A Chinese graduate’s record-setting $8,888,888 donation to his school at Yale University has caused wide debate at homE.

The donation will primarily help build the new SOM campus, while part of it will provide scholarship support for the International Relations Program at Yale’s new Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, as well as fund (资助) a variety of China-related activities at the university.

Some asked why Zhang Lei, who graduated from Yale less than 10 years ago, chose an overseas institution rather than Renmin University, his alma mater (母校), for the donation. But a larger group of people online voiced supporting for Zhang’s move and said there is still room for improvement regarding management of universities in ChinA.

“We should look at this news from an international standpoint,” said Chi Fulin, professor and president of China Institute for Development and Reform. Chi said, “Although Yale gets the money, the donation will also benefit ChinA.”

“It will promote more Sino-US exchange programs, and more Chinese will be involved in these exchanges.” He said that China has also received a lot of support and funding from overseas donors, and Zhang’s move should be regarded with “respect, understanding and encouragement”.

In terms of cultural and educational exchanges between China and the US, a larger part of financial aid comes from non-government organizations. “China should also try to attract more donations through such channels in the future,” he saiD.

Zhang said Yale changed his life and taught him the spirit of giving. “Yale has been helping China for more than 100 years.” He said, “Many Chinese leaders were educated at YalE. But the relationship has been one-way for too long and I want to help change that.”

Zhang, who graduated from the Yale School of Management in 2002, worked for the Yale Investments OfficE. In 2005, Zhang founded Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd, a Beijing-based investment fund that manages $2.5 billion.

51. Zhang Lei contributed such a large sum of money to Yale just ______.

A. to relieve the situation that Yale was lacking in money

B. to pay Yale back for the free education he received

C. to help change the pattern of the one-way assistance

D. to promote the relationship between China and the US

52. What’s the writer’s attitude towards Zhang Lei’s donation to Yale?

A. objective B. supportive C. opposed D. unconcerned

53. From the passage, we can see professor Chi Fulin argues that ________.

A. more Chinese should be involved in donating money to US

B. the behavior of Zhang Lei is respectable and deserves praise

C. government organizations matter much in exchange programs

D. universities in China should take management more seriously

54. As for Zhang Lei, ________.

A. his generosity made him world-famous overnight

B. his company mainly serves the Yale Investments Office

C. Yale shaped his life and taught him the spirit of giving

D. he considers Yale his preference to Renmin University

55. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. Act of Kindness set a record

B. Individual donation makes a difference

C.A.new page for Sino-US relationship

D. Donation to Yale caused debate

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

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A.Chinese graduate’s record – setting $8,888,888 donation to his school at Yale University has caused wide debate at homE.

The donation will primarily help build the new SOM campus, while part of it will provide scholarship support for the International Relations Program at Yale's new Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, as well as fund(资助) a variety of China-related activities at the university.

Some asked why Zhang Lei, who graduated from Yale less than 10 years ago, chose an overseas institution rather than Renmin University, his alma mater (母校), for the donation. But a larger group of online users voiced support for Zhang's move and said there is still room for improvement regarding management of universities in ChinA.

"We should look at this news from an international standpoint," said Chi Fulin, professor and president of China Institute for Development and Reform. Chi said although Yale gets the money, the donation will also benefit ChinA.

"It will promote more Sino-US exchange programs, and more Chinese will be involved in these exchanges." He said that China also has received a lot of support and funding from overseas donors, and Zhang's move should be regarded with "respect, understanding and encouragement".

In terms of cultural and educational exchanges between China and the US, a larger part of financial aid comes from non – government organizations. "China should also try to attract more donations through such channels in the future," he saiD.

Zhang said Yale changed his life and taught him the spirit of giving. "Yale has been helping China for more than 100 years. he said, “Many Chinese leaders were educated at YalE. But the relationship has been one-way for too long and I want to help change that."

Zhang, who graduated from the Yale School of Management in 2002, worked for the Yale Investments OfficE. In 2005, Zhang founded Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd, a Beijing-based investment fund that manages $2.5 billion.

56.Zhang Lei contributed such a large sum of money to Yale just .

A.to relieve the situation that Yale was lacking in money

B.to pay Yale back for the free education he received

C.to help change the pattern of the one – way assistance

D.to promote the relationship between China and the US

57.What’s the writer’s attitude towards Zhang Lei’s donation to Yale?

A.objective B.supportive C.opposed D.unconcerned

58.From the passage, we can see professor Chi Fulin argues that .

A.more Chinese should be involved in donating money to US

B.the behavior of Zhang Lei is respectable and deserves praise

C.government organizations matter much in exchange programs

D.universities in China should take management more seriously

59.As for Zhang Lei, .

A.his generosity made him world – famous overnight

B.his company mainly serves the Yale Investments Office

C.Yale shaped his life and taught him the spirit of giving

D.he considers Yale his preference to Renmiu University

60.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A.Act of Kindness set a record

B.Individual donation makes a difference

C.A new page for Sino – US relationship

D.Donation to Yale caused debate

56—60 CABCD   

Americans prefer to try every way to have fun, for example, they drive their own cars, some even tow （拖）a small boat after vehiclE. They start from Los Angeles, California under sun, 41 through four or five hundred miles to go to La Fulin, Colorado to spend weekends 42 Chinese people are still busy with work, and have dinner at home together with families in weekends or 43 time watching TV.

The difference is mainly due to 44 customs and traditions between the two countries. It is said that Chinese people are living for others, while Americans are for 45 . When Chinese people come to the United States, they fight for 46 first, and then 47 make money after they are recognized by others. It seems that, the purpose to earn money is not to enjoy life, but for their following generations: sons and daughters and even grandchildren. Chinese people prefer to save money 48 emergency, such as illness. Although Chinese people with 49 in the United States don’t need to worry about their own social welfare and health insurance , they work still very hard, as they hope that they can 50 more money.

Chinese people’s interest is in the amount on the passbook（存折）, so they spend 51 money usually. Most of Chinese are very thrifty（节约的）, and they are 52 to spend money, but there are exceptions. They are willing to spend money on their 53 . Many Chinese people think that, they endure（容忍）many 54 , so they wish that their children could live much better. 55 in the United States elementary schools, you can see that those who wear the best, with more pocket money are Chinese students. In contrast, American children dress very simply, with just a little pocket money.

56 Chinese, Americans believe in living for themselves. They do everything for their own. Therefore, they earn money to enjoy a 57 life, and pursue a higher quality of lifE. 58 their own parents or children, they think that parents have their own pension and social welfare, and children should live a(n) 59 life when they are 18 years olD. So they could boldly spend money on themselves. 60 , Americans save little money. In the street, it is easy for Chinese to take out 300-400 dollars, but it is hard to say for Americans.

41.A. running B. driving C. going D. walking

42.A. if B. while C. as D. until

43.A. spend B. take C. cost D. pay

44.A. moral B. spiritual C. cultural D. educational

45.A. others B. theirs C. them D. themselves

46.A. survival B. remainder C. existence D. material

47.A. hardly B. desperately C. seriously D. strongly

48.A. in return for B. on account of C. in spite of D. in case of

49.A. identity B. force C. fame D. power

50.A. borrow B. give C. use D. save

51.A. large B. few C. much D. little

52.A. easy B. reluctant C. willing D. happy

53.A. children B. relatives C. parents D. friends

54.A. troubles B. hardships C. sorrows D. problems

55.A.Otherwise B. However C. Therefore D. Since

56.A. Different from B. Interested in C. Similar to D. Thanks to

57.A. rich B. well C. good D. better

58.A. As with B. As for C. Owing to D. But for

59.A. independent B. single C. different D. comfortable

60.A. In brief B. As a result C. In this way D. From it

41-45 BBACD   46-50ABDAD   51-55DBABC  56-60 ADBAB

Americans prefer to try every way to have fun, for example, they drive their own cars, some even tow （拖）a small boat after vehiclE. They start from Los Angeles, California under sun, 41 through four or five hundred miles to go to La Fulin, Colorado to spend weekends while Chinese people are still 42 with work, and have dinner at home together with families in weekends or 43 time watching TV.

The difference is mainly due to cultural customs and traditions 44 the two countries. It is said that Chinese people are living f or others, while Americans are for 45 . When Chinese people come to the United States, they fight for 46 first, and then desperately make money after they are recognized by others. It seems that, the purpose to earn money is not to enjoy life, 47 for their following generations: sons and daughters and even grandchildren. Chinese people prefer to save money 48 emergency, such as illness. Although Chinese people with 49 in the United States don’t need to worry about their own social welfare and health insurance , they work still very hard, as they hope that they can 50 more money.

Chinese people’s interest is in the amount on the passbook（存折）, so they spend 51 money usually. Most of Chinese are very thrifty（节约的）, and they are 52 to spend money, but there are exceptions. They are willing to spend money on their 53 . Many Chinese people think that, they endure（容忍）many 54 , so they wish that their children could live much better. Therefore, in the United States elementary schools, you can see that those who 55 the best, with more pocket money are Chinese students. In contrast, American children d ress very simply, with just a little pocket money.

56 Chinese, Americans believe in living for themselves. They do everything for their own. 57 , they earn money to enjoy a 58 life, and pursue a higher quality of lifE. As for their own parents or children, they think that parents have their own pension and social welfare, and children should live a(n) 59 life when they are 18 years olD. So they could boldly spend money on themselves. 60 , Americans save little money. In the street, it is easy for Chinese to take out 300-400 dollars, but it is hard to say for Americans.

41. A. running B. driving C. going D. walking

42. A. boring B. pleasant C. busy D. angry

43. A. spend B. take C. cost D. pay

44. A. through B. for C. among D. between

45. A. themselves B. theirs C. them D. others

46. A. survival B. remainder C. existence D. material

47. A. or B. nor C. but D. and

48. A. in possession of B. on account of C. in spite of D. in case of

49. A. identity B. force C. fame D. power

50. A. borrow B. give C. use D. save

51. A. large B. few C. much D. little

52. A. easy B. reluctant C. willing D. happy

53. A. children B. relatives C. parents D. friends

54. A. hardships B. problems C. difficulties D. sufferings

55. A. match B. decorate C. dress D. wear

56. A. Different from B. Interested in C. Similar to D. Thanks to

57. A. Otherwise B. However C. Therefore D. Since

58. A. better B. well C. good D. rich

59. A. single B. independent C. different D. comfortable

60. A. In that case B. As a whole C. In this way D. As a result

41-45BCADA   46-50 ACDAD   51-55 DBAAD   56-60 ACABD