17．You Skate．They Donate（捐贈(zèng)）．We Can Fill a Plate．
This holiday season，Contra Costa Oncology has once again partnered with Walnut Creek on Ice to help raise funds for the Food Bank．For every ice skating ticket that is collected，Contra Costa Oncology will donate to the Food Bank．For more information，visit www．iceskatewalnutcreek．com．
Souper Bowl of Caring
Help fight against hunger!The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement of youth working to fight against hunger．Churches，schools and other organizations simply take up a collection （many use a soup pot） asking for one dollar or for a food item for people in need．
For more information，call Kimberly at （925）676-7543x 252．
Family Food Sort-Fairfield
Look to do something fun and meaningful with your children？Do you want to introduce your young family members to the charity？Families will bag fresh vegetables for the Food Bank's Produce Program．This is a first come，first served opportunity，and the number is limited to 30people at a time．All volunteers must be scheduled．
For more information，visit foodbankccs．org/family foodsort．
Dutch Luv Day!
Dutch Bros．Coffee in Oakley and Fairfield will be joining in Dutch Luv Day．On Valentine's Day，Dutch Bros．Will be spreading the love by donating $1to the Food Bank for every drink sold．Not only will you get a delicious drink，you will also get the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping your neighbors in need of food．
Fairfield Location：
1420W Texas St，F(xiàn)airfield，CA 94533
Oakley Location：
1092 Main St，Oakley，CA 94561

21．What's the common aim of the four activities？D
A．To fight against disease．
B．To collect more food．
C．To educate the poor．
D．To help people in need．
22．If you want to give away fresh vegetables，you shouldB．
A．visit www．iceskatewalnutcreek．com
B．visit foodbankccs．org/family foodsort
C．call Kimberly at （925）676-7543x 252
D．go to 1092 Main St，Oakley，CA 94561
23．Which activity probably requires people to sign up in advance？C
A．Dutch Luv Day!
B．Souper Bowl of Caring．
C．Family Food Sort-Fairfield
D．You Skate．They Donate．We Can Fill a Plate．
24．What can you do for the charity work on Valentine's Day in Oakley？C
A．Go to skate．
B．Go to churches．
C．Drink at Dutch Bros．Coffee．
D．Buy fresh vegetables in Fairfield．

16．Rent control，like all other government-mandated（強(qiáng)制執(zhí)行的）PRICE CONTROL，is a law placing a maximum price，or a"rent ceiling，"on what landlords may charge tenants（房客）．It is a program designed to stop rents from rising rapidly and is used mainly in large urban areas where there are more people than housing．In cities with rent control，the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment．Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in the apartments．Their rent cannot increase；therefore，they are not in danger of losing their homes．However，almost all the critics conclude that rent control is destructive．They say after a long time，rent control may have negative effects．
In a 1990 survey of 464 people published in．the May 1992 issue of the American Economic Review，93% of US respondents agreed that a ceiling on rents reduces the quantity and quality of apartments available．Landlords are too cautious （perhaps too smart） to put their faith in rental apartments because they know that the rental-controlled apartments cannot increase their profits．Therefore，they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits．They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled．As a result，new apartments are not built．Many people who need apartments cannot find any．
Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way．The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers．The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled，low-paying jobs．However，if the minimum is high，employers may hire fewer workers．They will replace workers with machinery．The price，which is the wage that employers must pay，increases．Therefore，other things being equal，the number of workers that employers want decreases．Thus，critics claim，an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment．Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage．
Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity，Because of the law，workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum．Furthermore，employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages．But the supporters make a big error．They fail to realize that it is possible for such a law to increase wages beyond the value of what the workers contributes．
Economic theories predict the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production，rent control，and the minimum wage．The predictions may be correct only if"other things are equal"．Economists do not agree on some of the predictions．They also do not agree on the value of different decisions．Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it．Economists do agree，however，that there are no simple answers to economic questions．

61．According to the passage，rent control willD．
A．encourage landlords to invest in apartments
B．improve the quality of apartments
C．protect the tenants'interests
D．cause a shortage of apartments
62．We can infer from the passage that．D
A．many people won't find jobs if the minimum wage is set
B．some economists do not agree with the economic theories
C．economic theories are not always correct
D．the results of economic decisions cannot always be predicted
63．The passage is mainly about．B
A．the relationship between supply and demand
B．the possible results of government controls
C．the economic theories about rent control
D．the urgency of getting rid of rent control
64．The author's attitude towards the rent control and the minimum wage isC．
A．supportive         B．objective          C．critical                D．indifferent．

15．Amsterdam Destination GuideAmsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world，famous for its beautiful canals，top art museum，cycling culture，and Red Light District．It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the"Venice of the North"because of its expansive system of bridges and canals．Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam．
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre，which is full of traditional architecture，shopping centers，and coffee shops．Don't miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt．The infamous Red Light District is also m this area，and definitely worth a visit to see what the hype is about．You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District，which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark．The top museums to visit are the Rijksmusuem，the Ann Frank House，and the Van Gogh Museum．
If You Have Time
There are several，and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows．The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a core for celebrity spotting and nightlife today．The Plantage area has most of the city's museum，including the Jewish Historical Museum，the Scheepvaart Museum，and the botanical gardens．
Free Things to Do
Have a picnic and bring a bottle of wine to relax and people-watch in Vondelpark Soak up some sun at one of city's beaches．
Take a walk along the canals，smell the flowers，and browse markets along the way Hop on one of several free ferry services across the IJ River for lovely city views．
Money Saving Tips
Unless you really want to see the tulips blooming，avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May．This is when hotel and flight prices surge．
Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District，where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center．
Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money．
Instead of hiring a tour guide，hop on a canal boat．They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city．
Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights，hotels，and rental cars before you book．

56．According to the author，if you visit Amsterdam．D
A．you must begin your adventure in the Old Center
B．you can live with a wealthy family in the Canal Ring
C．you shall have a cup of wine free of charge
D．you can see the tulips blooming between mid-March and mid-May
57．Where is the tour guide from？C
A．a(chǎn) Newspaper B．a(chǎn) brochure C．a(chǎn) website D．a(chǎn) magazine．

14．The mats and the attached earth were lifted using the freezing technology，before        to our lab for further analysis．（　�。�

	A．	transporting		B．	being transported
	C．	to be transported		D．	transported

13．Along with graduation        to look for a job!（　�。�

	A．	does the students'need come		B．	come the students'need
	C．	do the students'need come		D．	comes the students'need

12．Of those who are married，in more than 80 percent of cases，the wives'education background is equal or higher than        of their husbands．（　　）

A．

it

B．

one

C．

that

D．

the one

11．Marty has a muscle disease，（41）which makes him too weak to run or climb stairs as quickly as other people，but he has learned to adapt （42）toit．This disease started when he was about ten years old．He stayed at the hosptal for tests for nearly three months．（43）Unfortunately （fortunate），no one could give his disease a name after all the tests．Sometimes kids laugh at him．Sometimes he is too weak to go to school and he （44）feels（feel） stupid because of being behind the others after a long（45）absence （absent） from school．His life becomes much easier at high school．Now he has a busy and good life．He likes writing and computer programming．His ambition is（46）to work （work） in the computer industry（47）whenhe grows up．Besides （48）going （go） to the movies and football matches，he looks after his pets．He is growing stronger and（49）more independent．He hopes that healthy kids don't feel sorry for disabled people or make fun of （50）them．He also wishes the disabled not to be ignored，but to be accepted for who they are and given encouragement to live as rich and full a life as healthy kids do．

10．Every day in the United States animals are beaten，neglected（忽視），or forced to struggle for survival．Left in exhausted conditions，they have little hope as they live out their days without the compassion（同情） they deserve．We must fight for these abused animals'rights and severely punish heartless owners．
One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is knowing what animal cruelty actually is．There are two categories：passive cruelty and active cruelty．The first means the abuse happens as a result of neglect or lack of action．Passive cruelty might seem less serious，but that is not the case； it can lead to terrible pain and suffering，and ultimately death．Examples include starvation，dehydration（脫水），inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions，and the failure to get medical care．
Active cruelty，on the other hand，is more well known and disturbing．Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury，this type of abuse involves purposefully causing harm to an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control．Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously，since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence．
It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals．According to a study，animal abusers are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people and four times more likely to commit property crimes than others．It is vital to report people who hurt animals．While not all animal abusers become serial killers，it is important to treat every case seriously．
It's not only up to the legal system to ensure that communities across the country are aware and educated about animal cruelty．There are plenty of things everyday citizens can do．The simplest action is for people to take care of their own pets and learn the facts so they can educate others on proper animal care．Another easy way to help is by donating to or volunteering at a local animal shelter．

12．The underlined word"deplorable"in Paragraph 1 can best be replaced by"B"．
A．good　　 　　B．terrible　　　 C．normal　　 　D．special
13．Which of the following is passive cruelty？D
A．Beating a dog cruelly．
B．Killing a cat accidentally．
C．Not giving a cat training．
D．Not giving a dog enough food．
14．What are Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about？A
A．The types of animal cruelty．
B．The effect of animal cruelty．
C．The cause of animal cruelty．
D．The prevention of animal cruelty．
15．Which can be the best title for the text？A
A．Animal cruelty must stop
B．How to take care of your pets
C．Animal shelters need your help
D．Why animals deserve more love．

9．Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail （地鐵）
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out．Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer．
Farecard machines are in every station．Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change．
Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorall rides with a One Day Pass．Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations．Use it after 9：30 a．m．until closing on weekdays，and all day on weekends and holidays．
Hours of service
Open：5 a．m．Mon．-Fri.7 a．m．Sat．-Sun．
Close：midnight Sun．-Thur.3 a．m．Fri．-Sat．nights
Last train times vary．To avoid missing the last train，please check the last train times posted  in stations．
Metrobus
When paying with exact charge，the fare is $1.35．When paying with a SmarTrip?card，the fare is 1.25．
Fares for senior/disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare．On Metrorail and Metrobus，use a senior/disabled farecard or Smar/Trip?card．For more information about buying senior/disabled farecard，SmarTrip?cards and
 passes，please visit MetroOpensDoors．com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000．
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100．
Travel tips （提示）
．Avoid riding during weekday rush periods-before 9：30 a．m．a(chǎn)nd between 4 and 6 p．m．
．If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station，please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195．

1．What should you know about farecard machines？D
A．They start selling tickets at 9：30a．m．
B．They are connected to change machines．
C．They offer special service to the elderly．
D．They make change for no more than $5．
2．At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday？B
A．At midnight．B．At 3a．m．C．At 5a．m．D．At 7a．m．
3．What is good about a SmarTrip?card？B
A．It is convenient for old people．
B．It saves money for its users．
C．It can be bought at any time．
D．It is sold on the Internet．
4．Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro？A
A.202-962-1195
B.202-962-1100
C.202-637-7000
D.202-637-8000．

8．The virus will die when the temperature drops to freezing（冰的） point．