閱讀下列短文,從短文后所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

As a general rule,all forms of activity lead to boredom when they are performed on a routine(常規(guī)) basis.As a matter of fact,we can see this _________ at work in people of all _________.For example,on Christmas morning,children are excited about _________ with their new toys.But their _________ soon wears off and by January those _________ toys can be found put away in the basement.The world is full of _________ stamp albums and unfinished models,each standing as a monument to someone’s _________ interest.When parents bring home a pet,their child _________ bathes it and brushes its fur.Within a short time,however,the _________ of caring for the animal is handed over to the parents.Adolescents enter high school with great_________ but are soon looking forward to _________ .The same is true of the young adults going to college.And then,how many _________,who now complain(抱怨) about the long drives to work, _________ drove for hours at a time when they first _________ their driver’s licenses(執(zhí)照)?Before people retire,they usually _________ to do a lot of _________ things,which they never had _________ to do while working.But _________ after retirement,the golfing,the fishing,the reading and all of the other pastimes become as boring as the jobs they _________.And,like the child in January,they go searching for new _________.

1.A.principle B.habit C.way D.power

2.A.parties B.races C.countries D.ages

3.A.working B.living C.playing D.going

4.A.confidence B.interest C.anxiety D.sorrow

5.A.same B.extra C.funny D.expensive

6.A.well-organized B.colorfully-printed C.newly-collected D.half-filled

7.A.broad B.passing C.different D.main

8.A.silently B.impatiently C.gladly D.worriedly

9.A.promise B.burden C.right D.game

10.A.courage B.calmness C.confusion D.excitement

11.A.graduation B.independence C.responsibility D.success

12.A.children B.students C.adults D.retirees

13.A.carefully B.eagerly C.nervously D.bravely

14.A.required B.obtained C.noticed D.discovered

15.A.need B.learn C.start D.plan

16.A.great B.strange C.difficult D.correct

17.A.time B.money C.skills D.knowledge

18.A.only B.well C.even D.soon

19.A.lost B.chose C.left D.quit

20.A.pets B.toys C.friends D.colleagues

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。

The earthquake affected the students of the destroyed areas in many ways:losing parents,being scared and feeling lonely.How can we help them?Teens reporter talked with Lin Dan,the program director of the Sunshine in Your Heart Project at the Red Cross Society of China.

How will the earthquake affect the teenagers mentally?

They’ll have feelings of fear,anger and feel they are not safe.They will find it hard to focus.They will tend to cry,shout and tremble.And they might be afraid to be alone.

What will happen if they are not helped?

The teenagers will find it hard to live in a balanced way.If things get worse,they might not be able to focus on their studies.They might give up on life.

How can we help them overcome these problems?

The first thing is to build up trust with them.Show your sympathy and sadness,and be their friends.Then you have to give them a sense of safety.Tell them that there’s a solution to every problem.Thirdly,try to satisfy their psychological needs.Be a good listener if he or she needs to talk.

Some of us were not directly affected by the quake but have seen images on TV and feel scared.What should we do?

Talk with an adult or share your feelings with someone who might feel similar.If this doesn’t help,then you should see a doctor for professional help.

1.What’s the BEST title of the passage?

A.The scare caused by the earthquake

B.Dealing with the pain left behind after the earthquake

C.How to get a sense of safety

D.The psychological needs

2.The earthquake will affect the teenagers mentally.Which of the following statements is NOT included?

A.They’ll tend to cry,shout and tremble.

B.They may be afraid to be alone.

C.They’ll feel unsafe.

D.They’ll feel sympathetic.

3.The underlined word“psychological”in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to “ ”.

A.mental B.physical

C.material D.professional

4.From the passage,we can infer that .

A.the scare caused by the earthquake can be relieved quickly

B.seeing a doctor is the most important measure to deal with the problems

C.the images on TV can also affect people and even cause problems

D.to help them overcome these problems,we should always talk with them

閱讀理解。

I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry.I had never been late and didn’t want my boss to be unsatisfied.

However,it seemed that the day wasn’t a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat.The moment I wanted to rush downstairs,one of my stiletto heels (細高跟)broke.I had to return to change my red shoes.I also had to change my purse and other little things that I had tried to match with the shoes.I was sure I would be late for work.

On my way to work I had to wait for over half an hour because of an accident.I had no choice but to wait.I phoned my boss and he told me that it was no problem,but he needed me for the meeting with the Japanese clients (客戶)that morning.

Finally,I arrived at the office one hour later.I had to keep calm and be fresh for the meeting to make the clients sure that our plan was the best for their future business project.However,I left the plan I had made the night before at home and was going to make a presentation (介紹)about it to the clients.I was about to get angry when I realised that I had a copy of it in my office.

At last,the meeting came to an end and it turned out to be a success.But I have to say that I had a terrible day,full of incidents.

1.Which of the following is NOT the reason of the writer being late for her work?

A.She got up late in the morning.

B.She changed her purse and other little things.

C.One of her shoe heels broke.

D.She had a traffic accident on the way to work.

2.According to the passage,what could we learn about the writer?

A.Her boss was very angry with her.

B.She often arrived at her office on time.

C.She left her plan on the bus.

D.She was nervous at the meeting.

3.What did the clients think of the writer’s presentation?

A.Dull. B.Just so-so.

C.Excellent. D.Terrible.

4.Which old saying could be used to describe the writer’s incidents?

A.Failure is the mother of success.

B.A good beginning makes a good ending.

C.Where there is a will,there is a way.

D.One trouble never comes alone.

閱讀理解。

Heavy snow and low temperatures caused further damage across northern Europe on Monday—stranding(滯留的) travelers,snarling(混亂的)traffic and shutting schools.

More than 1,000 flights at Germany’s main airports in Frankfurt,Munich and Berlin were canceled and many more delayed after up to 40 cm of fresh snow covering the country.Some 500 passengers slept at Frankfurt airport.Airlines advised passengers to take trains if possible.

In the United Kingdom,British Airways said the severe weather continued to cause great damage to operations and further travel.Only one of two runways at London Heathrow,the world’s busiest international airport,was operating after the snowstorm.Other UK airports were open,but many flights were canceled,and many passengers spent a second night at an airport terminal(終點站).

Northern France was also covered by heavy snow.Air travel was reduced at Paris’ two main airports,with Orly airport shutting down.

In Poland,hard hit by the cold weather,six people froze to death on Sunday night,raising the death toll to 114 in the last month.Heavy snow stopped Warsaw traffic again on Monday.Warsaw airport was open but was receiving far fewer passengers than usual because of flight cancellations in western Europe.

1.Which of the following was NOT related to heavy snow and low temperatures?

A.That more travelers stayed in the airport.

B.That workers were on strike for better public traffic.

C.That many schools had to stop having classes.

D.That traffic didn’t run as usual.

2.The underlined word “canceled” in the second paragraph means “ ”.

A.continued B.considered

C.stopped D.forgotten

3.The world’s busiest international airport is .

A.Berlin airport

B.Paris airport

C.Warsaw airport

D.London Heathrow airport

4.We can conclude from the passage that .

A.more people are likely to die because of the cold weather in Europe

B.fewer people will travel in Europe in such cold weather

C.the snowstorm is the worst in the history of the UK

D.all airports will be shut down

閱讀理解。

Cold weather can be hard on pets,just like it can be hard on people.Sometimes owners forget that their pets are just as used to the warm shelter(住所)as they are.Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time,thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors.This can put their pets in danger of serious illness.There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.

Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad.If you have to take them out,stay outside with them.When you’re cold enough to go inside,they probably are too.If you must leave them outside for a long time,make sure they have a warm,solid shelter against the wind,thick bedding,and plenty of non-frozen water.

If left alone outside,dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter.They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere.Watch them closely when they are left outdoors,and provide them with shelter of good quality.Keep an eye on your pet’s water.Sometimes owners don’t realise that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can’t get anything to drink.Animals that don’t have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside,which may contain something unhealthy for them.

1.What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1?

A.They are often forgotten by their owners.

B.They are used to living outdoors.

C.They build their own shelters.

D.They like to stay in warm places.

2.Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?

A.To know when to bring them inside.

B.To keep them from eating bad food.

C.To help them find shelters.

D.To keep them company.

3.If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather,they may .

A.run short of clean water

B.dig deep holes for fun

C.dirty the snow nearby

D.get lost in the wild

閱讀下列短文,從短文后所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

I believe in my mother.My belief began when I was just a kid.I __________ becoming a doctor.

My mother was a __________ .Through her work,she observed that__________ people spent a lot more time __________ than they did watching television.She announced that my brother and I could only watch two to three __________ TV programmes during the week.With our free time,we had to read two books each week from the Detroit Public Library and __________ written book reports to her.She would mark them up with check markers and underline the __________ parts.Years later we realised her marks were a __________ .My mother was illiterate(文盲).Although we had no money, __________ the covers of those books,I could go anywhere,do anything and be anybody.

When I entered high school,I was an A-student,but not for __________ .I wanted the fancy clothes.I wanted to hang about with the guys.I went from being an A-student to a B-student and to a C-student,but I didn’t __________ .I was cool.

One night my mother came home after her several jobs and I __________ about not having enough Italian knit shirts.She said,“Okay,I’ll give you the money I __________ this week by rubbing floors and cleaning bathrooms and you can buy the family food and pay the bills.With __________ left over,you can have all that you want.” I was very__________ with that arrangement.But once I got through __________ money,there was nothing left.I realised my mother was a financial genius to be able to keep a(n) __________ over our heads and any kind of food on the table.I was also __________ that immediate satisfaction wasn’t going to get me anywhere.Success __________intellectual(知識上的)preparation.I went back to my studies and became an A-student again,and __________I realised my dream and I became a doctor.

1.A.led to B.picked up C.dreamed of D.thought of

2.A.maidservant B.teacher C.worker D.nurse

3.A.honest B.successful C.modest D.careful

4.A.writing B.reading C.working D.training

5.A.familiar B.uninteresting C.designed D.selected

6.A.turn in B.take in C.bring in D.check in

7.A.difficult B.easy C.opposite D.important

8.A.wealth B.quiz C.pleasure D.competition

9.A.between B.under C.within D.below

10.A.the last B.a minute C.long D.anything

11.A.know B.care C.admit D.realise

12.A.announced B.claimed C.complained D.blamed

13.A.borrow B.make C.control D.collect

14.A.something B.everything C.anything D.nothing

15.A.encouraged B.puzzled C.moved D.pleased

16.A.adding B.causing C.dividing D.exchanging

17.A.balance B.experience C.hat D.roof

18.A.aware B.worried C.confused D.delighted

19.A.included B.required C.combined D.matched

20.A.actually B.thankfully C.fortunately D.finally

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。

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd.Take some time to find out about how one man,who was determined to change the way we treated our planet,didn’t stop until he had made a difference.

In 1963,Senator Gaylord Nelson wasn’t happy with the earth’s condition.He wanted to clean up the planet,solve pollution and environmental problems.A senator (參議員)is someone US citizens choose to help make laws,so Gaylord had a lot of power.He went to John F.Kennedy,the President at the time,with his ideas.The President agreed that the planet’s environment was a serious issue,so President Kennedy went around the country on a five-day tour to promote the idea of cleaning up the planet.People began making small changes but it wasn’t enough.

A few years later,Senator Nelson decided to put one day aside every year for the cause of saving the planet.On April 22,1970,the first Earth Day was celebrated.More than 20 million people took part in Earth Day activities in 1970.Since then,Earth Day has become an international holiday.People all over the world are doing something to make the earth a cleaner,better place.

A rock band named Dramarama wrote a song about Earth Day in 1993 called What Are We Gonna Do.Encouraging your family to recycle on a regular basis is a good way to help the earth.

1.Who is Gaylord Nelson?

A.He is a lawyer.

B.He is the President of the USA.

C.He is a senator.

D.He is a rock singer.

2.What did President Kennedy do to promote the idea of cleaning up the earth?

A.He named Gaylord Nelson senator.

B.He went around the country on a five-day tour.

C.He cleaned his office every day.

D.He decided to put one day aside for Earth Day.

3.Which of the following is better for us to do to help the earth?

A.To work hard to be a senator.

B.To take a five-day tour around the world.

C.To take part in Earth Day activities every year.

D.To recycle on a regular basis.

4.Which of the following about Earth Day is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year.

B.Earth Day has become an international holiday since 1970.

C.Earth Day is celebrated by 20 million people every year.

閱讀理解。

We already know the fastest,least expensive way to slow down climate change:use less energy.With a little effort,and not much money,most of us could reduce our energy diets by 25 percent or more—doing the Earth a favor while also helping our wallets.

Not long ago,my wife,PJ,and I tried a new diet—not to lose a little weight but to answer an annoying question about climate change.Scientists have reported recently that the world is heating up even faster than predicted only a few years ago,and that the consequences(后果)could be severe if we don’t keep reducing emission(排放)of carbon dioxide(CO2)and other greenhouse gases that are trapping heat in our atmosphere.

We decided to try an experiment.For one month we recorded our personal emission of CO2.We wanted to see how much we could cut back,so we went on a strict diet.The average US household produces about 150 pounds of CO2 a day by doing common things like turning on air conditioning or driving cars.That’s more than twice the European average and almost five times the global average,mostly because Americans drive more and have bigger houses.But how much should we try to reduce?

For an answer,I checked with Tim Flannery,author of The Weather Makers:How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth.In his book,he had challenged readers to make deep cuts in personal emission to keep the world from reaching extremely important tipping points,such as the melting(融化) of the ice sheets in Greenland or West Antarctica.“To stay below that point,we need to reduce CO2 emission by 80 percent,”he said.

Good advice,I thought.I’d opened our bedroom windows to let in the wind.We’d gotten so used to keeping our air-conditioning going around the clock.I’d almost forgotten the windows even opened.We should not let this happen again.It’s time for us to change our habits if necessary.

1.Why did the author and his wife try a new diet?

A.To take special kinds of food.

B.To respond to climate change.

C.To lose weight.

D.To improve their health.

2.The underlined words“tipping points”most probably refer to “ ”.

A.freezing points B.burning points

C.melting points D.boiling points

3.According to the passage,Tim Flannery .

A.made deep cuts in his personal emission of CO2

B.wrote a book about the climate changes

C.succeeded in reducing CO2 emission by 80 percent

D.was an author popular among readers

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

A.Saving Energy Starts at Home

B.Changing Our Habits Begins at Work

C.Changing Climate Sounds Reasonable

D.Reducing Emission of CO2 Proves Difficult

閱讀理解。

Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again.They want to bring water to the deserts so that people can live and grow food there.They are learning a lot about the deserts,but more and more of the earth is becoming deserts all the time.Scientists may not be able to change the desert in time.

Why is more and more land becoming deserts?Scientists think that people make deserts.People are doing bad things to the earth.For example,scientists tell the people how important plants are for stopping land becoming desert,but people don’t pay enough attention to the green plants.

Some places on the earth don’t get much rain.But they still don’t become deserts.This is because some green plants are growing there.Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places.Plants don’t let the sun make the earth even drier.Plants don’t let the wind blow the soil away.When a bit of rain falls,the plants hold the water.Without plants,the land can become desert more easily.The present fact is that green plants on the earth are fewer and fewer.If there were no green plants on the earth,the whole earth would become desert.

1.Deserts .

A.never have any plants or animals in them before

B.can all be turned into good land soon

C.have little water or plants

D.make the earth drier

2.Small green plants are very important to dry places because .

A.they don’t let the sun make the earth into good land

B.they don’t let the wind blow soil away

C.they are green

D.they have leaves

3.After reading this,we learn that .

A.plants can keep dry land from becoming deserts

B.it is good to get rid of the grass in the deserts

C.all places without much rain will become deserts

D.it is better for the dry land to grow grass than to grow trees

閱讀理解。

Climate change has caused a rise in sea levels.This has increased an amount of salt in fresh water used on farms near the sea.As a result farmers are unable to use fields close to the sea.Scientists call this process “salinization(鹽堿化)”,which is reducing the world’s farm lands by 1 to 2 percent every year.

But a farmer in Holland,Marc Van Rijsselberghe started with an experiment,using a mixture of sea and fresh water to grow healthy and tasty vegetables.He put several kinds of plants in the fields.Mr.Van Rijsselberghe worked on the project with scientists from the Free University of Amsterdam.He divided a farm into eight areas.Every area was watered by different water.“We put in a lot of plants in the fields and then we put them in fresh water and in sea water with all the varieties(變化) between them,and then we saw which variety was surviving and which variety was dying.”A computer program created water with eight levels of salinity(鹽度).Computerized measuring devices(測量儀器)controlled the water levels and the levels of salinity.

Mr.Van Rijsselberghe said he was able to harvest vegetables from most of the eight test areas.He said the vegetables were smaller than those grown in fresh water.But he said they had more sugar and salt,so they tasted better.

The farmer grew carrots,potatoes,cabbage and onions.He found that potatoes grew better than the other vegetables in the combination of sea and fresh water.Mr.Van Rijsselberghe said four kinds of these potatoes were recently sent to Pakistan,where thousands of hectares(公頃)of land have been damaged by salinization.Farmers in Pakistan will test the Dutch potatoes to see if they can be grown in those fields.

1.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.Farms near the sea are becoming less and less in Holland.

B.The damage salinization brings to the farms in Holland.

C.Farmers improve the skills to make full use of fresh water.

D.A Dutch farmer uses a mixture of sea and fresh water to grow vegetables.

2.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.The plant.

B.Fresh water.

C.Sea water.

D.Fresh and sea water.

3.It can be known from the passage that .

A.salinization brings great benefits to farmers in Holland

B.the farmer did the experiment using high technology

C.vegetables grew better in sea water than in fresh water in the experiment

D.the farmer achieved success without anyone else helping him in the experiment

4.The vegetables watered by a mixture of sea and fresh water .

A.had less sugar than those grown in fresh water

B.were much bigger than those grown in fresh water

C.had a better taste than those grown in fresh water

D.had more beautiful colors than those grown in fresh water