There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.

People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend(hurt) many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing(批評(píng)) and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation(模仿). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.

Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact(接觸) with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.

46. People who are unhappy _______.

A. always consider things differently from others

    B. usually are affected by the results of certain things

    C. usually misunderstand what others think or say

D. always discover the unpleasant side of certain things

47. The phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means “_______”.

    A. have a good taste with social life       B. make others unhappy

    C. tend so scold others openly              D. enjoy the pleasure of life

48. We can conclude from the passage that _______.

A. we should pity all such unhappy people

    B. such unhappy people are dangerous to social life

    C. people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness

    D. unhappy people can not understand happy persons

49. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should _______.

    A. prevent any communication with them

    B. show no respect and politeness to them

    C. persuade them to recognize the bad effects

    D. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes

50. In this passage, the writer mainly _______.

A. describes two types of people

B. laughs at the unhappy people

C. suggests the unhappy people should get rid of the habits of unhappiness

D. tells people how to be happy in life

 下面是一篇應(yīng)用文及其應(yīng)用場(chǎng)合的信息， 請(qǐng)閱讀下列應(yīng)用文和相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

    首先， 請(qǐng)閱讀下列六則卡通人物的性格介紹：

Why do you remember Hello Kitty, Snoopy and all the other cartoon characters? What makes you love them? Well, maybe because they're like the people around you. Think about it! You may find a friend or classmate who is like them.

A. As sweet as Hello Kitty: She likes to eat cake. She loves to make new friends. She likes to ask friends to her parties. Her smile is so lovely.

B. As clever as Snoopy: He went to school when he was nine. He learned to use a typewriter in two years! He thinks a lot. He is so clever that you like to be with him.

C. As sarcastic (諷刺的) as Garfield: He sits happily in the seat and says sharp words to you. Sometimes he is not nice. He doesn't really like you? He thinks you're a fool? No, in his heart, he loves you. He is a friend with hard words but a warm heart.

D. As naughty as MashiMaro: He doesn't look like a good boy. He has sleepy eyes and looks naughty. He always plays tricks. So you may get angry with him and don't like him very much. His mind is active and full of ideas. He tries to be big and catch your eyes. But, he' s still a child.

E. As confident as Prince of Tennis: He has faith in himself and always wants to win.

F. As friendly as Mickey: He is clever and kind. He has a good heart and is glad to help others. Everyone likes to turn to him for help whenever they are in trouble.

請(qǐng)閱讀Susan, Tom, John, Bob, George的個(gè)性描述，然后匹配與他們個(gè)性相當(dāng)?shù)目ㄍㄈ宋铩?/p>

56. Tom is a warm-hearted boy, and he cares for others very much. If you meet with any difficulty, you can tell him, and he will surely help you.

57. Susan has many friends and she likes to stay with them in many kinds of parties. On her face there is always a smile.

58. John likes thinking and can always find ways to solve any difficult problems.

59. Bob seems to be very rude and impolite and his words are unpleasant to hear, but his inner heart is full of concerns for others.

60. George believes in himself, and he always wants to win the first place in almost everything.

閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從第36至第55小題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

“It’s no use, Mum,” said Johnny. “I’m just no good at dancing.”

“You’ve got to keep trying. Tonight will be     36    , dear. Try a turn with that pretty Lisette.”

Johnny     37    . Every Saturday night used to be the best of the week. He and his parents went to the     38     at the Club, where his hero, Alcide, played the accordion （手風(fēng)琴） with the band. But lately everything had changed. Now that Johnny was older, he was     39     to dance with a girl!

40     Johnny and his parents arrived at the Club, music had already started. Johnny got up his     41     to approach Lisette. “May I have this dance?” Johnny asked. “That’s all right,” said Lisette. Johnny struggled to keep up with Lisette’s     42     steps, but he was always one beat behind her. Then Johnny heard his friend Pierre say, “Look! Johnny has two left feet!”     43

burst from the crowd. Johnny     44     and ran outside, determined never to go to another dance.

The next Saturday, Alcide     45     to Johnny’s house for some potatoes. He happened to hear Johnny playing the accordion. Alcide’s eyes     46    . “Bring that accordion and play some songs tonight,” Alcide said. Then he drove off, leaving Johnny staring open- mouthed     47     him.

At the Club, Johnny scanned the crowd for Lisette and     48     her. The band played for a long time before Alcide said, “Dear friends, I got a     49     for you tonight. Young Johnny is going to join us!”     50    , Johnny stepped up on the platform, his eyes on the floor. He began to play, and the band     51     behind him. When the song ended, he heard cheers. Johnny kept playing until the dance was     52    . “You did a fine job tonight. Play with us again next Saturday night,” Alcide said. “Yes, sir!” said Johnny.   53   he went outside, Johnny saw Lisette and her friends near the door. Lisette stepped     54    , smiling. “You played really good tonight!” she said.

“Thank you,” Johnny blushed （臉紅）. As he walked on, Pierre     55     moved out of the way for him to pass.

Johnny patted his accordion. Come to think of it, in his whole life, he had never once seen Alcide out on the dance floor.

A. difficult      B. troublesome           C. different             D. terrible    

     A. answered   B. sighed       C. smiled       D. laughed

     A. platform    B. appointment      C. meeting     D. dance

     A. expected    B. invited       C. allowed      D. chosen

     A. If      B. Since        C. Though     D. When 

     A. spirits       B. feelings     C. courage     D. strength 

     A. smooth   B. clumsy     C. slow   D. small

A. Shouts    B. Laughter    C. Applause   D. Cheers

A. broke away    B. went out    C. broke up    D. turned out

A. ran       B. walked      C. drove  D. cycled

   A. opened      B. rolled        C. sharpened D. widened

   A. off     B. with   C. after   D. for

A. caught         B. searched    C. sought       D. spotted

A. surprise B. puzzle       C. story   D. joke

A. Struggling  B. Trembling        C. Wandering       D. Whispering

   A. got round B. joined in    C. turned around    D. showed off

   A. in     B. out     C. over         D. on

   A. As      B. Because      C. Until   D. So   

A. backward     B. forward     C. onward      D. downward

A. still      B. even   C. ever   D. almost

 It was quite a serious accident, ________caused by careless driving.

A. which I think was   B. I think which was

C. which I think it was  D. I think which it was

Ten years ago the population of our village was ______ that of theirs.

A.as twice large as               B. twice as large as

C. twice as much as               D.as twice much as

Have your working conditions improved?

---No, ______than before, I’m afraid.

A. no better        B.a little batter       C.not worse      D.no worse

It is ______ to spend money in preventing illnesses by promoting healthy living rather than spending it trying to make people ______ after they are ill.

A. good; good      B. well; better       C. better; better      D. better; good

This is a junior school.You should go to a senior school _____girls of your age.

A.for    B. about     C. from        D. to

The visit of the police was not connected ____ the lost child.

A. by       B. with      C. to     D. in

The Plains Indians believe in the Great Spirit who has power         all things including animals, trees, stones and clouds.

A．of   B．a(chǎn)t   C．over D．in