(   ) 7. Computers and mobile phones are finding their way into the villages, so the gap be- tween cities and the countryside is        narrowing.

A. firmly    B. strongly       C. thoroughly    D. steadily

(   ) 6. The manager        his eyes down the list of names quickly to see if anyone was left

out.

A. glared    B. stared    C. glanced    D. looked 

(   ) 5. In fact,this is just a        get-together, so there is no need to be so particular about your clothes.

A. formal    B. casual    C. concrete    D. desperate

(   ) 4. Tom is nothing special. He is only a( an)       student in our class.

A. common    B. usual    C. general    D. average

(   ) 3. Most air pollution is caused by the burning of        like coal，natural gas and oil.

A. articles    B. fiiels    C. goods    D. products

(   ) 2. If you insist on smoking heavily like that,you will have to suffer the       sooner or later.

A. achievements    B. causes    C. consequences    D. exchanges 

(   ) 1. Among all the respondents，41% disagreed with the changes of the law，27%        ，

while the rest gave no exact answer.

A. approved    B. opposed    C. criticized    D. permitted

There are many times I feel close to going crazy in Beijing. The over-hooting horns and the dan?gerous driving of local drivers are slowly driving us cyclists to extinction,here in the bicycle capital of the world.

What keeps me conscious is my weekly session with some of Beijing's warmest souls. We meet at the English corner in the Chaoyang Library. There, all topics are open for discussion. We usually talk about family and business，two Chinese priorities across all age groups, I've discovered. There are always plenty of requests to explain European religion and culture. Some,however, like one of my older students，80-year-old Mr. Gou,prefer to sing in English.

Lately we've talked about the 60th anniversary celebrations and I'm lucky in the diversity of ages that I get a good sample of what China's thinking. Most look forward to the time off,some think it inconvenient ( for their offices being shut to make way for rehearsals )  and some worry about the cost of it.

I sometimes feel that even a 60-year-old China is still not very well known or understood. Foreign friends with little time to spare on business and tourist visits to Beijing complain about the similar things：aggressive driving, bad air and a lot of ostentatious displays of wealth such as big cars,paunches and loud shirts.

It's a shame, because those are the conspicuous minority. To know Beijing you have to make an effort to meet and talk to the majority―the likes of retired Doctor Rose,who runs the English corner,or Mr. Tang,the retired railway station inspector. These are friendly, knowable folks with all the patience possible to explain and share China with a curious foreigner. I feel very lucky to have them to talk and listen to.

They'll likely never~~or rarely―step into a Starbucks. Their means are modest and they don't have any flashy cars to park on the footpath. No,but they'll teach you priceless,disappearing Beijing knowledge and crafts. They，11 invite you to eat jiaozi and play shuttlecock. And on October 1 ，I marked the big 60th birthday with them, the ordinary，kind people of Beijing.

(   ) 8. Who runs the English corner according to the passage?

A. Mr. Tang. B. Rose. C. Mr. Gou. D. The writer.

(   ) 9. Which of the following is true of Beijing?

     A.  The drivers in Beijing drive terribly.

    B.  People at the English corner talk about European religion and culture every day.

    C.  Foreign friends spare no time on business in Beijing.

    D.  Only when you talk to people can you know Beijing better.

(   ) 10. What can we learn about the 60th anniversary celebrations?

     A. The writer can predict what China's thinking.

    B. Most people think the 60th anniversary celebration worthless.

     C. Some people may be concerned about the side-effects of the 60th anniversary cel?ebrations.

    D. People will teach you priceless, disappearing Beijing knowledge and crafts. 

(   ) 11. The underlined word "ostentatious" in Paragraph 4 means "      ”.

A. jealous    B. expensive    C. cheap    D. showy

(   ) 12. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

     A. Hidden Treasure     B. Proud People

    C. Priceless Love    D. Potential Ability

There is one type of illness in the world that affects more people than anything else and is very deadly. If untreated this illness could affect everything you do. What is this illness? Depression. Serious depression requires professional treatment. Self-induced depression is something each of us can change.

Everyone's circumstances are different,but the causes of self-induced depression are common： low self-esteem，hurtful thinking and a bad attitude.

So how can we change the way we think,feel，and cultivate a cheerful attitude?

First we must look at ourselves，truly and honestly examining our motives for what we wish to achieve. If you are dissatisfied because you feel you haven't or can't do anything,then one step is needed~~to set goals.

Always start your goals relatively small and easy to attain. Think of them as sand;one grain may be insignificant but as a group they form the beach. Once you have set and attained small goals for yourself,move on to slightly larger,more challenging goals.

It takes more than just setting goals to be happy. It takes positive thinking. How can we attain this?

There are a number of factors that can make us think negatively and one of those is diet.

In my opinion，a person who eats a lot of takeout and fast food is feeding their body junk. Start by eating better foods which give the body much NEEDED minerals. If your physical body is happy， it's much easier for your mental body or "thinking ability" to be happy.

Next,exercise. A half-hour a day is recommended for positive well being. Then think about good memories you had,or generally think of things that make you smile. Remember,everything you wear costs money but to wear a smile is free. A smile can be the difference between an average day and a great day.

If you follow these steps，positive change is inevitable.

(   ) 4. Which of the statements about depression is true?

     A.  Depression is a kind of illness that can't be cured like some cancer.

    B.  Depression can all be cured successfully by patients themselves.

    C.  Those who suffer from depression feel dissatisfied with themselves.

    D.  Those who suffer from depression live in similar circumstances. 

(   ) 5. According to the passage we can learn that         .

     A.  a practical goal can help people to achieve a sense of success

    B.  we shouldn't be satisfied with small goals that are insignificant

    C.  we should avoid challenging goals that may lead to failure

    D.  people can enjoy happiness only if they set reasonable goals

(   ) 6. In order to achieve positive thinking，a person should do these things EXCEPT       .

     A. set challenging goals    B. eat healthier foods

    C. exercise half an hour a day    D. always wear a smile

(   ) 7. What's the passage mainly about?

     A.  To prove the argument that depression can be changed.

    B.  To analyze the danger depression can bring to people.

    C.  To introduce to readers how to keep positive thinking.

    D.  To recommend some ways to deal with depression.

I know what you're thinking: pizza? For breakfast? But the truth is that you can have last night's leftovers in the a.m. if you want to.

I know lots of women who skip breakfast,and they have a ton of different excuses for doing it. Some say they don't have time,others think they're "saving" calories, still others just don't like breakfast food.

But the bottom line is that eating in the morning is very important when you're trying to lose

weight. "Eating just about anything from 300 to 400 calories would be better than nothing at all," says Katherine Brooking，who developed the super-easy eating plan for this year，s 'SELF CHALLENGE". And even pizza can be healthy if it's loaded with vegetables, and you stick to one small piece.

Breakfast is one meal I never miss,and the same goes for most weight loss success stories. Research shows that eating breakfast keeps you from overeating later in the day. Researchers at the University of Southern California found that breakfast skippers have a bigger chance of gaining weight than those who regularly have a morning meal.

So eat something in the morning,anything. I know plenty of friends who end up having no breakfast altogether, and have just coffee or orange juice. I say,try heating up last night's leftovers ―it may sound crazy，but if it works for you, do it! I find if I tell myself, "You can always eat it tomorrow," I put away the leftovers instead of eating more that night. Try it... you may save yourself some prebedtime calories. And watch your body gain the fatburning effects.

(   ) 1. The underlined word "leftovers" in Paragraph 1 probably means         .

     A. food remaining after a meal    B. things left undone

    C. meals made of vegetables    D. pizza topped with fruit

(   ) 2. What can we infer from the text?

     A.   Working women usually have breakfast in a hurry.

    B.   Many people have wrong ideas about breakfast.

    C.   There are some easy ways of cooking a meal.

    D.   Eating vegetables helps save energy.

(   ) 3. The text is written mainly for those .

     A. who go to work early    B. who eat before sleep

    C. who stay up late    D. who want to lose weight