9、

The young man made a _________to his parents that he would try to earn his own living after graduation.
A. prediction     B. promise    C. plan     D. contribution

8、Downing the last drop of an expensive famous brand H₂O as well as remembering to throw the empty bottle in the recycling bin, makes you feel pretty good about yourself, It shouldn’t. Even  when the bottles are recycles, there are all kinds of other consequences of swallowing bottled water, says Melissa Peffers, the air-quality program manager for Environmental Defense.

The containers are often filled in faraway lands, then shipped from abroad, and stored in refrigerators at your local store. Compare that with the influence on environment of turning on your tap, filling a glass, and drinking up!

Anyone who is choosing bottled water for health reasons is misguided, says Peffers, “Most bottled water is just tap water.” And what comes out of your tap is carefully monitored to follow the strict rules. Consider another fact that bottled water is surprisingly expensive, especially when compared with the alternative, which is almost free, and it is astonishing that America’s desire for bottled water seems impossible to satisfy, reaching nearly 30 billion bottles a year.

“My parents’ generation never had bottled water, ” says Isabelle Silvrman, an Environmental Defense legal adviser. She has made a commitment to going bottle free. “You don’t need to fetch it home from the store, and it’s cheaper.” She adds.

Bottled water’s role as a status symbol needs to change, Peffers points out. So when a waiter at an expensive restaurant offers “And what’s your drink?” that’s no reason to forger your conviction（信念）. “Don’t be afraid to say, ‘I’ll have tap.’ Say it loud enough that the other tables nearby can hear you,” Peffers says, “And then spend that money on a dessert.”

77．In the first paragraph, the underlined sentence “It shouldn’t.” suggests that people      .

A．shouldn’t feel pleased with finishing the water in the bottle

B．shouldn’t feel good about drinking an expensive brand H₂O

C．shouldn’t be content with just recycling empty bottles

D．shouldn’t be satisfied with drinking only bottled water

78．According to the author, tap water is       .

A．as safe as bottled water

B．more likely to be polluted

C．healthier than bottled water

D．less convenient than bottled water

79．The underlined part “going bottle free”（in Para. 4）means “      ”.

A．making bottled water free

B．abandoning bottled water

C．recycling used water bottles

D．providing free water containers

80．Why does Peffers ask people to say “I’ll have tap.” Loudly?

A．To encourage them to set an example for others to follow.

B．To advise them to save the money for one more dessert.

C．To remind them to be aware of their social status.

D．To persuade them to speak confidently in public.

二、選擇題

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7、One morning a few years ago, Harvard President Neil Rudenstine overslept, For this busy man, it was a sort of alarm：after years of non-stop hard work, he might wear himself out and die and early death.

Only after a week’s leave － during which he read novels, listened to music and walked with his wife or a beach － was Rudenstine able to return to work.

In our modern life, we have lost the rhythm between action and rest. Amazingly, within this world there is a universal but silly saying：“I am so busy.”

We say this to one another as if our tireless efforts were a talent by nature and an ability to successfully deal with stress. The busier we are, the more important we seem to ourselves and, we imagine, to others. To be unavailable to our friends and family, and to be unable to find time to relax － this has become the model of a successful life.

Because we do no rest, we lose our way. We miss the guide telling us where to go, the food providing is with strength, the quiet giving us wisdom.

How have we allowed this to happen? I believe it is this: we have forgotten the Sabbath, the day of the week for followers of some religions for rest and praying. It is a day when we are not supposed to work, a time when we devote ourselves to enjoying and celebrating what is beautiful. It is good time to bless our children and loved ones, give thanks, share meals, walk and sleep. It is a time for us to take a rest, to put our work aside, trusting that there are larger forces at work taking care of the world.

Rest is a spiritual and biological need, however, in our strong ambition to be successful and care for our many responsibilities, we may feel terribly guilty when we take time to rest. The Sabbath gives us permission to stop work. In face, “Remember the Sabbath” is more than simply permission to rest; it is a rule to obey and a principle to follow.

73．The “alarm” in the first paragraph refers to “      ”.

A．a signal of stress

B．a warning of danger

C．a sign of age

D．a spread of disease

74．According to Paragraph 4, a successful person is one who is believed to      .

A．be able to work without stress

B．be more talented than other people

C．be more important than anyone else

D．be busy working without time to rest

75．Some people feel guilty when taking time to rest because they      .

A．think that taking a rest means lacking ambitions

B．fail to realize that rest is an essential part of life

C．fail to realize that religions force them to rest

D．think that taking a rest means being lazy

76．What is the main idea of this passage ?

A．We should balance work with rest.

B．The Sabbath gives us permission to rest.

C．It is silly for anyone to say “I am so busy.”

D．We should be available to our family and friends.

6、One August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house, Glancing up, he saw a large wasp（黃蜂）nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting（sting, stung, stung蜇）in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.

“Oh, they don’t bother me,” she said lightly, “I go in and out all the time.”

Anxiously, Allen looked at the nest again－to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry!” he shouted to Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”

She stepped quickly inside, Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late: they were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, half a dozen red spots showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.

As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. An immediate anxiety took hold of him. Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung the previous summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know was that the first sting had turned his body into a time bomb waiting for the next to set off an explosion.

Miles from the nearest medical assistance, Allen began to feel his tongue thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder, Most frightening, he felt his breathing mire and more difficult. He reached for the radio mike（話筒）, trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew a rescue team was on 24-hour duty a：the Amherst Fire Department’s north station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.

Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to panic, focusing his mind on each sharp turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock（休克）. Just then he reached for the radio mike again.

“Call fire station.” He shouted, concentrating to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.”

“Five-ten,” the center replied.

Hold on, Allen thought Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.

At last he reached the station. Two firemen ran out, Allen felt their hands grasp him before he hit the ground. You made it, he thought.

69．It is mentioned in the passage that wasps are more likely to attack when       ．

A．there are huge noises

B．strangers are approaching

C．the air is filled with food smell

D．the hottest season comes around

70．Allen didn’t know that if stung by wasps again, he would       ．

A．have no after-effects

B．suffer from sharper pain

C．surely lose his life

D．become more sensitive

71．Allen failed at his first attempt to send his message to the mini-bus center because       ．

A．he was unable to speak clearly

B．his radio equipment was poor

C．he was in a state of shock

D．no one was on duty

72．Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．Allen, A Helpless Driver

B．Wasps, Bloody Killers

C．A Race Against Death

D．War Against Wasps

5、 Most people, when they travel to space, would like to stay in orbit for a few days of more. And this stands to reason, if you’re paying $20,000 for your trip to orbit! Strain order for tourism to reach its full potential there’s going to be a need for orbital accommodation---or space hotels. What would a space hotel actually be like to visit? Hotels in orbit will offer the services you expect from a hotel------private rooms, meals, bars. But they’ll also offer two unique experiences: impressive views----of Earth and space---and the endless entertainment of living in zero gravity---including sports and other activities that make use of this.

   The hotels themselves will vary greatly----from being quite simple in the early days to huge luxury structure at a later date. It’s actually surprising that as later as 1997, very few designs for space hotels were published. This is mainly because those who might be expected to design them haven’t expected launch costs to come down far enough to make them possible.

    Lots of people who’ve been to space have described vividly what it’s like to live in zero gravity. There are obviously all sort of possibilities for dancing, gymnastics, and zero-G sports. Luckily, you don’t need to sleep much living in zero gravity, so you’ll have plenty of time for relaxing by hanging out in a bar with a window looking down at the turning Earth below.

    Of course all good things have come to an end. Unfortunately, And so after a few days you’ll find yourself heading back enough you’ll be much more expert at exercising in zero gravity than you were when you arrived. You’ll be thinking how soon you can save up enough to get back up again---or maybe you should change jobs to get to work in an orbiting hotel.

72. When traveling in space, most people would like to stay in orbit for a few days because _______.

A. It is expensive to travel in space

B. they would find the possible life in other star systems

C. they could enjoy the luxury of space hotels

D. they want to realise the full potential of tourism

73. Which of the following is a unique experience that space hotels will offer?

A. The gravitational pull   B. The special views.

C. The relaxation in a bar.  D. The space walk.

74. Which of the following is not discussed in the passage?

A. When was the space traveling made possible?

B. What are the unique experiences that space hotels will offer?

C. Why were there not many published designs for space hotels?

D. How can the travelers enjoy themselves in space hotels?

75. This passage is mainly about ________.

A. traveling in space

B. the ways of living in space hotels

C. zero gravity and space hotels

D. the description of space hotels

4、Intellectual property (IP) is a product of the mind that has commercial value. The concept dates back to 1623 when the first patent law to protect IP sights was passed. IP rights protect the artist from having his/her creative ideas copied by another. For example, if somebody generated an idea for a novel, that idea is protected by IP rights. If someone else wishes to represent the idea or develop it further, he/ she must consult the original artists, who will normally be rewarded financially for its use. Back in the 17^th century, IP rights were primarily carried out to protect newly developed manufacturing processes against stealing. But today, intellectual property rights, are also enjoyed by those who creative music, art and literature.

In recent years, IP rights have been the focus of a great deal of discussion because of a technology which looks set to weaken them altogether; the Internet. Many years ago, if you wanted a recording of a song, you would have to purchase it from a music store; if a novel, form a book store. In those days, IP rights were easily protected since it was very difficult to obtain intellectual property without paying for it. However, a lot of IP, including songs, films, books and artwork, can be downloaded today free of charge using the Internet. This practice has now taken the world by storm, dramatically affecting the way in which we view IP rights.

68. According to the writer, in the beginning, If rights were mainly of use to ______.

A. those creating music, art and literature

B. novelists

C. engineers and inventors

D. those not receiving financial reward for their work

69. What do we know about the internet according to the passage?

A. It makes IP rights harder to protect.

B. It sells songs and films.

C. It does not affect the way we understand IP rights.

D. It prevents the production of artwork.

70. According to paragraph 2, what has “taken the world by storm”?

A. Intellectual property rights.

B. The Internet.

C. Free downloading.

D. The large number of songs, films and books.

71. A possible title for this passage could be ______.

A. A History of IP Rights   B. Ways to Protect Your IP Rights.

C. The Present and the Future Of IP    D. IP Rights and Our Attitudes

3、Topping the class academically was certainly an advantage. Studying was a breeze for Nigel. The reward was certainly incomparable to the little effort that he had to put it. It begin when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories.

The peak of his school career came not when he topped the school but when he was selected for the nationwide competition. Unlike everyone else, Nigel wanted to join the contest because he liked playing with the Lego sets and making something out of them. Nigel spent the next two months rebuilding the robot. It was during the time that Nigel found out about the prizes for the competition. Its well us auspices competitor. Alicia, from a neighboring school. His early intentions were forgotten. Getting the thousand-dollar prize was more important than anything else. Nigel decided to befriend Alicia. Unaware of his intentions, she told him all about the robot that she had been building for the competition. He even helped her to put the finishing branches to her robot. He was glad with the way things had progressed. His robot looked even better than Alicia’s and it was able to become a ball with its arms, something Alicia had failed to do.

On the day of the competition, he says Alicia. Everything dawned on her the minute she saw him among the competition. She stared at him, puzzled at first, then angry and finally a look of helplessness came over her.

The flashbulbs of the camera exploded in Nigel’s try. The robot bird performed actions so unique and different that the specialist judgments were the same. Nigel was so personal with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few feet away from him. Without her, he would never win the competition.

64. What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work?

A. He was offered a part-time job     

B. He was honored with a scholarship

C. He helped his teacher construct a robot         

D. He helped in the computer laboratories

65. Nigel’s original intention of joining the contest was to ___.

A. be the top student of the school        

B. being great honor to his school

C. constructs a robot with the Lego sets         

D. wins the thousand-dollar prize

66. Why did Nigel help Alicia finish her robot?

A. He tried to make friends with her    

B. He was fond of building robots

C. He intended to help her       

D. He didn’t want her to suspect him

67. What is the author’s attitude towards Nigel’s actions?

A. He is mildly critical        

B. He is strongly critical

C. He is in favor of them       

D. His attitude is not clear

60. Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell ____.

A. lamb         B. beef

C. pork         D. chicken

61. The prices at Munchies are ____.

A. lower than usual        B. bargain prices for the opening

C. lower far two people      D. lower of you spend ＄21.00

62. Everyone who eats at Munchies well receive a ____.

A. free raffle ticket         B. lucky draw coupon

C. free meal               D. balloon and whistle

63. I will find out who has won the top to Western Australia when I __.

A. watch Channel 3 television       

B. come down to Munchies at moon

C. read The Straits Times on the 5^th of January             

D. attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

1、Despite the fact that it has never been seen almost everyone is familiar with the legendary unicorn(獨角獸). Descriptions of unicorns have been found dating from ancient times. The great philosopher Aristotle theorized that there were two types of unicorn--- the so-called Indian Ass and the Oryx, a kind of antelope. Unicorns are often used in the logo of a noble family, town council or university as their special sign. Even Scotland is represented by a unicorn.

     According to the legend, anyone attempting to catch a unicorn had to be extremely cautious as it has a reputation for being very fierce. A clever trick suggested by unicorn-trappers, in order to catch this magnificent beast without being hurt by its horn, was for the hunter to stand in front of a tree and then to move quickly behind it as the unicorn charged. Hopefully, the creature could then be captured when its horn was stuck in the tree.

      When hollowed out and used as a drinking-cup, the unicorn’s horn was said to have the power to offer protection against person. It was believed that nobody could be harmed-by drinking the contents of a unicorn’s horn. Right up until the French Revolution in 1789, the French court was said to have used cups made of “unicorn” horn in order to protect the king. In addition, the horn was said to have medicinal value, so much so that it could be sold for more than ten times the price of the same weight of gold. What, then, was “unicorn” horn? We know at times the rhino(犀牛) was confused with this legendary creature. A drinking-cup supposedly made of “unicorn” horn was discovered to be made of the horn of a rhino.

56. Which of the following is TRUE of the unicorn?

 A. It was not historically recorded       

 B. Its horn was first used in France

    C. It was similar to the Indian Ass and the Oryx         

    D. It could be the symbol of a university

57. To catch a unicorn, the unicorn-trappers had to try all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A. tempting the unicorn to attack         

B. making use of the tree as a protection

   C. hiding quickly behind the unicorn        

   D. having the unicorn horn stuck in the tree

 58. The last paragraph is mainly about ____.

A. the properties of the unicorn horn         

 B. the users of the unicorn horn

   C. the price of the unicorn horn        

   D. the comparison between the unicorn horn and the rhino horn

59. In the last paragraph, the word “unicorn ” is in quotation marks (引號)because _____.

A. the cup is designed only for a royal family         

 B. the unicorn does not exist in reality

   C. the unicorn is the rarest animal in the world

   D. the medicinal value of the horn is appreciated

38、  What’s the matter with the man hanging his head there?

Well, if you _______ know, he was caught stealing my car.

   A. must       B. may      C. can      D. shall