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科目： 來(lái)源： 題型：閱讀理解

Of all the things we eat and drink, water is the most important. Not all people realize this, but it is quite true. The human body can live without food for a long time, but two or three days without water usually result in death.
Many people do not understand how much water the human body needs, but many people do not drink enough, especially in the hot weather. Most people drink when they are thirsty but often need more water after exercises.
65 to 70 percent of the human body is water. Water is important in several different ways. Most people need five to seven liters（升） of water every day, but we needn’t drink this amount(量) because a lot comes from the food we have. If we don’t have enough water, however, we will feel tired and many become ill. Do you know what the best drink is? Yes, you are right. Cool water!

1.
When do we need more water?________
1. A.
  In cold weather or after exercises.
2. B.
  In hot weather or after exercises.
3. C.
  Before breakfast, lunch and supper.
4. D.
  When we feel tired or become ill.
2.
How much water are there in the human body?_________
1. A.
  About three fourths of the human body is water.
2. B.
  Nearly a half of the human body is water.
3. C.
  Less than a half of the human body is water.
4. D.
  Almost one fourth of the human body is water.
3.
Must most people drink five liters（升）of water every day?_______
1. A.
  Yes, because water is the most important
2. B.
  No, because what we eat contains（包含）water
3. C.
  Yes, because we can’t live without water
4. D.
  No, because we are not thirsty
4.
Which of the following is not right?_________
1. A.
  Cool water is the best drink.
2. B.
  Few people understand how much water the human body needs.
3. C.
  All the people don’t realize water is the most important.
4. D.
  When we feel tired or become ill, we never need any water.

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At a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible sites(地點(diǎn)) for a house. I have thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live. In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.
The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Hollowell place. But before the owner completed the sale with me, his wife changed her mind and wished to keep it, and he offered me additional dollars to return the farm to him. However, I let him keep the additional dollars and sold him the farm for just what I gave for it.
The real attractiong of the Hollowell farm to me were its position, being about two miles from the village, half a mile from the nearest neighbor, bounded(相鄰) on one side by the river, and separated from the highway by a wide field. The poor condition fo the house and fences showed that it hadn’t been used for some time. I remembered from my earliest trip up the river that the house used to be hidden behind a forest area, and I was in a hurry to buy it before the owner finished getting out some rocks, cutting down the apples trees, and clearing away some young trees which had grown up in the fields. I wanted to buy it before he made any more of his improvements. But it turned out as I have said.
I was not really troubled by the loss. I had always had a garden, but I don’t thing I was ready for a large farm. I believe that as long as possible it is better to live free and uncommitted (無(wú)牽掛的). It makes but little difference whether you own a farm or not.

1.
What do we know about the author?
1. A.
  He wanted to buy the oldest farm near where he lived.
2. B.
  He made a study of many farms before buying.
3. C.
  He made money by buying and selling farms.
4. D.
  He had the money to buy the best farm in the country.
2.
Why did the author decide to buy the Hollowell place?
1. A.
  It was of good market value.
2. B.
  It was next to the highway.
3. C.
  It was in a good position.
4. D.
  It was behind a nice garden.
3.
Why did the author want to buy the farm in a hurry?
1. A.
  He was afraid the owner might changes his mind.
2. B.
  He hoped to enlarge the forest on the farm.
3. C.
  He wanted to keep the farm as it was.
4. D.
  He was eager to become a farm owner.
4.
The underlined words “the loss” in the last paragraph refer to ___.
1. A.
  the money the author lost in buying the farm
2. B.
  the sale of the garden in the Hollowell place
3. C.
  the removal of the trees around the house
4. D.
  the failure to possess the Hollowell place
5.
What does the author believe as important in life?
1. A.
  To own a farm
2. B.
  To satisfy his needs
3. C.
  To be free from worries
4. D.
  To live in the countryside

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As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make a choice between "fight" or "flight" and in more primitive days the choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress is, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.

1.
People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_____.
1. A.
  they do not know how to enjoy themselves
2. B.
  they do not believe that relaxation is important for health
3. C.
  they are travelling fast all the time
4. D.
  they are becoming busier with their work
2.
According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ________.
1. A.
  not fearing stress
2. B.
  knowing the art of relaxation
3. C.
  high sense of responsibility
4. D.
  having control over performance
3.
Which of the following statements is true?
1. A.
  We can find some ways to avoid stress.
2. B.
  Stress is always harmful to people.
3. C.
  It is easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.
4. D.
  Different people can withstand different amounts of stress.
4.
In Paragraph 3, "such a reaction" refers back to_______.
1. A.
  "making a choice between 'flight' or 'fight'"
2. B.
  "reaction to stress both chemically and physically"
3. C.
  "responding to crises quickly"
4. D.
  "losing heart at the signs of difficulties"
5.
In the last sentence of the passage, "do so " refers to ______.
1. A.
  "expose ourselves to stress"
2. B.
  "find ways to deal with stress"
3. C.
  "remove stress from our lives"
4. D.
  "established links between diseases and stress"

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In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they’ve done this already in the middle school, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications (申請(qǐng)). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.
What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.

1.
According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.
1. A.
  excited
2. B.
  nervous
3. C.
  lonely
4. D.
  disappointed
2.
Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?
1. A.
  There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.
2. B.
  The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.
3. C.
  Summer activities begin before school starts.
4. D.
  The school office can help new students join school clubs.
3.
When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?
1. A.
  Before the eighth grade year starts.
2. B.
  Right after the high school year starts.
3. C.
  At the beginning of the new term in the high school.
4. D.
  At the end of their eighth grade year
4.
The main offices will give away maps of their schools________.
1. A.
  only to help students to find different places of the schools
2. B.
  only to help parents to find different places of the schools
3. C.
  to help students and parents to find different classrooms of the schools
4. D.
  to help students and parents to find different places of the schools
5.
What is the purpose of this text?
1. A.
  To tell the new students how to learn in high school
2. B.
  To introduce new schools.
3. C.
  To give the teachers some advice.
4. D.
  To give advice to new high school students.

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A survey by an international temporary service agency found that U. S. managers believe that people with a sense of humour do better at their jobs, compared with those who have little or no sense of humour. In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humour do better.
The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humour may help light-hearted employees keep their jobs during tough times. And, what's more, it may push them up the corporate ladder past their humourless colleagues. Why? It seems that those with a sense of humour are better communicators and better team players.
Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive. In fact, a researcher at California State University found that humour could help the employees to release tension.
Research done by psychologist Dr. Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humour helps us think. When people feel stuck on important projects, they tend to feel angry or depressed. According to Dr. Trice's research, taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.
If humour is really this important, then why don't we use it more often on the job? Most likely, the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humour in the workplace. However, it is important to realize that some humour is not suitable for the workplace, and that it is often used at wrong times.

1.
Most people think a sense of humour can ________.
1. A.
  help you to do your work better
2. B.
  make you have a rich life
3. C.
  make you pleased with your work
4. D.
  help you to make more friends
2.
Many people don't use humour more in the workplace because __________.
1. A.
  they like keeping silent when working
2. B.
  they don't know the positive effects of humour
3. C.
  they think they should obey the rules
4. D.
  they don't like joking or laughing
3.
A person without a sense of humour is easier __________.
1. A.
  to feel surprised
2. B.
  to get along with
3. C.
  to be worried
4. D.
  to be successful
4.
What is probably the best title for the article?
1. A.
  People with a Sense of Humour.
2. B.
  Humour Is Important in the Workplace.
3. C.
  Humour and Humourless.
4. D.
  Everyone Likes Humour.

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Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better. Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.
Make friendship a priority. Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the grass in your garden uncut or the dishes unwashed for a while. When you can’t get together, use the phone to keep in touch.
Open up to close friends. Maintaining a deep friendship requires a level of “heartfelt” intimacy (親密). Don’t be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems，but offer advice only when it’s wanted. Help raise friends’ self-esteem (自尊)when they are shaken by a job loss, or other such events.
Have different friends for different activities, such as going to the movies，singing in a choir，and joining in a bowling league.
Don’t wait for a friend to ask a favor. When a friend has the flu，offer to go to the store or drive his or her children to their afterschool activities.
Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marriage，friendship needs care and patience. Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests.
Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry rooms，or bookstores can lead to firm friendship.
Enroll in an adulteducation course. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.

1.
People with close friends have a ________ ability to fight disease than people who are alone.
1. A.
  less
2. B.
  greater
3. C.
  poorer
4. D.
  little
2.
According to the passage，you’d better offer advice to your friends ________.
1. A.
  at any moment
2. B.
  only when they are happy
3. C.
  only when they want it
4. D.
  only when you are glad
3.
How many things have been mentioned that we must pay attention to in the passage to have friends?
1. A.
  3
2. B.
  4
3. C.
  6
4. D.
  7
4.
Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?
1. A.
  You should have different friends for the same activities.
2. B.
  You should wait for a friend to ask a favor.
3. C.
  You should avoid talking with strangers in museums, laundry rooms, or bookstores.
4. D.
  You should never take a friendship for granted.
5.
The underlined word “enroll” in the last paragraph means________.
1. A.
  give
2. B.
  join
3. C.
  get
4. D.
  catch

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科目： 來(lái)源： 題型：閱讀理解

A young man went to a town and worked there. He did not have a wife and a servant did the work in his house.
The young man liked laughing a lot. He nailed the servant’s shoes to the floor on Monday, and then laughed, because he put his feet in them and fell down.
The servant was not angry, but smiled. Then the young man put brushes in his bed on Tuesday. The servant got into bed and hit the brushes with his feet. He was afraid. The young man laughed loudly again. Again the servant was not angry, but smiled.
Then on Wednesday the young man said to his servant, “You’re a nice, kind man. I am not going to be unkind to you again.”
The servant smiled and said, “And I’m not going to put any more mud from the street in your coffee.”

1.
The young man went to a town ___
1. A.
  to study
2. B.
  to work
3. C.
  to see his relative
4. D.
  to spend his holiday
2.
He played a joke on the servant because ___
1. A.
  he hated him
2. B.
  he was not satisfied with the food the servant prepared for him
3. C.
  he wanted to get pleasure
4. D.
  he liked to show off himself
3.
When the young man played a joke on him, the servant was not angry but smiled because ___
1. A.
  he liked the young man’ s action
2. B.
  making the young man laugh is his job
3. C.
  he was afraid to be fired
4. D.
  he thought he shouldn’t be angry with a child
4.
What did the servant do in return to the young man?
1. A.
  He stole something from the house
2. B.
  He gave a smile to the young man
3. C.
  He had a fight with him
4. D.
  He put mud into the young man’s coffee
5.
Why did the young man stop playing jokes on the servant?
1. A.
  Because the servant showed kind and nice behaviour to him
2. B.
  Because the servant told him the truth
3. C.
  Because he wanted to be a good man
4. D.
  Because his father told him to do so

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Nowadays, the food we eat seems to have great effects on our health. Although science has made enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon. Different cultures are more likely to cause certain different illnesses because of the food that is characteristic in these cultures.
That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, about 68 years ago, government researchers realized that nitrates, commonly used to preserve color in meats, and other food additives, caused cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time to know which things on the packaging labels of processed food are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to beef and living animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cow. Sometimes similar drugs are given to animals not for medical purposes, but for financial reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these procedures, the practices continue

1.
What is the best possible title of the passage?
1. A.
  Drug and Food
2. B.
  Cancer and Health
3. C.
  Food and Health
4. D.
  Health and Drug
2.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
1. A.
  Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons
2. B.
  Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living animals
3. C.
  Researchers have known about the potential dangers of food additives for over thirty-five years
4. D.
  Food may cause forty percent of cancer in world
3.
How has science done something harmful to mankind?
1. A.
  Because of science, diseases caused by polluted food have been virtually eliminated
2. B.
  It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food
3. C.
  Because of the application of science, some potentially harmful substances have been added to food
4. D.
  The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables
4.
What are nitrates used for?
1. A.
  They preserve flavor in packaged foods
2. B.
  They preserve the color of meats
3. C.
  They are the objects of research
4. D.
  They cause the animals to become fatter
5.
The word 'carcinogenic' most nearly means '_____'
1. A.
  trouble-making
2. B.
  color-retaining
3. C.
  money-making
4. D.
  cancer-causing

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Cuts
Bleeding can usually be stopped by applying pressure to the cut for 2 or 3 minutes. The cut can then be carefully inspected. If it has bled freely any germs will normally have been washed away by the blood.
Apply a plaster dressing firmly, bringing the edges of the cut together so that it knits quickly. Keep dry for 1 to 2 days.
If the cut is deep and the edges cannot be pulled together with a dressing consult the doctor or the practice nurse. A tetanus (破傷風(fēng)) injection may be needed.
Grazes
Dirt will often enter a graze caused by falling on a hard or rough surface. It must be cleaned out carefully with an antiseptic solution. (消毒液)
After cleaning, leave the graze uncovered. Exposure to the air will cause a scab to form. This will gradually fry and fall off.
It is not a good idea to apply a dressing. This may stick to the graze or make it complete wet and infected.
Bruises
Bruises are very common in children. They normally get better in 7 to 10 days Parents sometimes worry that a bone may be broken, but if in doubt consult the doctor. If a child gets up at once after a fall and moves about normally, it is unlikely that a bone has been broken.
Severe bruising can be treated by： Rest for 24 to 48 hours .In the case of a badly bruised leg, the limb should be raised. Lying in bed is the easiest way to do this.
A bad compress may ease a bad bruise if applied at once. This is made by leaving some material in water and applying it to the bruise.
Insect bites
These are common in the summer .They look like spots about 1/4’’across .They are very itchy (癢) and usually appear on exposed parts, e.g. arms and legs.
The itching can be relieved by calamine lotion (護(hù)膚藥水).
Burns and scalds
Minor burns and scalds cause redness of the skin. Immediate treatment by pouring cold water over a burn is often helpful. If burns cause the skin severe hot or break the skin, the doctor should be turned to.
Sunburns should, if possible, be prevented by avoiding long exposure and covering exposed areas as much as needed. It may be treated by calamine lotion to relieve the pain.

1.
The purpose of the booklet is _____
1. A.
  to tell us what to do until a doctor arrives.
2. B.
  to explain what cause minor illnesses.
3. C.
  to show that it is unnecessary to call a doctor.
4. D.
  to help us to treat minor illnesses at home
2.
When treating a minor cut ,we are first told to _____.
1. A.
  clean out the wound.
2. B.
  press down on the wound.
3. C.
  wash the blood away.
4. D.
  close up the wound.
3.
The injury which we are told how to avoid is _____.
1. A.
  sunburn.
2. B.
  insect bites.
3. C.
  scalds.
4. D.
  cuts.
4.
Patients with badly bruised legs are advised to go to bed so that ______.
1. A.
  they can rest completely.
2. B.
  their injured leg can be lifted up.
3. C.
  they can leave their leg in water.
4. D.
  a cold compress can be applied

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Tokyo - Drivers in China are no longer in a hurry to own Toyota Motor Corp's cars.
Neil Hu, a sales manager at a Toyota dealership in Beijing, said he has stopped charging a 5,000 yuan ($732) premium to customers who want to skip the waiting list for RAV4 sport- utility vehicles. He took the initiative after the Japanese carmaker recalled 75,552 of the SUVs in China last month to fix gas pedals that may stick.
"I heard the situation in the US is pretty bad for Toyota," Hu said. "The recall has impacted us as well."
Toyota, which grew more slowly than competitors in China in 2009, will likely lose more market share and see a decline in local profit margin this year, analysts say. The carmaker has relied on a reputation for quality and safety to sell high margin, mid- to large-size models even as the world's biggest auto market shifts to cheaper, smaller cars, encouraged by government incentives.
With Toyota's brand damaged by global recalls of millions of vehicles, profit margins for its SUVs and Camry and Crown sedans may shrink, said Ashvin Chotai, London-based managing director of Intelligence Automotive Asia Ltd, an industry consultant.
"With this recall saga, Toyota's premium pricing power in China is gone," Chotai said. "Toyota's cars don't have enough good value for money."
Toyota has lost $24.5 billion in market capitalization this year as it recalled over 8 million cars globally to fix defects linked to unintended acceleration. The company faces at least 118 class actions in the US and at least 36 individual lawsuits claiming deaths and injuries caused by sudden acceleration of Toyota or Lexus vehicles.
Toyota President Akio Toyoda flew directly to Beijing on March 2 to apologize for the vehicle defects, after attending US Congressional hearings about the recalls in Washington. He skipped Europe's Geneva auto show, underscoring the growing importance of the Chinese market.
Toyota rose for a fifth straight day in Tokyo, advancing 0.9 percent to 3,580 yen as of 9:44 am local time. The carmaker's shares have fallen 7.7 percent this year.
The company's February China sales rose 30 percent to 45,400 vehicles, underperforming the overall passenger-car.

1.
According to the passage, why did Toyota carmaker recall their cars in China last month? _____________
1. A.
  Because it faced law suits in the US
2. B.
  Because there were problems with the cars.
3. C.
  Because of the importance of the Chinese market
4. D.
  Because the customers are not satisfied with the charging of a 5,000 Yuan premium.
2.
What does the underlined phrase“take the initiative” mean?
1. A.
  took the advice
2. B.
  changed his mind
3. C.
  took the action
4. D.
  made the decision
3.
Why did Toyota president Akio Toyota skip Europe’s Geneva auto show?
1. A.
  Because he did not think it important
2. B.
  Because he was not satisfied with the hearing in the US
3. C.
  Because he attached importance to the Chinese Market
4. D.
  Because he needed to make an apology to Chinese
4.
After the global recalls of millions vehicles, Toyota will be impacted in the following aspects, EXCEPT_________.
1. A.
  Its brand will be damaged
2. B.
  Its profit margins will shrink
3. C.
  It will have to face law suits
4. D.
  The president will be fired
5.
Where can read the passage? __________
1. A.
  newspaper
2. B.
  magazine
3. C.
  encyclopedia
4. D.
  a school book

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When do we need more water?________

How much water are there in the human body?_________

Must most people drink five liters（升）of water every day?_______

Which of the following is not right?_________

What do we know about the author?

Why did the author decide to buy the Hollowell place?

Why did the author want to buy the farm in a hurry?

The underlined words “the loss” in the last paragraph refer to ___.

What does the author believe as important in life?

People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_____.

According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

In Paragraph 3, "such a reaction" refers back to_______.

In the last sentence of the passage, "do so " refers to ______.

According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.

Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?

When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?

The main offices will give away maps of their schools________.

What is the purpose of this text?

Most people think a sense of humour can ________.

Many people don't use humour more in the workplace because __________.

A person without a sense of humour is easier __________.

What is probably the best title for the article?

People with close friends have a ________ ability to fight disease than people who are alone.

According to the passage，you’d better offer advice to your friends ________.

How many things have been mentioned that we must pay attention to in the passage to have friends?

Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?

The underlined word “enroll” in the last paragraph means________.

The young man went to a town ___

He played a joke on the servant because ___

When the young man played a joke on him, the servant was not angry but smiled because ___

What did the servant do in return to the young man?

Why did the young man stop playing jokes on the servant?

What is the best possible title of the passage?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

How has science done something harmful to mankind?

What are nitrates used for?

The word 'carcinogenic' most nearly means '_____'

The purpose of the booklet is _____

When treating a minor cut ,we are first told to _____.

The injury which we are told how to avoid is _____.

Patients with badly bruised legs are advised to go to bed so that ______.

According to the passage, why did Toyota carmaker recall their cars in China last month? _____________

What does the underlined phrase“take the initiative” mean?

Why did Toyota president Akio Toyota skip Europe’s Geneva auto show?

After the global recalls of millions vehicles, Toyota will be impacted in the following aspects, EXCEPT_________.

Where can read the passage? __________