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　　閱读理解
　　A
　　FAT TIRE BIKE TOURS
　　（FORMERLY MIKE’S TOURS—PARIS）
　　DAY BIKE TOUR
　　（Reservations not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour！）
　　Whether you’re 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）
　　€ 22 student， € 24 adult （Day & Night Combo： € 44 student， € 48 adult）
　　March 1—May 14 11 am
　　May 15—July 31* 11 am and 3 pm
　　August 1—November 30 11 am
　　*no tours July 25
　　NIGHT BIKE TOUR
　　（Reservations not needed for this tour to visit Paris—you will love this tour！）
　　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 （Paris’s 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 student， € 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
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　　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. “We’ve 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， we’ve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.”
　　Marc looked shocked， while his sister Rachel breathlessly started asking when they’d be moving. “It’s surprising， but exciting！” she said. Marc simply said， “We can’t go—I can’t leave all my friends. I’d 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 Lyons’s house， but Mrs Lyons said she hadn’t seen Marc. Mrs Tisich became increasingly concerned， while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly.
　　What they didn’t know was that Marc had started walking over to Tommy’s house， with a faint idea of hiding in the Lyons’s attic （閣楼） 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 didn’t take the time to answer that question but instead hurried back to his house， wondering if there were any moving cartons （纸板箱） of the right size to hold his record collection.
　　4. What caused the conflict between the family members？
　　A. Marc and Rachel’s different ages.
　　B. A quarrel between Tommy Lyons and Marc.
　　C. Mr and Mrs Tisich’s remark of Marc’s irresponsibility.
　　D. Marc’s disagreement with his parents about their move.
　　5. Marc and Rachel’s 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 was worried 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 his records to the Lyons’s 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.
　　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 text mention for green living today？
　　A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
　　10. What does the underlined word “prioritize” in the last paragraph mean？
　　A. Decrease. B. Consider. C. Imagine. D. Guess.
　　11. What’s the best title for the text？
　　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 （新陳代谢）， 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.
　　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 （适应性发热） 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 wouldn’t be long before it was used as a way of losing weight.
　　12. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the text？
　　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， scientists held the belief that ______ .
　　A. human babies have brown fat B. brown fat may change into white 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.
　　閱读七选五
　　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 （编排）. At the top of the page is a banner GRAPHIC （标题图片）. 18 Pictures， texts， and links to other websites follow.
　　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 don’t 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. _______
　　（二）
　　閱读理解
　　A
　　The islands of Malta and Gozo are brilliant for a family holiday， packed with fun places to visit whatever your children’s ages. The islands’ small size means everywhere is within easy reach.
　　Sandy beaches and swimming spots
　　One of Malta’s 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 they’ll like. Maltese food is strongly influenced by Italian cuisine， so there’s 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 it’s 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.
　　l. What can younger kids do on the islands of Malta and Gozo？
　　A. Try windsurfing. B. Experience paddling.
　　C. Have dinner at few 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 offered to younger 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 don’t know， teacher. Maybe they are late or don’t come，” said one student. “Maybe watching TV football tonight.”
　　“Is there a soccer game tonight？ It seems like there’s a soccer game every night. Oh， well. Let’s get started， okay？ We’re on page 36 in the workbook. Tonight we’re 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， we’re 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？
　　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 mean？
　　A. Expressionless. B. Confused. C. Pale. D. Empty.
　　7. Which word can best describe Donna？
　　A. Humorous. 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 frog’s 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 didn’t 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 couldn’t just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides （殺虫剂） and medicines. Soon there was no money left.
　　Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frogs. They hadn’t 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.
　　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 children’s sickness？
　　A. The crops weren’t 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 they’re 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 driver’s PDA （掌上電脑） or programmable mobile phone. The setup of the product does not need to be hooked up to a car’s 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 they’re 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， so parents can monitor their teenage drivers.” The product will soon go on sale in Sydney. 　　12. What’s 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.
　　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 teenage drivers. D. The product is designed for teenagers.
　　15. What can be the best title for 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
　　閱读七选五
　　While it’s wonderful to share a special trip and new experience with friends or family， there’s an attractive case for travel alone from time to time. Solo travel can work for anyone， and here are good reasons why you should try it.
　　You needn’t discuss with others.
　　It can be challenging to talk over a trip and time away from work with another busy person in your life. 16 Usually， these challenges can be overcome by simply planning far in advance. However， if you can’t find a travel partner on short notice， it may be the perfect time to pack your bags and go anyway.
　　You’re your own great company.
　　If you rarely spend significant time alone， you may be surprised at how enjoyable it can be. 17 Depending on the destination， a solo trip can be a powerful and life-changing experience. Imagine sitting on a peaceful beach at sunset or taking an inviting morning hike alone. 18
　　Meet new people.
　　If you are a born open person， traveling alone can be a wonderful way to meet locals and make new friends. Often， people who are alone appear more approachable to others. 19 You could even join a group of like-minded people for yoga on the beach. The key is to keep an open mind while keeping safety in mind， especially in a foreign land.
　　20
　　For some reason， service at hotels and restaurants seems better when you’re traveling alone. People tend to admire those who travel by themselves.
　　A. Enjoy great service.
　　B. Do everything you want.
　　C. Just accompany yourself.
　　D. If things don’t go well， the entire trip can be terrible. 　　E. You could be chatting with some interesting folks at a sidewalk cafe.
　　F. You can enjoy such a hike without making conversation with anyone.
　　G. And it’s even more difficult when you try to make plans with a group.
　　16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______
　　（三）
　　閱读理解
　　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 （实习） 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. What’s 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？
　　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 couldn’t 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 didn’t 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 author’s body movement began. D. The music in the restaurant changed. 　　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 lake’s ecosystem.
　　The problem is that these fish aren’t 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. That’s 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 area’s 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 lake’s 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 they’re caught？
　　A. They’ll be killed at once. B. They’ll become food for birds. 　　C. They’ll be set free downstream. D. They’ll be raised in the fishbowl.
　　11. What does the underlined phrase “dispose of ” in the last paragraph mean？
　　A. Attend to. B. Take over. C. Get rid of. D. Hold on to.
　　D
　　If you’re looking for information you can trust about kids and teens， you’ve come to the right place. KidsHealth is the most? visited website for information about health， behavior， and development from before birth through the teen years.
　　On a typical weekday， KidsHealth gets as many as a million visits. One of the things that make KidsHealth special is that it’s really four sites in one： with sections for parents， for kids， for teens， and for educators. KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health. It also provides families with advice about a wide range of problems that affect children and teens.
　　To do this， our editorial staff always communicates complex medical information in the language that readers can understand and use. And all KidsHealth articles， games， and other content go through a rigorous medical review by medical experts to ensure that the information is as reliable and up-?to-?date as possible.
　　Along the way， KidsHealth has received its share of recognition， including four Webby Awards （Best Family/Parenting Site and Best Health Site on the Web）， the Parent’s Choice Gold Award， the Teacher’s Choice Award for Family， and the International Pirelli Award for best educational media for students.
　　KidsHealth cannot take the place of an in-?person visit with a doctor， who can perform examinations and answer questions. But we work with foundations and other groups that support our goal： helping with the healthy growth of families. They help to fund additional KidsHealth educational programs and inspire families to make the best choices possible. We welcome you to join us in supporting families.
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　　12. What’s the text mainly intended for？
　　A. Introducing a website. B. Advertising for visitors.
　　C. Appealing for sponsorship. D. Drawing attention to kids’ health.
　　13. What does the underlined word “rigorous” in Paragraph 3 mean？
　　A. Necessary. B. Strict. C. Vital. D. Potential.
　　14. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about？ 　　A. The huge reliability of KidsHealth. B. The wide popularity of KidsHealth.
　　C. The educational role of KidsHealth. D. The great achievements of KidsHealth.
　　15. What can we know about KidsHealth from the text？
　　A. It is mainly intended for adults. B. It shows merely health related facts.
　　C. Its aim is to help families grow up healthily. D. Its contents are sometimes difficult to understand.
　　閱读七选五
　　A garden that’s just right for you
　　Have you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you， where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum （总和） of its parts？ 16 But it doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you approach the gardening process.
　　● 17
　　Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants， flowers， patterns and masses of colors. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers （肥料）. 18 However， there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden. One of them comes from our earliest years.
　　●Recall your childhood memories.
　　Our model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma’s rose garden and Dad’s vegetable garden might be good or bad， but that’s not what’s important. 19 That is to say， how being in those gardens made us feel matters more. If you’d like to build a powerful bond with your garden， start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth. 20 Then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun.
　　A. Know why you garden.
　　B. Find a good place for your own garden.
　　C. It’s our experience of the garden that matters.
　　D. It’s delightful to see so many beautiful flowers.
　　E. Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plants.
　　F. You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden， too.
　　G. For each of those gardens， write down the strongest memory you have.
　　16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______
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　　阅读理解
　　A
　　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. 　　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 Time
　　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 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 with a 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. 　　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 children’s life back together. They are very proud of what they have done.
　　The nature of her work has changed her for the better. “I’m 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 don’t like doing it， but someone has to. She regards it as her duty to help abused children.
　　4. What is Rose’s 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 word 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 children’s 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. Rose’s life makes her popular. B. Rose changes herself for the better.
　　C. Rose makes a difference to the world. D. Rose’s job positively affects her life.
　　C
　　Bees play a vital role in the world. Unfortunately， bees are dying by the second.
　　The main purpose of bees is to make honey. Honey， shockingly， does not exist for human consumption； it is essential to the insects. Honeybees store honey in their hives （蜂箱） in order for the bees to have energy for their flight muscles and for heating the hives during the winter period. They collect pollen （花粉） which supplies protein for young bees to grow.
　　According to National Honey Board， the increased production and quality of agricultural crops as a result of honeybee pollination are valued at more than $14.6 billion per year. These insects are responsible for over 70 percent of the fruits and vegetables we eat today， including apples， grapes， coffee， beans， and broccoli. 　　So if they are so valuable to agriculture， why do they keep dying off？ A key suspect seems to be pesticides （农药）. Honeybees who are exposed to pesticides result in the damage to their neurological （神经系统的） functions， specifically memory or behavior. And that’s why the majority of worker bees disappear and leave behind a queen， plenty of food and a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen. There are several other causes of the decline of bees， including the destruction of natural habitats， like woodlands， forests， and other habitats for bees. Climate change is also a factor in the decline of the wild bee population.
　　Actually， there are a variety of methods to help the bee population grow. One way is to start your own organic garden by planting bee-?friendly plants. Pesticides are used in both industrial practices and even in your home， so it is best to find organic seeds and weed killers.
　　8. Why do honeybees store honey in their hives？
　　A. To provide enough honey for humans. B. To draw protein out of honey for young bees.
　　C. To attract other insects and make hives stronger. D. To strengthen bee muscles and heat hives in winter.
　　9. Apples and beans are mentioned in Paragraph 3 to show that bees ___ .
　　A. supply human beings with basic food B. mainly live on these agricultural crops
　　C. are of great importance to fruits and vegetables D. can bring in more money for farmers every year
　　10. What is most likely to cause the worker bees to leave their hives behind？
　　A. The lack of food. B. The abuse of pesticides.
　　C. The climate change. D. The destruction of the habitats.
　　11. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows？
　　A. Another way to save bees. B. Tips for choosing seeds.
　　C. More methods to plant green organic fruits. D. Causes of the decline in the wild bee population.
　　D
　　Keeping the brain active by working later in life may be an effective way to ward off Alzheimer’s 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 King’s 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. 　　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 （認知储备）”.
　　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 Alzheimer’s 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 person’s 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 ” in Paragraph 1 mean？
　　A. Get off. B. Keep off. C. Turn off. D. Take off.
　　13. How many people have dementia in the UK nowadays according to the text？
　　A. 1，320. B. 2，051. C. 700，000. D. 1，700，000.
　　14. We can infer from the text 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 the text？
　　A. Brain Connections B. A Study on Dementia
　　C. Keep the Brain Active D. Keep Working to Avoid Dementia
　　阅读七选五
　　How to write a good letter？
　　What is the secret of writing a good letter？ Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t 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， don’t use an introduction.
　　Correct. 17 Don’t 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. Don’t 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. 　　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. You’ll be surprised. You’ll 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. _______
　　（五）
　　閱读理解
　　A
　　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 Bull’s 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 Bull’s Head， Barnes. Admission 80p.
　　THE DERBY ARMS， Upper Richmond Road West， give you Joe on the electric accordion （手风琴）. 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 Lord Napier on Sunday.
　　C. At the Bull’s Head on Saturday. D. At the Black Horse on Saturday.
　　2. If you want to spend Saturday with your family， where should you go？ 　　A. Jazz at the Bull’s 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 wasn’t 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 friend’s 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 friend’s favorite gift. Since then she has been consistently shopping online.
　　4. What can we learn about the author’s 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 his mother？
　　A. The local shops can’t satisfy his mother’s needs. B. His mother can’t go shopping as before. 　　C. It is much larger. D. The goods are much cheaper.
　　6. What did the author’s 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 Mother’s Day
　　C
　　Tea， the most typical English drink， became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess， Catherine of Braganza， the queen of Charles Ⅱ. As a lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal， she brought tea?-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the 17th century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes， and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning， thus inventing a lasting British institution， the “tea break”. However， drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.
　　Around 1800， the seventh Duchess of Bedford， Anna Maria Russell， began the popular practice of “afternoon tea”， a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock. Until then， people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time， the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices， with something like jam or cucumbers between them. Before long， a small meal at the end of the afternoon， involving tea and sandwiches， became part of the British way of life.
　　As tea became much cheaper during the 19th century， its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society. Thus， tea became Britain’s favorite drink. In working-?class households， it was served with the main meal of the day， eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor. This meal has become known as “high tea”. Today， tea can be drunk at any time of the day， and accounts for over two?-fifths of all drinks consumed in Britain—with the exception of water.
　　8. What is mainly discussed about tea in the text？
　　A. Its development in Britain. B. Its popularity in Europe. 　　C. Its influence around the world. D. Its traditional ways of drinking.
　　9. What does the underlined part “the beverage” probably refer to？
　　A. Tea drinking. B. Coffee houses.
　　C. A way of drinking tea. D. A choice of drinks.
　　10. Why was tea unable to be accepted as a common drink in Britain in the 17th century？
　　A. It was merely served in London. B. It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.
　　C. It was forbidden in business settings. D. It was too expensive for most people.
　　11. How is the text organized？
　　A. By cause and effect. B. By comparison.
　　C. In time order. D. In flashbacks.
　　D
　　Snow falls in the Earth’s 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 snow’s 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.
　　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 would 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.
　　閱读七选五
　　16 Being angry doesn’t 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， it’s not OK for a kid to do any of those things. Kids don’t 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 don’t 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 don’t 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.
　　G. Instead of thinking of the person you’re angry with， think of something else. 　　16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______
　　（六）
　　閱读理解
　　A
　　The National Postal Museum is divided into galleries that explore America’s 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 world’s first postage stamp—the 1840 Penny Black and learn how it revolutionized communication. Stamp images， including Dr Martin Luther King’s “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.
　　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
　　Peter loved to shop used articles. Almost a month ago， he bought a popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it， the salesgirl said， “Oh， look， the game box hasn’t even been opened yet. That might be worth some money.”
　　Peter examined the box and， sure enough， it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.
　　“You should put that up for auction （拍賣） on the Internet， and see what happens，” the salesgirl said.
　　“Yes， you’re right. People like something rare，” Peter agreed. “I can’t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”
　　“Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it，” the salesgirl smiled.
　　“No problem，” Peter said.
　　After he got home， Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years， the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them， telling them what he had.
　　Two weeks later， Peter went back to the shop.
　　“Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game？”
　　The salesgirl looked at him for a second， then recognized him and said， “Oh， hi！”
　　“I’ve got something for you， ” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1，000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $100 bills.
　　“Wow！” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you. I never expected it.”
　　4. Which of the following best describes Peter’s word game？
　　A. It was made around 40 years ago. B. It had game boards in different sizes.
　　C. It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal. D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.
　　5. What did the salesgirl probably think of Peter’s word game？
　　A. Old and handy. B. Rare and valuable.
　　C. Classic and attractive. D. Colorful and interesting.
　　6. Peter got the names of the game fans from ___ .
　　A. an auction B. the Internet
　　C. a game shop D. the second-hand shop
　　7. What happened at the end of the story？ 　　A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward. B. The salesgirl refused Peter’s money.
　　C. Peter offered the word game for $1，000. D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.
　　C
　　For over a century， the Nashua River in Massachusetts provided power for mills （工廠）， which gave jobs to thousands of people. Over the years， these paper， cotton， wood， and woolen mills had dumped their waste into its waters.
　　By the 1960s， the Nashua River was about as polluted as any river could get. Its waters ran red or green or blue with dye （染料） from paper mills situated on its banks. The fumes from this dye blackened paint on the buildings near the river.
　　Then along came Marion Stoddart with a simple but overwhelming idea—clean up the Nashua. This was no one-woman campaign. Stoddart encouraged the paper mills and the business community to form partnerships to reclaim the river. She carried jars of dirty river water to local officials to demonstrate the seriousness of the problem. Stoddart talked with business leaders about economic problems. She talked with environmentalists about the long-term problems of pollution.
　　Stoddart knew that the State Water Pollution Control Board would have the final say on forcing the clean-up. When she spoke to the board， she insisted that the Nashua should be made safe for swimming. They thought her goals were unrealistic.
　　However， the partnerships Stoddart had helped form and the volunteers who were drawn to her cause never gave up. They all realized that cleaning up the river was in everyone’s best interests. By 1993， several water treatment plants had been built， and a conservation area called a “greenway” had been created along the banks of the river.
　　Today mills are still operating along the river， but there are also fish in the river. The Nashua River welcomes boaters， naturalists， and even swimmers. None of this would have been possible without a woman of vision and a community working together.
　　8. What does the underlined word “reclaim” refer to？
　　A. Rescue. B. Enlarge. C. Monitor. D. Explore.
　　9. What’s the board’s attitude to Stoddart’s goal of improving the river？
　　A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Cautious.
　　10. What kind of person is Marion Stoddart？
　　A. Independent and broad-minded. B. Determined and far-sighted.
　　C. Intelligent and creative. D. Stubborn and proud.
　　11. What message is conveyed through the no-one?woman campaign？ 　　A. Everything will be fine. B. Prevention is better than cure.
　　C. Many hands make light work. D. Failure is the mother of success.
　　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 driver’s 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 don’t 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 can’t 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 author， a good driver should ___ .
　　A. ignore it when forced to face rude driving B. be able to recognize politeness when he sees it
　　C. join traffic stream as quickly as possible D. encourage old ladies to cross the roads as they wish
　　14. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 2？
　　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 is the text mainly about？
　　A. Traffic jams. B. Road politeness.
　　C. Good manners. D. Modern drivers.
　　阅读七选五
　　You’re growing up. That means you’re 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 it’s 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 it’s 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 you’re 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， you’ll be able to calm yourself quickly with a deep breath or two before you react. Your body is changing.
　　A. Take a time out.
　　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 body’s 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 Library
　　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 library’s 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 is needed 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.
　　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. I’ve 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 the text？
　　A. He was used to arriving late for work.
　　B. He used to work at the concert hall in New York City.
　　C. He couldn’t give any useful information to the policewoman.
　　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. I’ve noticed that my brain isn’t as good as it was.”
　　It’s often said that you can’t 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 language’s 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 learner’s 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 you’re using different parts of your brain that you weren’t 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 not smart. B. To explain the true meaning of “new tricks”.
　　C. To indicate Elliott is smarter than others. D. To show the saying doesn’t agree with Elliott.
　　10. According to the text， the difficulty for an adult to learn a new language is that he can’t ___ .
　　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 text？
　　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 it’s 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.
　　And that’s only natural： most of us have been taught from a young age that mistakes are bad， and that we should try to avoid mistakes. We’ve 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 don’t just consume information about something and instantly know it or know how to do it. You don’t 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 you’ve pretty much learned how to do something. That’s 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， it’s probably something you already knew how to do. You haven’t really grown much from that success—at most it’s the last step on your journey， not the whole journey. Most of the journey was made up of mistakes， if it’s 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. It’s a natural part in our life. B. Mistakes make us suffer a lot.
　　C. We’ve been taught so from a young age. D. Mistakes have ruined many people’s careers.
　　13. What is the author’s idea about mistakes according to the text？
　　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 mean？
　　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 text？
　　A. People can not learn from success.
　　B. People often make mistakes when travelling.
　　C. People shouldn’t make the same mistakes in study.
　　D. People’s growing and improving are always based on mistakes.
　　閱读七选五
　　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. It’s 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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　　閱读理解
　　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 （漂浮） must be at arm’s 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）.
　　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， there’s no better place than the Art Spot for your child’s 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 “at arm’s length” in Swim Birthday Parties probably mean？
　　A. As near as possible. B. As long as an arm.
　　C. As careful as possible. D. 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
　　B
　　In our everyday lives we meet situations in which we take many things for granted. We only treasure things when they are gone. This is a sad truth of human nature. One day， I found myself as a witness to a similar situation.
　　One evening， I left work and boarded the train. After entering， I noticed something unusual. The center of the car had a few empty seats while both ends were crowded with people standing. I didn’t pay much attention and sat down on one of the empty seats. I sensed a funny smell. It wasn’t long before I noticed a homeless person sleeping on three seats in front of me. He was bleeding from his nose. Why wasn’t anyone helping him？
　　His clothes were torn and he was giving off a strange smell. Along with the smell， his eyes were dull， watery， and red. Occasionally he scratched himself and people looked at him as if he had committed a crime. As the train stopped at stations and more people came in they covered their noses and faced away from him. All the seats around him were empty.
　　Suddenly， he began to swear at the people around him. A plain-clothes police officer who looked like a construction worker took out his certificate and showed it to the homeless man. The officer， not wanting to touch the homeless man， told him his rights and directed him to exit the train. As the officer walked the man out of the train， the homeless man turned around and said “MY HOME！” and started crying. 　　A man doesn’t value things until they are gone. If he didn’t have a home， at least he had freedom. Now he has neither. No one wants to help someone who won’t help himself.
　　4. When entering the car， how did the author feel at first？
　　A. Annoyed. B. Puzzled. C. Sad. D. Calm.
　　5. How did people react to the homeless man？
　　A. They caught him and called the police. B. They gave up their seats to him.
　　C. They disliked and avoided him. D. They stared at him curiously.
　　6. It can be learned that the police officer ___ .
　　A. was very rude to the man B. went off the train with the man
　　C. forced the man to leave the city D. sent the man back to his home
　　7. What does the author think of the homeless man？
　　A. He is a loser of life. B. He is worth our respect.
　　C. He is very funny. D. He is a sad type.
　　C
　　Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other people， according to a study from Berlin， Germany.
　　“Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact grandparents’ health. This link could be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when helping with childcare was important for the survival of the human species，” said Sonja Hilbrand， one of the researchers.
　　The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70. Overall， after accounting for grandparents’ age and general state of health， the risk of dying over a 20-year period was one-?third lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren， compared with grandparents who provided no childcare.
　　Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the care receiver wasn’t a relative. Half of all childless seniors who provided support to friends or neighbors lived for seven years after the study began， while non?-helpers lived for four years on average.
　　“Caregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful for others and society. Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that keeps caregivers physically and mentally active，” said Professor Bruno Arpino.
　　Arpino noted， however， that caregiving is not the only activity that can improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working， being in social clubs， or volunteering. “Children should take into account their parents’ needs， willingness， and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare，” he suggested. 　　“It is very important that every individual decides for himself/herself， what ‘proper amounts of help’ means，” Hilbrand said， adding， “As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity （強度） of help you provide you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.”
　　8. What is the caregiving study based on？
　　A. Human evolutionary history. B. Demand of modern society.
　　C. Social contact between relatives. D. Data on many elderly people.
　　9. What can we learn about childcare according to Arpino’s opinion？
　　A. It is certain to keep the old away from illnesses. B. It allows the old to live a more meaningful life.
　　C. It creates more job opportunities for the old. D. It makes social activities inaccessible to the old.
　　10. What does the underlined part “take into account” in Paragraph 6 mean？
　　A. Limit. B. Ignore. C. Favor. D. Consider.
　　11. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us？
　　A. Grandparents can do anything in their own interests. B. Caregiving guarantees grandparents a longer life.
　　C. Proper amounts of childcare do good to grandparents. D. Grandparents should share more social responsibilities.
　　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 report’s author， Liana Christin Landivar of the US Census Bureau. “And because of high demand， nursing has low unemployment rates compared to other fields.”
　　Men were found to be more likely to become nurse anesthetists （麻醉师）， 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 （监督） 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. Why were there once few male nurses？
　　A. They couldn’t get education. B. They couldn’t 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. Other fields have low unemployment rates. B. It is easier to go to nursing schools.
　　C. It’s 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
　　阅读七选五
　　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 can’t 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. 19
　　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 （减压病）. 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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　　閱读理解
　　A
　　Tour operators have seasonal deals on holidays to Canada， Australia and other countries in a new year.
　　Austravel
　　Holidaymakers can save up to 30% on a trip to Australia with the Austravel sale， which runs for about a month. It also includes a fortnight?-long trip to Perth and a west coast self?-drive trip for￡795pp including flights in May or July.
　　●austravel.com
　　Canadian Affair
　　The leading UK tour operator to Canada will be offering savings of up to￡140pp during its winter sale. This includes a three?-night city break to Toronto， including return flights， for just￡399， if you book before 24 December. Other deals continue until 31 December.
　　●canadianaffair.com
　　Thomson and First Choice
　　Some deals are being launched this week by Thomson and First Choice， with early booking offers including free places for kids， lower deposits and up to￡300 off per couple on a lot of destinations.
　　●thomson.co.uk， firstchoice.co.uk
　　Eurocamp
　　The camping company is offering thousands of Easter and May half?-term holidays for under￡350， such as an Easter break at La Baume on the French Riviera for just￡25 a night， based on a stay in a two-?bedroom holiday home. Early bookers can save up to 25% and secure a holiday with a deposit of just￡99.
　　●eurocamp.co.uk
　　Kuoni
　　Running from Christmas Eve， the Kuoni sale includes a wide range of offers. These offers include ten nights full board in the Maldives from￡1，599 and seven nights in Phuket， Thailand from￡999 per person—both including flights and transfers （换乘）.
　　●kuoni.co.uk
　　1. How long may you stay in Perth with Austravel？
　　A. One month. B. Two weeks.
　　C. One week. D. Four nights.
　　2. What does the author say about Thomson and First Choice？
　　A. It requires no deposit. B. It offers cheap return flights.
　　C. It is suitable for family travel. D. It can save up to￡300 per person.
　　3. What do Eurocamp and Kuoni have in common？
　　A. Both have various offers. B. Both include flights.
　　C. Both offer a discount for early booking. D. Both need a deposit to secure a holiday.
　　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 couldn’t 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 mother’s expression how happy she was just to be with the child. I couldn’t 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. What’s the aim of the mother’s 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.
　　5. What was the author’s experience in the museum before the last visit？
　　A. She liked many paintings. B. She hardly enjoyed herself.
　　C. She came to feel her mother’s love. D. She got to know the pictures of fat babies.
　　6. What made the author go through a change that summer？
　　A. One of Mary’s paintings. B. Her mother’s 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 didn’t 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 ___ .
　　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. Experiment. B. Game. C. Cheat. D. Method.
　　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. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text？
　　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 that 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 wouldn’t try. “I’ve 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. It’s your decision. It’s 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 Paragraph l？
　　A. She is more athletic than those of us who are sighted. B. She is discouraged when her dog is scared.
　　C. She is interested in speaking to students. D. She is a brave fighter.
　　13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to？
　　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 fighter’s responsibility. D. Decision-making.
　　15. What’s the best title for the text？
　　A. Gretchen Alexander’s Life B. Merle Shain’s Attitude to Life
　　C. Victims or Fighters D. The Way of Life
　　阅读七选五
　　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， 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）.
　　A. Visitors are not allowed to enter the schools.
　　B. Just as schools practice fire drills， they can conduct safety drills.
　　C. So some measures should be taken to make the school a safer place.
　　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. _______
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　　阅读理解
　　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.
　　B
　　Last July， my 12-year-old car died on California’s Santa Ana Freeway. It was an hour before sunset， and I was 25 miles from home. I couldn’t reach anyone to pick me up， so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes， I figured I’d 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 can’t leave you here，” she said. “This isn’t the nicest place. I’ll give you a ride home.”
　　“You’ll drive me home in the bus？” I asked.
　　“No， I’ll take you in my car，” she said.
　　“It’s 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. “I’m just passing the favor along，” she said.
　　When I offered her money as a thank-you， she wouldn’t hear of it. “That wouldn’t make it a favor，” she said. “Just do something nice for somebody. Pass it along.” 　　4. Why did the author 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 didn’t know the routes.
　　5. Why did the author 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 author home later？
　　A. She happened to go in the same direction. B. She liked to do something good for others.
　　C. She wanted to tell her story to him. D. She wanted to earn more money.
　　7. The bus driver hoped that the author would ___ .
　　A. do as she did B. do her a favor
　　C. keep her in memory D. give the money to others
　　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 didn’t talk about feelings. We talked about ideas， concepts and principles. As a result， I could tell you what I thought about everything， but I couldn’t 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：
　　There’s not much point having either wealth or relationships if you aren’t happy.
　　It is hard to be happy with others if you aren’t happy yourself.
　　It is hard to be happy alone if you don’t feel good about yourself， i.e. have high self-esteem and self-confidence. 　　It is hard to have good feelings about yourself if you don’t 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 author’s 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 author’s family members are ___ .
　　A. wealthy and strong B. wise and hard-working
　　C. unhappy with each other D. not good at expressing feelings
　　10. After reading the book， the author confirmed he could have happiness if he ___ .
　　A. could achieve material success B. could conclude the decisions he made
　　C. ignored the traditional routes D. took time off to reflect on his life
　　11. A person who can’t feel happy himself ___ .
　　A. has no self-esteem B. will not get on well with others
　　C. should read the book on EQ D. will feel happy with lots of friends
　　D
　　Nuclear power’s 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 can’t 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 can’t detect them or sense them without a radio receiver. Similarly， we can’t 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……倾向的） 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. It’s powerful. B. It can’t be sensed by human.
　　C. It can cause serious damages. D. It can’t 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 be inferred about radiation from the text？
　　A. It can be spread among relatives. 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. What’s the author’s main purpose of writing the text？
　　A. To discuss the cause of cancer.
　　B. To introduce the nuclear power.
　　C. To uncover the mystery about radiation.
　　D. To tell the importance of protection against radiation.
　　閱读七选五
　　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 “Clinton’s Ditch”. 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 nation’s largest city.
　　G. The Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US.
　　16. _______ 17. _______ 18. _______ 19. _______ 20. _______
　　（十一）
　　閱读理解
　　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.
　　Guided tours
　　Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the precincts （管辖区） 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. George’s Chapel
　　Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15：00 from March to October are advised to visit St. George’s 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. George’s 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. George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St. George’s 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. George’s 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. George’s 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.
　　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. 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 hadn’t 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 didn’t 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... what’s holding the rest of us back？
　　4. What can we learn from Paragraph 1？
　　A. The author obviously had no patience. B. The man in a wheelchair was a shopper.
　　C. The author 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 text， we can infer that Angela was probably ___ .
　　A. the disabled person’s 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
　　Chinese paper cutting or “jianzhi” is the art of cutting paper designs， and the cut-outs are also used to decorate doors and windows， so they are sometimes called “chuang hua”. Paper cutting has long been a symbol of Eastern charm.
　　There are symmetrical （對称的） designs that are usually created by some folding and cutting. When unfolded， it forms a symmetrical design. Chinese cut-outs are normally symmetrical and are usually in an even number series of 2， 4， 24， etc.
　　The oldest surviving paper cut-out is a symmetrical circle from the early 6th century found in Xinjiang， China. From the 7th to 13th century， paper cutting became popular especially during Chinese festivals. The art spread to the rest of the world in the 14th century. Throughout the Qing Dynasty many paper cutting skills were developed including drafting and the use of smoked papers. By the end of the Qing ruling， however， paper cutting was once on the decline because new art forms were being introduced. The People’s Republic of China later tried to revive the art in the 1980s.
　　Today， paper cut-outs are chiefly decorative. They decorate walls， windows， doors， columns， mirrors， lamps and lanterns in homes and are also used on presents or are given as gifts themselves. Entrances decorated with paper cut-outs are supposed to bring good luck. Paper cut-outs used to be used as patterns， especially for embroidery （刺绣）.
　　There are two methods of manufacture： one uses scissors， the other uses knives. In the scissor method， several pieces of paper—up to eight—are fastened together. The image is then cut with sharp， pointed scissors. Knife cuttings are fashioned by putting several paper on a relatively soft foundation consisting of a mixture of oil and ashes. Skilled crafters can even cut out different drawings freely without stopping. 　　8. When can the existing oldest paper cutting date back to？
　　A. About 600 years ago. B. About 1400 years ago.
　　C. About 1500 years ago. D. About 1600 years ago.
　　9. The underlined word “revive” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “_______”.
　　A. survive B. restore C. copy D. fix
　　10. What is the last paragraph mainly about？
　　A. The history of paper cutting. B. The processes of paper cutting making.
　　C. The uses of paper cutting. D. The two ways of paper cutting making.
　　11. What can be the best title of the text？
　　A. Paper—the Eastern Charm B. The History of Paper Cutting
　　C. A Brief Introduction to Paper Cutting D. Paper Cutting—Unbelievable Skilled Crafters
　　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.
　　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. 　　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. _______
　　（十二）
　　阅读理解
　　A
　　Café en Seine
　　The wildly luxury （奢华的） 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 it’s the glass frames， or the real 12m-high trees； but most likely it’s 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 Kavanagh’s）
　　The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch （舱口） so that they could drink on the job—hence the pub’s 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.
　　Good for： Guinness， traditional pub， pub food
　　Address： 1 Prospect Sq Glasnevin
　　Transport： 13 from city centre
　　Phone： 830 7978
　　Davy Byrne’s
　　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 doesn’t stop Davy Byrne’s from making the most of its Joyce’s connections， even though today’s 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 Byrne’s 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 don’t 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 （診断）， 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 （治疗）， 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 wife’s 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 it’s bright in here.”
　　“You comforted me in my darker hour， Vince. You’ve 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 wife’s life B. had little hope that his wife would survive
　　C. refused to let his wife get radiation treatments D. felt lucky that his wife’s 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 didn’t like it at all. D. He wanted to release his frustration.
　　6. How did the author’s wife feel when she saw the porch gone？
　　A. Sympathetic. B. Angry. C. Understanding. D. Confused.
　　7. What lesson can we learn from the text？
　　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.
　　It’s 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 couldn’t bring myself to face the other person. This is the pride I’m talking about. Maybe apologies come difficult for men because they’re expected to be dominant （占優势的）. It’s 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.
　　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 aren’t willing to tell the truth. B. They don’t intend to hurt other people.
　　C. They don’t want to be considered weak. D. They aren’t 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 won’t 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 other people. D. Emotional healing relies on the power of apologizing.
　　D
　　The media has negative effects on the physical and psychological well-?being of society. People spending hours in front of a television or surfing the Internet experience eye problems. Lack of physical activity leads to obesity problems. The media influences public opinions and impacts the choices that people make. The media has led to a general opinion that thin is in and fat is out. This makes the overweight feel out of place. They are ready to starve themselves to lose weight， which has led to increasing cases of eating disorders.
　　The media has， in its own way， changed people’s outlook on life. It is the interface （界面） through which millions look at the world outside. The media claims to describe the “today”， but not all types of media show the truth. With the intention of stressing their point or grabbing greater attention from the masses， the media exaggerates things to a certain degree. Not everyone is able to filter out that element. Most believe everything to be real， especially kids and teenagers.
　　Media sources are so many in number and all of them so convincingly make their point that it is hard to distinguish between right and wrong. Thus while a certain amount of exposure to the media is essential for introducing ourselves to the world outside， excessive exposure， uncontrolled access and belief without thought won’t lead us anywhere. They will only make the negative effect of the media more obvious.
　　Media descriptions give rise to stereotypes， affecting your mindset. Advertisements carry subliminal （潛意识的） messages influencing buyers’ psychology， or carry direct messages that bear a negative influence. It’s not possible to protect yourself completely from the effects of the media， even if you limit the exposure. And there are so many things you see around you， without choosing to watch them. The only way to protect yourself from them is to not allow them to influence you. Don’t take media descriptions at their word. Don’t believe in them without thinking. Think twice before following or falling for anything.
　　12. How does the media affect people’s health？
　　A. It misshapes people’s concept of beauty. B. It disturbs people’s sleeping routines.
　　C. It helps people eat right. D. It raises people’s awareness of exercise.
　　13. Which word can replace the underlined part “filter out” in Paragraph 2？ 　　A. Accept. B. Convey. C. Remove. D. Interpret.
　　14. What message does the author convey in Paragraph 3？
　　A. More haste， less speed. B. Every coin has two sides.
　　C. A watched pot never boils. D. Learn to walk before you run.
　　15. What does the author advise people to do in the last paragraph？
　　A. Don’t expose themselves to the media. B. Don’t be too curious about things around.
　　C. Develop their self-?confidence and self?-control. D. Use their own judgment properly in face of the media.
　　閱读七选五
　　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 year’s 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 Macy’s 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.
　　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. _______
　　（十三）
　　阅读理解
　　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 traveler’s 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 the larger hotels.
　　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 world’s 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. Strange.
　　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. 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 else’s way of cooking when I could create my own？ Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s 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 faces？
　　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 author’s purpose of writing the text？
　　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
　　Many people have bought insurance， either life or property （財产）， commercial or compulsory. Yet some people know little about it and some even misunderstand its nature and function.
　　Insurance is the sharing of risks. Nearly everyone is exposed to a risk of some sort. The house owner， for example， knows that his property can be damaged by fire； the shipowner knows that his ships may be lost at sea； the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family poorer. On the other hand， not every house is damaged by fire nor every ship is lost at sea. If these persons each put a small amount of money into a pool， there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer losses. In other words， the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many. This is the basis of insurance. Those who pay the contributions are known as the insured and those who manage the pool of contributions as insurers.
　　The legal basis of all insurance is the policy. This is a printed form of contract on a piece of paper in best quality. It states that every year the insured shall pay an amount of money， which is called the premium （保险费）； in return， the insurer will pay an amount of money or compensation for losses if the risk or event insured against actually happens.
　　The premium for insurance naturally depends upon how likely the risk is to happen， as suggested by past experience. If companies fix their premiums too high， there will be more competition in their area of insurance and they may lose business. On the other hand， if they make the premium too low， they will lose money and may even have to drop out of business. So the ordinary forces of supply and demand keep premiums at a level satisfactory to both the insurer and the insured. 　　12. What does the underlined phrase “the pool of contributions” in Paragraph 2 mean？
　　A. Money paid by the insurers. B. Each premium.
　　C. Money paid by all those insured. D. The cost of administering insurance.
　　13. Why don’t insurance premiums become too high？
　　A. Not many people insure themselves. B. Premiums depend on the risk of losses.
　　C. Insurers have to be more competitive. D. Insurance companies will not make money.
　　14. Why can insurance business gain profit according to the text？
　　A. More and more people buy insurance. B. The firms have sound management.
　　C. The premium is increased year by year. D. Only a few of those insured suffer losses.
　　15. What’s the purpose of the text？
　　A. To explain an insurance policy. B. To introduce insurance business.
　　C. To persuade people to be insured. D. To warn people of possible losses.
　　閱读七选五
　　How to Feel Worthy
　　16 It might be when spending time around others or when you’re by yourself but it’s 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 don’t 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 people’s achievements. 18 If you appreciate other people’s 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 people’s 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. _______