The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled by anthropologists (人類學家). Descriptions like
"Palaeolithic (舊石器時代的) Man", "Neolithic" (新石器時代的) Man", etc. neatly sun up whole periods.
When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to the twentieth century, they will surely
choose the label "Legless Man". Histories of the time will go something like this:"From the twentieth century,
people forgot how to use their legs. Men and women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very
early age. There were lifts in all large buildings to prevent people from walking. And the surprising thing is
that they didn't use their legs even when they went on holiday."
     The future history books might also record that we were deprived (剝奪) of the use of our eyes. In our
hurry to get from one place to another, we failed to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird's-eye
view of the world. When you travel by car or train, an unclear picture of the countryside constantly smears
the windows. Car drivers, especially, are mixed with the urge to go on and on: they never want to stop. The
typical twentieth-century traveler is the man who always says "I've been there." You mention the remotest,
and someone is bound to say "I've been there"-meaning, "I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way
to somewhere else."
     When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend
most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is
meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you suspend all experience. The traveler on
foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present.
     For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes.
He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey
he feels a delicious physical tiredness. He knows that sound, satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all
true travelers.

1. What's the best title of the passage?

A. The advantages of travel
B. The best way to travel
C. The reward of true travel
D. Possible ways to travel

2. Anthropologists label man nowadays "Legless" because _____.

A. people forget how to use their legs
B. lifts prevent people from walking
C. modern vehicles have replaced walking
D. people prefer cars, buses and trains

3. While traveling at high speeds, _____.

A. people can get more pleasure from it
B. people always focus on next destination
C. people can enjoy the view of the destination
D. people care much about the arrangement of the journey

4. The author says "we are deprived of the use of our eyes" because _____.

A. people can't get a clear picture of the view along
B. eyes become useless in traveling at high speed
C. people want to sleep during traveling
D. people won't use their eyes

5. What does the author intend to tell us?

A. Legs become weaker.
B. There is no need to use legs or eyes.
C. Modern means of transportation make the world a small place.
D. We should experience the present heart and soul while traveling.

     Just how comfortable is your sofa? Would you be prepared to let a stranger crash out there for the
night? And, on the basis of a bit of email correspondence and seeing a photo of the sofa belonging to
"An Unknown", would you travel halfway across the world to do the same? It might sound crazy, but
this is exactly what millions of people have done whilst participating in an activity known as couch
surfing.
     Couch surfing is travelling on a budget, using a broad network of contacts in order to get overnight
accommodation for free, or at as little cost as possible. Participants, also called couch surfers, join
dedicated websites, providing as much information about themselves as possible in order to make others
feel comfortable hosting them, or using them as a host. Various safety features are generally available in
such online networks, like verification (核實) of names and addresses,, personal references, and "vouching
(擔保) for" a particular member; a reliable host or guest.
     As well as the financial advantages of couch surfing, participants also claim that the practice gives them
a more unique, authentic (真正的) travel experience, allowing them to experience culture and cuisine through
the locals, rather than from the confines of sanitized tourist accommodation. "We open our minds and lives
and welcome the knowledge that becomes available through cultural exchange." said Casey Fenton, founder
of Couch Surfing. com. "Couch Surfing wants to change not only the way we travel, but how we relate to
the work."

1. What is the right order of couch surfing?
    a. Provide personal information.
    b. Travel to the host's house.
    c. Join dedicated websites.
    d. Check photos of sofas by emails.

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

2. Which is NOT a safety feature of online network?

A. Verification of identity.
B. A copy of the passport.
C. Personal references.
D. Vouching for the member as reliable.

3. From the text we can know that _____.

A. participants can be hosted or a host
B. couch surfing tests people's patience
C. couch surfing leads to trust between people
D. people couch surf simply for financial reasons

4. What can be the best title of the test?

A. Touring the World on the Internet.
B. Unique Advantages of Local Travelling.
C. Around the World from Sofa to Sofa.
D. Cultural Exchange by Correspondence.

                                          A letter to Edward,a columnist (報刊專欄作家)
Dear Mr. Expert,
     I grew up in an unhappy and abusive home. I always promised myself that I'd get out as soon as possible.
Now, at age 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I'm really proud of the independence (獨立) I've
achieved.
     Here's the problem: several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine-so
much so that they make mine theirs.
     It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me. But now they seem to take it for
granted that they can show up any time they like. They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out
forever.
     I enjoy having my friends here sometimes-it makes the place feel comfortable and warm-but this is my
home, not a party house. I was old enough to move out on my own, so why can't I seem to ask my friends
to respect my privacy (隱私) ?
                                                                                                                                                  Joan
                                                       Edward's reply to Joan
Dear Joan,
     If your family didn't pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting
others know your needs now.
     And if you've gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere (氣氛), you may
fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict (沖突) you grew up with-or destroy the nice atmosphere
you now enjoy. You need to understand that in true friendship it's okay to put your own needs first from time
to time.
     Be clear about the message you want to send. For example, "I really love your company but I also need
some privacy. So please call me before you come over."
                                                                                                                                               Edward

1. We can learn from the first letter that Joan ____.

A. lives away from her parents
B. takes pride in her friends
C. knows Mr. Expert quite well
D. hates her parents very much

2. We can infer from the first letter that ____.

A. Joan considers her friends more important than her privacy
B. Joan's friends visit her more often than she can accept
C. Joan doesn't like the parties at all
D. Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over

3. According to Mr. Expert, why can't Joan tell her friends her feelings?

A. She is afraid of hurting her friends.
B. She does not understand true friendship.
C. Her family experience stops her from doing so.
D. She does not put her needs first.

4. The second letter suggests that Mr. Expert ____.

A. is worried about Joan's problem
B. wants Joan not to quarrel with her friends
C. advises Joan on how to refuse people
D. encourages Joan to be brave enough

     Shopping in the United States changes a lot. About ninety years ago most people shopped in small stores
that were owned by one person or a family. Women went from the bakery to the butcher's to the grocer and
on to the fruit and vegetable seller in order to get their food for the week.
     Then about sixty years ago, supermarkets were born. In a supermarket, people could get all the different
kinds of food they needed without going to different stores.
     The next big change in shopping in the United States was the shopping mall. A shopping mall is a group of
stores under one roof. Because malls allowed people to shop without worrying about the weather, they soon
became very popular. The mall became a place for people to socialize in addition to shopping. If you walk
through a mall, you will see older people sitting, chatting and drinking coffee. Malls are places for teenagers to
hang out. Many teens will often just "go to the mall" and spend time with their friends.
     The recent change in American shopping was the superstore. Large chain stores such as Wal-Mart, Office
Depot and Toys "R" Us have been built all across the United States. Because they are so large, they can buy
goods at a great discount and sell them much cheaper than smaller stores.
     Sometimes, when they are built near small towns, many of the small town stores have to close. They just
cannot compete with their giant neighbors.
     And now, online shopping is becoming more and more popular all over the States. People are too busy to
go to the physical stores, so they go shopping over the Internet. Online shopping has lots of advantages. For
instance, online stores are usually available 24 hours a day. Searching or browsing online shops can bde faster
than browsing the physical stores. While, online shopping also has its disadvantages. People are at higher risk
of being cheated on the part of the merchant than in a physical store. And privacy of personal information may
be let out.

1. Which of the following shows the right order of shopping development in the United States?
     ①small stores ②superstores ③shopping malls ④shopping online ⑤supermarkets

A. ①②③④⑤
B. ①⑤②③④
C. ①⑤③②④
D. ②③④①⑤

2. Which is the place for people to spend time with others according to the passage?

A. Shopping malls.
B. Small stores.
C. Supermarkets.
D. Superstores.

3. Why can the superstores sell products at much lower prices?

A. Because they are built near small towns.
B. Because they are across the United States.
C. Because they sell all kinds of products people need.
D. Because they can buy goods at a reduction in the prices.

4. What's the disadvantage of online shopping according to the passage?

A. Wasting time.
B. Leaking personal information.
C. Fixed prices.
D. No chance to do physical activities.

     A busy life can be personally satisfying, but it may make you feel too tired to achieve the inner peace that
will connect you with your true happiness. Begin with simplifying your life and working towards a more
peaceful state of mind.
     Recognize the differences between the things you need and the things you want. Our culture provides us
with the message that materials will make our lives better. The reality is that most of these things will
complicate our lives without bringing true happiness. Free yourself-learn to be satisfied with fewer materials
and greater simplicity.
     If you let someone else define your life, you're missing the chance to follow your own desires. Your inner
life is weakened when you are limited by conformity. Why do you give up your freedom and allow all of your
decisions to be defined by what others think you "should" do? Think for yourself. Let your passions be your
guide.
     Life is full of opportunities to earn money, give services. Learn new skills and make new friends. Some of
us want them all and fill up our timetable with all kind of activities. Rushing from one activity to another leaves
you with no time to slow down. No matter how worthy you think your activities are, rethink them. Keep the
ones that are most important and leave out the ones that are adding to the pace of your life with little return.
     Life is forever changing, and you will never reach a point of simplicity and endless happiness. But each
moment you spend on the path to simplicity does have the possibility to bring happiness to your life.

Dear editor,
     I read with interest the article on American families. In general I agree with it, but there are some important
things it left out. It didn't tell the reader much about the life of a househusband. It's not an easy life. I know,
because I'm now a househusband myself. A househusband has to change many of his ideas and his ways.
     First of all, he has to change the way he thinks about time. Before I was a househusband, I worked full-time
for the New York Times. I was a reporter, and time was always important. Everyone was always in a hurry.
     However, it's different at home. The househusband cannot be in a hurry all the time. If you rush around,
you will make everyone unhappy because they don't understand. For them, time is not important. So you have
to learn to slow down. That is the first and most important rule for a househusband.
     What's more, there is something else the househusband must learn. You must learn to show how you feel
about things. Many men do not know how to talk about their anger, worries, or love. But children need to know
how much you love them. If you are angry, they need to know why. So does your wife. If you do not say
anything, your family may get the wrong idea. Then there may be serious problems.
     People talk a lot about househusbands these days. Usually they talk about men doing the housework, the
cooking, cleaning, and shopping. But in my opinion, these are the easiest things to learn. It is much harder for
me to change the way I think and the way I act with my family. I think other men will also find this harder,
but, like me, will find it necessary if they want to have a happy family! 
                                                                                                                             Ted Diamond
                                                                                                                             Hartwell, New Jersey

1. The text is mainly about ____.

A. fathers and children
B. life as a househusband
C. ideas about time
D. American families

2. Family problems can occur if ____.

A. men get wrong ideas about something
B. men talk too much with their families
C. men don't talk enough with their families
D. people talk a lot about househusbands

3. Ted thinks ____.

A. learning about housework is easy
B. learning about housework is a problem
C. being a househusband is an easy task
D. cooking is the easiest thing to learn

4. How is the text developed?

A.  B.  C.  D.

(① = paragraph l; ② = paragraph 2; ③ = paragraph 3;
④ =paragraph 4; ⑤ = paragraph 5)