Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.
In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all whether rich or poor, clever or stupid - one can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect nation. But we can already see that free education for all is not enough; we find in such countries a far larger number of people with university degree；they refuse to do what they think "low" work; and, in fact, work with hands is thought to be dirty and shameful in such countries. But we have only to think a moment to understand that the work of a completely uneducated farmer is far more important than that of a professor; we can live without education, but we die if we have no food. If no one cleaned our streets and took the rubbish away from our houses, we should get terrible diseases in our towns…
In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life, it means that we must be educated in such a way that, firstly, each of us can do whatever work suited to his brains and ability and, secondly, that we can realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and that it is very bad to be ashamed of one's work. Only such a type of education can be considered valuable to society.

1.
The writer of the passage thinks that _______.
1. A.
  education can settle most of the world's problems
2. B.
  free education for all probably leads to a perfect world
3. C.
  free education won't help to solve problems
4. D.
  all the social problems can't be solved by education
2.
The writer wants to prove that _______.
1. A.
  our society needs all kinds of jobs
2. B.
  our society needs free education for all
3. C.
  a farmer is more important than a professor
4. D.
  work with hands is the most important
3.
The purpose of education is _______.
1. A.
  to choose officials for the country
2. B.
  to prepare children mainly for their future work
3. C.
  to let everyone receive education fit for him
4. D.
  to build a perfect world
4.
The passage tells us about _______ of the education.
1. A.
  the means
2. B.
  the system
3. C.
  the value
4. D.
  the type

Our village carpenter(木匠), John Hill, came one day and made a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two windows. When I got home that evening, John was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for the job.
My wife said to me quietly, “It’s his ninth cup of tea today.” But she said in a loud voice, “It is a beautiful table, dear, isn’t it?”
“I will decide about that when I see the bill, ” I read:
One dining table, 10 November, 1989.
Cost of wood: ＄17.00
Paint: ＄1.50
Work: 8 hours (＄1 an hour) ＄8.00
Total: ＄36.50
When I was looking at the bill, John said, “It’s been a fine day, hasn’t it? Quite sunny.” “Yes,” I said, “I’m glad it is only the 10^th of November.”
“Me, too,” said John. “You wait. It’ll be a lot colder by the end of the month.”
“Yes, colder…. And more expensive! Dining tables will be ＄20 more expensive on November 30^th, won’t they, John?” John looked hard at me for half a minute. Was there a little smile in his two blue eyes? I gave his bill back to him.
“If it isn’t too much trouble, John,” I said, “Please add it up again and you can forget the date.”
I paid him ＄26.50and he was happy to get it.

1.
Why did John talk about the weather when the writer was looking at the bill?_______
1. A.
  Because he didn’t want the writer to go through the bill carefully.
2. B.
  Because it was really a fine day.
3. C.
  Because he wanted the writer to check the bill carefully.
4. D.
  Because he wanted to tell the writer what the weather was like.
2.
Why did the writer say that dining table would be＄ 20 more expensive on November 30^th ?__________
1. A.
  Because it was difficult to make dining tables in cold weather.
2. B.
  Because paint would be more expensive.
3. C.
  Because the cost of wood would be more expensive.
4. D.
  Because he thought John would certainly add to the cost of the dining table.
3.
From the story we know that _____________
1. A.
  John made a mistake in the bill.
2. B.
  John tried to fool the writer in order to get more money for his work
3. C.
  John had written out the bill before the writer got home.
4. D.
  John still wanted to get ＄36.50 for his work in the end.

Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. You probably see at least one of them every day. If your dad worships(崇拜) the Pittsburgh Stealers, you are likely to grow up being a big fun of that football team. And if your mom loves to read you just might grow up carrying everywhere you go, just like she does.
Here are four ways you can stay close and build a strong relationship with your parents.
1. Spent time together. How much time do you spend just enjoying each other’s company? Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV, maybe you can ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, try a board game, or read a book out.
2. Share your feelings and ask for help. Your mom or dad may not know that you are having a problem. Tell a parent if you are sad or struggling with something.
3. Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love you”. It’s important to show that you care for each other. In addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful.
4. Whatever you do, do your best! You don’t have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you are turning into such a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job.

1.
The first paragraph mainly tells us___________.
1. A.
  the Pittsburgh Stealers is a famous football team
2. B.
  the kid will like reading if his or her mother likes
3. C.
  parents influence(影响) their kids greatly.
4. D.
  we should follow our parents’ hobbies.
2.
In the third paragraph, the author suggests that ____________.
1. A.
  you keep your parents company all the time
2. B.
  you stay at home with your parents
3. C.
  you do something together with your parents.
4. D.
  you enjoy games when your parents watch TV
3.
The underlined part “they’re doing a good job” means_____________.
1. A.
  they have very good jobs
2. B.
  their jobs can bring the family much money
3. C.
  they make you become a great kid
4. D.
  they make you find a good job.
4.
The text intends to（旨在）tell us______________.
1. A.
  parents are important to everyone
2. B.
  how we get along with our parents
3. C.
  to respect our parents
4. D.
  to share feelings with our parents

Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure
Size: 4,028 square miles
Population: 148,677． The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west．
Temperature: Averages between 71℉and 77℉ year around （expect the mercury（水银柱） to drop at higher heights）．
Beaches: 47 Golf Courts: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet．
Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya．
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $数学公式$ 5,000．
Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side．
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts． In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis．
Resources: Call （800） 648-2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau． See www．bigisland．org for updated information．
Shopping: The largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast．

1.
_________ are mostly interested in reading the passage．
1. A.
  Students
2. B.
  Businessmen
3. C.
  Tourists
4. D.
  Immigrants
2.
The average population per square mile on the island is about _________．
1. A.
  28
2. B.
  32
3. C.
  37
4. D.
  44
3.
__________ are not mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island．
1. A.
  Trains
2. B.
  Planes
3. C.
  Rental cars
4. D.
  Taxis
4.
What can we infer from the passage?
1. A.
  You can see www．bigisland．org for updated information．
2. B.
  You can call （800） 648-2441 to order some food．
3. C.
  You can find some courts to play tennis on the island．
4. D.
  You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island．

Drinking wine in moderation improves the IQ and may boost mental agility in old people,according to Japanese researchers.
A study of the effects of alcohol on the middle aged and elderly found the average IQ of men who drink wine (whether made from grapes or rice) was 3.3 points higher than that of men who do not imbibe.
Similarly,the IQ of women drinkers showed an improvement of 2.5 points over their teetotal sisters.The findings are part of an ongoing study by Japan’s National Institute for Longevity into the links between human intelligence and what we eat and drink.
The tests measured general knowledge,powers of judgment and concentration in drinkers and non-drinkers over 40,all living in Aichi prefecture,central Japan,and sharing the same income level-roughly￡50 000 a year—and educational background.All were university graduates.
But while wine-drinkers appeared to be brighter,the same was not true of those who drank deer,shochu (a local gin) and whisky.
“The benefits of wine and sake (rice wine) in raising IQ could be due to substances they contain,such as polyphenol,which are believed to slow the ageing process,” Hiroshi Shimokata,head of epidemiology research,said.
It was premature to conclude,he added,that drinking wine or sake slowed the deterioration of brain functions in the elderly,or warded off senility.The research does,however,suggest that this is one way to stay mentally alert longer.
But there is a sobering caveat:drinking too much may make you dimmer.“People who drink more than 540 milli-litres (a little over a pint) of sake or wine a day had lower intelligence quotients than those who did not drink at all,”Hiroshi Shimokata said.“Moderation is very important.”

1.
Which one is the topic of the passage?
1. A.
  Drinking wine in a large amount improves the IQ of old people.
2. B.
  Drinking wine in a reasonable amount raises the IQ of old people.
3. C.
  Drinking wine in moderation does good to any one.
4. D.
  Drinking wine helps improve the IQ of women.
2.
According to the passage,which of the following is NOT wrong?
1. A.
  Every wine drinker’s IQ is 3.3 points higher than that of men who don’t drink.
2. B.
  The IQ of women drinker is 2.5 points lower than that of the non-drinking women.
3. C.
  Drinking beer and whisky cannot improve one’s IQ.
4. D.
  Drinking wine can only do good to the IQ of rich old people.
3.
The reason why wine and sake can improve IQ is that _________.
1. A.
  wine and sake have special taste
2. B.
  wine and sake can make us excited
3. C.
  wine and sake contain substances considered to slow the ageing process
4. D.
  wine and sake contain something believed to prevent us from ageing
4.
From the text,it seems that we can conclude _________.
1. A.
  the more wine we drink,the brighter we are
2. B.
  the less wine we drink,the brighter we are
3. C.
  drinking wine less than 540ml a day,we’ll become dimmer
4. D.
  drinking wine in moderation,we’ll become brighter

Life on-line can be a much richer experience when you aren’t restricted to just written words and still pictures.Even if you’re new to the Net,you’ve probably heard about multimedia on-line—listening to audio,watching animations and videos,even playing in three-dimensional space.Sound and movement make information come alive.
To experience it,you’ll need special pieces of software called plug-ins.The term “plug-in” refers to a small,add-on piece of software which extends the capabilities of your web browser,like Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer,turning your computer into a radio or TV.
When you arrive at a web page which contains a file requiring a plug-in which you don’t have,you will usually receive a message asking if you want to get it by downloading it and installing it into your computer.Most of the time,the installation will be automatic.
Occasionally,you’ll run into a downloaded file which needs to be decompressed or un-zipped before installation.Once installed,plug-ins run automatically,without you having to do anything.
Many multimedia controls still need to be obtained from the developer but are installed automatically.
Shockwave is a good example of this.All you need to do is go to the Macromedia site and click on the link to install the ActiveX control.The rest happens automatically.The next time you go to a “Shocked” website,the Shockwave control loads and plays the movie.
Most plug-ins and controls can be downloaded for free on the Internet,although not all will work with every system.Some of them,for instance,only work with Windows 95.

1.
Plug-ins can help us to do all of the following except _________.
1. A.
  listening to music
2. B.
  watching animations and videos
3. C.
  playing three-dimensioned games
4. D.
  searching for information on the net
2.
The correct explanation about “plug-in” is _________.
1. A.
  a radio or TV connected with a computer
2. B.
  a small,add-on piece of hardware which improves your web browser
3. C.
  a small,add-on piece of software which can turn your computer into a radio or TV
4. D.
  a small,add-on piece of software like Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer
3.
When we go to a “shocked” website a second time,_________.
1. A.
  we should go to the Macromedia site and click on the link to install the Active X control
2. B.
  the shockwave control loads itself and plays the movie for us
3. C.
  we will be asked whether to download the shockwave control or not
4. D.
  we have to buy the shockwave control and load it
4.
Most of the time,how can we get a plug-in before automatic installation?
1. A.
  We have to buy it from the developer.
2. B.
  We have to borrow it from the developer.
3. C.
  We have to rent it from the developer.
4. D.
  We can obtain from the developer without paying.

We had known for along time that flowers of different plants open and close at different time of day. Yet no one really understands why flowers open and close like this at special time. The question is not as simple as we might think, as recent experiments have shown. In one experiment, flowers were kept in constant (持续的）darkness. We might expect that the flowers ,without any information about the time of the day, did not open as they usually do. In fact, they continue to open at their usual time. This shows that they have some special ways of knowing the time. Their sense(感觉) time does not depend on information from the outside world. It is inside them: a kind of "inner (内部的）clock". This discovery may not seem to be very important. However, it is later found that not just plants but animals have this "inner clock" which control（控制）the working of their bodies and influences their activities. Human beings, then, are also influenced by it. Whether we wish or not, itaffectssuch things in our life as our need for sleep or need for food.

1.
Before the experiment arrived at a conclusion, people had thought that the flowers would____.
1. A.
  never open in constant darkness
2. B.
  change their usual time to open
3. C.
  open ahead of the time as they usually did
4. D.
  continue to open at usual time
2.
The sense of time that flowers have is connected with_____________.
1. A.
  its age and size
2. B.
  light and temperature
3. C.
  a kind of strange power(力量）inside them
4. D.
  some unknown information from the outside world
3.
What will happen if we make good use of the "inner clock"
1. A.
  We'll need less sleep or food.
2. B.
  We'll be able to sleep as long as we wish to.
3. C.
  We'll be able to change our work time when necessary.
4. D.
  We'll have more energy to do our work better.
4.
What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word" affects"
1. A.
  产生
2. B.
  影响
3. C.
  给予
4. D.
  依赖

Do you want to live a happier, less stressful (有压力的) life?
Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world – and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995 by Dr Madan Kataria. “Young children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr Kataria. “Everyone’s naturally good at laughing – it’s the universal language. We want people to feel happy with their lives.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects (效果) of laughter on our health. According to a 5 – year study in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So, what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to my nearest club in South London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class, to be honest – I wasn’t interested in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid. Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha,” while looking at each other. However, our bodies can’t tell the difference between fake laughter and real laughter, so they still produce the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it works! After ten minutes everybody in the room was laughing for real – and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was surprised by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. You might be very pleased with the results!

1.
In which country was the first Laughter Club started?
1. A.
  Britain.
2. B.
  America.
3. C.
  Australia.
4. D.
  India.
2.
How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?
1. A.
  Surprised.
2. B.
  Pleased.
3. C.
  Nervous.
4. D.
  Stressful.
3.
When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?
1. A.
  After a few minutes.
2. B.
  After a few hours.
3. C.
  After a few seconds.
4. D.
  After a few days.
4.
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
1. A.
  Fake laughter and real laughter are both good for health.
2. B.
  40% of the people in Laughter Clubs are good friends.
3. C.
  Adults laugh more often than children in a day.
4. D.
  Laughing is the best way to prevent illness.

Fresh flowers actually continue to grow while in a vase.So in order to keep flowers fresh, you need to consider what the flowers need to grow and stay healthy.Flowers need water, light, and food.Besides, you need to be aware of a few precautions to take.
Distilled water（蒸馏水） is the best kind of water to use for fresh flowers, because there are no chemicals in it.Change the water for your fresh flowers every day or no less than every 2 days to prevent bacteria（细菌） building up.Cut the stems under water again before putting them back in the vase, so that they will be able to draw water up easily.
Keep your fresh flowers out of direct sunlight.At night, put them in the fridge.This will prolong their life.Adding commercial flower food to good water is probably the best method of keeping flowers fresh.Some people put sugar in the water for food.That is OK, but commercial flower food has bacteria-killing ingredients, which can make the water more acidic（酸性的）.If you want a more natural food for your fresh flowers, try water that has been specially treated.That solution will also give the water acidity, sugar, and bacteria-killing ability.
Keep your fresh flowers away from fruit.Fruit gas, or ethylene, will reduce the life of your fresh flowers, making them get older faster.Ethylene is what makes fruit ripen.It is given off by dead flowers, too, so be sure to remove them.
If you follow these tips, your fresh flowers will last a long time and beautify any room in which you put them.

1.
What does the underlined word precautions in Paragraph 1 mean?
1. A.
  problems that happen to flowers.
2. B.
  advantages of having flowers.
3. C.
  measures taken to prevent problems.
4. D.
  preparations to grow flowers outside.
2.
The fact that distilled water is most beneficial for fresh flowers indicates that ______.
1. A.
  distilled water is perfect for people to drink
2. B.
  running water shouldn’t be used to water flowers
3. C.
  it takes great efforts to keep flowers fresh
4. D.
  fresh flowers aren’t used to certain chemicals
3.
In order to prolong the life of fresh flowers, you should ______.
1. A.
  protect them from direct sunlight during the daytime
2. B.
  put them in a damp place at night
3. C.
  put them in a fridge all the time
4. D.
  put them near water during the daytime
4.
Which of the following is the best method of keeping flowers fresh?
1. A.
  Cutting the stems under water before putting them back.
2. B.
  Using distilled water and commercial flower food.
3. C.
  Keeping them away from fruit gas.
4. D.
  Watering them with water which contains sugar.

It is a matter of common observation that although incomes keep going up over the years，people never seem to become much better off! Prices are rising continuously.The condition is termed(称作) one kind 0f inflation, the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable.People have got used in recent years to higher and higher rates of inflation.
What could be bought ten years ago for one dollar now costs well over two dollars. It seems that this rate of inflation is tending to rise rather than to fall.If in the real world our money incomes go up at the same rate as prices，one might think that inflation does not matter.But it does when money is losing value，it lacks one of the qualities of a good money---stability (稳定) of value.It is no longer acceptable as a store of value；and it becomes an unsuitable standard of deferred(延期) payments.Nobody wants to hold a wasting possession，so people try to get rid of money as quickly as possible. Inflation therefore stimulates people spending，and prevents people from saving.

1.
What does inflation mean?
1. A.
  People’s money becomes more valuable
2. B.
  The problem of employment will be solved.
3. C.
  It’s easier for people to find better paying jobs.
4. D.
  Money keeps losing its value.
2.
From the passage.we can know inflation __________.
1. A.
  seldom happens
2. B.
  is very common at present
3. C.
  is a must
4. D.
  has become less in recent years
3.
According to the passage，if incomes and prices rise together ______
1. A.
  the business will become better
2. B.
  money will hold its value
3. C.
  inflation won’t be a problem
4. D.
  inflation will remain to be a problem
4.
In a period of inflation，people are likely to ______ .
1. A.
  put much money on the stock market(股市)
2. B.
  stop spending money
3. C.
  hold on to money as a dependable possession
4. D.
  spend money as soon as possible

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The writer of the passage thinks that _______.

The writer wants to prove that _______.

The purpose of education is _______.

The passage tells us about _______ of the education.

Why did John talk about the weather when the writer was looking at the bill?_______

Why did the writer say that dining table would be＄ 20 more expensive on November 30th ?__________

From the story we know that _____________

The first paragraph mainly tells us___________.

In the third paragraph, the author suggests that ____________.

The underlined part “they’re doing a good job” means_____________.

The text intends to（旨在）tell us______________.

_________ are mostly interested in reading the passage．

The average population per square mile on the island is about _________．

__________ are not mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island．

What can we infer from the passage?

Which one is the topic of the passage?

According to the passage,which of the following is NOT wrong?

The reason why wine and sake can improve IQ is that _________.

From the text,it seems that we can conclude _________.

Plug-ins can help us to do all of the following except _________.

The correct explanation about “plug-in” is _________.

When we go to a “shocked” website a second time,_________.

Most of the time,how can we get a plug-in before automatic installation?

Before the experiment arrived at a conclusion, people had thought that the flowers would____.

The sense of time that flowers have is connected with_____________.

What will happen if we make good use of the "inner clock"

What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word" affects"

In which country was the first Laughter Club started?

How did the writer feel at the beginning of the class?

When did the people in the club begin to laugh for real?

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

What does the underlined word precautions in Paragraph 1 mean?

The fact that distilled water is most beneficial for fresh flowers indicates that ______.

In order to prolong the life of fresh flowers, you should ______.

Which of the following is the best method of keeping flowers fresh?

What does inflation mean?

From the passage.we can know inflation __________.

According to the passage，if incomes and prices rise together ______

In a period of inflation，people are likely to ______ .

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Why did the writer say that dining table would be＄ 20 more expensive on November 30^th ?__________