A
     I Am a Pencil
     Sam Swope's job was teaching writing to third-graders in New York City. His students were from 21 countries, speaking 11 languages, with different backgrounds. But there were a few things they had in common. Family troubles, for one. Money struggles. And poetry. Every single student, with the help of this creative teacher, came forth with awesome writing. Swope leaves the reader with the inspiring conviction (堅信) that deep within each of us lives a poet.
B
     Between a Rock and a Hard Place
     Aron Ralston, 28, went hiking in a remote Utah canyon without telling anyone. An unexpected catastrophe (災難) struck. With enough supplies only for a day, Ralston knew his situation was full of danger. Sure enough, after five days he was in a fight against death. That was when he carried out a courageous plan - using a pocket knife to cut off his trapped arm. His amazing survival story rests at a place among the classics of the genre (體裁).
C
     Our Brother's Keeper
     Author Jedwin Smith spent 30 years trying to repress (克制) all memories of his brother, Jeff, who was killed in Vietnam. But in Our Brother's Keeper he tells what happens when the Internet brings him into contact with several his brother's old Marine friends, including the guy who held Jeff in his arms as he died. First via e-mail, and then in person, Smith gets to know these men.
D
     The All Americans
     With his graduation from West Point, Henry Romanek sailed toward Omaha Beach on the eve of Dday. It was June 1944, and he was about to face the bloodiest battle of his life. Just yesterday, it seemed, he was a standout soldier on the Army team. Now, he was a leader of youngsters in battle, fighting, quite literally, for his country and the future of the free world. In this book, Lars Anderson retraces Romanek's life and that of three other soldiers.
E
Copies in Seconds
With the push of a button, anyone can make copies of almost anything - unlike the old days, when papers had to be rewritten long-hand, carbon-copied out of fussy mimeograph machines (蠟紙油印機). In Copies in Seconds, David Owen showed how a shy engineer named Chester Carlson perfected his xerography machine (靜電復印機) and shopped it around until finally hooking up with the Haloid Corporation. That partnership led to the Xerox copier and changed the face of work forever.
F
     State of Grace
     Back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Lynvets was just a foot-ball team in a sandy New York City neighborhood. But to most of its members - the author, Robert Timberg, included - the team was their only experience of a happy family, their only chance to rise above lousy everyday circumstances, their only shot at being heroes. The friendships these men formed sustained (維持) them throughout their lives.
     請閱讀以下求書者的信息,然后匹配他們所要尋找的書籍：
1. Tom is a teacher and interested in hiking and climbing very much. Now he is looking for a book about the hiking stories to help him in his following outdoor activities.
2. Kate is doing research into history. Recently, she becomes interested in the history about World War II. She now wants to find a book about the stories of the soldiers at that time.
3. Mark is studying science. Nowadays, he wants to reseach into the history of technological development. He first hopes to find a book about the development of the copiers which have changed our world greatly.
4. Jack is researching into education in a college. He is especially interested in the teaching methods. He wants to find a book which can tell him something about how to teach students from different backgrounds.
5. John is an expert on military affairs. He wants to find some materials about the soldiers in Vietnam War to carry on his new research.
    求書者                   書籍
1. Tom               A. I Am a Pencil
2. Kate               B. Between a Rock and a Hard Place
3. Mark              C. Our Brother's Keeper
4. Jack                D. The All Americans
5. John                E. Copies in Seconds
                           F. State of Grace

There are so many career (事業(yè)) possibilities that deciding the right career path can be scary. This is also
an exciting process, and is one that will ultimately lead you to a career that is stimulating, and right for you. Studies show that the average person will change careers at least five times, and it's not unusual to change up to ten times. Your initial (最初的) decision will not bind you for life, but it will give you some direction
and help you start deciding what is right for you.
When you begin thinking about your career goals, it is important to explore your skills and interests. Find
out what it is you love - are you interested in math? Do you like to paint? Once you have an idea what it
is that makes you happy, research those occupations that may fit your personality and abilities. If you love working outside, perhaps accounting is not the right job for you.
After you decide what you're interested in, you need to figure out how to accomplish (完成) those goals.
Spend time mapping out a plan for your path. Take courses in high school that will help you get ahead,
especially if you want to go to college.
You can set goals the easy way by using the SMART Goals theory. According to Paul J. Meyer, www.topachievement.com, Smart Goals are:
Specific--specific goals have a much greater chance of being accomplished. Ask yourself, who is involved in your goal, and what you want to accomplish. Also establish a time frame for the goal so you can have a deadline in which to achieve it.
Measurable-- Measurable goals help you monitor progress and keep on track. Ask yourself if your goal
is something attainable.
Attainable-- Attainable goals are goals that are reasonable enough for you to develop the abilities, skills,
and resources necessary to reach them. Mapping out a game plan helps you find opportunities you may
have overlooked.
Realistic-- Realistic Goals represent an objective toward which you are willing and able to work. You
can have a high goal which is realistic, but goals are usually only realistic if you believe that they can be
accomplished.
Tangible-- Tangible goals are ones whose successes you can experience and enjoy, knowing that you
completed the goal you set out for yourself.
Using Smart Goals, you can narrow down your career objectives, and find the way to make some of
your dreams into reality. This is especially useful for important goals, such as attending a dream college or
finding the career of your dreams.

1. The main purpose of the text is to _____.

A. introduce the Smart Goals system and give some help
B. give some advice to college graduates and make the Smart Goals system popular
C. offer suggestions for students deciding on a career and how to use Smart Goals  
D. help students to make some of their dreams into reality

2. According to the text, what may affect you when you consider your career choices? 

A. Age and experience                
B. Personality and courses
C. Dreams and goals                  
D. Skills and interests

3. The author thinks that an initial decision _______.

A. will have a lifelong effect on a person
B. will benefit a person in some way
C. will not help you with your career choices
D. will reduce a person's freedom of career choices for a short time

4. Which of the following can help you to accomplish career goals according to the text?

A. Spend time in planning a project for your career path  
B. Take related courses at college
C. Set goals by using Smart Goals                    
D. Enjoy your successes

5. Which of the following is true according to the text?  

A. Specific goals give you more chances of establishing a time frame.
B. Measurable goals depend on your abilities, skills and resources
C. Attainable goals are ones whose progress you can monitor
D. Realistic goals usually refer to those that you believe you can accomplish

     Do you know how to be street smart? Being street smart means knowing how to keep yourself safe
from strangers when you're alone or with other kids.    1  
     Most strangers aren't dangerous and wouldn't do anything to hurt kids. Unfortunately, though, some
strangers can be dangerous, and it's impossible to tell who's OK and who's not. __2_  That's why it's
important to follow these safety rules all the time:
     Make your whereabouts known.
     The adults who's taking care of you needs to know where you are and when you'll be coming home.
        3  
     It's more fun and safer to do things with friends. Traveling with a friend whenever you can is a good
idea, and traveling with a group of kids is even better.
        4  
     Safe spots are places where you can stop if you need help. Like the houses of kids you know, the
houses of your parents' friends, police stations, libraries, and fire departments. When you're walking or
riding your bike, make a mental note of the safe spots along your route. That way, you'll know where
they are in case you ever need one.
        5  
     You're probably been told lots of times that you should not yell and keep quiet. But when you think
you might be in danger, it's the perfect time to be noisy! If a stranger approaches you, follows you or tries
to grab you, yell as loudly as you can and try to get away. People in the area will hear what's going on and help you, so make plenty of noise.

A. Stick with a friend.
B. Pick out safe spots.
C. It helps you stay safe.
D. Shout "help" when necessary.
E. Go to school with your friends.
F. Make a lot of noise if you are scared.
G. A dangerous person doesn't necessarily look scary.

Sirs,
     Your twelve thousand 'Smart' watches were received by our company this morning. However, we
wish to make a number of complaints concerning the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry
out our instructions regard to this order.
     It was firmly pointed out from the beginning that the delivery date had to be less than six weeks from
the original order in order to satisfy our own customers' requirements. While we understand that delays
in production are occasionally unavoidable, we must point out that the major reason why the order was
placed with your company was that we were assured by you of its simplicity, and that your existing
stocks were sufficiently high to ensure immediate shipment. Late delivery of the goods has caused us to
disappoint several of our most valued customers, and will have an unfavorable effect on future orders.
     The second complaint concerns the difference in colour between the watches we ordered and those
delivered. It was stated clearly in the order that watches in combinations of green/purple and orange/
purple only were required. However, only half the watches in the delivery received are of the colours
specified. Our Hong Kong agent informed you of the importance of following our instructions exactly,
since we consider there to be only a limited market in this country for watches of other colors at the
present time. Any watches that are not of the specified colours will, of course, be returned to you.
     We are also somewhat concerned about the rather poor quality of the goods received, since it is
obvious that the watches that finally arrived have been made from not good enough materials and have
been produced to a lower standard than those in the sample. We have also found that a number of the
watches do not appear to be working. Whether the latter problem is due to poor production, or damage
in transportation is not yet clear, but we should like to point out that we feel this matter to be entirely your
fault.
     As a result of the above problems, therefore, we feel that the most suitable course of action is to
return to you unpaid any of the goods considered unsatisfactory. We shall also, of course, be forced to
reconsider whether any further orders should be placed with your company.
     We look forward to your early reply.
                                                                                                                    Yours sincerely,
                                                                                                                        John Smith

1. The producers of 'Smart' watches were given the order because they promised_______.

A. the designs were already prepared
B. there was enough space for shipment
C. they could produce enough watches quickly
D. they had enough ready-made watches to ship

2. The last sentence of paragraph 5 "We shall also, of course, be forced to …with your 
    company" suggests that _______. 

A. the company may stop trading with the watch manufacturers.
B. the company will probably reduce the number of watches to be ordered in the future.
C. the writer is afraid their company might go out of business soon.
D. the company is probably willing to give the manufacturers another chance

3. The general attitude of the letter is ________.

A. firm but polite              
B. angry and impolite
C. reasonable but impolite      
D. regretful and polite  

     Jogging has become the most popular individual sport in America. Many theories, even some mystical
ones, have been advanced to explain the popularity of jogging. The plain truth is that jogging is a cheap,
quick and efficient way to maintain physical fitness.
     The most useful sort of exercise is exercise that develops the heart,lungs, and circulatory (血液循環(huán)
的)systems. If these systems are fit, the body is ready for almost any sport and for almost any sudden
demand made by work or emergencies. One can train more specifically, as by developing strength for
weight lifting or the ability to run straight ahead for short distances with great power as in football, but
running trains your heart and lungs to deliver oxygen more efficiently to all parts of your body. It is worth
doing that: this sort of exercise is the only kind that can reduce heart disease, the number one cause of
death in America.
     Only one sort of equipment is needed - a pair of good shoes. Physicians advise beginning joggers not
to try to run in tennis or gym shoes. Many design advances have been made in only the last several years
that make a pair of excellent running shoes indispensable (不可缺少的) if a runner wishes to develop as
quickly as possible,with as little chance of injury as possible. A pair of good running shoes will have soft
pads for absorbing shock, as well as slightly built-up heels and full heel cups that will give the knee and
ankle more stability. A wise investment in good shoes will prevent blisters (水泡)and the foot,ankle and
knee injuries and will also enable the wearer to run on paved or soft surfaces. No other special equipment
is needed; you can jog in any clothing you desire, even your street clothes.
     It takes surprisingly little time to develop the ability to run. The American Jogging Association has a
twelve-week program designed to move from a fifteen-minute walk (which almost anyone can manage
who is in reasonable health) to a thirty-minute run. A measure of common sense, a physical examination,
and a planned schedule are all it takes.

1. The main purpose of this passage is to ________.

A. discuss jogging as a physical fitness program        
B. describe the type of clothing needed for jogging
C. provide scientific evidence of the benefits of jogging
D. launch a worldwide physical fitness campaign

2. The most effective kind of exercise should be the one that ________.

A. trains the body for weight lifting                  
B. enables a person to run straight ahead
C. is both beneficial and inexpensive                
D. develops the heart, lungs, and circulatory systems

3. What can we learn from the third paragraph?

A. For beginning joggers, tennis or gym shoes are better choices.
B. A pair of good running shoes is necessary for a runner to develop quickly.
C. A pair of good running shoes with a full heel-cup is designed to prevent shock.
D. Comfortable pads will give the knees and ankles more stability.

4. The author's attitude towards jogging is ________.

A. doubtful
B. critical    
C. approving     
D. negative

     Most people feel lonely sometimes,but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours.
This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact,it is quite normal. For some people,though, loneliness can last
for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.
     The first kind of loneliness is temporary (暫時的). This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind is situation,for example,family problem,the death of a loved one,or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical
problems,such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year.
The third kind of loneliness is the most serious. Unlike the second type,chronic (長期的) usually lasts
more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems
socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately,many chronically lonely people think there is little
or nothing they can do to improve their condition.
     Psychologists (心理學家) agree that one important factor in loneliness is a person's social contacts,
for example,friends,family members,coworkers,etc. We depend on various people for different reasons.
For instance,our families give us emotional support,our parents and teachers give us guidance,and our
friends share similar interests and activities. However,psychologists have found that,though lonely people
may have many social contacts,they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity (名氣).
     Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons:they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as
heart disease,while temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad,and sometimes dangerous condition.

1. How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?

A. Talk to friends.            
B. Just ignore it.
C. Go to see a doctor.        
D. Ask your teachers for guidance.

2."It" in the last sentence of the second paragraph refers to ______.

A. temporary loneliness        
B. situational loneliness
C. a new place                
D. sleeplessness

3. Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people?

A. Chronic loneliness can cause family problems.
B. Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness.
C. Chronic loneliness can not be overcome.
D. Chronic loneliness is incurable.

4. Loneliness is divided according to______.

A. the time it lasts                
B. the places where it appears
C. different people it happens to    
D. different seasons when it appears

                                   Winners Club—You choose to be a winner!
     The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易賬戶) where you receive a key – card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! It's a club with impressive features for teenagers:
     ●No account keeping fees! You're no millionaire so we don't expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
     ●Excellent interest (利息) rates! You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (儲蓄) without taking them out in a month.  ●Convenient  Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet … You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part – time job!
     ●Mega magazine included  Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members. 
     The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key – card) but it is easy. We can't wait to hear from you. It's the best way to choose to be a winner!

1.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for  ____ .

A .parents
B. teenagers
C. winners
D. adults

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A. Special gifts are ready for parents.
B. The bank opens only on work days.
C. Services are convenient for its members.
D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

3. The Winners Club provides magazines which  _____ .  

A. encourage spending
B. are free to all teenagers
C. are full of adventure stories
D. help to make more of your money

4. If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ____    .

A. be an Internet user
B. be permitted by your parent
C. have a big sum of money
D. be in your twenties  

5. What is the purpose of this text?

A. To set up a club.
B. To provided part – time jobs.
C. To organize key – cards. 
D. To introduce a new banking service.