【小題1】Where did Li Hua see Mrs Daniels’ advertisement?

A．At London University.	B．In a newspaper
C．On the Internet.	D．On TV.

【小題2】Why did Li Hua write the Email?

A．To make friends with Mrs Daniels.

B．To apply to study at London University.

C．To get more information about Mrs Daniels’ lessons.

D．To find out more information about Aston College.

【小題3】Which of the following information did Li Hua NOT mention in his email?

A．His age

B．His reasons for learning English

C．His language level

D．The language skills he wants to focus on.

【小題4】Li Hua wants to take the lessons to improve his ______.

A．listening and writing	B．writing and speaking
C．listening and grammar	D．listening and speaking

What’s in name? Well, apparently, our general happiness. Psychologists say that what we are called has a direct connection with our happiness.
Those called Judy and Joshua are the happiest, while Lynn or Ben is likely to be the unhappiest, according to research. Psychologist Dr David Holmes found that this can cause the association(聯(lián)想) that others make with the name. Hearing the name Judy may make them think of actress Judi Dench or TV presenter Judy Finnigan, and people who are considered good-natured and happy. On the other hand, people think Paulines are unhappy because of the character Pauline Fowler from the TV programme East Enders. The research claims that this association influences the person with the name and so their personality is shaped to fit in. Dr David Holmes said, “This also has some relation with the original meaning of the name, for example, the original meaning of Judy is ‘praised’.”
Certain names also work well in certain aspects of life. In the workplace Richard and Judy are the happiest, while those called Ruth and Carly are the happiest in relationships. At the other end of the scale the unhappiest workers are Stuart and Liz, with the unhappiest in relationships being Frank and Harriet.
Dr Holmes said, “The relation we have with certain names, particularly important namesakes (同名者), also shapes how we see ourselves and so may have an effect on our confidence. Names are like product brands in having a powerful effect on attitudes and should therefore be chosen with care.”
“Other names are connected with being brave, outgoing or serious. Therefore, many celebrities change their names to ones which reflect these characteristic. This, in turn, influences parents when they choose names for their babies,” said Dr Holmes, “while names connected with ordinary people are rarely chosen for their babies.”
【小題1】What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．How to choose a good name for babies.

B．The relation between names and happiness.

C．How to have a name connected with celebrities.

D．The relation between names and success.

【小題2】According to the passage, which of the following names are better?

A．Joshua and Ben.	B．Pauline and Frank.
C．Richard and Stuart.	D．Ruth and Joshua.

【小題3】The author may continue the passage with _________.

A．names and product brands

B．famous people’s names

C．names and personality

D．parents’ choices of baby names

【小題4】Which of the following is connected with names according to the passage?

A．Personality and self-confidence.	B．Self-confidence and position.
C．Position and characteristic.	D．Personality and appearance.

If you are living in the city, have you ever thought of going to live in the country for a change? Many people want to move from the country to the city because they think life in the city is more exciting and better than that in rural (農(nóng)村的) areas, especially young people who like new and modern things.
Often people feel that they can find the latest styles only in the city. Other people are interested in technological (科技的) things and high-tech jobs and think they can find them only in a big city. If they want to find a job, especially a good position in a company, they feel they have to live in a city. To get these jobs, they are willing to put up with many of the disadvantages (不利因素) of city life such as heavy traffic and pollution.
However, it is now possible to enjoy a higher quality of life in the countryside and still enjoy some of the advantages (好處) of living in the city.
Nowadays, travel is fast and information is available (可獲得的) on the Internet, so many people are able to do their work in home offices.
Because they have e-mail and personal computers, they don't have to be in big cities to do their business. It is not important where they actually work because the results of their work can be sent everywhere with technology. Now they can enjoy life in the countryside and still be able to do good business and successful careers.
【小題1】The underlined phrase “put up with” (in Para. 3) probably means “_____”.

A．change	B．stand
C．be angry with	D．be pleased with

【小題2】Now people can enjoy life in the countryside and still be able to do good business and successful careers _____.

A．because of the Internet and fast travel

B．because of e-mail and personal computers

C．because travel is fast

D．because the rural areas are developing faster than cities

【小題3】What is the author's opinion?

A．She / he prefers to live in the countryside rather than live in the city.

B．She / he prefers to live in the city rather than live in the countryside.

C．She / he likes both city life and countryside life.

D．It is not clear which life she / he prefers.

【小題4】What would be the best title for this passage?

A．Life in the city	B．Life in the country
C．Go and live in the city	D．Go and live in the country

Minimalism (簡約主義) is a term that describes movements in various forms of art and design, especially visual art and music, where the work is reduced to its most basic features.
As for me, minimalism functions well not in art or design, but in my daily life.
When I was packing for university, I found it extremely difficult to let go of some of the things I owned. I knew I couldn’t take everything with me, but I kept asking myself “how could I possibly throw this away?”, “what if I need it one day?”, and “what about all of the memories?” Now that I’ve moved, and left that stuff behind, I don’t even miss it. Whether or not I got rid of it, it barely makes a bit of difference to me now.
I’ve learned that over time people forget, or their need for a particular object eventually disappears. Either they store it away or they get rid of it.
You might think nostalgically（懷舊的） about the toys you cared about when you were a child, but what is making you smile now is not the thing itself but the memory of it. I’ve heard it a hundred times, “you don’t need things to make you happy.” It takes something life-changing like moving across the country to realize how true this is.
Speaking of which, for a lot of people, minimalism is about able to move. It’s about being able to go almost anywhere at any time because you don’t have many possessions to carry. When you keep things you don’t need they become a burden that ties you to a place. Moving to university was a good time to let go of a lot of stuff. And when I visit for the holidays, I’ll probably get rid of even more, to lighten the burden.
Of course there are exceptions. There are some things that are irreplaceable, very rare or expensive or we simply love and cherish for some reason or another, since we are humans. But after we keep those, how much is left that we don’t really need?
Hence, minimalism. And why does minimalism bring happiness? That was a bit of a roundabout way of saying that, it’s because what really makes me happy is freedom. And the key to freedom is minimalism because minimalism reduces our attachment to things.
Attachment to too many objects creates a great mess and can severely hold back our freedom to do whatever we want, while minimalism helps us start new projects, move, travel, learn new things, work, expand, be debt-free, be healthy – really living life to our full potential.
I left the nest to fly onwards and upwards, I can’t do it with old things weighing me down. And that is why I have adopted minimalism with open arms.
【小題1】 In paragraph l, the writer gives the definition of minimalism to

A．introduce a topic	B．present his own background
C．describe a scene	D．offer an argument

【小題2】Many people don’t want to let go of some of their belongings because

A．they haven’t had any life-changing experiences

B．they fear their memories will be gone with the thrown-away stuff

C．they hope to live life to their full potential by storing things away

D．they may have to change their lifestyle because of the loss of them

【小題3】Which of the following is NOT the reason why the writer favors “minimalism” in life?

A．It takes the burden off her while she is moving.

B．It reduces her attachment to her personal things.

C．It enables her to gain the freedom that she desires.

D．It helps her to realize how true life is.

【小題4】What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Minimalism brings happiness.

B．Minimalism is applied in many fields.

C．Minimalism makes people think nostalgically.

D．Minimalism is about able to move.

Statistically, air travel is by far the safest way to travel, and you can make flying even safer, just by following these simple rules. As your chances of being involved in an air accident are practically nil (零), many of these tips concern what you should and shouldn't do to make your journey safer when you are airborne (升空的).
Fly on non-stop routes
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent and landing phases of a flight, so flying non-stop reduces your exposure to these complex procedures.
Choose larger aircraft. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m
Although small aircrafts have very good safety records, those with more than 30 passenger seats are designed to comply (遵守) with much stricter regulations and are tested more regularly to make sure they still comply. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Pay attention to the pre-flight safety briefing
The information may seem repetitious (重復的), but it's worth listening to the flight attendants. And even if you've flown before, it doesn't mean you know everything about the aircraft you're on, such as the location of the closest emergency exit.
Store things safely
Never put very heavy articles in the overhead storage bins. They may fall out when someone opens the bin and cause injury. Also, the bin may not be able to hold heavier objects during turbulence (氣流).
Keep our seat belt fastened while you are seated
Cabin crew always tell you this, but it's important. You would be seriously injured if the plane hits unexpected turbulence. Always fasten your seat belt if you are told to. The general rule of flying is this: If you are told to do something, do it first and ask questions later.
Let the flight attendant pour your hot drinks
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you. Never ask to take a coffee pot from one of them.
【小題1】What is the overall reason for these air safety tips?

A．What to do in the event of a crash.

B．How to avoid turbulence.

C．How to improve safety while you are flying.

D．How to avoid injury.

【小題2】 The underlined word "those" in the second tip refers to _______.

A．smaller planes	B．passengers
C．larger aircraft	D．safety records

【小題3】The underlined phrase "The general rule" in the fifth tip refers to _______.

A．a(chǎn)nything the flight staff tell you to do	B．general safety advice
C．walking around the plane	D．pouring hot drinks

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

A．Larger planes have more safety checks and are safer in an accident.

B．Take-offs are safer on non-stop flights than landings.

C．Every aircraft is different, so the safety procedures may be different.

D．Seat belts should be worn to protect against turbulence.

【小題5】The best title of the passage should be _______.

A．The Safest Way to Travel	B．Air Safety Tips
C．Non-stop Routes	D．How to Fly a Plane

Over time, the custom of kissing developed as a way for adults to express their love and affection for one another. The roots of this form of affection can be traced back to primitive times, when mothers fondled their children, much as mothers do today.
　　Much later, in the sixth century, society apparently accepted the custom of kissing between adults as an expression of their affection. Not surprisingly, France first accepted kissing in courtship (求愛). There, figure dancing was popular, and each dance was sealed with a kiss.
　　The custom of kissing swept from France through Europe to Russia, where Russian nobility loved to imitate the French. Eventually, the kiss was incorporated into marriage ceremonies, and today lip locks couples into sweet matrimony.
　　The custom of kissing today, as well as in ancient times, serves to pay homage to another.  Early Romans kissed each other on the mouth or on the eyes to greet one another in a manner they thought to be dignified. One Roman emperor even ranked a person's importance by the body part he was allowed to kiss. He allowed important nobles to kiss his lips, less important ones to kiss his hands, and the least important ones to kiss his feet.
In Russia, the highest sign of recognition from the Crown meant a kiss from the Tsar himself. Today, natives of many African tribes pay homage to their Chief by kissing the ground over which he has walked.
【小題1】What’s mainly talked about in the passage?

A．The way to express love and respect.	B．The expression of affection.
C．The custom of kissing.	D．The function of kissing.

【小題2】Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “homage” in the 4^th paragraph？

A．recognition

B．respect

C．importance

D．loyalty

【小題3】It can be learned from the passage that ___________.

A．kissing is a widely accepted way to show love and affection

B．kissing used to be a proper way to show love on the wedding ceremony

C．kissing is a widely accepted way of greeting in the world

D．kissing from the Tsar is only sign of being accepted from the Crown

【小題4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．It was France that made the custom of kissing go to the whole world.

B．Early Africans kissed each other on the mouth or on the eyes to greet one another.

C．One Roman emperor allowed important nobles to kiss his nose.

D．Russian nobility followed the custom of kissing from the French.

【小題5】 We can infer from the passage that __________.

A．mothers created the custom of kissing

B．kissing means differently on different occasions

C．figure dancing was usually sealed with a kiss in Russia

D．society found it hard to accept kissing in public in the sixth century

Dear Michelle,
Why can't my daughter manage her life better? She is 17 and an honor student, but she seems to be wasting her life away with a boyfriend who is holding her back.
He consumes every waking minute of her precious time and smooth-talks her as well.
His goal is to get her to agree to go to the college of his choice, not her choice, and because his grades are lower, his choice will be limited.
I feel like I want to rescue her, but she pushes me away and shuts me out. She has only brought us pride and joy; and now this! Help!
A worried mother
Dear Mother of a 17-year-old Girl,
Hmmmmm. What's the matter with kids today? Remember that song from "Bye Bye Birdie"?
Well if you do not, let me fill you in about teenagers and their life-management skills. Do not expect too much too soon because at the ripe age of 17, life-management is not within their reach, nor should it be.
Life experience creates both the conditions and the skills for management, and if management went before experience, there would be little of it.
Your daughter is an honor student for good reasons. She is smart, studies with intelligence and you have given her good values.
When the time comes for her to apply for college, and she visits the ones that are specifically designed for students at the top of their grade, she will most likely break away from her boyfriend's influence.
It is rare for an honor student to change the path of their academic career for puppy love. That being said, there might be some adolescent wisdom in her behavior after all.
Perhaps she is choosing to worry you, her parents, for unconscious reasons. Being such a good girl and being a steady source of joy might have become a bit too much for her.
Let your daughter have her own private moment of 11th grade rebellion. She deserves a break from perfection.
Michelle
【小題1】From the mother's letter we can learn that her daughter              .

A．is being fooled by the boy

B．has fallen behind in her studies

C．doesn't talk much with her mother

D．has chosen which college to attend

【小題2】According to Michelle, 17-year-old teenagers              .

A．a(chǎn)re too young to manage their life

B．a(chǎn)re old enough to live their own life

C．should have management before experience

D．have reached the age of an adult

【小題3】The underlined word "puppy-love" refer to          .

A．false love	B．foolish love
C．pure love	D．a(chǎn)dolescent love

【小題4】Michelle seems to believe that the daughter will finally          .

A．come up with the right decision

B．follow her boyfriend's advice

C．worry her parents for unconscious reasons

D．influence her boyfriend's behavior

【小題5】The best title for the passage would be           .

A．College of kids' own choice

B．How can I help my girl?

C．How to manage teenagers' life?

D．A 17-year-old girl and her mother

Collecting information about pre-employment and filling out an application form are closely connected, However, filling out an application form is much easier because you have total control and have enough time to think and plan.
　　That you are given a form to fill out does not necessarily mean that you have to answer all the questions in it. If the form contains unclear questions or terms and conditions, you can make some changes before signing(簽約)it, or refuse to answer some of the questions. What you must realize is that those terms and conditions have been written by highly paid lawyers. Each word is important, or it would not be there; and you can be sure that there is not anything there that is written with your interests in mind.
　　I know what I speak of because, as a lawyer for Litton Industries. I wrote the terms and conditions that were printed on the back of order forms, I wrote the most tiring terms and conditions anyone has ever seen. Still, 90 percent of the buyers would just sign on them without questioning anything. If anyone questioned them, we would reach an agreement on something that was acceptable to both sides.
　　So when you see a preprinted application that contains questions or terms and conditions, read it all and read it slowly. If you don’t like something, you can simply change the parts you don’t like, Remember that everything can be settled by discussion. To what degree it can be settled depends on your position, of course, and that is something only you can determine.
【小題1】Filling out application forms is much “easier” because_______.

A．everything connected with application forms is easier

B．you can control the form filling with enough time

C．you can plan and have control of the needed time

D．it is easier to collect information about pre-employment

【小題2】We can learn from the underlined part “Each word is important” that _______.

A．questions in a form must be answered

B．everything in a form must be read carefully

C．the conditions that interest you are changeable

D．something of your interests is most important

【小題3】It can be inferred from the 4th paragraph that_______.

A．you must change a preprinted application before it is discussed

B．questions in a form are more important

C．you have little right to determine the conditions you like most

D．it depends on yourself to settle things in a form

We’ve reached a strange—some would say unusual—point. While fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), more people now die from being overweight, or say, from being extremely fat, than from being underweight. It’s the good life that’s more likely to kill us these days.
Worse, nearly l8 million children under the age of five around the world are estimated to be overweight. What’s going on?
We really don’t have many excuses for our weight problems. The dangers of the problem have been drilled into us by public-health campaigns since 2001 and the message is getting through—up to a point.
In the 1970s, Finland, for example, had the highest rate of heart disease in the world and being overweight was its main cause. Not any more. A public-health campaign has greatly reduced the number of heart disease deaths by 80 per cent over the past three decades.
Maybe that explains why the percentage of people in Finland taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2005, and doctors even offer surgery of removing fat inside and change the shape of the body. That has become a sort of fashion. No wonder it ranks as the world’s most body-conscious country.
We know what we should be doing to lose weight—but actually doing it is another matter. By far the most popular excuse is not taking enough exercise. More than half of us admit we lack willpower.
Others blame good food. They say: it’s just too inviting and it makes them overeat. Still others lay the blame on the Americans, complaining that pounds have piled on thanks to eating too much American-style fast food.
Some also blame their parents—their genes. But unfortunately, the parents are wronged because they’re normal in shape, or rather slim.
It’s a similar story around the world, although people are relatively unlikely to have tried to lose weight. Parents are eager to see their kids shape up. Do as I say—not as I do.
【小題1】What is the “strange” point mentioned in the first sentence?

A．Starvation is taking more people’s lives in the world.

B．WHO report shows people’s unawareness of food safety.

C．The good life is a greater risk than the bad life.

D．Overweight issue remains unresolved despite WHO’s efforts.

【小題2】Why does the author think that people have no excuse for being overweight?

A．They have been made fully aware of its dangers.

B．A lot of effective diet pills are available.

C．Body image has nothing to do with good food.

D．There are too many overweight people in the world.

【小題3】The example of Finland is used to illustrate (說明)_________.

A．the cause of heart disease

B．the effectiveness of a campaign

C．the fashion of body shaping

D．the history of a body-conscious country

【小題4】Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．Overweight or Underweight?	B．WHO in a Dilemma
C．No Longer Dying of Hunger	D．Actions or Excuses?

Andy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin! That’s right. Andy and Amy(that’s me) have the same curly(卷曲的) hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn character. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues(事情)  we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.
Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA’S proposal(提議) to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.
I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, the better. I also wouldn’t mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer clothes.
Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can’t believe that I would be willing to give up my all-American teenage birthright by dressing like — well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad’s high school photo albums. What a couple of peace-loving hippies(嬉皮士) they were!
The vote for or against uniforms took place later that day. The results of the vote and the headmaster’s decision will be announced next week. I wonder what it will be. I know how I voted, and I’m pretty sure I know how Andy voted.
How would you vote—for or against?
【小題1】The story is about___________.

A．a(chǎn) school policy decision that will affect parents and students

B．a(chǎn) personal experience and is told in the first person

C．a(chǎn) historical event and is told in the third person

D．a(chǎn) conflict of opinions between boys and girls

【小題2】Amy’s position on school uniforms is most likely based on________.

A．logical conclusions drawn form her own observation and personal experience

B．a(chǎn)n aggressive reaction to what she has been told by people in authority

C．her preference for designer-labeled clothes

D．not liking anything her brother likes

【小題3】Which of the following is the best statement of Andy’s position?

A．School clothing should reflect parents’ values.

B．Teenagers should never follow the latest fashions in dress.

C．How one dresses should be an expression of one’s individuality.

D．Wearing school uniforms means one less decision every morning.

【小題4】What is the best title for the text?

A．A School Dress Principle.

B．My Stubborn Twin Brother

C．Endless Fights with My Brother

D．For or Against?--- That Is the Question