If there’s one memory Anna wanted to keep from her experiences during the Second World War, it was her son, Andrzej. Anna, 89, lost touch with him when she was forced to leave her native Poland and sent to a labor camp in Austria more than 60 years ago. Now, 64, Andrzej hugged his mother at the air port, who had been waiting for him.
Andrzej searched for his mother for more than 50 years, almost giving up. But his mother made the first phone call. Unluckily, he wrote down his mother’s phone number wrong and spent another month trying to reach her again. When he did, the two talked regularly on the phone for two months to break down the language barrier. Anna can hardly speak Polish over the years and Andrzej doesn’t speak English.
After the war, Anna could not find her son and went to Italy, finally ending up in Great Britain, the US, then Canada 45 years ago. She used the Internet to track her son, making phone calls with no luck. Meanwhile Andrzej contacted the Polish Red Cross last year to help in his search.
At last, they locate each other at the same time. Andrzej will spend a month with his mother in Britain

  1. 1.

    Andrzej was about _______ years old when his mother left him for Austria 60 years ago

    1. A.
      eight
    2. B.
      six
    3. C.
      four
    4. D.
      two
  2. 2.

    Where did they meet for the first time after 60 years separation?

    1. A.
      In Britain
    2. B.
      In Italy
    3. C.
      In Poland
    4. D.
      In Canada
  3. 3.

    Andrzej delayed a month to phone his mother because________

    1. A.
      he had to learn English first
    2. B.
      he put down a wrong number
    3. C.
      he needed some time to prove the news
    4. D.
      he just couldn’t believe the news at first
  4. 4.

    The best title for the passage would be ________

    1. A.
      The story of Anna and her son Andrzej
    2. B.
      The war separated the families for 60 years
    3. C.
      Anna suffered a great deal from the war
    4. D.
      Mother reunited with son after 60 years

The oldest and most common source(来源) of renewaBle energy known to man, Biomass is one of the most important forms energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of Biomass materials is everywhere ---- from trees and grasses to agricultural and city ---- life wastes ----Biomass promises to play a continuing role in providing power and heat for millions of people around the world.
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists(UCS), Biomass is a kind of renewaBle energy source that produces no carBon dioxide(二氧化碳), Because the energy it contains comes from the sun. When plant matter is Burned, it gives off the sun’s energy. In this way, Biomass serves as a sort of natural Battery(电池) for storing the sun’s energy. As long as Biomass is produced continuously ----with only as much grown as is used--- the “Battery” lasts forever.
According to the Energy Information Administration, Biomass has Been one of the leading renewaBle energy sources in the United States for several years running through 2007, making up Between 0.5 and 0.9 percent of the nation’s total electricity supply. In 2008----although the numBers aren’t all in yet----wind power proBaBly took over first place Because of the rapid development of wind farms across the country.
Producing power from Biomass helps reduce some 11 million tons of carBon dioxide each year. Some homeowners also try to make their own heat By using Biomass materials. Such practice may save homeowner’s money, But it also produces a lot of pollution. So, the Best way is to encourage power plants to use it

  1. 1.

    Why is Biomass considered as “ a sort of natural Battery”?

    1. A.
      It Burns merely plant matter
    2. B.
      It keeps producing electricity
    3. C.
      It stores the energy from the sun
    4. D.
      It produces zero carBon dioxide
  2. 2.

    We learn from the text that in 2008 ______

    1. A.
      Wind power would Be the leader of renewaBle energy
    2. B.
      there was a rapid growth of electricity production
    3. C.
      Biomass might Become the main energy source
    4. D.
      0.5~0.9 of power supply came from Biomass
  3. 3.

    Why does the author encourage power plants to use Biomass?

    1. A.
      To prevent the waste of energy
    2. B.
      To increase production safety
    3. C.
      To reduce pollution
    4. D.
      To save money
  4. 4.

    Where does the text proBaBly come from?

    1. A.
      A research plan
    2. B.
      A science magazine
    3. C.
      A Book review
    4. D.
      A Business report

Ever since he got into the Hong Kong film industry in 1994 with He’s a Woman, She’s a Man, Hong Kong director, Peter Chan has been one of the industry’s most powerful voices. Later in 1996, another milestone Comrades: Almost a Love Story came into being. Chan’s latest film, American Dreams in China is a carefully-calculated film with an eye toward opening the mainland cinema market.
American Dreams in China is a film purely for Chinese audiences, but how it plays there remains to be seen. It sends the right messages, but whether that’s enough to make it a hit is everyone’s guess. Mainland audiences aren’t quite that easy to “speak” to.
The film began during the period of economic reforms in China in the 1980s. The bookish farm boy Cheng Dongqing (Huang Xiaoming), the ambitious and confident boy Meng Xiaojun (Deng Chao) and the poetic Wang Yang(Tong Dawei), were three friends at university in Beijing and preparing for American visa interviews. Wang was the first to be granted the visa but he gave it up for his western girlfriend, and Cheng was repeatedly denied. Only Meng actually got a study visa. As he was leaving, he told his friends that he wouldn’t come back.
Several years later, Cheng and Wang built a successful school, New Dream, from the ashes of Cheng’s misfortune(his girlfriend got a visa too, and Cheng lost his university teaching job) and Wang’s ability to connect with students often through Hollywood movies. In America, Meng suffered a lot. Disappointed, he went home and joined his friends at New Dream. Later, the three friends’ relationship became worsened, but finally was improved under the weight of their common goals

  1. 1.

    Which of the following films made Peter Chan a most influential director in Hong Kong?

    1. A.
      American Dreams in China
    2. B.
      Comrades: Almost a Love Story
    3. C.
      New Dream
    4. D.
      He’s a Woman, She’s a Man
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “granted” (in paragraph 3) probably means “_________”

    1. A.
      prepared
    2. B.
      given
    3. C.
      involved
    4. D.
      permitted
  3. 3.

    When the three men made preparations for American visa interviews, how many was/were offered a visa?

    1. A.
      None
    2. B.
      One
    3. C.
      Three
    4. D.
      Two
  4. 4.

    What led Cheng and Wang to start a business?

    1. A.
      The connection with Hollywood movies
    2. B.
      The weight of their common goals
    3. C.
      Cheng’s misfortune and Wang’s ability
    4. D.
      Meng’s disappointment and sufferings

-Without proper planning, tourism can cause problems．For example, too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants(居民) of a country. If tourists create too much traffic, the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists and to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country’s economy. It is important to think about the people of a destination(目的地) country and how tourism affects them. Tourism should help a country, keep the customs and beauty that attract tourists．Tourism should also advance the wealth and happiness of local inhabitants.
　　Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism grows too quickly, people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country’s economy can suffer.
　　On the other hand, if there is not enough tourism，people can lose jobs. Businesses can also lose money. It costs a great deal of money to build large hotels, airports，air terminals, first-class roads, and other support facilities（设施）needed by tourist attractions. For example, a major international class tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build. If this room is not used most of the time, the owners of the hotel lose money.
　　Building a hotel is just a beginning．There must be many support facilities as well，including roads to get to the hotel, electricity, sewers to handle waste, and water. All of these support facilities cost money. If they are not used because there are not enough tourists, jobs and money are lost

  1. 1.

    Which of the following has most probably been discussed in the part that goes before this passage?

    1. A.
      It is very important to develop tourism
    2. B.
      Building roads and hotels is necessary
    3. C.
      Support facilities are highly important
    4. D.
      Planning is very important to tourism
  2. 2.

    Too much tourism can cause all these problems EXCEPT ______.

    1. A.
      a bad effect on other industries
    2. B.
      a change of tourists’ customs
    3. C.
      over-crowdedness of places of interest
    4. D.
      pressure on traffic
  3. 3.

    Not enough tourism can lead to ______.

    1. A.
      an increase of unemployment (失业)
    2. B.
      a decrease (减退) in tourist attractions
    3. C.
      the higher cost of support facilities
    4. D.
      a rise in price and a fall in pay
  4. 4.

    The underlined word “handle” in the last paragraph most probably means ______.

    1. A.
      get in
    2. B.
      pick up
    3. C.
      carry away
    4. D.
      take down

TOKYO (Reuters) – “Who played the father in the movie ‘Kramer versus Kramer’?” That’s one of the 50 questions Japanese men could face in a “daddy exam”, meant to raise awareness about fatherhood in a country where men tend to work long hours and leave their wives in charge of childcare and household work.
Even men who remember Dustin Hoffman struggling as a father in the movie may have a hard time answering questions ranging from baby food to politics.
Tetsuya Ando, director of Fathering Japan, a Tokyo non-profit organization that came up with the test and will offer it to eager dads from next March, said the exam was an attracting way to get fathers into parenting. “There just isn't enough information about parenting for fathers. Through the exam, we want men to realize that they don't know anything about bringing up kids,” he said.
For the price of 3,900 yen ($34), fathers can find out whether they qualify as a “Super Dad,” or are in need of more effort as a “Challenge Dad.”
“We have received inquiries(咨询) from fathers, single men, to-be-dads, grandfathers ... even an aunt who was concerned that her nephew is too busy with work to notice the fun of parenting,” Ando said. The image of fathers is gradually changing in Japan as younger men eschew their own dads’ hands-off way in favor of closer involvement, and a wave of new parenting magazines for male readers has been hitting newsstands. But it is still hard for Japanese fathers to cut down on their work hours and spend more time with their families. Only 0.5 percent of employed men in Japan took parental leave in 2011, compared with 14 percent in the United States and 12 percent in Britain in 2000

  1. 1.

    The “daddy exam” is intended to          

    1. A.
      test to – be – dads’ fatherhood knowledge
    2. B.
      test Challenge Dad’s parenting knowledge
    3. C.
      attract the whole society’s attention to parenting
    4. D.
      have fathers realize their responsibility for their families
  2. 2.

    In the exam, the Japanese fathers may find that         

    1. A.
      they almost know nothing about the questions
    2. B.
      the questions only make sense to to – be – dads
    3. C.
      there is ample information about parenting
    4. D.
      it’s not a good way to get them into parenting
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “eschew” in the last paragraph can be replaced by the word “       ”

    1. A.
      avoid
    2. B.
      adopt
    3. C.
      improve
    4. D.
      admire
  4. 4.

    The magazines for male readers are popular most probably because many men        

    1. A.
      long to know how to do household chores
    2. B.
      become more concerned about parenting
    3. C.
      want to get high scores in the 50 – question test
    4. D.
      like to know whether they are Challenge Dads
  5. 5.

    From the whole report, it can be inferred that        

    1. A.
      Japanese fathers show no interest in parenting
    2. B.
      young Japanese men tend to set about parenting
    3. C.
      young fathers value parenting less than their fathers
    4. D.
      Japanese fathers value parenting more than British fathers

Tom was taken to the police station and put in a room with another thief, an older man.
The man looked at Tom and said, “Why have they brought you here, boy?” “I stole a small radio one day after lessons,” Tom said. The man laughed rudely at him, “you should steal something which is worth a lot if you want to be a thief. You ought to steal something really expensive, so that your name is put in the newspaper. Go and steal a lot of money from a bank next time!”
Tom thought for a few seconds and then said, “I can’t do that!” “Why can’t you?” said the older man. “Are you afraid?” “No,” said Tom, “I’m not afraid at all, but the banks are all closed at three o’clock, and my lessons don’t finish until four.”

  1. 1.

    Tom was taken to the police station ________

    1. A.
      by mistake
    2. B.
      to see another thief
    3. C.
      as a thief
    4. D.
      on business
  2. 2.

    Why did the older thief laugh rudely at Tom ?

    1. A.
      Because Tom lied to him
    2. B.
      Because Tom was only a student
    3. C.
      Because he didn’t think a small radio was worth stealing
    4. D.
      Because he thought Tom was too young to be a thief
  3. 3.

    From what Tom said, we can draw the conclusion(得出结论) that _________

    1. A.
      He would go on stealing after he was set free
    2. B.
      He must have been taught while stealing
    3. C.
      He wasn’t planning to steal from a bank
    4. D.
      He would never be out of prison again
  4. 4.

    Having heard what the older man said, Tom thought carefully about_______

    1. A.
      his lessons
    2. B.
      how to be a famous man
    3. C.
      stealing something worth a lot
    4. D.
      the plan to steal from a bank
  5. 5.

    Tom couldn’t steal from a bank because ______

    1. A.
      he was afraid of being put into prison
    2. B.
      he wouldn’t have time to do that though he dared to
    3. C.
      he wanted to be a good student
    4. D.
      he did not believe in the older man

Three astronauts returned to Earth safely on Wednesday after a successful 15-day mission （任务）, marking another step forward towards the country’s goal of building a manned space station by 2020.
Zhang Youxia, commander-in-chief of China’s manned space program, said the Shenzhou X mission was a “complete success”.
The Shenzhou X landed safely in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region at about 8:07 a.m. on June 26, 2013. All three astronauts were in good physical condition.
Nie Haisheng, commander of the Shenzhou X crew and a second-time space traveler, was the first to get out of the bowl-like module（舱）, followed by Wang Yaping, the only female astronaut of the mission, and Zhang Xiaoguang. During a brief welcoming ceremony held at the landing area, the astronauts waved happily to a crowd consisting of officers, the search and recovery team, and health personnel.
“It feels really good to be back home,” said astronaut Nie Haisheng.
“We are dreamers, and we have now realized our dream,” said Zhang Xiaoguang. “Our space dream knows no limit, and our hard work will never stop,” he said.
Compared with its previous mission Shenzhou IX last year, the Shenzhou X is no longer experimental but considered an applicable shuttle（航天飞机）system for sending astronauts and supplies to orbiting modules. The mission aims to further test technologies designed for docking（对接）and supporting astronauts’ stay in space, as well as to use new technologies related to the construction of a space station.
In its 15-day journey in space, Shenzhou X docked with the orbiting space lab Tiangong-1 twice, once through automatic operation and the other manual（手控的）.The Tiangong-1 space lab has been in orbit for more than 600 days. It’s designed to work for two years. The module is considered the first step in building a permanent space station in the future. And the astronauts spent 12 days in Tiangong-1, where they conducted space medical experiments, technical tests and gave a science lesson to students on Earth on June 19 about basic physics principles. The lecture was the second video class sent from space, with US astronaut Barbara Morgan’s 25-minute class being the first in 2007.
China is the third country after the United States and Russia to acquire the technologies and skills necessary for space rendezvous（交会）and docking procedures, as well as supply manpower and material for an orbiting module via different docking methods.
Previous docking procedures conducted between Shenzhou-type spacecraft and the orbiting space lab included two automated dockings by the unmanned Shenzhou-8 in 2011 and both an automated and manual docking by the manned Shenzhou-9 in 2012.
Since its first manned space space mission in 2003, China has sent ten astronauts and six spacecrafts into the space

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, the Shenzhou X ________

    1. A.
      was sent into space on June 11, 2013
    2. B.
      is still an experimental shuttle system
    3. C.
      sent many supplies to the manned space station
    4. D.
      returned to Earth safely on the afternoon of June 26
  2. 2.

    China sent the Shenzhou X into space to ________

    1. A.
      learn how to make use of a manned space station
    2. B.
      prove the importance of the manned space program
    3. C.
      experiment on how to make astronauts stay in space safely
    4. D.
      test new technologies for the construction of a space station
  3. 3.

    We can learn from the passage that ________

    1. A.
      Nie Haisheng is the only male astronaut of the mission
    2. B.
      The Tiangong-1 space lab was founded in 2012
    3. C.
      China is the second country to give a space class
    4. D.
      the Tiangong-1 was mainly designed to serve Shenzhou X
  4. 4.

    What is the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      China Prepares for Next Manned Mission
    2. B.
      Shenzhou X Spacecraft Mission Is a Success
    3. C.
      China’s Shenzhou X Is Now in Space
    4. D.
      Astronauts of Shenzhou X Mission Are Meeting Media

Sure, it’s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes, it’s good to get along with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to relate to (理解)the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.
But really, there’s one super-important reason why you should get along with your teacher. When you do, “learning bursts right open,” says Evelyn Vuko, a longtime teacher who writes an education column（专栏） called “Teacher Says” for the Washington Post newspaper.
In fact, kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues, such as bullying(欺负人). 
As a kid in a primary or middle school, you’re at a wonderful stage in your life. You’re like a sponge(海绵), able to soak up lots of new and exciting information. On top of that, you’re able to think about all this information in new ways. Your teacher knows that, and in most cases, is very excited to be the person who’s giving you all that material and helping you put it together. Remember, teachers are people, too, and they feel great if you’re open to what they’re teaching you. That’s why they wanted to be teachers in the first place --- to teach!
Some kids may be able to learn in any situation, whether they like the teacher or not. But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher, and if things aren’t going well, they won’t learn as well and won’t enjoy being in class

  1. 1.

    The passage mainly talks about _____

    1. A.
      how to get along well with teachers
    2. B.
      the importance of a good relation with teachers
    3. C.
      how much the students are expected of to get along with teachers
    4. D.
      how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant
  2. 2.

    “Learning bursts right open” in the third paragraph really means _____

    1. A.
      learning becomes easier for you at once　　　　　
    2. B.
      you find an opening to learning　　　　　
    3. C.
      there’ll be more problems with learning　　　　　
    4. D.
      there’ll be no problems with learning
  3. 3.

    According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

    1. A.
      You are getting on well with your teachers, so you have more questions than others
    2. B.
      You find it comfortable to ask questions, so you can build a good relationship with teachers
    3. C.
      You have a good relationship with teacher, so you can turn to him/ her when in trouble
    4. D.
      You are in trouble, so you can build a good relationship with teachers
  4. 4.

    Which of the comments is FALSE on teachers and their work according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Teachers are excited even if you wouldn’t like to accept their teaching
    2. B.
      Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do.　　　　
    3. C.
      Though few there are still some students who can learn even if they don’t like the teacher.　　
    4. D.
      Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studies

In some countries in which there is very little rain at any time, the farmers have to irrigate their fields. Irrigation is easy enough if there is a great river near the crops, and if there is plenty of water in it. Canals carry the river water to the fields when necessary. In some seasons there may be too much water in the river, and the water may flood all the land near it. At other times the river water may not be enough for all the farmers, and then it will be difficult to irrigate the fields.
To prevent these difficulties, a dam may be built across the river. This will store water for dry seasons, and in wet seasons it will prevent the flooding of the land. A great lake will, no doubt, be formed behind the dam, and this may mean that houses and fields will be covered with water. Most people will accept that and will be ready to move to other places. Then the country can have the right amount of water at all times; more crops will be grown, there will be more food for everyone, and there will be no more floods.
Dams have been built for centuries in different parts of the world. Modern dame are usually built of concrete（混凝土）but earth dams were used in India and Sri Lanka about 2500 years ago. There was another across the River Tigris very long ago, and large numbers of irrigation canals were made in Iraq to irrigate the land. The Romans were great dam-builders and there was also a famous dam at Ma’ rubin Arabia.
We cannot use sea water for irrigation; the salt will not allow the crops to grow. Fresh water is always needed, and it is very difficult and costly to make fresh water from sea water. This is done in a few countries, but the fresh water is for drinking. There is not enough at present for irrigation. Perhaps a scientist will one day invent a cheaper way of producing fresh water from the sea

  1. 1.

    The first paragraph mainly talks about         

    1. A.
      the problems caused by river water
    2. B.
      the necessity to irrigate the field
    3. C.
      the water shortage in some countries
    4. D.
      the canals carrying water to fields
  2. 2.

    A dam is usually built         

    1. A.
      to cover the houses and fields
    2. B.
      for people to have the right amount of water at all times
    3. C.
      to grow crops better
    4. D.
      to form a large lake
  3. 3.

    The underlined word“that”means        

    1. A.
      a dam will be built across the river
    2. B.
      a dam will store water for dry seasons
    3. C.
      in wet seasons a dam will prevent the flooding of the land
    4. D.
      houses and fields will be covered will water
  4. 4.

    The third paragraph suggests that        

    1. A.
      modern dams are made of concrete
    2. B.
      Romans once built many great dams
    3. C.
      there was too much water in 1rap in the past
    4. D.
      modern dams are better than early dams

Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2,3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts don’t live in the town center as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.
Meal Plans Available
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast ,packed Lunch and Dinner.
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast . Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物)，bread and tea or coffee. Cheese ,fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in English. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert , fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student . However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practice English at home quite as much

  1. 1.

    The passage is probably written for

    1. A.
      hosts willing to receive foreign students
    2. B.
      foreigners hoping to build British culture
    3. C.
      travellers planning to visit families in London
    4. D.
      English learners applying to live in English homes
  2. 2.

    Which of the following will the host provide?

    1. A.
      Room cleaning
    2. B.
      Medical care
    3. C.
      Free transport
    4. D.
      Physical training
  3. 3.

    What can be inferred from Paragraph3?

    1. A.
      Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2
    2. B.
      The business centre of London is in Zone 1
    3. C.
      Hosts dislike traveling to the city centre
    4. D.
      Accommodation in the city center is not provided
  4. 4.

    According to the passage. What does continental Breakfast include?

    1. A.
      Dessert and coffee
    2. B.
      Fruit and vegetables
    3. C.
      bread and fruit juice
    4. D.
      Centre and cold meat
  5. 5.

    Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?

    1. A.
      To experience a warmer family atmosphere
    2. B.
      To enrich their knowledge of English\
    3. C.
      To entertain friends as they like
    4. D.
      To enjoy much more freedom
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