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Mark was seven when he joined his father and two other elder brothers at sunrise in the fields. __36__ the time he was eight he was helping Dad fix up old furniture. He was given a cent for every nail he __37__ out of old boards.

       He got his first __38__ job at BT’s Restaurant in town, when he reached twelve. His main tasks were__39__tables and washing dishes, __40__sometimes he helped cook.

       Every day after school he would __41__ to BT’s and work till ten. Even on Saturdays he __42__ from two till eleven. At that age it was difficult going to work and __43__ his friends run off to swim or play. He didn’t necessarily like work, but he loved what working __44__ him to have. Because of his __45__ he was always the one buying when his friends and he went to the local shop. That made him __46__.

       Word that he was trustworthy and hard-working __47__ around the town. A local clothing shop offered him credit（賒帳）__48__ he was only in Grade 7. He immediately __49__ a $ 68 sports coats and a $ 22 pair of shoes. He was__50__ only 65 cents an hour, and he already owed the shopkeeper $ 90! So he learned __51__ the danger of easy credit. He paid it __52__ as soon as he could.

       The first job taught him self-control, responsibility and brought him a __53__of personal satisfaction few of his friends had experienced. As his father, __54__worked three jobs, once told him, “If you__55__sacrifice and responsibility, there are not many things in life you cannot have.” How right he was!

A. Before                   B. Within                     C. From                D. By

A. pulled                   B. put                   C. picked               D. pressed

A. usual                     B. real                   C. main                 D. participate

A. sweeping            B. packing             C. clearing             D. empting

A. or                         B. so                     C. but                   D. even

A. head                   B. turn                  C. change                     D. move

A. studied                  B. worked             C. played               D. slept

A. helping                  B. having                     C. watching           D. letting

A. asked                    B. told                  C. promised           D. allowed

A. study                   B. power               C. age                   D. job

A. proud                  B. friendly             C. lucky                D. hopeful

A. ran                      B. got                   C. flew                  D. carried

A. although                  B. while                C. if                      D. since

A. sold                     B. borrowed          C. charged             D. wore

A. keeping               B. making             C. paying                     D. taking

A. gradually             B. greatly                     C. hardly               D. early

A. out                      B. over                  C. away                 D. off

A. point                   B. level                 C. part                  D. sign

A. he                       B. that                   C. who                  D. whoever

A. understand           B. demand             C. offer                 D. fear

In the UK, students’ residence halls are run as profit-making business, but this can occasionally be to students’ disadvantage.

As many universities choose to contract out their hall’s management to private companies, room rents are rising and student rights are suffering.

In 2006, 55 percent of student rooms were managed by private companies --- only 27 percent by universities and colleges, the National Union of Students (NUS) has reported.

These private companies are improving the hall’s facilities in return for higher room rents. The most noticeable example of this trend is the growth in luxury halls. These are halls for students willing to pay more for larger rooms with better services.

Chancellors Court, at Edinburgh University in Scotland, is one such luxury hall. Rooms are divided between standard and large, with larger rooms costing 173 pounds each week, 40 pounds more than smaller rooms. They come with a scenic view, color TV, fast Internet connection and a modern bathroom.

Other luxury halls have private gyms for their residents. Private companies capitalize (用…以牟利) on their investment by renting out the students rooms to travelers over the summer vacation period.

But the NUS is concerned that luxury halls are affecting room rents at standard un-privatized halls. Most students in the UK pay on average 126 pounds a week for a private room in catered (提供餐飲的) halls of residence, the International Students Advice and Welfare organization has reported. According to the NUS, rent in UK halls of residence has risen by almost a quarter from 2005 to 2007.

Veronica King, NUS vice-president of welfare, wants the privatization of university accommodation to stop.

“For the students for whom luxury is not affordable, there is a significant risk that accommodation costs, coupled with the burden of complete fees, may reduce the choice of where to go to university,” she said.

Legal quarrels with privatized (私有化了的) halls may also account for some of the 10 percent per year rise in student complaints to the office of the Independent Adjudicator(裁定者) for Higher Education (OIA). The OIA is an independent student complaints scheme that has authority over all higher education institutions in England and Wales.

Rob Behrens, chief executive of the OIA, said he was unsurprised by the rise in complaints. “The bottom line is that students today are more self-confident in thinking about what their rights are and what are the things they can get form the commitments they make.”

Why are room rents rising in British universities?

A. Because the world is facing a financial crisis.

B. Because most universities are getting bored about students’ complaints.

C. Because many universities let private companies run students’ halls.

D. Because not all universities can meet the demands of the students.

Which of the following is not mentioned about a luxury hall?

A. Students have to pay more for a luxury hall.

B. Students can have a good view in a luxury hall.

C. Students can enjoy their own gym in a luxury hall.

D. Students can have an Internet connection free of charge.

Why do some students want to pay more for a luxury hall?

A. Because they just want to show that they are rich. 

B. Because they are better served in a luxury hall.

C. Because there are too much complaints about small rooms.

D. Because there are no other choices.

What may happen to those who can’t afford the accommodation fee?

A. They may borrow more money from the bank.

B. They may go to work in OIA.

C. They may not go to college.

D. They may go abroad for further study.

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For convenience England is divided rough into three zones.                ________

Hearing her name calling, she rushed out of the room.                 ________                

The driver lost the sight of the car he was following.                  ________

I can’t concentrate in what I’m doing while the noise is going on.           ________

Sending e-mails has almost taken place of writing letters.                  ________

Most people are familiar with the idea that all matter in the universe ________ atoms.

       A. makes up   B. makes up of       C. consists in  D. consists of

Many students joined in the ____ race in the sports meeting to be held next week.

  A.800-meter-long    B.800-meters-long   C.800 meter long   D.800 meters length

 Can you tell me ______ that the 29th Olympic Games will take place?

A. it is when          B. when is it          C. when is             D. when it is

OUR PROMISE

Making your stay a complete success is our goal. Just let our manager on duty of front-desk staff know if any part of your stay isn’t satisfactory. We promise to make it right or you won’t pay for that part of your stay.

FORGET SOMETHING?

If you forget to pack any standard toiletry item(tooth brush, toothpaste, shaving cream, razor or comb), just call the front desk and we’ll get you a free replacement（替代）right away.

PLEASE REUSE THE TOWELS

We invite you to join with us to save water by using your towels（毛巾）more than once.

In addition to decreasing water and energy waste, you can help us reduce the amount of waste water that must be recycled within our community.

Please hang the towels up if you wish to participate in the program---if not, simply leave them on the floor.

We appreciate your help!

PLEASE CHANGE THE SHEETS TODAY

The Project Planet Program is an effort of this hotel to protect the environment through saving water and decreasing waste water. If you are staying with us more than one night, as part of the Project Planet Program, we will wash your sheets every three days.

If you would prefer not to participate in this program, simply hang this card on the outside of your door and sheets will be changed right away. As always sheets are automatically changed after every guest checks out.

We appreciate your help!

We can find this passage in a            in a hotel.

       A．café bar    B．front desk C．fitness center    D．guest room

If you forget your comb, you can            .

       A．buy one in the hotel shop       B．replace one with a tooth brush

       C．a(chǎn)sk for one from the service center D．go in person and get one at the front desk

Leaving the towels on the floor means            .

       A．you want to participate in the program   B．you want the room-maid to hang it up

       C．you need them collected and washed      D．you want to use them more than once

What is the Project Planet Program trying to do?

      A．Make your bed sheets cleaner. B．Work for a better environment.

       C．Help guests checking out faster.      D．Persuade guests to stay longer.

     One woman in nine will develop breast cancer (乳腺癌) over her lifetime. However, a healthy diet can reduce your risk of developing the disease by 40 to 60 percent.

     Generally speaking, eating more vegetables can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer by 60 percent. Vegetables like cabbage are rich in fiber (纖維), can lower your risk of developing breast cancer. To get the most from their goodness, it's recommended that you eat at least three to four cups of these vegetables per week.

     It's the oleic acid (油酸) contained in olive oil. American scientists conducting laboratory research have observed that oleic acid has a beneficial effect on breast cancer cells. Olive oil is the richest source of this acid, so whenever possible, use it in place of butter.

     Eating fruit is another excellent way to help prevent the development of breast cancer. In fact, women who do eat fruit are six percent less likely to develop the disease. The American Institute for Cancer Research considers berries (漿果類) (blueberries, strawberries, etc.) to be powerful for breast cancer fighters.

     It's the lycopene (番茄紅素), found in great quantities in tomatoes, that can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. The lycopene found in canned tomatoes is more readily absorbed by the body than that contained in fresh ones, so add tomato juice, paste, and sauce to your diet.

     As a result of various studies, the American Institute for Cancer Research has concluded that components (成分) found in green tea can help halt the development of cancerous tumours (瘤) and even prevent them from appearing in the first place. Three cups a day will help you get the benefits of green tea.

What does the author mainly tell us?

How to cure breast cancer by eating healthy foods.

Healthy diets help fight against breast cancer.

Proper fruits, vegetables and drinks keep you fit.

Breast cancer is the most terrible killer for women.

We learn from the passage that ________.

eating more fruit and vegetables can stop your risk of developing cancer

olive oil can help breast cancer cells develop

women eating tomatoes won't suffer from breast cancer

components found in green tea can reduce the risk of developing cancer

What does the underlined word "halt"in the last paragraph mean?

According to the passage, the author may agree that ________.

A. Ten percent of women suffer from breast cancer

B. Berries are the richest source of the oleic acid

C. The lycopene found in olive oil has a good effect on breast cancer cells

D. Drinking green tea properly can help you keep healthy

你的加拿大網(wǎng)友Roger想了解中國的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日，請你給他寫一封電子郵件，向他介紹中國的元宵節(jié)(the Lantern Festival)。內(nèi)容如下：

    1．時間：正月十五；

    2．歷史：起源于漢，興盛于唐，宋朝時成為時間最長的燈節(jié)，清朝時規(guī)模空前；

    3．習(xí)俗：賞燈、猜燈謎、吃元宵、耍龍燈、耍獅子、踩高蹺(stilt)、劃旱船(1and boat)、扭秧歌、打太平鼓等等；

    4．意義：正月十五是一年中第一個月圓之夜，也是一年復(fù)始，大地回春的夜晚，人們對此加以慶祝，也是慶賀新春的延續(xù)。

----- Don’t look down upon Bob. He has his own advantages.

    -----Oh, yes.  __________ others are weak, he is strong.

A. Where       B. Though        C. When         D. If