1. Summer came early to Middlesbrough yesterday, as temperatures shot up to 22°C (71°F), a record for March. But local NFU agent Jim Wilkes says it could be bad news for farmers. “The crops will think it's summer,” he told our reporter, “and start sprouting (发芽) four weeks before time.”
2. The death toll (死亡人数) of the Burnside train crash rose to four yesterday when John Phillips, 32, of Petersville died in Wallsend Hospital. Another six people are still on the danger list. Mr. Phillips, an electrical engineer leaves a wife and two children.
3. China and the United States reached an agreement on the protection of intellectual property rights (知识产权) yesterday, after difficult marathon talks.
The agreement is good news for all parties concerned. The Chinese Foreign Trade Minister described the agreement as a "turning point" in Sino-US trade relations that "promises further progress" in the future. The agreement will not only favorably influence trade relations between China and the United States. It may favorably influence the overall relations between the two countries

  1. 1.

    What do you get to know from article 1?

    1. A.
      It is as cold as usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are pleased
    2. B.
      It is hotter than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are pleased
    3. C.
      It is hotter than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are worried
    4. D.
      It is colder than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are worried
  2. 2.

    How many people have died in the train crash in article 2 ?

    1. A.
      Only John Phillips has died
    2. B.
      Ten people have died in the crash, including John Phillips
    3. C.
      Four people have died in the crash, including John Phillips
    4. D.
      John Phillips, his wife and children all died in the crash
  3. 3.

    Who are on the danger list?

    1. A.
      Petersville and Wallsend
    2. B.
      An electrical engineer and John Phillips
    3. C.
      John Phillips' wife and two children
    4. D.
      Another six people who were on the train
  4. 4.

    What agreement did China and the United States reach in article 3?

    1. A.
      It is an agreement on a marathon race
    2. B.
      It is an agreement on trade relations
    3. C.
      It is an agreement on overall relations
    4. D.
      It is an agreement on intellectual property rights protection
  5. 5.

    What are relations going to be like between China and the United States?

    1. A.
      Relations between China and the United States are going to be sometimes worse and sometimes better
    2. B.
      Relations between China and the United States are going to be better
    3. C.
      Relations between China and the United States are going to be worse
    4. D.
      Relations between China and the United States are going to remain the same

Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get alongswimmingly. Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog.
However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behaviour. They are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk ‘Dog’, and dogs can learn how to talk ‘Cat’.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn how to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each other’s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.
The significance of the research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets ─ to people who don’t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______

    1. A.
      early
    2. B.
      sweetly
    3. C.
      quickly
    4. D.
      smoothly
  2. 2.

    Some cats and dogs may fight when ______

    1. A.
      they are cold to each other
    2. B.
      they look away from each other
    3. C.
      they misunderstood each other’s signals
    4. D.
      they are introduced at an early age
  3. 3.

    What is found surprising about cats and dogs?

    1. A.
      They eat and sleep each other
    2. B.
      They observe each other’s behaviors
    3. C.
      They learn to speak each other’s language
    4. D.
      They know something from each other’s voices
  4. 4.

    It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ______

    1. A.
      have common interests
    2. B.
      are less different than was thought
    3. C.
      have a common body language
    4. D.
      are less intelligent than was expected
  5. 5.

    What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?

    1. A.
      We should learn to live in harmony
    2. B.
      We should know more about animals
    3. C.
      We should live in peace with animals
    4. D.
      We should learn more body languages

You are enjoying the beautiful scenery in a quiet place, but suddenly the peace and quiet is interrupted（打断）by the noisy sound of a cellphone(手机)! Cellphones are everywhere, and some people don’t know what the limits of cellphone use are.
For me, it’s just a matter of education, good manners, and common sense. If I go to a beautiful place, it is because I want to enjoy nature. I can do it, but without bothering (打扰) other people.
Nowadays, that’s the biggest problem. People disturb other people, first with the ringing of their cellphones and then with their conversations because they usually speak very loudly. Not everybody in a public place should have to listen to private conversations (私人谈话). Even more annoying, you hear just one part of the conversation.
People need to learn how to use cellphones correctly. If there is an emergency (紧急情况)，cellphones are acceptable, but remember that just a few years ago few people had cellphones and the whole society survived!
But again, not everybody wants to listen to other people’s private conversations. It’s like smoking. People don’t want to be bothered by smokers. Our society has to learn to respect other people.
Sometimes when you are talking to someone, that person interrupts the conversation because of a cellphone call, without saying “I’m sorry.” That is bad manners. They don’t know how to respect other people. It’s just common sense! But our society is sometimes so “common senseless!” So, we have to write some rules to prohibit（禁止）cellphone use in some places

  1. 1.

    What could be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Cellphone Manners Are a Must
    2. B.
      How to Use Cellphones
    3. C.
      Don’t Disturb Others
    4. D.
      The Popularity (流行) of Cellphones
  2. 2.

    According to the author, what is the biggest problem nowadays?

    1. A.
      People are disturbed by those who use cellphones
    2. B.
      People can’t hear the other part of the conversation
    3. C.
      Private conversations are carried out on cellphones
    4. D.
      Not everyone uses a cellphone in public places
  3. 3.

    By saying “People don’t want to be bothered by smokers” (Para. 5), the author  really means _____

    1. A.
      smoking also does harm to other people’s health
    2. B.
      people don’t want to listen to others talk
    3. C.
      people don’t want to be bothered by cellphone talkers
    4. D.
      some people don’t want others to smoke
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      If we interrupt the conversation with a cellphone call, we should say sorry
    2. B.
      Some of the cellphone users don’t have good manners
    3. C.
      Before using cellphones, we must know how to respect others
    4. D.
      People who use cellphones are not interested in beautiful scenery at all

Tim Burton attempts to work his gothic magic over one of the best loved stories of all time—Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
Alice, now 19, attends a party at a Victorian estate, only to find she is about to be proposed to by a rich suitor（求婚者）in front of hundreds of snooty（傲慢的）society types. She runs off, following a white rabbit into a hole and ending up in Wonderland—a place she visited many years before, yet she doesn’t remember. The white rabbit claims to have come back for Alice because she is the only one who can slay（杀死)the Jabberwock, the beast who guards the Red Queen’s empire. Alice remains completely unaware of why she is in Wonderland, and is confused about the fact that she had once visited Wonderland years before.
Now, Wonderland has changed into a dark, scarier place than it used to be. Alice then embarks on an adventure of self discovery, and to save Wonderland from the Red Queen’s reign（统治）of terror with the help of her Wonderland friends

  1. 1.

    The story Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was written by____________

    1. A.
      Tim Burton
    2. B.
      Lewis Carroll
    3. C.
      Alice
    4. D.
      the passage doesn’t tell us
  2. 2.

    Alice runs off because maybe___________

    1. A.
      she doesn’t like that party
    2. B.
      she is too snooty
    3. C.
      she doesn’t like the suitor
    4. D.
      she wants to get married
  3. 3.

    In the last paragraph, the phrase “embarks on” means _________

    1. A.
      starts to do something
    2. B.
      gets onto a ship
    3. C.
      refuses to do something
    4. D.
      finds something
  4. 4.

    This passage would most likely to be found __________

    1. A.
      on a film poster
    2. B.
      in a government document
    3. C.
      in a novel
    4. D.
      in an entertainment magazine

Which comes first, happiness or money? Are richer people happier? And if so, how do people get much richer? A recent study could tell you the answer.
The study looked into thousands of teenagers and found that those who felt better about life as young adults tended to have higher incomes by the time they turned 29. Those who were happiest earned an average of $8,000 more than those who were the most depressed.
The researchers, from University College London and the University of Warwick, say that very gloomy teens, no matter how tall or smart they were, earned 10% less than their peers, while the happier ones earned up to 30% more.
Happier teenagers have an easier time getting through school, college and a job interview, chiefly because they always feel better about life. It may also be true that happier people find it easier to make friends, who are often the key to homework help or networking.
A report in June suggested that professional respect was more important than dollars in terms of workplace happiness. In August scientists announced that they had found the gene for happiness in women, Alas （the same gene doesn’t appear to have the same effect on men）. And in October researchers in the UK and in the US announced that people who eat seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day report being the happiest.
The big question is: if it really is true that happier kids end up being wealthier kids, is it necessary for parents to get their kids to do the homework? The fact is that no homework will make kids happy but surely hurt their grades. Studies do show, after all, that more education leads to better-paid jobs, which may give us a deep thought.
“These findings show that the teenagers’ happiness is important to their future success,” one of the report’s authors writes. “But what is the most important is that we should find a way to help children gain more satisfaction from doing schoolwork.”

  1. 1.

    What conclusion can the researchers draw from the recent study?

    1. A.
      Happy teenagers grow up to be wealthier
    2. B.
      Money can make people become happier
    3. C.
      Wealth has nothing to do with happiness at all
    4. D.
      Schoolwork can help teens achieve success
  2. 2.

    The main reason why happier people have more chances to succeed is that ________

    1. A.
      they are easy to communicate with others
    2. B.
      they are good at doing their schoolwork
    3. C.
      they are hopeful and optimistic about their life
    4. D.
      they eat much more fruit and vegetables a day
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “gloomy” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”

    1. A.
      upset
    2. B.
      glorious
    3. C.
      happy
    4. D.
      wealthy
  4. 4.

    What can be the best title for the text?

    1. A.
      The way to educate kids
    2. B.
      The source of happiness
    3. C.
      How to achieve your goal
    4. D.
      The secret of being wealthier

Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.

Timetable
Sunday8:30---11:30
Personal Inventions
You can see many inventions by the   students;
you may also bring your own inventions.		Monday19:00---21:00
Space and Man
Dr. Thomas West
If you want to know more about the   universe.
Wednesday
19:30---21:00
Modern Medicine
Mrs. Lucy Green
Would you like to know medical science?		Friday18:30---21:00
Computer Science
Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University
Learn to use Windows XP.

  1. 1.

    You may have a chance to introduce your inventions on _________

    1. A.
      Sunday
    2. B.
      Monday
    3. C.
      Wednesday
    4. D.
      Friday
  2. 2.

    The person who teaches Computer Science is from___________

    1. A.
      Canada
    2. B.
      Australia
    3. C.
      New Zealand
    4. D.
      America
  3. 3.

    You may learn something about a disease called TB from __________

    1. A.
      Dr. West
    2. B.
      Mr. Morison
    3. C.
      Mrs. Green
    4. D.
      Mr. Thomas
  4. 4.

    If you want to learn something about satellites, you can go to the class from______

    1. A.
      8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday
    2. B.
      19:00 to 21:00 on Monday
    3. C.
      19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday
    4. D.
      18:30 to 21:00 on Friday

Janice is an American engineer working in Nanjing. She and her husband George, who is teaching English at a university, have been eager to get to know Chinese people better, so they were pleased when Liu, Janice’s young co-worker, invited them to her home for dinner.
When they arrived, Liu introduced them to her husband Yang and asked them to sit down at a table containing eight plates of various cold dishes. Half an hour later she came back and sat down and the three began to eat. Yang came in from time to time, putting hot dishes on the table. Most of the food was wonderful, though neither George nor Janice could eat the fatty pork, and there was much more than they could eat. They kept wishing Yang would sit down so they could talk to him. Finally he did sit down to eat a bit, but soon it was time to go home.
Janice and George felt slightly depressed by this experience, but returned the invitation two weeks later. They decided to make a nice American meal and felt lucky to find olives, crackers(脆饼), tomato juice, and even some cheese in the shop. They put these out as appetizers（开胃品）. For the main course they prepared spaghetti and a salad.
When Liu and Yang arrived and began to have dinner, they took small tastes of the appetizers and seemed surprised when both George and Janice sat down with them. They ate only a little spaghetti and didn’t finish the salad on their plates. After a while, George cleared the table and served coffee and pastries(糕点). Yang and Liu each put four spoons of sugar into their coffee but didn’t drink much of it and ate only a bite or two of pastry.
After they left, George and Janice were upset. “ We left their place so full but they’re going to have to eat again when they get home. What went wrong?

  1. 1.

    What do we know about the dinner at Liu’s home?

    1. A.
      It lasted about half an hour
    2. B.
      There were eight dishes in all
    3. C.
      the hot dishes were mainly cooked by Yang
    4. D.
      Many dishes were cooked in American style
  2. 2.

    Why did the American couple feel a bit depressed after dinner at Liu’s home?

    1. A.
      They received a cold welcome
    2. B.
      The fatty pork was not delicious
    3. C.
      The dinner was not well prepared
    4. D.
      Yang spent little time talking with them
  3. 3.

    During the dinner at Janice’s home, Liu and Yang _______

    1. A.
      found little food to enjoy
    2. B.
      ate much salad and pastry
    3. C.
      drank a lot of coffee with much sugar
    4. D.
      showed much interest in American food
  4. 4.

    The text is most likely to be found in a book about _______

    1. A.
      cooking skills
    2. B.
      cultural differences
    3. C.
      language learning
    4. D.
      business management

Group Tours of the Area of the 2012 Sites
These are recommended tours for groups. Individual visitors wishing to join please click here.
East London and the Olympic Park Tour
From Central London, travel through London’s East End — recently fashionable, multicultural residential areas, and once famous for market gardens, fine churches, and shipping-related industries. Hear a little of the dark side with stories of Jack-the-Ripper and street gangs.
Now into the 21st century, you arrive at the Olympic Park, already under construction. Imagine the 80,000-seat Main Stadium, the Multi-Sports Arena, Aquatics Centre, Velodrome, Olympic Village, Broadcasting & Media Centre and Stratford City.
For those who have a whole day in which to see East London we recommend a morning East London and Olympic Park tour combined with an afternoon Olympic Greenwich tour.
2012 Sites Tour
The tour starts in Stratford where you view the work in progress on the Olympic Park.
Hear the history of London’s Royal Docks, as you travel to the Boxing, Judo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Table Tennis and Taekwondo venue. View the O2 Arena. See the new London City Airport, Thames Barrier Park, University of East London, new waterside apartments and smart hotels.
For those who have a whole day in which to see 2012 Olympic London we recommend a morning 2012 Olympic Sites tour combined with an afternoon 2012 Olympic Greenwich tour.
2012 Greenwich Tour
Greenwich will host 6 Olympic events.Your tour of Greenwich will include the Greenwich Park, where the equestrian events will take place.
Cross the Meridian Line to see the large buildings at Woolwich. Finally, we can show you the exciting developments taking place on the Greenwich Peninsular, which will be hosting a number of Olympic events

  1. 1.

    What can be learnt from the passage?

    1. A.
      London’s Olympic Park is being built
    2. B.
      London’s East End hasn’t changed much
    3. C.
      More than 6 Olympic events will take place in Greenwich
    4. D.
      No events will be hosted on the Greenwich Peninsular
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is not included in 2012 Sites Tour?

    1. A.
      Hear the history of London’s Royal Docks
    2. B.
      View the O2 Arena
    3. C.
      See the new London City Airport
    4. D.
      Cross the Meridian Line
  3. 3.

    If you want to visit the place where the equestrian events will take place, which tour will you choose?

    1. A.
      East London and the Olympic Park Tour
    2. B.
      2012 Sites Tour
    3. C.
      2012 Greenwich Tour
    4. D.
      Olympic Park Tour

Driving Offence Points System
What is Driving Offence Points System?
After the introduction of this system, certain traffic offences will earn the driver points besides other punishment. If a driver makes any of these offences, the points will be recorded. When the driver gets a certain number of points, he will be forbidden to drive for a certain amount of time.   
What are the purposes of this system?
This is a system designed to make road much safer. It can improve standards of driving and reduce the accident rates.
Which traffic offences will result in Driving Offence points?
Of course, not all traffic offences are covered by this system. Only those that have direct effect on road safety are included. There are altogether fourteen items.

CodeOffencePoints
1Causing death by dangerous driving10
2Dangerous driving10
3Careless driving5
4Driving after drinking or taking drugs10
5Driving over speed limit by more than 15   km/hour3
6Driving in a motor race on the road10
7Failing to stop after an accident3
8Failing to give information after an   accident3
9Failing to report an accident3
10Failing to obey directions of police   officers3
11Crossing double white lines3
12Failing to obey traffic signals3
13Failing to give way to walkers at a   crosswalk
Failing to stop for people walking		3
14Failing to stop at school crossing3

What will happen if you have got up to 10 points?
If you have got 10 points or above, but still less 15 points, you will receive a warning letter from the Transport Department. This letter will tell your record of Driving Offence Points and remind you of the result of getting more points. It is hoped that this warning will change your driving behavior for the better.
What will happen if you have got 15 points?
If you have got 15 points or more within two years, a court will take away your driving license. The first time you are found guilty you will not be able to drive for three months, but if you are caught a second time you will not be able to drive for six months

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “Offence”（paragraph 1）refers to ________

    1. A.
      a driving habit
    2. B.
      an official of road safety
    3. C.
      bad behavior in the office
    4. D.
      an action against the traffic law
  2. 2.

    The Driving Offence Points __________

    1. A.
      is a system that helps to improve the driving standards
    2. B.
      are points earned because of dangerous driving
    3. C.
      shows traffic offences of different kinds
    4. D.
      is a guide dealing with traffic offences
  3. 3.

    What will happen to you if you have got 13 points?

    1. A.
      You will be punished for the points
    2. B.
      Your driving license will be taken away
    3. C.
      Your record will be sent to the Transport Department
    4. D.
      You will get a warning letter from the Transport Department
  4. 4.

    What will happen to you if you are caught driving dangerously and two months later you are caught driving after drinking?

    1. A.
      Your license will be taken away
    2. B.
      You will be taken to the police station
    3. C.
      You will not be able to drive for 3 months
    4. D.
      You will not be able to drive for 6 months

It’s school time again! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while. Let’s find out more about going to a new school.
Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the stuff you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class, too. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules and school rules so you’ll know what’s allowed and what’s not. Please pay close attention
You might already know a lot of people in your classes on the first day, but it’s a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don’t. Make the first move and you’ll be glad you did, and so will your new friend!
Seeing friends you haven’t seen in a while can make the first day a good one. You can make the day feel special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations, or a pair of sneakers（运动鞋）. It also can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as pencils, folders, and whatever else you’ll be needing. But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don’t have time in the morning

  1. 1.

    The underlined phrase “kick off” in the second paragraph probably means “______”

    1. A.
      start
    2. B.
      study
    3. C.
      find
    4. D.
      teach
  2. 2.

    The last paragraphs mainly tell us about______.

    1. A.
      what to know about a new school
    2. B.
      how to prepare for a new school
    3. C.
      what to do on your first day of school
    4. D.
      how to spend your first day of school
  3. 3.

    According to the passage you usually do everything on the first day of school except______.

    1. A.
      introduce yourself
    2. B.
      learn about the school rules
    3. C.
      make new friends
    4. D.
      go over your new lessons
  4. 4.

    If you happen to see an old friend on the first day of school, from the passage we know that you will feel______.

    1. A.
      nervous
    2. B.
      lucky
    3. C.
      happy
    4. D.
      excited
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