12．I cannot helpadmiring the picture whenever I look at it．——青夏教育精英家教网—

9．The world moves so quickly nowadays．With so many daily responsibilities，some of us can hardly keep our heads above water．Should we make time for studying  or appreciating the arts？Many people would say the arts are nice，but not necessary．In school，students should focus on languages，math and science．Painting，drama and music are frills． After graduation，listening to Mozart won't lead you to a better-paying job．
     In truth，spending time learning to appreciate the arts may be more worthwhile than you think．A recent British study examined the salaries and jobs of people who spent time enjoying the arts when growing up．The researchers found those who enjoyed the arts from an early age had better jobs and higher salaries than those who didn't．What's the link？How could visiting a museum，enjoying a symphony，or honing painting skills lead to career success？It turns out that the arts help us develop many useful skills．
      Other students have found students studying the arts exercise their reasoning ability．The skill helps with problem-solving．Creative and critical-thinking abilities are also developed through art study．Moreover，those who enjoy the arts have more motivation（动机）to achieve．Students who practice an art experience the rewards that come from persistence and goal-setting．These benefits also extend to those who make time to appreciate the arts beyond their school years．The best kind of art stirs our imagination and makes us think．Paintings aren't just pretty pictures．They tell stories about the lives of the subjects or about the experience of the painter．See Michelangelo's art and you'll taste the power of his faith in God．Look at the world from Picasso's point of view，and you see everyday life in new ways．Those who appreciate the arts also gain a broader perspective on the world．The arts reveal and explain the world beyond our own personal knowledge which can help us better communicate and cooperate with other people．
      If you want to better yourself，go and enjoy the arts．Check out an art gallery or a museum．Take in a play．You won't regret it and it will do you more good than you can imagine．
32．The underlined word"frills"in paragraph 1 probably meansA．
A．decorations    B．necessities C．fillings      D．possessions
33．The benefits of enjoying arts are all of the following EXCEPTB．
A．communicating skills
B．high positions
C．problem-solving abilities
D．creation and imagination
34．How is the passage developed？A
A．By providing examples
B．By analyzing causes
C．By listing the facts
D．By comparing the facts
35．What is the author's attitude towards art appreciation？D
A．Doubtful      B．Opposed C．Critical        D．Supportive．

8．Wanted，Someone for a Kiss
We're looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM．You'll work on the station's music programmes．Music production experience in radio is necessary，along with rich knowledge of modern dance music．Please apply（申请） in writing to Producer Vacancies，Kiss100．
Father Christmas
We're looking for a very special person preferably over 40，to fill our Father Christmas suit．
Working days：Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday，10：30-16：00
Excellent pay．
Please contact（联系）the Enterprise Shopping Center，Station Parade，Eastbourne．
Accountants Assistant
When you join them in our Revenue Administration Unit，you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division，dealing with post and other general duties．If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you．This position is equally suitable for a school leaver of for somebody who has office experience．
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training，you could be the person we are looking for．You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing．You will be allowed to make our decision，and to design courses as well as present them．Pay upwards of￡15，000 for the right person．Please apply by sending your CV （简历） to Mrs R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
29．Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station？A
A．Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100．
B．Mrs R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre
D．Wealden District Council．
30．We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person whoD．
A．is aged between 24 and 40
B．may do some training work
C．should deal with general duties
D．can work for about a month
31．What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited？C
A．One with GCSE grade C level．
B．One with some office experience．
C．One having good computer knowledge
D．One trained in producing music programmes．

7．Sitting for more than three hours a day can decrease a person's life expectancy（预期寿命）by two years，even if her or she is physically active and gets rid of （摆脱）dangerous habit like smoking，according to a study．Watching TV for more than two hours a day can worsen that problem，decreasing life expectancy by another 1.4 years．
The analysis comes just two years after Australian researchers found that people who said they watched TV for more than four hours a day were 46% more likely to die of any cause than people who said they spent less than two hours a day watching TV．Those watching TV more than four hours a day were also 80% more likely to die of cardiovascular （心血管的） disease．"Long-sitting behavior is something we need to take note of beyond telling people to get 30 minutes of activity a day，"said Peter T．Katzmarzyk，one of the lead researchers．But while the evidence of illnesses is increasing，it remains difficult for many people to find time to get on their feet，especially if they do desk jobs．
"Try to stand as much as you can，"Dr Katzmarzyk said．"Typically when you are on the telephone you can stand and use the speakerphone．Instead of e-mailing someone in the office，just get up and so to talk to them．"However，Dr Katzmarzyk added，standing shouldn't be alternative to exercising，but an alternative to sitting．"Several studies show that when you're sitting，your leg muscles are completely inactive，"he said．"When you're sitting and completely inactive，this is when you run into trouble managing blood sugar．"
25．What is the main idea of the first paragraph？C
A．Watching TV too long can worsen our mental health．
B．We should be active and give up smoking．
C．Sitting for too long a time can shorten one's life．
D．Smoking too much can be harmful to health．
26．The  researchers draw the conclusion of the effect of long-sitting behavior byA．
A．making comparisons（比较）
B．listing figures
C．giving examples
D．classifying facts
27．What does  Dr Katzmarzyk think of long-sitting behavior？B
A．It warns  people to exercise 30 minutes a day．
B．It's a bad behavior worth considering seriously．
C．It can lead to death at once．
D．It is good for desk job workers．
28．According to Dr Katzmarzyk，if you are sitting all the time，you mayD．
A．phone your friends and talk about your problem
B．put on weight quickly and become more  inactive
C．want to have more sugar for your meals
D．find it hard to keep your blood sugar proper．

6．Maybe you are an average student．（20）EThis is not necessarily so，however．Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to．Here's how．
Plan your time carefully．When planning your work，you s hould make a list of things that you have to do．After making this list，you should make a schedule of your time．First your time for eating，sleeping，dressing，etc．Then decide a good，regular time for studying．（21）BA weekly schedule may not solve all your problems，but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time．
Make good use of your time in class．（22）CListening carefully in class means less work later．Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says．
Study regularly．When you get home from school，go over your notes； look at the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day，and read that material．（23）GIf you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful，and you'll remember it longer．
Develop a good attitude towards tests．The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject．They help you remember your new knowledge．The world won't end if you don't pass a test，so don't be over worried．
（24）AYou will probably discover them after you have tried these．

A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying．
B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for relaxation．
C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says．
D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard．
E．You probably think you will never be a top student．
F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class．
G．This will help you understand the next class．

5．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Where：Becket，Massachusetts
When：June 15-Aug.24
Each summer，this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world．Highlights （最精彩的部分） this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's"The Lark Ascending"，which opens the festival．
Many events are free．Ticketed performances start at 22．jacobspillow．org．
Moab Music Festival
Where：Moab，Utah
When：Aug.29-Sept.9
This area is better known for mountain biking than for music．But since 1992，it has hosted a private festival that brings classical，jazz，Latin and other types of music to the land．This year there will be 16 concerts，including three"Grotto Concerts"，where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances．
Events start at 25．moabmusicfest．org．
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Where：Cheyenne，Wyoming
When：July 19-28
There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival，from an"Indian village"and Old West museum to country concerts．But the competition is still the main attraction，with cowboys （牛仔） and cowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage．
Competition tickets start at $18，and concert tickets at 23．cfdrodeo．com．
The Glimmerglass Festival
Where：Cooperstown，New York
When：July 6-Aug.24
Each summer，opera lovers from around the country （and the world） travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson．This year's performances include Wagner's"The Flying Dutchman"and Verdi's"King for a Day"，in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers （作曲家）．
Tickets start at 26．glimmerglass．org．
15．If you want to enjoy a"Grotto Concert"，which date suits you best？D
A．June 15．
B．July 19．
C．August 24．
D．September 4．
16．If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert，how much will you pay at least？D
A.18．B.22．
C.36．D.41．
17．If you are a big fan of Wagner，you're advised to go toB．
A．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
B．the Glimmerglass Festival
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days
D．Moab Music Festival
18．Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from？B
A．Education．B．Art．
C．Business．D．Literature．
19．If you do not only want to enjoy some performances but also want to attend classes to learn something professional，which one you are advised to go？D
A．the Glimmerglass Festiva l
B．Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
C．Cheyenne Frontier Days
D．Moab Music Festival．

4．Have you ever been sad because of failure？Please remember，for often，achieving what you set out to do is not the most important thing．
A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house．As he was working，a couple of older boys stopped by to watch．"What are doing？"asked one of the visitors．"I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!"the boy answered excitedly．The older boys began to laugh，telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible．After a while，the boy picked up a jar．He showed it to the visitors．It was full of all kinds of stones and insects．Then he said calmly and confidently，"Maybe I can't finish digging all the way through the earth，but look at what I've found during this period!"
The boy's goal was far too difficult，but it did cause him to go on．And that is what a goal is for-to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen，in other words，to cause us to keep working!
Not every goal will be fully achieved．Not every job will end up with a success．Not every dream will come true．But when you fall short of your aim，maybe you can say，"Yes，but look at what I've found along the way!There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!"It is in the digging that life is lived．It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really makes sense．
11．The older boys laughed at the boy because he was thought to beC．
A．brave B．impolite C．foolish D．warm-hearted
12．Why did the boy show the jar to the older boys？B
A．To drive them away．
B．To show what he had found in digging．
C．To show how beautiful the jar was．
D．To attract them to join him in the work．
13．What can be learnt from the fourth paragraph of the text？D
A．Not dream can come true．
B．All work will end successfully．
C．Goals shouldn't be set too high．
D．Goals will make us work harder．
14．The best title for the text should beA．
A．Joy in the Journey
B．A Boy Dug a Hole
C．No Pains，No Gains
D．Failure Is the Mother of Success．

3．Jim is a little boy．And he's only nine years old．One day he goes to a cinema．It is the first time for him to do that．He buys a ticket and goes in．But after two or three minutes he comes out，buys a second ticket．Two or three minutes after that he comes out and asks for another ticket．The girl selling tickets asks him，"Why do you buy so many tickets？How many friends do you meet？"Jim answers，"No，I have no friends here．But an old woman always stops me at the door and cuts my ticket up．"
26．How old is Jim？C
A．He is eleven．B．He is seven．C．He's nine．D．He's ten．
27．It is for Jim to go to the cinema．A
A．the first time B．the second time C．the third time D．the last time
28．Jim buysBbefore the girl asks him．
A．one ticket B．three tickets C．two tickets D．five tickets
29．Jim meetsDthat day．
A．his parents B．some friends C．two boys D．no friends
30．The old woman isCin the cinema．
A．a driver B．a teacher C．a worker D．a policeman．

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