What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A
doctor? How about an ice cream taster?
       Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice
cream. Just ask John Harrison, an " Official Taste Tester" for the
past 21 years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a product's
quality. During his career Harrison has been responsible for appro-
ving large quantities of sweet ice cream--as well as for developing
over 75 flavors(味道).
       Some people think that it would be easy to do this job;after all,
you just have to like ice cream,right? No-there's more to the job
than that,says Harrison,who has a degree in chemistry. He points out
that a dairy or food-science degree would be very useful to someone
wanting a career in this "cool"field.
       In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses
60 ice cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about
12°F. Harrison explains, " You get more flavor from warmer ice
cream, which is why some kids like to stir it, creating ice-cream
soup. "
       While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples
and grades each one on its appearance. "Tasting begins with
the eyes," he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attractive
and asks himself, "Does the product have the colour expected
from that flavor?" Next it's time to taste!
     Continuing to think up new ideas, try out new flavors and test
samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison
busy but happy-working at one cool job.

1. What is John Harrison's job?    

A. An official.
B. An ice cream taster.
C. A chemist.
D. An ice cream manufacturer.

2. According to John Harrison, to be qualified in the" cool field", it is helpful to _______. 

A. keep a diary of work  
B. have a degree in related subjects
C. have new ideas every day
D. find out new flavors each day

3. What does Harrison do first when testing ice cream? 

A. He stirs the ice cream.
B. He examines the colour of the ice cream.
C. He tastes the flavor of the ice cream.
D. He lets the ice cream warm up.

4. Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?  

A. Tasting with Eyes.
B. Flavors of Ice Cream.
C. John Harrison's.
D. One Cool Job.

     Photographs are everywhere. They decorate (裝飾) the walls of
homes and are used in stores for sales of different goods. The news
is filled with pictures of fires, floods, and special events. Photos record
the beauties of nature.They can also bring things close that are
far away. Through photos, people can see wild animals, cities in foreign
lands, and even the stars in outer space. Photos also tell stories.
     Reporting the news through photos is called photojournalism.
At times photojournalists tell their stories through a single picture.
At other times, they use a group of pictures to tell a story. Each picture
is like a chapter in a book, which can do more than record the
facts. It can also be a strong force for social change.
     Jacob Riis was among the first photojoumalists. He took pictures
of parts of New York City where the poor lived. Riis believed
that poverty(貧窮 )caused crime, and he used photos to help him
prove his point. A few years later,the photos of small children working
in factories by Lewis Hine shocked the public. Hine's pictures
helped bring about laws to protect such children.
     Hundreds of pictures may have to be taken in order to get one
or two really good photos. It takes science to have the photo come
out clearly and art to make a photo that has a good design and expresses
feeling. Photojournalists make an actual record of what they
see. A photo, however, can be both a work of art and an actual record.
It can record an important event as a beautiful or exciting picture.
     As historical and artistic documents (文獻(xiàn)), photos can become
more important over time. Today photojournalists still have
their pictures appear in newspapers and magazines. They also publish
(發(fā)表) them in books and on the Internet.

1. The underlined word"They" in the first paragraph refers to __.  

A. beauties  
B. photos      
C. goods      
D. events

2. The photos of the small children by Hine show us that photos __.   

A. are also works of art
B. are popular ways of reporting news
C. often shock the public
D. can serve as a force for social change

3. What can we learn from the passage?   

A. News with pictures is encouraging.
B. Photos help people improve their life.
C. News photos mean history in a sense.
D. People prefer to read news with pictures.

 4 The text is mainly about __. 

A. telling the story through pictures
B. decorating the walls of homes
C. publishing historical papers
D. expressing feeling through pictures

      Most people say" yes" much more readily than" no".
     A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some
help,and you agree. But, what you really wanted was relaxing at
home for a couple of quiet days,or a roommate spends the whole
weekend playing video games and wants to borrow your homework
for"reference". But,you've just finished it after working hard for a
whole day.
     Many people say" yes" to this kind of requests. They tend not
to consider their own interests and feelings,and are often angry with
themselves afterwards. Saying" no" requires courage and considerable
practice. " Everyone wants to be liked. " says Gabriele Steinki,a
German psychologist. "Saying'no'risks losing the affection of the
person asking for the favor. Or even a job. "The result is that many
people say"yes"just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is
regrettable. Anyone should have the right to say" no". In fact, rejecting
a request can even help to stabilize a relationship because it
expresses real affection. But,for peop'le accustomed to agreeing every
request,it's very distressing to say" no".
     Most people believe that if they say" no" ,they'll lose the affection
of the person. But the affection is important to them. This way
of thinking can be replaced by this:"If he only likes me because I
always do what suits him,then the price of this affection is too high
in the long term. "
    When people say " no", Steinki advises giving the reasons
calmly until the person gets the message.

1. What does the second paragraph tell us?  

A. In fact people are usually selfish.
B. Sometimes people say " yes" when they really want to say no .
C. It's not suitable to ask others to help at weekends.
D. It's disgusting to borrow homework for reference.

2. Many people don't say" no" though they really want to because    

A. they dare not offend the asker
B. they are afraid of breaking the good relationship with the asker
C. they don't care about their own feeling
D. they are good-tempered

3. The underlined word" distressing" can be replaced by "____ ".   

A. comfortable                      
B. funny
C. unnecessary                    
D. uncomfortable

4. The best title for the passage would be _____.  

A. You Need Courage to Say "No"
B. Saying" No"Is More Important Than Saying" Yes"
C. Saying " No" Would Bring Benefits
D. The Art of Saying " No"

     Sitting is an art that isn't getting passed along. People these
days feel as though they have to be doing something. If they are not
working,they are jogging,or playing tennis or golf,or taking courses
to improve their minds or bodies-or they are parked in front of the
TV. Sitting in front of the TV isn't sitting-it's watching.
       People used to sit a whole lot. They would walk down the street
or drive down the road,and there they would be,out on the doorsteps,
sitting. They could go down to the store and sit on the bench
out in the summer or around the fire in the winter. There were sitting
benches out in the town square. At the garage, there were
straight-backed chairs. There among the oilcans and tires and spare
parts,they could kick back and sit.
     Houses used to have sitting rooms,where the grown-ups would
go after Sunday dinner. Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Aunt Ruby
would sit and digest(消化) the fried chicken and talk about Aunt
Ethel's illness, and how well the minister did today. Outside, the
children would play,and the afternoon could pass by in a comfortable
haze (悠閑的氛圍) .
   That sort of thing looks like doing nothing. A recharging
battery (正充電的電池) doesn't look as if it's doing anything either.
Sitting restores your soul. If you want to enjoy a truly full life,
don't just do something-sit there.

1. What message does the author try to get through to us?   

A. People should make better use of their sitting room.
B. People should spend less time watching TV.
C. People should pass down their good habits.
D. People should take things easy for their own good.

2. We can learn from the second paragraph that _____. 

A. people lived a more restful life in the past
B. towns were built to make living convenient
C. small town garages had a lot to offer
D. people enjoyed going out for a drive

3. The sitting room mentioned in the text used to be a place for _____.

A. eating food
B. watching TV 
C. gathering together
D. playing with children

4. From the text we know the writer believes _____   . 

A. sitting has a good spiritual effect
B. sitting helps people remember the past
C. a sitting room may have different purposes
D. a sitting room is important for the old

     Inside the pleasingly fragrant cafe, So All May Eat(SAME) in downtown Denver ,the spirit of
generosity(慷慨)is instantly noticeable :A donation box stands in place of a cash register. Customers
here pay only what they can afford, no questions asked. A risky business plan, perhaps, but SAME Caf?
has done one unchangeable thing in the Mile High City for six years: Open only at midday, the restaurant
provides poor local can instead volunteer as waiters and waitresses, and dishwashers, or took after the
buildings and equipment for the cafe.
    "It's based on trust, and it's working all right" , says co-owner Brad Birky , who started the cafe in
2006. With his wife Libby. Previously volunteering at soup kitchens, the Birkys were dissatisfied with the
often unhealthy meals they served there. "We wanted to offer quality food in a restaurant where everyone
felt comfortable ,regardless of their circumstances," Birky says. SAME's special lunch menu changes daily and most food materials are natural and grown by local farmers. The cafe now averages 65 to 70
customers (and eight volunteers) a day. And the spirit of generosity behind the project appears to be
spreading. In early 2007,one volunteer who had cleared snow for his meals during the long winter said
goodbye to the Birkys," He said he was going to New Orleans to help with the hurricane clear up," says
Birky. 68.What can we learn about the soup kitchens the Birkys previously worked for?

1. What can we learn about the soup kitchens the Birkys prcviously worked for?

A. hey refused to have volunteers.
B.  They offered low quality food.
C. They provided customers with a good environment.
D. They closed down because of poor management.

2.  According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The customers who cannot pay can word as volunteers in stead.
B. More volunteers will go to new Orleans for the hurricane cleanup.
C. Many new cafes will be opened to offer free lunches in the town.
D. The lunch menu has remained the same since the cafe was started.

3.  The author's attitude towards running such a caf? is_______

A. unfavorable   
B. approving
C. doubtful
D. cautious

                                                                  How to Make Friends
     Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends.  Good friendship
has many benefits.  It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health.  There are
times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or
schools.  Such changes often leaves us without a friend   1 .  But for many of us the process is difficult
and requires courage.  Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
    1.Associate with others.
     The first step to making friends is associating with other people.  You can go to public places to meet
new people.  Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such
places.
    2.Start a conversation
    Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.    2  You can always start the conversation.  Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.  
    3.  3  
    Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would
always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
   4.Let it grow.
    It is a good thing to stay in touch.  However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or
visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.    4   .  The best
friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
   5.Enjoy your friendship
   The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.     5   Try not to
change them from who they are to what you want them to be.  Become the kind of friend you will want
your friend to be to you.
A.  Be cheerful.          
B.  Do things together.        
C.  Do not wait to be spoken to.          
D.  Try not to find fault with your friends.
E.  Making new friends comes easy for some people.
F.  For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G.  So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.