The consumer(消費者) plays a very important role in the global efforts to reduce C0₂ emissions(排放). Households use one third of the final energy and produce around two thirds of city waste in the European Union. Besides，housing, food，and private transport make up almost 80％ of environmental pressures. Therefore there’s no doubt that consumers can make a real difference in fighting climate change．
To direct consumers towards more environmentally-friendly decisions，we need clear and simple instructions to guide consumption behavior. Actually, two thirds of consumers find it hard to figure out which products are better for the environment, for 58% Europeans think that many businesses just pretend to be green so as to charge higher prices. Thus industry should work harder to give consumers more information about the carbon footprint of their product. For example, inform customers of products made from materials that are recycled，renewable, and／or less carbon-intensive.
People prefer high-quality products that will last long and won’t go out of style, though they might sometimes cost more, especially in time of crisis. Firms that make durable（持久耐用的） or recyclable products cause people to behave more responsibly, which may help put an end to our “throw-way” culture．
However, it is not enough to remind people of green products. It’s more important to direct people to follow a practical lifestyle model. Regulations alone cannot achieve this purpose. We call for good business communities to create a loyal group of “sustainable(可持續(xù)的) consumers”.
小題1:According to the passage, the key to going greener globally is    ．

A．to provide enough information about sustainable products

B．to get the government involved in protecting the environment

C．to encourage consumers to make their efforts to live a green way

D．to direct companies to provide environmentally-friendly products

小題2:The second paragraph tried to tell us that       ．

A．people are buying sustainable products to have a lighter carbon footprint

B．most European consumers lack confidence in making responsible choices

C．companies have done enough to allow consumers to make greener choices

D．companies can make more money by making less carbon-intensive products

小題3:It’s advised that companies had better       especially in the time of crisis.

A．throw away old materials

B．reduce the cost of production

C．make more durable products

D．replace their products frequently

小題4:The last paragraph puts emphasis on ___________.

A．the quality of products.

B．the honesty of companies.

C．the government regulations.

D．the importance of lifestyle.

Everybody has had at least one experience from which he knows the meaning of life. This time, which took place several years ago, but seems as if it just happened.

He took the shirt and put it on bed, with the other clothes we were taking to the funeral. Then he closed the drawer and turned to me, “Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day you’re alive is a special occasion.”
I’m thinking about his words, and they’ve changed the way I live my life. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time in committee meetings. Whenever possible, life should be a kind of experience to enjoy, not to suffer. “Someday”and “one of these days”are losing their importance on my vocabulary. If it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.
Ever since that day, I have been trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath, truly is a gift. So cherish every day and find the true meaning of your life.
小題1:Why did Jan buy the beautiful skirt but didn’t wear it?

A．She waited for a special occasion to wear it on.

B．She wanted to keep it for someone else.

C．She saved it till she grew up.

D．She would give it to herself as a gift some day.

小題2:What does the underlined word “cherish” mean?

A．Treasure.

B．Waste.

C．Own.

D．Save

小題3:What does the author write this passage for?

A．To show how to make good use of everyday in life.

B．To explain the true meaning of his brother-in-law’s words.

C．To tell people to cherish every day and find the meaning of life.

D．To encourage people to waste time and enjoy themselves in life.

小題4:What’s the best title for this passage?

A．Every Day IS a Gift

B．My Sister Jan

C．What Is the Meaningful Life like

D．The Most Important Time in Your Life

Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
●Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
●Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
●Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
●Use associations.
Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng－tall, black hair.” To reinforce your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
●Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning first names. Last names can come later.
●Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometime just a few people show up on time. There’re fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to other an automatic review for you.
小題1:How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?

A．They will be moved.	B．They will be annoyed.
C．They will be delighted.	D．They will be discouraged.

小題2:If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may ________.

A．tell him the truth	B．tell him a white lie
C．a(chǎn)sk him for pity	D．a(chǎn)sk others to help you

小題3:When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember ________.

A．a(chǎn)ll their games	B．a(chǎn) couple of names first
C．just their last names	D．a(chǎn)s many names as possible

小題4:What does the text mainly tell us?

A．Tips on an important social skill.

B．Importance of attending parties.

C．How to make use of associations.

D．How to recite and repeat names.

小題5:What does the underlined word “reinforce” mean?

A．build

B．connect

C．form

D．strengthen

The necktie looks set to follow the top hat in being handed over to the fashion museum by office workers within the next 50 years, according to research.
Nearly three quarters (74%) think the tie will not survive within British firms beyond the next half a century with the popularity of the open-collared shirt. Its demise is being blamed on the boom in creative businesses, such as Facebook and Google, and online trading companies where formal dress codes tend to be avoided in favour of a more casual approach.
Once considered an important part of business dress, the tie has become a victim of the spread of "casual Fridays" into other weekdays, according to researchers.
The poll, by Deal Jungle. com, which helps small and medium enterprises, found more than half (51% ) thought the tie would die out in offices within the next 20 years and almost a quarter (22%) believed it would last less than 10 years.
A spokesman for the site, which has 20, 000 registered members, said: "Ties have been around seemingly forever but increasing numbers of office workers are telling them to get away."

"The success of businesses such as Facebook and Google, where even the CEO turns up wearing jeans and a hoodie, also seems to have had a corrosive (侵蝕性) effect on the idea of dressing formally for work."
"Many of our members keep their expenses to a minimum by working from home so they feel no need to dress up to go to work. We know that when they meet with clients, they still put on a business suit, but a tie is no longer seen as an essential part of the suited-and-booted look."
"Instead, many businessmen and increasing numbers of executives choose a suit and shirt with an open collar. The tie-less suit creates an impression of a more approachable deal maker, someone who is still business-minded, yet creative and technology-sensible, too. "
小題1:Why are ties expected to disappear in offices?

A．CEOs in creative businesses set a rule to forbid wearing ties.

B．The idea of casual weekdays is increasingly accepted.

C．Office workers are tired of wearing ties daily.

D．The tie-less look appears more modern.

小題2:According to the spokesman, how are their members dressed before clients?

A．Business suits and casual jeans.

B．Formal suits and a shirt with a tie.

C．Casual suits and buttoned-up shirt.

D．Business suits and an open-collared shirt.

小題3:What kind of image does the tie-less suit create?

A．Accessible in business.	B．Professional in fashion.
C．Casual in working.	D．Creative in dressing.

小題4:What does the underlined word "demise" mean in Para.2?

A．popularity

B．survival

C．disappearance

D．development

The British are being encouraged to holiday at home as a major tourism drive offering Olympic themed discounts is launched next week.
A new campaign offering 20. 12% discounted bills at participating venues (場所) will be announced publicly for the first time by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday to encourage "staycations".
The scheme includes hotel accommodation, meals, guided tours and entry to attractions, with discounts funded by the industry. Government officials said more than three million hotel rooms were already lined up under the project, which is being backed by a range of companies, including Butlins. Attractions, such as the London Eye and Alton Towers, are also taking part. Reduced prices will also be offered on stays on the Royal yacht Britannia, now harboring in Leith, Edinburgh, and visits to Chatsworth, the historic house in Derbyshire.
Tourists will be able to take advantage of the discount by using a dedicated website before the end of the Paralympics on September 9 to make bookings for this year and 2013.
Mr. Hunt said, "With the Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic Games, this year is the perfect opportunity for more of us to holiday in the UK "
Mr. Hunt has travelled the UK, urging companies to take part in the scheme, telling them, "It's now or never for London tourism. We will never have a year like 2012 to show the world that this is, quite simply, the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the planet. The unavoidable complaints in the run up to an Olympics must not cloud the scale of the opportunity —including our biggest ever tourism marketing campaign to make sure we get a lasting benefit from being in the global spotlight. "
The scheme will be promoted by a ￡3 million television advertising campaign — the first of its kind in the UK.
The government hopes the " Holidays at Home are Great" campaign — launched by Visit England — will create 12, 000 jobs, create 5.3 million extra short overnight breaks, and generate ￡480 million in extra spending over three years.
小題1:What Mr. Hunt said indicates that        .

A．he has no interest in the scheme

B．he supports the idea of staycation

C．he doubts the benefit of the scheme

D．he cares most about London tourism

小題2:What does the underlined sentence (in Para. 6) mean?

A．London tourism will never have a precious opportunity.

B．It is too golden an opportunity for London tourism to lose.

C．It is now too late for London tourism to take this opportunity.

D．London has ever had a valuable opportunity like the one in 2012.

小題3:How will the "Holidays at Home are Great" campaign probably benefit London?

A．It will offer 20. 12% discount to travelers' expenses.

B．It will attract more international travelers to visit London.

C．It will create more job opportunities and bring in more money.

D．It will prove London the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan city on earth.

小題4:In which section of a newspaper will this article be presented?

A．Entertainment.

B．Politics.

C．Finance.

D．News.

Have you ever picked a job based on the fact that you were good at it but later found it made you feel very uncomfortable over time? When you select your career, there’s whole lot more to it than assessing your skills and matching them with a particular position. If you ignore your personality, it will hurt you long-term regardless of your skills or the job's pay. There are several areas of your personality that you need to consider to help you find a good job. Here are a few of those main areas:
1) Do you prefer working alone or with other people?
There are isolating (使孤立) jobs that will drive an outgoing person crazy and also interactive jobs that will make a shy person uneasy. Most people are not extremes in either direction but do have a tendency that they prefer. There are also positions that are sometimes a combination of the two, which may be best for someone in the middle who adapts easily to either situation.
2) How do you handle change?
Most jobs these days have some elements of change to them, but some are more than others. If you need stability in your life, you may need a job where the changes don't happen so often. Other people would be bored of the same daily routine.
3) Do you enjoy working with computers?
I do see this as a kind of personality characteristic. There are people who are happy to spend more than 40 hours a week on a computer, while there are others who need a lot of human interaction throughout the day. Again, these are extremes and you'll likely find a lot of positions somewhere in the middle as well.
4) What type of work environment do you enjoy? 
This can range from being in a large building with a lot of people you won't know immediately to a smaller setting where you'll get to know almost all the people there fairly quickly.
5) How do you like to get paid?  
Some people are motivated by the pay they get, while others feel too stressed to be like that. The variety of payment designs in the sales industry is a typical example for this.
Anyway, these are a great starting point for you. I've seen it over and over again with people that they make more money over time when they do something they love. It may take you a little longer, but making a move to do what you have a passion for can change the course of your life for the better.
小題1:This passage mainly talks about the importance of __________.

A．different jobs

B．personalities

C．personal skills

D．job’s pay

小題2:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Isolating jobs usually drive people mad.

B．Interactive jobs make people shy easily.

C．Extreme people tend to work with others.

D．Almost everyone has a tendency in jobs.

小題3:What is the missing word about a job search in the following chart?

A．Design

B．Skills

C．Cooperation

D．Hobbies

小題4:What is the best title for this passage?

A．Lifestyles and Job Pay

B．Jobs and Environment

C．Job Skills and Abilities

D．Personalities and Jobs

Are you interested in travelling in the dangerous mountains in America? Here are some tour plans for you to choose.
Tour 1 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Book in advance. Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Tour 2 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashligh and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly controlled on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22
Tour 3 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Remember to book in advance.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Advice to be followed:
☆ Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
☆ Wear good walking shoes-no high heels.
☆ Wear a hat for day walks.
☆ Dress warmly for night walks.
☆ Children must be with an adult.
☆ Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
☆ Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are so
dangerous that you have to care.
小題1:Where are these tours likely to take place?

A．In a modern noisy city.

B．In a special kind of zoo

C．In a park in the mountains.

D．In three different countries.

小題2:On which tours had you better wear a hat according to advice?

A．Tour 1

B．Tour 2

C．Tour 2&3

D．Tour 1& 3

小題3:On which trip are you likely to see animals that are active at night but may sleep during the day?

A．Flashlight Adventure

B．Garland Valley.

C．Black Bear Count

D．None of the trips.

小題4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Extra batteries are needed for Tour 1 & 3.

B．All three tours require booking in advance.

C．It’s clearly advised to wear a hat for Tour 2.

D．Tour 3 will take the longest hours to finish.

小題5:What is the best title for the passage?

A．Some Adventure Tours in America

B．Hunting around the Great Mountains

C．Interesting Tours in Different Parks

D．Discovery Tours in the Mountains

Many famous museums throughout the world can offer you good chances to admire art. Washington, D.C has the National Gallery of Art，Paris has the Louver, London, the British Museum. Florida International University(FIU) in Miami also shows art for people to see. And it does so without a building, or even a wall for its drawings and paintings.
FIU has opened what it says is the first computer art museum in the United States. You don’t have to visit the University to see the art. What you need is just a computer linked to a telephone. That’s enough.
You can call the telephone number of a University computer and connect your own computer to it. All of the art is stored in the school computer. It is computer art, produced electronically by artists on their own computers. In only a few minutes, your computer can receive and copy all the pictures and drawings.
Robert Shostak is director of the new computer museum. He says he started the museum because computer artists had no place to show their work.
A computer artist could only record his pictures electronically and send the records, or floppy discs, to others to see on their computers. He could also put his pictures on paper. But to print good pictures on paper, the computer artist will have  to need a very expensive laser printer.
Robert Shostak says the electronic museum is mostly for art or computer students at schools and universities. Many of the pictures in the museum are made by students. Mr Shostak said the FIU museum will make computer art more fun for computer artists because more people can see it. He says artists enjoy their work much more if they have an audience. And the great number of home computers in America could mean a huge audience for the electronic museum.
小題1:The main purpose of this text is to give information about____________.

A．famous museums throughout the world

B．a(chǎn)n electronic art museum in Miami, U.S.A

C．a(chǎn)rt exhibitions in Florida International University

D．the latest development in computer art in the USA

小題2:To see the art in FIU museum, which of the following should you have at first?

A．some records or floppy discs

B．a(chǎn) computer and a printer

C．your own pictures and drawings

D．a(chǎn) computer connected by telephone line

小題3:_________ are stored in the electronic museum in FIU.

A．Paintings drawn by computer

B．Different styles of paintings

C．Some very traditional paintings

D．Drawings done by students of FIU

小題4:The museum was started when ___________.

A．FIU wanted to encourage computer scientists

B．Robert Shostak decided to help computer artists

C．a(chǎn)rt students needed a place to show their works

D．computer scientists wanted to do something about art

小題5:The words “an audience” in the last paragraph refers to ___________.

A．a(chǎn)rt students

B．computer owners

C．exhibits in the museum

D．those who will enjoy art

How often do you change your hairstyle or ask for new dresses? You may try to follow trends in Western countries，but your peers(同齡人)in the United States don't care as much about fashion(時尚)as you do．
A recent survey among high school students in China，Japan，South Korea and the US found that Asian teenagers care more about their looks than young people in the US．
This survey was held in 156 high schools in the four countries. More than 7,000 teenagers were questioned about their view on life and the world.
South Koreans, at 83 percent, cared most about their appearance. They were followed by the Chinese and Japanese while US students showed the least interest in fashion at only 33 percent.
“The different results show differences of cultural background,” said Sun Yunxiao from the China Youth and Children Research Centre.
He explained that in the US there are many different standards of beauty, so teens are more likely to be confident about their appearance.
US teenagers’ high self-confidence is showed in survey. About 85 percent are happy with themselves. The percentage of self-confident Chinese students stands at only 30 percent.
Strong ambition( 雄心) is seen in Chinese high schools. Only two in five high school students are satisfied with “an average living”. Koreans are next at 48 percent，Japanese come in at 66 percent and Americans are at 71．
“According to the survey，Chinese students are happy. But Chinese students need to be more independent and learn how to relax．”said Sun．
小題1:According to the survey，_________ cared little about their appearance．

A．the Chinese teenagers

B．the American teenagers．

C．the Korean teenagers

D．the Japanese teenagers

小題2:Sun Yunxiao’s words means ___________.

A．the different standards of beauty cause the different attitudes toward fashion

B．the Chinese teens should have a stronger desire to make a difference．

C．the Chinese students are satisfied with the society most

D．the Chinese students agree that they should follow their own interests rather than those of others

小題3:The underlined word “standards’’ in the sixth paragraph means __________.

A．rules

B．backgrounds

C．values

D．interests

小題4:From the 8^th paragraph we may 1earn that __________．

A．Asian teenagers care more about their looks than young people in the US

B．US students showed the most individuality(個性)among the four countries

C．Chinese students need to be more independent and learn how to relax

D．American students have the least ambition among the four countries

小題5:What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．A survey about the attitudes towards the fashion．

B．How Asian teenagers care more about their looks than young people in the US．

C．Why Chinese students are happy．

D．Why Chinese students should be more independent and learn how to relax

Even if you are an experienced backpacker or climber，you need to know what to do if something goes wrong．It is not that Alaska is that much more dangerous than other places．It is no more hazardous than elsewhere，as long as the proper precautions(預防措施)are taken．So, being prepared is crucial to ensure a safe trip．
First of all，make sure you pack everything you will need for your trip．Even if you are traveling by car，pack clothes and gear for backpacking．Because of the bad weather, cars break down frequently. Pack a survival(生存)kit full with：a down coat, boots ,mittens, a hat, snow-pants，sleeping bags，candles，a flashlight，and high-energy food. If you are traveling by car , also pack extra belts, a shovel, and a chain.
If you are camping or hiking，make sure you know how to avoid bears．If you are lost in the wilderness, there is no doubt you will encounter them.
However，there is no need to be nervous．Just take these precautions：make noise as you walk，bears will avoid you；cook your food away from where you sleep，and store your food away from where you sleep，so the bears are not attracted．Both of these should keep the bear away．However，if you do encounter a bear，there are two different schools of thought．One is to make noise and scare the bear away．The other is to stand still and speak softly to get the bear to leave．If you are dealing with a brown bear，you can climb a tree，since it cannot follow．But，black bears can climb．If for some reason the bear attacks，play dead．Try to protect your head and neck，and hopefully the bear will leave its“dead” prey.
小題1:The underlined word “hazardous” in Paragraph l most probably means________．

A．interesting

B．dangerous

C．wonderful

D．important

小題2:The author seems to tell us in Paragraph 2 that________．

A．it is more dangerous to travel by car

B．the weather is always bad while traveling

C．it is necessary to take whatever you need

D．the car breaks down often while traveling

小題3:Yon should prepare your food away from where you sleep so that________．

A．the bear can’t find you by the smell of the food

B．you can have a better sleep at night

C．the bear can’t find out your food easily

D．you can protect the food you bring with you

小題4:All the following can most probably protect you EXCEPT that________．

A．you can try to make noise as possible as you can

B．you can say something in a soft voice to the bear

C．you can try to learn to climb up a tall tree nearby

D．you can pretend to be dead when you are in danger

小題5:Which of the following is the main idea of this passage?

A．There are some tips to survive in Alaska’s wilderness．

B． The bears in Alaska’s wilderness are very dangerous．

C．Something should be taken along while traveling by car．

D．You should learn how to protect yourself．