Once in a village, the villagers built a new church building and people came from far and wide to see it. They admired its beauty! They said it was the most beautiful building in the world. Up on the roof, a little nail（钉子）heard the people praising everything about the lovely structure – except the nail! No one even knew he was there, and he became very angry and sad.
“If I am not important, nobody will miss me if I quit!” So the nail then released (松开) its hold, got down from the roof, and fell into the mud.
That night it rained and rained. Soon, the board that had no nail was blown away, and the roof began to leak (漏水). The water flowed down along the walls and over the beautiful pictures on the walls. The plaster (石膏) began to fall, the floor was ruined, and the Bible was also ruined by water. All this was because a little nail decided to quit!
But what of the nail? While holding the board, it was not known by others but it was useful. Buried in the mud now, it was useless and would soon be eaten up by rust!
What the story wants to say is that every member is important to a whole group!
You may, like the nail, feel not important at times, but just like the nail, your absence is felt. A big building might fall to pieces. You are important to a group even if you are small

  1. 1.

    Why did the nail decide to quit?

    1. A.
      Because he was not able to hold on any longer
    2. B.
      Because he was angry and sad without people’s praising him
    3. C.
      Because he knew a big nail would replace him
    4. D.
      Because he had finished his task successfully
  2. 2.

    What’s the result of the nail’s giving up?

    1. A.
      People began to realize the importance of the nail
    2. B.
      The nail was put in a more important position
    3. C.
      Many things in the building were ruined and the nail was eaten up by rust
    4. D.
      The nail regretted his original decision at last
  3. 3.

    The passage wants to tell us that ______

    1. A.
      no matter how small you seem, you are important to a group
    2. B.
      it is a pity that small people are never looked up to
    3. C.
      quit when it is necessary, and don’t care about what others say
    4. D.
      being valued is important to a man

Human wants seem endless, When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when a manager gets a new sports car, he dreams of country clubs and pleasure boats dance into view.
The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears.
The first and most basic level of wants is food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. Then a third level appeared. It included such items as cars and new houses.
By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching” level. While the other levels mean physical satisfaction—the feeding, comfort, safety and transportation of the human body—this level means mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness, It includes a variety of goods and  services many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care and entertainment. Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.
On the fourth level, a greater percentage of consumers spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?
A fifth level probably would be wants that can be achieved by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes and crime. After filling our stomachs, our garages, and our minds, we now may seek to ensure the health and safety to enjoy more fully the good things on the first three levels

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, man will begin to think about such needs as housing and clothing only when _______

    1. A.
      he has saved up enough money
    2. B.
      he has grown dissatisfied with his simple shelter
    3. C.
      he has satisfied his hunger
    4. D.
      he has learned to build houses
  2. 2.

    It can be inferred from the passage that by the end of World War II most Americans ______

    1. A.
      were very rich
    2. B.
      were very poor
    3. C.
      Had the good things on the first three levels
    4. D.
      didn’t own cars
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT related to “physical satisfaction”?

    1. A.
      A successful career
    2. B.
      A comfortable house
    3. C.
      A good service
    4. D.
      A family car
  4. 4.

    Which is the main want of man on the fourth level?

    1. A.
      The more goods, the better
    2. B.
      The more mental satisfaction, the better
    3. C.
      The more “luxury” items, the better
    4. D.
      The more earning, the better
  5. 5.

    The author thinks that a fifth level______

    1. A.
      would be a little better than the fourth level
    2. B.
      may be a lot more desirable than the first four
    3. C.
      can be the last and most satisfying level
    4. D.
      will come true if the government takes actions

You may have seen a lot of frogs, but if you haven't, you must have heard about frogs. However, have you heard about a frog that can kill a person?
These small brightly colored amphibians (两栖动物) live in the tropical  rain forests of Central and South America. They are best known for their ability to kill persons even though they are no more than 2 inches long. If we touch their poisonous skin without proper protection (such as gloves), we may die! For animals of this size that can be so deadly, they are certainly one of the world's most poisonous animals! Who are they? They are poison arrow frogs or, simply, poison frogs.
Poison frogs acquired their name from the Indians. The Indians catch and kill many of these frogs before hanging them upside down over a campfire. As the frogs get hot, the poison drips out of their skin. The Indians collect the poisonous liquid in a bottle and dip(蘸) the tips of their arrows into the bottle. Once the tips are dried, they are ready to be used for their arrows for hunting.
There are about 170 different types of poison arrow frogs in the world. Though most species have bright markings, either in stripes or patches, on their black bodies, some just wear noticeable single-colored coats. Their shocking skin colors-usually in yellow, red, green, blue or orange-serve as a warning sign to other animals. The sign simply says,” Stay away or pay with your life!” They certainly do not bluff.

  1. 1.

    We can infer that the Indians may kill poison frogs in order to______

    1. A.
      treat diseases
    2. B.
      avoid being bitten
    3. C.
      hunt animals
    4. D.
      eat their meat
  2. 2.

    According to the passage,  poison frogs______

    1. A.
      can grow to several meters long
    2. B.
      like to change colors on the back
    3. C.
      have bright-colored skin or markings
    4. D.
      are on the edge of dying out
  3. 3.

    Which of the following best explains the last sentence of the passage?

    1. A.
      Poison frogs don't want to kill others
    2. B.
      Poison frogs do not just scare others
    3. C.
      Poison frogs want to stop others from coming near
    4. D.
      Poison frogs just pretend to be dangerous animals

In the Ituri forest of America live many tribes，one of which is Pygmy. Most of the Pygmies in the tribe are not taller than four feet. They weigh only about eighty pounds each.
In spite of their small size, they are the best hunters among all the jungle people. Even the great elephant can be caught by them.
Since they do not plant any crops, Pygmies are constantly moving around. They seldom sleep in one camp for more than a few days. In their camps there is not furniture at all except for some weapons such as spears, bows and arrows. There are no cooking pots either. Food is eaten uncooked or smoked over a lire. So when the tribe moves to a new camp there is nothing to carry except these weapons and babies too small to walk.
Pymies can move on the tree tops almost as skillfully as monkeys. Often they travel great distances through the branches without touching the ground.
One of the surprising facts about these small men and women is their great appetite（食欲）. A Pygmy can eat up sixty bananas at a single meal besides quantities of meat. After eating, they will lie on their hard earth bed and groan（呻吟）in all night. But in the morning, they are ready to eat the same amount of food or fight among themselves

  1. 1.

    Pygmies are small in size, but they are brave in ______

    1. A.
      hunting
    2. B.
      shooting
    3. C.
      eating
    4. D.
      fighting with their enemies
  2. 2.

    Pygmies are so skillful that _____

    1. A.
      they never walk on the ground
    2. B.
      they can move on the top of trees
    3. C.
      they always walk with sticks
    4. D.
      they can hang from the branches
  3. 3.

    The writer wrote this article so as to ______

    1. A.
      ask people to learn from Pygmies
    2. B.
      help Pygmies go out of the forests
    3. C.
      let us know the local condition and customs of the Pygmies
    4. D.
      tell us the world is big and wide
  4. 4.

    Why do Pygmies move from place to place continuously? The main reason is that _____

    1. A.
      that want to look after wild animals
    2. B.
      they always walk with sticks
    3. C.
      they plant no crops
    4. D.
      they don’t sleep in one camp

What is it that makes a house a home ? A home is a place of companionship with people in it who love each other , who are harmonious and closer inside with one another than they are outside with those in the workplace or with classmates at school . A home is a place of companionship that it’s difficult to leave. In a home there is love , sharing and appreciation , and the members help each other .
I have seen families on the street. But if they live , sleep , talk , and eat together , they are a family, even if they are poorly off. You don’t need a roof to make a home. The truly homeless are some of the rich people who build multi-million-dollar houses and are too busy to live in them . The truly homeless are those who have turned their home into a hotel lobby . The parents work. The children do wrong . They don’t talk and eat together every day . They rarely see each other . The truly homeless people are those with babysitters , caretakers , gardeners and maids. Parents are unaware , too busy making money outside the home that they don’t live in . This is another way of looking at the rich and the homeless . Who is to be pitied ?
Control of the computer and the Internet is also important to make a house into a home. If the computer is on all the time , the house turns into an office, even if everyone is at home . Many homes these days are just offices. Human communication has stopped . The computer eats up the time that one should be giving to others within the home . Using the computer moderately gives us time for gentleness , play and communication , not with a screen , but with a human being

  1. 1.

    The purpose of the first paragraph is to______.

    1. A.
      tell us that where there is home there is love
    2. B.
      tell us what people think home is
    3. C.
      show the author’s concept of home
    4. D.
      tell people how to have a happy home
  2. 2.

    The underlined word those  in the second paragraph refers to______.

    1. A.
      people who build multi-million-dollar houses
    2. B.
      people who have lost their family members
    3. C.
      people who don’t spend time with the family
    4. D.
      homeless families living on the street in America
  3. 3.

    Which statement is Not True according to the passage ?

    1. A.
      A home is a place where you are willing to stay
    2. B.
      Even the poorest person can have a happy home
    3. C.
      Computers and the Internet are important for a happy family
    4. D.
      Sometimes it’s the rich that should be pitied
  4. 4.

    Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage ?

    1. A.
      How to make a house a home
    2. B.
      What makes a house a home
    3. C.
      Who are homeless , the poor
    4. D.
      What’s a home for

One evening I went out and left my 17-year-old son in charge of his 8-year-old brother and 4-year-old sister. On this occasion, the work was made less troublesome by the presence of his girlfriend. I left with complete confidence that the older children would do a wonderful job of babysitting the younger children and the younger children would do a wonderful job of accompanying the older ones. Later, I discovered that complete confidence was the last thing I should have left home with.
I had decided to return home earlier than planned so that my son and his girlfriend could go out. I called home with this happy news. But instead of hearing his cheerful, grateful voice on the other end of the line, all I heard was the sound of a telephone ringing.
It was, I should point out, after 10 p.m., when the two younger children should have been in bed, and when the two older children should have been answering the phone. “I’ll give him a lesson,” I said. I decided they must be outside. Why they might be outside at 10:30 on a wintry night I had no idea, but it was the only explanation I could come up with.
Finally, in desperation, I called his girlfriend’s house. After what seemed like countless rings, his girlfriend answered. “Yes,” she said brightly, “He’s right here.”
He came on the phone. I was not my usual calm, rational(理智的) self. After all, one of the rules of survival for modern parents is that you can’t trust modern teenagers. “Where are the children?” I said. He said they were with him. They had done nothing wrong. My son had taken the younger children over to his girlfriend’s house just for ice cream and cake. This was too good to be believed. Well, it turns out that I shouldn’t have believed it. It was only part of the truth.
The following Saturday evening we were at my parents’ home, celebrating my birthday. My oldest son gave me the children’s gifts. Mounted and framed were a series of lovely color photographs of my children, dressed in their best clothes, and wearing their most wonderful expressions. They are pictures to treasure a lifetime, all taken by the father of my son’s girlfriend

  1. 1.

    51.The author went out and left her eldest son in charge of the younger children because______.

    1. A.
      she knew that his girlfriend was a good baby-sitter
    2. B.
      she believed he could take good care of the younger ones with the help of his girlfriend
    3. C.
      the older children have always loved the younger ones
    4. D.
      she could not find a baby-sitter on that winter night
  2. 2.

    52.Shortly after the author left home one evening, she discovered that______.

    1. A.
      she shouldn’t have completely trusted her son
    2. B.
      her son had left home with his girlfriend
    3. C.
      her son had brought his girlfriend home
    4. D.
      she should have taken the children along with her
  3. 3.

    53.The sentence “It was only part of the truth.” (Para. 5) implies that the children not only enjoyed ice-cream but also______.

    1. A.
      had their pictures taken
    2. B.
      had a birthday party
    3. C.
      framed some photographs
    4. D.
      showed off their best clothes
  4. 4.

    54.Which of the following possible titles best expresses the main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      An Evening Out
    2. B.
      Modern Teenagers
    3. C.
      A Precious Birthday Gift
    4. D.
      Mother and Children

Zach drove over to Mary’s place. She would be his wife soon. She was in China, visiting her parents. Her son Bradley hadn’t gone with her. Bradley was a junior in high school. He neither liked nor disliked Zach, even though he had known Zach for three years. Zach was still trying to get along well with Bradley.
When Zach arrived, he asked if Bradley wanted to drive his car. Bradley had a driver’s license. Bradley said all right. Zach told him not to drive fast, but that he could drive anywhere he wanted. Bradley got on the road. Zach gave Bradley a few driving tips: Don’t drive next to big trucks, because you never know when they might crush(碾压) you. Don’t drive behind trucks filled with things, because you never know when something in the truck will fly out and hit your car.
On their way back, Zach suggested that they stop at the golf course. He wanted to show Bradley how to play golf. Bradley wasn’t interested. He preferred his video games. But Bradley soon discovered that golf was fun! He hit a lot of balls. Zach told him that he was doing well. The next day Bradley, for the first time ever, called Zach. He had a few blisters(水疱) on his hands. Zach said that usually happened. Then Bradley asked if Zach would come next Saturday so they could take a drive and hit golf balls again. Zach said, of course, and felt happy

  1. 1.

    The best title(题目) for the text might be “________”

    1. A.
      You are not my dad, but I begin to love you!
    2. B.
      I begin to love you, my son!
    3. C.
      You can do better, boy!
    4. D.
      Do you love me, dad?
  2. 2.

    Zach let Bradley drive his car because ________

    1. A.
      he wanted to teach Bradley how to drive
    2. B.
      he wanted to take Bradley to the golf course
    3. C.
      he wanted to go to see Mary
    4. D.
      he wanted to get on well with Bradley
  3. 3.

    At first, Bradley liked ________ better than golf

    1. A.
      driving
    2. B.
      video games
    3. C.
      his lessons
    4. D.
      a driver’s license
  4. 4.

    The next day, Bradley telephoned mainly to ________

    1. A.
      ask Zach to teach him to drive
    2. B.
      ask Zach to see his mother Mary
    3. C.
      show Zach his friendliness
    4. D.
      invite Zach to the golf course

The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So fishing boats went farther than ever.but If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste.
Then fishing companies equipped their boats with freezers. They would freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish. 
So fishing boats were equipped with fish tanks. They would  stuff  fish in the tanks（水槽）,fin（ 鱼翅）to fin .After a little thrashing(颠簸) around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive. Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish.
To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged.
Have you realized that some of us are also living in a tank but most of the time tired & dull, so we need a Shark in our life to keep us awake and moving.  If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are regularly defeating those challenges, you are Conqueror. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You are alive! Here is some advice for you :
1. Instead of avoiding challenges, jump into them and enjoy the game. If your challenges are   too large or too numerous, do not give up. Instead, reorganize. Find more determination, more knowledge, more help.
2. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter(笑) without sorrow, sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.
3. Disappointments are like road blocks, they slow you down a bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the bumps too long. Move on!

  1. 1.

    Why did fishing companies equip their boats with freezers?

    1. A.
      to keep the fish taste fresh
    2. B.
      to increase the price of the fish
    3. C.
      to avoid challenges in the market
    4. D.
      to keep the fish alive
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is right?

    1. A.
      The Japanese don’t like sluggish fish, so the Japanese fishing companies won’t put the fish in the tanks
    2. B.
      Since the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades, they have to go farther to catch fish
    3. C.
      Road blocks slow you down and stop you going on
    4. D.
      If your challenges are too large or too numerous, give it up first
  3. 3.

    The topic of the passage may be ______.

    1. A.
      avoid challenges
    2. B.
      keep your life active
    3. C.
      ways to keep fish fresh
    4. D.
      some advice for you
  4. 4.

    “we need a Shark in our life to keep us awake and moving”means ______.

    1. A.
      we need challenges of too large or too numerous to make us energized
    2. B.
      we have to accept being beaten by those challenges in life
    3. C.
      You are excited to try new solutions
    4. D.
      The society we live in is like the fish tank,we need some challenges to keep us energized

A major new development in system of work in Britain is taking place. Flexible working hours, or “Flextime”, are catching on fast, and trend is continuing. In 1973, over 500 organizations had adopted the idea, and by 1974, this number had risen to over 200,000.
Flexible working hours were invented in Germany in the late 1960’s, but reached Britain only in 1972. The system allows workers to start and finish work whenever they want, with only two requirements. These are, firstly, that all workers must present for certain “key” times in the day, and secondly, that all workers must work an agreed total number of hours per week.
The system had proved a total success wherever it has been tried. A survey of 700 workers on flexible hours showed three main advantages: a better balance between working and private life, avoidance of the need to travel during rush hours and the ability to finish a certain task before leaving.
From the employer’s point of view, the system tends to increase productivity, reduce labour turnover and give workers a greater sense of duty. At first, “Flexible” was mainly confined to white-collar workers, but it is now being applied to manual workers too

  1. 1.

    According to “Flextime” system, workers need not ______.

    1. A.
      work at the same time
    2. B.
      work all the weekdays
    3. C.
      work hard
    4. D.
      ask for leave when being absent
  2. 2.

    “Key” time is a period when ______.

    1. A.
      visitors come to the plants
    2. B.
      all workers must be at work
    3. C.
      employers go round in the workshop
    4. D.
      rush hours are over
  3. 3.

    No matter where it is used, this system has proved ______.

    1. A.
      entirely effective
    2. B.
      totally correct
    3. C.
      a complete failure
    4. D.
      quite difficult
  4. 4.

    One of the great advantages of “Flextime” for workers is that they ______.

    1. A.
      have a great sense of duty
    2. B.
      can avoid busy traffic
    3. C.
      can get higher pay
    4. D.
      can avoid working hard

The aims of the Illustrators’(插图画家的) Exhibition, staged as part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, organized by BolognaFiere and held from 23 to 26 December 2012, are to bring illustrators and publishers together and to promote illustrators and their works among publishers.
QUALIFICATIONS
? Individual illustrators or groups of illustrators of any nationality, if they were born before 31st December 1992, whose artwork is intended for use in children’s books, are qualified to enter the Exhibition, either directly or through publishing houses or schools.
? Please state in the application form whether you are entering work for the Fiction or Nonfiction Category. Illustrators may only enter one category.
? Artwork previously presented to the Exhibition may not be re-entered.
? The confirmation(确认) form must be filled in and a photograph attached, then presented together with illustrations no later than 15 October 2012.
SHIPMENT
Entries may be delivered by post, express delivery service or by hand. From abroad, please use the following forms: Form “A” for registered mail or post by air; Form “B” if using an international forwarding agent or airline.
To avoid delays, material should not be sent by normal post. Material should be sent “carriage(运费) paid”, including any customs and delivery costs.
BolognaFiere may not be held responsible for the non-arrival or late arrival of artwork. All published works must be accompanied by a declaration bearing the ISBN number, publisher’s name and address.
REQUIREMENTS
The illustrations (i.e. the size of the sheet) must not exceed(超过) the following dimensions:
Fiction:
32 × 42 cm (or 42 × 32 cm)
Non-fiction:
50 × 70 cm (or 70 × 50 cm)
Illustrations in larger formats will not be considered, nor will they be returned by BolognaFiere. The illustrations must be on paper or flexible board, maximum thickness 2 mm (for scanner separation purposes).
SELECTION PROCESS
All artwork received by the stated deadline and meeting the specified requirements will be examined and selected by an international group (whose decision is final), including five members (from publishing house and art schools) appointed each year by BolognaFiere.
EXHIBITIONS ABROAD
After the Bologna event, the Illustrators Exhibition will travel to Japan under the supervision of JBBY. The Illustrators Exhibition may afterwards be transferred to other venues(场馆) in other countries. The exhibitions of illustrations held abroad follow the same rules and regulations as the Illustrators Exhibition, and the provisions(条款) of the regulations are extended to the organizers of the exhibitions held abroad.
RETURN OF ARTWORK
All the works will be returned to their owners by BolognaFiere or directly by the organizers of the exhibitions and held abroad by the end of July 2013

  1. 1.

    Which of the following of the Illustrators’ Exhibition is TRUE?

    1. A.
      It will last five days in all in July every other year
    2. B.
      It is intended for college students who are good at painting
    3. C.
      It is held by the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in BolognaFiere
    4. D.
      It can strengthen the relationship between illustrators and publishers
  2. 2.

    The illustrators of the Illustrators’ Exhibition ______

    1. A.
      should be at least 16 and no more than 25
    2. B.
      may re-enter their artwork after it is returned
    3. C.
      should state the category of their artwork clearly
    4. D.
      may choose to attach a photo to the application form
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is unacceptable for delivering entries?

    1. A.
      Normal post
    2. B.
      Airline post
    3. C.
      Registered mail
    4. D.
      Express delivery
  4. 4.

    What is BolognaFiere responsible for?

    1. A.
      Paying for the delivery costs
    2. B.
      Late arrival of artwork
    3. C.
      Confirmation of ISBN number
    4. D.
      Returning the illustrators’ works
  5. 5.

    The illustrators’ works will not be considered if they ______

    1. A.
      are received after the day of 15 October 2012
    2. B.
      are smaller than the required size
    3. C.
      have already been published abroad before
    4. D.
      don’t meet the demands of the international experts
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