It is difficult for parents of nearly every family to teach their children to be responsible （有责任的）for housework, but with one of the following suggestions, you really can get your children to help at home.
If you give your children the impression that they can never do anything quite right, then they will regard themselves as unfit or unable persons. Unless children believe they can succeed, they will never become totally independent.
My daughter Carla’s fifth - grade teacher made every child in her class feel special. When students received less than a prefect test score, she would point out what they had mastered and declared firmly they could learn what they had missed.
You can use the same technique when you evaluate （评价）your child’s work at home. Don’t always scold and give lots of praise instead. Talk about what he has done right, not about what he hasn’t done. If your child completes a difficult task, promise him a Sunday trip or a ball game with Dad.
Learning is a process（过程）of trying and failing and trying and succeeding. If you teach your children not to fear a mistake of failure, they will learn faster and achieve success at last.

  1. 1.

    The whole passage deals with ________.

    1. A.
      social education
    2. B.
      school education
    3. C.
      family education
    4. D.
      pre - school education
  2. 2.

    The author thinks that________.

    1. A.
      there is no way to get children to help at home
    2. B.
      the more encouragement and praise you give, the more responsible and helpful children will become
    3. C.
      it is very difficult to make children responsible for housework
    4. D.
      children can be forced to help with housework
  3. 3.

    The article gives us a good suggestion about how to evaluate（评价）your child’s work at home. That is to ________.

    1. A.
      praise his success
    2. B.
      promise him a trip
    3. C.
      give him a punishment
    4. D.
      promise him a ball game
  4. 4.

    The author advises readers to________.

    1. A.
      learn from himself, for he has a good way of teaching
    2. B.
      take pride in Carla’s fifth - grade teacher
    3. C.
      do as what Carla’s teacher did in educating children
    4. D.
      follow Carla’s example because she never fails in the test

In the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic achievement and confident that their degree would help them find a good job.
However, in the past four years the job market has changed dramatically. This year’s college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets in years. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose University, got a degree in religious studies, but no job prospects. He points out that many people already working are getting laid off and don’t have jobs, so it’s even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.
Four years ago, the future looked bright for the class of 2003. There were many high-tech job opportunities. Graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as insurance and paid vacations. However, “Times have changed and it’s a new market,” according to Cheryl Allmen- Vinnidge of the San Jose State Career Center.
Allmen-Vinniage says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several internships（实习）, and they’ve majored in one of the few fields that are still hot, like chemical engineering, accounting, or nursing, where average starting salaries have actually increased over last year. Other popular fields (like information system management, computer science, and political science) have seen big declines in starting salaries.
Ryan Stewart (he had hoped to become a teacher) may just end up going back to school. “I’d like to teach college some day and that requires more schooling, which would be great in bad economy.” he said.
In conclusion, these days, to some students a degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth. For now, they can only hope its value will increase over time.

  1. 1.

    The word in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.

    1. A.
      skill
    2. B.
      interests
    3. C.
      opportunities
    4. D.
      applications
  2. 2.

    Which of the following majors can get a job easily?

    1. A.
      teaching
    2. B.
      accounting
    3. C.
      political science
    4. D.
      computer science
  3. 3.

    The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means ________.

    1. A.
      the best way to get rich is not to get a college degree
    2. B.
      most students with degrees will not be able to find jobs
    3. C.
      having a college degree does not qualify one for travel discounts
    4. D.
      a college degree does not mean that one will find a well-paid job
  4. 4.

    Ryan Stewart will have to ________.

    1. A.
      change his major
    2. B.
      get a job teaching
    3. C.
      go back to school
    4. D.
      become a religious leader
  5. 5.

    The main idea of this passage is that ________.

    1. A.
      a lot of graduates are losing their jobs
    2. B.
      Ryan Stewart has not been able to find a job
    3. C.
      salaries in some fields have increased in the past year
    4. D.
      the job market has changed dramatically over the past 4 years

Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, which one (aside from man) is the cleverest?
There are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animals. In one test a scientist sets three same cans on a table. While the animal watches, he puts food under one of the cans. Then he leads the animal away. Some time later, he brings it back to see if it remembers which can has the food. No smelling is allowed; the animal must go directly to the correct can or it fails.
This is called a delayed-response test. The idea is to find out how long an animal’s memory can keep information. The scientists would try showing the cans to the animal one hour later, or two hours later, or even a full day later. They discovered that chimpanzees and elephants have the best memory, and were able to remember the correct can for at least twenty hours. No other animal is close. Dogs came next, but they only remember for nine hours.
To settle the matter, the scientists designed a huge maze (迷宫) and ran the chimps and elephants through it. The maze was very difficult, with many blind paths and dead ends. It took the chimps ten minutes to find their way out. The elephants needed half an hour. Even allowing for the elephants’ slower rate of speed, the test shows that chimpanzees are the cleverest animals.
From this and other tests, the scientists drew the following conclusion: an animal’s intelligence depends on the size of its brain in proportion (比例) to the size of its body. The elephant’s brain weighs ten pounds. But this is only 1/600th of its 6,000 pounds body. A chimp’s brain weighs about one pound, or 1/120th of its total body weight. So in proportion to its body size, the chimp has four times as much brain as the elephant----more brain for less body. The chimp is the champ!

  1. 1.

    Which is the best title?

    1. A.
      The Elephant’s Memory
    2. B.
      The Cleverest Animal
    3. C.
      Judging Intelligence
    4. D.
      The Chimp’s Brain
  2. 2.

    The main idea of this passage is that _____

    1. A.
      there are several ways of measuring the intelligence of animals
    2. B.
      chimps and elephants have the best memory
    3. C.
      intelligence tests show that the chimp is the cleverest animal
    4. D.
      the scientists designed a huge maze and ran the chimps and elephants through it
  3. 3.

    The delayed-response test is designed to test an animal’s _____

    1. A.
      eyesight
    2. B.
      intelligence
    3. C.
      learning ability
    4. D.
      memory
  4. 4.

    The passage tells that elephants _____

    1. A.
      never forget things
    2. B.
      are more clever than chimps
    3. C.
      are slower-moving than chimps
    4. D.
      have better memories than chimps
  5. 5.

    According to the passage, a rhinoceros (犀牛) that weighs 2100 pounds, and has a 3-pound brain is _____

    1. A.
      as clever as a chimp
    2. B.
      more clever than an elephant
    3. C.
      less clever than an elephant
    4. D.
      as clever as an elephant

Britain Today
Food
British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular— 30% of all adults have a hamburger every three months, but 46% have fish and chips!
Sports
British people don’t do a lot of sports. Only 17% of people go swimming every week, about 9% go cycling and 8% play golf—and only 6% of people play football (but 32% go to watch it).
Cinema and TV
Films are very popular in Britain, and about 60% of people between 15 and 24 go to the cinema every month. At home, men watch TV for about three hours every day — two quarters more than women.
Holidays
British people love going on holiday, and have 56 million holidays every year. Most of these holidays aren't in the UK—27% are in Spain, 10% are in the USA, and 9% are in France. Maybe this is because the weather in Britain isn't very good!

  1. 1.

    Which food could be more popular among British adults, a hamburger or fish and chips?

    1. A.
      A hamburger
    2. B.
      Fish and chips
    3. C.
      Both
    4. D.
      Neither
  2. 2.

    Those who are interested in movies are ____

    1. A.
      men
    2. B.
      women
    3. C.
      old people
    4. D.
      young people
  3. 3.

    How long do British women spend watching TV every day?

    1. A.
      Three hours
    2. B.
      Three hours and a half
    3. C.
      Two hours
    4. D.
      Two hours and a half
  4. 4.

    British people's favorite country for a holiday is ____

    1. A.
      Spain
    2. B.
      France
    3. C.
      America
    4. D.
      Australia

Giving gifts is not a normal part of Britain business culture.Indeed，British business colleagues are qoite likely to feel embarrassed to receive any gift at all.The only exception would be at the conclusion of a desl when it might be appropriate to give a unique souvenir to mark the occasion. Such items might be gold，silver，or porcelain with a suitable inscriptiop.A-gain，to avoid embarrassment on the part of the recipient，the object must be restrained, tastefuI，and not too expensive.
Small gifts such as a lpen Or a book would be suitable gifts of genuine gratitude，and flowers or wine suffice to thank junior colleagues for their services.
Ahernatively，it will often be appreciated if you invite your hosts，or others yoU wish to thank，out for a meal or tO the theatre.
It is always good form to buy a round of drinks for your colleagues after work.This is also the most common way of celebrating someone's birthday.
Business gifts are never exchanged at Christmas but it may be appropriate to send a card，particularly as an.expression of thanks to your business associates but also as a means of maintaining valuable contacts.Bear in mind that the UK postal services was founded at about the same time as the old railways so ensure that your cards are mailed in good time.
If you are invited to a British home，it is standard practice to bring wine，flowers or chocolate for your hosts.The usual European warnings apply when giving flowers：no red roses or white lilies.
If you know that you are going to stay with a family，it is a good idea to bring something             .If you are unprepared，then your time in your host's house should allow you to think of something they would really appreciate even if you have to mail it from home on your return.

  1. 1.

    What's the best title of the passage?(within 8 words)
                                                                            

  2. 2.

    How do colleagues often celebrate each other's birthday in Britain based on the passage?(within 15 words)
                                                                           

  3. 3.

    Fill in the black in the last paragraph with proper words.(within 5 words)
                                                                            

  4. 4.

    Is it always appropriate to bring flowers when you visit a British home?Why?(within 15words)
                                                                            

  5. 5.

    Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 into Chinese.
                                                                            

European Work Experience Program(E.W.E.P.)is an independent British organization which began in 1991 in the city of London.E.W.E.P.provides the opportunity for students from the 25 countries of the European Union and nationals(公民)from Norway，Iceland，Switzerland and Liechtenstein to live in England，to gain work experience，to practice their English and to get a better insight into the British social and eulturallife.
To apply you must meet the following requirements：
*Preferred age: 18 to 28 years old
*Be able to work in the UK for a period of at least two months.
*Must have a good knowledge of English.
*Due to work permit restrictions，European Work Experience Program Ltd will only select you if you are a European Union Member or national from Norway，Iceland，Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
European Work Experience Program Ltd will find you a suitable job and an accommodation.A representative of E.W.E.P.will be available during your stay to help you and you will get a 24-hour help line service during your stay.The TOTAl fee for our services is ￡264.63(394.35 Euros).
Should you require any further information，please contact us：
European Work Experience Program Ltd
Unit 1，Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road
Hounslow，Middlesex，TW3 1JS
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 208 572 2993
Fax：44 208 572 1114
E—mail：sales@ewep.com

  1. 1.

    What's the purpose of writing the text?

    1. A.
      To introduce a new program in England.
    2. B.
      To attract more students to work in England.
    3. C.
      To describe the working conditions in England.
    4. D.
      To make clear the requirements for students working in England.
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the program?

    1. A.
      To get a lot of work experience.
    2. B.
      To improve their English rapidly.
    3. C.
      To have better understanding of the British culture.
    4. D.
      To make more money in Britain.
  3. 3.

    If you apply for the program.you        .

    1. A.
      must be 18 to 26 years old
    2. B.
      must be able to speak at least three languages
    3. C.
      must be nationals from the countries mentioned in the text
    4. D.
      should have some working experience in a foreign country
  4. 4.

    You can get in touch with E.W.E.P.by the following ways EXCEPT by        .

    1. A.
      making a teJephone call
    2. B.
      sending the organization a fax
    3. C.
      writing an e-mail to the organization
    4. D.
      going there in person by air
  5. 5.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

    1. A.
      European Work Experience Program Was set up in the 19th century.
    2. B.
      You'll work in the UK for at least two months if you attend the program.
    3. C.
      You can get a 24-hour help from a representative during your stay.
    4. D.
      You don't have to hand in 394.35 Euros after you have got a job in Britain.

Eating a diet high in processed food(加工食品)increases the risk of depression，research suggests.What's more，peopie who ate plenty of vegetables，fruit and fish actually had a lower risk of depression，the University College London team found.
Data on diet among 3，500 middle-aged civil servants(公务员)were compared with their emotional state five years later，a British journal reported.They split the participants into two types of diet--those who ate a diet largely based on whole food，which inc!udes lots of fruit， vegetables and fish，and those who ate a mainly processed food diet，such as sweetened desserts，fried food，processed meat，refined grains and high fat dairy products After accounting for factors such as gender，age，education，physical activity，smoking habits and chronic(慢性的) diseases，they found a significant difference in the future depression risk with the different diets.
Those who ate the most wholefood had a 26％ lower risk of future depression than those who ate the least wholefood.By contrast，people with a diet high in processed food had a 58％ higher risk of depression than those who ate a diet low in processed foods.
Study author Dr. Archana SinghManoux pointed out there was a chance the finding could be explained by fl lifestyle factor they had not accounted for.
There was a paper showing a Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of depression，but the problem with that is if you live in Britain，the likelihood(可能性)of you eating a Mediterranean diet is not very high.
Dr.Andrew McCulloeh，chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation，said，this study adds to an existing body of solid research that shows the strong links between what we eat and our mental health.
He added people's diets were becoming increasingly unhealthy.The UK population is consuming less nutritious，fresh produce and more saturated(含饱和脂肪酸的)fats and sugars.

  1. 1.

    The text is mainly about         .

    1. A.
      the increasingly unhealthy diet of the UK population
    2. B.
      the link between processed food and depression
    3. C.
      the relationship between physical and mental health
    4. D.
      fl healthy diet largely based on wholefood
  2. 2.

    What do we know about the participants?

    1. A.
      They are of different ages from young to old.
    2. B.
      They have been eating fl less heal thy diet these years.
    3. C.
      Most of them prefer wholefood to processed food.
    4. D.
      Those who ate wholefood generally were happier in the long term.
  3. 3.

    What can we learn from what Dr.Archana Singh Manoux said?

    1. A.
      It is difficult for most British people to have a Mediterranean diet.
    2. B.
      The Mediterranean diet is the most healthy in the world.
    3. C.
      Many studies have been done on the Mediterranean diet before.
    4. D.
      The Mediterranean diet is not good for depression.
  4. 4.

    Dr.Andrew McCulloch agrees that         .

    1. A.
      our diets are closely related to our mental health
    2. B.
      the present study needs more facts and other information
    3. C.
      the UK population will become ill in the near future
    4. D.
      more saturated fats and sugars should be taken in
  5. 5.

    Why might the author have written this text?

    1. A.
      To tell people what a healthy diet actually is.
    2. B.
      To prove people’s diets are increasingly unhealthy.
    3. C.
      To encourage people to cut down on proceased food.
    4. D.
      To introduce some experts on the research team.

The bicycling craze came in when we were just about at the right age to enjoy it.At first even “safety” bicycles were too dangerous and improper for ladies to ride, and they had to have tricycles.My mother had(I believe)the first female tricycle in Cambridge；and l had a little one，and we used to go out for family rides，all together；my father in front on a bicycle. and my poor brather Charles standing miserable on the bar behind lny mother.I found it very hard work.pounding(轰隆隆行进)away on my hard tyres；a glorious，but not a pleasurable pastinle.
Then, one day at lunch, my father said he had just seen a new kind of tyre，filled up,with air，and he thought it might be a success.And soon after that everyone had bicycles，ladies and all; and bicycling became the smart thing，and the lords and ladies had their pictures in the papers，riding along in the park，in straw hats.
My mother must have fallen off her bicycle pretty often，for I remember seeing the most appalling cuts and bruises(青肿)on her legs.But she never complained，and always kept these accidents to herself.However，the great Mrs. Phillips，our cook, always knew all a hout them；as indeed she knew practically everything that ever happened.She used to draw us into the servants' hall to tell us privately：“Her Ladyship had a nasty fall yesterday；she cut both her knees and sprained her wrist.But don't Iet her know I told you.”So we never dared say anything.Similar little accidents used to occur when，at the age of nearly Seventy，she insisted on learning to drive a car.She never mastered the art of reversing(倒车)，and was in every way an unconventional and terrifying driver. Mrs.Phillips used then to tell us：“Her Ladyship ran into the back of a milk-cart yesterday；but it wasn't much hurt”；or“A policeman stopped her Ladyship because she was on the wrong side of the road；but she said she didn't know what the white Line on the road meant，so he explained arld Let her go on.”Mrs.Phillips must have had an excellent Intelligence Service at her command，for the stories were always true enough.

  1. 1.

    Women did not ride bicycles at first betause         .

    1. A.
      bicycling demanded too much hard work
    2. B.
      bicycling was considered unsafe and unladylike
    3. C.
      they preferred to ride tricycles
    4. D.
      tricycles could carry young children as well
  2. 2.

    How did the writer feel about tricycles?

    1. A.
      They were very hard to ride.
    2. B.
      Riding tricycles was an enjoyble arnusement.
    3. C.
      They were not as fast as bicycles.
    4. D.
      They were not proper for women to ride.
  3. 3.

    Cycling became popular when         .

    1. A.
      the writer's father popularized it
    2. B.
      air-filled tyres began to be used
    3. C.
      noble people started enjoying it
    4. D.
      newspapers had pictures of cyclists
  4. 4.

    The writer admired Mrs.Phillips because         .

    1. A.
      she was the best cook they had ever had
    2. B.
      she was in command of all the setvants
    3. C.
      she could keep secrets
    4. D.
      she had an outstanding ability to gather information
  5. 5.

    The writer's mother often had car accidents because         .

    1. A.
      she could not control the car well
    2. B.
      she was very old then
    3. C.
      she ignored the traffic signs
    4. D.
      she behaved too proudly

WELCOME TO YOUR FREE ISH MEMBERSHIP
Your Membership
International Students House is a unique, cultural and recreational centre providing a wide programme of events for students 310 days a year.
Located in a fashionable and safe neighborhood, close to Regent's Park, ISH is a central place to meet students from Britain and around the world.
ISH provides all its members with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sports and hobbies in a friendly and fun environment. Many of the activities are free of charge as part of membership, while some charge a small fee.
Membership is open to all full-time students, professional trainees and student nurses.
LEARN
Lecture Series:
ISH organizes a number of lively, topical lectures of political and contemporary(同时代的) interest by famous speakers.
Language Classes
A variety of weekly language classes which in the past have included English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian.
ISH tries to offer as many development and educational programmes as possible for its members. Look out for additional workshops and leadership programmes. E--mail: learn @ish.org.uk.
CREATE
Sunday Cinema:
Films are shown every Sunday evening at 19∶30 including recent blockbusters(大片), theme nights and classics.
Classes:
Show your talents or learn from the beginning with our various classes and workshops which include Life Drawing, Photography, and Drama.
Throughout the year ISH holds numerous exhibitions, recitals(公演) and performances put on by the students. To get more information, e-mail: create @ish.org.uk.
TRAVEL
Travel Club:
The Travel Club runs a comprehensive (广泛的)schedule of day and weekend trips to British and European destinations. Students get the chance to explore new parts of the UK and meet people from all over the world. Sightseeing, canoeing, hiking, eating out, socializing and meeting local people are what you can expect to experience during the trips. E-mail: travel @ish.org.uk.
ACTIVE
Classes:
Try out our Martial Arts and Fitness Classes every week night including Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Shaolin as well as Yoga, and Aerobics classes. All our classes are run by qualified and professional instructors.
Sports:
Join in our recreational and team sports such as football, volleyball, running, table tennis, and chess.
ISH Dangerous Sports Club:
We also organize such activities as go-karting, pain-balling and adventure weekends. E--mail: active @ish.org.uk.

  1. 1.

    If you are a member of ISH, you can do all the following except ______.

    1. A.
      traveling to some European countries
    2. B.
      attending all kinds of interesting lectures
    3. C.
      attending French classes
    4. D.
      meeting students from all around the world
  2. 2.

    If you want to learn to take photos, which of the following e-mail addresses is useful to you?

    1. A.
      learn @ish.org.uk.
    2. B.
      travel @ish.org.uk.
    3. C.
      active @ish.org.uk.
    4. D.
      create @ish.org.uk.
  3. 3.

    If you like some adventure on weekends, you'd better _______.

    1. A.
      join ISH Dangerous Sports Club
    2. B.
      join the Travel Club
    3. C.
      go to Sunday Cinema
    4. D.
      take some Fitness Classes

City buses are white and blue. Please board at the front door and pay the fare as you get on. The fare per ride is $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for senior citizens. The fare may be paid by cash, bus pass or multiple passes. Please pay the exact amount directly into the slot at the top of the fare box. Remember that bills are not accepted and drivers cannot make change for riders.
When you wish to get off the bus, please notify the driver in advance by pressing one of the buttons provided throughout the bus for this purpose. The bus may pass bus stops without stopping if no one is getting off or waiting to get on.
There are five subway lines in the city. The fare is set at five rates from $2.00 to $3.50 according to the number of predetermined(  )“price zones” traveled. To purchase the appropriate ticket, please check the fare on the boards installed above the ticket-selling machines in each subway station.
Pass through the automated ticket gates by inserting the ticket into the slot. When getting off the subway at a station beyond the validity of the ticket, pay the additional fare at a fare-adjustment machine.

  1. 1.

    According to the information, all bus riders should _________.

    1. A.
      exit from the back door
    2. B.
      let the driver know in advance if they want to get off
    3. C.
      ask the driver for change
    4. D.
      pay according to a “price zone”
  2. 2.

    What is the lowest cost of a subway ride for an adult?

    1. A.
      $1.00.
    2. B.
      $1.50 .
    3. C.
      $2.00.
    4. D.
      $3.50.
  3. 3.

    How can a rider determine the fare of a subway ride?

    1. A.
      It is automatically determined.
    2. B.
      It is always $2.00
    3. C.
      Fare-adjustment machines determine the fare.
    4. D.
      All fares are posted
  4. 4.

    This text mainly tells us _________.

    1. A.
      how to use city buses and subways
    2. B.
      how convenient city buses and subways are
    3. C.
      how to pay the fare for city buses and subways
    4. D.
      how well city buses and subways are equipped
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