the Piazza San Marco—a beautiful square surrounded by sn0Ps， churches，restaurants and cafes.In Barcelona，Spain，La Bosqueria is a lively market with hundreds of stalls selling all kinds of goods.London’s Covent Garden IS filled with fruit and vegetable stalls by day and musicians，acrobats(杂技演员)and artists by night. The government buildings at the center of many cities often are architecturally impressive• In London，the serve as a beautiful backdrop(背景)to the coffee tables that line the streets and the banks of the Thames.
These vibrant(有活力的)hearts are the product of centuries of evolution，social historian Joel Garreau told US News and World Report recently.“The reason people think Venice is so great today is you don’t see all the mistakes，”said Garreau ”l hose have all been removed.”Most European cities were laid out before the invention of the car, so bars, restaurants and caf6s were near to people homes Today the focus of many Europeans，life has moved away from the centers.They live in the suburbs and Outskirts.driving to supermarkets to get their supplies.But on a continent where people treasure convention，there are still those who hold onto traditional ways，ling and shopping locally.These people，together with tourists，provide the city centers with their reason for existence. Coffee culture plays a part in keeping these city centers flourishing this is particularly true of Paris whose citizens are famous enthusiastic conversationalists. this‘s skill is developed over many hours spent chatting over espressos(浓咖啡)and cigarettes.
Religion also plays a role in developing sociable atmosphere.People in Roman Catholic countries used to visit the Church on an almost daily basis.Entire communities would gather in the same building and then move out to the markets，cafes and bars In the surrounding streets.An enormous example of this relationship between church and society is the Duomo.The huge marble cathedral in Florence，Italy is surrounded by bakeries and coffee shops，and caters not only to the tourist crowds，but also the local community.
31. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that each big city in Europe
A. has many large squares.
B. has many very magnificent sky-scrapers.
C. has a center where tourists meet their spouses.
D. draws tourists in large numbers every year.
32. Which statement is NOT true of Covent Garden?
A. It is crowded with people.
B. It is located in London.
C. It is surrounded by shops, churches, restaurants and cafes
D. It is filled with stalls.
33. Why do people think that Venice is so great?
A. Because it is a famous tourist attraction.
B. Because you can reach anywhere by boat.
C. Because all the mistakes have been removed.
D. Because it is well-known for its merchants.
34. What are Parisians famous for?
A. Their enthusiasm for conversation.
B. Their pursuit of independence.
C. Their ability to keep the city flourishing.
D. Their devotion to developing a multiple culture.
35. The writer cites the Duomo in the last paragraph as an example to illustrate that
A. all churches are magnificent.
B. there is a tight link between church and society.
C. old churches are very popular.
D. high-rise churches are impressive.
