66. Kahlo’s style had become increasingly independent since the .
(A).1930s
(B). 1940s
(C). 1950s
(D). 1970s

62. What color might help lose weight according to the text? (A). Red. (B). Green. (C). Blue. (D). Purple.

63. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? (A). Colors and Human Beings (B). The Cultural Meaning of Color (C). Colors and Personal Experiences (D). The Meaning and Function of Color

64.When Frida Kahlo’s paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as “ a ribbon （丝带）around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time. Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahlo suffered from polio（小儿麻痹症）at the age of seven. Her spine （嵴柱）become bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but noting was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint. In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Rivera’s strong influences on Kahlo’s style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband. Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and1940s, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953.For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlo’s works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last. What does the phrase “a much bigger name” in paragraph 1 most nearly mean? (A). a far better artist (B). a for more gifted artist (C). a much stronger person (D). a much more famous person

65. The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused by . (A). polio (B). her bent spine (C). back injuries (D). the operations she had

67. What is author’s attitude toward Kahlo? (A). Devotion (B). Sympathy (C). Worry (D). Encouragement

68. In Asia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure （结构）, they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitions us their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’（对手）kites or cut their strings（线）. For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite flying classes for the children on an island in Hawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. their kites are made of nylon（尼龙）.Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students. Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try! Which of the following is true according to the text? (A). A hot knife is used to iron the nylon. (B). Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons. (C). Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions. (D). Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.

69. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons? (A). It has two strings. (B). It is simple in design (C). It has a rainbow pattern. (D). It is shaped like a diamond.

70.According to Jonathan ,what do you need to have fun with kites? (A). A large kite. (B) Any type of kite. (C). A complex structure. (D). A kite that impresses others.

71.What is mainly described in the text? (A) .A kite factory (B). Kite-flying lessons. (C) .Special competitions. (D) .The kite-making Process.

72.Welcome to your future life! You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150,so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging(抗衰老的) treatment. Now, all three of look the same age ! You say to your shirt , ”Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern. You walk into the kitchen . You pick up the milk ,but a voice says ,” You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk , and it Knows the milk is old . In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip . It’s time to go to work . In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way , you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve . Such “smart technology” is all around you. So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli ,”it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example what will be the next? We can learn from the text that in the future__________. (A) .people will never get old (B). everyone will look the same (C) . red will be the most popular color (D). clothes will be able to change their pattern