Nowroz

Iranian New Year or Nowroz is celebrated on the first day of spring sometime in March. Nowroz ceremonies are symbolic represent ations of good and evil. People sing, dance and parade as in a carnival through the streets with drums and trumpets to spread the news of the coming new year.

Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year is called “Rosh Hashanah”， and is celebrated in the month of September. It is a holy time when people think of the things they have done wrong in the past, and promise to do better in the future. Special prayers are held, and an instrument called a Shofar is played. Children are given new clothes, and New Year loaves are baked and fruits are consumed to remind people of harvest time.

Shogatsu

In Japan, the New Year  (Shogatsu)

celebrations are from January 1 to January 3 and most Japanese don’t work during these days. In Japan, years are traditionally seen as completely separate from each other, and the New Year is a fresh start. This means that in December all the duties should be completed. Parties are held to forget the worries and troubles of the old year. Homes and cars are decorated. On New Year’s Eve, most people spend their time with their families.

Muslim New Year

The Muslim New Year falls eleven days earlier than the previous year because the Muslim calendar is based on the movements of the moon. In Iran, people celebrate the New Year in March. As the New Year approaches, Muslims set grains of wheat or barley in small dishes and sprinkle(泼洒)them with water. When the New Year arrives, the growth of the sprouted(发芽的)grains reminds people of spring and a new year of life.

Bahai New Year

The Bahai People have their own calendar consisting of nineteen months of nineteen days plus a couple of extra days between the eighteenth and nineteenth months. They have however adopted the Iranian custom of beginning the New Year in the spring equinox(春分). The day begins at sunset rather than midnight, and the New Year celebrations are held on the evening of March 20th.

29. What will the following paragraph be talked about?

    A. The importance of the New Year celebrations.

B. The ceremonies of the New Year celebrations.

C. The activities of the New Year celebrations.

D. The origins of the New Year celebrations.

30. What can we know from the passage?

A. The Japanese often hold family gathering to celebrate Shogastu.

B. The Jewish harvest fruits to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.

C. The Bahai people celebrate their New Year in the daytime.

D. The Iranians often hold family parties to celebrate Nowroz.

31. From the part Muslim New Year, we can know the date of the New Year has something to do with________.

A. the sun              B. the moon

C. the universe          D. the traditional customs

32. What’s the passage mainly about?

A. New Year’s decisions in different areas.

B. The different festivals in different areas.

C. The New Year celebrations in some places.

D. The development of lunar calendar.

As the old saying goes, laughter is the best medicine.       36       . However, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects is has on the human body. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.

      37       . People watched funny films while doctors checked their heart, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, makes the heart beat quicker and makes people breathe deeper; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet.      38       .

Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs.      39       . The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes both stress and pain.

       40       . They try to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.

A. Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body.

B. Until recently, few people took the saying seriously.

C. Therefore, people are taught to laugh.

D. The group that tolerated (忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program.

E. As a result, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics.

F. Laughter is closely related to good health.

G. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.

Scientists are trying to copy the process of photosynthesis（光合作用）by making a “man-made leaf” to produce clean power.

Through photosynthesis plants use sunlight to change water and carbon dioxide into sugar. It is the most effective use of solar energy on the earth. All the power needed in a year could be met by the energy contained in the sunlight hitting the earth in one hour.

Researchers at Imperial College in London have begun a ￡1 million study of the so-called “man-made leaf”, hoping to produce a system that can produce clean energy the way leaves do, The Guardian reports. It could be used in fuel cells to make electricity and to power clean vehicles without harming the environment.

Scientists forecast that if man-made photosynthesis systems could use 10 percent of the sunlight falling on them they would only need to cover 0.16 percent of the earth’s surface to satisfy global energy needs.

James Barber, a biologist at the college and leader of the project, tells The Guardian, “If a leaf can do it, we can do it even better. It doesn’t mean that you try to imitate the leaf exactly. The key lies in the basic principle of how it works. Leonardo da Vinci tried to design flying machines with feathers, but in the end we’ve built planes like 747s and Airbus 380s, completely different from birds, and in many ways better.”

“The challenge is to get hydrogen（氢气）out of water using a ready supply of energy,” Barber adds. Scientists can already produce hydrogen by breaking down water, but the process is quite expensive. John Loughhead, executive director of the UK Energy Research Centre, tells The Guardian, “ We know that, since plants have already evolved to do it, it’s fundamentally（基本上） a workable process on a large scale. In the long run, the only sustainable（可持续的）form of energy we’ve got is the sun. What makes this look really interesting is that we’re starting from a base we know is workable.

32. If scientists succeed, what will the “man-made leaf” provide?

   A. Sugar.               B. Water and carbon dioxide.

   C. Clean power.          D. Electricity.

33. Why is Leonardo da Vinci mentioned in Paragraph 5?

   A. He tried to design flying machines with feathers, similar to what researchers developing the man-made leaf have in mind.

   B. Real planes are completely different from the ones he imagined, just as the “man-made leaf” will be different from a real one.

   C. It was his invention that inspired the scientists to design the “man-made leaf”.

   D. Planes are better than the machines he designed, so the “man-made leaf” will be better than a real one.

34. What will be a breakthrough for the “man-made leaf” project?

   A. How to get hydrogen out of water cheaply.

   B. How to copy the process of photosynthesis.

   C. How to get enough sunlight and hydrogen.

   D. How to get enough funds to support the research.

35. What is the researchers’ attitude toward this project?

   A. Positive.      B       . Negative.       C. Objective.       D. Passive.

Hello, everyone, welcome to toady’s presentation. Here we will introduce how we see the development of the motor car in the short to medium term ,and that is why we have invited all of you here today.

To begin with, let’s talk about power. It is clear that petrol-driven engines have no future. Already there are many alternative fuel vehicles on the market, powered by anything from solar power to natural gas. Some independent thinkers have even produced cars that run on vegetable oil. But as we all know, of all these alternative fuel vehicles, the most practical are electric vehicles. Sure, in the past electric vehicles had their problems, namely, a limited driving range, and very few recharging points, which limited their use. Now, however, recent developments in electric vehicle technology mean they can match conventional petrol engines in terms of performance and safety. Let’s not forget the electric vehicles are cleaner. Plus, importantly, the power source is rechargeable, so this doesn’t involve using any valuable resources.

With the development of technology, very soon, cars will be linked to GPS satellites, so they will do all the driving for you. What controls remain for the users will be auto-based, so, for example, you’ll just have to say “a bit warmer”, and the air conditioning will adjust automatically. You’ll also be able to receive email, music and movies, all via an internet link. So just type in the destination you want, sit back, sleep, watch a movie, whatever.

5. What is the presentation mainly about?

A. Advice on the purchase of cars

    B. Information about the new green-fuel vehicles.

    C. Trends for the development of the motor car.

    D. Solutions to global fuel shortage.

6. What used to restrict the use of electric vehicles?

    A. Limited driving range.               B. Huge recharging expenses.

    C. The short life of batteries.            D. The unaffordable high price.

7. What does the speaker say about electric vehicles of today?

A. They need to be further improved.

    B. They can easily switch to natural gas.

    C. They are more cost-effective than vehicles powered by solar energy.

    D. They can match conventional motor cars in performance and safety.

 The how-to book can be of help to _____ wants to do the job.

   A. who     B. whomever      C. no matter who     D. whoever

It`s a sunny afternoon here in Texas, and my wife Barbara is at the park again,counting and recording the number of eggs laid by monarch butterflies. After collecting her data, she`ll share it with the professional scientist who recruited her. In another state, our friend Antonio listens for frogs by visiting 12 different sites, four times a year. He has been submitting(提交)his findings to scientists for almost 20 years now.And on the other side of the country, our niece Emily is catching native bees, putting tiny tags on them, and handing in weekly reports to the biology department at a local university. Nobody is Paying Barbara, Antonio, or Emily for their efforts, but all three consider themselves lucky to be "citizen scientists.”

    When volunteers participate as assistants in activities like these, they are engaging in citizen science, a valuable research technique that invites the public to assist in gathering information. Some of them are science teachers or students, but most are simply amateurs who enjoy spending time in nature. They also take pride in aiding scientists and indirectly helping to protect the environment. The movement they are involved in is not a new one. In fact, its roots go back over a hundred years. One of the earliest projects of this type is the Christmas Bird Count, started by the National Audubon Society in 1900. However, citi zen science projects are burgeoning  more than ever： over 60 of them were mentioned at a meeting of the Ecological Society of America not long age.

    In formal studies, Professional scientists and other experts need to maintain the highest possible standards. For research to be accepted as valid.it must not only be thorough, but also objective and accurate.Some might argue that citizen scientists cannot maintain the necessary attention to detail ,or that amateurs will misunderstand the context of the investigation and make mistake when collecting and organizing .In other words,can citizen science be considered truly reliable?

   Two recent studies show that it can. The first focused on volunteer knowledge and skills.In this study, a scientist asked volunteers to identify(鉴定、识别)types of crabs along the Atlantic coast of the US. He found that almost all adult volunteers could perform the task and even third graders in elementary school had an 80% success rate. The second study compared professional and nonprofessional methods. Following a strict traditional procedure,a group of 12 scuba divers identified 106 species of fish in the Caribbean. Using a procedure designed by professionals to be more relaxed and enjoyable for volunteers, a second group of 12 divers spent the same amount of time in the same waters. Surprisingly, the second method was even more successful： this group identified a total of 137 species. Results like these suggest that research assisted by amateurs can be trusted when scientists organize it.

33. The citizen scientists in Paragraph I                  

    A. compare their data with that of other volunteers

    B. earn some money for the information they gather

    C. monitor the life cycles of insects in laboratories

    D. report on their results or activities to professionals

34. The word burgeoning in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to          。

    A. causing arguments                 B. increasing rapidly

    C. losing popularity                 D. receiving awards

35. Why does the author emphasize.80% success rate in Paragraph 4?

    A. To contrast negatively with the adults'success rate.

    B. To show the high quality of the overall results.

    C. To emphasize how many types of crabs there are.

    D. To reveal the elementary students'lack of skills.

If  Masaccio ______alive, he ______be amazed at how artists paint today.

A.is; was    B.were; could     C.is; can     D.was ; would

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it’s easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.

   Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!

   Thailand

   Thailand is great for solo travelers---perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.

   Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical jungle.

   Hong Kong, China

   Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes.

   Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.

   Bali, Indonesia

   Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, organic food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has make Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction.

   Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu inland, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat. The Sacred Monkey Forent in Ubud is fantastic---it you like monkeys, anyway.

29. What do the four places have in common according to the text?

A. They’re cheap to travel around.

B. They’re great for solo travelers.

C. They offer good spas and yoga.

D. There’re no language barriers.

30. Where can you enjoy both convenient transport and beautiful beaches?

A. Melbourne, Australia.            B. Thailand.               

C. Hong Kong, China               D. Bali, Indonesia.

31. What has made Bali Indonesia a matchless tourist attraction?

A. Yoga, spas and healthy food.

B. Nice people and visual culture..

C. Fantastic monkeys and beaches.

 D. Amazing characters and forest.

32. What type of writing is this text about?

   A. A travel diary.              B. A travel guide 

C. A business reporter.          D. A press advertisement

Sleep deprivation(缺失)is an important hidden factor in lowering the achievement of school pupils, according to researchers carrying out international education tests.

  It is a particular problem in richer countries with sleep experts linking it to the use of mobile phones and computers in bedroom late at night. Sleep deprivation is such a serious problem that lessons have to be dragged down to a lower level to suit sleep-deprived learners, the study found. The international comparison, carried out by Boston College, found the United States to have the highest number of sleep-deprived students, with 73% of 9- and 10-year-olds and 80% of 13- and 14-year-olds identified by their teachers as being negatively affected.

  In literacy(读写能力) tests there were 76% of 9- and 10-year-olds lacking sleep. This was much higher than the international average of 47% of primary pupils needing more sleep and 57% among the secondary age group.

  Other countries with the most sleep-deprived youngsters were New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Australia, England, Ireland and France. High-performing Finland is also among the most lacking in sleep. Countries with the best records for getting enough sleep include Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Japan and Malta.

The analysis was part of the huge date-gathering process for global education rankings, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study(TIMSS)and Progress in International Reading Literacy Study(PIRLS)

  “I think we underestimate the impact of sleep. Our data show that across countries internationally, on average, children who have more sleep achieve higher in maths, science and reading. That is exactly what our data show,” says Chad Minnich of the TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center.

  “It’s the same link for children who are lacking basic nutrition,” says Mr Minnich, based at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College. “If you are unable to concentrate, to attend mentally, you are unable to achieve at your best level, because your mind and body are in need of something more basic. Sleep is a fundamental need for all children. If teachers report such large proportions of children suffering from lack of sleep, it’s having a significant impact. But worse than that, teachers are having to adjust their instruction based on those children who are suffering from a lack of sleep. The children who are suffering from a lack of sleep are driving down instruction.”

That means that even the children who are getting enough sleep are still suffering from this sleep-related lowering.

24.What did the researchers of Boston College try to find?

   A. Why children don’t get enough sleep    B. How many hours children sleep every night

   C. The relationship between sleep and test results  D. The relationship between sleep and health

25. Many children suffer from sleep deprivation because _________.

   A. they sit in front of the TV for too long         

   B. they can hardly sleep soundly and deeply

   C. their homework occupies too much of their time 

   D. modern technological devices consume a lot of their time

26. Which of the following countries has the most sleep-deprived students?

   A. Japan                 B. Malta

   C. Finland               D. Portugal

27. Why are children who get enough sleep also victims?

   A. Because they are disturbed by sleep-deprived students

   B. Because teaching is driven down by sleep-deprived students

   C. Because they have to spend time helping sleep-deprived students

   D. Because the teachers waste time disciplining sleep-deprived students

 Don’t you think it is time that we _______ to our dormitory?

   A. would return        B. returned            C. return                      D. will return

    I grew up in a busy family, both parents working jobs that demanded their attention 24/7. I was little and rushed around, always at risk of moving too quickly, missing the bus and making mistakes.

    Luckily, my enthusiasm for the world took me from the troubles at home to climbing mountains. When I was 19, I learned something called the "rest step" from an old mountain climber. He advised me to rest in the middle of each step completely but briefly. The rest step, which I still practice today, allows me to move quickly yet still find a pause in every step. Even when needs seem most urgent, the practice of slowing down offers calm and clarity.

    In 1987, I was in Pakistan to climb Gasherbrum II. It was a very big mountain. Our expedition (探险队) faced more than its share of difficulty: A long storm wiped out most of our good and an avalanche (雪崩) destroyed our camp site. One of our party developed altitude sickness. In the face of each disaster, we carefully developed a new plan. Snow caves replaced lost tents. Soups replaced gull meals. Eventually we climbed slowly to the top, and then made our way sagely down.

    There is magic in any faith. Every once in a while, my belief in pace rises up, slows me down and shows me a view of a sunset, a smile from a stranger or a conversation with a child. I owe these moments to what I learned from an old mountain climber and have practiced ever since.

25．What was the author like when he was little?

A．He didn't have a steady character.

B．He didn't get along with his parents.

C．He was unable to focus his attention.

D．He wasn't fond of mountain climbing.

26．What did the author learn from the old climber?

A．To keep practicing.

B．To devote to what you love.

C．To have a rest after climbing a mountain.

D．To slow down the pace while climbing.

27．How did the author's expedition survive the disasters?

A．By giving up the climbing.

B．By changing their plan.

C．By living in the tents.

D．By saving their good.

28．What can be the best title of the text?

A．Every Step Counts

B．A Magic Experience

C．An Old Mountain Climber

D．The Practice of Slowing Down

I received a call today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be lying down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an immediate “Yes！”. As I planned the meal in my head, I reflected on how many times over the years I had been asked to prepare food. I have done so countless times with a very open heart.

But the truly amazing thing is that I have received double over the course of my life. When my mother passed away, our house was filled with fresh dinners for weeks. A woman from the church of our community stopped by each evening with some food. The gift of food was her small way of trying to ease our pain.

Later in my life, when I was on bed rest during my pregnancy with twins, women of the church again stepped in to help. They arranged babysitting for my two ­year ­old daughter, and brought lovely dinners to our house. Even when I was put in the hospital, my husband would bring cooked meals to my hospital room. How we relied on these dinners to feed my tired husband and young daughter.

Food is all about comfort. It feeds our bodies, but it can also feed our souls. When you hear people talking about their favorite holidays, it usually includes their feelings connected with sharing food. I know that I will have many more opportunities in my lifetime to prepare food for others. It is truly a gift I want to prepare and deliver to someone in need.

44. The author has given lots of food to others because________．

A. she is poor at cooking        B．she is a church member

C．she is friendly to others       D．she has received others' food

45. We can learn from the first paragraph that the author________．

A. had to stay in bed for several weeks 

B．knew the family in need very well

C．was glad to be able to lend a hand 

D．was tired of preparing food

46. What do we know about the author's family?

A. Her family is too poor to buy enough food.

B. Her family lives not far from a church.

C. Her husband is not good at cooking.

D．She has a babysitter taking care of her twins.

47. According to the passage, which of the following conclusions can we get?

A. A good beginning makes a good ending.   B．One good turn deserves another.

C．Actions speak louder than words.        D．Every man has his faults.

 His story is_________ his own experience when he was studying in Harvard University.

   A. based in    B. based on     C. basing on    D. basing in

There Really Was a Santa Claus

Ann worked for a big company. One of the duties of her  ___21___  was to go to the post office every day and  ___22___  the company mail. One day in December, she  ___23___  a beggar making himself up as a Santa Claus   ___24___  on the corner of the street. Each day she   ___25___  her coins and dropped them in his bowl. He would smile and  ___26___ her a Merry Christmas.

At night the temperature dropped below 0℃, but the Santa Claus   ___27___  stood in the cold wind.

 ___28___  she dropped her coins into his bowl, she handed him a pair of gloves.

    A week later, a(n)  ___29___  Santa Claus was standing there. “What happened to the other Santa Claus?” she asked. He told her, “He’s very  ___30___  today.” She prayed for his health.

    Later that day, a colleague came into her office  ___31___. “I don’t know what I’m going to do.” “What’s wrong?” she asked. “It’s my ex—husband,” her colleague  ___32___, “I don’t have any money to buy my boys anything for Christmas,   ___33___  my ex—husband refuses to send money to them. It breaks my heart that they won’t have anything this year. ” The lady ___34___  her colleague, “I’m sure everything will   ___35___  . It’s Christmas. Believe in miracles (奇迹).”

    That evening, she told her husband about her colleague’s ___36___, “I know we don’t have much money to   ___37___ , but I'd like to give her fifty or a hundred dollars. We’ll just get ourselves less this year. Last year we couldn’t afford to buy anything for ___38___ but we still had a wonderful Christmas.” Her husband smiled, “Give her one hundred dollars. She needs it more than we do.”

She reached up and held him. Warmth spread ___39___  her body. He held her and realized that there really was a Santa Claus—and he had ___40___ her !

21. A. family           B. job          C. life         D. religion

22. A. take out         B. go through       C. bring in    D. pick up

23. A. spotted          B. watched      C. sensed           D. followed

24. A. standing    B. waiting      C. playing      D. performing

25. A. earned           B. counted      C. saved            D. threw

26. A. send         B. wish         C. offer            D. tell

27. A. even         B. just         C. still            D. yet

28. A. Although    B. If               C. Since            D. After

29. A. honest           B. new          C. considerate    D. strong

30. A. sad          B. poor         C. cold         D. sick

31. A. in tears         B. in shock    C. in horror        D. in trouble

32. A. concluded        B. decided      C. continued        D. commented

33. A. or               B. but          C. so           D. otherwise

34. A. reminded    B. amused       C. teased           D. comforted

35. A. work out    B. come back        C. run out      D. open up

36. A. message      B. suggestion       C. situation        D. example

37. A. lend         B. help         C. lose         D. pay

38. A. ourselves        B. themselves       C. us           D. others

39. A. off              B. to               C. among            D. through

40. A. relaxed          B. doubted      C. married      D. shaped

 My younger sister, ______ for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.

  A. struggling       B. struggled             C. having struggled      D. has struggled

I can still remember it as if it happened yesterday. I was a college freshman and had stayed up most of the night before laughing and talking with friends. Now just before my first class of the day my eyelids were feeling heavier and heavier and my head was drifting down to my desk to make my textbook a pillow. A few minutes’ nap time before class couldn’t hurt, I thought.

Boom! I lifted my head immediately and my eyes opened wider than saucers. I looked around with my heart beating quickly trying to find the cause of the noise. My young professor was looking back at me with a mischievous, boyish smile on his face. He had intentionally dropped the pile of textbooks he was carrying onto my desk. “Good morning !” he said, still smiling. “I’m glad to see everyone is awake. Now let’s get started.”

For the next hour I wasn’t sleepy at all. It wasn’t from the shock of my professor’s textbook alarm clock either. Instead, it was from the attractive discussion he led. With knowledge and good humor, he made the material come alive. His insights were full of both wisdom and loving kindness. And the enthusiasm and joy that he taught with were contagious（有感染力的）. I left the classroom not only wide awake, but a little smarter and a little better as well.

I learned something far more important than not sleeping in class that day too. I learned that if you are going to do something in this life, do it well, do it with joy, and make it an expression of your love. What a glorious place this world would be if all of us did our work joyously and well ! What a beautiful world we could create if every doctor, teacher, musician, cook, waitress, poet, miner, farmer, and laborer made their work an expression of their love ! Don’t sleepwalk your way through life then. Wake up! Let your love fill your work and your soul. Life is too short not to live it well.

24. What did the author want to do just before his first class of the day?

A. Talk with his friends.                B. Take a short sleep.

    C. Get his eyes examined.              D. Stay away from the class.

25. The underlined word “mischievous” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”.

    A. naughty        B. tricky      C. sensitive          D. dishonest

26. What else did the author learn that day?

    A. Students should not sleep in class but respect their teachers.

    B. Everyone should love his job and sleepwalk his way through life.

    C. Life is too limited to make your work an expression of your love.

    D. People from all walks of life should do their jobs with wisdom and love.

27. What can be inferred from this passage?

    A. The professor often kept his students sharp by using a textbook alarm.

    B. The author was attracted by the professor’s great wisdom and enthusiasm.

    C. The author left the two-hour period not only wide awake, but a little smarter.

    D. Though the author was frightened awake, he was not clear-headed in the class.

This computer is different from the one I ______ in my last job.

A. use  B. have used  C. used  D. had used

Hundreds of years ago，a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots，a brave people，loved their country very much. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland, but there were too many Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.
　　One night, the leader of Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight, my men,” he said. “Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win or we will die.”
　　They were all very tired, so they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they were very tired, too, and one by one, they fell asleep.
　　The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they climbed up the hillside, taking care not to make a sound. Closer and closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more，the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle(蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a moment，they were on their feet and ready for a battle. The fighting was hard but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved their country.
    The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people like it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.
21.The result of the war is that  ________.

A.the Scots defeated the Romans 　　 

B.the Romans killed all the Scots    

C.the Scots were defeated 　　　　　　 

D.the Scots were driven out of Scotland
22.At the shout of a Roman soldier, all the Scots who were asleep at the hill _______.

A.woke and rose immediately, ready to fight 

B.put their feet into their shoes at once and were ready to fight   

C.stood up without putting on their shoes and began to fight 　　　　　　 

D.began to fight the Romans hard
23.The Scots made thistle their national flower because thistle ________.

A.gave them happiness　　

B.had so many sharp needles all over it

C.helped the Scots in wiping out the Romans 　　

    D.is lovely,though not beautiful

Oasis Coffee Shop International Buffet Feast

Newly-upgraded international buffet features a wide spread of Eastern and Western flavors with a fresh selection of cold cuts, seafood, hot dishes, carving, noodles, curry, as well as desserts. Menu changes daily. Unlimited soft drinks, beer, coffee and tea are provided.

Lunch and Dinner:

　　CNY 188.00 per person

　　CNY 128.00 per person for the children between 1.2m and 1.5m.

Free for children under 1.2m.

Above prices are subject to 15% surcharge.

　　Lunch: 11:30a.m.-2:00p.m. （extended to 2:30pm on Saturday & Sunday）

　　Dinner: 5:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

　　Tel:（86 10）68338822  

　　Address: Lobby level of Holiday Inn Beijing Downtown, 98 Beilishilu, Xichengqu, Beijing

The Swiss Delicacy Festival Gather at Swissotel

In April, come dine with us at Café Swiss for traditional Swiss cuisine. You could find

authentic Swiss delicacies like the Racelette, Cheese Fondue and Swiss chocolate.

　　Date: 15th to 28th April, 2014

　　Time: Lunch at 11:30a.m. – 2:30p.m .

Dinner at 6:00pm – 9:30pm

Price: Lunch at RMB 238.00

　　     Dinner at RMB 278.00

　　*all above prices are inclusive 15% service charge

　　*Price per person (children under the age of 12 years enjoy 50% discount)

　　*Hotel reserve the rights to revise the promotion

For more information and reservations: （86 10）65532288 or send e-mail to： restaurant.beijing@swissotel.com

21. If a mother, with her two children (one 1.4m and the other 1.1m), goes to Oasis Coffee Shop International Buffet Feast for lunch, she has to pay_______.

   A. RMB 363.40       B. RMB 316.00       C. RMB 576.00      D. RMB 489.60

22. Guests wanting traditional Swiss cuisine for lunch should be there no later than_______.

   A. 2:00p.m.      B. 2:30p.m.      C. 11:30p.m.      D. 3:00p.m.

23. From the advertisement, we know that _______.  

   A. guests will be treated the same food every day in Oasis

   B. guests may have traditional Eastern cuisine in Swissotel

   C. guests can drink as much beer as possible in Oasis

   D. children between 1.2m and 1.5m can enjoy 50% discount in Oasis

   假定你是李华，目前正处于高三阶段。与你同为高三的好友李杰写信向你征求如何为高考做准备。你给他写一封回信谈谈高考备考的注意事项并陈述你的理由：

注意： 1. 词数100左右 ， 开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）；

2. 可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇： 明确的 (definite)    评价(estimation)

Dear Li Jie ,

I have received your letter. No doubt every Senior 3 student wishes to be successful in the National College Entrance Examination.

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Yours,

Li Hua