Maybe you have ever seen a cross. A cross can be a piece of jewelry or an image in a painting. But do
you know the cross is a very popular symbol for Christmas?
     It came from the story of Jesus' death on the cross two thousand years ago in Jerusalem. Jesus was
Jewish,and at that time Jewish people were under Roman rule. Jesus was badly punished because he declared
to be the Son of God and the King of Jews. Surely, the Son of God could have saved himself from the death!
But the Bible says that Jesus had a reason to die that day. It was in God's purpose that it would happen.
     Christians call the day that Jesus died "Good Friday". At first, it is hard to understand how a terrible day
could ever be called good. Well, the story does not end there. Jesus died and he was buried. But three days
later, Jesus was alive, and the whole world was changed.
     Today, Christians everywhere remember this important time. They celebrate Easter. Easter is the day that
Jesus rose from the dead. After his death on the cross,Jesus' body was placed in a tomb. On the third day
from then, God raised him from the dead. Jesus stayed on earth physically for several weeks. Many people
saw him. Easter is the happiest time of year for Christians because they believe that Jesus had victory over
death and evil and that now he lives with God the Father in heaven. But before celebrating Easter, Good Friday
should be remembered. Jesus died a horrible and painful death. He suffered, though he did noting wrong.
Christian believe that Jesus was God's substitute (代表) for humans, because humans all do wrong. He died
because of humans and he died for humans. 
     Christians often wear crossed around their necks of hang them in their homes because they believe it is a
very important sign. The cross helps them remember how much God loves them. It helps them remember
how much his Son had to suffer. Seeing a cross always makes them think of Jesus' death, and what it means.

1. According to the bible, why Jesus could not save himself from death that day?

A. Jesus was not afraid of death
B. God arrange Jesus' death for certain purpose
C. Jesus should die without a reason
D. Jesus was not God's Son at all

2. Which is the right order of the events given in the passage?
    a. Jesus was sentenced to death on the cross by the Romans
    b. Christians began to celebrate Easter
    c. Jesus declared himself the Son of God and the King of the Jews
    d. Three days later,Jesus came to life
    e. "Good Friday" came into being

A. a-e-c-d-b
B. a--e-b-d-c
C. c-a-b-d-e
D. c-a-e-d-b

3. In Christians' belief, for what reason did God want Jesus to die?

A. God loved humans despite human's wrong-doing, so he asked his beloved Son to die in human's place.
B. Jesus did something wrong by acclaiming himself the Son of God.
C. God wanted His Son Jesus to live with him in heaven.
D. God wanted "Good Friday" and "Easter" mainly to be remembered by humans.

4. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. a cross is a piece of jewelry or an image in a painting for Christians
B. Christians call the day that Jesus died "Good Friday"mainly to reduce their pain for the loss of Jesus
C. if Jesus hadn't returned to life, people would often wear crosses around their necks or hang them in 
    their homes
D. Christians like crosses because crosses always remind them of God's love and Jesus' death

5. The purpose of the author in writing this passage is to _____.

A. introduce a symbol for Christian-the cross
B. tell an interesting Christian story
C. inform the origin of two Christian festivals
D. describe the rebirth of Jesus

     The market is a concept (概念). If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing
for the market. You might sell some to your neighbors and some to the local managers of the supermarket. But
in either case, you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop
buying tomatoes, you will stop producing them.
     If you take care of a sick person to earn money, you are producing for the market. If your father is a steel
worker or a truck driver or a doctor or a grocer, he is producing goods or service for the market.
     When you spend your income, you are buying things from the market. You may spend money in stores,
supermarkets, gas station and restaurants. Still you are buying from the market. When the local grocer hires
you to drive the delivery truck, he is buying your labor in the labor market.
     The market may be something abstract (抽象的). But for each person or business that is making and selling
something, it is very concrete. If nobody buys your tomatoes, it won't be long before you get the message.
The market is telling you something. It is telling you that you are using energies and resources in doing
something the market doesn't want you to do.

1. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

A. Selling and Buying.
B. Everything you do is producing for the market.
C. What is the market?
D. What the market can do for you.

2. All of the following acts are producing for the market except _____.

A. working in a bank
B. attending a night school
C. printing a book
D. growing beans for sale

3. You are buying from the market when you _____.

A. borrow a book from the library
B. drive to the seaside for a holiday
C. look after your children
D. dine at restaurant

4. The word "concrete" in the last paragraph may most probably mean _____.

A. serious
B. important
C. necessary
D. real

5. In what way is the market very concrete for each person or business who is making and selling something?

A. It tells you what to produce
B. It provides you with everything you need
C. It tells you how to grow tomatoes
D. It helps you save money

     If women are mercilessly exploited (剝削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame, because
they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion. They are always taken
advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be
put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing
in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.
     Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums
of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away
clothing in this way, waste hours of their time changing the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or
shortened; necklines are lowered or raised, and so on.
     No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion
designers are rarely concerned with primary things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They're only
interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount
of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't sometime in his life smiled at
the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or picking her way through deep snow in high-
heeled shoes.
     When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do
the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of instability (不穩(wěn)
定)? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanged styles of dress
reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability? That is for you to decide.

1. Designers and big stores always make money _____.

A. by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry
B. because they are capable of predicting new fashions
C. by constantly changing the fashions in women's clothing
D. because they always improve quality of women's clothing

2. The writer would be less critical (批評(píng)) if fashion designers placed more stress on the _____ of clothing.

A. cost
B. appearance
C. comfort
D. suitability

3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitation of women.
B. The constant changes in women's clothing reflect their strength of character.
C. The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.
D. Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.

4. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious", the writer means that _____.

A. women's changeableness in their choice of clothing is often laughed at
B. women are better able to put up with discomfort
C. men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers
D. men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion

     It seems that the Englishmen just cannot live without sports of some kind. 1_____ Wherever you go in
this country, you will see both children and grown-ups knocking a ball about with a stick or something, as
if in Britain men shall always remain boys and women girls! Still, it can never be bad to get exercise, can it?
     Taking all amateur (業(yè)余) and professional sports in Britain into consideration, there can be no doubt that
football is at the top of the list. 2_____ The game originated (起源于) in Britain and was played in the Middle
Ages or even earlier, though as an organized game, or "association football", it dates only from the beginning
of the 19th century. 
     3_____ It is a kind of football played by two teams of fifteen players than eleven. In rugby, an oval-shaped
ball is used which can be handled as well as kicked. It is a pretty rough game.
     In summer, cricket is the most popular sport. In fact, it has sometimes been called the English national
game. Most foreigners find the game rather slow or even boring, but it enjoys great popularity among the
British. 
     4_____ It was introduced into England from France in the 15th century, but it was from England that it
spread to practically every country in the world.
     Table tennis, or "ping-pong", surely is not played on a great scale as it is in China or Japan. 5_____
Horse-back riding, swimming, rowing and golf all attract a lot of people.

A. A famous French humorist once said that this is because the English insist on behaving like children all 
    their lives.
B. It is called soccer in the United States
C. The next is rugby, which is called "football" in the United States
D. Tennis rates high on the list, too
E. Basketball and volleyball were introduced into Britain during the late 19th century from America and are
    gaining popularity
F. people often work out to build up their bodies.
G. not everyone likes ball games

     I'm a pig, and my son is a rabbit. I have snakes for daughters, and my wife, believe it or not, is a dragon!
Do I live in a zoo? No, of course not! I am talking about Chinese zodiac signs. Depending on the year of your
birth, each person has an animal for a sign. That's why I am a pig and my wife is a dragon. If you, like me,
were born in the year of the pig, then you are brave, thoughtful and loyal. The year of the pig is filled with
good fortune. 　　
     Now let's take a closer look at this interesting animal. 　　
     Pigs were first raised by man about 9,000 years ago, and are still a very common farm animal in many parts
of the world. We don't just use pigs for their meat-almost every part of the animal is used. The hair is used for
artists' brushes. The fat is used to make floor wax, rubber and plastics. 　　
     Pigs have also been important in the world of entertainment. In 1995 the film 'Babe' starred a loveable talking
pig as its main character. The film won an Oscar and was nominated for 6 more. In England you can even go
to watch pig racing. A farmer, Rob Shepherd, has been raising money for charity by holding pig races on his
farm. The events have been very successful. People don't just want to eat pigs, it seems! 　　
     Pigs also play an important role in the English language. For example, if someone says that he will travel to
the sun one day, you can say "pigs might fly!" to him. Hungry? Well then, you can "pig out" and eat lots of food.
And what if someone rescues you? Well, you can say that they "saved your bacon".

1. The writer wrote the first paragraph in a tone. 　

A. sad　　　　　　
B. confused 　　
C. serious　　　　
D. humorous

2. We may know from the passage that _____. 　　

A. people in England like pigs more than other animals 　　
B. pigs are more useful than ordinary people imagine 　　
C. pigs are the first animals raised by man 　　
D. more people don't want to eat pigs now

3. The underlined sentence "pigs might fly!" in the fifth paragraph means "_____". 　　

A. What you have just said is impossible 　　
B. Pigs are great animals 　　
C. I don't understand your words 　　
D. I can't agree with you more

4. Which diagram shows the structure of the passage?

A.

B.

C.

D.

     To understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand "the point". Americans
mention it often:"Let's get right to the point." They will say, "My point is…" "What's the point of all this?" 　　
     The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of
people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to "make their points
clear", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to
express. 　　
     People from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories
that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating the point clearly. Japanese traditionally speak
indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend,
"I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit," a Japanese might say, "Maybe another
coat would look even better than the one you have on." Americans value a person who "gets right to the point".
Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude. 　　
     The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and
directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved, at least not with any grace, in Chinese
and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their
ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.

1. According to the passage, Americans expect speakers and writers to _____. 　

A. express their personal views 　　
B. be clear about their main ideas 　　
C. be honest about their true feelings 　　
D. give as much information as possible

2. Which of the following peoples will tell a story to express what they have in mind? 　　

A. Americans.　　　　
B. Chinese. 　　
C. Japanese.　　　　
D. Africans.

3. The underlined word"outfit" in the third paragraph probably means _____. 　　

A. appearance 　　　　
B. behavior 　　
C. speech 　　　　　　
D. clothes

4. In order to communicate with Americans satisfactorily, speakers of Chinese need to _____. 　

A. mind their manners 　　
B. explain their reasons clearly 　
C. change their ways of expressing ideas 　　
D. be careful about their choices of words

     London-A morning's train rides away, across the Channel, English kids about Liverpool's soccer team in
a Paris pub. 
     Some Parisians have even started to go to work in London. 
     In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two great rival cities, London and Paris, in "A Tale of
Two Cities." These days, it might be A Tale of One City. 
     Parisians are these days likely to smile in sympathy at a visitor's broken French and respond in polite English. 
     As jobs grew lack at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the Channel. With
an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union has freed them from
immigration and customs. 
     Paris, rich in beauty, is more attractive. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs
close up. "For me, difference is that London is real, alive," said Trevor Wheeler, a banker. Chantal Jaouen,
a professional designer, agrees. "I am French, but I'll stay in London."She said. There is, of course, the other
view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago."I think people laugh more in Paris," she
said. 
     In fact, London and Paris, with their obvious new similarities, are past the old descriptions. As the European
Union gradually loosened controls, Londoners flocked into Paris to shop, eat and buy property. 
     "Both cities have changed out of recognition." said Larry Collins, a writer and sometimes a Londoner. Like
most people who know both well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably. "I first fell in love with Paris
in the 1950s,and it is still a wonderful place,"Collins said."But if I had to choose, it would be London. Things
are so much more ordered, and life is better." 
     But certainly not cheaper. In fancy parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris. 
     Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice. 
     Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be
close enough so they don't have to choose. "I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around
a center, but life is so structured," she said. "In London, you can be who you want. No one cares."

1. The best title for this passage is _____.

A. Londoner and Parisians
B. Fancy London and Fashionable Paris
C. The Similarity of Two cities
D. A modern Tale of Two Cities

2. We can infer from the text _____.

A. Paris and London have become perfect partners
B. London feels more full of life
C. life in Paris is structured
D. Paris and London have become fierce competitors

3. The underlined word "flocked"in 7th paragraph probably means _____.

A. came in large numbers
B. flew a long way
C. rushed hurriedly
D. drove long distance

4. Living in Paris, you may find _____.

A. life is better
B. things are cheaper
C. more attractive people
D. a job easily

5. From the passage we can know _____.

A. the two cities have developed very fast
B. London is better than Paris
C. Paris is a favorite place for all journalism students
D. people in both London and Paris now lead a regular life

     As a foreigner, I often hear the Chinese calling me "laowai". If I could not speak Chinese or if I had no
understanding of Asian customs, I might be angry when I am called a "laowai". But having lived in the
Philippines and China's Taiwan Province teaching English for several years, I have come to China with a
different view from most other foreign teachers here. In such situations, I just answer back in standard
Chinese:"Ni zenmo zhidao wo shi waiguoren? (How do you know I'm a foreigner? )" When I hear people
shout out "hello" in a more impolite way and then laugh, I reply in Chinese with "Ni de yingyu bi wo de hao.
(Your English is better than mine.)"
     Speaking Chinese is a way of living an easier life in China. As an English teacher at Hubei University in
Wuhan, I was once invited by a student to spend the weekend with his family. Because I can speak Chinese
quite freely, I was able to talk with my student's entire family. From my personal experience, I knew that the
Chinese have a "gift" for making foreigners in China feel right at home. That fun-filled weekend I spent with
my student's family in Caidian, a small suburb of Wuhan, just showed that my idea was right.
     It was an experience I will never forget.
     Americans have a saying: If you can't beat them, then join them.The secret to feeling at home with the
Chinese people isn't to try to make them change over to Western ways. The secret is to become one of them.
Just go with the flow, or don't take things too seriously. In this way you will surely feel at home in China.
     If you no longer emphasize (強(qiáng)調(diào)) our differences from the Chinese, you will be more willing to
concentrate on what "big noses" and "small noses" have in common.

1. Shouting out" hello" to a strange foreigner is usually considered _____ by foreigners.

A. friendly
B. curious
C. rude
D. brave

2. The reply "Ni de yingyu bi wo de hao" shows _____.

A. the author likes to talk with the Chinese
B. the author isn't angry
C. the author really think so
D. the author likes to speak Chinese

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The author has known Chinese customs fairly well.
B. The author can speak Chinese very well.
C. The author doesn't mind being called a "laowai".
D. The author is difficult to get along with.

4. The phrase "go with the flow" here means _____.

A. feel at home
B. when in Rome, do as the Romans do
C. flow with the river
D. take things easy

      Will there ever be another Einstein? This is the undercurrent (潛流) of conversation at Einstein memorial
meetings throughout the year. A new Einstein will appear, scientists say. But it may take a long time. After all,
more than 200 years separated Einstein from Isaac Newton.
      Many physicists say the next Einstein hasn't been born yet, or is a baby now. That's because the search
for a unified theory that would explain all the forces of nature has pushed current mathematics to its limits.
New math must be created after the problem can be solved.
      But researchers say there are many other factors working against another Einstein appearing anytime soon.
For one thing, physics is a much different field today. In Einstein's day, there were a few thousand physicists
worldwide, and the theorists who could argue with Einstein probably would fit into a streetcar with seats to
spare. Education is different, too. One key aspect of Einstein's training that-is little noticed is the years of
philosophy he read as a teenager-Kant, Schopenhauer and Spinoza, among others. It taught him how to think
independently about space and time and it wasn't long before he became a philosopher himself.
      And Einstein was a clever musician. The interplay between music and math is well-known. Einstein would
play his violin hard as a way to think through a knotty physics problem.
      Today, universities have produced millions of physicists. There aren't many jobs in science for them, so
they go to Wall Street and Silicon Valley to apply their analytical skills. Those who stay in science don't work
alone and they sometimes do experiment together which takes years. 
      It's hard to imagine a renegade (背叛者) like Einstein standing it. "Maybe there is an Einstein out there
today," said Columbia University physicist Brian Greene, "but it would be a lot harder for him to be heard."

1. According to the second paragraph, the next Einstein will _____.

A. have to create new math
B. create a unified theory
C. have to be born now
D. push math to its limits

2. The underlined words "knotty" in the fourth paragraph means _____.

A. easy
B. interesting
C. strange
D. difficult

3. Which of the following will be useful for the next Einstein to be born?

A. There will be music around.
B. There will be no problems to solve.
C. There will be suitable philosophy to study.
D. There are only a few physicists.

4. The bold words "unified theory" in Paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. agreement
B. mathematical rule
C. unique idea
D. physical saying

     Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood
behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people
across Asia.
     Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans
around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion (坐墊)
on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory (掛件).
     Other kidults still enjoy children's stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published the
Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is
actually reading a children's book!
     "Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like
emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society," said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at
Hankuk University (韓國(guó)外國(guó)語(yǔ)大學(xué)). He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults
and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may
be right.
     Tim Greenhalgh, a professor, explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They value childhood
because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show
their fear of society and adulthood.

1. Why did Bloomsbury publish the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover?

A. Bloomsbury knows some kidults don't want people to know that they are kidults.
B. Bloomsbury thinks it can attract more readers.
C. Bloomsbury knows kidults prefer to chose books for adults in nature.
D. Bloomsbury thinks the cover with an adult is better.

2. Being a kidult is good in some way EXCEPT that _____.

A. it is helpful to solve some social problems
B. it can make people listen to their parents
C. it can improve the relationship between parents and their kids
D. it can help kidults feel relaxed

3. According to the writer, _____.

A. our society is very dull
B. kidults have mental problems
C. being a kidult is nothing wrong
D. some people can never grow up