IT’S over – millions of Senior 3 students across the country have finished their last exams. But in two years, it’ll be your turn in the examination room. How can you spend the time you have left to best effect? Read these thoughts from new graduates to get some pointers.
Cao A’min, 18
Xuanhua No 1 High School, Hebei
Study: Keeping pace (步伐) with teachers is a good way to study. Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic (系统的). But remember to work in a way that suits you. It’s also important to learn from past mistakes. Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you make – it’ll help you avoid making the same ones later.
Zhang Zilu, 17
Xinyu No 1 High School, Jiangxi
Friendship: This time of life may be hard, but you’re not alone. You may be busy studying, but you can show you care by calling your friends or sending a short message. Don’t let your friendships die. Some boys and girls in my class were in love, but I’d advise against a relationship at this stage.
Zhan Yu, 17
Huanggang High School, Hubei
Health: It’s as important to live well as it is to study well, I think. I went to bed no later than 11:30 pm. It put me in the right mood for the next day. I didn’t follow a special diet (饮食), but I did make sure I ate a nutritious (有营养的) breakfast each day.
Ju Shuntian, 18
Yantai Economic and Technological Development Zone Senior High School, Shandong
Relaxation: The person who plays well, studies well. Having a lot of schoolwork doesn’t mean having to give up on every other activity. I played basketball or took a walk to relax when I felt tired. Time out is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently (高效地).
Zhang Qingzhou, 17
Dongtai High School, Jiangsu
Options: Besides taking the big exam, you have other choices for college. I took the independent enrollment (自主招生) exam held by Peking University and some other students even prepared to study abroad. Pay attention to any relevant information you can find, whether it’s from school, the news media or another source (来源).

1.
Who is the passage mainly written for?
1. A.
  teachers
2. B.
  senior students
3. C.
  junior students
4. D.
  parents
2.
This passage shows students some aspects of proper arrangement except ________.
1. A.
  Study
2. B.
  Friendship
3. C.
  Health
4. D.
  Sports
3.
What’s Zhang Zilu’s attitude to students’ love happening in senior life?
1. A.
  Approval
2. B.
  Rejective
3. C.
  Neutral
4. D.
  Not mentioned
4.
If you’d like to take the independent enrollment, what should you do?
1. A.
  Do morning exercises every day
2. B.
  Go to bed later than11:30
3. C.
  Pay attention to any relevant information
4. D.
  Call your friends or send short message

His father, Lin Jianbin, said "Super Dan"has waited for four years to get this championship and he felt very proud of his son, as well as his prospective daughter-in-law Xie Xingfang, who is also a badminton player and won silver in women's singles at the Beijing Games.
An SMS: The beginning of a love story
Lin was born in Shanghang County, Longyan in Fujian Province. He first met Xie Xingfang when he was 14-years-old. 16-year-old Xie was attending a national youth team badminton training camp in Jinjiang, Fujian and Lin was also there.
Tall and beautiful, Xie became the Snow White in the heart of Lin Dan, and he tried to please her and get chances to chat with her after the training sessions. He did not go beyond that.
Before the Spring Festival in 2004, Lin finally mustered（召集，聚集） the courage and sent Xie Xingfang a text message - I LOVE YOU. In fact, Xie Xingfang had already realized Lin Dan was fond of her. And covertly（秘密地） , she began to pay attention to Lin's movement and performance on the court. "He is very interesting, got a lot of ideas, and is a lovely boy."
Two Kisses
In May 2004 at the Thomas Cup in Jakarta, their love relationship was first known to the public. Xie sat with her teammates and watched the men's team playing. When Lin Dan won the match, he rushed to the bench and kissed Xie, a move that Xie did not expect Lin to do in public. A photographer captured this moment.
At the All England Open in 2007, Lin kissed her again in public, making Xie feel like the happiest woman in the world.
After Lin won his third title at the Open, he did not stay to watch Xie play. Xie defeated her opponent and won the championship. When she was called to accept the trophy（奖品，战利品） , Lin suddenly emerged at the central venue, holding red roses and gave her the flowers, and a passionate kiss.
Nine Roses
Earlier, on February 14, 2006, Lin and Xie were with the national badminton teams at a training camp in Jinjiang. The teams had their rules – not going out of the training camp. Xie thought she would spend the Valentine's Day without flowers.
But Lin still managed to give her a surprise – giving her a Dior wallet as a Valentine's gift and nine roses. With the teams' rule in place, Lin asked his local friend to buy the roses and gave her a pleasant Valentines surprise.
A 200-square-meter apartment
Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang's love has been through four years of tests, and Xie's father also said that they should consider marriage after the Olympics.
In fact, Lin Dan has already prepared for this. He has bought a 200-square-meter apartment in downtown Beijing, with 4 rooms and 2 living rooms. Paying about 20,000 yuan per square meter for the apartment, it is reported the apartment is now valued at 8 million yuan.
"After the Olympics, we really want to live our own lives, go on vacation, go to school, get married, I am really looking forward to it," Xie said happily.
With two kitchens, one Chinese and one Western style, Xie said she wanted to be the person preparing soup at home and enjoy family life.

1.
How old was Lin Dan when he first met Xie Xingfang?
1. A.
  14
2. B.
  16
3. C.
  18
4. D.
  20
2.
What does Xie Xingfang specialize in?
1. A.
  tennis
2. B.
  badminton
3. C.
  basketball
4. D.
  swimming
3.
What did Lin Dan give Xie Xingfang as a gift for the Valentinge’s Day in 2006?
1. A.
  A Chanel perfume
2. B.
  A Dior wallet
3. C.
  An LV handbag
4. D.
  A Tiffany ring
4.
When are the plans of this couple after the Olympic except _____?
1. A.
  to start business
2. B.
  to go to school
3. C.
  to go on vacation
4. D.
  to get married

Driving a car at high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish.
But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only good driving skills but also a good knowledge of the city of a London, from the smallest lane to the most popular bar around. He has to be at the service of all kinds of passengers at all times.
A certain London taxi driver told of his job as follows.
During the night it is quite usual for him to stop two or three times for some refreshments (点心). He said. "I never drink when I'm working ---- I would lose my licence."
He normally goes home between 2 and 3 O'clock in the night, There are times he has to stay longer and try to make more runs. He said, "That's the worst thing about working for yourself. If you don't make the money, no one is going to give it to you."
London taxi drivers not only ‘take' but also ‘give' , Every summer hundreds of children from London will go for a day at the sea--- by taxi! Their rides are paid by the taxi drivers, and these fares all go to the ‘London Taxi Fund for Underprivileged Children.' At the sea. they are met by the mayor, and a lunch party is also held in honour of the taxi drivers and the children. After a happy day running around the sea beaches and visiting the market, the children go home again-- by taxi, and free of charge, of course!

1.
To be a London driver is not easy because ______.
1. A.
  he has to follow the bright traffic signs
2. B.
  he has to have good driving skills and know all the places in the city
3. C.
  he has to serve all kinds of passengers at all times
4. D.
  both B. and C
2.
The London taxi drivers _______.
1. A.
  work hard because on one would give them money for doing nothing
2. B.
  never stop driving in the city
3. C.
  only work between 2 and 3 o'clock in the night
4. D.
  are very rich
3.
The author of the passage says that _______.
1. A.
  the taxi driver works longer than is necessary
2. B.
  the more runs the taxi driver makes, the more he gets
3. C.
  the taxi driver doesn't like to work for others
4. D.
  the taxi drivers in the city go to the seaside to attend a party every year.
4.
London taxi driver _______.
1. A.
  take money because they have to pay for the children's ride
2. B.
  go to the sea for a day in the summer
3. C.
  pay the fares for the poor children to the sea for a day once every year
4. D.
  give the poor children a free ride for a day at the sea once every year
5.
The underlined words Underprivileged Children mean children _______.
1. A.
  of low income families
2. B.
  who like to travel in taxi
3. C.
  who wish to go to sea but have no money
4. D.
  from London

People living in the country enjoy several advantages that people living in the city cannot enjoy.
They are in close contact with nature. They make friends with trees and stones. They breathe fresh air. They fight with strong winds. They listen to the song of birds.
This contact with nature is good for health. There are many diseases that are common in the city, but are not to be found in the country, For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to country people.
Because of the absence of cars, one can walk more freely in the country than in the city, There are no rules of the road nor traffic signs to obey.
People living in the country can easily get fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and fresh milk, Are they get them at lower prices than in the city.
Country life is economical in other ways, too. There are practically no temptations to waste money.
Country people are mostly honest. They say what they mean, and make and keep promises with sincerity. They do not put on air (摆架子). They do not pretend to have those ridiculous manners which are necessary in what we call polite society.

1.
What CAN’T country people often enjoy?
1. A.
  Musical concerts.
2. B.
  Fresh air.
3. C.
  Song of birds.
4. D.
  Close contact with nature.
2.
What is probably more expensive in the country than in the city?
1. A.
  Vegetables.
2. B.
  Beer.
3. C.
  Milk.
4. D.
  Fruit.
3.
What is NOT true of country life?
1. A.
  The traffic accident rate is very high in the country.
2. B.
  Living in the country saves one a lot of money.
3. C.
  Country people enjoy better health than the city people.
4. D.
  Country people are honest.
4.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
1. A.
  People living in the country enjoy no advantages.
2. B.
  People living in the city are in close contact with nature.
3. C.
  People living in the country suffer from more diseases than those living in
  the city.
4. D.
  The prices of farm products are lower in the country than in the city.
5.
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
1. A.
  The Disadvantages of Living in the Country.
2. B.
  The Expenses of Living in the Country.
3. C.
  Country Life.
4. D.
  Healthy Country People.

The basenji is a central African hunting dog. It comes from a country called Chad, which is north of the Central African Republic. The basenji was well—known as the "silent dog" because for centuries no basenjis has ever been known to bark . Then at a dog show in London in 1953, a basenji actually barked.
As well as being clever, basenjis are known for their natural courage and are still popular hunting dogs in Africa. But in America people keep them mainly because they are gentle and full of fun. The basenji has an unusual habit, it washes itself all over like a cat. It is a middle—sized dog, 16 or 17 inches high from the shoulder. It weighs about 20 pounds. A basenji's coat is short and silky. It may be brown, white, or gold , or a mixture of these three colours.

1.
Basenjis were first found .
1. A.
  in Africa, Europe and America
2. B.
  in both Africa and America
3. C.
  in central Africa
4. D.
  in North Africa
2.
What made Basenjis so special?
1. A.
  They were funny enough to make people laugh.
2. B.
  One of them barked at a dog show in London.
3. C.
  They were a true friend of man.
4. D.
  They were born quiet dogs.
3.
In what way are basenjis like cats?
1. A.
  They make gentle sounds instead of barking.
2. B.
  They are fond of people and look like cats.
3. C.
  They clean themselves all over.
4. D.
  They have short, silky fur.