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Renata Di Pietro was studying to be an opera singer. But at 23, while on a music scholarship at the University of Iowa in 1976, her sight began to fail. Soon, it became increasingly difficult to read scores and pick up hand signals from conductors, and the gifted singer was forced to drop out.
After moving to Cleveland, Georgia in 2005, Di Pietro relied on guide dogs to get around. Over the years, she became depressed when she’d lose one of the dogs, who had become her best friend, to old age or death. “It’s very painful, because you love each one,” she says.
In 2009, Di Pietro was intrigued by information from a friend that miniature horses typically live for at least 30 years and make calm and strong guides. She started with a male horse, but he was too hard to control. Angel came next, a mini white female horse Di Pietro has mostly trained herself. “Horses have the ability to avoid the things in the way,” she says. “If I am about to run into something, she slides her body in front of me.”
Di Pietro, now 59, has taught her guide horse to make some sounds with her hoof (馬蹄)when she comes to stairs. “Angel can find a chair and locate the nearest door for me,” Di Pietro says. Currently, she’s training Angel to pull her wheelchair and to fetch.
Despite her disability, Di Pietro still sings, performing with her husband, musician Carl Hummer, at special events. Angel is always by her side. “I fight a battle every day to take courage to engage the world,” Di Pietro says. “Angel is my warhorse. We fight that battle together.”

  1. 1.

    Why did Di Pietro have to give up her studying in the university?

    1. A.
      She disliked her major in music
    2. B.
      She failed to get high scores
    3. C.
      She couldn’t understand hand signals from conductors
    4. D.
      She found it difficult to see things clearly
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined word “intrigued” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

    1. A.
      Puzzled
    2. B.
      Interested
    3. C.
      Satisfied
    4. D.
      Frightened
  3. 3.

    Angel can do a lot of things for Di Pietro now EXCEPT_________

    1. A.
      supporting her in case of her falling
    2. B.
      helping her find a chair to sit on
    3. C.
      keeping her company every day
    4. D.
      fighting with her against others
  4. 4.

    Which of the following can best describe the author?

    1. A.
      Caring and strong-minded
    2. B.
      Honest and responsible
    3. C.
      Kind and helpful
    4. D.
      Ambitious and sensitive

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A warm blanket is the ideal sleep aid for a freezing winter night. The right blanket can warm your bones but the wrong one can affect your sleep. I asked experts for advice on picking the perfect blanket for a good night’s sleep. Here’s what they told me.
When it comes to sleep temperature, experts recommend following the principle: not too cold, not too hot, but just right. “People seem to sleep best at temperature between 62 and 70 degrees F,” says Dr. Alice Hoagland. When the surrounding temperature falls too low, it can rouse you from sleep. A good blanket helps drive the coldness away.
At the other extreme, overheating yourself can affect your sleep as well. “Core body temperature typically drops during the first four hour’s of sleep,” says Dr. Hoagland. This decline in body temperature helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.
“In medical care, weighted blankets are one of our most powerful tools for helping people who are anxious, upset, and possibly losing control,” says Dr. Karen Moore. These special blankets are filled with weighted pellets. Weighted blankets are also marketed for general use as an aid to sleep and relaxation. Like a firm hug, weighted blankets help us feel safe.” This is the reason why many people like to sleep under a blanket even in summer.
“If you want to try this type of blanket, the best weight depends on your body size and personal preference. However, 15 to 30 pounds is typical for adults,” Moor says. She adds that weighted blankets are not recommended for those recovering from surgery.
“People can also have serious preferences for a particular blanket,” says Dr. Hoagland. “Regularly using a favorite blanket for sleep can help to develop a conditioned response so that sleep is quicker.” In fact, many sleep centers ask patients to bring their own blanket and pillow from home, which helps them fall asleep more easily

  1. 1.

    The author wrote the passage mainly to tell us _____

    1. A.
      the importance of blankets
    2. B.
      how to choose the perfect blanket
    3. C.
      different materials used to make blankets
    4. D.
      the history and usage of blankets
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “rouse” in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning to “______”

    1. A.
      wake up
    2. B.
      take up
    3. C.
      make up
    4. D.
      pick up
  3. 3.

    What do we know from the passage?

    1. A.
      Body temperature rises when we fall asleep
    2. B.
      The perfect sleep temperature should be above 70 degrees F
    3. C.
      Weighted blankets should be at least 30 pounds
    4. D.
      People are advised to use their own blankets

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Lynn is the publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, a local Indiana-based publication focusing on all issues related to leading a sustainable lifestyle. Her knowledge, passion and unwavering dedication to this cause are both inspiring and admirable and are the reasons I nominate her for the Heart of Green Local Hero.
Lynn's interest in sustainable living has expanded over the years from simple recycling and wildlife gardening to encouraging others to appreciate nature and do what each can to protect the environment. The creation of Indiana Living Green comes from her belief that most individuals have an inner desire to do what is best for our environment and that each individual act truly does make a difference.
Lynn has been instrumental in bringing her green consciousness to Indiana by way of Indiana Living Green magazine over the past two years. Indiana Living Green is the only local publication solely focused on green living and sustainability. In addition, Lynn’s pioneering efforts also provide public educational forums via "Green Scenes" — a series of three hour events, each focusing on specific topics teaching Hoosiers how to lead greener lifestyles. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering topics such as "Greening Your Outdoor Space," "Updating Your Home to Green" and "Greening Your Lifestyle" to various businesses and organizations throughout Central Indiana. In addition, Lynn has appeared regularly on Indianapolis Fox 59 morning show’s "Living Green" segment, discussing various topics of interest ranging from grilling green and green baby buys to composting and recycling.
In addition to her role as publisher of Indiana Living Green magazine, Lynn is also a Habitat Steward Host for National Wildlife Federation, editor of Hoosier Organic Gardener, the newsletter of the Indiana Organic Gardeners Association, and a member of Garden Writers Association.
Lynn Jenkins deserves to be publicly recognized for all that she is and all that she has done and continues to do to educate and empower each of us to improve our individual lives, communities and our Earth

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is NOT true of Lynn Jenkins?

    1. A.
      She is the publisher of the magazine Indiana Living Green
    2. B.
      She is a member of Garden Writers Association
    3. C.
      She won the award the Heart of Green Local Hero
    4. D.
      She encourages people to love and protect nature
  2. 2.

    Indiana Living Green was probably _________

    1. A.
      a book on modern life style
    2. B.
      a magazine on fashion
    3. C.
      a journal on travel
    4. D.
      a magazine on green living
  3. 3.

    What can we learn about “Green Scenes”?

    1. A.
      It is a scene set in a three-hour film
    2. B.
      It is a series of events focusing on green life
    3. C.
      It is a film set in Central Indiana
    4. D.
      It is a forum focusing on green lifestyle
  4. 4.

    The underlined word in the third paragraph probably means ________

    1. A.
      simply
    2. B.
      mainly
    3. C.
      earnestly
    4. D.
      seriously
  5. 5.

    What is the purpose of the writing?

    1. A.
      To call on readers to protect the environment and live green
    2. B.
      To nominate Lynn Jenkins for the Heart of Green Local Hero
    3. C.
      To introduce the readers to the Heart of Green Local Hero
    4. D.
      To advertise for Indiana Living Green and its publisher

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It's a name that needs no address.Everyone knows Santa Claus lives at the North Pole.
So letters sent to Santa Claus find their way to the small town of the North Pole deep in Alaska，including those simply sent to Santa. Last year，120,000 letters arrived from 26 countries，not including the thousands with no return addresses.

Those who have return addresses usually get a reply and a North Pole postmark（郵戳） that has delighted children all over the world for many years. They feel happy to receive Santa's reply.
Letters arrive all the year around in the town of 1,600，where streets have names such as Santa Claus Lane and Kris Kringle Drive. Around Thanksgiving，they start getting there by the thousands each day as Christmas comes. Even letters without stamps get through，an exception（例外）for the U．S. Postal Service.
“This is special because it has Santa's name on it，”said Debra Cornelius，an officer at the main post office in nearby Fairbanks，where the letters are kept during the holiday.
Gabby Gaborik is among several dozen volunteers who are busy sending off replies to children who sent return addresses.
In his 10 years as a volunteer，Gaborik has seen every kind of wish. There are children who want the latest toys they see on TV. There are children who ask for miracles（奇跡），some wanting their mother back for Christmas or their father back from Iraq，even though he died there.
Replies get a North Pole postmark，including a half­moon drawing of Santa's face. Even late letters get a reply，Gaborik said，“It says something like ‘Thanks for writing. Santa's been really busy，’anything the children might want to hear，”he said

  1. 1.

    Letters written to Santa Claus without an address can arrive at the North Pole because ______

    1. A.
      all letters without an address are sent there
    2. B.
      people believe that Santa Claus lives there
    3. C.
      this kind of letter is sent with a special postmark
    4. D.
      streets named Santa Claus Lane can be found there
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “delighted” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “______”

    1. A.
      excited
    2. B.
      amazed
    3. C.
      confused
    4. D.
      disappointed
  3. 3.

    We can know from the text that ______

    1. A.
      letters written to Santa Claus are sent free
    2. B.
      Santa Claus' replies to children always arrive at Christmas
    3. C.
      many people write to children for Santa Claus asking for no pay
    4. D.
      there're thousands of letters sent to Santa Claus every month
  4. 4.

    What's the best title for the text?

    1. A.
      Letters written to parents
    2. B.
      All kinds of wishes from children
    3. C.
      Letters to Santa Claus rush into Alaska
    4. D.
      North Pole，Alaska，a beautiful place

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Moving to a new city and state was difficult for me, especially in winter. Little did I know that a Colorado snowstorm would greet me after I had been in my new home for only a week.
I just missed home. But more than the old house and the beach, I missed Stacey, my best friend. And I missed our lovely tea. Going to a sweet little tearoom, we had discovered was a special treat for us. The place was a Victorian dream, with delicate teacups and tablecloths with flower prints. The hat shelf near the front door swept us back to childhood. Stacey and I became little girls, trying on different hats until we found the perfect one for our dress-up tea party. We would then choose a lovely table and order our tea. That was a precious time, filled with laughter between scones（煎餅） and sharing our lives between tiny cucumber sandwiches.
Springtime descended upon Denver, and the sun lightened my heart. But I still fought loneliness almost every day. I decided to explore the Denver area. While my husband went to the office, I took time to see what our new area had to offer.
One day, I was walking along the street when suddenly the words "Tea Leaves" caught my eye. A tea room? Here, in the land of loneliness and pain?
I walked through the doors, and tears came to my eyes. It was a beautiful room, not Victorian, but simple and lovely.
I sat down and ordered a pot of tea, a cucumber sandwich, and some scones. It felt silly and wonderful --- and it felt like home. For the first time since moving, I felt as if this new city and state could be, would eventually be, my home. I would come back here and bring new friends. When Stacey visited, we would come here.
I lifted my cup and made a silent toast. I toasted Stacey, whom I missedly, and I toasted the sweet little tearoom that lessened my pain

  1. 1.

    The author's hometown ______________

    1. A.
      never snows
    2. B.
      is still warm in winter
    3. C.
      has a long history
    4. D.
      is in an area by the sea
  2. 2.

    The underlined word "treat" in Paragraph 2 probable means ____________

    1. A.
      delicious food
    2. B.
      something pleasant
    3. C.
      service
    4. D.
      a kind of tea party
  3. 3.

    We can know from Paragraph 3 that the author ______________

    1. A.
      didn't adapt to the new life
    2. B.
      felt comfortable in the new environment in spring
    3. C.
      didn't feel lonely any more in spring
    4. D.
      wanted to actively adapt to the new environment
  4. 4.

    Which of the following about "Tea Leaves" is true?

    1. A.
      It made the author recall her childhood
    2. B.
      It looks silly and wonderful
    3. C.
      Cucumber sandwiches and scones are its specialties
    4. D.
      It touched the author
  5. 5.

    We can infer from the text that the author would probably ____________

    1. A.
      open her own teahouse
    2. B.
      ask the owner of the teahouse to decorate it like a home
    3. C.
      make new friends in Denver
    4. D.
      go back to her hometown to visit Stacey

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In order to know a foreign language thoroughly (完全地)，four things are necessary. First, we must understand the language when we hear it spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it ourselves, correctly with confidence(自信) and without hesitation (猶豫). Thirdly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are correct in grammar.
There is no short way to succeed in language learning. A good memory is a great help, but it is not enough only to memorize the rules from a grammar book. It is no much use learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. If we are pleased with a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. We must “Learn through use”. Practice is important. We must practise speaking and writing the language whenever we can

  1. 1.

    The most important things to learn a foreign language are                        

    1. A.
      understanding and speaking
    2. B.
      hearing, speaking, reading and writing
    3. C.
      writing and understanding
    4. D.
      memorizing and listening
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is the most important in learning a foreign language?

    1. A.
      A good memory
    2. B.
      Speaking
    3. C.
      Practice
    4. D.
      Writing
  3. 3.

    “Learn through use” means                 

    1. A.
      we use a language in order to learn it
    2. B.
      we learn foreign language in order to use it
    3. C.
      we can learn a language well while we are using it
    4. D.
      both B and C

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It is not only experts in China who are arguing over whether women should work after marriage or not. Worldwide this question is being discussed as an interestingly large number of married women enter the workplace. Take the United States for example. Since 1960, the percentage of married women in the work force has jumped from 31.9 per cent to 59.4 per cent.
American women first moved into the paid labour force during the World War II, when men left their jobs to fight. In the last fifty years, more and more women have worked outside the home. And over these years of developing, Americans have changed their social values as a result. In 1975, women aged 35 and above made up half of all working women. And by 1980, 60 per cent were women at the age of 45 and above.
Now in Japan, women’s work group is M-shaped with middle-aged women and those aged 20-25 at the two peaks. According to statistics(統(tǒng)計)， 37.7 per cent of Japanese women at childbearing age(25-29) still engaged themselves in work in 1980. and the number reached 50 per cent the next year.
Being a housewife has always been regarded as a “graceful occupation” in Japan. Some young Japanese women believe it is good to be a “ professional housewife”. However, old attitudes have been changing everywhere, and sometimes just out of economic necessary. In recent years, a great number of city housewives have poured out of homes to take part time jobs. Even the UN has given its support.. The 34th Congress of the United Nations in 1979 put forward the decision for formal agreement on the getting rid of discrimination(歧視) against women.
So far, most UN members have agreed on it, but some still haven’t,  including the United States

  1. 1.

    From the first passage, we can learn that ________________

    1. A.
      experts encourage women to take paying jobs
    2. B.
      men encourage women to take paying jobs
    3. C.
      government encourage women to take paying jobs
    4. D.
      more and more people begin to care about women’s life
  2. 2.

    In the United States _________________

    1. A.
      married women are lazier than their husbands
    2. B.
      Husbands are lazier than their wives
    3. C.
      Few married women used to work outside
    4. D.
      More married women used to work outside
  3. 3.

    Married women in Japan________________

    1. A.
      , all work outside their homes
    2. B.
      seldom work outside their homes
    3. C.
      have different opinions on their working outside
    4. D.
      all do housework at their homes
  4. 4.

    More and more women have taken jobs outside for the reason that ____________

    1. A.
      they have no children to take care of
    2. B.
      they have no housework to do
    3. C.
      they want to make more friends
    4. D.
      they want to improve their living conditions

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The smallest animal with a backbone（脊椎） known to science, a fish from the carp family, has been discovered in the peat swamps （沼澤）of Indonesia. Mature（成熟的）females of the fish species （種類）Paedocypris reach just 7.9mm in length.
The species was discovered in the highly acidic (酸性的) peat swamps of the Indonesian island of Sumatra by a team led by Ralf Britz, a zoologist at the Natural History Museum in London.
“This is one of the strangest fish that I’ve seen in my whole career,” Dr Britz said. “It’s tiny, and it lives in acid. I hope that we’ll have time to find out more about them before their habitat disappears completely.”
The species lives in dark tea-colored swamp waters, which are 100 times more acidic than rainwater. Although these swamps were once thought to be inhabited by very few animals, recent research has shown that they are home to a highly different range of species that occur nowhere else.
The peat swamps were damaged by forest fires in 1997, and are also threatened by agriculture. The scientists behind the discovery said that several populations of Paedocypris had already been lost.
“Many of the peat swamps we surveyed（調(diào)查）throughout South-East Asia no longer exist,” Dr Britz said. “Populations of all the miniature（微型的）fish of peat swamps have decreased or disappeared.”
Details of the discovery are published today in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B

  1. 1.

    64.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      The Strangest Fish
    2. B.
      Acidic Peat Swamps
    3. C.
      Strange Species
    4. D.
      The Smallest Backbone Animal
  2. 2.

    65.Where does the smallest backbone animal live?

    1. A.
      It lives in highly acidic rainwater
    2. B.
      The species lives in the acidic waters of dark tea-coloured swamps
    3. C.
      It was put in the Natural History Museum in London
    4. D.
      Its habitat disappears completely
  3. 3.

    66.According to the passage, the forest fires in 1997 have led to the fact that______

    1. A.
      many places where these animals lived have been damaged
    2. B.
      the population of the specieshas increased
    3. C.
      there are many animals in the acidic peat swamps today
    4. D.
      agriculture doesn’t affect the living space of these animals
  4. 4.

    67.Dr Britz’s words imply______

    1. A.
      the habitat will be more after a period of time
    2. B.
      many peat swamps that they surveyed have already survived
    3. C.
      he wants to find more miniature fishes before their habitat disappears
    4. D.
      he wants to have further research

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The advertisement appeared in my e-mail—“1-800-Flowers: Mother’s Day Madness —for just $39.99！” I almost clicked on it, forgetting that those services would not be needed this year. My mother, Margaret Feiddman, died at the age of 89, and so this is my first Mother’s Day without my mom.
In my childhood, my mom appeared to be a typical suburban housewife of her generation. She sewed many of my sisters’ clothes, including both of their wedding dresses and boy’s suits for me. And on the side, she won several national bridge tournaments(橋牌錦標賽).
My mom left many indelible marks on me. The first was to never lose heart and to be independent. My dad died suddenly when I was 19. My mom worked hard for a couple of years. But in1975, I won a scholarship to study in Britain and my mom surprised us all by announcing that she decided to go with me. When I met difficulties, she always said: “You’re a man, so never lose heart, never be knocked down, and try your best to pursue(追求) your dreams.”
My mom’s other big influence on me is a sense of optimism. She had taken her knocks. But every time life knocked her down, she got up and kept on marching forward, encouraged by the saying that pessimists(悲觀者) are usually right, optimists are usually wrong, but most great changes are made by optimists.
How I wish to listen to my mother’s words, and give my best regards on this Mother’s Day, but I have no chance now! My best friends, treasure(珍惜)your mother’s love!

  1. 1.

    The author mentioned the advertisement to ___

    1. A.
      show he’s tired of the advertisements
    2. B.
      explain he missed his mother very much
    3. C.
      make you believe that he was very kind
    4. D.
      urge the readers to buy the present for their mothers
  2. 2.

    What experience of the author’s mother surprised the author?

    1. A.
      That she volunteered to go to Britain with her son
    2. B.
      That she gained knowledge all by herself
    3. C.
      That she did all the housework by herself
    4. D.
      That she won several national bridge tournaments
  3. 3.

    What dose the underlined word “indelible” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?

    1. A.
      be out of control
    2. B.
      be easy to remember
    3. C.
      be destroyed easily
    4. D.
      be impossible to forget
  4. 4.

    We can know about the author’s mother that_____

    1. A.
      She encouraged the author to pursue his dreams
    2. B.
      she felt very lonely in her late life
    3. C.
      She never received a present from her children
    4. D.
      she passed away before the author’s father
  5. 5.

    Which can be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      My Great Mother
    2. B.
      Mother and I
    3. C.
      Treasure Mother’s Love
    4. D.
      Mother’s Day Madness

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Below is a housing guide for students going to London.
University accommodation (住所)offices
Many university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房東). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organization. The advantage of using your university accommodation office is that you can get some support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unluckily to have enough registered landlords to houses all their students.
Property papers: Loot and Renting
Loot is an important source (來源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www.loot.com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers.
Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is at www. renting.co.uk.
Accommodation agencies
The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.
Noticeboards
Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic. 
Word of mouth
Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don’t suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily going to be better than that found through any other source.
Family
Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice

  1. 1.

    What is the advantage of using Loot?

    1. A.
      It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting
    2. B.
      It gives you personal information about other co-renters
    3. C.
      Their website is designed mainly for students
    4. D.
      There are some good bargains
  2. 2.

    The information passed on by word of mouth is important because     

    1. A.
      it is better than that found through any other source
    2. B.
      it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised
    3. C.
      the landlords have little valuable information
    4. D.
      the final year students always offer better information
  3. 3.

    For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides the most reliable information?

    1. A.
      University accommodation offices
    2. B.
      Loot and Renting
    3. C.
      Notice boards
    4. D.
      Family

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