If you don’t want people to know too much about you, then you had better keep your fridge contents secret, according to a British market research document released last week.

Researchers peered (凝視) into the fridges of 400 people in Britain and compared the contents with the owners’ lifestyles. They claim to be able to classify the nation’s people by fridge contents.

They say those people can be separated into five categories：nutrition nerds (no social sense), food faddiest (whatever’s in style), martyr mums, fast food fanatics and restaurant regulars.

Nutrition nerds care much about what they put into their bodies. Their fridges are stocked with fruit, vegetables and healthy meat.

People in this category tend to be highly organized and usually work in law or accountancy. The vast majority is single, but if they have a partner, that person will be similar.

A fridge full of vitamins — enriched juices implies its owner works in media or fashion. They tend not to eat the foods they buy. Known as the food faddiest, they just want to be seen as purchasing the latest important things.

A fridge filled with everything from steak to frozen fish suggests the martyr mum. Her fridge tends to be stocked with every kind of product, except what she herself would want. This fridge hints at difficulty balancing family and work life.

Fast food fanatics always buy mineral water or soda pop. The nearest they will get to fresh fruit is tomato sauce. Their fridges hint at someone who works hard and plays hard, also, someone who is not into long term planning.

Finally, a fridge filled with nothing more than a bottle of white wine and some sparkling mineral water implies an owner who is single, lives in a big city and enjoys the finer things in life. The fridge is empty because this person regularly eats in restaurants.

26. What can we know from the first two paragraphs?

A. Some researchers are fond of staring at other people’s fridges.

B. People don’t want others to know about their secrets.

C. The food you put in the fridge has something to do with your personality.

D. There are mainly five kinds of lifestyles among British people.

27. According to the passage, people who belong to food faddiest_________.  

A. don’t care much about money when buying things  

B. will try their best to stay healthy  

C. often stay up late to finish their job  

D. prefer to ask others about what to do next

28. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. “Nutrition nerds” are always organized and successful in their jobs.

B. “Food faddists” like to stock their fridges with all kinds of vitamins.

C. “Martyr mums” care themselves more than others.

D. “Fast food fanatics” usually do not stock their fridges with fresh fruit.

29. What will those who often dine out put in the fridge?

   A. All kinds of food they like.                      B. Only something to drink.

   C. Fruit, vegetables and meat.                         D. Food rich in vitamins.

30. What is this passage mainly about?

A. What people store in their fridges.           B. Fridge contents and its owner’s secret.

C. What we should store in our fridges.         D. How to keep our fridge contents secret.

While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr. Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage increase.

The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal（一向節(jié)儉的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!

Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!

Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.

After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.”

Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.

The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.

21. What was Andrew’s plan that Friday?

       A. To request a wage increase from his boss.

       B. To get a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.

       C. To celebrate his success with his wife at home.

       D. To ask his boss to come for dinner.

22. On his way back home, Andrew _________.

       A. felt weak in the knees                   B. was punished by the traffic policeman

       C. was too eager to share the news         D. couldn’t wait to enjoy a meal

23. Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?

       A. Andrew was afraid that his request would lead to disaster.

       B. Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company.

       C. Andrew’s boss agreed to his request.

       D. One of Andrew’s colleagues had told his wife the good news.

24. Why did Tina prepare a grand dinner for Andrew that day?

       A. She was confident of his getting a pay raise.

       B. She meant to show her support whatever the result would be.

       C. She believed that her husband was the best in his company.

       D. She wanted to express her gratitude for his devotion to the family.

25. We can conclude from the text that ______.

       A. we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to us

       B. work hard and you will be rewarded

       C. many fears turn out to be unfounded

       D. unconditional love brings courage and strength

Fifty has never looked better.

It’s been 50 years since the first James Bond film, Dr. No, premiered (首映) in cinemas. As first embodied by Scottish actor Sean Connery, Agent 007 was a fearless, cool-as-ice spy who excelled at sleuthing (偵查), fighting and saving the world.

Since then, more than 20 films featuring the iconic spy have been released–making it one of the longest-running franchises (授權(quán)) in the history of cinema. On Nov 9, the 23rd Bond movie, Skyfall, celebrated the legend’s 50th birthday.

Over the years, audiences have changed. It doesn't matter. Six different actors have acted 007 and it doesn't matter. Even shocking technological and cultural changes can’t bend Bond. Why? Is it the action, the sexy women, the cars, the gadgets and the exotic locations? Yes, but the most important reason is still the man himself. Bond can challenge his boss and shoot a bad guy in mere minutes. He is an expert in literature, languages, art and fine wines. He has a sharp tongue besides his wits.

In the first film Dr. No, as Connery lit a cigarette, we heard James Bond’s voice and saw his café for the first time. The simple scene and short phrase have defined the character for half a century.

“Next to the Beatles and Stones, James Bond was the greatest British import of the 1960s,” David Kamp, a US contributing editor for Vanity Fair, wrote in a recent article about the birth of Bond and its influence on the US.

The Bond phenomenon has clearly affected movie culture, pop culture and spy culture. But perhaps the most amazing thing is that 007 has survived in the age of feminism（女權(quán)主義）. “Talking of objectifying women, Bond is essential Huge Henfner (founder of Playboy magazine) with a gun,” movie critic Xan Brooks told The Guardian. “But women liked Bond, too. He couldn’t have run for 50 years with male fans alone.”

We love Bond for many reasons—after all 50 years, Bond is still breathtaking. thrilling ride into the very heart of an icon like no other. But most of all, we may love him for one reason: “he always gets away with it.” one said.

16. What attracts the audience most in James Bond films?

       A. The violent fighting scenes.                    B. The sexy women.

       C. Everything about Bond himself.                     D. The car racing.

17.   What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 4?

       A. He can read people’s thoughts.

       B. He can easily beat any man who wants to murder him.

       C. He can predict what people are going to do by observing them.

       D. He has an unkind way of speaking and always thinks quickly and clearly.

18.   According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

       A. The first James Bond film was produced in 1963.

       B. Skyfall is the last James Bond film.

       C. David Kamp is a UK editor for the Guardian.

       D. The James Bond film was popular in the age of feminism.

19.   What does the movie critic Xan Brooks agree with?

       A. James Bond films are not accepted by young girls.

       B. Men are especially interested in James Bond films.

       C. Bond is actually a man against feminism.

       D. Women are fond of James Bond films too.

20.   What is the best title of the passage?

       A. Still Going Strong Fifty Years on.            B. Introduction about James Bond films.

       C. Secrets of 007.                                     D. The Last James Bond films.

 It was her giggling that drew my attention. Note taking really wasn’t all that funny.

   Walking over the offender, I asked for the __1__. Frozen, she refused to give it to me. I waited, all attention in the classroom on the quiet __2 __between teacher and student. When she finally handed it over she whispered, “Okay, but I didn’t draw it.”

    It was a hand-drawn picture of me, teeth blackened and the words “I’m stupid” coming out of my mouth. I managed to __3__ it up calmly. My mind, however, was working angrily as I struggled not to cry. I figured I knew the two most_  4 _candidates for drawing the picture. It would do them some __5 _ to teach them a lesson, and maybe it was high time that I did it!

    ___6___, I was able to keep myself controlled.

    When there were about six minutes remaining, I showed the class the picture. They were all silent as I told them how ___7 _ this was for me. I told them there must be a reason behind and now was their chance to write down anything they need to tell me. Then I let them write silently while I sniffed in the back of the classroom.

    As I read the notes later, many of them said something like, “I’ve got nothing against you, ” or “We’re __8_ of you.” But two notes, from the girls who I __9 __ were behind the picture, had a list of issues. I was too mean, too strict…

    Reading those notes, I realize that over the course of this year, instead of _10_ my students, I had begun commanding them to _ 11_ .Where I thought I was driving them to success I was __12__driving them away.

    I had some apologizing to do. But the next day in the classroom, one boy and one girl each handed me a card. The one ___13__ by all the boys expressed sincere regret for the ugly joke. The one from the girls ask for __14____.

    This was a lesson for both the kids and me. Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the __15_ .

閱讀下面的短文,然后按照要求寫一篇150詞左右的英語(yǔ)短文。

       Life is filled with challenges. As we get older we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that shape us and make us who we are, it is the same with the challenges that come with friendship.

       When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two choices: we can try to beat if off, or we can decide that the thing presenting the challenges isn’t worth the trouble and call it quits. Although there are certainly times when calling it quits is the right thing to do, in most cases all that is needed is commitment and communication.

       When we are committed to something, it means that no matter how painful or how uncomfortable something is, we will always choose to face it and work through instead of running away from it. Communication is making a space for discussion and talking about how you feel as opposed to just saying what the other person did wrong. If you can say to a friend, “I got my feelings hurt.” rather than “You hurt my feelings.” You are going to be able to solve the problem much faster.

       In dealing with many challenges that friendship will bring to you, try to see them for what they are: small hurdles you need to jump or get through on your way through life. Nothing is so big that it is impossible to get over, and hurt only serves to make us stronger. It’s all part of growing up. It happens to everyone, and some day you will look back on all of this and say, “Hard as it was, it made me who I am today. And that’s a good thing.”

【寫作內(nèi)容】

1）以約30個(gè)詞概括短文的要點(diǎn)；

2）然后以約120個(gè)詞就“在生活或?qū)W習(xí)中如何面對(duì)挑戰(zhàn)”這個(gè)主題發(fā)表看法，并包括如下要點(diǎn)：

① 在生活或?qū)W習(xí)上，你曾經(jīng)遇到過(guò)什么比較大的挑戰(zhàn)？

② 你是如何面對(duì)這個(gè)挑戰(zhàn)的？你成功了嗎？

③ 對(duì)你面對(duì)挑戰(zhàn)的經(jīng)歷，你有何感悟？

【寫作要求】

1）可以使用實(shí)例或其他論述方法支持你的觀點(diǎn)，也可以參照閱讀材料的內(nèi)容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2）題目自擬。

最近的一項(xiàng)調(diào)查表明如今的中國(guó)青年的人生目標(biāo)比過(guò)去要顯得多元化。這種選擇的變化表明人們的生活目標(biāo)較以前更為實(shí)際。

【參考詞匯】      調(diào)查對(duì)象：respondent

【寫作要求】1. 以上述信息為材料寫一段五句話的短文；

            2. 句子結(jié)構(gòu)準(zhǔn)確，語(yǔ)言表達(dá)流暢、連貫。

閱讀下列應(yīng)用文及相關(guān)信息，并按照要求匹配信息。請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡上將對(duì)應(yīng)題號(hào)的相應(yīng)選項(xiàng)字母涂黑。

以下是有關(guān)博物館、音樂(lè)廳、劇院、大學(xué)等的信息：

A. National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside represents the full collection of museums and galleries in the city and offers the Eight Pass for a small fee, this enables the visitor a year's unlimited visits to all eight establishments.

B. Although it is mainly associated with classical music, the Philharmonic Hall has branched out into popular music and the varied programme now includes country, rock, jazz and pop concerts; similar acts can be seen at the Empire. There is also the Picket on Hardman Street, and The Life Cafe on Bold Street also has live music, including the occasional big name wanting to play in a smaller venue.

C. London Theatre may be separated into three parts. One section encompasses the sophisticated end of the theatre spectrum- plenty of Shakespeare and excellent modern plays. There are also the 'West End' shows- this refers to the big productions, not to where they're located. There are many big-production plays and operas that make for a great evening out.

D. Humanities College will set targets in three humanities-based specialist subjects. Applicants must choose a minimum of one key subject from history, geography or English. They will choose two other subjects from the following: religious education, citizenship, classics, English, history and geography.

E. Dance performances tend to center on Sadler's Wells theater, where contemporary dance, ballet and opera can all be found. The Royal Festival Hall and the The Barbican Centre also house excellent productions, and the ICA is a mecca for experimental dance.

F. Sefton college is the leading specialist catering training centre in the education sector. Everyday we offer healthy, innovation and exciting menus, which meet the government standards. We have provided catering and cleaning services to Saint Francis Xaviers College and the whole Liverpool for many years and recently won the contract to supply catering to Manchester. So join us, you will get lot of practice.

以下是與廣告相關(guān)的五個(gè)年青人，請(qǐng)匹配與他們各自可能去的地方。

46. Jon Murphy:  I have worked for six months in California  and have been to places as far as Bangkok, Australia, Canada and throughout Europe. Working with the communities is fantastic.

47. James Barton: I suppose I was born with a love of music. Everyday, I listen to music for at least two hours and music bands are my favourite.

48. Jane Lake:    I was at university studying Religious Studies and English. And now my area of practice is painting and drawing.

49. Dave Kirby:   I met my great friend Andrew Schofield and it was probably he who introduced me to the theatre and plays.

50. Gary Birkett:  Being a chef involves a lot of work. Not only do you have to cook but you learn about stock control, sourcing quality food, compiling rosters and creating attractive and exciting menus.

     The Chinese word "Shanzhai" means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes (假貨), after "Shanzhai Cell-phones" produced by small workshops in southern China became popular in the mainland market over the past two years.Besides "Shanzhai" electronic products, there are "Shanzhai" movies, "Shanzhai" stars and even a "Shanzhai" Spring Festival Gala (聯(lián)歡晚會(huì)), a copy of the 25-year-old traditional show presented by CCTV on Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve.

     "Shanzhai" has become a culture of its own, meaning anything that imitates something famous.In Chongqing, "Shanzhai" version "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube" woven by farmers with bamboo attract wide attention from tourists. Both are copies of the famous Olympic buildings in Beijing.

     A literature critic said that taking the "Shanzhai" Gala as an example, when the traditional CCTV program becomes less and less attractive to the audience, the "Shanzhai" version appears timely to attract people. "Although it is often connected with poor techniques and operation,'Shanzhai' culture meets the psychological needs of common people and could be a comfort to their minds," he said.

     To the mainstream culture, the rise of "Shanzhai" culture is a challenge and a motivation.People believe different kinds of cultures developing together is a perfect situation and it is for the public to choose.

41. The Chinese word "Shanzhai" may have started with_________.

A. fake cell-phones               B. electronic products

C. Spring Festival Gala           D. Olympic buildings

42. According to the passage, "Shanzhai" culture refers to_______.

A. the action that a person imitates famous people

B. products with poor techniques and quality

C. anything that imitates something famous

D. those similar names to famous brands

43. We can infer that the mainstream culture_______.

A. is held back by "Shanzhai" culture

B. is the challenge of"Shanzhai" culture

C. will be replaced by "Shanzhai" culture

D. may develop faster because of the challenge of"Shanzhai" culture

44. The underlined word "imitates" is closest in meaning to_________.

A. steals  B. copies  C. advertises   D. cheats

45. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

A. "Shanzhai" culture will definitely disappear

B. "Shanzhai" culture takes on life of its own

C. "Shanzhai" culture--the mainstream culture

D. "Shanzhai" culture--the mount

Standard English is the formal English that you need to use when you write in coursework or in the exam. Standard English is the form of English you learn in school. All written English should be standard—that means it should be clear enough for anyone in Britain to understand it. Standard English developed as the main form of printed English in the 15th Century. At the time, every region of Britain used to spell words differently, but printers needed a fixed spelling.  Printers like Caxton chose the East Midlands dialect form which was used in London and the South East. Soon Standard English replaced all written dialect forms – the other forms of English spoken around the country. It also replaced French and Latin in law and in academic work. In the 18th Century, people wrote dictionaries and grammar books which standardized spelling — Dr Johnson’s Dictionary of 1755 fixed many of the spellings we still use today. All written English should be Standard English — any grammar rules you learn are for Standard English and you will definitely need to learn them to avoid making mistakes in your work. The rules of Standard English mean using the correct forms of words with the correct spellings.

Avoid slang words—words that your teachers or friends wouldn’t understand. You’ll lose marks if the examiners can’t understand what you say or write. Don’t use dialect words. Every region has words or phrases that are only used there. Don’t use them in your coursework, because you won’t be understood. Make sure you revise grammar and punctuation you have learned, and learn the list of commonly misspelled words you have made. Clichés are ideas or sayings which have been used so often that they’ve become boring and unoriginal. Phrases like, “As good as it gets” “At the end of the day” “In the fullness of time” are all clichés. So are images like, “as fierce as a lion” “as cunning as a fox”. If you use them you will sound boring and unimaginative— that could mean you lose marks for writing and speaking style. So avoid clichés.

36. What three things do you have to think about when using English?

a. no slang word or dialect               b. no grammar and spelling mistake.              c. no phrase

d. no cliché                               e. no punctuation

A. abc.                B. bcd.          C. ade.           D. abd.

37. What is standard English?

A. the English spoken by British people.

B. the English spoken by American people.

C. the English used in London.

D. the English spoken by British people in 15th Century.

38. What is the cliché according to the passage?

A. the English full of slang words. 

B. the boring ideas or sayings because of being used often.

C. the long phrases which are used often.

D. all the English which is used outside of London and the southeast of Britain.

39. Why do we need to use Standard English?

A. Because no one can understand dialect words.

B. Because there are many kinds of English in the world, we need Standard English to make communication easier.

C. Because local dialect belongs to certain region, not every one can understand it. (?)

D. Because standard English has been used for a long time.

40. Which statement is true?

A. Written English should be formal and standard.

B. Standard English means people should use the words from Dr Johnson’s Dictionary.

C. All the spoken English should be Standard English.

D. Standard English replaced all written dialect forms in the 18th century.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan–-- Afghans burned tires and chanted “Death to America” after U.S troops fired Monday(April 12, 2010) on a civilian bus near Kandahar, killing four people and wounding more than a dozen. Afghanistan’s president accused NATO of breaking its commitment to safeguard civilian lives.

The attack angered Afghan officials and the public in Kandahar, the Taliban’s birthplace, and dealt a blow to U.S and NATO efforts to win popular support for a coming offensive to drive the insurgents(叛亂分子) from the biggest city in the south. NATO expressed regret for the loss of civilian lives and said it was investigating.

Nearly 200 Afghans blocked highway where the shooting occurred, burning tires, firing weapons and chanting “Death to America” and other slogans. They also called for the ouster (forcing somebody out of a position) of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, a Kandahar native who has been appealing for the people here to support the U.S-led campaign against the Taliban.

“The Americans are constantly killing our civilians and the government is not demanding an explanation,” protester Mohammad Razaq said. “We demand justice from the Karzai government and the punishment of those soldiers responsible.”

Kandahar, a city of about a half million people, is nominally under government control, but the Taliban have stepped up infiltration(浸潤(rùn)), staging attacks and threatening local people.

“These foreigners have their enemies, but killing Afghans is not the answer,” said Abdul Hadi, who sells homemade herbal medicine in a public market. He said international forces should publish a schedule of their patrols(巡邏) so Afghans can keep out of the way.

“Better yet, I would like to see them leave Afghanistan,” he added.

Haji Zahir, who runs a transport firm, said it was time for U.S. and other foreign forces to withdraw from the country.

“They say they want to bring security. It is all lies, lies. They kill Afghans. That is not the way to bring security,” Zahir said.

31．According to the passage, we can safely conclude that        .

A．American soldiers are killing Talibans effectively

B．Anger rises as US troops kill 4 Afghans on a bus

C．NATO expressed great dissatisfaction with American troops

D．Afghan President Hamid Karzai required NATO to withdraw

32．The underlined word in Paragraph 5 nominally most probably means        .

A．completely unknown to the people in the world

B．partially well-known to the people across the globe

C．bearing the name of a famous person around the world

D．officially described as something, when this is not really true

33．As for NATO soldiers’ rude action, Abdul Hadi is        .

A．a(chǎn)bsolutely angry and upset   B．a(chǎn) little pleased but impatient

C．very angry and dissatisfied   D．impatient but bearable

34．We can infer from the passage that        .

A．NATO troops can completely control Afghanistan

B．NATO troops can bring security to Afghanistan

C．Afghans will accept NATO’s control sooner or later

D．it’s impossible for NATO to conquer Afghanistan and its people

35．Which statement is true according to the passage?

A．NATO fails to win popular support for a coming offensive.

B．Kandahar is the most important city in Afghanistan.

C．NATO has really brought security to Afghanistan.

D．NATO troops will withdraw from Afghanistan in the near future.