It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with problems; that they talk too much about certain problems—and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent—child relationships. I think it is true that parents often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when young.
Young people often make their parents angry at their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles make their parents angry, this gives them extra enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.    
Sometimes you are resistant, and proud because you do not want your parents to agree what you do. If they agree, it looks as if you are betraying your own age group. But in that case, you are supposing that you are the underdog; you cannot win but at least you keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parents' contro1. But it ignores the fact that you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself. If you plan to control your life, cooperation can be part of that plan. You can attract others, especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility, so that they will let you choose what you want to do.  
小題1:The first paragraph is mainly about_________.

A．the teenagers' criticism of their parents

B．misunderstandings between teenagers and their parents

C．the control of the parents over their children

D．the teenagers' ability to deal will problems

小題2:Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles mainly because they________.

A．want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own

B．have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste

C．have no other way to enjoy themselves better

D．want to make their Parents angry

小題3:Teenagers do not want their parents to agree whatever they do because they_______.

A．have already been accepted into the adult world

B．feel that they are superior to the adults

C．a(chǎn)re not likely to win over the adults

D．have a desire to be independent

小題4:To improve parent—child relationships，teenagers are advised to be_________.

A．a(chǎn)ttractive

B．positive

C．cooperative

D．productive

In times of economic crisis. Americans turn to their families for support. If the Great Depression is any guide, we may see a drop in our skyhigh divorce rate. But this won't necessarily represent. an increase in happy marriages. In the long run, the Depression weakened American families, and the current crisis will probably do the same.
　　We tend to think of the Depression as a time when families pulled together to survive huge job losses, By 1932. when nearly one-quarter of the workforce was unemployed, the divorce rate had declined by around 25% from 1929 But this doesn't mean people were suddenly happier with their marriages. Rather, with incomes decreasing and insecure jobs, unhappy couples often couldn't afford to divorce. They feared neither spouse could manage alone.
　　Today, given the job losses of the past year, fewer unhappy couples will risk starting separate households, Furthermore, the housing market meltdown will make it more difficult for them to finance their separations by selling their homes.
　　After financial disasters family members also tend to do whatever they can to help each other and their communities, A 1940 book. The Unemployed Man and His Family, described a family in which the husband initially reacted to losing his job "with tireless search for work."He was always active, looking for odd jobs to do.
　　The problem is that such an impulse is hard to sustain Across the country, many similar families were unable to maintain the initial boost in morale(士氣). For some, the hardships of life without steady work eventually overwhelmed their attempts to keep their families together. The divorce rate rose again during the rest of the decade as the recovery took hold.
　　Millions of American families may now be in the initial stage of their responses to the current crisis, working together and supporting one another through the early months of unemployment.
　　Today's economic crisis could well generate a similar number of couples whose relationships have been irreparably(無法彌補地)ruined. So it's only when the economy is healthy again that we'll begin to see just how many broken families have been created.
小題1:In the initial stage, the current economic crisis is likely to __________.

A．tear many troubled families apart

B．contribute to enduring family ties

C．bring about a drop in the divorce rate

D．cause a lot of conflicts in the family

小題2:In the Great Depression many unhappy couples close to stick together because

A．starting a new family would be hard

B．they expected things would turn better

C．they wanted to better protect their kids

D．living separately would be too costly

小題3:In addition to job losses. What stands in the way of unhappy couples getting a divorce?

A．Mounting family debts

B．A sense of insecurity

C．Difficulty in getting a loan

D．Falling housing prices

小題4:What will the current economic crisis eventually do to some married couples?

A．It will force them to pull their efforts together

B．It will undermine their mutual understanding

C．It will help strengthen their emotional bonds

D．It will irreparably damage their relationship

小題5:What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．The economic recovery will see a higher divorce rate

B．Few couples can stand the test of economic hardships

C．A stable family is the best protection against poverty.

D．Money is the foundation of many a happy marriage

People are being lured (引誘)onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they're paying for it by giving up loads of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.
　　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 Face book because people don't really know what their personal data is worth.
　　The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules Early on you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook you could create own little private network. Last year. The company changed its privacy rules so that many things your city. Your photo, your friends' names-were set, by default (默認)to be shared with every one 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, which involved selling ads and putting then 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 deactivating(撤銷)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 trust. That's too high a price to pay.
小題1:What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?

A．It is a website that sends messages to targeted users.

B．It makes money by putting on advertisements.

C．It profits by selling its users' personal data.

D．It provides loads of information to its users.

小題2:What does the author say about most Facebook users?

A．They are reluctant 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.

小題3:Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?

A．To render better service to its users.

B．To conform to the Federal guidelines.

C．To improve its users' connectivity.

D．To expand its scope of business.

小題4:Why does Senator Charles Schumer advocate?

A．Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.

B．Banning the sharing of users' personal information.

C．Formulating regulations for social-networking sites.

D．Removing ads from all social-networking sites.

小題5:Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?

A．He is dissatisfied with its current service.

B．He finds many of its users untrustworthy.

C．He doesn't want his personal data abused.

D．He is upset by its frequent rule changes.

It is important that you make a good impression at work. If you make a good impression on your boss, he or she is more likely to give you more responsibilities which can lead to promotions (晉級) and raises. Here are some ways to make a good impression at work.
Use Proper Office Etiquette (禮儀)
Using proper manners will help you make a good impression on your boss and also your co-workers. Office etiquette includes everything from the proper way to e-mails to knowing when, where, and how to use your cell phone at work.
Face up to Your Mistakes
When you make a mistake at work, which everyone inevitably (不可避免地) does at some points, face up to it. Don’t ignore your error or place the blame on others. Take responsibility and come up with a solution to fix your mistake. Your boss may not be too happy about it, but she will at least be impressed with your response.
Know to Call in Sick
Do you think coming to work when you are sick instead of staying at home will impress your boss? Reasonable bosses know that a sick employee not only is unproductive but also he or she can spread an illness around the office. Call in sick(打電話請病假) when you are ill.
Come Through in a Crisis
When the unexpected happens at work, who will make a better impression on the boss? Of course it’s the employee who deals with the crisis quickly and effectively.
小題1:What would be the best title for the passage?

A．How to Use Good Etiquette

B．How to Deal with Mistakes at Work

C．How to Be a Good Worker in the Future

D．How to Make a Good Impression at Work

小題2:What should you do if you make a mistake at work?

A．Try to ignore the mistake.

B．Put the blame on others.

C．Think out a solution to your mistake.

D．Leave the company as soon as possible.

小題3:According to the writer, when you are ill you’d better _________.

A．go to work on time as usual

B．stay at home without telling others

C．go on working but stay away from others

D．stop working and ask for a leave

小題4:Who will make good impressions on the boss?

A．Employees who deal with the crisis quickly and effectively.

B．Employees who often make mistakes.

C．Employees who go to work though they are ill.

D．Employees who often use their cell phones at work.

Oscar-winning director Ang Lee' s new epic "Life of Pi" reveals the relationship between a teenage Indian boy and a Bengal tiger. But in reality, the predators(食肉動物)are under increasing threat from humans. Animal rights group PETA is hoping to use the popularity of the film to focus people's attention on the real life of Bengal tigers.
With the rising demand for tiger parts from East Asia, illegal hunting remains a tremendous danger for the remaining cat population. Back in 1947, there were 40,000 tigers in India, but the number is experiencing a sharp decline t0 1,706 despite campaigns to protect the animal.
Rising man-animal conflict is also one of the leading causes of decline in tiger numbers. In one of numerous reported attacks on the endangered big cats, villagers near The Bangladesh-India border, armed with sticks and boat oars, set upon the animal suspected to have attacked a local fisherman and beat it to death earlier this month. So far this year, 58 tiger deaths have been reported in the country.
"The first instinct when a tiger is spotted is to just kill it,"grieved Gurmeet Sapal, a wildlife filmmaker. "The feeling of fear and revenge is so strong that it shuts out any other emotion. What we don' t realize is that the tiger never attacks humans until it is forced to. "'
India has been struggling to stop the tiger's decline in the face of the loss of habitat as well that encourages the animals to leave the forest for food. " The tiger's rapidly exhausted prey base causes the predator to go al! out to get its food. Consequently, livestock and human beings become easy prey, which leads inevitably to conflict," says a wildlife conservationist.
Filmmaker Sapal says it is only normal for people to think of the tiger as a dangerous animal, but its image as a human killer bears some injustice. "Tigers never kill for sport nor store meat. They kill their prey only in case of hunger. " 
小題1:How can PETA take advantage over the hot movie “ Life of Pi ”?

A．PETA can count on the movie to promote people' s awareness of tiger' s life.

B．PETA can make enough money by encourage people to watch the movie.

C．The movie demonstrates that humans and tigers can live in harmony.

D．The movie offers a wonderful opportunity for movie to act in.

小題2:Why did the villagers beat the tiger to death?

A．Because it was a human killer and attempted to attack people.

B．Because it was suspected to be a threat to local people' s lives.

C．Because local people just followed their instinct to kill it.

D．Because people wanted to carry out their revenge for it.

小題3:According to the article, when will tigers attack and kill people?

A．When they are annoyed by people.

B．When they have conflict with people.

C．When they are driven to act in the movie.

D．When they are hungry or attacked.

小題4:What contributes to the facts that livestock and human beings become easy target of tigers?

A．It is easier for tigers to hunt human beings than other animal for food.

B．Tigers are losing their habitat and forced to go out of the woods.

C．People hold a strong belief that tigers are a born threat to their lives.

D．Tigers can't be treated equally as other animal in the forest

While many young people may resist getting a "real job" or becoming independent, these are the things that make you happy and give you purpose. Some people underestimate the satisfaction of working, thinking they'll be miserable. The 20-somethings that do work are happier than those who don' t or are underemployed.
If you invest in your career early，you'll have longer to build it up. 70% of wage growth happens in the first 10 years, so you need to get the best job you can get and negotiate your salary. No one can be sure that people who will wait until their 30s to get going are expecting to experience later to catch up with those of their ages.
Many 20-somethings don't know what they want to do, so they hang around the house or in. low-level jobs waiting for the spirit to move them. Not making a choice is a choice. These 20-somethings think they are keeping their options open, but they are actually closing doors. Resumes start to look thin, their peers(同齡人) begin surpassing them and they may get stuck in underemployment.
It will take about 10,000 hours(or about five years)to really master their jobs. If you're wondering why colleagues seem so smart and confident, it's partly because they've been doing it longer. Young people should learn as much as they can in their first jobs and remember it will take some time to really get good.
The 20-something brain is still developing, which is in charge of critical emotion with reason. This, coupled with less on-the-job experience, means 20-somethings are more sensitive to surprise and criticism. They are more likely to take feedback personally. Step back and get some perspective. You're not going to be fired because your boss is angry. Hear the criticism and learn from it.
The brain doesn't fully mature until your mid-20s, particularly the parts that plan for the future and manage emotions. That doesn't mean you should sit around and wait for it to develop. In. fact, what you learn and experience in your 20s becomes hardwired into your brain and this is the best chance you have to change your brain and change how you think and react. What people do in their 20s determines who they'll be as adults.
小題1:What is the best title of the passage?

A．How You Spend Your 20s Will Define You.

B．The 20-something Brain Remains To Be Developed.

C．Young People Need Employment And Experiences.

D．Becoming Mature Should Invest In The Career.

小題2:What can we infer from the whole passage?

A．Not all people resist becoming independent.

B．Adult responsibilities make you happier.

C．Not making a choice is a better policy

D．It takes chances to get good jobs.

小題3:What does the underlined part "coupled with" mean according to the passage?

A．multiplied by	B．recounted in.
C．composed of.	D．combined with.

小題4:What idea does the writer of the passage support?

A．Take feedback personally anytime and anywhere.

B．It is never too late to wait till a choice is made.

C．A lesson should be learned from criticism.

D．The satisfaction of working is not contented.

閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
Beware of those who use the truth to cheat. When someone tells you something that is  36   , but leaves out important information that should be     37  , he can create a false impression.
For example, someone might say, “I just    38    a hundred dollars on the lottery. It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and     39   it for one hundred dollars!”
This guy’s a winner,    40  ? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred     41    , and only one was a winner. He’s really a big     42   !
He didn’t say anything that was    43   , but he deliberately left out some important  44  . That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically     45  , but they are just as not   46    .
Untrustworthy candidates in     47    campaigns often use this strategy. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and   48   three million jobs. Then she    49    another term. One of her opponents runs an advertisement   50  , “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true.    51   , an honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of   52   million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s    53   the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the    54   . An advertisement might boast (吹噓), “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples.” It     55   to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
This kind of cheat happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.

小題1:	A．false B．true C．interesting D．boring

小題2:	A．included B．contained C．involved D．referred

小題3:	A．lost B．found C．donated D．won

小題4:	A．swapped B．took C．turned D．made

小題5:	A．right B．well C．really D．though

小題6:	A．books B．papers C．tickets D．balls

小題7:	A．winner B．loser C．fighter D．thinker

小題8:	A．true B．real C．doubtful D．false

小題9:	A．details B．information C．mistakes D．errors

小題10:

A．stories B．truth C．facts D．lies

小題11:

A．pleasant B．exciting C．honest D．clever

小題12:

A．political B．commercial C．personal D．public

小題13:

A．stopped B．found C．a(chǎn)voided D．gained

小題14:

A．seeks B．gets C．a(chǎn)chieves D．searches

小題15:

A．writing B．reading C．saying D．speaking

小題16:

A．Otherwise B．However C．In fact D．This way

小題17:

A．one B．two C．three D．four

小題18:

A．for B．to C．a(chǎn)gainst D．in

小題19:

A．words B．facts C．data D．truth

小題20:

A．fails B．tries C．manages D．plans

People used to say, “The hand that rocks (搖) the cradle (搖籃) rules the world.” and “Behind every successful man there is a woman.”
Both these sayings mean the same thing. Men rule the world, but their mothers and wives rule them.
Most American women wish to make their husbands and sons successful, but some of them want more for themselves. They want good jobs. When they work they want to be better paid. They want to be as successful as men.
The American women’s liberation movement was started by women who didn’t want to stand behind successful men. They wanted to stand beside men, with the same chance for success. They refused to work side by side with men who do the same work for a higher pay.
A liberated woman must be proud of being a woman and have confidence in herself. If somebody says to her, “You have come a long way, baby.” she will smile and answer, “Not nearly as far as I’m going to go, baby!”
This movement is quite new, and many American women don’t agree yet. But it has already made some important changes in women’s lives--- in men’s lives, too.
小題1:“Behind every successful man there is a woman:” means______.

A．men are always successful but not women

B．women are not willing to stand in front of men

C．women do play an important part in men’s lives and work

D．women can be as successful as men

小題2:Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Some American women want to work side by side with men and get the same pay for the same work.

B．Most American women want to be more successful than men.

C．Not every American woman wants to get a job.

D．The American women’s liberation movement did make some changes in women’s lives.

小題3:“Not nearly as far as I’m going to go” means ______.

A．I’m still going to work farther away from home

B．I’m not going to work far away from home

C．I’m not satisfied with what I’ve done

D．What I have done is not far from success

小題4:The American women’s liberation movement ________.

A．has still a long way to go

B．is a failure

C．was started by many successful women

D．is a new thing not accepted by the writer

Everyone has talent, but not everyone succeeds with their talent. More factors than mere talent attribute to a greater personal success. Having talent or being talented is never enough to find success in life.
Dr. John Maxwell has written a new book to explain that there is more to success than just being talented. He says that the only way to find success in life is to apply good choices to talent and rise above the crowd. He believes that talented people need more than their gifts or abilities to succeed in life. There must be something more than just talent to become successful. A talent-plus person, a person who rises above the understanding of mere talent, is much more likely to find success than those with just talent alone.
People who have talent must be willing to make the right choices to maximize their talent. Wrong choices will minimize their talent, preventing them from rising to higher levels in life. Maximizing talent requires people to make good choices, but understanding that there are specific things in life requires no talent at all. Maxwell lists many different choices that people make to become a talent-plus persons including Belief lifts talent, Relationships influence talent, Responsibility strengthens talent, Teamwork multiplies talent, etc.
Following the simple principles found in the book can not only help people raise the level of their talent but also raise their level of living. When people combine the principles with their talents they can become a talent-plus person. The choice becomes one of willingness and personal change. Talent-plus people have the ability to change their life and the world.
小題1:What’s the possible name of Maxwell’s new book?
(no more than 8 words)
小題2:What should one do if he wants to become a talent-plus person?
(no more than 8 words)
小題3:List three specific things which can maximize one’s talent according to Paragraph 3 ?
(no more than 5 words)
小題4:What does the underlined word “maximize” in Paragraph 3 mean in English?
(no more than 8 words)
小題5:Do you want to be a talent-plus person? Why or why not? Please give one or two reasons.
(No more than 25 words)

“When I grow up, I want to be...”
Almost all of us have thought about, or been asked to think about, our future careers. Our answers may differ greatly. Even now your aspirations may have changed from when you were in primary school.
However, it seems career options aren’t only based on personal taste. In a survey carried out by Teens, doctors, lawyers, and bankers were some of most popular careers that people said they hoped to follow. This is in line with a similar survey carried out in the UK in May 2011 by job website monster. Co.uk, in which medicine was the top choice among UK teenagers aged between 13 and 17.
Medicine and law are two of the oldest and best known professions. Their prestige (威望) may come from the fact that doctors and lawyers are some of the most esteemed members of society, and they make good money. Joining these high-profile professions is often seen as a sign of upward social mobility.
It is equally unsurprising that banking is now one of the most common career choices. Youngsters worldwide think of banking and see the money rolling in. Wealth is increasingly becoming one of the most important indicators of a successful career. British young men list the UK tycoon Alan Sugar, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg as their top role models “for their wealth”. Just as Chinese teenagers see being a banker as a good and fun pathway to “wealth”.
However, not every child has the makings of doctor, lawyer, or banker. They are those who see fulfillment and happiness in other areas, and many teenagers dare to ink more individuality into their career options. As the Teens’ survey discovered, a variety of unconventional jobs---coffee shop owner, gourmet(美食家)，waiter at a fast food restaurant---are among teenagers’ career choices. They can be equally interesting and rewarding jobs.
With every choice comes responsibility and challenge, and all career paths require specific education and training, you have to learn to balance optimism and confidence with being realistic about your particular talents and skills.
小題1:What is the passage mainly about?

A．Careers in teenagers’ mind.

B．Choosing a good job is very important.

C．Teenagers in the UK like doctors.

D．The choice of career needs challenge.

小題2:What is the top career choice among UK teenagers aged between 13 and 17 according to the article?

A．Medicine

B．Law

C．Bank

D．Education

小題3:According to the article, all of the following are the benefits of being a doctor except_______.

A．respect from others	B．the oldest profession
C．high pay	D．upward social mobility.

小題4:What do youngsters think is increasingly becoming one of the most important indicators of a successful career?

A．Prestige

B．Fulfillment

C．Happiness

D．Wealth

小題5:What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．According to your particular talents and skills, you can choose your favorite career.

B．Specific education and training can help get a good job.

C．Whatever career you choose, you should balance optimism and confidence with being realistic about your particular talents and skills.

D．Responsibility is the most important when you choose a good job.