The gray-haired lady can't wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will
walk in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.
     Not all cases of Alzheimer's disease look like this, but Alzheimer's is a serious disease that is said to
be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75.
     It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimer's. In the early
stages, people may exhibit short term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality, easy
to be angry. As the disease progresses, patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable to
speak or move at all. This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.
      While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brain's nerve fibers (神經(jīng)纖維), their effect
is certain. Alzheimer's destroys not only the patients, but also spouses (配偶), friends and families.
     What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the
person examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Though many
reasons other than Alzheimer's disease may cause memory loss, its early diagnosis (診斷) and treatment
may delay some of the most serious effects.
     What feeling will you likely experience should a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's disease? A person
will often go through the various stages of sadness, shock, anger, and so on. If the spouse develops the
disease, you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesn't remember you are married.
     Life for the Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses, bringing a deep sorrow, loss and even anger towards God. No matter what feelings are present, facing
them honestly will serve one better than burying them.

1. What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired lady?

A. She has been living with her father.
B. She was sad about the death of her father.
C. She can't search for her father without being watched.
D. She suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

2. When people suffer from Alzheimer's disease, ________ .

A. their families and friends will suffer from the same disease
B. their families and friends will experience mental sufferings
C. they will certainly die in 8 to 10 years
D. they will forget everybody but their spouses

3. Memory loss occurs ________.

A. from Alzheimer's disease and nothing else
B. from sadness, shock, anger, and so on
C. for a number of reasons
D. with changes in personality

4. From the passage we know that ______ .

A. early treatment may stop Alzheimer's disease occurring
B. it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain's nerve fibers
C. nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer's disease
D. when one suffers from Alzheimer's disease, he will be buried'

     Thanksgiving Day in the United States started as a way of giving thanks to a good harvest.It falls on the fourth Thursday of November.The origin of the modern Thanksgiving Day is the harvest celebration in
Plymouth,Massachusetts in 1621.Early Thanksgiving took the form of a special church service,rather than a feast,as is common now.George Washington announced the first national Thanksgiving Day in 1789.
Since 1863,Thanksgiving Day has been a yearly holiday in the United States.A more recent tradition
started in 1947.Since then,we often see on television the President pardoning the turkey.
      It is traditional for families and friends to get together for a large meal with a turkey,potatoes and other seasonal vegetables.Many of these foods are native to America and were not available in Europe when
Europeans first settled in America.
     Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns of the US.Many football games are played and watching them is a popular activity.Some people have a fourday holiday so it is a popular time for trips out of town and to visit friends and relatives.
     Most government offices,schools and other organisations are closed.Many offices and businesses allow staff to have a fourday holiday.Public transportation systems do not usually operate on their regular
timetables.It is one of the busiest periods for travel.This can cause over crowding.Parades and football
games can cause problems to the local traffic,so some states have an extra day for the Thanksgiving
holiday,known as Thanksgiving Friday.

1.When did Thanksgiving Day become a yearly national holiday?

A．In 1621.
B．In 1789.
C．In 1863.  
D．In 1947.

2. What may an American do during the Thanksgiving holiday?
a．Take part in parades.  b．Watch football games.
c．Go travelling abroad.  d．Go shopping.
e．Have a family gettogether.

A．a(chǎn),b,c 
B．a(chǎn),d,e
C．a(chǎn),b,e 
D．b,d,e

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．Many people can't have a fourday holiday because of their busy work.                
B．The activities of Thanksgiving Day may cause people trouble.
C．All businesses will open on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day.
D．Thanksgiving Friday will be held in more states for extra pleasure.

4. What does the text tell us about the gettogether meal of Thanksgiving Day?

A．It needn't be a big feast.
B．Many foods are native to Europe.
C．Turkey is not allowed to be eaten on this day.
D．It includes many seasonal foods.

5. Which is the BEST title for the text?

A．The Origin of Thanksgiving Day
B．Celebrations of Thanksgiving Day
C．Thanksgiving Day in the United States
D．Presidents and Thanksgiving Day

      Recovery from bulimia (貪食癥)is difficult,but a beautiful journey!You'll come across many
challenges-but once you've beaten them,the world will look much more beautiful.You can recover from
this illness .I promise!Remember:If I recovered-you can too!
      I began throwing up when I was just a kid...Back then I didn't know why I did that.But now I can see
that it was the result of my seeking socalled fashionable diets.
      I was only 8 years old when my aunty phoned my mom saying that I'd thrown up my dinner.I told
them it was just a party trick,and they ignored it.Their reaction made me realize that this 'trick' of mine
should be a secret...I would continue doing it,but would never let anyone know.
      As I got older,this secret habit got more and more serious,and this carried on for years.During my
first year of university,at the age of 20,I wasted over D|S20,000 on food from the school dining hall.
     Finally,after having had bulimia for nearly 12 years,I decided enough was enough.I was close to death
I could feel it in every part of my body.I needed help,and I made an appointment with a counselor (顧問)
of my university.One year later,I graduated from university.I was proud of myself for getting my degree.
But there was a deeper pride and strength inside my mind.I had beaten bulimia.It had been a long and
difficult
road ,but I'd done it.

1．What might cause the writer's bulimia according to the text?             

A．Her improper diets.
B．Lack of her parents' love.
C．Lack of communication with others.
D．Her had habit of throwing up.

2．It can be learned from the third paragraph that ________.

A．the author didn't like her aunty at all
B．the author liked to keep everything secret
C．the author's family took her illness seriously
D．the author didn't want other people to find the truth

3．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．The author almost felt hopeless at that time.
B．The author only believed her university counselor.
C．The author's university counselor offered to help her.
D．The author's university counselor majored in bulimia.

4．Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．The author's bulimia didn't grow worse as she grew older.
B．The author believes that nobody can beat bulimia completely.
C．The author's bulimia helped her save money when at university.
D．The author had beaten bulimia when she graduated from university.

5．The passage is written for people ________.

A．who also suffer from bulimia
B．who major in bulimia at university
C．who want to form a good habit of dieting
D．who are eager to get a degree at university

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      Laughter is infectious.When laughter is shared,it unites people together and increases happiness and
understanding.Laughter also has "the domino effect"．For example,it can improve your energy,reduce
pain,and protect you from the damaging effects of stress.In addition,laughter produces healthy physical
changes in the body.Best of all,this priceless medicine is free and easy to use.
      Laughter is a powerful cure for stress,pain,and disagreement.Nothing works faster to bring your mind
and body back into balance than a good laugh.Laughter lightens your burdens,connects you to others,and keeps you concentrated and ready to act.
     With so much power to cure and renew,the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a great way to solve problems,improve your relationships,and support both physical and emotional health.
     More than just a break from sadness,laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope.Even in the most difficult time,a laugh or even simply a smile can go a long way toward making you feel better.And laughter is really infectious-just hearing laughter can make you smile and enjoy
the happiness.
     Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting.All
emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship connections,but sharing laughter adds joy and
vitality.
     Laughter is your birthright and a natural part of life.Babies begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born.Even if you did not grow up in a family where laughter was a
common sound,you can learn to  laugh at any stage of life.

1．According to the passage,"the domino effect" refers to ________.

A．the medical value
B．some infectious diseases
C．a(chǎn) series of positive effects
D．some unexpected negative effects

2．What is the biggest advantage of laughter according to the passage?

A．It makes others regard you as humorous and attractive.
B．People of different languages can communicate with it.
C．A person takes it more easily than other kinds of medicine.
D．It costs no money and it is gainable anytime and anyplace.

3．Which of the following statements is TRUE?                    

A．Babies cannot laugh until they grow older.
B．Sharing laughter can't make people happy.
C．Physical changes will not be influenced by laughter.
D．laughter is the fastest way to balance people's mind and body.

4．It can be learned from the passage that ________.

A．a(chǎn) person's laughter can't affect other people
B．laughter can help people gain a positive attitude
C．people can't connect with others without laughter
D．laughter can't make people feel better in difficult time

5．In the author's opinion,________.

A．everyone has the ability and right to laugh
B．there is no way to keep a relationship fresh
C．laughter is a great medicine to cure all diseases
D．laughter only has a good effect on emotional health

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     If you go to a fast food restaurant, you will probably see a lot of teenagers. Today, many teenagers
are overweight, and some of this is because of their bad eating habits . Most teenagers love food with
a lot of fat, oil, salt, and sugar. People often call this kind of food "junk food".
      But bad eating habits go beyond fast food. We find many teenagers eat unhealthily. Some don't have
breakfast before they go to school. During the day, some don't have a proper meal for lunch. In a recent
survey at one school, scientists found that over two-thirds of the students didn't follow a healthy diet. They didn't like vegetables, and many of  them didn't like to eat fruits. They would rather eat food with a lot of
salt, sugar, or fat.
     Parents today also worry about their children's diet. Some doctors give the following advice:
     Teenagers shouldn't eat too much junk food.
     Teenagers shouldn't eat food with too much salt. Salt can cause high blood pressure in the future.
     Teenagers should eat food with less fat, oil, and sugar.
     Teenagers need to eat some fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins
and have little fat.
     Teenagers need to drink more milk. Milk will help their bones grow.
     Teenagers need to eat breakfast every day. This is good for their body and mind.

1. "Junk food" contains a lot of ____________.

A. milk an sugar                            
B. fruits and sugar
C. vegetables and salt                        
D. fat, oil, salt and sugar

2. In a recent survey at one school, scientists found many students liked _________.

A. vegetables    
B. unhealthy food    
C. fruits      
D. healthy food

3. In this passage, doctors think that teenagers should eat more _____________.

A. food with no vitamins    
B. fat and sugar  
C. vegetables and fruits    
D. salt and oil

4. The passage talks mainly about ______________.

A. bad habits      
B. junk food    
C. unhealthy food    
D. advice on healthy eating

                               Dog Translation Products Coming to U. S.
     A Japanese toy maker declares that they have developed a gadget that translates dog barks into
human language and plans to begin selling the gadget--under the name of Bowlingual--in U. S. pet stores
and gift shops this summer.
      Tokyo-based Takara Co. Ltd. says about 300, 000 of the dog translator gadgets have been sold
since it was on sale in Japan late last year. It is forecasting far bigger sales once an English language
translation for dogs comes to America in August. The United States is home to about 67 million dogs,
more than six times the number in Japan.
     "We know that the Americans love their dogs so much, so we don't think they will mind spending
$ 120 on this product, " the Takara marketing manager said during an interview at a recent pet products
conference in Atlanta.
     Regarded as one of the coolest inventions of 2002 by Time magazine, Bowlingual is made up of a
3-inch long wireless microphone that is fastened to a dog collar and sends out sounds to a small console (控制臺) that is connected to a database (數(shù)據(jù)庫). The console divides each bark into six emotional
types--happiness, sadness, disappointment, anger, threat and desire--and shows common phrases, such
as "You're ticking me off," that fit the dog's emotional state.
     Takara says it has spent millions of dollars developing the gadget in cooperation(合作)with famous
sound experts and animal behaviorists.
      One thing that does appear certain is that the markets for animal translation products will likely
remain a dog's world since Takara has no plans to develop a similar gadget for cats. "They are too
unpredictable (反復(fù)無常) , " the marketing manager said.

1. This passage mainly tells us that Bowlingual ___________.

A. was invented in Japan      
B. has developed quickly
C. will be sold in America   
D. sells well for its price

2. The underlined word "they" in the last paragraph refers to ___________.

A. markets     
B. products   
C. plans
D. cats

3.  When was this passage most probably published?

A. In the winter of 2002.     
B. In the spring of 2003.
C. In the summer of 2002.   
D. In the autumn of 2003.

4. From the passage, we can see that Takara Co. Ltd. is ___________ the sale of its new product.

A. proud of
B. satisfied with    
C. confident of
D. worried about