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Botswana lies immediately to the north of South Africa. It is bordered on the north and west by Namibia, on the north and east by Zimbabwe, and is connected by a narrow strip of land on the northern border to Zambia. Its territory consists almost entirely of a broad, flat, arid subtropical plateau(高原), though there are hills in the eastern part of the country.
In the northwest, the Okavango River empties into the Kalahari sands, creating the largest inland river delta in the world. While the Okavango Delta is home to relatively few large animals in comparison to other areas of Botswana, its clear waters and countless small islands are home to a variety of birds, plants, and smaller species of animals.
Nearby is Chobe National Park, a beautiful grassland reserve(保护区) that has gained international fame for its large elephant population. Southeast of Chobe are Botswana's large Makgadikgadi salt pans, home to numbers of blue wildebeest, several antelope species, and those international lovers of salt pans, flamingos(a kind of birds).
Almost the entire remaining portion of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert--a varied environment of sand and grassland. Although this area of Botswana is where few people live, it is one of the richest wildlife areas in all of Africa.
Botswana's two largest parks, the Central Kalahari Game reserve and Gemsbok National Park, are found in this region.
Botswana's climate can get rather cool, particularly during the dry winter months of June to August when night occasionally brings frost. The rainy summer months (December through March) are best avoided for those interested in enjoying the best game viewing conditions.

  1. 1.

    South Africa is to the______of Botswana.

    1. A.
      east    
    2. B.
      north  
    3. C.
      south  
    4. D.
      west
  2. 2.

    In the Okavango Delta we can find______.

    1. A.
      a lot of large animals        
    2. B.
      many small islands
    3. C.
      salt pans            
    4. D.
      polluted waters
  3. 3.

    If we want to see flamingo, we should go to_______ .

    1. A.
      salt pans            
    2. B.
      Chobe National Park
    3. C.
      Kalahari Desert         
    4. D.
      Gemsbok National Park
  4. 4.

    It is suggested that tourists visit Botswana in______.

    1. A.
      December  
    2. B.
      March 
    3. C.
      January      
    4. D.
      July
  5. 5.

    What is the passage mainly about Botswana?

    1. A.
      Location, geography and climate.    
    2. B.
      Living conditions, politics and salt pans.
    3. C.
      Parks, animals and population. 
    4. D.
      Animals, races and sightseeing places.
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Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler(跨栏运动员) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the men's 60-meter hurdles.
Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medallist this time. 
"Karaoke (卡拉OK)! That's what I'm going to do. I'm going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson," said Liu after clocking 7.52 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (领奖台).
"Frankly speaking, I didn't think I was in the shape to win a medal," Liu said. "On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and he's the world record holder indoors and out."
"There was also Cuba's reigning (统治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States." It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth. 
Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory in Paris later this year.
"There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I can't get a medal," he said. Liu's success here marks his rapid transition into the senior ranks.
"The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful," said Liu.
They might have to be even more accommodating(乐于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homecoming karaoke party may help.

  1. 1.

    The first sentence "Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days…" means "________".

    1. A.
      Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days
    2. B.
      Asian athletes haven't any achievements in the first two days
    3. C.
      Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents
    4. D.
      Asian athletes are tired of competing in the first two days
  2. 2.

    The underlined sentence means "________".

    1. A.
      I was not satisfied with my performances
    2. B.
      winning a medal can't show what I have done
    3. C.
      I didn't think I was able to win a medal
    4. D.
      I haven't told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles
  3. 3.

    Liu ________ the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year.

    1. A.
      is busy preparing for
    2. B.
      has great pressure on
    3. C.
      is more confident of his ability in
    4. D.
      pays little attention to
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the competition in England.
    2. B.
      Liu Xiang was the first Asian medallist to get a world indoor medal.
    3. C.
      Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover.
    4. D.
      Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university.

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Grades: 8 & up Ages: 13 & up
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Grades: 3-5 Ages: 8-10
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Do you quake when your teacher says, "Now it's time for grammar"? Do your verbs agree with your subjects?
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Grades: 7-9 Ages: 12-14
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Grades: 6-8 Ages: 11-13

  1. 1.

    If a ten-year-old boy wants himself to be admired because of his speech ability, he may buy ____.

    1. A.
      Word Power
    2. B.
      Word Smart Junior
    3. C.
      Grammar Smart Junior
    4. D.
      Grammar Smart: An Audio Guide to Perfect Usage
  2. 2.

    By saying "You'll finally know your grammar backwards and forwards", the writer means "_____".

    1. A.
      You will be clearly familiar with grammar
    2. B.
      You will know the history of grammar
    3. C.
      You will know the make-up of grammar
    4. D.
      You will learn about the future of grammar
  3. 3.

    The four books are all about ____.

    1. A.
      fiction and mysteries
    2. B.
      parenting and teaching
    3. C.
      literature and arts
    4. D.
      language study

The name of our restaurant is Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant. When you hear the name you will immediately think of the sea and Europe. European countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy and France are all famous for their special cuisine(菜肴) and most of the best sea recipes come from these countries. These countries also produce the best wines and champagnes(香槟酒) in the world.
Our restaurant has the best seafood in the world. Enjoy the best sea recipes from the Mediterranean countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy and France. We only use fresh ingredients brought directly from the sea to our kitchen.
Among the beverages we serve, you will find the best brands of wines and champagnes on earth. We also have a large variety of colorful cocktails. If you drink one of those and eat our seafood, you’ll experience a feeling that you have never felt before. We also have excellent waiters and waitresses who wear typical mariner(水手) uniforms.
Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant is the best choice for seafood lovers because it has everything you need for the perfect meal. You can find every kind of seafood here. If you are tired of the typical restaurants, come here to discover the true taste of the sea.
Nowhere else has the wonderful environment that we have. Most of the other restaurants offer the same type of dishes without the real flavor of the sea. You’ll like the Mediterranean because the quality of our service is unique. Don’t waste your time trying to find another place to eat; we have everything that you are looking for — comfort, newness, and of course, delicious food.

  1. 1.

    What is the passage mainly about?

    1. A.
      Why the restaurant is named the Mediterranean.
    2. B.
      Where the Mediterranean restaurant is.
    3. C.
      A general introduction to the restaurant.
    4. D.
      The entertainment in the Mediterranean.
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “beverages” in the third paragraph probably means “______”.

    1. A.
      drinks
    2. B.
      fruits
    3. C.
      vegetables
    4. D.
      dishes
  3. 3.

    We can infer from the passage that the reason why waiters and waitresses wear mariner uniforms is that ______.

    1. A.
      they want to make people feel that they are at sea
    2. B.
      they find it comfortable to wear uniforms
    3. C.
      they want to remind people that they are on a ship
    4. D.
      mariner uniforms can keep people safe at sea
  4. 4.

    From the writing style of this passage we can see that it is ______.

    1. A.
      a news report
    2. B.
      an advertisement
    3. C.
      a pupil’s composition
    4. D.
      a funny story

Quit while you're ahead
I am one of those people who are terrible at saying no.I take on too many projects at once, and spend too much of my time doing things I'd rather not be doing.I get work done, but it's not always the best I can do, or the best way I could spend my time.
That's why my newest goal, both as a professional and a person, is to be a quitter.
Being a quitter isn't being someone who gives up, who doesn't see important things through to the end.I aspire (渴望?) to be the opposite of that.The quitter I want to be is someone who gets out when there's no value in what he's doing, or when that value comes at the expense of something more important.
A friend of mine once told me, "I knew I was an adult when I could stop reading a book, even after getting 500 pages into it." Strange though it sounds, we all tend to do this.We get involved in something, realize we don't want to be a part of it, but keep on going.We say "Well, I've already invested so much time in this, I might as well stick it out."
I propose the opposite: quit as often as possible, regardless of project status or time invested.If you're reading a book, and don't like it, stop reading.Cut your losses, realize that the smartest thing to do is to stop before your losses grow even more, and quit.Instead of reading an entire book you hate, read half of a bad one and half of a good one.Isn't that a better use of your time?
Step back for a second.Let's learn how to say "no" at the beginning, or in the middle, and free up more of our time to do the things we'd like to be doing, and the things actually worth doing. Saying no is hard, and admitting a mistaken yes is even harder.If we do both, we'll start to make sure that we're spending our time creating value, rather than increasing our losses.Let's be quitters together.

  1. 1.

    The author wants to be a quitter, because he _____.

    1. A.
      hopes to improve his personality
    2. B.
      wishes to have more time for relaxation
    3. C.
      expects to make more efficient use of his time
    4. D.
      has found it hard to do several things at one time
  2. 2.

    In what circumstances does the author suggest quitting is a good idea?

    1. A.
      When you feel tired and need a rest.
    2. B.
      When you know a task cannot be finished.
    3. C.
      When you meet with difficulties along the way in your life.
    4. D.
      When you realize what you are doing is not worth the time.
  3. 3.

    If you stop reading a book you hate, the author might think that ______.

    1. A.
      you are wise to cut your losses
    2. B.
      it's a pity that you have wasted so much time
    3. C.
      you should finish a book that you have started
    4. D.
      you should regret choosing the wrong book
  4. 4.

    The message the author tries to convey is to ______.

    1. A.
      learn to say no
    2. B.
      live your life to the fullest
    3. C.
      create more value
    4. D.
      stop doing many things at once

To son, Cecil,
Just a quick note before I start in earnest. When I wrote this, you were 8, still a little boy. In 2002, I was called to active duty in the Marine Corps in the war on Terrorism (恐怖主义). On the 11th of September 2001 when America was attacked, I knew that I would eventually(最终) have to go and I was filled with a deep sense of sadness. That night as you and Keiko were asleep, I looked at your little faces and couldn’t help but fight the tears. I knew it would be hard for you because I had a similar experience. When I was a little boy aged 6, my dad, your Grandpa Cawley, was sent to Vietnam during the war there. I remember how much I missed him, too. But now unfortunately I have come to realize just how difficult it must have been for Grandpa to be away from his children for a year. Thinking about this, I wanted to put my thoughts and feelings down for you and your sister. I am so sorry that I had to leave for such a long time. There is no place I would rather be than with you and Keiko. You two are the lights of my life. I have known no greater joy than in the few years since you two were born. I hope to have many more years with you. If this doesn’t happen, then know that I love you more than words can express. If for some reason I don’t make it home, I will need you to take care of your little sister and your Mom. You will be the man of the Cawley family. Be good my son and God will watch over you as he has me. I will be waiting impatiently for the time when we can all be together again

  1. 1.

    The writer of the letter may be ______

    1. A.
      an American policeman
    2. B.
      an American soldier in the battle field
    3. C.
      a soldier in the Vietnam War
    4. D.
      a postman working far away from home
  2. 2.

    Keiko is the ______ of the writer

    1. A.
      wife
    2. B.
      son
    3. C.
      daughter
    4. D.
      sister
  3. 3.

    One of the experiences the writer and his son had in common is that ______

    1. A.
      they both experienced the Vietnam War
    2. B.
      their fathers had to leave them and fight abroad
    3. C.
      they used to study in the same school
    4. D.
      they were both eight when the fathers had to leave them
  4. 4.

    We can infer(推断) that ______

    1. A.
      the writer was a devoted son
    2. B.
      the writer was a brave soldier
    3. C.
      the writer realized he might die in the battle field
    4. D.
      the writer’s wife was suffering from a terrible illness

Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don't always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well, which doesn't mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away, then we feel very sad. We miss them much, but we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again, and we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There's more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people if those don't have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares, if someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself

  1. 1.

    The first paragraph tells us __________

    1. A.
      none needs friends
    2. B.
      we always need friends around us
    3. C.
      making friends is the need in people's life
    4. D.
      we need to be alone
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is what the writer doesn't say in the passage?

    1. A.
      People are happy when their friends leave them
    2. B.
      People may never see their friends after their friends move away
    3. C.
      Everyone needs friends
    4. D.
      People like their friends very much if they get to know them
  3. 3.

    If people have friends, they would live longer, because __________

    1. A.
      they feel happier and healthier
    2. B.
      they get a lot of help from their friends
    3. C.
      they take better care of themselves
    4. D.
      both A and C
  4. 4.

    This passage tells us __________

    1. A.
      that people are all friends
    2. B.
      that people need friends
    3. C.
      how to get to know friends
    4. D.
      how to name a place

Even if you don’t have a timepiece of some sort nearby, your body keeps its own beat. Humans have an internal clock that regulates(调节) the beating of our heart, the pace of our breathing, the discharge(排出) of chemicals within our bloodstream, and many other bodily functions.
Time is something from which we can’t escape. Even if we ignore it, it’s still going by, ticking away, second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour. So the main issue in using your time well is, “Who’s in charge?” We can allow time to slip by and let it be our enemy. Or we can take control of it and make it our ally
By taking control of how you spend your time, you’ll increase your chances of becoming a more successful student. Perhaps more importantly, the better you are at managing the time you devote to your studies, the more time you will have to spend on your outside interests.
The aim of time management is not to schedule every moment so we become slaves of a timetable that governs every waking moment of the day. Instead, the aim is to permit us to make informed choices as to how we use our time. Rather than letting the day go by, largely without our awareness, what we are going to discuss next can make us better able to control time for our own purposes.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “ally” in Para.3 most likely means somebody or something that is ___.

    1. A.
      your supporter and helps you
    2. B.
      under your control and obeys you
    3. C.
      under your influence and follows you
    4. D.
      your slave and serves you
  2. 2.

    The author intends to tell you that time __________.

    1. A.
      could be managed by the internal clock of human bodies
    2. B.
      should be well managed for our own interest
    3. C.
      should be saved for outside interests
    4. D.
      could be regulated by a timepiece such as a clock or a watch
  3. 3.

    In the next part, the author would most probably discuss with you _________.

    1. A.
      how to make up for lost time
    2. B.
      how to have a good time
    3. C.
      how to make good use of time
    4. D.
      how to keep up with the times

The China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors, senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodation(住处,住所) with utilities paid for, 90 per cent medical reimbursement, a seven-day paid leave, eleven-day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.
Senior Business Editor
You must:
★ assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them;
★ be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite totally if needed and mentor junior staff;
★ ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails;
★ have had at least five years’ editing experience working on editing the Business Desk and be familiar with industry software.
Senior Copy Editor
You must:
★ work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;
★ edit or rewrite copy and give snappy headlines and captions;
★ have had at least two years’ editing experience working on editing desks and be familiar with industry software.
Copy Editor
You must:
★ be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing snappy headlines and captions;
★ be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;
★ have two years of editing experience working on copy desks, and be familiar with industry software.
Graphic Designer
You must:
★ have excellent skills in information graphics;
★ be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;
★ be experienced in newspaper or  magazine layouts;
★ have a good sense of typography;
★ have good news judgment;
★ be well-versed with Macintosh software, including In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop;
★ be fluent in English.
For enquiries or to apply, write to job @ chinadaily.com.cn.

  1. 1.

    What is the purpose of this passage?

    1. A.
      To describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper group.
    2. B.
      To describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper group.
    3. C.
      To advertise for recruiting some good employees.
    4. D.
      To tell you how to become part of this group.
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      The employees(雇员) have to pay for their own food and lodging(住所).
    2. B.
      The workers there can enjoy a seven-day leave without pay.
    3. C.
      The senior business editor’s only job is to help the business editor to set goals.
    4. D.
      The employees have the right to enjoy eleven-day public holidays.
  3. 3.

    How many positions need editing experience?

    1. A.
      1.
    2. B.
      2.
    3. C.
      3.
    4. D.
      4.
  4. 4.

    What is NOT required about Graphic Designer?

    1. A.
      Be well-versed with Photoshop.
    2. B.
      Have excellent skills in information graphics.
    3. C.
      Having a good sense of typography.
    4. D.
      Writing snappy headlines and captions.
  5. 5.

    Which can be the title of the advertisement?

    1. A.
      China Daily: New Employees Wanted
    2. B.
      China Daily: Newspaper
    3. C.
      China Daily: An International Team
    4. D.
      China Daily: The Best Working Condition

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