Ellen Parker was worried about her health. She could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs. She was soon out of breath. “I suppose I had better go to the doctor,” she thought. She went to the doctor and told him her problem.

“I’m not at all surprised, ”he said. “It’s clear what your problem is.”

He examined her and then gave her some advice.

“If you don’t do what I say, Mrs. Parker,” he said, “you will have a heart attack. It could kill you.” Ellen was very worried as she left the doctor’s. She knew that she had to take his advice but that it would not be easy and it would take time.

The next day she went shopping. The first shop she went into was a butcher’s shop（肉鋪）.

“I’d like t en pounds of steak（牛排）, please,” she said.

“Certainly, madam,” the butcher replied and went into the cold room and found a large piece of steak. He brought the huge piece of meat back into the shop and placed it on the scale（天平）.

“That’s just under ten pounds,” he said.

“That’s big enough,” Mrs. Parker said.

The butcher worked out the price. “At ＄4. 99 a pound. That will be ＄49. 50, please. Would you like me to cut it up into smaller pieces for you?”

“Oh, I don’t want to buy the meat,” Mrs. Parker said.

“If you don’t want to buy it,” the butcher replied angrily, “why did you ask me to get it for you?”

“My doctor told me that I am overweight and have to lose ten pounds. I wanted to see what ten pounds of flesh looked like.”

1.The reason why Ellen Parker visited the doctor is that________.

A. she had had a heart attack.

B. she had a problem with her health.

C. she was unhappy about her weight.

D. she could not sleep well.

2.Parker asked for ten pounds of steak because ________.

A. she wanted to buy some for dinner.

B. she wanted to lose weight.

C. her doctor had told her to eat steak.

D. she wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like.

3.What was Ellen Parker’s real problem？

A. She ate too much steak. B. She weighed too much.

C. The doctor did not know. D. She could not walk very quickly.

4.What did the doctor think might happen to Ellen？

A. She might put on more weight. B. She might stop eating too much.

C. She might have a heart attack. D. She might go to another doctor.

Homestay in Sydney, Australia

1.Four persons wrote these passages so as to_________

A. look for suitable roommates B. search for homestay information

C. book a suitable room in Sydney D. advertise rooms for homestay

2.One person who lives in John’s apartment .

A. can smoke in the apartment

B. can use John’s washing machine to wash clothes

C. has to walk a long way to get to the sports field

D. is provided with breakfast and lunch on weekdays

3.If Peter wants to find a homestay room near Sydney University, he should send an e-mail to .

A. markalarms@optusnet.com.cn B. mineanny@hotmail.com

C. cliqi9239@hotmail.com D. ainslcy_gilkest@yahoo.com.cn

4.A girl who wants a room for between ＄210 and ＄240 per week would most probably contact .

A. Rose B. John

C. Erie D. Linda

As a recent research shows that the more teenagers watch television, the more likely they are to develop depression（抑郁癥）as young adults.

The researchers used a nationwide long-term survey of adolescent（青少年的） healthy to investigate（調查）the relationship between media use and depression. They based their findings on more than four thousand adolescents who were not depressed when the survey began in 2000.

As part of the survey, the young people were asked how many hours of television or videos they watched daily. They were also asked how often they played computer games and listened to the radio. Media use totaled an average of five and one-half hours a day. More than two hours of that was spent watching TV.

Seven years later, in 2007, more than seven percent of the young people had signs of depression. The average age at that time was twenty one.

The researchers say they did not find any such relationship with the use of other media such as movies, video games or radio etc. But the study did find that every extra hour of television meant an eight percent increase in the chances of developing signs of depression. Young men were more likely than young women to develop depression given the same amount of media use.

The study didn’t explore if watching TV causes depression. But one possibility is that it was taking time away from activities that could help prevent depression.

Last December, the journal Social Indicators Research published a study of activities that help lead to happy lives. Sociologists from the University of Maryland found that people who describe themselves as happy spend less time watching television than unhappy people. The study found that happy people are more likely to be socially active, to read, attend religious services and to vote.

1.What is the best title of this passage?

A. Media Use is Harmful to Adolescents

B. Men Develop Depression Easier than Women

C. Teens, Television and Depression

D. Take Great care of Teenager’s depression

2.The result of the research seems to indicate .

A. teenagers are more likely to develop depression than adults

B. other media uses do no harm to adolescents

C. those who watch no TV will not develop depression

D. TV probably causes teenagers to grow up with depression

3.It can be inferred from the passage that .

A. longer use of media other than TV doesn’t increase the chance of depression

B. every extra hour of media use increases the chance of depression

C. depression is related to the use of other media other than TV

D. the influence of movies, video games and radio on depression varies

How to Make Friends

Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend . 1.. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.

1. Associate with others.

The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.

2. Start a conversation

Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 2. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.

3. 3.

Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.

4. Let it grow.

It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 4.. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.

5. Enjoy your friendship

The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 5. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.

A. Be cheerful.

B. Do things together.

C. Do not wait to be spoken to.

D. Try not to find fault with your friends.

E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.

F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.

G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.

Our family once got into a difficult situation. My father’s ______ came to a stop after a serious crisis (危機). All that my father was ______ with was some experience. At the same time, he had to be _______for a family of four.

My father was a very hard-working person and he did not lose ______ even when he was facing difficulties. ______ he was the only person that earned money in our family, he had ______in deciding what to do at first. He didn’t know _____ it was better to find a job or to start a new business, but he chose the ______ in the end. This was because he thought he had many____and had nothing to fear, as he had nothing to lose. He was a person _____ to follow his dreams and was not ______ of the challenges and troubles he faced. He kept approaching (接洽) different companies and ______ the business was successful.

He used to tell me when you stop _____ it is then that you fail. From him I learnt that if you believe in yourself and _____ moving towards your goals, then there is nothing you cannot ____ .

Today, our business is going well. This has had a(n) _____ effect on me. I feel that by following my father’s qualities I have become a ______ person. I see myself ready to ______him on the journey to success. It is from him that I have learnt that when we are facing a ______, or are not able to realize our dreams, we don’t always have to do anything ______ —we just need to try harder.

1.A. situation B. business C. job D. car

2.A. left B. forgotten C. offered D. given

3.A. famous B. concerned C. necessary D. responsible

4.A. interest B. face C. heart D. weight

5.A. Though B. While C. As D. If

6.A. chance B. difficulty C. danger D. surprise

7.A. when B. what C. whether D. how

8.A. first B. best C. former D. latter

9.A. possibilities B. plans C. abilities D. wonders

10.A. eager B. worried C. unable D. ready

11.A. tired B. proud C. afraid D. unfair

12.A. quickly B. entirely C. usually D. finally

13.A. talking B. considering C. trying D. thinking

14.A. put on B. come on C. hold on D. keep on

15.A. enjoy B. settle C. receive D. achieve

16.A. strange B. similar C. important D. immediate

17.A. quieter B. better C. busier D. richer

18.A. follow B. miss C. discover D. protect

19.A. matter B. problem C. duty D. doubt

20.A. normal B. special C. strict D. familiar

According to a recent survey, violence did exist in schools. Students showed their fear and parents and teachers also expressed their great concern about it. Experts hope the whole1.(social) pay more attention to the mental health of adolescents(青少年).

Nowadays, school violence is a hot issue. I think this is a phenomenon,2. calls for our great concern. We should try every effort3. (prevent) violence happening at school for more and more students would drop out of school4.their personal safety could not 5. (guarantee). In fact, violence can be learned. Children learn violent behavior from adults or from6. they see on television or on7.Internet.

If I meet with school violence, I will not answer violence with violence, for it will result in8. (much) fighting. I will tell my teachers or parents about it. I think they will help me deal with it well and they will protect me 9. the bad guys.

All in all, every student should behave10.(he) and keep away from violence.

假設你叫李華，是一家英文雜志社的心理咨詢師。某中學生小王給你寫信，提到自己偏胖，想節(jié)食減肥，征求你的意見。請你給她回一封信，談談你對該問題的見解。內容要點如下：

1．健康比漂亮更重要；

2．學生以學習為主，不要過于注重外貌和別人的看法；

3．可通過多鍛煉身體保持健康，要改變不良的飲食習慣；

4．健康的心態(tài)也很重要。

注意：1．短文必須包括所有內容要點，可適當發(fā)揮；

2．詞數(shù)：100左右。

3．參考詞匯：state of mind 心態(tài)

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Phillip Island Penguins

The Little Penguin has called Phillip Island home for untold generations. Get to Phillip Island in plenty of time to watch a summer sunset at Summerland Beach－the stage is attractively set to see the Little Penguin leave water and step onto land.

·Leave Melbourne at 5:30 pm. for a direct journey to Phillip Island

·See the Gippsland area－Guinness Book of Records place for the world’s longest earthworm

·Journey along the coastal highway around the Bay with French Island and Churchill Island in the distance

·Cross the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island－natural home for Little Penguins and many animals

·Take your place in special viewing stands to watch the daily evening performance of the wild Little penguins

Ultimate Penguins (+U)

Join a group of up to 15. This guided tour goes to an attractive, quiet beach to see Little Penguins. You can see penguins at night by wearing a special pair of glasses.

Adult $ 60.00 Child $ 30.00

Viewing Platform Penguin Plus (+V)

More personalized wildlife viewing limited to 130 people providing closer viewing of the penguin arrival than the main viewing stands.

Adult $ 25.00 Child $ 12.50

Penguin Skybox (+S)

Join a group of only 5 in the comfort of a special, higher-up viewing tower. Gain an excellent overview of Summerland Beach.

Adult 16 yrs + $ 50.00

1.What kind of people is the text mainly written for?

A. Scientists. B. Students.

C. Tourists. D. Artists.

2.What can we learn from the text about Little Penguins?

A. They have been on Phillip Island for years.

B. They keep a Guinness record for their size.

C. They are trained to practice diving for visitors.

D. They live in large groups to protect themselves.

3.How much would a couple with one child pay for a closer viewing tour?

A. $ 37.50. B. $ 62.50.

C. $ 180.00. D. $ 150.00.

The Come-back Coffeehouse

The sign in the window read "Carl's Coffee Shoppe," spelled the old-fashioned way. Hallie shook her head and wondered how many times she had suggested an alternative. She entered the shop and saw only one person.

"I could help with the books, Dad"，Hallie offered, "There's not much you could do." Her father signed. "How about if you clean the counters instead?" His statement made her feel like a little girl instead of a senior in high school. Hallie sprayed some cleanser and ran a cloth over the worn countertops, After she had washed a few of the old eggshell-colored cups, she began her homework. At closing time， Hallie's parents sat beside her. "You know the shop has not been profitable lately," Mr. Rhodes began. "We need to decide if it is even worth keeping it open." "We're going to visit Uncle Harold over spring vacation." Mrs, Rhodes continued. "He can look over the books and tell us what our options are. You and Aunt Tess will run the shop for the week."

By spring vacation Hallie was ready for an adventure. Hllie's parents gave some instructions, and said good-bye. Hallie stared absently out the window at the passersby: young people on their way to work, and kids on their school vacation. They were not the same people that her grandpa Carl had served. Suddenly Hallie had an idea. She confided in Aunt Tess, who approved. The two eagerly set to work.

At the end of the week, Hallie was coming out from the kitchen when she saw her parents standing in the shop, confused. She smiled as her parents staredat the teens around the counter and the young families seated at the tables.

"Welcome back!" Hallie swept her arms to present the restaurant'scheerful new decoration. Bright, attractive coverings spread over the tables, and modern posters hung on the walls, while, colorful mismatched dishes contributed to the pleasant atmosphere."

I brought board games from home," Hallie added excitedly, "and the bookstore down the street donated the posters. When we talked to our friends about what we were doing, they were happy to give us some dishes." Hallieheld her breath as she waited for her parents' reaction.

"Everyone certainly seems to like the changes," noted Mrs. Rhodes.

"Speaking of changes," Mr. Rhodes said, "I see our name has changed, too."

"Do you mind? I changed our name to 'Come-Back Coffeehouse' to make the shop sound welcoming, as in 'Please come back again'..."

A smile spread across her father's face. “The new name is fitting.” Thanks to you, this place certainly has made a comeback!"

1.What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?

A. Hallie trusted Aunt Tess very much.

B. Hallie took charge of the books for her parents.

C. Hallie's parents didn't take her opinions seriously.

D. Hallie's parents didn't count on the shop for a living.

2.What do we learn about "Carl's Coffee Shoppe"?

A. It is behind the times.

B. It has regular customers.

C. It is located on a quiet street.

D. It follows family traditions well.

3.What did Hallie do after her parents left?

A. She advertised for the shop.

B. She made the shop more attractive.

C. She invited her friends to the shop.

D. She turned the shop into an activity center.

4.What kind of girl in Hallie?

A. Smart and helpful. B. Modest and out-going.

C. Optimistic and generous. D. Faithful and hardworking.