At the 2016 Oscar ceremony, DiCaprio’s __38_____ (win) the award for Best Actor impressed all the audience present. He expressed his appreciation and worry for the environment when he said: Climate change is real, and it is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat __39______ (face) our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating(拖延). We need to support leaders around the world who do not speak for the big polluters, but who speak for all of humanity, for the indigenous people of the world, for the billions and billions of underprivileged people out there who would be most affected by this, for our children’s children, and for those people out there __40_____ voices have been drowned out by the politics of greed.

　　Section B

　　Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

　　A. loved B. cause C. honored D. spreading E. partially F. cheer

　　G. properly H. reflect I. symbol J. gathering K. touching

　　(Since 1952, the Queen's Christmas message has been televised in some form. The following is the one given by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on December 25th, 2015. )

　　At this time of year, few sights arouse more feelings of __41____ and goodwill than the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree.

　　The popularity of a tree at Christmas is __42______ due to my great-great grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. After this __43_____ picture was published, many families wanted a Christmas tree of their own, and the custom soon spread.

　　In 1949, I spent Christmas in Malta as a newly-married naval wife. We have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of Commonwealth(英聯(lián)邦)leaders; and this year I met another group of leaders: The Queen’s Young Leaders, an inspirational group, each of them a __44_____ of hope in their own Commonwealth communities.

　　Actually, ___45____ round the tree gives us a chance to think about the year ahead. It also allows us to ___46____ on the year that has passed, as we think of those who are far away or no longer with us. Many people say the first Christmas after losing a(an) __47______ one is particularly hard. But it’s also a time to remember all that we have to be thankful for. We should be thankful for the people who bring love and happiness into our own lives, and look for ways of __48_____ that love to others, whenever and wherever we can.

　　One __49______ for thankfulness this summer was marking seventy years since the end of the Second World War. On VJ Day, we __50_____ the remaining veterans(老兵) of that terrible conflict in the Far East, as well as remembered the thousands who never returned.

　　…

　　I wish you a very happy Christmas.

　　III. Reading Comprehension

　　Section A

　　Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

　　Two Newcastle scientists are setting themselves to open our eyes to the medical truth by claiming that natural sunlight may help prevent skin cancer.

　　Dr. Ron Laura, professor of health education at Newcastle University, and senior chemist Mr. John Ashton said their research points to a complete __51______ of the accepted scientific theory. They said that sunscreen creams may help cause skin cancer, the artificial indoor light could be __52_____ and that a range of drugs in common use could also ___53____ melanoma--a type of cancer that appears as a dark spot on the skin.

　　The research is likely to be unwelcome in some traditional medical research circles. It is based on a new __54_____ that our bodies are protected from skin cancer by the regulation of a group of complex vitamins (Vitamin D) and immune process.

　　The sunscreens, artificial light and drugs could all unfavorably affect the production of these vitamins and increase the skin’s __55_____ to the sun. But Dr. Laura said natural sunlight passing through the eyes helped __56_____ the production of cancer protection Vitamin D.

　　He said recent statistics from the United States indicated that people who worked indoors all day in artificial light were more __57_____ melanomas than those who worked outdoors. Indoor workers should try to have at least one hour of __58_____ to direct sunlight every day, ___59_____ in the early morning and late afternoon when ultraviolet intensively was lower, Dr. Laura said.

　　Sunscreens, long __60_____ as essential for beach lovers, could also __61______ the production of Vitamin D. Laura and Ashton said sunscreens give people a __62_____ sense of security in thinking they are __63______ from the sun’s rays.

　　Dr. Laura said more statistics ___64_____ their claim had come to light since the first article was published. He believes his research findings are too important to be __65______ to the scientific world.

　　51. A. contribution B. reversal C. combination D. recognition

　　52. A. beneficial B. comfortable C. harmful D. favorable

　　53. A. promote B. reduce C. remove D. eliminate

　　54. A. assumption B. law C. concept D. theory

　　55. A. sensitivity B. resistance C. adaptation D. response

　　56. A. monitor B. measure C. slow D. stimulate

　　57. A. subject to B. unrelated to C. free of D. dependent on

　　58. A. exercise B. reveal C. exposure D. experience

　　59. A. occasionally B. preferably C. enjoyably D. extremely

　　60. A. received B. popular C. accepted D. identified

　　61. A .balance B. adjust C. prevent D. enhance

　　62. A. false B. strong C. true D. sharp

　　63. A. separated B. protected C. guarded D. prohibited

　　64. A. presenting B. doubting C. backing D. providing

　　65. A. limited B. emphasized C. acknowledged D. explained

　　Section B

　　Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

　　A

　　After researching the history of the Vietnam War, I called my mum and asked her if she knew anyone who went to Vietnam that I could interview. She thought for a while and suddenly remembered that she has a cousin who is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

　　She says, “I know him since I was little. He was one of the greatest athletes of the school. You can not imagine how good and fast he was. Well, he was ranked number 18 in the country for being an outstanding track and field runner. But now, those things are only memories.”

　　I called him and introduced myself. He was in an agreeable mood at the beginning, but as soon as I began to question him, his attitude changed. “What happened in Vietnam?” I asked. There was a moment of silence on the other line, and then he said he was willing to tell me about Vietnam.

　　He said that he was drafted when he was 20 years old and that the two years later he spent there a part of his life he would rather forget. He said, “The problem is that you will never imagine how much suffering and pain I saw in that place.” There is not one book or article that can really describe the human disaster that took place there. There is nothing worse in this world than killing a man who you know has a family. It is very sad, but it is the truth, and it turns more complex when you realize you were part of that truth.

　　When I returned to Puerto Rico, it was a total disaster: young kids without fathers, wives without husbands. Most of those who made it back have no legs, like me, or no arms. I was praised because of my bravery, but for me, that was and is pure nonsense, because that war decided my future, decided the future of my family. I, now, am just a veteran who has nothing.

　　The thing that bothers me the most is that the people who decided to fight will probably never know that it is likely to kill a man, or feel pain and suffering from hunger and the absence of love. In war, every minute you are fearing because the only thing you have in your mind is that if you don’t kill first you are going to get killed.

　　66.Why did the author’s mother say “Those things are only memories”?

　　A. Because she would rather keep what happened in the past as a secret.

　　B. Because her cousin is no longer a vigorous young man.

　　C. Because though her cousin was a good runner, he lost his leg during the war.

　　D. Because time passed quickly and she can’t remember much of the past days.

　　67.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the 4th paragraph?

　　A. Books and articles all presented a false picture of the war.

　　B. It takes mental strength to survive the war.

　　C. The sufferings during the war greatly damaged the memory of soldiers,

　　D. The author’s uncle felt very painful when he realized the truth of the war.

　　68.Why did the author’s uncle find the praises “pure nonsense”?

　　A. Because praises came too late.

　　B. Because no praise could make up for his loss.

　　C. Because he didn’t kill anyone during the war.

　　D. Because too many praises seemed worthless.

　　69.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

　　A. Those who decide to fight should take part in the war by themselves.

　　B. The veterans could stand any hardship in their life after the war.

　　C. Those who made the war should be severely blamed.

　　D. Firing first is the best policy on the battlefield.