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A

FAT TIRE BIKE TOURS

（FORMERLY MIKES TOURS—PARIS）

DAY BIKE TOUR

（Reservations （預(yù)訂） not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour?。?/p>

Whether youre new or experienced， our goal is not to provide you with mind-bending dates and boring stories. Instead， we offer you the famous sites， all the education information， lots of unique and fascinating stories， fantastic photo options， a comfortable bike and excellent personal service from your guide. In fact， we want you to love Paris like we do and have a great time doing it！ （4 hours）

*no tours July 25

NIGHT BIKE TOUR

（Reservations not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour?。?/p>

Our Night Tour is the way to experience the “City of Light” at its best！

Ride through the Latin Quarter and witness the best nightlife in town. Ride along the river and enjoy ice cream at Berthillon （Pariss most famous ice cream shop）. See the Louvre as never before （free concert often included） and relax onboard a boat trip on the Seine. Did we mention free wine is provided on the boat？

Make no mistake—this tour is 100% different from our Day Tour in both route and information. Over 65% of our customers take both tours and we hope you will too. Also， be sure to eat something before coming or the wine may give you an unexpected hit！ （4.5 hours）

€ 26 students， € 28 adult （Day & Night Combo： € 44 student， € 48 adult）

March 1—March 31 Sunday， Tuesday， Thursday 7 pm

April 1—October 31* Everyday 7 pm

November 1—November 15 Sunday， Tuesday， Thursday 7 pm

*no tours June 21 & July 14

OUR HEADQUARTERS

0156581054 / www.FatTireBikeToursParis.com / info@ FatTireBikeToursParis.com

1. According to the schedule， which day might be fit for Day & Night Combo？

A. A Saturday in November. B. Any day in June.

C. A Friday in March. D. A Monday in May.

2. If a teacher and five students plan to visit Paris during daytime， how much should they pay？

A. € 268. B. € 158. C. € 134. D. € 142.

3. One may taste the best ice cream and enjoy free wine if he takes ___ .

A. the Day Bike Tour B. the Night Bike Tour

C. the tour on the Seine D. the tour to the Louvre

B

One evening after dinner， Mr and Mrs Tisich called a family meeting. “Weve had to make a difficult decision，” Mr Tisich announced. “You see， your mother has been offered a post as co-director of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately， the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it， weve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.”endprint

Marc looked shocked， while his sister Rachel breathlessly started asking when theyd be moving. “Its surprising， but exciting！” she said. Marc simply said， “We cant go—I cant leave all my friends. Id rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons！”

The Tisichs hoped that by the time they moved in August， Marc would grow more accustomed to the idea of leaving. However， he showed no signs of accepting the news， refusing to pack his belongings.

When the morning of the move arrived， Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy Lyonss house， but Mrs Lyons said she hadnt seen Marc. Mrs Tisich became increasingly concerned， while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly.

What they didnt know was that Marc had started walking over to Tommys house， with a faint idea of hiding in the Lyonss attic （閣樓） for a few days. But something happened on the way as Marc walked past all the familiar landscape of the neighborhood； the fence that he and his mother painted， the tree that he and his sister used to climb， the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family， who make them special in the first place？ Marc didnt take the time to answer that question but instead hurried back to his house， wondering if there were any moving cartons （紙板箱） of the right size to hold his record collection.

4. What caused the conflict between the family members？

A. Marc and Rachels different ages.

B. A quarrel between Tommy Lyons and Marc.

C. Mr and Mrs Tisichs remark of Marcs irresponsibility.

D. Marcs disagreement with his parents about their move.

5. Marc and Rachels reactions to the move were similar in the way that both were ___ .

A. surprised B. angry and upset

C. anxious for more details D. worried about packing

6. Why did Marc hurry back to his house？

A. He did not want to be left behind. B. He wished to be a more responsible person.

C. He realized his family was important to him. D. He hoped to reach an agreement with his parents.

7. What would most likely happen next？

A. Marc joined his family for house moving. B. Mr and Mrs Tisich called the police.

C. Marc moved the records to the Lyonss house. D. Mr and Mrs Tisich started searching for Marc.

C

Following some of the tips for green living helps save our planet. All of these involve just a few changes to our daily habits.endprint

Just walk and limit the use of your car. One of the poster images of pollution is our vehicles. It burns fuel. It is not as efficient as we hope it could be， and we use it every single day. To lessen the effects of the air pollution caused by our vehicles， we should limit their use. If we can walk to our destination then just let us go. Not only do we lessen our carbon dioxide emissions， but we also get good exercise out of it.

Use a laptop instead of a computer desktop. Laptops are more energy efficient compared to their bigger counterparts. A laptop is generally 50 percent more efficient in using electricity. Aside from that there are other benefits of a laptop. It is portable so you can work anywhere you like and you get powerful features without the large size of desktop units.

Make good use of natural light. We have a great and natural lamp—the sun， and we should learn how to take full advantage of it during daytime. So instead of turning on our lights or lamps even if it is still not evening， we should pull up the curtains and let the natural light come in from the windows.

These are just some of the best tips for green living， but of course there are still many of these tips if you just search for them. But you can do your own variation any time just always prioritize how you can use less energy and produce even lesser trash and pollution.

8. Compared with a computer desktop， a laptop is ___ .

A. less energy efficient B. faster at work

C. easy to repair D. easy to carry

9. How many tips does the passage mention for green living today？

A. Three. B. Four.

C. Five. D. Six.

10. What does the underlined word “prioritize” in the last paragraph probably mean？

A. Decrease. B. Consider.

C. Imagine. D. Guess.

11. Whats the best title for the passage？

A. How to Save Our Planet B. How to Change Our Daily Habits

C. Tips for Green Living Today D. Green Living and Serious Pollution

D

Known as GC-1， the drug reportedly speeds up metabolism（新陳代謝）， or burning off， of fat cells. “GC-1 dramatically increases the metabolic rate， essentially transforming white fat， which stores extra calories and is associated with obesity and metabolic disease， into a fat like calorie-burning brown fat，” said Kevin Phillips， a researcher in Houston.

Until several years ago， scientists thought that only animals and human babies have energy-burning， “good” brown fat. “It is now clear，” Phillips said， “that human adults do have brown fat， but appear to lose its calorie-burning activity over time.” White fat has a bad effect on people when the body has too much of it. Some published research shows that people who have more brown fat have a reduced risk of obesity. Researchers are now working on ways to “brown” white fat， or change it into brown fat.endprint

GC-1 works， according to Phillips. He said he and other researchers have tested the drug in hundreds of mice. Obese mice， both genetically obese and those with diet-induced obesity， received GC-1 treatment daily. Genetically obese mice lost weight and more than 50 percent of their fat mass in approximately two weeks， Phillips reported. He said mice with diet-induced obesity experienced similar improvements. The drug also caused adaptive thermogenes（適應(yīng)性發(fā)熱）in fat cells from mice. Cells grown in a dish， as well as tissue samples taken from obese mice， showed evidence of white-fat browning. “Our data prove that GC-1 is a novel fat-browning agent that may have use in the treatment of obesity and metabolic disease，” Phillips said.

The drug has not yet been tested for weight loss in humans. However， Phillips said it wouldnt be long before it was used as a way of losing weight.

12. What is the writers purpose of writing this passage？

A. To prove the harm of white fat. B. To introduce a new drug to people.

C. To explain the development of a new drug. D. To inform people of some health knowledge.

13. In the past， people held the belief that ______ .

A. human babies have brown fat B. animals dont have brown fat

C. human adults have more brown fat D. brown fat may lose its activity over time

14. What can we know about GC-1？

A. It can be used to treat obesity. B. It is a cure for heart disease.

C. It is a drug intended for mice. D. It has been sold in the drug store.

15. How can people lose weight according to the text？

A. By increasing more white fat. B. By burning off more brown fat.

C. By changing white fat into brown fat. D. By slowing down the activity of brown fat.

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Sixty years ago， people asked about your astrological sign （星座）. 16 These days， having a web address is almost as important as a street address. Your website is an electronic meeting place for your family， friends and millions of people around the world. Best of all， you may not have to spend a cent. The Web is filled with all kinds of free services and all it takes is time and creativity.

17 Like the table of contents of a book or magazine， the home page is the front door. Your site can have one or more pages， depending on how you design it.

While web pages vary greatly in their design and content， most use a traditional magazine layout （編排）. At the top of the page is a banner GRAPHIC （標(biāo)題圖片）. 18 Pictures， texts， and links to other websites follow.endprint

Before you start building your site， do some planning. Think about whom the site is for and what you want to say. 19

Draw a rough layout on a sheet of paper.

While there are no rules you have to follow， there are a few things to keep in mind：

● 20 If you aim too high at the beginning， you may never get the site off the ground. You can always add something new to your site.

● Less is better. Most people dont like to read a lot of texts online. Break it into small pieces.

A. Start simply.

B. A personal website is not usual today.

C. Nowadays， they want to know your website.

D. Pay attention to the contents of your website.

E. Next， gather up the material you want to put on the site.

F. Next comes a greeting and a short description of the site.

G. Think of your home page as the starting point of your website.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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A

The islands of Malta and Gozo are brilliant for a family holiday， packed with fun places to visit whatever your childrens ages. The islands small size means everywhere is within easy reach.

Sandy beaches and swimming spots

One of Maltas best beaches for families is soft-sanded， sheltered Golden Bay. Older children can try activities such as stand-up paddle boarding， sailing or windsurfing， while the gentle slope of the beach makes it easy for younger kids to safely paddle in the sea.

Eating out

Children are welcome at most restaurants， though more up market places often only accept older kids. There are often kids menus that tend to offer pizza， but you can always ask for a half portion of a starter dish （portions are huge in Maltese restaurants）. With a wide range of cuisines on offer， children are bound to find something theyll like. Maltese food is strongly influenced by Italian cuisine， so theres pizza and pasta galore， and some kids will love the national dish-fried rabbit.

Accommodation

Try to schedule at least a few days on Gozo as there are lots of self-catering farmhouses with pools to rent and its even easier to get around than Malta. Smaller hotels in Valletta usually only accept older children.

Transport and other tips

The easiest way to get around Malta and Gozo is to drive， but the local bus service is reliable， easy to use， and fairly inexpensive. Buses are frequent between major towns， but only roughly hourly to and from smaller places. Ferries run between Malta and Gozo， and you can take tourist boats over to Comino.endprint

l. What can younger kids do on the islands of Malta and Gozo？

A. Try windsurfing. B. Experience paddling.

C. Have dinner at all restaurants. D. Live in smaller hotels in Valletta.

2. What do we know about Maltese food？

A. It has much to do with Italian cuisine. B. Pizza is only offered to kids.

C. Fried rabbit is the most popular among visitors. D. Portions are small for children.

3. What transportation may be the best choice for visitors in Malta and Gozo？

A. Buses. B. Ferries.

C. Tourist boats. D. Motor vehicles.

B

“Good evening， everybody！” said the teacher， Donna. “Where is everybody？” That was sort of a daily joke by Donna. Usually the class started with only two or three students present， and then filled up as the minutes went by. It was summertime. Summer school was only eight weeks long. Class attendance was always smaller than during fall and spring semesters.

“I dont know， teacher. Maybe they are late or dont come，” said one student. “Maybe watching TV football tonight.”

“Is there a soccer game tonight？ It seems like theres a soccer game every night. Oh， well. Lets get started， okay？ Were on page 36 in the workbook. Tonight were studying participles （分詞） as adjectives. Students are always confused when they learn about the present and past participles， so we will practice this a lot. Tonight， were just going to practice the present participle.”

“The present participle tells us what emotion or feeling the subject is causing. For example， ‘Grammar is boring means that the subject ‘Grammar causes an emotion of boredom. If we say ‘The movie is interesting， we are saying that the movie causes a feeling of interest. If we say ‘The roller coaster is exciting， we are saying that the roller coaster causes a feeling of excitement. Any questions so far？ Am I confusing you？ Is everyone confused？”

The classroom was quiet. Donna looked at blank faces. They were confused. She knew this would take a while. But eventually， the faster students would grasp it， and then they would help the slower students. By the end of the evening， most of the class would feel comfortable using the present participle.

Donna cleaned the board and put some new examples on it. She loved guiding her students through difficult topics like this one. She always felt a little bit thrilled when the look of understanding came to their faces.

4. What is the class about？endprint

A. Grammar. B. A soccer game.

C. School rules. D. Class attendance.

5. How did Donna present the present participle at first？

A. By providing some examples. B. By explaining the concept to students.

C. By drilling students on it. D. By talking about some topics.

6. What does the underlined word “blank” in Paragraph 5 probably mean？

A. Expressionless. B. Confused.

C. Pale. D. Empty.

7. Which of the following words can best describe Donna？

A. Humourous. B. Energetic.

C. Responsible. D. Strict.

C

It was a village in India. The people were poor. However， they were not unhappy. After all， their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries.

Then one day， some visitors from the city arrived. They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frogs legs. However， they did not have enough frogs of their own， and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.

This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the fields around， and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was catch them. Agreement was reached， and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs. Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time， the people were able to dream of a better future. But the dream didnt last long.

The change was hardly noticed at first， but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well. More worrying was that the children fell ill more often， and there seemed to be more insects around lately.

The villagers decided that they couldnt just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides （殺蟲劑） and medicines. Soon there was no money left.

Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frogs. They hadnt been useless. They had been doing an important job—eating insects.

Now with so many frogs killed， the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases. Now， the people are still poor. But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.

8. What can we learn about the villagers from Paragraph 1？

A. They worked very hard for centuries. B. They dreamed of having a better life.

C. They were poor but somewhat content. D. They lived a different life from their forefathers.endprint

9. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs？

A. The frogs meant money. B. The frogs made too much noise.

C. They wanted to please the visitors. D. They need money to buy medicines.

10. What might be the cause of the childrens sickness？

A. The crops werent good. B. There were too many insects.

C. The visitors brought in diseases. D. The pesticides were overused.

11. What does the writer want to say through the last sentence of the text？

A. Health is more important than money.

B. Good old days will never be forgotten.

C. The harmony between man and nature is important.

D. Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country.

D

An Australian company， Smart Car Technologies， has developed a system that lets drivers know when theyre speeding. When the technology becomes commercially available， it could help lead-footed drivers avoid tickets and also save lives. The company that developed the product hopes to convince Australian government agencies to put the technology into use in their automobile fleets.

The product， called Speed Alert， links real-time location data and speed obtained with the help of GPS to a database of posted speed limits stored in a drivers PDA （掌上電腦） or programmable mobile phone. The setup of the product does not need to be hooked up to a cars speedometer （速度表）. In fact， it is entirely portable. It will also work with newer phones and PDAs that have built in GPS receivers. If a driver exceeds the speed limit， the speed is shown and an alert sounds.

Michael Paine， an Australian vehicle design engineer and traffic safety consultant， was hired to analyze the product. He told Live Science that his colleagues in the road safety field are “very enthusiastic” about what theyre now calling “intelligent speed alert.” Other research， according to Paine， shows that 40 percent of all traffic deaths involve speeding. There is also a potentially controversial future use： “Since the system is so portable， it would be easy to make it a requirement for teenage drivers to always use a speed alert device when driving，” Paine said. “The system even has the capability to record speeding violations （違反）， so parents can monitor their teenage drivers.” The product will soon go on sale in Sydney.

12. Whats the purpose of the new product？

A. To inform us of the new car system. B. To popularize the built-in car system.

C. To limit certain drivers to safe driving. D. To introduce some improvement in cars.endprint

13. Lead-footed drivers in Paragraph 1 refer to the ones who ___ .

A. drive too carelessly B. drive extremely fast

C. are partly disabled D. drive too slowly

14. Which of the following is TRUE of Speed Alert according to Michael Paine？

A. Most of the traffic deaths can be avoided. B. Speeding violations can be easily found out.

C. The system will excite some teenage drivers. D. The product will not be available for adults.

15. What can be the best title of the text？

A. Speed Alert and Its Future Use B. Progress in Car-making Science

C. Warning for Adventurous Drivers D. New In-Car Device Against Speeding

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English is the world language， the language of international communication in many areas of life. New ideas in science and technology happen so quickly that it is impossible and expensive to translate everything into different languages. 16 If you want to study some subject， you need to know professional words and phrases.

English is used as a first language in countries such as Australia， the USA and many countries in the Caribbean. 17 It is a way in which people who have different languages communicate with each other. This is especially true in many parts of Africa and India.

18 Australian， American or Irish English has another pronunciation or stresses， so sometimes you cannot understand， although you can speak English. The USA has no official national language. English is used like a natural language by all Americans because it is very simple. The American variety is popular between no?n-native speakers， too.

English is more worldwide in its distribution than all other spoken languages. 25% to 33% people in the world understand and speak English to some degree. And most of them can use English freely. 19

In 2001， the 189 member countries in the United Nations were asked what language they wished to use for communication with other countries. More than 120 chose English， 40 selected French， and 20 wanted to use Spanish.

20 However， the percentage of Internet users who are not native English speakers is increasing rapidly， especially in Asia.

A. It has become the most useful language.

B. Therefore， most things are published in English.

C. In other countries it is used as a second language.

D. However， English in all these countries is not the same.

E. There are over one hundred languages spoken in the United States.endprint

F. Therefore， it is not surprising that all languages change through time.

G. English is also the most powerful language in electronic communication， particularly on the Internet.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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閱讀理解

A

As a leading Chinese language school and a cultural exchange institute in China， Global Exchange Education Center has been providing Mandarin （or Putonghua） language courses and cultural exchange programs for over a decade.

How to apply for our programs

●In order to apply for all of our programs， you must be

at least 18 years old；

in good health；

a senior high school graduate.

●Application Procedure for Chinese Language Programs

Step 1 Send us a completed application form by email or fax；

Step 2 Send us $60 application fee after receiving our email confirmation；

Step 3 Arrange the payment transfer；

Step 4 Plan the trip to Beijing.

●Application Procedure for Chinese Business Internship （實(shí)習(xí)） Program

Step 1 Send us a completed application form with your CV and personal statement for the program by email or fax；

Step 2 Send us $310， including $60 application fee and $250 internship placement deposit， after receiving our letter of acceptance for the program；

Step 3 Arrange final payment transfer after receiving our second confirmation；

Step 4 Plan the trip to Beijing.

●Personal Statement for applicants for Chinese Business Internship Program

You should state why you want to take this program， what your expectations of the program are and how you will make use of this program in your future career.

● Application deadlines

The applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to submit your application ahead of the application deadlines.

●Confirmation

Having received your application， Global Exchange Education Center usually sends out an email confirmation for the booking within 2-5 working days.

1. Whats the total application fee for both of the programs？

A. $370. B. $310. C. $250. D. $120.

2. If you want to apply for Chinese Business Internship program successfully， you should ___ .

A. send the application form by post B. send personal statement and CV only

C. get confirmed at least twice D. make a travel plan in Beijing

3. What is necessarily included in personal statement for applicants？endprint

A. The application deadlines. B. Their feedback on the program.

C. The purpose of taking the program. D. An email confirmation for the booking.

B

I was a bit late for work， so I was in a hurry. On the way， I was thinking about my work schedule to sort out， my immediate work to be done. But I felt a little dizzy， so I thought about having some coffee or tea in the nearby restaurant. When I was moving towards the restaurant， I sensed someone was following me. I turned around and saw a boy standing behind me.

I really couldnt guess whether he was asking money or what. Anyway， I thought for a while， then gave him a small note and walked away. But he was not satisfied with that. He still followed me. I asked in confusion， “What now ？ ” He started doing some beautiful dance steps.

Then I entered the restaurant. It was Saturday， and obviously the restaurant was almost full. The waiter put the menu in front of me. “Tea only！” Two minutes later， the tea was served. I was really impressed with their serving the tea so quickly. Through the window， I was surprised to see the boy was still dancing.

When I came out of the restaurant， the music was changed. The song “Come along if you feel...because I am happy” was started. I loved the song so much that when I heard this song， my body movement was changed. My steps began. To my surprise， I saw the boy ran towards me and started dancing before me. He didnt allow me to go， and he forced me to dance. I never expected that situation， but without thinking anything， I danced with him. Believe me or not， within two or three minutes， I found that I was not alone. We were accompanied by fifty to sixty young boys and girls.

The way the people were dancing， trust me， was worth seeing！ Regardless of their age or the place， they were simply dancing to get happiness.

4. Why did the author decide to go to a restaurant？

A. She was a little late for work. B. She wanted to sort out her work.

C. She wanted to refresh herself. D. She found herself being followed.

5. What impressed the author most in the restaurant？

A. The lovely song. B. The quick service.

C. The number of guests. D. The beautiful window.

6. What happened after the author started to dance with the boy？

A. Many other people joined them. B. The author was left alone.

C. The authors body movement began. D. The music in the restaurant changed.endprint

7. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us？

A. The crowd forgot their ages. B. Dancing can make people happy.

C. The crowd are very kind-hearted. D. The dancing steps are very modern.

C

For visitors， Teller Lake in Colorado looks like a fishbowl filled with thousands of gorgeous goldfish. However， to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department they are a group of dangerous species that could end up destroying the lakes ecosystem.

The problem is that these fish arent native to the lake， which means they have no predators （捕食者）. This allows them to multiply in large numbers. The officials believe that most of them are a result of a few unwanted pet goldfish that were thrown into the lake.

While that may appear to be a kind thing to do， it is extremely dangerous， not to mention illegal. Thats because as the non?native species grow in numbers. They compete with the existing fish for food sources like small insects. Given that there is only a limited supply of resources， this could result in the goldfish overpowering the native fish species. In the case of Teller Lake， the officials are particularly worried that the goldfish will move downstream and affect the population of some of the endangered native species that live there. Another major cause for concern is the diseases the goldfish may be carrying.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists， therefore， have no option but to remove the fish from the lake in the most efficient manner. The fish will then be fed to injured birds like eagles and ospreys.

Experts say that most owners believe they are doing the “right thing” by returning their pets to the wilderness. However， saving one pet often results in destroying the areas ecosystem and hurting other animals. According to experts， the best way to dispose of unwanted fish or any other animal is to get advice from the people that sold the pet.

8. Why did the goldfish appear in Teller Lake？

A. They were born into the lake. B. They were brought in by the officials.

C. They were abandoned by their owners. D. They were raised by some biologists.

9. How is the lakes ecosystem likely to be influenced by the goldfish？

A. New diseases may be brought in. B. Native fish may be eaten by them.

C. The lake water may be polluted. D. Food sources may increase.

10. What will happen to the goldfish after theyre caught？

A. Theyll be killed at once. B. Theyll become food for birds.endprint

C. Theyll be set free downstream. D. Theyll be raised in the fishbowl.

11. What does the underlined phrase “dispose of ” in the last paragraph probably mean？

A. Attend to. B. Take over. C. Get rid of. D. Hold on to.

D

It is easy for us to tell our friends from our enemies. But can other animals do the same？ Elephants can！ They can use their sense of vision and smell to tell the difference between people who pose （產(chǎn)生） a threat and those who do not.

In Kenya， researchers found that elephants react differently to clothing worn by men of the Maasai and Kamba ethnic groups. Young Maasai men spear animals and thus pose a threat to elephants； Kamba men are mainly farmers and are not a danger to elephants.

In an experiment conducted by animal scientists， elephants were first presented with clean clothing or clothing that had been worn for five days by either a Maasai or a Kamba man. When the elephants detected the smell of clothing worn by a Maasai man， they moved away from the smell faster and took longer to relax than when they detected the smells of either clothing worn by Kamba men or clothing that had not been worn at all.

Garment color also plays a role， though in a different way. In the same study， when the elephants saw red clothing not worn before， they reacted angrily， as red is typically worn by Maasai men. Rather than running away as they did with the smell， the elephants acted aggressively toward the red clothing.

The researchers believe that the elephants emotional reactions are due to their different interpretations of the smells and the sights. Smelling a potential danger means that a threat is nearby and the best thing to do is to run away and hide. Seeing a potential threat without its smell means that risk is low. Therefore， instead of showing fear and running away， the elephants express their anger and become aggressive.

12. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Kamba and Maasai people？

A. Maasai people are a threat to elephants.

B. Kamba people raise elephants for farming.

C. Kamba and Maasai people are elephant hunters.

D. Kamba and Maasai people traditionally wear red clothing.

13. How did the elephants react to the smell in the study？

A. They attacked a man with the smell of new clothing.

B. They needed time to relax when smelling something unfamiliar.

C. They were frightened and ran away when they smelled their enemies.endprint

D. They became anxious when they smelled the clothing of Kamba people.

14. What does this passage mainly tell us？

A. Elephants use sight and smell to detect danger.

B. Elephants attack people who wear red clothing.

C. Scientists are now able to control elephants emotions.

D. Some Kenyan tribes understand elephants emotions very well.

15. What can be inferred from this passage？

A. Elephants learn from their experiences.

B. Elephants have sharper sense of smell than sight.

C. Elephants are more intelligent than other animals.

D. Elephants tend to attack rather than escape when in danger.

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Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.

16 Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.

Allow them to study in blocks of time， such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. 17 Ideal study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.

Never allow your children to study in front of the television， as that will encourage passive activity. 18

19 After youve set up a good study time for little learners， set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.

Pick a place where your children can study properly. Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.

20 This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.

A. Spend time with your kids when theyre studying.

B. Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.

C. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.

D. Youll also need to help your kids find the right place to study.

E. Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement， too.

F. Instead， use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.

G. A way to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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Plant World Garden Centre is located between Torquay and Newton Abbot. The Garden is laid out to represent the five continents of the world. Our inspirational gardens contain countless rare and foreign plants seldom seen outside their native lands.endprint

Our Famous “Gardens of the World”

It was designed， built and planted in 1986 as the first ever “Map of the World Gardens”. It takes visitors half an hour or more to drive along the winding pathways around the “world map” and see which plants grow in which countries. The neighboring rare plant nurseries （苗圃） enable visitors to take home plants and trees growing there. We give a warm welcome to garden clubs and gardening societies， many of whom make annual visits.

Latest News

Our new Garden website is released！ We hope you like our new website which we have tried to fill with interesting information and history about our lovely gardens.

Seeds

We produce and sell over 3，000 varieties of flower and vegetable seeds. Many are rare， and unusual. All of them can be purchased on our sister website： www. plantworldseeds.com.

Scenic Cafe

Our hilltop cafe offers one of the most incredible panoramas （全景圖） of Britain. The menu includes toasted sandwiches and jacket potatoes. In addition， many home-made cakes are offered， including the famous Devon Cream Teas. We always use local produce whenever possible—our ice creams are from Language， our home-made soups come from Rod & Bens， and our bottled drinks are supplied by Heron Valley.

Opening Times

We are open 9：30 am—5：00 pm， seven days a week， from late March to mid October （please call first to confirm at the start/end of season）.

Garden Admission Prices

Day ticket： ?3

Season ticket： ?10

Kids under 12 go free

1. From the new Garden website， visitors can ___ .

A. buy all kinds of local produce B. get information about the past of the gardens

C. fill the website with their interesting stories D. purchase over 3，000 varieties of flower seeds

2. Which of the following is TRUE about Scenic Cafe？

A. It supplies bottled drinks to Heron Valley.

B. It owns the most complete menu in Britain.

C. It provides visitors with a whole view of Britain.

D. It encourages visitors to make cakes of their own.

3. If a couple and their l0-year-old son want to visit Plant World Garden for two days， how much they need to pay？

A. ?27. B. ?12.

C. ?9. D. ?6.

B

Day in and day out， Rose， a neat， well-dressed， dark-haired young woman carries out her work at an office in a business park near Cambridge and spends hours studying pictures of children being abused. She watches the images again and again， looking for the tiniest details that might deliver a young victim from hell. They might be as small as the titles of books on a table， the action of making the bed or the images on the posters on the wall—anything that might provide a clue to the place where the child is suffering， and might finally lead the police to the abuser.endprint

How can Rose bear to do such work？ And all that for a salary of less than $23，000 a year？ She said her motivation in joining the work was to protect the public. “When I first started this job， there was anger at the beginning. But when you see what the children have to endure， you know someone has to be there to protect them. If I can play a small part， I will help make a difference.”

The 33-year-old woman is enthusiastic about her job. Rose and her team have done what they could to put the childrens life back together. They are very proud of what they have done.

The nature of her work has changed her for the better. “Im a lot more focused on the positive， much more relaxed about the world. I enjoy the good people around me，” she says. Rose thinks that her job is a bit like giving blood. Maybe you dont like doing it， but someone has to. She regards it as her duty to help abused children.

4. What is Roses job？

A. Managing a big business park. B. Studying images on the posters.

C. Teaching and looking after abused children. D. Finding clues that help save abused children.

5. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “endure” in Paragraph 2？

A. Suffer. B. Change. C. Enjoy. D. Expect.

6. Why are Rose and her team satisfied with their job？

A. They will make a difference to childens world.

B. The number of abused children will be reduced.

C. Children will live a happier life than ever before.

D. Parents in her country will know how to protect their children.

7. What can we infer from the last paragraph？

A. Roses life makes her popular. B. Rose changes herself for the better.

C. Rose makes a difference to the world. D. Roses job positively affects her life.

C

What makes a person a scientist？ Does he have ways or tools of learning that are different from those of others？ The answer is “NO”. It is not what the tools that a scientist uses but how he uses these tools that makes him a scientist. You will probably agree that knowing how to use the power is important to a carpenter. You will probably agree， too， that knowing how to investigate， how to discover information， is important to everyone. The scientist， however， goes one step further， he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be confirmed by other persons. He also works to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas about how the world works.endprint

The scientists knowledge must be exact. There is no room for half right or right just half the time. He must be as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works under one set of conditions sometimes must work under the same conditions at other times. If the conditions are different， any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration must be explained by the changes in the conditions. This is one reason that investigations are important in science. Albert Einstein， who developed the theory of relativity， arrived at this theory through mathematics. The accuracy of his mathematics was later tested through investigations. Einsteins ideas were shown to be correct. A scientist uses many tools for measurements. Then the measurements are used to make mathematical calculations that may test his investigations.

8. What makes a scientist according to the passage？

A. The tools he uses. B. His different tools.

C. The ways he uses tools. D. His ways of learning.

9. What can we learn from the passage？

A. Conditions make no difference to scientists investigations.

B. The scientists know better mathematics than ordinary people.

C. Its unnecessary for ordinary people to know how to investigate.

D. The result of the observation may also change when the condition changes.

10. The author said the underlined words to show ___ .

A. the importance of thinking

B. the importance of information

C. the difference between scientists and ordinary people

D. the difference between carpenters and people with other jobs

11. What is the text mainly about？

A. The theory of relativity.

B. The keys to the making of a scientist.

C. The importance of exactness in science.

D. The difference between scientists and ordinary people.

D

Keeping the brain active by working later in life may be an effective way to ward off Alzheimers disease， research suggests.

Researchers studied data from 1，320 dementia （癡呆） patients， including 382 men. They found that for the men， continuing to work later in life helped keep the brain active enough to delay dementia taking place.

The study was carried out by the Institute of Psychiatry at Kings College London. Around 700，000 people in the UK currently have dementia and experts have estimated that by 2051， the number could stand at 1.7 million. It is estimated that the condition already costs the UK economy 17 billion a year.endprint

Dementia is caused by the mass loss of cells in the brain， and experts believe one way to guard against it is to build up as many connections between cells as possible by being mentally active throughout life. This is known as a “cognitive reserve （認(rèn)知儲(chǔ)備）.”

There is evidence to suggest that a good education is associated with a reduced dementia risk.

And the latest study suggests there can also be a positive effect of mental stimulation （刺激） continued into our later years. Those people who retired late developed Alzheimers at a later stage than those who decided not to work on. One more year of employment was associated with around a six week later stage of the beginning of the dementia.

Researcher Dr John Powell said， “The possibility that a persons cognitive reserve could still be changed later in life adds weight to the ‘use it or lose it concept where keeping active later in life has important health benefits， including reducing dementia risk.”

The researchers also admit that the nature of retirement is changing， and that for some people it may now be as effective as work.

12. What does the underlined part “ward off ” mean in Paragraph 1？

A. Get off. B. Keep off. C. Turn off. D. Take off.

13. How many people have dementia in the UK nowadays according to this passage？

A. 1，320. B. 2，051. C. 700，000. D. 1，700，000.

14. We can infer from the passage that if a man keeps active later in life， he will ___ .

A. be healthier B. live longer

C. have dementia D. lose more brain cells in the brain

15. What can be the best title of this passage？

A. Brain Connections B. A Study on Dementia

C. Keep the Brain Active D. Keep Working to Avoid Dementia

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How to write a good letter？

What is the secret of writing a good letter？ Here are two main ones. Dont try to be fancy. Dont try to impress your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.

Clear. Use short， direct sentences. 16 Talk as if the readers were right there with you. Above all， dont use an introduction.

Correct. 17 Dont guess， even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to， check a reference book too. Use them as much as you need to.

Complete. Dont scatter our points. 18 This is good organization too.

Courteous. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something. In all letters， treat others as you want them to treat you.endprint

Concise. Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.

Conversational. 19 This is really the secret of good writing. Such a letter has a natural， friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally.

Considerate. 20 Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know. Try to be helpful. This will build good feeling toward you.

The seven Cs are about writing letters. But how about school papers？ Use the seven Cs. Write as if you are talking to your teacher or professor. Youll be surprised. Youll almost instantly become a good writer. And you might even enjoy writing from now on.

A. Just “talk” to the person.

B. Make them easy to understand.

C. Make sure what you say is correct.

D. Include long sentences in your letter.

E. Writing should not be taken too seriously.

F. Think of the readers points of view as you write.

G. Finish one point completely before going on to the next.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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TODAY， Friday， November 12

JAZZ with The Mike Thomas Jazz Band at The Derby Arms. Upper Richmond Road West， Sheen.

DISCO Satin Sounds Disco. Free at The Lord Napier， Mortlake High St.， from 8 am to 8 pm. Tel： 682-1158.

SATURDAY， November 13

JAZZ Lysis at The Bulls Head， Barnes. Admission 60p.

MUSICAL HALL at The Star and Garter， Lower Richmond Road， Putney， provided by the Aba Daba Music Hall

company. Good food and entertainment fair price. Tel： 789-6749.

FAMILY night out？ Join the sing-along at The Black Horse. Sheen Road， Richmond.

JAZZ The John Bennett Big Band at The Bulls Head， Barnes. Admission 80p.

THE DERBY ARMS， Upper Richmond Road West， give you Joe on the electric accordion （手風(fēng)琴）. Tel： 789-4536.

SUNDAY， November 14

DISCO Satin Sounds Disco， free at The Lord Napier， Mortlake High Street， from 8 am to 8 pm.

FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio （三重奏）. Non-members 70p.

Tel： 688-4626.

HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull， Upper Richmond Road West， East Sheen.

1. Where can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band？

A. At the Derby Arms on Friday. B. At the Derby Arms on Sunday.

C. At the Bulls Head on Saturday. D. At the Black Horse on Saturday.

2. If you want to spend the Saturday with your family， where should you go？endprint

A. Jazz at The Bulls Head. B. Heavy Music at The Bull.

C. Disco at The Lord Napier. D. The sing-along at The Black Horse.

3. Where can you hear the Norman Chop Trio？

A. At the Derby Arms on Sunday. B. At the Lord Napier on Saturday.

C. At the Black Horse on Saturday. D. At the Star and Garter on Sunday.

B

My mother has always been a follower of traditional methods when it comes to anything. She cooks traditional food， likes dressing up traditionally and likes the traditional way of shopping. She loves going to markets and going from one shop to another to find out what suits her best. She can walk miles when it comes to shopping along with her friends. She knows all the local markets and shops and knows very well where she can get best discounts.

However， now she always gets tired when she goes out in the market. So one day I decided to introduce a new shop， which is much larger than usual markets and where she can also get discounts. I am talking about online gift stores. She has a basic knowledge of computers and can operate computers. At the beginning， she was doubtful about shopping from these online gift shops because she wasnt too sure about the quality of the products.

One day I decided to get her some branded things so that she could build trust in these shops. I ordered a Timex watch and a Sisley handbag for her. She never bought things online. But when they were delivered as a gift， she jumped for joy. She could not believe that I had ordered these gifts for her despite her being not much positive about online shops. However， after she saw both the products， she was assured that these online gift shops sent the promised brands and products， she loved her new watch and handbag.

After this experience she ordered a gift for her friends wedding. She chose a gift basket that could be made according to her requirements. They sent a beautifully decorated basket with fine wines and chocolates. The basket was so artistically decorated that it became her friends favorite gift. Since then she has been consistently shopping online.

4. What can we learn about the authors mother from Paragraph 1？

A. She lives in a traditional way. B. She likes shopping very much.

C. She is kind and very humorous. D. She always leads a simple life.

5. Why does the author decide to introduce a new shop to her mother？

A. It is much larger. B. She cant go shopping as before.endprint

C. There are more goods in it. D. The goods are much cheaper.

6. What did the authors mother think of shopping online at first？

A. She thought it was a good idea. B. She thought goods online were cheap.

C. She doubted the quality of the goods. D. She worried about the difficulty in operation.

7. The author decided to buy his mother some branded things to make her ___ .

A. feel his deep love B. trust in shopping online

C. happy in her later years D. surprised on Mothers Day

C

If you analyze peoples actions， you will come to the conclusion that they all seek happiness. Every act is in fact a search for it， even if on the surface it doesnt look so. Happiness is always the main target.

Going to a movie， eating in a restaurant or going to a party， is motivated by the desire to be happy. Who does not dream of a vacation in some fascinating location， a new car， a new house， or the ideal match？ All people daydream， and some even try to make their dreams realities. And why is that？ In order to be happy.

Many people endanger themselves by climbing high mountains， entering unexplored caves， or diving into the deep of the ocean in order to enjoy the few moments of happiness. A thief may steal because he loves the thrill of danger， or because he desires to have quick money to spend. He is actually looking for happiness， though in a criminal way.

Of course not all actions end in happiness. The motive is happiness， but the results not always bring the desire. According to some thoughts， human body covers the essence （實(shí)質(zhì)） of happiness itself， and it is there all the time. There is a constant desire to be aware of this happiness. This is the reason it is constantly sought.

However， there is no need to search for happiness or to create it， or to have all kinds of outer experiences and actions in order to feel it. On the contrary， everything has to be dropped in order to experience it. Every technique， which helps relax the mind and quieten the rush of thoughts， will lead to happiness.

8. Which of the following is TRUE about happiness？

A. Many acts in our life have something to do with happiness.

B. Whatever we do in daily life happiness is always the first.

C. People can hardly get happiness in modern society.

D. People can feel happiness when they daydream.

9. What is the possible reason for a thief to steal according to Paragraph 3？endprint

A. He lacks the necessary ability to support himself.

B. He has to take a risk raising his family.

C. He wants the good feeling of stealing.

D. He gets used to living a criminal life.

10. Why is happiness constantly sought by people？

A. People want all kinds of happiness to be an end.

B. The essence of happiness is always in the body.

C. It is a good experience to be endangered.

D. The results always bring the desire.

11. What is the authors opinion of happiness？

A. It can be created by techniques.

B. Having outer actions helps to find it.

C. Its unnecessary to search for it on purpose.

D. Outer experiences are important for seeking it.

D

Snow falls in the Earths extreme North and South throughout the year. However， the heaviest snowfalls have been reported in the mountains of other areas during winter. Snow is even known to fall near the Equator （赤道）， but only on the highest mountains.

Snow contains much less water than rain， but much of the water the world uses comes from snow. Melting snow provides water for rivers， electric power stations and agricultural crops. In the western United States， mountain snow provides up to seventy-five percent of all surface water supplies.

Snowfall helps to protect plants and some wild animals from winter weather. Fresh snow is made largely of air trapped among the snow crystals （晶體）. Because the air has trouble moving， the movement of heat is limited. Snow also influences the movement of sound waves. The surface of the snow takes in， or absorbs， sound waves. As snow grows older or if there have been strong winds， it can become hard and flat. Then， the snows surface will help to send back sound waves.

Snow may be beautiful， but it can be deadly. It is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people. Many people die in traffic accidents on roads covered with snow and ice or from being seriously stuck in the winter storm. Others die from heart attacks caused by too much physical activity out in the cold.

People may not be able to avoid living in areas where it snows often. However， they can avoid becoming victims of snowstorms. People should stop driving and stay at home until the storm has passed. People living in these areas should carry emergency supplies in their vehicle. These include food， emergency medical supplies， and extra clothing to stay warm and dry.endprint

12. What can we learn about mountain snowfall？

A. It has never occurred near the Equator of the earth.

B. It is heavier than that in the South and the North Poles.

C. It brings less of the water the world uses than rain does.

D. It provides up to 75 percent of water supplies worldwide.

13. How does snow protect plants and wild animals from cold weather？

A. It absorbs strong winds. B. It limits heat movement.

C. It supplies much more air. D. It sends back sound waves.

14. Snow can be deadly mainly because it can ___ .

A. make roads icy

B. lead to heart diseases easily

C. make people be stuck in snowstorms

D. make people victims of snowstorms

15. What will the text probably tell us following the last paragraph？

A. How to drive during snowstorms.

B. Where we can get emergency supplies.

C. How to prevent heart attacks out in the cold.

D. Why we should stay warm and dry in winter.

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16 Being angry doesnt really solve much， but what people do when they feel angry is important. The goal is to calm down and try to solve what is bothering you. This is hard for some kids and adults， too. Instead of calming down， some kids might keep getting more and more upset until they explode like a volcano！

17 Their anger might be so strong that they lose control of their temper. They may act in ways unacceptable and hurtful. People may say that someone has trouble controlling their temper. 18

Some kids might get so angry that they scream at their parents， break something， or even worse， hit their brothers or sisters. 19 However， its not OK for a kid to do any of those things. Kids dont want to act in this way， but sometimes angry feelings can be hard to manage. So what to do？

Well， the good news is that kids dont just have to keep making the same mistakes over and over again. 20

Imagine your temper as a puppy inside you that needs some training. The puppy is not bad—it will probably turn out a great dog. It just needs to learn some rules because， right now， that puppy is causing some problems to you.

A. You can train you temper.

B. You dont want to cause trouble.

C. Everybody gets angry sometimes.

D. Kids should be allowed to express their feelings， even angry ones.

E. Some kids get angry more often or more easily than some other kids.

F. In fact， they usually mean that a kid behaves badly when feeling angry.endprint

G. Instead of thinking of the person youre angry with， think of something else.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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The National Postal Museum is divided into galleries that explore Americas postal history. Visitors will have a full picture of the creation and fantastic varieties of postage stamps.

World of Stamps

Video imagines bring stamps to life and attract visitors who explore the surrounding displays. Visitors encounter the worlds first postage stamp—the 1840 Penny Black and learn how it revolutionized communication. Stamp images， including Dr Martin Luther Kings “I have a dream” speech and the stamp that helped raised almost $72 million dollars for breast cancer research， explain how stamps have shaped history and honored people and places worldwide.

Gems of American Philately

Visitors have the opportunity of examining 13 of the most rare and highly valued stamps in the world of the stamp collection， including the most famous American stamp of all， the 1918 Inverted Jenny. A video explains why the Inverted Jenny and other stamps displayed here are the most valuable. The treasures in this area are rarely available for public viewing. Each tells a story about an important event in US history.

Mail Marks History

The markings on mail provide valuable clues to the surprising ways mail has been transported over time， including challenges and even disasters encountered along the way. You will understand these markings by following the journeys of three historic letters.

Connect with US Stamps

Visitors explore their own connections with stamps. At three touch screen tables， they create their own stamp collection based on the topics that interest them most. They can also create their own stamp designs. Visitors have the chance to view videos in which stamp designers talk about their craft， stamp collectors explain what they collect and why， and footage （片段） shows the process of making stamps.

1. What can you do at World of Stamps？

A. Donate money to cancer research. B. Learn more about the importance of stamps.

C. Photograph some nice stamps on display. D. Listen to a speech by Martin Luther King on video.

2. What can you see at Gems of American Philately？

A. Some famous designers in the US. B. Some newly released stamps in the US.

C. Some of the most valuable US stamps. D. Some important public reviews of stamps.endprint

3. Where can you see how stamps are created？

A. Connect with US Stamps B. Gems of American Philately

C. Mail Marks History D. World of Stamps

B

I was at a basement in my college dormitory， when this girl came up to me and said， “Do you have a quarter？ Im one short of putting my laundry in the dryer.”

I stopped to think about it for a few seconds and took a few moments to consider whether Id be willing to give a quarter away. I found myself judging her， thinking about why she didnt bring 4 quarters down from her room with her， as if shed have planned to be one short so she could ask someone else for it. Obviously that was not the case， but there I went again， judging the intention of others the way I judge myself when I do wrong things like stealing money， or lying.

I responded， “Yeah， I think I have one.” After fully aware that I had 3 since I just used two dollars to buy a drink worth 1.25 from the vending machine （自動(dòng)售貨機(jī)）. “Here you go，” I said with a smile. “Thanks！” she responded， mentioning that shed have cleaned clothes to wear the next morning. “Its fine. This happens to me all the time！” I said， wanting to feel like the good person she obviously thought I was.

A few moments later she returned and put a dollar bill next to where I was sitting. “I found this in the laundry room，” she said. “Why are you giving this to me？” I asked. “Oh， because you were a good person to me， so Im just returning the favor.”

Its just a dollar， but I felt moved. Because I hadnt given that quarter with such nice thoughts， the way she gave that one dollar to me. I felt like it was the first time I ever received something greater in return for something so small that I had given. I saw the power of kindness and generosity in a new way.

4. What was the girls problem？

A. She didnt know the time. B. She couldnt operate the dryer.

C. She didnt have enough money. D. She didnt know where the dryer was.

5. What does the underlined word “l(fā)aundry” most probably mean in Paragraph 1？

A. Clothes to be washed. B. A kind of washing machine.

C. A place where clothes are washed. D. A place where clothes are sold.

6. How much did the girl have on her？

A. 1 quarter. B. 2 quarters. C. 3 quarters. D. 1 dollar.

7. How did the author feel when the girl gave him the money？

A. Excited. B. Pleased. C. Encouraged. D. Surprised.

Cendprint

Do you find that getting up in the morning so difficultly is painful？ This might be called laziness， but Dr Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.

During the hours when you labor through your work you may say that youre “hot”. Thats true. The time of a day when you feel energy at the top is when your cycle of body temperature is at its top. For some people the top comes during the morning. For others it comes in the afternoon or evening. No one has discovered why this is so， but it leads to familiar sayings， such as， “Get up， John！ Youll be late for work again！” The possible explanation to the trouble is that John is at his temperature-and-energy top in the evening. Much family quarrelling ends when husbands and wives realize what these energy cycles mean， and which cycle each member of the family has.

You cant change your energy cycle， but you can learn to make your life fit it better. Habit can help， Dr Kleitman believes. Maybe youre sleepy in the evening but feel you must stay up late anyway. Counteract your cycle to some degree by habitually staying up later than you want to. If your energy is low in the morning， but you have an important job to do early in the day， get up before you usually do. This wont change your cycle， but youll get up steam and work better at your low point.

Get off to a slow start which saves your energy. Get up with a comfortable yawn and stretch. Sit on the edge of the bed a minute before putting your feet on the floor. Start without the troublesome search for clean clothes by laying them out the night before. Whenever possible， do simple work in the afternoon and save tasks requiring more energy for your sharper hours.

8. If a person cannot get up early in the morning， he ___ .

A. may work better by getting up earlier than usual

B. must be a person with energy top in the evening

C. should not work in the morning

D. should go to bed early at night

9. What does the underlined part “Counteract your cycle” in Paragraph 3 mean？

A. Follow your energy cycle totally.

B. Change your energy cycle as you want.

C. Know your own energy cycle quite well.

D. Go against your energy cycle to a certain degree.

10. Which of the following statements is TRUE？

A. Knowing the energy circle may help work better.

B. Habit helps a person change his own energy cycle.endprint

C. Getting off to work in a quick way helps save ones energy.

D. Dr Kleitman finds out the explanation for different top times.

11. What does the passage mainly tell us？

A. We should form good habits to overcome laziness.

B. We can get up earlier and work better if we know our energy cycle.

C. Everybody has his own energy cycle and habit can help us live better.

D. Energy cycle differs from person to person and it is hard to be changed.

D

It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams， the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life， but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage， but to have one in the drivers seat is another matter.

Road politeness is not only good manners， but good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand， a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.

However， misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.

An experienced driver， whose manners are faultless， told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately， modern drivers cant even learn to drive， let alone master good skills. Years ago， experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.

12. Troubles on the road are often caused by ___ .

A. the behavior of the drivers B. terrible road conditions

C. great speed D. traffic jams

13. According to the writer， a good driver should ___ .

A. beat back when forced to face rude drivingendprint

B. be able to recognize politeness when he sees it

C. join traffic stream quickly however other people feel

D. encourage old ladies to cross the roads into the path of oncoming cars

14. Which of the following statements is TRUE？

A. Most modern drivers are good at driving.

B. Road politeness helps to master driving skills.

C. A friendly driver should nod or wave to old ladies.

D. Road politeness is good sense as well as good manners.

15. What does the passage mainly talk about？

A. Traffic jams. B. Road politeness.

C. Good manners. D. Modern drivers.

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Youre growing up. That means youre probably experiencing lots of changes， all at once. Your body is changing. It might even seem as if your entire self is changing. It can be confusing and even scary. 16 And its good！

Growing up means that you can do more， learn more， and start to make your mark on the world. In order for that to happen， your body produces chemicals called hormones that help both body and mind grow. Hormone levels change constantly， rising and falling. 17 But its partly to blame for intense motions， surprising reactions， and mood swings.

Because of the way your brain develops， it is somewhat ruled by emotion now and through your teen years. As a result， growing up can seem like an emotional roller coaster！ 18

● Take care of yourself. If you eat right， sleep enough， and get good exercise， your brain will be much more able to deal with the stress.

● 19 When you feel your moods swinging or youre upset， or confused， some quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and get calmer.

● Practice relaxing your body and deep breathing when you wake up and when you go to bed. 20 Plus， when stuff happens during the day， youll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react. Your body is changing.

A. Take a timeout.

B. But the truth is， it happens to every teen.

C. Work out regularly to keep physically fit.

D. It will help you fall asleep and start the morning right.

E. This changing is needed for your bodys development.

F. Here are a few things you can do to make the ride smoother.

G. Usually， these feelings settle down when you realize what is going on.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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A

Guide to Stockholm University Libraryendprint

Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.

Zones

The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading， and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.

Computers

You can use your own computer to connect to the WiFi specially prepared for notebook computers， and you can also use library computers， which contain the most commonly used applications， such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.

Group-study places

If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others， you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps.

There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book， you need an active university account and a valid university card. You can use a room three hours per day， nine hours at most per week.

Rules to be Followed

Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.

Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library， but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.

1. The librarys upper floor is mainly for students to ___ .

A. have a talk freely B. have group discussions

C. read in a quiet place D. get their computers fixed

2. Library computers on the ground floor ___ .

A. help students with their field experiments B. are for those who want to access the WiFi

C. contain software necessary for schoolwork D. are mostly used for filling out application forms

3. What condition should be met to book a group-study room？

A. Three-hour use per day is a must.

B. The group must consist of 8 people.

C. Applicants must mark the room on the map.

D. One should have an active university account.

B

A classical guitarist was excited to hear from New York City police that his valuable guitar had been found. It disappeared almost a year ago when he got out of a cab and forgot to take the guitar with him. Laurence Lennon， 44， said he was running late that day. He was talking to his manager on his cell phone when he dashed out of the taxi. He said that he gave the driver $60 and told him to keep the change. He walked through the front doors of the concert hall still talking on the phone to his manager.endprint

Upon discovering his loss， Lennon used his cell phone to call the police. The policewoman asked him for the name of the cab company， the number of the cab， and the name of the driver. He said that she must be kidding.

She told Lennon that he could file a missing items report at the police station or online. Lennon asked for the online address. She told him that finding the guitar might take a couple of years—finding guitars was not as important as finding murderers and marijuana smokers. Then she told him to have a nice day.

“This year has been depressing，” said Lennon. “I had to postpone the recording of two new CDs. Ive been using borrowed guitars. And I was losing hope of ever recovering my guitar.”

Lennon was reunited with his $100，000 musical instrument yesterday. The case and the guitar had been discovered in the corner of a coffee house only two blocks from where Lennon had lost it in the first place. Lennon had offered a $10，000 reward for its return. He said he would give the reward to the coffee house owner， who had informed the police.

4. What can be inferred about Lennon from this passage？

A. He used to work at the concert hall in New York City.

B. He couldnt give any useful information to the policewoman.

C. He was too busy talking to his friend to remember to pay the driver.

D. He gave the driver much more money than what was actually needed.

5. What did the policewoman ask Lennon to do？

A. To wait with patience.

B. To forget about the guitar.

C. To have a nice day in New York City.

D. To find the cab driver and talk to him.

6. Which of the following is the most important according to the policewoman？

A. Finding a lost guitar. B. Finding the cab driver.

C. Finding murderers. D. Finding smokers.

7. The underlined word “depressing” in Paragraph 4 can be best explained by “___ ”.

A. making people feel sad B. making people unfortunate

C. making people losing money D. making people losing good luck

C

When he met his Spanish partner 10 years ago， Elvin Elliott was determined to learn her home language. Having successively picked up Italian a decade earlier when he lived in Italy， he felt the challenge was gettable.

Elliott， who is now 50， explains， “I feel like Italian is deep down in my head somewhere， but with Spanish it will take a lot more effort for me to get to that level. Ive noticed that my brain isnt as good as it was.”endprint

Its often said that you cant teach an old dog new tricks. Actually this proverb is， for the most part， not true. It was generally thought that the adult brain was believed to be a fixed structure that， once damaged， could not be repaired. But the research published since the 1960s has challenged this assumption， showing that it is what changes itself in response to new experiences， and adapts to injuries. This research suggests that a young man can learn something new easily， but that the older they are， the harder it is for them to do so.

Some aspects of language learning become more difficult with age. Others may get easier. Picking up a new languages vocabulary is much easier for adults than learning the rules that govern its grammar. This is because new words can be easily connected with a learners pre-existing knowledge. But older learners are less likely to have good pronunciation or accent， since the sound of a new language is picked up naturally by children.

Despite the difficulties， Elliott regards learning foreign languages as fun. “I m doing it partly to keep my brain active，” he says. “When you have some success and can express yourself， it feels like youre using different parts of your brain that you werent using before.”

8. When he decided to learn Spanish， Elvin Elliott _______ .

A. was forty years old B. lived in Spain for business

C. was successful in his work D. had learned Italian for ten years

9. Why did the author mention the proverb underlined in Paragraph 3？

A. To show that old dogs are too foolish. B. To explain the true meaning of “new tricks”.

C. To indicate Elliott is smarter than others. D. To show the saying doesnt agree with Elliott.

10. According to the text， the difficulty for an adult to learn a new language is that he cant _______ .

A. remember so many new words B. understand the language fully

C. master the grammar rules easily D. pronounce the words correctly

11. What can we infer from the passage？

A. An old dog will learn no new tricks. B. Never offer to teach fish to swim

C. Nothing comes from nothing. D. No one is too old to learn.

D

When you make a mistake， big or small， cherish （珍惜） it like its the most precious thing in the world. Because in some ways， it is.

Most of us feel bad when we make mistakes， beat ourselves up about it， feel like failures and get mad at ourselves.endprint

And thats only natural： most of us have been taught from a young age that mistakes are bad， and that we should try to avoid mistakes. Weve been scolded when we make mistakes—at home， school and work. Maybe not always， but probably enough times to make feeling bad about mistakes an unconscious reaction.

Yet without mistakes， we could not learn or grow. If you think about it that way， mistakes should be cherished and celebrated for being one of the most amazing things in the world： they make learning possible； they make growth and improvement possible.

By trial and error—trying things， making mistakes， and learning from those mistakes—we have figured out how to make electric light and fly.

Mistakes make walking possible for the smallest toddler， make speech possible， and make works of genius possible.

Think about how we learn： we dont just consume information about something and instantly know it or know how to do it. You dont just read about painting， or writing， or computer programming， or baking， or playing the piano， and know how to do them right away. Instead， you get information about something， from reading or from another person or from observing， then you make mistakes and repeat， making mistakes， learning from those mistakes， until youve pretty much learned how to do something. Thats how we learn as babies and toddlers， and how we learn as adults. Mistakes are how we learn to do something new—because if you succeed at something， its probably something you already knew how to do. You havent really grown much from that success—at most its the last step on your journey， not the whole journey. Most of the journey was made up of mistakes， if its a good journey.

So if you value learning， if you value growing and improving， then you should value mistakes. They are amazing things that make a world of brilliance possible.

12. Why do most of us feel bad about making mistakes？

A. Its a natural part in our life.

B. Mistakes make us suffer a lot.

C. Weve been taught so from a young age.

D. Mistakes have ruined many peoples careers.

13. What is the writers idea about mistakes according to the passage？

A. Trying to avoid making mistakes.

B. Owing great inventions mainly to mistakes.

C. Treating mistakes as good chances to learn.

D. Making feeling bad about mistakes an unconscious reaction.

14. What does the underlined word “toddler” in Paragraph 6 probably mean？endprint

A. A small child learning to walk. B. A school teenager learning to write.

C. A primary pupil learning to read. D. A kindergarten child learning to draw.

15. What can we learn from the passage？

A. People can not learn from success.

B. People often make mistakes when travelling.

C. People shouldnt make the same mistakes in study.

D. Peoples growing and improving are always based on mistakes.

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16 When a person does a certain thing again， he is impelled （迫使） by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly， thus a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed， it is difficult， and sometimes impossible， to get rid of. 17

Children often form bad habits， some of which remain with them as long as they live. Older persons also form bad habits as long as they live， and sometimes become ruined by them.

18 Many successful men say that much of their success has something to do with certain habits in early life， such as early rising， honesty and thoroughness.

Among the habits which children should not form are laziness， lying， stealing and so on. 19 Unfortunately， older persons often form habits which ought to have been avoided.

We ought to keep away from all these bad habits. 20

A. These are all easily formed habits.

B. Habits， whether good or bad， are gradually formed.

C. Habits are easy to get rid of whether they are good or not.

D. There are other habits which， when formed in early life， are of great help.

E. It is very important for us to know why we should get used to good habits.

F. Its therefore very important for us to pay attention to the formation of habits.

G. Meanwhile， try to form such habits as will prove good for ourselves and others.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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A

Swim Birthday Parties

Ages 3 and up

Pool parties are during recreation swim in the 25-yard pool. Each party consists of an hour of celebration in a private room. Parties are for 1—5 children. All non-swimmers or children requiring floatation （漂?。?must be at arms length from the pool and accompanied by an adult or guardian.

Please contact Sarah Hagan： 7628384210

Fee： Members $175/ Non-members $225

Youth Fitness Birthday Parties

Leave the party activities to us！ Your party package includes：1/2 hour set-up， 1 hour program time including equipment， props （道具）， etc. 1 hour party time for cake， presents， etc.， 1/2 hour clean-up time and 1 or 2 hours specialists. Parents supply decorations， food and paper goods. To schedule a Youth Fitness Birthday Party， call Mary Ann Genuario （x282）.endprint

Fee： $295 for up to 10 children， $10 each additional child —16 children maximum. Non-member price available upon request

The Art Spot Birthday Parties

The Art Spot offers a variety of creative fine art parties for ages 4-Adult！ We supply the invitations， a balloon bouquet （花束）， paper goods， project materials and a party host； all you need to bring is the cake！

Parties are one and a half hours. The first hour the group create their art project， and the last 1/2 hour is for cake and presents！ Parties are usually held on Friday nights and weekends but weekday parties are available.

Cost： $21 per child

Rain or shine， theres no better place than the Art Spot for your childs next party！

Nursery School Birthday Parties

If planning a party is not your thing， let us do the work for you！ We offer a variety of pre-planned parties to choose from. You may also do a combination of 2 parties for boy/girl parties.

All parties are on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 12：00 pm and 4：00 pm and are one and a half hours in length. Parties include a craft or activity and paper goods. You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to set-up. To schedule a party please contact Kim Murphy （x214）.

Fee （Up to 15 children）： $200 Members/$250 Non-member， $15 each additional child

1. What does the underlined phrase “be at arms length” in Swim Birthday Parties probably mean？

A. Be as near as possible. B. Be as long as an arm.

C. Be as careful as possible. D. Be as faraway as possible.

2. If 12 children take part in Youth Fitness Birthday Parties， they will pay ___ .

A. $455 B. $315

C. $200 D. $250

3. If a child joins in the Art Spot Birthday Parties， he will ___ .

A. swim in the 25-yard pool B. do activities with other kids

C. create his own art project D. spend half an hour to clean up

4. What information can you get from the passage？

A. The number of people for these parties is limited.

B. All of these birthday parties center on a special theme.

C. You need to bring nothing to join in the birthday parties.

D. You can schedule the party when it is convenient for you.

B

When I was small and my grandmother died， I couldnt understand why I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up， my laugh turned into crying.

So it came as no surprise to learn that researchers believe crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages， scientists are discovering that so， too， does crying.endprint

Whatever it takes for us to reduce pressure is important to our emotional （情感的） health， and study found that 85 percent of women and 73 percent of men reported feeling better after crying.

Besides， tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we cry， people around us become kinder and friendlier and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better； sometimes we dont even know were very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through crying， and then we can deal with them.

Just as crying can be healthy， not crying—holding back tears of anger， pain or suffering can be bad for physical health. Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure， heart problems and some other illnesses. If you have a health problem， doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying， dont fight it. Its a natural and healthy emotional response.

5. Whats the advantage of crying according to this passage？

A. It makes people more attractive. B. It helps to reduce peoples pressure.

C. It makes people in good mood. D. It prevents people from feeling sad.

6. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the author？

A. We cry because we feel sad.

B. Crying is the best way to get help from others.

C. Crying can contribute to dealing with emotions.

D. High blood pressure is caused by emotion control.

7. What might be the best title of the text？

A. Power of Tears B. Why We Cry

C. How to Keep Healthy D. A New Scientific Discovery

C

Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives.

This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars， and the popularity of fantasy literature or movies like The Lord of the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other， to the world around us， and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us？

Human beings， as biologists have suggested， possess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other life forms. However， people， especially in big cities， often lead rather isolated lives. In a study of British schoolchildren， it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video games than with common wildlife. Without modern technology， a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants， insects， birds， and animals. When we lack meaningful interaction with the world around us， and sometimes even with our families and friends， we seek to understand and communicate with things that exist only in our imaginations or on a computer screen.endprint

The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet （出路） for our sense of wonder， then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But even more interesting is that if we look closely enough， we can see that these worlds， in a broad sense， are really part of our own.

8. What does the popularity of The Lord of the Rings prove？

A. The close connection between man and the fantasy world.

B. The wonderful achievements of fantasy literature.

C. The fine taste of movie goers around the world.

D. The general existence of the sense of curiosity.

9. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3？

A. People are far less familiar with the world of fantasy.

B. The world around us could serve as a source of wonder.

C. The world of fantasy can be mirrored by a small and lively pond.

D. Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder.

10. If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe， we will ___ .

A. fail to appreciate the joy in our lives

B. be confused by the world of make-believe

C. miss the chance to recognize the fantasy world

D. be trapped by other worlds existing all around us

11. What is the main purpose of the passage？

A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world.

B. To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy world.

C. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder.

D. To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe.

D

More men are finding their calling as nurses.

A new study from the United States Census Bureau reports the number of male nurses has doubled since the 1970s. Back then， about 2.7 percent of registered nurses were men. The new study， which tracked data through 2011， finds that men now make up 9.6 percent of all employed nurses in the United States—about 330，000 men in total. Recent years of shortages have led to increased efforts， according to the report， which included recruiting （征募） men into the field.

Men， in fact， had been largely kept out of nursing in past years because nursing schools often refused to admit men.

“The relatively high wages and expanding job op?portunities make this field attractive，” wrote the reports author， Liana Christin Landivar of the US Census Bureau. “And because of high demand， nursing has low unemployment rates compared to other fields.”endprint

Men were found to be more likely to become nurse anesthetists （麻醉師）， which is the highest paid nursing occupation， and were found least likely to become licensed practical or licensed vocational nurses， the lowest paid types of nursing. Nurse anesthetists are required to get graduate education， and are certified to give anesthetists and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses provide patients with care and may work under the supervision （監(jiān)督） of a registered nurse. Registered nurses assess patients health problems and needs， develop and carry out nursing care plans， maintain medical records， and administer care.

For all types of nursing， men earned， on average， $60，700 per year， while women earned $51，100 per year. “Even among men and women in the same nursing occupations， men out-earn women，” wrote Landivar.

12. Which of the following is TRUE about nurses in the US in the 1970s？

A. The number of nurses was small. B. There were about 330，000 male nurses.

C. About 9.6% of employed nurses were men. D. About 2.7% of registered nurses were men.

13. There were once few male nurses because ___ .

A. they couldnt get education B. they couldnt go to nursing schools

C. they were relatively underpaid D. they thought it was a kind of work for women

14. Why are more men willing to become nurses in the US？

A. The economy is in bad condition. B. It is easier to go to nursing schools.

C. Its easier to get employed and well paid. D. More people are out of employment.

15. According to the text， male nurses are more likely to ___ .

A. devote themselves to work

B. graduate from nursing schools

C. become licensed practical nurses

D. get the highest paid nursing occupation

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The sea has always interested man. From it he can get food， minerals， and treasure. 16 But he could not go far beneath its surface.

17 However， he is not a fish. He must breathe air， so he cant stay under the water for a long time. To explore deep water， man faces even more dangers and problems.

A diver who wants to stay under water for more than a few minutes must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. 18

He can carry a tank of air on his back and breathe through a nose and a mouthpiece. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water pushes against a diver deep in the sea. 19endprint

When a diver is under great pressure， his blood takes in some of the gases he breathes. As he rises to surface， the water pressure becomes less. If the diver rises too quickly， the gases in his blood form bubbles （氣泡）. The diver is then suffering from the bends （潛水夫?。? The bends can cause a diver to double up in pain. 20

A. They can even kill him.

B. His body is under great pressure.

C. Man wants to explore deep into the sea.

D. For thousands of years， he could sail on it.

E. Scientists are trying to find more about the sea.

F. The water pressure can cause a diver to breathe with difficulty.

G. He can wear a diving suit and have air pumped to him from above.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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A

Taking charge of your energy use not only saves your money， but also helps protect our environment by lowering emissions （排放） and conserving resources. There are many things you can do to save energy without affecting your comfort or convenience.

The household is a great place to start and a place each one of us can make a big difference. So if youre looking for ways to lower your energy bill， start taking charge right here. Its easier than you think！

Decrease energy use

◆Turn off your water heater when you go on a vacation for a week or longer.

◆Take a short shower instead of a bath.

◆Keep your refrigerator and freezer full.

◆Shut down computers at night and when not in use.

◆When your family is replacing appliances， choose ones with an ENERGY STAR label.

Cooling

◆On hot summer days， close all of your blinds， curtains， windows and doors to keep out of the heat.

◆Turn off the air conditioner overnight and when you are out during the day.

◆Use fans to create nice cool wind.

Lighting

◆Turn off lights when you leave a room.

◆Try to open curtains and use natural light when possible.

◆Replace regular light bulbs with energy efficient ones.

Laundry

◆Make sure your washing machine and dryer are full when you use them.

◆Wash your clothes in cold water when you can.

◆Dry your clothes on a clothesline whenever possible—this uses no electricity at all.

◆Cook as many dishes as possible at a time.

◆Only boil the water you need.

◆If possible， use smaller appliances instead of larger ones when cook small portions—it also helps keep yourendprint

house cool.

◆Remember to use the thermometer （溫度計(jì)） or timer on your oven to avoid over-cooking.

1. If you choose appliances with an ENERGY STAR label， you will probably choose ones that ___ .

A. are shiny like a star B. has a star-shaped mark on

C. help to save energy D. are cheaper and easier to run

2. What can be learned from the passage？

A. A blind may be a kind of curtain.

B. Washing machines must be full of water when used.

C. People must keep both small and large appliances at home.

D. People can use natural light instead of light bulbs to save money.

3. Which of the following can be the best title for the last part？

A. Cooking B. Heating

C. Appliances Using D. Water Saving

B

The summer I was ten， my mother decided to bring us to the world of art. My brother and I were not very excited when we realized what my mother meant. What she meant was not that we could take drawing classes or painting classes but that we would have to spend one afternoon a week with her at the Fine Arts Museum. Before each visit to the museum， she made us read about artists and painting styles. It was almost as bad as being in school. Who wants to spend the summer thinking about artists when you could be with your friends at the swimming pool？

First we had to read about ancient Egyptians and their strange way of painting faces and then go to look at them at the museum. My 12-year-old brother thought this was so funny， but I was not interested. Later we had to learn about artists in the Middle Ages who painted people wearing strange long clothing. We had to look at pictures of fat babies with wings and curly hair and with no clothes on flying around the edges of paintings. I certainly couldnt see what was so great about art.

On our last visit to the museum， something happened when I saw a painting by a woman called Mary. In it， a woman was reading to a child. The colors were soft and gentle， and you could tell by the mothers expression how happy she was just to be with the child. I couldnt stop looking at this painting！ I wanted to see every painting Mary had ever made！ It was really worth looking at so many paintings to find a painter who could interest me so much.

4. Whats the aim of the mothers plan for the kids？

A. To ask them to read about artists. B. To take them to visit the museum.

C. To introduce them to the world of art. D. To show them different painting styles.endprint

5. What was the writers experience in the museum before the last visit？

A. She liked many paintings. B. She hardly enjoyed herself.

C. She came to feel her mothers love. D. She got to know the pictures of fat babies.

6. What made the writer go through a change that summer？

A. One of Marys paintings. B. Her mothers instruction.

C. Artists in the Middle Ages. D. A strange way of painting.

7. What is the text mainly about？

A. The value of learning. B. The effect of art.

C. The importance of curiosity. D. The power of family education.

C

Clenching （緊握） your fist could be enough to help you get a grip on your memory.

Research suggests that balling up the right hand and squeezing it tightly actually makes it easier to memorize lists.

Later， when it is time to get back the information， it is the left hand that should be clenched. It is thought the movements activate brain regions key to the storing and recall of memories.

The American researchers suggest those who are short of a pen and paper should try the trick when attempting to remember a shopping list or phone number.

In the study， volunteers were given a rubber ball and asked to squeeze it as hard as possible before trying to memorize a list of 72 words.

They squeezed the ball again a couple of minutes later， ahead of recollecting as many of the words as possible.

The first group of the volunteers used their right hand on both occasions， and the second group their left. The third group clenched their right fist ahead of memorizing and their left ahead of recall and the fourth did the opposite. The fifth group held the ball but did not squeeze it.

Those who squeezed with their right hand， followed by their left， remembered the most words.

The next best were the volunteers who made a fist with their right hand both times， while those who didnt squeeze at all did better than those who led with their left.

It is thought that the movement of clenching the right fist activates a brain region that is involved in storing memories， while squeezing the left hand awakens an area that is key to getting back information.

Lead researcher Dr Ruth Propper said， “The findings suggest that simple body movements—by temporarily changing the way the brain functions—can improve memory.”

8. According to the research， if you want to recall something in your memory， you should clench ___ .endprint

A. your right hand B. your left hand

C. both of your hands at the same time D. your left hand first， and then right

9. What does the underlined word “trick” in Paragraph 4 probably mean？

A. Method. B. Game. C. Cheat. D. Experiment.

10. Which group in the experiment remembered the fewest words？

A. The first group. B. The fifth group.

C. The fourth group. D. The second group.

11. Whats the writers purpose of writing the passage？

A. To make known the result of the experiment.

B. To state that good memory benefits from labor.

C. To show the function of body movements in memory.

D. To tell people memory depends mostly on the right hands.

D

Gretchen Alexander is sightless. But she refuses to allow her blindness to limit her life activities. She enjoys archery， golf， softball， sailing and water skiing， as well as a number of other activities that those of us who are sighted have yet to learn. She also speaks to groups about living life fully. When speaking to a group of high school students， she was once asked if there was anything she wouldnt try. “Ive decided to never sky dive，” she answered. “It would scare the heck out of my dog.”

Why do some people rise above their problems and live life fully， while others become defeated？ Merle Shain explains it this way： “There are only two ways to approach life—as a victim or as a gallant fighter. And you must decide whether you want to act or to react...”

When discouraged， a victim reacts， perhaps in pain or self?-pity. But a fighter will act. A fighter will make a decision to change that set of circumstances that left him or her discouraged. Or a fighter will decide to accept those circumstances with grace and move ahead anyway. A fighter will decide to act with courage. A fighter will take responsibility for his or her happiness. No matter how afraid， a fighter will refuse to give in to the most defeating of all human emotions—helplessness. A victim reacts. A fighter acts. Its your decision. Its a decision about whether you will live your life fully with courage， or you will be forever defeated by harsh circumstances. Make it well， for it may be one of the most important decisions you ever make.

Will you be a victim or a gallant fighter？

12. What can we learn about Gretchen Alexander from this passage？

A. She is more athletic than those of us who are sighted.

B. She is discouraged when her dog is scared.endprint

C. She is interested in speaking to students.

D. She is a brave fighter.

13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 mean？

A. Life. B. Choice.

C. Courage. D. Circumstance.

14. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about？

A. The difference between a victim and a fighter.

B. The reactions to helplessness.

C. A fighters responsibility.

D. Decision-making.

15. Whats the best title for this article？

A. Gretchen Alexanders Life B. Merle Shains Attitude to Life

C. Victims and Fighters D. The Way of Life

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Ways to Be Safe in School

School safety issues involve more than violence. It may also address such concern as natural disasters， illness， fire and local emergencies. 16

Have a plan

Teachers and students should know where to go and what to do in case of a school security situation. 17 Schools can also post guidelines in each classroom with simple pictures pointing out emergency exits， fire extinguishers （滅火器）， and other emergency equipment.

Screen visitors

18 Give school visitors temporary badges（證章） to identify them. Install cameras at all entrances and restrict access as much as possible. Ask teachers and hall monitors to stop anyone in the halls without appropriate identification.

Panic buttons

Provide teachers with panic button in classroom so they can ask for help immediately. Provide clear and brief instructions about use and immediate response when started. 19

Establish a hotline

Establish a hotline so students can report crimes and threats anonymously （匿名地）. Post the number in obvious locations so students can see it on a regular basis. 20 Establish a student disciplinary committee， and develop peer counseling programs for newcomers and victims of bullying （欺負(fù)）.

A. Visitors are not allowed to enter the schools.

B. So what can we do to make the school a safer place？

C. Just as schools practice fire drills， they can conduct safety drills.

D. Teachers and students should be certain that immediate help will arrive.

E. It is said that over thousand students die in school accidents every year.

F. Students may report crimes and threats more quickly without being identified.

G. Require that all visitors enter the security office and explain why they are there.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______endprint

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A

HOLIDAY HOMES IN MALLORCA

Holiday apartments in Mallorca sailing and fishing port—quiet even in summer season. Beautifully situated apartments with views of sea and mountains， yet near to shops and restaurants. Cars and bicycles for hire. Sailing and sports clubs nearby. One-week stay costs ￡ 150.

ITALY IN COMFORT

Luxury carriage tours of Italy， out of normal holiday season. 21 days to visit 5 Italian cities starting from London May 1st， September. The tours are guided by Professor Martin Davis， Head of Italian Studies， London University. See the arts and culture of historic Italy.

KIBBUTZ HOLIDAYS IN ISRAEL

Working holidays on a co-operative farm in Israel. All nationalities are welcome for one to three months， if prepared to work mornings with Kibbutz members. Accommodation， food and trips to historic sights all provided free—you pay only for the specially low cost—return flight.

TWO WEEKS ON THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND

Two-week holidays in Hotel Splendid （5-star）， on a lovely beach with golden sands and deep-blue sea. Tennis， golf， sailing and all water sports. Trips and tours around the island arranged. Near the town of Castries with lively evening entertainment—dancing to local bands.

1st November—31st March： ￡720 per person.

1st April—30th October： ￡850 per person.

Jack and his wife Mary， who have recently retired， want to see places of cultural and historic interest abroad， but Mary hates flying.

Michael， a young computer programmer， has been working hard and needs a holiday to have a rest in winter. He would like to go somewhere warm and sunny， where he can swim in the sea， and he enjoys sports and dancing.

1. Michael would most enjoy ___ .

A. spending two weeks in Hotel Splendid on the Caribbean Island

B. driving a car or bicycle along the seaside in Mallorca

C. visiting five Italian cities starting from London

D. seeing the historic sights in Israel

2. Which of the following would be the best choice for Jack and Mary？

A. The leisurely 21-day carriage tour.

B. The one-week stay in a holiday apartment.

C. The splendid 14-day trip around the island.

D. The working holidays for 1 to 3 months on a farm.

3. Which will you choose for your holiday if you are an artist？

A. Two Weeks on the Caribbean Island. B. Kibbutz Holiday in Israel.

C. Holiday Homes in Mallorca. D. Italy in Comfort.endprint

B

Last July， my 12-year-old car died on Californias Santa Ana Freeway. It was an hour before sunset， and I was 25 miles from home. I couldnt reach anyone to pick me up， so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes， I figured Id just head east.

A bus pulled up， and I asked the driver how far she was going. “Four more lights，” she said. There was another bus I could take from there. This clearly was going to be a long night.

She dropped me off at the end of her route and told me which bus to look for. After waiting 30 minutes， I began to think about a very expensive taxi ride home. Then a bus pulled up. There was no lighted number above its windshield. It was out of service. But the door opened， and I was surprised to find that it was the same driver.

“I just cant leave you here，” she said. “This isnt the nicest place. Ill give you a ride home.”

“Youll drive me home in the bus？” I asked.

“No， Ill take you in my car，” she said.

“Its a long way，” I protested.

“Come on， ” she said. “I have nothing else to do.”

As we drove from the station in her car， she began telling me a story. A few days earlier， her brother had run out of gas. A good Samaritan picked him up， took him to a service station and then back to his car. “Im just passing the favor along，” she said.

When I offered her money as a thank-you， she wouldnt hear of it. “That wouldnt make it a favor，” she said. “Just do something nice for somebody. Pass it along.”

4. Why did the writer say that he would have a long night？

A. He wondered how long he had to wait for the next bus.

B. He thought no driver would give him a ride.

C. He would have to take a taxi.

D. He didnt know the routes.

5. Why did the writer change his mind after waiting for 30 minutes？

A. He learned no bus would come at the time. B. He thought a taxi ride would be more comfortable.

C. He became impatient and a bit worried. D. He knew the driver would never return.

6. Why did the bus driver drive the writer home later？

A. She happened to go in the same direction. B. She liked to do something good for other people.

C. She wanted to tell her story to the writer. D. She wanted to earn more money.

7. The bus driver hoped that the writer ___ .

A. would do as she did B. would do her a favor

C. would keep her in memory D. would give the money to othersendprint

C

The first time that I had heard the term “EQ” was in the fall of 1995 when the book Emotional Intelligence， by Daniel Goleman， was widely covered by the American press. The widespread research presented in the book supported my own observations and doubts about life and emotions， and told me that I was on the right track to go after happiness. The research continues to confirm what I had concluded on my own： These feelings are extremely important to individual health， happiness， and social harmony. This might seem a bit obvious， but it was not always obvious to me.

I grew up in a family where we didnt talk about feelings. We talked about ideas， concepts and principles. As a result， I could tell you what I thought about everything， but I couldnt tell you how I felt about anything. After several failed relationships， I took time off to reflect on my life and realized I had made many decisions which resulted in unhappiness for myself and others. After studying the literature on emotions and feelings， I concluded that most of my poor decisions could be directly due to what is now called low emotional intelligence， or low EQ， for short. Previously， I struggled to find happiness through the traditional routes—material success. Now， however， I realize that：

Theres not much point having either wealth or relationships if you arent happy.

It is hard to be happy with others if you arent happy yourself.

It is hard to be happy alone if you dont feel good about yourself， i.e. have high self-esteem and self-confidence.

It is hard to have good feelings about yourself if you dont have good emotional management skills.

Emotional management skills， the main subject of EQ， are， therefore， one of the most basic elements of happiness.

8. The authors views and ideas about life were exactly proved by ___ .

A. the widespread reports in American newspapers

B. ideas and views in the book Emotional Intelligence

C. his own observations and doubts about life and emotions

D. the fact that he was on the right track to go after happiness

9. The authors family members are ___ .

A. wealthy and strong B. wise and hard-working

C. unhappy with each other D. not good at expressing their own feelings

10. After reading the book， the author confirmed he could have happiness if he ___ .

A. could earn a lot of money B. could recite the ideas in the bookendprint

C. ignored the traditional routes D. took time off to reflect on his life

11. A person who cant feel happy himself ___ .

A. has no self-esteem at all B. will not get on well with others

C. should read the new book on EQ D. will feel happy with lots of friends

D

Nuclear powers danger to health， safety， and even life itself can be summed up in one word： radiation.

Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it， partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It cant be seen or heard， or touched or tasted， even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example， radio waves are all around us but we cant detect them or sense them without a radio receiver. Similarly， we cant sense radioactivity without a radiation detector. But unlike common radio waves， nuclear radiation is not harmless to human beings and other living things.

At very high levels， radiation can kill an animal or human being totally by killing masses of cells in vital organs. Even the lowest level of radiation can do serious damage. There is no level of radiation that is completely safe. If the radiation does not hit anything important， the damage may not be significant. This is the case when only a few cells are hit， and if they are killed completely， your body will replace the dead cells with healthy ones. But if the few cells are only damaged， and if they reproduce themselves， you may be in trouble. They reproduce themselves in a deformed way. They can grow into cancer. Sometimes this does not show up for many years.

This is another reason for some of the mystery about nuclear radiation. Serious damage can be done without the victim being aware at the time that damage has occurred. A person can be irradiated （照射） and feel fine， then die of cancer five， ten， or twenty years later as a result. Or a child can be born weak or liable （有……傾向的） to serious illness as a result of radiation absorbed by its grandparents.

Radiation can hurt us. We must know the truth.

12. Why is radiation mysterious to people？

A. Its powerful. B. It cant be sensed by human.

C. It can cause serious damages. D. It cant be detected by a detector.

13. What does the underlined word “deformed” in Paragraph 3 mean？

A. Unnatural. B. Normal. C. Usual. D. Improper.

14. What can we infer from the passage about radiation？

A. It can be spread among relatives.endprint

B. Its lowest level can lead to cancer.

C. It has nothing in common with radio waves.

D. It can kill living creature by killing a few cells.

15. Whats the authors main purpose in writing this passage？

A. To discuss the cause of cancer.

B. To introduce the nuclear power.

C. To uncover the mystery about radiation.

D. To emphasize the importance of protection against radiation.

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16 It crossed New York from Buffalo on Lake Erie Troy to Albany on the Hudson River. It joined the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. The canal served as a route over which industrial goods could flow into the west， and materials could pour into the east. 17

The building of the canal was paid for entirely by the state of New York. It cost $7，143，789， but it soon gained its price many times over. Between 1825， when the canal was opened， and 1882， when toll charges were stopped， the state collected $121，461，891.

For a hundred year before the Erie was built， people had been talking about a canal which could join the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. The man who planned the Erie Canal and carried the plan through was De Witt Clinton. Those who were against the canal laughingly called it “Clintons Ditch （溝）”. 18 He and Governor Morris went to Washington in 1812 to ask for help for the canal， but they were unsuccessful.

19 And shortly afterwards， on July 4，1817， broke ground for the canal in Rome， N. Y. The first part of the canal was completed in 1820. 20 The length of the canal is 363 miles.

A. To dig the canal benefited Americans.

B. More workers were needed to build the canal.

C. Clinton became governor of New York in 1817.

D. As the canal grew， towns along its course developed fast.

E. Clinton talked and wrote about the canal and drew up plans for it.

F. The Erie Canal helped New York develop into the nations largest city.

G. The Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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A

Welcome to Windsor Castle， the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences （住所） of the Queen， who sometimes stays here.

Audio tours

Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.endprint

Guided tours

Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.

Visitors with children

For those visiting with children， a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note permission in the State Apartments. However， baby carriers are available to borrow.

St. Georges Chapel

Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15：00 from March to October are advised to visit St. Georges Chapel first before it closes.

Refreshments

Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St. Georges Chapel.

Photography and mobile phones

Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography， video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St. Georges Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St. Georges Chapel in consideration of other visitors.

Security

As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace， visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.

1. Where can a visitor apply for a free audio tour？

A. In the Courtyard. B. In the State Apartments.

C. At the Admission Centre. D. At St. Georges Chapel.

2. What is specially offered to visitors with kids？

A. A free toy. B. A pushchair.

C. A security guard. D. A baby carrier.

3. Who can get re-entry permits？

A. Visitors eating outside St. Georges Chapel. B. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.

C. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle. D. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.

B

One day， when I went shopping with Julie， we came across something special. Waiting in a long checkout line， I thought about going to another， which had the shortest queue. There was only one guy in it， but he was in a wheelchair. Well， we stepped in behind him. At first， he seemed to be having difficulty getting his groceries onto the checking desk. But after a while， I realized that what he was actually doing was separating them into two piles.endprint

However， doing that job was no easy task in itself. I offered to help， but he and the checkout lady had it under control. He asked my wife if she would mind putting his empty basket away. What must it be like， I wondered， to be so dependent on other people like that？ The checkout operator came around and gave him his change and the items he needed to have to hand. She hung one bag of groceries over a handle at the back of his chair. I offered to get the other bigger bag and he said， “No. But you could do me a favour. Take that lot along to the entrance and give it to Angela.”

As I was told， I did that， leaving Julie with our shopping. Angela， as it turned out， was collecting food for people who might otherwise go hungry！ I hadnt even noticed her before. This guy， despite the limitations that his physical condition imposed on him， had bought more than twice as much shopping as he needed—and given the bigger bag away to help other people！ He didnt let the fact that he needed help stop him from being a help. He may have been limited physically， but his heart was more than capable of overcoming all that. And it changed my idea of dependence when I realized that the help he had given was more than the help he had received.

So... whats holding the rest of us back？

4. What can we learn from Paragraph 1？

A. The writer was obviously a disabled person.

B. The man in a wheelchair was a shopper.

C. The writer and Julie jumped the queue.

D. Only three people were shopping then.

5. Why did the man put the things he bought into two piles？

A. His shopping bag was too small to hold all the groceries.

B. He hoped to keep the balance of his wheelchair.

C. He intended to help the people in need.

D. It would be easy for him to carry them.

6. From the passage， we can learn that Angela was probably ___ .

A. the disabled persons wife B. the girl at the checking desk

C. a hungry and homeless beggar D. a kind-hearted and helpful woman

7. Which of the following can best describe the man in the wheelchair？

A. Kind， energetic and determined. B. Positive， dependent and easy-going.

C. Active， optimistic and open-minded. D. Helpful， generous and strong-hearted.

C

A study of English learning problems was carried out among a total of 106 foreign students. It shows that most students considered understanding spoken English to be their biggest problem on arrival. This was followed by speaking. Writing increased as a problem as students discovered difficulties in writing papers that they were now expected to hand in. Reading remained as a significant problem.endprint

The information gained helped us in determining where special attention should be paid in our course. Although many students have chosen to join the course with a reasonable motivation， we considered it important to note what seemed to encourage interest. Nearly all the students have experienced some kind of grammar-based English teaching in their own country. To use the same method would be self-defeating because it might reduce motivation， especially if it has failed in the past. Therefore a different method may help because it is different.

The variety of activity was also seen as a way of maintaining or increasing motivation. Several year ago we had one timetable that operated throughout， but we soon found that both the students and the teachers lost interest by about halfway through the ten weeks. This led us to a major rethink， so finally we brought it into line with the expressed language needs of the students.

8. Writing became a bigger problem when foreign students ___ .

A. had to write their papers

B. became better at speaking

C. became less interested in reading

D. had fewer problems with listening

9. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs？

A. Different teaching methods should be used.

B. Teaching content should be changed halfway.

C. Grammar-based teaching seems to be encouraging.

D. The teachers in the foreign students hometown are unqualified.

10. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to？

A. Rethink. B. Activity.

C. Motivation. D. Timetable.

11. What does the text mainly tell us？

A. Foreign students have more problems.

B. Teaching should meet students needs.

C. There are many ways to improve English.

D. English learning problems should be studied again.

D

Beauty has always been regarded as something praiseworthy. Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier， and have better marriages and have more respectable jobs. Personal advisors give them better advice for finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defendants. But in the executive （主管的） circle， beauty can become a liability.

While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder， it is harmful to a woman.

Handsome male executives were thought as having more honesty than plainer men； effort and ability were thought to account for their success.endprint

Attractive female executives were considered to have less honesty than unattractive ones； their success was connected not with ability but with factors such as luck.

All unattractive women executives were thought to have more honesty and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Why are attractive women not thought to be able？ An attractive woman is considered to be more feminine （有女人味的） and has an advantage in traditionally female jobs， but an attractive woman in a traditionally manly position appears to lack the “manly” qualities required.

This is true even in politics. “When the only clue is how he or she looks， people treat men and women differently，” says Anne Bowman， who recently published a study on the effects of attractiveness of political candidates. She asked 125 undergraduate students to rank two groups of photographs， one of men and one of women， in order of attractiveness. The students were told the photographs were of candidates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again， in the order they would vote for them.

The results showed that attractive males completely defeated unattractive men， but the women who had been ranked most attractive unchangeably received the fewest votes.

12. What does the underlined word “l(fā)iability” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean？

A. Trust. B. Difficulty. C. Disadvantage. D. Benefit.

13. Bowmans experiment shows that when it comes to politics， attractiveness ___ .

A. has nothing to do with ones work

B. turns out to be a disadvantage to men

C. has as little effect on men as on women

D. is more of a disadvantage than an advantage to women

14. It can be inferred from the passage that peoples views on beauty are often ___ .

A. objective B. supportive C. old-fashioned D. subjective

15. Whats the authors purpose in writing this passage？

A. To make women pay more attention to their appearance.

B. To emphasize the impact of appearance on both sexes.

C. To give advice to job-seekers who are attractive.

D. To discuss the advantages of being attractive.

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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life， but most of us dont do a very good job. 16

So， you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous， you forget what you want to say， you talk too long， and you bore your audience. Later you think， “Thank Goodness， its over. Im just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”endprint

Cheer up！ It doesnt to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion？ Why are you speaking？ 17 Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material. Use as many examples as possible， and use pictures， charts， and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 18 Dont talk over their heads， and dont talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Just remember： Be prepared. Know your subject， your audience， and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. 19 Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.

If you follow these simple steps， you will see that you dont have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact， you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches！ Youre not convinced yet？ 20

A. And be yourself.

B. Never forget your audience.

C. Give it a try and see what happens.

D. Take several deep breaths before your speech.

E. Dont talk about what you arent familiar with.

F. Then， gather as many facts as you can on your subject.

G. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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閱讀理解

A

Café en Seine

The wildly luxury （奢華的） new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit since it first opened in 1995， and while it may not be the “in” place it once was， it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe its the glass frames， or the real 12m-high trees； but most likely its the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar.

Good for： decoration， cocktails， amazing food and service

Address： 40 Dawson St.

Transport： all city centre

Phone： 01 677 4369

Gravediggers （aka Kavanaghs）

The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch （艙口） so that they could drink on the job—hence the pubs nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and still in the family， this pub is one of the best in Ireland， almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the square is full of drinkers basking in the sun， while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint （少許） of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute classic.endprint

Good for： Guinness， traditional pub， pub food

Address： 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin

Transport： 13 from city centre

Phone： 830 7978

Davy Byrnes

James Joyce， an Irish author and a poet （1882—1941）， would hardly recognise the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine in Ulysses. It doesnt stop Davy Byrnes from making the most of its Joyces connections， even though todays version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd.

Good for： socializing with the locals， tasty Irish food， watching TV

Address： 21 Duke St.

Transport： all city centre

Website： www.davybyrnes.com

Phone： 01 677 5217

1. What else can people enjoy in Café en Seine besides its cocktails and service？

A. Its art works. B. Its history.

C. Its decoration. D. Its environment.

2. The underlined word “Guinness” probably refers to a kind of ___ .

A. tea B. beer

C. traditional pub D. glass

3. We can infer that Davy Byrnes is ___ .

A. a newly-opened bar B. an old-fashioned bar

C. a bar with a long history D. a bar popular with foreigners

B

“I dont think I can do this any more.” “Yes， you can. You only have five more radiation treatments to go.” I held my wife Becky close.

Ever since the breast cancer diagnosis （診斷）， she had tried hard to be strong for the kids and for me. When her diagnosis came， my first thought was there was no way I could lose my wife. The doctors assured us the cancer was discovered early so we were feeling positive.

Becky had received an operation and was recovering from it. After six weeks of radiation therapy （治療）， she was facing her final five treatments. She was weak and tired， in low spirits. Seeing her suffering， I felt so helpless and powerless.

As soon as I was outside， long-held frustration and anger erupted in me like a volcano. I took a hammer and suddenly was swinging as hard as I could， beating heavily on the front porch. While doing so， I imagined I was beating my wifes cancer. With all my strength， I destroyed the porch.

Seeing the porch gone， Becky shook her head at the window. I came into the room， not knowing how she would react to what I had done.

“Becky， are you mad at me？” She looked at me in surprise. “For what？” I pointed at the gate. “For tearing down the porch.” She laughed. “Look how sunny this room is now. I love that its bright in here.”endprint

“You comforted me in my darker hour， Vince. Youve found a way to deal with your own frustration. By destroying the porch， you let the sunshine in.”

As I looked around the brightened room， I realized the light that filled the space was the light of hope that shone so bright after the darkness. We never did re-build the porch.

4. When the diagnosis came out， the author ___ .

A. was determined to save his wifes life

B. had little hope that his wife would survive

C. refused to let his wife get radiation treatments

D. felt lucky that his wifes disease was not serious

5. Why did the author go outside to destroy the porch？

A. He was disappointed with his wife. B. He intended to let sunshine in.

C. He knew his wife didnt like it at all. D. He wanted to release his frustration.

6. How did the authors wife feel when she saw the porch gone？

A. Sympathetic. B. Angry. C. Understanding. D. Happy.

7. What lesson can we learn from the passage？

A. A day without sunshine is like night. B. True love is based on understanding.

C. Cancer cannot separate loving couple. D. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.

C

There is a problem each of us faces in following advice on emotional healing： apologizing is difficult. We are trapped in what we think of ourselves by holding onto our pride. We can be selfish and not willing to admit our most obvious mistakes. Pride eats away at us as we argue or ignore the mistake.

Its happened to me. I have had too much pride and selfishness to apologize to a loved one I hurt. When I did want to apologize， I couldnt bring myself to face the other person. This is the pride Im talking about. Maybe apologies come difficult for men because theyre expected to be dominant （占優(yōu)勢(shì)的）. Its like the joke that a man never asks for directions when lost. Ladies are more emotionally open than guys and are willing to express it. Still， both genders wonder how to correctly apologize.

In shifting the focus on apologizing away from you， what does not apologizing do to other people？ They feel hurt that you are not willing to communicate your mistake. They lose trust in you as you hide behind your mistake avoiding reality. They become angry with you， wondering why you do not tell them the truth. They may begin to counter your lack of apologies by not apologizing themselves and from this the relationship goes downhill as the two of you get caught in a power struggle.endprint

You need to communicate your mistakes. A mistake you made is like a scratch and by not apologizing you are making the scratch a deeper wound and rubbing salt into it. You need to stop hurting the other person and yourself by learning to apologize. There is real power in apologizing and emotional healing.

8. People find it hard to apologize for their mistakes because of their ___ .

A. emotional feeling B. being trapped in lies

C. ignorance to mistakes D. sticking to their pride

9. Why are men more unwilling to make apologies？

A. They arent willing to tell the truth.

B. They dont intend to hurt other people.

C. They dont want to be considered weak.

D. They arent good at expressing themselves.

10. What bad effect will there be if you refuse to apologize for your mistakes？

A. You will be mad at yourself.

B. You will lose confidence in yourself.

C. Other people wont pay attention to you.

D. The relationship will get hurt and go worse.

11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph？

A. Mistakes would turn into deeper scratches.

B. Communication can stop you making mistakes.

C. Apologizing is good for you and the other people.

D. Emotional healing relies on the power of apologizing.

D

The shortage of clean drinking water is a major problem worldwide. The World Health Organization says more than one billion people live in areas where fresh water resources are not available. The problem is especially serious in Asia and the Pacific. A United Nations report says water availability in that area is the second lowest in the world， after Africa.

Nearly half a billion people in Asia and the Pacific dont have enough safe drinking water. The United Nations report notes that the worlds poor countries are also the ones that use the most water for agriculture. Agriculture uses about 80% of the water in the Asia-Pacific area. There has also been an increase in water used for industry. India used three times more industrial water between 1999 and 2009 than in the past.

The shortage of clean drinking water around the world forces millions of people to drink unsafe water. This leads to an increase in diseases like diarrhea （腹瀉）， the second leading cause of death in children. Floods， pollution and climate change have made the water crisis more serious.

The Millennium Development Goals for 2017 plans a 50% decrease in the number of people without safe drinking water. Scientists， governments and aid organizations around the world are increasing their efforts to meet these goals. Still the United Nations says there is much work to be done. During this World Water Day （WWD） celebration it called on other organizations to work together to fight against the water crisis.endprint

The American researchers are designing a new technology for turning sea water into drinking water. The technology removed 99% of the salt and other harmful materials from sea water. So far the method has purified only small amounts of water. But the researchers say it may someday be available as a personal water purifying machine.

12. Which of the following has the lowest water availability in the world？

A. Asia. B. Africa. C. Europe. D. Australia.

13. Whats the water condition in poor countries？

A. Industry has been using most of the water.

B. Most of the water is used for watering farms.

C. The problem of wasting water is very serious.

D. The increasing population causes the water crisis.

14. What can we know from the passage？

A. More people are paying attention to the water crisis.

B. The WWD is celebrated every four years by the United Nations.

C. More organizations are sending safe drinking water to people in need.

D. The water crisis will be solved with the effort of many organizations soon.

15. What does the passage mainly talk about？

A. Which country has the most agricultural lands.

B. Which country has the least drinking water.

C. The ways to reduce the water waste.

D. The water crisis humans meet with.

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16 This date was the old mid-winter festival in pre-Christmas times， around the time of the longest night and the shortest day. Christmas in the 21st century has many traditions： Christmas trees， cards and presents. Shops can make about 60 percent of their years income in the three months before Christmas， so most shops get ready for it in October. 17 The first time this happened was in 1867 when Macys famous shop in New York， stayed open until midnight on Christmas eve.

18 This tradition was started by the Germans as early as 700 AD. In the northern countries， winter is cold and dark and most trees are decorated with lights and colored glass balls give people hope that spring will come.

Father Christmas is known across the world with his white hair， red coat and big bag of toys. Young children are told that he lives in the north of Finland and makes toys for them. 19

On Christmas Day a traditional meal is eaten， usually a turkey and a rich， spicy cake. Some people hate Christmas.

20 They love seeing family and friends； they also love the traditions. Love it or hate it， Christmas is a time to look back over the old year and forward to the new one.endprint

A. Christmas is around the corner.

B. It was really beautiful indeed.

C. Others feel it is a magical and exciting time.

D. Since about 400 AD， Christmas Day has been celebrated.

E. By mid-December， almost every shop and street has a Christmas tree.

F. The shopping centers are beautifully decorated and stay open late at night.

G. By tradition， he brings the toys to children at night， on the night before Christmas.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______

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A

Welcome to Australia

The Great Outdoors

In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go， what to see and how to see it—for both your personal safety and protecting our sensitive， natural environment.

Banks and Money Matters

Banks are generally open between 9：30 am and 4：00 pm on Monday to Thursday and 9：30 am and 5：00 pm on Friday.

Foreign currency or travelers cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports.

The Sun

Take care！ Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt.

For best sun protection， it is advisable to wear：

A broad-brimmed hat

A shirt with a collar and sleeves

Sunscreen with high protection factor.

Swimming

We have so many beautiful places to swim—beaches， lakes， rivers and creeks.

Many of our waters are safe for swimming， but if you have any doubts， ask before entering the water.

Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.

If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach， talk to local people about the best areas to swim.

Staying Safe on the Roads

Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road.

For safety， everyone in the car， including children， must wear a seat belt.

Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.

Watch out for native animals crossing the roads， especially at night. Road signs are put up in places where animals are commonly seen.

1. If you arrive in Sydney at 5：10 pm on Friday， where can you probably get your money changed？

A. At a bank. B. At any hotel.endprint

C. At a store. D. At the airport.

2. What advice can you get at the park information centre？

A. How to protect our environment. B. How to drive safely in the park.

C. How to wear a broad-brimmed hat. D. How to change foreign currency.

3. How can you make sure of your safety when swimming？

A. Swim in whichever lake you like. B. Swim with the life guard.

C. Swim where there are red flags. D. Swim with a local person.

B

One morning more than thirty years ago， I entered the Track Kitchen， a restaurant where everyone from the humblest to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly， unshaven man， who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee， I asked， “May I get you something？”

“A coffee would be nice.”

Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more， and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally， I rose to leave， wished him well， and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked， “How did you get to know Mr Galbreath？”

“Who？”

“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”

I could hardly believe it. I was buying， offering a free breakfast， and feeling pity for one of the worlds richest and most powerful men！

My few minutes with Mr Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect， no matter who I think they are， and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.

4. What does the underlined word “disheveled” in Paragraph 1 mean？

A. Unfriendly. B. Untidy.

C. Gentle. D. Kind.

5. Why did the author buy coffee for the old man？

A. He thought the old man was poor.

B. He wanted to start a conversation.

C. He intended to show his politeness.

D. He would like to thank the old man.

6. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend？

A. Proud. B. Pitiful.

C. Surprised. D. Regretful.

7. What is implied in the story？

A. We should learn to be generous.endprint

B. It is honorable to help those in need.

C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.

D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

C

Blind imitation is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth， imitation appears attractive； to those who know their strength， imitation is unacceptable.

In the early stages of skill or character development， imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook， I used recipes and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone elses way of cooking when I could create my own？ Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a childs bicycle； they help you get going， but once you find your own balance， you fly faster and farther without relying on them.

In daily life， imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously （下意識(shí)地） hold poor role models. If， as a child， you observed people whose lives were bad， you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself， you will get the results of the weak choices of others.

Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies， books， teachers， and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration， not desperation. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material； it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.

Study your role models， accept the gifts they have given， and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say， “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors tragedies and story， and know that they are cheering on.”

8. Imitation proves useful when you ___ .

A. know you are unique B. lose the balance of life

C. begin to learn something new D. get tired of routine practice

9. To avoid the bad result of imitation， we should ___ .

A. forget daily fear and pain B. choose the right example

C. ask others for decisions D. stay away from stars

10. What is the trouble a creator face？

A. The lack of strong motivation. B. The absence of practical ideas.

C. Not knowing how to search for more materials. D. Not knowing how to use imagination creatively.

11. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage？endprint

A. To highlight the importance of creativity.

B. To criticize the characters of role models.

C. To compare imitation with creation.

D. To explain the meaning of success.

D

Scientists in UK have grown a living human “brain”. The team at Aston University created tiny bunch of cells which act like a mini nervous system.

They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions like Parkinsons disease. Professor Michael Coleman is leading the research program. He explained， “We are aiming to be able to study the human brain at the most basic level， using an actual living human cell system. Cells have to be alive and operating efficiently to enable us to really understand how the brain works.” The experiment involves changing cells from a cancer tumor （腫瘤） and making them behave like brain cells.

Although far from finished， researchers hope the false brain cells will give them a greater understanding of how real brains work. This， in turn， could significantly further research into conditions which affect the brain. Neil Hunt， chief leader of the research group， said， “It is still very early days， but in the future the research could lead to a useful tool for looking into dementia （癡呆）.”

The technique could also provide a way to carry on animal test and is being supported by the Humane Research Trust （HRT）. The scientists predict that over the next ten years a million people will develop dementia. Professor Coleman believes their findings could change this. He said， “We hope our research will provide scientists with a new and highly relational human experimental model to help them understand the brain better and develop new drugs to control the related disease. However， the biggest challenge at present is that we are greatly short of fund， which will slow our research.”

12. UK scientists grow a living human “brain” in order to ______ .

A. separate cells from a cancer tumor

B. study the structure of human brain

C. make use of living human cell system

D. discover how human brain really works

13. According to Neil Hunt， research into brain cells will ___ .

A. get finished as early as possible

B. make people discover dementia

C. affect the brain growth in many ways

D. help to treat some diseases in nerve system

14. What can we know from the last paragraph？

A. Animal tests are no longer allowed by law.endprint

B. A million people suffer from brain diseases.

C. The research program lacks financial support.

D. The technique provided by HRT is immature.

15. Whats the purpose of the text？

A. To tell us about a breakthrough in cell system research.

B. To introduce a research program on the human brain.

C. To introduce the progress of drugs for dementia.

D. To tell us about health problem in nerve system.

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How to Feel Worthy

16 It might be when spending time around others or when youre by yourself but its often spurred on by feeling that others are more successful， privileged or more clever than you. The following tips may help you get out of the suffering situation.

17 Comparison weakens your self-reliance and causes you to feel less than， because instead of concentrating on what you have， you only see what you dont have. Think of a bloom—it blooms amid many other blooms and does not compare itself to all those blooms； instead it does what it was made to do––bloom.

Learn how to appreciate other peoples achievements. 18 If you appreciate other peoples work， others will always appreciate you， which is a form of respect and satisfaction that adds to your sense of self-worth.

Make new friends. Surround yourself with like-minded people. In this way， you can create your own space， and you will feel worthy.

Stop criticizing yourself. Every person has certain limits––you are not a super human who can （or even should） do everything. 19

Involve yourself in community services， you will feel confident. 20 You will feel worthy， when you see the love for yourself reflected in other peoples eyes.

A. Avoid comparing yourself with others.

B. Try to ignore others who are surrounding you.

C. There are times in life when you may not feel worthy.

D. Instead， enjoy your own individual qualities and abilities.

E. Criticizing others does little to help build your self-worth.

F. Therefore， think of yourself before others can help you relax.

G. Often helping others further shapes and builds up your character.

16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______endprint