As we grow up, we gradually develop a set of our own values or beliefs. These are influenced by society,
our family, the education we receive and so on. Once this value system is set up, it's not easy to change later in
life. Financial experts say that every one also has their own belief of how to manage their money. According to
our different values, experts put us in three categories. They are: the ant, the cricket and the snail.
      The ant-works first
      Just like ants who work heart and soul in summer in order to store food for winter, these people don't care
about enjoying the moment. They work very hard and save money they earn so that they can enjoy life when
they get old and retire. The ant loves to save but they could make more out of their money if they were willing
to invest in some funds and stocks (股票) with low risk.
     The cricket (蟋蟀)-fun first
     The cricket wants to enjoy everything now and doesn't think too much about the future. They even borrow money when they really want something. Many young people now belong to this group. These people have
little savings. When they get old, they might have problems. They should learn to save and buy insurance (保
險).
     The snail (蝸牛)- lives under pressure
     The snail refers to people who make life difficult for themselves. They take big long-term loans (貸款) from
the bank in order to buy things such as luxury houses. They are happy to take big loans even though they are
not sure they can afford it. This can cause problems in the future. They should plan more carefully.

1. One's values may__________.

A. be his ways of managing money
B. be his beliefs about society
C. determine his family and education
D. influence his behavior

2. Mr. Smith always enjoys spending a weekend with his friends, fishing, hunting and playing
   cards. Moreover, he spends money in a very luxurious way. So, _____.

A. Mr. Smith belongs to the ant type
B. Mr. Smith belongs to the cricket type
C. Mr. Smith belongs to the snail type
D. it's hard to tell which kind of person Mr. Smith is

3. The writer of the passage seems to be in favor of(支持) _______.

A. the ant
B. the cricket
C. the snail
D. both B and C

     Recently, an Internet game has become a new fashion among young office workers and students. People
can"farm" on a piece of "land" and "grow","sell" or even"steal" "vegetables","flowers" and"fruits" on the Net.
the y earn some e-money and buy more"seeds","pets" and even"houses".
     Joyce interviewed some young people. Here are the ir opinions.
    Harold: I don't quite understand why the y are so mad about the childish game. Maybe the y are just not
confident enough to face the real world.
    Allan: I enjoy putting some"bugs" (小蟲子) in my friends'' gardens and we've become closer because of
the game. Having fun togethe r is the most exciting thing about it.
     Laura: You know, people in the city are longing for the life in the countryside. It reduces my work pressure
in the office; besides, it gives me the exciting feeling of being a"thief".
     Ivy: Well, it's just a waste of time. Teenagers playing the game spend so many hours on it that the y cannot
pay more attention to the ir study.

1. By playing the game, people can ______.

A. make a lot of money
B. make many friends
C. have great fun
D. better the ir life

2. the people"steal" someone else's"vegetables" to ______.

A. live a more comfortable life
B. show the ir confidence in the reality
C. earn e-money to develop the ir own "farm"
D. enjoy the feelings of being children

3. Among the people interviewed, ______ doesn't like the game at all.

A. Laura
B. Harold
C. Joyce
D. Allan

4. What can you learn about Laura from the passage?

A. She is a college student.
B. She lives in a village.
C. She is an office worker.
D. She wants to be a thief.

5. What is Ivy's opinion about the game? 

A. It is not good for students to play.
B. Teenagers can have fun together.
C. Teenagers can relax the mselves.
D. Students will learn to face the world.

     Being able to connect with others through small talk can lead to big things, according to Debra Fine, author of"the Fine Art of Small Talk."
     Fine and her fellow authorities on making small talk offer the following tips for starting-and
ending-conversations:
     1. As you prepare for a conference, come up with three things to talk about as well as four generic
questions that will get othe rs talking. If you've met the host before, __________, such as her passion for a
sport or a charity you're both involved in.
     2. Be the first to say"Hello." If you're not sure the othe r person will remember you, offer your name to ease
the pressure. For example:"Charles Bartlett? Lynn Schmidt-good to see you again." Smile first and always shake hands when you meet someone.
     3. Have something interesting to contribute. Keeping up with current events and culture will provide you with great conversation builders, leading with"What do you think of...?""Have you heard...?" Stay away from negative or controversial topics.
     4. Have a few exit lines ready so that you can both gracefully move on. For example,"I need to check in with a client over the re,""I skipped lunch today, so I need to visit the buffet," or you can offer to refresh the ir drink.
     When should you exit a conversation? According to Susan RoAne, author and speaker known as the
"Mingling Maven," your aim in all conversations should be to make a good impression and leave people wanting more. To do that, she advises:"Be bright. Be brief. Be gone."

1. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)
______________________________________________________________________
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? Try to prepare some good and
     easy topics to get your small talk going on further.
______________________________________________________________________
3. Please fill in the blank in the third paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.
    (Please answer within 10 words.)
______________________________________________________________________
4. What do you think the author do with in the last two paragraphs? (Please answer within 30 words.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Translate the underlined sentences in the fourth paragraph into Chinese.
______________________________________________________________________

Dear Sir,
      In reply to your advertisement in today's China Daily regarding a vacancy in your office, I wish to apply
for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified.
      I feel sure that I can meet your special requirements that the candidate must have a high command of
English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of Wuhan University three years ago.
     In addition to my study of English in the university, I have worked for three years as a secretary in the firm
of ABC Trading Co. Ltd.
     The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior trading company
like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office.
     I am enclosing my resume, certificate of graduation and a letter of recommendation from the president of
the university. I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience.
                                                                                                                          Very truly yours,
                                                                                                                                 Li Mei

1. The author learned the news that the company wanted to employ staff members from _____.

A. a notice
B. a magazine
C. a poster
D. a newspaper

2. Why does the author want to change his job?

A. To be promoted.
B. To have a better job and higher pay.
C. To gain more working experience.
D. To make his living conditions improved

3. The author thinks _______ is (are) his advantage(s) to get the employment.

A. his good command of English
B. his working experience
C. his certificate and the letter of recommendation
D. both A and B

4. From the letter, we can learn that _________.

A. the author would be very thankful if the company arranged a meeting with him.
B. the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd had a vacancy in the office.
C. while the author was studying in the university, he worked part-time as a secretary.
D. the president of Wuhan University had good relations with the company.

     At Institute for the Future, game designer Jane McGonigal creates massive (大規(guī)模的) multi-player free
online role-playing games (MMORPGs), which focus on social changes and environmental problems. She
hopes that players will use their new skills to make the real world better.
     According to Jane, our addiction to gaming is actually a great thing, so long as we use it properly. Speaking
at the TED (Technology／Entertainment／Design) 2010 Conference, Jane says that people should devote more
time to games to build the skills necessary to make the world better. People who take part in MMORPGs
develop specialized skills in problem-solving as a team. So, if gamers are willing to take part in role-playing
games based on real-world problems,they will be able to work together to find ways that can be used in the
real world.
     Jane focuses on creating the kinds of video games that enable players to make a difference in their own
lives and the lives of those around them. In 2007, she helped create a video game called A World Without Oil,
in which 1, 800 players tried to find new ways to transport themselves in a world without oil. Even after
completing the game, the players focused on the problem and its possible solutions. Her next game, Evoke,
takes an even more practical way. Game players are mainly young people in Africa. They will learn to create a
business that will help stop problems such as poverty and AIDS on a local level. By the end of the game,
players will be guided by experts on how to start their own businesses.
      "We can make any future we imagine and we can play any games we want," she said at the TED
Conference."So let the world-changing games begin."

1. The MMORPGs are created by Jane McGonigal to _________.

A. give gamers more chances to play online games
B. develop gamers' problem-solving skills
C. help gamers get used to social changes
D. make gamers take proper attitudes towards games

2. Which of the following is true about MMORPGs?

A. Role-playing games are real-world problems.
B. They take too much of gamers' spare time.
C. The gamers play different roles in the games.
D. They cost gamers a lot of money to play.

3. What can we learn from the third paragraph? _________

A. A World Without Oil was mainly created for African youth.
B. Gamers can learn how to run a business in Evoke.
C. The gamers of A World Without Oil are all environmentalists.
D. The players taking part in Evoke will start their own businesses.

4. The passage is mainly about _______.

A. some popular online games
B. advice on how to play games
C. games to solve real-world problems
D. ways to develop specialized skills

      A recent survey shows that in today's society, Chinese young People's life goals have become    1    
various than before. When young people are asked w  2    they will struggle for, morethan half of the
respondents choose to earn enough   3   to  buy a house and a car for  4  (自己). Besides this practical  goal,
some people, about 44%, pick up their life goal as i  5   their life quality or being a rich person, w  6   23.9%
of the respondents are s  7  (僅僅) satisfied to have a good job. As for how to a  8    their life goals, most of
them prefer struggling torealize their  9  (夢想). The survey shows that the society is m  10   progress and
people's life goals have become practical.

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1. How long does it take the battery to charge up an iPhone?

A. 15 minutes.
B. 30 minutes.
C. 1.5 hours.
D. 3 hours.

2. What is special about the battery?

A. It is built in an iPhone.
B. It is the smallest of its kind.
C. It can also be used as a charger.
D. It keeps power for about 30 days.

3. Who mentions the transporting of the battery?

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     People connect colours with different things and feelings. Red, for example, is the colour of fire, heat,
 blood and life. People say red is an exciting and active colour. They connect red with a strong feeling 
like anger. Red is also used for signs of danger, such as stop signs and fire engines. Orange is the bright, 
warm colour of leaves in autumn. People say orange is a lively colour. They associate orange with 
happiness. Yellow is the colour of sunlight. People say it is a cheerful colour. They associate yellow, too,
 with happiness. Green is the cool colour of grass in spring. People say it is a refreshing colour.
     In general, people talk about two groups of colours: warm and cool colours. The warm colours are
 red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colours and a lot of light, people usually want to be 
active. Those who like to be with others like red. The cool colours are green and blue. Where there are
 these colours, people are usually quiet.
     Some scientists say that time seems to go by more slowly in a room with warm colours. They think
 that a warm colour is a good one for a living room or a restaurant. People who are having a rest or 
eating do not want time to pass quickly. Cool colours are better for some offices where the people 
working there want time to pass quickly.

1. Cool colours are liked by the people working in the offices because they______.

A. want time to go by slowly
B. are scientists and enjoy the colours
C. often have a rest during the working hours
D. want to finish their work as soon as possible and then return home

2. Warm colours are suitable for ______.

A. offices  
B. a living-room   
C. toilet
D. people who don't like to be with others

3. Warm colours include _______ .

A. orange, green and yellow  
B. red, brown and blue
C. yellow, red and orange  
D. rose, white and red

4. The best title for this passage should be _______.

A. The Warm Colour    
B. The Cool Colour
C. Colours and People's Life  
D. Colours and Scientists

     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. You would walk down the street or drive down the road, and there
they would be, out on the doorsteps, sitting. You could go down to the store and sit on the bench out
front in the summer or around the fire in the winter. There were sitting benches out in the town square. At
the garage (車庫), there were straight-backed chairs. There among the oilcans and tires and spare parts,
you 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 chicken and talk about Aunt Ethel's illness, and how
well the minister did today. Outside, the children would play, and the afternoon would 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

     I travel a lot, and I find out different "styles" (風格) of directions every time I ask “How can I get to
 the post office?"  
     Foreign tourists are often confused (困惑) in Japan because most streets there don’t have names; in
 Japan, people use landmarks (地標) in their directions instead of street names. For example, the 
Japanese will say to travelers, "Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a 
fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop."
     In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no 
mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead
 of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will 
say, "Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile."
     People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in 
time, not miles. "How far away is the post office?" you ask. "Oh," they answer, "it’s about five minutes
 from here." You say, "Yes, but how many miles away is it?" They don’t know.
     It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a
 situation? A new Yorker might say, "Sorry, I have no idea." But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers "I 
don’t know." People in Yucatan believe that "I don’t know" is impolite. They usually give an answer, 
often a wrong one.  A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

1. When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place, they usually ______.  

A. describe the place carefully
B. show him a map of the place   
C. tell him the names of the streets
D. refer to recognizable buildings and places

2. What is the place where people measure distance in time?    

A. New York.    
B. Los Angeles.  
C. Kansas.   
D. Iowa.

3. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer ______.    

A. in order to save time     
B. as a test    
C. so as to be polite     
D. for fun

4. What can we infer from the text?    

A. It’s important for travelers to understand cultural differences.    
B. It’s useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.    
C. People have similar understandings of politeness.    
D. New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.