TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language, which assesses the proficiency(熟练)of English language of a person in an academic setting．Various institutions, scholarship programs require this test as a trusted and effective indicator of a person’s ability to communicate in English．
TOEFL is available in CBT－Computer-based Technology, PBT－Paper-based Technology and IBT－Internet-based Test formats(形式)to assess the proficiency of English Language．IBT TOEFL is a four-hour test comprising sections：Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing．In areas where internet-based test is not available, a paper-based test(PBT)is given．PBT is a three-hour test comprising four sections：Listening, Structure and Written Expression, Reading Comprehension and Writing．
Taking TOEFL test opens many doors to get admission in foreign universities．More than 7500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries rely on TOEFL test scores to check proficiency for English Language．It is very convenient to take this test and it is available in 165 countries world wide．
It measures your academic skills that whether you are ready to study or train at under graduate or post graduate level in foreign universities or not．In the test candidates are provided with a passage from text books and questions based on lectures, and you can be asked to speak or write in response related to that passage．
As the test is made up of 100 ％ academic questions, so many universities consider it the most effective test while taking any admission．To take TOEFL test you should：
－Improve your writing skills;
－Improve your vocabulary;
－Practice other reading passages on the TOEFL Test;
－Be familiar with the format of the test;
－Practice for listening test on the TOEFL test．
To take admission in World’s famous Harvard University, the minimum TOEFL score required is 587 on the paper-based test, 240 on the computer-based test, or 94-95 on the internet-based TOEFL．
(1)
The underlined word “comprising” in Paragraph 2 probably means _________．
[ ]
A．
including
B．
forming
C．
combining
D．
explaining
(2)
Which section is Not included in IBT TOEFL?
[ ]
A．
Reading．
B．
Writing．
C．
Speaking．
D．
Structure and Written Expression．
(3)
According to the passage, many students are required to take TOEFL test probably because the test can _________．
Vans, Keds, Dollies－they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you’ll know they’re actually the latest in teenage footwear．
But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future．
Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers’ shoe choice．
KEDS/VANS
Slip-on shoes with elastic(弹性的)sides are particularly popular among teenage boys-with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands．
The main problem is that they are just too flat－so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful．
BALLET PUMPS
The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes．The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans．However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems．
“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait(步法), ，this leads to short-and long-term problems such as calluses(茧子)，heel and knee pain．”
WEDGES AND STILETTOS
These shoes can also cause problems with gait, They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer’s body weight forward, making them very unstable．
Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain．
SCHOOL SHOES
So what do podiatrists(足科医生)have on their with list, especially for everyday wear?
Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on,with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clark’s, Marks & Spencer or Rhino．
If your teen insists on wearing ‘bad’shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矫形器)in the shoes．These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage．
(1)
Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?
[ ]
A．
Marks & Spencer．
B．
Wedges & Stilettos．
C．
Keds and Vans．
D．
Ballet Pumps．
(2)
Which pair of shoes may not be found on the podiatrists’ wish list?
[ ]
A．
B．
C．
D．
(3)
The underlined word “halt”in the last paragraph probably means _________．
[ ]
A．
increase
B．
worsen
C．
stop
D．
cure
(4)
From this passage we can infer _________．
[ ]
A．
trendy shoes may ruin teenagers’ health
B．
fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them
C．
experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes
D．
podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes
(5)
In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage?
[ ]
A．
Sports．
B．
Science．
C．
Health．
D．
Shopping．
阅读理解
Vans, Keds, Dollies－they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you’ll know they’re actually the latest in teenage footwear．
But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing years of foot, knee and back pain in the future．
Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers’ shoe choices．
KEDS/VANS
SLIP－on shoes with elastic(弹性的)sides are particularly popular among teenage boys－with Keds and Vans the most popular brands．
The main problem is that they are just too flat－so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful．
BALLET PUMPS
The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes．The problem is partly their flat-pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems．
“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait(步法)， this lead to short- and long-term problem such as calluses(茧子), heel and knee pain．”
WEDGES AND STILETTOS
These shoes can also cause problems with gait．They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer’s body weight forward, making them very unstable．
Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain．
SCHOOL SHOES
So what do podiatrists(足科医生)have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear? Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clark’s Marks & Spencer of Rhino．
If your teen insists on wearing “bad” shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矫形器)in the shoes．These support and correct movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrists, can often transform their walk and halt the damage．
(1)
Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problem?
[ ]
A．
Marks & Spencer
B．
Wedges & Stilettos
C．
Keds and Vans
D．
Ballet pumps
(2)
The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means ________．
[ ]
A．
increase
B．
worsen
C．
cure
D．
stop
(3)
From this passage we can infer ________．
[ ]
A．
fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them．
B．
trendy shoes may ruin teenagers’ health
C．
experts are strongly against wearing poplar shoes
D．
podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes
(4)
In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage?
[ ]
A．
Science
B．
Sports
C．
Health
D．
Shopping
(5)
Which pair of shoes may not be found on the podiatrists’ wish list?
[ ]
A．
B．
C．
D．
阅读理解
Vans, Keds, Dollies－they sound like the names of rock bands, but if you have teenagers, you’ll know they’re actually the latest in teenage footwear．
But experts are now warning that the current shoe fashions will be causing teenagers discomfort in the short term and storing up years of foot, knee and back pain in the future．
Here, the experts identify the problems caused by teenagers’ shoe choice．
KEDS/VANS
Slip-on shoes with elastic(弹性的)sides are particularly popular among teenage boys-with Keds and Vans the most sought-after brands．
The main problem is that they are just too flat－so flat that the heel, which strikes the ground first, also becomes damaged and painful．
BALLET PUMPS
The worst shoes of all are such light and thin dolly shoes．The problem is partly their flatness, as with Keds and Vans．However ballet pumps, which have no string or heel, have other specific problems．
“As the shoe has no fastening device, it relies on the toes to keep the shoe on, causing an awkward gait(步法)，this leads to short-and long-term problems such as calluses(茧子)，heel and knee pain．”
WEDGES AND STILETTOS
These shoes can also cause problems with gait, They may look good, but the heels on these are so high they can force the wearer’s body weight forward, making them very unstable．
Teens who wear these shoes regularly are also in danger of joining those millions of women with constant back pain．
SCHOOL SHOES
So what do podiatrists(足科医生)have on their wish list, especially for everyday wear?
Something in a natural, breathable fabric, with a string to hold it on, with a small heel and a deep toe-box that does not press the toes, such as Clark’s, Marks & Spencer or Rhino．
If your teen insists on wearing ‘bad’ shoes, get them some simple foot orthotics(矫形器)in the shoes．These support and correct the movement of the foot and, properly fitted by a podiatrist, can often transform their walk and halt the damage．
(1)
Of all the shoes mentioned in the passage, which can cause the worst problems?
[ ]
A．
Marks & Spencer．
B．
Wedges & Stilettos．
C．
Keds and Vans．
D．
Ballet Pumps．
(2)
Which pair of shoes may not be found on the podiatrists’ wish list?
[ ]
A．
B．
C．
D．
(3)
The underlined word “halt” in the last paragraph probably means _______．
[ ]
A．
increase
B．
worsen
C．
stop
D．
cure
(4)
From this passage we can infer _______．
[ ]
A．
trendy shoes may ruin teenagers’ health
B．
fashionable shoes all have orthotics in them
C．
experts are strongly against wearing popular shoes
D．
podiatrists are expert at producing branded shoes
(5)
In which column of Mail Online can you find this passage?
[ ]
A．
Sports．
B．
Science．
C．
Health．
D．
Shopping．
阅读理解
Heading off to college this year? Here are some fashion tips from our experts you should keep in mind：
Dress to impress：Stylist and business consultant Daniela Smith says, “Girls should keep in mind that your college professors will often be the bridge that connects you to your future career and your classmates will become your professional network．You don't need to dress like you're going to the office, but you should display an ability to properly present yourself with appropriate maturity and confidence, and look put together．”
Logo mania(品牌狂热症)：Wearing the logos of brands aimed at younger customers physically identifies you as part of that age group, so consider the targeted age group of the stores you shop at．It's tempting(诱人的)to load up on logos, especially well-known logos that signify high-end brands．But consider this：college is a time of self-discovery, a chance to develop your own personal style．Instead of wearing logos head to toe, “walking advertisement”-style, why not express who you really are?
Wear real pants! The combination of leggings and baggy shirts is all too common on college campuses．Smith points out that leggings, yoga pants, and sweatpants are entirely unacceptable in public unless you're exercising．Although leggings worn as pants are a common trend among high school and college girls, they are not an appropriate choice for daywear．As a young woman, your style choice should begin to reflect your maturity level．So, get rid of leggings and wear real pants!
Keep the cute factor to a minimum：Stay away from sweaters and T-shirts with smiling animals, cartoon characters, or Hello Kitty on them．Sure, kittens might be cute, but they're not doing you any favors in the style department．Dressing too cutesy can take years off your look, and not necessarily in a good way!
(1)
The second paragraph indicates the importance of ________．
[ ]
A．
impressing professors
B．
getting on well with classmates
C．
creating a professional image
D．
dressing appropriately
(2)
The author believes that college girls should ________．
[ ]
A．
choose a logo that suits their age
B．
try to load up on well-known logos
C．
use logos to show who they are
D．
find their identity by trying different logos
(3)
The author recommends wearing real pants because ________．
[ ]
A．
leggings and baggy shirts are too common
B．
yoga pants and sweatpants are not as comfortable
C．
real pants can present you with appropriate maturity
D．
people like real pants better than the other pants
(4)
In which magazine would you most likely find this passage?
[ ]
A．
Business Week．
B．
Parents．
C．
In style．
D．
Travel＆Leisure．
阅读理解，阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
Here are four fostivals in the UK．
The Parklife weekender
Date：11-12 June 2011
Location：Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester
Cost：Weekend ticket￡58.50．Day ticket ￡35.00
The Parklife Weekender Festival returns as a two-day event．Each Day will feature(展示)six areas in tents and a huge open-air main stage featuring the finest selection of local, national and international artists from across the globe．Inside you will find a large number of bars selling a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks．There will also be over 20 food traders offering food including organic and vegetarian dishes．
Redfest
Date：22-23 July 2011
Location：Redhill．Surrey
Cost：Adult：￡49.50, Under 14￡16.50
Redfest in 20 1 1 is a two-day music festival held every year featuring live performances on“The Main Stage”and“The Introducing Stage”and top DJ’S playing till 2 am in the“Fresh Era Dance Tent”．Now into its fifth year, Redfest has been known for supporting new bands, solo artists and DJ's．
The Big Festival
Date：1-3 July 2011
Location：Clapham Common, London．
Cost：Earlybird￡35, Adult￡50, ￡65 with 3 dishes, ￡75 with 5 dishes, Family￡175, Kids free．
The Big Festival 2011——The idea behind jt is to take a village fete(户外游乐会), make it much bigger, stick it in the centre of London and have all income go towards charity．It will combine food, the family friendly entertainment and some top-quality live music including Soul H Soul, The Charlatans,
Guillemots, The Mystery Jets and many more．
Ben and Jerry's Sundae in the Park Festival
Date：23-24 July 2011
Location：Heaton Park, Manchester
Cost：to be confirmed
Ben and Jerry's festival has now a second site in Manchester's Heaton Park to spread the Peace, Love＆Ice Cream up North．There will be fun-filled activities for everyone．including fairground attractions and social activities! Not to mention a traditional petting farm and a less traditional bare toe wrestling championship．There will be unlimited FREE Ben＆Jerry's Ice Cream!
(1)
If John and his girlfriend are going to enjoy arts at home and abroad on Friday, they should pay for the tickets．
[ ]
A．
￡70
B．
￡93.5
C．
￡100
D．
￡117
(2)
When was the first Redfest festival held?
[ ]
A．
2006．
B．
2007．
C．
2010．
D．
2011．
(3)
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
[ ]
A．
New bands are often performing in JEhe Redfast festivals．
B．
All the money spent on the Big Festival is from charity．
C．
You will enjoy a wide range of food and drinks in the Parklife Weekender．
D．
You will taste free Ben and Jerry's ice cream while attending fun－filled activities．
(4)
The purpose of the passage is to．
[ ]
A．
introduce four festivals in the UK
B．
tell US the history of festivals in the UK
C．
explain how festivals are celebrated in the UK
D．
show how important these festivals are for people in the UK
