Cara Lang is 13. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, in the US. Last Thursday, she didn’t go to school. She went to work with her father instead. Every year, on the fourth Thursday in April, millions of young girls go to work. This is Take Our Daughters to Work Day. The girls are between the ages of 9 to 15. They spend the day at work with an adult, usually a mother, aunt, or uncle. They go to offices, police stations, laboratories, and other places where their parents or other family members work. Next year, the day will include sons, too.
The Ms. Foundation, an organization for women, started the program about ten years ago. In the US, many women work outside the home. The Ms. Foundation wanted girls to find out about many different kinds of jobs. Then, when the girls grow up, they can choose a job they like.
Cara’s father is a film director. Cara says, “It was very exciting for me to go to the studio with my dad. I saw a lot of people doing different jobs.” Many businesses have special activities for girls on this day. Last year, Cara went to work with her aunt at the University of Massachusetts. In the engineering department, the girls learned to build a bridge with toothpicks and candy. In the chemistry department, they learned to use scales. They learned about many other kinds of jobs, too.
Right now, Cara does not know what jobs she will have when she grows up. But because of Take Our Daughters to Work Day, she knows she has many choices.

1.
What is Cara’s father?
1. A.
  An engineer.
2. B.
  An official.
3. C.
  A moviemaker.
4. D.
  A professor.
2.
According to the passage, Take Our Daughters to Work Day is __________.
1. A.
  on every Thursday in April
2. B.
  a holiday for girls of all ages
3. C.
  a day for girls to know about jobs
4. D.
  a day for girls to get a job easily
3.
On this special day, Cara has done all the following EXCEPT that __________.
1. A.
  she learned to use scales
2. B.
  she worked as an actress
3. C.
  she went to work with her aunt
4. D.
  she used toothpicks and candy to build a bridge
4.
What is probably the best title for the passage?
1. A.
  Cara Lang, a Fortunate Girl
2. B.
  Take Our Daughters to Work Day
3. C.
  Children’s Day and Work Day
4. D.
  Ms. Foundation, an Organization for Women

Shane Thomas is a 10-year-old pianist from England. He’s being called the next Mozart because of his amazing abilities.
He has only been having piano lessons for four months, and practices four hours a week, but he has already played difficult classical pieces. He was just seven when he sat down at the piano, and could play at once. He also says he never gets nervous.
When Shane was three years old, he said that he could play the piano, but nobody took him seriously. At school, he could listen to the teacher and do his work while composing (作曲) in his head. Shame remembers all the melodies（旋律）,and when he gets home he plays them on the piano, while his father records them. Shane loves playing the piano, and when he grows up he wants to be a composer.
His tutor, Richard Goffin-Lecar, says he is like Amadeus Mozart, who lived during the 18^th century in Salzburg, Austria, and was one of the most famous composers ever. Mr. Goffin-lecar says, “I don’t teach Shane very much. I just give him directions, then sit back and watch.”
His father, a single parent with two other children, says that although he has little money, he wants to send Shane to a good music school. “I’m a single father, but I have this gifted child. I don’t have much money, but I want to give him the best teachers, and also take him into a studio to record.”

1.
When did Shane tell others that he could play the piano?
1. A.
  At age three.
2. B.
  At age ten.
3. C.
  At age seven.
4. D.
  At age four.
2.
Which of the following is TRUE about Shane?
1. A.
  He feels nervous while playing the piano
2. B.
  He can compose in his head while doing his work.
3. C.
  He wants to be a piano tutor when he grows up.
4. D.
  He doesn’t like to listen to the teacher at school.
3.
What do we learn about Shane’s father?
1. A.
  He also plays the piano well.
2. B.
  He’s a single father with two children.
3. C.
  He believes in Shane’s talent for music and will support him.
4. D.
  Not having enough money, he will ask the teachers for help

It has always been said that women are not good drivers, because they simply don't have very good driving ability. On the other hand, most car accidents happen to men; very few happen to women.
From this, we can see that women are much more careful while driving. Another very interesting fact that we should point out is that in the past, women preferred to let their husbands be the only driver in the family rather than have a driving license. Somehow they were prevented from making this step in their lives, but nowadays there are many women that want to pass their driving tests from an early age.
However, we have to admit that men are more skillful drivers than women, but this does not mean that a woman cannot become a good driver by accumulating (积累) experience. So more and more teenagers and women around the age of thirty now want to pass their driving tests. While taking their driving lessons, they also have a number of special lessons with their parents or somebody in the family that has a driving license, this is just to improve their driving abilities and help them to pass the tests more easily.
To conclude, we can say that women are not such bad drivers. They just need more experience than men in order to be able to drive well. And on the other hand, there are a number of women that show better driving skills than the men around them.

1.
Compared with the past, nowadays many women___.
1. A.
  prefer to have a driving license
2. B.
  have more accidents while driving
3. C.
  are somehow prevented from driving
4. D.
  are the only driver in the family
2.
What advantage do women have over men in driving?
1. A.
  They have more skills.
2. B.
  They are much more careful
3. C.
  They know more traffic rules
4. D.
  They have more driving experience
3.
What can we infer from the passage?
1. A.
  Teenage girls cannot take driving tests.
2. B.
  Men didn't allow women to drive in the past.
3. C.
  With enough experience, women can become good drivers.
4. D.
  Women can easily pass their tests by taking driving lessons.
4.
The passage mainly talks about___.
1. A.
  women and their driving ability.
2. B.
  men and their driving ability.
3. C.
  why men are better drivers than women.
4. D.
  why more women like to have a driving license

Bedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.
Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals — as well as some humans.
The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead — all found in fireworks — have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.
Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources.
Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:
? Sky lanterns — a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.
? Party crackers — a favorite in the United Kingdom — give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.
? Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm!

1.
The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _____.
1. A.
  the special sounds of fireworks excite people
2. B.
  debris from fireworks can even find its way into water
3. C.
  the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies
4. D.
  fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers
2.
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
1. A.
  Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.
2. B.
  Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.
3. C.
  Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.
4. D.
  Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.
3.
All the underlined words are probably _____________.
1. A.
  mineral materials
2. B.
  tiny solids
3. C.
  chemical elements
4. D.
  broken pieces
4.
What is implied from the passage?
1. A.
  Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.
2. B.
  It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.
3. C.
  Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.
4. D.
  Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.
5.
What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?
1. A.
  It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.
2. B.
  Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.
3. C.
  Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.
4. D.
  You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.

Great Wall Xmas BBQ
Beijing Hikers are organizing a three-hour hike on a rarely visited part of the Great Wall and will celebrate Christmas afterwards with a Christmas barbecue dinner in a small hotel at the foot of the Great Wall . Meet at 8:30 am. Dec. 25 in front of Starbucks at Lido Holiday Inn , Jiangtai Lu. Please write to info@beijinghikers.com or 139-100-25516.
Pingyao tour
High Club will guide a weekend trip to Pingyao , an ancient walled town near Taiyuan , capital city of Shanxi Province . The town is one of the best-preserved(保护) featuring courtyard buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) . Among them is the Qiao family courtyard house, the shooting location of Zhang Yimou’s Raise the Red Lantern （《大红灯笼高高挂》）. Leave on Friday (December 23) night by train and back to Beijing on Sunday morning . For sign-up and more information , contact Lucy at lucy@highclub.cn or 8580-5080,130-11171326.
New Year Harbin trip
The Chinese Culture Club is running a new year trip to Harbin , to catch a fresh view of its yearly ice and snow lantern festival .
As the temperature is expected to fall between minus 20 to 30℃, visitors are warned to prepare well with jackets , masks , fur gloves and boots. The trip sets out by train at night on December 31 and gets back on the morning January 2. The cost is 2,300 yuan (US$ 284) . Reservation(预订) is required at 8457-2772.

1.
One who is interested in life of ancient Chinese is more likely to contact ______.
1. A.
  139-100-25516
2. B.
  1368-1911
3. C.
  8580-5080
4. D.
  8457-2772
2.
The term “BBQ” in the topic “Great Wall Xmas BBQ” should mean a kind of ________.
1. A.
  meal
2. B.
  tour
3. C.
  transportation
4. D.
  dance
3.
Pingyao is worth seeing mainly because ________.
1. A.
  it’s a town surrounded by walls
2. B.
  it’s near the capital of Shanxi
3. C.
  its buildings are old and in good condition
4. D.
  a famous film was shot there
4.
The last advertisement of New Year Harbin trip offers NO information about _____.
1. A.
  what to take there
2. B.
  what to buy there
3. C.
  when to leave and return
4. D.
  how much to pay

As a music teacher for twenty-seven years I have always known that music touches the soul. It can break through all kinds of barriers to reach students in a very special way. It can be the means for each child to find their light.
A few years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to teach pre-school students one afternoon a week. One of my most memorable students was Vanessa. She was five years old ，had difficulty walking and could not speak. We mostly sat on the floor for our music lessons and Vanessa liked to sit on my lap. One of her favorite songs was John the Rabbit. It was a call and response song where I sang the call and the students clapped two times while singing the repeating phrase “Oh yes！” Vanessa liked to put her hands together with mine and clap with me. We performed that song during every class Vanessa and I clapping together. She never said or sang a word.
One day late in the school year when the song was finished Vanessa turned around， looked at me in the eye， clapped her tiny hands two times and said the words “Oh yes!” I opened my mouth and could not speak. Through music we had made a connection.
Several years later I came across Vanessa on the street in town. I stopped my car and waved to say hello. She waved back with a big smile on her face and then clapped her hands two times mimicking the song we had performed in our music class. This precious little girl through her connection with music left an impression on me that will last forever.
Every child has the ability to learn and grow. It is up to us educators to discover the way to reach each and every one of our students. We all must find each child’s light.

1.
The author thinks music__________.
1. A.
  can make children calm down
2. B.
  can connect heart to heart
3. C.
  is difficult for pre-school students
4. D.
  is a good means to find a job
2.
According to the second paragraph Vanessa_________.
1. A.
  got used to singing songs
2. B.
  was too shy to speak
3. C.
  was the youngest in the class
4. D.
  enjoyed the author’s class
3.
When Vanessa spoke the words “Oh yes!” the author felt________.
1. A.
  surprised
2. B.
  happy
3. C.
  frightened
4. D.
  satisfied
4.
What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
1. A.
  The author has been in touch with Vanessa for several years.
2. B.
  Vanessa became as healthy as other children.
3. C.
  The song made a deep impression on Vanessa.
4. D.
  Being a good educator became Vanessa’s dream.

I hated dinner parties .But I decided to give them another shot because I’m in London. And my friend Mallery invited me . And because dinner parties in London are very different from those in New York, “I’m having a dinner party ” means : “I’m booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can’t afford ang we’ll be sharing the cheque evenly , no matter what you eat.” Wors , in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives .They’ll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don’t drink, end up paying even more . But if try to use the same trick , the hostess will shout; “Where are you going ?” And it’s not like I can say I have somewhere to go : everyone knows I have nowhere to go.
But in London, dinner patise are in people’s homes . Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix .The last time I went to one , the guests were from France , India ,Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations . In New York ,the mix is less striking . It’s like a gathering at Bloomingdat="le’s" , a well-known de partment store.
For New Yorkers, talking ,talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New Yorkers.But at Mallery’s ,when I side that I had been to Myanmar recently, peo ple knew where it was , In New Yorkers people would think it was a usual culb.

1.
What does the word “shot” in Paragraph I pro baly mean?
1. A.
  Choice
2. B.
  Try
3. C.
  Style
4. D.
  Goal
2.
What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New Yorkers
1. A.
  There is a stange mix of people.
2. B.
  The restaurants are expensive.
3. C.
  The bill is not fairly shared.
4. D.
  People have to pay cash
3.
What does the author think of the parties in London?
1. A.
  A bit unusual
2. B.
  Full of tricks
3. C.
  Less costly
4. D.
  More interesting
4.
What is the author’s opininon of some New Yorkers from her experience?
1. A.
  Easy-going
2. B.
  Self-centred.
3. C.
  Generous
4. D.
  Conservative

What’s that smell? Do you hear that noise? Taste this! Look at me! Feel this, isn’t it soft? When you hear, or even use these phrases, you probably don’t stop to think about why we use them. Well, it’s because of our senses. Without us even knowing, our sense organs (nose, eyes, ears, tongue, and skin) are taking in information and sending it to the brain for processing. If we didn’t have them, we would not be able to smell, see, hear, taste, or touch anything!
Senses are the physical means by which all living things see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Each sense collects information about the world and detects changes within the body. Both people and animals get all of their knowledge from their senses, and that is why senses are so important.
All senses depend on the working nerve system. Our sense organs start to work when something stimulates（刺激） special nerve cells, called receptors, in a sense organ. Once stimulated, the receptors send nerve impulses along sensory nerves to the brain. Your brain then tells you what to do. For example, your sound receptors are often attacked by billions of sound waves. When these signals reach the part of the brain called the cerebral cortex（大脑皮层）, we become conscious of the sounds.
Our group really learned a lot about the senses while creating this website. We hope that you are able to get just as much out of it. Please feel free to comment about anything on the site by e-mailing us. Also, don’t forget to sign the guest book! Thanks for visiting our site. Come back soon!

1.
This article is most probably taken from a _____.
1. A.
  newspaper
2. B.
  magazine
3. C.
  website
4. D.
  novel
2.
Senses are very important because _____.
1. A.
  both people and animals get all of their knowledge from them
2. B.
  they are used to communicate with others
3. C.
  they can prevent the organs from being attacked
4. D.
  they can tell you what the stimulus is
3.
Which of the following tells you what stimulate you?
1. A.
  The nerve cell.
2. B.
  The receptor.
3. C.
  The nerve impulse.
4. D.
  The brain.
4.
According to this article, the following are all functions of the senses, EXCEPT _____.
1. A.
  collecting information about the world
2. B.
  detecting changes within the body
3. C.
  sending nerve impulses to the brain
4. D.
  serving the brain when needed

Dear Ralf,
I have received your letter from school and am glad to know that you are becoming responsible(有责任的)enough to decide on your career.
You are now in the final year of college and are about to start more independent life in society. You know that a generation divides us, and the conditions of social life were different in my days. However, all I can say as advice is that you must select a career wisely. The first consideration is your interest. You can only succeed and feel happy when you do something you enjoy. Your job must be both gainful and satisfying. Then, you must read up on the latest books on the field you are aiming at. Also, you should get familiar with the men and women in the profession of that field. When mind and heart function together, success is inevitable(必然的).
No career is more or less important than any other career. It takes different people to operate the machine of life. I think your interest may lie in the field of making TV programs. Your great communication skills, your active participation(参与) in school plays and the prizes you have won in speech competitions all point in that direction. So a career in Mass Communication and TV film production proves suitable for you. If you succeed and make it in that field, fame and treasure will both follow.
Think a thousand times before making any final decision regarding your career. Anyhow, I want you to be a man of success.
I know that you are mature(成熟的) enough to think for yourself.
With all the best wishes!
Your loving father

1.
We can infer that Ralf wrote a letter to ask for advice on how to ________.
1. A.
  prepare for a competition.
2. B.
  communicate with others
3. C.
  choose a career
4. D.
  get good marks
2.
What can we know about Ralf?
1. A.
  He has graduated from college.
2. B.
  He gets on badly with his father.
3. C.
  He has taken part in school plays.
4. D.
  He won prizes in the field of making films.
3.
Ralf’s father thinks that ________.
1. A.
  fame is more important than treasure
2. B.
  every career is of the same importance
3. C.
  Ralf is too young to make a decision himself
4. D.
  there is no real understanding between parents and children
4.
The father suggests that his son should ____________.
1. A.
  consider his interest first when choosing a career.
2. B.
  make friends with successful people.
3. C.
  be never proud when making progress
4. D.
  be active in school activities.

Can you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike or drive a car？Learning these skills changed your life forever and opened up new horizons（视野）. Learning about computers can be like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car. Once you have invested the time to master the skills，you will never go back to the old days. The new technology is simply too convenient and too powerful.
Technological developments through the years have enabled us to do more with less effort. We have continuously looked for better ways of doing things. Each invention and new development has allowed us to extend our capabilities. Today we see one of the most dramatic technologies ever developed—the computer. It extends the capabilities of our minds.
Computers have saved organizations millions of dollars. Furthermore，these same computer systems have opened up new opportunities that would have gone undiscovered or neglected. The computer may multiply what we can do，and the return on investment is high. The growth of computer usage is surprising. On the other hand，the computer can do serious damage. Invasion of privacy（侵犯隐私），fraud（欺诈），and computer-related mistakes are just a few shocking examples.The computer is like a double-edged sword. It has the ability to cut us free from some activities，but it can also cut deep into profits，personal privacy，and our society in general. How it is used is not a function of technology. It is strictly a function of how people decide to use or misuse this new technology. The choice is yours，and only through a knowledge of computer systems will you be able to avoid the dangers while enjoying the many，many benefits of the computer age

1.
The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because ______
1. A.
  it is simple and practical
2. B.
  it needs a lot of practice
3. C.
  it leads people to new life experiences
4. D.
  it takes much time to master the skills
2.
According to the passage，computers bring people the following benefits EXCEPT ______
1. A.
  avoiding mistakes
2. B.
  saving money
3. C.
  making money
4. D.
  opening up opportunities
3.
This passage is probably written for ______
1. A.
  computers
2. B.
  computer producers
3. C.
  computer learners
4. D.
  computer programmers

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What is Cara’s father?

According to the passage, Take Our Daughters to Work Day is __________.

On this special day, Cara has done all the following EXCEPT that __________.

What is probably the best title for the passage?

When did Shane tell others that he could play the piano?

Which of the following is TRUE about Shane?

What do we learn about Shane’s father?

Compared with the past, nowadays many women___.

What advantage do women have over men in driving?

What can we infer from the passage?

The passage mainly talks about___.

The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _____.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

All the underlined words are probably _____________.

What is implied from the passage?

What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?

One who is interested in life of ancient Chinese is more likely to contact ______.

The term “BBQ” in the topic “Great Wall Xmas BBQ” should mean a kind of ________.

Pingyao is worth seeing mainly because ________.

The last advertisement of New Year Harbin trip offers NO information about _____.

The author thinks music__________.

According to the second paragraph Vanessa_________.

When Vanessa spoke the words “Oh yes!” the author felt________.

What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?

What does the word “shot” in Paragraph I pro baly mean?

What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New Yorkers

What does the author think of the parties in London?

What is the author’s opininon of some New Yorkers from her experience?

This article is most probably taken from a _____.

Senses are very important because _____.

Which of the following tells you what stimulate you?

According to this article, the following are all functions of the senses, EXCEPT _____.

We can infer that Ralf wrote a letter to ask for advice on how to ________.

What can we know about Ralf?

Ralf’s father thinks that ________.

The father suggests that his son should ____________.

The writer thinks learning about computers is like learning how to ride a bike or drive a car because ______

According to the passage，computers bring people the following benefits EXCEPT ______

This passage is probably written for ______

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