Xu Hui is very excited. The Senior 1 student in a middle school in Beijing will go to South Korea with his parents during the Spring Festival.
“Overseas touring has always been a dream for me,” he said happily.
Nowadays, Chinese people enjoy longer holidays, such as the three “Golden Week Holidays”(the Spring Festival, May Day and National Day). They have more time to travel. Rising incomes also make travelling abroad realistic for ordinary Chinese people.
Nearly 7 million Chinese travelled overseas in 2001, according to the National Tourism Administration(國(guó)家旅游局). The most common problem travellers face is how to choose the best routes(路線).
By the end of 2002, Chinese citizens were allowed to travel to 19 foreign countries and regions at their own expense.
The top 10 places included Hong Kong, Macao and Thailand. European countries are also becoming increasingly popular.
“More and more Chinese people have shown interest in travelling to Europe, particularly France and Finland,” said Tan Wen, a general manager of China Youth Travel Service. “Sooner or later, there will be a peak(高峰) in European tours.”
Another consideration is choosing the right travel agencies and finding the best price. The China Consumers’ Association(CCA, 中國(guó)消費(fèi)者協(xié)會(huì)) offered tips to consumers on choosing the right travel agencies to help prevent a relaxing vacation from turning into a costly disaster.
“Price should not be the single most important factor in choosing a travel agency,” said Zhang Yuanchao, CCA vice-secretary general. Consumers are advised to choose large State travel agencies with good reputations(名聲) and official approval to organize overseas tour groups.
Zhang’s association dealt with more than 5, 000 complaints about travel agencies(旅行社) last year. And the majority of the complaints were about random changes in travel routes, bad tour guides, and forced shopping.
Travellers were warned to look carefully at their contracts(合同) with agencies and to buy travel insurance(保險(xiǎn)).
小題1:How many reasons are given in the article as to why ordinary Chinese people are traveling abroad more today?

A．Two.

B．Three.

C．Four.

D．Five.

小題2:According to the passage, what is the biggest problem Chinese travelers face when going overseas?

A．Choosing the best travel agent.

B．Deciding the best way to get to the places they want to go to.

C．Traveling to Europe.

D．Cost.

小題3:According to the passage, what seems to be the most common result of choosing a bad travel agency?

A．People buy more souvenirs than they had planned to.

B．People spend more money than they had planned to.

C．People go to different places than they had planned to.

D．People complained more than they had planned to.

小題4:The underlined part “random changes” probably means that _______.

A．the travelers agreed with the changes.

B．the travel agency didn’t make any changes.

C．the travel agency refused to changes the routes.

D．the travel agency changed the routes or time without following the original plan.

小題5: What would be a good title for this passage?

A．Xu Hui’s Vacation in South Korea

B．The Job of the National Tourism Administration

C．Where Young Chinese Travelers Go

D．Suggestions for the Chinese Travelers

For many     36   in the US, earning some money gives them a sense of    37    . By making their own money they can buy whatever they want . It also develops a sense of responsibility and independence .
Most teens I know have a small sum of money . Their   38     give them an allowance (零用錢). For some ,an allowance is given every week ; for    39    , every month or so . Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their parents . An allowance is typically based on the    40    of chores (家務(wù)), such as washing the dishes , cleaning up one’s room, taking out the trash , and    41    the floor .   42    to younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash ,   43    some cases .
Many teens also work to get    44    .Since most of my peers (同伴) are not     45   for a formal job , many choose part-time positions . These require relatively     46   time and basically no training . They can have these jobs like babysitting ;   47    younger students , offered by most schools    48    a small fee ;   49    bagging groceries at local supermarkets .
   50    spending habits , most teens spend their money in a relatively carefree style . Often , a month’s allowance can be spent in just a few hours . I’m not saying that teens in US are   51     saving money . Indeed , in many situations , teens can be quite level-headed (頭腦冷靜) in   52     money towards college or other    53    plans . The way teens manage their money should not be seen as a   54     . It may just be a defining characteristic of their carefree    55   .

小題1:	A．a(chǎn)dults B．teens C．babies D．elders

小題2:	A．freedom B．pride C．happiness D．excitement

小題3:	A．parents B．teachers C．friends D．schools

小題4:	A．the others B．a(chǎn)nother C．the other D．others

小題5:	A．completion B．performance C．end D．success

小題6:	A．watering B．washing C．sweeping D．removing

小題7:	A．Cruelty B．Coldness C．Usefulness D．Kindness

小題8:	A．in B．on C．by D．for

小題9:	A．dollars B．money C．cash D．fees

小題10:

A．satisfied B．ready C．qualified D．a(chǎn)llowed

小題11:

A．little B．much C．more D．no

小題12:

A．helping B．training C．tutoring D．informing

小題13:

A．in need of B．in return for C．with the purpose of D．a(chǎn)s a result of

小題14:

A．a(chǎn)nd B．but C．so D．yet

小題15:

A．As for B．Because of C．in spite of D．But for

小題16:

A．used to B．expert at C．looking forward to D．incapable of

小題17:

A．spending B．earning C．saving D．collecting

小題18:

A．future B．present C．past D．last

小題19:

A．characteristic B．weakness C．merit D．symbol

小題20:

A．lifestyle B．a(chǎn)ttitude C．habit D．thinking

One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting．I was looking forward to a quiet   36   of the splendid artwork．
A young  37 viewing the paintings ahead of me  38  nonstop between themselves．I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking．I admired the man's  39 for putting up with her  40   stream of words． 41   by their noise, I moved on．
I met them several times as I moved  42   the various rooms of art．Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 43   .
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a  44   when the couple approached the  45 ．Before they left, the man  46   into his pocket and pulled out a white object．He  47   it into a long stick and then  48   his way into the coatroom to get his wife's jacket．
"He's a  49   man, " the clerk at the counter said．" Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age．During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn't change．So, as before, he and his wife come in  50   there is a new art show．"
"But what does he get out of the art?" I asked．"He can't see．"
"Can't see! You're  51 ．He sees a lot．More than you and I do," the clerk said．"His wife  52   each painting so he can see it in his head．"
I learned something about patience,  53   and love that day．I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without  54   and the courage of a'' husband who would not 55   blindness to change his life．And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined．

小題1:	A．view 　　 B．touch C．wander D．stare

小題2:	A．lady　 B．couple　 C．man D．clerk

小題3:	A．yelled B．a(chǎn)rgued C．screamed D．chatted

小題4:	A．a(chǎn)ttempt B．independence C．patience　　 D．wisdom

小題5:	A．constant B．vivid C．casual D．vague

小題6:	A．Adopted B．Adapted C．Disturbed D．Conducted

小題7:	A．from B．to C．towards　 D．through

小題8:	A．a(chǎn)nxiously B．quickly C．urgently　　 D．sensibly

小題9:	A．comment B．purchase C．decision　　　 D．profit

小題10:

A．exit B．entrance C．front　　　 D．queue

小題11:

A．plugged B．reached C．held　　　 D．bent

小題12:

A．lengthened B．made C．brought　　 D．broadened

小題13:

A．led B．found C．tapped　　 D．forced

小題14:

A．generous B．rough C．smart D．brave

小題15:

A．wherever 　 B．whatever C．whenever D．whichever

小題16:

A．unique B．silly　　 C．equal D．wrong

小題17:

A．decorates B．draws C．shoves D．describes

小題18:

A．kindness B．pride C．courage D．enthusiasm

小題19:

A．sight B．support C．expectation D．confidence

小題20:

A．get B．a(chǎn)llow C．hope D．cause

“Choo，Choo！”Here comes the Chunnel train. Get aboard if you want to learn more about this underground transportation system. This is an unusual form of transportation, because it is a tunnel that trains travel through and not an actual form of transportation.
The Chunnel is actually the English nickname for the Channel Tunnel. In French，it is called le tunnel sous la Manche. It is a rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover. It connects Cheriton in Kent, England with Sangatte in northern France. It is the second longest rail tunnel in the world.
Did you know that the British and the French had a race while they were building the Chunnel? The race was to see who could get to the middle of the tunnel first. The British won by a little bit. It took 15,000 workers over seven years to dig the tunnel. The tunnel was finished in 1994.
The completed Chunnel cost about $21 billion. But it all paid off, because it became very popular, very quick. Millions of people use it. Now it is getting even more popular.
There are three complete tunnels in the Chunnel. The two outside ones are the passenger trains. The small inner one is a guidance train. The guidance train is not used for transportation. Each track is exactly parallel to each other.
There are four different train systems in the Chunnel. The Eurostar is a high speed passenger service that connects London, Paris, Brussels and Lille. The Eurotunnel shuttle is a rail ferry service. These shuttles carry cars and vans. These are railcars that allow drivers to drive their vehicles on and off. There are also two Eurotunnel goods service trains.
Now you know more about the Chunnel. Everybody off，this is the last stop.
小題1:The Channel Tunnel links   ________with________.

A．London; Paris	B．Cheriton; Sangatte
C．Lille; Brussels	D．Dover; Kent

小題2:Which of the following shows the structure of the tunnels in the Chunnel?

小題3:The Eurotunnel shuttle is intended to carry________.

A．passengers	B．drivers and their vehicles
C．goods	D．staff members of the Chunnel

小題4:The text can most probably be ________.

A．found in a guidebook	B．read in a magazine
C．broadcast on a train	D．heard in a railway station

Heading off to college this year? Here are some fashion tips from our experts you should keep in mind;
Dress to impress: Stylist and business consultant Daniela Smith says, "Girls should keep in mind that your college professors will often be the bridge that connects you to your future career and your classmates will become your professional．network． You don't need to dress like you're going to the office, but you should display an ability to properly present yourself with appropriate maturity and confidence, and look put-together．"
Lo go mania（品牌熱癥）: Wearing the logos of brands aimed at younger customers physically identifies you as part of that age group, so consider the targeted age group of the stores you shop at．It's tempting to load up on logos, especially well-known logos that signify high-end brands．But consider this: college is a time of self-discovery, a chance to develop your own personal style．Instead of wearing logos head to toe, "walking advertisement"-style, why not express who you really are?
Wear real pants: The combination of leggings and baggy shirts is all too common on college campuses．Smith points out that leggings, yoga pants, and sweatpants are entirely unacceptable in public unless you're exercising． Although leggings worn as pants are a common trend among high school and college girls, they are not an appropriate choice for daywear; As a young woman, your style choice should begin to reflect your maturity level．So, get rid of leggings and wear real pants!
Keep the cute factor to a minimum: Stay away from sweaters and T-shirts with smiling animals, cartoon characters, or Hello Kitty on them．Sure, kittens might be cute, but they're not doing you any favors in the style department．Dressing too cutesy can take years off your look, and not necessarily in a good way!
小題1:The second paragraph indicates the importance of               .

A．impressing professors	B．getting on well with classmates
C．creating a professional image	D．dressing appropriately

小題2:The author believes that college girls should                .

A．choose a logo that suits their age

B．try to load up on well-known logos

C．use logos to show who they are

D．find their identity by trying different logos

小題3:In which magazine would you most likely find this passage?

A．Business Week．	B．Parents
C．In style．	D．Travel&Leisure

McDonald's is the world single biggest food provider with annual sales of around $12.4bn. And the company's symbol Ronald McDonald is now （or so the company claims） the world's most recognized person after Santa Claus.
The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in San Bernardino, California, in 1948 by brothers Mac and Richard “Dick” McDonald. Mac ran the restaurant side; Dick was the marketing genius. He had already invented the drive-in laundry and had been the first person to use neon lights in advertising. Now he spotted the gap in the post-war, baby-boom market for cheap, family-orientated restaurants with simple menus, standardized food and efficient service.
After a slow start, business began to boom. By 1954, the brothers were joined by another entrepreneur, a kitchen equipment salesman called Ray A Kroc who owned the franchise to the Multimixer, milk shake maker used throughout the McDonald's chain. A year later, Kroc had bought the McDonald brothers' chain of 25 franchises for the equivalent of around $70m（￡44m）. Dick remained with the company until the Seventies, when he and Kroc fell out over Kroc's claim that the chain was his creation.
Today, an almost Stalinist cult of personality surrounds Kroc （who died in 1984） at McDonald's, while the brothers who gave the company its name have all but been written out of its history. But though Kroc did not found McDonald's, he was certainly responsible for the empire-building philosophy which led to its world domination. He ushered in such essential contributions to international cuisine as the Big Mac （1968） and the Egg McMuffin （1973）; and helped launch Ronald McDonald —— “in any language he means fun” —— on to television in 1963.
Every three hours, a new McDonald's franchise opens somewhere in the world; it can be found in more than 100 countries including India （vegetarian-only to avoid offending the non-beef-eating populace） and Israel （non kosher, despite fierce local objection）. McDonald's chain embodied the thrusting, can-do spirit of Fifties America with staff mottoes such as “If you've got time to lean, you've got time to clean.”
小題1:McDonald's was founded _____.

A．by a kitchen equipment salesman

B．in California

C．by a marketing genius called Dick McDonald

D．a(chǎn)fter the first World War

小題2:What do we know about McDonald's brothers?

A．They were not McDonald's founders although they named the restaurant.

B．Their business was still in depression after several years.

C．They had clear job separation on business.

D．They sold their restaurant to a salesman in 1954.

小題3:Which is not Kroc's contribution to McDonald's ?

A．He launched the restaurant image Ronald McDonald on to television.

B．Under his lead, international cuisine as the Big Mac and the Egg McMuffin earned worldwide fame

C．He spotted the gap in postwar market for cheap, family-orientated restaurants.

D．He built McDonald's empire with a philosophy which led to its world domination.

小題4:Which statement is true according to the passage?

A．The single biggest food provider was however, not named after its founder

B．The international cuisine as the Big Mac, a beef hamburger, is provided every chain restaurant in the world.

C．Employees in McDonald's have no time to lean.

D．The symbol Ronald McDonald, means fun in any language, is said to the world most recognized person after Santa Claus.

Winners Club
You choose to be a winner！
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易賬戶）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7—that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers：
No account keeping fees！
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transacting fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（儲(chǔ)蓄）without talking them out in a month.
Convenient
Teenagers are busy—we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.
The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
小題1: The Winners Club is a bank account intended for _________.

A．parents

B．teenagers

C．winners

D．a(chǎn)dults

小題2: Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club？

A．Special gifts are ready for parents.

B．The bank opens only on work days.

C．Services are convenient for its members.

D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

小題3:If you want to be a member of the Club, you must _________.

A．be an Internet user	B．be permitted by your parent
C．has a big sum of money	D．be in your twenties

小題4:What is the purpose of this text?

A．To set up a club.	B．To provide part-time jobs.
C．To organize key-cards.	D．To introduce a new banking service.

DEARAUNTYf
My husband’s niece is 13 and what I would call “a handful”. She wants to stay with us for while, and her mother and grandmother have told me what a great influence I would be on her. Her visit ，no doubt, would bring about a long list of demands’ and she’d want to bring a friend too. I don t feel comfortable hosting her, but I don 3r know how to tell my husband’s family members without hurting their feelings.
-Reluctant Aunt
Dear Reluctant,
Let’s get you out of this mess. Your husband’s family is making a request that borders on a demand and sugarcoating it with self-serving flattery (恭維）? Put your foot down, and tell the truth. Say you don’t feel equipped or comfortable hosting the little darling, and regretfully decline (拒絕).Under no circumstances should you take part in any discussion that attempts to change your mind through flattery.
DEAR AUNTY
have two stepdaughters, 21 and 24. On holidays, the older one always buys me gift but adds her sister’s name on the card. I feel insincere thanking the younger daughter -Vd rather get no gift than be a part of this pretence. Is it tacky (俗氣)to ask the 24-year-old to stop giving her sister credit while it isn t deserved? Will the younger one ever learn to be thoughtful?
-Mindful Mum
Dear Mindful,
Lighten up! Your older stepdaughter is a considerate and generous sister who covers for and protects her younger sister. Good for her! The girls’ relationship is between them. As for your role, you can’t punish anyone into being thoughtful. You can, however, model thoughtful behavior. Spend some time with her, and get to know her better.
小題1:The underlined word “a handful” would probably mean a person who______

A．is difficult to deal with	B．enjoys making friends
C．is easy to get along with	D．gets easily influenced

小題2:AUNTY suggested that Reluctant Aunt______

A．kindly host the guest

B．discuss with her husband

C．politely turn down the request

D．try to meet all the demands

小題3:Which of the following is TRUE about the second case?

A．Mindful Mum is very proud of her two step daughters.

B．The two stepdaughters always buy Mindful Mum gifts.

C．AUNTY thinks the older sister should be punished.

D．The older stepdaughter cares for her sister.

小題4:In which section does the passage most probably appear in a magazine?

A．Entertainment.

B．Advice.

C．Health.

D．Food &Recipes.

Surfing: It’s Not Just for Boys Any More
If you asked high school girls to name their favorite sports, most would probably say basketball or volleyball. I am one of the few girls who would   21 : surfing(沖浪運(yùn)動(dòng)). But isn’t that a boy thing? Some people 　22　　 . 　Most certainly not.
I started surfing about five years ago and   23  in love with the sport on the very first day. Riding the first   24  was the best feeling I had ever experienced.
When I try to   25  surfing with other things, I find it very difficult because, in my   2—___26  , there’s nothing like it. It involves(牽涉到) body and  27 . There’s sand between my toes and cool, salt   28 all around us. The feeling I get when I’m surfing   29  that water, becoming one with the   30 , is like I’m weightless.
The one thing I can   31  from surfing and not any other sport is endless challenge. You can never be the “best surfer” because the ocean  32 an too many kinds of waves that nobody can ever master. The variations of surfing styles are wonderful. Some surfers are free and flowing; others are very aggressive(活躍有力的) and   33 . All of these things attract me to surfing and make it   34  from any other sport.
I’ve    35  to tell every girl I know to do something that people don’t think girls can do. It’s part of being human to advance to new   36 , so shouldn’t it be expected that girls should step up and start   37 __the limits of things boys and men used to dominate(主宰)?
There’re women   38  side by side with the President of our country, so why not side by side with the boys   39 the football team or out in the water surfing? Give girls a chance to   40 , and they will.

小題1:	A．tell　 B．a(chǎn)nswer　　　 C．give 　 D．realize

小題2:	A．wonder B．understand　 C．reply　　 D．believe

小題3:	A．stayed B．came C．dropped D．fell

小題4:	A．wave B．storm C．sail D．boat

小題5:	A．bring B．connect C．compare D．tie

小題6:	A．work B．study C．holiday D．life

小題7:	A．mind B．effort C．health D．time

小題8:	A．beach B．ocean C．water D．coast

小題9:	A．through B．a(chǎn)cross C．over D．a(chǎn)bove

小題10:

A．sky B．world C．earth D．ocean

小題11:

A．take B．get C．make D．keep

小題12:

A．catches B．includes C．offers D．collects

小題13:

A．sharp B．great C．hard D．calm

小題14:

A．known B．right C．far D．different

小題15:

A．chosen B．tried C．managed D．promised

小題16:

A．levels B．points C．steps D．parts

小題17:

A．reaching B．a(chǎn)ccepting C．pushing D．setting

小題18:

A．sitting B．walking C．fighting D．working

小題19:

A．of B．from C．on D．with

小題20:

A．think B．succeed C．perform D．feel

Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.
Students can participate ( take part ) in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies . Anyone can register ( 登記 ) with such groups , which then organize courses ,training and trips for all members .
One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain , is Outward Bound ( 戶外訓(xùn)練 ) . It was founded in 1941 in Wales and attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year .
The courses are to broaden minds through experiences that build confidence , self-esteem ( 自尊 ) and character . As well as specialist courses such as canoeing , leadership skills and sailing , participants can take part in week long adventure training camps which include a host of sports and survival training education skills .
Michael Williams , an American student , took part in an Outward Bound course last year . He said : “We learned lots of first aid skills , lots of natural history , lots of environmental facts , and participated in a wildlife preservation ( protecting ) programme . Beyond that , my favorite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing .”
Courses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14 . Students must be in general good health , but do not need to be experienced in outdoor-sports . There is no selection process ; everyone is welcome , although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical power .
Most of the British courses take place in the Beacons in Wales . Another similar organization is the UK Survival School , which includes courses on learning to live with the environment , sailing and winter survival . On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food , how to make fire and cook with it , to find and build a shelter , control survival life support , how to cross rivers , send off an SOS signal , and to use compasses by day and night .
According to the leaders , such adventures are “an awakening , an exploration into unknown.” Outward Bound believes that participants will “use mind and body traveling some of the earth’s roughest wildness areas .”
小題1:The advantage of the training courses is that _________________ .

A．participants can make friends with others

B．participants can visit some places of interest

C．participants can experience different adventures

D．participants can learn how wonderful nature is

小題2: In the Outward Bound course last year , the most exciting experience Michael Williams had was _____________________.

A．learning first aid skills	B．collecting facts of environment
C．preserving wildlife	D．rock climbing and sailing

小題3:What’s the writer’s purpose to write this passage ?

A．To introduce the training course to readers

B．To persuade readers to take part in the training courses.

C．To tell readers the danger of this training course

D．To introduce the wonders of the world to readers