If you love your husband, leave him alone. And if you think you are attractive, don't say it.  

This is what Jane Lin did for her husband Ang Lee, who last week became the first Asian to have  41  the best director Oscar award for his love movie "Brokeback Mountain."  

Ang Lee was  42  upon graduation with a master's degree in film production from New York University in 1984. He had to stay at home as a  43  husband until 1990.  

Jane did not for once think of leaving him,  44  would many modern girls who are  45 to play with rich directors and abandon them once they're  46  on their luck.  

47  despair surrounded her now and then, Jane  48  Ang and believed he was cut out to be a genius  49  - only his time had not yet  50 .  For six years, Ang was supported  51  by Jane, who earned a meager salary as a microbiologist in the United States.  

At one time, Ang wanted to  52  computer science so as to find a job quickly, but Jane  53 . She simply would not let her poor but  54  husband go out and find just any old job.  

In  55  six years, Ang wrote many screenplays and at the same time became a great cook.  

Ang has said time and  56  that he would never have  57  without Jane's love and trust.  

But  58  an Associated Press story released on Wednesday, Jane said  59 : "I did not support him, I just left him alone."  

The Associated Press quoted Taiwanese producer Huang Yi-kung, who produced Ang's famed Chinese-language movies - "The Wedding Banquet" in 1993 and "Eat Drink Man Woman" in 1994 ―as saying that Ang's thanks to Jane and memories of past  60  were never superficial.  

 

41. A. defeated

B. defended

C. beaten

D. won 

42. A. poor

B. priceless

C. jobless

D. worthless 

43. A. home

B. house

C. good

D. bad 

44. A. so

B. like

C. for

D. as 

45. A. willing

B. eager

C. about

D. meant 

46. A. down

B. up

C. out

D. in 

47. A. although

B. since

C. therefore

D. because 

48. A. liked

B. trusted

C. encouraged

D. supported 

49. A. actor

B. producer

C. husband

D. director 

50. A. received

B. fallen

C. come

D. promised 

51. A. financially

B. spiritually

C. physically

D. materially 

52. A. see

B. learn

C. gain

D. get 

53. A. disbelieved 

B. disliked

C. disagreed

D. disobey 

54. A. clever

B. bright

C. intelligent

D. genius 

55. A. these

B. this

C. those

D. that 

56. A. again

B. time

C. once

D. twice 

57. A. survived

B. risen

C. succeeded

D. made 

58. A. at

B. from

C. in

D. on 

59. A. confidently 

B. definitely

C. regretfully

D. humorously 

60. A. experience

B. hardship

C. life

D. glory 

In 2002, the Beijing Municipal government led the nation in issuing an order banning electric bicycles from January 1, 2006. Since then a number of local governments have followed this.  

In May, the Legislature of Zhuhai in South China’s Guangdong Province became the first law-making body in the country to pass a regulation to keep electric bicycles off the roads.  

They claim environmental disadvantage and concerns over public safety justify their ban.  

Local government officials and law makers have argued their leading concern is the threat of pollution from spent lead-acid batteries. The relatively high speed of electric bicycles --- faster than most common bikes at about 20 kilometers per hour --- is just too dangerous in the eyes of some policy-makers.  

They also mention interference with automobiles, common bikes and passers-by that results in accidents or slowed traffic.  

But none of these arguments justify the ban.  

In the first place, it should be made clear that while operating, the battery driving an electric bike sends out almost no polluting gas. They are much cleaner than cars. If the batteries, which can be used for one or two years, are thrown away without proper treatment or recycling, environmental damage is highly likely.  

It is required that electric bike producers and store sellers sign recycling contracts to ensure consumers can sell used batteries back to producers. In practice, some small producers neglect their recycling responsibility, causing concern for environmental pollution.  

It is clear the authorities can solve the problem through strengthening management. Although it will require some extra efforts from the government, it does not go beyond government officials’ call of duty.  

Regarding the speed, there are technical standards governing the production of electric bikes. According to the standards, the designed speed should be limited to a maximum of 20 kilometers per hour. This is slower than the top speed of some mountain bikes.  

To cater to the consumer desire for higher speed, some manufacturers have made it easy to remove speed-limiting devices after purchase, which is potentially very dangerous.  

To make the bicycles safer, local governments should draft regulations specifying severe punishments for rule-breakers. The black sheep should be picked up and punished, but violations by a small number of manufacturers or riders should not be an excuse to spoil the fun for everyone.  

 

57. What is the author's attitude towards banning electric bicycles?  

A . Positive                B. Negative                   C. Neutral                     D. Not mentioned  

58. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?  

A. Beijing will be the first city in China to ban electric bicycles starting this year.  

B. Zhuhai rather than Beijing is the first to make law to forbidden the use of electric bicycle.  

C. More than one local government has decided to ban the use of electric bicycles.  

D. Shanghai is not one of the cities, which have determined to ban electric bicycles.  

59. The underlined phrase can best be replaced by ___________.  

A. satisfy                  B. delay                     C. promote                D. reduce  

60. Which of the following is not considered to be a disadvantage by those who want to ban electric bicycles?  

A. The used batteries will pollute the environment.  

B. The dangerous speed.  

C. More accidents and slow traffic  

D. Some producers neglect their recycling responsibility  

       For the last seventeen years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs in Sarasota in February in 1991 and our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting. Being from the Northern USA, this was a particularly good time to go South for the warmth of our friendship with Dr. Treffinger and Dr. Noller and to keep away from the cold winter.

      The Forum is the only chance to learn about various topics of the creativity and innovation  (革新)from those who have rich experience and interest in the field. The theme of the 2009 Forum includes searching for a few new methods, sharing lessons from experience, and learning and exchange ideas on cutting-edge research. Space is limited, so early registration is welcome.

      Meeting the Innovation Challenge   February 6 and 7,2009 

       The Lido Holiday Inn

      Sarasota, Florida

      $ 750 (registration includes some meals and materials)

      Interested in becoming qualified to use the VIEW assessment of Problem Solving Style? The two days just before our Forum provides you just that chance. For more information on VIEW see pages 24-25.

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       $650 (registration includes lunch and course materials)

       Special Offer: If you would like to attend the VIEW qualification course and the Forum, you can register for both events for $ 1,050.

 

53.If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time, you will save _______.

A.$350                       B.$300                C.$100                D.$400

54.By saying “Space is limited, so early registration is welcome”, the author means      .

       A.space is limited, so you can’t register now

       B.there is not enough space for you to register

       C.you’ll be given a special offer if you register now

       D.you’ll lose the chance if you don’t register as soon as possible

55.The main purpose of this advertisement is to ______.

       A.promise everyone to pay less money to attend the Forum

       B.encourage more people to get registered for the Forum in time

       C.call on the people in the North of the USA to move to South

       D.introduce some new activities and topics of the first Forum

56.The underlined word “cutting-edge” in the second paragraph probably means ______.

      A.most advanced                                 B.between two subjects

      C.on the edge of a subject                    D.having sharp point

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