With limited pocket money in hand，many Chinese college students are increasingly opting to live life “l(fā)ow cost”．One way to save money is team­buying.Online team­buying offers huge discounts and becomes popular on campus.
Li Jing，a student at China Youth University for Political Sciences，for example，says she often buys movie tickets on team­buying websites.But while they offer a good opportunity to save money，Li said she would “think twice before buying them from online stores”．Because many of them are “a bit chaotic (混亂的)”，and have fake goods mixed among them.Then why don’t the students just earn more pocket money by taking up part­time jobs？Guo Na，a teacher at the Communication University of China，said most college students were unlikely to choose work­study programs to earn pocket money because of their intensive study schedules.
A kind of card called “VELO” has become another ideal choice for many money savers.It provides all­round discounts while dining out or shopping in general.Cao Zuyang，a student at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China，often searches for sales online and buys things together with friends to cut down on costs.Cao once wanted to buy an electro­magnetic oven (電磁爐)，which was on sale at a shopping website.He then asked five dormitory roommates to pitch in for the oven.Each student only paid 25 yuan.
Most students find it difficult to deal with the expense of accommodation while traveling.So they choose to travel to cities where they have friends and live in their dorms.For instance，Ge Rui，a student at the Hebei University of Technology，has been to many cities where he has friends.“Friends can act as free guides，offer me free accommodation，give me valuable tour information，and broaden my mind at the same time，” he said.He also had friends from other cities coming over and living with him when they visited his city.
【小題1】What does the writer mainly tell us?

A．The ways of saving money on campus.

B．Online team­buying becomes popular.

C．How to recognize fake goods online.

D．How to choose a city to travel.

【小題2】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Li Jing is a student from China Youth University for Electronic Sciences.

B．Most college students earn more pocket money by taking up part­time jobs.

C．It’s not a good idea to ask five roommates to buy one oven together.

D．You should think twice before buying something from online stores.

【小題3】From the passage，we can know that________.

A．most students dislike traveling because of the expense

B．Guo Na is against students taking up part­time jobs

C．Cao Zuyang succeeds in saving money

D．students are charged for half price when traveling

【小題4】The passage is probably taken from________.

A．a(chǎn) personal diary	B．a(chǎn) travel magazine
C．a(chǎn)n official paper	D．a(chǎn)n advertisement

Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strength. Imitation is unacceptable.
In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜譜) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.
In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意識地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.
In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.
Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.
Syudy your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not server. Then you can say,” I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors” tragedies and tory, and know that they are cheering on.
【小題1】 Imitation proves useful when you        .

A．know you are unique

B．lose the balance of life

C．begin to learn something new

D．get tired of routine practice

【小題2】  To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should________.

A．forget daily fear and pain

B．choose the right example

C．a(chǎn)sk others for decisions

D．stay away from stars

【小題3】 Acording to the author. The world moves on because of those who are          .

A．desperate to intruence others with their knowledge

B．ready to turn their original ideas into reality

C．eager to discover what their ancestors did

D．willing to accept others’ ideas

【小題4】 The trouble a creator faces is          .

A．the lack of strong motivation

B．the absence of practical ideas

C．how to search for more materials

D．how to use imagination creatively

【小題5】  What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To highlight the importance of creatively.

B．To criticize the characters of role models.

C．To compare imitation with creation.

D．To explain the meaning of success.

Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strength. Imitation is unacceptable.
In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜譜) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.
In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意識地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.
In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.
Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.
Syudy your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not server. Then you can say,” I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors” tragedies and tory, and know that they are cheering on.
【小題1】 Imitation proves useful when you        .

A．know you are unique

B．lose the balance of life

C．begin to learn something new

D．get tired of routine practice

【小題2】  To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should________.

A．forget daily fear and pain

B．choose the right example

C．a(chǎn)sk others for decisions

D．stay away from stars

【小題3】.Acording to the author. The world moves on because of those who are          .

A．desperate to intruence others with their knowledge

B．ready to turn their original ideas into reality

C．eager to discover what their ancestors did

D．willing to accept others’ ideas

【小題4】 The trouble a creator faces is          .

A．the lack of strong motivation

B．the absence of practical ideas

C．how to search for more materials

D．how to use imagination creatively

【小題5】 What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To highlight the importance of creatively.

B．To criticize the characters of role models.

C．To compare imitation with creation.

D．To explain the meaning of success.

A few common misconceptions. Beauty is only skin-deep. One' s physical assets and liabilities don' t count all that much in a managerial career. A woman should always try to look her best.
Over the last 30 years, social scientists have conducted more than 1,000 studies of how we react to beautiful and not- so-beautiful people. The virtually unanimous conclusion: Looks do matter, more than most of us realize. The data suggest, for example, the physically attractive individuals are more likely to be treated well by their parents, sought out as friends, and pursued romantically. With the possible exception of women seeking managerial jobs they are also more likely to be hired, paid well, and promoted.
Un-American, you say, unfair and extremely unbelievable? Once again, the scientists have caught us mouthing pieties (虔誠) while acting just the contrary. Their typical experiment works something like this. They give each member of a group--college students, perhaps, or teachers or corporate personnel managers a piece of paper relating an individual' s accomplishments. Attached to the paper is a photograph. While the papers all say exactly the same thing the pictures are different. Some show a strikingly attractive person, some an average-looking character, and some an unusually unattractive human being. Group members are asked to rate the individual on certain attributes, anything from personal warmth to the likelihood that he or she will be promoted.
Almost invariably, the better looking the person in the picture, the higher the person is rated. In the phrase, borrowed from Sappho, that the social scientists use to sum up the common perception, what is beautiful is good.
In business, however, good looks cut both ways for women, and deeper than for men. A Utah State University professor, who is an authority on the subject, explains: In terms of their careers, the impact of physical attractiveness on males is only modest. But its potential impact on females can be tremendous, making it easier, for example, for the more attractive to get jobs where they are in the public eye. on another note, though, there is enough literature now for us to conclude that attractive women who aspire (追求) to managerial positions do not get on as well as who may be less attractive.
【小題1】 In "Beauty is only skin-deep", "skin-deep" can be replaced by______.

A．decorating

B．superficial

C．expressive

D．demanding

【小題2】 "One's physical assets and liabilities don' t count all that much in a managerial career."(paral) can be interpretated as______.

A．whether or not one looks good or bad, it doesn' t affect much one' s managerial career

B．in one' s managerial career, he may deal with cases like assets and liabilities

C．in one' s managerial career, he may rarely deal with cases like assets and liabilities

D．whether or not one looks good or bad, it may affect much one' s managerial career

【小題3】  The result of research carried out by social scientists show that______.

A．people do not realize the importance of looking one' s best

B．women in pursuit of managerial jobs are not likely to be paid well

C．good -looking women aspire to managerial positions

D．a(chǎn)ttractive people generally have an advantage over those who are not

【小題4】  "Good looks cut both ways for women" (Para.5) means that______.

A．a(chǎn)ttractive women have tremendous potential impact on public job

B．good-looking women always get the best of everything

C．being attractive is not always an advantage for women

D．a(chǎn)ttractive women do not do as well as unattractive women in managerial positions

【小題5】  It can be inferred from the passage that in the business world______.

A．handsome men are not affected as much by their looks as attractive women are

B．physically attractive women who are in the public eye usually do quite well

C．physically attractive men and women who are in the public eye usually get along quite well

D．good looks are important for women as they are for men

A few common misconceptions. Beauty is only skin-deep. One' s physical assets and liabilities don' t count all that much in a managerial career. A woman should always try to look her best.
Over the last 30 years, social scientists have conducted more than 1,000 studies of how we react to beautiful and not- so-beautiful people. The virtually unanimous conclusion: Looks do matter, more than most of us realize. The data suggest, for example, the physically attractive individuals are more likely to be treated well by their parents, sought out as friends, and pursued romantically. With the possible exception of women seeking managerial jobs they are also more likely to be hired, paid well, and promoted.
Un-American, you say, unfair and extremely unbelievable? Once again, the scientists have caught us mouthing pieties (虔誠) while acting just the contrary. Their typical experiment works something like this. They give each member of a group--college students, perhaps, or teachers or corporate personnel managers a piece of paper relating an individual' s accomplishments. Attached to the paper is a photograph. While the papers all say exactly the same thing the pictures are different. Some show a strikingly attractive person, some an average-looking character, and some an unusually unattractive human being. Group members are asked to rate the individual on certain attributes, anything from personal warmth to the likelihood that he or she will be promoted.
Almost invariably, the better looking the person in the picture, the higher the person is rated. In the phrase, borrowed from Sappho, that the social scientists use to sum up the common perception, what is beautiful is good.
In business, however, good looks cut both ways for women, and deeper than for men. A Utah State University professor, who is an authority on the subject, explains: In terms of their careers, the impact of physical attractiveness on males is only modest. But its potential impact on females can be tremendous, making it easier, for example, for the more attractive to get jobs where they are in the public eye. on another note, though, there is enough literature now for us to conclude that attractive women who aspire (追求) to managerial positions do not get on as well as who may be less attractive.
【小題1】 In "Beauty is only skin-deep", "skin-deep" can be replaced by______.

A．decorating

B．superficial

C．expressive

D．demanding

【小題2】 "One's physical assets and liabilities don' t count all that much in a managerial career."(paral) can be interpretated as______.

A．whether or not one looks good or bad, it doesn' t affect much one' s managerial career

B．in one' s managerial career, he may deal with cases like assets and liabilities

C．in one' s managerial career, he may rarely deal with cases like assets and liabilities

D．whether or not one looks good or bad, it may affect much one' s managerial career

【小題3】  The result of research carried out by social scientists show that______.

A．people do not realize the importance of looking one' s best

B．women in pursuit of managerial jobs are not likely to be paid well

C．good -looking women aspire to managerial positions

D．a(chǎn)ttractive people generally have an advantage over those who are not

【小題4】 "Good looks cut both ways for women" (Para.5) means that______.

A．a(chǎn)ttractive women have tremendous potential impact on public job

B．good-looking women always get the best of everything

C．being attractive is not always an advantage for women

D．a(chǎn)ttractive women do not do as well as unattractive women in managerial positions

【小題5】  It can be inferred from the passage that in the business world______.

A．handsome men are not affected as much by their looks as attractive women are

B．physically attractive women who are in the public eye usually do quite well

C．physically attractive men and women who are in the public eye usually get along quite well

D．good looks are important for women as they are for men

Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn't forget that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (啟發(fā)) his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin's footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands. The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be. The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型海龜), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago(群島). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself. Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air. Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
【小題1】 What do we know about Darwin's visit to the islands?

A．He studied different creatures on the islands

B．He completed his famous book on the islands

C．He was touched by the geography of the islands

D．He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands

【小題2】  Which of the following plays a role in making the islands "a paradise for wildlife"?

A．Animals on the islands feed on grass.

B．Local government forbids killing wildlife.

C．People cannot visit the islands as they wish.

D．Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.

【小題3】  Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of_________.

A．The beautiful sea views

B．Darwin's inspiring trip

C．a(chǎn) closer view of animals

D．various daring activities

【小題4】  Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers

B．Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventures

C．Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos

D．A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection

It was a village in India.The people were poor.However，they were not unhappy.After all，their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries.
Then one day，some visitors from the city arrived.They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frog’s legs.However，they did not have enough frogs of their own，and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.
This seemed like money for nothing.There were millions of frogs in the fields around，and they were no use to the villagers.All they had to do was catch them.Agreement was reached，and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs.Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money.For the first time，the people were able to dream of a better future.But the dream didn’t last long.
The change was hardly noticed at first，but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well.More worrying was that the children fell ill more often，and，there seemed to be more insects around lately.
The villagers decided that they couldn’t just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak.They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides(殺蟲劑) and medicines.Soon there was no money left.
Then the people realized what was happening.It was the frog.They hadn’t been useless.They had been doing an important job—eating insects.Now with so many frogs killed，the insects were increasing more rapidly.They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.
Now，the people are still poor.But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs.These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.
(2010·遼寧，A)
【小題1】From Paragraph 1 we learn that the villagers ________.

A．worked very hard for centuries

B．dreamed of having a better life

C．were poor but somewhat content

D．lived a different life from their forefathers

【小題2】Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs?

A．The frogs were easy money.

B．They needed money to buy medicine.

C．They wanted to please the visitors.

D．The frogs made too much noise.

【小題3】What might be the cause of the children’s sickness?

A．The crops didn’t do well.

B．There were too many insects.

C．The visitors brought in diseases.

D．The pesticides were overused.

【小題4】What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?

A．Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country.

B．Health is more important than money.

C．The harmony between man and nature is important.

D．Good old days will never be forgotten.

The inventor of the world wide web，Tim Berners­Lee，has won an important award which comes with a prize bag of one million euros (￡671,000)．The “Father of the Web” was named as the first winner of the Millennium Technology Prize by the Finnish Technology Award Foundation.He said he had just been “in the right place at the right time” and did not want his photo taken.
In 1991，he came up with a system to organize，link and browse(瀏覽) Net pages which revolutionized the Internet.The British scientist was knighted(封爵) for his pioneering work in 2003.
Sir Tim created his program while he was at the particle physics institute，Cern，in Geneva.The computer code he came up with let scientists easily share research findings across a computer network.In the early 1990s，it was called the “world wide web，” and is still the basis of the web as we know it.
The famous man never went on to commercialize his work.Instead he worked on expanding the use of the Net as a channel for free expression and cooperation.
“The web is encouraging new types of social networks and opening up new ways for information management and business development.The web has significantly improved many people’s ability to obtain information central to their lives，”said Pekka Tarjanne，chairman of the Millennium Technology Prize award committee.
Just under 80 people from 22 countries were nominated(提名) for the prize for their work in the areas of health，communication，new materials and the environment.
The Millennium Technology Prize was set up by the Finnish Technology Award Foundation，an independent body backed by the public and private money which aims to recognize outstanding creations.
Sir Tim currently heads up the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston，where he is now based as an academic.
【小題1】It can be learned from the first two paragraphs that ________.

A．it is Tim Berners­Lee that invented the Internet

B．no one was able to surf the Net before the world wide web was invented

C．the Internet can’t be used so widely without Tim Berners­Lee’s invention

D．the Millennium Technology Prize was set up for Tim Berners­Lee

【小題2】After inventing the world wide web，Tim Berners­Lee ________.

A．became the first person to receive the Millennium Technology Prize

B．became the first person to be knighted by the Queen of England

C．began to cooperate with many scientists in other areas

D．was given over one million pounds for his great contribution

【小題3】Which of the following best describes Tim Berners­Lee?

A．Optimistic.	B．Modest.
C．Ambitious.	D．Careful.

【小題4】What would be the best title for the text?

A．The Millennium Technology Prize

B．Tim Berners­Lee

C．The World Wide Web

D．New Honor for the Web’s Inventor

Maybe you love them and want to pet every one you see.Or maybe you’re afraid of them and want to move to a dog­free neighborhood.Either way，dogs are a part of life.Millions of people have dogs as pets.You’ll see them all over town，in the city，country，and even when you’re on vacation.
Like many kinds of pets—no matter how small or cute they are—dogs need to be respected as animals that，under certain conditions，could hurt you.Nearly 5 million dog bites happen every year in the United States.No one wants a dog bite，but how do you prevent one?
One dog expert has come up with an easy way for kids to remember some tips to prevent dog bites.It spells “DOG SAFE”．
Don’t tease，please：Teasing a dog can make it angry enough to bite.For instance，if a dog has food or a toy，never try to take it away.You wouldn’t like it if someone took your snack(點心) while you were eating it!
Only pet with permission：Never pet a dog without asking the owner if it’s OK.Some dogs don’t like to be touched by strangers.
Give space：Little kids especially might run right up to a lovely dog and try to pet it or give it a hug.But dogs need space.Crowding a dog can frighten or anger the dog.
Slow down：Some dogs like to chase(追逐) and bite.Of course，you don’t want to be chased or bitten！The way to avoid it is to go slow around dogs.Never run toward them or away from them.If a dog you don’t know runs toward you，freeze.If you need to get away，back up slowly.
Always get help：You may want to bring home a dog that seems lost or injured.But animals who are lost or injured may be very frightened or in pain.Find a grown­up instead who can decide how to care for the animal.
Fingers together：When feeding a dog a treat，put the treat in the palm of your hand and keep your fingers and thumb close together.Why？The dog is less likely to get confused about which is the treat—the doggie snack or your finger!
Even good dogs can bite：Some people are very surprised when their dog bites someone，but all dogs can bite.Avoid doing things that make dogs scared or angry，such as backing them into a corner or bothering them when they are sleeping.
【小題1】The purpose of the text is to ________.

A．help kids avoid being bitten by dogs

B．show methods of feeding dogs

C．warn dog owners of danger

D．warn kids to keep away from dogs

【小題2】You won’t make a dog angry if ________.

A．you let it alone while it is eating

B．you pretend to take its food away

C．you exchange toys with it

D．you play together with it

【小題3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．The owner will be angry if you pet his or her dog.

B．Dogs don’t like to play with people they are familiar with.

C．A dog may rush up to a kid happily when a kid runs straight to it.

D．You can’t pet a dog unless its owner allows you to.

【小題4】Seeing a dog running after you，you’d better ______.

A．escape quickly

B．hide in a safe place

C．slow down or just stop

D．turn to the owner

A professor I have worked pretty closely with has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.It has been devastating for his family and heartbreaking for his students.
What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star.He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the White House.We truly admired him—as someone put it, “He always has a smile and a kind word for everyone.” It is very hard to find someone who is extremely intelligent should be so nice a human being.
I decided that we needed him to know our_attitude and also how we are all praying for his recovery.I bought him a simple card which read, “Healing thoughts and wishes coming your way.” I met all the students he worked closely with and got them to sign on it.Each student in his laboratory signed and also added a message.“We love you so much”， “We miss you！We need you back here—get well soon”， “Please come back”， “Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher”， “I hope you recover soon”．..These were some of the messages that were written.Most of the students were really glad we were doing this and said it was a very good idea to give it to him.
He is still undergoing(經(jīng)歷) intense treatment，and along with his family is trying his best to stay optimistic and hopeful.I didn’t see a trace of self­pity or sadness when I met him last week.Instead，he paid attention to every word of my presentation and asked me several questions related to my work.I was amazed at how much he gave his 100% on that day in spite of being in pain because of chemotherapy(化療)．He did not know if he even had another month to live.“I am trying to focus on staying positive，hoping to be back this summer，”he said.
Needless to say，I saw an expression of joy and hope on his face as he opened the card.He said he was truly touched to see the messages from the students he worked closely with.
There is one thing I learnt from last week：It is so important to tell people how much they mean to us and what an inspiration they are before it becomes too late.My professor，in spite of being too sick to teach classes，has managed to continue being a great teacher，introducing his last valuable message to us.
【小題1】The professor was admired because ________.

A．he was very intelligent

B．he had won many honors

C．he had noble personalities

D．he was very determined

【小題2】What do the underlined words “our attitude” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A．Our worry about his health.

B．Our pray for his health.

C．Our admiration for him.

D．Our pity for him.

【小題3】When the writer visited the professor at hospital，what surprised him was that the professor ________.

A．was suffering from great pain

B．was still very confident

C．didn’t know he would die soon

D．still cared for others

【小題4】Of the following statements，the writer may agree that ________.

A．the professor loves his job very much

B．few students supported the writer’s decision at first

C．the professor will go back to teach this summer

D．the professor often feels sorry for himself