Let us suppose it is now about A. D. 2060. Let us believe it is about sixty years from now. Of course,
things have changed and  life is very different.
     Voyages to the moon are  being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a numher of scenic spots on the moon, many
hotels have been built. The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally. In order that everyone can enjoy the
beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picturewindow. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment(娛樂)  of young and old.
     What are people eating now? People are still eating food.  They haven't yet started to take on heir
(繼承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many
foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.
     Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were  a hundred years ago,
most of our planet's surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and pests no longer
destroy crops. The harvest is always good.
     Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work On the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.
     People are now largely vegetarians(素食者). You see, as the number of people increases, the number of animals decreases. Therefore, the people have to be vegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of
diseases. No one has to be ill any more,
     Such would be our life in 2060.

1. According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060?   

A. Many tourists.
B. Many other animals.
C. Many plants.
D. A sea.

2. What will people eat then according to the passage?   

A. Biscuits in pill form.
B. Foods in pill form.
C. Foods in water form.
D. Foods in gas form.

3.The passage tells us that in 2060, _     on the earth than now.   

A. there are fewer population
B.there are more pests
C. there is less water
D. the crops are getting better

4. Why are people largely vegetarians in 2060?    

A. Because they don't eat meat.
B. Because doctors advise them not to eat meat.
C. Because the number of animals decreases.
D. Because all the animals have died of diseases.

      After winning a big game,athletes are often asked how they attained that success.Most say their
achievement is the result of gruelling hard work and intense practice.Usually athletes say how hard it
is to win the big games.At the opposite end of the spectrum,however,is the fact that losing the big game,
or,in my case,all the games,can be even tougher.
     From the spectators’ point of view,last year’s basketball season for my high school team was nothing
short of an embarrassment.And while 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of,that season had a bigger
impact on me than any other,and probably more than any season since.
    As a team captain,I knew it probably wouldn’t be the easiest year,but did I ever think we would
lose every game? Of course not.Since six of our top players had graduated,it was clear that we were a
young team who would struggle.The struggle began earlier than expected,though,as our team’s starting
center was suspended for the season,and two key members decided to quit after two weeks.At some
point,quitting probably passed through every player’s mind,but,in the end,we all stuck it out,vowing to
work even harder.
    Then there came a time when even our own coach had given up on us.Personally，I felt like it was
no longer worth giving my all.I thought,if even the coach doesn’t believe in us,why should I? But just as
my hope began to fade,a teammate called a meeting. He said,“Nobody thinks we’re going to win,and
heck,we may not,but,as teammates and friends,we_owe_it_to_each_other_to_give_it_our_allevery_
game.”
     Sure,it was a little cliche (陳舊的),but it was that moment that taught me how to be a leader.It hit me
then that I may have been a captain,but I,like others in my position,certainly didn’t deserve the role.As a
leader you can never quit on the team who looks up to you.It is one thing to be named captain and feel
great and go through the motions,but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone works to their potential all the time.
     I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards.But in all
honesty,I relish the fact that my team lost every game last year.It may not help me to become a better
basketball player,but it already has made me a better leader,and person.

1．What was the biggest problem with the author’s team last season?

A．Several key members were unable to play the games.
B．Their coach no longer wanted to instruct them.
C．There were no actual leaders on the team.
D．Most of players lost hope and wanted to quit.

2．In the text，the author seems to suggest that a good leader should ________.

A．be confident about himself
B．make sure everyone goes all out
C．work hard to win the games
D．feel great about his team

3．By saying “we owe it to each other to give it our all every game.”(Paragraph 4) the teammate means
that all of them should ________.

A．be responsible for the losses
B．try their best on the court
C．feel thankful for what they’ve done
D．get together to win every game

4．What is the main idea the author aims to express in the text?

A．Success is the result of hard work.
B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C．One can learn something from the failure.
D．A real leader should never give up.

     [l]Everyone needs friends. They are a basic source of happiness and hope in our lives.
However, the ability tomake friends varies from person to person. To some people, making
friends is easy;but to others, .    
     [2] We all have the ability to make friends. Unfortunately, many people never reach their
potential (~ ~E). Making friends is a skill, and the first step in developing that skill is knowing
how to get along withothers.
     [3lPeople who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people
like. They learn to develop interests that make them enjoyable to be around.Therefore, the
more things that your child knows how to dothat involve connecting with other kids, the more
chances he or she has to make friends.
     [4]If your child has trouble making friends, you cantell him or her what to do.Realize your
own strengths
     [5lYou have skills and talents that others can enjoy.Some people don't let others see
their good points, but youshould believe that you are a good person who has somethingto
share with others.Develop a sense of humor
     [6]Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings. Itwill relieve some of the stress in
your life. If you ever feellike poking fun at someone, let it be you, never anyone else.lmile,
smile, smile. Respect the rights of others
     [7]They have their opinions, you have yours. Differentopinions are healthy. Learn how
to listen to others withoutputting them down or trying to persuade them that youropinion is
right.Be kind
     [8]Throughout your life, you will learn that if you arekind to others, they will usually be
kind to you. Whenshould you start being kind? Right now. Give someone acompliment(恭維).
Open the door for someone. Wave to afriend. Encourage someone who is discouraged.
Saysomething positive. There are hundreds of little things youcan do to show your kindness.
Be empathetic(同情的)
     [9]Try to understand what others are going through.Look at life through their eyes. If you
empathize withsomeone's feelings, you can help.Don't complain
     [10] People get tired of li.stening to constantcomplaining. Life doesn't always go the way
you want.Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard tochange what you can.
Replace the time you used to spendcomplaining with the time spent being kind. Never give up
     [ll]Even if you are faced with negative, closed-mindedpeople, never give up. Don't let
them change you into one ofthem. Find people who will appreciate you.

1.What is the best title of the passage? (No more than 8words. )
__________________________________________________________________
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? In life you will learn
that people would treat you as you treat them.
__________________________________________________________________
3. Please fill in the blank in the lst paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the
sentence. (No more than 8 words. )
___________________________________________________________________
4. Which of the suggestions do you think is the mostimportant one for you? Why? (No more
than 25 words. )
__________________________________________________________________
5. Translate the underlined sentence in the 10th paragraph into Chinese.
___________________________________________________________________

     Do you know how to be happy? Here are six ways for you to find more pleasure in your life.
Play that song you love so much. As a preschooler can tell you, repetition can lead to pleasure. 
When you experience something more than once, you notice more details about it each time, and it 
increases your enjoyment. That's why you love revisi ting that jazz club, favourite restaurant, and 
beloved old Woody Allen movie. Of course, you can overdo it.
     Don't buy boxed sets of DVDs. Economist(經(jīng)濟學家) Tyler says that much of the joy we get 
from our buying lies in the experience of finding them out, getting them home, and opening them up. 
If you receive 18 DVDs in one package, you'll use up the excitement all at once. Buy things one a time 
and space out the pleasure.
     Look outside. People long ago spent almost all of their time outside with trees, water, and sky 
around. The world in which most of us spend our time nowadays is unnatural and can harm the spirit. 
Even being close to nature for a short time can make us happy. ________. Physical contact with 
animals works wonders. You can pet an animal. It increases the brain chemicals connected with 
pleasure and decreases those connected with stress(壓力). Even people without pets can get some 
of the effect by hanging out for a few minutes at a dog shelter.
     Smile. Well, like it or not, smiling improves your mood. Here's why: people react better to you 
when you look happy, which in turn leads you to be happy. What's more, looking happy fools your
brain into thinking that you are happy.

1. According to the writer, buying things one at a time can ____________.

A. helps us save some money.
B. spare time for other activities
C. increase our experience of happiness
D. give us more time to consider buying things.

2. What's the best title for Paragraph 5 ?

A.  Exercise the brain              
B. Pet an animal
C.  Reduce work stress             
D. Hang out more often

3.Which of the following is right?  

A. Smiles fools others' mood.  
B. Repetition results in pleasure.  
C. Animals adds to your stress.  
D. Spending time outside harms your spirit.

4.What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?    

A. The effect of pleasure on life.   
B. The writer's own experience.    
C. Another way to find pleasure.   
D. Reasons for finding more pleasure.

     Some common tips can help you in preventing airjourney problems. These tips are very
common but you cantravel happily if you follow them.
     . Go to a journey with a minimum sized bag.
     . You can bring your own food for journey to makesure that you get what you want to eat.
Bring at least :amagazine or a book to avoid boredom..
     You can eat at the airport before you take off so as tomake sure that you do not feel
hungry during the journey.The basic idea is that you should not feel hungry or get bored
during the journey as it might spoil your mood.
     When boarding the plane, do notice the place of exit.Also, count the number of rows
you have to pass from the exit. Doing this can help you to have a better idea of escaping
from the plane in case of any emergency.
     . Read the manual or instructions provided by the staff. A plane for a safer journey will
make you feel cool andrelaxed at the time of traveling.
     . If you buy tickets online, call airline, and ask themto assign you a seat right away. If
you come at the last moment, just before your plane takes off, you might not geta desired
seat.
     Sometimes, planes are overbooked, and if you are notassigned a seat, You might be
forced to fly by anotherflight.
     . Make sure you keep everything you need before you take off. Avoid checking your
bag again and again. Keep yourmoney safe.
     The best way to avoid problems is to make a note of everything you have in your bag.
In this way, you can never forget anything important.
                                   Helpful(l)_ for a Happy Air Journey

     Today, I read an interesting article about television viewing.In one experiment, families were paid to
stop watching TV for either a week or a month.Many could not complete the task and some families
quarrelled or even fought.It was quite interesting and now I will say something about TV.
     After TV became a product most families could afford, people bought and started to watch their new
TVs.Both adults and children became less creative in problem solving, less able to focus on tasks, and
less tolerant of flexible time.
     In my family, we grew up with the TV on.Every weekend, we watched Gun Smoke and Bonanza
together as a family.TV provides us with a comfortable background when we want to learn a foreign
language at home, and it entertains us cheaply with live action sports, incomparable performing arts and
important events of the world.In addition, it educates us about everything from the cells in our body to
the galaxies in the universe.
     Perhaps it's not even practical to live without television unless our views change unexpectedly as we
get older.I don't think that TV damages us so much as it robs us of time that could be spent doing other
things such as learning new skills, getting some exercise or doing volunteer work.
     I was lucky to have a family that watched TV together.Today there seems to be a TV in every room
of the house and there's no need to agree on a program to watch.To watch TV or not is more of a
question for adults than for us, and even though we all say we want to cut down the time we spend in
front of the tube, we never really do.TV_has_us_hypnotized!

1. The experiment in Paragraph 1 shows________.

A. how interesting watching TV is
B. how much people like watching TV
C. whether people like watching TV
D. why people give up watching TV

2. After most families could afford a TV, they________.

A. got more active at work
B. found it easier to solve problems
C. became more independent of TV
D. fixed less attention on tasks

3. From Paragraph 3, we can learn that________.

A. the author likes to spend weekends watching TV by himself
B. watching TV too much prevents the author from growing up well
C. TV programmes bring only fun to the author and his family
D. the author and his family get a lot of valuable experience in watching TV

4. According to the author, which of the following is TRUE?

A. It is a waste of time to watch TV.
B. We benefit little when we watch TV.
C. It is hard to live without television.
D. We change our views as we live with television.

5. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph implies that________.

A. we depend too much on TV
B. watching TV makes us united
C. TV robs us of valuable time
D. TV changes our daily life

      According to a recent survey on money and relationships,36% of people are keeping a bank account
from their partner.While this financial unfaithfulness may appear as distrust in a relationship, in truth it may
just be a form of financial protection.With almost half of all marriages ending in divorce, men and women
are realizing they need to be financially savvy, regardless of whether they are in a relationship.
     The financial hardship on individuals after a divorce can be extremely difficult, even more so when
children are involved.The lack of permanency in relationships, job and family life may be the cause of a
growing trend to keep a secret bank account hidden from a partner, in other words, an"escape fund".
     Margaret's story is far from unique.She is a representative of a growing number of women in longterm
relationships who are becoming protective of their own earnings.Every month on pay day, she banks
hundreds of dollars into a savings account she keeps from her husband.She has been doing this throughout their sixyear marriage and has built a nest egg worth an incredible$100,000.Margaret says if her husband
found about her secret savings he'd be hurt and would take this as a sign that she wasn't sure of the
marriage."He'd think it was my escape fund so that financially I could afford to get out of the relationship if
it went wrong.I know you should approach marriage as being forever and I hope ours is, but you can
never be sure."
     Like many of her fellow secret savers, Margaret was hurt in a former relationship and has since been
very guarded about her own money.
     Coming clean to your partner about being a secret saver may not be all that bad.Take Colleen for
example, who had been saving secretly for a few years before she confessed to her partner."I decided to
open a savings account and start building a nest egg of my own.I wanted to prove to myself that I could
put money in the bank and leave it there for a rainy day."

1. The trend to keep a secret bank account is growing because________.

A. "escape fund" helps one through rainy days
B. days are getting harder and harder
C. women are money sensitive
D. financial conflicts often occur

2. The underlined word "savvy" in Paragraph 1 probably means________.

A. suspicious  
B. secure
C. wise  
D. simple

3. Which inference can we make about Margaret?

A. She is a unique woman.  
B. She was once divorced.
C. She is going to retire.  
D. She has many children.

4. The author mentions Colleen's example to show________.
A. any couple can avoid marriage conflicts
B. privacy within marriage should be respected
C. everyone can save a fortune with a happy marriage
D. financial disclosure is not necessarily bad

5. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A. Secret savers  
B. Love is what it's worth
C. Banking honesty  
D. Once bitten, twice shy

     Parsley (歐芹)  is an ancient green and a respected addition to many foods.But at other times, its job
is just to make a mealtime plate look pretty.Poor parsley, valued for its looks, then is thrown away.Yet
parsley is a good source of vitamins and other nutrients.The taste is a little strong for some people, but
others chew on parsley to freshen their breath.
     Curly parsley is the king that often ends up being used just for appearance.Flatleaf parsley is easier to
work with for cooking.This kind is often called Italian or French parsley.Do you know about a third kind
of parsley?Hamburg parsley has flat leaves that can be used for the same purposes as other parsley.But
hamburg parsley has a large root which is used as a vegetable to add flavor to soups.
     Parsley is used in foods such as tabouli, a traditional Lebanese salad and is often served with lamb,
fish and beef dishes.Parsley is a herb if you use just the greens.If the root is used, then parsley is
considered a vegetable.
     Some gardeners suggest that to get the besttasting parsley, you should plant new seeds every year.
You can get parsley to grow faster by pouring warm water over the seeds.Leave the seeds in the water
overnight.Then you can grow them in containers indoors or plant them outside.Parsley grows best when
temperatures are below twentyone degrees Celsius.It likes to grow in sunny places.The seeds need rich
soil.Plant the seeds about fifteen to twentyfive centimeters apart.Water them regularly during the first
month.After that, parsley does not need very much water.You can harvest parsley by cutting most of the
plant or leave more of the plant in the ground for a second crop.

1. From the passage we can learn that________.

A. people don't like parsley's strong taste at all
B. people don't attach great importance to parsley's value
C. parsley has been widely planted in the world
D. only ancient people used parsley as an addition

2. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. The Planting of Parsley  
B. To Parsley's Regret
C. Parsley  
D. The Use of Parsley

3. It seems________to the writer that parsley is valued for its looks.

A. regretful  
B. unbelievable
C. confusing  
D. doubtful

4. The last paragraph mainly deals with________.
A. how to use parsley
B. whether people like parsley
C. how to plant parsley
D. how the author feels about parsley