Last week when I was sitting in my office，I heard an elderly lady talking on the phone about her husband．Her husband’s name was Ed．He dropped her off for her doctor’s appointment and was going to park the car and wait for her．She was so upset that she started to cry．I knew I should take action．
The lady told me her name was Helen and she called the restaurant she and her husband were going to have lunch at after her appointment to see if he was waiting for her there．She explained that she thought her husband parked the car in the parking lot and waited for her in the car but she didn’t find him there so she returned to see if he entered the medical building，but Ed was not there either．She regretted making her husband park the car alone since some signs of Alzheimer’s(早老年性癡呆病)had happened in his behavior．I asked a few nurses to help look for Ed inside and outside the medical building according to Helen’s description．Then I offered to drive Helen to the restaurant to see if Ed was waiting for her there．
On arriving at the parking lot of the restaurant，Helen began to search for Ed’s car but she failed，which suggested Ed wasn’t there．We decided to have a talk with the manager before we returned to the hospital．On our way to the manager’s office．I received a call from a nurse，who said they had found Ed．What a relief!  But we still needed to go on searching since he forgot where he parked his car! Fortunately, we didn’t have much difficulty finding it．
As I waved good-bye to the couple, I thought “This is true love in life．The love is not romantic but it stays with us all the time．’’
【小題1】We learn from this passage that Ed    ．

A．went to the restaurant himself

B．might have developed Alzheimer’s

C．visited his friend in the hospital

D．worried about his wife very much

【小題2】When did the author know that Ed was found?

A．After the author and Helen returned from the restaurant．

B．While the author and Helen were on their way to the restaurant．

C．Before the author and Helen found the manager of the restaurant．

D．When the author and Helen arrived at the parking lot of the restaurant．

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

A．The author was Helen’s friend．

B．The author had seen Ed before．

C．The author went to see his doctor．

D．The author worked in the hospital．

【小題4】The underlined word‘‘relief'’in the third paragraph means‘‘   ’’．

A．a(chǎn) feeling of comfort	B．the final conclusion
C．something misleading	D．a(chǎn)n important discovery

【小題5】From the passage, we can know that the author was        .

A．serious	B．hardworking
C．warm—hearted	D．experienced

The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting moments for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. Every kid was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.
Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year. During the previous year Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita would be given the best job.
But there was a big surprise. Each child received a normal job. But Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Though the teacher insisted that this ant was very special, Rita felt disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. Even her father became very angry with the teacher and he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of little interest.
Rita started investigating all about her little ant and gave the ant the best food, and it grew quite a bit bigger.
One day, a man, who looked very important, came into their classroom and declared, “Your class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rainforest, where we will investigate all kinds of insects. Among all the schools of this region, your class has best cared for the little ant.”
That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. Everyone thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible. And many children learnt that to be given the most important task you have to know how to be responsible even in what are the smallest tasks.
【小題1】What did the teacher base her decision on when giving out jobs to the children?

A．Their ability of managing their accounts during the previous year.

B．Their characters and interests.

C．Their class performance during the previous year.

D．Their working performance during the previous year.

【小題2】What does the underlined sentence “But there was a big surprise.”mean?

A．The most responsible student got the job of least interest.

B．Each child got an important job.

C．Each child got an interesting job.

D．The perfect student got the job of everyone’s preference．

【小題3】What is Rita’s attitude to her father’s suggestion?  

A．Acceptive.	B．Negative.
C．Uncertain.	D．Totally positive.

【小題4】We can infer that the man who made the declaration is a _________.

A．principal	B．hunter
C．director	D．biologist

【小題5】What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Responsibility And Intelligence Bring Good Luck

B．Never Complain About Life

C．Small Tasks Can Lead To Fortunes

D．Men Are Best Known By Their Friends

One day a student went to see his teacher. He had been given an important position and now was coming to say goodbye to his teacher. The old man asked him how he would live among high officials. The student answered, “ I will be all right. I have prepared a hundred high hats, one for each official I will meet. I am sure I will succeed.” The teacher got angry on hearing this. “What?” he cried. “Is this what ten years of my teaching has made of you? Nothing but flatterer(拍馬屁的人)?” “Excuse me, honored(尊敬的) master,” the student rose to his feet and apologized hurriedly. “But you have always been absorbed in your studies and don’t know how vulgar(庸俗的) the world has come to be. There are few men in the world who are above flatterers like you.” “There is something true in what you said,” the teacher nodded, smiling with one of the student’s “high hats” on.
【小題1】. The student came to say goodbye to his teacher because_____________.

A．he had got hundred hats to sell

B．he had got a fairly high position in society

C．he wanted to see his parents in his home town

D．he moved away to another city

【小題2】. The student would live among high officials by___________.

A．selling hats to them	B．making a hundred hats for them
C．flattering them	D．serving them

【小題3】. The phrase “rose to his feet” means________.

A．stood up	B．kicked with his feet
C．became quite excited	D．raised his feet

【小題4】. The teacher____________.

A．liked to be flattered as well

B．really knew nothing about the vulgar world

C．was in need of a high hat

D．was satisfied with the new hat

I’m a real book lover. Every time my friends visit me, my nose is buried in a book. Wherever I go, I always have a book with me. Novels, history books, stories about people, journals and news—I read them all and I’ve learnt a lot, too. For example, many things in life happen for the best even if we don’t like or understand them.
Why is reading such an enjoyable pastime for me? I probably first learned about it from my parents. My mother read to me at night in my childhood and bought me picture books. The greatest gift she has given me is a love for reading. And it will be a life-long habit.
No one ever asked me why I liked to read. They just saw me and asked, “Oh? Is that for school work?” And I just shook my head, “No. It’s just for fun.” While reading a good book, I can totally forget myself and fly to another world. It’s like exploring through someone’s eyes, which is just as exciting as watching a movie.
Reading is also necessary in order to learn about writing, to improve my use of words and phrases and broaden my knowledge. What a pity to see our imagination disappear, for we don’t exercise it often. Reading can even be good for one’s health, I think. Everyone should read sad stories that make us cry and also books with humor that make us laugh out loud!
【小題1】. Among the gifts my parents have given me, which is the most valuable one?

A．A love for reading.	B．Picture books.
C．Good health.	D．A lovable pastime.

【小題2】. In the fourth paragraph, the author thinks reading can ____.

A．make his parents happy

B．finish his school work

C．improve writing and broaden knowledge

D．help him understand some movies

【小題3】. If we don’t use our imagination often, ____.

A．it is bad for our health	B．we will soon learn how to write
C．it will help us to have a good rest	D．it will soon disappear

【小題4】. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．Why do I have few friends?	B．What are my life habits?
C．Why do I love reading?	D．Why do things happen for the best?

I am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language—the way it can evoke (喚起) an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth.Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them all—all the Englishes I grew up with.
Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, I’ve been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But I feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than“broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. I’ve heard other terms used, “l(fā)imited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including people’s perceptions(認(rèn)識)of the limited English speaker.
I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother’s “l(fā)imited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me:　the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.
I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I won’t get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with:　the English she used with me, which for lack of a better term might be described as “broken” ; and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal (內(nèi)在的) language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure. I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show:　her intention, her feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.
【小題1】. The author used to think of her mother’s English as　　　.

A．impolite	B．a(chǎn)musing
C．imperfect	D．practical

【小題2】. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?

A．Americans do not understand broken English.

B．The author’s mother was not respected sometimes.

C．The author’s mother had positive influence on her.

D．Broken English always reflects imperfect thoughts.

【小題3】 The author gradually realizes her mother’s English is　　　.

A．well structured	B．in the old style
C．easy to translate	D．rich in meaning

【小題4】 What is the passage mainly about?

A．The change of the author’s attitude to her mother’s English.

B．The limitation of the author’s perception of her mother.

C．The author’s misunderstanding of “l(fā)imited” English.

D．The author’s experiences of using broken English.

Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car.
I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated使煩燥，I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug猛拉，牽引on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I try to instill (逐漸灌輸) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
【小題1】The author admired her mom for ________.

A．her kindness to others

B．her excellent teaching

C．her quality of honesty

D．her positive attitude to life

【小題2】According to Paragraph 3, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was ________.

A．excited	B．a(chǎn)ngry
C．surprised	D．worried

【小題3】From the passage we learn most children in the shelter ________.

A．were often punished by staff

B．weren’t allowed to go outside

C．were once treated badly

D．a(chǎn)ll suffered from mental illness

【小題4】The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to “________”.

A．truth	B．help
C．comfort	D．support

【小題5】What lesson did the author learn from her experience?

A．To value what you take for granted.

B．To play with children is fun.

C．To love others is to love yourself.

D．To do as what your parents do.

Mr. Samson was a newspaper editor in Boston, America. On the night of August 28, 1988, when he was on night duty, he dreamed that a volcano (火山) near the Island of Java erupted (爆發(fā)) , and that the local people were buried under lava (熔巖).
When he woke up from the bad dream with a start, he thought it was very interesting material, so he wrote it down on a piece of paper, left it on the desk and went home. Early in the morning, the editor-in-chief came to work and saw the paper. He took it for the latest news that something important had happened last night and published it immediately. Only later did he find out it was just about what Mr. Samson had seen in his dream. But it was all too late because the newspaper had already been delivered (傳送).And it caused a great panic.
In no time the editors met to discuss the serious problem. They finally decided to make an apology in the newspaper. Just at that time word came that a volcano on a small Island between Java and Sumatra did erupt. The eruption made the small island lose two thirds of its area, and the seismic sea waves caused tragedy (悲劇) in human.
【小題1】The volcano on a small island between Java and Sumatra erupted _______.

A．on the night of August 28, 1988.

B．on the morning of August 28,1988.

C．on the night of August 29, 1988.

D．on the morning of August 29,1988

【小題2】 The editor in the newspaper office ______.

A．didn’t make an apology in the newspaper

B．took back all the newspaper

C．made an apology to the readers in the newspaper.

D．didn’t realize the serious problem

【小題3】From the passage we learn that ______.

A．the eruption did little damage to the small island

B．Mr.Samson was an expert in volcanos

C．the newspaper would be more popular

D．Mr. Samson would lose his job for the news

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

A．The Bad News

B．News Leading to a Tragedy(悲劇)

C．Seeing is Believing

D．Dream News Became True

Miss Wu is a young teacher of English in China. She loves teaching very much. One day when she was giving an English lesson, she found the headmaster sitting at the back of the classroom. After class, the headmaster told her that he came to her class to find out how much English and how much Chinese she was using. The result was about half English and half Chinese. She was using Chinese when she gave instructions to her students and when she wanted to get feedback (反饋） from her students. The headmaster told her that she should use more English in her class.
Miss Wu made a plan like this:
·talk with an Englishman every Sunday for two hours to learn more English expressions;
·write some English expressions on cards. These cards not only remind her to use English in class, but also help her remember some expressions;
·have a five-minute talk in English with students before class.
She used body language to help her if students could not understand.
One year later, she found she could use English freely in class.
【小題1】 Miss Wu ______.

A．has a poor memory	B．is a teacher of Chinese
C．loves her job	D．is angry with the headmaster

【小題2】 The headmaster came to Miss Wu’s class to ______.

A．write some English expressions on cards

B．help her improve her English teaching

C．give instructions to the students

D．get feedback from the students

【小題3】After the headmaster left, Miss Wu realized that she should _____ in her class.

A．use more Chinese	B．use more English
C．use half English and half Chinese	D．use body language

【小題4】 What is the main idea of this passage?

A．Use cards in English teaching

B．Talk with English-speaking people

C．Speak more English in English class

D．Learn more English expressions

Many artists late in the last century were in search of a means to express their individuality. Modern dance was one of the ways some of these people sought to free their creative spirit. The beginnings of modem dance were happening before Isadora Duncan, but she was the first person to bring the new dance to general audiences and see it accepted and acclaimed.
Her search for a natural movement form sent her to nature. She believed movement should be as natural as the swaying of the trees and the rolling waves of the sea. Her great contributions are in three areas.
First, she began the expansion of the kinds of movements that could be used in dance. Before Duncan danced, ballet was the only type of dance performed in concerts.  In the ballet the feet and legs were emphasized, with virtuosity (技巧高超) shown by complicated, codified positions and movements. Duncan performed dance by using all her body in the freest possible way.  Her dance stemmed from (源自) her soul and spirit. She was one of the pioneers who broke tradition so others might be able to develop the art.
Her second contribution lies in dance costumes (服裝). She discarded corset, ballet shoes, and stiff costumes.  These were replaced with flowing clothes, bare feet, and unlimited hair.  She believed in the natural body being allowed to move freely, and her dress displayed this ideal.
Her third contribution was in the use of music. In her performances she used the symphonies (交響樂) of great masters, including Beethoven and Wagner, which was not the usual custom.
She was as exciting and eccentric in her personal life as in her dance.
【小題1】. The best title for the passage would be“_________”.

A．Dance in the Twentieth Century

B．Artists of the Last Century

C．Natural Movement in Dance

D．A Pioneer in Modern Dance

【小題2】 According to the passage, nature meant_________ to Duncan.

A．something to conquer	B．a(chǎn) model for movement
C．a(chǎn) place to find peace	D．a(chǎn) symbol of disorder

【小題3】 The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses_________.

A．Duncan’s further contribution to modern dance

B．The music customarily used in ballet

C．other aspects of Duncan’s life

D．a(chǎn)udience acceptance of the new form of dance

The following diaries were written by an Australian boy named Tony. He was on holiday with his family in South Asia.
27 December, 2007
This morning I read an e-mail about a boy in hospital looking for his father and I finally thought of a way to help. I took my camera to the hospital and took photos of the boy. Now I’m going to set up a website on my dad’s computer, upload the photos and add his name and information of the hospital. Hopefully it will help!
2 January, 2008
At the end of the trip, I learned that the boy found his father! His Swedish uncle saw the e-mail on my webpage and arranged the meeting. Is it my website that has made such a success? But at least I’ve done something.
We’re returning home tomorrow but I will remember the experience and tell my friends: No matter what we are, we can think of a way to help others.
【小題1】. Tony thought of the way to ______.

A．forget the experience

B．take photos of the travelers

C．set up a website for the hospital

D．help the boy find his father

【小題2】 ______ saw the e-mail and photos on the webpage and arranged the meeting.

A．The boy’s uncle	B．Tony
C．Tony’s father	D．The doctor

【小題3】 Tony was more likely to be ______ in South Asia.

A．living	B．studying
C．shopping	D．traveling

【小題4】 It can be learned from the diaries that ______.

A．people are willing to set up websites

B．Tony’s father worked in the hospital there

C．people can do something to help each other

D．Tony went there to look for his family members