一. 阅读理解(共15小题：每题3分，共45分。)
阅读下列短文，然后根据短文的内容从每小题的四个选择项中选出最佳的一项。
C
Most musicians agree thet the best viclins(小提琴) were made in Cremona, ltaly about 200 years ago. They even sound better ther violins madc toady. Vilin makers and seientists try to make instruments(乐器) like the ltalian
Violins, however, they are not the same. Why are these old ltalian violins so special? No one rcally knows. But many think they have an answer.
Some people think it is the age of the violins. But there is a problem here. Not all odl violins sound wonderful. Oniy the old violins from Cremona are specicl. So age cannot be answer.
Other people think the seeret to theose violins is the wood. Lt must be from certain kinds of trees. Lt must not be too old. Perhaps the vilin makers of Cremona knew something sperial about wood for violins.
But the kind of wood may not be so important. It mey be more important to eut the wood in a speeial way. Wood for a ivlin must be eut into the right size and shape. The smallest differemce will change the sound of the violin. Musicians sometimes think that this is the secret of the Italians
Size and shape may not be the answer either. Scientists make new violins thet are exactly the same size and shape. But the new ones still do not sound as good as the old ones. Some scientists think the seeret may be the varnish(清漆). It makes the wood look shiny,but is also helps the soune of the instrument. Since no noe knows what the Italian violin makers used in vamish,on ont can make the same vamish today.
There may never be other be other violins like the violons of Cremona. And there are not meny of the ol violins left. So these old violins from Cremona bemoan more and more precious.
44. What would be the best title for the text?
A.The Secrets of Cremona Violins
B.The History of Cremona Violins
C.The Making of Italian Violins
D.The Studies of Italian Violons
45.What is still not clear about Cremona violins?
A.The shape. B.The wood.
C.The size. D.The varnish.
46.Which of the following words can ean best describr Crenmona violins?
A.Light B.Shining
C.Valuable D.Moden
D
Advice Public Speaking
Building confidence(信心)
Faith in yourself， your topic and your healthy mind is a must if you are to be a better public speaker. Many speakers are not prepared and lose confidence because of that. But others lack confidence because they are afraid of being judged—and possibly made fun of—just like they were in high school speech class. Build your confidence by using all your tools and knowing that you are excellent.
Knowing what’s up
You have to know topic inside and out. Nothing kills your speech like“um”and“uh”in every sentence. Research your subject to the point where you are an expert. And that’s half the battle.
Practicing
Researching and knowing your topic is one thing，but actually delivering that information is another. Practicing your speech in advance is a must. You will find your beats and your direction，through hours in front of the mirror practicing.So when you climb up on stage， it will a bike，unless you don’t know how to ride a bike.
Dressing properly
You will want to dress properly foe the occasion(场合)—which could be a suit or simply a jacket. Make sure it also has comfort you need. If the clothes are not comfortable， you may not pay full attention to your specch.
Making connections
Make a personal conmection with someone in the audience(听众). It might be someone you know that you can call out to，or someone in the front row you can speak directly to. Maybe your speech leads ask them a question, which is an easy way for you to take you to take yourself from tine stage and place yourself as one of your audience. It also takes the pressure off.
47.What does “that’s the battle” mean in the text?
A.You have already won the battle.
B. You are getting on the way to final success.
C.You need experts to guide you in public speaking.
D.You should write sentences without “um”and”uh”.
48.The author compares delivering a speech to riding a bike because both of then need_____.
A.guiding B.practice
C.proper dressing D.self-confidence
49.Which of the following ways is suggested in making connections with the audience?
Looking at someone in the distance.
Calling out to someone you don’t know.
Asking someone in the audience a question.
Shaking hands with someone in the front row.
50.What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To show you how to dress properly.
B. To help you become a good speaker.
C. .To teach you how to gain confidence.
D. To help you get to know the audience.
