--- You won’t attend their party this evening, will you?

---           . I          .

       A．No, am not invited                                 B．No, I haven’t been invited

       C．Yes, wasn’t invited                              D．Yes, haven’t been invited

Many people like          programme “Discovery”,            programme which can help them learn much about the world.

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1．  現(xiàn)象：長流水；長明燈；餐桌上剩余的食物；隨處可見的廢紙……

2．  后果：養(yǎng)成不良有習(xí)慣；不利于品德養(yǎng)成；增加父母親的經(jīng)濟(jì)負(fù)擔(dān)；浪費有限的資源……

3．  建議：至少兩條。

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Dear editor,

Nowadays, some of us students have formed some bad habits on campus. For example,

Why do people cross their fingers when facing difficulties-eve non-religious people? Why do we blame the black cat when we saw the low score of the test?

These habits have been referred to as magical thinking and can be found everywhere in daily life. For example, a person wishes something bad for an annoying colleague. Or parents pray for a safe fight when seeing their son off.

Psychologically helpful

In examining these habits, scientists decided to search for a reason for humans’ belief in magical powers. Psychologists have their own approach to the question.

“I think in part it’s because we are constantly exposed to our own thoughts, and thus likely to overestimate their connection to outside events. ”said Emily Pronin, a psychologist in the US.

For people who are uncertain of their own abilities or slow to take action, magical thinking can be a great help, explained Dr. Daniel Wegner, a professor psychology at Harvard. Feeling that their own thoughts can control things can help people fight depression.

A trait（特點）gained through evolution

But evolutionists have their own ideas.

Two schools of evolutionary thought have come up with reasons by analyzing the development of humans. They are the “adaptationists（適應(yīng)論者）”and the “byproduct theorists（副產(chǎn)品論者）”.

The adaptationists say that belief in magical powers makes people feel better, less worried about difficulties, more focused on the future, and more willing to care for themselves. People with a strong faith (in something) have a better chance of surviving a tough environment or competition.

But in byproduct theory，magical thinking is a product of our psychological features.

“We automatically look for an explanation of why things happen,”explains Justin Barrett, a psychologist, The brain, therefore, has evolved to make quick judgments about causation（因果關(guān)系）. So we often link two events based on nothing more than coincidence. For example, “I was just thinking about looking up my old high school girlfriend when she suddenly called me. ”

Another psychological feature is the theory of mind. We recognize that there could be an unseen power of mind affecting the outcome of an incident.

Byproduct theorists claim that because of these features, we are born with a tendency to believe in our magical thinking.

But we need to confine our magical thinking, warn psychologists.

For most people, beliefs are just some sort of comforting private ritual. When something important is at stake, such as a test or a performance or a relationship, people don’t simply perform their private rituals. They have to prepare.

72. In the Paragraph 1, “Gross their fingers” means       .

A. a sign of anxiety and fear

B. a sign of hoping for good luck

C. a sign of cursing bad luck

D. a sign of deep thought

73. Which of the following is true according to the next?

A. Justin Barrett, an evolutionist, denies magical thinking is a product of adaptation.

B. People with a weak faith have a better chance of surviving competition.

C. The adaptationists think we are born with a tendency to believe in our magic thinking.

D. Dr. Daniel Wegner believe magic thinking can be a great help.

74. In which part of the newspaper can you find this passage most possibly?

A. Culture.      B. Recreation    C. History     D. News

75. The author writes the passage mainly to            .

A. persuade people to think twice faced with difficulties

B. introduce some information about opinions of evolutionists

C. explain why humans have a need for faith from different respects

D. convince people that magic thinking has advantages and disadvantages

Davos――the highest Alpine resort in Europe offers all the amenities(便利設(shè)施)of a  small town, while nestling in landscape of unspoilt natural beauty and marvelous mountain splendor(景色). Davos is ideal for an active holiday in a magnificent mountain setting. Whether in summer or winter, you can almost enjoy every type of sport. Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and ice-sports in winter. Hiking, running, mountain biking, golfing and water sports in summer. Tennis, squash, horse-riding, hand-gliding（滑翔運動）and paragliding（滑翔傘運動）are year-round attractions, Spengler Cup Ice Hockey Tournament and the UBS Snowboard World Championships are just a few of the highlights from an impressive palette（調(diào)色板）of sporting attractions.

During the last 35 years, Davos has firmly established itself as a successful and competitive international congress venue （會場）, despite its slightly distant location. World Economic Forum for example, is held here annually. The town’s strong point lies in its contrast to the conventional congress resort, offering an inviting combination of education and relaxation far from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Davos boasts a long skiing tradition. At the turn of the 19^th century it was mainly the British, who together with a few local people influenced the beginning of Alpine ski sport. The world’s first ski lift was opened at Bolgen in 1934. Parts of this lift are now exhibited in the Davos Winter Sports Museum. But Davos was not just one of the pioneers of Alpine skiing.  It was also one of the first resorts to recognize and support snowboarding as a sign of the times rather than just an insignificant passing trend. By the beginning of the 1990's，Davos had already gained a reputation as a snowboarding Mecca(勝地)，a reputation which has grown with every passing year.

Wonderful winter days can be spent without skis. At the coldest time of year, 84 km of well-prepped winter walking paths offer an irresistible invitation to discover the fresh Davos countryside. Thy snowshoe hiking,  definitely different way to cheer up on sunshine and energy. And if you dream of soaring the Alpine skies with a paraglider or a colorful hang-glider，wintertime Davos can make your dreams come true!

Davos，the largest mountain resort of Europe，offers unforgettable natural experiences and a broad range of delights. And anyone favoring the tranquil idyll（田園詩）over the anxious life in the thriving center, will find peace and quiet at heart of nature in the wide Davos outdoors.

68. In Summer, which sport is ideal in Davos except        .

A. Hiking                B. Mountain  biking

C. Hose-riding         D. Cross-country skiing

69. What makes Davos a successful and competitive international congress venue?

a. Offering a combination of education and relaxation far from busy, noisy city life.

b. Finding peace and quite at heart of nature.

c. Offering unforgettable natural experience and a broad range of delights.

d. Offering varieties of safety measures for the international congress.

A. a, d      B. a, b ,c       C. b, c ,d       D. a ,b

70. It can be inferred from the passage that       .

A. it was mainly the French people started the beginning of Alpine ski sport

B. if you are lucky ,you can watch Spengler Cup Ice Hockey Tournament in Davos

C. Davos has thousands of years’ skiing tradition

D. World Economic Forum is held every two years in Dovos

71. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Davos―the highest Alpine resort in Europe

B. Davos―an ideal place for finding peace.

C. Davos―the best town in the world.

D. Davos―a paradise for day-dreamers

Endless treaties to cut carbon emissions and halt global warming have failed to turn the tide of pollution. Now scientists want to reshape our sea and skies to save the world from climate change.

Here are five important geo-engineering ideas that could change the face of the Earth. Realistic or not ? You decide.

64. The word “shield” underlined in this article is least likely to be replaced by    .

    A. guard    B. protect    C. prevent    D. defend

65. From the above, which statement is not true?

    A. Synthetic trees would not grow or produce leaves

    B. Scientists have been trying to save the world from climate change

    C. The plan of cloud shield is cheap and relatively low-tech

    D. Warmer ocean contains more life forms than cold water

66. From the view of reducing pollution, which is the realistic choice used to save us?

    A. Synthetic trees        B. Ocean pumps

    C. Sea grass               D. Mirrors

67. Of the five idea，which seems more ambitious and absurd from the aspect of cost?

A. Mirrors         B. Cloud shield     C. Sea grass        D. Synthetic trees

John had been on the road visiting clients for more than three weeks. He couldn't wait to get back to Ohio to see his wife and children. It was coming up on Mother's Day, and the usually tried to make it “back home”, but this year he was just too tired. He was in a small town just outside of Little Rock when he drove by a flower shop. He said to himself, “I know what I will do, I'll send Mom some roses. ”

He went into the small shop and saw a young man talking to the clerk. “How many roses can I get for Six dollars, madam?” the boy asked. The clerk was trying to explain that roses were expensive. Maybe the young man would be happy with carnations.

“No. I have to have roses,” he said. “My Mom was sick so much last year and I didn't get to spend much time with her. I want to get something special. It has to be red roses, because that her favorite. ”He was emphatic（堅決的）.

The clerk looked up at John and was just shaking her head. Something inside of John was touched by the boy's voice. He wanted to get those roses so badly. John had been blessed in his business, and he looked at the clerk and silently mouthed that he would pay for the boy's roses.

The clerk looked at the young man and said. “Okay , I will give you a dozen red roses for your six dollars”. The young man almost jumped into the air.  He took the flowers and ran from the store. It was worth the extra thirty-five dollars just to see that kind of excitement.

John ordered his own flowers and had the clerk to be sure that delivery would include a note telling his mother how much he loved her.  As he drove away from the shop,  he was feeling very good. He caught a light about two blocks from the shop.  As he waited at the Light, he saw the young boy walking down the sidewalk. He watched him cross the street and enter a park through two huge gates. Suddenly，he realized it wasn't a park. It was a cemetery(墓地). He could see the young man turn there by gate and walk along the fence.

The light changed，and John slowly crossed the intersection. He pulled over and on an impulse(沖動)got out and began to follow the boy down the fence line. John was on the sidewalk，thirty or forty steps behind the boy，who walked inside the cemetery fence. The young man  stopped by a small monument and went to his knees. He carefully laid the roses on the grave and began to sob. John felt like an intruder but he couldn't leave. He stared at the little boy's shaking body and listened to his crying.

As he cried, he heard the young man speak, “Mommy, oh Mommy，why didn't I tell you how much I love you? Why didn't I tell you one more time? Jesus，please find my Mommy. Tell my Mommy I love her. ”

John turned, tears in his eyes, and walked back to his car.  He drove quickly to the florist and told her he would take the flowers personally. He wanted to be sure and tell his Mother one more time just how much he loved her.

60. Why do you think John decided to take the flowers personally?

A. He intended to give his mother a big surprise.

B. Delivery by the clerk cost much money.

C. He can't wait to express his love to his mother himself.

D. He was sympathetic towards the poor boy.

61. The passage wants to convey a message that           .

A. Naughty boys sometimes make good men

B. It is never too late to cherish what you have now

C. He is truly happy who makes others happy

D. A man talk like a wise man and yet act like a fool

62. From the passage we can learn that         .

A. The clerk gave the young man those roses free of charge

B. The young man thanked John a lot

C. Luck went against John in his business

D. John helped to pay for the boy's roses

63. Which do you suppose is the best title?

A. Tell Mommy I love Her.          B. Mother's Day.

C. Mother's Love                        D. A Red, Red Rose.

Thousands of people began pouring into Pennsylvania from other states. They wanted to buy lottery tickets(彩票). The tickets cost only $0. 9 each.  But that small spending could bring them a reward of $ 90 million. That was the second largest lottery jackpot(積累獎金)in history.

More than 87 million tickets were bought for the Pennsylvania lottery drawing. Those who bought tickets had to choose seven numbers from 1 to 80. The chance of winning was one in 9. 6 million, but that little chance certainly didn't affect ticket sales. In the last few days before the drawing, tickets were sold at the unbelievable affect ticket sales. In the last few days before the drawing, tickets were sold at the unbelievable rate of 500 per second.

Experts say many people buy lottery tickets because they just want to have a piece of the action. Others say the lottery is a stock market for poor people. It allows them to dream about wealth they probably never have.

But many people believe lotteries are no better than legalized（合法化的）gambling. Some critics note that most people who play are poor and many not be able to afford the tickets. There are also many addicts who take the game seriously. They may pour their life savings into lottery tickets. Some clubs have been formed to help them kick the habit.

Politicians like lotteries because they provide money that would otherwise have to come from new taxes. The profits from lotteries are usually used to pay for education or programs for senior citizens. But critics say this arrangement just allows states to legalize vice（惡習(xí)）,under the name of social progress. No matter whether you regard state lotteries right or not, you cannot refuse to accept their extreme popularity with many Americans.

56. The main idea of the passage is that        .

    A. lotteries are of great benefit to everyone who buys them

    B. many people buy lottery tickets, but lotteries cause disagreement

    C. playing a lottery is just like investing in the stock market

    D. lotteries are nothing but legalized vice

57. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    A. Politicians  like lotteries because they don't have to pay extra taxes.

    B. The popularity of lotteries in America actually is social progress

    C. Some critics don't like lotteries because many people waste money on them

    D. People love the lottery because it is a stock market

58. In just one hour in the last few days, the Pennsylvania lottery sold tickets totaling         .

A. $1. 62 million          B. $ 1. 82 million

C. $ 9. 6 million           D. $ 87 million

59. People who are addicted to playing lotteries should        .

A. join a support group      B. kick the habit

C. win the lottery              D. save every cent

Gifts Grow on This Tree

After so many wonderful summers, it was my rainy season when is seemed that I couldn't feel the sun's warmth on my face.

In July, I felt   36   as I watched my beloved niece succumb to （屈服）breast cancer   37   fighting for two years. Ten days later, a tiny bit of hope   38   when I witnessed my first grandson burst into the world. Three days after his birth, my tears of joy turned to   39   of sorrow when a younger brother died suddenly in an accident.

In order to cope with the sadness, I needed to feel that heaven was   40   too.    41   in this rainy season, I refused to go out of my own backyard. It was at that time that I noticed that the apple tree had grown up. It was easy to   42   the apple tree for granted,   43   it has been there when we bought the house about 15 years ago. And I once doubted seriously   44   it would survive for the three growing kids and a dog.    45   , we had no expectations. Far as we knew, the tree would never produce   46   crab(酸) apples.

We were wrong. The birds   47   them first and flew away with the ones that fell. And what made me surprised most is    48   I found a lot of red, shining apples on the top of the tree. Afterwards, fascinated by the apple tree, I always looked at it    49   wonder. Where had I been so that I hadn't noticed its   50   over the years? Why was I always so busy that I didn't   51  the simple beauty? Without any help from me, these apples found their way.

All too often, that is the way our lives go. Even in summer, we are often   52   busy rushing here and there to really enjoy the special   53   that surround us.

With the sun on my face, I   54   a basket of apples like a farm girl and baked apple pies and   55   them to my joyful granddaughters. They were excited at the apples from the tree.

A lot of the sadness disappeared that afternoon.