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【题目】We often meet with losses and downs in life.When I was young,I always went to my family and friends for help. As I grew older and became more independent,the advice from them wasn't enough and I began to read some books, which helped me a lot.Here I’d like to recommend some of them to you.

●The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler

This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神经病学家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard.Burchard in turn describes what he believes the purpose of life is: it's being happy.

●Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard

Written by a French doctor,Dr.Ricard beautifully describes ways in which,happiness can be achieved.He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination.

●The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment,Eckhart Tolle

The present moment is the only moment you have control of at any time in your life.In this book,Eckhart Tolle describes the importance of being present in spite of the mind's desire to be anywhere but now.

●The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho

Coelho uses a fictional story to describe the potential theme of this book.You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.Of course,you're required to work and devote yourself to achieving your goals.

【1】Which book is probably an interview?

A. The Art of Happiness.

B. Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill.

C. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.

D. The Alchemist.

【2】What is Matthieu Ricard's opinion about happiness?

A. Being wealthy is the basis of happiness.

B. Happiness belongs to those fortunate people.

C. A strong will and efforts count in getting happiness.

D. Living happily in the present is tough for most people.

【3】Who agrees that we are the master of our own life?

A. Eckhart Tolle. B. Paulo Coelho.

C. Matthieu Ricard. D. Brendan Burchard.

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】B

【解析】在日常生活中,我们会经常碰到困难,也会经常求助于人。读书会给你很大的帮助，本文推荐一些有关这方面的书。

【1】A

推理判断题。根据The Art of Happiness,Howard Cutler中This book was written in 1998,and in it,Howard Cutler asks Brendan Burchard,an outstanding philosopher, questions.Cutler is a psychiatrist（神经病学家）aiming to understand what the purpose of life is according to Brendan Burchard可知A. The Art of Happiness.这本书是一篇采访。故选A。

【2】C

推理判断题。根据Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill,Matthieu Ricard中He argues happiness doesn't just happen by chance or luck.Just like other skills,it requires lots of hard work and determination.可知获得幸福的坚强意志和努力是值得的。故选C。

【3】B

细节理解题。根据The Alchemist,Paulo Coelho中You have the power to create your own future.Only you have the ability to create the kind of life you want for yourself.可知Paulo Coelho同意我们时自己生活的主人。故选B。

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【2】Don’t get to your parents when you are angry．Your parents possibly won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place tocool off.

Try to reach a compromise(和解). 【3】You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.

Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. 【4】

Talk about your values(价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. 【5】 Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person.It is worth having a try.

A. Don’t argue with your parents.

B. Tell your parents what you care about, and why.

C. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy.

D. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

E. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.

F. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.

G. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.

【题目】Tales From Animal Hospital

David Grant

David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital.Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated,including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess,the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond.He also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day,from ordinary medical check-ups to surgery（外科手术）.Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the programme and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat,dog or snake!

￡14.99 Hardback 272 pp Simon Schuster

ISBN 0751304417

Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer

Michael White

From the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science,comes this colourful description of the life of the world's first modern scientist.Interesting yet based on fact,Michael White's new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him.Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic ended and science began.

￡18.99 Hardback 320 pp Fourth Estate

ISBN 1857024168

Fermat's Last Theorem

Simon Singh

In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world's greatest mathematical problem: Fermat's Last Theorem（费马大定理）.First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the 17th century,the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds,including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem,and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique（巴黎综合理工大学）.Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995.An unusual story of human effort over three centuries,Fermat's Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.

￡12.99 Hardback 384 pp Fourth Estate

ISBN 1857025210

【1】What is Animal Hospital?

A. A news story. B. A popular book.

C. A research report. D. A TV programme.

【2】In Michael White's book,Newton is described as _____.

A. a person who did not look the same as in many pictures

B. a person who lived a colourful and meaningful life

C. a great but not perfect man

D. an old-time magician

【3】Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “baffle” as it is used in the text?

A. To encourage people to raise questions.

B. To cause difficulty in understanding.

C. To provide a person with an explanation.

D. To limit people's imagination.

【4】What is the purpose of writing these three texts?

A. To make the books easier to read.

B. To show the importance of science.

C. To introduce new authors.

D. To sell the books.

【题目】You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you:

Before an earthquake

【1】

All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.

During an earthquake

It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table.【2】 Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas.【3】 Move away from buildings, bridges and trees.

After an earthquake

【4】 It’s better to wait and leave when it is safe.

Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.【5】 If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Then report it to the gas company.

A. It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family.

B. But earthquakes almost never kill people directly.

C. Earthquake is one of the most severe natural disasters.

D. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects.

E. If you arc outdoors, move to an open area like a playground.

F. Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once.

G. If you smell or hear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors.

【题目】假如你是一名大学生，名叫李华。你所在的班级最近就“大学生是否应经济独立”的话题展开讨论，同学们发表了不同的看法。请你根据以下所给内容，写一封信给某英语报社，反映讨论情况。

60%的同学的看法

1.靠自己打工来支付学费会影响学业；

2.现在把精力都用在学习上，将来报答父母的养育之恩；

25%的同学的看法

1.通过打工可以获得工作经验，了解社会；

2.体会父母挣钱不易，从而戒掉乱花钱的坏习惯；

15%的同学的看法

（包括你在内）

觉得双方的观点都有一定的道理，但又不完全赞同；

我个人的看法是……

注意：1．文章的起始句已经给出；

2．词数100左右（不包括起始句）；

参考词汇：报答: repay 学费: tuition 经济独立: financially independent

Dear Editor,

I’m writing to tell you about a recent discussion our class have had on whether or not university students should be financially independent.

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Yours,

Li Hua

【题目】第二节单词拼写：根据汉意或用括号内所给单词正确形式填空。

【1】 Opportunities and success tend to be in ___(有利于)of those who are ready.

【2】 He was ___________(推荐)for the post by a colleague.

【3】 He made some quite ____(合理的)points and gave a good speech.

【4】 I wish you wouldn’t ___(打断)me all the time.

【5】 Health officials have tried to raise ________(意识，觉悟)about AIDS.

【题目】Starting in 1972,the National Park Service established a policy for forest fires called Natural Bum. It was true 【1】 some forest fires, such as those which were caused by lightning were necessary for forests 【2】 (keep) balanced ecosystems, so the fire should be allowed to burn 【3】, a big fire in Yellowstone National Park in 1988 caused this policy to be abandoned (放弃）since the fire was initially allowed to bum yet soon out of control. As a result, the fire of 1988 destroyed much of Yellowstone, which is Americas 【4】(old) and most beloved national park. Massive areas of plants were destroyed, and large empty spaces and acres of burned and blackened trees greeted 【5】 (visit). The rivers and streams were choked with ash, and the ecosystem of the park was changed 【6】 repair.

In addition, great numbers of animals 【7】 (kill) by the fires that burned out of control. The fires were driven by high winds, 【8】 (move) as many as ten miles a day. Many small animals died in the flames. The fires' rapid advances 【9】 (give) the wildlife little chance to escape. Even today, few of these small forest animals have returned to live in the park. In the years immediately following the fires, the numbers of visitors declined 【10】(rapid).

【题目】第二节基础知识测试

注意：1—5题为单词拼写（每空一词），6—10题为完成句子（不限词数）。

【1】She chose to learn the violin in __________(prefer) to the piano.

【2】During the talks in Copenhagen, all the 192 nations agree on the fact that climate change is posing a threat to the __________(生存) of human beings.

【3】The new solider __________(射击) at the target, but missed it again.

【4】We’ll start tomorrow, weather __________(permit).

【5】He was touched by the __________(warm) of their welcome.

【6】“The interest ______________________ be divided into five parts, according to the agreement made by both sides.” declared the judge.

【7】But for my classmates’ help, I ______________________(not finish) the work in time.

【8】He studied hard before the examination, and it ______________________ (得到回报，取得成功). He made an A.

【9】The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an hour without ______________________(参考) his notes.

【10】Would you like my old TV ______________________(交换) this camera?

【题目】

【1】【1】我要让在北京的朋友为我找一家好旅馆。

I'll get my friends in Beijing __________________.

【2】【2】他因骑马而疲惫。

He __________________ riding a horse.

【3】【3】我一看见他就认出了他。

__________________，I recognized him.

【4】【4】尽管他是个孩子，但他知道的很多。

____________，he knows a lot.

【5】【5】我至今没有得到她的答复。

I have had no reply from her______________.

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