In February 2006, Lydia Angyiou and her two sons were walking through their village in northern Canada. The sound of children shouting made her turn around. To her horror, Lydia saw a 700-pound polar bear behind her eyeing her seven-year-old son. Getting between the bear and her child, Lydia yelled at the children to run away. She then began hitting and kicking the animal as hard as she could. A neighbor who heard all the noise came and shot the bear. But everyone agreed it was Lydia who had saved her children’s lives. A local policeman described it this way: “… I guess when your back is up against the wall, … we come up with super-human strength.”
Where does this “super-human strength”, courage and quick thinking come from? Experts say it comes from stress! In stressful situations, the body releases chemicals that prepare it to take action. These chemicals give people the speed and strength they need to fight danger or run away from it.
When we think of stress, we usually think of its negative effects. Studies, though, show that moderate levels of stress are actually helpful. In fact, the way we perform is usually affected by the amount of stress we feel.
Stress causes the brain to release adrenaline(腎上腺素) which in turn increases our energy and excitement. The chemical gives us clearer minds and helps us to do more. This is why some people say they work better under a deadline.
Adrenaline that is not released for long periods of time can cause us to increase and strengthen our abilities instead of weakening them. We sometimes turn out our very best work when we push ourselves to the limit. Stress can also make us more confident. Handling small amounts of stress now prepares us for handling serious situations in the future. Who knows? Today’s stress may even prepare for the next polar bear that comes along!
小題1:In the first paragraph, the case of Lydia Angyiou is mentioned to______.
A．introduce the topic to be followed
B．remind us of the unexpected danger of life
C．praise Lydia Angyiou for her bravery
D．show the importance of super-human strength
小題2:What does the policeman probably mean by saying “your back is up against the wall”?
A．You are helped.B．You are inspired.
C． You are confident.D．You are cornered.
小題3:What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Brave MotherB．The Cause of Stress
C．The Benefit of StressD．Super-human Strength

小題1:A
小題2:D
小題3:C

小題1:過第一段介紹Lydia Angyiou救她的孩子引出下文有壓力才有超人一樣的力量。所以選A。為了引出下文的中心論點(diǎn)。
小題2:cornered意思是被逼至絕路的，inspired是有創(chuàng)造力的，confident是有信心的。只有D符合題意。
小題3:全文是通過介紹Lydia Angyiou在危機(jī)時(shí)刻救孩子逼出的力量引出在壓力下能爆發(fā)出更大的力量。進(jìn)而引出壓力的益處。
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Zhao Wenxuan，a film star from Taiwan，has been fond of seeing films since his childhood. He would sometimes go to the cinema for the same film four or five times. He also enjoys literature and art. Before he took the film acting as his career，he had worked in an airline in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan Province. His change of job to acting was quite by chance.
One day，he came across in the paper an advertisement for a leading actor to appear in the film named “Wedding Feast.” Full of excitement，he answered the job ad by telephoning the director of the film — Mr. Li An. It was this telephone call that had changed all his life. At last the director decided him to be the very person for the role. That he could be chosen owed much to his good command of English，natural manners and low pay for his work in the film.
The film “Wedding Feast” proved to be a hit. It won the German Golden Bear Award and entered the competition for one of the Oscar Academy Awards. Also, it was the first Taiwan film that was permitted to be shown in the U. S. Thanks to the film，Zhao Wenxuan became popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong and southeast Asia.
In 1994，Mr. Zhao acted as a leading role in the Hong Kong film，“Red Rose and White Rose”，in which many film stars like Ms Chen Chong from U. S. and Ms Ye Yuqing from the local area participated. This film was named for 10 prizes of the Taiwan Golden Horse Prize and at last it was awarded five prizes for the best play，actress and music. Zhao has regarded the film as one of his favorite films since he stepped into the acting circle.
Since 1993，Mr. Zhao has taken part in the shootings of 13 films， most of which are thought highly of.
Mr. Zhao said the that Taiwan should think to cooperate much with the mainland in the film producing industry and it would benefit each other. In recent years he often came to the mainland for film shooting. He has just completed his performance in the film “Love Affairs” directed by Mr. LiXin，a director from Shanghai Film Studio.
小題1:Why could Zhao Wenxuan play the leading role in the movie “Wedding Feast”？
A．Because he liked to see films very much.
B．Because he was a famous actor at that time.
C．Because he could speak English very well，acted naturally and gave no thought to the pay for his work in the movie.
D．Because the director of the movie knew him very well.
小題2:The text suggests that _____.
A．“Wedding Feast” is just an ordinary film
B．the film “Wedding Feast” disappointed people greatly
C．Zhao Wenxuan became a famous movie star because of the film “Wedding Feast”
D．A lot of the Taiwan films are shown in the U. S. every year
小題3:Which of the following is the right order for Mr. Zhao Wenxuan‘s experience？
a. He joined in the film “Red Rose and White Rose” in Hong Kong.
b. He worked in an airline in Taipei.
c. He suggested Taiwan and the mainland should film more together.
d. When he was a boy，he often went to the cinema.
e. He has just finished the film “Love Affairs” in Shanghai.
f. He acted an important role in the film “Wedding Feast”.
A．d，b，f，a，e，cB．a(chǎn)，b，d，f，e，c
C．b，e，f，a，d，cD．c，b，e，a，f，d
小題4:From the text it can be inferred that _____.
A．one’s success is frequently (often) closely connected with a favorable chance
B．it is never too late to learn
C．know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of
defeat
D．there is no limit to knowledge

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James sat outside the office waiting for the interview. He felt so    36  that he didn’t know what to do with himself. The person who had gone in   37  him had been in there for nearly an hour. And she looked so confident when she went in, not like James. He felt    38  that she had already got the job. The problem was that he wanted his job so much. It meant everything to him. He had   39  it such a lot before the day of the interview. He had imagined himself   40  brilliantly（出色地）at the interview and being offered the job immediately. But now here he was feeling    41 . He couldn’t remember all those things he   42  to say. At that moment, he almost decided to get up and leave. But no – he had to do this. He had spent so much time considering it that he couldn’t    43  like that. His hands were hot and sticky and his mouth felt dry. At last the door of the office opened. The woman who had gone in an hour earlier came out looking very    44   with herself. She smiled sympathetically （同情地）at James. At the moment, James    45  her. The managing director then appeared at the office door. “would you like to come in now, Mr. Davis? I’m sorry to have kept you    46 .” James suddenly wished that he had gone home after all. He got up, legs    47  and forehead sweating and wondered he looked as terrified as he felt.
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A．healthy B．nervousC．carelessD．confident
小題2:
A．byB．with C．beforeD．a(chǎn)fter
小題3:
A．doubtful B．sure C．a(chǎn)ngryD．a(chǎn)stonished
小題4:
A．dreamed ofB．learned ofC．thought aboutD．talked about
小題5:
A．explainingB．performing C．a(chǎn)nswering D．writing
小題6:
A．mad B．excitedC．certain D．terrible
小題7:
A．had planned B．has plannedC．planed D．would plan
小題8:
A．take backB．put offC．give upD．put down
小題9:
A．ugly B．pleased C．sad D．pretty
小題10:
A．noticedB．lovedC．missedD．hated
小題11:
A．waitB．waitingC．being waitingD．waited
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"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.’"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "It you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
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小題1:The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.
A．specifically designed for women
B．that have lots of cushion inside
C．safest for people who enjoy sports
D．that are much thinner than normal sports shoes
小題2:The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
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小題3:According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes ________.
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B．will produce immediate improvements
C．force your body to move less naturally
D．increase the chances of getting hurt
小題4:The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should ________.
A．run in the shoes every day at top speed
B．begin with a shorter running distance than normal
C．occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet
D．make sure they are already very fit before using them
小題5:Where would you probably read this article?
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閱讀下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后從1---20各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng).
Seven loyal readers came to the Teens’ office two weeks ago. They had a wonderful day learning how to make a newspaper. But what   1   made them excited was that they had their say(發(fā)言權(quán)).
"What most   2  me was when I was saying something, I found all eyes were on me," said Tang Shining, one of the students. Her friend, Li Chunbei   3  , and felt very glad that when she was talking, the editors nodded and   4   took notes.
Students are happy to see the editors listen to their   5  . You may often   6  about being neglected（忽視） by teachers and parents.    7  before complaining please make sure that you have already spoken about your   8   .
Traditionally in China, teachers at school and parents were   9  the ones to tell teenagers what they should and shouldn’t do. The young are   10  to doing what they are told, rather than thinking by themselves. But then their ideas would be locked in their brain and not be  11  .
A girl wrote to Teens about her family story. She  12  to be very sad because her father seldom talked and played with her. After years of consideration, she   13  decided to write her father a letter, telling him about her sadness. To her   14   , the father  15  , saying that he didn’t realize his mistake. From then on, he really   16  .
Sometimes, we need to let our   17  be heard, so others can understand our thoughts and feelings.
Don’ t be afraid of being   18  for what you have done. You know it is your   19  to speak your mind. Even if your suggestions are denied, at least you have tried your best. You will not be left with any   20  .
小題1:
A．reallyB．directlyC．completelyD．immediately
小題2:
A．disappointedB．impressedC．frightenedD．horrified
小題3:
A．refusedB．disagreedC．a(chǎn)greedD．disliked
小題4:
A．stillB．yetC．a(chǎn)lreadyD．even
小題5:A. opinions            B. speeches             C. songs                     C. articles
小題6:
A．talkB．complainC．writeD．speak
小題7:
A．AndB．SoC．ButD．Instead
小題8:
A．pleasureB．loveC．hatred D．worry
小題9:
A．seldomB．neverC．a(chǎn)lways D．sometimes
小題10:
A．usedB．reducedC．devotedD．told
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A．rememberedB．reused C．touchedD．heard
小題12:
A．usedB．pretendedC．seemedD．had
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A．sorrowB．disappointmentC．surpriseD．satisfaction
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A．a(chǎn)pologizedB．smiled C．laughedD．sighed
小題16:
A．exchangedB．changedC．leftD．played
小題17:
A．voicesB．decisionsC．suggestionsD．secrets
小題18:
A．publishedB．blamedC．beatenD．fined
小題19:
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小題20:
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完形填空(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從1~15各題所給的A、B、C和D項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
As she walked round the large shop, Edith realized how difficult it was to choose a suitable Christmas   1 for her father.
She wished that he were as easy to   2 as her mother, who was always   3  with perfume (香水). Besides, shoping at this time of the year was a most   4  job. People   5  on your feet, pushed you with their shoulders and almost   6  you over in their hurry in order to find something cheap ahead of you.
Partly to have a rest, Edith paused in front of a counter, where some beautiful ties were on show . "They are real silk," the shop assistant told her with a smile trying to   7  her to buy one. But Edith knew from past   8  that her choice of ties hardly ever pleased her father.
She moved on slowly and then, quite by chance,  9  where a small crowd of men had gathered round a counter. She found some fine pipes on sale and the shapes were very beautiful. Edith did not hesitate for long, although her father   10  smoked a pipe once in a while, she believed this was   11  to please him.
When she got home, with her small but   12  present hidden in her handbag, it was time for supper and her parents were already at table. Her mother was in great   13  . "Your father has at last decided to stop smoking," she told her daughter happily. Edith was so   14  that she could not  15  a single word.
小題1:
A．suit B．card C．pipe D．gift
小題2:
A．remind B．please C．hopeD．suppose
小題3:
A．interested B．a(chǎn)nnoyed C．impressive D．satisfied
小題4:
A．unhappy B．careful C．exciting D．a(chǎn)mazing
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A．walked B．stepped C．lifted D．stood
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A．turned B．hit C．brought D．knocked
小題7:
A．hope B．a(chǎn)sk C．force D．persuade
小題8:
A．experience B．stories C．friends D．a(chǎn)ctivities
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A．stopped B．saw C．a(chǎn)sked D．found
小題10:
A．a(chǎn)lways B．nearly C．only D．never
小題11:
A．hardlyB．impossibly C．possibly D．certainly
小題12:
A．cheap B．well-chosen C．expensive D．ready-made
小題13:
A．excitement B．a(chǎn)nger C．sadness D．disappointment
小題14:
A．glad B．happy C．surprised D．excited
小題15:
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完形填空(共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分) 
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According to Jimmy, you are what you choose to be. You can give up or you can work to be a happier person. Jimmy realized that, while the world sometimes seems unfair, your choice can change your life.
This idea can be __30___ in Jimmy’s books, where his characters show the powerlessness they feel before making their choices. The message that goes with Jimmy’s drawings, however, is ___31___.
Though the world may make us feel small, we must be __32___. Everything will be all right for us—as it is for the “small people” in Jimmy’s books—if we make choices that are __33___ for us.
In spite of his new ___34___ and wealth, Jimmy prefers working __35__ at home with his wife and daughter. He spends his mornings drawing. To Jimmy, living a life as he chooses means much more than money and fame could offer.
小題1:
A．unhappyB．unusualC．unfairD．uneasy
小題2:
A．healthB．wealthC．happinessD．illnesses
小題3:
A．a(chǎn)shamedB．disappointedC．helplessD．endless
小題4:
A．cryingB．paintingC．imaginationD．consideration
小題5:
A．homeB．conditionC．situationD．work
小題6:
A．gameB．trickC．roleD．part
小題7:
A．unableB．impossibleC．uncomfortableD．difficult
小題8:
A．understandB．faceC．refuseD．recognize
小題9:
A．failuresB．effortsC．choicesD．interests
小題10:
A．foundB．drawnC．writtenD．a(chǎn)ccepted
小題11:
A．powerfulB．hopefulC．usefulD．successful
小題12:
A．greatB．strongC．braveD．equal
小題13:
A．scientificB．basicC．rightD．simple
小題14:
A．productB．fameC．nameD．job
小題15:
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Last Christmas while staying with my parents, I 36 across some old love letters that my parents wrote to
each other. these letters were all piled up in a basket, dirty and 37 with dust. 38 to read and sort them, I asked
them if I could take the letters back to my Illinois home. They agreed.
As I carefully opened each letter, all of them 39 with age, I discovered a new page 40 unknown to me in
this private chapter of my parents’ lives.
My father used to   41 in the army. So his letters were full of frontline(前線) 42 of the things about the war.
Each of my mother’s letters was marked with her 1944 dark red lipstick(口紅) kiss. I was  43 to these letters
like a magnet(磁鐵).
Just six weeks after our Christmas visit, Daddy became very 44 and was hospitalized(住院). This time, he
was fighting a 45 kind of war. As I sat by his bedside, we discussed the  46 . He told me how much receiving
those lipstick-kissed letters had 47 to him when he had been so far from home.
It so happened that the next day would be February 14. From the  48 letters I chose the card my father had
sent mother in 1944 and brought it to my father’s bedside.
At his bedside, I joked with him, saying  49 .“Today is Valentine’s Day, don’t you want to sent Mother a
present?” He became more 50 when I handed him the old 51 . He carefully opened it and took out the card,
and when he 52 it, his eyes were filled with tears.
My father, in a voice tight with 53 read the loving 54 he’d sent to my mother fifty-six years earlier. And
this time, he could read it to her  55 .
小題1:
A．drewB．hitC．cameD．fell
小題2:
A．coveredB．hiddenC．buriedD．filled
小題3:
A．PretendingB．DecidingC．PreferringD．Suggesting
小題4:
A．tenderB．tastyC．usefulD．delicate
小題5:
A．recentlyB．previouslyC．usuallyD．occasionally
小題6:
A．serveB．studyC．workD．report
小題7:
A．documentsB．a(chǎn)ccountsC．introductionsD．occupations
小題8:
A．devotedB．drawnC．thrownD．a(chǎn)bandoned
小題9:
A．depressedB．deadC．illD．dangerous
小題10:
A．differentB．traditionalC．typicalD．familiar
小題11:
A．warsB．illnessesC．prescriptionsD．letters
小題12:
A．intendedB．meantC．plannedD．said
小題13:
A．dividedB．separatedC．sortedD．updated
小題14:
A．softlyB．a(chǎn)ngrilyC．sadlyD．loudly
小題15:
A．fantasticB．enthusiasticC．curiousD．positive
小題16:
A．Christmas cardB．lipstickC．basketD．envelope
小題17:
A．foundB．wroteC．missedD．recognized
小題18:
A．emotionB．sorrowC．sicknessD．a(chǎn)stonishment
小題19:.
A．storyB．speechC．messageD．motto
小題20:
A．in peaceB．in privateC．in dangerD．in person

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科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

One day a few years ago, a very funny thing happened to a neighbor of mine. He is a teacher at one of London's big medical schools. He had finished his teaching for the summer term and was at the airport on his way to Russia to give a lecture.
He had put a few clothes and his lecture notes in his shoulder bag , and he had put Rupert, the skeleton (人體骨架）to be used in his lecture, in a large brown suitcase. At the airport desk, he suddenly thought that he had forgotten to buy a newspaper. He left his suitcase near the desk and went over to the shop.
When he got back, he discovered that someone had taken his suitcase by mistake. He often wonders what they said when they got home and found Rupert.
小題1:Who wrote the story?
A．Rupert's teacher.B．The neighbor's teacher.
C．A medical school teacher.D．The teacher's neighbor.
小題2:Why did the teacher put a skeleton in his suitcase?
A．He needed it for the summer term in London.
B．He needed it for the lecture he was going to give.
C．He wanted to take it to Russia for medical research.
D．He wanted to take it home as he had finished his teaching.
小題3:What happened at the airport?
A．The skeleton went missing.B．The skeleton was stolen.
C．The teacher forgot his suitcase.D．The teacher took the wrong suitcase.
小題4:Which of the following best tells the teacher's feeling about the incident?
A．He was angry.B．He thinks it very funny.
C．He feels helpless without Rupert. D．He feels good without Rupert.
小題5:Which of the following might have happened afterwards?
A．The teacher got back the suitcase but not Rupert.
B．The teacher got back neither the suitcase nor Rupert.
C．The teacher got back Rupert but not the suitcase.
D．The teacher got back both the suitcase and Rupert.

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