Who is there among us who hasn't dreamed of having his or her own small (maybe, several years later),
even big business, and having wonderful freedom, both from a boss and from the time clock ; the freedom
to make up our own rules for our work, and our own plans -arranging our own hours of work? That way
work would be both painless and fun. Or, so we imagine.
     Well, in fact it isn't quite as simple as that. Yes, it is true that being the boss has its satisfactions and that
you can arrange your working hours freely if you own your own small business.  But in those early years of
starting your own business. you shouldn't think of a free day, not to mention flying off for a month's vacation.
It is not unusual for new business owners to work seventy or eighty hours a week, and if there is a day off,
that day might need to be devoted to accounting (算賬).
     But this negative picture doesn't destroy the beautiful hopes. The possibility of getting something wonderful
in return-both material and mental-continues to drive that large number of people who start up small businesses
each yearin the United States.

1. From the first paragraph, we know that everybody hopes _____.

A. to rule others
B. to be his or her own boss
C. to get a time clock
D. to be free from work

2. Most new business owners have to _____.

A. work more than 10 hours a day
B. devote himself to accounting
C. fly to some places in the world
D. have a day off in a week

3. The expression "negative picture" most probably means"_____ ".

A. a terrible experience
B. a poor picture
C. limited freedom
D. unpleasant situations

4. The beautiful hopes will never be destroyed because _____.

A. people love beautiful things by nature
B. people have a strong desire to seek personal gains
C. small businesses make big money each year in the US
D. small businesses have advantages over big companies

     [1]It is now possible to watch live sport on television on any day of the week, and the current amount of
reporting will undoubtedly increase further in years to come. This is certainly having an influence on the live
sports events themselves, and there are both benefits and shortcomings to this.
     [2]Why has there been such growth in televised sport? For one thing, with digital broadcasting, there are
now many more TV channels than there were even ten years ago. Moreover, sport has become an important
form of entertainment, appealing to both men and women.
     [3]When are the benefits of this state of affairs? One obvious advantage to the profession is the addition
of money provided by television companies. Large football clubs benefit financially from TV income and the
top players can command very large salaries. Less popular sports also receive money that can be used in
training and awareness-raising. What's more, there is a health benefit to some of the population, because
through televised sport, more people have become interested in actually playing sport.
     [4]However, _____ if so much sport is on television. Considering football again, many small clubs have
suffered financial losses recently, as they cannot compete with the large ones. There has been a general falling
in ticket sales, especially among smaller clubs. Fewer people attend live matches nowadays, preferring to
watch from the comfort of their living room. And ticket prices have risen greatly.
     [5]To sum up, while televised sport has created many opportunities and benefited certain people and clubs
very much, it has also been responsible for changing the nature of live sports events for ever.

1. What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 8 words)
    _______________________________________________________________________________
2. Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph 2. ( no more than 3 words)
    There has been a great increase in TV channels in the past few years with the help of
    _______________________________________________________________________________
3. Point out the advantage of televised sport which does not concern money in Paragraph3. (no more
    than 3 words)
    _______________________________________________________________________________
4. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (no more than 6 words)
    _______________________________________________________________________________
5. What does the word "it"  (Line2, Paragraph5) probably refer to? (no more than 3 words)
    _______________________________________________________________________________

     What do people do with their old, out-of-date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know
what to do with them. Many old computers are put away in homes. Many more are simply thrown
out with the rubbish.
     Finally, some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony
has agreed to help recycle old Sony products（產(chǎn)品）, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other companies
now also take back some old computers.
     In some countries, laws are being passed, too. Computer companies will have to pay for
collecting and recycling their used products. And 70% of computer waste must be recycled. The
idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay the cost. That will encourage
them to make computers that are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade（升級）.
     Yet while many people are throwing away good computers, others cannot afford them at all.
Hundreds of organizations（組織）are working to solve this problem. They collect and repair old
computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers.
     The computers then go to schools, charities（慈善團(tuán)體）and people who need them. Giving a
used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful
things-and cut down on waste, too.

1. What do many people do with old computers?

A. They repair them.
B. They sell them.
C. They send them to others.    
D. They stop using them.

2. What do the organizations do to solve the problem of old computers?

A. Help the computer companies to collect them.
B. Repair and send them to those who need them.
C. Help people to learn to use them.
D. Turn rubbish into useful things.

3. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Repairing old computers.
B. Encouraging to make cheap computers.
C. Recycling old computers.
D. Helping those who need computers

     Movie magic can defy reality, but actors are inescapably human.They grow and change, and don't
necessarily change for the better.
     Harry Potter actors, who are now saying their final goodbyes to their roles, have all become
fully-fledged (成熟的) grown-ups, worlds apart from the little kids who began the Hogwarts' adventures
in 2001.
     While many fans feel sad that the magical franchise (特權(quán)) is coming to an end, some feel even sadder
to see how much the actors have changed over the years.
     "Daniel Radcliffe (who plays Harry Potter) went from being a really cute kid to a thin, pale-looking
guy," said Filipino Internet User Lealuvy."I kind of wish he stayed a kid forever.''
     Radcliffe himself doesn't seem to be bothered by his change of appearance. In an interview with GQ
magazine last week, he teased himself: "If people find me sexy or cool, it's because they like short, little,
nerdy guys. And we do have our niche (合適的職業(yè))." 
     Meanwhile, actors growing up to be handsome have their headaches.
     Harry Melling, who played Potter's cousin Dudley Dursley, told The Telegraph that he was almost
recast for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when producers discovered he' d lost a lot of weight he
had as a kid. He was too thin for the part.
     "They (the producers) did this double take, 'Oh my God, we are going to have to do something', and I
felt guilty," said Meiling.
     Aside from changes in looks, the gradual personality change of child stars is another big concern of
audience and producers.
     Miley Cyrus began her career at 13 in Disney's hit TV series Hannah Montana.
     When Cyrus decided to show her adult personality by releasing "sexy" photos, people began to get
uneasy about her. Reports said that furious Disney bosses were considering replacing Cyrus with a more
clean-cut teen star.
     Cyrus finally kept her role after public apologies. But some parents banned their children watching the
show.
      "My daughter has been banned from watching the show," supermodel Cindy Crawford told Showbiz
Spy." I really don't think Miley Cyrus is much of a role model for my kid."             

l. The underlined word "defy" in Paragraph 1 means "_____".

A. challenge
B. control  
C. clarify    
D. abandon

2.Which one is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Actors always grow and change for the better.
B. Daniel Radcliffe can't escape from being a kid.
C. Some fans feel sad about the ending of the film series and the actors' changes.
D. Harry Melling was too thin to recast for the film.

3. Radcliffe doesn't feel bothered by his change of appearance because _____.

A. people think him sexy or cool
B. people like short, little, nerdy guys
C. he thinks he grows up to be handsome
D. some people do think such a boy as him is sexy

4. What do audience and producers concern about?

A. The actors' changes in appearances and gradual personality.
B. The actors' weight.
C. Whether the producers did the double take.
D. Whether the actors are sexy or clean-cut.

5.We can infer that _____ from the story of Miley Cyrus.

A. Miley Cyrus decided to change her sexy adult personality later on
B. Disney bosses prefer pure teen stars to sexy adults in their movies
C. parents prevented their children from watching her show
D. Cindy Crawford is a supermodel, who has a daughter

     [1]Why can't I get it done?
     [2] This is one question millions of people over the globe ask themselves every now and then. It is not
as if you are not working hard, but you simply may not know that there is a difference between work and
productivity. Your plan is what gives you a clear picture of what you are aiming at, but the method of
achieving may vary from time to time. That you did not meet up with a deadline does not mean you were
not working on it. The problem is whether you will be able to manage time.
     [3] Before you start on the next activity, task or project, first ask yourself why you want to do what
you are about to do now. You will by this be able to know if the task should be done, and if the timing is
right.
     [4] Doing the right thing at the wrong time makes it absolutely wrong. So it is not just enough to do
what is right, also consider           . Your time has value, when you spend it on what is right at that instance. On the other hand, the value of your task is when   it   is done at the right time.
     [5] You will feel sorry about the time spent on what was not profitable to you. Time can not be
wasted, because it can not be preserved and replaced. You are always doing something with your time.
What matters is the value of what you are doing at the moment with your time.
     [6] The desire to make a difference begins with the ability to take the right decision on what to do. It
will become simple if you learn to manage time effectively.

1. What is the main idea of the text? (within 10 words)
                                                                             
2.  Fill in the blank in Paragraph 4 with proper words. (within 10 words)
                                                                              
3. Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 5 words)
You will regret           doing things which were of no value to you.
                                                                            
4. What should be the first step to get some work done? (within 12 words)

                                                                              
5. What does the underlined word "it" (line 3, paragraph 4) probably refer to? (no more than 3words)
                                                                              

     Kimchi traditionally has a rosy color. Korea.net says: "The color red wards off (避開) evil spirits. The
color represents the spirit of the Korean people and kimchi is more than just a food. It's a culture."
     A meal without kimchi is unthinkable. So what is kimchi?
     Joan Raymond, food writer for US website health.com, writes: "It's a reddish, fermented (發(fā)酵的)
cabbage dish , made with a mix of garlic salt, vinegar, chili peppers and other spices.
    It is served at every meal, either along with or mixed with rice and noodles. It is part of a high-fiber, low
fat diet, which has kept obesity (肥胖) at bay."
     Kimchi is used in everything from soups to pancakes and as a topping (配料) on pizza and burgers.
     Health.com named kimchi in its list of the world's top five healthiest foods as it is rich in vitamins, aids
digestion and may even reduce the risk of cancer.
     A study conducted by Seoul National University claimed that chickens infected with the H5N1 virus
(bird flu) recovered after eating food containing the same bacteria found in kimchi.
     When Koreans pose for photos, they say "kimchi", instead of "cheese".

1. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Kimchi contains something that can kill the H5N1 virus.
B. Kimchi is rated as the healthiest food in the world.
C. Kimchi is a cultural treasure for Koreans.
D. Each person eats 40 pounds of kimchi per month.

2. What does the underlined phrase "keep... at bay" mean?

A. predict
B. prevent 
C. overcome
D. develop

3. What does the article mainly talk about?

A. The nutritional value of kimchi.
B. Ways of making kimchi.
C. The origin of kimchi.
D. Kimchi and what it means to Koreans.