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1. Where can this ad be found?

A. On a computer.    
B. In a newspaper.      
C. On an ad board.      
D. On TV.

2.  The underlined sentence "It's the actual paper…, without the paper. " means information
      in the E-paper _____.

A. can be received free of charge            
B.  is given without being printed
C. cannot be found in any other papers      
D. is limited to only a few fields

3. It can be inferred from the advertisement that _______.   

A. the more papers you subscribe to,the less you will have to pay
B. the longer your subscription to the paper is,the less you will have to pay
C. the Times newspaper is printed in different parts of the world
D. what happened in the late aftemoon appears in the same day's Times

4.  According to the passage which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. You can read the E-paper on the screen free of charge every day.
B.  E-paper is greatly the same as the online service.
C. Everyone can have access to The Times Online Website and services.
D.  E-paper is much the same as the printed paper.

     108 cities in China took part in the World Car Free Day on Saturday to promote environmentally
friendly transport and ease increasingly grid-locked city streets.  It's a highlight of a nationwide urban
public transport week. People were urged to take public transport,ride bikes or walk.
      To help out,more than 200 new buses took to the streets. And the Beijing Subway laid on 10 more
trains for rush hour.
      A Beijing resident said,"Today is car free day,and I do find the traffic much better and the bus can
go much faster. "
      Another resident said,"I spent only half an hour going to work. It took me twice as long before,and
I can find seat on the bus today. "
      But in some areas not signed up for traffic control,endless lines of cars can still be seen.
     Some people say they just can't do without their cars.
     Another Beijing resident said,"Some people are willing to give up driving,but on certain days when I
have to take my child to school or weekend classes,the public transport is so bad that I can't do it without a car. "
       But the concept of "green"traffic is catching on. People say they believe it's the first and honest step
in facing the serious traffic and environmental problems.
      A driver said,"The car free day has a very important symbolic meaning. It does not mean that we must give up cars. It is to promote a concept,to encourage more people to contribute to the protection of the
environment. "
     The Ministry of Construction calculates"Car Free Day"will cut 3,000 tons of emissions and save 33
million liters of gasoline.  And it's planning more frequent activities to raise public consciousness of energy
conservation and environmental protection.   

1. The best title of the passage is possibly _______ 

A. Private cars are banned in cities    
B. Car-free Day pushes"green"transport
C. Residents can't do without cars    
D. Residents should ride bikes on Car-free Day 

2. Car-free Day will bring the following benefits except _______.

A. saving quite a lot of energy          
B. raising public consciousness of environmental protection
C. improving road traffic                
D. facing more serious traffic problems

3. What do you think is possibly the author's attitude towards the Car-free Day?

A. Positive.      
B. Negative.        
C. Passive.          
D. Critical.

     People often talk as if shyness is a disease or mental condition that can be cured.  I prefer to think of it as an emotional disability. It's something we are bom with and something we carry with us in our entire lives. There are too many people,however,who seem to be determined to find some ways of doing away with their shyness. In my opinion,it's a waste of time. I don't mean that we should do nothing about it;quite the
contrary,I think we need to separate the basic fact of shyness from our ability to take part in a social
environment.
      Look at one of the most famous shy people of them all,Johnny Carson. This man is painfully shy,yet
for decades he made a living talking and associating(交往) with different people every night,in front of a
national audience.  Carson has never done away with his shyness,but he has successfully found a way to
deal with it to the extent that he could be, not just a talk show host,but a legend(傳奇) among talk show
hosts.  Look also at Sally Fields,who has recently admitted her problem with shyness. This is a woman
who has appeared in many films,TV shows and interviews,yet in her early years she was so shy that she
tumed down a lunch invitation from Jane Fonda because she was terribly afraid of meeting her.
      I guess that our shyness is there because each of us is bom with some msecurity(不安全感) and this
insecurity prevents us from reaching out to others the way people with a more open personality do. As we grow up and become adults,we allow our social skills to grow and develop. But we are still stuck in kindergarten or elementary school or wherever it was when our shyness took root in our soul.

1. In the author's view,shyness can be explained as ______.

A. a disease that can be easily cured        
B. a not very normal mental condition
C. an emotional disability                    
D. something we pick up after birth

2. The author believes it's a waste of time to _____.

A. develop a healthy personality            
B. talk with as many people as possible
C. study where shyness comes from      
D. look for ways to do away with one's shyness

3.  Which of the following is TRUE of Johnny Carson?  

A. He dared to speak in front of a national audience.
B. He did away with his shyness carefully.
C. He was described as a hero in some legend books.
D. He failed to become a good talk show host.

4. The passage tells us that Sally Fields was ______

A. proud all the time                            
B. impolite when young
C. shy in her early years                        
D. close to Jane Fonda

5. The author thinks that our shyness is there because ______.

A. we are not open enough                    
B. we don't feel safe at heart
C. we try to reach out to others all the time    
D. we lack certain social skills

     The motor vehicle has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon
ever invented.Much of the blood on the street flows mainly from uncivil behavior of drivers who refuse to
respect the legal and moral rights of others. So the killing on the road may be regarded as a social
problem.
     In fact,the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless people-just ordinary people acting
carelessly,you might say.  But it is a general truth both of law and common morality that carelessness is
no excuse when one's actions could bring death or damage to others.  A minority of killers go even
beyond carelessness to total negligence (疏忽).
      Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can be attributed
to the psychological condition of the driver.  Emotional upsets can distort (扭曲 )  drivers' reactions, slow their judgment, and blind
them to dangers that might otherwise be clear.  The experts warn that it is necessary for every driver to
make a conscious effort to keep one's emotion under control.
        Yet the irresponsibility that accounts for much of the problem is not confined (限制)  to drivers. 
 Street walkers regularly break traffic rules. They are at fault in most vehicle walker accidents;and many
cyclist even believe that they
are not subject to the basic rules of road.
      Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety
standards for vehicle have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through periodic
road-worthiness inspections. In addition,speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures,the
accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no
improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution,say the experts,is to persuade
people that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all
these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road.

1.  What is the author's main purpose in writing the passage?

A. To show that motor vehicle is a very dangerous invention.
B. To improve understanding between careless drivers and walkers.
C. To discuss traffic problems and propose possible solutions.
D. To remind drivers of the importance of safe driving.

2.  Why does the author mention the psychological condition of the driver in Paragraph Three?    

A. To give an example of the various reasons for road accidents.
B. To show how important it is for drivers to be emotionally healthy.
C. To show some of the inaccurate estimations by researchers.
D. To illustrate the hidden tensions in the course of driving.

3. Which is not mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents?

A. Careless bicycle-riders.              
B. Mindless people walking in the street.
C. Irresponsible drivers.          
D. Irresponsible manufactures of automobiles.

4. Which of the following best shows the author's attitude towards the future without traffic
     accident problems?

A.  Doubtful yet still longing for.            
B.  Happy and rather confident.
C. Surprised and very pleased.                  
D. Disappointed and deeply worried.

     CHILDREN are the future. In 2060,today's children will be parents,grandparents and possibly even
great-grandparents.
     Those still alive in Valdosta,Georgia in 2060 will be able to share a part of their youth with the youth
of the day, when the city's time capsule (時(shí)間膠囊) is dug up in Drexel Park.
      Students from the Valdosta City School System have had a hand in collecting information that will be
placed in the time capsule.
      Kindergarten to the second graders studied transportation (交通). Third through fifth graders looked
at the technology of today.  Sixth through eighth focused on (關(guān)注) music and entertainment.  Ninth
through twelfth graders went to
work on fashion and food.
       Students were asked to make a scrapbook (剪貼簿)  page recording their specific (特定的)  area.
       The high school pages are a wonder of color and design.
       Many students detai1(詳述)  the food of the moment.  Susanna Sin,16,includes the local. restaurants.  " People will want to know what is here,and maybe it will be here then," said Sin,an 11th grader. Sin
doubts that much will change
in 50 years. Teenagers will still want to hang out with friends,and people will still be searching for the things that make them happy,she said.
       Education,however,would be completely different,she added. Technology will be even more
important in the lives of students in 2060.
       Katherine Wakeley,16,said the scrapbook would give the people of 2060 a chance to see what
was popular in  2010 , especially where fashion was concerned (相關(guān)的). " Skinny jeans and rips  in
your pants are the biggest things , "Wakeley said.
       The hugely popular Glee television show,as well as teenage superstars Miley Cyrus and the Jonas
Brothers,is also mentioned in the scrapbook.
       Though fashion,music and movies will change. Wakeley doesn't believe that Valdosta will ever let go
of its greatest passion-football.
       "It'll still be here," Wakeley said.
       All the students said it would be interesting to see the capsule opened,but the teenage dreaming of
escaping the hometown stopped them from saying they would be here to see it in 2060.
       But "it would be cool to see them open it," Greenhaw said.

1. What is the article mainly about? 

A. What today's youth want to share with the young people of the future.
B. The possible changes in Valdosta over the next 50 years.
C. The most popular things for children in Valdosta in 2010.
D. Children in Valdosta collecting information for a time capsule.

2.  Which of the following pieces of information has been chosen for the time capsule?

A. Baggy jeans.                                  
B. Famous hotels.
C. The Jonas Brothers.                          
D. Best US inventions in 2010.

3. According to the article,what may be unchanged in 2060?

A. The dream of escaping hometown.              
B. The passion for football.
C. The lifestyle of the city.                    
D. Education.

4.  Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?   

A. Sin believes that much will change over the next 50 years.
B. People are more interested in knowing what life will be like in 50 years' time than in the past.
C.  Different graders have been set the tasks of finding different kinds of information.
D.  Most students have promised to come back for the 2060 0pening of the capsule.

1. According to the passage,_____. 

A. friends are those who must share their interests
B. friends are closer than people who just get on with each other
C. all people know how to make friends
D. every student has six friends

2. We can learn from the passage that _______.

A.friendship can overcome all differences betweentwo people
B. there are no special ceremonies to strengthen friendship
C. standing differcnces in opinions can lead to friendship
D. friendship can be strengthened by smiles and soft voices

3. When  people  talk  about  "being  on  the  same wavelength",thcy mean that they ________    

A. watch the same TV program
B. are the same in all ways
C. have the same background
D. share the same way of thinkirig and the same interests

4. Which of the following is NOT implied in the passage?

A. Even friends may havc different opinions.
B. Friends never argue with each other.
C. It generally takes time for people to become close friends.
D. Someone's habits may make his friends unhappy.

     Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides.  Following the rules…planning your
next move…acting as a team member…these are all "game" ideas that you will come across throughout
your life.
     Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun.  But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach
children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns
and cooperating(合作).
     Many children's games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them
for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which sharpens the hand-eye coordination (協(xié)調(diào)) needed in hunting.
     Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games,
bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the
event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned
it.  For countries
experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.
     Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on
all continents play it-some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has
discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with
not only soccer balls but also a promising future.
     Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed,
and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.

1. Through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to ________ 

A. be a team leader                    
B. obey the basic rules
C. act as a grown-up                  
D. predict possible danger

2. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can ________.

A. describe life in an exciting way    
B. turn real-life experiences into a play
C. make learning life skills more interesting                
D. change people's views of sporting events

3. According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?

A. It inspires people's deep love for the country.      
B. It proves the exceptional skills of the winners.
C. It helps the country out of natural disasters.        
D. It earns the winners fame and fortune.

4. Iribarne's goal of fortning the foundation is to __________.   

A. bring fun to poor kids                
B. provide soccer balls for children
C. give poor kids a chance for a better life                  
D. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids

5. What can be inferred from the passage?    

A. Games benefit people all their lives.                    
B. Sports can get all athletes together.
C. People are advised to play games for fun.              
D. Sports increase a country's competitiveness.

     Cold weather can hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their
cats are just as used to the warm shelter (住所) as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside
for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.
     Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When you're cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. I you must leave them
outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and
plenty of non-frozen water.
     If left alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig
into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them
with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pet's water. Sometimes owners don't realize that a
water bowl has frozen and their pet can't get anything to drink. Animals that don't have clean and
unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them.

1. What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1?

A. They are often forgotten by their owners.
B. They are used to living outdoors.
C. They build their won shelter.
D. They like to stay in warm places.

2. Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?

A. To know when to bring them inside.
B. To keep them from eating bad food.
C. To help them find shelters.
D. To keep them company.

3. If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather, they may ___.

A. run short of clean water
B. dig deep holes for fun
C. dirty the snow nearby
D. get lost in the wild

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A. To solve a problem.
B. To give practical advice.
C. To tell an interesting story.
D. To present a research result.

                                              Make Up Your Mind to Succeed
     Kind-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure. The generation
born between 1980 and 2001 grew up playing sports where scores and performance were played down
because "everyone's winter." And their report cards sounded more positive (正面的) than ever before.
As a result, Stanford University professor Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them "the overpraised generation."
Dweck has been studying how people deal with failure for 40 years. Her research has led her to find out
two clearly different mind-sets that have a great effect on how we react to it. Here's how they work:
A fixed mind-set is grounded in the belief that talent (才能) is genetic - you're a born artist, point guard,
or numbers person. The fixed mind-set believes it's sure to succeed without much effort and regards
failure as personal shame. When things get difficult, it's quick to blame, lie, and even stay away from
future difficulties.
     On the other hand, a growth mind-set believes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and
learning make everything possible. Because the ego (自尊) isn't on the line as much, the growth mind-set
sees failure as a chance rather than shame. When faced with a difficulty, it's quick to rethink, change and
try again. In fact, it enjoys this experience.
     We are all born with growth mind-sets. (Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to live in the world.) But
parents, teachers, and instructors often push us into fixed mind-sets by encouraging certain actions and
misdirecting praise. Dweck's book, Mind-set: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional
program explain this in depth. But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to make
sure that your children, grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure.

1. What does the author think about the present generation?

A. They don't do well at school.
B. They are often misunderstood.
C. They are eager to win in sports.
D. They are given too much praise.

2. A fixed mind-set person is probably one who ___ .

A. doesn't want to work hard
B. cares a lot about personal safety
C. cannot share his ideas with others
D. can succeed with the help of teachers

3. What does the growth mind-set believe?

A. Admitting failure is shameful.
B. Talent comes with one's birth.
C. Scores should be highly valued.
D. Getting over difficulties is enjoyable.

4. What should parents do for their children based on Dweck's study?

A. Encourage them to learn from failures.
B. Prevent them from making mistakes.
C. Guide them in doing little things.
D. Help them grow with praise.

     In a recent announcement, Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)said that they
have joined forces to offer free online courses in an effort to attract millions of online learners worldwide.
    Beginning this fall, a number of courses developed by teachers at both universities will be offered online
through a new $60 million program, known as edX. "Anyone with an Internet connection anywhere in the world can use our online courses," Harvard President Drew Faust said during a meeting to announce the
plan.
    MIT has offered a program called OpenCourseWare for ten years that makes materials from more
than 2,000 classes free online. It has been used by more than 100 million people. In December, the
school announced it also would begin offering a special certificate, known as MITx, for people who
complete certain online courses. Harvard has long offered courses to a wider population through a
similar program.
    The MITx will serve as the foundation for the new learning platform.
    MIT President Susan Hockfield said more than 120,000 people signed up for the first MITx course.
She said Harvard and MIT hope other universities will join them in offering courses on the open-source
edX platform.
     "Fasten your seatbelts," Hockfield said.
     Other universities, including Stanford, Yale and Carnegie-Mellon, have been experimenting with
teaching to a global population online.
     The Harvard-MIT program will be monitored by a not-for-profit (非盈利的) organization based in
Cambridge, to be owned equally by the two universities. Both MIT and Harvard have provided $30
million to start the program. They also plan to use the edX platform to research how students learn and
which teaching methods and tools are most successful.

1. According to this text, edX is _______.

A. a part of the free MIT OpenCourseWare
B. a free computer program by MIT and Harvard
C. a Harvard-MIT platform of free online courses
D. a free program online for universities worldwide

3. What is said about online education in the text?

A. Universities have been trying online courses.
B. About 2,000 online courses have been offered.
C. Over 100 million people have finished courses online.
D. Stanford and Yale together have courses similar to edX.

3. The underlined part in the text probably means "         ".

A. Get ready for the difficulties
B. Get ready for this educational change
C. Get prepared to complete the online courses
D. Get prepared to make materials for the edX courses

4. What can be said about MITx according to the text?

A. It is first offered as part of the edX learning program.
B. It is another free MIT-Harvard online learning program.
C. It is a standard to recognize online learners' achievement.
D. It is a new kind of free online course of Harvard and MIT.