Warm water freezes more quickly than cold water. Sir Francis Bacon said that almost four hundred years ago. But few people believed him. Later, a Canadian scientist George Kell proved the English scholar was right. Dr.Kell filled an open jar（罐子）with cold water. He filled another with warm water. He put them both in the same low temperature. And the warm water froze first.
What was the reason? Some of the warm water changed into vapour. It went into the air. This meant that less of the warm water was left to freeze. And so the warm water froze faster than the cold water.
【小題1】 Sir Francis Bacon was__________________.

A．a(chǎn)n American chemist	B．a(chǎn)n English scholar
C．a(chǎn) Canadian scientist	D．a(chǎn) French physicist

【小題2】 Dr.Kell’s jars were both_____________________.

A．put in a place of the same low temperature

B．filled with warm water

C．left empty

D．put on a long table

【小題3】 The cold water froze more slowly because_____________.

A．there was less of it left	B．there was more of it left
C．something else was added to it	D．its jar was much bigger

【小題4】 Dr.Kell proved what Bacon said in _____________ way.

A．a(chǎn) difficult

B．a(chǎn) hard

C．a(chǎn) wrong

D．a(chǎn) simple

Camping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at its best, it makes little environmental influence. But with increasing numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness, it is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively(不引人注目地)and leave no mark.
Wild camping is not permitted in many places, particularly in crowded lowland Britain. Wherever you are, find out about organizations responsible for managing wild spaces, and contact them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowner’s permission, except in national parks.
Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, experiencing bad weather, and making do without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite(野營地)seems to go against this, so seek out smaller, more remote places with easy access to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: walking in makes a real adventure.
Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guaranteeing(保證）a good night’s sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have obviously camped before rather than creating a new spot. When camping in woodland, avoid standing dead trees, which may fall on a windy night. Avoid animal runs and caves, and possible homes of biting insects. Make sure you have most protection on the windward side. If you make a fire, do so downwind of your shelter. Always consider what influence you might have on the natural world. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not made—changing it should be unnecessary.
【小題1】 You needn’t ask for permission when camping in______________ . 

A．national parks in England	B．most parts of Scotland
C．crowded lowland Britain	D．most parts of England

【小題2】The author thinks that a good campsite is one_______________.
A. with easy access            B. used previously
C with modern conveniences     D far away from beaches
【小題3】 The last paragraph mainly deals with_____________.  
A. protecting animals         B building a campfire
C camping in woodland        D finding a campsite with privacy
【小題4】The passage is mainly about______________.
A the protection of campsites   
B the importance of wild camping
C the human influence on campsites   
D the dos and don’ts of wild camping

Farming was once the chief way of life in nearly every country. People cannot live without food, and nearly all their food comes from crops and animals raised on farms. Not many people farm for a living any more, but farming remains the most important work in the world.
Before the nineteenth century, the typical American family lived on a small farm. They raised pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, and planted corn, fruits, garden vegetables, and wheat. Everyone worked long and hard, but the results were often poor. Families barely harvested enough food for themselves. This situation began to change during the last half of the 1800's and it changed remarkably(明顯地) in the next century.
Scientific methods and labor-saving machinery(機(jī)械）have made farming increasingly productive. The development of improved plant varieties and fertilizers（肥料）has helped double and even triple the production of some major crops. More scientific animal care and animal raising have helped increase the amount of meat and products that animals produce. At the same time, the use of tractors and other modern farm equipment has sharply reduced the need for farm labor.
As farming has become less important as a way of life in the United States, it has become more important as a source which offers materials to industry. Today's successful farmers are experts not just in agriculture but also in accounting, marketing, and finance. Farms that are not run in a similar way have great difficulty surviving.   
【小題1】We are told in the first paragraph about ____.

A．the history of farming	B．the importance of farming
C．the development of farming	D．the changes of farming

【小題2】 Which of the following describes American farming before the 19th century?

A．Farmers didn’t work hard on their farms.
B．Farmers used tractors to help them.
C．Farming was the main way of living for most people	D．Farmers could supply materials to industry.

【小題3】 The passage mainly talks about_____.

A．the advantages of American farming	B．the changes in American farming
C．the situation of American farms	D．how rapidly farming has developed

Traveling without a map in different countries, I find out about different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”
Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there don’t have name signs; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”
People in Los Angeles, the US, have no idea of distance on the map: they measure distance by time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You don’t understand completely, “Yes, but how many miles away is it, please?” To this question you won’t get an answer, because most probably they don’t know it themselves.
People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions because tourists seldom understand the Greek language. Instead, a Greek will often say, “Follow me.” Then he’ll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.
Sometimes a person doesn’t know the answer to your question. What happens in the situation? A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People there believe that “I don’t” is impolite. They usually give an answer, but often a wrong one. So a tourist can get lost very easily in Yucatan!
However, one thing will help you everywhere in the world. It’s body language.
【小題1】Which one of the followings is probably an example of Japanese directions?

A．“Go south two miles. Turn west and then go another mile.”

B．“Turn right at the hospital and go past a school. The library is right in front of you.”

C．“The post office is about five minutes from here”

D．“The post office is at Street Kamira.”

【小題2】 People in Los Angeles don’t give directions in miles because _________.

A．they use landmarks in their directions instead of distance

B．they prefer to lead you the way

C．they often have no idea of distance measured by miles

D．they prefer to use body language

【小題3】 Greeks give directions by __________.

A．using street names	B．using landmarks
C．leading people the way	D．giving people a wrong direction

【小題4】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．There are different ways to give directions in different parts of the world.

B．People in Yucatan give wrong directions on purpose.

C．People in some places give directions using landmarks.

D．People in some places give directions in time.

【小題5】What does the writer want to tell us?

A．It's difficult to travel without a map.

B．It's important to use body language when you are travelling.

C．In different countries, there are different styles of directions.

D．You can't trust everyone when you are travelling.

While IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tells you how smart you are. EQ (Emotional Quotient) tells you how well you use your smartness. Professor Salovery, the psychologist who created the term, EQ, says that it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted.
Supported by his research, he suggested that when predicting future successes, a person’s brainpower, as measured by IQ tests, might actually matter less than a person’s character, or EQ. Professor Salovery may be correct. For example, have you ever wondered why some of the best and smartest students in your class end up failing exams? Perhaps it is because of their EQ. People often make the mistake of thinking that EQ is the opposite of IQ. It is not. Although it is hoped that people have both high EQs and IQs, there is little doubt that those with low EQs have a hard time surviving in life.
For a long time, researchers discussed if a person’s IQ could be raised. The geneticists said no, while the social scientists said yes. Furthermore, the social scientists said that it was possible to improve a person’s EQ, particularly in terms of “people skills”, such as understanding and communication.
Recently, a professor released the findings of a study on senior high school students. When some normal students were introduced to some disabled students, they found that afterwards they were more willing to help people in difficulties. At the same time, there was a marked change in the disabled students’ attitudes. They became more positive about their disabilities and were more eager to try new things. People with high EQs often have positive attitudes towards life and are open to different ideas, so they tend to be more creative in their thinking. Please remember that having a high IQ is helpful but having a high EQ might even be more helpful.
【小題1】 The second paragraph tells us that                .

A．people who have a high IQ always have a high EQ

B．EQ is the opposite of IQ

C．people who have a low EQ tend to have a hard life

D．people who have a high EQ always have a high IQ

【小題2】What did the professor find from his study of normal students being introduced to some disabled
children?

A．Students with disabilities were not open in trying new things.

B．There was no change in the normal students.

C．The disabled students became more positive and more eager to try new things.

D．The disabled students were more willing to help others.

【小題3】 Which of the following is the writer’s attitude toward EQ and IQ?

A．IQ is more helpful to people than EQ.

B．IQ can be raised by understanding and communication.

C．EQ can get people hired.

D．A high EQ is of great benefit in getting people promoted.

【小題4】Which of the following would be the best title of this passage?

A．A person’s brainpower.	B．IQ, EQ and success.
C．IQ and a person’s character.	D．A person’s IQ and EQ.

Early this month, on the Egyptian-Israeli border not far from her hometown, a series of bombings killed 35 people and injured more than 160. Despite the attack, life quickly returned to normal. Living under the threat of attack is normal here.
Israel teenagers’ interests are not very different from others’. “Low-cut jeans（低腰牛仔褲）and miniskirts are very in,”said Hinanit, an 18-year-old teenager.
“You cannot let the fighting control what you do and don’t do. Of course I am scared sometimes, but I still go out and have fun. Yon always have to be careful, and things are probably more dangerous now, but I still love Israel. It is my home, and I would not leave it for anything!” Cohen said.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian boy named Bilal lies in a hospital bed, with his friends round, praying for his life. He has been in a coma（昏迷）since Israeli soldiers shot him on his way to school last month. In this recent military action, Israeli soldiers have killed at least 83 Palestinians, including 24 children.
Palestinian children lead a dangerous life under the watchful eyes of Israeli soldiers. Israel presents them as terrorists（恐怖分子）and faceless stone throwers. Many Palestinian children have been driven away from homes into crowded and hungry refugee camps with their families. “Even if we are surrounded by Israeli soldiers and have no food, we will stand and defend our country,” said Fatima Al-Aidi，a 13-year-old teenager, who lost a friend in Israel’s recent attack. “I hope to carry a lot of weapons and take my revenge（報復(fù)）one day. I hope the day comes when the enemy leaves Palestine.”
【小題1】The underlined sentence “Despite the attack, life quickly returned to normal” means “     ”.

A．Life has returned to normal as a result of the attack

B．Life remains normal even if there was an attack

C．Life has returned to normal, although there was an attack

D．If there is not the attack, life will return to normal

【小題2】Cohen’s words suggests that she        .

A．is living in horror	B．is peace-loving
C．wants to join the army	D．doesn’t let fighting change her life

【小題3】How does Israel think of Palestinian children? They are______

A．lovely

B．smart

C．friendly

D．dangerous

【小題4】What can we learn from what Fatima Al-Aidi said?

A．He was in poor health.

B．he hated Israeli soldiers.

C．He was eager to invent some other weapons to attack Israel.

D．He wishes more help to be given.

Everyone knows the smart black-and-white dog that sits on top of a red doghouse with his best friend---a bird called Woodstock.
Created by the American cartoonist Charles Schulz in 1950, the clever dog is loved by generations of kids and adults. He speaks more than 20 languages and appears daily in 26,000 newspapers around the world.
When Snoopy first appeared, he was not different form other pet dogs. But two years later, he had begun to speak with simple words and sounds. By 1957 he could walk on two legs and was going to school with his master, Charlie Brown, who failed in just about everything. Later he learned to use the typewriter.
Snoopy has done lots of jobs. He has been a bow-tie wearing lawyer, a tennis player, an Olympic figure skater, a world famous grocery checkout clerk, a pilot and even the first astronaut on the moon.
However, Snoopy has always dreamed of being a famous writer. The beginning of his story is always, “It was a dark and stormy night…” Unfortunately for him no one has ever wanted to publish the story.
In love, Snoopy is as much of a failure as Charlie Brown is at baseball. He easily falls in love but always has his heart broken. He eats to forget, but it never works.
Snoopy is an insightful, feel-good and sometimes sad dog. If you think a little about words, you might find them full of life lessons. Among his most famous lines are “To live is to dance, to dance is to live.” And “Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There’s so little hope for advancement”.
【小題1】 Snoopy has done all the following jobs except ____________.

A．a(chǎn) lawyer

B．a(chǎn) player

C．a(chǎn) clerk

D．a(chǎn) writer

【小題2】 From the passage, we can learn that _________.

A．Snoopy is always a sad dog	B．Snoopy can not speak in the beginning
C．Snoopy often dreams of true love	D．Snoopy is a real smart pet dog

【小題3】 It can be inferred that Snoopy ____________.

A．has many bird friends and relatives	B．is a well-known writer and clerk
C．has been unfortunate since it was born	D．is very popular in the whole world

【小題4】The word “advancement” in the last paragraph probably means__________.

A．success

B．progress

C．growth

D．popularity

Face-to-face communication involves much more than the spoken word．In fact, we often communicate our feelings to others through our body language without realizing we are doing so．We communicate through posture, gesture and facial expression．But the eyes also play an important part in this unspoken language．William Shakespeare called the eyes "a window to the soul," and you can learn to look through that window and better understand a person's body language by reading eye movement．
Begin a conversation and ask a simple question．Watch carefully for eye movement during the response．If the person looks up, he or she is thinking or forming pictures．This is also a sign of a visual thinker．Looking up and to the left shows recalling a memory, while looking up and to the right could show imaginative construction or lying．
If the person looks down, this could be a sign of obedience or even blame．Looking down and to the left can show a person talking to themselves．Looking down and to the right can show that they are feeling strong emotion．
Looking sideways can indicate distraction or checking out a potential threat, hut a sideways glance can also show anger．In addition, eyes that look side to side often show shiftiness and lying．
A glance usually indicates a desire for something．Glancing at a door could show a desire to leave the room, while a glance, at a person could indicate a desire to talk to them．A glance is also used when it is forbidden to look at something．
A person who is lying to you may hold eye contact longer than normal．In addition, this person might smile with his mouth but not with his eyes．Smiling with the eyes is difficult to do if the emotion is not genuine．
Rapid blinking（眨）of the eyes can occur when a person is thinking, and this can also be another sign of lying．Again, a person who is aware of this sign might overcompensate and stare．
【小題1】．The writer supported his argument in the first paragraph by __    __．

A．using a quotation	B．defining the body language
C．telling a story of William Shakespeare	D．making a comment on eyes

【小題2】．Which of the following eye movement shows a dishonest speaker?

A．If he looks up and to the left．

B．If he looks up and to the right．

C．If he looks down and to the left．

D．If he looks down and to the right．

【小題3】．Which eye movement cannot hide your feelings?

A．Looking side to side．	B．Blinking the eyes quickly．
C．Smiling with the eyes．	D．Maintaining a prolonged eyes contact．

【小題4】．The writer wrote this passage to __    __．

A．introduce the different meanings of the body languages

B．teach us how to use eyes to express ourselves

C．explain the importance of body languages

D．tell us how to read eye movement

It's not every week that England's greatest playwright William Shakespeare hits the headlines, but the Bard of Avon （艾芬河的吟游詩人） has been the subject of two news stories in recent days as new information has come to light about the writer and his working environment．
In the first development, a portrait of Shakespeare, which is believed to be the only picture painted of him during his lifetime, was unveiled in London．
The artwork has been dated back to 1610, meaning it was painted six years before the writer's death．
The painting had been owned by a family descended from Shakespeare's literary patron （文學(xué)贊助人） tor hundreds of years without them ever knowing who the man in the picture was．
Alec Cobbe, who inherited the portrait, realized that the painting was a likeness of Shakespeare after visiting an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery where he saw a portrait that had, until 70 years ago, been accepted as a life portrait of Shakespeare．
Mr Cobhe immediately realized he was looking at a copy of the painting that had been in his family for centuries．
The painting will now go on display in Shakespeare's hometown Stratford-upon-Avon．
In a separate story, archaeologists in London believe they have unearthed the remains of Shakespeare's first theatre．
The site was excavated（發(fā)掘） by a team from the Museum of London last summer, and is believed to have been built in 1576．
Experts think that Shakespeare himself acted at the theatre, which may have been where the play Romeo and Juliet was premiered （首次公演）．
It is believed that 25 years after construction, the building was pulled down and moved timber by timber to the South Bank of the Thames, where a reconstruction of the theatre now stands．
【小題1】．What is the story mainly about?

A．The remains of the first theatre．	B．Shakespeare's portrait．
C．Early life of Shakespeare．	D．Great works of Shakespeare．

【小題2】．What does the underlined word "unveiled" mean in the passage?

A．made public

B．found out

C．on sale

D．sold out

【小題3】．Before visiting the exhibition, Alec Cobbe ___   _．

A．knew his painting was a copy of the portrait of Shakespeare

B．thought his painting was a little like Shakespeare

C．realized his painting was very valuable

D．was unknown who the man in the painting was

【小題4】．Which of the following is true?

A．The site was the first theater Shakespeare built．

B．Romeo and Juliet was first put on in 1576．

C．The theatre was pulled down to make place for a new one．

D．The theatre rebuilt stands on the South Bank of the Thames．

In Britain, in a population of 60 million, there are 13 million grandparents, many of whom live alone a long way from their grandchildren.The loneliness of these older people has become an issue that schools are trying to teach children about .
On a popular teacher’s website, there is a classroom activity to help make children aware of the implications of the different generations of the same family living far from each other. It’s a story about Mrs. Eiderdown, an elderly lady whose grandchildren have moved to Australia with their parents. She lives alone and rarely sees her family .
First of all, the children speculate about Mrs. Eiderdown’s life.  What does she have for breakfast ? what does she do all day ?how does she feel about her life ?
One day, Mrs. Eiderdown decides that she wants a pet to keep her company and puts an advertisement in a local shop window. Then she waits at home to see if anyone will answer her advertisement .
A tall thin man rings her doorbell. he is holding a cardboard box. Mrs. Eiderdown chats with the man for ten minutes before she realizes that she hasn’t looked in-side the box to see what the pet is. She can hear a his-sing sound. The children guess what is in the box(a snake). Mrs. Eiderdown thanks the man but says she doesn’t think the snake is a good idea .
The next time the doorbell rings, there’s a lady on the doorstep, also carrying a cardboard box.In the bottom of the box, Mrs. Eiderdown sees something black and hairy with eight legs. Again ,the children say what they  think it is (a spider). Mrs. Eiderdown thanks the lady for her kindness but says that a spider is not the sort of pet she has in mind.
At last, the little girl next door brings her a dog .Mrs. Eiderdown’s life improves a lot because of the dog. more importantly, of course, the little girl, whose own granny lives a long way away, starts to visit Mrs.Eiderdown more often. This interactive classroom idea has led to a greater awareness among children about the possible loneliness of older people who live quite near them .
【小題1】what’s the main idea of the passage?

A．children get to know about the trouble of the elderly

B．neighbors help select pets for Mrs. Eiderdown

C．society helps the lonely people in the UK

D．school send pets to the lonely elderly

【小題2】what does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean ?

A．they talk about how she feels about being old

B．they try to experience her loneliness

C．they try to imagine how she lives

D．they write about her life story

【小題3】what can we infer from the passage ?

A．the little girl often visits her own granny

B．the people who offer pets are lady’s neighbors

C．the farther the elderly live ,the lonelier they feel

D．the little girl begins to care more about Mrs. Eiderdown