The purpose of a letter of application(求職信) is to help you to "sell" yourself. It should state   36  the job you want, and should tell what your abilities are and what you have   37 . It should be simple, human, personal and brief without   38  out any necessary facts.
In writing a letter of application, keep in   39  that the things a possible employer is most   40  to want to know about are your qualifications(條件), your achievements and your aims. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important part.   41  the first few sentences fail to   42  the reader’s attention, the rest of the letter may not be   43  at all. Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer not   44  your own need or desires. For example, instead of beginning with “I saw your   45  in today’s newspaper,” you might say “I have made a careful   46  of your advertising during the past six months” or “I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives   47  your product and why they like it.”
Try to   48  generalities(概述). Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now   49 . College graduates looking for their first positions often ask “What can I  50 in a letter? Employers want experience—which, naturally, no   51 has.” The answer is that everything you have ever done is   52 .
It is important to write a good strong closing for your letter.   53  a specific request for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect. An excellent   54  is to enclose(內(nèi)附) a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your letter. That makes it   55  for a possible employer to get in touch with you.

小題1:	A．easily B．carefully C．obviously D．clearly

小題2:	A．done B．found C．known D．heard

小題3:	A．sending B．leaving C．taking D．picking

小題4:	A．brain B．sight C．mind D．order

小題5:	A．probable B．possible C．a(chǎn)ble D．likely

小題6:	A．While B．Although C．If D．As

小題7:	A．win B．pay C．show D．fix

小題8:	A．kept B．read C．written D．continued

小題9:	A．from B．for C．into D．to

小題10:

A．a(chǎn)rticle B．report C．a(chǎn)dvertisement D．introduction

小題11:

A．watch B．study C．search D．discussion

小題12:

A．use B．make C．sell D．change

小題13:

A．gain B．remember C．protect D．a(chǎn)void

小題14:

A．a(chǎn)pplying B．losing C．preparing D．fitting

小題15:

A．offer B．supply C．provide D．mean

小題16:

A．worker B．manager C．owner D．beginner

小題17:

A．success B．experience C．practice D．development

小題18:

A．State B．Ask C．Make D．Get

小題19:

A．result B．idea C．promise D．decision

小題20:

A．easier B．happier C．cheaper D．safer

If you like bicycling as much as you like playing ball and can’t seem to decide between the two sports, you may want to consider cycle ball—a fun sport that adopts the key attributes from both activities and transforms it into a totally new game..
Also known as red ball, the game was invented in 1893 by German laborers who wished to play polo(馬球), but could not afford horses. While the sport has not caught on in North America, it is very fashionable in Europe and even Japan.
Played in an indoor court, cycle ball is similar to soccer in many ways—the aim is to score as many goals as possible, and only the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball.
The one big difference? Use of legs is forbidden. Instead, players have to guide the ball across the court, using the front wheels of their bicycles or with their heads. In fact, if a player even touches the floor with his feet during the 14-minute game, it is considered a foul(犯規(guī)) and the opposing team gets a free kick.
While the game was initially(最初) played with normal bikes, things are a little different now. The seats of these specialized bikes are positioned over the back tire and they sport a single fixed gear, making it easier for the rider to control the constant back and forth movement required for the game. The handlebars(車(chē)把) also point straight up so that the competitors can sit upright while playing and they are about twice the weight of normal bikes, which helps with the stability.
While cycle ball may sound a little strange, it is a fast-paced sport that requires much training, skill, and, is also really fun to watch.
小題1:What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．The origin and development of soccer

B．The differences between cycle ball and soccer.

C．The most popular sports game in the world.

D．A new and fun sports game—cycle ball

小題2:What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．turned up

B．hung up

C．come about

D．become popular

小題3:What can we know about cycle ball?

A．It is a fast-paced game played in an indoor court

B．It was invented in 1893 by poor British people.

C．It is another name of soccer played by many people.

D．It is a strange game played with normal bikes.

小題4:It can be known from the passage that __________.

A．every player who is playing cycle ball is allowed to touch the ball.

B．the aim of playing cycle ball is to score as many goals as possible.

C．if a player touches the floor with his feet, the opposing team will win

D．heads are not allowed to be used to guide the ball across the court.

小題5:Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．Cycle ball is popular both in Japan and other Asian countries.

B．The cycle ball game is popular all over the world.

C．A cycle ball game takes 14 minutes.

D．Cycle ball has to be played with heads, legs or the front wheels.

Summer school is something a kid will never forget．For some, it's a way to advance past their classmates．For most, summer school is' a requirement in order to graduate with their classmates I can remember being forced into taking a summer school course．It was not the school that forced me into this awkward situation it was my mother．
I was a 16-year-old kid in a new school; My school did not offer summer courses so I had to take my course at an alternative school in the city．It was an experience I will never forget．I was not concerned with making friends．I was there to get credit （學(xué)分） for a course that I should have received credit for the previous semester．It was．my doing that landed me in the situation and it was important that I understood this．
The fees were lowest but the experience was amazing．I enjoyed I didn't miss the day． The course was from Monday to Friday for an entire month．I passed the course with an A．I was thrown into an awkward situation and actually enjoyed it．My friends didn't even know I took the course．Most of them were still sleeping by the time my course  ended each day．
Awkward situations are so important for personal growth．This situation made me feel more independent．I made friends．I finally understood what sacrifice and hard work were all about．While attending college, I remembered how much I enjoyed summer school and I chose to take summer school in my first three years of college．Some kids get pushed too much but some don't get pushed enough．I was never pushed enough．
Enable your children to struggle for success．If your child needs summer school you explain to them why it's important．Some parents are surprised by the situation and may want to be more involved in their children's education．Follow through and follow up．
小題1:Most students go to the summer school in order to ____．

A．find good jobs graduation	B．become top students in their class
C．have a chance to make more friends	D．graduate successfully on time

小題2:What made the author go to summer school for the first time?

A．What he had done．	B．His mother's wish．
C．His own requirement．	D．Study competition．

小題3:Which of the following was NOT the benefit got by the author through attending summer school?

A．It helped him get rid of bad habits．

B．It helped him make new friends．

C．It helped him understand what sacrifice and hard work were．

D．It increased his independence．

小題4:From the last paragraph we can learn that the author ____．

A．does not like summer school at all even though it is useful

B．thinks summer school is unnecessary for children

C．encourages parents to make their children attend summer school

D．is against forcing children to attend summer school

小題5:What does the author think of summer school?

A．He thinks it is awkward．	B．He thinks it is significant．
C．He doesn't think it is suitable．	D．He thinks nothing of it．

In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition．Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity．Others say that competition is bad, that it sets one person against another, that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people．
I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills．For them, playing well and winning are often, life-and-death affairs．In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten．
However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude．In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition．Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society．Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail．They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success．By not trying, they always have an excuse: "I may have lost, but it doesn't matter because I really didn't try．"What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot．Such a loss would be a measure of their worth． Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves．Both are based on the mistaken belief that one's self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others．Both are afraid of not being valued．Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve （緩解） can we discover a new meaning in competition ．
小題1:What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．Competition helps to set up self-respect．

B．Opinions about competition are different among people．

C．Competition is harmful to personal quality development．

D．Failures are necessary experiences in competition．

小題2:Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?

A．It builds up a sense of duty．

B．It pushes society forward．

C．It improves personal abilities．

D．It encourages individual efforts．

小題3:The underlined phrase "the most vocal" in Paragraph 3 means ____．

A．those who try their best to win

B．those who value competition most highly

C．those who are against competition most strongly

D．those who rely on others most for success

小題4:What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a "desire to fail"?

A．One's worth lies in his performance compared with others'．

B．One's success in competition needs great efforts．

C．One's achievement is determined by his particular skills．

D．One's success is based on how hard he has tried．

小題5:Which point of view may the author agree to?

A．Every effort should be paid back．

B．Competition should be encouraged．

C．Winning should be a life-and-death matter．

D．Fear of failure should be removed in competition．

Being on the road at 3:15 a. m. to drive 450 kms wasn’t in my plans for the weekend. I had been looking forward to a couple of   1  days to prepare myself for the following busy   2 .
My son, Simon, and his good friends were heading for the  3. Due to the last-minute issue（問(wèn)題）with transportation, I   4  my car to make sure that everyone could get to the   5  point so that they could get together and enjoy their week’s   6  by snowboarding and skiing.
The only thing that   7  to me on my journey was that no sooner had I   8  and said goodbye than I would make the trip   9 ，in total, a round trip of 900 kms in just 10 hours. Such a long drive in one day was frightening,   10  as I was looking forward to relaxationSimon and I   11 , on our way, about his break and a whole lot of his school subjects. It was great to have this time with him as we   12  spent five continuous hours together, other than when we played Saturday cricket (板球).
On my return trip, I   13  a strange sense of loneliness in some heavy morning   14 . Within an hour it   15 . I spent the next four hours listening to some CDs and enjoying the scenery. Surprisingly, after my long trip home I was   16  refreshed and energized even though I was physically exhausted. And I knew that I would have a(n)    _17   sleep that evening.
A change  18 your environment, no matter how great, can provide you with the opportunity to  19_  something from different angles（角度）, as well as to be refreshed and energized.
Now I’m looking forward to my next   20  event and many more opportunities to spend quality time with those who are important to me and make my life more rewarding.

小題1:	A．surprising B．exciting C．moving D．relaxing

小題2:	A．hour B．day C．week D．month

小題3:	A．snowfield B．beach C．hotel D．school

小題4:	A．fueled B．parked C．offered D．lent

小題5:	A．put-off B．drop-off C．get-off D．take-off

小題6:	A．freedom B．excitement C．a(chǎn)dventure D．break

小題7:	A．a(chǎn)ppealed B．happened C．a(chǎn)ppeared D．occurred

小題8:	A．rested B．started C．a(chǎn)rrived D．left

小題9:	A．back B．forward C．out D．a(chǎn)way

小題10:

A．even B．just C．particularly D．mostly

小題11:

A．mentioned B．talked C．complained D．a(chǎn)rgued

小題12:

A．a(chǎn)lways B．usually C．frequently D．rarely

小題13:

A．developed B．showed C．lost D．kept

小題14:

A．smoke B．dust C．fog D．snow

小題15: A turned B. cleared  C. froze    D. shone

小題16:

A．greatly B．completely C．immediately D．mentally

小題17:

A．uncomfortable B．uneasy C．sound D．light

小題18:

A．a(chǎn)bout B．from C．in D．for

小題19:

A．give up B．look at C．find out D．carry on

小題20:

A．planned B．discussed C．unexpected D．prepared

“NOW I just don't believe that. ”Surely all of us, at some point, have watched a movie and thought: It's simply badly researched，or the makers must think we're fools. Recently, The Daily Telegraph ran a humorous piece on untrue tech moments from some top movies. Let’s see what they are all about.
Tom Chiver, the writer of The Daily Telegraph uses his first example from the movie Independence Day, in which a character comes up with a virus（病毒）which destroys Windows the computer system the alien （外星人）spacecraft uses. “It's a good thing that they didn't have Norton Anti-virus，” jokes  Chivers.
It's just one case of a movie that takes a lot of license with its science. Another one Chivers mentions is from the movie Star Wars, where the glowing light beams (光束）traveling through space look very impressive. But the problem is that in space there are no air particles (粒子）for the light to reflect off. In reality, they'd be invisible（看不見(jiàn)的）, which wouldn’t look so cool on the big screen.
Most people think that the mind—bending Matrix films are made for great viewing. But for Chivers, the science in the movies is a little bit silly. He comments “…the film is based on the idea that humans are kept alive as electricity generators (發(fā)電機(jī)). This is not just unlikely —it's basically impossible. They would need more energy to stay alive than they would produce. It's just like saying that you'll power the car with batteries, and keep the batteries charged by running a generator from the wheels. ”
And finally, as Chivers points out, DNA is not replaceable. But this bit of elementary genetics passed the makers of the 2002 Bond film Die Another Day by. In the film the bad guy has “gene treatment” to change his appearance and his DNA, which is completely impossible in our real world.
小題1:Which of the following does the writer agree with about the movie Independence Day?

A．It's a science fiction movie.

B．It's about the alien spacecraft.

C．It's produced by Tom Chiver.

D．It's a jokey and humorous one.

小題2: What is mainly talked about in the 4^th paragraph?

A．How we can power the car with batteries.

B．How Tom Chiver thinks of the Matrix films.

C．How humans are kept alive as power generator.

D．How the Matrix films are made for great viewing.

小題3:Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．The movie Star Wars is about the light beams in space.

B．The author doesn't take the science in movies seriously.

C．Nowadays nobody believes in science movies any more.

D．There is a horrible virus in the movie Independence Day.

小題4:The underlined word “They” in the 4^th paragraph refers to ______.

A．human beings	B．car wheels
C．Matrix films	D．electricity generators

We live in a very competitive world. Everybody seems to be competing with someone at some level. Each week we spend hours playing or watching others compete in sporting activities all over the world. We cannot help being impressed by the level of excellence that these people achieve.
In sport and business, competition encourages excellence in performance. Where there is no competition, improvement in performance is less likely. Some level of competition is a have-to in all aspects of life.
The following story makes this point.
As two friends are hiking in the forest they come across a huge, ferocious and obviously hungry bear. Its next meal has just come into sight, and they are it! The first friend calculates that the bear will catch them in 27.3 seconds. At that point, she panics, realizing there is no escape. She faces her friend, with the fear of death in her eyes. To her amazement, she observes that her friend is not scared at all. On the contrary, her friend is quickly but calmly taking off her hiking boots and putting on running shoes. “What do you think you’re doing?” the first hiker says to her companion. “You’ll never be able to run faster than that bear”. “That’s true,” says the companion, “but all I have to do is escape, faster than you.”
We all compete when the motivation is strong enough. However, competition is not the real purpose of life. Fulfilling the measure of our creation can only be achieved individually.
Most of time, we are not in competition with any other person, so we do not have to compare ourselves with others. There is only one person that can fulfill our role and that is us. This means that others cannot beat us to the finish line because there is no race. This is not to say that others do not have a similar role to us, but it is never the same. This is important to understand if we are going to enjoy life. Every human being is unique and cannot be cloned. In this, I am not referring to the body, only to the spirit, soul, or the essence of a person.
小題1:The first four paragraphs tell us that competition       .

A．is necessary though harmful	B．only exists in sports and business
C．is a fight against oneself	D．is unavoidable and beneficial

小題2:Why is the story of two friends told in the passage?

A．To advise friends to be loyal even in competition.

B．To expose the weak side of friendship when tested.

C．To support the author’s own argument on competition.

D．To persuade people to beat others, even friends.

小題3:From the last two paragraphs we learn that       .

A．there is more to life than just competition

B．we don’t have to compete since we are all different

C．we have to beat others in order to survive

D．competition plays an important role in social development

小題4:As a whole the passage advises the readers to       .

A．realize we are living in a world of competition

B．face competition in a balanced state of mind

C．have a strong sense of being a possible winner

D．value friendship however fierce competition may be

Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.
Australia  
If you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option.
Brazil
This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world's largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do.
Kenya
Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages(孤兒院)or with local children living in slums(貧民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.
Costa Rica
Golden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you
小題1:If you are interested in protecting the environment, you will probably go to _______.  

A．Australia

B．Kenya

C．Brazil

D．Costa Rica

小題2:1t can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with_______.

A．a(chǎn)nimals

B．plants

C．the elderly

D．children

小題3:If you choose to go to Costa Rica, you are supposed to________.

A．work with animals on the beach

B．surf with children in the water

C．take care of trees in the forests

D．look after children who have lost their parents

A couple were having a wedding All of their friends and family came to see the lovely  1 and all had a wonderful time. The bride was  2  in her white wedding gown and the groom was very handsome .Everyone could tell that the  3  they had for each other was true
A few months later ,the wife came to the husband with a 4 ,“Each of us will write a list of things we find a bit  5  with the other person ,Then ,we can tale about how we can  6 them and make our lives happier”The husband  7 ,So they went to think of the things that annoyed them about the other
The next morning ,at the breakfast table ,they decided they would go over their  8
“I’ll start ”said the wife ,She  9  her list , It had many items on it ,enough to fill three pages , As she started reading the list of the little annoyances ,she noticed  10  were starting to appear in her husband’s eyes.
“What’s wrong?”she asked “Nothing,”the husband replied ,“11 reading your list,”
The wife continued to read until she had read all three  12 to her hushand.
“Now, It’s your  13 and then we’ll talk about the things on both of our lists,”she said happily
 14  the husband stated，“I don’t have anything on my list , I shink you are  15 the way that you are , I don’t want you to change anything for me , I wouldn’t want to try and  16 anything about you.”
The wife ,  17 by his honesty and the depth of his love for her and his  18  of her,turned her head and wept.
In lire, there are enough times when we are disappointed. Depressed and annoyed , We don’t really have to go  19 them. We have a wonderful world that is rull of beauty ,light and promist Ehy not see the  20  things before us?

小題1:	A．house B．decoration C．ceremony D．church

小題2:	A．a(chǎn)ttractive B．nervous C．serious D．strict

小題3:	A．manner B．love C．a(chǎn)ttitude D．behavior

小題4:	A．preparation B．commitment C．shame D．suggestion

小題5:	A．a(chǎn)nnoying B．exciting C．interesting D．puzzling

小題6:	A．a(chǎn)dopt B．possess C．fasten D．fix

小題7:	A．a(chǎn)greed B．refused C．left D．listened

小題8:	A．celebration B．dictation C．lists D．document

小題9:	A．threw away B．took out C．cut out D．let out

小題10:

A．waves B．tears C．lights D．blames

小題11:

A．keep on B．put on C．call on D．blames

小題12:

A．a(chǎn)ttacks B．items C．a(chǎn)nnoyances D．pages

小題13:

A．duty B．business C．turn D．problem

小題14:

A．Roughly B．Calmly C．Angrily D．Clumsily

小題15:

A．outgoing B．careful C．perfect D．beautiful

小題16:

A．predict B．a(chǎn)dvocate C．a(chǎn)buse D．change

小題17:

A．touched B．disappointed C．shocked D．threatened

小題18:

A．a(chǎn)ssistance B．guidance C．a(chǎn)cceptance D．a(chǎn)nnoyance

小題19:

A．taking away B．replying to C．talking about D．looking for

小題20:

A．messy B．fantastic C．random D．relevant

Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to visit other countries, modern cities and ancient towns. They travel to enjoy these special places, or just to relax. It is always interesting to discover new things and different ways of life, such as by meeting different people, trying different food, and listening to different music.
People who live in the country like to go to big cities. They like to spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at restaurants. People who live in the city usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe in the sun.
Most travellers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them. Then, perhaps years later, they can look at the photos and be reminded of the happy time they once had.
People often travel by train, by boat or by car. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages and people choose one according to their plans and the places they are going.
If we travel a lot, we will see and discover a lot of things that we could never see or experience at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers. The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes.
小題1:What is interesting to do when people travel?

A．To find the advantages and the disadvantages of travelling.

B．To listen to different music and take pictures.

C．To discover new things and different ways of life.

D．To go to big cities and meet different people.

小題2:How do people usually spend a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains?

A．They spend their time visiting museums and art galleries.

B．They do nothing but walk and bathe in the sun.

C．They do nothing but sleep outdoors.

D．They go to look at shop windows and eat at restaurants.

小題3:Why do many travellers take pictures of everything they like?

A．Because they like taking all kinds of pictures.

B．Because they all take a camera with them while travelling.

C．Because the pictures are beautiful to look at.

D．Because the pictures can remind them of the happy time.

小題4:What’s the best way to study geography?

A．To travel a lot and experience more.

B．To meet some more people in their homes.

C．To learn in books or in newspapers.

D．To see and experience at home.

小題5:What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．We’d better go the countryside for a holiday.

B．Taking photos in a trip is unnecessary.

C．It’s good for us to travel more if possible.

D．Cities are the best choice of all the travellers.