John began to feel little beads of sweat going down the back of his neck. His words seemed to have had no visible _______ on the man.

A. affect B. effect C. affection D. impact

— Why do you do volunteer work in the North-West?

— I_______ to improve the lives of the children there through my efforts.

A. was trying B. have tried C. am trying D. tried

Whether dying patients be helped to end their lives is a tough moral question.

A. must B. should C. might D. would

—He thinks that girls are smarter than boys when it comes to learning English.

—But two years ago he thought_______.

A. so B. otherwise C. opposite D. different

Do you believe _____ true ______ you find high wages, you generally find high prices?

A. that; that B. that; that what

C. it; when D. it; that where

—Here’re the photos I took on London Bridge.

— ! Keep it up and you’ll be a good photographer.

A. Congratulations B. Good work C. By no means D. Cheer up

Bob was a life insurance salesman. Try he might, he was still unable to get a couple to sign up for a policy. “I certainly don’t want to frighten you into a ” he announced, standing up to . How he be successful in his post?

People can be by many different means. Fear is the common one. many people find that other kinds of motivation are usually effective in getting more out of those with whom we live and work.

A twelve-year-old girl took her younger brother, who from a mental disability, Christmas shopping. As they went into a department store, the accidentally hit a display, knocking shoes in every . at that an angry clerk grabbed the boy by the arm and , “Pick them up.”

“No,” the boy screamed in defiance(反抗).

“Pick them up,” the clerk .

“No,” the boy shouted back.

His older sister began picking up the . Then the boy started to . Before long, the boy, his sister and the clerk were together to put the shoes in order.

When they finished, the girl taught the clerk a(n) lesson with these words: “You have to encourage my brother to do it in action.”

If you live or work with other people, you may benefit from the older sister’s advice. If you want people to respond to you, try encouraging them in action. People prefer . When you fill people with what they want, you’re to get what you want out of them.

1.A. however B. since C. as D. in spite of

2.A. trouble B. sale C. bargain D. decision

3.A. defend B. fight C. leave D. argue

4.A. could B. will C. shall D. may

5.A. motivated B. moved C. disappointed D. troubled

6.A. Thus B. But C. Plus D. Since

7.A. less B. more C. half D. just

8.A. arose B. contributed C. benefited D. suffered

9.A. boy B. girl C. clerk D. salesman

10.A. section B. direction C. shelf D. course

11.A. occasion B. stage C. situation D. point

12.A. demanded B. conflicted C. reminded D. arranged

13.A. expected B. commented C. shouted D. acquired

14.A. shoes B. books C. toys D. bottles

15.A. cry B. help C. complain D. worry

16.A. walking B. organizing C. working D. assisting

17.A. back B. up C. before D. on

18.A. thoughtful B. instant C. cautious D. complex

19.A. gift B. stick C. honey D. tears

20.A. positive B. likely C. confident D. probable

Dr. Sylvia Earle wants you to stop eating fish. It's not because fish are endangered, though wild fish stocks in many oceans are very low. It's not because they're bad for you, though fish in many areas are exposed to poisonous substances in the water. It’s because they're smart.

"Fish are sensitive, they have personalities," says the marine biologist. For Earle, eating a fish would be like eating a dog or a cat. "I would never eat anyone I know personally."

There's a lot more to fish than meets the eye: they talk to each other, they like to be touched, and they engage in behavior that can seem very human. They can remember things and learn from experience. Earle and a growing number of animal rights activists see these as strong arguments against eating fish altogether.

The activists also point out that fish feel pain and fish suffer horribly on their way from the sea to the supermarket. "While it may seem conspicuous that fish are able to feel pain, like every other animal, some people think of fish as swimming vegetables," says Dr. Lynne Sneddon. "Really, it's kind of a moral question. Is the enjoyment you get from fishing (or eating fish) more important than the pain of the fish?"

Fishermen and (fried) fish lovers are skeptical. "I've never seen a smart fish," says Marie Swaringen as she finishes off a plate of fish at a Seattle seafood restaurant. "If they were very smart, they wouldn't get caught."

"For years, everyone's been telling us to eat fish because it's so good for us," says another diner. "Now I've got to feel guilty while I'm eating my fish? What are they going to think of next? Don't eat salad because cucumbers have feelings?"

1.According to Dr. Sylvia Earle, he would stop eating fish as a result of the following reasons EXCEPT ______.

A. Fish are sensitive and have personalities

B. He knows fish very well

C. Fish are dangerous to eat because the water is polluted

D. Fish are clever

2.Dr. Lynne Sneddon describes the behavior of eating fish in a(n) _______ tone.

A. opposed B. optimistic C. indifferent D. supportive

3.Which word below can take the place of the underlined word “conspicuous” in Paragraph 4_______?

A. obvious B. easy C. impossible D. necessary

4.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ____________.

A. Human beings should stop eating fish

B. We would feel guilty if we continued eating fish

C. People eat fish because fish are delicious

D. Cucumber is a kind of vegetable or fruit

5.What was the author’s purpose when writing this passage_______?

A. To advise people to stop eating fish.

B. To introduce a topic of whether people should eat fish.

C. To advise people not to stop eating fish.

D To tell us that fish will feel pain when caught and transported

American author Mark Twain once noted that “l(fā)ife would be surely happier if we could only be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18.” Twain’s words were only one of many complaints about aging. The ancient Greek poet Homer called old age “hateful”, and William Shakespeare termed it “terrible winter”.

Alexander the Great, who conquered most of the known world before he died around 323 B.C., may have been looking for a river that healed the ravages of age. During the 12th century A.D., a king called Prester John ruled a land that had a river of gold and a fountain of youth.

But the name linked most closely to the search for a fountain of youth is 16th-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. He thought it would be found in Florida. In St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S., there’s a tourist attraction. It is said to be the fountain of youth that Ponce de Leon discovered soon after he arrived in what is now Florida in 1513. However, elderly visitors who drink the spring’s water don’t turn into teenagers.

But the tale of the search for a fountain of youth is so appealing that it survives anyway, says Ryan K. Smith, a professor of history. “People are more attracted by the story of looking and not finding than they are by the idea that the fountain might be out there somewhere.”

Still, a few grains of truth have helped to support the story. Kathleen Deagan, a professor of archaeology, says a graveyard and the remains of a Spanish mission dating back to St. Augustine’s founding in 1565 have been discovered near the so-called fountain of youth. Michelle Reyna, a spokesperson for the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, says the fountain has been a tourist attraction since at least 1901 and may have been attracting visitors since 1860.

1.According to the passage, who searched for a fountain of youth_________?

A. Ponce de Leon B. William Shakespeare.

C. Kathleen Deagan D. Michelle Reyna

2.What does the underlined word “ravages” in the second paragraph probably mean_______?

A. Growth B. Limits C. Damages D. Benefits

3.What is the attitude of people towards the fountain of youth________?

A. People find much pleasure in looking for it.

B. People believe the existence of it somewhere.

C. People have no interest in searching for it.

D. People consider the idea of the fountain of youth absurd.

4.The passage mainly tells us ________.

A. how the fountain of youth came into being

B. why some famous people hate becoming old

C. how to remain young forever

D. whether the fountain of youth exists

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage_________?

A. The underlined words “the story” refers to Alexander the Great ruling a land that had a river of gold and a fountain of youth.

B. Augustine, which is the oldest city in the U.S, lies in Florida.

C. Some elderly visitors find themselves younger after drinking the water from the fountain of youth.

D. Kathleen Deagan is the spokesperson for the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.

Wanted, Someone for a Kiss

We're looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You'll work on the station's music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.

Father Christmas

We're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10∶30－16∶00.

Excellent pay.

Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level, we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Wealden District Council

Software Trainer

If you are aged 24?45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (簡歷) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre. D. Wealden District Council.

2.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who________.

A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. can work for about a month

C. should deal with general duties D. may do some training work

3.Which position is open to recent school graduates_______?

A. Producer, London Kiss. B. Father Christmas.

C. Accountants Assistant. D. Software Trainer.

4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited________?

A. One with GCSE grade C level.

B. One with some office experience.

C. One having good computer knowledge.

D. One trained in producing music programmes.

5.Which of the following sentences is TRUE________?

A. You can apply for Software Trainer by calling Mrs. R Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.

B. To be a producer of London Kiss 100FM, you just need music production experience.

C. Revenue Administration Unit prefers school leavers to those who have office experience.

D. You will get good pay if you are employed as Father Christmas.