All the housewives who went to the new supermarket had one great ambition: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping.For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised.It said: “Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods.This May Be Your Lucky Day!”

For several weeks Mrs. Edwards hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer.Unlike her friends, she never gave up hoping.The cupboards in kitchen were full of things which she did not need.Her husband tried to advise her against buying things but failed.She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would approach her and say: “Madam, this is Your Lucky Day.Everything in your basket is free.”

One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy any tea.She dashed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went towards the cash-desk.As she did so, she saw the manager of the supermarket approach her.“Madam,” he said, holding out his hand, “I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer and everything you have in your basket is free!”

1.The housewives learnt about the free goods _______.

A.on TV B.at the supermarket

C.from the manager D.from the newspaper

2.Mrs. Edwards ________.

A.is always very lucky

B.had no friends

C.hoped to get free shopping

D.gets disappointed easily

3.Mrs. Edwards’s husband tried to ________.

A.make her unhappy B.cheer her up

C.buy things with her D.stop her buying things

4.Mrs. Edwards went back to the supermarket quickly because she had to _______.

A.buy another thing B.talk to the manager

C.pay for her shopping D.find her shopping

5.Mrs. Edwards must have been ________.

A.pleased B.delighted

C.proud D.disappointed

The easy way out isn't always easiest.I learned that lesson when I decided to treat Doug, my husband of one month, to a special meal.I glanced through my cookbook and chose a menu which included homemade bread.Knowing the bread would take time, I started on it as soon as Doug left for work.As I was not experienced in cooking, I thought if a dozen was good, two dozen would be better, so I doubled everything.As Doug loved oranges, I also opened a can of orange and poured it all into the bowl.Soon there was a sticky dough (面团) covered with ugly yellowish marks.Realizing I had been defeated, I put the dough in the rubbish bin outside so I wouldn't have to face Doug laughing at my work.I went on preparing the rest of the meal and, when Doug got home, we sat down to Cornish chicken with rice.He tried to enjoy the meal but seemed disturbed.Twice he got up and went outside, saying he thought he heard a noise.The third time he left, I went to the windows to see what he was doing.Looking out, I saw Doug standing about three feet from the rubbish bin, holding the lid up with a stick and looking into the container.When I came out of the house, he dropped the stick and explained that there was something alive in our rubbish bin.Picking up the stick again, he held the lid up enough for me to see.I felt cold.But I stepped closer and looked harder.Without doubt it was my work.The hot sun had caused the dough to double in size and the fermenting yeast (酵母) made the surface shake and sigh as though it were breathing.I had to admit what the "living thing" was and why it was there.I don't know who was more embarrassed by the whole thing--- Doug or me.

1.The writer's purpose in writing this story is ________.

A.to tell an interesting experience

B.to show the easiest way out of a difficulty

C.to describe the trouble facing a newly married woman

D.to explain the difficulty of learning to cook from books

2.Why did the woman's attempt at making the bread turn out to be unsuccessful?

A.The canned orange had gone bad.

B.She didn't use the right kind of flour.

C.The cookbook was hard to understand.

D.She did not follow the directions closely.

3.Why did the woman put the dough in the rubbish bin?

A.She didn't see the use of keeping it

B.She meant to joke with her husband.

C.She didn't want her husband to see it.

D.She hoped it would soon dry in the sun.

4.What made the dough in the bin look frightening?

A.The rising and falling movement.

B.The strange-looking marks.

C.Its shape.

D.Its size.

5.When Doug went out the third time, the woman looked out of the window because she was_____.

A.surprised at his being interested in the bin

B.afraid that he would discover her secret

C.unhappy that he didn't enjoy the meal

D.curious to know what disturbed him

Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it.They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and even cancer.

Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time.Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way.Some burst with anger, and scream and yell (大叫).But others keep their anger inside.They can not or will not express it.This is called repressing anger.

For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person's health than expressing it.They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones.They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc.In general the person feels excited and ready to act.

Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous.They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.

Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger.They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about.If it is, they say, "Do not express your anger while angry.Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably."

Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry.They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.

1."Damaging emotion" means that _____________.

A.the emotion is harmless B.the emotion is harmful

C.the feeling is very strong D.the feeling is hard

2.Which of the following statement is right?

A.If you were angry, you would be cancered.

B.Once you are angry, you must be cancered.

C.Angry as you are often, you can't be cancered.

D.Anger may cause you to suffer from a cancer.

3.Expressing anger violently ________ repressing it according to some scientists.

A.is not as danger as B.is more harmful than

C.is no better than D.is much better than

4.According to the author, you'd better __________

A.never be angry

B.cool down your anger before you express it

C.laugh and laugh when you get angry

D.admit you are wrong when you are angry

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A.The types of anger.

B.How to release anger.

C.Causes of anger.

D.The damage to health caused by being angry.

This brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life.

Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling.The author, W.H.Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing.In his opinion, reading doesn’t just mean recognizing each word on the page; it means taking in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himself.The goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead trees.Reading and writing cannot be completely separated from each other; in fact, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the text.I’ve seen it again and again:some-one who can’t express an idea after reading a text is just as ineffective as someone who hasn’t read it at all.

Only a third of the book remains after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to specific tips for studying languages, math, science and history.He generally handles these topics thoroughly(透彻地) and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion(激情) regarding history to his students, that was a hundred times more than my history teachers ever got across.To my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the arts.As a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kind.Although it’s commonly believed that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actually, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematics.

My other comment is that the text aged.The first edition apparently dates to the 1960s—none of the references(参考文献)seem newer than the late 1950s.As a result, the discussion misses the entire computer age.

These are small points, though, and don’t affect the main discussion.I recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student.

1.According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to ________.

A.gain knowledge and expand one’s view

B.understand the meaning between the lines

C.express ideas based on what one has read

D.get information and keep it alive in memory

2.The author of the passage insists that learning the arts _________.

A.requires great efforts

B.demands real passion

C.is less natural than learning maths

D.is as natural as learning a language

3.What is a shortcoming of Armstrong’s work according to the author?

A.Some ideas are slightly contradictory.

B.There is too much discussion on studying science.

C.The style is too serious.

D.It lacks new information.

4.This passage can be classified as________.

A.an advertisement B.a book review

C.a feature story D.A news report

5.Which of the following words can best describe the author’s attitude towards the book_____。

A.positive B.neutral

C.negative D.objective

Peter, Helen, Catherine, Elizabeth和Levin 想根据各自在环保方面的兴趣进行案例研究。阅读下面某杂志的专题报道摘要(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出适合他们研究的最佳案例,并在答题纸上相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。

1.Peter: Reducing plastic and other wastes through DIY.

2.Helen: Making use of the heavy traffic to produce electricity.

3.Catherine: Building a community without private cars

4.Elizabeth: Building houses with recycled materials and energy-efficiency systems

5.Levin: Developing a new type of urban car which burns less gas

A

B

Vauban

We know cars are terrible polluters, but would you give yours up? Vauban, a community in southwestern Germany, did just that, and its 5,000 citizens are doing fine.Most streets are free of vehicles, and there are generous green spaces and good public-transport lines, including fast buses and bicycle paths.When people must drive, they can turn to car-sharing clubs.“All the citizens had the chance to plan their own city,” says Andreas Dellexe, an energy expert, “and it’s just how we wanted it to be.”

Denmark

During the period of gas shortage in the early 70s, Denmark decided to become self-sufficient(自足).So they began a few projects making smart investments along the way.

On the island of Satosoc, local families, fishermen and farmers bought wind turbines(涡轮机) to produce their own energy, Within seven years these turbines were completely paid for.And can you believe just one of wind turbines produces enough electricity for 600 households?

C

D

Trey Parker and Matt Stone

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park, have built a sustainable(可持续的) castle with outer siding and inner flooring of recycled wood, recycled carpeting, high-efficiency boiler systems.

I think more and more people today are willing to make a statement about the Earth and how they want to protect it,” Michael Ruth, home designer and builder says.“For high-end homes in this valley, this is entirely consistent with what they cost.”

P-NUT

Who doesn’t love the name P-NUT—short for Personal-Neo Urban Transport? It’s Honda’s latest attempt to create a tiny footprint for a new urban vehicle.

This little P-NUT is unique.With a central driving position, the car is designed to move in tight settings.The 11-foot micro car will seat three with two rear-seat passengers behind the driver.

“The P-NUT concept explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle designed for the city lifestyle.” Said Dave Marek, a Honda design spokesman.

E

F

Israel Company

Is it possible that annoying rush hour traffic could become a source of renewable energy?

Israel’s Technion Institute of Technology claims that if we placed special generator(发电机) under roads, railways, and runways—we could harvest enough energy to mass-produce electricity.A trial process has been used on a smaller scale, in dance clubs for instance, where the pounding feet of dancers light up the floor.

“We can produce electricity anywhere there is a busy road using energy that normally goes to waste,” said Uri Amit, chairman of Israel’s Technion Institute of Technology.

Coffee

Coffee.Some of us can’t start our day without it, and we don’t mind waiting 10 minutes in line for it.

Here is the most effective tip to make you a superstar in environment protection.

Get a coffee machine for your home or coffee, or persuade your company into buying one.(Tell them it will improve productivity.) Skip the coffee line on the way to work and make something that is better-tasting and much better for your wallet.

Plus, you won’t need those plastic cups or carrying cases that just get thrown away.Better yet, use your favorite travel mug.

There is a growing debate about the most effective way for students to study. Traditionally studying alone was thought to be the best way to ensure good exam results.When studying alone you can focus your mind better than when you are with others.You also have the freedom to choose what topic to study and when, as you don't need file agreement of others.Students that prefer to study alone often say that when they study with their classmates they waste a lot of time because the discussion is often about non-study topics such as television or holidays.

In the last few years, however, more and more students have started studying in groups.There are several reasons many students prefer this method.First, they find that studying is more fun as they can share the experience with others rather than staying in their rooms. In groups, they can discuss the subject together and when something is not understood they can ask each other questions.They can use the knowledge of their classmates to help improve their own knowledge. Finally by discussing the topic they are able to both understand and remember it better.

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