Have you ever been in a situation, where you felt uneasy because of something you think you may have forgotten to do or perhaps a feeling that you annoyed someone whom you wanted to get along with really well. If you have experienced such feelings and worse on a regular basis, then you most probably are a victim of anxiety attacks.
All of us, to some extent, have experienced anxiety at different levels. There are somethings you may know about anxiety, and some things that you may not be familiar with. So in order to be prepared for your unexpected feeling of anxiety, you need to get to know what anxiety is before it escalates into a panic attack.
Anxiety is simply the feeling of discomfort, uneasiness or fear of what may eventually happen resulting from an imagined, or a real threatening condition. On the extreme end panic attacks can occur due to heightened(增加) feelings of anxiety.
There are two main symptoms(症状) during an anxiety / panic attack and these are physical and emotional symptoms. Physical symptoms include difficulty in breathing, shaking, direct feeling of heat, rapid heartbeat and tiredness while emotional symptoms deal with worrying, depression, fear, and lack of focus.
In spite of the negative impression we have for anxiety, it is not dangerous in any way whatever. The feeling of anxiety is not bad, in fact it’s more of a defensive feeling which protects us from possible danger by engaging a response within us in fight or fight situations. So it’s not the “bad guy”, you just have to learn how to control it. Panic attacks, however, are far more dangerous and should be a concern to your health. Panic can sometimes result in blurred (模糊不清的) vision, difficulty in breathing due to a tight chest. The best way to different anxiety from any serious illness is to ask a medical expert for advice on a regular basis.

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, a panic attack is _______________.

    1. A.
      as serious as an anxiety attack
    2. B.
      not so serious as an anxiety attack
    3. C.
      resulted from an anxiety attack
    4. D.
      resulted in an anxiety attack
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “escalates” in the second paragraph means “_______________”.

    1. A.
      happens suddenly
    2. B.
      becomes more serious
    3. C.
      mixes things together
    4. D.
      connects something with
  3. 3.

    A victim of anxiety attacks may have the symptoms that ______________.

    1. A.
      he doesn’t want to have anything to eat
    2. B.
      he has trouble in hearing and vision
    3. C.
      he is always worried about others
    4. D.
      he can’t pay attention to what he does
  4. 4.

    From the passage we can draw a conclusion that ______________.

    1. A.
      an anxiety attack does good to us
    2. B.
      an anxiety attack does no harm to us
    3. C.
      an anxiety attack is a serious illness
    4. D.
      an anxiety attack is very dangerous
  5. 5.

    What is the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      Symptoms of Anxiety Attacks
    2. B.
      Ways of Getting Rid of Anxiety
    3. C.
      Harm Caused by Anxiety
    4. D.
      Getting to know Anxiety

Researchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people’s depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated（应急的） ,”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”
In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.
“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”
The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled(行动不便的) and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes（免除） exercise and feeding concerns.
“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says，“But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”
“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people’s minds.”

  1. 1.

    The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to        .

    1. A.
      understand human-animal relationship
    2. B.
      find the causes of old people’s loneliness
    3. C.
      make lonely old people’s life better
    4. D.
      promote the animal-assisted research
  2. 2.

    In the research, the old people are asked to        .

    1. A.
      note the activities of AIBOs
    2. B.
      record their feelings and activity
    3. C.
      keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks
    4. D.
      analyze the collected information
  3. 3.

    What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?

    1. A.
      It is easier to keep at home.
    2. B.
      It responds to all the human orders.
    3. C.
      It can help the disabled people.
    4. D.
      It can watch TV with its owner.

Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented.Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.
If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them how they should behave.They are depending upon you to keep them safe.Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.
Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle.Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too.
And never put a crying child on a ride.If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed.Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. 
Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park.Let them take plenty of breaks.
“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four.“Tired kids make parents even more tired.And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds.“You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”

  1. 1.

    The second paragraph tells readers that ________.

    1. A.
      children should be trained to be more independent
    2. B.
      adults should tell children some safety rules firstly
    3. C.
      adults should set a good example to behave well in a theme park
    4. D.
      there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?

    1. A.
      They cannot put their hands away from the grab bar.
    2. B.
      They are forbidden to put their knees or feet out.
    3. C.
      They should ask adults’ permission first to get on a ride.
    4. D.
      Without adults’ okay sign, children shouldn’t get off a ride.
  3. 3.

    If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should ________.

    1. A.
      tell him to be relaxed
    2. B.
      make him share your interest
    3. C.
      give up the present activity
    4. D.
      encourage him to be brave
  4. 4.

    We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that ________.

    1. A.
      he doesn’t like to visit a theme park with his children
    2. B.
      parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park
    3. C.
      not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park
    4. D.
      visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting

The story of English language is a story of change.The old English language, or old English, is quite different from Modern English.If we do not study old English, we can’t understand it.Some of the words are the same, but many are not used now.The story of the English language begins some time after the year 400 AD.At this time, some people came to England from North-west Europe.There were many groups of people.They were called Angles （盎格鲁人）, Saxons（撒克逊人）and Jutes（朱特人），whose language, old English, is like some of the modern language of North-West Europe.In old English, the ending had many meanings.They showed past time and present time and many other things.In Modern English, most of these endings are gone.This is the biggest difference between Old and Modern English.

  1. 1.

    What does the first sentence of the passage mean?

    1. A.
      The story of English language often changes.
    2. B.
      English is a language that has changed a lot as time passes by.
    3. C.
      The old English language has changed into Modern English.
    4. D.
      The story of English language is one of how people change the language.
  2. 2.

    Old English has a story of ______.

    1. A.
      2,500 years
    2. B.
      more than 1,600 years
    3. C.
      2,300 years
    4. D.
      more than 400 years
  3. 3.

    Old English was first used by the people from ______.

    1. A.
      Old English
    2. B.
      English
    3. C.
      North-West English
    4. D.
      North-West Europe
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT true about Old English?

    1. A.
      The endings of words gave different special meanings.
    2. B.
      It is easy for most English-speakers today to understand the language.
    3. C.
      Its words are very different from those Modern English.
    4. D.
      It was spoken by many groups of the people from North-West Europe.

In the early days of sea travel, seamen on long voyages lived exclusively on salted meat and biscuits. Many of them died of scurvy (坏血病), a disease of the blood which causes swollen gums, livid white spots on the flesh and general exhaustion. On one occasion, in 1535, an English ship arrived in Newfoundland with its crew desperately ill. The men´s lives were saved by Iroquois Indians who gave them vegetable leaves to eat. Gradually it came to be realized that scurvy was caused by some lack in the sailors´ diet and Captain Cook, on his long voyages of discovery to Australia and New Zealand, established the fact that scurvy could be warded off by the provision of fresh fruit for the sailors.
Nowadays it is understood that a diet which contains nothing harmful may yet result in serious disease if certain important elements are missing. These elements are called “vitamins”. Quite a number of such substances are known and they are given letters to identify them, A, B, C, D, and so on. Different diseases are associated with deficiencies of particular vitamins. Even a slight lack of Vitamin C, for example, the vitamin most plentiful in fresh fruit and vegetables, is thought to increase significantly our susceptibility (敏感度) to colds and influenza.
The vitamins necessary for a healthy body are normally supplied by a good mixed diet, including a variety of fruit and green vegetables. It is only when people try to live on a very restricted diet, say during extended periods of religious fasting (斋戒), or when trying to lose weight, that it is necessary to make special provision to supply the missing vitamins.

  1. 1.

    Scurvy is a disease that is provoked by ____

    1. A.
      salted meat and biscuits             
    2. B.
      exhaustion
    3. C.
      want of some essential substances     
    4. D.
      lack of fresh vegetables and fruits
  2. 2.

    In the last sentence of Paragraph 1, “warded off” could probably be replaced by____.

    1. A.
      got rid of    
    2. B.
      killed    
    3. C.
      avoided    
    4. D.
      cleared away
  3. 3.

    To avoid such disease as scurvy, it´s better for us ____.

    1. A.
      not to eat much salted meat
    2. B.
      to supplement our diet with various vitamin pills
    3. C.
      to have more fresh fruit and vegetables
    4. D.
      to develop a good dietary habit
  4. 4.

    Based on the passage we can safely conclude that if our diet is not comprehensive enough ____.

    1. A.
      vitamin pills are of no avail
    2. B.
      nutritious food might be unhealthy
    3. C.
      vegetable leaves can be a good remedy
    4. D.
      religious fasting may help out a lot
  5. 5.

    Which of the following sentences best expresses the central ideal of the passage?

    1. A.
      Deficiencies of Vitamin C may cause serious diseases.
    2. B.
      Fresh fruit and green vegetables contain enough nutrition that is necessary for a healthy body.
    3. C.
      Vitamins play a vitally important role in people´s health.
    4. D.
      A good mixed diet normally supplies sufficient vitamins for us.

An explosion on Thursday killed one and injured 21 in a busy street in Tongren, Southwest China’s Guizhou Province.
The bomb was hidden in a rubbish bin in the city’s commercial hub（商业中心），where lots of shops and restaurants are concentrated.
The ear-splitting blast was heard around 12∶50 p.m.，said a local newspaper, citing witnesses. The power of the blast shattered（使粉碎）nearby shop windows and ripped the stainless（不生锈的）steel rubbish can to pieces.
One passer-by，identified（确认）only as Zhang，said she was shocked by the noise and saw a lot of pedestrians lying on the ground when she got to the scene.
Thirteen of the injured were taken to a local hospital after the explosion. A doctor there said five were in serious condition but already out of danger after emergency treatment. The others were just slightly hurt.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, said an officer with the Tongren police, but refused to speculate as to the cause.

  1. 1.

    It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

    1. A.
      All the injured were taken to a hospital
    2. B.
      8 of the injured were not taken to a hospital
    3. C.
      The rubbish bin with a bomb was in a restaurant
    4. D.
      The rubbish bin with a bomb was in a shop
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      One passer- by, indentified only as Zhang, saw the man throwing a bomb into a bin.
    2. B.
      Some customers in restaurants were injured.
    3. C.
      The writer didn’t get to the scene.
    4. D.
      All customers in shops got hurt.
  3. 3.

    In the last paragraph the underlined word“ speculate” probably means ________.

    1. A.
      tell
    2. B.
      guess
    3. C.
      discuss
    4. D.
      talk
  4. 4.

    What of the follwing can be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Bomb Hidden in a Rubbish Bin
    2. B.
      The Cause of the Explosion
    3. C.
      A Terrible Thing
    4. D.
      Market Blast Kills 1 ,Injures 21

The other day I heard a few local musicians talking,
“I hate all the terrible pianos in this town. I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They can’t even understand a bit of music.”
“I’m never playing in that club again. Too many drunks and nobody listens to us.”
But, one younger musician said, “There are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.”
I’ve heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.
Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative, they’re rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame others, and you play the role of victim, chances are you will start to as well. So it’s time to take a look at the people you call “friends”.
This is an easy exercise: Make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard.
Keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. Ask them how they do it. Ask if they will help you get the work you’re looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.

  1. 1.

    The underlined sentence “they’re rubbing off on you” in Paragraph 6 means ______.

    1. A.
      they’ll push you ahead
    2. B.
      they’ll influence you
    3. C.
      they’ll cover your shortcomings
    4. D.
      they’ll help you achieve your goal
  2. 2.

    The musicians’ words at the beginning are written mainly to show ______.

    1. A.
      the musicians’ living conditions are quite poor
    2. B.
      people have poor taste in music
    3. C.
      people have different attitudes towards the same thing
    4. D.
      young people have greater chances of succeeding
  3. 3.

    By taking the exercise mentioned in Paragraph 7, you can ______.

    1. A.
      improve a lot in making more friends
    2. B.
      come to the right way of making friends
    3. C.
      develop a better relationship with your friends
    4. D.
      arrange the time with your friends properly
  4. 4.

    The passage is mainly written for ______.

    1. A.
      musicians      
    2. B.
      managers     
    3. C.
      negative people     
    4. D.
      people wanting to succeed

Fish contains lost of omega-3 fatty acids.These fatty acids have been shown to help prevent heart disease，lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes.Researchers suggest that these benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risks of getting sick from contaminated fish.
Ongoing studies find that omega-3 fatty acids work magic on the brain too.Pregnant? Go out and eat fish! One study tracked a group of expectant women who ate more than 340 grams of fish per week.It turns out they gave birth to children who，years later，scored really high on IQ tests.
How can you add fish to your diet? One way to begin is by replacing meat with fish in one meal a week.Instead of frying，which retains more fat，try boiling your fish in an oven or grilling it outdoors.And don’t be afraid to spice up your fish.Garlic，herbs other spices can add wonderful flavors to fish.
For lighter meals，keep a few cans of tuna or other fish on hand at all times.They’re great for making tasty sandwiches or fish burgers.If you get hungry in the middle of the morning or afternoon，try tuna on crackers.It’s hard to find a better snack.And parents，be sure to introduce fish to your children.It’s important for them to get used to eating it at a young age·

  1. 1.

    What does the writer discuss in this passage?

    1. A.
      Chemicals in popular drinks                       
    2. B.
      The best way to lose weight
    3. C.
      Famous fast food restaurants                       
    4. D.
      Reasons for having seafood
  2. 2.

    What does the writer point out about the women in the study group?

    1. A.
      They cooked for their husbands.           
    2. B.
      They were going to have babies.
    3. C.
      They grew their own vegetables.               
    4. D.
      They lived with elderly parents.
  3. 3.

    What does the author imply about omega-3 fatty acids?

    1. A.
      They can make kids smarter.                           
    2. B.
      They are found in most foods.
    3. C.
      They last for just a few days.                           
    4. D.
      They create significant risks.
  4. 4.

    Why is grilling better than frying?

    1. A.
      It’s fancier.         
    2. B.
      It’s quicker.         
    3. C.
      It’s cheaper.         
    4. D.
      It’s healthier.
  5. 5.

    According to the author，when is a good time to have tuna on crackers?

    1. A.
      At lunchtime.                                                
    2. B.
      During a party.
    3. C.
      Between meals.                                       
    4. D.
      After midnight.

The person behind you constantly kicks the back of your seat.Your talkative seatmate doesn’t understand your need for sleep.And the aircraft’s bathroom is a total mess.These situations can make even a short flight unbearable.Hopefully you don’t cause these unpleasant experiences for others.Instead，you can set an example by following these common airplane courtesies.
Always recline your seat slowly.There’s nothing worse than suddenly being slammed in the knees by the seat in front of you.In addition，don’t keep your seat reclined for the entire flight.Always keep it upright position before going to the restroom（or anytime you leave your seat）.
Avoid going to the bathroom during mealtime.Wait until the meal is done and all the food trays have been collected.It’s hard for passengers to stand up to let you pass when they still have their food trays.And when using the bathroom，always clean up after your-self-the next user will be grateful!
Keep your body--and your possessions-to yourself as much as possible so as not to crowd your in-flight seatmate（s）.Share the armrest，especially on a long flight.Also，be careful not to kick or push on the seat in front of you，and don’t allow your children to do so either.
While some people enjoy chatting with other passengers during a flight，not everyone does.Some people may want to nap，read or work.If the conversation seems one—sided，take the hint.
If you are traveling with someone and want to chat，keep your voices low.If using electronic gadgets，keep the volume down.People can still hear through your headphones if the volume is too high.
When exiting the plane，if others are having trouble with their carry-on luggage，help them if you can.If you can’t help，wait patiently，and don’t push past people to get off the airplane.
On your next flight，remember that it all boils down to the golden rule.Treat others the way you want to be treated !

  1. 1.

    Which of the following manners we should follow while flying?

    1. A.
      Always keep your seat upright during meal time.
    2. B.
      Keep your belongings to yourself as much as possible.
    3. C.
      Use your headphones and keep the volume down.
    4. D.
      All the above.
  2. 2.

    Where do we most probably read this passage?

    1. A.
      a text book                                              
    2. B.
      a newspaper
    3. C.
      a magazine                                                
    4. D.
      a science book
  3. 3.

    Which of the following word has the closest meaning with the word courtesies?

    1. A.
      golden rules           
    2. B.
      manners                 
    3. C.
      experiences            
    4. D.
      passengers
  4. 4.

    What is the best title of this passage?

    1. A.
      Manners in the sky.
    2. B.
      Bad manners in the sky.
    3. C.
      Behave yourself in the sky.
    4. D.
      Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Tsai Chin Chung is one of Taiwan’s most famous cartoonists, and his cartoons are enjoyed by people in many different countries in Asia. His books of cartoons have now become best sellers in Singapore, Malaysia, and even Japan.
As soon as he could hold a pencil, Tsai Chin Chung lived only for drawing. Every day he practised drawing people and things around him and from his favorite stories.
When he was only 15 years old, he left home to work for a publisher in Taipei. He worked hard to draw pictures for books. Two years later, he left his job and started to work on drawing cartoon series, which he liked better. He made up his mind to succeed as a cartoonist.
Now Tsai Chin Chung has achieved something unusual for a modern cartoonist. He has become extremely successful at changing Chinese literature (文学) and philosophy (哲学) into humorous comic stories. In this way, he has made the Chinese classics (古典文学) known to thousands of people.
Because of his great achievement, several years ago Tsai Chin Chung was given a prize as one of the 10 Outstanding Young People of Taiwan. Since then, he has won many prizes, and his cartoons have become popular throughout Asia, America and Europe. So far, he has published more than 20 comic books. Ten of these are about ancient Chinese philosophers based on Chinese historical and literary classics.  
Many of Tsai Chin Chung’s books of cartoons and comics have now been published in English in countries like Singapore. His books have also been translated into several other languages, including Japanese, Korean and Thai. Even publishers in France and Indonesia have recently signed agreements for permission to publish his cartoon series.

  1. 1.

    Tsai Chin Chung first worked as ________.

    1. A.
      a book seller
    2. B.
      a cartoonist
    3. C.
      a writer of Chinese stories
    4. D.
      an artist drawing pictures for books
  2. 2.

    Tsai Chin Chung left his first job because he ________.

    1. A.
      preferred drawing cartoons
    2. B.
      wanted to go back to school
    3. C.
      enjoyed drawing pictures for books
    4. D.
      wanted to be famous
  3. 3.

    Tsai Chin Chung first became interested in drawing when he _______.

    1. A.
      left school
    2. B.
      was a very small child
    3. C.
      was 15
    4. D.
      started to be a cartoonist
  4. 4.

    Half of the books he has published are related to _______.

    1. A.
      Chinese and foreign comics
    2. B.
      countries in Asia, America and Europe
    3. C.
      foreign languages learning
    4. D.
      Chinese history and literature
  5. 5.

    Because of his great achievements, Tsai Chin Chung _______.

    1. A.
      travelled a lot in Asia and Europe
    2. B.
      went to live in Singapore
    3. C.
      won an important prize in Taiwan
    4. D.
      has become famous in Africa.
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