Every culture has its own ways to show friendship. On the islands of Hawaii, friendship is part of the
"aloha spirit". In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled the islands long ago, aloha had a very special
meaning. That is "to be with happiness".
    Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their people or community (社
區(qū)). This is the second most important sign of friendship. It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which
means "oneness with all people". To enjoy the land you should not be selfish. The land is for everyone who
lives on it. Today many different peoples call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place where people make
one big community from many smaller communities. Each person gives kokua (help) to other people so that
all feel stronger. It is believed that the islands can be a paradise when people live in peace. People are told that
their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people are asked
to solve them with understanding. So when the people of Hawaii talk about ohana (family), they are really
talking about all those who live on the islands.
    Living in peace, Hawaiians have developed a third sign of friendship. This personal friendship is shown by
giving leis to one another. The lei, a string of flowers, is put over a friend's neck. Then the friend is given a
kiss on the cheek. Visitors to the islands are also given leis. When they hear aloha, visitors begin to feel at
home. Aloha also means "goodbye", so visitors will hear it again when they leave. It can also mean "our hearts
singing together". Perhaps this is how most visitors will remember their new friendship.

1. What may be the best title of this passage?

A. Friendship in Hawaii.
B. Friendly Hawaiians.
C. The language of Hawaiians.
D. A friendly island - Hawaii.

2. What does "aloha" mean according to the passage?

A. To be with happiness.
B. Goodbye.
C. Our heart singing together.
D. All above.

3. What is the third way of Hawaiians to show their friendship?

A. Hawaiians say "aloha" to each other to show friendship.
B. They give visitors a"Lei" to make them feel at home.
C. They welcome people of all races, languages and cultures with "lokahi" which means "oneness with all
     people"
D. It isn't mentioned (提到) in the passage.

    Never before in history has a city been so completely destroyed. San Francisco is gone. Noting is left left of
it but memories and some houses far from the centre of the city. Its businesses are gone. The factories, hotels
and palaces are all gone too. Within an hour after the earthquake, the smoke of San Francisco's fires could be
seen a 160 kilometres away. The sun was red in the dark sky.There was no stopping the fires. There was no
way to organize or communicate.The steel railway tracks were now useless.And the great pipes for carrying
water under the streets had burst. All of the ways man had made to keep the city safe were gone in the thirty
seconds the earth moved.
    Out at sea it was calm. No wind came up.Yet from every direction-east, west, north, and south, strong
winds blew upon the unlucky city. Man himself had to make ruins of some of the city's best buildings so that
they would not be a danger to those in the streets. A list of buildings not destroyes was now only a few
addresses. A list of the brave men and women would fill a library. A list of all those killed will never be made. 
    Amazing as it may seem, Wednesday night was a quiet night. There were no crowds.The policemen said
nothing; even their horses were quiet. There were no shouts or people doing crazy things. In all those terrible
hours I saw not one woman who cried, not one man who was excited.Before the fires, through the night,
thousands and thousands of people who had lost their homes left for safety. Some were covered in blankets.
Sometimes whole families put everything they owned and could save into wagons. They helped one another
climb the high hills around the city. Never in all San Francisco's history were her people so kind as on that
terrible night.

1. What's the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. San Francisco was destroyed worst in the history.
B. An earthquake hit San Francisco.
C.The smoke of San Francisco's fires could be seen a 160 kilometres away.
D. All of the ways were gone in the thirty seconds the earth moved.

2. Which of the following statements can be used to describe what happened in last paragraph?

A. It is always calm before a storm.
B. There's no smoke without fire.
C. Coming events cast their shadows before them.
D. When the city gate catches fire, the fish in the moat suffer.

3. What's the autor's feeling writing this article?

A. Happy.
B. Sad.
C. Excited.
D. Indifferent.

    Celebrations spread across China when Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl, was given the right to host the 2010
World Expo (世博會(huì)) on December 3.
    Shanghai won the honor after beating rivals from Russia, Mexico, Poland and South Korea.
    "I'm very proud of being Chinese," said Wang Kaibo, a Senior 2 student of the Middle School Affiliated (隸
屬) to Beijing Medical University. "The winning of the expo is a victory, not only for Shanghai residents, but
for the people of the whole Chinese nation."
    Bidding (申辦) for the expo shows that China is more confident of playing a more important role on the
international stage. It's competing for large events and the next one could be the World Cup, Wang said.
    The World Expo 2010 and the 2008 Beijing Olympics will become the twin shining stars of China's
development over the next 10 years, said experts.
    The World Expo is known as"Olympics of the economic, cultural, scientific and technological fields." It is
usually held every five years and lasts for six months.
    The Olympics, World Cup and World Expo are considered three top international events in the world. China
is the first developing country to win the expo bid in the event's 151-year history. Not only will it attract more
foreign investment to China, but experts say that the half-year-long exhibition will bring at least 70 million
visitors to Shanghai.
    The World Expo is a great event for different countries to exchange social, economic, cultural and scientific
achievements, and also help to encourage new technology and ideas. The expo was first held in London in
1851. It has a history of global influence. The Eiffel Tower, built during the Paris World Expo in 1889, became
the symbol of the French capital. Many historic inventions, such as the telephone and airplane, all made their
first appearance at a World Expo.

1. What does the underlined word "rivals" probably mean in the second paragraph?

A. competitors
B. enemies
C. players
D. supporters

2. The winning of bidding for the World expo2010 and the 2008 Olympic Games implies _____.

A. China is beginning to play a more important part on the international stage
B. China has played the most important role in the international affairs
C. China has become a developed country
D. China is the first Asian country to win the expo bid in history

3. As we know, in general, the World Expo is usually held every _____ years, while the Olympics is usually
    held every _____ years.

A. 4; 5
B. 5;4
C. 4;4
D. 5;5

4. By bidding for the expo and the Olympics, we are sure that _____.

A. China will beat rivals from Russia, Mexico, Poland and South Korea
B. China will become a super country in the United Nations
C. China will build a famous tower like Eiffel Tower as the symbol of the capital
D. China will develop more quickly than before and will benefit a lot from them

     Many American cities have nicknames (別名). Los Angeles,California is the second largest city in
population after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. It is called the City of Angels because
Los Angeles means "the angels" in Spanish.
     Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine.
New York is called the Big Apple. And Los Angeles is sometimes called the Big Orange because of the fruit
that grows in that city's warm climate.
    The American television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called the
Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in an area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions
of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word "Hollywood" spelled out
in huge letters.
     Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes
from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.
     Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means
a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality.
     Many people love Los Angeles for its warm, sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie
stars.

1. What's the text mainly about?

A. Attractions of Los Angeles.
B. Nicknames for American cities.
C. Nicknames for Los Angeles.
D. Hollywood and movie stars.

2. Why is Los Angeles sometimes called the Big Orange?

A. It is the second largest city in population.
B. Its another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine.
C. New York is called the Big Apple.
D. It has warm weather and orange grow there.

3. Which of the following nicknames for Los Angeles come from its movie industry?
    a. the City of Angels
    b. the Entertainment Capital of the World
    c. Tinseltown
    d. La-La Land

A. a; b
B. b; c
C. c; d
D. a; d

    If you know how to study a glass of wine, it can tell you about its history. Studying a wine involves using
several senses, not just taste.
    First, pour the wine into a glass and look at it. Color can tell a lot about the kind of grapes, where the wine
is from and its age. Look at the clarity, thickness and color of the wine.
    A white wine might be almost colorless, or it could have a deep golden color．White wines go darker with
age. White wine made from grapes grown in a cool climate is often paler, with a higher amount of acid (酸).
A white wine from grapes grown in a warmer climate is often yellower, with less acid, though there are
exceptions to this rule.
    The color of red wine can be purplish red to brick red. Red wines often become paler with age. Red wines
grown in warmer climates often have deeper color than those grown in cooler climates.
    Next, turn the glass so that the wine moves around inside. This brings air into the wine, so that it releases
its smell. Smell the wine deeply. A wine's smell is actually more telling than its taste. To use a wine term, what
can you learn about the wine from its "nose"? Is the wine fruity? Does it smell like oak? Do you smell grass or
maybe honey? Maybe the smell is like butter or a mineral. It may be complex or intense.
    Now it is time to taste the wine. Move it around in your mouth. You may recognize some tastes because
you identify them while smelling the wine. You can also consider the wine's sweetness and its sharpness, or
acidity. You may note the taste of tannin. Tannins are chemicals that are found in the skin and seeds of grapes.
They are also found in tea. Tannins taste bitter and seem to coat your mouth. To make a good wine requires a
balance between sugar, acidity, tannin and alcohol.
    Many wine experts can identify the kind of wine without ever seeing the label on the bottle. This is because
they know the qualities of the look, smell and taste of a wine.

1. According to the passage, a red wine with a lighter color might be the wine _____.

A. that has a lower amount of acid
B. that is grown in cooler climates
C. that is not good wine
D. that is grown in warmer climates

2. By looking at the color of the wine, experts _____.

A. can know whether the wine tastes good or not
B. can know whether the wine is made from grapes
C. can know whether the wine has a long or short history
D. can know whether the wine has a good color

3. Paragraph 5 suggests the followings except that _____.

A. A wine can have different kinds of smells
B. A wine's smell can't give any meaningful information about the wine
C. You can't smell the wine properly if you don't turn the glass
D. A wine might not smell like wine

4. In tasting wine, one needs to pay attention to _____.

A. how sweet it tastes
B. how sharp it tastes
C. how bitter it tastes
D. all of the above

5. How many senses are involved in studying a glass of wine according to the passage?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

    Rescue (救援) workers at the San Jose gold and copper mine in northern Chile had reason to sing this
week. A small hole drilled into the earth became a passage to freedom for thirty-three trapped miners. They
spent sixty-nine days underground. "Never have people been trapped for so long so deeply," says a doctor at
NASA, the American space agency, which helped in the rescue.
    But the chief medical officer for the miners said most are in good enough health to leave the hospital within
a day or so. The first three were released from the hospital Thursday night.
    For much of the day the miners relaxed with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. The thirty-two Chileans
and one Bolivian still wore special sunglasses to protect their eyes.
    A partial mine collapse (坍塌) on 5th of August trapped them more than half a kilometer underground.
They had to stretch a two-day food supply. For two weeks no one knew if they were alive or dead.
    Later, they received supplies (供給) and a video link lowered through drill holes. That link was how Ariel
Ticona watched his wife give birth to their daughter.
    The miners have apparently agreed to share the money they earn from selling their story.
    They have already received gifts of money and travel offers. Edison Pena has been invited to the New York
City Marathon and to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr.Pena described how
he ran in the mine tunnels to ease the stress. And he led the miners in singing Elvis songs.
    The first miner rescued on Wednesday was Florencio Avalos. The second was Mario Sepulveda, who talked
about how the experience tested his faith. He said:"I was with God and I was with the devil, they fought me,
but God won. He took me by my best hand, the hand of God."
    The last miner up was Luis Urzua. He was the shift leader when his crew became trapped.
    Rescuers used a metal cage to pull the miners to safety in less than twenty-four hours-faster than expected.
The rescue capsule was a half-meter wide and known as the Phoenix.  

1. How many miners had been rescued according to the report?

A. Three
B. Sixty-nine
C. Thirty-three
D. Thirty-two

2. According to the passage, when the miners were trapped, some of them did the followings except _____.

A. sharing money
B. Running to ease stress
C. Watching a video showing his wife giving birth
D. Singing songs

3. Edison Pena was invited to Graceland probably because _____.

A. he ran in the mine tunnel
B. he prayed to God
C. he led the miners in singing Elvis songs
D. he was the shift leader

4. From the passage, we can infer the followings except that _____.

A. Rescue workers were happy about their rescue work
B. People felt surprised to find the miners safe and sound
C. People might have been quite worried about the miners' safety
D. The trapped miners drilled a small hole themselves to escape

5. What would be the best title for the report?

A. A mining accident
B. Miners saved, safe and sound
C. A difficult rescue
D. Miners trapped deep underground

    People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday
in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for
parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care. These
two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the
home. More fathers must help with child care. 
    These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother's Day people wear carnations
which have two colors. A red one symbolizes (象征) a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is
dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are
dead visit the cemetery. On these two days families get together to have parties at home, as well as in
restaurants. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
    Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own
presents. These are valued (珍愛) more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is
important, but it is "the thought that counts". Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone
companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?

A. Parents raise children.
B. Parents give love and care to children.
C. Parents educate children to be good persons.
D. Parents die before children grow up.

2. What do you think "florists" do?

A. They sell flowers.
B. They make and sell cards.
C. They offer enough room for having family parties.
D. They offer telephones to be used.

3. Which do you think is right about "carnation"?

A. It has only two kinds of colors.
B. It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother's Day or Father's Day.
C. It's a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.

4. What do you know from the passage?

A. Mother's Day and Father's Day are both in May.
B. Fewer mothers worked outside the home in the past.
C. Not all the children respect their parents.
D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.

5. On Mother's Day and Father's Day _____.

A. people usually have family parties
B. everyone goes to visit the park
C. children always go to parents' home
D. children often buy many valuable presents to their parents

     In many Asian 1_____, avoiding eye contact shows 2_____. It is done when 3_____ with anyone in 
4_____ or with anyone older.
     Habits like this can 5_____ problems when people do not understand them. For 6_____, an Asian might
close his eyes in concentration or look down while listening to a speaker. A 7_____ speaker might think the
man is not 8_____.
     Avoiding eye contact might be 9_____ impolite, but staring at others is also considered 10_____ and
should be avoided.

   Harvard University is on the both sides of the Charles River. The oldest institution
of higher learning in the United States was founded in 1636. In 1638 it was named for John
Harvard, its first founder. During the 1640s the college was enlarged although it was short
of money. Meant to be an institution for the education of Puritan ministers (清教牧師),
it grew to be an institution of general education (普通教育), and new and more subjects and
policies (政策) were introduced. In the 18th century, particularly under John Leverett
(1708-24) the number of the students and campus equipment increased while the religious (宗
教的) color decreased. In its early years, the college was largely supported by the English
colony and the New England community as a whole, but support soon came in the form of gifts,
and in 1823 the state money was received for the last time. Under Charles W. Eliot, the
college became a great modern university. Its basic courses improved and enlarged, the
graduate school was set up for those who finished their four-year undergraduate study, and
the law and medical schools were reorganized. Eliot is also famous for his introduction
of the elective system at Harvard. Besides Harvard College, the university includes schools
of divinity (1816), law (1817), arts and science (1872), education (1920), engineering (1935),
reorganization of Lawrence Science School of l847, public administration (1935). Harvard also
has schools of business administration (1908), medical (1782), public health (1922), and dental
health (1941). Radckiffe college for women is connected with Harvard; its students are
taught by Harvard professors and receive diplomas given by Harvard. The university 1ibrary,
among the nation's finest, houses over 8 million volumes and the Fog Museum of Art is one
of the finest university museums in the world. Harvard is closely connected with a large
number of research institutions as well.

1. Harvard University _____.

A. has a history of more than 450 years
B. was enlarged in the middle of the 17th century
C. was first meant to be an institution for general education since its foundation
D. was founded by John Leverett

2. 0ne of John Leverett's greatest contributions to Harvard University is most probably
   that _____.

A. he set up Harvard University
B. he freed Harvard University from the support of the state
C. he made Harvard a Puritan university
D. he helped develop general education in Harvard University

3. Which of the following statements might NOT be true about Charles W. Eliot?

A. Under his leadership, Harvard University became a modern university.
B. He introduced the elective system at Harvard University.
C. He improved and enlarged Harvard University, making it a modern university.
D. He tried hard to reduce the religious color of Harvard University.

4. Based on the passage, between 1816 and 1941 Harvard _____.

A. had at least 10 more schools added up to it
B. founded Lawrence Science school
C. went through a period of slow progress
D. reorganized Harvard College

5. Which of the following statements is true about Harvard University according to the
    passage?

A. Harvard is a large and modern university with a long history.
B. Harvard has the world's finest library with its 8 million of books.
C. Harvard University has the nation's best art museum.
D. Radcliffe College for men is one of the schools of Harvard University.