假设你叫李华, 最近在某英文购物网站上购买了一双鞋子，但出现了以下问题。

请给网站写一封投诉信, 包括以下内容：

1. 写信的目的；

2. 投诉内容：申购情况；实际情况;

3. 要求：重新邮寄或退款；

4. 询问：若寄回, 谁承担寄费?

Dear sirs，I am Lihua…                                                                                                                                                

　                                                          Yours,xxx               

I would always remember that day. When I was 14，all I wanted was a unique necklace with my name carved. It was the “in” thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 15th birthday, my Mum gave me a beautiful necklace with my initials(姓名首字母) carved into it. I was in heaven.

What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasn’t being “replaced”. We’d been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everything—so most of the “new” stuff(东西) we got was really just to replace what we’d lost. But not my necklace. My necklace was new.

Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning. I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.

Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents’ when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasn’t my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other gift­giving occasion. Mum noticed my questioning look. “You’ll recognize this one,” she said, smiling.

Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful necklace inside.

The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom，they found the necklace. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned the necklace. They’d had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.                   

12 The underlined word “in” in the first paragraph probably means “________”．

A. available

B. fashionable

C. practical    

D. renewable

13 When she got the necklace back, the writer was about ________.

A. 30 years old      

B. 28 years old

C. 15 years old      

D. 14 years old

14 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The writer lost her necklace in the morning when she took it off.

B. The writer never stopped looking for her necklace.

C. The writer’s ring was cleaned up by the new house owner.

D. The writer’s family moved several times during her growth

15 What would be the best title for the passage?

A. My New Necklace   

B. Lost and Replaced

C. Lost and Found 

D. A Beautiful Necklace

一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是”My dream school” ,请根据下列要点及畅想写一篇作文。

1.       学校上学，放学时间及开设的课程。

2.       学生的校内外活动。

3.       学校的环境及师生关系。

注意：①词数120左右  ②可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear World:

My son starts school today. It's going to be strange and new to him for a while. And I wish you would sort of treat him gently.

You see, up to now, he's been king of the house. He's been boss of the backyard. I have always been around to repair his wounds, and to ease his feelings.

But now things are going to be different.

This morning, he's going to walk down the front steps, wave his hand and start on his great adventure that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow.

So, World, I wish you would sort of take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know. Teach him but gently, if you can. Teach him the wonders of books. Give him quiet time to ponder(思考) the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill. Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat. Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if everyone else tells him they are wrong. Teach him to sell his physical strength and brains to the person who offers the most money, but never to put a price on his heart and soul. Teach him to close his ears to a criminal gang (团伙) ...and to stand and fight if he thinks he's right. Teach him gently, World, but don't coddle him, because only the test of fire makes fine steel.

A Mother

4. Why does the mother write this letter?

A. Her son is afraid to go to school.

B. She hopes not to see his son fail in school.

C. Her son begins to touch a new world.

D. She thinks the world is really terrible

5. What can we know about the son?

A. He cannot adapt himself to the new world.

B. He is taken good care of by his family.

C. He has learnt a lot from difficulties.

D. He is very naughty at home.

6. What does the underlined word "coddle" mean in the last paragraph?

A. Love somebody and allow him to do whatever he wants.

B. Like to find fault with somebody.

C. Treat somebody with too much punishment.

D. Dislike somebody very much.

7. What does the author stress in the last paragraph?

A. How to acquire knowledge at school.

B. How to be an=excellent teacher.

C. How to succeed in learning.

D. How to train her son.

When he was driving home, he was stopped by the policeman and was ________ of speeding.

A. scolded  B. blamed  C. warned  D. accused

There are only 24 hours in a day，but people can use the time wisely. In other words，effective time management is important if you want to succeed.

Knowing the importance of daily matters is the first step towards good time management. Write down the things that you want to do and organize them according to their level of importance. The important thing should be done first. If there are too many things that have to be done in one day, then you have to give up doing something that is less important on your list.

Besides this，you need to spend a specific amount of time doing all the activities you have written down and make sure you finish them on time. People often slow down in their work even though they know that time will never wait for them. Make sure you keep to your plan and finish the tasks one by one. Do not try to do too many things at once.

Also，you can group similar activities together and do them one by one. For example, you can group all the tasks you need to do in the office together and do them while you're in office. Do all the tasks that have to be done in one place first, and then move to the next place to do the other tasks.

“The bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you're the pilot, ”said Michael Althsuler. Your future is in your hands，so remember to invest your time wisely from today on.

5．Which of the following things should be done first?

A．The most difficult things.               B．The most important things.

C．The things that weren't done yesterday.              D．The things that take the least time.

6．Which of the following ideas would the author agree with?

A．Never give up doing the least important things.

B．Successful people can make a day last longer than 24 hours.

C．Writing down daily tasks is the first step towards success.

D．Effective time management can help one to succeed.　

7．The author quoted the words by Althsuler to say that         ．

A．you can manage your time wisely  B．you can't control time

C．time passes quickly　            D．everything has two sides

8．The text is mainly about         ．

A．the importance of time management        B．ways to manage time effectively

C．ways to organize daily activities    D．the importance of doing tasks on time

For some people, choosing which sports to play throughout high school is hard because they have never really played an organized sport before and aren't sure what they'll enjoy most. _____16_____.

_____17_____ If you're great at basketball but would rather play football because you think it's more fun, then give it a go (just make sure it's coot with morn and dad).

Sports are meant to be fun. _____18_____ What's the worst that can happen? If you get cut, you can always try another sport. And sports like track don't typically cut participants from the team. You can still participate even if you're not in the team for the competition.

Some sports, like basketball or baseball, require every person on the field to be working well together. _____19_____.

Sports like tennis, track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and wrestling are all sports where individual performances are tallied(计分)into team scores. _____20_____ However, for the most part it's possible to win a solo event in these sports and still have your team lose or vice-versa(反之亦然).

No one knows you better than you do. Maybe you enjoy the spotlight. Maybe you get annoyed by the way teammates act. Luckily, there are many individualized sports to choose from.

A．Many people are attracted to team sports.

B．Besides swimming, try fishing, sailing, skiing, and surfing.

C．Of course there are exceptions, like relays in track and swimming.

D．For others it's tough because their friends don't like to play the same sports.

E．No matter what your problem is, you have to make the decision that is best for you.

F．If there is a sport you really enjoy but you aren't sure if you can make the team, try out anyway.

G．Sure, certain people perform much better than others, but superstars don't necessarily make a good team!

Hiking can be a pleasant as well as a not so pleasant adventure. You will have to take a number of measures so that your hike is a pleasant experience.

Hiking Tip 1 — Start Early

Most hiking experts hold the opinion that it is rather sensible to start hiking at 3 or 4 in the morning, even if it is a full-day hike. Since most hikes are conducted at high altitudes, starting off early will make sure that you are back down during the afternoon hours.  

Hiking Tip 2 — Be Light

Since we are anyway talking about the load you will carry, another important hiking tip is to carry fewer loads. If you are going on a hiking trail on a familiar path, you will need reduced survival items, as chance that you will get lost or hurt yourself on these hiking trails is little.

Hiking Tip 3 — Reduce the Number of Breaks

Once you start your hike, you should make sure you do not take too many breaks. You will need to maintain a consistent speed and minimize the number of stops which you take. Speed and rest stops help distinguish an inexperienced hiker from an expert hiker. An inexperienced hiker will have bursts of speed and energy and it will be followed by rest stops. This results in slowing down the general speed.

Hiking Tip 4 — Tip for Children

Do you plan to take your kids along with you on the hiking trail? Well, then you must be looking for hiking tips for kids! You will have to educate them about nature and also get them into an exercise routine before taking them on a hike. Kids have a tendency to run in the beginning. This exhausts them and they have to be carried, which is certainly not the best of ideas.

1．You are advised to start hiking early in order to ______.

    A．finish your hiking in a day    B．enjoy your hiking completely

    C．avoid getting tired            D．get back down early

2．What should you do if you are going hiking on an unfamiliar trail?

    A．carry enough survival items.   B．keep a high speed.         

    C．start hiking in the afternoon.                   D．carry fewer loads.

3．According to the text, inexperienced hikers ______.

    A．don’t keep a consistent speed B．will easily get lost 

    C．choose well-established paths D．don’t stop to rest

4．If you want to take a kid for hiking, you should ______.

    A．make sure of his safety        B．prepare him for it

    C．educate him about hiking       D．give him some tips

据我校大部分教师反映，近些年来，随着网络的普及，越来越多的学生的书写能力明显退步了。为了改变这种局面，保护传统民族文化——汉字，我校学生会提出以下倡议：

1.减少课外上网时间，多读书；

2.养成每天记日记的好习惯，练习书写；

3.少发电子邮件，尽量动手给亲朋好友写书信。

请你根据以上内容，代表学生会写一封英文倡议书。

注意：1、开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。      2、词数：100左右。

Dear friends,

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Let’s take action now!

Tricks to Learn from Super Sleepers

Do you want to sleep soundly each night and wake up energized the next day? Here’s a peek at some smart, surprising habits of great sleepers.

Exercise early.

Morning fitness class or gym time before work? Go ahead, give it a try. 　36　While experts aren’t exactly sure why, it could have something to do with morning exercise’s ability to help regulate(control) the secretion(分泌物) of certain hormones involved in blood pressure management, which may lead to better sleep.

Eat light at night.

Desiring a midnight snack? If your stomach starts rumbling(发出咕噜声) before bed, try reaching for good-for-you foods that actually promote sleep, like walnuts, tart cherries, or Greek yogurt instead. 　37　Eating too much of anything within a few hours of going to bed could suppress(抑制) your body’s ability to produce sleep-promoting melatonin(褪黑素).

Power down at night.

Smartphones, tablets, and laptops let you do everything from shopping to watching movies to working in bed. What they don’t let you do? Fall asleep. 　38　In addition to reducing your blue light exposure, you’ll probably feel less stressed, which in itself can help you sleep better.

Keep their rooms chilly(cold).

　39　But being too warm can make it harder to have quality sleep, say experts at the National Sleep Foundation. Instead, they recommend keeping your bedroom at around 20℃, which research suggests is the most suitable temperature for great sleep.

　40　 

Consistency(behaving in the same way) is key to healthy sleep. Though it’s tempting to stay up late, then get up early for work and sleep in on the weekend, doing so can cause damage to your body’s internal clock. Over time, that can make it harder to fall asleep, not to mention making it more unpleasant to wake up in the morning.

A. The idea of a comfortable bedroom and piles of soft, fuzzy blankets is very appealing.

B. Find ways to deal with stress.

C. Go to bed at the same time every night.

D. Still, try not to go overboard even with healthy stuff(things).

E. You don’t have to give up alcohol(drinks) altogether in the name of better sleep.

F. Working out in the morning could lead to better sleep than afternoon or evening sweat sessions.

G. Put your devices away at night — ideally, two to three hours before you plan to go to sleep.

Tips of Avoiding the Computer or Internet Addiction

The Internet has been widely used in recent years. It is a convenient way to share information, do business and contact others. ___71___ Getting rid of the addiction requires discipline and commitment. Here are some steps that may help your kids to overcome the Internet addiction.

First, you should try to find out just how much time your kids are spending online. Track the information for a few weeks and try to separate time spent on homework or research and time spent playing. Compare this to the amount of time spent with friends, at clubs, in activities and for hobbies. ___72___

___73___ In my house, the family computer sits in the living room. At no time is someone allowed to be “behind closed doors” with a computer. Not only does this help honest people stay honest, but it helps to connect to your teens when they are online. Besides, it is easier to monitor your teens’ time online.

    ___74___ Don’t speak of the fact that they are online all the time, but try to get to the root cause. Often someone gets online because he/she feels safe there. Talk to your teens about what is going on in their life. If they will not talk to you, then find a way to connect your teens to the people they contact in real life.

   Lastly, remember that if an Internet addiction is growing, your kids need help. In many cases, the Internet is a safe place for people with poor self-esteem, negative self-image, or for people who have been hurt. ___75___

   If there is a problem, and a person needs help, these symptoms will continue to worsen until they get help.

   A. If things are out of balance, try to correct them.

   B. There are some disadvantages of getting online.

   C. Second, move computers out of your children’s rooms.

   D. It is a good idea to contact the teacher for help if possible.

   E. Also, if your kids spend too much time online, talk to them.

   F. Unfortunately, some people develop an addiction to the Internet.

   G. It is the same with people with eating disorders or drug addictions.

I lived with a rat. Possibly he was a mouse. I never   41   him. At night, when he thought I was   42  , I heard him dragging things around and walking into things. Perhaps he was half blind. Whatever the case, he had   43   eating habits.

On the counter in the   44   were bags of croissants (羊角面包), nuts and fruit but he would only   45   himself to the Cheetos. He made a careful hole in the   46   and then ate from it. I had to   47   the snacks he touched.

This animal was   48  . If he had gone after something other than Cheetos, perhaps we could have worked out a deal.

One day, I found out he had upgraded his technique. I discovered in a drawer in the kitchen that he had   49   a lot of food. Was my new drawer his new nest? I had to ask people how to   50   him. I didn’t like the suggestions - glue boxes and poison.

My neighbor had an idea about what to do with pest. ‘‘I’ll   51   this, he said one day. He took out a handful of Cheetos from the   52  , coated them with dishwashing liquid and placed them carefully   53  , in the shape of a scary face.

“Are you hoping to   54   him?” I asked. And when the next day the food was   55  , not even orange crumbs (碎屑) remaining, I said: “Failure!”

After waiting for the greedy animal to   56   for over a week, as the days went by, it was   57   there would be no further sign of my nighttime   58  . My neighbor’s plan   59   after all.

Now, I am the only one who   60   Cheetos in this house.

41. A. followed                   B. noticed                          C. saw                                D. kept

42. A. eating                      B. talking                                   C. sleeping                        D. watching

43. A. bad                          B. good                              C. traditional                      D. normal

44. A. kitchen                            B. bedroom                        C. garage                                 D. doorway

45. A. teach                       B. help                               C. protect                                  D. enjoy

46. A. bag                          B. can                                C. pocket                                  D. box

47. A. bring ou                   B. divide up                        C. put away                        D. throw out

48. A. clever                       B. greedy                                  C. lucky                              D. reasonable

49. A. produced                 B. shared                                  C. saved                                   D. wasted

50. A. take hold of                     B. put up with                            C. go along with                 D. get rid of

51. A. discuss                           B. handle                                  C. accept                                  D. prepare

52. A. plate                        B. drawer                                  C. refrigerator                           D. bottle

53. A. around                            B. back                              C. behind                                  D. ahead

54. A. meet                        B. fool                                C. frighten                          D. touch

55. A. left                                  B. mixed                             C. gone                              D. hidden

56. A. come back               B. catch up                        C. move on                        D. give up

57. A. clear                        B. necessary                      C. funny                             D. strange

58. A. neighbor                  B. partner                                 C. guest                             D. visitor

59. A. failed                        B. improved                       C. passed                                 D. worked

60. A. buys                         B. eats                               C. makes                                  D. dislikes

    I realize that we all live in a world where trust is in short supply.It seems that everywhere I go,I have to  41  my identity and trustworthiness-whether it's a bank ,shop or any office I have been accustomed to living by the  42  that no one is trustworthy（可信赖的）  43  proved otherwise.Yesterday l saw a young man who lived by a totally  44  rule.

  I was waking along a busy intersection when I  45  a young man standing near the pedestrian crossing setting up a stall（货摊）.  46  I would ignore and hurry past such sellers.But I noticed this young man was  47  so I stood for some time without crossing the street to see how he sold his  48  .

    Soon ,a young mother with a little boy came by and the child set his  49  on one of teddy bears The mother asked the  50  and it was only one dollar.She pulled out a lo dollar note and told the young man that she was giving him 10 dollars and wanted the  51  back .I was  52  to know how he was going to do it He told the mom to put the   53   in the pouch（袋子）hanging around his neck and take out whatever change he  54  her.

    I realized that this young man's whole mode of earning  55  .on trusting people not to cheat him .There was no  56  for him to know if someone took out more out of his pouch of earning I was so  57  by how this young man trusted people that I bought a car model from him I did not need it,  58  .I just hoped to help a little

Now I  59  believe that the world would be a better place if we could all learn to   60  others more,like the young blind street seller of toys.

41.A.introduce              B.present                        C.prove                    D.request

42.A.rule             B.habit                C.practice            D.law

43.A.if                B.since               C.although           D.unless

44.A.similar           B.different             C.special             D.common

45.A.approached    B.noticed              C.watched            D.looked

46.A.Actually          B.Normally            C.Informally           D.Casually

47.A.blind             B.handsome        C.disabled            D.strange

48.A.clothes          B.bears               C.toys               D.pouches

49.A.mind             B.interest             C.heart               D.attraction

50.A.price            B.stall                 C.toy                 D.help

51.A.money          B.charge             C.change            D.note

52.A.anxious          B.surprised           C.pleased            D.curious

53.A.hand            B.money             C.teddy bear        D.necklace

54.A.gave            B.owed               C.owned              D.showed

55.A.depended             B.settled             C.decided             D.focused

56.A.problem         B.point               C.way                 D.doubt

57.A.attracted           B.shocked          C.excited              D.touched

58.A.either           B.instead             C.moreover           D.though

59.A.firmly            B.tightly               C.unwillingly           D.negatively

60.A.take in         B.turn to              C.help out            D.believe in

据报道，在我国仍有很多山区的孩子因为家庭贫穷而上不起学。你们班就如何帮助这些孩子上学进行了讨论。假如你是李华，请你把你们的建议写成一封信寄给Teens，希望他们能够呼吁更多的人参与这项活动。

    内容要点：

1.       收集旧课本和衣服；

2.       呼吁更多人帮助他们；

3.       你的建议, 至少一条。

注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Editor,

I’m a senior high school student.                                                 

_______________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,                                                                                                                             Li Hua

You may not know much about John Nash, who passed away in an accident with his wife Alicia on May 23 at the age of 86. His lifelong work has been recognized as a key contribution to the 41______ world.

Nash was a mathematic genius, who completed his doctoral thesis when he was 21. The paper suggested using game theory in 42______. The most important idea of game theory is the Nash equilibrium (纳什均衡). It is a 43______ state in which you cannot gain an advantage through a change of strategy if others do not change what they are doing.

The Prisoner’s Dilemma (囚徒困境) helps to show the idea. Two 44______ for a crime are arrested. They are told 45______ that if one of them confess and says that his partner is guilty, he will be free and his partner will be sentenced to 20 years in prison. If they both confess, they will be convicted (判刑) for five years. If both stay 46______, they will be sent to prison for only one year for lack of sufficient 47______.

This type of problem was called a non-cooperative game by Nash, meaning the two prisoners cannot show their intentions to each other. At first glance, keeping quiet might seem the best strategy for the two. But it can’t happen without 48______. So the calculations of the Nash equilibrium show they would likely both confess.

 Nash won the Nobel Prize for Economics for his work. His life story was 49______ into the movie A Beautiful Mind in 2001.

“John’s achievements 50______ mathematicians, economists and scientists,” said Christopher Eisgruber, the president of Princeton university, in a statement. “And the story of his life with Alicia moved millions of readers and moviegoers who were amazed by their courage.”

  Just a couple of hours ago, I was on the plane, ready to fly home from London. The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to takeoff. I had my iPod in place and a new book to read. Then, over the loudspeaker came the pilot’s voice: “The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire. We regret that we must cancel this flight.”

    The passengers’reactions that announcement led to were interesting. One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant. A couple in another row complained loudly. A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him. Yet some passengers  responded differently. An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments (行李厢). A teenager, rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers, stopped to help a woman with a disability. The lady sitting next to me laughed and said: “Hey, it’s not the end of the world,” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them. The wisest among us have a remarkable ability to maintain grounded when times get tough.

    No life is perfect; mine certainly isn’t. We all must face challenges, both large and small. You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances. We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.

    That’s grace under pressure. My seatmate was right—things could have been so much worse. Anyway, I am safe. I have my health. I have two wonderful children. I have work I love and so much to be grateful for. Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.

1. What caused the passengers’ different reactions?

   A. The loudspeaker.

   B. The delay of the flight.

   C. The ground crew’s fault.

   D. The pilot’s announcement.

2. Who turned his anger on the seat?

   A. The teenager helping the disabled.  B. The old man taking bags down.

   C. The man in a dark suit.           D. The man close to me.

3. What did the woman sitting next to the author do?

   A. She assisted a disabled woman.

   B. She made a phone call to her family.

   C. She helped others carry their luggage.

   D. She told moving stories to her children.

4. What can we learn from the story?

   A. Our life is full of ups and downs.

   B. It is natural to be scared under pressure.

   C. We should help each other in times of difficulty.

   D. We should be positive and calm when life is hard.

— I will have a math test tomorrow.

— ________

A. Good luck!    B. Thank you!

C. Well done!    D. The same to you!

   Who knows about sleep? Astronauts.They have to.Their bodies are cut off from the outside world that reminds us what time it is.But actually,it’s even worse than that.An astronaut reported in his diary that he was likely to make mistakes on days following an unusually late bedtime.

So NASA started doing some serious research.They quickly realized that we are a slave to the outside world.Without light and darkness,We are unable to regulate(管理)sleep times.

Because of modern technology,we are all living more like astronauts now.Light is no longer a function of the sun but of always-on indoor lights,TV and computer screens.

May you think this does not affect you—or at least not much.You are wrong.Research done on non- astronauts has shown the same thing.After two weeks of six hours of sleep a night,you are drunk.By the end of two weeks, the six-hour sleepers behaved as badly as those who hadn’t slept for 24 hours.

But what did they say when asked how they felt? “It’s not affecting me.” So if you are performing poorly because of sleep problems,you  may have no idea.This is a real problem.

So what answers did NASA come up with?

Take an hour to calm down before bed.Yes,you are busy.But your time is not more valuable than an astronaut’s.

Keep your bedroom dark,cool and free from noise.Even if you think the light doesn’t affect you or the noise isn’t that bad,it can still affect sleep quality.

Another advice:forget the alarm clock in the morning;set an alarm to remind you to go to bed at night.When it goes off ,finish up any work on the computer,and turn off any unnecessary lights.This prevents you from cheating yourself on sleep and allows you to wake up naturally.

66.What did NASA find about people’s sleep?

A.      It takes a long time to develop regular sleep times.

B.      It’s strongly influenced by the outside world.

C.     It remains untouched by outside influences.

D.     It’s hard to change one’s sleep habits.

67.Paragraph 3 is mainly about------.

A. different sleep types

B. the importance of a good sleep

C. the reasons why we have sleep problems

D. the disadvantages of modern technology

68.The biggest problem of those who haven’t enough sleep lises in the fact that ----.

A.  They can’t fall asleep without the lights on

B. They don’t know whether they sleep well

C .They refuse to regulate their sleep times

D. They get too drunk to sleep well

69.What does the underlined sentence in the text mean ?

A .You should make full use of your time.

B. You can find the time to get ready to sleep

C. You can sleep later to finish your work first.

D .You should learn from astronauts’ way of sleep.

70.What’s the advice on the alarm clock?

A .Use it to remind you to sleep.

B. Put it far away from your bed.

C. Get up immediately when it rings.

D. Pay no attention to it when it rings. 

Professional footballers have worryingly poor teeth that could be affecting their performance on the football ground, say dentists. Their study on players at eight clubs in England and Wales, in the British Journal o f Sports Medicine, showed nearly 4 0ut of 10 had cavities （蛀牙) and that athletes often had worse teeth than the general population. Regularly taking sugary foods is one possible explanation.

The dentists, from the International Centre for Evidence-Based Oral Health at University College London, examined 187 players' sets of teeth. They found 53% had dental erosion (腐蚀), 45% were bothered by the state of their teeth and 7% said it affected their ability to train or play. Around 40% had cavities, compared with 30% of people of a similar age in the general population.

Prof Ian Needleman, one of the researchers, said: "These are individuals who otherwise invest so much in themselves so it’s a surprising finding.

"There are two main groups - some have a catastrophic effect, they have very serious disease that stops them in their tracks and they cannot play or train. "

“There will be others experiencing pain affecting sleep or sensitivity every time they take a drink. "

At this level of athlete, even small differences can be quite telling.

Nutrition is one of the primary suspects with having too many sugary or acidic foods during training potentially accounting for cavities and erosion. A lot of air in the mouth during exercise can also dry it out so there is less protection.

While these findings are worrying, clubs are attaching greater importance to dental health and educating their players. According to Stijin Vandenbroucke, head of medicine and sports science at West Ham United, oral health is an area where many athletes have greater problems than the general population and there are clear benefits of oral disease prevention for athletes and clubs.

32. What does the passage tell us about professional footballers teeth?

A. Nearly 4 out of 10 players in the UK suffer from toothaches.

B. They have been invested a great deal by individual players.

C. Many players' poor teeth bother their career and daily life.

D. British footballers teeth are examined regularly.

33. What mainly results in professional footballers' poor teeth

A. Experiencing too much training.

B. Eating food with too much sugar.

C. Breathing in lots of air during exercise.

D. Having little education of oral disease prevention.

34. These findings are worrying clubs because____.

A. footballers aren’t willing to give up sugary or acidic food

B. they've spent much on their players' oral disease prevention

C. footballers have more serious tooth problems than the public

D. players' oral disease may lead to bad performance in games

35. This passage is most probably taken from____.

A. a dentist's diary   B. a sports newspaper   C. a medicine magazine    D. a science report

Yuan Longping grows      41    is called super hybrid rice. This special strain of rice makes it possible      42     (produce) 20% more of the crop in the same fields． 
   Born in 1930, Yuan graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, finding ways to grow more rice     43    (be) his life goal. As a young man, he saw the great need for increasing the output. At that time, hunger was a    44     (disturb) problem. Yuan searched for a way to increase rice harvests      45     expanding the area of the fields. In 1950, Chinese farmers could produce about 56 million tons of rice. In a recent harvest,      46  , nearly 200 million tons of rice was produced. These      47    (increase) harvests mean now 225 of the world’s people     48     (feed) from 7% of the farmland in the world. Yuan is now circulating his knowledge in India, Vietnam and many other less developed    49    (country) to increase their rice harvest．    50    (use) his hybrid rice, farmers are producing harvests twice as large as before．