My wife and I paid ________ all our debts at last.


  1. A.
    on
  2. B.
    out
  3. C.
    back
  4. D.
    in

How much does this coat ________ you?


  1. A.
    pay
  2. B.
    cost
  3. C.
    spend
  4. D.
    take

The children ________ in the park last week.


  1. A.
    have a good time
  2. B.
    had good times
  3. C.
    enjoyed themselves
  4. D.
    happily played

Last Sunday, I waked into the house in the afternoon to find my brother rushing around in a hurry. As soon as I took my coat off, my little brother placed a bunch of papers in my hands and asked me to fold them up so they could fit into an envelope as quickly as possible. He said it needed to get done quickly before it turned dark.
I was a little surprised that something could be so urgent on a Sunday. It wasn’t until I was halfway through that I actually looked at what I was folding. After I read it, it put the biggest smile on my face. It was a lovely letter to all the residents （居民）in my neighborhood. My brother was asking everyone to let him know if anyone needed help. He left his contact information and said that anyone that needed help should get in touch with him and he would figure something out. He also asked people to get in touch if they were able to help out.
London received an unusual amount of snow last week, and the city was completely under- prepared for it. So it was quite difficult to get anywhere. Only the major roads had been cleared, and smaller roads and pavements could be quite treacherous. There are a good number of old people in our little community. So my brother thought that the snow may have posed （造成）some difficulty for some of them, particularly because we live on a hill.
A few elderly people got in touch with him asking for help for things they needed. One of them was especially grateful because his caregiver couldn’t make it. To our surprise, he got more responses from people offering to help. Then he received help from people who wanted to help. Everyone was really touched and wrote to my brother wonderful email. One of our neighbors wrote email saying that although she wasn’t able to help, she was “very proud of having a neighbor like him who puts other people’s interests first.”

  1. 1.

    The author’s brother wrote the letter to _______.

    1. A.
      ask for help from his neighbors
    2. B.
      give a hand to those in need of help
    3. C.
      require his neighbors to clear the snow
    4. D.
      raise money for the old people in his community
  2. 2.

    What can we learn from the text?

    1. A.
      Few people were willing to help out.
    2. B.
      The snow was unexpectedly heavy.
    3. C.
      Most residents in the community are elderly people.
    4. D.
      The community was completely cut off from the outside world.
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “treacherous” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”.

    1. A.
      dirty
    2. B.
      dangerous
    3. C.
      safe
    4. D.
      crowded
  4. 4.

    One of their neighbors sent email to the author’s brother to ________.

    1. A.
      express thanks
    2. B.
      lend a hand
    3. C.
      show appreciation
    4. D.
      ask for help

It was one of the happiest times of my life. I was 29 and had just received my bachelor’s degree, graduating with honors despite working two jobs and being a wife and mother. My parents and five-year-old son were in the audience when I walked onto the stage at Ashland University to get my diploma. I was so excited and proud to be starting a teaching career and contributing more to my family’s well-being.
But when I got home that evening, there was a note from my husband written on the back of an envelope. It basically said he had come to get his clothes and wouldn’t be back. We’d been having trouble, but the finality of that note still came as a shock. He had emptied our bank account. We were horribly in debt. I had quit my previous jobs in expectation of interviewing for a teaching position. Plus, I was eight months pregnant.
I had my son, and I was about to bring a new life into the world, so despite my deep sadness, I had to go on. The next morning, I woke up, put my feet on the floor, took a deep breath, fixed breakfast, and basically did everything I always did. I used my routine to keep me moving. After being in the military for six years, I guess you can say I relied on my training, like all good soldiers do in tough situations. One small step after one small step was the way I bounced back(恢复原状).
And in the seven years since, I’ve continued moving forward. I got a job as a kindergarten teacher, earned a master’s degree in education, and watched my babies grow to twelve and seven. I certainly would never have chosen to put them through this, but looking back, I’m glad it happened to me when it did. It helped me find my voice and myself a lot sooner. It helped me grow independent, confident, and strong—things I’m hopefully instilling(灌输) now in my children.

  1. 1.

    After getting her bachelor’s degree, the author expected to ________.

    1. A.
      become a teacher
    2. B.
      be a wife and mother
    3. C.
      work two jobs
    4. D.
      get divorced
  2. 2.

    What do we know about the author from Paragraph 2?

    1. A.
      Her husband wrote a note to congratulate her on her graduation.
    2. B.
      She had just been to a job interview when her husband left her.
    3. C.
      Her husband paid off all the debts from the bank.
    4. D.
      She was going to have another baby soon.
  3. 3.

    The author’s hardships in life made her ________.

    1. A.
      become confident and independent
    2. B.
      work harder in the kindergarten
    3. C.
      use her routine to move forward
    4. D.
      feel pleased with what happened to her
  4. 4.

    It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

    1. A.
      The author’s parents helped her a lot
    2. B.
      The author received further education later
    3. C.
      The author earned a master’s degree when she was 29
    4. D.
      The author didn’t know how to deal with marriage
  5. 5.

    What helped the author to pull through her hard time?

    1. A.
      The divorce with her husband.
    2. B.
      Her fellow soldiers in the army.
    3. C.
      Her decision to find a new job.
    4. D.
      A strong mind and love for her kids.

Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised (组成) mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient(变化无常的) and frequently frightened student population creates additional problems — both legal and educational — for already overburdened（负担过重的）urban school administrators and teachers.
Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million. Likewise, estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education report, based on state estimates, states that there are 220,000 homeless school-age children, about a third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis, But the National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them attend school regularly.
One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the “throwaway” youths who have been cast of their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York City estimates that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.
Federal law, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions of the McKinney Act are based on the belief that all homeless children have the right to a free, appropriate education.

  1. 1.

    It is implied in the first paragraph that ____.

    1. A.
      the writer himself is homeless, even in his eighties
    2. B.
      many older homeless residents are going on strike in 25 cities
    3. C.
      there is a serious shortage of academic facilities (设施).
    4. D.
      homeless children are denied the opportunity of receiving free education
  2. 2.

    The National Coalition for the homeless believes that the number of homeless children is _____.

    1. A.
      350,000
    2. B.
      1,500,000
    3. C.
      440,000
    4. D.
      110,000
  3. 3.

     One part of the homeless population is difficult to estimate. The reason might well be ____.

    1. A.
      the homeless children are too young to be counted as children
    2. B.
      the homeless population is growing rapidly
    3. C.
      the homeless children usually stay outside school
    4. D.
      some homeless children are deserted by their families
  4. 4.

    The McKinney Act is mentioned in this passage in order to show that ___.

    1. A.
      the educational problems of homeless children are being recognized
    2. B.
      the estimates on homeless children are hard to determine
    3. C.
      the address of grade-school children should be located
    4. D.
      all homeless people are entitled（有权利的） to free education
  5. 5.

    The passage mainly deals with ____.

    1. A.
      the legal problems of the homeless children
    2. B.
      the educational problems of homeless children
    3. C.
      the social status of older males
    4. D.
      estimates on the homeless population

If your recurring(经常性的)dreams are worrying you，you can rest assured and needn’t worry.Psychologists say in the vast majority of these cases，this is just the mind’s way of dealing with stress and conflicts，problems and concerns.It’s a good thing.
They call be surprisingly vivid and real，or fragmented and weird.They can be comforting or frightening.Our dreams can tell us a lot about what we are really thinking.Dreams give us an x-ray of our unconsciousness(潜意识).They tell us，particularly when we are at life’s passages or turning points.
Lisa Oppenheim had the same dream whenever she was about to move to a new home or a new city.It’s always just a feeling of needing to stay safe.Experts say disturbing dreams often occur around major life events.For Lisa，it was moving.For others，it can be marriage or divorce，the death of a loved one or pressure at work.
Doctor Siegel has studied the meaning of dream for nearly 30 years.He believes stressful or upsetting dreams can be a sign of what’s buried deep inside our minds.
He said.“Dreams are important to survival.They are crucial to the balance of our psyche(心灵).They help us work out problems that we’re having every single day.They go to the cutting edge of what’s stressful，what’s bothering us and what we’re working out in our lives.Dreams can guide us and in order to find that guidance，to find that deep source of wisdom that’s in our dreams every night，we need to pay attention to our dreams.”
But many dreams are scary and horrible.How can we understand these nightmares? Doctor Siegel says they are reflecting especially intense emotion or unresolved conflict.The stronger the emotion in the dream，whether it’s pleasure or fear，the likelier the dream is to be important.
Knowing what your recurring dreams or nightmares mean can be liberating.Some nightmares can be a sign of serious psychological problems，such as post-dramatic stress disorder.If they are extremely disturbing or violent or the cause of severe anxiety，you should see a professional therapist(治疗专家).

  1. 1.

    By saying “Dreams give US an x-ray of our unconsciousness,”  the author means that dreams

    1. A.
      do harm to our mind
    2. B.
      show us our real mind
    3. C.
      solve our stress in mind
    4. D.
      give us a turning point in mind
  2. 2.

    People will have recurring dreams when they_______________.

    1. A.
      1ive with great pressure or have great events
    2. B.
      do the same things all their lives
    3. C.
      move to a new home or a new city
    4. D.
      are comforted or frightened
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is true according to Doctor Siegel?

    1. A.
      Dreams play a very important role in the world’s balance.
    2. B.
      Dreams help us find out the problems we need to solve.
    3. C.
      We should pay attention to every dream we have.
    4. D.
      Only the dreams with pleasure are important to us.
  4. 4.

    How should we deal with the recurring nightmares?

    1. A.
      We should remember them because they are important to us.
    2. B.
      We can ignore them since they are just reflecting our emotions.
    3. C.
      We need to take some sleeping pills to stop this serious problem.
    4. D.
      We should see a psychological doctor if they are seriously disturbing
  5. 5.

    The purpose of the passage is_________________.

    1. A.
      to introduce a variety of dreams
    2. B.
      to offer some advice on avoiding nightmares
    3. C.
      to compare recurring dreams with nightmares
    4. D.
      to ease our anxiety on recurring dreams

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A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.
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Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
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Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound. Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters (起泡；起疮) to allergies, and hiccups (打嗝)

  1. 1.

    You can most probably read the passage in a ________

    1. A.
      travel guide
    2. B.
      medicine booklet
    3. C.
      textbook
    4. D.
      newspaper
  2. 2.

    How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?

    1. A.
      $10. 20
    2. B.
      $6.46
    3. C.
      $13.96
    4. D.
      $19.80
  3. 3.

    Which of the following could help you to deal with common diseases without a doctor?

    1. A.
      Off the Beaten Path
    2. B.
      Container Gardens by Number
    3. C.
      1801 Home Remedies
    4. D.
      Best Weekend Projects
  4. 4.

    What's the purpose of the passage?

    1. A.
      To advise readers to buy their books
    2. B.
      To advise readers to read more in spare time
    3. C.
      To share the pleasure of reading with readers
    4. D.
      To share his opinion about the books with readers

Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge(剧增)of women in the workforce may portend a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse(反面)of this concern is that the prospects of becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriage. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to putting off marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy comes to life, the number of marriages also rises.
The increase in divorce rates follows to the increase in women working outside the home. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife’s work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible(似是而非的). Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. By raising a family’s standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family’s financial and emotional stability.
Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.
Also, a major part of women’s inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.

  1. 1.

    The word “portend” (Line 2, Para.1) is closest in meaning to“_____”.

    1. A.
      defy
    2. B.
      signal
    3. C.
      suffer from
    4. D.
      result from
  2. 2.

    It is said in the passage that when the economy slides_____.

    1. A.
      men would choose working women as their marriage partners
    2. B.
      more women would get married to seek financial security
    3. C.
      even working women would worry about their marriages
    4. D.
      more people would prefer to remain single for the time being
  3. 3.

    If women find fulfillment through work outside the home,_____.

    1. A.
      they are more likely to dominate their marriage partners
    2. B.
      their husbands are expected to do more housework
    3. C.
      their marriage ties can be strengthened
    4. D.
      they tend to put their career before marriage
  4. 4.

    One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that_____.

    1. A.
      they feel that they have been robbed of their freedom
    2. B.
      they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbands
    3. C.
      they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectations
    4. D.
      they tend to suspect their husbands? loyalty to their marriage
  5. 5.

    Which of the following statements can best summarize the authors view in the passage?

    1. A.
      The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.
    2. B.
      Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle for real equality in marriage.
    3. C.
      In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home and remain independent
    4. D.
      The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.

Forget chip fat, sugar cane or rapeseed oil — the latest source of biofuel could be watermelons. Scientists have discovered that the fruit is a great source of sugar that can be readily distilled (蒸馏) into alcohol to power cars and farm machinery.
And sellers reject 360,000 tons of “substandard” fruit every year in America alone which could be used as an economical way to make fuel. The waste from US growers could produce nearly two million gallons (nine million litres) of biofuel per year.
In the study, researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture set out to determine the biofuel potential of juice from rejected watermelons —those not sold due to cosmetic imperfections, and currently ploughed back into the field. About a fifth of each yearly watermelon crop is left in the field because of surface blemishes (瑕疵) or because they are misshapen.
Dr. Wayne Fish, who led the team, found that 50 percent of the fruit was fermentable (可发酵的) into alcohol which could provide valuable fuel.
“We’ve shown that the juice of these watermelons is a source of readily fermentable sugars, representing an unexploited raw material for alcohol biofuel production,” he said.
The study, published in the journal Biotechnology for Biofuels, discovered that watermelons could produce around 20 gallons of fuel per acre from fruit that otherwise would go to waste.
Production of biofuels has been targeted by Western governments as a way to support renewable energy targets.
The European Union has a target for 2010 that 5.75 percent of transport fuels should come from biological sources, but the target is unlikely to be met.
The British government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation requires five percent of the fuel sold at the pump by 2010 to be biofuel.

  1. 1.

    The passage mainly tells us ______.

    1. A.
      watermelon juice will be the largest source of renewable energy
    2. B.
      the advantages of fuel made from watermelons
    3. C.
      Western countries aim at producing biofuels
    4. D.
      watermelons could be used to make fuel
  2. 2.

    It can be learned from the text that ______.

    1. A.
      about two gallons of fuel could be made from rejected fruit per acre
    2. B.
      sellers in the world throw away 360,000 tons of watermelons every year
    3. C.
      half of the watermelons were fermentable into alcohol to provide energy
    4. D.
      five percent of fuel is required to be biofuel from watermelons by 2010 in Britain
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “cosmetic” in Paragraph 3 probably means ______.

    1. A.
      fresh
    2. B.
      sweet
    3. C.
      surface
    4. D.
      inside
  4. 4.

    We can infer from the passage that ______.

    1. A.
      it will cost a lot to make biofuel from watermelons
    2. B.
      Western countries are engaged in biofuel study but still have a long way to go
    3. C.
      watermelon juice has been used as a source of sugars to produce alcohol biofuel
    4. D.
      the European Union is likely to meet its target of transport fuels from biological sources
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