—Look! The line of people is ______.
—Bad luck. I don’t think we can get any tickets.

A．hopeless

B．helpless

C．endless

D．careless

In winter，when the sun hides behind the clouds，everyone feels a bit low. You may be tired and find you want to sleep all the time. What you may not know is：you are suffering from (患有) SAD(季節(jié)性抑郁癥)．
But don't worry—it's normal. Colder temperatures and fewer hours of daylight can steal your energy and put you in a bad mood.
Read on to find out what SAD is and what you can do to help yourself or those around you.
These days，Linda，a US teenager spends most of her holidays sleeping instead of doing sports outside. She has also had trouble concentrating(集中精力) on her homework. When her mother asks her what's wrong，Linda doesn't know what to tell her. Linda may not realize it yet，but she's suffering from SAD. It causes people to sleep，eat sweet food and get sad or angry for no reason.
About 15 percent of American people now suffer from SAD in winter according to the US Department of Health. The US government has taken measures to help people beat it. Local communities encourage people to take part in activities such as exercise，dance or art. And they advise people not to eat too much sweet food.
Like in the US，cold northern European countries such as Finland，Iceland and Russia see a large number of people suffer from SAD every year. So，the sunlamp is widely used in these countries. It's an electric lamp which is just like a “l(fā)ittle sun” that gives off light to make people think the sun is shining and feel better.
小題1:Colder ________ and less ________ are the main causes of SAD.
小題2:Linda is feeling ________ and doesn't ________ doing sports because she's suffering from SAD.
小題3:      people suffer from SAD in        northern European countries.
小題4:In some northern European countries，the ________ is widely used to make people feel____ .
小題5:Taking an active part in ________ and eating ________ sweet food can help people beat SAD.

Taking part in charity is not just for grown- up people. Children can do it too! Melvin Sheppard, 14, an American student, has done charity work for eight years. He has also encouraged his classmates to join him.
Melvin studies at William Allen Middle School in Philadelphia. Recently, he collected $1,500 by himself and $487 from his classmates to donate to Cooper University Hospital.
Melvin was born nine weeks premature (早產(chǎn)) in Cooper University Hospital, weighing 2.6kg. His father told him how Cooper saved his life, so he felt thankful to the hospital.
Melvin's classmates joined him as soon as they found out about his kind behavior. Their teacher, Michael Berner, also held a class with them about helping others. “It wasn’t really about the money,” Berner said. “It was about the face that they were doing something good.”
“It is great, helping someone that I know,” said Jordan, Melvin's classmate. Melvin's neighbors also helped out.
Since Melvin was 8, he and his parents have given money to Cooper University Hospital every year. This year, Gary E. Stahl, the head of Cooper's division of neonatology (新生兒科), went to Melvin's school to accept the money.
The money goes to a part of the hospital that helps about 500 young patients every year. “When they leave, we call them graduates,” Stahl said, “We are pleased when our graduates and their families do well, like Melvin and his family.”  
小題1:How old was Melvin when he started to do charity work?
_____________________________________________________________________________ 
小題2:What caused Melvin to raise money for Cooper University Hospital? 
______________________________________________________________________________
小題3:Did Melvin's teacher and classmates think his behavior was kind?
______________________________________________________________________________
小題4: How many young patients get help every year?
____________________________________________________________________________
小題5:What can we learn from Melvin?
________________________________________________________________________

In English-speaking countries, ____is unlucky number while ____is unlucky number in China.

A．14;4

B．13;4

C．11;4

D．13;0

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.
Why do it
Living in another country can help you to learn another language, and
about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more
about yourself. Overseas study may also look good on your future resume
(求職簡歷). Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experiences living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
Once you decided to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right
country or school, ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How
long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?
Getting ready to go
Get your passport and visa early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about
some common customs in the country that you are going to. Learn about the money. Bring some of it and a credit card with you.
Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write your feelings in a notebook.
小題1:Studying overseas can bring many people an exciting experience.
小題2:The experiences of living or working in another country can help you find a good job.
小題3:If you decide to study abroad, you should make the right choice first.
小題4:You have to get a passport and visa after you go abroad and learn English well.
小題5: Try to talk to your parents or return home when you feel sad or homesick.

任務(wù)型閱讀。（每小題2分，共10分）
‘For those who have never been to Tibet(西藏), Tibet is a dream; for those who have ever been there, (1) forget, never, an, is, you, Tibet, experience, will.’ said Li Wan, a graduate(畢業(yè)生) from Zhongshan University.
Li Wan became interested in Tibet after having worked in a company(公司) for less than three months. Since 1998, Li Wan has been spending most of her time on the challenge(挑戰(zhàn)) ---she has got to almost every corner of Tibet during the 8 years.
Li Wan’s first trip to Tibet was only out of her loving freedom. She entered Tibet along the Yunnan-Tibetan Road. Although she couldn’t say a word of Tibet language, this did not really (2) s_________ her from talking with local people successfully. ‘To me, they are free, friendly, happy and close to nature. (3)People should live in this way, singing while working, dancing while living,’ Li Wan said.
Li Wan describes Tibet in words and photos. ‘My dream in the next ten years is to make a good documentary(紀(jì)錄片) about Tibet,’ said Li Wan.
小題1:將(1)處的單詞連成一個通順的句子。__________________________________________
小題2:在(2)處填上一個單詞使句子完整。____________________________________________
小題3:將(3)處的句子翻譯為漢語。__________________________________________________
小題4:What are the local people in Tibet like? __________________________________________
小題5:What is the writer’s dream in the next ten years? ___________________________________

根據(jù)下列短文內(nèi)容，在短文后的橫線上填入一個恰當(dāng)?shù)脑~，使短文完整、通順。
Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help others in your spare time? Then you can   小題1:  us to be a volunteer! We’re a non-profit (非贏利的) organization. We have volunteer jobs of all ages. Anyone, from twelve-year-old children   小題2:  people in their seventies can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many   小題3: . Schools need people to help take care of children while parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children while their parents are seeing a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats   小題4:  homes. There is something for everyone.
“As a volunteer, I don’t want to get anything. Seeing the children’s   小題5:  faces, I’m happy, too.” Said an old man of 60. “I often played computer games in my spare time   小題6: . Now I help older people learn how to use computers,” said another volunteer at the   小題7:  of 18.
 小題8:  everyone helps out a bit, we’ll have a better world to live in. Interested? Call us at 555-5436 or visit our website:www.activol.com.

閱讀短文，按要求完成后面的任務(wù)。
閱讀下列短文，根據(jù)短文中的信息完成文后表格。（每空一詞）
Today, there are many problems between parents and children. Many people always ask, “ Why do we often argue(爭論)?”
Parents show their love to children in different ways. They cook nice food, buy new clothes for them. They also care about their studies. Parents always ask “ You must work hard”,  “You should do your homework”, “Why not do homework for your exam?” all the time.
When children get bad marks, their parents get very angry. They stop their children watching TV, playing games or going outside until they are good at their studies.
Why? Most families have only one child. The child is the hope of the family, they want the child to be the best.
Many children want to do things themselves. They want to do many unusual things that parents dislike. They like pop music, basketball and other new things. They enjoy surfing on the Internet and playing QQ games. They spend a lot of time chatting online and listening to the QQ music. In their parents’ eyes, these are a waste of time. For these reasons, parents and children often argue.

_小題1:__ do Children and Their Parents Argue?
Reason	Parents want their child to be the__小題2:__	A. They __小題3:__ their children in different ways. B. Their children should __小題4:__ hard all the time. C. _小題5:__TV and playing games on the Internet are __小題6:__ for their studies.
	Many children want to do many __小題7:_ things.	A. They like to sing pop __小題8:__, listen to the QQ music and other __小題9:__ things. B. They usually spend a lot of time surfing on the Internet and playing QQ games, __小題10:__online with their friends.