A newspaper reporter’s job can be very interesting. He meets all types of people and lives quite a busy life. He is on the rush for news all the time, then after several years he may get a desk job, and life becomes a bit more settled. Let’s look at his work a little more closely. In a day he may have to interview the prime minister of a foreign country, and the next day he may be writing about a football match. Sometimes he may be so busy that he has hardly any time to sleep. And at other times he may go on for days looking out for news materials yet return empty-handed.
　　In the beginning, a reporter has to cover a very wide field. After the early years he becomes more specialized in his work. For example, he may finally be asked to write only on court cases or politics or sports. Some reporters may become so specialized that they are asked only to write on a special thing: horse racing, for example. In most newspaper houses there is at least one special racing correspondent. Some newspapers have book reviews. Their job is delightful. They read the latest book and then write reviews on the ones they like. Then there are those who write on films, so they get to see them even before they are shown in the cinema. How lucky, you would say!
　　A reporter’s job can also be very dangerous. A number of them have died rushing from one assignment to another, and if there is a flood or a riot(暴亂) they may get hurt or even be killed. Three years ago there was a reporter whose camera was smashed by a group of men, because they were angry with him for taking their picture. Dangerous or not, one thing is certain, and that is, their job is never dull!
小題1:What does the underlined phrase “on the rush” mean in the passage?

A．on the beach

B．on the spot

C．in a hurry

D．in no time

小題2:Reporters who write on films are said to be lucky because they _____.

A．can see more film stars

B．can see the films before most people see them in the cinema

C．can pay less than other people

D．can write anything they like

小題3:A reporter’s work becomes dangerous when _____.

A．there is an interview with the prime minister	B．there is a football match
C．he is seeing a horror film	D．there is a flood or a riot

小題4:From the passage we can infer that, to be a good reporter, he must be all of the following except _____.

A．brave

B．quick in mind

C．strong

D．well-informed

“When your mother criticizes you, you can look somewhere else and think about other things. Just pay no attention to her words. But remember: it’s a strong attitude, so it cannot be used  36 .You can use this skill only sometimes.” These words are from some cartoons  37 skills for children to  38 against their mothers.
“This is a book for  39 aged six to twelve who are always criticized by their  40 ”, and the cartoons,   41 by two 10-year-old girls, list over twenty  42 which children can use to deal with their mothers’  43 ,such as crying, running away and so on. Each skill is described with interesting  44 and funny notes. The two girls’ creativity(創(chuàng)造力)amazed the adults.
According to one of the girls’ mothers, her daughter once performed  45 in an exam, so she criticized her. The daughter’s feelings led to her  46 the cartoons. The girl’s father said he  47 parents would pay attention to the pictures. He said parents should think about children’s feelings. They shouldn’t criticize them so often. And he said the cartoons weren’t  48 yet and that his daughter would continue with them when she was  49 .
The cartoons make people  50 the problems within Chinese family  51 , said an expert on family education. According to a survey of 104 children and their parents, as many as 51.9 percent of the children  52 being criticized by their mothers.
Not giving children enough time to play and always criticizing them seem to be very  53 in family life. It is a big problem in fact     parents think it is ok .Children will have  55 feelings within their heart. Parents should learn to encourage children more.

小題1:	A．suddenly B．certainly C．recently D．often

小題2:	A．showing B．using C．lending D．leaving

小題3:	A．fight B．protect C．a(chǎn)rgue D．stand

小題4:	A．classmates B．children C．strangers D．neighbors

小題5:	A．parents B．teachers C．friends D．sisters

小題6:	A．bought B．interested C．drawn D．dreamed

小題7:	A．photos B．presents C．skills D．reasons

小題8:	A．care B．a(chǎn)nger C．encouragement D．sadness

小題9:	A．pictures B．results C．words D．characters

小題10:

A．quickly B．badly C．well D．slowly

小題11:

A．reading B．directing C．creating D．selling

小題12:

A．disagreed B．wondered C．found D．hoped

小題13:

A．invited B．wanted C．known D．finished

小題14:

A．old B．free C．bored D．excited

小題15:

A．forget B．enjoy C．change D．face

小題16:

A．education B．planning C．importance D．tradition

小題17:

A．continue B．hate C．understand D．keep

小題18:

A．useful B．clear C．common D．funny

小題19:

A．though B．therefore C．if D．a(chǎn)nd

小題20:

A．relaing B．thankful C．happy D．negative

We can express our feelings and needs by using body language. Cats can do that too. The ways that cats use their tails to show their feelings and needs are interesting.
Unlike dogs, which generally wave their tails to express good feelings, cats use their tails to send a lot of signals. When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it may be a sign for us to leave it alone, or we may get scrathed (抓傷). Throwing a little toy for the cat to play with can get it relaxed. When a cat holds its tail upwards with a slight move, it means the animal is very happy to see its owner.
We all like to cuddle (依偎) inside our bed, and cats do that thing, too. Much as little children like to wrap (用……纏繞) their arms around their Teddy Bears, cats like to wrap their own tails around their bodies to get a sense of safety while asleep. If we notice a cat sleeping in such a position, we should not break its peace.
Usually the tip of the cat’s tail doesn’t draw our attention. But its particular position may also show the cat’s feelings. For example, a cat holding the tip of its tail pointed downwards may try to say that it is not feeling comfortable. So at this point, the cat not only feels angry, but also unsafe. This may again be a sign for us not to upset the cat in any way.
In conclusion, cats use their tails in many different, sometimes funny ways to send us messages, and we can learn to know more.
小題1:According to the text, in which way are cats different from dogs?

A．Cats draw more attention from humans than dogs.

B．Cats are friendlier to humans than dogs.

C．Cats have more feelings than dogs.

D．Cats show more feelings with tails than dogs.

小題2:When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it probably feels    .

A．safe

B．sleepy

C．a(chǎn)nxious

D．hungry

小題3:A cat wraps its tail around its body when sleeping to      .

A．get its tail well relaxed	B．get a sense of safety
C．show friendship to its owner	D．warn strangers to keep off

小題4:What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?

A．A cat can use its tail tip to show its feelings.

B．We should pay attention to the tip of a cat’s tail.

C．Why a cat holds the tip of its tail pointed downwards

D．A cat has many ways to express its feelings

Believe it or not, oceans and seas are easy to be harmed by the development of human society. They are also influenced by man-made pollution easily. It is human beings that do great harm to the ocean ecosystems(生態(tài)系統(tǒng)).
The coral reefs(珊瑚礁)are fine ecosystems that provide food and protection for many ocean creatures. The coral in almost all of the oceans is in danger from pollution.Chemicals from factories end up in the seas and oceans and destroy coral reefs. If the coral systems die some ocean creatures will be sure to die out.
Protecting the ocean also has something to do with the protection of ocean wildlife like dolphins. The fishing industry depends on modern ways to catch many fish in order to earn more money. But the nets for fishing also seize other sea animals. The fishing boat workers are advised to check their nets and set other ocean animals free. But the boats are in a hurry to make money and often other ocean animals are caught with fish.
Offshore oil spills(近海石油泄露) can destroy the ocean environment because oil kills all ocean life. The world depends on oil and because there is a great amount of oil off the shore of many countries, the need for oil is more important than the risk of the oil spill. However, the fact is that one human mistake can lead to an ocean environmental accident that will cause years of damage to the fine ocean ecosystems. Oil spills will kill all the creatures in the area of the spill. The oil will be washed up on shore and destroy the ecosystems along the shore including birds.
Everyone who cares about the environment should be interested in protecting the ocean, and all of us should do something for the protection of the ocean.
小題1:According to the passage, the ocean is harmed easily as a result of      .

A．the overuse of the oceans

B．the change of natural conditions

C．the increase of population by the sea

D．the increasing activities of humans

小題2:What does the second paragraph mainly tell readers?

A．How ocean creatures depend on coral reefs.

B．Coral reefs are home to ocean animals.

C．The great harm caused by factory pollution.

D．The importance of protecting coral systems.

小題3:The underlined work “seize” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced with“      ”.

A．catch

B．a(chǎn)ttract

C．place

D．cover

小題4:Why do people continue to get oil in the sea at the risk of oil spills?

A．Because they believe the oil spill can be stopped.

B．Because there is a large amount of oil in the sea.

C．Because they are in great need of oil.

D．Because getting oil in sea is easier than on land.

Imagine that you are sitting in a park and suddenly remember that you need to send an urgent email. You have your laptop computer with you and you connect it to a wireless access point and access the Internet. Then you send your email. This wouldn’t have been possible if there were no wireless Internet for laptops. Wireless Internet has come into our life in so many ways that we don’t even realize what a necessary part it has become of our day-to-day lives.
How do we connect to a wireless Internet service for laptop computers? There are two ways to do this. They are Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth connection. Wireless networking is very easy. You just switch on the Wi-Fi button that has been provided in the laptop for Wi-Fi scanning. Once that is done, the computer will connect to the Internet.
An interesting fact about Wi-Fi networking is that you can create a network between similar wireless equipment. Consider a situation where you and your friend both have Wi-Fi laptops, and there is some data you want to exchange. Traditional networking architecture demands that you have a wireless router (路由器). But the beauty of Wi-Fi networking technology is that you can set up a network between you and your friend’s laptop, and share all the data you want.
Broadband (寬帶) Internet connection is typically preferred by any user as it provides better speed for Internet surfing. Up until the invention of 3G mobile phones, Internet speed on mobile phones was very slow. 3G has the promise of changing the entire face of broadband technology. Just imagine browsing at speeds of more that 2MB per second. To give you a measure of the speed, 3G enables you to watch high quality live videos on the Internet.
It is amazing to see how technology changes and the rate at which it changes. There may come a time when you may be able to browse using mobile wireless Internet for laptops anywhere in the world.
小題1:What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

A．Wireless Internet will become a reality soon.

B．We can send emails outdoors through wireless Internet.

C．Laptops enable us to do business everywhere.

D．People can easily find a laptop to surf the Internet.

小題2:People can enjoy a wireless Internet service for laptop computers by      .

A．connecting to another computer	B．switching off the Wi-Fi button
C．using bluetooth connection	D．connecting bluetooth to Wi-Fi

小題3:What should we do to share some data with a friend through Wi-Fi networking?

A．Use the same computer.	B．Surf online.
C．Have a wireless router.	D．Set up a network.

小題4:One main advantage of 3G mobile phones mentioned in the passage is      .

A．their low price	B．their different functions
C．their high Internet speed	D．their bright future

What is a good education? The question is far from being answered. Once more, colleges and universities are changing their programs: they drop "fun courses" and restart some of the traditional subjects neglected (忽視) since the 1960s. Many great schools are again requiring the students to take a number of classes in English, history, literature, the social sciences, philosophy, the natural sciences, and art if they want to get a degree. Meanwhile, the experts are trying to describe the good education of our time. Obviously the purely vocational training once favored is not enough. But neither is the gentleman's education of the nineteenth century. Educational programs must meet the demands of a modern world where men and women have to work and to deal with big problems.
What, then, is a good education of this century? Some educators suggest that it should include foreign languages and the study of foreign cultures; a mastery of English, including the ability to write and speak well, because communications have become all-important in the modern world, and also because "a person who doesn't speak and write clearly doesn't reason clearly either"; some knowledge of the social sciences (sociology, psychology) that deal with human relations and human problems; some basic knowledge of modern science, which would enable future voters to be better informed about current problems like nuclear. Finally, many educators insist that all college graduates should be familiar with computers and modern information system since the educated professionals of tomorrow will have to understand their machines. Is that all? "No, of course not." answer the educators. "We have not mentioned the two great building blocks of education: history and literature!"
小題1:The best title for this passage might be _______.

A．Education	B．A Mastery of English
C．A Good Education	D．Something About Study

小題2:The underlined word "drop" in the first paragraph means _______.

A．desert

B．dislike

C．decline

D．neglect

小題3:The author thinks that the question about what a good education is _______.

A．has been answered fairly well

B．hasn't been put forward yet

C．has been dealt with successfully

D．has not been answered satisfactorily

小題4:Some educational experts believe a mastery of English should include the ability _______.

A．to read fast	B．to write and speak well
C．to write clearly and accurately	D．to listen and speak skillfully

It was your birthday, and you just opened your biggest gift — a smooth silver laptop. You can’t wait to instant-message your friends with the news, but first you have to get rid of your old desktop computer. Do you just throw away the monitor and keyboard in the trash? Not anymore!
Three states, that is, California, Maine, and Maryland, recently passed laws prohibiting people from throwing away electronic waste, or e-waste, includes televisions, computers, and cell phones. Although they don’t make you sick when you use them, they do when they are destroyed, for they contain heavy metals that can be harmful to human bodies. For example, cell phone batteries contain a kind of chemical causing damage to kidneys and deserted computer monitors can damage brains. And flat TV screens may cause injury to the nervous system. Those metals can leak into the ground or give off pollutants when burned.
It is required that e-waste be placed at special sites rather than usual landfills. Several other states are considering similar laws and California is also pushing for a law banning the application of such dangerous substances.
Government officials are not the only people taking aim at e-waste; environmentalists are also urging people to recycle their outdated equipment.
“It is just a waste … to not recycle,” Patrick, an associate professor of occupational and environmental health at university of Iowa, told The Daily Iowan, “Allowing dangerous chemicals to leak into the environment for decades seems irresponsible.”
What Can You Do?
Reduce. Be a responsible shopper, and take care of your electronics so they will last longer.
Re-use. Donate or sell your old high-tech equipment.
Recycle. To find a responsible recycler, contact a local or state environmental group.
小題1:What’s the best title of this passage?

A．E-waste is being made good use of.

B．E-waste, a big threat to us.

C．E-waste is dangerous to us all the while.

D．Goodbye, e-waste.

小題2:Why is e-waste harmful and dangerous to human beings?

A．Because they can go off at times and threaten us.

B．Because they can make people sick, as long as people use them.

C．Because they contain poisonous chemical substances.

D．Because they take too much space when placed in trashes.

小題3:What can we know from Patrick’s words?

A．Waste can’t be recycled.

B．Waste can be made use of by recycling

C．We have to recycle e-waste to protect the environment.

D．Protecting the environment is important.

小題4:Which of the following is NOT given as a piece of advice to help with e-wastes?

A．Taking care of your electronics so they will last longer.

B．Donating or selling your old high-tech equipment.

C．Contacting a local or state environmental group.

D．Asking fewer people to use electric products.

Have you ever suddenly felt that someone you know was in trouble ― and he was? Have you ever dreamed something that came true later? Maybe you have ESP.
ESP stands for Extra Sensory Perception. It may be called a sixth sense. It seems to let people know about events before they happen, or events that are happening some distance away.
Here is an example: A woman was doing washing. Suddenly she shouted, “My father is dead! I saw him sitting in the chair!” Just then, a telephone came. The woman’s father had died of a heart illness. He died sitting in a chair.
There are thousands of stories like this on record. Scientists are studying them to find out what is behind these strange mental messages. Here’s another example —— one of hundreds of dreams that have come true.
A man dreamed he was walking along a road when a horse and carriage came by. The driver said, “There’s room for one more.” The man felt the driver was Death, so he ran away. The next day the man was getting on a crowded bus. The bus driver said, “There’s room for one more”. Then the man saw the driver’s face was the same face he had seen in the dream. He wouldn’t get on the bus. As the bus drove off, it crashed and burst into fires. Everyone was killed!
Some people say stories like these are lies or coincidences. Others say that are ESP in true, from studies of ESP, we may some day learn more about the human mind.
小題1:ESP lets people know about _________.

A．their dream	B．events after they happen
C．events before they happen	D．heart illness

小題2:The example of the man shows the ability to _______.

A．a(chǎn)void traffic accidents

B．know the good and bad of a person

C．know about the events happening some distance away

D．sense a danger that will happen later on

小題3:The best title of this passage is _________.

A．Sixth Sense	B．The Human Mind
C．A Big Lie	D．A Terrible Dream

Have you ever tried to draw a straight line, only to find it turns out all wrong? Or, wanted to show   36  at a party but the song you’d practised so many times suddenly   37  more difficult?
I've had both these   38 .As a Senior 3 student, I have to   39  many exams. Each time I enter one thinking “I   40  fail this time.” , I get a low mark.
But don't be surprised --- it's not   41  we don't try, or do enough preparation, or take it   42 . On the contrary, it is because we put ourselves under too much   43 . It is thinking ‘I must…’ that makes us taste the terrible flavor of   44 .
We often   45  to our friends, “Don't be too hard   46  yourself!”. But when we   47  our own goals, we may not listen to our own advice.
In doing so, we are making our path to success increasingly difficult.
So why not   48  this crazy pursuit(追求) to get the best? Just face the problem   49  before you with a calm mind, enjoy the hard work and you will succeed.
In my opinion,   50  a calm state of mind is a skill for life. For people who want to succeed,   51  this is a very important lesson.
So   52  time when you're trying to draw a straight line or   53  a performance, tell yourself, “If I can just do it better than last time, it's a   54 . ”
Keep a calm state of mind, and you will be happy   55  you succeed or fail.

小題1:	A．up B．off C．out D．in

小題2:	A．a(chǎn)ssumes B．a(chǎn)ppears C．listens D．becomes

小題3:	A．experiences B．chances C．times D．reviews

小題4:	A．finish B．measure C．take D．join

小題5:	A．shouldn't B．may C．can't D．haven't

小題6:	A．why B．since C．when D．because

小題7:	A．necessarily B．seriously C．personally D．sharply

小題8:	A．care B．power C．pressure D．a(chǎn)ttention

小題9:	A．exams B．difficulty C．marks D．failure

小題10:

A．say B．speak C．tell D．talk

小題11:

A．off B．on C．to D．for

小題12:

A．share B．a(chǎn)chieve C．weigh D．set

小題13:

A．throw away B．get away C．take away D．let away

小題14:

A．waiting B．sitting C．lying D．laying

小題15:

A．staying B．keeping C．remaining D．making

小題16:

A．trying B．realizing C．using D．training

小題17:

A．last B．what C．next D．high

小題18:

A．put on B．play on C．give on D．show on

小題19:

A．success B．task C．lesson D．trial

小題20:

A．if B．either C．neither D．whether

Dahlia was running around the house screaming and crying. “I hate her! I hate her! I will __36__   play with her again!” Finally, her steps slowed,  __37__  she told her father what had happened. He listened attentively.   __38__   she stopped, he asked, “Is there __39__  else?” Dahlia added more details and began  __40__  bitterly again. Father was listening. When Dahlia   __41__  talking, he said, “It must __42__ you to be made fun of like this by your best friend Tina.” Dahlia  __43__  her father’s embrace（擁抱）and support as she cried  __44__  more in his arms. Then as  __45__   as the storm of tears began, she was finished. She got up and  __46__  announced, “Daddy, did you know that tomorrow Tina and I are going together to the beach? We are  __47__   a log house there with Adam and Tom, I will tell Tina before we go that I   __48__   ruin her work again, and I’m sure she will be  __49__ to me. ”
　　Why was this encounter (sudden meeting) so successful? How did Dahlia __50__  her sadness so completely and realize her responsibility in the matter __51__  her own?
　　There were three main parts in her father’s reaction that   __52__  : (A) Attention (B) Respect (C) Trust. He gave his daughter __53__ attention and took her seriously as she   __54__  her feelings. He respected her by not coming with words of wisdom, advice or help. He validated（證實）the feelings she __55__ . And he trusted her to do and say what she needed in order to lead herself toward resolution of her emotions.

小題1:	A．hardly B．seldom C．ever D．never

小題2:	A．so B．but C．a(chǎn)nd D．then

小題3:	A．Before B．When C．While D．Since

小題4:	A．something B．a(chǎn)nything C．everything D．nothing

小題5:	A．crying B．running C．talking D．saying

小題6:	A．kept B．started C．stopped D．hated

小題7:	A．hurt B．a(chǎn)che C．injure D．wound

小題8:	A．got B．received C．a(chǎn)ccepted D．a(chǎn)dmitted

小題9:	A．many B．some C．a(chǎn)ny D．no

小題10:

A．soon B．quickly C．suddenly D．fast

小題11:

A．surprisingly B．a(chǎn)ngrily C．sadly D．cheerfully

小題12:

A．building B．buying C．making D．repairing

小題13:

A．shouldn’t B．won’t C．daren’t D．can’t

小題14:

A．polite B．cruel C．rude D．nice

小題15:

A．get over B．get away C．get along D．get through

小題16:

A．for B．on C．by D．in

小題17:

A．did B．followed C．went D．worked

小題18:

A．full B．incomplete C．half D．undivided

小題19:

A．sent out B．threw out C．put out D．poured out

小題20:

A．expressed B．showed C．said D．strengthened