Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got. I’ve always tried to keep my  41  from people who are rude, aggressive and mean. But sometimes we  42_  become tied to people who might not have our best  43  at heart.

Last summer, I became involved with a(n)  44  coworker who was at a bad spot in his life. I had a lot of  45  for him and decided to help him  46  this tough time, so I tried my best to   47  his rudeness when he lost his temper. However, just like a swimmer drowning in a pool, he grabbed on and ended up drowning me when I reached out and tried to  48  him. His rudeness gradually was out of  49 . One night, when I got up to get a glass of water, he started yelling at me to get back into my bedroom. I did as I was told but I was not happy about it. He  50  my shift in mood and asked what was wrong. But when I told him his behavior toward me was  51  and that I was very hurt by the way he had treated me, he was  52 . He could not understand his actions had  53  impacted me. He told me he didn’t have anything against me that there was no need for me to  54  it. I used examples from his life of things that had hurt him and then tried to make the  55  that the same things also made me  56 . I said, “ I always treat you with compassion, patience and understanding, but you haven’t treated me with  57   respect.” He was silent after listening to my words. What I had said might  58  him.

People only change if they want to change. I didn’t know whether he would shift his  59  or not in the future, but I would continue to  60  him through my patience, understanding and kindness.

41. A. difference          B. distance                 C. pressure                  D. absence

42. A. luckily                B. expectantly         C. unwillingly        D. unavoidably

43. A. decisions          B. performances      C. interests            D.consequences

44. A. co-operative       B. kind-hearted           C. easy-going            D. bad-tempered

45. A. advice               B. sympathy               C. permission            D. selection

46. A. get across          B. get out of               C. get through              D. get off

47. A.control                B.tolerate                   C. criticize                D. explain

48. A.rescue                B. persuade                C. entertain              D. drag

49. A. practice             B. action                    C. control                     D. danger

50. A. forgave          B. ignored                  C. understood            D. noticed

51. A. unacceptable      B. appropriate            C. unnecessary         D. traditional

52. A. surprised           B. scared                   C. anxious                 D. shamed

53. A. properly             B. directly                  C. deliberately              D. equally

54. A. accept               B. doubt                    C. refuse                         D. mind

55. A. summary           B. analysis                 C. comparison              D. expectation

56. A. upset                 B. unfriendly              C. puzzled                 D. selfish

57. A. promised            B. deserved                C. proven                     D. intended

58. A. annoy                       B. satisfy                   C. touch                      D. inspire

59. A. ambition             B. involvement           C. requirement             D. perspective

60. A. convince            B. trust                   C. praise                   D. comfort

—Shall I come another day to get further information about your bookstore?

—Sure. My secretary and librarian will be at your            .

A.help                   B. companion       C. service            D. request

How often do you let other people like a bad driver, a rude waiter, or an angry boss, change your mood?

Sixteen years ago I learned a lesson. I got in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver used his brakes, the tires made a loud noise, and at the very last moment our car stopped just 3cm from the back of the other car.

I couldn’t believe it. But then I couldn’t believe what happened next. The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, turned his head around and he started shouting at us. I couldn’t believe it!

My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. So, I said, “Why did you just do that? This guy could have killed us!” And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, “The Law of the Garbage Truck”. He said, “Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of anger and disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they look for a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you.”

So I started thinking how often I let Garbage Trucks run right over me and how often I take their garbage and spread it to other people.

I began to see Garbage Trucks. I see the load people are carrying. I see them coming to dump it. And like my taxi driver, I don’t take it personally. I just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.

21. What happened to the author on his way to Grand Central Station?

A. He was caught in a traffic jam.

B. He had a fight with his taxi driver.

C. His taxi almost ran into another car.

D. His taxi suddenly got a flat tire.

22. When the author saw his taxi driver smile and wave at the driver of the black car, he_______.

A. got very angry                      B. was deeply impressed

C. felt quite disappointed                  D. praised him for his manners

23. The underlined part “the load” in the last paragraph probably refers to _______.

A. the bad mood                              B. poor habits

C. waste materials                    D. great pressure

24. How did the author learn to deal with Garbage Trucks?

A. Fight back immediately.           B. Call the police for help.

C. Dump it on someone else.               D. Smile and move on.

 My 　　　of this weekend’s activity is going out with some friends. 

A. idea　         B. opinion                    C. view            D. thought

 He got into the old truck and off _____ to one of the far corners of the farm to fix the fences.

A. did they rush         B. they did rush               C. they rushed                   D. rushed they

 Every man has his faults. We should, therefore, learn to be____of others. 

A. tolerant            B. ignorant          C. conscious         D. jealous

The reason why he _________ his post was that there was a more attractive and challenging

  job for him.

    A. re   mained      B. removed     C. replaced     D. resigned

 —Excuse me, would you mind answering a few questions?

—Well, I don’t know. I’m in a hurry 　　　. 

A. seriously    B. actually    C. immediately     D. anxiously

 Poor _____ it may be, there is no place like home, _______ you may go.

A. as; wherever                                     B. though; whenever

C. in spite of; when                                D. that; wherever

The new term is coming up, and we have all promised ourselves to be much better students this time. We all know that whenever summer ends, though, we automatically get as stressed as before, but this can be prevented, or at least reduced. And here’s how:

1. Think positively

  36   They will snowball into even worse thoughts. If you are doing well in some classes and poorly in others, don’t criticize yourself and convince yourself that you’ll never be able to improve--- this will prove itself true, and you’ll lose all the success you have gained so far.

2. Prioritize（划分优先顺序）

  37   Figure out what’s most important and work your way down from there, or vice versa. Don’t forget to schedule in time for yourself to keep your mind awake and active. And if you have to schedule in sleep, do it! Don’t try to do a million things at once--- think about what’s important and urgent, and do those things first. 

3.   38   

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You’re only human. Everyone needs help once in a while, and you can eliminate a lot of stress just by asking for help when you need it!   39   When the going gets tough, turn to a friend for help. It’s likely that they need you just as much as you need them, and you will be much more successful together.

4. Reward yourself

When you’re drowning in work and can’t see the end, it is hard to think about doing anything other than those assignments.   40   Rewarding yourself for all your difficult work is the best way to continue your winning streak. Take yourself out to a nice dinner or see a movie--- just take a “me” day and thank yourself for all your efforts!

Last year, the most-read children' s books at least in UK were almost all fantasy novels. But

 why is this the case? What. exactly does fantasy offer to young readers？

     What' s important to point out here is that fantasy writing has come to be considered as

belonging to popular culture, and is therefore generally regarded as being of lower quality than

realism.

     This idea was formed in me during childhood by my mother, who believed that fantasy was

 "rubbish". She was always trying to persuade my two brothers to let go of their dog-eared copies of

 American author David Eddings' books and read something "proper".

    I had also met some people who were against reading fantasy. While living in Finland, where I joined a book club, I was told at my first meeting that the club didn't read "genre" books, which

 meant that realism was   in", but everything else including fantasy was "

    When it comes to the subject of children, discussions about which books are "better" for them often focus on the fantasy and realism debate, causing Professor John Stephens to write that: one of  the more curious sides to the criticism of children's literature is the strong wish to separate fantasy and realism into competing types, and to state that children prefer one or the other, or "progress" from fantasy to realism or vice versa（反之亦然).

    A quick survey of the big children's publishing trends over the past ten years confirms that

 fantasy is as popular as ever in the children' s book scene. From the 450 million copies of Harry

  Potter books sold over this period to the more recent Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, it would seem that children are as enthusiastic about fantasy as ever before and rather than "progressing" out of  fantasy, the popularity of fantasy in the young adult market would suggest just the opposite.

28.What was the author's mother's attitude towards fantasy?

     A. Uncaring.                                               B. Cautious.

     C. Unfavorable.                                        D. Enthusiastic.

29.The book club the author joined in Finland _

    A. didn't. have a realistic aim

    B  was always full of people in and out

    C. had a tense atmosphere in most cases

    D. was not acceptive of various literature styles

30.According to Professor John Stephens, the critics of children's literature～—．

   A. want to separate children into different groups.

   B. want to divide fantasy and realism into separate groups

     C. aim to get children to progress from fantasy to realism

      D. wish to explore the difference between fantasy and realism

31.What is the main idea of the passage?

    A. Fantasy books are and continue to be popular among children.

    B, Realism books are the bestsellers of the present time.

    C. Young readers are moving away from fantasy .

D. Fantasy books are better than realism ones.

The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. In 1721, the printer James Franklin, Benjamin's older brother, started the New England Courant, and that was what we might recognize today as a real newspaper. He filled his paper with stories of adventure, articles on art, on famous people, and on all sorts of political subjects.

Three centuries after the appearance of Franklin's Courant, few believe that newspapers in their present printed form will remain alive for long. Newspaper companies are losing advertisers, readers, market value, and in some cases, their sense of purpose at a speed that would not have been imaginable just several years ago. The chief editor of the Times said recently, "At places where they gather, editors ask one another, ‘How are you?’, as if they have just come out of the hospital or a lost law case." An article about the newspaper appeared on the website of the Guardian, under the headline "NOT DEAD YET."

      Perhaps not, but the rise of the Internet, which has made the daily newspaper look slow and out of step with the world, has brought about a real sense of death. Some American newspapers have lost 42% of their market value in the past three years. The New York Times Company has seen its stock (股票)  drop by 54%  since the end of 2004, with much of the loss coming in the past year. A manager at Deutsche Bank suggested that stock - holders sell off their Times stock.

The Washington Post Company has prevented the trouble only by changing part of its business to education; its testing and test-preparation service now brings in at least half the company's income.

8. What can we learn about the New England Courant?

A. It is mainly about the stock market.

B. It carries articles by political leaders.

C. It marks the beginning of newspapers.

D. It remains a successful newspaper in America.

9. What can we infer about the newspaper editors?

A. They often accept readers' suggestions.

B. They care a lot about each other's health.

C. They stop doing business with advertisers.

D. They face great difficulties in their business.

10. Which of the following found a new way for its development?

A. The Washington Post.   B. The Guardian.

C. The New York Times.    D. New England Courant.

11. How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers?

A. Satisfied.    B. Hopeful.    C. Surprised.    D. Worried.

Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.

I was pretty  41  when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus. It's  42  like a district in a small town.

Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century, They look very old and  43 . You might  44  say they're a little shabby. They don't fit the modern  45  of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by  46  and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval (中世纪的) castle. But when I looked across the street,  47  shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century  48  . It creates a strong contrast and brings a special   49   to the school.

Our tour  50  Gary took us around and told us, "You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they hold their  51  ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.” It's 52  ! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the grass?

I  53  some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of  54  turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very  55  . There was no competitive feeling at all.

Harvard has the world's first computer in its science centre  56  there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. Its religion and the literature departments are also  57  the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and  58  technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to  59   in. I hope one day I'll  60  my dream school -- Harvard.

41. A. upset             B. troubled                 C. shocked           D. tired 

42. A. less                  B. much              C. more              D. most

43. A. simple           B. solid              C. grand             D. noisy

44. A. still             B. even              C. ever             D. yet

45. A. pattern               B. way          C. model                   D. idea

46. A. grass          B. stones             C. plants                   D. flowers

47. A. empty          B. busy              C. quiet              D. free

48. A. then           B. once              C. only             D. again

49. A. environment          B. scene                       C. atmosphere        D. condition

50. A. partner         B. guide            C. visitor                   D. professor

51. A. celebration           B. closing            C. opening                 D. graduation

52. A. unbelievable          B. uncomfortable            C. unbearable              D. uninteresting

53. A. felt              B. had                C. saw                   D. imagined

54. A. books          B. benches                 C. blankets                 D. pages

55. A. calm             B. nervous            C. lucky             D. happy

56. A. and                  B. but                C. though            D. yet

57. A. in            B. among            C. under                   D. beyond

58. A. old           B. fresh              C. new               D. fast

59. A. live              B. study               C. read                 D. tour

60. A. serve                B. find               C. attend           D. visit

A jobless man applied for the position of “office boy” at Microsoft．The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test．

   “You are employed,” he said．“Give me your e-mail address and I’ll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start．”

   The man replied, “But I don’t have a computer, neither an e-mail．”

   “I’m sorry,” said the HR manager．“If you don’t have an e-mail, that means you do not exist．And whoever doesn’t exist cannot have the job．”

   The man left with no hope at all．He didn’t know what to do, with only ten dollars in his pocket．He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy 10kg tomatoes．He then sold the tomatoes from door to door．In less than two hours, he succeeded to double his capital．He repeated the operation three times, and returned home happily with 60 dollars．

   The man realized that he can survive in this way, and started to go every day earlier, and return late．Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day．Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, and then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles．Five years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US．

   He started to plan his family’s future and decided to have a life insurance．He called an insurance broker and chose a protection plan．

   When the conversation was concluded the broker asked him his e-mail．The man replied, “I don’t have an e-mail．”

   The broker answered curiously, “You don’t have an e-mail, and yet have succeeded to build an empire．Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e-mail?” The man thought for a while and replied, “Yes, I’d be an office boy at Microsoft!”

56．Why can’t the man have the job at Microsoft?

      A．Because he was lazy．               

      B．Because he didn’t pass the test．

      C．Because he didn’t have an e-mail．      

      D．Because he didn’t have a computer．

57．The underlined word “triple” can be replaced by ______．

       A．become large             B．become 3 times          

       C．increase quickly           D．decrease quickly

58．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

       A．The man is one of the biggest food retailers in the world．

       B．The man didn’t give up though he failed the interview．

       C．He started his career by selling tomatoes in the supermarket．

       D．Those who have e-mails can work at Microsoft．

59．The man can be described as _______．

       A．helpful and considerate               B．positive and generous

       C．smart and hardworking                     D．stubborn and unselfish

60．Which proverb can best describe the story?

       A．Misfortune may be an actual blessing．

       B．Where there is a will, there is a way．

       C．Accidents will happen．       

       D．No pains , no gains．

   Developed and developing nations can learn from each other seeking a low carbon economy, a Chinese government official said in Shanghai yesterday.

   “China doesn't lag developed nations in terms of energy saving and green economy”, said Zhou Changyi, director of the energy saving department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

　　“While we can learn many aspects from developed nations, they also should learn something from us, such as water conservation,” Zhou said in a speech during the new Path of China's Industrialization forum at the ongoing China International Industry Fair 2009.

　　He said industrialized nations and China are dealing with different issues to combat climate change. The United Kingdom, for example, is concerned about transport, buildings and new energy in reducing carbon emissions. For China, the most urgent task is how to realize new­ type of industrialization and avoid mistakes that other countries made when they industrialized.

　　As such, overseas exhibitors at this year's fair are showing ways to help China achieve low carbon emissions in the industrial section.

　　Swiss power and automation technology group ABB called for a stronger focus on product life­cycle assessment, or LCA, which is used to study the environmental impact of a product from the research and manufacturing stage through its usage and recycling.

　　Tobias Becker，head of ABB's process automation division for North Asia and China, said LCA is an effective tool in helping manufacturing industries to reduce carbon emissions.

　　LCA shows that industrial customers should focus on a product's environmental impact throughout its life­cycle instead of on its initial investment or ready­ to ­use stage. For example, a motor's initial investment accounts for only 3 percent of its life­cycle cost, while 94 percent goes to fuel consumption and the rest to maintenance.

　　Richard Hausmann, North East Asia CEO of Siemens, said, “The color of future industrialization is green.”

　　The Germany Company recently announces that it wants to receive orders worth more than 6 billion Euros (US 8.8 billion) for intelligent net power networks, Smart Grid, over the next five years. Siemens has set a 20 percent market share target for the global smart grid business.

　　A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology，advanced sensors specialized computers that save energy, reduce costs and increase reliability. The United States and China are considered the two biggest markets for smart grid.

12. “______” can replace the underlined word “lag” in paragraph 2.

　A. Fall behind                                 B. Be superior to

　C. Attack                                      D. Fear

13. We can infer ______ from the eleventh paragraph of this passage.

　A. Siemens has occupied 20 percent market share for the global smart grid business

　B. Siemens received orders worth 6 billion Euros recently

　C. Siemens will earn $ 8.8 billion from intelligent power networks

　D. Siemens' plan about Smart Grid may come true in the future

14. _______about Smart Grid isn’t mentioned in the passage.

   A. Energy saving              B. Low cost

   C. Security                   D. Small in size

15. The best title for the passage is______.

　A. Developed and Developing Nations Can Learn From Each Other

　B. Low carbon Economy—a Shared Goal

　C. Intelligent Power Networks

  D. Two Biggest Markets for Smart Grid

_{You can love them or hate them, but no matter which tourist destination you visit, chances are you'll see someone with their head buried in a Lonely Planet guidebook．}

_{Lonely Planet is one of the world's largest travel guide brands, publishing more than 500 different guides in eight languages．The popular brand also produces television shows, websites and podcasts (播客) all devoted to travel.}

_{Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable．They also save time and make sure you don't miss the best things.}

_{They also provide the reviews of hostels, hotels, restaurants and ticket information about your destination.}

_{This can be great if you're a nervous traveler, or if you haven't traveled by yourself before．If you're in a country where you don't speak the language, sometimes there's nothing better than getting into a taxi and opening up a guidebook．You simply point to a map that directs the taxi driver to a hostel that's cheap and clean, with friendly staff and cold beer.}

_{But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers like them．They say guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity (自发性) out of traveling, and that part of the enjoyment of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen．They also regret that if you follow a guidebook, you'll end up doing the same thing and having the same experience as everyone else．You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over, because everyone is reading the same book and following the same route.}

_{Another criticism of travel guides is that they have a large impact on local communities．For example, some locals devote their lives to behaving in ways that attract tourists．They pretend to live a traditional lifestyle, wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses in order to attract the tourist dollar．}

_{1．The Lonely Planet guidebook can bring you the following advantages EXCEPT that _____.}

_{A．you can speak a foreign language when opening a guidebook}

_{B．you can easily find a nice place to stay in a strange city}

_{C．it provides lots of useful information about your destination}

_{D．it can help you save time and money when traveling}

_{2．People criticize the guidebook because ________.}

_{A．it is not as useful as most travelers expect}

_{B．tourist destinations will be crowded if everyone follows the same route}

_{C．travelers may not get the chance to have unexpected adventures}

_{D．local people keep modern lifestyles under its influence}

_{3．What do we know about the Lonely Planet guidebook from the text?}

_{A．It's a world-famous brand only producing guidebooks for travelers.}

_{B．It's very useful to a person who's nervous about touring an unfamiliar place.}

_{C．It's very useful to a tourist who likes to repeat others' experiences.}

_{D．It is loved by all travelers because of the convenience it brings to travelers.}

_{4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? (①－⑦ stand for Paragraph l－Paragraph 7 )}

_A．

_B．

_C．

_D．

Expanding populations and steadily improving communications brought more trade and contact, but also more _______ between social groups.

   A. cooperation B. friction    C. liberation  D. distribution

If you want to visit only the sights that you think are most interesting, you should definitely book one of the many private tours in NYC.

Landmark Private New York Tours

The best way to make the most of your visit to the top NYC landmarks is to use one of the private tours in NYC.

NY See It All: From traveling through Manhattan to getting onto a boat to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, this private NYC tour delivers superiors service. Customize（定制） your stops and see why this tour is one of the best private tours in NYC.

NY Limo Tour: After choosing what you want to see, this private tour in NYC lets you write the route of your day. Whether you want to see historical NYC sights, movie sights, or cultural sights, it will help make your visit memorable.

Aerial Landmark Tour: This is a fun and exciting way to explore New York City. On this 20-minute helicopter tour, you'll see the very best landmarks in Manhattan and the Bronx. Family-Friendly Private New York Tours

NYC isn’t just a playground of adults; these family-friendly private New York City tours are ideal for people traveling with kids.

Revolutionary Era Walking Tour: When you book this informative NYC walking tour, you and your kids will wander around Manhattan’s Financial District and hear all about the American Revolution. With knowledgeable guides, your kids will love the tour too.

Kids Greenwich Village Tour: This fun NYC walking tour is specifically created for children. You and your kids will visit some famous Greenwich Village sights, while the children, led by friendly guides, play games that relate to math, science, foreign language, and the arts.

1. What can we know about NY Limo Tour?...

A. It gives you hands-on experiences of travel planning.

B. It provides tourists with high quality service.

C. It is a playground of the old and young.

D. It mainly focuses on cultural sights.

2. Which tour is probably most suitable for visitors with a tight schedule?

A. NY See It All.    B. NY Limo Tour.

C. Aerial Landmark Tour.    D. Revolutionary Era Walking Tour.

3. What do the two family-friendly tours mentioned have in common?

A. They offer various entertainment facilities.

B. They can equip kids with some knowledge.

C. They contain many unique outdoor activities.

D. They include both natural and man-made    sights.

4. What does the author intend to tell in the passage?

A. What to do when you stay in NYC.

B. Where to stay if you come to NYC.

C. How to go sightseeing if you visit NYC.

D. How to have fun when you live in NYC.

Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing. ___16___ Read on for some techniques worth trying.

___17___ 

People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study.____18____ Something as simple as setting a goal to havea weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.

    Go for a walk.

Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.____19____

 Learn something new.

Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.  ___20___.

A. Focus on the future.

B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.

C. It should be something like learning gardening or go dancing with your friends.

D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.

E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.

F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.

G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.