【題目】Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage .

He seems an unlikely hero, especially one that would save a kid from the jaws of a wild cougar (美洲豹) .

Shen Huigang is just now getting recognition for his bravery in fighting off a cougar on Vancouver Island, Canada, during a family outing on Aug .30.

Shen, also known as Ian, was then an exchange student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University enjoying the afternoon on a beach near Ucluelet, a small town on the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

With him was a friend, Myles Hagar, and Hagar’s two grandchildren.

Silently and suddenly a cougar appeared out of nowhere.

By the time the two adults spotted the cat, believed to be young but still weighing 30 to 35 kilograms, it already had the head of 18-month old Julien in its mouth. Instinctively﹙本能地﹚, the young man gestured as if he were ready for a fight, and tried to scare the beast off with the bag in his hands.

On hearing the noise Shen made, the animal dropped the kid and Hagar grabbed his grandson from the cougar’s jaws. Shen and Hagar gradually chased the animal back into the woods.

“We also moved slowly to our vehicle, as we waved our fists and bags, pretending we wanted to fight with it,” Shen said. “The vehicle wasn’t far away but it felt like it took us a century to travel the short journey.”

“Any hesitation, at any moment, even a second delay, would have resulted in certain death for Julien. The cougar was just about to break his neck and carry him away to be eaten in the forest.” Hagar said. Julien has since made a full recovery.

Parks Canada spokeswoman Arlene Armstrong told the National Post newspaper of Canada in an interview in August. “The two men acted properly by maintaining eye contact with the big cat and aggressively scaring it off.”

【1】Why is Shen Huigang getting recognition on Vancouver Island?(No more than 9 words )

【2】What happened to Julien by the time the two adults saw the young cougar?(No more than 9 words )

【3】Why did the cougar give up eating the kid? (No more than 7 words )

【4】How can you act properly when you are fighting with a wild cougar? (No more than 11 words )

【題目】Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. 【1】________

First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. 【2】_______ What you need to do is to find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The Real Player from Real Media.com. The Real Player allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.

Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (受阻) by limited understanding. 【3】________

Here is some of the advice I give my students:

Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.

Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.

Do not translate everything into your native language.

【4】_______ Don't concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas.

Listen to something you enjoy.

I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn't understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. ____【5】___ Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts. Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.

A．What should you do?

B．But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!

C．However, after several weeks, I got used to the grammar rules.

D．The most important thing is to listen as often as possible.

E．This method usually resulted in confusion.

F．Listen for the general idea of the conversation.

G．But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all!

【題目】The iMOVE database is a foreign-language information platform for persons interested in job opportunities offered by German companies. The information can be obtained in seven languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.

All programs in the area of professional training are carried out by German training providers. All these programs have a clear content to meet your special needs.

Programs which take place in Germany are carried out in English. Many of the German training providers have stated their training activities towards the international market. Therefore, they also offer courses abroad. These courses are taught in English or the language of the target country. Providers will be glad to supply you with additional information on these courses. You can contact the provider directly to find out more about a program and the training provider.

To guarantee(保證) high standards in the database, iMOVE has developed quality standards for training providers and their services. All of the training facilities in the iMOVE database have to follow these quality criteria(標(biāo)準(zhǔn)). All training providers who publish their international training programs in the iMOVE database have recognized general terms and conditions.

【1】The iMove database is intended for people who __________.

A. seek a job as a language translator

B. wish to work for professional training providers

C. are interested in German

D. want to be employed by German companies

【2】Which of the following measures has iMove taken to guarantee its high standards?

A. Offering different language courses.

B. Providing modern training facilities.

C. Developing quality standards.

D. Starting training courses overseas.

【3】The purpose of the passage is to _______________.

A. advertise the iMove database

B. hire overseas employees to work in German

C. make German companies more popular

D. encourage people to learn more foreign languages

【題目】Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house. As they were working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch.

“What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors.

“We plan to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” one of the brothers said excitedly.

The older boys began to laugh, telling the younger ones that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible. After a long silence, one of the diggers picked up a jar full of spiders, worms and all kinds of other insects. He removed the lid and showed the wonderful contents to the scoffing(嘲笑)visitors. Then he said quietly and confidently, “Even if we don’t dig all the way through the earth, look what we found along the way!”

Their goal was far too ambitious（有野心的）, but it did cause them to dig. And that is what a goal is for — to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen; in other words, to set us to digging!

But not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will end successfully. Not every relationship will endure(長久持續(xù)). Not every dream will be realized. But when you fall short of your aim, perhaps you can say, “Yes, but look at what I found along the way! Look at the wonderful things which have come into my life because I tried to do something!”

It is in the digging that life is lived. And I believe it is joy in the journey, in the end, that truly matters.

【1】Which of the following is NOT the reason why the older boys laughed at the two brothers?

A. The two brothers only dug out a lot of insects

B. The two brothers lacked knowledge of the earth.

C. The two brothers were foolish.

D. The two brothers had a far too ambitious goal.

【2】What does the underlined part “when you fall short of your aim” probably mean?

A. When you are shorter than you expected

B. When you have less than the amount than you wanted

C. When you fail to obtain（得到）what you expected

D. When you miss the target you are aiming at

【3】The passage is written to _____.

A. tell readers a story

B. teach readers how to set a goal

C. praise the two brothers

D. teach readers a lesson

【4】Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Dig a Hole Through the Earth

B. Joy in the Journey

C. Realize Your Goal

D. Don’t Laugh at Others

【題目】Will you be able to attend the lecture __________ next week?

A giving B. given

C. to be given D. being given

【題目】In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise. Actually, the past decade has seen more and more forests disappearing and the globe becoming increasingly warm. People now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable ways. That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. In other words, we should keep the healthy while using its supply of natural resources.

Today, sustainable development is a popular trend in many countries. According to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decade. China, for example, has set its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy resolution. It is now trying hard to make full use of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and high-speed trains. In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil(棕櫚油), which is produced without cutting down valuable rainforest. In recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown more than 50%.

Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets. First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions(排放) and targets for saving and reusing energy. Besides, stronger arrangement of public resources like forests can also help to speed up the development. Finally, governments can avoid the huge public expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can accelerate the change from the traditional model to a sustainable one.

The major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of a growing population within the limits of this single planet. That is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.

【1】The traditional business model is harmful because of all the following EXCEPT that .

A. it makes the world warmer

B. it consumes natural resources

C. it brings severe damage to future

D. it makes growth hard to continue

【2】What can we infer from Paragraph 2?

A. China lacks wind and solar energy.

B. China is the leader of the low-carbon market.

C. High-speed trains are a low-carbon development.

D. Palm oil is made at the cost of valuable forests.

【3】To fully develop the low-carbon markets governments can ______.

A. cut public expenses

B. forbid carbon emissions

C. develop public resources

D. encourage energy conservation

【4】We can learn from the last paragraph that businesses have many chances to _______.

A. develop sustainable products

B. explore new natural resources

C. make full use of natural resources

D. deal with the major challenge

【5】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce a new business model

B. To compare two business models

C. To predict a change of the global markets

D. To advocate sustainable development

【題目】Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching____________(ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.

Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed.

A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.

Emily and Sarah have been matched since March 2008. Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. "I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.”

Emily’s mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by "providing different feedback(反饋) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth. ”

Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. "I paid close attention to it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it’s all work and no play. ”

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!

【1】What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?

A. To offer students public services.

B. To provide partnership and fun for young people.

C. To organize sport activities for young people.

D. To help students improve their grades.

【2】A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least .

A. 24 hours B. 72 hours C. 48 hours D. 36 hours

【3】According to Emily’s mother, this program may provide Emily with .

A. a new way to assess herself

B. advice from her teachers

C. a new way to judge her schoolmates

D. more comments from her schoolmates

【4】Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?

A. She used to be a volunteer.

B. She felt a bit bored with her life.

C. She needed a part-time job.

D. She wanted to get a challenging job.

【5】According to the passage, ‘vulnerable young people’ underlined in Paragraph1 are probably those who are .

A. popular at school

B. rather weak physically

C. easily hurt emotionally

D. confident in themselves

【題目】My family suffered a lot three years ago when my father died in a car accident. It____my mother, two younger brothers and me alone.

At that time, I was in a senior high school. As the eldest son, I had no choice but to____of school and work in a factory. Life went on without any wonder. I dared not ask for more and just thought about____my two brothers. However, it wasn’t easy, for I couldn’t____their tuition (學(xué)費) even if I worked from day to night without rest. I also had to look after my sick mother. I wanted to go back to school, but it seemed to be an impractical idea, since I needed to work to support my family.

A thread of____appeared during those gloomy (陰暗的) days. It was a rainy dusk when I went outside into the rain and walked in the street. Suddenly the rain stopped! I raised my head, and found that “the sky” was in fact a dark blue umbrella. Then I heard a deep voice say, “Why not_____without an umbrella?” It was a one-legged man, “If you run, you won’t get so wet.” His words____me deeply. Without my father’s protection, was I only a slave to fate﹙命運﹚?

While walking with him in the rain, I knew that his dream was once_____by an accident. He was glad that he didn’t lose____and still “ran” on the road of life. Facing this guy, I had no pity, but admiration.

Inspired by his____, I went to a city in the south and became an insurance representative. After two years’ “running”, I got somewhere and my family situation became better______I went back to school and eventually succeeded in being admitted to a university.

Everything is so simple: to run without an umbrella! When you run out of the____season of your life, there will be a bright sky ahead of you.

【1】A. left B. carried C. had D. forced

【2】A. take out B. drop out C. make out D. jump out

【3】A. bringing in B. taking away C. bringing up D. taking over

【4】A. receive B. realize C. manage D. afford

【5】A. chance B. need C. hope D. money

【6】A. drive B. walk C. travel D. run

【7】A. shocked B. puzzled C. discouraged D. hurt

【8】A. burnt B. accepted C. ruined D. discovered

【9】A. face B. heart C. sight D. control

【10】A. images B. achievements C. signs D. remarks

【11】A. simply B. gradually C. normally D. immediately

【12】A. rainy B. cloudy C. sunny D. windy

【題目】 A group of graduates, successful in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.

Before offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups—porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking and cheap, some exquisite and expensive—telling them to help themselves to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress. Be assured（確信的）that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups… And then you began eyeing each other’s cups.

Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided for us.”

God brews（泡，沏）the coffee, not the cups. Enjoy your coffee!

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. "

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

【1】What did the conversation turn into?

A. complaints B. study

C. discussion D. chat

【2】Why did the professor offer his students coffee with varieties of cups?

A. To give his students many more choices.

B. To teach his students how to enjoy coffee.

C. To show the students his collection of cups.

D. To tell his students the right attitude to life.

【3】 According to the professor, the happiest people are the ones who _____.

A. get the best type of coffee cups

B. make the best of what they have

C. have a wide range of coffee cups

D. care about social status and wealth

【4】The best title for the passage would be _____.

A. God's Coffee

B. The Pressure of Life

C. The Happiest People

D. Professor's Coffee Cups

【題目】 —Will you go to Mary’s wedding party tonight?

—I’m afraid not. I _______ my brother’s.

A. will attend B. have attended

C. am attending D. will be attending