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It was a sunny day when I quit my job to travel. As a contract administrator(合同管理员)for a shipping company, I’d spent 2012 _____in Washington DC. While it was a well-paid job, even a_____career, it was not what I wanted, I wanted to _____stories and see the world.

The _____of this decision were sown(播种)in 2010, when I graduated from college and moved to Spain to teach English. I spent my spare time travelling around Europe, writing it all in my blog. After two years, my teaching contracts______, so I moved back to work in Washington DC.

Writing, on the other hand, continued to make me______. And during those two years in Spain, my blog had_____many readers. But I faced a __ decision: quit and pursue writing full-time, or keep a good job.I knew that _____to the world of writing and travelling was the right choice,_____ I began planning my next move. This time, my______was New Zealand.

Every night______I came home from my job I work on my blog. I spent a year______my blog and setting up freelance(自由职业者)writing contracts, so that I would have guaranteed paid work once I quit. A few months later, I was invited to explore Jordan for a few weeks. I knew the time had come to______the final preparations. I planned out my trips, _____my flights and sold my car (my last strong tie to my old life)before______. And finally, I was on my way to New Zealand.

Since quitting my job, I’ve sailed off the coast of Italy and Greece; dived in Bali; ridden horses across western Mongolia; slept_____the stars on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Not once have I______my decision to leave my job in Washington DC. Through all this, I have achieved my____of becoming a writer. I gave up a comfortable life to pursue personal happiness—_______proving that dreams really do come true, if you work for them.

1.A. studying B. teaching C. working D. travelling

2.A. terrible B. wrong C. vital D. good

3.A. write B. remember C. understand D. read

4.A. plants B. seeds C. crops D. branches

5.A. started B. continued C. ended D. failed

6.A. qualified B. delighted C. bored D. tired

7.A. protected B. demanded C. attracted D. selected

8.A. strange B. tough C. normal D. simple

9.A. returning B. sending C. donating D. leading

10.A. or B. but C. so D. unless

11.A. destination B. situation C. occasion D. description

12.A. since B. because C. until D. when

13.A. turning up B. getting up C. cutting up D. building up

14.A. reject B. make C. test D. apply

15.A. sold B. bought C. booked D. earned

16.A. setting off B. settling down C. calming down D. turning around

17.A. on B. over C. in D. under

18.A. explained B. shared C. regretted D. imagined

19.A. reason B. example C. memory D. goal

20.A. narrowly B. awfully C. widely D. hopefully

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Body language is quiet, secret and most powerful language of all.

In fact, non-verbal communication takes up about fifty percent of what we usually mean. And body language is especially important, when we try to communicate across cultures.

Indeed, what is called body language is so much a part of us that it’s actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings happen as a result of it. For example, different cultures treat the distance between people differently. Northern Europeans usually do not like having bodily contact, even with friends. And certainly not with strangers. People from the Latin American countries, on the other hand, touch each other quite a lot. So it’s possible that in conversation it may look like a Latino is following a Norwegian (挪威人)all over the room. The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep moving closer. The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as rude behavior, will keep backing away, which the Latino will in return regarded as coldness.

Obviously, a great deal is going on when people talk. And only a part of it is in the words themselves. And when parties are from different cultures, there’s a strong possibility of misunderstanding. But whatever the situation is, the best advice is to obey the golden rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated.

1.You may find the passage in _____.

A. a science magazine B. a guide book

C. a sports newspaper D. a story book

2.The underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

A. the Norwegian keeps moving closer

B. the Latino follows the Norwegian

C. the Norwegian keeps backing away

D. the Latino’s way of expressing friendship

3.Misunderstanding of body languages always happens because of the _____.

A. languages B. friends

C. cultures D. countries

4.Which of the following is true?

A. People around the world have the same body languages.

B. Body language takes up about 50% of our communication.

C. Body language is the most important in our communication.

D. Body language is important when trying to communicate across cultures

5.If a foreign friend gives a hug to you, you should_____.

A. shake hands with him B. give him a hug

C. refuse him D. kiss him

One day after school I was just finishing up some math homework. My dad came back from work and sat right beside me, ______ over my homework with me. We made corrections _____. After that we _______ and my dad said,” I will always _______ every moment spending time talking with you”.

I remember my Dad telling me his stories of when he was ______. My dad didn't have a father ____. He was always moving from place to place with my ______. My dad wasn't the easiest kid to_____. He would _______ with kids at school, which made my grandma worried. He’d act out to release the anger he had from not having his father present in his ________ and teenage years.

At high school, things got a little ________. He made a football team, he did well and didn’t get into as much _______ as before. He also made many friends. ______ those friends was my uncle. My Dad and Uncle were friends all throughout high school. It was through my uncle _______my Mom and Dad met _________. Later, they got married. After I was born, my dad felt that becoming a _______ was an honor and that he would not be ______ in my life.

I suddenly looked up to see my Dad ______ at me. I could see in my Dad’s eyes how he longed for a _______ like this. I continued to do my math homework and _______ my Dad say,” I love you, always”.

1.A. taking B. looking C. getting D. handing

2.A. equally B. instead C. together D. hardly

3.A. thought B. planned C. listened D. talked

4.A. waste B. organize C. treasure D. choose

5.A. young B. old C. tired D. poor

6.A. growing up B. turning up C. settling down D. breaking away

7.A. mom B. uncle C. grandpa D. grandma

8.A. connect B. handle C. change D. recognize

9.A. fight B. dance C. compete D. study

10.A. struggling B. travelling C. childhood D. adulthood

11.A. harder B. easier C. worse D. larger

12.A. trouble B. debt C. sadness D. anxiety

13.A. Between B. Apart from C. Among D. As for

14.A. who B. when C. how D. that

15.A. practically B. officially C. especially D. entirely

16.A. father B. mother C. fighter D. student

17.A. present B. different C. absent D. strict

18.A. glaring B. pointing C. aiming D. smiling

19.A. appearance B. relationship C. background D. behavior

20.A. felt B. found C. heard D. made

Mr Cooper wanted to buy the house and he told me that _______the house cost ,it would be _______it

A. however ; worth B. how many ; worth

C. whatever worth D. what worthy

Old age may not sound exciting.But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people worried about getting older.Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty.In fact，they say by the age of eighty?five，people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.

The findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand adults in the United States.The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in 2008.At that time，the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty?five.The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness，sadness and worry.They also asked about mental or emotional stress.

Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study.His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of twenty?two and twenty?five.The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.

The study also showed that men and women have similar feeling patterns as they grow older.However，women at all ages reported more sadness，stress and worry than men.

Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older.One theory is that，as people grow older，they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their feelings.They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.

Professor Stone says the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world，or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.

The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children，being unemployed or being single.But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well?being related to age.

1.According to the survey of The Gallup Organization，people are most likely to become happier .

A. when they are between ages of 18 and 85

B. when they come to their old age

C. when they are in their twenties

D. when they are eighteen years old

2.According to Arthur Stone，old people .

A. have a positive attitude toward their life

B. can control their behaviors better

C. dream about good things every day

D. have earned a large amount of money

3.From the last paragraph we can know that .

A. you must be worried if you have young children

B. health has nothing to do with your age

C. you can be happy even if you are still single

D. happiness depends on your family and job

4.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. Getting Older Means Getting Happier

B. The Young Are Happier Than the Old

C. The Younger，the Happier

D. Women Are Easier to Happy in Life

Jay Chou is a well-known name both in Taiwan and mainland. He is now one of Asia’s hottest pop stars. His catchy tunes have mainstreamed (主流) rap and R&B in the Mandopop world. In the past his teacher thought he was dumb (木讷的). Talent spotters(观察者)thought he was ugly. But his success proves that the music still matters more than looks and image. His musical talent is recognized by fans, fellowsingers and producers.

Now, a singing contest was held in Taiwan. Chou appeared at the contest with band “Nan Quan Mama”, which was discovered by Chou. Their first album the Summer of Nan Quan Mama, composed and produced by Chou was a great success.

Chou started his career at a singing contest, attracting the attention of record producers. But the successful singer does not believe in luck. He says it’s his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success. He said, “I didn’t know how to sing at the beginning, so I lost the first time. But I was so determined that I never stopped trying. My advice to these young singers is never to give up, and always believe in yourself.”

Chou’s confidence has strengthened his music. He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.

1.The best title for this passage can be________.

A. Jay Chou and Nan Quan Mama B. Jay Chou encourages youngsters

C. Jay Chou and his band D. A brief introduction of Jay Chou

2.The underlined part “matters more” most probably means________.

A. better B. more different

C. more difficult D. more important

3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Jay Chou?

A. Jay Chou is confident towards music.

B. He is a determined man.

C. He succeeded the first time he appeared on the stage.

D. Though not good-looking, he has a gift for music.

4.________makes Jay Chou a success according to the passage?

A. His luck B. His passion of music

C. His hard work D. Both B and C

JOHANNESBURG—They say cats have nine lives．Now a Chinese toad(蟾蜍)has joined the club of clever survivors．

South Africans are shocked by a toad that got trapped in a ship from China to Cape Town, after jumping into a candlestick(烛台)that was made there．South African officials reportedly planned to put down the creature, fearing it would cause harm as an invasive species if it were let go in the wild.

But the toad got a last-minute pardon. Mango Airlines, a south African airline, transported the toad on Friday to Johannesburg to an animal center, after officials decided to find a way to let the toad live. The two-hour flight was comfortable compared to the trip from China, a long way of many weeks and thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean.

Airline spokesman Hein Kaiser said the toad got "first-class treatment", sitting in a plastic container together with Brett Glasby, an expert looking, after animals. There was even a ceremony, in which the toad's boarding pass was handed to Glasby.

"He was the star of the Show on the flight. He was the unusual passenger, I think every passenger stopped to have a look." Kaiser said.

On landing in Johannesburg, the toad was brought out of its container for a photo shoot. Observers said the brown toad seemed like a cool customer. It belongs to the Asian Toad species. It is believed to have survived the trip from China by hardening its skin to prevent it from drying out, and also by slowing its breathing and heart rate—-methods that help the species survive in times of drought(干旱).

"We've had snakes in imported wood and insects in fruit. We were called because the toad was right inside the candlestick, and we had to break it to get it out." Glasby, the expert, told The Star, a South African newspaper.

1.The underlined phrase "an invasive ~species" in second paragraph may refer to ________.

A. something which is not used to the local conditions

B. something which is probably harmful to the native creatures

C. something which has never appeared in local areas

D. something which is greatly good to the local people

2.The toad was able to arrive in South Africa alive ________.

A. because it slowed its breath on the way

B. because it used methods in times of drought

C. because it formed hard skin to protect itself

D. because many people looked after it carefully

3.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A. sometimes animals are transported by accident

B. no one has seen such a big toad in Africa

C. a candlestick is the best place for a toad

D. droughts make toads live longer

4.What is the best title of the text?

A. A journey-loving toad. B. An amazing China toad.

C. A toad that has nine lives D. A toad in a candlestick.

Kids’ lives should be filled with fun and excitement. Every parent wants their child to be able to look back on their childhood with memories filled with good times and humor. One of the ways to keep these memories is with pset of kids bunk beds.

For one thing , both children and parents get into the excitement of new bedroom furniture. For parents up the necessary money to buy something special themselves because new beds mean that they are “growing up.

Use the shopping experience as a means of starting to teach your children economics. For example, explain to them that you have X amount of money to spend on the new beds. It may not mean much to the kids now, but it will plant a seed (种子)that money play an important role in buying things.

Another learning method that can be employed for buying kids bunk beds is to have them reach certain goals. Explain to your children that they are growing up and therefore need “big kids” beds. However, you have to be sure they are really grown up enough for the new beds! Give them some goals to achieve that are age proper. Some examples would be to take the rubbish out every day without being told, read one or two books and be able to tell you what they were about, be able to say the ABC's or count to 10. This will give your children a sense of achievement and ownership of their new beds.

Getting kids bunk beds with a desk will also improve good learning habits. Have your children sit at the desk to do their drawing or coloring；this will improve the habit of doing homework at the desk.

Help your children learn and have fun with their new kids bunk beds!

1.How many advantages about kids bunk beds are referred to in the text?

A. Two. B. Three.

C. four. D. Five.

2.Why is it important to children economics when buying a kids bunk bed?

A. To help children learn about money spending.

B. To show children parents have lots of money.

C. To make children know money in everything.

D. To teach children to save their own money.

3.To own a new bunk bed .children are exported to .

A. give some opinions B. reach some goals

C. obey some rules D. follow some examples

4.What’s the best title of the text?

A. How to buy a kids bunk bed

B. How to make your children special

C. Giving your children a sense of achievement

D. learning while having fun with kids bunk beds

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Mrs Smith have been teaching us about kites. She told us that they were invented in China in more than 2,300 years ago. When our teacher asked us to design a kite it could fly, we started our pairs work at once.

First we collected the materials we need. Tara brought the big plastic bag to school. I persuaded my dad to let me have some masking tape that left over last week where we had been spraying the rusty(生锈的)patch on the car. I also found some thin poles. But either Tara nor I could find any string at home, so we will get some for our pocket money on the way home tonight.

Li Ming

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