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Submitting Assignment Online

In order to upload an assignment (work given to students) to the system properly, you must save the assignment using one of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, or Microsoft Excel.

After you complete an assignment, it is important to save your work. This ensures that assignment being uploaded to the system is the most updated version. Your word processing program may attempt to save the assignment to a folder on your computer. We recommend creating a new folder, named after your course, in a location that is easy to remember, such as ―My Documents.‖

File Name Requirements

Select a file name for the assignment that is easy to remember. The file name must NOT contain spaces. Any spaces used in the file name will prevent the file from uploading to the system. File names using the extensions .rtf, .html, .zip, .jpg, or .exe are NOT allowed.

Assignment Upload Procedure

Make sure you save the assignment using one of the applications previously identified and ensure that it meets the file name requirements described above. When the file is ready to upload, follow these steps: 1. Sign in the system.

2. Enter your address information and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the ―Directions‖ screen.

3. Review the directions and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the ―Special Assignment Upload‖ screen. 4. Click the SEARCH button. The ―Choose File‖ pop-up window appears.

5. Find the location on your computer where you saved your assignment, and select the file.

After you have selected the file, click the UPLOAD button to upload your assignment to the system. Assignments must be submitted by midnight on the specified due date. Submit your assignment on time so that it reaches the system on or before the due date. No late assignments will be accepted or marked. Assignments delivered after the due date will not be assessed and will be failed. Please manage your time carefully as family and work demands will not be accepted as excuses for late or non-submissions. Tutors and administrators do not have the authority to grant extensions. 56. Which of the following file names is acceptable for submitting assignment? A. research paper.doc B. research paper.pdf C. researchpaper.doc D. researchpaper.rtf

57. Students are advised to save an assignment to a specific folder in order to _____. A. sign in the system B. remember where the document is C. choose the appropriate application D. remember the document name quickly 58. If you summit your assignment late, you _____. A. can have a second chance B. should ask a tutor for help C. may apply for an extension D. will get a fail for the work

My favorite English teacher could draw humor out of the driest material. It wasn‘t forced on us either. He took Samuel Johnson‘s dictionary, Addison‘s essays, and many other literary wonders from the eighteenth century and made them hilarious, even at eight o‘clock in the morning. The thing that amazed me most was that the first time I read these works on my own some of them seemed dead, but the second time, after his explanation, I couldn‘t believe that I hadn‘t seen the

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humor. The stories and poems and plays were suddenly filled with allusions(典故) and irony and hilarious moments. I learned more from him than from any other teacher.

My least favorite English teacher also made people laugh. Some students found him to be wonderfully funny. Many others did not. He assigned journals over a six week period, to be written in every day. At the end of the six weeks I had a notebook full of bits and pieces about my ideas, short stories, reactions to what we had read, and so on. Our teacher announced that we would be grading each other‘s journals. Mine was passed to Joe, that class clown, who always behaved in a funny or silly way. He saw it fit to make joke of and said, ―This writing isn‘t fit to line the bottom of a birdcage.‖Our teacher laughed at that funny remark. It hurt me so much that the anger from it has driven my writing and teaching ever since.

So what makes the difference? Humor is one of the most powerful tools teachers or writers have. It can build up students and classes and make them excited about literature and writing, or it can tear them apart. It is true that humor is either productive or counter-productive and self-defeating. 59. The passage mainly discusses _____.

A. teaching B. literature C. humor D. knowledge 60. The underlined word ―hilarious‖ in Paragraph 1 probably means _____. A. funny B. tiring C. inspiring D. brilliant 61. With his favorite English teacher, the writer found it most amazing that _____. A. his teacher was very learned B. his teacher was very humorous

C. the works by Johnson and Addison were very humorous D. few were able to find humor in works by Johnson and others 62. The English teacher the writer disliked most _____. A. was not able to make students laugh B. hurt his students‘ feelings C. didn‘t let his students do the grading D. had no sense of humor

Does money buy happiness? Not! Ah, but would a little more money make us a little happier? Many of us smirk(傻笑，假笑) and nod. There is, we believe, some connection between financial fitness and emotional fulfillment. Three in four American college students—nearly double the 1970 proportion— now consider it ―very important‖ or ―essential‖ that they become ―very well off financially‖. Money matters.

But a surprising fact of life is that in countries where nearly everyone can afford life‘s necessities, increasing wealth matters surprisingly little. Theconnection between income and happiness is ―surprisingly weak,‖ observed University of Michigan researcher Ronald Inglehart in one 16-nation study of 170,000 people. Once comfortable, more money provides diminishing returns(报酬递减). The second piece of pie, or the second $100,000, never tastes as good as the first. Even lottery winners and the Forbes‘ 100 wealthiest Americans surveyed by University of Illinois psychologist Ed Diener have expressed only slightly greater happiness than the average American. Making it big brings temporary joy. But in the long run wealth is like health: its complete absence can createsuffering, but having it doesn‘t guarantee happiness. Happiness seems less a matter of getting what we want than of wanting what we have.

Has our happiness, however, floated upward with the rising economic tide? Are we happier today than in 1940s, when two out of five homes lacked a shower or tub? Actually, we are not. Since 1957, the number of Americans who say they are ―very happy‖ has declined from 35 to 32 percent. Meanwhile, the divorce rate has doubled, the teen suicide(自杀) rate has increased nearly three times, the violent crime rate has gone up nearlyfour times, and depression has mushroomed. Economic growth has provided no boost to human morale. When it comes to psychological well being, it is not the

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economy.

I call this soaring wealth and shrinking spirit ―the American paradox.‖ More than ever, we have big houses and broken homes, high incomes and low confidence, secured rights and reduced civility. We are good at making a living but often fail at making a life. We celebrate our prosperity(繁荣) but long for a purpose. We treasure our freedoms but long for connection. In an age of plenty, we feel spiritual hunger.

63. Which of the following statements best expresses the author‘s view? A. The more money we earn,the less returns we have. B. The more money we earn, the happier we would be. C. In the long run, money cannot guarantee happiness. D. In the long run, happiness grows with economy.

64. ―The second $100,000 never tastes as good as the first‖ because_____. A. it is not so fresh as the first $100,000 B. it is not so important as the first $100,000

C. profit brought by it is less than that from the first $100,000 D. happiness brought by it is less than that from the first $100,000

65. According to the passage, people do well in making a living but don‘t _____. A. have any primary aim B. know how to spend money C. know how to enjoy life D. keep in touch with other people 66. The things that happened after 1957 are given to show that _____. A. people‘s spiritual needs cannot be fulfilled by wealth B. family problems become more and more serious C. young people are not happy about their life D. social crimes have increased significantly

Science Fiction

The science fiction type of entertainment is considered by most to be fathered by Jules Verne (A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and H. G. Wells (The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds). Sci-Fi, as it is commonly shortened, is a fictional story in which science and technology have a significant influence on the characters and plot. Many such works are guesswork about what the future holds and how scientific findings and technological advances will shape humankind.

Writing in the late 1800s, Jules Verne was remarkably successful in his 10 guesses about future technologies of air conditioning, automobiles, the Internet, television, and underwater, air, and space travel. Unbelievably, of all places from which to choose, Jules Verne guessed Tampa, Florida, USA as the launching site of the first project to the Moon, which was only 200 kilometers away from the actual 1969 location at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

One of the best-known science fiction books is Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Published in 1949, it was not meant as a prediction, but as a warning: Orwell was describing what he saw as the outcome of the ideas, trends, and emerging technologies of his time. Many invented terms from this novel have become common in everyday use, such as ―big brother‖ and ―doublethink‖. Even the author‘s name has been made into an adjective—Orwellian—and has become a warning descriptor for situations where privacy is lost and the individual becomes sacrifice under a totalitarian(极权主义) government. Nineteen Eighty-Four was translated into sixty-five languages within five years of its publication, setting a record that still stands.

What helps bring science fiction into being is usually a new discovery or innovation. The author creates an analysis of

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the potential influence and consequences and then wraps it in a pleasant story. For example, the beginning of space exploration was followed a few years later by the Star Trek television program and movie series. Advances in genetics(遗传学)cause fantasies of the end of disease, horrors of eugenics(优生学), and thrillers where creatures disappearing long ago are brought back to life. The science fiction author‘s self-determined role is that of field glasses for humanity—searching the world of future possibilitiesupon the road which we are traveling. 67. What can science fiction offer to people?

A. A forecast of how a new discovery could influence mankind. B. A thoughtful look at the present drawbacks oftechnology.

C. An analysis of why a new technology could be used to harm human. D. A thoughtful look at the past and what brought us to this point inhistory.

68. Which of the following best summarizes the description of Nineteen Eighty-Four? A. A prediction of future technologies. B. A warning of cruel and unfair ruling. C. The consequence of scientific findings. D. An imaginary perfect world of freedom. 69. From the passage we can learn that _____.

A. Nineteen Eighty-Fouradopted some popular terms B. H.G. Wells predicted the Internet in the late 1800s C. Cape Canaveral was mentioned in Jules Verne‘s fiction D. Star Trek movie series were based on space exploration

70. According to the author, what is the role of science fiction in society? A. A moral compass. B. A reference of technology. C. A record of science development. D. A consideration of possibilities.

Stay on the brighter side of life

One very important component of optimism is gratitude or feeling grateful. In fact, there is a strong connection between a grateful attitude and a heightened sense of well-being.Appreciate all the positives in your life by starting a gratitude journal in order to remember what you‘re grateful for. ___71___

Feeling down? Instead of feeling sorry for yourself waiting for the universe to throw you a bone, try acting like you‘re happy—even if you aren‘t. A sincere smile and a forced smile will cause the same chemical reactions in your brain, so you can actually fool your mind into feeling better by making it react chemically as if things were going well. ___72___ Reassure yourself that everything is good—even if you don‘t feel it.

―___73___ If you‘re stuck in traffic, then everything else must be going horribly too,‖ says Anne Parker, a wellness counselor. By blowing negative events out of proportion, you‘re setting yourself up for feeling down all day. Instead, acknowledge that you‘re stuck in traffic, but also bring to mind something good, like the beautiful scenery outside the window.That way, you‘ll get in the habit of forbidding negative circumstances from blanketing your whole day.

Swearing to lose 20 pounds or to run a marathon seems like goals leading to happiness, but they take time to achieve. ___74___Youmay even end up admitting that you have been defeated. However, if you focus on the small milestones that occur along the way, you will feel positive about your progress, which will give you the strength to keep going.

___75___ Try making someone else‘s day better. A report by United Healthcare and Volunteer Match found that volunteers are 72% more likely to characterize themselves as optimistic compared with non-volunteers. Plus, 89% of volunteers say that volunteering has improved their sense of well-being, and 92% say that it enriches their sense of purpose

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in life.

A. Try to help someone in need. B. Want to give your attitude a lift?

C. People tend to think in an either-or way.

D.Act in an optimistic way—smile, laugh, tell a joke.

E. You‘ll fail to appreciate more important things in your life.

F. By focusing on not having accomplished them yet, you will start to feel down on yourself.

G. By remembering the pleasant things in your life, you can actually turn a negative attitude around.

Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying foranewjob.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed ot be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, ―Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It‘s the least I could do. Please. I insist.‖ Jimmy agreed.

Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer‘s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, ―Do you really need to be interviewed?‖ Jimmy‘s heart sank. ―With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?‖ he thought to himself.

Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy‘s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.

“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you‘d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!‖ Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.

56. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job? A. He was out of work B. He was bored with his job C. He wanted a higher position D. He hoped to find a better boss

57. What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview? A. A friend‘s car had a flat tyre B. a wild man was pushing a car C. a terrible accident happened D. an old man‘s car broke down

58. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride? A. He was also to be interviewed B. He needed a traveling companion C. He always helped people in need D. He was thankful to Jimmy

59. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer‘s question? A. He was sorry for the other applicants B. There was no hope for him to get the job C. He regretted helping the old man D. The interviewer was very rude 60. A. What can we learn from Jimmy‘s experience？

A. Where there is a will, there‘s a way B. A friend in need is a friend indeed C. Good is rewarded with good. D. Two heads are better than one

George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America‘s greatest composers. He published his first song when the was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs. Many of Gershwin‘s songs were first

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written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These palys were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way — from jazz to country. In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular. In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It sill remains one of his most famous works. George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.

61. Many of Gershwin‘s musical works were ________ . A. written about New Yorkers B. Composed for Paul Whiteman C. played mainly in the countryside D. performed in various ways

62. What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman? A. It attracted more people to theatres B. It proved jazz could be serious music C. It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra D. It caused a debate among jazz musicians.

63. What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris? A. He created one of his best works B. He studied with Nadia Boulanger C. He argued with French critics D. He changed his music style 64. What do we learn from the last paragraph? A. Many of Gershwin‘s works were lost B. The death of Gershwin was widely reported C. A concert was held in memory of Gershwin D. Brain cancer research started after Gershwin‘s death.

65. Which of the following best describes Gershwin? A. Talented and productive B. Serious and boring C. popular and unhappy D. Friendly and honest

You can‘t always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belvacv doesn‘t think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That‘s why he created lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella. The designer says he come up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. ―once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street ad saw the street lamps lighting up peopletrying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞蓬)built into a street lamp.” he said. The lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining. In addition to the rain sensor, there’s also a 360°motion sensor on the biberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone’s using the lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed. According to the designer, the lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lighting strike. Each lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians. While there are no plans to take lampbrella into production, Belyacv says he recently introduced his creation one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be installed on my street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.

66. For what purpose did Belyacv create the lampbrella? A. To predict a heavy rain B. To check the weather forecast C.

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To protect people from the rain D. To remind people to take an umbrella

67. What do we know from Belyacv‘s worlds in Paragraph2? A. His creation was inspired by an experience B. it rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg C. Street lamps are protected by canopies D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain

68. Which of the following show how the lampbrella works? A. motor→canopy→sensors B. Sensors→motor→canopy C. motor→sensors→canopy D. canopy→motor→sensors

69. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the lampbrella? A. Its moving speed B. Its appearance C. Its installation D. Its safety

70. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. The designer will open a company to promote his product B. The lampbrella could be put into immediate production C. The designer is confident that his creation is practical D. The lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow

Sparrow is a fast-food chain with 200 restaurants. Some years ago, the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company. Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining, the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. With more and more fast-food concepts reaching the market, the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention. And to make matters worse, its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required. Sparrow failed to grow for another two years. Until a new CEO, Carl Pearson, decided to build up its market share. He did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to

turn away from them. Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign. Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand. The chain‘s owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy‘s restaurants. Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time. Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success, rather than customers‘ speeding power. Finally, the owner accepted his idea. The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry. The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original sons performed by a variety of stars. Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intension was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers. Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image. For example, he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover. (营业额) These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated.

71. Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO? A. The number of its customers was declining B. Its customers found the food unhealthy C. It was in need of financial support D. Most of its restaurants were closed

72. What does the underlined word ―them‖ in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Customers of Sparrow restaurants B. Sparrow restaurants C. Customers of other fast-food chains D. other fast-food chains

73. For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign? A. To build a good relationship with the public B. To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow C. To lean about customers; spending power. D. To meet the challenge from Marcy‘s restaurants.

74. The TV ads of Sparrow ________ . A. changed people‘s views on pop stars B. amused the public with original songs C. focused on the superiority of its products D. influenced the eating habits of the audience

75. What was Pearson‘s achievement as a CEO? A. He managed to pay off Sparrow‘s debts. B. He made Sparrow much more competitive C. He helped Sparrow take over a company D. He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees

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Doctor are known to be terrible pilots. They don't listen because they already know it all. I was lucky: ] became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn't realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As I flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather. I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.

I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot - and my boss - so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness and said, \down now!\of CRM, and I've used it in the operating room ever since.

CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn't overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I'm in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they're not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them , someday someone will keep me from ‖landing gear up‖. 36.Whatdose the author say about doctors in general? A. They like flying by themselves. B. They are unwilling to take advice. C. They pretend to be good pilots. D. They are quick learners of CRM.

37.The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when_______. A. he saved the plane by speaking up B. he was in charge of a flying task C. his boss landed the plane too late D. his boss operated on a patient

38.In the last paragraph‖ landing gear up‖ probably means ______. A. following flying requirements.

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B. overreacting to different opinions. C. listening to what fellow doctors say D. making a mistake that may cost lives

39.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying Safe B. Flying Makes Me a Better Doctor C. The Making of a Good Pilot D.A Pilot-Turned Doctor

In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international

festival of music, dance and theatre in Edinburgh. The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.

At the same time, the ―Fringe‖ appeared as a challenge to the official festival. Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited

in 1947,in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform, and they did so in a public house disused for years.

Soon, groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University, and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge,

Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by little-known writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.

Today the ―Fringe‖, once less recognized, has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of theatre,

music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts. And years early as 1959,with only 19 theatre groups performing, some said it was getting too big.

A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971, and today there are eight administrators working all year round

and the number rises to 150 during August itself. In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries. More than 1,25 million tickets were sold. 40. Point was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at he beginning? A. To bring Europe together again. B. To honor heroes of World War 11. C. To introduce young theatre groups. D. To attract great artists from Europe.

41. Why did some uninvited theatre groups come to Edinburgh in 1947?

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A. They owned a public house there. B. They came to take up a challenge. C. They thought they were also famous. D. They wanted to take part in the festival. 42. Who joined the \A. they owned a public house there B. University students. C. trusts from around the world. D. Performers of music and dance.

43. We may learn from the text that Edinburgh Festival. A. has become a non-official event B. has gone beyond an art festival C. gives shows all year round D. keeps growing rapidly

Given that many people's moods (情绪)are regulated by the chemical action of chocolate, it was probably only a matter of time before somebody made the chocolate shop similar to a drugstore of Chinese medicine. Looking like a setting from the film Charlie& the Chocolate Factory, Singapore's Chocolate Research Facility (CRF) has over 100 varieties of chocolates. its founder is Chris Lee who grew up at his parents' comer store with one hand almost always in the jar of sweets.

If the CRF seems to be a smart idea, that's because Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson but also head of a marketing department that has business relations with big names such as Levi's and Sony. That idea surely results in the imagination at work when it comes to making different flavored(味道)chocolates.

The CRF's produce is \most popular. The Exotic Series一with Sichuan pepper, red bean (豆).cheese and other flavors一also does well and is fun to taste. And for chocolate snobs，who think that they have a better knowledge of chocolate than others, the Connoisseur Series uses cocoa beans from Togo, Cuba, Venezuela , and Ghana, among others.

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44. What is good about chocolate? A. It serves as a suitable gift. B. It works as an effective medicine. C. It helps improve the state of mind. D. It strengthens business relations.

45. Why is Chris Lee able to develop his idea of the CRF? A. He knows the importance of research. B. He learns form shops of similar types. C. He has the support of many big names D. He has a lot of marketing experience. 46. Which line of the CRF produce sells best? A. The Connoisseur Series. B. The Exotic Series. C. The Alcohol Series. D. The Sichuan Series.

47. The words \A. are particular about chocolate B. know little about cocoa beans C. look down upon others D. like to try new flavors

Low-Cost Gifts for Mother's Day Gift No. I

Offer to be your mother's health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits

whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say \a good idea at a doctor's visit. The best part ? This one is free. Gift No. 2

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Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. \all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life,\Gift No. 3

Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. \your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,\Gift No. 4

Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother's Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构) Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things -many of which are \the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity. 48. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits? A. Take notes. B. Be with her. C. Buy medicine. D. Give her gifts.

49. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother‘s sleep? A. In Gift No. 1. B. In Gift No. 2. C. In Gift No. 3. D. In Gift No. 4.

50. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to A. enjoy good sleep B. be well-organized C. bet extra support D. give others help

Public Speaking Training

·Get a coach

51 ，so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking

training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that's right for you.

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·Focus on positives

Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what

you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren't doing well.52, so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn't do. · 53

If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it's going to give you lots of dos and don'ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you're going to be talking about.

54 . As far as we're concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.

·You are a special person not a clone

Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. 55 . Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone you're not.

A. You aren't like anybody else B. You already do lots of things well C. Turn your back on too many rules D. Check the rules about dos and don'ts

E. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is tough F .The one thing you don't want is for them to fall asleep

G. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse

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56.Whatdose the author say about doctors in general? A. They like flying by themselves. B. They are unwilling to take advice. C. They pretend to be good pilots. D. They are quick learners of CRM.

57.The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when_______. A. he saved the plane by speaking up B. he was in charge of a flying task C. his boss landed the plane too late D. his boss operated on a patient

58.In the last paragraph‖ landing gear up‖ probably means ______. A. following flying requirements. B. overreacting to different opinions. C. listening to what fellow doctors say D. making a mistake that may cost lives

59.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying Safe B. Flying Makes Me a Better Doctor C. The Making of a Good Pilot D.A Pilot-Turned Doctor

In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music, dance and theatre in Edinburgh. The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.

At the same time, the ―Fringe‖ appeared as a challenge to the official festival. Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947,in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform, and they did so in a public house disused for years.

Soon, groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University, and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by little-known writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.

Today the ―Fringe‖, once less recognized, has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of theatre, music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts. And years early as 1959,with only 19 theatre groups performing, some said it was getting too big.

A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971, and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself. In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries. More than 1,25 million tickets were sold.

60. Point was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at he beginning? A. To bring Europe together again. B. To honor heroes of World War 11.

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C. To introduce young theatre groups. D. To attract great artists from Europe.

61. Why did some uninvited theatre groups come to Edinburgh in 1947? A. They owned a public house there. B. They came to take up a challenge. C. They thought they were also famous. D. They wanted to take part in the festival. 62. Who joined the \A. they owned a public house there B. University students.

C. trusts from around the world. D. Performers of music and dance.

63. We may learn from the text that Edinburgh Festival. A. has become a non-official event B. has gone beyond an art festival C. gives shows all year round D. keeps growing rapidly

64. What is good about chocolate? A. It serves as a suitable gift.

B. It works as an effective medicine. C. It helps improve the state of mind. D. It strengthens business relations.

65. Why is Chris Lee able to develop his idea of the CRF? A. He knows the importance of research. B. He learns form shops of similar types. C. He has the support of many big names D. He has a lot of marketing experience.

66. Which line of the CRF produce sells best? A. The Connoisseur Series.

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B. The Exotic Series. C. The Alcohol Series. D. The Sichuan Series.

67. The words \A. are particular about chocolate B. know little about cocoa beans C. look down upon others D. like to try new flavors

Low-Cost Gifts for Mother's Day Gift No. I

Offer to be your mother's health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits

whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say \always a good idea at a doctor's visit. The best part ? This one is free.

Gift No. 2

Gift No. 3

Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. \encourage better sleep,\

Gift No. 4

68. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits? A. Take notes. B. Be with her. C. Buy medicine. D. Give her gifts.

69. What can be a gift of organization for your mother? A. Keeping her medical information together. B. Buying all gifts for her from one company. C. Making a list of her medical check-ups. D. Storing her medicines in a safe place.

70. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother‘s sleep? A. In Gift No. 1. B. In Gift No. 2. C. In Gift No. 3. D. In Gift No. 4.

71. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to A. enjoy good sleep B. be well-organized C. bet extra support D. give others help

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The oldest and most common source(来源) of renewable energy known to man, biomass is one of the most important forms energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of biomass materials is everywhere ---- from trees and grasses to agricultural and city ---- life wastes ----biomass promises to play a continuing role in providing power and heat for millions of people around the world.

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists(UCS), biomass is a kind of renewable energy source that produces no carbon dioxide(二氧化碳), because the energy it contains comes from the sun. When plant matter is burned, it gives off the sun‘s energy. In this way, biomass serves as a sort of natural battery(电池) for storing the sun‘s energy. As long as biomass is produced continuously ----with only as much grown as is used--- the ―battery‖ lasts forever.

According to the Energy Information Administration, biomass has been one of the leading renewable energy sources in the United States for several years running through 2007, making up between 0.5 and 0.9 percent of the nation‘s total electricity supply. In 2008----although the numbers aren‘t all in yet----wind power probably took over first place because of the rapid development of wind farms across the country.

Producing power from biomass helps reduce some 11 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. Some homeowners also try to make their own heat by using biomass materials. Such practice may save homeowner‘s money, but it also produces a lot of pollution. So, the best way is to encourage power plants to use it.

72. Why is biomass considered as ― a sort of natural battery‖?

A. It burns merely plant matter. B. It keeps producing electricity. C. It stores the energy from the sun. D. It produces zero carbon dioxide. 73. We learn from the text that in 2008 ______.

A. Wind power would be the leader of renewable energy. B. there was a rapid growth of electricity production

C. biomass might become the main energy source D. 0.5~0.9 of power supply came from biomass

74. Why does the author encourage power plants to use biomass? A. To prevent the waste of energy. B. To increase production safety. C. To reduce pollution. D. To save money. 75. Where does the text probably come from? A. A research plan. B. A science magazine C. A book review. D. A business report.

Bertie knew there was something in the wind. His mother had been sad in recent days, not sick，just strangely sad. The lion had just lain down beside him，his head warm on Bertie，s feet，when Father cleared his throat and began, ―You‘ll soon be eight, Bertie. A boy needs a proper education. We‘ve found the right place for you, a school near Salisbury in England. ‖

His heart filled with a terrible fear, all Bertie could think of was his white lion. ―But the lion,‖ he cried, ―What about the lion?‖

―I‘m afraid there‘s something else I have to tell you, ‖ his father said. Looking across at Bertie‘s mother, he took a deep breath. Then he told Bertie he had met a circus owner from France, who was over in Africa looking for lions to buy. He would come to their farm in a few days.

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―No! You can‘t send him to a circus!‖ said Bertie. ―People will come to see him. He‘ll be shut up behind bars. I promised him he never would be. And they will laugh at him. He‘d rather die. Any animal would ! ‖ But as he looked across the table at them, he knew their minds were quite made up.

Bertie felt completely betrayed. He waited until he heard his father‘s deep breathing next door. With his white lion at his heels，he crept downstairs in his pyjamas，took down his father‘s rifle from the rack and stepped out into the night. He ran and ran till his legs could run no more. As the sun came up over the grassland, he climbed to the top of a hill and sat down, his arms round the lion‘s neck. The time had come.

―Be wild now‖，he whispered. ―You‘ve got to be wild. Don‘t ever come home. All my lifeI‘ll think of you. I promise I will. ‖ He buried his head in the Iion5S neck. Then, Bertie clambered down the hill and walked away.

When he looked back, the lion was still sitting there watching him; but then he stood up, yawned, stretched, and sprang down after him. Bertie shouted at him, but he kept coming. He threw sticks. He threw stones. Nothing worked.

There was only one thing left to do. With tears filling his eyes and his mouth，he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired over the Iion9S head.

56.Bertie‘s mother was sad probably because she _____. A. had been seriously ill recently

B. had decided to send Bertie to school C. knew selling the lion would upset Bertie D. knew Bertie would hate to go to England

57.The underlined word ―they‖ in Para. 4 probably refers to _____. A. some audience B. other animals C. Bertie9S parents D. circus owners 58.In the last paragraph, the boy lifted the rifle to _____. A. kill the lion out of fear B. threaten the lion back to the wild C. protect himself from the lion D. show his anger towards his father 59.The passage intends to show that _____. A. animal-hunting is popular in Africa

B. parents are sometimes cruel to their children C. animals usually lead a miserable life in circuses D. people and animals can be faithful to each other

Doctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.

The new data confirm observations from studies of people who work night shifts, says Richard Stevens of the University of Connecticut Health Center. Mood disorders join a growing list of problems, including cancer, obesity and diabetes——that can occur when light throws life out of balance by disturbing the biological clock and its timing of daily rhythms.

In the new study, Tracy Bedrosian and Randy Nelson of Ohio State University exposed mice to normal light and dark cycles for four weeks. For the next four weeks, half of the mice remained on this schedule, and the rest received continuous dim light throughout their night. Compared with mice exposed to normal nighttime darkness, those getting dim light at night lost their strong preference for sweet drinks，―a sign they no longer get pleasure out of activities they once enjoyed，‖

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Bedrosian says.

In a second test, mice were clocked on how long they actively tried to escape a pool of water. Those exposed to night lights stopped struggling and just floated in the water, a sign of ―behavioral despair‖，10 times as long as the mice that had experienced normal nighttime darkness. All symptoms of depression disappeared within two weeks of the mice returning to a normal light-dark cycle, the researchers report. The scientists also could quash the behavioral symptoms by injecting (注射)the brains of animals with a drug that prohibits the activity of certain molecules linked with human depression. This finding further suggests that light at night may cause something related to depression.

Human studies linking nighttime light and mood disorders are important but can‘t easily detect molecular underpinnings (分子基础)as animal studies can，says George Brainard of Thomas Jefferson University. The new work, he says, suggests that the change of the biological clock by light at night can be ―an extremely powerful force in regulating biology and behavior. ‖

63.After being exposed to continuous nighttime light，the mice _____. A. changed their preferences B. escaped from the water more eagerly C. remained active as before D. showed less interest in their favorites 64.What does the underlined word ―quash‖ in Para. 4 probably mean? A. study B. predict C. ease D. cause 65.We can learn from the last paragraph that _____. A. light at night may have practical value

B. the biological clock is beneficial to humans C. human mood disorders cannot be healed easily

D. human studies are more important than animal studies 66.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Nighttime light may foster depression.

B. A drug has been found to cure mood disorders. C. The study on animals can be applied to humans. D. Human biological clock can be controlled by light.

Why Doesn‘t Anybody Copy Apple?

Apple‘s products are the envy of the world. They have been spectacularly successful and are widely imitated, if not copied. The minute Apple crystallizes a product, everyone knows how to compete. This idea that the basis of competition is set by Apple and then the race is on to climb the path of improvement is unquestionable. When Apple releases a product that defines a category or dramatically changes the structure of an industry, it becomes obvious what needs to be built. But what I wonder is why everyone wants to copy Apple‘s products but nobody wants to copy being Apple?

I can think of two reasons. Firstly, Apple is not worth copying because it‘s not

successful; secondly, Apple‘s success cannot be copied because it is a magical process.

There is a great deal of evidence for the first hypothesis. The idea of Apple being successful is not something reflected in its stock price. Being valued lower than the average company in the S&P(标准普尔)500 indicates that to whatever degree Apple was successful in the past, it‘s not seen by the vast majority of observers as successful in the future. Why should one bother copying Apple if it results in being punished with a low valuation? If one works really hard at innovation and then that innovation becomes commoditized(商品化）veryquickly, why should one bother?

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When innovation practitioners are asked what makes Apple successful, the answers regarding the cause of this success border on the mythical. The climax of this hypothesis is the ― chief-sorcerer‖ theory of success which places one magician，like Steve Jobs，in charge of casting all the right spells (符咒）.

What about Apple‘s own opinion of what makes it tick? Tim Cook refers to a great team and integration of hardware，software and services as unique Apple advantages. It‘s a better explanation. Integration is something that can take a long time, but it is possible with great effort. A few companies are starting to make moves in that direction, but efforts are half-hearted. There is no ―move the Earth‖ panic to become an integrated company from Samsung, Google or Microsoft.

My own suspicion is that Apple is more aware of what makes it special than it lets out. However, as Tim points out, it‘s not a formula. It‘s complex, it‘s subtle, but it‘s not magic. It‘s a process that requires a degree of faith and courage.

67.When a new product of Apple comes out, often it _____. A. ruins an industry dramatically B. starts a revolution of an industry C. puts itself in an unbeatable position D. is soon overtaken by imitated products

68.According to the passage, other companies don‘t ―copy being Apple‖ because _____. A. Apple is not a successful company

B. they have no access to relevant resources C. it‘s hard to find a magician like Steve Jobs D. being Apple takes more than time and efforts 69.We can infer from Para. 5 that _____.

A. other companies are dedicated to integration

B. Apple itself is fully aware of its unique advantages C. Apple will hold the leading position in this industry D. other companies don‘t have a great team as Apple does 70. What does the author think of Tim Cook‘s statement?

A.Convincing. B. Disappointing. C. Unquestionable. D. Acceptable.

Apathy

Apathy is a state of lacking interest, enthusiasm or concern. 71 _____ They may alsoexhibit unfeelingness. Christians have condemned apathy as a lack of love and devotion to God and His works.

72 _____ Also meaning ―absence of passion‖ in Greek, the term ―apatheia‖ was used by the Stoics(禁欲主义者)to show a desirable state of indifference towards events and things which lie outside one‘s control.

The modem concept of apathy became well known after World War I，when it was called ―shell shock. ‖ Soldiers, living in the trenches among the bombing and gun fires, saw the battlefields filled with dead and wounded companions. 73 _____ In 1950，US novelist Passos wrote ―Apathy is one of the characteristic responses of any living being when it is subjected to something too tense or too complicated to deal with. ‖ US philosopher Robert M. Hutchins summarizes the concerns about political indifference. He claims that the death of democracy is not likely to be a sudden murder from ambush (埋伏）74 _____

There may be other things contributing to a person‘s apathy. Activist Dave Meslin argues that apathy is often the result of social systems actively blocking engagement and involvement. He describes various barriers that prevent people from knowing how or why they might get involved in

something. 75 _____ These include ： political media that make it difficult for potentially interested people to find

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relevant information，and media descriptions of heroes as ― chosen ‖ by outside forces rather than self-motivated. He suggests that we redefine social apathy as a result of poorly designed systems that fail to invite others to participate.

A. It will be a slow process of fading away from apathy and indifference. B. Apathetic people may lack a sense of purpose or meaning in their life.

C. He focuses on designed choices that deliberately or indeliberately exclude people. D. The word ―dispassion‖ is used for ―apatheia‖，so as not to confuse it with apathy.

E. So they gradually developed a sense of disconnected numbness to normal social interaction.

F. Although the word ―apathy‖ originates from ―apatheia‖，it is important not to confuse the two terms.

G. Author John McManamy argues apathy is a psychological problem for some depressed people，in which they get a sense that ―nothing matters‖.

Some years ago, writing in my diary used to be a usual activity. I would return from school and spend the expected half hour recording the day‘s events, feelings, and impressions in my little blue diary. I did not really need to express my emotions by way of words, but I gained a certain satisfaction from seeing my experiences forever recorded on paper. After all, isn‘t accumulating memories a way of preserving the past?

When I was thirteen years old, I went on a long journey on foot in a great valley, well-equipped with pens, a diary, and a camera. During the trip, I was busy recording every incident, name and place I came across. I felt proud to be spending my time productively, dutifully preserving for future generations a detailed description of my travels. On my last night there, I wandered out of my tent, diary in hand. The sky was clear and lit by the glare of the moon, and the walls of the valley looked threatening behind their screen of shadows. I automatically took out my pen…

At that point, I understood that nothing I wrote could ever match or replace the few seconds I allowed myself to experience the dramatic beauty of the valley. All I remembered of the previous few days were the dull characterizations I had set down in my diary.

Now, I only write in my diary when I need to write down a special thought or feeling. I still love to record ideas and quotations that strike me in books, or observations that are particularly meaningful. I take pictures, but not very often—only of objects I find really beautiful. I‘m no longer blindly satisfied with having something to remember when I grow old. I realize that life will simply pass me by if I stay behind the camera, busy preserving the present so as to live it in the future.

I don‘t want to wake up one day and have nothing but a pile of pictures and notes. Maybe I won‘t have as many exact representations of people and places; maybe I‘ll forget certain facts, but at least the experiences will always remain inside me. I don‘t live to make memories—I just live, and the memories form themselves. 51. Before the age of thirteen, the author regarded keeping a diary as a way of ______. A. observing her school routineB. expressing her satisfaction C. impressing her classmatesD. preserving her history

52. What caused a change in the author‘s understanding of keeping a diary? A. A dull night on the journey.B. The beauty of the great valley.

C. A striking quotation from a book.D. Her concerns for future generations. 53. What does the author put in her diary now?

A. Notes and beautiful pictures.B. Special thoughts and feelings.

C. Detailed accounts of daily activities.D. Descriptions of unforgettable events. 54. The author comes to realize that to live a meaningful life is ______. A. to experience itB. to live the present in the future

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C. to make memoriesD. to give accurate representations of it

Mothers and daughters go through so much—yet when was the last time a mother and daughter sat down to write a book together about it all? PerriKlass and her mother, Sheila Solomon Klass, both gifted professional writers, prove to be ideal co-writers as they examine their decades of motherhood, daughterhood, and the wonderful ways their lives have overlapped (重叠).

Perri notes with amazement how closely her own life has mirrored her mother‘s: both have full-time careers; both have published books, articles, and stories; each has three children; they both love to read. They also love to travel—in fact, they often take trips together. But in truth, the harder they look at their lives, the more they acknowledge their big differences in circumstance and basic nature.

A child of the Depression (大萧条), Sheila was raised in Brooklyn by parents who considered education a luxury for girls. Starting with her college education, she has fought for everything she‘s ever accomplished. Perri, on the other hand, grew up privileged in the New Jersey suburbs of the 1960s and 1970s. For Sheila, wastingtime or money is a crime, and luxury is unthinkable while Perri enjoys the occasional small luxury, but has not been successful at trying to persuade her mother into enjoying even the tiniest thing she likes.

Each writing in her own unmistakable voice, Perri and Sheila take turns exploring the joys and pains, the love and bitterness, the minor troubles and lasting respect that have always bonded them together. Sheila describes the adventure of giving birth to Perri in a tiny town in Trinidad where her husband was doing research fieldwork. Perri admits that she can‘t sort out all the mess in the households, even though she knows it drives her mother crazy. Together they compare thoughts on bringing up children and working, admit long-hidden sorrows, and enjoy precious memories.

Looking deep into the lives they have lived separately and together, Perri and Sheila tell their mother-daughter story with honesty, humor, enthusiasm, and admiration for each other. A written account in two voices, Every Mother Is a Daughter is a duet (二重奏) that produces a deep, strong sound with the experiences that all mothers and daughters will recognize.

55. Why does Perri think that her own life has mirrored her mother‘s? A. They both have gone through difficult times. B. They have strong emotional ties with each other.

C. They have the same joys and pains, and love and bitterness. D. They both have experiences as daughter, mother and writer. 56. The word ―luxury‖ in Paragraph 3 means ______. A. something rare but not pleasant B. something that cannot be imagined C. something expensive but not necessary

D. something that can only be enjoyed by boys 57. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. The content of the book.B. The purpose of the book.

C. The influence of the book.D. The writing style of the book. 58. How are women‘s lives explored in this book? A. In a musical form.B. Through field research.

C. With unique writing skills.D. From different points of view.

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We‘ve reached a strange—some would say unusual—point. While fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), more people now die from being overweight, or say, from being extremely fat, than from being underweight. It‘s the good life that‘s more likely to kill us these days.

Worse, nearly l8 million children under the age of five around the world are estimated to be overweight. What‘s going on?

We really don‘t have many excuses for our weight problems. The dangers of the problem have been drilled into us by public-health campaigns since 2001 and the message is getting through—up to a point.

In the 1970s, Finland, for example, had the highest rate of heart disease in the world and being overweight was its main cause. Not any more. A public-health campaign has greatly reduced the number of heart disease deaths by 80 per cent over the past three decades.

Maybe that explains why the percentage of people in Finland taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2005, and doctors even offer surgery of removing fat inside and change the shape of the body. That has become a sort of fashion. No wonder it ranks as the world‘s most body-conscious country.

We know what we should be doing to lose weight—but actually doing it is another matter. By far the most popular excuse is not taking enough exercise. More than half of us admit we lack willpower.

Others blame good food. They say: it‘s just too inviting and it makes them overeat. Still others lay the blame on the Americans, complaining that pounds have piled on thanks to eating too much American-style fast food.

Some also blame their parents—their genes. But unfortunately, the parents are wronged because they‘re normal in shape, or rather slim.

It‘s a similar story around the world, although people are relatively unlikely to have tried to lose weight. Parents are eager to see their kids shape up. Do as I say—not as I do.

59. What is the ―strange‖ point mentioned in the first sentence? A. The good life is a greater risk than the bad life.

B. Starvation is taking more people‘s lives in the world. C. WHO report shows people‘s unawareness of food safety. D. Overweight issue remains unresolved despite WHO‘s efforts.

60. Why does the author think that people have no excuse for being overweight? A. A lot of effective diet pills are available.

B. Body image has nothing to do with good food. C. They have been made fully aware of its dangers. D. There are too many overweight people in the world. 61. The example of Finland is used to illustrate ______. A. the cause of heart disease B. the fashion of body shaping C. the effectiveness of a campaign

D. the history of a body-conscious country 62. Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Actions or Excuses?B. Overweight or Underweight? C. WHO in a DilemmaD. No Longer Dying of Hunger

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The technology is great. Without it we wouldn‘t have been able to put a man on the moon, explore the ocean‘s depths or eat microwave sausages. Computers have revolutionized our lives and they have the power to educate and pass on knowledge. But sometimes this power can create more problems than it solves.

Every doctor has had to try their best to calm down patients who‘ve come into their surgery waving an Internet print-out, convinced that they have some rare incurable disease, say, throat cancer. The truth is usually far more ordinary, though: they don‘t have throat cancer, and it‘s just that their throats are swollen. Being a graduate of the Internet ―school‖ of medicine does not guarantee accurate self-health-checks.

One day Mrs. Almond came to my hospital after feeling faint at work. While I took her blood sample and tried to find out what was wrong, she said calmly, ―I know what‘s wrong; I‘ve got throat cancer. I know there‘s nothing you doctors can do about it and I‘ve just got to wait until the day comes.‖

As a matter of routine I ordered a chest X-ray. I looked at it and the blood results an hour later. Something wasn‘t right. ―Did your local doctor do an X-ray?‖ I asked. ―Oh, I haven‘t been to the doctor for years,‖ she replied. ―I read about it on a website and the symptoms fitted, so I knew that‘s what I had.‖

However, some of her symptoms, like the severe cough and weight loss, didn‘t fit with it—but she‘d just ignored this. I looked at the X-ray again, and more tests confirmed it wasn‘t the cancer but tuberculosis (肺结核)—something that most certainly did need treating, and could be deadly. She was lucky we caught it when we did.

Mrs. Almond went pale when I explained she would have to be on treatment for the next six months to ensure that she was fully recovered. It was certainly a lesson for her. ―I‘m so embarrassed,‖ she said, shaking her head, as I explained that all the people she had come into close contact with would have to be found out and tested. She listed up to about 20, and then I went to my office to type up my notes. Unexpectedly, the computer was not working, so I had to wait until someone from the IT department came to fix it. Typical. Maybe I should have a microwave sausage while I waited? 63. Mrs. Almond talked about her illness calmly because ______. A. she thought she knew it well

B. she had purchased medicine online C. she graduated from a medical school D. she had been treated by local doctors 64. It was lucky for Mrs. Almond ______. A. to have contacted many friends B. to have recovered in a short time C. to have her assumption confirmed D. to have her disease identified in time

65. Mrs. Almond said ―I‘m so embarrassed‖ (Para. 7) because ______. A. she had distrusted her close friends B. she had caused unnecessary trouble C. she had to refuse the doctor‘s advice D. she had to tell the truth to the doctor

66. By mentioning the breakdown of the computer, the author probably wants to prove ______. A. it‘s a must to take a break at work B. it‘s vital to believe in IT professionals C. it‘s unwise to simply rely on technology

D. it‘s a danger to work long hours on computers

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A German study suggests that people who were too optimistic about their future actually faced greater risk of disability or death within 10 years than those pessimists who expected their future to be worse.

The paper, published this March in Psychology and Aging, examined health and welfare surveys from roughly 40,000 Germans between ages 18 and 96. The surveys were conducted every year from 1993 to 2003.

Survey respondents (受访者) were asked to estimate their present and future life satisfaction on a scale of 0 to 10, among other questions.

The researchers found that young adults (age 18 to 39) routinely overestimated their future life satisfaction, while middle-aged adults (age 40 to 64) more accurately predicted how they would feel in the future. Adults of 65 and older, however, were far more likely to underestimate their future life satisfaction. Not only did they feel more satisfied than they thought they would, the older pessimists seemed to suffer a lower ratio (比率) of disability and death for the study period. ―We observed that being too optimistic in predicting a better future than actually observed was associated with a greater risk of disability and a greater risk of death within the following decade,‖ wrote Frieder R. Lang, a professor at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Lang and his colleagues believed that people who were pessimistic about their future may be more careful about their actions than people who expected a rosy future.

―Seeing a dark future may encourage positive evaluations of the actual self and may contribute to taking improved precautions (预防措施),‖ the authors wrote.

Surprisingly, compared with those in poor health or who had low incomes, respondents who enjoyed good health or income were associated with expecting a greater decline. Also, the researchers said that higher income was related to a greater risk of disability.

The authors of the study noted that there were limitations to their conclusions. Illness, medical treatment and personal loss could also have driven health outcomes.

However, the researchers said a pattern was clear. ―We found that from early to late adulthood, individuals adapt their expectations of future life satisfaction from optimistic, to accurate, to pessimistic,‖ the authors concluded. 67. According to the study, who made the most accurate prediction of their future life satisfaction? A. Optimistic adults.B. Middle-aged adults.

C. Adults in poor health.D. Adults of lower income.

68. Pessimism may be positive in some way because it causes people ______. A. to fully enjoy their present life

B. to estimate their contribution accurately C. to take measures against potential risks D. to value health more highly than wealth

69. How do people of higher income see their future? A. They will earn less money. B. They will become pessimistic. C. They will suffer mental illness.

D. They will have less time to enjoy life. 70. What is the clear conclusion of the study? A. Pessimism guarantees chances of survival. B. Good financial condition leads to good health. C. Medical treatment determines health outcomes.

D. Expectations of future life satisfaction decline with age.

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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 wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers,your 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.Tobook,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. Storage of Study Material The library has lockers for students to store course literature,When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分),you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period. Rules to be Followed Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the librar.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. 36.The library‘s upper floor is mainly for students to

A.readin a quiet place B.have group discussions C.take comfortable seats D.get their computers fixed 37.Library computers on the ground floor

A.help students with their field experiments B.contain software essential for schoolwork C.are for those who wan to access the wi-fiD.are mostly used for filling out application forms 38.What condition should be met to book a group-study room?

A group must consist of 8 people B.Three-hour use per day is the minimum C.One should first register at the university D.Applicants must mark the room on the map 39.A student can rent a locker in the library if he

A.can afford the rental fee B.attends certain coursed C.has nowhere to put his books D.has earned the required credits 40.What should NOT be brought into the library?

A.Mobile phones B.Orange juice. C.Candy D.Sandwiches

30.

Last night’s meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers.According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valley’s mayor,people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes,expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky.What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city‘s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead. ―My family was so frustrated,‖ admitted town resident Duane Cosby, ―We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing,but it turned out to be a huge disappointments.‖ Astronomers---scientists who study stars and planets----have been complaining about this problem for decades.They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past.They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it. There is yet a population besides professional and

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amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds,batsfrogs,snakes,etc. For example,outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(迁徙的)birds.According to the International Dark-Sky Association. “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.” Countless more animals casualties(伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting.Clearly,people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings,but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans,too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase person‘s chances of getting cancer. Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of hightpollution.Foryears,Flagstaff,Arizona,has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory.Similar efforts have been made worldwide,and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them,so that other creatures can share the night. 41.It happened last night that

A.the city‘s lights affected the meteor watching B.the meteors flew past before being noticed C.the city light show attracted many people D.the meteor watching ended up a social outing 42.What do the astronomers complain about?

A.Meteor showers occur less often than before B.Their observation equipment is in poor repair C.Light pollution has remained unsolved for years D.Their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting 43.What the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?

A.Birds may take other migration paths B.Animal‘living habits may change suddenly C.Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced D.Animals‘survival is threatened by outdoor lighting 44.Lighting regulations in Flagstaff,Arizona are put into effect to

A.Lessen the chance of getting cancer B.create an ideal observation condition C.ensure citizens a good sleep at night D.enable all creatures to live in harmony 45.What message does the author most want to give us?

A.Saving wildlife is saving ourselves B.Great efforts should be made to save energy C.Human activities should be environmentally friendly D.New equipment should be introduced for space study

Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路)in life that by the narrow road toward goals.I like this image.But I as quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words. For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours.We traveled the way most people do:thefastest,shortest easiest road,especially when ai was alone with four noisy,restless kids who hates confinement(限制)and have strong opinions about everything. Road trips felt risky,so I would drive fast,stopping only when I had to.We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired. But then Banner,our lamb was born.He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise.I had two choices:leave Banner with my husband,or take him with me.My husband made the decision for me. That is how I found my self on the road with four kids,a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through.We took the country roads out of necessity.We had to stop every hour,let Banner shke out his legs and feed him.The kids chased him and one another.They‘d get back in the car breathless and energized,smelling fresh from the cold air.

We explored side roads,catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass.Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother,or fish leaping out of the water,it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life.And new horizons(见识). We eventually arrived at my parents’doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique.On an empty section of road,everyone started quarreling.I stopped the car,ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead.I parked my car half a mile away

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and read my book in sweet silence. Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight.But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyon adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey----and the best part of yourself. 46.Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents‘home?

A.It was less time B.It would be faster and safer C.Her kids would feel less confined D.She felt better with other drivers nearby 47.The author stopped regularly on the country roads to

A.relax in the fresh air B.take a dep breath C.take care of the lamb D.let the kids play with Banner 48.What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?

A.Freeways are where beauty hides. B.Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life C.Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one‘s health D.One should follow side roads to watch wild animals 、 49.Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home?

A.To give herself some time to read B.To order some food for them C.To play a game with them. D.To let them cool down 50.What could be the best title for the passage?

A.Charm of the Detour B.The Road to Bravery C.Creativity out of Necessity D.Road trip and Country Life

When asked about happiness,we usually think of something extraordinary, an absolute delight,which seems to get rarer the older we get. For kids,happiness has a magical quality.Their delight at winning a race or getting a new bike is unreserved(毫不掩饰的). In the teenage years the concept of happiness changes.Suddenly it’s conditional on such things as excitement,love and popularity.I can still recall the excitement of being invited to dance with the most attractive boy at the school party. In adulthood the things that bring deep joy----love,marriage,birth----also bring responsibility and the risk of loss.Foradults,happiness is complicated(复杂的) My definition fo happiness is ―the capacity for enjoyment‖.The more we can enjoy what we have,the happier we are.It‘s easy to overlook the pleasure we get from the company of friends,the freedom to live where we please,and even goo health. I experienced my little moments of pleasure yesterday.First I was overjoyed when I shut the last lunch-box and had the house to myself.Then I spent an uninterrupted morning writing,which I love.When the kids and my husband came home,I enjoyed their noise after the quiet of the day. Psychologists tell us that to be happy we need a mix of enjoyable leisure time and satisfying work.I don‘t think that my grandmother,who raised 14 children,had much of either.She did have a network of close friends and family,and maybe this is what satisfied her. We,however,with so many choices and such pressure to succeed in every area,have turned happiness into one more thing we‘ve got to have.We‘ve so self-conscious about our ―right‖ to it that it‘s making us miserable.So we chase it and equal it with wealth and success,without noticing that the people who have those things aren‘t necessarily happier Happiness isn‘t about what happens to us----it‘s about how we see what happens to us.It‘s the skillful way of finding a positive for every negative.It‘s not wishing for what we don‘t have,but enjoying what we do possess.

51.As people grow older,they

A.feel it harder to experience happiness B.associate their happiness less with others C.will take fewer risks in pursuing happiness D.tend to believe responsibility means happiness 52.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 5 and 6?

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A.She cares little about her own health B.She enjoys the freedom of traveling C.She is easily pleased by things in daily life D.She prefers getting pleasure from housework 53.What can b informed from Paragraph 7?

A.Psychologists think satisfying work is key to happiness

B.Psychologists’opinion is well proved by Grandma’case C.Grandma often found time for social gatherings D.Grandma‘s happiness came from modest expectations of life 54.People who equal happiness with wealth and success

A.consider pressure something blocking their way B.stress then right to happiness too much C.are at a loss to make correct choices D.are more likely to be happy 55.What can be concluded from the passage?

A.Happiness lies between the positive and the negative B.Each man is the master of his own fate C.Success leads to happiness D.Happy is he who is conten

My name is Clara.I still remember that chilly December day,sitting in science class.I’d finished a worksheet early and picked up a TIME for Kids magazine. A piece of news caught my eye:NASA was holding an essay contest to name its Mars rover(火星探测器).Before I even knew anything else about it,a single word flooded my 11-year-old mind,Curiosity. I couldn‘t want for the bell to ring so I could get started on my essay.Thatafternoon,I raced home,sat down at the computer,and typed until my fingers ached. ―Curiosity is an everlasting flame that burns in everyone‘s mind...‖ Five months later, my mon received a phone call,and immediately, a wide smile spread across her face.

On August 5,2012,at 10:31 p.m,the rover named Curiosity touched down safely on the surface of Mars,and I was honored to have a front-row seat in NASA. Curiosity is such an important part of who I am.I have always been fascinated by thestars,theplanets,the sky and the universe. I remember as a little girl,my grandmother and I would sit together in the backyard for hours.She‘d tell me stories and point out the stars,Grandma lived in China,thousands of miles away from my home in Kansas,but the stars kept us together even when we were apart.They were always there, yet there was so much I didn‘t know about them.That‘s what I love so much about space. People often ask me why we go to faraway places like Mares.My answer is simple because we‘ re curious.We human beings do not just hole up in one place.We are constantly wondering and trying to find out what‘s over the hill and beyond the horizon. A. How did Clara get the new about the essay contest?( no more than 10 words) B. Why did Clara have a front-row seat in NASA?( no more than 10 words)

C. What does Clara remember about the time spent with Grandma?( no more than 15 words) D. What does the underlined phrase ―hole up‖mean?(1 word)

E. In your opinion,why is curiosity important?( no more than 20 words)

The Doll and the White Rose

I was walking around in a mall, when I saw a cashier hand this little boy some money back．The cashier said, \sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll．‖The little boy seemed very disappointed．

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I walked toward him and asked him who he wished to give this doll to．\Christmas．She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her: But Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now．I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there．\．\sister has gone to be with God．Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister．‖

My heart nearly stopped．The little boy looked up at me and continued, \．I need her to wait until I come back from the mall．\

I quickly reached for my wallet and said,\ just in case you do have enough money for the doll．\

\ I hope I do have enough,\．I put some of my money with his without him seeing and we started to count it．There was enough for the doll and even some spare money．

Surprisingly, the little boy cried, \asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that Mommy could give it to my sister． He heard me! I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much．But he gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose ! \

Then I remembered two days before a local newspaper reported an accident in which a woman and a little girl were badly injured．The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state．Was this the family of the little boy? Two days after I met the little boy, I read in the newspaper that the woman had passed away．I couldn't stop myself from going to the funeral．Teary-eyed, I felt that my life had been changed forever． 56．The boy wanted to buy the doll because． A．he had always been eager for such a doll B．Santa Claus didn't give him any Christmas gift C．he would give it to his mother as a birthday surprise D．he wanted to turn his sister's Christmas wish into reality 57．We can learn from the story that． A．the boy's sister died after staying in hospital for two weeks B．the boy's family were all seriously injured in a car accident C．the author gave the boy some extra money without his notice D．the boy's mother always wished to receive a white rose on Christmas 58．The story most probably conveys the message that． A．a kind act can bring joy and hope to others B．a gift is a perfect way to express love for others C．losing a family member is a heavy blow to children D．a religious belief can help one solve problems in his life

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A recent New York Times \．Every wall in his home is transparent; he has no walls to hide behind, not even in the bathroom．Of course, he lives in a remote area where he doesn't exactly have neighbors looking in and watching his every move．But he has chosen to live without any physical privacy in a home that allows every action to be seen．He has created his own panopticon of sorts．

The term panopticon was coined by Jeremy Bentham in the late eighteenth century when he was describing an idea for how prisons should be designed．The prisoners' cells would be placed in a circle with a guard tower in the middle．All

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walls facing the center of the circle would be glass．In that way, every prisoner's cell would be in full view of the guards．The prisoners could do nothing unobserved, but the prisoners would not be able to see the guard tower．They would know they were being watched - or rather, they would know that they could be being watched－but because they could not see the observer, they would never know when the guard was actually monitoring their actions．

Similarly, it is common that people behave differently when they know they are being watched．We act differently when we know someone is looking; we act differently when we think someone else might be looking．In these situations, we are less likely to be ourselves; instead, we will act the way we think we should act when we are being observed by others．

In our wired society, many talk of the panopticon as a metaphor （隐喻） for the future．But in many ways, the panopticon is already here．Monitoring cameras are everywhere, and we often don't even know our actions are being recorded．In addition, we leave a record of everything we do online．And most of us have no idea just how much information about us has been recorded and how much data is available to various sources．We can do little to stop the information gathering and exchange and can only hope to be able to control the damage if something goes wrong． 59．According to the passage, a panopticon is． A．a prison cell

B．a house that is transparent

C．a tower that provides a broad view

D．a place where everything can be seen by others 60．From Paragraph 3, we learn that panopticon． A．is not applicable outside the prison B．is used everywhere in public places C．is an effective tool to control prisoners D．is an effective tool to share information．

61．Why does the author say that panopticon is already here? A．Because our privacy is completely transparent． B．Because we are all prisoners m our own homes． C．Because our actions are observed and recorded in many cases． D．Because we are always afraid that someone might be watching us

62．A key difference between prison panopticon and panopticon in our daily life is that． A．prisoners can see their observers, but we can't

B．prisoners know that they may be being watched, but we often don't C．prisoners are more protected in their panopticon than we are in ours D．prisoners are less observed about privacy issues than technology users

I want to talk about the economy．Not \speeches．I want to talk about the real economy, the one we live in day by day．

Most people aren't particularly interested in \．\ the Dow Jones Index closed sixty-three points down on 8472．35．\．

Notice that \vast personal wealth．The economy is where the rest of us live on a daily basis, earning our living, paying our taxes, and purchasing the necessities of life．

We are supposed to be benefiting from all the advantages of a well-off society．So why do we feel tired and stressed?

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We have no time for anything other than work, which is ridiculous given the number of labor-saving devices in our lives．Our towns become more and more crowded．We poison our air and seas, and our food is full of chemicals．There's something wrong here．If times were truly good, then you may think we'd all feel optimistic about the future．Yet the majority of us are deeply worried．More than 90 percent of us think we are too concerned about ourselves and not concerned enough about future generations．

The term \expansion\suggests something desirable, but expansion simply means spending more money．More spending doesn't mean that life is getting better．We all know it often means the opposite - greed, crime, poverty, pollution．More spending merely feeds our whole economic system, which is based on production and consumption．Unless money keeps circulating, the economy breaks down．If we don't keep consuming, the whole system goes into stalemate（僵局）． How do we break the cycle and make some changes? We need to become far more aware of the results of our actions．We buy clothes that are made in sweat shops by virtual slaves in poor parts of the world．We create mountains of waste．We demand cheap food, mindless of the fact that it totally lacks taste and is produced using chemicals that poison the land．

The consumption culture makes us unaware of the effect of our own behavior．Our main problem is not that we don't know what to do about it．It is gathering the desire to do it．

63．According to the author, which one belongs to the real economy? A．The Dow Jones Index． B．Increases in interest rates． C．Skyrocketing share prices． D．Shopping in a supermarket．

64．It can be concluded from Paragraph 4 that． A．people are benefiting from a well-off society

B．the future generation is a big concern for most people C．the majority of people are optimistic about the future

D．people still feel much pressure despite labor-saving devices 65．What is true about economic expansion? A．It guarantees a better life for us． B．It may lead to some social problems． C．It will stop the circulation of money． D．It has only brought desirable effects． 66．The author writes the passage mainly to． A．call on us to change our behavior B．suggest a solution for over-consumption C．make a distinction between two economies D．inform us of the effects of economic expansion

You Are What You Eat

Genetic（基因的）engineering is the scientific change of the genetic material in a living organism． It allows scientists to identify specific genes, to remove them from an organism's chromosomes （染色体）, improve them, analyze them, and possibly clone them, and to then reinsert the changed gene into the original organism, or a completely different

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organism．Unlike traditional breeding （繁殖）, where a desired quality would be bred within the same species, genetic engineering can insert desired ones into organisms of different species．Wow…Did you catch that? Genetic engineering creates many positive contributions to agriculture． For example, by genetically engineered（GE） foods, anti-cancer agents, minerals and vitamins can be increased．Improved taste, shelf life, and better transport are all possible．Also, GE plants can increase pest and bacterial resistance, therefore, making the food safe for consumers． But some argue that the possible negative effects outweigh the positives, and critics are starting to voice their concerns． Unlike Europe, in the United States labeling is not required on genetically engineered foods or on foods that contain genetically engineered products． Most Americans do not realize that they are, in fact, eating GE foods．

The public is also concerned about the unknown health risks．With limited understanding of genes, scientists cannot predict possible effects．Because most genes introduced into GE plants come from sources not introduced into the human body, it is impossible to know if they will causereactions． Moreover, due to the lack of labeling if allergies develop, it will be extremely difficult to find the origin of them．

There is also a major moral question in many minds．For many, the conflict is not if it is safe or not, but it disturbs them because it is unnatural and unnecessary．We are currently producing one and a half times the amount of food needed to feed the world, yet one in seven people are starving．GE food is unnecessary, and fails to address the root of hunger． Many believe that the only people who will benefit are the corporations that produce it．

Scientists cannot foresee t．he possible effects of GE foods, yet we eat them every day without even knowing it．We already have enough food, so why create more that could be potentially harmful to us, to the Earth and to all wildlife? I think that the benefits are amazing, but until we know for sure how these foods will affect us, they are not worth the risk． 67．According to the passage, traditional breeding is different from genetic engineering in that． A．traditional breeding changes the genes in the same species B．traditional breeding changes the genes in different species C．traditional breeding takes place within the same species D．traditional breeding is more scientific

68．\ in Paragraph 4 indicates． A．information concerning gene sources is unavailable to customers B．it is currently possible to find the origins of some allergies C．scientists try to hide potential dangers from customers D．the US government is responsible for GE food

69．According to Paragraph 5, GE food is unnecessary because． A．it won't help solve the problem of hunger in the world B．there are potential dangers in producing GE food C．we're now producing more food than before D．customers will benefit from GE food

70．What is the author's attitude towards genetic engineering? A．Welcoming． B．Disapproving． C．Unconcerned． D．Optimistic．

Swapping Houses for Vacation

When budgeting for a vacation, usually the most expensive part of the trip is the accommodations．The traditional way to take a vacation is to pack some bags, lock up the house, and travel to a new place to stay in a hotel．However, hotels are very expensive, and with rent or housing loan（贷款）due every month, it's difficult for most people to pay for yet another place to stay． 71 Luckily, there is a substitute called house swapping, and it's saving tourists a great deal

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of cash．

72 For example, if a couple from New York want to spend a week in Paris, they would place an ad offering to trade their New York apartment for one in Paris for a week．If a Parisian couple that want to vacation in New York read the advertisement, houses can be swapped, and both couples save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by avoiding big-city hotel fees．If all goes well, both couples can post positive reviews of the other's home online so that potential travelers can see that everything was fine． 73 This builds a community of people who want tohelp each other out． There are other advantages co house swapping as well．74 Staying at someone's homeputs you in a neighborhood that can give you a better representation of the life and culture in theplace you're visiting．75 The next time you want to spend your vacation in a new place, butdon't want to pay a fortune, check what's posted online and find a house to swap．

A．House swapping is most common in New York and Paris． B．Hotels are often quite difficult to book when you want to explore a new home． C．A lot of times, this extra cost prevents travelers from going very far from home． D．To swap houses, people check the Internet for others planning to travel and trade homes． E．With many house swapping sites growing, this new phenomenon is becoming easier than ever． F．Hotels are often located where few people live, making them a strange place to experience a city． G．On theother hand, if there were trouble, people could write about that to wan others not to trust the swappers．

Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously, Jason was determined not to go against their father's wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother. He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father. \Dad will be really mad if he finds out you've been playing with his new computer.‖Jason said, \ He won‘t find out,\it down. \new Computer really puzzled him. It was a strange-looking machine — one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where he worked. ―It‘s an experimental model,\his father's warning only seized to make Mark more curious. Without any further thought, Mark turned on the power switch. The computer burst into life and seconds later, the screen turned into colors, shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen; \TRANSPORTER.‖ \Mark cried excitedly, \a computer game. I knew it! Dad's only been pretending to work. He's really been playing games instead. \the screen; \ Mark's fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names. \自动回收程序已启动).” The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume \Mark,” Jason yelled, reaching for the power switch.

He was really frightened. But his hand never reached the switch. A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen, wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒) , until they themselves seemed to be glowing. Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life. And the boys were no longer there. On the screen, the letters changed. \TION ( 目的地) ： MARS. RETRIEVE DATE; 2025.\ 56. Why did Mark touch the computer against his father's warning? A. He wanted to take a voyage. B. He wanted to practice his skill.

C. He was so much attracted by it.

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D. He was eager to do an experiment.

57. Where did the boys' father most likely work? A. In an electronic factory. B. In a computer company. C. In a scientific research center.

D. In an information processing center.

58. Mark thought \ A. a computer game B. a company website C. a software producer D. an astronomy 59. Why did Jason want to shut off the computer? A. He was afraid of being scolded.

B. He didn't like the loud noise and light. C. He didn't want to play games any morn.

D. He was afraid something dangerous might happen. 60. What happened to the boys at the end of the theory? A. They were blown into the air. B. They were sent to another planet. C. They were hidden in the strong light. D. They were carried away to another country.

A Book Review — The Snake-Stone by Berlie Doherty The setting: Urban England (the cities), but also rural England (the countryside) including remote English villages. The theme: The main theme is a teenage search of self-discovery, in this case the search for a mother from whom the hero was separated at an early age. Its other concerns are love, getting on with others, being persistent and courageous and trying to deal with doubts, troubles and worries. As the book moves to a close, James' swimming coach says to him: ― You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving-Tike \young man who knows where he is going. ' The characters: James is the hero of the story. He is a championship diver, and has a comfortable life with his foster parents (. Yet he also has the qualities to take him on a long journey to find his birth mother. The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James' parents, his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realistically. The turning point: The turning point in the story comes while James' foster parents are away in London, and he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil, ' the snake stone' which she left behind along with a note on which she had written, 'Take good care of Sammie.' It was written on a torn envelope

with parts of an address still there. The journey; Instead of going to London, James decides to find his birth mother. With help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found. James has painful, challenging, but also humorous and happy travels. The mother he finally meets, Anne, has a minor yet powerful voice in the novel. He comes to understand why she left him at a stranger‘s door fifteen years before. Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness. As a journey of self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending. Its hero says, on returning to his foster parents, ' I was home.‘ 61. What is the main theme of the novel? A. Life with foster parents. B. Life in the world of diving. C. A journey of self-discovery.

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D. A travel around the country.

62. What do the coach's words in Paragraph 2 suggest? A. James is a successful diver. B. James is a hopeful swimmer.

C. James is an outgoing young man. D. James is an independent young man. 63. The snake stone in the novel is _____ A. a stone with an address on it B. a clue left by the birth mother

C. a gift from the swimming coach D. a fossil left by the foster parents

64. Which of the following is true about the novel? A. The story has a sad ending.

B. The story takes place in the city of London. C. The characters are vividly described.

D. The turning point comes after the hero meets his birth mother. 65. It can be concluded that James' journey is_________ A. worthwhile B. boring C. comfortable D. disappointing

Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people ( ages 7 - 17 ) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend. Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life — married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors; someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed. A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-know provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years. Emily and Sarah have been matched since March 2008. Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.' Emily‘s mum came Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by“providing different feedback（反馈）about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.” Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. “I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it's all work and no play.' Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is! 66. What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters? A. To offer students public services.

B. To help students improve their grades.

C. To organize sport activities for young people. D. To provide partnership and fun for young people.

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67. A volunteer is usually expected to at least________. A. 24 hours B. 36 hours C. 48 hours D. 72 hours

68. According to Emily's mother, this program may provide Emily with______. A. advice from her teachers B. a new way to assess herself

C. a new way to judge her schoolmates D. more comments from her schoolmates

69. Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program? A. She used to be a volunteer. B. She needed a part-time job. C. She felt a bit bored with her life.

D. She wanted to get a challenging job.

70. According to the passage, ' vulnerable young people' are _______________________________________________ A. popular at school

B. rather weak physically C. easily hurt emotionally D. confident in themselves

probably those who are_____.

Yet some people wonder if the revolution in travel has gone too far. A price has been paid, they say, for the conquest (征服 ) of time and distance. Travel is something to be enjoyed, not endured（忍受）. The boat offers leisure and time enough to appreciate the ever-changing sights and sounds of a journey. A journey by train also has a special charm about it. Lakes and forests and wild, open plains sweeping past your carriage window create a grand view in which time and distance mean nothing. On board a plane, however, there is just the blank blue of the sky filling the narrow windows of the airplane. The soft lighting, in-flight films and gentle music make up the only world you know, and the hours progress slowly. Then there is the time spent being―processed‖ at a modem airport. People are conveyed like robots along walkways; baggage is weighed, tickets produced, examined and produced yet again before the passengers move to another waiting area. Journeys by rail and sea take longer, yes, but the hours devoted to being ― processed‖ at departure and arrival in airports are luckily absent. No wonder, then, that the modern high-speed trains are winning back passengers from the airlines. Man, however, is now a world traveler and cannot turn his back on the airplane. The working lives of too many people depend upon it; whole new industries have been built around its design and operation. The holiday-maker, too, with limited time to spend, patiently endures the busy airports and the limited space of the flight to gain those extra hours and even days, relaxing in the sun. Speed controls people's lives; time saved, in work or play, is the important thing — or so we are told. Perhaps those first horsemen, riding free across the wild, open plains, were enjoying a better world than the one we know today. They could travel at will, and the clock was not their master. 71. What does the writer try to express in Paragraph 1? A. Travel by plane has speeded up the growth of villages.

B. The speed of modern travel has made distances relatively short, C. The freedom of movement has helped people realize their dreams. D. Man has been fond of traveling rather than staying in one place.

72. How does the writer support the underlined statement in Paragraph 2?

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A. By giving instructions.

B. By analyzing cause and effect. C. By following the order of time. D. By giving examples.

73. According to Paragraph 3, passengers are turning back to modem high-speed trains because_______. A. they pay less for the tickets B. they feel safer during the travel

C. they ran enjoy higher speed of travel

D. they don‘t have to waste time being ―processed‖ 74., What does the last sentence of the passage mean? A. They enjoy tree and relaxing travel. B. They needed the clock to tell the time. C. They preferred traveling on horseback. D. They could travel with their master. 75. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Air travel benefits people and industries.

B. Train travel has some advantages over air travel. C. Great changes have taken place in modern travel. D. The high speed of air travel is gained at a cost.

Guest Services

Front Gate Guest Services can help you with anything from finding out what time your favourite show starts to purchasing tickets. The Guest Services location inside Front Gate also serves as a message centre, lost children‘s area and lost and found. Canada’s Wonderland does not offer personalized public paging (传呼). Food & Drink Options

Shops are located throughout Canada‘s Wonderland. Picnic baskets and coolers are welcome at the shelter located outside Wonderland on the north side of our Front Gate. Outside food and drinks are not allowed in the park. Bottled water may be brought into the Park. ATMs

ATMs are located just inside the Park beside Stroller, Locker and Wheelchair Rentals at the Front Gate, as well as KidZville (beside Guest Services), Splash Works (two locations), and outside Thunder Run. Pet Care

A pet care facility is located outside our Front Gate on the south side for a daily fee. Water and air-conditioned shelters are provided. Guests are asked to provide food and exercise. First Aid

If you need medical assistance, tell any park employee who will call First Aid and have them come to your location. Stroller, Locker and Wheelchair Rentals

Stroller, locker and wheelchair rentals are available inside the Park at the Front Gate, beside Thrills Are Wonderland. HIQ Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted while riding or standing in line for rides or in any of the children’s areas or the Water Park. Smoking is permitted in designated (指定的) areas only. Failure to observe all Park rules could result in being driven out of the Park without refund.

56. The leaflet is to inform visitors of the Park‘s ______.

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A. advanced management B. thrill performances C. entertainment facilities D. thoughtful services 57. A visitor to the Park can ______.

A. rent a stroller outside Front Gate B. ask for first aid by Thunder Run C. smoke in the Water Park D. leave his pet at KidZville

We’ve considered several ways of paying to cut in line: hiring line standers, buying tickets from scalpers (票贩子), or purchasing line-cutting privileges directly from, say, an airline or an amusement park. Each of these deals replaces the morals of the queue (waiting your turn) with the morals of the market (paying a price for faster service).

Markets and queues—paying and waiting—are two different ways of allocating things, and each is appropriate to different activities. The morals of the queue, “First come, first served, have an egalitarian (平等主义的) appeal. They tell us to ignore privilege, power, and deep pockets.

The principle seems right on playgrounds and at bus stops. But the morals of the queue do not govern all occasions. If I put my house up for sale, I have no duty to accept the first offer that comes along, simply because it‘s the first. Selling my house and waiting for a bus are different activities, properly governed by different standards.

Sometimes standards change, and it is unclear which principle should apply. Think of the recorded message you hear, played over and over, as you wait on hold when calling your bank: ―Your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.‖ This is essential for the morals of the queue. It‘s as if the company is trying to ease our impatience with fairness. But don‘t take the recorded message too seriously. Today, some people‘s calls are answered faster than others. Call center technology enables companies to ―score‖ incoming calls and to give faster service to those that come from rich places. You might call this telephonic queue jumping.

Of course, markets and queues are not the only ways of allocating things. Some goods we distribute by merit, others by need, still others by chance. However, the tendency of markets to replace queues, and other non-market ways of allocating goods is so common in modern life that we scarcely notice it anymore. It is striking that most of the paid queue-jumping schemes we‘ve considered—at airports and amusement parks, in call centers, doctors‘ offices, and national parks—are recent developments, scarcely imaginable three decades ago. The disappearance of the queues in these places may seem an unusual concern, but these are not the only places that markets have entered.

58. According to the author, which of the following seems governed by the principle ―First come, first served‖? A. Taking buses. B. Buying houses.

C. Flying with an airline. D. Visiting amusement parks.

59. The example of the recorded message in Paragraphs 4 and 5 illustrates ______. A. the necessity of patience in queuing B. the advantage of modern technology C. the uncertainty of allocation principle D. the fairness of telephonic services 60. The passage is meant to ______.

A. justify paying for faster services B. discuss the morals of allocating things

C. analyze the reason for standing in line D. criticize the behavior of queue jumping

If a diver surfaces too quickly, he may suffer the bends. Nitrogen (氮) dissolved (溶解) in his blood is suddenly liberated by the reduction of pressure. The consequence, if the bubbles (气泡) accumulate in a joint, is sharp pain and a bent body—thus

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the name. If the bubbles form in his lungs or his brain, the consequence can be death.

Other air-breathing animals also suffer this decompression (减压) sickness if they surface too fast: whales, for example. And so, long ago, did ichthyosaurs. That these ancient sea animals got the bends can be seen from their bones. If bubbles of nitrogen form inside the bone they can cut off its blood supply. This kills the cells in the bone, and consequently weakens it, sometimes to the point of collapse. Fossil (化石) bones that have caved in on themselves are thus a sign that the animal once had the bends.

Bruce Rothschild of the University of Kansas knew all this when he began a study of ichthyosaur bones to find out how widespread the problem was in the past. What he particularly wanted to investigate was how ichthyosaurs adapted to the problem of decompression over the 150 million years. To this end, he and his colleagues traveled the world‘s natural-history museums, looking at hundreds of ichthyosaurs from the Triassic period and from the later Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. When he started, he assumed that signs of the bends would be rarer in younger fossils, reflecting their gradual evolution of measures to deal with decompression. Instead, he was astonished to discover the opposite. More than 15% of Jurassic and Cretaceous ichthyosaurs had suffered the bends before they died, but not a single Triassic specimen (标本) showed evidence of that sort of injury.

If ichthyosaurs did evolve an anti-decompression means, they clearly did so quickly—and, most strangely, they lost it afterwards. But that is not what Dr Rothschild thinks happened. He suspects it was evolution in other animals that caused the change.

Whales that suffer the bends often do so because they have surfaced to escape a predator (捕食动物) such as a large shark. One of the features of Jurassic oceans was an abundance of large sharks and crocodiles, both of which were fond of ichthyosaur lunches. Triassic oceans, by contrast, were mercifully shark- and crocodile-free. In the Triassic, then, ichthyosaurs were top of the food chain. In the Jurassic and Cretaceous, they were prey (猎物) as well as predator—and often had to make a speedy exit as a result.

61. Which of the following is a typical symptom of the bends? A. A twisted body.

B. A gradual decrease in blood supply. C. A sudden release of nitrogen in blood. D. A drop in blood pressure.

62. The purpose of Rothschild‘s study is to see ______. A. how often ichthyosaurs caught the bends B. how ichthyosaurs adapted to decompression C. why ichthyosaurs bent their bodies D. when ichthyosaurs broke their bones

63. Rothschild‘s finding stated in Paragraph 4 ______.

A. confirmed his assumption B. speeded up his research process C. disagreed with his assumption D. changed his research objectives 64. Rothschild might have concluded that ichthyosaurs ______. A. failed to evolve an anti-decompression means B. gradually developed measures against the bends C. died out because of large sharks and crocodiles

D. evolved an anti-decompression means but soon lost it

Mark Twain has been called the inventor of the American novel. And he surely deserves additional praise: the man who

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