At the onset of a northern winter, many dream of warmer climates.In 1934 the Canadian-born composer Colin Mcphee did more than dream. He set out for the island of Bali.
In his book A House in Bali,Colin Mcphee described how he first gained insight into the essence of Balinese music.For about a month he had been working on transcribing a complete score to a Balinese play he had seen. It seemed impossible that so much beauty could be achieved with a scale(音阶)of only five tones.
But the distinctive embellishments(修饰音)of the music eluded him.Fortunately a young household helper and his friend decided to assist. One morning they set two objects next to Mcphee’s piano.They were gangas--metal keyed instruments.The two boys played them in what struck Mcphee as”a fast duet(二重奏） in Morse code”.
At last the composer had found the key to Balinese music.“Wait!” Mcphee would call out from the piano as the boys flew along,“Stop!Please!That bit once more!”
Patiently the boys would stop and began again.But soon they were flying again,faster than ever, amazing Mcphee with their memory and precision. Sometimes the patterns repeated.Sometimes they opened up into something new. Then, suddenly the whole duet would fly apart and the boys would burst out laughing,breaking the spell.
Although Colin Mcphee left the island in 1939,he remained spellbound by Balinese music.And its rich,distinctive sound would colour many of the compositions he would write for the next quarter century

  1. 1.

    From the passage we can learn that______.

    1. A.
      Colin Mcphee set foot on the island of Bali in late winter
    2. B.
      The book A House in Bali detailed how Colin Mcphee understood the life of the island
    3. C.
      Colin Mcphee actually acquired much beauty of Balinese music
    4. D.
      For a month Colin Mcphee had been watching a Balinese play he had seen before
  2. 2.

    The word “eluded” in the third paragraph can be replaced by______.

    1. A.
      attracted
    2. B.
      shocked
    3. C.
      disappointed
    4. D.
      puzzled
  3. 3.

    Colin Mcphee was astonished because______.

    1. A.
      the two locals played part of Balinese music once more unwillingly
    2. B.
      Colin Mcphee eventually found the key to Balinese music
    3. C.
      The two boys played their instruments so precisely and skillfully
    4. D.
      The Balinese music displayed something new for Colin Mcphee
  4. 4.

    The passage is mainly about______.

    1. A.
      a book introducing the island of Bali
    2. B.
      two Balinese boys playing gangas
    3. C.
      a composer named Colin Mcphee
    4. D.
      Balinese music touching Colin Mcphee

While you may be doing everything right, ignoring just one or two steps in the process may keep you from getting a job, especially in this fierce market. Here is a checklist that covers some of the major links in the job-search chain.
THE RESUME --- Make sure it is up-to-date and tailored to the types of jobs you are seeking for. Have someone else look at your resume. If you cannot afford a career coach, give your resume to friends or family members to scrutinize. Have copies of your resume printed so that you are ready to hand them out at interviews.
COVERING LETTERS --- Maybe you’ve set up a few basic styles in advance, but that’s not enough. Each covering letter should be designed to suit the job for which you are applying.
THE WARDROBE(衣橱) --- Check your wardrobe to ensure that you have the appropriate professional dress, including shoes, ready for interview.
NETWORKING --- Don’t isolate yourself from others for days. Network through e-mail messages, phone calls, appointments and meetings keep you in touch with the outside world and prevent you from becoming depressed.
APPLICATION --- A glance at huge online job sites isn’t usually the best way to find a job. You are more likely to succeed through the people you know via networking.
THE FOLLOW—UP --- It is quite common to apply for job and never hear back from the company. Take measures, such as following up with a phone call a week or so after you apply. If you know someone at the company, check whether that person will put in a good word for you.
INTERVIEWS --- If you’ve got plenty of interviews but no return calls or job offers, take a look at your interviewing skills. This is one area where investing in a career coach may pay off. But if you can’t afford one, try to find a job group or service that conducts free mock(模拟) interviews.
SUPPORT SYSTEMS --- Finally, recognize that looking for job is rather difficult. Even at the best of times, a job hunt is often about rejection, and that can be hard to endure. Staying in touch with family, friends, professional networks and fellow job seekers can help you to maintain a positive attitude and a sense of perspective

  1. 1.

    The author’s purpose of writing this text is to _________

    1. A.
      suggest graduates should find suitable jobs
    2. B.
      tell people how to improve their interview skills
    3. C.
      teach people how to get ready for an interview
    4. D.
      give people some tips on searching for jobs
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “scrutinize” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by ________

    1. A.
      check
    2. B.
      use
    3. C.
      rewrite
    4. D.
      criticize
  3. 3.

    Which of the following methods is wrong according to the text?

    1. A.
      You should have your resume read by your friends after finishing it
    2. B.
      You should create different covering letters for the different jobs you apply for
    3. C.
      Searching online is the most effective way to look for a job
    4. D.
      You should wear professional clothes and shoes for the interview
  4. 4.

    What should you do if you don’t receive any calls after lots of interviews?

    1. A.
      Ask a fellow job seeker to help you
    2. B.
      Carefully review your interviewing skills
    3. C.
      Rewrite your resume as soon as possible
    4. D.
      Go to the managers’ offices to find out why
  5. 5.

    It is implied in the text that__________

    1. A.
      people often pay no attention to writing their resume
    2. B.
      the interview is the most difficult step for interviewees
    3. C.
      your social network may help you a lot in your job hunt
    4. D.
      a career coach often offers free mock interviews to interviewees

One day when the famous American scientist Edison was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. Edison accepted his request.
The young man asked, “How can you invent so many things and achieve your fame?”
The scientist said, “It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day.” The young man nodded, “Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable(著名的) as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable. I don't know when I can achieve my fame (名声,名望).”
Edison told him, “Don’t worry, young man. If you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die!”
“Why should I?” the young man was puzzled.
Edison said, “What you dream is actually a high building. You never think of how to build it with bricks（砖块）. Thus the building will never come into reality（现实）. However, your story can serve as a mirror. People will remember you because of your illness and laziness. They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children. Aren’t you a notorious（声名狼藉） person by then?”

  1. 1.

    What happened to Edison when he was on his way home?

    1. A.
      A beggar stopped him
    2. B.
      A robber stopped him
    3. C.
      A man wanted to speak to him
    4. D.
      A man wanted to have words with him
  2. 2.

    The man asked Edison to tell him ________

    1. A.
      how to invent new things
    2. B.
      how to become famous
    3. C.
      how he became a nobleman
    4. D.
      how to become a scientist
  3. 3.

    After hearing his talk, the young man was puzzled because Edison told him ______

    1. A.
      he would die before he was famous
    2. B.
      he would be famous before he died
    3. C.
      he would die after he was famous
    4. D.
      he would never be famous
  4. 4.

    The man didn’t achieve his fame because _______

    1. A.
      his wish was too high
    2. B.
      he was too stupid
    3. C.
      he didn’t learn from others
    4. D.
      he was short of hardworking spirit (精神)
  5. 5.

    The story mainly tells us ________

    1. A.
      a person needs high spirit
    2. B.
      one shouldn’t dream of becoming famous
    3. C.
      only by hard work can one’s wish come into reality
    4. D.
      one person shouldn’t be idle and lazy
  6. 6.

    The man and Mr. Edison had a talk _______

    1. A.
      in the classroom
    2. B.
      in the street
    3. C.
      in the lab
    4. D.
      at home

HOLIDAY HOMES IN MALLORCA
Holiday houses in Mallorca sailing and fishing port -- quiet even in summer season. Beautifully situated houses with sights of sea and mountains, yet near to shops and restaurants. Cars and bicycles for hire. Sailing and sports clubs nearby.
ITALY IN COMFORT
Luxury coach（长途客运汽车） trips of Italy, out of normal holiday season. 21days to visit five Italian cities starting from London 1st May, 1st September. The trips are guided by professor Martin Davis, Head of Italian Studies, London University. See the arts and culture of historic Italy.
KIBBUTZ HOLIDAYS IN ISRAEL（以色列）
Working holidays on a kibbutz（ co -operative farm） in Israel. All nationalities welcome for one to three months, if prepared to work morning with kibbutz members.
Accommodation （住宿）, food and trips to historic sights all provided free - you pay only for the special low- cost return flight.
TWO WEEKS ON A CARIBBEAN ISLAND
Two-week holidays in the Hotel Splendid, on a lovely beach with golden sands and deep-blue sea. Tennis, golf, sailing and all water sports, trips around the island arranged. Near to town of Castries with lively evening entertainment--dancing.
1st November - 31st March = ￡ 720 per person
　　1st April - 30th October = ￡ 850 per person
　　Jack and his wife Mary, who have recently retired, want to see places of cultural and historic interest abroad, but Mary hates flying.
Michael, a young computer programmer, has been working hard and needs a holiday to relax in winter. He would like to go somewhere warmer and sunny, where he can swim in the sea, and he enjoys sports and dancing.
Henry and Kate, both teachers, and their two sons, have to take their holiday during the school summer holidays. There must be plenty for the boys to do, although Henry and Kate just want to have beautiful scenery, good food and wine--and peace

  1. 1.

    Michael would most probably go to ________ for his holiday

    1. A.
      Italy　　　　
    2. B.
      Israel
    3. C.
      Mallorca
    4. D.
      a Caribbean island
  2. 2.

    The best holiday for Jack and Mary would be______.

    1. A.
      the 21 - day coach trip of Italy
    2. B.
      the 2 -week stay in the Hotel Splendid
    3. C.
      the 14 -day trip around a Caribbean island
    4. D.
      the working holidays for 1 -3 months on a kibbutz in Israel
  3. 3.

    Henry and Kate and their sons would like______.

    1. A.
      a holiday working on a kibbutz in Israel
    2. B.
      a holiday visiting cities by coach in Italy
    3. C.
      a holiday house in the fishing port in Mallorca
    4. D.
      a holiday hotel on a lovely beach on a Caribbean Island
  4. 4.

    You can find this passage most probably in ______.

    1. A.
      a school library
    2. B.
      a tourist agency
    3. C.
      the post office
    4. D.
      the museum

A young woman was driving through the lonely countryside. It was dark and raining. Suddenly she saw an old woman by the side of the road, holding her hand out as if she wanted a lift.
“I can’t leave her out in this weather,” the woman said to herself, so she stopped the car and opened the door.
“Do you want a lift?” she asked. The old woman nodded and climbed into the car. After a while, she said to the old woman, “Have you been waiting for a long time?” The old woman shook her head. “Strange,” thought the young woman. She tried again. “Bad weather for the time of year,” she said. The old woman nodded. No matter what she said, the hitchhiker (搭便车的人) gave no answer except for a nod of the head or a shrug.
Then the young woman noticed the hitchhiker’s hands which were large and hairy.
Suddenly she realized that the hitchhiker was actually a man! She stopped the car. “I can’t see out of the rear screen,” she said. “Would you mind clearing it for me?”
The hitchhiker nodded and opened the door. As soon as the hitchhiker was out of the car, the terrified young woman raced off.
When she got to the next village she pulled up. She noticed that the hitchhiker had left his handbag behind. She picked it up and opened it. She gave a gasp — inside the bag was a gun

  1. 1.

    The young woman stopped the car because ______.

    1. A.
      “the old woman” asked her to
    2. B.
      she recognized “the old woman”
    3. C.
      she knocked “the old woman” down
    4. D.
      she wanted to help “the old woman” out in the bad weather
  2. 2.

    The young woman asked the hitchhiker to clear the rear screen because______.

    1. A.
      this was the way she thought of to get rid of him
    2. B.
      she couldn’t see out of the rear screen
    3. C.
      the hitchhiker was very helpful
    4. D.
      the rear screen was covered with dirt
  3. 3.

    The hitchhiker left the bag with a gun in it behind because______.

    1. A.
      he wanted to give the young woman a warning
    2. B.
      he had not expected that the young woman would leave him behind in the rain
    3. C.
      it was his present for the young woman
    4. D.
      he wanted to kill the young woman with the gun
  4. 4.

    What might the man be?

    1. A.
      a policeman
    2. B.
      a soldier
    3. C.
      a robber
    4. D.
      an actor

Blogs (博客) are the place where young people go to show their hearts, to express their anger, sorrow or disappointment, and even to gossip (说别人的闲话).
Many people enjoy the freedom in blogging. Some, however, find that putting one’s life online can have a price. The blogs of some students in America were stopped by the government for some time because they posted threatening words to their teachers on their blogs.
A recent study finds that nearly a fifth of teens who surf the Internet have their own blogs. And 38 % of teens say they read other people’s blogs. By comparison, about a tenth of adults have their own blogs and a quarter say they read other people’s online magazines.
With the development of the Internet, more and more people will be attracted by blogging.
In another study, 79% of teens agree that people at their age aren’t careful enough when giving out information about themselves online. Besides, careless blogging can also influence blog readers. When you are angry or unhappy, your blog is the first place you turn to. The words you post then may not be rational which you may regret later. To minimize (使减到最小) the negative influence, change the safety setting and make such posts “personal” so that only you can read them.
As long as you are careful with what you post, blogging is a great means of staying in touch with friends and displaying one’s creative works

  1. 1.

    Blogs are the place where people______.

    1. A.
      go online to have a chat
    2. B.
      go online to enjoy freedom
    3. C.
      exchange their views online
    4. D.
      go online to express themselves freely
  2. 2.

    The fact that some American students’ blogs were stopped is used to show that______.

    1. A.
      people should not put their life online
    2. B.
      American students are limited in blogging
    3. C.
      anyone who gets on the Web has his blog
    4. D.
      people should be careful with what they write
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “rational” in the fifth paragraph probably means______.

    1. A.
      strange
    2. B.
      perfect
    3. C.
      helpful
    4. D.
      reasonable
  4. 4.

    The passage is mainly about______.

    1. A.
      the use people make of blogs
    2. B.
      the number of people who have blogs
    3. C.
      advantages and disadvantages of blogs
    4. D.
      the author’s suggestions about blogging

DIY sailor Owen Warboys has finally launched his homemade boat — after spending nearly 30 years building it in his mum’s garden.
Owen, 66, a retired engineer from Hordle, New Milton, Hants, first started work on the 40ft—long boat in 1982 because he could not afford to buy his own. He told mum Edith that it would only take five years but after suffering “a few problems” it lasted nearly three decades.
When he finally finished, he was left with the head-scratching task of getting the 18-tonne boat out of the back garden. After some time he found a way. A huge crane (起重机) was brought in to carefully raise it 40ft in the air over his mother’s house and onto a lorry. It was then driven to the seaside and, to Owen’s delight, it floated and showed no signs of leaking when lowered into the water.
Now, 28 years after he first started, Owen is at last preparing to set sail in his beloved boat, Wight Dolphin, with his long-suffering wife Anne. Owen said, “I am so relieved that it’s finished. There were times when I thought it would never end but I’m the sort of person who likes to finish something once I’ve started.”
At first he persuaded his mum to let him do it in her garden and started taking in sheets of steel and pieces of wood. “My mother was happy for me to build it at her house but only bacause I told her it would only take five years.”

  1. 1.

    Why did Owen decide to make his own boat by himself?

    1. A.
      He wanted to kill time after his retirement
    2. B.
      He wished to set a new world record
    3. C.
      He didn’t have enough money to buy a boat
    4. D.
      He had a hobby of making things by hand
  2. 2.

    What problem did Owen face when he finished his boat?

    1. A.
      It leaked when lowered into the water
    2. B.
      It couldn’t be sent onto a truck
    3. C.
      He couldn’t afford to hire a crane
    4. D.
      He didn’t know how to move it out
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is TRUE about the boat ?

    1. A.
      It was built by Owen and his supportive wife
    2. B.
      It was in good condition after being put in the sea
    3. C.
      Owen’s mother was relieved to see it was finished
    4. D.
      Owen and his wife will sail around the world in it
  4. 4.

    We can infer from the passage that ______.

    1. A.
      the boat will enter a race competition
    2. B.
      Owen retired early in order to make his boat
    3. C.
      Owen’s wife gave the boat the name of Wight Dolphin
    4. D.
      It took 23 more years to finish the boat than expected

Each time I see a balloon, my mind flies back to a memory of when I was a six-year-old girl. It was a rainy
Sunday and my father had recently died. I asked my mom if Dad had gone to heaven. "Yes, honey. Of course." she said.    
"Can we write him a letter?"
She paused, the longest pause of my short life, and answered, "Yes."
My heart jumped. "How? Does the mailman go there?" I asked.
"No, but I have an idea." Mom drove to a party store and returned with a red balloon. I asked her what it was for.
"Just wait, honey. You'll see." Mom told me to write my letter. Eagerly, I got my favorite pen, and poured out my six-year-old heart in the form of blue ink. I wrote about my day, what I learned at school, how Mom was doing, and even about what happened in a story I had read. For a few minutes it was as if Dad were still alive. I gave the letter to Mom. She read it over, and a smile crossed her face.
She made a hole in the corner of the letter where she looped the balloon string. We went outside and she gave me the balloon. It was still raining.
"Okay, on the count of three, let go. One, two, three."
The balloon, carrying my letter, darted upward against the rain. We watched until it was swallowed by the mass of clouds.
Later I realized, like the balloon, that Dad had never let his sickness get him down. He was strong. No matter what he suffered, he'd persevere, dart up, and finally transcend this cold world and his sick body. He rose into sky and became something beautiful. I watched until the balloon disappeared into the gray and white and I prayed that his strength was hereditary. I prayed to be a balloon

  1. 1.

    When the girl asked her mother if they could write to her father, her mother ______.

    1. A.
      felt it hard to answer
    2. B.
      thought her a creative girl
    3. C.
      believed it easy to do so
    4. D.
      found it easy to lie
  2. 2.

    When the girl was told that she could send a letter to her father, she ______.

    1. A.
      jumped with joy
    2. B.
      became excited
    3. C.
      started writing immediately
    4. D.
      was worried that it couldn't be delivered
  3. 3.

    In the eyes of the author, what was the rain like?

    1. A.
      An incurable disease
    2. B.
      An unforgettable memory
    3. C.
      The hard time her father had
    4. D.
      The failures her father experienced
  4. 4.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      An unforgettable experience
    2. B.
      The strong red balloon
    3. C.
      Fly to paradise
    4. D.
      A great father

Every year, as Spring Festival draws near, most Chinese people will get excited to make preparation for the most important festival and make plan for the winter break. It is a little like Christmas in the United States, but there are some differences between the two festivals.
Both the major Chinese and the major Western holidays come during the cold season, and special food is expected. In western countries, cookies and cakes begin just after Thanksgiving in November and show up everywhere. Turkey, potatoes and other food come later. Similar thing happens in China. Entering lunar December, most families will make shopping plans for the coming big day and food is certainly one of the most important things to be considered. At the end of the month, both parents in each family will be very busy---the father is busy buying food while the mother is busy cooking.
A deeper similarity (相似处) is tradition. Christmas, as the letters “Christ” suggests, began as a holiday to celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ. Many people pray (祈祷) on this day. In China, people living in cities or towns, though they don’t plan to sow seeds（播种） this month, still celebrate on the big day for farmers.
Followers of both holidays are also different from each other. While Chinese people travel to the homes of elder relatives, Americans usually call or send cards. Westerners prefer Christmas carols to fireworks. In Christmas, many family gifts come together instead of one by one, since adults may have only one day free to celebrate.
But the most curious difference is about students. Chinese students going home for Spring Festival sometimes report that they get bored by the end of vacation, yet American students seldom get bored around Christmas and western New Year.
Not everyone enjoys classic holiday traditions. Students in western countries may get upset, as too much homework, travel or bad family relations may destroy the short holiday season. In China, more and more college students choose to travel or work during the winter holiday instead of going home to stay with their families. It’s against the tradition but many people accept it

  1. 1.

    What does “the coming big day” (Paragraph 2) refer to?

    1. A.
      Christmas
    2. B.
      Thanksgiving Day
    3. C.
      the New Year’s Day
    4. D.
      the Spring Festival
  2. 2.

    The second and the third paragraphs mainly talk about ______.

    1. A.
      the similarities between Christmas and the Spring Festival
    2. B.
      the differences between Christmas and the Spring Festival
    3. C.
      the preparations for Christmas and the Spring Festival
    4. D.
      the history of Christmas and the Spring Festival
  3. 3.

    What does the writer mainly want to tell us in this passage?

    1. A.
      Food in different festivals
    2. B.
      Differences between two festivals
    3. C.
      Festivals in China and western countries
    4. D.
      Traditional celebrations in different countries

Cars are an important part of life in the United States. Without a car most people feel that they are poor. And even if a person is poor , he doesn’t feel really poor when he has a car.
Henry Ford was the man who first started making cars in large numbers. He probably didn’t know how much the car was going to change American culture. The car made the United States a nation on wheels. And it helped make the United States what it is today.
There are three main reasons why the car became so popular in the United States. First of all, the country is a big one and Americans like to move around it. The car makes the travel the most comfortable and cheapest. With a car people can go to any place without spending a lot of money.
The second reason cars are popular is the fact that the United States never really developed a practical and cheap public travel system. Long distance trains have never been as common in the United States as they are in other parts of the world. Now there is a good system of air-service provided by planes. But it is too expensive to be used often.
The third reason is the most important one, though. The American spirit of independence is what really made cars popular. Americans don’t like waiting for a bus, or a train or even a plane. They don’t like to have to follow an exact timetable. A car gives them the freedom to plan their own time. And this is the freedom that Americans want most to have.
Less oil has caused a big problem for Americans. But the answer will not be a bigger system of public transportation. The real answer will have to be a new kind of car, one that does not use so much oil

  1. 1.

    We can learn from this passage that Americans ______.

    1. A.
      spend a lot of money traveling by car
    2. B.
      travel a lot in their cars
    3. C.
      seldom travel by plane
    4. D.
      use public traffic often
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    1. A.
      In the United States even the poor own cars
    2. B.
      In the United States all the poor have no cars
    3. C.
      When an American has a car, he will never be poor
    4. D.
      An American will feel poor unless he has a car
  3. 3.

    In the writer’s opinion, cars are popular in the United States mainly because ______.

    1. A.
      Americans like to plan their own time
    2. B.
      The United States does not have enough public transportation
    3. C.
      Americans will not feel poor when they travel in their cars
    4. D.
      Americans cannot move around without their own cars
  4. 4.

    “A nation on wheels” in the second paragraph means that ______.

    1. A.
      everyone in the United States owns a car
    2. B.
      the United States produces most of the cars in the world
    3. C.
      cars play an important part in American’ life
    4. D.
      the United States depend on car industry for its development
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