A survey was conducted in Shanghai where interviewees were asked if they wanted to be a factory worker. One percent of all peo ple interviewed said: "YES," Wang Hongjun, a technician, said, rai sing his voice for
impressive effect." But I can tell you, only a small part of that I percent are telling the truth."
     I've met colorful people like Wang all over China. They are cynical (玩世不恭的 ) yet warmhearted, plain
spoken but smart. And many of them are confined (局限于) to work in factories.
     Wang is a top technician but also represents manual factory workers, who are China's most important
natural resource. Their en- ergy is powering China's economic boom, and their muscle is turning the wheel of
the world's factory.
     But does their unskilled labor give their life meaning? At school, did they tell their friends:" When I grow up
I want to work in a factory making socks?" Did you?
     Factory work has always been a stepping-stone from farm life to the city and a modern life. It's been
happening for centuries, but today, with our space-age technology, it's outdated. Earning 1,200 yuan,( $169)
per month working in a factory is better than that on a farm, but as Wang points out, it's not a dream career.
There should be better ways to earn your rice.
     Many modern factories no longer have production line workers. Robots do the assembly (裝配). People
just do the monitoring. In this age of technology, in which China is now working smarter and not just harder,
why are people still standing in production lines?
     But life is cheap in China. So why not continue to make use of the low-cost labor situation and keep the
economy growing fast, some entrepreneurs may ask.
      But have these businessmen ever labored in a factory?

1. How many people surveyed really like to be factory workers?

A. One percent.
B. Only a small part.
C. Only a small part of that one percent.
D. The writer didn't mention it.

2. Which is NOT the writer's opinion of factory workers?

A. Cynical.
B. Unimportant.
C. Warmhearted.
D. Plain spoken.

3. The writer uses _____ to begin the passage.

A. a lot of figures
B. many examples
C. some dialogue
D. the result of a survey

      [1] If you are a recent social science graduate who has to listen to jokes about unemployment from your
computer major classmates, you may have the last laugh. There are many advantages for the social science
major because this hightech "Information Age" demands people who are flexible (靈活的) and who have good
      [2]There are many social science majors in large companies who take up important positions. For example,
a number of research studies found that social science majors have achieved greater man agerial success than
those who had technical training or preprofes sional courses. Studies show that social science majors are most
sui ted to change, which is the leading feature of the high speed, high pressure, hightech world we now live in.
     [3] Social science majors are not only experiencing success in their long-term company jobs, but they are
also finding jobs more easily. A study showed that many companies had filled a large per centage of their
entry-level positions with social science graduates. The study also showed that the most sought-after (廣受歡
迎的) quality in a person who was looking for a job was communication skills, noted as"very important" by 92
percent of the companies. Social science majors have these skills, often without knowing how important they
are. It is probably due to these skills that they have been offered a wide variety of positions.
     [4] Finally, although some social science majors may still find it more difficult than their technically trained
classmates to land the first job, recent graduates report that they don't regret their choice of study.

1. What's the main idea of the passage? ( Please answer within 10 words. )
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 2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? For instance, a study showed 
    that social science majors had held more important positions, compared to those technically trained students.
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3. Fillin the blank with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. ( Please answer within 5 words. )
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4. What have you learned about the social science majors in find ing a job in this hightech "Information Age"?
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.
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     Do you wake up in the morning dreading the moment that your feet have to hit the floor for you to get
ready for work? If that's the case, join most of Americans. Very few people wake up to that an noying alarm
clock and spring out of bed excited about having to go to work.
     As if that were not enough, most of us have to fight traffic get- ting there, usually an hour's drive. Then,
when we get to work, we have to fight with unruly co-workers or a nagging boss. And to make matters worse, you have to fight the same traffic going in the oppo site direction just to get back home.
     Making dinner, fixing plates, eating and then straightening up afterwards is a job within itself. If that sounds
like your life, you probably have a J-O-B. You know what J-O-B stands for? Just Over Broke, that's what!
With a job, most Americans are living pay- check-to-paycheck and hating every minute of it. I know because
I was doing the same thing: trading time for money. And, I came to a conclusion that it stinks (糟糕透了)! Big
time!
     Looking around at my co-workers, friends and relatives, I saw that they were all doing the same thing I
was doing. They were com plaining about the same things I was complaining about: not having enough time
or money. And, I decided that I wanted to do something different.
     So, I started a home-based business. There are several to choose from. The extra income has done so
much for our family. We can vacation more. We have been able to give more. And, we've e ven been able to
do something calling save! It's been amazing.
     Therefore, if you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, it's time you make a change, too. The definition
 of insanity (瘋狂) is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I know you aren't
stupid. If you continue to do what everyone else is doing: trading time for money, you're going to keep getting
what eve ryone else is getting: being broke and not having the time to do what is really important to you.
     Do your due diligence? Find a home-based business that works well for you. Go to work, and live the life
you've always imag ined!

1. According to Paragraph 1,which of the following statements is TRUE about most Americans?

A. Most Americans are excited to go to work every day.
B. Most Americans are used to sleeping in the morning.
C. Most Americans are tired of having to go to work every morn ing.
D. Most Americans have alarm clocks to wake them up in the morning.

2. By writing the first three paragraphs, what feeling does the writer express?

A. Regret.
B. Joy.
C. Pride.
D. Dissatisfaction.

3. What does" something different"in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. To set up a business at home.
B. To complain about life and work.
C. To spend more time on holidays.
D. To resign from the former job and get a new one.

     Jamie Oliver has been invited by Gordon Brown to prepare a banquet at No. 10 for President Barack Obama
and other leaders of the G20, offering a cut-price menu to reflect times when trade and industry are far from
prosperous and the rate of employment is de- creasing.
     Downing Street sources say Oliver, the well-known chef, will cook using" honest high-street products" and
avoid expensive or "fancy" ingredients (材料).
     The prime minister is trying to avoid a repeat of the embarrassment last year when he sat down to an
18-course banquet at a Japa nese summit to discuss world food shortages.
     Obama, President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, Chancellor Ange la Merkel of Germany and other leaders will
be served by appren tices (學徒) from Fifteen, the London restaurant Oliver founded to help train young people
in poverty in order to make a living by mas tering a skill.
     Brown wants the dinner to reflect the emphasis of the London summit, which he hopes will lead to an
agreement to lift the world out of recession." To be invited to cook for such an important group of peoplc,
who are trying to solve some of the world's major prob lems,is really a privilege," said Oliver.
     "I'm hoping the menu I'm working on will show British food and produce is some of the best in the world,
but also show we have pioneered a high-quality apprentice scheme at Fifteen London that is giving young
people a skill to be proud of."
     The chef has not yet finalized the menu, but is expected to draw inspiration from his latest book, Jamies
Ministry of Food, which has budget recipes for beef and ale stew (啤酒燉菜) and "im pressive" chocolate
fudge cake.

1. The underlined word " recession" in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to" _____".

A. business
B. opposition
C. discussion
D. depression

2. What can we learn about Oliver from the text?

A. He is a well-known American cook.
B. He is invited to attend the G20 summit.
C. He has founded the Fifteen London.
D. He is one of the apprentices serving leaders of the G20.

3. The menu of the banquet for the leaders of the G20 is supposed to ______.

A. include all delicious British food
B. use inexpensive produce with special characteristics
C. be rich, varied and of high quality
D. imitate the menu of last Japanese summit

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A. Oliver is honored to be invited to cook for the G20 leaders.
B. Altogether three presidents are mentioned in the text.
C. President Barack Obama offers the cut-price menu.
D. The menu for the G20 dinner banquet has been decided.

5. What is the Fifteen London?

A. An apartment in London.
B. A luxurious restaurant in London.
C. A restaurant as well as a training center.
D. A famous avenue.

     Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to
improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness.
     1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive.
     We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and
figure out what is so good because anxieties can push people away-but a smile draws them in.
     2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
     Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance your mood will change for
the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
     3. Smiling Is Appealing
     When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier.
A smiling person brings happiness with them Smile lots and you will draw people to you.
      4. Smiling Relieves Stress
     Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, wom down, and
overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be
better able to take action.
     5.___
     When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood
pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another
reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
      6. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes
     You Look Younger The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go
for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day-you'll look younger and feel better.
     7. Smiling Helps
     You Stay Positive Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile.
It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that" Life is Good!"

1. List three aspects that smile can overcome according to the passage. ( Please answer within 10 words. )
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2. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. ( Please an swer within 10 words. )
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3. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the fol lowing one? Face operation is not necessary.
    As long as you try smiling dai ly, smile can make you younger and better.
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4. What would you do if you are feeling down? Give us at least 3 ways. ( Please answer within 10 words. )
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
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     On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school
seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, "You're nervous and that's okay. Everyone is afraid
of high school." I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my
closest friends.
     On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I
couldn't figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn't think I could rise to this challenge,
especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with
it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.
     Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up
and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It
was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.
     Since then, I've been elected vice president of my class, which wasn't much of a victory since only three
people ran for the four positions.
     It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that
any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some out-of-class activities because you'll find it easier
to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn't straight A's.
     Most important of all, be who you are, whether you're a "fool", an athlete, or a lower grader. Don't try to
pretend to be someone you're not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.

1. The main reason for the author's fear on his first day is that _____.

A. he was unable to work out the puzzle
B. his schoolmates were unfriendly to him
C. he was not familiar with the new surroundings
D. his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry

2. From the author's first day experience we can infer that _____.

A his home was far from the school 
B. he got to school after classes began
C. he didn't get any school schedule
D. he didn't know the right way to class

3. After his first week at school, the author _____.

A. was still not accustomed to the schedule
B. gradually adjusted himself to the new school
C. found high school not so challenging as he had imagined 
D. ran for president of his class against three other students

4. According to the passage, the secret of the author's success lies mainly in _____.

A. making more friends
B. getting more A's at school
C. being who he really is
D. joining in out-of-class activities

     You either have it, or you don't- a sense of direction, that is. But why is it that some people could find their
way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street?
     Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One
theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being
carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it, we lose it.
     "Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around. Says Jim Martland, Research Director of the project." However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop
the skills."
     Jim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of
direction. He makes the following suggestions:
     If you are using a map, turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.
     If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree. Note landmarks on
the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.
     Simplify the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town. Streams, or walls in the
countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks
such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are. Now you need never get lost again!

1. Scientists believe that ______.

A. some babies are born with a sense of direction
B. people learn a sense of direction as they grow older
C. people never lose their sense of direction
D. everybody possesses a sense of direction from birth

2. What is true of seven-year-old children according to the passage?

A. They never have a sense of direction without maps.
B. They should never be allowed out alone if they lack a sense of direction.
C. They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.
D. They can develop a good sense or direction if they are driven around in a car.

3. If you leave your bike in a strange place, you should ______.

A. tie it to a tree so as to present it from being stolen.
B. draw a map of the route to help remember where it is.
C. avoid taking the same route when you come back to it.
D. remember something easily recognized on the route.

4. According to the passage, the best way to find your way around is to ______.

A. ask policemen for directions.
B. use walls, streams and streets to guide yourself.
C. remember your route by looking out for steps and stairs.
D. count the number of landmarks that you see.

    In Canada you can find dogs, cats, horses, etc. in almost every family. These are their pets. People love
these pets and have them as their good friends. Before they keep them in their houses, they take them to
animal hospitals to give them injections (注射) so that they won't carry diseases. They have special animal
food stores, though they can get animal food in almost every kind of stores. Some people spend around two
hundred Canadian dollars a month on animal food.
    When you visit people's houses, they would be very glad to show you their pets and they are very proud
of them. You will also find that almost every family has a bird feeder in their garden. All kinds of birds are
welcomed to come and have a good meal. They are free to come and go and nobody is allowed to kill any
animal in Canada. They have a law against killing wild animals. If you killed an animal, you would be punished.
If an animal happened to get run over by a car, people would be very sad about it.
    People in Canada have many reasons to like animals. One of them might be: Their family ties are not as
close as ours. When children grow up, they leave their parents and start their own life. Then the old will feel
lonely. But pets can solve this problem. They can be good friends and never leave them alone.

1. The passage mainly talks about _____.

A. how to keep disease from pets
B. pets in Canada
C. how to take good care of pets
D. life of the old in Canada

2. They give their pets injections before keeping them at their houses because _____.

A. the pets are sick
B. the pets are wild
C. they want to stop them from carrying disease
D. they want them to sleep on the way home

3. In Canada, children leave their parents when they grow up because _____.

A. they don't love their parents any more
B. they can only find jobs far from their parents
C. their parents' houses are too small
D. they wouldn't depend on their parents any more

4. Which of the following is TRUE? 　　

A. People buy animal food only at the animal food stores. 　
B. Pets eat better than people. 　　
C. Almost every family has a birdcage in his house. 　　
D. Any bird can come to the bird feeders to eat.

     Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.
1_____ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third,
note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
     You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research
for a report. 2_____ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective
process. 3_____ 
     The following methods may work best for you.
     · Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
     · Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
     · Write your notes in your own words.
     · 4_____
     · Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
     As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速記). When you do, be sure that you
understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 5_____

A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.