An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to (归因于)the global economic crisis (危机) awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.

Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up.

Professor John Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecturer at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures-which are open to students from all departments-were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250.

“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done.” He said.

University applications rose 7% last year, but there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in careers in the public sector(部门), which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.

A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.

Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”

1. Professor John Beath’s lectures are_______ .

A. given in a traditional way

B. connected with the present situation

C. open to both students and their parents

D. warmly received by economics

2.Careers in the public sector are more attractive because of their_________ .

A. greater stability B. higher pay

C. fewer applications D. better reputation

3.In the opinion of most parents, __________ .

A. economics should be the focus of school teaching

B. more students should be admitted to universities

C. the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened.

D. children should solve financial problems themselves

4. According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters _______ .

A. wiser in money management

B. have access to better equipment

C. confident about their future careers

D. get jobs in Child Trust Funds

5.What’s the main idea of the text?

A. Universities have received more applications.

B. Economics is attracting an increasing numbers students

C. College students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty

D. Parents are concerned with children’s subject selection.

The Himalayas are mountains that are located in South Asia. They are a part of Nepal, India, Pakistan, China and Bhutan. The mountains are the highest in the world, reaching almost 9,000 meters sea level. The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from the inner part of Asia. The word Himalaya means “ home of snow”.

14 mountains are over 8,000 meters high, among them the K2, Nanga Parbat and Mount Everest, at 8,848 meters, the world’s highest mountain. The Himalayas extend over 1,500 miles( 2,400km ) from the Indus valley in the west to the Brahmaputra Valley in the east.

Many of the mountain peaks are sacred to the people who live in the surrounding areas . Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims go there and pray to God.

The Himalayas belong to the youngest mountain ranges in the world. They were formed when the Indian subcontinent, which was originally a part of the southern landmass, drifted to the north and crashed into Asia. This movement started about 70 million years ago and has been going on up to the present day. The Himalayas are still becoming taller, moving at about 7 cm per year. Earthquakes and volcanoes are evidences that the area is still very active.

Glaciers and permanent snow fields cover the higher regions of the Himalayas. They are the source of streams that flow into the two big rivers of the region. The Indus flows to the west and through Pakistan into the Arabia Sea. The Ganges and Brahmaputra flow to the east and get together in Bangladesh. They form the largest delta in the world.

1. How many countries do the Himalayas belong to?

A. 7 B. 6 C. 4 D. 5

2.Why do Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims go to Himalayas and pray to God?

A. Because they live in the surrounding areas.

B. Because they believe the mountain peaks are sacred.

C. Because the word Himalaya means “ home of snow”.

D. Because the Himalayas are the youngest mountain ranges in the world.

3. What does the author stress in Paragraph 4?

A. The process where the Himalayas were formed.

B. Earthquakes and volcanoes in the Himalayas.

C. The forming of the Indian subcontinent.

D. The landscape features of the Himalayas.

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The Himalayas influence the climate in both India and China.

B. The Ganges and Brahmaputra get together in Pakistan.

C. The Himalayas are still young and moving at about 7 cm per year.

D. The Indus flows through Bangladesh into the Arabia sea.

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Summer is the season of family travel. 1. Here are our top 5 things to teach your children before entering big crowds:

How Far They Can Go — 2. For young children, you should set a rule of always holding a parent’s hand. For older kids, you may be comfortable with a “I can always see you and you can always see me” rule.

To Call Your Real Name — Teach your children that you will find them, so it’s best if they stay in one place. What’s more, teach them to call out your full name instead of “Mommy” or “Daddy” to help you more easily find them.

How to Identify a “Safe Person” — Make sure your children know the best people to approach if they get separated from you. Employees working at the place you‘re visiting are generally always good, “safe people”. But what about places that may not have employees, like the beach? 3. Experts say that moms are often the most willing and best-equipped people to help kids.

What to say — 4. Remember that if your children do get separated from you, they will likely be panicked (恐慌), so don’t assume that they will know how to tell strangers that they are lost. Role-play getting lost and using simple sentences like, “I am lost” with your kids to help them know what to do if it actually happens.

Their Personal Information — Make sure your children know as much basic personal information as possible, including their full names, parents’ full names and telephone numbers and the address. 5.

A. Teach your children to look for a mom with kids.

B. Sometimes it’s not hard to find a safe person in such places.

C. But do your kids know what to do if they get separated from you?

D. If your kids are too young to remember them, write them down!

E. It can be hard for people to help a lost child.

F. Tell your children to behave normally when they get lost.

G. It’s important to talk with your children about how close you expect them to stay to you.

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Sometimes your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength. _________the story of this boy for example.He decided to study judo(柔道) _________he had lost his left_________in a car accident.

The boy began lessons_________an old Japanese judo master.The boy was doing well,_________ he couldn’t understand why,after three months of training,the master had _________ him only one move.

“Sensei,”the boy _________ said to his master,“shouldn’t I be learning more moves?”

“This is the only move you’11 ever _________ to know,”the sensei replied.

Not quite understanding,but believing in his teacher,the boy_________training.

Several months later,the sensei _________the boy to his first tournament.

To his _________, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more _________ ,but after some time,his opponent(对手)became impatient and charged;the boy skillfully _________ his one move to win the match.Still amazed by his _________ ,the boy was now in the finals.This time, his opponent was bigger,stronger,and more_________.For a while,the boy appeared to be defeated. _________that the boy might get _________ ,the referee called a timeout(暂停).He was about to stop the match when the sensei_________ ,saying,“No,let him continue.”

Soon after the match began again,his opponent made a big _________:he dropped his guard.The boy won the tournament.When asked,“how did I win with only one move ? ”,the sensei answered, “First, you’ve almost _________ one of the most difficult throws in all of judo.Second,the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grasp your left arm.”

1.A.Take B.Give C.Tell D.Make

2.A.because B.though C.before D.until

3.A.1eg B.eye C.arm D.hand

4.A.with B.as C.beneath D.1ike

5.A.for B.since C.so D.or

6.A.promised B.taught C.allowed D.delivered

7.A.honestly B.finally C.impatiently D.rapidly

8.A.need B.fail C.agree D.demand

9.A.avoided B.stopped C.kept D.regretted

10.A.applied B.kept C.carried D.took

11.A.embarrassment B.encouragement C.disappointment D.astonishment

12.A.difficult B.awkward C.frightening D.unique

13.A.sacrificed B.suggested C.quitted D.used

14.A.competitor B.master C.success D.challenge

15.A.responsible B.experienced C.casual D.stressed

16.A.Concerned B.Threatened C.Disappointed D.Delighted

17.A.tired B.defeated C.hurt D.fined

18.A.sighed B.added C.approved D.interrupted

19.A.discovery B.difference C.mistake D.decision

20.A.created B.mastered C.exposed D.Watched

Modern life can be stressful. It’s full of pressure and hardships, worries and annoyances. But after years of being dosed up by doctors and seeking solutions on the self-help shelves, can most common complaints be cured through your next holiday?

The festival doctor will see you now.

Complaint

Prescription (处方)

Dosage (剂量)

Guilty

Restart yourself at the Wanderlust Festival.

A weekend at any Wanderlust Festival should restrain some of the shame you are feeling. Empty your mind with meditation (冥想) sessions in the mountains of America or adjust your feelings with a sound bath in Santiago, Chile.

Sad

A healthy dose of laughter at Just for Laughs in Montreal, Canada in July.

Have fun at the largest comedy festival, which attracts more than two million ha-ha hunters every summer. Apart from 250 comedy acts, there will be walkabout theatre, circus acts and lots of new comedy films to make you laugh to tears.

Over- thinking

Get nourishing food for your thought at the UK’s How The Light Gets In in May.

Spend a week or so in the company of like-minded individuals and you will see you are not the only one overt hinking things. The world’s largest philosophy festival, held in Hareous Wye, will have talks, debates and classes on culture, philosophy, politics, art and science.

Heart-

broken

Find one of your favorite fish in the sea at Ireland’s matchmaking festival in June.

A week at Liverpool’s matchmaking festival could be a choice as Ireland’s mythical matchmakers (媒人) have been pairing lovers together for centuries. Try to find Willie Dally, a fourth-generation matchmaker, for your best chance of ever lasting love. Those who touch his lucky book are said to fall in love and marry within six months.

1.When celebrating the festival Just for Laugh in Montreal, you will __________.

A. empty your mind with meditation sessions

B. burst into tears by watching comedy films

C. be thrilled and your depression will be removed

D. have discussions on the meaning of life

2. If you are thinking too much about work, you can spend a few days at _________.

A. the Wanderlust Festival

B. Ireland’s matchmaking festival

C. Just for Laughs

D. How The Light Gets In

3.According to the passage, we can learn the festival doctor specializes in _________.

A. offering a cure through the festival form

B. celebrating the festivals with the patients

C. treating people falling ill during festivals

D. listening to people’s complaints during festivals

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