People think what I do is so wonderful because I interview stars. And I have to admit that when I first started working at Sassy in 1987 I was excited about that part of my job for the first couple of months，anyway. Then I noticed how stars would fool me around for months. I could never get enough time with a star to find out anything interesting, and some acted just simply rudely. I started hating the way I was treated, and I was really disappointed to see that these people I had worshipped (崇拜）before were pretty ordinary. So I decided I would just tell the truth instead of keeping up their myths(神秘）.If the star was a bad guy, I would say so. If I thought anyone was stupid, I did not hold back that information.

I thought readers would appreciate that kind of honesty. Surprisingly, many of them hated me for it. I have gotten so many attacks on my character. In their eyes，being famous is everything, even more desirable than being truly creative and talented

Why do we need stars? In fact, the media created stars to satisfy our basic need for gossip (闲话）.Over time, talking about people we have never met and we are never likely to meet has become what we are crazy about. Thus, some people are more interested in the personal lives of the stars than in the lives of their own family and their own friends. That is why it is so ridiculous when a star wants to discuss only his or her work in an interview -as we care. We want the dirt on their personal lives.

There is another reason we worship stars. As a whole, our society is not as religious as it once was. It seems that people need something to fulfill them the way religion once did. Star worship exists as an unfulfilling desire for true heroes.

We make them stars, but then their reputation makes us feel unimportant, and we truly feel better about ourselves when they die. I am part of this whole process. No wonder I feel soiled at the end of workday.

39.   What are the stars like according to the author?

A.    They always treat others rudely.

B.    They always talk about something dull.

C They are acutually ordinary people.

D.    They are usually honest and polite,

40.   We worship stars because ______.

A,    we need true mental heroes to support us

B.    we can learn something useful from famous stars

C. we concern about the stars ，family and friends

D. we like talking about the stars ，dressing styles

41.   When the author is writing this article ，his tone sounds  ______.

A,    excited    B. angry  C. worried      D. calm

42.   What is the main purpose of the author writing the passage?

A.    To show the disadvantages of working with stars.

B.    To remind us not to worship famous stars blindly.

C.    To laugh at the failures of stars he has interviewed.

D.    To talk about the reasons why we worship stars.

We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why can’t we be more like them? It’s not the big things that make someone extraordinary. Here are some small things that extraordinary people do every day:

●      36     Just because you’re the boss, doesn’t mean you are right every time. Learn to back up your decisions with reason. Use logic(逻辑) to explain things, not authority. By doing this your decisions might invite criticism, but you will also get an opportunity to improve.

●They are generous with compliments（恭维）. Remember the time, when you worked really hard but got nothing in return. Not even a thank- you._____37_______ So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple, “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employees feel great about themselves.      38    

●They are helpful. Never hesitate to help someone. It’s fairly simple but it goes a long way. Don’t be non-committal（不负责的）and say something vague（含糊）like, “Can I help you?” because they might just say, “No, I’m good.”      39      “I had the same problem with this coffee machine in the morning. I think I have figured a way to make it work.” Offer in a way that feels mutually beneficial（互利）.

●They’re in charge of their emotions. Sometimes it is very important to stay silent. Especially when you’re angry, you don’t want to end up saying things you didn’t really mean to. So they take their time to think back to what happened, and then come to a decision about how to deal with it.   40      Never be too casual with words or actions.

A. They are sensitive to others.

B. The key is to be specific.

C. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives.

D. When you feel awkward receiving a compliment, give the person a smile.

E. They are open to criticism.

F. It hurts when your efforts are not recognized.

G. Before you say anything, consider others’ feelings. 

A strong belief of mine is that the drinking age should be increased. I don’t believe that at 21 most people are either mature enough or responsible enough to handle drinking. Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused drugs. It always was and it always will be. I believe we should take that into account and make some changes to the laws.

                                                                    ——Jimmydane34

Beautifulspirit

Nov. 17, 2016 at 5:50 pm:

Unfortunately there is no specific or exact age upon reaching maturity. And teens are still going to find some way to abuse alcohol no matter what the laws are. This is reality—but you’re right. We can monitor this situation better—not just for kids but for everyone.

Stuber

Nov. 17, 2016 at 9:26 pm:

I disagree. I think since you are a legal adult at 18, and can join the military at 18, you can make your own decisions. So if you want to drink, you should be able to drink and face the consequences.

AaronLawrence

Nov. 18, 2016 at 11:29 am:

I definitely agree that the age should be increased. People at any age aren’t responsible anyway, let alone people who are younger than 21.

Alcohol itself should be banned. Many families are affected by drunk drivers every day . People only think short term; they never think about the consequences their actions might have.

JustTazzy

Nov. 19, 2016 at 9:42 pm:

Raising it won’t help stop people abusing it, or drunk drivers. America already has one of the highest drinking ages, and that probably contributes to people drink way too much. If it wasn’t treated as such a big deal, young adults probably would not drink as much. It is society, not the drinking age, that really needs to be changed.

32. Jimmydane34 starts a topic on young people’s             .

A. drinking age    B. drug abuse          C. attitude to laws    D. sense of respomsibility

33. In Beautifulspirit’s opinion, Jimmydane34’s point of view is             .

A. totally wrong    B. partly right    C. based on reality    D. of no benefit

34. Who will probably agree with Stuber?

A. Jimmydane34.     B. Beautifulspirit.    C. AaronLawrence.    D. JustTazzy.

35. Which of the following statements is RIGHT according to AaronLawrence?

A. The number of drinking young people is increasing.

B. Whether being responsible has nothing to do with age.

C. A ban on alcohol applying to all ages should come into force.

D. Drunk driving is the most severe consequence of alcohol abuse.

   Parents usually go to malls to find new school supplies for their children. One of the most important things to get during this time is the backpack. Most students choose to bring a backpack because it allows them to have both hands free. This makes the bag less likely to hinder (妨碍)other activities that the person carrying it may be doing at the same time. Here are the ways parents can choose the perfect backpack for school.

   How many books will children be carrying to school? How many notebooks should be inside the bag? Parents should know these details before buying a bag for their children. Each situation requires a different bag so it pays to ask children about the expected load.

   Do children need special storage for the bag? If they will be carrying a laptop computer inside the new backpack, make sure that parents get a model that’s designed specifically for laptop use. This will protect the computer from bumps and falls that might damage the device if it had less protection.

   Are children going to use the bag for a long time? If they want to use a bag for a long time，parents will be better off investing in a good brand that is known for quality. Parents may have to pay extra cash to get the  top of the line and the best backpack in the market.

   Count the pockets. Backpacks usually come with a lot of pockets, and generally, the more pockets, the better. This allows children to organize their things, like pens and pencils inside small pockets.

   Picking the perfect school   backpack      is all about getting the sweet compromise (折中）between form, function and price. Remember to choose the best fit for children’s needs.

21. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A. Parents should find out how many books their children have.

B. Parents must ask teachers for help before buying a backpack.

C. Parents should know the weight of things that will go inside the backpack.

D. Parents must ask their children’s requirements when buying a backpack.

22. The underlined word “bumps” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to“      ”.

A. knocks        B. jumps        C. stands          D. beats

23. Which of the following can we know from the text?

A. Picking a backpack is very easy to do.

B. It’s better for children to have a backpack that has more pockets.

C. The backpacks that have a good brand are more popular with children.

D. Parents always feel worried when buying a backpack for their children.

Being a physician who flies much often, a lot of my time is spent on planes listening for that fearful “Is there a doctor on board?” announcement. I’ve been __21__ only once --- for a woman who had merely fainted(昏厥). But the __22__ made me quite curious about how __23__ this kind of thing happens. I wondered what I would do if __24_ with a real mid-air medical emergency --- without access __25__ a hospital staff and the usual emergency equipment. So __26__ the New England Journal of Medicine last week __27__ a study about in-flight medical events, I read it with __28__.

The study estimated that there are a(n) __29__ of thirty in-flight medical emergencies on U.S. flights every day. Most of them are not __30__; fainting and dizziness are the most frequent complaints. __31__ 13% of them --- roughly four a day --- are serious enough to __32__ a pilot to change course. The most common of the serious emergencies _33__ heart trouble, strokes, and difficult breathing.

Let’s face it: plane rides are __34__. For starters, cabin pressures at high altitudes are set at roughly __35__ they would be if you lived at 5,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level. Most people can tolerate these pressures pretty_36_, but passengers with heart disease __37__ experience chest pains as a result of the reduced amount of oxygen flowing through their blood. __38__ common in-flight problem is deep venous thrombosis(静脉血栓) --- the so-called economy class syndrome. __39__ happens, don’t panic. Things are getting better on the in-flight-emergency front. Thanks to more recent laws, flights with at _40__ one attendant are starting to install emergency medical equipment to treat heart attacks.

21. A. addressed     B. called             C. informed                  D. surveyed

22. A. affair       B. condition           C. incident                    D. disaster

23. A. soon            B. long                  C. often                        D. many

24. A. provided      B. treated               C. identified                  D. faced

25. A. to                B. for                    C. by                           D. through

26. A. before          B. since                 C. while                    D. when

27. A. collected      B. published           C. discovered                D. conducted

28. A. patience              B. joy                    C. interest              D. sorrow

29. A. average        B. amount              C. sum                         D. number

30. A. significant    B. serious              C. common                  D. heavy

31. A. For              B. Or                    C. So                           D. But

32. A. inspire         B. require        C. engage                            D. command

33. A. contain     B. show                C. imply                       D. include      

34. A. enjoyable      B. stimulating         C. stressful                   D. boring

35. A. who            B. which               C. what                     D. that

36. A. hard       B. unwillingly         C. happily                     D. easily

37. A. may          B. ought to            C. used to             D. need

38. A. Any             B. Another             C. Other                       D. One

39. A. Wherever   B. Whichever        C. Whenever                 D. Whatever

40. A. least       B. worst                C. most               D. best

    People are being tricked into Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they’re paying for it by giving up loads of personal information.

    Most Facebook users don’t realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they’re paying for Facebook because people don’t really know what their personal data is worth.

    The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. That was the great thing about Facebook. You could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things such as your city, your photo as well as your friends’ names were set by default (默认)to be shared with everyone on the Internet.

    According to Facebook’s vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don’t share information, they have a “less satisfying experience”.

    Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, it involved selling ads and putting them. At the side of the pages totally, who wants to look at ads when they’re online connecting with their friends?

    The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April, Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social networking sites. “I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them.” Schrage admits.

I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it’s only the beginning, which is why I’m considering cancelling my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I’m upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don’t know. That’s too high a price to pay.

32. What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?

A. It is a website that sends messages to users who want to get married.　

B. It earns money by putting on advertisements. 

C. It makes money by selling its users’ personal data.      D. It provides loads of information to its users.

33. What does the author say about most Facebook users?

A. They are unwilling to give up their personal information.

B. They don’t know their personal data enriches Facebook.

C. They don’t identify themselves when using the website.

D. They care very little about their personal information.

34. Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?

  A. To provide better service to its users.        B. To obey the Federal guidelines.

  C. To improve its users’ connection.           D. To expand its business.

35. Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?

  A. He is dissatisfied with its present service.     B. He finds many of its users untrustworthy.

  C. He doesn’t want his personal data badly used.  D. He is upset by its frequent rule changes.

请以"One person I’m grateful to"为题，用英语写一篇100—120个词的短文，记述一个你认为值得感谢的人。要求如下：

1. 内容必须结合生活中的一个事例;

2. 简要说明值得感谢的原因或从中得到的启示；

3. 文中不得透漏个人信息。

注意：文章的标题已给出（不计词数）。

One Person I’m Grateful to

英语参考答案

 —Be careful not to drop the Ming Dynasty vase.

—Yes, we can’t be ________.

A. too careful             B. very careful       C. too careless                 D. careless enough

This is the SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, I'm Barbara Klein.

Animal experts say one of the world's most beautiful and rare kinds of big cat is close to disappearing from the wild. A study earlier this year found that about thirty Amur leopards(豹)still live free. The cats are also called Far Eastern leopards.

Recently, their number has been reduced by one, Some person shot a female Amur, then beat her to death. The animal's body was discovered last month in the Barsovy National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Russia.

An official of the World Wildlife Fund, Darron, said this was the third such killing in the area in the past fives years. Mr, Collins said the death of even one adult female is a huge loss for the endangered cat, He noted that the killing reduces the possibility for cubs（幼兽）or young.

It is not clear how many Amur leopards still live free. One population count was performed in February and March. Wildlife expert Dmitry Pikuuov led this study. It found evidence of seven to nine males. The study identified three to seven females without cubs, Four leopards were identified as females with cubs. In all, five or six cubs were recorded, Six to eight animals could not be identified.

Most of the land where the Amur leopard once lived was in China.New roads and climate change there threatened the animals. So did hunters who kill big cats for their body parts.

Mr. Pikuuov says adult Amurs need about five hundred square kilometers with good forests to survive. He said they also need a large and continuing supply of animals like deer for food. He believes the answer to saving the Amur leopard is for governments to provide protected spaces for wildlife.

32. This passage is probably from           .

A. a magazine     B. a newspaper report  

C. a TV report    D. a film

33. Why is the killing of an adult female a huge loss?

A. It could lead to the death of an adult male.

B. It means it can not give birth to the young any more.

C. 11 is worth more money than a male.

D. There is only one adult female in the world.

34. The number of the Amur leopards in China is becoming smaller because of all the following EXCEPT           .

A. new roads        B. climate change

C. human hunting    D. rare diseases

35. According to the experts the Amur leopards          .

A. are living on plants            B. are living in the zoo

C. are well protected by people     D. are endangered

  I’m writing to apply  61  the position as a volunteer. I want this precious opportunity very much  62  (improve) my organizational ability, communication skills as well as  63  (I)confidence in speaking English in public. As  64 outgoing girl, it  65  (be) my strength to get along well with my classmates.  66  , I have such a good command of English that I am elected as assistant to my English teacher. So far, I  67  (organize) several English activities of my class  68  (successful), which have been appreciated by both teachers and classmates.

  I would appreciate it if you could take me into  69  (consider). Looking forward to  70  (receive) your reply.

Many of us are used to hearing stories of people being pickpocketed in busy places. But most of us are aware of the dangers, so we are safe – at least, we think we are.

According to a BBC report, a growing number of thieves are trying to “hack (侵入) our mind’s weaknesses” to get their hands on our possessions.

“In fact, the key requirement for a successful pickpocket isn’t having quick fingers,” said the report. By using psychology, some pickpockets are taking advantage of the loopholes(漏洞) in our brains.

Our lack of ability to multitask is one of the most important loopholes used by pickpockets, the report explains. While this can often be a good trait(特点), allowing us to focus on the most important details in our surroundings, “a good trickster can use it against you, ” said neuroscientist Auzana Martinez-Conde.

“It’s all about directing people’s attention toward something else,” said James Brown, who studies the tricks of pickpocketing. Confidence, the power of suggestion, and certain hand movements such as moving your hands in an arc (弧形) are all said to be things that fool us.

Groups of pickpockets use a common trick designed to create a scene and confuse victims.

The first gang member, a “blocker”, walks in front of the victim and suddenly bumps into them. A second member of the gang then bumps into both of them from behind and stages an argument with the “blocker”. In the confusion, both men steal what they can and pass it to a third thief who quickly runs off with the stolen goods.

Some thieves go even further to exploit our psychology by hanging out near signs reading “beware of pickpockets”. Since this is one of the last places people expect to be robbed, many check where their valuables are, giving away their location to thieves.

But according to Brown, as long as we don’t daydream in public, we shouldn’t be worried.

“A street thief will avoid like the plague(瘟疫)” people who are demonstrating（展现）a very open awareness of their environment,” he said.

25．According to the BBC report, the main strategy of a successful pickpocket is________.

A. to distract victims         

B. to give themselves multiple tasks to do        

C. to focus on the most important details        

D. to use swift hand movements 

26．When groups of pickpockets use their common trick, ________.

A. it is the third thief’s task to steal what they can from the victim        

B. the victim usually doesn’t dare to argue with them        

C. the victim usually gets confused and lets down his or her guard        

D. two members bump into the victim from different directions at the same time

27．Why do some thieves hang out near signs saying things like “beware of pickpocketers”?

A. They think it is more thrilling to steal in those areas.         

B. Normally there are no police officers around.        

C. They don’t know common people’s psychology.

D. They have a better chance of locating people’s valuables there.

28．According to James Brown, which of the following types of person is more likely to be pickpocketed?

A. People who look weak.             B. People who are walking slowly.        

C. People who are absent-minded.       D. People who are alert to their surroundings

        After a ________ week on the markets the country's stock market has stabilized.

      A. tough              B. peaceful                   C. tight                  D. comfortable

    Think about what you usually have for a meal: Is it a hamburger? What about vegetables? Would it surprise you to learn that what you eat can affect the whole planet?

    It can--in a big way. Scientists attending the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Chicago presented new studies showing how food and its production affect the globe and its warming climate. It is generally believed that global warming is caused by the large amounts of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. One of these greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide.

    What does this have to do with food? A big part of the carbon dioxide comes from the process of making and eating food, the scientists reported in Chicago. The production of meat contributes to a lot of that carbon dioxide.

    The process of making a hamburger, for example, requires a lot of energy. A cow has to be fed and raised on farmland, and cow manure(肥料)is a major source of methane(甲烷)--an especially powerful greenhouse gas. By the time a hamburger is finally served on a dinner plate, it has done great harm to the environment.

    The message from the research is clear: We can greatly reduce the production of greenhouse gases by eating less meat.

    All kinds of meat, the scientists reported, are harder on the planet than vegetables. To grow and eat a pound of potatoes, for example, sends less than one-quarter pound of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases into the air. So shifting our diet to less meat and more vegetables ,as it turns out, may do the world some good.

33. Generally speaking , people believe that global warming is caused by ________.

A. cutting down too many trees.

B. releasing too many greenhouse gases.

C. growing too many vegetables.

D. raising too many cows.

34. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. To make and eat meat requires a great deal of energy.

B. To feed and raise cows on farmland contributes to greenhouse gases.

C. To make and eat hamburgers sends greenhouse gases into the air.

D. To grow and eat vegetables does no harm to the environment.

35. According to the passage , the writer seemingly intends to ________.

A. appeal to us to protect the environment by eating less meat food.

B. persuade us to develop a good eating habit to keep healthy

C. advise us to make less hamburgers in order to save energy.

D. encourage us to grow more vegetables to reduce greenhouse gases.

To be a real gentleman, you should know that true forgiveness is one of the most remarkable qualities a human can possess!
    In the fighting between two countries in the 1970s, a young man was walking from one village to the next when he was  21   by an armed guerrilla fighter from the enemy country．The fighter 23 the young man down the hill where he was to be    22.
    But a（n） 24 thing happened. The young man, who had  25  military training, was able to disarm the fighter. Now, the table was  26  and it was the fighter who was ordered down the hill.
As they walked,  27    , the young man began to reflect on what was happening. Recalling the   28   of his mother, "Love your enemies; do good to those who   29    you." He found he could go no farther.
    He 30  the gun into the bushes, told the fighter he was  31  to go and turned back    32   the hill.
    Minutes later, he heard footsteps33 behind him as he walked．"Is this the end after all?" he  34    . Perhaps the fighter had got the gun and wanted to finish him off. But he continued on,    35   glancing back, until his enemy reached him, only to grab him in a hug and pour out     36   for sparing his life.
    Mercy often wears the face of   37     . And though it usually isn't an enemy in uniform-that we are challenged to forgive, we have 38  for mercy every day. Family members and friends, co-workers and neighbors and even strangers have   39    for our forgiveness. You know who they are.
    As Mahatma Gandhi said, "The   40   can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. " Be strong. Forgive.

21．A．shot             B．murdered        C．killed         D．caught

22．A．demanded    B．reminded       C．ordered      D．required

23．A．beaten         B．shot               C．accepted    D．driven

24．A．amazing       B．frightening     C．inspiring      D．confusing

25．A．watched       B．received        C．accepted      D．suggested

26．A．turned          B．covered        C．moved         D．repaired

27．A．thus            B．indeed          C. therefore       D．however

28．A．expressions   B．plans           C．words          D．signals

29．A．forgive          B．hate             C．instruct        D．help

30．A．packed          B．dragged        C．forced         D．threw

31．A．free             B．slow            C．nervous       D．eager

32．A．for                B．into              C．up               D．down

33．A．showing        B．waving          C．running        D．jumping

34．A．shouted         B．counted         C．wondered     D．argued

35．A．seldom          B．never           C．always         D．sometimes

36．A．marks             B．favors         C．thanks          D．reasons

37．A．awareness     B．kindness       C．safeness         D．forgiveness

38  A．opportunities  B．explanations   C．hopes            D．lessons

39．A．need            B．responsibility   C．patience        D．energy

40．A．lonely             B．weak            C．healthy           D．calm

 All the guests at the party were dancing and singing happily __________ suddenly the lights 

  went off. 

       A. until           B. while           C. when           D. before 

Do you have a dream? Is it part of your life? Everybody has dreams. I have a   41  , too. When I slept, I would dream of living it; when I   42  , I would work for living it.

One day, somebody told me, “To   43   is better than to arrive.” Hearing this, I   44   laughed it off, not quite understanding how that was even   45   . And I didn’t realize how true it was   46   I had what I wanted. Then I suddenly realized that the person living the dream was different from the one who had   47   for it. Since then, I have made a great   48   to work for the realization of my dream.    49   ,  I achieved what I had wanted. I have now become a wiser, calmer, stronger and more passionate person.

The journey has    50    me a lot. I made mistakes and learned from them. I   51    and learned to get up again. I cried and I learned to wipe away my tears. I made friends and learned to   52   people. I made enemies and learned to value   53  . The journey has transformed a caterpillar (毛虫) into a beautiful butterfly, eagerly waiting to   54   the world with her newly-found wings.

We all know that our    55   isn’t as perfect as it is in the fairy tales. It   56    great ambition and courage to fulfill our dreams. But we should remember that even if   57   gets in our way, nothing will    58   us.

So friends, always remember: “ Experience is the best   59   and there are no guarantees that one will become an artist. Only the    60    matters.” So let’s drink to a new journey. Cheers!

假设你是高中三年级的学生李华，马上面临毕业，想对你的一位任课老师说些心里话，请根据下列要点，用英文给你的老师写一封信。内容包括：

1. 老师在你心目中的印象；

2. 举1-2个相关事例进行具体描述；

3. 表达感激及美好祝愿。

注意：1.可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；

  2. 文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；

  3. 词数为120左右。开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。

Dear Sir/Madam,

How time flies! With our graduation day drawing near, it’s time to say goodbye to you.                                                                                                      

Yours,

Li Hua

It is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys' schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.

    Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和…相符) the "boy code" of hiding their emotions to be a "real man".

    Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.

    George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.

    The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.

    But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys' learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study's author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.

    Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with "boy-focused" approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given "hands-on" lessons where they are allowed to walk around. "Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine（女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes," James wrote.

    Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be "masterful and in charge" in relationships. "In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means," the study reported.

28. The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.

A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freely

B. help boys to be more competitive in schools.

    C. force boys to he their emotions to be "real men"

    D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man

29.  Traditionally, in a mixed school boys __________.

    A. behave more responsibly.                              B. perform relatively better. 

    C. grow up more healthily.                                D. receive a better education.1111]

30. In Abigail James’ opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.111]

    A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested in

    B. boys can focus on their lessons without being distracted

    C. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boys

    D. teaching can be designed to promote boys' team spirit

31．The underlined word “acute” in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .

A. lovely                     B. serious                   C. sharp                  D. dull 

Danielle Bowman is living the dream.At just 17 years old she has her own animation studio，PowerLight Animation Studios，where she has produced series，animated shows and illustrated books.Dani's success at such a young age is inspiring.And to add to the inspiration，Dani has autism(自闭症)．

In opening her own animation studio，not only does Dani hope to create a successful studio，but also to show the world that autism isn't a disability.

With television shows like America's Next Top Model casting people with autism and with books such as Jodi Picoult's House Rules，autism awareness has been getting more and more recognition.

Autism is a developmental disorder that appears early on.Living with autism makes it hard to engage in social interaction and delays communication skills.

While there are varying degrees of autism，children and adults with autism have the possibilities to do everything that  people without autism can do.Dani's animation studio is proving just that!

Dani became interested in animation when she was 11 years old，partially due to her love of anime like Pokemon.“I've always enjoyed drawing and creating，and would sketch out a whole series of characters on a sheet of paper and leave them all over the house，”Dani said.Her first animated series was Gemstar & Friends，written at age 11.Now Dani is up to 8 original series that she writes，animates and voices.

Dani draws inspiration from some of her favorite animated characters，including characters from Tangled，Gnomeo & Juliet，and Puss in Boots.

When Dani was 14，her animation hobby became a real job with many incoming clients.Her first professional project was working on the music video The Cave，produced by Joey Travolta.“Since then，I have illustrated two anti­bullying  books for Picalata Press，won several awards for the autism  awareness short Eeya's Story and completed several commercial projects，”Dani said.

For Dani，one of her favorite things about animation is telling stories.“What I love most about animation is creating the wonderful characters and virtual worlds，or alternative universes.”

Dani has even done numerous speaking engagements herself，talking not only about her animation，but also about changing the concept people have about autism.

Dani's initiative to help others with autism doesn't stop with her speaking engagements.One of her goals ever since starting her own animation studio has been to employ other people with autism.  She currently is training her first employee，and mentoring two others with autism.

While Dani hopes to change the concept people have about autism，another goal is“to find the treatment for autism，not for the ones who are already autistic，but for the future generations so they can more easily overcome the challenges of the condition”.

1．Which of the following descriptions about autism is NOT true?

A．Autism is a developmental disorder which appears at an early age.

B．People with autism usually have difficulty in communicating with others.

C．In fact if treated at an early age，autism can be cured.

D．It is hard for people suffering from autism to participate in social activities.

2．The passage is aimed at informing readers________.

A．what people with autism can do to change their life

B．that people with autism shouldn't be looked down upon

C．that people should change their concept about autism

D．how a kid with autism has been trying to realize her dream

3．All of the following are Dani's goals EXCEPT________.

A．changing people's concept about autism

B．curing people who are already autistic

C．proving that autistic people can do as well as others

D．employing autistic people to work in her studio

4．According to the passage Dani can be best described as________.

A．modest  B．generous

C．ambitious  D．sensitive

For many people, leisure time is an opportunity to get outdoors, have some fun and meet interesting people. Add two pieces of advanced 21st century technology — global positioning system (GPS) devices and the Internet — to get “geocaching”.

The word geocaching comes from “geo” (earth) and “cache” (hidden storage). Geocachers log onto a website to find information about the location of a cache — usually a waterproof plastic box containing small items such as toys and CDs — along with a notebook where “finders” can enter comments and learn about the cache “owner”, the person who created and hid the cache. Finders may take any of the items in the cache but are expected to replace them with something of similar value. They then visit the website again and write a message to the owner.

Geocaching became possible on May 1, 2000, when a satellite system developed by the U.S. Department of Defense was made public. Using an inexpensive GPS device, anyone on earth can send a signal to the satellites and receive information about their position. This is basically a high-tech version of orienteering, the traditional pastime which uses maps and compasses instead of GPS to determine one’s location.

Geocachers are a very considerate group. Owners carefully choose a cache’s location to give finders an enjoyable experience, such as a beautiful view or a good campsite. They also consider the environmental impact of their cache since it could result in an increased number of visitors to an area. As for the content of the caches, owners and finders must only use items that are suitable for the whole family, as caches are found by geocachers of all ages.

28. According to the passage, geocaching is __________.

A. an outdoor leisure activity          B. a new type of technology

C. a game used to teach geography      D. a program to protect environment

29. How can finders learn about the cache owners?

A. By meeting them.                 B. By going to a website.

C. From the notebook.             D. From the satellite.

30. Which of the following is NOT used in geocaching?

A. A GPS device.                 B. A compass.         C. A plastic container.             D. The Internet.

31. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. Most geocachers are adults.

   B. Any item can be placed in the caches.

   C. The caches should be put in a remote place.

   D. Geocachers try to avoid damaging the environment.