For a girl who's interested in fashion, what would be the dream job? Being a model? Probably no-that's for
a pencil thin who doesn't eat. One answer is, fashion stylist.
     Girls can find it hard to ignore this attractiveness and the field is opening up to normal girls, not only style
or fashion design majors (某專業(yè)的學(xué)生). "It looked too high before, but now I find it more approachable,"
said Xue Rui, 22, a Fudan University Chinese literature graduate who works as an assistant stylist at Hermès
in Shanghai." There is no certain principle in dressing up models, and you can try every way with your own
distinct taste to make them pretty and attractive." Some professionals said that Xue's not mistaken.
     The attractiveness of this work is not only in the wonderful clothes. Now it's a career with a bright future
and pay packet. The income can allow you to buy expensive clothes and, with your name and photo appearing
on pages, readers will remember your fashion tips.
     A stylist at a fashion magazine can have some unique rights. You have a chance to contact famous pesons
and dress them up in a style you like. You need to cooperate with top photographers and select places around
the world to take photos in. You might also be invited to fashion shows of top brands and can select some of
the favorite clothes.
     "You have to be 'all-round': from hair and make up to clothes, shoes, and accessories (配飾) to the event,"
said He Qing, 21, a junior in fashion design at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. "You have to know
everything, and handle several things at the same time. It's challenging. That's why I love it." 
     So, remember girls, you've been warned.

1. The underlined phrase "pay packet" (paragraph 3) means _____.

A. a large bag
B. large amount of money
C. chances
D. choices

2. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. There are certain principles in dressing up models.
B. The only attractiveness of this work is in the wonderful clothes.
C. Only style or fashion design majors can work as a fashion stylist.
D. A stylist knows how to make a person beautiful, from head to toe.

3. What is the unique right a stylist at a fashion magazine can have?

A. You have a chance to contact celebrities and dress them up in a style you like.
B. You need to cooperate with top photographers and select places around the world to take photos in.
C. You might also be invited to fashion shows of top brands and can select some of the favorite clothes.
D. All of above

4. What will the author write in the 6th paragraph?

A. Top brands that fashion stylists like best.
B. Various fashion shows.
C. Difficulties that fashion stylists may meet.
D. Other dream jobs.

     Looking back on my childhood, I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were
all brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon left their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them,
I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.
     Before World War I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim (模糊的) memory of
the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts,
uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a clear memory of the dogs, the farm animals, the
local birds, and above all, the insects.
     I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world and my enthusiasm had led me into
varied investigations (調(diào)查研究). I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil reading
about other people's observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations
together in my conscious (清醒的) mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle, because it all
seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books, which some might honor with
the title of scientific research.
     But curiosity, keen (敏銳的) eyes, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make
a scientist: one of the excellent and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist, up to
a certain point, can be made. A naturalist is born. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds.

1. The first paragraph tells us the author _____.

A. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood
B. lost his hearing when he was a child
C. didn't like his brothers and sisters
D. was born into a naturalist's family

2. The author can't remember his relatives clearly because _____.

A. he didn't live very long with them
B. the family was extremely large
C. he was too young when he lived with them
D. he was fully occupied with observing nature

3. The author can't remember his relatives clearly because _____.

A. he didn't live very long with them
B. the family was extremely large
C. he was too young when he lived with them
D. he was fully occupied with observing nature

4. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he _____.

A. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmetic
B. lacks some of the qualities required of a scientist
C. just reads about other people's observations and discoveries
D. comes up with solutions in a most natural way

Dear editor,
     I am Evan from Canada. Being the eldest child in the family has its disadvantages. First of all, I have to
share all my (1)______ (玩具) with my younger sisters. Of course, they don't (2)n_____ to return the favor
because I'm totally uninterested in their things. (3)______ (除……之外) that, they are always hanging around
me. I just can't get a moment's (4)p______.
     At meals, I have to eat whatever is (5)______ the plate regardless of the taste. My sisters only try one bite
if it's not (6)______ favorite food. In addition, (7)w______ it comes to practicing our musical instruments, I
have to practice (8)______ than double the time. Worst of all, I get a larger quantity of homework, (9)______
(對比) to them.
     I'm feeling rather annoyed. Can you please (10)g______ me some advice?
                                                                                                                                         Yours truly
                                                                                                                                          Evan Smith

     Love, success, happiness, family and freedom-how important are these values to you? Here is one
interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
     Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
     Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I'm a web
designer.
     Q: What are your great memories?
     A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like
a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
     Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
     A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my
childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems
all alone. I learnt to be independent.
     Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
     A: If I could change something in my life, I'd change it so that my childhood could have taken place
in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much
money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn't matter as long as I can live with my family and
we are safe.
     Q: How do you get along with your parents?
     A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I've got. That's our way.
But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate
using it. It filters (過濾) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed
through sight, hearing and touch.

1. In Misbah's childhood, _____.

A. he was free from worry
B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was fond of getting close to nature
D. he often spent holidays with his family

2. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?

A. A colorful life.
B. A beautiful house.
C. Peace and freedom.
D. Money for his family.

3. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

A. By chatting on the Internet.
B. By calling them sometimes.
C. By paying weekly visits.
D. By writing them letters.

4. If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?

A. What was your childhood dream?
B. What is your biggest achievement?
C. What is your parents' view of you?
D. What was your hardest experience in the war?

                                                                 Pacing and Pausing
     Sara tried to befriend her old friend Steve's new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say.
While Sara felt Betty didn't hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never
gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pacing and pausing.
     Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there's no problem. But if our habits
are different, you may start to talk before I'm finished or fail to take your turn when I'm finished. That's
what was happening with Betty and Sara.
     It may not be coincidental that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British,
and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But
Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor
from Finland. And Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.
     The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation techniques, like pacing and pausing, lead
people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual
differences are often the basis for dangerous stereotyping (思維定式). And these social phenomena can
have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live
in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings,
she kept searching for the right time to break in-and never found it. Although back home she was considered
outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the
end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.
     That's why slight differences in conversational style-tiny little things like microseconds of pause-can have
a great effect on one's life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problems-even in the mind
of the woman herself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness
training.

1. What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?

A. Betty was talkative.
B. Betty was an interrupter.
C. Betty did not take her turn.
D. Betty paid no attention to Sara.

2. According to the passage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?

A. Americans.
B. Israelis.
C. The British.
D. The Finns.

3. We can learn from the passage that _____.

A. communication breakdown results from short pauses and fast pacing
B. women are unfavorably stereotyped in eastern cities of the US
C. one's inability to speak up is culturally determined sometimes
D. one should receive training to build up one's confidence

4. The underlined word"assertiveness" in the last paragraph probably means _____.

A. being willing to speak one's mind
B. being able to increase one's power
C. being ready to make one's own judgment
D. being quick to express one's ideas confidently

                                                                           Muzak
     The next time you go into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen. What do you hear? 1_____
It's similar to the music you listen to, but it's not exactly the same. That's because this music was especially
designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy. Sometimes you don't even realize the music is playing, but
you react to the music anyway.
     Quiet background music used to be called "elevator (電梯) music" because we often heard it in elevators.
But lately we hear it in more and more places, and it has a new name "Muzak". About one-third of the people
in America listen to "Muzak" everyday. The music plays for 15 minutes at a time, with short pauses in between.
It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon,
when people are more tired. 2_____
     If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs. Some
musicians or songwriters don't want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs
are chosen. Why? 3_____
     Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are
in an airport or a hotel. It has been proven that Muzak doeswhat it is designed to do. Tired office workers
suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 4_____
Supermarket shoppers buy 38 percent more groceries. 
     5_____ They say it's boring to hear the same songs all the time. But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in
public places. They say it helps them relax and feel calm. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some
farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!

A. Some people don't like Muzak.
B. The music gives them extra energy.
C. Music is playing in the background.
D. Factory workers produce 13 percent more.
E. Muzak tends to help people understand music better.
F. They get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.
G. Muzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.

     Why play games? Because they are fun, and a 1ot 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 off 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 forming 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.