When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farmstead, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too.
One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma（哮喘）, and at times the air is so dirty that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.
Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising - and, what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.
Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.
小題1:What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?
A．Staying on the farm.B．Moving to the countryside.
C．Leaving home for the city.D．Running away from the school.
小題2:Which of the following is true about the writer?
A．He is very old now.B．He is in good health.
C．He prefers driving a car.D．He lives in the city now.
小題3:In the passage, the writer tries to _________.
A．express his opinions about way of life
B．describe his life in the countryside
C．show an interest in the outside world
D．persuade the reader to live in the city
小題4:How is the passage mainly developed?
A．By inferring.B．By comparing.
C．By listing examples.D．By giving explanations.

小題1:C
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How to improve my life? Many people think that they have to accept whatever life throws at them. They'll say, "This is my fate, my destiny. I cannot change it."
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Huh! Is this what she calls "doing her best"? She believes she has tried her best and just accepts it in her heart that this is the life that God has intended for her to live; that her luck can only change if God wills it.  Of course God wants us to be happy and live our life to the fullest, but we have to do our share of exerting(運用) the effort to live the life of our dreams.
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If someone's life is in the trouble, do you just hope and pray that things will turn out fine? Of course not! You get to do anything you can to save the person. So it is with your own life. It is not enough to hope for the best, but you have to do your best. In other words, don't just stand (or sit ) there, do something to improve your life.
小題1:According to the woman mentioned in Para.3, her life ____________. 
A．Doesn't need improvingB．couldn't be improved
C．will be better some dayD．Will be worse in the future
小題2:What does the author think of the woman's life?
A．positiveB．satisfyingC．colorfulD．passive
小題3:Which of the following statements is the author's opinion?
A．Your temporary problem is not discouraging.
B．Your luck can be changed by your efforts
C．You can only achieve success when God wills it.
D．You should treat yourself in the way you treat friends.
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A．positive actionB．positive thinkingC．hope for the bestD．intention to succeed
小題5:The text is mainly written to advise you to ____________.
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See the vet(獸醫(yī)). Have your vet put together a plan and treat any existing medical problems. Pain relief and diet changes may be required for arthritic(患關(guān)節(jié)炎的) pets, which will allow for exercise to at least begin.
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A．sensitiveB．excitingC．movingD．pleasant
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C．Cats have a greater chance of serious liver disease.
D．Overweight people often ignore their pets’ weight.
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A．Providing them with mini carrots or blueberries.
B．Keeping them with you when you’re dining.
C．Supplying them with larger meals or drinks.
D．Leaving the food in a fixed place for your pets.
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A．How to feed pets without a crash diet.
B．The importance of pet weight loss.
C．How to help pets lose weight.
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From then on,    51  there is argument between us, we will write our feelings and thoughts to each other. Then we can   52  and soon get on well.
By telling my story, I just want   53  people to know that if you have problems with you parents, try to find the   54 . Never think that you have nothing to talk with them. They are the persons who always love you and stand   55 you! Maybe they’ve hurt you before, probably just because they didn’t know how to express love.
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小題2:
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小題3:
A．talkB．conflictC．fightD．decision
小題4:
A．cheerfulB．wonderfulC．harmfulD．hurtful
小題5:
A．a(chǎn)sleepB．sleepyC．a(chǎn)loneD．lonely
小題6:
A．complainB．tolerateC．changeD．a(chǎn)pologize
小題7:
A．unhappyB．uncertainC．unfriendlyD．unfamiliar
小題8:
A．eatB．feelC．sleepD．live
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A．wroteB．foundC．receivedD．read
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小題19:
A．a(chǎn)nswersB．methodsC．solutionsD．suggestions
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Why must we pay taxes? The answer is that the government needs money for many things, for example to pay its soldiers, sailors and airmen, to build roads, bridges, offices, schools, etc and to buy goods from abroad; and only the people of the country can supply the money．One of the most important taxes is income-tax which a person pays according to the amount of his income-tax．Whether he is a businessman, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, a miner, or anything else．This is called a “direct” tax, because it is paid in money direct to the government．
Another tax is paid on goods such as watches, jewellery, new clothes, tobacco, wine, etc, when they are brought into a country, such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops．We call it “indirect” tax, because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper．
People usually complain about having to pay taxes, but they forget that the money is spent on the things that they and their families need．We need policemen to catch thieves, to see that men obey the laws, to direct traffic, etc, and they must be paid what they earn; children need education and there must be schools and teachers; we want our streets to be kept clean, and the wages of men who do this kind of work have to be paid．Above all, the country must always be ready to defend itself against attacking enemies, and we cannot have an army without paying for it．
Taxes, therefore, cannot be avoided．We buy our own food and clothes and pay for our own amusements, but there are several things that the State finds the money for, and that are necessary for us if our society is to continue．So we have no real cause to complain when we are asked to supply money to be spent for the good of ourselves and for our fellow-citizens．
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A．tax that one pays direct to the government
B．tax that is not paid directly to the government
C．tax that is paid as an extra amount added to the price of certain goods
D．Both B and C
小題2:Which of the following is right?
A．Taxes are paid to the sellers．
B．Income-tax is an indirect tax．
C．The tax on new clothes is paid in money direct to the government．
D．Tax is amount of money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services．
小題3:People have no real reason to complain about having to pay taxes because _______．
A．some shopkeepers are very rich
B．they need money to buy goods from abroad
C．their children need education
D．the money is spent on the things that they and their families need

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They all passed their test.True to the Brazilian style, we all went out for a beer afterwards, and laughed the whole thing off.
小題1:
A．holdingB．takingC．gettingD．giving
小題2:
A．performedB．learnedC．workedD．tried
小題3:
A．thoughtB．hopedC．guessedD．realized
小題4:
A．successfulB．fortunateC．happyD．satisfied
小題5:
A．the classB．the courseC．the dayD．the year
小題6:
A．tidiedB．washedC．lockedD．reminded
小題7:
A．rewriteB．a(chǎn)nswerC．go overD．put forward
小題8:
A．questionsB．instructionsC．a(chǎn)nswersD．steps
小題9:
A．situationB．conditionC．trickD．problem
小題10:
A．probablyB．simplyC．sadlyD．nearly
小題11:
A．a(chǎn)sB．beforeC．openD．push
小題12:
A．knockB．kickC．openD．push
小題13:
A．quietlyB．hurriedlyC．excitedlyD．crazily
小題14:
A．scoldingB．runningC．laughingD．shouting
小題15:
A．At firstB．Soon enoughC．In the endD．Right now
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A．to my amazementB．to my delightC．to my surpriseD．to my horror
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A．luckyB．comfortableC．a(chǎn)nxiousD．regretful
小題18:
A．watchB．smileC．waitD．worry
小題19:
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During the twentieth century, cars, electric lights, space travel and amazing advances in medicine changed people’s lives. So what might this new century bring? There are hundreds of predictions flying around — let’s have a light-hearted look at some of them.
In a recent UK survey, teenagers were asked to make predictions about the year 2020. One of the most common predictions was that school uniforms won’t be around. They also predicted that both girls and boys will wear make-up more often, and more than 75% of men will wear skirts regularly. My dad is 65 next Saturday — I think I’ll buy him a skirt as a birthday present and tell him he’ll soon be in fashion!
Other predictions involve changing roles of men and women. By 2017, some people say that single men of working age will form more than 10% of all families. It is also predicted that washing powder advertisements will include more men because more of them will do housework. I’ll tell that to my husband when he gets home and see how keen he is to wash the dishes!
Many predictions are about crime and safety problems. Some people think that crime will improve and the world will become a more peaceful place. Others believe that crime is going to worsen and that people will stay at home becoming completely dependent on the Internet for shopping and work. It is also predicted that you will need an electronic card to get into parks as parents demand safe play areas for their children. This is old news for me --- our local government is going to introduce one this summer.
Technology is predicted to play an even more important role in our lives in the future. Some parents might have cameras at home so they can keep an eye on their children while they are out. Quick, kids, turn off the TV and do your homework!
Here’s another prediction. Researchers have concluded that cultural activity may add years to your life. The cinema, theatre and concerts may give us a longer life because they encourage strong feelings. Well, we’re watching Bridget Jones’ Diary this Friday night. Will that help us live longer?
Let’s finish up with my favourite prediction. In the future, elderly people are going to make up a larger proportion of the world’s population than ever before. In Britain, an estimated 100,000 people now in their thirties may live to be 100. And that includes me! I’ll have a big, big party, I promise!
小題1: The writer’s father ________ .
A．has just turned sixty-five
B．wears skirts
C．is very fashionable
D．is about to turn sixty-five
小題2:Why might more men do housework in the future?
A．Washing powder advertisements suggest it.
B．Men won’t want to work in offices any more.
C．Traditional roles of men and women will change.
D．Women will refuse to wash the dishes.
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A．need electronic cards to get into their homes
B．stay at home and depend on the Internet
C．help to make the world a more peaceful place
D．work harder and make more money
小題4:Which of the following is NOT true？
A．It’s likely that the writer is to live to be 100.
B．The writer promises that she is going to hold a big, big party soon.
C．Without an electronic card, you can’t get into a park freely in the future.
D．The writer holds a positive attitude towards the changes in the new century.
小題5:From the passage, we may infer that the writer is probably ____ .
A．a(chǎn) professional news reporter.
B．a(chǎn) young and attractive sales girl.
C．a(chǎn) middle-aged British housewife.
D．a(chǎn) responsible government official.

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Transport Guide
The Brisbane City Council (BCC) is responsible for bus and ferry services with in the city limits and suburbs. Most buses will either arrive at the city or an interchange where connecting buses can be caught．BCC buses operate from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 5:30 am to 12:00 a m on Fridays. On weekends and public holidays buses operate less frequently Pre-paid bus tickets can be purchased from the QUT (Queensland University of Technology)bookshop, the campus news agency, most other news agencies and general stores, and any BCC Customer Service Centre. Short-term students at QUT cannot use their ID cards to gain a discount fare on BCC public transport. You will need to buy an adult ticket to travel. Bus fares are dependent on the number of zones you have to travel. There are several types of ticket:
Zone
Cost (AUD)
Single
Daily
Off-peak Daily
Ten-Trip Saver
Weekly
Monthly
1
2.50
4.20
3.50
16.80
16.80
67.20
2
2.90
5.00
4.10
20.00
20.00
80.00
3
3.30
5.80
4.70
23.20
23.20
92.80
Single: one way ticket to reach your destination, including transfers within 2 hours.
Daily: unlimited travel within the zones.
Off-peak Daily: discounted unlimited travel between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm and after
7:00 pm Monday to Friday, and all day on weekends and public holidays.
Weekly: unlimited travel within the zones for one week from the date of issue.
Monthly: unlimited travel within the zones for one calendar month from the date of issue.
Ten-trip Saver: 10 trips at any time within the zones on buses and ferries only.
Transport routes, timetables and fare information are available from:
Public Transport Information Centre
69 Ann Street (corner of George St)
Brisbane City
Phone l3 12 30(Transport Information Service)
小題1: The transport guide above is most likely provided by       ．
A．Public Transport Information CentreB．the Brisbane City Council
C．Queensland University of Technology．D．BCC Customer Service Centres
小題2: We can learn from the passage that        ．
A．buses are scheduled as usual on weekends and public holidays
B．regular students at QUT need to buy adult tickets
C．Pre-paid tickets can be bought from the Public Transport Information Centre
D．Ten­-trip Savers can be used at off-peak time
小題3:An exchange student staying at QUT for five days has to travel between zones every day．What type of ticket would he probably buy?
A．Single．B．Weekly．C．Off-peak Daily．D．Ten-trip Saver．

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No one wants to look stupid or do the wrong thing at a new job. It is important to make the right impression from the very first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place.
It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are five tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:
1. First impressions can last forever. Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code (rules about what you can wear to work). If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what, always be neat and clean.
2. Get to work on time. Give yourself an extra15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.
3. Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor may do is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around.
4. Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what is expected of you. If he or she has not told you your duties, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.
5. Never be the first one to leave. Observe(觀察) what your co-workers do around quitting time (下班時間). It does not look good for you to be eager to leave.
小題1: Before you arrive at work on the first day, you should __________.
A．dress in a right wayB．introduce yourself
C．know your dutiesD．know your co-workers well
小題2:According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．You should be the first one to arrive at work.
B．You should ask your co-workers about your duties.
C．You should not be eager to go back home after work.
D．You are required to arrive 15 minutes earlier.
小題3:According to the passage, your supervisor is most likely your _____________.
A．visitor B．teacherC．workmate D．leader
小題4:What is the best title for this passage?
A．Getting a New Job.B．Tips on How to Work.
C．The First-day Work.D．The Importance of Co-workers.

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