Today our life and work rarely feel light or pleasant. Instead, the whole experience of being alive begins to melt into one enormous obligation(责任).36．

We say this to one another with great pride. 37 We are unavailable to our friends and family, unable to find time for the sunset, to finish off our obligations without time for a single mindful breath. This seems to have become the model of a successful life.

Because we do not rest, we lose our way. We lose the relaxation that gives us help.38． Poisoned by the belief that good things come only through tireless effort, we never truly rest. This is not the world we dreamed of when we were young. But how did we get so terribly rushed in a world filled with work and responsibility, yet it lacks joy and delight?

39． Sunday is the time to enjoy and celebrate what is beautiful and good, time to sing songs, give thanks, and walk. It is time to be refreshed as we stop our work, our chores and our important projects.

Sunday is more than the absence of work. Many of us, in our desperate drive to be successful and care for our many responsibilities, feel terrible guilty when we take time to rest. 40． Many of us still recall when, not long ago, shops and offices were closed on Sundays. Those quiet Sunday afternoons are deep in our cultural memory.

A. We also miss the quiet that gives us wisdom.

B. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.

C. It becomes the standard greeting everywhere, “I am so busy.”

D. We work through day and night, feeling rather exhausted.

E. But the Sunday has proven its wisdom over the ages.

F. The reason is simple: we have forgotten the Sunday.

G. The busier we are, the more important we seem to ourselves and, we imagine, to others.

 ---- I was reading A Dream of Red Mansions by Cao Xueqin yesterday, but I couldn’t understand it.

---- ______. It is classical literature, so take your time to enjoy it.

A. Don’t fly off the handle                      B. You got me there

C. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart     D. More haste, less speed

   What do British students do in their leisure time? The most popular activity must be party, such as birthday party, after-exam party and house party. Sometimes, they don't even need a reason to throw a party. From the very beginning of the term to the end of the exam, student societies, students and schools organize many parties, balls and dinners in which alcohol never gets removed from the drinks. I went to many house parties, birthday parties and the great end-of-term party held in the Student Union Building. They were unforgettable experiences for my study in the U.K.

Apart from parties, British students also participate in societies, sports and voluntary work. Except for societies similar to Chinese ones which are related to students' hobbies, such as basketball, debating and painting, some societies are more likely to be found in western countries, such as horse riding, cheerleading and extreme sports. As for voluntary work, it has developed into a fully functional well-organized financial sector. There're many charity shops which sell second-hand clothes, books and utensils. Those shops both offer paid jobs for full-time workers and also part-time voluntary jobs for students. The most common voluntary work is to make and provide food for homeless people, perform in nursery house and street fundraising for charities. I signed up for a Biko-bike project which is aimed at fixing second-hand broken bikes and rent them to students at a low price. Although I had no experience in repairing anything, let alone bikes, my mentor patiently taught nie step by step how to use certain tools to fix the specific part of a bike. As a student majoring in arts, it was quite interesting and useful to learn some knowledge of science from fixing bikes. The societies and voluntary work develop students' skills and even become a starting point of their careers. One of my friends worked as a volunteer at a charity shop for three years and she became a manager of that charity after graduation.

21. What does the underlined word "throw" mean in the first paragraph?

   A. Cast.     B. Attend.    C. Hold.       D. Put.

22. Which one are the students in China less likely to join in their spare time, compared to British students?

   A. The debating society.        B. The painting club.

   C. The basketball association,  D. The horse riding league.

23. Which of the following statements is true?

   A. I learnt more knowledge of arts from voluntary work.

   B. I have never taken a sip of wine at so many parties.

   C. I repaired broken bikes to rent them to students cheaply,

   D. I will become a manager of a charity after graduation.

Is beauty something always positive? Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, have better marriages and have more respectable jobs. Personal advisors give them better advice for finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defendants. But in the executive（主管的） circle, beauty can become a disadvantage.

While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is harmful to a woman. Handsome male executives were considered having more honesty than plainer men; effort and ability were thought to lead to their success. Attractive female executives were considered to have less honesty than unattractive ones; their success was connected not with ability but with factors such as luck.

   All unattractive women executives were thought to have more honesty and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but an attractive woman in a traditionally manly position appears to lack the manly qualities required.

   This is true even in politics, “When the only clue is how he or she looks, people treat men and women differently, ” says Anne Bowman, who recently published a study on the effects of attractiveness on political candidates（候选人）. She asked 125 college students to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and one of women, in order of attractiveness. The students were told the photographs were of candidates for political offices. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them.

    The results showed that attractive males completely defeated unattractive men, but the women who had ranked most attractive unchangeably received the fewest votes.

32. In traditionally female jobs, attractiveness ________.

A. makes women look more honest and capable               B. strengthens the manly qualities required

C. often enables women to succeed quickly          D. is of no importance to women

33. Bowman’s experiment shows that when it comes to politics, attractiveness _____.

A. turns out to be a disadvantage to men             B. has as little effect on men as on women

C. affects men and women alike                           D. is more of a disadvantage than an advantage to women

34. According to the passage, people’s views on beauty are often _____.

A. practical               B. one – sided          C. old fashioned         D. supportive

35. The passage is mainly about _____.

A. the advantages of being attractive                   B. the disadvantages of being attractive

C. equal rights for women                              D. the importance of appearance

Last summer, my friend and I hired a car and headed for Toronto. We didn’t book a hotel room   61   it was at the beginning of September and we thought it would be easy for us    __62   (find) a hotel.

    We   63   (drive) for six hours when the weather changed and it looked as if a thunderstorm was coming. We got lost and both were   64   (exhaust) when I saw an old lady parking her car. I stopped and asked   65   she knew a hotel nearby. She said there was a hotel down the road,   66   it might have been closed. The lovely old lady looked at me and said, “Why don’t you girls just stay the night at   67   house? I’ll cook for you.”

   We ended up going to a little island in Lake Muskoka,   68   her family lived. We slept in the   69   (comfort) beds they built for their kids, and they cooked for us. We stayed at their house for three nights in all and also met their friends. Those days were the   70__   (good) part of our three-week trip! We were glad that we got lost and met the old lady.

    Yinchuan, ____61_____ capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region , ____62_____ (lie) to the west of the Yellow River and to the east of Helan Mountain. The city ____63_____ has a history of more than 1,300 years was ____64_____ (original) founded in 678. It was called Western Xia from the establishment in 1038 by Dangxiang ethnic group that created splendid culture ______65_____ superb architecture.

     A brilliant culture has contributed to Yinchuan _____66______(be) a famous tourist city. There are over 60 historical sites including pagodas, temples and imperial tombs.

      A transportation system of highway, railway and airline in Yinchuan provides speed and ____67______(convenient). There are several national highways leading _____68______ all ports of the country.

Here you ____69_____taste the local dishes or snacks of rich Islamic flavor. Hotels of different grades are available to visitors, providing you with warm and comfortable places to relax ____70_____ (you).

She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and the little boy from ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.

Today she was sure there would be something. Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she seldom wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy. The old lady was proud of Myra. Her husband had been made Mayor, and Myra herself had got a medal for her work.

   The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps—perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a special birthday.

Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited—like a child. She would enjoy her day.

Yesterday Mrs. Morrison had given the flat an extra clean, and today she had brought a card and a bunch of flowers when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake, and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea. The little boy, Johnnie, had been up with a packet of mints, and said he wouldn’t go out to play until the post had come. “I guess you’ll get lots of presents.” he said.

What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. Or a new coat. A coat would be lovely. Blue’s such a pretty colour. Jim had always liked he in blue. Or a table lamp. Or a book, a travel book, with pictures, or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

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She stood by the window, watching _____________________________________________

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Almost unwillingly she tore the envelope open. ____________________________________

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I don’t think it is teachers who _________ for giving students too much pressure.（   ）
A．are going to blame   B．are to blame

C．are to be blamed D．should blame

For all the dinner table, a glass of milk seems to be a constant, at least it was when I was growing up. It was widely believed that milk was integral in building strong bones and teeth. There’s no doubt that dairy products (乳制品), and milk in particular, are high in protein and calcium, and most milk products are supplemented with Vitamin D and A.

While it’s well known that our bones need calcium, some studies suggest that high calcium intake doesn’t necessarily lower a person’s risk for fractures (骨折). A Harvard study found that people who drank two or more glasses of milk had no greater protection from breaking a bone than those who drank a glass or less a week.

There’s no doubt that we need calcium. Some anti-dairy supporters claim that dairy can lead to heart disease. Much of this claim is based on high fat and high dairy products, like cheeses and creams, which may indeed contribute to cardiovascular problems. Some studies have linked high milk intakes with a risk of prostate cancer; this seems to be caused by high-fat dairy products, not dairy in general.

Although milk was always regarded as one of the most important thing we need for our bones, yet least promoted, factors involved in strengthening bones. Perhaps we should think of dairy as less like a nutrient and more like a food. If you like it, eat it. If not, find some others. Because some claims may not be completely true, when I eat a cream, I’m not thinking about calcium, protein, or any such thing I’m thinking delicious.

56. Which of the following is TRUE on the milk?

A. The more milk you drink, the more risk for fractures you might be.

B. The more milk you drink, the less risk for fractures you might be.

C. The less milk you drink, the less risk for fractures you might be.

D. There is no link between them.

57. Some anti-dairy supporters claim that dairy can lead to except _________.

A. cardiovascular problems                         B. heart disease

C. prostate cancer                                      D. stomach cancer

58. The underlined words “some others” in the last paragraph refer to _________.

A. dairy products       B. milk                 C. food                     D. cream

59. What’s the author’s attitude towards milk?

A. He doesn’t like milk any more.      B. He used to drink milk as a child.

C. He regards milk as a nutrient.      D. He always cares about calcium, protein when he eats something.

60. We can learn from the text that _________.

A. All the claims are not completely true.              B. High milk intakes can lead to cancer.

C. It’s necessary for you to reduce milk intakes.     D. Give up milk for your health.

_____ his great courage, the boy was left alone in a dark room, no lighted candle_____ it up．

A． Considered；lighted

B． Considering；lighting

C． Having considered；lighted

D． To consider；lighting

 ---Alice seems absent these days.

  ---She _______ a job from city to city---you see, she is graduating in June.

   A. hunts for       B. is to hunt for        C. has hunted for     D. has been hunting for

--- Argon, can I borrow your textbook?

--- Sorry, not _____ you help make a note of what the teacher says.

A. unless       B. if        C. when      D. since

In this article you will discover several techniques you can use to improve your interpersonal relations with friends, family, coworkers, and employees. In fact, you can use these techniques to influence others to have a positive attitude toward you in just about any type of relationship.

1. Don’t criticize or complain about people.

There’s no faster way to create resentment toward you than to criticize or complain about a person. Instead of telling people they’re doing something wrong, consider asking them questions to try to find out why they do what they do. Offer them an alternative in a way that comes across as (给人以……的印象) trying to help. Show them how doing things the way you would like them done can benefit them or lead to reward.

2. Appreciate people.

I’ll let you know a secret that vastly improve your interpersonal relations very quickly: whenever you see someone, imagine them wearing a flashing sign on their chest that says APPRECIATE ME, PLEASE! Then, give them what they want.

3. Be genuinely interested in others.

You’ll make a lot of friends by being interested in others. Not everyone will admit it, but the truth is, most people’s favorite subject is themselves. Use this to your advantage. Become genuinely interested in other people. Ask them questions. Talk to them about things they’re interested in. Put the focus on them. You’ll quickly gain their friendship.

4. Be a good listener.

This goes back to the principle of focusing on the other person. Listen more than you speak and encourage others to talk about themselves and you’ll quickly develop good interpersonal relations with them.

5. Make others feel important.

If someone is important to you in any way, tell them so! This goes for any type of interpersonal relationship! People like to feel important. Give them what they want and they will love you for it.

41. The underlined word “resentment” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by ________.

   A. sadness          B. anger          C. pleasure          D. exhaustion

42. When your friends do something wrong, you are advised to ________.

   A. point out their mistakes                         B. correct their mistakes

   C. put forward a new plan                               D. solve the problem for them

43. What’s the purpose of an imagined flashing sign on people’s chest?

   A. To attract others’ attention.                          B. To remind people to talk to them.

   C. To remind people to praise them.                 D. To help people to remember them.

44. What should we do if we want to improve interpersonal relations according to the passage?

   A. Listen more than we speak.                         B. Try to argue when we are right.

   C. Get people to be interested in us.        D. Talk more about things we’re interested in.

45. What does the passage mainly talk about?

   A. How to make others feel important.             B. How to listen to others.

   C. How to improve interpersonal relations with others.

   D. It’s bad to criticize or complain others.                       

 Could I speak to ________  is in charge of International Sales please?

A. who                     B. what       C. whatever          D. whoever

High Speed Learning Center

    Express Your Opinion

    The Letters to the Editor column in your local paper is a public place for expressing opinions on matters of interest to all citizens．In this course，you will learn how to express your opinions well and improve your chances of getting your letter published．

    Fridays，8：45—10：00 p．m．

    Write It Right 

    Writing a research paper involves more than gathering information．It is essential to organize your information，document your sources，and express your ideas clearly．This course is specifically designed for students preparing to enter college．

    Tuesdays，3：30—5：00 p．m．

    Fiction Workshop

    This course is for writers who are currently working on a novel or short story．Class time will be spent reading and critiquing(评论)classmates’work．

    Saturdays，9：30—11：30 a．m．

    Report It

    Have you always dreamed of being a journalist for a newspaper or magazine? This course will cover the basics of gathering news and turning it into interesting newspaper and magazine articles．

Wednesdays，1：00—3：00 p．m．

Writing to Sell

In this course，you will learn to write advertisements that will attract more customers to your products or business．Previous business writing experience is required．

    Thursdays，9：30—11：30 a．m．

    Retelling old Favorites

    Do you remember the traditional fairy tales that you loved as a kid? In this course，you will rewrite some of your favorite old tales in new ways that will delight youngsters in your life．

Tuesdays，5：00—7：00 p．m．

The Art of Correspondence(通信)

Have you always wished you could write more elegantly? This course will help you develop your own style when writing letters of friendship，thanks，invitation，congratulations，and so on．

Mondays．5：00—7：00 p．m．

21．Expressing Your Opinion will help you_________．

A．get your views published       B．become a local paper’s editor

C．write a letter in your own style   D．attract the interest of most citizens

22．Those who are going to start university may choose_________．

A．Wring to Sell                 B．The Art of Correspondence

C．Express Your Opinion       D．Write It Right

23．If you are interested in re-creating fairy tales，you may choose the class_______．

A．at 1：00—3：00p．m．on Wednesdays      B．at 5：00—7：00 p．m．on Tuesdays

C．at 8：45—10：00 p．m．on Fridays            D．at 9：30—11：30 a．m．on Thursdays

Sammy Armstrong was driving to his office___41___he noticed a car was stuck on railroad tracks.Then he___42___   (hear)a train whistle.Sammy threw down his sunglasses and keys and ran toward the car.___43___elderly man,Jean Papich,eighty-four,sat in the drivers seat,___44___(turn) the key and hitting the gas.His wife,Marion,seventy-eight,was looking___45___(nervous) at him.Then Sammy walked to the back of the car and pushed it forward,but his boots slipped on the warm asphalt（沥青）.He could see the train approaching fast.

___46___might be easier to push the car backward,Sammy thought.He ran around to the front of the vehicle and shouted at Jean___47___(put) the car in neutral（空挡）.Sammy could feel the ground trembling under his feet.He put his boots against the tracks and pushed forcefully.Finally,the car rolled off the tracks.When Sammy looked up,the train was just a couple of___48___(foot)away.Sammy,___49___(shock) and speechless,went back to work as crowd gathered at the scene.

Weeks later,Marion called to thank Sammy.He responded,“I just did___50___I believe is the right thing to do as an average citizen."

71.   In ________(总之), I would like to say, how much I have enjoyed myself today.

72.   They have not been ________(暴露于) to most diseases common to urban populations.

73.   We hope that you will accept our invitation if it is __________(方便) for you.

74.   To his d________(高兴)，he was also invited to the party.

75.   The green hand is __________(lack) in practical experience.

76.   ____________ (instant) he got home, he closed the door and was lost in thought.

77.   Her ________(accuse) eyes were fixed on him.

78.   The message is very important, so it is ________ (suppose) to be sent as soon as possible.

79.   Only 38 of the __________(受伤) remained in hospital.

80.   If the ____________（apply）is not a true candidate for the job, do not interview him.