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Let us suppose it is now about A.D. 2060. Let’s make believe (假装;虚构) it is about sixty years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different.

Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a number of scenic spots on the moon, many hotels have been built. The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally. In order that everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picture window. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment (娱乐) of young and old.

What are people eating now? People are still eating food. They haven’t yet started to take on heir (继承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.

Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were a hundred years ago, most of our planet’s surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and crops are no longer destroyed bypests. The harvest is always good.

Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work on the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.

People are now largely vegetarians (素食者). You see, as the number of people increases, the number of animal decreases. Therefore, the people have to be vegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of diseases. No one has to be ill any more.

Such would be our life in 2060.

1.When was the passage written?

A. In about A.D. 2060. B. In about 1960.

C. In about 2004. D. In about 2000.

2.According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060?

A.Many other animals. B.Many tourists.

C. Many plants. D. A sea.

3.What will people eat then according to the passage?

A. Foods in pill form.

B.Biscuits in pill form.

C .Foods in water form.

D. Foods in gas form.

4.The passage tells us that in 2060, ____ on the earth than now.

A. there are fewer population

B. there are more pests

C. the crops are getting better

D.there is less water

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Family structure is the core of any culture.A major function of the family is to socialize new members of a culture.As children are raised in a family setting,they learn to become members of the family as well as members of the larger culture.The family provides the model for all other relationships in society.Through the observations and modeling of the behavior of other family members,children learn about the family and society including the values of the culture.Family structure and their inherent relationships and obligations are a major source of cultural difference.

The family is the center of most traditional Asians' lives.Many people worry about their families' welfare,reputation,and honor.Asian families are often extended,including several generations related by blood or marriage living in the same home.An Asian person's misdeeds are not blamed just on the individual but also on the family—including the dead ancestors.

Traditional Chinese,among many other Asians,respect their elders and feel a deep sense of duty toward them.Children repay their parents' sacrifices by being successful and supporting them in old age.This is accepted as a natural part of life in China.In contrast,taking care of aged parents is often viewed as tremendous burden in the United States,where aging and family support are not honored highly.

The Vietnamese family consists of people currently alive as well as the spirits of the dead and of the as?yet unborn.Any decisions or actions are done from family considerations,not individual desires.People's behavior is judged on whether it brings shame or pride to the family.Vietnamese children are trained to rely on their families,to honor elderly people,and to fear foreigners.Many Vietnamese think that their actions in this life will influence their status in the next life.

Fathers in traditional Japanese families are typically strict and distant.Japanese college students in one study said they would tell their fathers just about as much as they would tell a total stranger.The emotional and communication barrier between children and fathers in Japan appears very strong after children have reached a certain age.

Although there has been much talk about “family values”in the United States,the family is not a usual frame of reference for decisions in U.S.mainstream culture.Family connections are not so important to most people.Dropping the names of wealthy or famous people the family knows is done in the United States,but it is not viewed positively.More important is a person's own individual “track record” of personal achievement.

Thus,many cultural differences exist in family structures and values.In some cultures,the family is the center of life and the main frame of reference for decisions.In other cultures,the individuals,not the family,is primary.In some cultures,the family's reputation and honor depend on each person's actions;in other cultures,individuals can act without permanently affecting the family life.Some cultures value old people,while other cultures look down on them.

(Adaptedfrom R.L.Oxford & R.C.Scarcella,“A Few Family Structures and Values Around the Globe”)

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“I have recently completed my college degree. The project we were in the last class was called“Smile”. The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and record their .

Soon, my husband and I went out to a McDonald’s for . We were standing in line, waiting to be , when everyone around us began to back away. I turned around, I smelled a _________ “dirty body”smell, and there standing behind me were two homeless men.

As I looked down at the short gentleman, he was “smiling”. His blue eyes were _________ of expectation as if in search of acceptance. The second man_________ awkward. I realized the second man was mentally challenged.

The young lady at the_________ asked him what they wanted. He said, “coffee is all, Miss,” because that was all they could_________ . If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy_________ . I realized that he just wanted to be _________. It was too cold outside.

Then I really felt it--- the compulsion(冲动) was so great I almost reached out and embraced the short man. I noticed all the customers in the restaurant were _________ at me, judging my every action. I smiled and _________ two more breakfast meals for the two men. The short man looked up at me in _________ with tears in his eyes.

I returned to the _________on the last evening of class with this story. I turned in “my project” and the teacher read it. Then she said, “Can I _________ this?”

I nodded. She began to read _________ while every student listened attentively.

In my own way I _________the people at McDonald’s, my teacher, and every student in the classroom. I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.

1.A. taught B. informed C. assigned D. expected

2.A. reactions B. songs C. opinions D. stories

3.A. advice B. help C. information D. breakfast

4.A. checked B. called C. served D. found

5.A. Because B. If C. As D. Though

6.A. horrible B. pleasant C. common D. strange

7.A. handsome B. powerful C. rich D. poor

8.A. proud B. full C. aware D. afraid

9.A. looked B. sounded C. smelled D. proved

10.A. desk B. stage C. counter D. door

11.A. discover B. save C. afford D. do

12.A. anything B. nothing C. everything D. something

13.A. warm B. alone C. clean D. quiet

14.A. glaring B. staring C. glancing D. shouting

15.A. sold B. prepared C. ordered D. searched

16.A. surprise B. relief C. fear D. gratitude

17.A. college B. home C. restaurant D. hospital

18.A. keep B. copy C. share D. make

19.A. silently B. sadly C. fully D. aloud

20.A. persuaded B. touched C. shocked D. warned

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Since the one-baby policy ___1.___(carry) out in China, Chinese families have been shrinking from one with over 10 members to the other with only three including parents and one baby. Things are usually out of our expectation. Apart from the benefits _2.___ have been mentioned enough, small families are now beginning to have __3.___ own problems. Because parents are having fewer children, they increasingly feel the need _4.___(control) the lives of those children. As a result, many children are becoming less __5.___(depend), determined and ambitious than in the past.

Parents today discourage their children from doing housework, extracurricular activities and socializing _6.___ they fear it will interrupt their education. For example, when I was younger I wanted to learn the guitar __7.__ my parents wouldn’t allow me because they believed it would distract me from my studies. They are happy as long as I perform ___8.__(wonder) in my exams but don’t seem concerned about how I develop __9.__ a person.

To some extent, I understand parents’ concerns, but I think they should love their children for ___10.__ they are, not what they want them to be. We deserve the chance to chase our own dreams and learn on our own. Even if we fail, we can learn from those failures.

(B)

Stress: Good or Bad?

Stress used to be an almost unknown word, but now that we are used to talking about it, I have found that people are beginning to get stressed about being stressed.

In recent years, stress1._____(regard) as a cause of a whole range of medical problems, from high blood pressure to mental illness. But like so many other things, it is only too much stress2.____ does you harm. It is time you considered that if there were no stress in your life, you would achieve a little. If you are stuck at home with no stress, then your level of performance will be low. Up to a certain point, the more stress you are under, the 3.____(good) your performance will be. Beyond a certain point, though , further stress will only lead to exhaustion, illness and finally a breakdown. You can tell when you are over the top and on the downward slope, by asking yourself 4.______ number of questions. Do you, for instance, feel that too much is being expected of 5._____, and yet find it impossible to say no? Do you find yourself getting impatient or6.____(annoy) with people over unimportant things?... If the answer to all those questions is yes, you had better7._____(control ) your stress, as you probably are under more stress than is good for you.

To some extent you can control the amount of stress in your life. Doctors have worked out a chart showing how much stress is involved in various events. Getting married is 50, pregnancy 40, moving house 20, Christmas 12,etc. If the total stress in your life is over 150, you are twice as likely 8.______ (get )ill.

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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选春最佳选项。

The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.

Cathy suffered some terrible in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she became healthy.

Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally it. The team practice, was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to and insisted she go .

From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t a single practice. She had a intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten—year—old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a ---ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.

Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach , “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her and enthusiasm. skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”

It was the greatest of my daughter’s life. With all she hade been in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).

1.A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness

2.A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently

3.A. improve B. train C. join D. contact

4.A. increased B. found C. created D. made

5.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead

6.A. use B. survive C. save D. waste

7.A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire

8.A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free

9.A. take off B. set off C. give up D. show up

10.A. attend B. miss C. ban D. Start

11.A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind

12.A. trusted B.determined C.experienced D. embarrassed

13.A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise

14.A. beginner B.learner C. partner D. winner

15.A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after

16.A. admitting B.explaining C.announcing D. whispering

17.A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom

18.A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because

19.A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment

20.A. through B. under C. across D. around

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