9.My name is Pablo.I think I'm a lucky guy.I have a good family,and we live in a nice neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta,Mexico.People travel here from many countries for their vacations.We have beautiful beaches,hotels,restaurants,shopping and sports.
       However,in my beautiful hometown,there are also very poor neighborhoods.These areas are crowded and have a lot of crime.Life is terrible for many of the children in these areas.Some don't really have a childhood because they're homeless and live on the streets.They don't have education.They don't have enough food.Many use drugs or have diseases or mental problems.
       Last year,I came back to Puerto Vallarta from my university in Mexico City.I spent one year as a volunteer with an organization called Outreach International.They have several programs.I volunteered for one program to help street children.
       I worked in a home for street children (all boys,at this one).At this home,the boys have a place to sleep and three meals daily.The home keeps the boys off the streets.It shows them another way of life.As a volunteer,I helped to prepare meals.I taught games---such as basketball,football and art.I helped the kids with their homework.These kids can be fun.They have a lot of energy,but they're also really tough.Their hardships on the streets make them strong and not always"sweet little children."
       At this boys'home,I met two other volunteers---Brian from Canada and Greg from Australia.In many ways,we were very similar.We were the same age,came from good homes and had a good education.They were both college students,like me.We became very good friends.Now,we email each other.
It was the best---and most difficult---year of my life.I learned a lot that year.
 
59.What do we learn about the author?B
A.He loves travelling.
B.He enjoys his work as a volunteer.
C.He is now working for Outreach International.
D.He has made friends with the homeless children.
60.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?D
A.Street Crime
B.The author's childhood experience.
C.The author's hometown
D.The terrible life of the homeless children.
61.According to the author,what makes the street children really tough?C
A.Drugs
B.Too much energy.
C.Hard life
D.Pressure from school.
62.What is the best title for the passage?A
A.My Special Year                         
B.A Sweet Home
C.Outreach International               
D.Street Children.
8."Colour"and"color","favourite"and"favorite""-Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a"u"?Is it because they are lazy?
Of course not.In fact,the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster(1758-1843).He is a teacher who reformed English to make American identity stronger.Linguists celebrated his 250th birthday on October 16,2008.After the Revolutionary War(1775-1783),Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary,rather than rely on British versions.He dropped the British"u"in some words.And he changed"centre"into"center"for children to learn English by spelling words more like they sounded.
Webster wasn't shy about expressing his opinions.In defining(定义) preposterous  (unreasonable),he wrote:"A Republican government in the hands of females is preposterous."
Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000-word dictionary in 1828 with his American-style spellings.He also added local words.His dictionary was widely used in schools.Linguists believed it helped a new nation achieve unity and cultural independence at a time when most were focused on political freedom.
"He was the shaper of our language and the shaper of American identity,"said Joshua Kendall,who is working on a biography about Webster."He at last got us united through our language.

66.According to the passage,when he worked on his dictionary,Noah Webster did all of the  following EXCEPTA.
A.dropping"u"in all the British words
B.changing"centre"into"center"
C.adding local words
D.voicing his opinion
67.When did Noah Webster probably begin his project of the dictionary?C
A.In 1758. B.In 1783.  C.In 1800. D.In 1828.
68.Why did Noah Webster create these differences in his dictionary?B
A.Because he wanted to make English simple and easy.
B.Because he wanted American English to have its own characteristics.
C.Because he wanted to achieve political freedom.
D.Because he wanted to show that the USA is stronger than the UK.
69.Which of the following words can best describe Noah Webster's work?D
A.Interesting B.Boring    C.Unfinished  D.Meaningful
70. Which of the following would probably be the best title for the passage?C
A.Webster's dictionary
B.American identity
C.The shaper of American English
D.Spelling differences between American and British English.
7.About l,500 years ago the Japanese imported many aspects of Chinese culture:the writing system,political institutions,and perhaps the most important,Buddhism. Buddhist priests were expected to eat only vegetables,and tofu,made from the soybean,was a very important food in their diet.When Buddhism was introduced from China,tofu was also brought to Japan.
Tofu developed in different ways in China and Japan.While the Chinese often changed the taste of tofu by mixing it with strongly-flavored vegetables or meat,the Japanese preferred to eat it using only a simple sauce. Even now,traditional Japanese cooking preserves the original delicacy of tofu,though the way it is served may change from season to season. In summer,for example,it is simply served cold,while in winter it is often eaten as part of a hot dish.
The soybean was introduced to the West in the 18th century,but little interest was taken in it. Only scientists recognized its high food value.During the Second World War,when meat was in short supply,the US government encouraged the American people to eat soybean products.However,they never became very popular and,after the war,interest in them dropped off as the supply of meat became plentiful again.
In recent years,people in the West have become increasingly aware of the dangers of eating too much animal fat,and as a result,they have turned more and more to soybean products. This is mainly because the soybean provides almost the same food value as meat,and in addition it is a lot more healthful. Much of the margarine (人造黄油),salad oil and cooking oil in daily use is now produced from soybean oil.Tofu,a representative soybean product and originally one of the main foods in the diet of Chinese priests,is considered to be one of the healthiest foods available to man.

63.Tofu came to Japan together with Buddhism because _B.
A.Buddhist priests ate tofu rather than vegetables
B.it was a very important food in the diet of Buddhist priests
C. the religion came to Japan together with political institutions
D.the religion was the most important aspect of Chinese culture
64.How are Japanese tofu dishes different from Chinese tofu dishes?A
A.They are preserved in the original taste.
B.They are served the same way throughout the year,
C.They have a better taste than Chinese tofu dishes.
D.They have a greater variety than Chinese tofu dishes.
65.The Western people become interested in tofu and other soybean products becauseD.
A. they have become tired of eating meat
B.meat has become too expensive to buy
C.these products are more readily available
D. eating too much animal fat is considered unhealthy.
6.◆Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m.and 8:30 p.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Phone:(412)396-6754   Fax:(412)396-6752
◆Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor's Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification.You'll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid.Have fun with other course members,afterwards in the clubroom.There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.).
Opening Hours:Tuesdays:6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Phone:(412)396-6644   Fax:(412)396-6644
◆Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners.There are two evening lessons a week,in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely.You only need your own swimming costume and towel.Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours:Monday and Friday:6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Phone:(412)396-6312   Fax:(412)396-6706
◆Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university.The center is well equipped and the staffs here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems.Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation.Also,all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours:24 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone:(412)396--6649   Fax:(412)396-6648
◆Water Sports Club:
We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing,and water-skiing.A beginners'course consists of ten 20-minute lessons.You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently,but must be able to swim.The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.,with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Phone:(412)396-6899   Fax:(412)396-6890
36.If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings,you may faxB.
A.(412)396-6648                           B.(412)396-6706   
C.(412)396-6752                           D.(412)396-6876
37.You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end,you can go toB.
A.Water Sports Club                        B.Sailing Club
C.Diving Center                           D.Riding School
38.If you are planning to explore the ocean depths,you should attend your lessons atD
A.24 hours from Monday to Sunday   
B.Monday through Friday:7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
C.Tuesdays:6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
D.Monday and Friday:6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
39.Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?D
A.Good equipment.
B.Well trained staff members.
C.Various less expensive medicines.
D.Nursery for newly-born babies
40.If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast,you should joinA
A.Water Sports Club                        B.Diving Centre         
C.Sailing Club                             D.Riding School.
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