In life, people come across many experiences, which they remember throughout their lives. I had a similar experience, too.
I was very excited. It was the day of my last paper of the final examination. My mind was full of thoughts of how I would spend my vacation. I was especially excited of the invitation that my uncle had given me to stay with him for a few days in Cambridge.
I was prepared for the subject, physics. My friends and I were on the ground doing the last minute revisions and also discussing the questions that were supposed to come in the paper. Suddenly the bell rang and we got into our classrooms. The teacher came and quickly handed out the answer paper and the question paper. The paper was of two hours and some of the expected questions came. I finished it almost forty-five minutes earlier. But since it was a rule not to collect the answer paper before the allotted（規(guī)定的）time. the teacher was not collecting and I had to sit till the time was over. I checked my paper twice and corrected some of the mistakes in it. I started thinking about the place my friends and I had planned to go after the paper.
Though I was thinking for a long time, the time seemed to be endless. So I thought of drawing something on the question paper and turned it overleaf. I was shocked to see that the page which I had supposed to be blank had four more questions on it which carried 20 marks and would take at least half an hour to complete. I had a quick glance at my watch. There were only 10 minutes left. I was so nervous that I was hardly in a state to write anything. They were the sub-questions（小題）of the last question. Suddenly our physics teacher came in and told all of us that in the last question, out of 6 sub-questions only 2 had to be solved. I felt very much relieved.
Thereafter I never made such mistakes again. But I realized that my anxiousness and excitement could have cost me to lose 20 marks and decided never to make such a mistake again.
小題1:Which of the following statements is true?

A．The writer didn’t work hard at physics.

B．The writer lost 20 marks for the last question.

C．The writer made some mistakes during the exam.

D．The questions on the paper were difficult for the writer.

小題2:The underlined word “relieved” means ________.

A．more nervous

B．less afraid

C．more surprised

D．less worried

小題3:We can infer from the passage that _____________.

A．the writer did 2 sub-questions of the last question

B．the writer turned overleaf to do the sub-questions

C．the writer spent 45 minutes finishing the paper

D．the writer got full marks in the physics exam

小題4:We can learn from the passage that we should _____________.

A．learn some exam skills

B．concentrate on what we are doing

C．try our best to do well in the exam

D．be careful not to make mistakes in the exam

Until recently, I hadn’t done much community service．In face, I did nothing to benefit anyone but myself．My selfishness and laziness were clear before I received an assignment from my teacher．Each student was required to complete 10 hours community service．To me, 10 hours was a huge amount of time to spend helping others．Volunterring, for me, has been a truly life – changing experience．
My mom suggested that I organize a food drive（募捐活動）in our development（新建筑宅區(qū)）and donate what I collected to a local shelter．Anything that would help finish the project seemed like a good idea, so I agreed．I made up flyers（傳單）asking for donations and placed flyers at every house in my neighborhood．
I was getting ready to fetch the cans from my neighbor’s yards on the day of the food drive when all of a sudden it started to pour．Rain flooded the roads and wind blew hard, but I was determined to complete my task．My mom drove me around our development and I jumped out at every house to collect items people had put out．
When we finally arrived the shelter, I was a little nervous because I had never been there before．The woman in charge was extremely grateful for the donations and said that the world would be ganizing the food drive and delighted that my service to the community would make a difference in people’s lives．
As I was leaving the shelter, a man asked if I was the one who had brought all the food．I shyly nodded, and he said, “A round here, you are a hero．” From that point on, I made myself a promise that I would serve the community more often, even when it was not required．Through this school assignment, I have realized that caring for others is an important part of living and the world would be a completely different place if people all help those who are less fortunate．
小題1:From the first paragraph we know the author          ．

A．was satisfied with the assignment of his teacher

B．was unwilling to do good things for others

C．thought it impossible for him to spend 10 hours helping others

D．didn’t realize his selfishness until he received the assignment

小題2:The author decided to serve the community more often because      ．

A．he was treated as a big hero by his neighbors

B．he received gratitude from the woman in the shelter

C．he found what he did had an effect on people’s lives

D．he found the people in the shelter were warm – hearted

小題3:The author wrote this passage in order to         ．

A．show his pity for those poor people

B．care about the future of the world

C．give advice on organizing a drive

D．expect more people to think of others

Everyone has got two personalities (性格) —the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control yourself, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep.
If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by new ideas. You don’t like to make people unhappy, so you never express your real feelings. You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you’re always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is. You usually live for today not for tomorrow.
If you sleep on curled up (蜷縮), you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive. You’re shy and you don’t usually like meeting people. You like to be on your own.
If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced (平衡的) personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel worried, but you don’t often get unhappy. You always say what you think, even if it makes people angry.
小題1:You may find the passage in_____.

A．a(chǎn) science magazine	B．a(chǎn) guide book
C．a(chǎn) sports newspaper	D．a(chǎn) story book

小題2: When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality?

A．In the daytime.	B．At the beginning of sleep.
C．At night.	D．During the deep sleep.

小題3: Tina hardly tells her secrets to her friends. She probably goes to sleep _______.

A．on curled up	B．on her stomach
C．on her back	D．on her side

小題4:What does the word "defensive" mean in the passage?

A．易怒的

B．攻擊性的

C．外向的

D．有戒心的

小題5: What does the passage tell us?

A．Sleeping on your side is the best way of sleeping.

B．Changing positions will cause sleeping problems.

C．Sleeping positions show people’s secret personalities.

D．Enough sleep makes people look better and healthier.

Exited about landing your first job after graduation? Good, work hard and get learning. Don’t forget to listen to young professional’s advice about the “real world” you’re stepping into.
1. Keep up with current events.
In school, it’s easy to live in a cocoon, where you focus on studies and social life. But in the working world, not knowing who Alan Greenspan is or why North Korea is in the news so often can lead to potentially embarrassing conversations.
2. Consider living with parents, even if you have a job.
Think it over before you rule it out. Not only can you save a lot of money by living at home, but your parents may provide emotional support that you may need. They can help pave the way for you to move once you are settled into your new life.
3. Don’t compare yourself to other people your age.
Young adults are good at putting up impressive appearance, but you don’t really know what their lives are like. Those who seem to have the perfect job may spend part of the day making coffee and picking up boss’s dry-cleaning.
4. Pay attention to small jobs as well as big ones.
Don’t stress if, in your first job or internship(實(shí)習(xí)期), you get a lot more face time with the copy machine than with clients. You may wonder why you spent so much time studying in school only to do such tasks. But you may also be learning more about your new professional than you realize.
5. Know when it’s time to move on.
Give a new job a chance, perhaps a year, before you make up your mind to leave, especially if it’s your first job out of school. When you’re sure that the job isn’t for you, figure out what you want to do and how to do it. Zhang Yue, 26, spent three years working as an accountant in Shanghai before becoming a financial planner. He loves his new job and spent 10 months searching for it: “To find something you really want to do takes time.”
小題1: By mentioning Alan Greenspan, the author wants to show ____.

A．how he succeeded

B．why he is important to the world nowadays

C．it is necessary to know key figures

D．he has a strong effect on the world

小題2:Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Comparing yourself to other people your age will make you harmed.

B．If you don’t have impressive appearance, you can’t pick up boss’ dry-cleaning.

C．What you have learned in school may come to nothing in your first job.

D．Even a small job can do good.

小題3: The last sentence means “____”.

A．It’s easy to find a new job once you have experience

B．If you hope to do something, you need suffer too much

C．You needn’t be worried, even though you are trying to find a good job

D．It will take you time to find a job that suits you well

小題4:The aim to write the passage is to ____.

A．show how and why to get a satisfying job after graduation

B．give some advice about how to behave when you work

C．encourage people to ask for help from parents

D．expect people to fit in with the working conditions as soon as possibl

Begin doing the work you love as soon as possible, even if you don’t get paid for it, or if you can only work at it part-time. Albert Einstein was unable to get a job as a physics professor. He could have said to himself, “Well, I just don’t have the work relative to physics. I should give up on it and settle for something else.” Instead, he wrote the two most famous papers when he was employed as a patent  clerk. After their publication, there was not a major university in the world that would not have been glad to have him on their staff.
If you want to work as an artist and you are making a living as a waiter, don’t think of yourself as a waiter who hopes one day to become an artist. That puts the work you love somewhere off in the distant future. Rather, think of yourself as an artist, supporting yourself by waiter tables—and paint, or draw as much as you can. It is possible to earn a living wage as a waiter working 24 hours a week. That leaves plenty of time to devote to training or developing your craft（手藝）in the off hours.
While seeking the work you love, it helps to expand your awareness  into the universe of all possibilities. You don’t want to be limited to the ideas of what you should do or what you have done before. Having opened to all possibilities, you can make a final decision and select the work you love as your own.
Doing the work you love requires that you be equally comfortable with the imaginative and the practical. It requires the ability to dream big dreams and the ability to face and master all the little details that make dreams come true.
小題1:According to the passage, perhaps Einstein once said to himself, “_______.”

A．Well, I just don’t have the work relative to physics. I should give up on it and settle for something else

B．The job is just what I want, I should work very hard at it

C．I have to support myself by working as a patent clerk now, but I won’t give physics up

D．I must wait until I find my favorite job

小題2:If a person works 24 hours a week, he can________.

A．have enough spare time for his hobbies

B．have no time left to make his dream come true

C．do nothing else

D．make a good living

小題3:Which of the following is not implied in the last paragraph?

A．Sometimes the imaginative is different from the practical.

B．We have to take care of a lot of details before we make our dreams come true.

C．We shall do practical things rather than dream.

D．We shall dream big dreams and practice as well.

小題4:According to the passage, the author encourages us to ________.

A．start work quickly	B．select job carefully and patiently
C．dream often	D．make up our minds quickly

It has been found that less than one shopper in five makes a complete shopping list before going to the store. The reason for this is that seven out of ten of today’s purchases(購買) are decided in the store, where the shoppers tend toward impulse(沖動) buying. Buying groceries on impulse had risen for the past forty years, and this rise has coincided(巧合) with the growth of self-service shopping. However, in grocery stores where clerks wait on customers there is much less impulse buying. It is hard for people to buy on impulse if they have to address a clerk.
Psychologists have joined forces with merchandising(商品) experts. It is their job to persuade people to buy products which they may not need or even want until they see them attractively presented. It was discovered by the psychologists that shoppers want help in their purchases. Having so many choices confuses them, and they prefer the package that attracts them. Therefore, it is now more usual for food packers to pay attention to their package design. Attraction depends heavily on the position of the product on the shelf, however. Thus, persuading the shopper to buy is easier if the product is located at eye-level.
小題1:According to the information in the first paragraph, ______ make a complete list.

A．only five shoppers	B．less than twenty percent of the shoppers
C．only ten percent of the shoppers	D．not even five percent of the shoppers

小題2:The reason for the above mentioned phenomenon is that _______.

A．people have difficulty making up their mind before going shopping

B．people don’t know what is available in the store

C．people tend to decide on buying products when they see them

D．people are easily deceived(欺騙) by the attractive products

小題3:In grocery stores where customers are served there is less impulse shopping. This may be because ________.

A．the clerks ignore the customers

B．the clerks are too eager to serve the customers

C．the stores have to send the shopper’s purchases to his house

D．customers hesitate to ask for help if they haven’t decided what to buy

小題4:Shoppers tend to buy the products put on _______.

A．the top shelf	B．the bottom shelf
C．the shelf which people can see easily	D．the shelf where there is less confusion

小題5:Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?

A．Psychologists and Merchandising Experts.	B．Impulse Buying.
C．The more Products the More Confusion.	D．Self-service Shopping.

As the big weekend approaches, my feelings about you and your marriage are personal and it’s more   36  to me that you realize how much I love you and how   37  I am of the amazing woman you have become.
My memory for details is terrible,   38  my memory for how   39  you were as a child is vivid. I loved tossing (輕扔) you   40  in the air in the pool in Marine, and reading   41  books on the floor of the Denver book store with you on my knees.  
When I think of you as an adult, it is your   42  that has led you to your vegetarian lifestyle. It is your heart that helps you care for family and friends   43 . For these   44  I have selected three hearts that are this dad’s gift to his   45  to marry daughter.
One heart is a small golden box with a   46  of you and me together. It will   47  you that of the men in your life I loved you   48  and will always love you forever and ever.
The second heart is made of jade (玉) and has the Chinese character "Fu". Jade represents luck and "Fu" means   49 . Maria and I want your life to be filled with   50 .
The third heart is just pretty and represents your   51 , inside and   52  kind. You are a wonderful, loving   53  from God, a beautiful human being. So we are delighted that you are entering this exciting part of your life.
Finally, the wedding (婚姻) will be amazing. I can’t wait to see you walk down in your beautiful dress. And I can’t wait to dance with you in   54 . My hope is that the event and the whole weekend will bring   55  memories.
This from your devoted and proud...Dad

小題1:	A．important B．difficult C．surprising D．a(chǎn)ppropriate

小題2:	A．pride B．proud C．a(chǎn)fraid D．a(chǎn)ware

小題3: A. and            B  so              C. but              D. otherwise

小題4:	A．troublesome B．precious C．little D．hardly

小題5:	A．hard B．deep C．high D．carelessly

小題6:	A．philosophy B．scientific C．maths D．kids

小題7:	A．mind B．virtue C．character D．heart

小題8:	A．in need B．in short C．in detail D．in danger

小題9:	A．purposes B．people C．reasons D．occasions

小題10:

A．never B．ever C．soon D．fortunately

小題11:

A．diary B．picture C．book D．ring

小題12:

A．inform B．equip C．remind D．mind

小題13:

A．first B．last C．more D．least

小題14:

A．wealth B．power C．beauty D．happiness

小題15:

A．it B．both C．a(chǎn)ll D．that

小題16:

A．behavior B．shape C．beauty D．body

小題17:

A．deep B．furthest C．out D．top

小題18:

A．human B．gift C．message D．punishment

小題19:

A．celebration B．festival C．holiday D．a(chǎn)greement

小題20:

A．short B．lasting C．old D．strange

“I usually put my mobile phone in my bag, and I often feel like it is ringing when there actually is no phone call. Now I always want to keep it in my hand, being afraid that I might miss important calls or messages,” Miss Liu tells her doctor.
Miss Gu, a news worker, has to take her mobile phone with her all the time so as not to miss any calls from her office or readers. Gradually, she started to experience a great “panic” about her mobile phone. “Every night when I’m about to fall asleep, I often wake up with a start, feeling that my phone is ringing. Although I’m sure that I have turned it off, I still feel that it is ringing, clearly.”
The above phenomenon is what we call “mobile-phone acouasm (幻聽)”. The mobile phone has now become a “new organ” in a white collar’s daily life, and “mobile-phone acouasm” has become a common phenomenon among office workers.
According to a report of China Youth Daily, “mobile-phone acouasm ” most likely results from people’s dependency on hi-tech products. It is associated with certain professions, such as salesmen, consultants and journalists. They use mobile phones almost continuously.
Constantly being in the “stand-by” mode, the strong psychological tension gives them acouasm. Meanwhile, a large number of this year’s graduates are joining the family of acouasm suffers due to the hard job-hunting experience.
“You know that the rings are not from your phone, but you always take it out and have a look. This is subconscious (潛意識) from your body sending you a signal, telling you that you must take a break to reduce your pressure,” Professor Sun Li from Huadong Normal University explains.
There are many ways to solve the problem. The professor says that the key is to deal with pressure from work. “This is just a kind of self-protection”; the most important thing is to find out the source of your pressure. And then take part in some activities that are not related to your work. You can do anything that can relax your body and mind.
小題1: According to the passage the phrase “mobile-phone acouasm” refers to          .

A．people’s being addicted to mobile phones

B．people’s feeling the unreal phone rings

C．mobile phones’ going wrong frequently

D．mobile phones’ disturbing people constantly

小題2:How does “mobile-phone acouasm ” come about ? 

A．Some mobile phones are in poor quality.

B．Some people develop the dependency on mobile phones.

C．Some people listen to the music on mobile phones too much.

D．Something is wrong with some people’s hearing.

小題3:What kind of people are more likely to suffer from “mobile-phone acouasm” ?

A．Those who use mobile phones too often.

B．Those who like mobile phones very much.

C．Those who lead a busy life.

D．Those who lead a free life.

小題4:What is the most important measure to deal with “mobile-phone acouasm ” ? 

A．To buy a mobile phone of good quality.

B．To turn off your mobile phone.

C．To get rid of pressure from work.

D．To have your ears examined regularly.

Too many people want to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendship doesn’t last long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feeling. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and helping with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity, and understanding.
小題1:Some friendships don’t last very long because ________.

A．there are too many people who want to make friends.

B．some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back.

C．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others.

D．they don’t know friendship is something serious.

小題2:According to the passage honesty is ___________.

A．something countable	B．the base of friendship
C．a(chǎn)s important as money	D．more important than anything else

小題3:Which of the following isn’t mentioned(提及) in the passage?

A．Always tell your friends the truth.

B．Sharing your mind with your friends is of great value.

C．Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem.

D．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.

小題4:The best title of this passage is __________.

A．Honesty is the Best Policy	B．A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
C．How to be Friend	D．Three Important Points in Life

Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Phones
Nowadays, nearly everyone has a mobile phone. In our daily lives we make phone calls to others, and we need to send messages to exchange information. Now, you can surf the Internet by using your mobile phone. I have to say that I enjoy using my phone, but I am worried at the same time: Is it healthy and safe to use?
Mobile phones have many advantages. Firstly, we keep in touch with people by using them. Because of our busy life, we have little time to meet friends and our beloved ones. Thanks to mobile phones, we can tell them how everything is going. When an emergency happens, we can call for help using our phones. It is convenient and important in our lives.
But every coin has two sides and it is the same with mobile phones. As people are used to making phone calls, they are spending less and less time with their family and friends. Phones give them more excuses to stay out of reach. Because of the convenience, the love and care between people has changed into a few words in a message or a phone call. For students, there are more chances to get distracted(分心的) from their lessons. When I was in middle school, I often looked out of the window to rest my eyes, but now I spend those moments on my phone.
In the end, I hope you can think about the advantages and the disadvantages, and use your mobile phone correctly. We humans created mobile phones, and we should keep them under control.
小題1:According to the second paragraph, we spend little time with friends because       .

A．we have mobile phones	B．our lives are comfortable
C．we are shy	D．we are always busy

小題2:What does the underlined word “emergency” in the second paragraph probably mean?

A．A worrying and dangerous situation

B．An expected event.

C．An important thing.

D．A funny and exciting moment

小題3:Which of the following ways of expressing love and care is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Visiting each other.	B．Making phone calls
C．Sending messages.	D．Writing letters.

小題4:What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To tell us the disadvantages of using mobile phone.

B．To advise us to use mobile phones correctly.

C．To list all the advantages of using mobile phones.

D．To explain why many people don’t use mobile phones.