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Spring festival is the most important festival in China. During spring festival,

people visit their _____（亲戚）, sending their best wishes for a new year.         76 _____

Children are the happiest in spring festival. They will r_____ red envelopes         77_____

that contain money _____ New Year presents. They can also play crackers        78_____

and fireworks. What's ______, they are given a lot of freedom, which they have          79 ______

dreamed of. During spring festival, t_____ will be plenty of foods for people to eat. 80______

That's ____ many people put on "holiday weight" after spring festival.            81______

When it c______ to food, there are many festival specialties. The famous dumplings 82______

and spring rolls have even been accepted by _____(外国人) as fast foods.               83______

Spring festival usually falls _____ the 1st day of the 1st lunar month.                   84______

It’s a festival full of hope and good wishes. It's a ______(象征) of Chinese culture.       85______

It's easy to see how the sawfish got its name. These frightful creatures can grow to be more than 6 meters (nearly 20 feet) long. Their bodies are flat and winged, like underwater airplanes. And their noses are shaped like chainsaws.

Sawfish are predators of the sea. When a sawfish is hungry, it waves its sharp-toothed snout through a school of fish. Then, it lifts its nose and uses its mouth to inhale the injured victims.

Hardy populations of sawfish thrived in warm waters along coastlines around the world for thousands of years. Over the past 200 years, however, human actions have severely endangered sawfish.

Threats include fishing nets that snag the huge animals, often by mistake. Compared with other fish, sawfish reproduce late in life and at slow rates. These traits make it hard for them to recover from over fishing.

Some people collect sawfish snouts as trophies: One snout recently sold for nearly $1,600 on eBay. Shamans, or priests, in some Asian cultures, use the toothy snouts in ceremonies to repel demons and disease. And sawfish are also a delicacy. A growing demand in Asia for the animal's fins for a pricey soup has contributed to the fish's disappearance.

New efforts now aim to revive sawfish populations. Beginning next month, an international agreement will provide protection for all seven of the world's sawfish species.

"Until 1998, this fish had never been formally studied in the United States," says Tonya Wiley of the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Fla. "We didn't know such basic things as where they live, what habitat they use, how often they reproduce, how many young fish they have."

Through historical studies and field research, scientists have become aware of how much the fish's numbers have dwindled. Today, there may be 90 percent fewer sawfish than there used to be. Wiley estimates that only 3,000 to 6,000 sawfish remain in US waters.

72. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Long Nose, Hopeful Future            B. The Mote Marine Laboratory

C. Sawfish in US                               D. The Past of the Sawfish

73. The sawfish got its name because _____.

A. It can grow to be more than 6 meters long

B. Its body is flat and winged, like underwater airplanes

C. Its nose is shaped like chainsaws

D. It can be used as a saw to cut down the trees

74. The number of sawfish becomes smaller than before because ____.

A. compared with other fish, sawfish reproduce early in life and at fast rates

B. in some Asian cultures, the toothy snouts can be used in ceremonies to repel demons and

disease

C. sawfish are also smelly, which attracts people to kill them

D. fishing nets that snag the huge animals, often on purpose kill them

75. From the passage we can learn that _____.

A. scientists knew where they live, what habitat they use before 1998

B. scientists have become aware of how much the fish's numbers have dwindled until 1998

C. there may be 30,000 to 60,000 sawfish in the past

D. there may be 90 percent more sawfish than there used to be

If you don't get along well with your teachers, you can try to do this. Before you try to get out of a class to escape a teacher you don't like, here are a few things you can try to make a difficult relationship work:

◆Ask yourself, "What can I learn from this teacher?" Even if you don't worship his or her personality or lectures, dig deep until you find a subject in which he or she is very knowledgeable. Focus on that part of the teacher's personality, and use him or her as a tool for learning. Not only will you gain more knowledge in that subject, but a closer relationship with your teacher may help you understand one another better.

◆Talk to students who are doing well in the class and ask them for tips, tools, and a plan of action to get along with the teacher better. If you're too shy to talk to another student, study his or her actions and behavior in the classroom and try to follow that lead.

◆If you still can't get along, make an appointment with the school guidance counselor (辅导员). He or she will offer many tips and suggestions for you to get out of difficult teacher relationships. Sometimes a guidance counselor can act as a mediator (调解员) between you and the teacher. That means they can help you and your teachers get rid of the bad impression on each other.

◆If your relationship problems can't be solved in school, then it's time to tell your parents or guardians. Let them meet with your teacher and try to work it out.

Teachers are there for more than just homework, and they know about more than just their subject matter. They can help you learn how to function as an adult and a lifelong learner.

Undoubtedly, there will be a few teachers along the way who you will always remember and who might change your life forever.'"

68. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Advice for Students on Solving Problems in Everyday Life

B. Advice on Making a Good Excuse for Your Absence from Class

C. Advice on Developing Friendship with You Classmate

D. Advice on Getting Good Relationship with Your Teachers

69. According to the second paragraph, we can infer that _____.

A. there must be something good in every teacher for you to learn from

B. good relationship with your teachers must need your interest in the subject they teach

C. finding what the teachers are good at can't help you solve the problems

D. understanding each other is the only way to solve every problem

70. Which one is NOT the reason why we could ask help from guidance counselors?

A. Guidance counselors have the right to blame teachers.

B. Guidance counselors can give good advice to solve problems.

C. Guidance counselors can speak good things for you before your teachers.

D. Guidance counselors can help analyze the situation in the teacher's position.

71. What's the writer's attitude towards teachers?

A. He thinks that a teacher can only teach knowledge in his major.

B. He doesn't think teachers are very useful for a student's development.

C. He respects the teachers very much and thinks highly of their functions.

D. He thinks that every teacher has a great effect on his students.

The Open Door Web Site is a reference source for both students and teachers. The contents of this site are designed for use by students between the ages of 9 and 17. The Open Door Team hopes that you will find the material useful and that it helps you to enjoy your research.

Students are welcome to use any of the information used on this site in their research projects. Use the Study Guide to link with other web sites that may help you with your research.

Biology

Reference resource for all levels. Includes topic chapters, facts and figures, practical work, questions, quizzes and plays.

Chemistry

A resource for practical work and reference. Includes how to work in the laboratory, how to use a Bunsen burner and a catalogue of laboratory apparatus.

Physics

Material to supplement the physical science program for Y10 students. This section includes information sheets and practical work suggestions, ideal for IB, AP and A-level students.

Technology

Project workshops in Electronics and Web Site construction.

CAS Activities

ISounds (formerly IBSounds) Albums, Video Clips and Downloads.

History

Includes topic chapters, events, bibliographies, timelines and questions.

1. Topic Chapters

This link leads to chapters from three EABJM publications: The Shaping of Modern Europe, Two Centuries of Revolutionary Change and Britain: Island State to Empire.

2. Living History Project

This link leads to information covering the End of the Roman Empire, Byzantium, Islam, Charlemagne, the Normans, Medieval times and the Crusades. There is also an explanation of the origins of the Living History Project at the EABJM.

3. Biographies

This link leads to information on a variety of historical characters from the Reformation to the Royal Society.

64. According to the passage, we know that ____

A. the Open Door Web Site is a reference source only for students

B. the contents of The Open Door Web Site are designed for the primary students and

middle school students

C. the Open Door Web Site includes any information that students need

D. the Study Guide to link with other web sites can't help you with your research

65. If you are interested in the African lion's living habit, you can find the information in ____.

A. Physics             B. Chemistry              C. Biology             D. History

66. In the part of History, we can find ____.

A. an explanation of the origins of the Living History Project at the EABJM

B. centuries of Revolutionary Change in Europe

C. the historical characters in China

D. the End of the Roman Empire isn't included in this web site

67. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A. The History of the Open Door Web Site

B. Byzantium, Islam, Charlemagne, the Normans and Medieval Times

C. Information is Very Important for Teenagers

D. The Introduction of the Open Door Web Site

Most parents love the Internet and want their kids to use it. But a new survey in America finds almost as many also fear the online world-especially social networking sites such as MySpace-and worry their kids will get in trouble with people they meet.

"The parents see the web's incredible potential, and they know their kids have to be there," says James Steyer, CEO of Common Sense Media, which released results from a survey that looked into parental attitudes toward the Internet. "It's also what they are scared of most."

Meeting bad people online

The study was conducted online May 5-10 by Insight Research Group. It says 80% of parents are concerned about kids meeting bad people online.

That's because young people who largely have grown up with the Net think of it as a social outlet, say the researchers. To young people, the benefits of giving out some personal information to reach out to friends outweigh the risks. And, the study shows they are so comfortable with the medium that 78% have a personal website or blog.

The most valuable education tool

Parents also recognize the importance of the Internet. The survey shows 91% think the Net helps their children explore their passions, and 77% think the Internet is one of the most valuable education tools teens have. But 88% think it's important to know what their kids are doing online.

"Findings suggest both parents and teens need more education about using online media," Steyer says.

Internet safety has become an increasing concern for parents in America. Organizations like the Non-profit Common Sense have been trying to reach and help parents pay attention to the problem.

60. Which of the following has the closest meaning with the underlined word "outweigh"?

A. Be more important than.                        B. Be better than.

C. Be heavier than.                                    D. Be lighter than.

61. As for the Internet use, a majority of parents thinks it important to ______.

A. make as many friends as possible           B. know what their children are doing on it

C. hide your personal information               D. have a personal website

62. What's the parents' attitude towards the use of the Internet?

A. Positive.           B. Negative.                 C. Contradictory.          D. Indifferent.

63. We can learn from the passage that _____.

A. most parents are worried about the web's incredible potential

B. 91% of parents think the Internet is one of the most valuable education tools for teens

C. only teens need more education about the use of the Internet

D. 78% of parents have a personal website or blog

Last year, around Labor Day, I read a "Happy Ad" in our local newspaper. There was a lady in a local nursing home, who was celebrating her 90th birthday and her family wanted everyone to know about it. It said that if you wanted to drop her a line, here was her address. So I did. I found a birthday card and dropped her a short note, wishing her a happy birthday.

A week or so later, someone knocked at my front door. I opened the door and found a middle-aged man standing on my doorstep. He introduced himself as the son of this woman to whom I had sent the card. He explained that he just wanted to drop by in person and thank me for sending such a nice card to his mom. Apparently, like many older folks, she did not receive much mail and was quite excited to receive mine. I just didn't know what to say. I told him it was my pleasure and that I hoped his mom had enjoyed her birthday.

That year, I did not send out any Christmas cards, except to this lovely old lady in the nursing home. I just told her that I was thinking about her and hoped that she had a nice holiday. I sent her a holiday card and also a couple of notes in between. I just thought she might like to have someone write to her, to get some mail. She passed away a couple of months ago. I never met this lady, but I did keep her and her family in my thoughts. I dropped them a line of sympathy. I hope that my few little notes were enough to brighten a couple of her days here on earth.

56. The old lady lived _____

A. at her own home                    B. in her daughter’s home

C. at her son's home                D. in the local nursing home

57. What does the underlined word "it" in the first paragraph refer to?

A. The "Happy Ad".                    B. The address.

C. The family.                            D. The local newspaper.

58. How many times did the author send cards to the lovely old lady?

A. Only once.        B. Twice.             C. Three times.            D. Four times.

59. From the passage, we know that ____

A. the family wanted the author to celebrate the old lady's 90th birthday

B. the son of this old lady opened the door to meet the author

C. the lovely old lady received many birthday cards at the age of 90

D. the author sent her a card and dropped her notes on Christmas Day

One day all the employees of a very famous company reached their office and all saw a big sign on the main door which said this:

"Yesterday, the 36 who has been hindering (阻碍) your growth in this company 37 . We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been 38 in the gym."

In the beginning, they all got 39 for the death of one of their colleagues, but after a while they started getting 40 to know who was that person who hindered the 41 of their colleagues and the company itself?

The 42 in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd 43 the room. The more people 44 the coffin, the more the excitement heated up.

Everyone thought, " 45 is this person who was hindering my progress?"

One by one the employees got closer to the coffin, and when they looked inside it, they 　46 became speechless.

They all got to stand near the coffin, and felt shocked and 47 , as if someone had touched the deepest part of their 　48 . There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who

49 it could see themselves! There was also a sign next to the mirror that 50 :

"There is only one person who is capable of setting 51 to your growth and IT IS YOU!"

Your life does not 52 when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your husband or wife changes...

No, your life changes when YOU change, when you 53 your limiting beliefs inside.

Examine yourself, watch yourself. Don't be afraid of 54 , impossibilities and losses. Be a winner; build yourself and your reality. 55 , it's the way you face life itself that makes the difference.

36. A. person 　　　　　　　　　　 B. boss 　　　　　　　 C. sign 　　　　　　　　　　　 D. funeral

37. A. died away 　　　　 B. died out 　　　　　 C. passed away 　　　　　 D. passed out

38. A. protected 　　　　 B. prevented 　　　　 C. proved 　　　　　　　　　 D. prepared

39. A. happy 　　　　　　　 B. sad 　　　　　　　　 C. joyful 　　　　　　　　　　 D. grateful

40. A. calm　　 　　　　　 B. curious 　　　　　 C. conscious 　　　　　　　 D. convenient

41. A. development 　　 B. width 　　　　　　　　　　 C. faith 　　　　　　　　　　　 D. strength

42. A. way 　　　　　　　　 B. sadness 　　　　　 C. excitement 　　　　　　 D. disappointment

43. A. within 　　　　　　　 B. without 　　　　　 C. about 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. around

44. A. bought 　　　　　　 B. sold 　　　　　　　　 C. reached 　　　　　　　　 D. touched

45. A. What 　　　　　　　 B. Which 　　　　　　 C. Where 　　　　　　　　　 D. Who

46. A. carefully 　　　　　 B. actually 　　　　　 C. suddenly 　　　　　　　　 D. madly

47. A. in silence 　　　　　 B. in return 　　　　 C. in need 　　　　　　　　　 D. in order

48. A. hand 　　　　　　　　 B. soul 　　　　　　　　 C. mouth 　　　　　　　　　 D. face

49. A. put outside 　　　 B. put inside 　　　　 C. looked outside 　　　　 D. looked inside

50. A. wrote 　　　　　　　 B. spoke 　　　　　　 C. said 　　　　　　　　　　　 D. told

51. A. deadlines 　　　　　 B. demands'　 　　 C. limits 　　　　　　　　　　 D. lacks

52. A. calculate 　　　　　 B. cancel 　　　　　　 C. communicate　　 　　 D. change

53. A. go beyond 　　　　 B. go together 　　 C. go without 　　　　　　　　　　 D. go towards

54. A. changes 　　 　　B. difficulties 　　　 C. advantages 　　　　　　 D. bargains

55. A. Forget 　　　　　　　　　　 B. Follow 　　　　　　 C. Obey 　　　 　　　　D. Remember

 I wondered ______ they had raised so much money on their own to help youngsters in need.

A. what                 B. that                          C. how                         D. why

 The two runners are neck and neck; _______ of them can win the race.

A. either                B. neither                      C. all                            D. none

 —Thank you very much for your wonderful lecture, Mr. Bruce！

—       .

A. It doesn't matter                     B. Just so-so

C. That's very kind of you to say so        D. I'm glad you've enjoyed it