From good reading we can get pleasure, companionship, experience, and instruction. A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity. Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It increases our contentment when we are cheerful, and lessens our troubles when we are sad. Whatever may be our main purpose in reading, our contact with good books should never fail to give us enjoyment and satisfaction.

With a good book in our hands we need never be lonely. Whether the characters in it are taken from real life or are purely imaginary, they may become our companions and friends. In the pages of books we can walk with the wise and the good of all lands and all times. The people we meet in books may delight us either because they resemble (相像) human friends whom we hold dear or because they present unfamiliar types whom we are glad to welcome as new acquaintances(熟人). Our human friends sometimes may bore us, but the friends we make in books need never weary us with their company. By turning the page we can dismiss them without any fear of hurting their feelings. While human friends desert us, good books are always ready to give us friendship, sympathy, and encouragement.

Of all the gifts from reading books, the most valuable one is experience. Few of us can travel far from home or have a wide range of experiences, but all of us can lead varied lives through the pages of books. Whether we wish to escape from the seemingly dull realities of daily routines or whether we long to visit some far-off place, a book will help us when nothing else can. To travel by book we need no bank account to pay our way; no airship or ocean liner or stream-lined train to transport us; no passport to enter the land of our heart's desire. Through books we may get the thrill of hazardous adventure without danger. We can climb high mountains, brave the perils (危險) of an Antarctic winter, or cross the scorching sands of the desert, all without hardship. In books we may visit the studios of Hollywood; we may mix with the merry crowds of the Paris boulevards; we may join the picturesque peasants in an Alpine village or the kindly natives on a South Sea island. Indeed, through books the whole world is ours for the asking. The possibilities of our literary experiences are almost unlimited. The beauties of nature, the enjoyment of music, the treasures of art, the triumphs of architecture, the marvels of engineering, are all open to the wonder and enjoyment of those who read.

1.Why do we sometimes forget our surroundings and even our identity while reading?

A. No one is trying to disturb you there.

B. All is so quiet and calm around you.

C. The book you read is so fascinating.

D. Our life is just far from satisfactory.

2.What makes people like their acquaintances in books even more?

A. They are just like our human friends.

B. They are unfamiliar types we like.

C. They will never ever abandon us.

D. They will never hurt our feelings.

3.The word “hazardous” means ______.

A. “unexpected” B. “dangerous”

C. “imaginary” D. “unusual”

4.“... the whole world is ours for the asking” means that we can____________.

A. experience the whole world just by reading

B. get anywhere in the world only by asking

C. make a trip around the world free of charge

D. actually possess everything in this world

5.What is the most suitable title for this passage?

A. Reading and traveling

B. Experiencing the world

C. Traveling with books

D. Gifts from reading

There were restrictions _____ the weight of luggage. As a result we decided to travel _____.

A. on, light B. in, light

C. to, lightly D. with, lightly

As for the plan some agree while others don’t. I’m one of _____ opposed to it.

A. whom B. those

C. those who D. who is

I forget where I learned the saying, or I _____ it to you now.

A. will show B. would show

C. am going to show D. am showing

_____ their inexperience, they’ve done a good job.

A. Given B. Supposed

C. Considered D. Concluded

We must help people to find houses outside the city, but __________, we must remember that some city people want to remain where they are.

A. virtually B. equally C. definitely D. naturally

We should place emphasis on development and security, and develop nuclear energy on the base of security.

A. equal B. central

C. superior D. maximum

閱讀下列短文， 從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項， 并在答題卡上將該選項標(biāo)號涂黑。

I was brought up in the British, stiff upper lip style. Strong feelings aren't something you display in public. So, you can imagine that I was unprepared for the outpouring of public grief at a Chinese funeral.

My editorial team leader died recently after a short illness. He was 31. The news was so unexpected that it left us all shocked and upset. A female colleague burst into tears and cried piteously at her desk. Somehow we got through the day's work. The next day was the funeral.

Our big boss stepped forward to deliver a eulogy(悼詞) and was soon in tears. She carried on, in Chinese of course, but at the end said in English: "There will be no more deadlines for you in heaven." Next came a long-term colleague who also dissolved in tears but carried on with her speech despite being almost overcome by emotion. Then a close friend of the dead man paid tribute, weeping openly as he spoke. Sorrow is spreading. Me and women were now sobbing uncontrollably. Finally, the man's mother, supported between two women, addressed her son in his coffin. She almost collapsed and had to be held up. We were invited to step forward to each lay a white rose on the casket. Our dead colleague looked as if he was taking a nap. At the end of the service I walked away from the funeral parlor stunned at the outpouring of emotion.

In the UK, families grieve privately and then try to hold it together and not break down at a funeral. Here in China it would seem that grieving is a public affair. It strikes me that it is more cathartic to cry your eyes out than try to keep it bottled up for fear of embarrassment, which is what many of us do in the West.

Afterwards, a Chinese colleague told me that the lamenting at the funeral had been restrained(克制) by Chinese standards. In some rural areas, she said, people used to be paid to mourn noisily. This struck me like something out of novel by Charles Dickens. But we have all seen on TV scenes of grief-stricken people in Gaza and the West Bank, in Afghanistan, Iraq and the relatives of victims of terrorist bombings around the world. Chinese grief is no different. I realized that it's the reserved British way of mourning that is out of step with the rest of the world.

1.At the funeral, ________.

A. five individuals made speeches

B. the boss’s speech was best thought of

C. the writer was astonished by the scene

D. everyone was crying out loudly

2.According to the writer, people in the West ________.

A. prefer to control their sadness in public

B. cry their eyes out at the public funeral

C. are not willing to be sad for the dead

D. have better way to express sadness

3.It is implied that ________.

A. Chinese express their sadness quite unlike other peoples

B. the English might cry noisily for the dead in Dickens’ time

C. victims of terrorist bombings should be greatly honored

D. English funeral culture is more civilized than the others

4.This passage talks mainly about_______.

A. an editor’s death

B. funeral customs

C. cultural differences

D. western ways of grief

閱讀下列材料，從所給的六個選項(A、B、C、D、E和F)中，選出符合各小題要求的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。選項中有一項是多余選項。

A. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd. , 17 Browning Street

B. Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required. Applicants should be between 18 and 26. Call 366-76564 for more information.

C. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 457-896754.

D. Teacher Needed: Tommy’s Kindergarten needs 2 teachers/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommy’s Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56.

E. Part Time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekend. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customers information. For more information contact us by calling 345-674132.

F. University positions open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.

請閱讀以下職位申請者的信息，然后匹配申請者和他/她擬要申請的職位：

1.Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position.

2.Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 21 years old and would like a part time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.

3.Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full time position.

4.Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position.

5.Lynne Nagata. Lynne, aged 65, once worked in a kindergarten. She is now a housewife, helping her daughter with her housework on weekdays. She is looking for a part time job.

While serious training is important for all dogs, playtime is just as important. 1. Use these games to help teach your dog how to play.

1．Hide and Seek

Hide and seek isn’t just for kids. Dogs can really enjoy this game. Pick up one of your dog’s favorite toys or treats. Tell your dog to stay. 2. When you are ready, call your dog to come to you. If possible, squeak(使吱吱叫) the toy or shake the treats. Reward your dog with praise and the toy／treat when she finds you．

2．Fetch

Many dogs have a natural ability to fetch. Other dogs can be taught how． 3. Play indoors with a soft toy or outdoors in a fenced-in area with a ball or disc. For dogs that really love to run, try this game of fetch!

3．Find the Treat

Dogs have superior senses of smell, and most love to use their noses to find food. Let your dog use her brain and her nose to find hidden goodies. First, have your dog stay out of sight. Then，hide her favorite treats in different places around the room．4. If help is needed，you can lead her around or point to areas for her to explore．

Whatever the game, safety comes first! Remember to watch your dog for signs of exhaustion or overheating when you are playing. Stop if your dog seems tired or shows signs of anxiety. 5. When other dogs or people are around, it may create a dangerous distraction (分神)．

A．Then, go to find a good hiding place．

B．You can include games in training as well．

C．A good game of fetch can be played almost anywhere．

D．Try different games to see which your dog responds to best．

E．Also be aware of your surroundings when playing with your dog．

F．Encourage your dog to play with other dogs．

G．Bring your dog back in and tell her to “go find!”