Getting your teen to think beyond his own immediate needs can be more difficult than cracking a nut
with a plastic fork.But don't worry. It's not impossible.There are many ways to encourage your teen to
care about those outside his immediate circle of friends. As he begins to have responsibility towards others,
he will realize he feels even better about himself.
     "Teens are thinking about career, college, and what their future might look like," explains Michelle
Maidenberg, a clinical director of Westchester Group Works, a center for group treatment in New York.
 "This is very challenging and just one of the reasons why they are so focused on their own world." Once
teens participate in community service, however, they begin to look beyond their personal needs. They also
learn firsthand about the challenges others face, and they experience a sense of authority as they realize they
can make a real difference in others' lives.
     Not sure how to convince a teen to get away from the cell phone and into a community project? Teens
buy into community service when the project or program is in an area of their interest.
     "Finding something in an area of interest for them keeps them motivated and inspired," Maidenberg says.
For instance, if he is interested in culinary (烹飪) school, he could volunteer in a soup kitchen or bake for a
project that supports families in need.Volunteer projects in your teen's area of interest will build her
knowledge base as well as help others.
     Parents can do their part by participating in community service themselves. Teens can learn directly from
their parents that personal enjoyment is not, all that matters.
     Let teens know the benefits they will obtain." Give them every reason in the world to volunteer, " 
Maidenberg advises. She says that working on community service projects builds confidence." By working
with others, teens improve managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Community service helps to
approach maturity when they take a step back to see the needs of other people," she adds. Another reward:
service hours look great on a resume!

1. According to Michelle Maidenberg, it's hard to get teens to think beyond their own immediate needs
partly because _____.

A. they care more about their circle of friends
B. they have no interest in doing anything
C. they have to work hard for college
D. they are facing many challenges

2. The underlined phrase "buy into" in Paragraph 3 probably means ______.

A. agree to join in
B. spend money on
C. get away from
D. are interested in

3. The writer mentions the benefits in the last paragraph in order to ______.

A. make teens feel much better about themselves
B. encourage teens to care about his own needs
C. help parents reason teens into volunteering
D. get parents to do more community service

     The Japanese coined the word tsunami to mean "harbor wave." ("tsu" means harbor, and the character
"nami" means wave). Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east
coast, leading to a massive tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were swept away by a wall of water after
the 8.9-magnitude earthquake, which struck about 400km (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo and caused
massive destruction, flattening whole cities, starting powerful fires, and killing hundreds.
     In the wake of the Japanese tragedy, remember these tsunami survival tips:
     1. A good warning sign of an approaching tsunami is "drawback," when the ocean recedes (減弱)
drastically or the water level falls unusually along the shoreline. During the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a
10-year-old girl on vacation with her family in Thailand, Tilly Smith, saved the lives of dozens of tourists
when she recognized the receding water and frothing bubbles on the surface of the water as a sign that a
tsunami was on its way. Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes'
warning to evacuate the area.
     2. You're not out of danger after the first wave of a tsunami. A tsunami occurs as a series of waves
known as a "wave train," and the series of surges (奔涌向前) can be five minutes or up to an hour apart.
The tsunami does not usually appear on the shoreline as a gigantic breaking wave, but rather as a rapid tide
or a wall of water. The worst mistake you can make is staying near the beach out of curiosity. Find higher
ground and go as far inland as you can. If you can see the waves, you're still too close.
     3. A tsunami surge may be small at one point of the shore and large at another point. Move to higher
ground as soon as you can and don't assume that because there's minimal activity in the coastal area where
you are, it will be like that everywhere else.
     4. Keep your ears peeled. Many witnesses have said that a tsunami sounds thunderous, like a freight train.

1. The underlined word "coined" is closest to "_____" in meaning.

A. invented a new word or phrase that other people then began to use
B. introduced a new word into a language
C. explained a new word
D. gave a definition to a new word.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A. You will be out of danger if thirty minutes has passed after the first tsunami wave.
B. Tilly Smith must have a very good knowledge of science.
C. A lot of people must have been killed in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
D. If a tsunami surge is small at one point of the shore and it should be small at another point.

3. Which of the following statements is not true?

A. The 2011 Japanese tsunami is Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began.
B. The worst mistake you can make is staying near the beach out of curiosity after the first wave of a tsunami. C. Experts believe that a receding ocean may give people as much as five minutes' warning to escape from the
    area.
D. A good warning sign of an approaching tsunami is "drawback," when the ocean recedes slightly or the water
     level falls usually along the shoreline.

4. What is the best title of this passage?

A. Smart Actions during Tsunami
B. Signs of Tsunami identification
C. Methods of Avoiding Tsunami
D. Tips for Tsunami Survival

     With the growing advancement in life, people became very busy with their lives. However, some people
have hectic (安排很滿的) schedules and they divide their time to precede with their hobbies. By devoting
themselves to their hobbies, people can divert (轉(zhuǎn)移) their mind from stress. 1_____
     Depending upon the likes of the person, there are different types of hobbies. 2_____ Right from childhood
people have their own likes for certain things. This makes one's life interesting and happy.
     Hobbies play an important role in one's life. A person's hobbies show his or her nature, character, and
attitude. Engaging in (從事于) a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skills, knowledge and experience. It
is the best way to get rid of boredom. 3_____ As a parent, you must teach your children to do many things,
which would leave a strong impact in the future. 
     4_____ So you have to make sure that your child is far away from various games, which include sex,
violence, etc. You can make your child aware of certain things and realities such as wisdom, knowledge.
5_____ No matter what you do, you cannot ignore your child for your life. Remember to take some time out
for your children.

A. Hobbies are what people like to do or study in their spare time.
B. For example, a man can get rid of his stress by reading books or get relaxed and fresh by going fishing.
C. Today, most of the children love to surf the Internet.
D. Let's take a look at different popular hobbies.
E. And you must make sure that your kid learns educational aspects of many things.
F. They are classified into painting, writing, reading books, cooking and so on.
G. It helps the child to become well-mannered and disciplined.

     It doesn't come as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you
can't remember it. You just waste your valuable time.   1   One dependable aid that does help you remember
what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading.
     Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, "No, thank you. I'm just
looking."? Both you and she know that if you aren't sure what you want, you are not likely to find it. But
suppose you say instead, "Yes, thank you.I want a pair of sun glasses." She says,"Right this way, please." 
        2   If you choose a book, "just looking" for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that-nothing.
But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it.Your reasons will vary; they will include
reading or studying"to find out more about", "to understand the reasons for" and"to find out how". 
      3   Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, "I want to know why Stephen
Vincent Benet happened to write about America". Because you know why you are reading or studying, you
relate the information to your purpose and remember it better. 
       4   At least two important processes go on at the same time. As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and
accurately. But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read. You
have a kind of mental conversation with the author.
     This additional process of thinking about what you read includes evaluating it, relating it to what you
already know, and using it for your own purposes.    5  One part of critical reading, as you have discovered,
is distinguishing between facts and opinions. Facts can be checked by evidence, Opinions are one's own
personal reactions.Another part of critical reading is judging sources.Still another part is drawing accurate
inferences.

A. Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from forgetting.
B. It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study.
C. You remember better when you know what you' re reading.
D. In other words, a good reader is a critical reader.
E. It's quite the same with your studying.
F. Reading is not one single activity.
G.This is the way it works.

     It is Saturday afternoon.You and your friends are planning to go to the movies and then spend the night
together. Just as you start to get ready, your dad reminds you it is your aunt's birthday and the whole family
is going out to dinner to celebrate. How can this possibly end without a huge argument?
      One of the greatest sources of tension (緊張情緒) between teenagers and their families is the struggle to
balance personal desires with family expectations. As you are getting older, you are becoming more
independent and more interested in being with your friends.
     However, at the same time, your family is trying to figure out how to deal with these changes. While you
once spent most of your free time with your family, you are now often absent from home. Parents may get
their feelings hurt. Or they might feel that they are losing control of their family during this period. You might
feel angry that so many family demands are placed on you.
     There are a few things you can try to make it a little easier to ease the tension.
     * Make your plans in advance. Ask your parents if there is anything else planned at that time.
     * When something with your friends interferes (干擾；沖突) with a family event, try to figure out if there
is any way you can do both.
     * Suggest something you would really like to do with your family.Sometimes parents feel better just
knowing their teenager wants to spend time with them.
     Some of the time you won't be happy with the outcome. You might either have to disappoint your parents
or have to miss out being with your friends. However,if you show consideration for the feelings of both your
family and your friends, you can solve the problem in a tender way.

1. The purpose of the first paragraph is to ______.

A. show a disagreement of views
B. serve as a description of teenager trouble
C. serve as an introduction to the discussion
D. show the popularity of teenager problem

2. The tension between teenagers and their families is caused by the fact that ______.

A. teenagers don't like to take family demands
B. parents want to keep their family under control
C. parents feel unhappy that their children make so many friends
D. both parents and teenagers don't pay attention to each other's feeling much

3. Which of the following is NOT the advice given in the passage?

A. Don't feel angry if your parents ask you to do something.
B. Try to think of ways to balance family event with friend event.
C. Tell your parents before you decide to spend time with your friends.
D. Advise your parents to do something that you are interested in with you.

4. What's the purpose of the passage?

A. To inform us of parent and teenager tension.
B. To tell us about a common teenager problem.
C. To persuade parents to show consideration for teenagers.
D. To advise teenagers how to deal with their tension with their family.

     Plants are very important living things. Life could not go if there were no plants. This is because plants
can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight.
Animals get their food by eating plants and other animals. So animals and man need plants in order to live.
This is why we find that there are so many plants around us.
      If you look carefully at the plants around you, you will find that there are two kinds of plants: flowering
plants and non-flowering plants.
     Flowering plants can make seeds. The seeds are protected by the fruits. Some fruits have one seed, some
have two, three or four, and some have many seeds. But a few fruits have no seeds at all. An example of a
fruit without seeds is the banana fruit.
     Most non-flowering plants don't grow from seeds. They grow from spores. Spores are so small and light
that they can float in the air. We may say that spores are quite the same as the seeds. When these spores fall
on wet and shady places, they usually grow into new plants.

1. The main idea of the passage is that ______.

A. plants are important for life
B. plants cannot grow without air
C. there are many plants around us
D. we cannot live without water

2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A. Plants can be divided into main types: flowering plants and non-flowering plants.
B. All fruits have seeds in them.
C. Seeds are protected by the fruits.
D. Some plants grow from spores.

3. The word "non-flowering" in this passage means _______.

A. 開花的
B. 有花的
C. 多花的
D. 不開花的

4. In "shady places" there is _______.

A. a lot of sunshine
B. a lot of water
C. no water
D. little sunshine

     There are several ways you can find out about the countries and places you wish to visit. You can talk
to friends who have travelled to the places. Or you can go and see a color film. Or you can read travel books.
     It would seem that there are three kinds of travel books. The first are those that give a personal, subjective
(主觀的) account of travels which the author has actually made himself. If they are informative and have a
good index (索引), then they can be useful to you when you are planning your travels. The second kind are
those books whose purpose is to give a purely objective (客觀的) description of things to be done and seen.
If a well-read, cultured person has written such a book, then it is even more useful. It can be sorted as a
selected guide book. The third kind are those books which are called"a guide" to some place or other. If they
are good, they will, in addition to their factual information, give an analysis or an explanation. Like the first
kind they can be inspiring and interesting. But their basic purpose is to help the reader who wishes to plan in
the most practical way.
     Whatever kind of travel book you choose you must make sure that it does not describe everything as
"wonderful", "excellent" or"magical". You must also note its date of publication because travel is a very
practical affair and many things change quickly in the twenty-first century. Finally, you should make sure
that the contents are well presented and easy to find.

1. This passage is about _____.

A. how to travel
B. how to buy travel books
C. how to read a travel book
D. travel books

2. The following travel books may be of use when you plan your travels except ____.

A. the book written by some people who have had the same travel experience themselves
B. the book which tells you what is worth doing and seeing based on the facts
C. the book in which a lot of big adjectives are used to draw your attention
D. the book which offers you a lot of useful information like a tour guide

3. The date of the publication must be noticed because ______.

A. the world is changing and so are the places you are going to visit
B. the price of the book is always changing
C. the author of the book may be different
D. the contents of the book are always the same