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     Running like the wind, roaring like thunder, tigers have long been feared and respected as a king of the animal world. But last week a report said that there are no more than 30 wild tigers left in south China.
     This was the conclusion of a team of scientists from China's State Forestry Administration and the
World Nature Fund.
     The South China tiger, also known as the Chinese tiger, is native to southern China. In the 1950's, there were over 4000 tigers found in mountain forests in the country. But due to the destruction of their natural
habitat and uncontrolled hunting, it has been pushed on to the list of the world's top ten most endangered
species.
     Sixty-six of the big cats can be found in the cages of a dozen zoos around China. But they are nothing
like their wild cousins. They have lost their natural skills such as hunting and killing. If they were set free
they could not look after themselves.
     "Breeding has damaged the quality of the species", said Pei Enle, deputy director of the Shanghai Zoo.
     To reintroduce the species into the wild, the country started a programme to send five to ten young
tigers to South Africa. Four of them have already arrived. Progress has been made as two elder tigers have recovered some of their instincts(本能)and can hunt wild animals by themselves at the African base.
     " South Africans are very experienced in reintroducing big animals to the wild. The country has very good natural conditions for the tigers to learn in", said Lu Jun, office director of the National Wildlife
Research and Development Center. " We tried in Fujian Province, but it was not successful as there was
not a complete eco-chain(生物鏈) and there was a lack of space. "
     The tigers should return to China in 2007 when the reservations in Fujian are ready.
1. What is the main reason for the South China tiger becoming one of the world's top ten most endangered species?
A. Because it has lost its natural instincts.
B. Because there is not a complete eco-chain.
C. Because there is no space for it.
D. Because uncontrolled hunting has destroyed its natural living conditions.
2. How is the programme of sending several tigers to South Africa getting on?
A. Its effect still remains to be seen.
B. Two tigers can already compete with their wild cousins.
C. Some of the tigers are already on the road to recovering their natural skills.
D. The tigers should be able to recover their instincts completely by 2007.
3. By saying " but they are nothing like their wild cousins", the writer means that ______.
A. they are no longer feared by other wild animals
B. they don't know how to hunt or kill
C. a complete change has resulted in the species because of breeding
D. to reintroduce them into the wild has become an urgent task
4. What is the purpose of sending young tigers to South Africa?
A. To help the tigers recover their ability to live in the wild.
B. To provide them with a better environment.
C. To get the tigers to go on a tour.
D. To find a complete eco-chain for them.
5. Which one is not the reason for South Africa being chosen as the training place?
A. Because the tigers can hunt wild animals by themselves at the African base.
B. Because South Africans are skilled at dealing with the tigers.
C. Because there is a complete eco-chain and enough space there.
D. Because the country has good natural conditions for the tigers to learn in.  

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     A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few
minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.
     By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that
those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular,
adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(誘惑) early were more
likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible(固守己見的).
     Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn't show up on an IQ
test.
     The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists' concerns. But brain
theory can't explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the
face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.    
     Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people's success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once
thought of as "character".
     EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work
together; how one's ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put
intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ
counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.
     While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken
seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.
1. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that         .  
A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experiment
B. emotional intelligence won't show up until adolescence
C. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal success
D. candy can be used to measure a person's emotional intelligence
2. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?
A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.
B. The higher a person's IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.
C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.
D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.
3. The underlined word "upbeat" in Paragraph 4 probably means         .
A. kind      
B. floating      
C. excited    
D. optimistic  
4. Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?
A. To amuse both the children and readers.    
B. To prove the scientist's wisdom.
C. To introduce the topic of the text.          
D. To show us how to do an IQ test.
5. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?
A. Information about famous people with high EQ.  
B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.
C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.
D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.

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     Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies, such as the Oscars. But how about
movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm--the first mobile film festival.
     The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries.  Entries were
restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length--ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.
     New Platforms
     The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making  in  the entertainment
industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of
opportunities to screen their work.  Therefore,  mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new
platform for these short works.
     It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!
     New Technology Advances
     MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However
this could be overcome as technology advances.
     In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.
     Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.
1. At the first MoFilm,       .
A. movies in the theater got their recognition
B. more than 100 countries took part in the competition
C. ideal films were five minutes or less in length
D. the winner was chosen by experts' voting
2. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. The underlined word means
"         ".
A. disappointed  
B. surprised  
C. frightened  
D. encouraged
3. Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of        .
A. online services  
B. the mobile phone  
C. technology advances      
D. the screen size
4. What's the best title for the passage?
A. Putting Movies on Mobiles      
B. Introduction of Latest Mobile Phones
C. Mobile Phones' Ceremonies      
D. Film Awards Broadcast on Mobile Phones
5. Which statement is NOT true?
A. MoFilm is not a part of Hollywood.
B. Mobile phones are considered to be a new platform for short films.
C. MoFilm get their recognition through Oscars.
D. Films made for mobiles will likely be cleaner.

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     Machines in the home have a short history. Sewing machines, washing machines and tumble dries are
common enough today, but a hundred years ago few people could even imagine such things. However,
inventors have designed and built a wide range of household machines since then. In most cases the
inventor tried to patent(申請專利)his machine, to stop anyone copying it. Then he tried to produce a lot
of them. If the machine became popular, the inventor could make a lot of money.
     In 1790 the first sewing machine was patented. The inventor was an Englishman called Thomas Saint.
There was nothing to match his machine for forty years, and then someone built a similar device. He was a Frenchman, Bartelemy Thimonier. Neither of these early machines worked very well, however. It wasn't
until 1846 that an inventor came up with a really efficient sewing machine. He was an American, Elias
Howe and his machine was good enough to beat five skilled sewing women. He didn't make much money
from it, however. The first commercially successful sewing machine was patented by Isaac Singer five
years later.
     Today, we take washing machines for granted, but there was none before 1869. The revolving drum(旋轉(zhuǎn)桶)of that first machine set a pattern for the future, but it was crude by today's standards. The drum was turned by hand, and needed a lot of effort. Eight years passed before someone produced an electric
washing machine. The world had to wait even longer for a machine to dry clothes. The first spin-drier was another American invention, patented in 1924; but it was 20 years before such machines were widely
used.
     It was yet another American, called Bissell, who introduced the carpet sweeper. He patented the
original machine back in 1876. It didn't pick up dirt very well, but it was quicker than a dustpan and brush. Thirty-six years later, even the carpet sweeper was old-fashioned: modern homes now have a vacuum
cleaner with an electric motor to suck the dust.
1. Inventors patent the inventions so as to __________ .
A. produce more machines              
B. avoid being copied by others
C. make the inventions more popular      
D. make more money
2. Whose sewing machine could do far more than the work that was done by five skilled sewing women?
A. Thomas Saint's.  
B. Bartelemy Thimonier's.
C. Elias Howe's.    
D. Isaac Singer's.
3. According to the article, modern inventors __________.
A. followed the pattern of the first revolving drum but improve it much
B. only imitated the first washing machine
C. powered the first ever-made washing machine by electricity
D. had to wait for the first spin-drier for a long time
4. The underlined word "crude" in the sentence "but it was crude by today's standards." probably means
__________.
A. useless      
B. ugly-looking      
C. rough      
D. not skillfully made
5. The article mainly tells us about __________.
A. the great inventors in the world    
B. the important inventions in the world
C. the short history of household machines
D. the importance of the machines used in the home

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     In our culture, the sources of what we call a sense of "mastery" -feeling important and worthwhile-and
the sources of what we call a sense of "pleasure"-finding life enjoyable-are not always the same. In the past women often were told "You can't have it all." Sometimes what the speaker really is saying is: "You choose a career, so you can't expect to have closer relationships or a happy family life." or "You have a wonderful husband and children-what's all this about wanting a career?" But today women need to_____________,
if they are to feel good about themselves.
     Our study shows that, for women, well-being has two aspects. One is mastery, which includes
self-respect, a sense of control over your life, and low levels of anxiety and depression. Mastery is closely related to the "doing" side of life, to work and activity. Pleasure is the other aspect, and it is made up of
happiness, satisfaction and optimism. It is tied more closely to the "feeling" side of life. The two are
independent of each other. A woman could be high in mastery and low in pleasure, and vice versa
(反之亦然). For example, a woman who has a good job, but whose mother has just died, might be feeling very good about herself and in control of her work life, but the pleasure side could be damaged for a time.
     The concepts of mastery and pleasure can help us identify the sources of well-being for women, and
correct past mistakes. In the past, women were encouraged to look only at the feeling side of life as the
source of all well-being. But we know that both mastery and pleasure are important. And mastery seems
to be achieved largely through work. In our study, all the groups of employed women were valued
significantly higher in mastery than women who were not employed.
     A woman's well-being is developed when she takes on multiple roles. At least by middle adulthood, the women who were involved in a combination of roles-marriages, motherhood, and employment-were the
highest in well-being, in spite of warnings about stress and strain.
1. What is the best title for the passage? (no more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________
2. Fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words. (no more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the main idea of the Second Paragraph? (no more than 8 words)
________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the difference about women's well-being between Today and the Past? (no more than 20
words)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. What does the underlined word "it" (Line 4, Para 2) refer to? (1 word)
________________________________________________________________________

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     Ask savvy investors(投資者) how they learned their first lessons about money, and they'll probably tell you lessons their parents taught them.
     The money values we learn as children stay with us the rest of our lives. If you are a parent, teaching
your children the value of saving and investing will benefit them the rest of their lives. Here's what you can
do:
     Help your child begin to save. Open savings accounts for your children, and teach them how the bank
adds interest to their savings that makes their money grow. Encourage your children to save a little from
every bit of money they receive, such as allowances, birthday gifts, etc. You may even want to set up a
matching program, contributing fifty cents for each dollar your child saves.
     Teach your child about stocks(股票). A child in elementary school can start learning about how
businesses work. Once your child understands the basics, ask him or her to think about some of the
businesses that might be good stock investments. Then use Morningstar Mutual Fund Guide(available at your library)to find a quality mutual fund that holds some of these companies, or a mutual fund that caters
to children such as the Stein Roe Young Investor Fund. Many funds accept regular monthly investments as low as $50 a month, so these funds can be a good way to teach children about the stock market while
saving for their college education.
     Encourage early IRA(個人退休金賬戶)saving. The new Roth IRA is a great way for children who are working in summers or after school to begin saving for their future. Imagine how much money you'd have
today if you had saved $3,000 a year since you were a teenager!
     Let your kids handle their own money. We all learn by doing, so letting your kids manage a segment of their budget(預(yù)算)will let them earn valuable financial lessons.They may make mistakes, but they will be
small mistakes that may help them avoid larger mistakes as adults.
1. Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. Why to Teach Your Children to Save
B. How to Teach Your Children to Save
C. Tips for Saving for Children
D. Start Good Saving Habits Early
2. A matching program means ________.
A. that you should set a good example to your children
B. that you should provide enough money for children so that they can save some
C. that you encourage your children to compete with each other in saving
D. that you encourage your children by giving some extra money for them to save
3. According to the author, you should teach your children about investment when he/she is ________.
A. in the kindergarten  
B. in primary school
C. in middle school  
D. in college
4. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the Stein Roe Young Investor Fund?
A. It is usually with high benefits.
B. It accepts regular monthly investments.
C. It accepts small investments as low as $50 a month.
D. It caters to children who can afford small investments.
5.The advantage of letting your kids manage their budget lies in ________.
A. that they will make great businessmen in the future
B. that they will know the difficulty of managing a budget
C. that they will avoid making bigger mistakes in the future
D. that they will share happiness of managing their own budget

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     Facebook means never having to say goodbye.The social media website has earned a reputation for
reconnecting old friends.Last week,a guy whom I hadn't seen since my bachelor party five years ago sent me a friend request.I accepted and waited for "Easy E" to send me a greeting of some kind.He had sought me out,after all.
     I learned from his profile that he was in a relationship and had a son.However,I'm pretty sure we won't ever write walltowall,let alone email each other.But he'll remain a friend of online until one of us makes a
point of removing the other from his official list.
     My pool of friends consists of family members,college buddies,coworkers from past and  present,and
friends of friends.There are 35 in all.If I spent some time uploading old email addresses,I'm confident that I could increase my friend count actually.
     A person could make a mission out of reconnecting with childhood friends,former  classmates,distant
cousins, and those one would like to get to know better.And some people can even handle hundreds of
onscreen relationships,keeping up with the daily happenings of  their small army of companions.After all,
there are worse fates than having too many friends.
     Thanks to email,the inability to schedule facetoface meetings no longer means a  friendship must come
to a close.But even with email,people will lose touch if one or both  parties stop writing back.That's
normal.People move from school to school,job to job,city  to city.You never have to feel guilty for
breaking away.
     Every day,the masterminds of Web 2.0 find new ways of making human communication  easier.However,convenience_can_be_a_crutch(拐杖). Some things shouldn't be simplified.When it comes to friendship,
there can be no shortcuts.
1. According to Paragraph 1,the website is famous because ________.
A. it has an interesting name of "Facebook"
B. it helps people get in touch with old friends
C. it can send people a greeting of some kind
D. it reminds people of events in the past
2. From the second paragraph we can learn that the writer ________.
A. would write to the friend quite often
B. asked the friend to email him
C. did get some information about the friend
D. would keep in touch with the friend forever
3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. There are 35 people in the author's list of friends right now.
B. The author communicates with all the 35 friends by emails.
C. The list of 35 friends doesn't include the old email addresses.
D. It is not difficult for the author to increase his friend count.
4.What does the writer mean by saying "However,convenience can be a crutch(拐杖)"?
A. The masterminds of Web 2.0 also sell crutch online.
B. Taking a crutch is a new way of making friends online.
C. Convenience is dangerous for human communication.
D. Convenience is not really good for human communication.
5. What does the author think of the convenience of communicating online?
A. The technology could not keep true friendship forever.
B. The social website of Facebook means nothing at all.
C. There will be no ways of making real friends online.
D. People will not lose friends with the help of the Facebook.

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     It's safe, it's simple, and it works: Drinking right amounts of water can really help you lose weight, new
research shows.
     In what researchers claim is the firstever trial of the effect of water consumption on weight loss,
scientists from Virginia Tech found that dieters who started each meal with two glasses of water lost nearly five pounds more, on average, than dieters who did not,over the course of 12 weeks. There's no shortage of clear evidence about how water might work to control your appetite (食欲). It ____________ so you don't eat so much; it keeps down your thirst so that you don't turn to calorierich sodas or juices. But until
now, the researchers say, there has been no true evidence that water's appetitecontrolling benefits ever
translate into actual weight loss. Now there is. In the 12week study period, dieters instructed to drink
water with every meal lost an average of 15.5 pounds; dieters given no instructions lost, on average, just
11 pounds.
     Perhaps the most surprising thing about the finding is how little we still know about healthy water
consumption in general. In fact, although doctors and public health authorities regularly remind us to drink more water, very few studies give any insight into what our ideal quantity may be.
     The new results today suggest that many people could indeed stand to drink a little more water than
they do. But if you're looking to lose weight, be aware that it is actually possible to drink too much water,
and you probably won't help matters any by drinking too much water at a time. In extreme cases, it can
even be deadly. A couple of glasses with each meal, however, should be no problem at all for a healthy
person.
1. What is the main idea of the text?(no more than 8 words)
________________________________________________________________________
2. What might your appetite be controlled by? (no more than 3 words)
________________________________________________________________________
3. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)  
________________________________________________________________________
4. Why should we avoid drinking too much water at a time?(no more than 6 words)
________________________________________________________________________
5. What does the word "it" (Line 1, Paragraph 1) probably refer to?(no more than 6 words)
________________________________________________________________________

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     In December, 2010, many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year's list of favorites. It tells
about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr. Franzen fills the book with sharp
observations about American politics, culture and society.
     Jennifer Egan's book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The
story moves back and forth in time, from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman
named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.
     The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome, Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.
     Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith.It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an
honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has
experienced.
     Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his
extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.
     Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most
misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years
ago.One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.
1. How many books are mentioned in the passage?
A. 5.  
B. 6.  
C. 7.  
D. 8.
2. The following books are related to music EXCEPT________.
A. A Visit from the Goon Squad
B. The Imperfectionists
C. Just Kids
D. Life
3. If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to ________.
A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
C. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
D. The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
4. Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA?
A. Freedom.
B. Cleopatra: A Life.
C. Life.
D. A Visit from the Goon Squad.
5. The last sentence of the passage implies that ________.
A. Stacy Schiff is an archaeologist
B. Stacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queen
C. the critic speaks highly of Cleopatra in history
D. the critic finds the character in the book very real