FU Yuan has been left at home with his grandparents since he was one month old. His mom and dad left to work in Fujian Province. For the past eight years, Fu has only seen his parents three times although they send home 500 yuan every two or three months.
Fu Xiaoyu, 16, has had to live alone since her grandmother passed away three years ago. Her parents do not want to renounce their jobs at a clothing factory in Guangdong Province. Nor can they afford the cost of sending her to a school in the city where they work.
These are just two of the 29 kids that 16-year-olds Huang Ruoqing and Zhang Linna at Beijing No 4 High School talked with this summer in Guixiang Village in Sichuan Province.
What Huang and Zhang learned from their three-day visit shocked them. They wrote down all the kids’ stories in a moving 40-page essay filled with statistical charts.(統(tǒng)計表)
In the poor village with a population of 2,118 people, 582 adults have left to find work, leaving 156 children without parents. Among these so-called left-behind kids, 88 percent of them live with their grandparents, five percent live with uncles or aunts and seven percent have to live on their own.
To Huang and Zhang’s surprise, 80 percent of the children said they love going to school. Even
though, some children have to walk along the hilly roads for two hours to get there.
However, for this village’s students studying is not their first task. Housework, such as helping feed pigs or buffalos(水牛) and taking care of old grandparents, younger sisters or brothers, takes up a considerable amount of their time.
Despite having to work hard at home, over 65 percent of the young interviewees would prefer their parents’ stay away working rather than returning to live with them.
“These kids are understanding and considerate and know how important money is for their families. Their little wishes like having dinner with their parents inspire us never to take what we have had for granted,” Zhang said.
小題1:
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A．Fu Xiaoyu’s parents can’t earn enough money to send her to school.
B．Huang Ruoqing and Zhang Linna talked with 29 children this summer during their research.
C．Some left-behind kids live with uncles, aunts, or grandparents and others live by themselves.
D．More than half of the left-behind kids prefer their parents’ staying away working.
小題2:
It is implied but not directly stated that    
A．Fu Yuan’s parents send him 500 yuan every 2 or 3 months
B．Huang Ruoqing and Zhang Linna wrote an essay according to the left-behind kids’ stories
C．Many left-behind kids love studying and going to school in spite of many hardships
D．The time that the left-behind kids spend on housework is more than that on study
小題3:
What’s the exact meaning of the underlined word “renounce”in the second paragraph?
A．KeepB．continueC．give upD．get
小題4:
Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A．Kids Are Left AloneB．The True Story of Home Alone
C．Kids Miss ParentsD．Parents and Kids

小題1:A
小題1:D
小題1:C
小題1:B
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　　Ireland became part of the United Kingdom in 1801, but for forty years the “Irish  31  ” was the greatest headache of the United Kingdom.  32 , Ireland is divided into two: Northern Ireland still  33 to the United Kingdom, and in 1922 the rest of Ireland   34  to found an Irish Free State, later called Eire and now the Republic of Ireland.
　　The Republic of Ireland does not regard itself as part of Britain, and is not now even a supporter of the Commonwealth of Nations (英聯(lián)邦). Unlike the major Commonwealth countries it did not lift a finger to   35 British in the Second World War and now wants the whole of Ireland to be a republic.
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A．WalesB．BritainC．EnglandD．Scotland
小題2:
A．dividedB．cutC．brokenD．separated
小題3:
A．pieceB．islandC．countryD．part
小題4:
A．southB．northC．partD．whole
小題5:
A．smallerB．largerC．restD．island
小題6:
A．correctB．trueC．fullD．complete
小題7:
A．alsoB．thereforeC．likelyD．perhaps
小題8:
A．The UKB．The British islesC．Great BritainD．England
小題9:
A．collegesB．officialsC．citiesD．population
小題10:
A．wordsB．namesC．spellingsD．pronunciations
小題11:
A．callB．forgetC．speakD．write
小題12:
A．angryB．difficultC．tiredD．lonely
小題13:
A．proudB．fondC．fullD．kind
小題14:
A．itB．WalesC．themD．themselves
小題15:
A．capitalB．languageC．historyD．programs
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A．CountryB．QuestionC．DiseaseD．Republic
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A．At lastB．SoC．MeanwhileD．Also
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A．returnsB．belongsC．getsD．speaks
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Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.
The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.
Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.
A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, an reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.
The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.
The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill （烤肉架）.
The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.
One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grille chicken pieces served with cither rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Cbelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.
Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.
小題1: When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it ________.
A．is splendidly decorated
B．has pleasant smells of kabobs
C．is crowded with dining tables
D．looks like a common restaurant
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A．Watching news events on TV.
B．Drinking a kind of black coffee.
C．Reading local English newspapers.
D．Discussing world topics in low voices.
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B．is rather expensive
C．is rich in variety
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Some people are against the strict rule of school uniforms, but they do not realize that students already accept a kind of rule — wanting to look just like their friends. The difference is that the clothing students choose for themselves creates social barriers(障礙); school uniforms tear those barriers down.
As in other places, uniforms remind the wearers of their purposes and duties. For example, when a man or woman puts on a police uniform, he or she becomes, for a time, the symbol (象征) of law and order. The uniform means to the wearer his or her special duties and sends the same message to everyone the wearer meets. People with different jobs wear uniforms of one kind or another. For students, the school uniform reminds them that their task for the six or seven hours they are in school is to get an education.
Some parents are unhappy about uniforms, saying that school uniforms will affect their children’s “creativity.” First, as noted above, the clothes students choose to wear do not necessarily express their individuality (個性). They just copy their classmates. Second, students have the rest of the day to be as creative as they like. While they’re in school, their job is to master reading, writing, and maths; this should take up all the creativity they have. Mastery of those skills will be good for the students to build up their creativity in every way.
小題1:In Paragraph 1, the word “benefits” probably means       .
A．tasksB．messagesC．differencesD．advantages
小題2: From the passage we learn that uniforms in general       .
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B．help the wearers keep their duties in mind
C．are seen as a symbol of power
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小題3: Some people are against school uniforms because       .
A．they fail to realize that students have accepted the uniforms
B．they believe that uniforms will make students less creative
C．they don’t agree that uniforms can remove social barriers
D．they think that school uniforms are too popular
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A．it predicted records of FIFA World Cup 2010 matches correctly
B．it was the mascot of FIFA World Cup 2010
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D．it lent a helping hand to Germany to win the game
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小題3:. According to the passage, when this news is released,_______.
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B．Spain has already beaten Germany in the semifinals
C．Spain has already won the World Cup 2010 champion
D．the sad German fans have killed Octopus Paul Allen
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B．Octopus Paul Allen won’t predict anything in the future
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Of course sometimes there were real disasters which attracted the attention of governments and which showed need for changes. Also scientists who were doing research into the health of workers sometimes produced information which governments could not ignore. At such times, there were inquiries into the causes of the disaster or the problems. New safety rules were often introduced as a result of these inquiries; however，the new rules came too late to protect the people who had died or become seriously ill.
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According to Paragraph 1, compared with today, industries in the past __________.
A．were controlled less strictly
B．were worse off
C．affected more peoples health
D．put out more unhealthy products.
小題2:
It is implied in Paragraph 2 that years ago governments __________.
A．paid much attention to the results of scientific discoveries
B．seldom introduced safety laws before disasters occurred
C．hardly ever looked into the causes of tragedies
D．imposed safety rules as soon as disasters occurred
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The main topic of the passage is __________.
A．industries in the past and at present
B．changes in the development of industries
C．the protection of industrial workers and customers
D．the freedom of industries
小題4:
The purpose of this passage is to __________.
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There is that great idea that in an information and knowledge based economy, the most important thing for companies is attracting and holding outstanding talented guys．Obviously I will not say that is not important, but in my opinion a successful and groundbreaking company cannot be built just from the collection of high talented people, as a great sports team can't be constructed only by the collection of great players．
It is more important to build teams of people that achieve the goals according to the company's organizational vision．It is necessary to create organizations where everybody （with outstanding talent or not） can develop their best personal capabilities and that these capacities are addressed to achieve the corporate goals and mission．The company efforts must be addressed to design an organizational system that produces and uses talent from everyone in the company．
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．The underlined word that in Paragraph 1 refers to ________．
A．information and knowledgeB．the great idea
C．the collection of talented peopleD．attracting and holding talented people
小題2:
．In the author’s opinion, a good company should consist of ________．
A．only outstanding peopleB．both talented and common people
C．only common peopleD．more talented people than common people
小題3:
The most important thing a successful company should do is ________．
A．constantly seek for talented people
B．employ people with different abilities
C．make the company a place where employees are glad to devote themselves to work
D．make the company a place where employees can get the best pay and great respect
小題4:
According to Paragraph 3, the company can get the best from its employees in the following ways EXCEPT ________．
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B．forming corporate culture and values
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Today, almost everyone has heard of Harry Potter. The books detailing his experiences at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have aroused passion, creativity, and interest in reading throughout the world.
But have you ever considered why you are a fan of the Harry Potter series?
JK Rowling has created a list of characters and an environment for them to inhabit that appeals to both adults and children. 
The fantasy aspect of the wizarding world expands the imagination, and takes the mind to new and exciting places. Anything could happen there. Her stories contain parts of the believable and unbelievable, changing the predictability that readers commonly come across and bear in fiction. 
The main theme of the series, including good versus evil, prejudice, love, death, sacrifice, friendship and loyalty, in actuality contributes to the ever-lasting nature of the stories. At the same time, these themes remind us of classic literature, offering mature readers tales that wear like a comfortable pair of shoes, while introducing younger readers to concepts they will meet throughout their lives. 
Much of the appeal also comes from the characters. In each book, JK Rowling introduces and describes the characters in such a way that we wonder not only about their futures, but also about their pasts. Even supporting characters are suddenly more than just extras in the background. And what of Harry Potter himself? We care about Harry, because we watch him grow from an innocent boy to a powerful wizard. We see him as both Hero and Victim. He experiences endless love and extreme pain, and as readers, we experience them with him.
This perfect combination of emotion, suspense and fantasy, together with the fact that JK Rowling is a superb storyteller is the reason why we are Harry potter fans. People are fond of Harry Potter series. With books like these, it’s hard not to be.
小題1: Harry Potter series become popular partly because ____________.
A．they remind us of the childhood and environment we had in the past
B．they take us to a world beyond our imagination and expectation
C．they offer us ever-lasting nature of the stories
D．they set an example of hero for us to follow
小題2:What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 mean?
A．The supporting characters are not necessary in the story.
B．Readers care only about Harry but not those supporting characters.
C．Even the supporting characters are attractive in the story.
D．Those supporting characters only appear all of a sudden.
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A．prejudice and loveB．good and evil
C．death and sacrificeD．safety and peace
小題4:People care for Harry Potter because ____________.
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B．they find different experiences from theirs on Harry
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Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting（永恒的、永久的） happiness. Aristotle (亞里士多德), a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
小題1: The best title（標題）of the passage is ________.
A．Money Makes You Happy
B．The Secrets of Happiness
C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy
D．Good Friends Make You Happy
小題2: The second paragraph tells us that ________.
A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be
B．we shouldn’t think about our future
C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.
D．some people fail to live a happy life
小題3: The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.
A．oneB．twoC．threeD．four
小題4: Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
A．Reading a good book.
B．Traveling to a foreign country.
C．Playing a sport.
D．Spending time with close friends.

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