The twentieth century saw greater changes than any century before. Changes for the better, changes for the worse, changes that brought a lot of benefits to human beings, changes that put man in danger. Many things caused the changes, but, in my opinion, the most important was the progress in science.
Scientific research in physics and biology has vastly broadened our views. It has given us a deeper knowledge of the structure of matter and of the universe. It has brought us a better understanding of the nature of life and of its continuous development. Technology in the application of science has made big advances that have benefited us in nearly every part of life.
The continuation of such activities in the twenty-first century will result in even greater advantages to human beings; in pure science—a wider and deeper knowledge in all fields of learning; in applied science--- a more reasonable sharing of material benefits, and better protection of the environment.
Sadly, however, there is another side to the picture. The creativity of science has been employed in doing damage to mankind. The application of science and technology to the development and production of weapons of mass destruction has created a real danger to the continued existence of the human race on this planet. We have seen this happen in the case of nuclear weapons. Although their actual use has so far occurred only in the Second World War, the number of nuclear weapons that were produced and made ready for use was so large that if the weapons had actually been used, the result could have been the ruin of the human race, as well as of many kinds of animals.
William Shakespeare said, “The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.” The above brief review the application of only one part of human activities—science seems to prove what Shakespeare said. But does it have to be so? Must the ill always go together with the good? Are we biologically programmed for war?
小題1:Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?

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小題2: From the fourth paragraph, we can infer that ______.

A．a great many nuclear weapons were actually used for war

B．a large number of nuclear weapons should have been used for war

C．the author is doubtful about the ruin of human beings by nuclear war

D．the author is anxious about the huge number of nuclear weapons on the earth

小題3: The underlined word “mingled” most probably means______

A．simple

B．mixed

C．sad

D．happy

小題4:What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write?

A．Further application of science to war.

B．More reading of William Shakespeare.

C．Proper use of science in the new century.

D．Effective ways to separate the good from the ill.

When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution in communication. For the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room. Nowadays, though, we increasingly use Bell’s invention for taking photographs, accessing the internet, or watching video clips, rather than talking. Over the last two decades a new means of spoken communication has appeared: the mobile phone.
The first real mobile telephone call was made in 1973 by Dr Martin Cooper, the scientist who invented the modem mobile handset（手機）. Within a decade, mobile phones became available to the public. The streets of modem cities began to feature sharp-suited characters shouting into giant plastic bricks. In Britain the mobile phone quickly became the same with the “yuppie”, the new type of young urban professionals who carried the expensive handsets as status symbols. Around this time many of us said that we would never own a mobile phone.
But in the mid-90s, something happened. Cheaper handsets and cheaper calling rates meant that, almost overnight, it seemed that everyone had a mobile phone. And the giant plastic bricks of the 80s had changed into smooth little objects that fitted nicely into pockets and bags.
Moreover, people’s timekeeping changed. Younger readers will be amazed to know that, not long ago, people made spoken arrangements to meet at a certain place at a certain time. But later Meeting time became approximate under the new order of communication: the Short Message Service （SMS） or text message. Going to be late? Send a text message! It takes much less effort than arriving on time, and it’s much less awkward than explaining your lateness face to face and the text message has changed the way we write in English. Traditional rules of grammar and spelling are much less important when you’re sitting on the bus, hurriedly typing “Will B 15mm late - C U @ the bar. Sorry! -).”
Alexander Graham Bell would be amazed if he could see how far the science of telephony has progressed in less than 150 years. If he were around today, he might say “That’s gr8! But I’m v busy rite now. Will call U 2nite.”
小題1:What does the underlined part in Para.2 refer to?

A．Houses of modern cities.	B．Sharp-suited characters.
C．New type of professionals.	D．Mobile phones.

小題2:According to Paragraph 4, why did Meeting time become approximate?

A．People were more likely to be late for their meeting.

B．SMS made it easier to inform each other.

C．Young people don’t like unchanging things.

D．Traditional customs were dying out.

小題3:If you want to meet your friend at the school gate this evening, which of the following message can you send him?

A．Call U@ SKUg8 2nite.	B．IM2BZ2CU 2nite.
C．CU@ the bar g8 2nite.	D．W84U@ SKUg8 2nite.

小題4:What does the passage mainly tell us about?

A．Alexander Graham’s invention.

B．SMS as a new way of communication.

C．New functions of the mobile telephone.

D．The development of the mobile phone.

Traveling can be a fun way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break — a week-long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip? Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
●Save: This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
●Plan ahead: Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings.
●Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
●Plan sensibly: Write down how much you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
●Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
●Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
●Go off the beaten path: Tourist sites may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a less-known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.
●Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes.
Remember medicine in case you get sick, and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
●Use the Internet: The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. travelcity. corn, www. bargainslowestfare. corn and www. economictravelcity. com.
By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
小題1:This passage is about ____________.

A．how to plan your travel

B．how to get life experiences

C．how to make your travel interesting

D．how to travel with enough money

小題2: Before your trip, the most important thing you should do is ____________.

A．to make a plan of the route

B．to buy tickets in advance

C．to save money before your trip

D．to get information from the Internet

小題3:The writer advises you ____________.

A．to share costs with friends

B．not to go to well-known places

C．not to visit dangerous places

D．to buy anything you want to buy

Basically, people are afraid of giving talks in front of others. Some may have negative ____ in the past, such as being laughed at by others. Now the best way is to practice, practice, and practice.
Most people don’t want to hear this, but the best way to ____ a fear of public speaking is really practice, practice, and practice. ____ any fear ahead allows us to control it, rather than let it control us. Our overreactions to our fears are really our brains trying to ____ us from seeing it as a threatening situation. ____ faint (眩暈) is a good way to keep us off a stage, saving us from the threat of ____. But, the more we experience the “threatening” situation without the harm, the more we’re able to ____ that fear.
A good way to begin feeling comfortable while ____ publicly is to start small. Start ____ stories with friends and co-workers ____. This could be something you read about in the news, or something you did ____ the weekend. This point is to practice speaking in front of others, and feeling ____ at it.
If you have no problem speaking ____ in front of the other friends, ____ shake at the thought of getting behind a podium (講臺) and speaking in front of ____, then practicing behind a podium is what you must do. ____ there exist speaking clubs for you such as Toastmaster’s International, in which people meet ____. You can join a club in your area and practice speaking in public every week, as well as ____ speeches on a better basis. You will also receive advice on your ____ as well as your strengths. You’ll probably be ____ to find out that you’re better than you thought you were.

小題1:	A．opinion B．judgments C．arguments D．experiences

小題2:	A．promote B．organize C．conquer D．strengthen

小題3:	A．Reading B．Facing C．Ignoring D．Raising

小題4:	A．protect B．separate C．ban D．warn

小題5:	A．Controlling B．Reducing C．Feeling D．Limiting

小題6:	A．bravery B．gratitude C．sickness D．shame

小題7:	A．dig out B．cut off C．get over D．take off

小題8:	A．introducing B．speaking C．explaining D．producing

小題9:	A．sharing B．making C．writing D．correcting

小題10:

A．secretly B．happily C．shyly D．bravely

小題11:

A．from B．with C．over D．for

小題12:

A．proud B．successful C．unique D．nervous

小題13:

A．socially B．personally C．privately D．honorably

小題14:

A．and B．or C．for D．but

小題15:

A．parents B．teachers C．strangers D．relatives

小題16:

A．Unfortunately B．Luckily C．Doubtfully D．Mentally

小題17:

A．instantly B．frequently C．occasionally D．rarely

小題18:

A．listening to B．talking about C．recording D．copying

小題19:

A．advantages B．weaknesses C．features D．excuses

小題20:

A．interested B．frightened C．surprised D．disturbed

Don't you just love ice skating every winter? I am sure, that since winter is approaching, your skates are set to come out, just waiting to be used. Impress your friends with your new trick on how to ice-skate backwards with the help of these tips. Skating backwards on ice is a bit difficult but once you master the basic, there' s nothing like it. Follow the steps given below and you will be able to skate backwards in no time.     
Stand Straight
The first thing that you need to do is, stand straight. If you feel that you are falling backwards, then just put your chin up and slightly bend your knees. Don't worry; this happens to all.
Confidence is What You Need
The most important step while learning how to skate backwards, is having enough confidence in yourself and in what you are doing. How can you achieve this? By practice. Just practice rolling backwards down a gentle slope every single day or just by pushing off from a wall or something of that sort. But before you do that, make sure that the place where you are practicing is free from any kind of debris（碎片）because otherwise, you could end up in the hospital due to some accident. While going backwards, just get used to the feeling of moving backwards. One of the important ice skating tips and techniques is that if you feel that you are losing your balance, then scissor (做剪式運動) your skates. Keep practicing this till you are confident about it.
Maintain Speed
Confident now? Great! Now the next step is to maintain your speed. While rolling in a straight line with one skate, with the other try sculling (滑漿), that is, keep pushing yourself backwards with an outwards stroke (滑動). Now bring the skate which you were using to scull, and then again, repeat the same process. Make sure that you put most of your weight on the skate which is moving straight and not the one with which you are sculling. Now, try the same thing using the other foot. Again keep doing this till you are confident enough.
Increase Your Speed Now
Once you are confident that you can scull with either foot, the next thing that you have to do is increase your speed. Try some of your own tricks now. Scull with either foot or with both at the same time.
Scull and Be Aware
While you keep one foot straight, keep sculling with the other. You can do that simultaneously with both feet. Concentrate on what you are doing but don't get so involved that you don't see where you are going. If you are not watching your back, you might just bang against something or someone.
小題1:According to the text, confidence comes from ________ .

A．constant exercise

B．strict coaches

C．high speed

D．good techniques

小題2:Which is the right order of ice-skating backwards?
a. Increasing your speed.                       b .Being able to scull with one foot.
c. Being about to stand straight.                   d. Trying some different tricks.

A．c→a→d→b

B．c→b→d→a

C．c→b→a→d

D．a→c→b→d

小題3: In the last paragraph the author mainly wants to express _________.

A．one must be brave to learn to ice-skate backwards

B．skating and keeping cautious are both important

C．it’s difficult to concentrate when ice-skating backwards

D．it' s a common thing to hit someone when ice skating backwards

小題4:The purpose of the text is _______ .

A．to offer some advice on ice-skating backwards

B．to introduce the culture of ice-skating backwards

C．to explain advantages of ice-skating backwards

D．to compare different ways of ice-skating backwards

Last year, CCTV journalists approached pedestrians with their cameras, held a microphone to their mouth and asked a simple question, “Are you happy?”
The question has caught many interviewees off guard. Even Mo Yan, who just won a Nobel Prize, responded by saying, “I don’t know”.
While the question has become a buzz phrase and the Internet plays host to heated discussions, we ask: What exactly is happiness? And how do you measure it?
In the 1776 US Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson set in writing the people’s unalienable right to “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”. 235 years on, Wen Jiabao told the nation, “Everything we do is aimed at letting people live more happily.” At National People’s Congress, officials agreed that increasing happiness would be a top target for the 12^th five-year plan.
US psychologist Ed Diener, author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth, describes happiness as “ a combination of life satisfaction and having more positive than negative emotions”, according to US broadcasting network PBS. This may sound straightforward enough, but it still doesn’t explain what determines people’s happiness.
Many argue that happiness is elusive and that there is no single source. It also means different things to different people. For some, happiness can be as simple as having enough cash.
Researchers believe happiness can be separated into two types: daily experiences of hedonic (享樂的) well-being; and evaluative well-being, the way people think about their lives as a whole. The former refers to the quality of living, whereas the latter is about overall happiness, including life goals and achievements. Happiness can cross both dimensions.
Li Jun, a psychologist and mental therapy practitioner at a Beijing clinic, says, “Happiness can mean both the most basic human satisfaction or the highest level of spiritual pursuit. It’s a simple yet profound topic.”
Chen Shangyuan, 21, a junior English major at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, said his idea of happiness always evolves. “At present it relates to how productive I am in a day,” he said. “It might be linked to job security or leisure time after I graduate.”
Then there is the question of measuring happiness. Does it depend on how many friends we have, or whether we own the latest smart phone? Is it even quantifiable?
Economists are trying to measure happiness in people’s lives. Since 1972, Bhutan’s GDP measurement has been replaced by a Gross National Happiness index. It is calculated according to the peoples’ sense of being well-governed, their relationship with the environment, their satisfaction with economic development, and their sense of national belonging.
In 2009, US economist Joseph Stiglitz proposed “to shift emphasis from measuring economic production to measuring people’s well-being”. But is well-being more easily measured?
小題1: In the second paragraph, the writer gave an example to ________.

A．support his idea that being famous is the reason to be happy

B．introduce his topic to be discussed

C．tell people winning a Nobel Prize is a great honor

D．show that the question was quite difficult

小題2:From what Thomas Jefferson and Wen Jiabao mentioned in the passage, we know ________.

A．people’s happiness is determined by great people

B．people’s happiness is an important target for the development of a country

C．people in all countries have the right to ask the government for a happy life

D．people both in China and America are living a happy life

小題3:According to the passage, the writer may most likely agree that ________.

A．CCTV journalists are concerned about people’s happiness out of sympathy

B．the question has led to heated discussions about who are the happiest people in China

C．Bhutan’s new index shows that people there are the happiest in the world

D．it is not easy for us to decide what determines people’s happiness

小題4:What does the underlined word “elusive” in the sixth paragraph mean?

A．available.

B．easy to get.

C．hard to describe.

D．unimaginable.

小題5:The best title of the passage is ________.

A．Are you happy?	B．The Measurement of Happiness
C．GDP and Happiness	D．The Secret of Happiness

Ball Management
Players should always keep a tennis ball in their hand or pocket during a match. Even the most patient tennis players despise waiting for their opponent to find a ball to serve(發(fā)球).
Behavior & Attitude
Even if you’re playing badly, you should not shout or look depressed in a friendly match. Undoubtedly, your attitude affects how you play, so try to have fun and stay positive.
Pace
Do not deliberately slow the game down. Play at the pace of the server and look ready. Servers also should not rush to start each point. You should re-do the point if you serve the ball before the receiver is ready. The receiver is out of luck, however, if he claims he was not ready after making an attempt at returning the serve.
For Spetators(觀眾)
Cheering
While it is seen as proper etiquette(禮儀）to remain silent during the live play, loud and spirited cheers are welcome after a hard-earned point. The players appreciate the recognition for their efforts and are encouraged to continue playing at a high level when the crowd is actively involved.
Leaving and returning to your seat
During live play it’s expected that all spectators will remain seated until the next break between games. Movements in the stands(看臺) can serve as a distraction(分心的事物) to the players and can also block the view of other audience.
Photography
The issue of camera shutter(快門) noise has earned a lot of attention in golf, but luckily for tennis fans it’s much less of a concern on the court. While the noise produced by the camera is not seen as a major issue, flash photography should be avoided during live play.
小題1:During warm-ups, tennis player ______________.

A．ought to hit a full pace

B．can place their shots anywhere

C．should not practice competitively

D．had better run around the whole court

小題2:According to the text, during tennis matches, _____________________.

A．players can slow the game down when tired

B．players don’t have to keep a ball in their hand

C．the receiver shouldn’t return the serve if not ready

D．loud cheers are not allowed even after hard-earned points

小題3:It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ____________________.

A．flash photography is acceptable on the golf court

B．tennis fans can use flash photography during matches

C．the noise from cameras is not permitted in tennis matches

D．tennis matches require a less degree of quiet than golf ones

小題4:What’s the text mainly about?

A．Some tips for tennis players to win a match.

B．What to do while watching tennis matches.

C．How to behave properly in tennis matches.

D．Rules tennis players must obey in matches.

I find some of the ways in which Chinese parents show love for their children rather surprising. Obviously there are some pretty big differences between our behaviors and theirs in this respect. Most Chinese children seem to get whatever they want, from ice creams, sweets and toys to endless attention from the adults around them. Is this a sort of spoiling or love? I wonder.
Most westerners would think it is a sort of spoiling rather than love. We think love means educating your children and bringing them up to lead an independent life. That includes learning to accept the fact that he can't get everything he wants. As an adult, he will not always get the quite expensive car he hunts for; she will not always manage to acquire the beautiful dress she longs for. So we try to teach our children early to cope with the disappointment of not getting what they want.
I find too much such kind of love for the children can actually spoil them. To my surprise, it seems that the life of a Chinese child is rather hard. Without doubt, the child is the very center of a whole circle of adults, but on the other hand he or she is also expected to start studying according to adults' wishes. Many children of my son's age take piano lessons, painting classes and even English lessons. It looks as if Chinese adults think that just playing without learning anything is a waste of time. So in this respect our children appear spoiled, just because they are allowed to play. But without this sort of play how can western children develop such free and rich imaginations? In fact the connection between this imagination and the creativity is so important in the children’s future life.
小題1:In which way do most Chinese children seem to be spoiled?

A．They can be supported by their parents.

B．They can play whenever they want.

C．They need not behave themselves.

D．Their demands can always be satisfied.

小題2:In the author's opinion, the life of a Chinese child is         .

A．rather hard

B．rather easy

C．independent

D．colorful

小題3:The author thinks Western children appear spoiled because         .

A．they can manage time by themselves

B．they can have the freedom to play

C．they can take piano lessons

D．they may have expensive toys

小題4:The best title of the passage could be         .

A．Chinese children's early education

B．How to develop kids' imagination

C．What is the real love for children

D．The imagination and creativity

Most people will praise many technological gadgets（小裝置） that they use in their everyday lives. Technology is developing at a very fast rate, and what most people did not even think could be real a few years ago is now becoming a reality. Although many will use and advertise modern technology for many of its achievements and advancements, what many don’t realize is that it has affected and continues to affect society and people in general in a negative way.
Newspaper companies, as we all know, have been hit very hard by the advancements in technology. Big newspapers have been forced to either lay off a percentage of their work force or shut down altogether because news is readily available for free on the Internet. Music does not have to be purchased at a music store any more because MP3 files are readily available on the Internet as well, thus causing big music store chains to shut their doors for good. The movie industry has also been hit hard because DVD sales have decreased since people can pay for and download their favorite movies online.
Technology has its benefits, but when you take a look at how people communicate with one another, you will quickly see that it has a negative impact. Modern technology has allowed people to communicate with just about anyone they want to at any given time. The fact remains that people do not interact personally with one another as often as they used to. This has created a barrier for face-to-face communication among people because they no longer have to hold a meeting in an office or they no longer have to call friends or family members together to wish them a happy birthday or congratulate them on their recent success.
As a result, people don’t feel the urgent need to step outside of their home to find entertainment, such as participating in a dynamic game of basketball with friends, meeting a friend at a coffee shop, etc.
小題1:The first paragraph is mainly to tell us that _____.

A．technology is developing rapidly

B．many dreams have come true.

C．technology benefits us a lot

D．technology has its disadvantages

小題2:The author shows us the negative effects of the technology by _____.

A．telling some stories	B．giving some examples
C．listing some figures	D．doing some experiments

小題3:What does he underlined word “interact” in the third paragraph probably mean?

A．argue

B．consult

C．communicate

D．work

小題4:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．The negative effects of advancing technology

B．The benefits of the modern technology

C．The development of the modern technology

D．The social problems caused by the technology

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By teaching your children fire safety rules you can ensure they know what to do when a house fire occurs. Making sure your children know exactly what is required of them cuts down the chaos of the emergency situation and helps keep your family safe and secure.
All children should know about important fire safety procedures. For example, tell your children to stay low to the ground in a smoky room, which keeps them from breathing smoke, as smoke always rises towards the ceiling. Also tell them that they can put a damp towel or a piece of clothing over their faces and breathe in through it to cut down the effects of breathing smoke even more.
In addition, make sure your children know how to correctly stop, drop and roll when their clothes catch fire. Because it results in loss of oxygen, which puts out the flames. Also your children should know to touch door handles before opening the doors to see if they’re hot. If they are, it means there’s a fire in the next room, and they should leave the door closed and find another route out of the house.
Make sure your children never play with lighters or matches. Usually, many children are attracted by lighters and matches and want to experiment with setting things on fire to see what happens. So hide lighters and matches in some place your children can’t reach.
Do regular fire drills to act out and improve your evacuation（疏散）plan. Make sure everyone knows all the possible exits of the house they can use, and that all members of your family know your evacuation plan well enough so that they don’t have to waste time thinking if a fire starts. Quick, determined response to a fire will save your family members’ lives.

Title: Teach your children fire safety rules
Reasons	Children should know what to do in __小題1:___ of a house fire. It can help __小題2:___ the chaos of the emergency situation.
Teach children fire safety ___小題3:__	Stay low to the ground and __小題4:___ the face with damp towels or pieces of clothing. Correctly stop, drop and roll to put out the fire on the ___小題5:__. Don’t open the doors with ___小題6:__ door handles.
Keep lighters or matches away from children	It’s dangerous to ___小題7:__ with setting things on fire. Keep lighters and matches out of children’s ___小題8:__.
Do fire drills ___小題9:__	Make all exits and the evacuation plan known to everyone. Ensure every family member can __小題10:___ to a fire quickly and determinedly.