A new football competition，Man V Fat，  61  (organize)recently in England．62    (judge)from the name, it is easy to guess that players can only join if they are fat. They can    only win when they score or lose  63 (pound) after each game．So，the main purpose of this    competition is  64  (get) fat men to do regular exercise．   

Jay Ali，a bank manager，found it a great idea．He said，“I don’t want to go to weight loss classes in  65  almost all members are women．And I don’t want to play football with my friends who are all  66  (fat)than me，so this gives me the perfect chance to exercise with guys who are the same  67  me．Here，no one judges 68 (I )，so I don’t have to get embarrassed ”．Mr．Shanahan from Staffordshire shared the same opinion，“I took part in the competition after getting fed up with weight loss classes which were  69 (main) filled with women．” 

It seems that this football competition has offered fat men  70  effective way to lose    weight．

 Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them .Take my family’s last vacation .It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week long trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta , the airline ,offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day .I had meeting in New York，So I had to get back . But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.

 The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.

Yes, I encouraged一okay, ordered them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?

    Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is some-time thing few of us can afford to pass up.

 I've made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks .I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.

28. Why did Delta give the author's family credits?

A. They took a later flight.                B. They had early bookings.

C. Their flight had been delayed.           D. Their flight had been cancelled.

29. What can we learn about the author?

A. She rarely misses a good deal.          B. She seldom makes a compromise(妥协).

C. She is very strict with her children       D. She is interested in cheap products.

30. What does the author do?

A. She's a teacher.  B. She's a housewife.  C. She's a media person.  D. She's a businesswoman.

31. What does the author want to tell us?

A. How to expose bad tricks.             B. How to reserve airline seats.

C. How to spend money wisely,           D. How to make a business deal.

61. We will ______________________ (聚集) at the Students' Club at 8:00 p.m. this Friday.                                                                    

62. You must ask ___________________ (permit) before taking any photos inside the church.                                                                               

63. I am looking forward to _____________________ (receive) your letter soon.                                             

64. A child will cheat again if he thinks he can get away ________________ it.                                          

65. _______________________ (obvious), the new program on CCTV, The Reader, is a hot show.                                                                                               

Four interesting festivals

Grand Old Days

Phone number: (651) 699-0029

E-mail address: fo@grandave.com

Grand Old Days is one of the Midwest’s largest one-day festivals. It’s held every year on the first Sunday in June. It starts at 7:45 am until 5:00 pm. You should pay $8 for a ticket to enter the live music festival gardens and you must be at least 21 years old. There are a lot of interesting activities for the whole family.

Uptown Art Fair

Phone number: (612) 823-4581

E-mail address: info@uptownminneapolis.com

There is a wide variety of artwork you can buy from only a few dollars to thousands of dollars. There are also activities held by some artists.  Uptown Art Fair starts on August 5th and ends on August 7th. It is free to attend. The opening time and closing time are Friday 11 am-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-8 pm, and Sunday 10 am-6 pm.

Minnesota State Fair

Phone number: (651) 288-4400

E-mail address: fairinfo@mnstatefair.org

It is one of the most popular fairs in Minnesota. It starts on August 25th and goes through Labor Day on September 5th. Tickets for adults (aged 13-64) are $11, seniors (aged 65 and older) $9, kids (aged 5-12) $8 and children under 5 are free of charge. It opens at 6 am and closes at midnight. The State Fair has lots of fun activities, bands, games, and rides.

Nativity County Fair

Phone number: (651) 696-5401

E-mail address: info@nativitycountyfair.com

The Nativity County Fair is a kid’s fair, but it has some fun things for adults as well. You can buy tickets for the rides and games, and the price depends on how many tickets you want to buy. It starts from September 16th to September 18th.

21. Which of the following lasts the shortest?

   A. Nativity County Fair  B. Minnesota State Fair  C. Uptown Art Fair  D. Grand Old Days

22. How much should a couple with their 4-year-old son pay to attend the Minnesota State Fair?

A. 17 dollars    B. 19 dollars    C. 22 dollars   D. 30 dollars

23. If you want to ride on September 17th, you can send an Email to ______.

A. fairinfo@mnstatefair.org    B. info@nativitycountyfair.com    

C. fo@grandave.com         D. info@uptownminneapolis.com

How to Test Best

It’s tack to school,which means it’s back to tests.It might also mean it’s back to being majorly stressed out    36  Here are some simple ways to prepare thoroughly for tests.

Schedule study time

Trying to do all studying the night before a test makes it impossible to master all the material,   37  Instead,prepare for a test by scheduling study time each day for several days before.

Use your time wisely

Before studying clear your desk so you can concentrate. Besides,make sure you have all the supplies you need to study so you don’t lose focus.

  38  Get a snack,take a bathroom break or play a quick computer game when it feels as if you brain is about to be broken.

Form a study group

Studying with a parent or friends can help you understand the material better and to learn form one another.Have every person or pair take a part of the material,and come up with questions to test the group.

   39   Have everyone take tums as the group leader,who will assign（分配）the material,and make sure that conversation stays on what is being studied.

Don’t forget last-minute preparation

Have your pencil and other things in your bag ready the night before the test,It’s important to get a good night’s sleep and then eating breakfast the next morning   40   .

A. Keep the group small.

B. Stay cool before the test.

C. It doesn’t have to be this way.

D. This will help you store important information.

E. While studying be sure to make regular short breaks.

F. This way.both you mind and body are fully prepared.

G. It will also make you tired and stressed on the day of the test.

58.对于那些太爱看电视的青少年来说，大量的时间被浪费掉了。

For those teenagers who like to watch too much TV, _____ _____ _____ _____ time is wasted.

59.. 在一个美好的海滩假日之后，你会感到轻松、充满精力。

After a good holiday on the seaside, you will feel ______ and ______ ______ _____.

60.这家小工厂为我们学校供应粉笔。

This small factory_____ ______ _____ our school.

   假如你是李华，想加入“国际网友俱乐部”，结交更多的朋友。为此，你给该俱乐部的负责人Robert发了一封电子邮件，进行自我介绍。具体内容如下：

1.     目前在读高一，学了9年英语；

2.     兴趣广泛，如音乐，体育，绘画等，但是课余最爱上网和交友；

3.     平时关心他人，能与人同甘共苦；

4.     表达想加入该俱乐部的愿望。

注意：

1. 短文开头已给出，但不计入总词数；

   2. 可适当补充细节，使行文连贯；

3. 词数100左右。

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                                                                            Lihua

To change your habits successfully, you should think about changing your inner beliefs about your habits. For example, your old belief was: “I love cigarette because it   61  （make） me feel good and   62  （relax）. I need cigarette to be happy and eased.”If you keep this belief, you won’t be able to prevent yourself   63   smoking for very long.   64  , you should hold this new belief: “I love yoga because it can make me strong and energetic while cigarette is poisonous and destroys my body.” You should analyze your beliefs and make sure they won’t stop you from changing your habits.   65   same is when you try to form positive habits. If you want to start eating healthy food, here  66  (be) some positive beliefs you should start thinking about: “Healthy food is very good   67   my health. It gives me a lot of energy and I feel very good.” Everybody can change. All it takes is courage and commitment. Decide right now ! To improve your life by  68  (change) your habits. Take action right now! Don’t be afraid. Yes, you will  69  (possible) make mistakes along the way. But never forget that success is guaranteed for you if you have positive habits in your life. If you continue, success will be   70   (you).

Some colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical（临床的）depression (沮丧). That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. They show that individuals (个人) who live or work in low levels of light overnight (整夜) can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word “clinical depression” to describe severe form of depression. Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.

In the new study, American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters（仓鼠）to different colors. The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal（夜行的）, which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.

The animals were separated into four groups. One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night-time period. Another group was placed in front of a blue light, a third group slept in front of a white light, while a fourth was put in front of a red light.

After four weeks, the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank. They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.

Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University. He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed. “What we saw is that these animals didn’t show any sleep uneasiness (不安) at all but they did mess up biological clock genes and they did show depressive sign while if they were in the dim（微弱）red light, they did not.”

Randy Nelson notes that photosensitive（感光）cells in the eyes have little to do with eyesight. He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain that controls what has been called the natural sleep-wake cycle.

He says there’s a lot of blue in white light. This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.

58. Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because __________.

A. they are similar to humans in dealing with colors

B. they are easy to observe and study

C. they are sensitive to colors like human beings

D. they are active at night and sleep during the day

59. What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed?

A. They drink less sugary water.    B. They don’t sleep well.

C. Their eyesight becomes worse.    D. Their energy level becomes low.

60. What can help people who work late at night to avoid being depressed?

A. Not being exposed to dim red light when using computers.

B. Equipping their computer screens to put it more in the reddish light.

C. Living or working in low levels of light overnight.

D. Going to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.

Bob, quickly get this film ____. I want to know if this camera works well.

   A. washed             B. developed            C. printed          D. shown

Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resting your body clock.   36   Here is how to make one.

•   37   In order to make a change, you need to decide why it's important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reason, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.

• Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags.   38   That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.

• Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found.   39 

• Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record.   40   If not, take another look at other methods you could try.

A. Get a sleep specialist.

B. Find the right motivation.

C. A better plan for sleep can help.

D. And consider setting a second alarm.

E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.

F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.

G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.

Mickey Mouse wants to help kids kick the junk food habit. The Walt Disney Company announced that it plans to advertise only healthier foods to kids.

By 2015, all food and drink products that are advertised on its TV channels, radio stations and websites will have to meet the company’s nutrition standard for limiting calories and reducing fat, sodium and sugar. Many foods, such as fruit drinks, candy and snack cakes, won’t meet the standard.

First Lady Michelle Obama called it a “game changer”. “Disney is doing what no major media company has ever done before in the U.S. – and what I hope every company will do in the future.”

“This is a landmark（里程碑）, because a major media company is taking responsibility for what food they advertise to children,” says Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy for the Center for Science in the Public Interest. “This should be a real wake-up call to Nickelodeon(an American children’s channel) and the Cartoon Network to do the same.”

But the company will still be able to advertise “better-for-you versions（种类）of products that are not perfectly nutritious.” Under the new standards, breakfast cereals that are advertised will have to contain fewer than 10 grams of sugar in a serving, Wootan says. “That’s a good step forward, but it’s not perfectly nutritious.”

Jon Leibowitz, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, says Disney is making this move “at perhaps some risk of affecting their incomes, so that’s why we should praise them.”

Food marketing is really “important because it shapes the way kids are fed,” Wootan says. “If we don’t deal with food marketing to kids, we don’t have any chance of addressing childhood obesity.”

Currently, a third of children are overweight, putting them at a greater risk for serious health problems.

At its theme parks, Disney began offering healthier kids’ meals, serving carrots and other vegetables, fruits, low-fat milk and yogurt at meals, instead of fries and soft drinks.

67. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to __________.

A. the Walt Disney Company    B. the wake-up call          

C. the habit of eating junk food  D. the nutrition standard in the US

68. What does Margo Wootan think of Disney’s new move?

A. He thinks it is a risk.    B. He thinks it will get wide support.

C. He thinks very highly of it.   D. He thinks it will affect their income.

69. According to Disney’s new standards, ________.

A. foods advertised should contain fewer than 10 grams of sugar

B. foods that are advertised should be fat-free

C. only perfectly nutritious products can be advertised

D. soft drinks are not allowed to be advertised

70. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Disney calls for a ban on junk food.

B. Disney is to quit taking ads for junk food aimed at kids.

C. Disney is to serve healthier food for kids.

D. Disney aims to help kids lose weight.

You know that balloons must be kept away from sharp objects. They also needed to be kept away from flames. A fire can weaken the rubber and cause it to break. However, in this experiment you will find out how you can hold a balloon directly in a flame without breaking the balloon.

   Materials needed:

●         two round balloons not inflated(充气的)

●         several matches

●         water

Inflate one of the balloons and tie it. Place 1/4 cup of water in the other balloon, and then inflate it

and tie it. Light a match and hold it under the first balloon. Allow the flame to touch the balloon. What happens? The balloon breaks, perhaps even before the flame touches it. Light another match. Hold it directly under the water in the second balloon. Allow the flame to touch the balloon. What happens to this balloon? It doesn’t break.

   Why does the balloon with no water break in the flame? The flame heats the rubber of both balloons. The rubber of the balloon without water becomes so hot that it becomes too weak to resist the pressure of the air inside the balloon. However, when the balloon with water in it is placed in the flame, the water takes in most of the heat from the flame. Then, the rubber of the balloon doesn’t become very hot, it doesn’t weaken, and the balloon doesn’t break.

   Water is a particularly good absorber(吸收者) of heat. It takes a lot of heat to change the temperature of water. On the other hand, when water cools, it gives off a great deal of heat. That’s why areas near oceans or other large bodies of water don’t get as cold in winter as areas at the same latitude(纬度) further inland.

28. From the passage we can know the following aspects of the experiment except______.

A. method             B. material             C. result            D. time

29. What does the underlined word “resist” in Para 4 probably mean?

A. add                B. expand              C. bear             D. form

30. When the flame reaches the balloon with water inside, ______

A. the rubber of it doesn’t become hot at all

B. the water in it begins to boil

C. the balloon breaks

D. the heat is mostly taken in by the water            

31. The purpose of the experiment described in the passage is to prove that______.

A. water is a particularly good absorber of heat

B. some balloons can be easily broken, while others can’t.

C. balloons without water are not as strong as those with water inside.

D. the temperature is not up to the latitude.

Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.

In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.

Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

36.Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

A．They eat too much for lunch.             B．They sleep too little at night.

C．The weather becomes a lot warmer.          D．Their body temperature becomes lower.

37.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?

A．About 12:30 pm.     B．About 1:30 pm.     C．About 2:30 pm     D．About 3:30 pm

38.What would be the best title for the text?

A. All for a Nap                           B．Just for a Rest

 C．A Special Sleep Pattern.                D．Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.

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要求：1.可适当填加细节，以使行文连贯；

2.词数100词左右。

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热带雨林rainforest        少数民族ethnic minority

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  Gordon Brown was born in Scotland in 1951. His childhood was a brilliant success because of his intellectual strength. He was accepted into middle school at 10. At 16 he became the youngest student at Edinburgh University.

   “At that time, he was a lucky boy, good at almost everything,” said his old friend Murray Elder. However, setbacks (挫折) fell on the brilliant boy. After a rugby injury, he became blind in his left eye. Before long, similar symptoms (症状) developed in his right eye. “I lay in the hospital bed in total darkness, uncertain about my future,” said Brown.

   Looking back into the past, Brown didn’t complain about his bad luck. He even said: “One door closes; you can’t play rugby any more, so you focus on other things.”

   Brown was interested in student politics in university, which helped a lot in his political career later in life.

   In 1997, Brown was made Chancellor of the Exchequer (财政大臣). He has succeeded in giving the country a high rate of employment and the longest period of economic growth in its history.

   Compared with his successful career, Brown’s family life is full of downs. He lost his first daughter ten days after her birth. His 1-year-old youngest son has a deadly disease. “These accidents make me appreciate my life more,” he said.

51. Gordon Brown was successful in his childhood because he _____.

 A. played rugby very well           B. went to middle school at 10

 C. was very intelligent                D. became the youngest student at Edinburgh University

52. When Gordon Brown looked back on the past, he _____.

     A. wished that he had not played rugby        B. still had hope for the future

   C. believed that his door was closed             D. felt very sad about his misfortune

53. Which of the following is TRUE about Gordon Brown?

 A. He didn’t like politics in university.

 B. He became Chancellor of the Exchequer at 48.

 C. He didn’t do well for the country’s employment.

 D. He did a good job to improve the national economy.

54. From the last paragraph, we learn that Brown’s family life _____.

   A. is full of accidents                                     B. is as successful as his career

   C. makes him upset about his life           D. is filled with good luck

        Maybe tenyearold Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father，“But，Dad，you-can’t-be-healthy-if-you’re-dead.”Dad，in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run，had forgotten to wear his safety belt—a mistake 75% of the US population makes every day.The big question is why.

There have been many myths about safety belts ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago.The following are three of the most common.

Myth Number One：It’s best to be “thrown clear” of a serious accident.

Truth：Sorry，but any accident serious enough to “throw you clear”is also going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing.And chances are you’ll have traveled through a windshield(挡风玻璃) or door to do it.Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twentyfive times greater in cases where people are “thrown clear”．

Myth Number Two：Safety belts “trap” people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.

Truth：Sorry again，but studies show that people knocked unconscious(无知觉的) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents.People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situation，not to be trapped in them.

Myth Number Three：Safety belts aren’t needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour(mph)．

Truth：When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other，an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving head first into the ground from a height of 10 meters.

18．Why did Elizabeth say to her father，“But，Dad，you can’t be healthy if you’re dead.”？

A．He was driving at great speed.    

B．He was running across the street.

C．He didn’t have his safety belt on.

D．He didn’t take his medicine on time.

19．The reason Father was in a hurry to get home was that he ________.

A．wasn’t feeling very well    

B．hated to drive in the dark

C．wanted to take some exercise

D．didn’t want to be caught by the police

20．According to the text，to be “thrown clear”of a serious accident is very dangerous because you ______.

A．may be knocked down by other cars

B．may get seriously hurt being thrown out of the car

C．may find it impossible to get away from the seat

D．may get caught in the car door

21．Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe ________.

A．the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident   

B．they will be unable to think clearly in an accident

C．they will be caught when help comes

D．cars catch fire easily

In most situations, light helps us see. But when it comes to looking at the night sky, light is actually a kind of pollution. It prevents our view of some of life’s most striking sights: stars, planets, and even galaxies(银河系).

“When I was a little boy, I loved the night sky. I remember looking up and the sky was filled with stars. I became an astronomer because I was amazed by their beauty,” says Robert Gent, “Now in most big cities kids can’t see the stars like I did.”

    Normally, about 2,500 individual (单个的) stars are visible to the human eyes without using any special equipment. But because of light pollution, you actually see just 200 to 300 and fewer than a dozen from some cities. Only one in three Americans can see our own galaxy with the naked eyes. Those people live far away from the lights of big cities, office buildings, and shopping malls.

    Fortunately, there’s an inexpensive and useful way. If we shine lights down at the ground instead of up into the sky, and use lower brightness levels, we can save big amounts of energy and keep the beauty of the night sky. Many cities and towns have passed laws limiting lights at night, making sure enough shine for safety without creating much light pollution.

    Light pollution affects more than our view of the heavens and can harm wildlife. Migrating birds(候鸟) sometimes fly over cities and become confused by the brightness, flying in circles until they drop from exhaustion. Sea turtles need dark beaches for nesting and won’t approach bright lights. Too much light at night may even affect human health. For all these reasons, researchers are working on ways to use lights only when and where they are truly needed. Everyone deserves to look up at the sky.

32. According to the text, using our naked eyes,  ________.

  A. over one third Americans can see our own galaxy

B. people in remote areas can see more stars than those in big cities

C. about one in three Americans in big cities can see our own galaxy

D. Americans can only see 200 to 300 stars

33. What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?

A. The cause of light pollution.              B. The way to reduce light pollution. 

 C. The effect of light pollution.             D. People’s attitude towards light pollution.

34. The underlined word “exhaustion” in the last paragraph means _______ .

  A. air pollution              B. anger                C. breath           D. tiredness

35. Which would be the best title for the text?

   A. Stars in the Sky           B. Seeking the Sky       C. Light Pollution      D. City Pollution

On Oct. 6th, 2011, a piece of breaking news hit the world: Steve Jobs, the founder of the Apple Company,   51   (pass) away after years of battle against pancreatic cancer. I as well as many people   52   (be) sad at the news. We saw him make miracles again and again, and we hoped that he would always give us a surprise. We enjoy using an iPod to listen to music and we like to play games with   53   iPad. We love to communicate with our friends by iPhone.   54   seemed that Jobs always understood what we really wanted. So he could devote himself to his career by creating the amazing products constantly. But now he quietly left,   55   (leave) us a great pity.

U.S. President Barack Obama called Jobs a visionary   56   (lead) and one of the greatest U.S. innovators. He said in a statement, "Steve was brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and   57   (talent) enough to do it."

Steve Jobs’ family said in a statement, “Steve died   58   (peace) today surrounded by his family. We are grateful for the support and kindness of those   59   share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time   60   sorrow.”

There once was a little girl who had a bad temper (脾气). Her mother gave her a   36   of nails(钉子) and told her that every  37   she lost her temper, she must   38   a nail into the back of the fence(栅栏).

The first day the girl had knocked 37 nails into the fence. Over the   39  few weeks, as she learned to   40   her anger, the number of nails knocked daily gradually became smaller and smaller．She discovered   41   was easier to hold her temper than to knock these nails into the fence. Finally the day came   42   the girl didn't lose her temper at all.

She told her mother about it and the mother   43   that the girl now pull out one nail for each day when she was able to   44   her temper. The days passed and the young girl was   45  able to tell her mother that all the nails were gone.

The mother took her daughter   46   the hand and led her to the fence. She said, “You have done well, my daughter, but look at the   47   in the fence. The fence will never be   48  .When you say things in   49  , they leave a scar(伤疤) just like this one. You can put a   50   in a person and draw it out. No   51   how many times you say “I'm sorry”, the wound (伤口) is still there. A spoken wound is as    52   as a physical one.

Friends are very valuable   53  , indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They share words of praise and they always want to   54  their hearts to us.

Please  55   me if I have ever left a hole in your fence.

36.  A. lots             B. piece            C. bag           D. many

37.  A. day              B. second          C. year             D. time

38.  A. knock           B. move            C. pull             D. push

39.  A. last             B. next             C. before         D. after

40.  A. lose            B. control            C. make                 D. cause

41.  A. that             B. such             C. what                  D. it

42.  A. because      B. when            C. since            D. so

43.  A. suggested            B. persuaded            C. thought           D. asked

44.  A. lose            B. have            C. find              D. hold

45.  A. hardly           B. only              C. finally             D. firstly

46.  A. in              B. on               C. around           D. by

47.  A. nails           B. holes            C. marks           D. lines

48.  A. the same             B. different          C. fresh            D. similar

49.  A. sadness             B. regret            C. anger           D. concern

50.  A. knife           B. saying            C. word            D. fence

51.  A. matter        B. way               C. mind            D. wonder

52.  A. good         B. better            C. bad           D. worse

53.  A. members            B. parcels           C. jewels           D. families

54.  A. open         B. close            C. free             D. provide

55.  A. encourage           B. praise           C. forgive           D. frighten