Now an increasing number of middle school students go abroad for further study at their own ________, trying hard to realize their dreams.

  A. expenses         B. cost                          C. price                      D. pay

 Linshuhao, ______ NBA star, is becoming one of _______ few basketball players who are focused on by many Chinese fans now .

A. the ; a           B. a ; a               C. the; the          D. an ; the

2012年春季，我国一些省区特别是西南地区遭遇历史罕见的特大旱灾，给人民群众带来很大影响，为此共青团号召同学们每人捐献一瓶饮用水。请根据下列提示写一篇120-150词的倡议书。

1、  简单介绍旱灾情况

2、  号召同学每人捐献一瓶饮用水（或捐献相当于一瓶水价值的一元钱）帮助灾区群众度过难关

参考词汇：共青团the communist youth league

You might be reading this article and saying, “Hey, that sounds just like me!” If so, we’re glad you recognize that this happens to you. Now you can start taking steps to lessen your test anxiety. Here are some ways to do that:

 Ask for help. Talk to your mom or dad, your teacher, or your school guidance counselor. Just talking to someone about test anxiety can make you feel better. Describe what happens to you when you’re taking a test and these people can help you figure out some solutions. For instance, learning study skills can boost your test-day confidence.

Be prepared. Pay attention in class. Do your homework. Study for the test. On test day, you’re more likely to feel like you know the material.

Block bad thoughts. Watch out for any negative messages you might be sending yourself about the test. These thoughts can make anxiety worse and make it harder for you to do well in the test.

_________. Everyone makes mistakes. Be more forgiving of your own mistakes, especially if you prepared for the test and are set to do your best.

Breathe better. OK, so you already know how to breathe. But did you know that breathing exercises can help calm you down? (Just try not to take in too much air because it might make you feel dizzy.) Here’s how to do it: Inhale (breathe in) slowly and deeply through your nose, and then exhale (breathe out) slowly through your mouth. Do this two to four times and you just might breathe more easily the next time you’re taking a test!

76. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

   Having too many negative messages in mind leads to worse test anxiety, which may stop you from doing well in the test.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

77. Please fill in the blank in the last but one paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (not more than 10 words)

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78. Which of the tips do you think is the most useful? (not more than 30 words)

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79. What’s the best title of the passage? (not more than 10 words)

____________________________________________________________________

80. Translate the underlined sentence in the 6^th paragraph into Chinese.

_______________________________________________________________________________

“Reduce, reuse and recycle”, this popular environmental slogan tells us how to reduce the amount of rubbish that ends up in landfills.

The slogan is being used to deal with one possibly dangerous form of electronic junk, such as old computers, cellphones, and televisions. But this process of managing e-waste may be used in an unscrupulous way more often than not, a recent report suggests.

“Many of these materials are being sent to developing nations under the excuse for reuse-to bridge the digital divide,” said Richard Gutierrez, a policy researcher.

One of the problems is that no one proves whether these old machines work before they hit the seaways. Because of this, the report says, e-waste is a growing problem in Lagos, Nigeria, and elsewhere in the developing world. Much of the waste ends up being thrown away along rivers and roads. Often it’s taken apart by poor people, who may face dangerous exposure to poisonous chemicals in the equipment.

Tradesmen also pay workers a little money to get materials back such as gold and copper. This low-tech recovery process could expose workers and the local environment to many dangerous materials used to build electronics. According to Gutierrez, this shadow economy exists because the excuse for recycling and reusing electronics gives businessmen “a green passport” to ship waste around the globe. “Developing nations must take on some of the responsibility themselves,” Gutierrez said. But he added, “a greater part of this responsibility should fall on the exporting state.”

China, for example, has become a dumping place for large amounts of e-waste. The nation is beginning to take action to stop the flow of dangerous materials across its borders. The Chinese government, after many years of denials, is finally beginning to take the lead.

71. The underlined word “unscrupulous” in the second paragraph most probably means “_____”

A. efficient      B. profitable          C. unbelievable          D. dishonest

72. What does the fourth paragraph mainly discuss?

   A. Old computers and TVs still work before they are sent abroad.

   B. Poor people break up e- waste to collect some valuable materials

   C. A lot of e-waste is dumped in developing countries

   D. The problem of e-waste is growing in developing countries

73. According to what Gutierrez said, we can learn that ________.

   A. exporting countries should mainly be responsible for the e- waste problem

   B. neither developed nor developing countries should be blamed for the e-waste problem

   C. developing countries should mainly be responsible for the e-waste problem

   D. developing countries should not be blamed for the e-waste problem

74. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ________.

   A. China has hidden a large amount of e-waste in many secret places

   B. China has greatly changed its idea about the problem of e-waste

   C. China has prevented poisonous materials from entering China for a long time

   D. China is falling behind other countries in dealing with e-waste

75. The passage mainly tells us that _______.

   A. developing countries are facing serious environmental problems

   B. e-waste is a growing problem in developed countries

   C. e-waste is sent to developing countries under the excuse for reuse

   D. developing countries are making full use of e-waste

Chinese New Year for Kids

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Author: Cindy Roberts

Date: 2002-10-01

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The Polar Express

One couldn’t select a more delightful and exciting promise for a children’s book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus take him and other children to the North Pole. And one couldn’t ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg.

Author: Chris Van Allsburg

Date: 1985-10-28

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The Secret of Saying Thanks

Perhaps you’d like to know a secret, one of the happiest ones of all. You’ll discover it all on your own, maybe when you least expect it. If you’ve not yet discovered the secret of saying thanks, it’s waiting for you. The secret can be found ahead in the sunrise that offers promises for the day, or in the gentle shade of a tree sheltering you from the hot rays of the sun.

Author: Douglas Wood

Date: 2005-09-27

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The Runaway Pumpkin

When Buck, Billy, and their little sister Lily spy the biggest pumpkin they’ve ever seen, they can’t resist. Buck and Billy try to roll the pumpkin down the hill to show everyone, but it’s too big! Before they know it, it’s rolling out of control down the hillside. It knocks over Grandpa Baxter and makes him think of pumpkin soup. And when Grandpa Baxter finally stops it, all he can think of is pumpkin bread.

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Date: 2003-09-01

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66. We can infer from this passage that Chinese New Year for Kids _________.

   A. is very popular to all the readers in the world

   B. is helpful to foreigners to travel to China

   C. helps to learn the culture of the Chinese New Year

   D. show us a lot of outdoor games and activities

67. Which of the following came out the earliest?

   A. The Runaway Pumpkin             B. The Secret of Saying Thanks

   C. Chinese New Year for Kids          D. The Polar Express

68. The festivals that are mentioned in this passage are _________.

   A. Christmas, Thanksgiving Day and Halloween

   B. April Fool’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter

   C. Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day

   D. Thanksgiving Day, Easter and Mother’s Day

69. If you buy a copy of the Runaway Pumpkin you can save about __________.

   A. 30%     B. 60%      C. 40%      D. 70%

70. The author has written this passage mainly to ________.

   A. offer us some advice on shopping       B. tell us some interesting stories

   C. introduce some children’s books        D. show us prices of some books

We all know that money can’t buy happiness，but many times we act as if we’d be happier with a bit more money. We are conditioned to want to be rich (when we know the rich aren’t happy either); we are trained to want the latest gadget（小玩意儿） or style that television tells us to want; we want to earn more money because then we’ll have the good life.
　 But none of that will bring us happiness. No matter how much we earn, how much we have in the bank, how nice our clothing or cars or toys, none of it will make us happier.
　 So what will bring us happiness? Luckily, it’s three things that don’t cost a thing. These three things have been proven by surveys of thousands of people about what they have, what their lives are like, and how happy they are.
　 Here they are, the Three Secrets to Happiness:
　 1. Good relationships. We have a human need to be close, to be intimate, with other human beings. Having good, supportive friendships, a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy.

Action steps: Take time, today, to spend time with your loved ones.

　 2. Positive thinking. I’m obviously a big proponent of positive thinking as the best way to achieve your goals, but it turns out that it can lead to happiness too. Optimism and self-esteem are some of the best indicators of people who lead happy lives.

Action steps: Make positive thinking a habit. Get into the habit of squashing all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones. Instead of “I can’t” think “I can”.
　 3. Flow. This is a popular concept on the Internet these days — the state we enter when we are completely focused on the work or task before us. We are so buried in our task that we lose track of time. Having work and leisure that get you in this state of flow will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness.

People find greatest enjoyment not when they’re passively mindless, but when they’re absorbed in a mindful challenge.

Action steps: Find work that you have a passion for. Seriously — this is an extremely important step. Find hobbies that you have a passion for. Turn off the TV — this is the opposite of flow — and get outside and do something that truly engages you.
　 You’ve been given the Three Secrets to Happiness. Don’t waste them!

61.　 Which of the following is the most proper title of this passage?

A. The secrets to happiness　　　　　　　　　　 B. What is happiness?

C. Money and happiness　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Who are happy?

62.　 The writer expresses his ______ attitude towards money and wealth.

A. negative　　　 B. supportive　　　 C. objective　　 D. respective

63.　 The underlined word “squashing” can be replaced by “ ______”.

A. removing　　 B. scolding　　　 C. repairing　　 D. reducing　

64.　 The writer talks about the happiness by means of ______ in this passage.

A. opinions and advice　　　　　 B. facts and comparisons

C. examples and analysis　　　　 D. observations and conclusions

President Obama is encouraging moms to make their education a priority. While encouraging people of all ages to seek their education, Obama is particularly targeting working moms with his Scholarships for Moms program. The Scholarships for Moms program builds on the federal government’s long-standing offer of Pell Grants. To encourage more mothers to return to school, the Obama administration is now making some changes.

For the Scholarships for Moms program, the biggest incentive is the amount of money being offered. The maximum amount awarded through Pell Grants is about $4,000 per student, but for mothers who apply to the program, the amount is increased to $5,000. The aim of these grants is to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree that allows them to better provide for their families now and in the future. In addition, the administration hopes that equipping mothers to earn more money as working professionals will also be a stimulus to the economy.

In addition, a great incentive for mums considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in nearly any type of higher education institution. Four-year universities as well as smaller community colleges, are covered. You can go to a private school or a public one. An option for busy moms who can’t stay on campus is to study through online courses. Basically the government’s Scholarships for Moms program is a comprehensive attempt to get mothers who are keen on study back into the classroom.

With the Obama scholarship, the worry of returning to school is removed. In almost any area of interest, working moms can earn a degree. This means they can be fully equipped to provide for their families. Higher education no longer has to be an unfulfilled wish or unobtainable goal. The Scholarships for Moms program was designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children.

56.　 From the first paragraph we can know that ______.

A.people of all ages to go college in America

B.Obama values mom’s education very much

C.Moms should try to support their families

D.Many mothers refuse to go to school now

57.　 More money is offered by the Scholarships for Moms program in order to ______.

A.help mothers to make a living

B.inspire people to learn from mothers

C.persuade more students to work harder

D.encourage moms to go back to school

58.The phrase “equipping mothers” (in paragraph 2) probably refers mothers who ______.

A. have a degree　 B. are dressed well　 C. stay at home　 D. own much money

59.Many moms probably appreciate the program because ______.

A.they can make more money at school

B.the university lasts as long as four years

C.there are more chances for them to choose

D.they like the atmosphere in the classroom

60.Who will benefit from the Obama scholarship most?

A. Teacher and their students.　　　　　 B. Working moms and their children.

C. All the schools and their families. D. Fathers and mothers in America.

How often do you let other people’s nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, impolite waiter，rude boss, or an insensitive employee  36  your day?

Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson in the back of a New York City taxi cab. One day I was in a taxi and we headed   37  the airport. We were driving in the  38  lane when suddenly a black car drove out of a parking space right in front of us.  My taxi driver slammed on his  39 , slide sideways，and at the very last moment our car stopped and  40   the other car by just inches！The driver of the other car , the guy who almost caused a big accident, looked around and started   41  at us.

    My taxi driver just  42  and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was  43, so I said，"Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital！” This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call "The Law of the Garbage Truck".

He said, “ Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of 44, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage  45  up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on 46 .  Don’t take it personally; Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Believe me. You’ll be  47 .”

So I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and  48   it to other people at work, at home, or on the street? It was then that I said, “I don’t want their garbage and I’m not going to spread it anymore.”

Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with 49 . The mark of your success is how quickly you can refocus on what’s  50  in your life. See, Roy Baumeister, a psychology researcher from Florida State University，found in his extensive research that you __51  bad things more often than good things in your life. You store the bad memories more easily, and you __52  them more frequently. So love the people who treat you right. Ignore the ones who don’t. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you _53  it！The odds are against you when a Garbage Truck comes your way, but when you follow “The Law of the Garbage Truck”，you take back control of your life. You make room for the good by  54 go of the bad.

Have a Garbage-Free Day！Have a marvelous, garbage-free day！The seeds you plant today  55  the harvest you reap tomorrow.

 —You look unhappy， my son?

—I’m wondering how long it’ll be          we come to China again.

A. since           B. when                C. before                      D. after