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Many people wrongly believe that when people reach old age, their families place them in nursing homes.They are left in the 1 of strangers for the rest of their lives.Their 2 children visit them only occasionally, but more often, they do not have any 3 visitors.The truth is that this idea is an unfortunate myth-an 4 story.In fact, family members provide over 80 percent of the care 5 elderly people need.Samuel Prestoon, a sociologist, studied 6 the American family is changing.He reported that by the time the 7 American couple reaches 40 years of age, they have more parents than children. 8 , because people today live longer after an illness than people did years 9 , family members must provide long term care.More psychologists have found that all caregivers 10 a common characteristic: All caregivers believe that they are the best 11 for the job.In other words, they all felt that they 12 do the job better than anyone else.Social workers 13 caregivers to find out why they took 14 the responsibility of caring for an elderly relative.Many caregivers believed they had 15 to help their relative.Some stated that helping others 16 them feel more useful.Others hoped that by helping 17 now, they would deserve care when they became old and 18 .Caring for the elderlyand being taken care of can be a 19 satisfying experience for everyone who might be 20 .

1.A.hands B.arms C.bodies D.homes

2.A.growing B.grown C.being grown D.having grown

3.A.constant B.lasting C.regular D.normal　　

4.A.imaginary B.imaginable C.imaginative D.imagery

5.A.that B.this C.those D.these

6.A.when B.how C.what D.where

7.A.common B.ordinary C.standard D.average

8.A.Further B.However C.Moreover D.Whereas

9.A.before B.ago C.later D.lately

10.A.share B.enjoy C.divide D.consent

11.A.person B.people C.character D.man

12.A.would B.will C.could D.can

13.A.questioned B.interviewed C.inquired D.interrogate

14.A.in B.up C.on D.off

15.A.admiration B.initiative C.necessity D.obligation

16.A.cause B.enable C.make D.get

17.A.someone B.anyone C.everyone D.anybody

18.A.elderly B.dependent C.dependable D.independent

19.A.similarly B.differently C.mutually D.certainly

20.A.involved B.excluded C.included D.considered

Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries —in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus—obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay. Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent（月牙） because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.
46. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.
A. the government is usually the first to name a place
B. many places tend to have more than one name
C. a ceremony will be held when a place is named
D. people prefer the place names given by the government
47. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Change suddenly.           B. Change significantly（greatly）.
C. Disappear mysteriously.               D. Disappear very slowly.
48. Which of the following places is named after a person?
A. Raffles Place.       B. Selector Airbase. C. Piccadilly Circus. D. Paya Lebar Crescent.
49. Bras Basah Road is named _______.
A. after a person      B. after a place   C. after an activity              D. by its shape
50. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Britain.
B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes.
C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique.
D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.

Alone in the light at the dining room table, surrounded by a nearly dark house, I sat in tears.

Finally, I 36 in getting both kids to bed. As a new single 37 , I had to be both Mommy and Daddy to my two little children.

With full rights of my children, I 38 to give them a normal and comfortable home life. I 39 a happy face for them.

I rose slowly, trying not to 40 even the least sound which might start them up 41 . I tiptoed(蹑手蹑脚地走) out of their room, 42 the door part way, and went downstairs.

And loneliness(孤独). I 43 as thought I were at the bottom(底部) of a great sea of loneliness. It all 44 together and I was at once lost. I sat there, 45 crying.

Just then, a pair of little 46 went around my middle and a little face looked up at me. I looked down into my five-year-old son’s 47 face.

I was shy to be 48 crying by my son. “I’m sorry. Ethan, I didn’t know you were stillo awake.” I don’t know why, but so many people 49 when they cry and I was no exception. “I didn’t 50 to cry. I’m just a little 51 tonight.”

“It’s okay, Daddy. It’s okay to cry; you’re just 52 .”

I couldn’t express(表达) how happy he made me, this little boy, who was simple, gave me 53 to cry. He seemed to be saying that I didn’t have to always be 54 , and that sometimes it was possible to allow myself to feel weak and let out my 55 .

1.

A．succeeded

B．escaped

C．failed

D．helped

2.

A．mother

B．worker

C．parent

D．stepfather

3.

A．followed

B．grew

C．joined

D．tried

4.

A．put on

B．took on

C．put down

D．took in

5.

A．fill

B．stop

C．make

D．end

6.

A．over

B．again

C．once

D．already

7.

A．locked

B．fixed

C．opened

D．closed

8.

A．felt

B．thought

C．fell

D．woke

9.

A．went

B．afforded

C．came

D．agreed

10.

A．loudly

B．hardly

C．widely

D．silently

11.

A．arms

B．legs

C．hands

D．eyes

12.

A．pleased

B．helpful

C．excited

D．angry

13.

A．moved

B．seen

C．heard

D．touched

14.

A．explain

B．complain

C．apologize

D．wonder

15.

A．want

B．mean

C．appear

D．prefer

16.

A．worried

B．special

C．tired

D．sad

17.

A．a person

B．a male

C．terrific

D．nervous

18.

A．decision

B．interest

C．right

D．truth

19.

A．experienced

B．strong

C．single

D．able

20.

A．ideas

B．secrets

C．words

D．feelings

Negative （消极的）self talk and negative energy can affect you m many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this，developing more Positive self talk’s an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind 一which will help with positive self talk一by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.

Listening to music that not only has a soothing melody，but an uplifting message，can be great for developing positive self talk. Have you ever had a song “stuck in your head” for a few hours or days，the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind?’’ If those lyrics were positive and inspirational，that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints，criticisms of self-limiting thoughts，or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.

Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts，you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when times get tough.

One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you，or bring you down? Are they critical，or complementary? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up，wisdom when you’re lost，and positive regard. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights，and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel，and if they’re less than supportive，start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friend.

In addition，positive affirmations （肯定） can certainly change your self talk from negative to positive. Now，why not begin working positive affirmations into your life in some creative ways?

1.

What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Reducing stress by surrounding yourself with positive energy.

B. Adding some elements to your life.

C. Getting positive energy from the company you keep.

D. Changing your self talk with positive affirmation.

2.

How many ways does the author suggest to maintain a positive frame of mind?

A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.

3.

If you have something “stuck in your head”。 you probably ________.

A. keep singing the same song for a long time

B. keep thinking of this thing all the time

C. regard the lyrics of a song as positive

D. are developing positive self-talk

4.

According to the passage，your best company should be those who __________.

A. uplift you or bring you down B. provide fun when you’re down

C. encourage you to do things even better D. are less than supportive

5.

What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?

A. How negative self talk influences a person.

B. How positive self talk reduces stress in one’s life.

C. Some great ways of making great friends.

D. Some creative ways of practicing affirmation.

The “Sepik Spirit”, constructed in 1989, is built specially to suit the demands of a shallow riverboat for guiding inland waterways. Its shallow draft allows passengers into distant corners of the Sepik Region and areas not otherwise accessible to larger boats. It was refurbished(装修) in early 2006 to ensure that the Sepik Spirit meets the expectations of the modern travellers. The refurbishment includes new interior and improved noise resistance.

The Sepik Spirit holds 18 passengers in 9 twin bedrooms each with private bathroom. Onboard facilities include a dining room, living room, bar, video and covered upper observatory deck(甲板). The entire boat is air-conditioned. Because the Sepik Spirit is designed to operate in this unique environment, she is the ideal size for exploration. This, combined with small passenger numbers, allows the travellers an excellent experience to little visited areas.

Day trips from the Sepik Spirit are done in an 18-seater riverboat, also designed for the operation. Their open-air design gives the travellers a sense of place, a feeling for the river and its people.

Areas that the Sepik Spirit and her guests may visit are the Karawari River, Blackwater Lakes, Chambri Lakes, the Middle Sepik and the Upper Sepik. The river banks where the boat operates are dotted with many large traditional villages each with its own unique “Haus Tambaran” or spirit house decorated with ancestral figures. Mix with the friendly people and experience a culture that meets very few outsiders.

Please E-Mail if you want to know more about us.

Please note that private touring and transfers are not available on the Sepik Spirit.

Please note that Sepik Spirit departure and termination(终结，终点) points sometimes change without notice.

AIR TRANSFER COST: US$375.00 one way

1.The “Sepik Spirit” is a riverboat ________.

A. specially designed and built for the local transportation

B. built and refurbished in 1989

C. providing good conditions for a small number of tourists

D. traveling in the day only

2.The Sepik Spirit boat is most possibly named after ________.

A. a person

B. an animal

C. a building

D. a river

3.A passenger chooses to travel on the Sepik Spirit most possibly because he is interested in ________.

A. boat making

B. river traveling

C. the unique scenery and culture in this area

D. the excellent conditions and service of the boat

4.Which of the following factors about taking the Sepik Spirit is right?

A. You can send an E-mail for further information.

B. You can rent the boat for yourself if you please.

C. The schedule of the boat trip will be strictly followed.

D. A Sepik Spirit trip will cost you US$375.00 one way.

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