Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people of your age could live to be 150, so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging (抗衰老的) treatment. Now, all three of you look the same age!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035, “smart clothes” contain particles(粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change clothes’ color or pattern.
You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk, and it knows the milk is old. In 2035, every article of food in the grocery store has such a chip.
It’s time to go to work. In 2035, cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,” says scientist Andrew Zolli, “it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.” The Internet is one example. What will be the next?
小題1:We can learn from the text that in the future ___________.

A．people will never get old

B．everyone will look the same

C．red will be the most popular color

D．clothes will be able to change their pattern

小題2:What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Milk will be harmful to health.

B．More drinks will be available for sale.

C．Food in the grocery store will carry electronic information.

D．Milk in the grocery store will stay fresh much longer.

小題3:What is the text mainly about?

A．Food and clothing in 2035.

B．Future technology in everyday life.

C．Medical treatments of the future.

D．The reason for the success of new technology.

The day started out bad. She overslept and was late for work. Then everything __16__ happened at the office made her unhappy, too. By the time she reached the bus stop for her bus to go home, she had a bad stomachache.
As usual, the bus was late, and full of people. There was no free seat for her and she had to stand in the bus. As the bus drove, it pulled her __17__ all directions, and she felt even __18__(bad).
Then she heard a voice from up front, "Beautiful day, isn’t it?" Because of the crowd, she could not see the man, __19__ she heard him as he continued to comment on the beautiful spring scenery, __20__ (call) attention to every building and thing that people could see as the bus passed by. Soon, all of the passengers __21__ (look) out of the windows. The man’s words were so powerful that she found __22__ smiling for the first time that day.
The bus reached her stop, and as she moved toward the door, she got a look at their "guide": an old gentleman __23__ a beard, wearing dark glasses and carrying a thin white cane(木杖). He was blind.
Sometimes it is not that there is no __24___(beautiful) in __25___ world, it is just that there is no eye that can see that . Open your eyes and say, "Beautiful day, isn’t it?"

Now some women are spending a weekend at Mother’s Camp（營地）. There, husbands and children are not allowed. Why would a woman want to take a vacation without her family? Some women say they need time to be alone.
At Mother’s Camp a woman has room to herself. She can sleep, read or watch TV, and no one will bother her. No children will ask,“Mom, what’s for dinner?” No husband will say, “Oh, dear, I can’t find any clean socks.”In fact almost 50% of women in the United States work outside the home. Many of them work full-time and then come home to a second job-taking care of their homes and families. These working women say one of their biggest problems is housework.
In the United States, working wives do about 75% of the housework. Many of their husbands say they want to help. But then they burn the rice or they can’t find the pans. They ask so many questions that their wives decide it is easier to do the job themselves.
Some women go to Mother’s Camp just to get a break from housework. For two days they don’t cook, they don’t clean, they don’t look after their children and husbands. What do they do? They enjoy warm, sunny weather, walking, swimming or boating in a clear blue lake and sing songs around the campfire. They relax away from home. They have a really wonderful vacation at Mother’s Camp.   
小題1:From this passage we can see in the United States.

A．women want to work outside the home

B．working wives do most of the housework

C．husbands do as much housework as their wives

D．women do not like to stay at home with their families

小題2:At Mother’s Camp, women can’t                      .

A．watch TV	B．read newspapers
C．swim in the lake	D．bring their husbands and children

小題3:Why would some mothers like to be alone? Because                   .

A．they don’t like their husbands and children	B．they have to work full-time
C．they are too busy to relax themselves	D．they want a new life

小題4:______________  is one of the biggest troubles for working wives in the United States.

A．Housework	B．Working outside the home
C．When to take a vacation	D．Looking after their children

小題5:What’s the best title（標題）for this passage?

A．Busy Working Mothers	B．The US family
C．Mothers Relax Away from Home	D．Mothers in the US

We all know what it is like to be unable to turn your head because of a cold in the muscles (肌肉) of your neck, or because an unexpected twist（扭曲）has made your neck ache. The slightest move makes you jump with pain. Nothing could be worse than a pain in the neck.
That is why we use the phrase to describe some people who give you the same feeling. We have all met such people.
One is the man who always seems to be clapping his hands—often at the wrong time—during a performance in the theater. He keeps you from hearing the actors.
Even worse are those who can never arrive before the curtain goes up and the play begins. They come hurrying down to your row of seats. You are comfortably settled down, with your hat and heavy coat in your lap. You must stand up to let them pass. You are proud of yourself-control after they have settled into their seats…Well, what now…God, one of them is up again. He forgot to go to the men’s room, and once more you have to stand up, hanging on to your hat and coat to let him pass. Now, that is “a pain in the neck”.
Another, well—known to us all, is the person sitting behind you in the movies. His mouth is full of popcorn (爆米花); he is chewing（嚼）loudly, or talking between bites to friends next to him. None of them remain still. Up and down, back and forth, they go—for another bag of popcorn, or something to drink.
Then, there is the man sitting next to you at lunch, smoking. He wants you to enjoy it too, and blows smoke across your food into your mouth.
We must not forget the man who comes into a bus or subway and sits down next to you, just as close as you will let him. You are reading the newspaper and he gets closer so that he can read the paper with you. He may even turn the paper to the next page before you are ready for it.
We also call such a person a “rubber neck”, always getting close to where it does not belong, like neighbors who watch all your visitors. They enjoy learning about your personal business. People have a strong dislike for “rubber necks”. They hate being watched secretly.
小題1:Where can you find this passage?

A．In a medicine dictionary.	B．in a kids’ story book.
C．In a social science book.	D．In a science textbook.

小題2:According to the passage, how do you feel when late comers walk back and forth in front of you in a cinema?

A．disturbed.

B．bored.

C．ignored.

D．relaxed.

小題3:A “rubber neck” often __________________ .

A．says bad words behind people.	B．quarrels face to face with neighbors.
C．bargains with salespeople over the price	D．a(chǎn)sks about other people’s business

小題4:Which of the following persons CANNOT be described as a “pain in the neck”?

A．Someone who often claps at the wrong time during a performance.

B．Someone who feels ache in his neck due to a cold in the muscles.

C．Someone who sits next to you smoking, which you never enjoy.

D．Someone who keeps eating or talking all through the movies.

小題5:What is the main purpose of the author?

A．To tell people what might be bad manners in public.

B．To criticize (批評) the people who might be a “pain in the neck”

C．To show anger to those who are described as a “pain in the neck”.

D．To tell people how to stop the pain in the neck.

閱讀下面短文， 從短文后各題的四個選項（ A、  B、  C，D）中， 選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler  36 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 37  there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to    38   people feel like that.” My father asked me 39  I meant. “I want to be a motivational （激勵人的）speaker just like Mr. Zigler,”  I replied．A 40 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 41  a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company  42  as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 43 . Many people were 44 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked 45  I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 46  to start my own company and leave my secure position after  47  a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a  48  that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a  50 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that  51 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was  52  .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 53  . One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no  54  . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job．And I was able to book several  55  engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.

小題1:	A．raise B．blow C．put D．rise

小題2:A  slipped         B．came                C．a(chǎn)rrived       D．left

小題3:	A．get B．make C．hope D．cheer

小題4:	A．that B．which C．what D．if

小題5:	A．speake B．idea C．girl D．dream

小題6:A．Because       B．Before                C  After             D．While

小題7:	A．regarding B．working C．a(chǎn)cting D．beginning

小題8:	A．life B．love C．income D．career

小題9:	A．surprised B．moved C．disappointed D．delighted

小題10:

A．when B．if C．why D．how

小題11:

A．plan B．decision C．promise D．mind

小題12:

A．entering B．joining C．a(chǎn)ttending D．holding

小題13:

A．speech B．book C．report D．newspaper

小題14:

A．day B．second C．week D．moment

小題15:

A．help B．god C．job D．company

小題16:

A．something B．a(chǎn)nything C．nothing D．everything

小題17:

A．a(chǎn)live B．born C．missing D．dead

小題18:

A．tested B．searched C．checked D．examined

小題19:

A．help B．harm C．income D．money

小題20:

A．selling B．speaking C．writing D．listening

One of the keys to being successful is persistence（堅持）．Once you have determined exactly what you want to achieve, you must take active action in order to succeed.
One of the things you'll notice on your journey towards your goal are roadblocks. That is, you will come across obstacles（障礙） to discourage your progress. Actually, they are a part of life. Everyone would have every success they ever wanted if there were no obstacles. Your job is to be persistent and work through those obstacles. If you find little or no obstacles along the way, chances are that you are not really challenging yourself. And when you do reach your goal, you won't experience the feeling of "sweet success". Make your goal a challenging one!
If you take the time to study any successful person, you will learn that the vast majority of them have had more "failures" than they have had "successes". This is because successful people are persistent; the more they stumble（絆倒）and fall, the more they get right back up and get going again. On the other hand, people that don't get back up and try again, never reach success. For example, Walt Disney was turned down 302 times before he got financing for his dream of creating the "Happiest Place on Earth". Today, due to his persistence, millions of people have shared "the joy of Disney".
Having known these facts, keep in mind that you must constantly reevaluate（再評估）your circumstances and the approach you are using to reach your goal. There is no sense in being persistent at something that you are doing incorrectly! Sometimes you have to modify（修改）your approach along the way. Every time you do something you learn from it, and
therefore find a better way to do it the next time.
Today is the day to begin your journey, using consistency and persistency, towards tomorrow's successes!
小題1:The author seems to hold the belief that      .

A．challenges we come across are beneficial

B．obstacles will surely lead to someone’s success

C．the more obstacles we have, the more discouraged we feel

D．it’s rewarding to enjoy the feeling of“sweet success”

小題2:Which can be inferred from the text?

A．Making a practical goal will ensure your success.

B．Having a beautiful picture will lead to your success.

C．Never giving up in face of failure may contribute to your success.

D．Suffering from more failures will make you disappointed.

小題3:What must you reevaluate constantly?

A．Attitudes and skills.	B．Circumstances and ways.
C．Roadblocks and challenges.	D．Failures and successes.

小題4:What’s the text mainly about?

A．Persistence makes for success	B．Overcome obstacles
C．Challenge yourself	D．Failure is the mother of success

The chemist handed me my prescription(處方藥)，apologized for the wait,and explained that his register had already closed.He asked if I would 36  using the register at the front of the store.
I told him not to worry and walked up to the front, 37  one person was in line ahead of me,a little girl no more than seven, 38  a bottle of Children’s Motrin on the counter.She 39  a little green and white striped(有條紋的) coin purse closely to her chest.
The purse 40  me of the days when,as a child,I played dress-up in my grandma’s closet.I’d march around the house in  41  clothes,wearing costume jewellery and hats,talking “grownup talk”to 42  who would listen.I remembered the thrill one day when I  43  a pretend dollar to someone,and he handed back some 44  coins for me to put into my special purse.“Keep the 45 !”he told me with a wink(眨眼).
Now the clerk rang up(用收銀機記錄)the little girl’s 46  ,while she shakily pulled out a coupon(優(yōu)惠券)，a dollar bill and some coins.I watched her face becoming red as she tried to 47  her money,and I could see right away that she was about a dollar  48  .With a quick wink to the checker,I drew a dollar bill onto the counter and  49  the clerk to ring up the sale.The child put her  50  change into her coin purse,grabbed her 51 and hurried out of the door.
As I  52  for my car,I felt a pull on my shirt.There was the girl, 53  up at me with her big brown eyes.She gave me a  54 ,wrapped her arms around my legs for a long moment,and then stretched out her little hand.It was full of coins.“ 55 ,”she whispered.
“That’s okay,”I answered.I flashed her a smile and winked,“keep the change!”

小題1:	A．enjoy B．remember C．mind D．regret

小題2:	A．where B．when C．while D．which

小題3:	A．a(chǎn)bout B．with C．a(chǎn)s D．like

小題4:	A．held B．handed C．opened D．closed

小題5:	A．told B．reminded C．informed D．convinced

小題6:	A．suitable B．expensive C．oversized D．soft

小題7:	A．nobody B．someone C．everyone. D．a(chǎn)nyone

小題8:	A．lent B．showed C．left D．gave

小題9:	A．pretend B．false C．true D．real

小題10:

A．change B．dollar C．paper D．purse

小題11:

A．expression B．price C．medicine D．money

小題12:

A．hold B．count C．get D．save

小題13:

A．sharp B．short C．enough D．much

小題14:

A．a(chǎn)dvised B．begged C．signaled D．got

小題15:

A．untouched B．separated C．given D．uncounted

小題16:

A．package B．money C．purse. D．change

小題17:

A．drove B．started C．headed D．stopped

小題18:

A．waving B．looking C．nodding D．pointing

小題19:

A．dollar B．message C．note D．smile

小題20:

A．Excuse me B．Terribly sorry C．Thank you D．See you

You may never connect the words “good” and “eco-friendly”with plastic.It’s time to do a rethink on that as we say hello to hemp(大麻)plastic.Traditionally,plastics have been made from petrochemicals,which are mainly poisonous.Plants,on the other hand,are also a source of cellulose(纖維素),which can be used to make biodegradable (生物所能分解的)plastic.As hemp happens to be one of the richest sources of cellulose,it is only natural that scientists will support its use,considering its ecological benefits.
Hemp plastic is biodegradable and recyclable.If you thought being eco-friendly reduced its solidity,you couldn’t be more wrong.The hard level of hemp plastic can match that of regular plastic.Hemp plastic is resistant to heat;however,the most outstanding feature of a few varieties of hemp plastic is that they are flame resistant too.Finally,if Henry Ford could imagine creating a car with this material,we can perhaps believe that it indeed is“ten times stronger than steel”.
It is a pity that with so many useful qualities,we don’t see hemp plastic being used in our everyday life,the way it ought to be.Hemp plastic can easily take the place of the exiting plastic in products like cell phone chargers(充電器),laptop covers,etc.Currently,hemp plastic is being used to produce audio(音響設(shè)備),video,toys,automobile parts and packaging materials.
Hemp fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers known to us.As scientists keep looking for ways to solve the ecological damage that traditional plastics have caused,here is a material that can be produced to be 100% biodegradable.Hemp plastic is known to be several times durable as compared to polypropylene(聚丙烯)plastic,and it comes without all the health and safety threats,It really has long useful life.
Plastics keep reminding us of the damage that we have done to our planet,all under the excuse of convenience.As hemp products have become a new choice into our daily life,Please take a green plan now and make your effort to protect the environment.
小題1:Plastics produced in the traditional way are______.

A．harmful	B．made from plants
C．good and eco-friendly	D．biodegradable

小題2:According to Para.2,hemp plastic_____.

A．is all resistant to flame	B．doesn’t have enough solidity
C．will take the place of steel	D．can be used again after being processed

小題3:What does the underlined word“durable”mean in Para.4?

A．Very useful of important.

B．Costing little money or less money.

C．Staying in good condition for a long time.

D．Existing in large numbers or in many places.

小題4:Which aspect of hemp plastic isn’t mentioned in the passage?

A．Features.

B．Production cost

C．Applications.

D．Advantages.

小題5:What can we know from the passage?

A．Using hemp plastic is inconvenient.

B．People haven’t made the most of hemp.

C．Hemp fiber is a kind of strong man-made fiber.

D．Scientists have already known how to solve ecological damage.

The olive is one of the oldest planted crops known to man and is still widely grown in the Mediterranean.An olive tree can have a life of 500 years and is strong enough to continue to grow if ever chopped to the ground.It takes up four years before the olive tree is ripe enough to bear fruit.
Olive trees originated in the Mediterranean region where there is the perfect climate for the olive tree planting.It is characterized by abundant sunshine year-round and hot,dry summers with an average temperature of 80°F.In winter,it rarely drops below 50°F.Olive trees were first planted by humans around 4000 BC in an area known as the Fertile Crescent.Before the areas became desert,countries such as modern-day Turkey and Iraq had a lush environment with soil that plants grow well.Archaeological findings suggest that farming began in the Fertile Crescent before 7000BC.Instead of living as hunter-gatherers,these early humans settled down and harvested native plants.They selected olive trees that produced larger and oilier olives than the wild trees.
Olives and olive oil became valuable trade items between societies and civilizations.People who moved from one place to another and traders from the Fertile Crescent introduced olive oil to Syria and Crete,which spread to Egypt,Greece,and Rome.It continued to migrate westward until olive trees were first introduced to Califomia between 1769 and 1785.
The olive tree and olive oil have important symbolism in each religion.In Christianity,a dove(鴿子)brought an olive branch to Noah as a symbol of peace and new life after God flooded the Earth.The Prophet Muhammad suggested the use of olive oil for medicinal(藥用的) purposes and massage(按摩).
Olive oil has medicinal benefits.Olive oil has been used for health benefits.Regular eating olive oil can reduce the risk of cancers.It was used during the Spanish Civil War from 1808 to 1813 to treat cases of fever.In 1960,oleuropein(橄欖多酚)was removed from olive leaves,which helps with food poisoning.
小題1:If an olive tree is chopped to the ground,______.

A．it can’t grow any more

B．it can produce more new ones

C．there is no doubt that it will die

D．it is able to grow back strongly

小題2:What does the underlined word “l(fā)ush”in para.2 probably mean?

A．Of bad climate.	B．Changeable or unstable.
C．Extremely disadvantaged.	D．Growing thickly and strongly.

小題3:We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_____.

A．the olive tree can stand extreme cold

B．the olive tree enjoys the long sunshine

C．the olive is the oldest tree in the world

D．the climate of deserts suits the olive tree

小題4:Which of the following is true according to the passage?
①Olive trees bear fruits every four years.
②Olive oil was a food production before 7000BC.
③In Muhammad,olive oil was used as medicine.
④Olive trees were introduced to California in the 18^th century.
A.②③④          B. ①②③           C. ①③④           D. ①②④
小題5:What is this passage mainly about?

A．The history of the olive tree.

B．The characteristic of the olive tree.

C．The origin and medicinal benefits of the olive tree.

D．The different symbols of the olive tree in each region.

                                     C
Starting college can be a difficult experience. You have to deal with new responsibilities and growing independence, a challenging course load and, of course, the social scene. When a roommate is thrown into the mix, it may feel like you’re struggling with all that stuff while living in a small box with a stranger.
But having a roommate doesn’t need to be one more thing to worry about. When students go into their living situations with realistic expectations and a willingness to compromise, things can work out just fine.
When you first meet your roommate, chances are you’ll be on your best behaviour. You want to get along, since this is the person who’s going to be sharing your living space for the next year. But try to think ahead to potential (可能的) worst cases, too.
For example, imagine it’s 2 a.m. and you’re working on a paper that should be finished in 8 hours. Your roommate comes in from a party and wants to continue the party in your room.
At times like these, you won’t be feeling good. That’s why talking about problems that might come up ahead of time -- and respecting each other’s wishes when the time comes -- is so important.
Talk about the things that are really important to you, and make sure your roommate understands. Then encourage him or her to do the same.
For example, does it make you angry when people take things without asking first? Let your roommate know your feelings about these types of things from the start, so that both of you have a feel for each other’s likes, dislikes, and habits.
小題1:The underlined word “compromise” in the second paragraph means “     ”.

A．make a decision

B．lend a hand

C．come to terms

D．have a try

小題2:You should try to be polite to your roommate because       .

A．you are glad to share the room with him or her

B．you will live with him or her in the same room for some time

C．you will ask him or her for help in the future

D．strangers are very difficult to deal with

小題3: Which of the following is the best way to get along well with your roommate?

A．To stay silent when there are disagreements.

B．To spend more time doing things together with your roommate.

C．To have the same hobbies and living habits with your roommate.

D．To talk with your roommate in advance about possible future problems.

小題4:Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

A．It is really a worrying thing to have a roommate.

B．It is difficult to get along well with a roommate.

C．It is your duty to help your roommate in his or her daily life.

D．It is very important for you and your roommate to understand each other.