In spite of the television and other ways to pass information, the newspaper is still an important source. Many people begin their day by reading the paper. In this way they learn what is going on in the world. Sometimes, however, they don’t have time to read the news carefully and must be satisfied with a quick look at the front page, at other times, they may be in such a hurry that they have time only for a glance at headlines.
In the United States there are newspapers to satisfy all kinds of readers. In big cities there are many types of papers, with several different editions（版本） every day. In the small towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps only one edition each day. In some areas the paper is even printed weekly.
Another type of publications that help the population know what is happening in the world is magazines. Some magazines are published weekly, others are put out monthly. There are news magazines, and magazines for special interests as sports, photography and music. In the United States, you can find the right thing for every taste and interest.

  1. 1.

    In order to know what is happening in the world,          .

    1. A.
      people should read the whole newspaper carefully
    2. B.
      people should read a newspaper as the first thing in the morning
    3. C.
      one should at least have a quick look at the headlines
    4. D.
      one doesn’t have to read the front page
  2. 2.

    In the United States,          .

    1. A.
      people read more newspapers than in other countries
    2. B.
      there are different newspapers even in a small town
    3. C.
      people can read at least one newspaper each week
    4. D.
      people spend a lot of time reading the Sunday section
  3. 3.

    Magazines are          .

    1. A.
      weekly or monthly newspapers
    2. B.
      a kind of publications
    3. C.
      special reading materials for fun
    4. D.
      just like newspapers
  4. 4.

    In the first paragrgh the underlined word “glance” probably means          .

    1. A.
      quick look
    2. B.
      quick movement
    3. C.
      angry look
    4. D.
      unpleasant look

A young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus. The conductor hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child. On seeing this, people began to talk. "You know this conductor used to be very rude. Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior , "said a middle-aged man.
"Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company," said a second passenger. "That's right," another lady said, "I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor. "
Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said , "Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised..."
Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman's lap interrupted, "I know his name. I call him Dad."

  1. 1.

    The passengers were _____ to see the conductor's kindness to the woman and the child.

    1. A.
      excited
    2. B.
      pleased
    3. C.
      interested
    4. D.
      surprised
  2. 2.

    One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to ______    .

    1. A.
      make a demand for more buses
    2. B.
      thank the conductor for his good service
    3. C.
      criticize the conductor for his rude behavior
    4. D.
      invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor
  3. 3.

    What was the gentleman?

    1. A.
      A teacher.
    2. B.
      A newspaper reporter.
    3. C.
      Not known from the story.
    4. D.
      The conductor's friend from his company.
  4. 4.

    It is clear from the story that the conductor _______.

    1. A.
      has changed his attitude towards his work
    2. B.
      has now been kind and polite to all passengers
    3. C.
      has not changed his rude behavior to passengers
    4. D.
      has now been kind and polite to women with children

Rome had the Forum. London has Speaker's Corner. Now always–on–the-go. New Yorkers have Liz and Bill.
Liz and Bill, two college graduates in their early 20s, have spent a whole year trying to have thousands of people talk to them in subway stations and on busy street corners. Just talk.
Using a 2-foot-tall sign that says, "Talk to Me." they attract conversationalists, who one evening included a mental patient, and men in business suits.
They don't collect money. They don't push religion. So what's the point?
"To see what happens, said Liz. " We simply enjoy life with open communication."
Shortly after the September 11,2001 attacks, they decided to walk from New York City to Washington, a 270-mile trip. They found they loved talking to people along the way and wanted to continue talking with strangers after their return.
"It started as a crazy idea, "Liz said." We were so curious about all the strangers walking by with their life stories. People will talk to us about anything: their jobs, their clothes, their childhood experiences, anything."
Denise wanted to talk about an exam she was about to take. She had stopped by for the second time in two days, to let the two listeners know how it went.
Marcia had lost her husband to a serious disease. "That was very heavy on my mind," Marcia said. "To be able to talk about it to total strangers was very good," she explained.
To celebrate a year of talking, the two held a get-together in a city park for all the people they had met over the past year. A few hundred people showed up, as well as some television cameramen and reporters.
They may plan more parties or try to attract more people to join their informal talks. Some publishers have expressed interest in a book, something they say they'll consider

  1. 1.

    What did Liz and Bill start doing after September 2001?

    1. A.
      Chatting with people
    2. B.
      Setting up street signs
    3. C.
      Telling stories to strangers
    4. D.
      Organizing a speaker's corner
  2. 2.

    What they have been doing can be described as______.

    1. A.
      pointless
    2. B.
      normal
    3. C.
      crazy
    4. D.
      successful
  3. 3.

    Why are Denise and Marcia mentioned in the text?

    1. A.
      They knew Liz and Bill very well
    2. B.
      They happened to meet the writer of the text
    3. C.
      They organized the get-together in the city park
    4. D.
      They are examples of those who talked to Liz and Bill
  4. 4.

    What will Liz and Bill do in the future?

    1. A.
      Go in for publishing
    2. B.
      Do more television programs
    3. C.
      Continue what they are doing
    4. D.
      Spend more time reading books
  5. 5.

    How do they like the idea of writing a book?

    1. A.
      They have decided to wait a year or two
    2. B.
      They will think about it carefully
    3. C.
      They agreed immediately
    4. D.
      They find it hard to do that

An unhealthy obsession (着迷)with celebrity(名人) culture is damaging the study success of British students, a survey of teachers found last Friday, with celebrity couple the Beckhams their favorite. Many students are dropping their study to seek the chance of fame instead, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) survey found. .Almost two-thirds of teachers said sports stars were the type of celebrity most pupils wanted to copy while more than half of students wanted to be pop stars.
The celebrities students wanted to be most like, the survey said, were Los Angeles-based David and Victoria Beckham, Britain's most famous couple. Soccer player "Beckhams" topped the poll(民意测验), with more than half the teachers saying their students modeled themselves on him. In second place, with almost a third of the poll's vote, was his 33 year-old wife and pop star "Posh."
A majority of teachers said it was television "stars" and a media fixation with celebrities, celebrity culture that negatively impacted the their pupils. Almost half of the 300 teachers polled said pupils tried to look like or behave like celebrities they most admired. What they feared is that girls particularly dressed in "unsuitable.”
"We are not surprised about infiltration(渗透) of celebrity culture in schools" the teacher Mary Boust  said in a statement. "Celebrities can have a positive effect on students. They can raise students' desires and ambitions for the future.
"However, celebrity culture can cause the wrong opinion that celebrity status(地位) is the greatest achievement and the belief that other career choices are not valuable."

  1. 1.

    The survey showed that________

    1. A.
        the British students studied hard.
    2. B.
        many students dreaming of being famous stars.
    3. C.
        Beckhams was a famous football player.
    4. D.
        the teacher thought it unnecessary to study hard.
  2. 2.

    The underlined word ”modeled” refers to ______

    1. A.
        was fond of   
    2. B.
        hated    
    3. C.
        copied   
    4. D.
        wished
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT right?_________

    1. A.
        The survey was carried by the teachers.
    2. B.
        Beckham was the most popular with the students.
    3. C.
        Celebrities sometimes have a good effect on the students.
    4. D.
        The couple Beckhams now still live in England.
  4. 4.

    Which is the best title of the passage?________

    1. A.
        British Students Wants to Be Famous
    2. B.
        Celebrity Obsession Harming British Students
    3. C.
        Teachers Worried about Their Students
    4. D.
        The Students’ Opinions Are changing

After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided he'd better find a way to fight back. He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables, nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created diabeticrockstar.com, a free online community for diabetics and their loved ones—a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information, and resources.
Jason Swencki’s son, Kody, was diagnosed with diabetes at six. Father and son visit the online children's forums(论坛) together most evenings. "Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over," says Swencki, one of the site's volunteers. "They know what he's going through, so he doesn't feel alone."
Kody is anything but alone, Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 million diagnosed cases. And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages.
These days, Thomas's main focus is his charity（慈善机构）, Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people—225 to date—who can't afford a diabetic's huge expenses. Fight-it.org has raised about $23,000—in products and in cash. In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean.
Even with a staff of 22 volunteers, Thomas often devotes up to 50 hours a week to his cause, while still doing his full-time job waiting tables. "Of the diabetes charities out there, most are putting money into finding a cure," says Bentley Gubar, one of Rockstar's original members. "But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now."

  1. 1.

    Which of the following is true of Christopher Thomas?

    1. A.
      He needs to go to the doctor every day.     
    2. B.
      He studies the leading cause of diabetes
    3. C.
      has a positive attitude to this disease.       
    4. D.
      He encourages diabetics by writing articles.
  2. 2.

    Diabeitcrockstar.com was created for _________.

    1. A.
      diabetics to communicate                
    2. B.
      volunteers to find jobs
    3. C.
      children to amuse themselves              
    4. D.
      rock stars to share resources.
  3. 3.

    According to the text, Kody ______.

    1. A.
      feel lonely because of his illness           
    2. B.
      benefits from diabeticrockstar.com
    3. C.
      helps create the online kid’s forums         
    4. D.
      writes children’s stories online
  4. 4.

    What can we learn about Fight It?

    1. A.
      It helps the diabetics in financial difficulties.
    2. B.
      It organizes parties for volunteer once a year.
    3. C.
      It offers less expensive medicine to diabetics.
    4. D.
      It owns a well-known medical website.
  5. 5.

    The last paragraph suggests that Thomas ______.

    1. A.
      works full-time in a diabetes charity        
    2. B.
      employs 22 people for his website
    3. C.
      helps diabetics in his own way             
    4. D.
      tries to find a cure for diabetes

Compulsive（强迫的）shoppers may have a new psychological excuse to blame for their wild shopping. Psychologists at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand are studying the “shop-till-you-drop” habit as a behavioral disorder similar to compulsive eating. Compulsive shoppers frequently buy more than they can afford or more than they need, and it causes them distress(苦恼).
“It becomes a problem when you are out of control,” psychology lecturer Neville Blampied said. “When you are feeling bad and blue, what do you do? Some people eat chocolate cake and ice cream. Some people take the credit card and go out to the shop.” Bank managers understand the problem because they have to deal with people who have to be persuaded to stop using their cards drawing money.
Compulsive shopping was first discovered in 1915, although it was then known as monomania. Few studies have been done on the problem.
An advertisement in a Christchurch paper, calling for people to take part in an experimental treatment program designed by Mr. Wilson, attracted 10 replies. But the problem, said Mr. Wilson, is “clearly not rare”. He thinks that compulsive shopping should be treated with drugs. “As psychologists we are interested in non-drug treatments for behavioral difficulties,” Mr. Wilson said.
Compulsive eaters or shoppers get a kick from their habit. “Both activities provide an immediate kind of kick and you feel a bit better,” he said. “You have long-term problems, but human beings are extremely good at not seeing long-term problems and are very sensitive to short-term benefits,” he said.
The aim of the treatment was to help people find better ways of managing their emotions. The program, consisting of 10 one-hour weekly lessons and two follow-up treatments, is loosely based on teaching stress management.
“You often have to start to get people to correctly recognize their emotions. Not being able to know what you really feel weakens your ability to solve the problems connected with what’s making you feel that way,” Mr. Wilson said.

  1. 1.

    The compulsive shoppers will go shopping when ______.

    1. A.
      they have lots of money
    2. B.
      they are taking drugs
    3. C.
      they are feeling sad
    4. D.
      they win a prize
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph most probably refers to __________.

    1. A.
      compulsive eating
    2. B.
      a new psychological excuse
    3. C.
      the study done by Blampied
    4. D.
      the behavior of wild shopping
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is considered important in treating compulsive shoppers?

    1. A.
      Teaching them to manage their money better.
    2. B.
      Teaching them to understand their emotions.
    3. C.
      Persuading them not to draw money from the bank.
    4. D.
      Treating them with right drugs.
  4. 4.

    When the writer says that compulsive shoppers get a kick from their habit, he means that they __________.

    1. A.
      feel distressed after their wild shopping
    2. B.
      feel better after treatment from psychologists
    3. C.
      are better able to deal with stress problems
    4. D.
      have a feeling of excitement after shopping

Some teens believe drugs will help them think better, and be more popular. These days, drugs can be found everywhere. Many teens are tempted(诱惑) by the excitement or escape from reality that drugs seem to offer.
Drugs are chemicals that change the way our bodies work. When you put them into your body, drugs find their way in your blood and are taken to parts of your body, such as your brain.
The effects of drugs can be different depending on the kind of drug taken, how much is taken, how often it is used, how quickly it gets to the brain, and what other drugs or food are taken at the same time. Although drugs can make you feel good at first, they can finally do a lot of harm to the body.
There are many kinds of drugs available, and there are many reasons for trying them regularly. People take drugs just for pleasure they believe they can bring. Often it’s because someone told them that drugs would make them feel good or that they’d have a better time if they took them.
Many teens use drugs because they’re unhappy or think drugs will help them escape their problems. The truth is that drugs don’t solve problems—they simply hide feelings and problems. When a drug wears off, the feelings and problems remain, or became worse. Drugs can ruin every aspect of a person’s life.

  1. 1.

    The main idea of the second paragraph is probably _________.

    1. A.
      how drugs work
    2. B.
      what drugs are made of
    3. C.
      that drugs can reduce physical pain
    4. D.
      that drugs dull your senses
  2. 2.

    People take drugs regularly _________.

    1. A.
      just for good health
    2. B.
      because they can have a better life
    3. C.
      just for pleasure
    4. D.
      because they need them
  3. 3.

    __________ cause teens to take drugs.

    1. A.
      Physical pain, escaping and fear
    2. B.
      Escaping, excitement and unhappiness
    3. C.
      Curiosity, fear and escaping
    4. D.
      Excitement, unhappiness and their physical pain
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT true ?

    1. A.
      Drugs may be tempting to teens.
    2. B.
      Drugs do harm to the body.
    3. C.
      Drugs can solve people’s problems.
    4. D.
      Drugs can make people happy.
  5. 5.

    Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Drugs: the Killer of People
    2. B.
      Drugs: the Favorite of Teens
    3. C.
      Drugs: What You Should Take
    4. D.
      Drugs: What You Should Know

Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people.Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are concerned with their own appearance and actions too much.Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfavorably.A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions.In general, the way people think about themselves has a deep effect on all areas of their lives.
Shy people, who have low respect, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others.They need faith that they are doing "the right thing".Shy people are very sensitive to criticism.It makes them feel inferior（自卑）.They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of praise.A shy person may respond to a praise with a statement like this one: "You're just saying that to make me feel good, I know it's not true.” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.
Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determination since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self respect.It is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths.Each one of us has his or her own characteristics.We are interested in our own personal ways.The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and successful life.

  1. 1.

    The first paragraph is mainly about______.

    1. A.
      the cause of shyness
    2. B.
      the effect of shyness on people
    3. C.
      the feelings of shy people
    4. D.
      the questions in the minds of shy people
  2. 2.

    According to the writer, self-awareness is______.

    1. A.
      harmful to people
    2. B.
      a weak point of shy people
    3. C.
      the cause of unhappiness
    4. D.
      a good characteristic
  3. 3.

    What is the shy people's reaction to praise?

    1. A.
      They are pleased by it.
    2. B.
      They feel it is not true.
    3. C.
      They arevery sensitive to it.
    4. D.
      They feel they are worthy of it.
  4. 4.

    We can learn from the passage that shyness can ______.

    1. A.
      block our chances for a successful life
    2. B.
      help us to live up to our full development
    3. C.
      enable us to understand ourselves better
    4. D.
      have nothing to do with lack of self respect

My grandmother was from a town in Michigan. Summer after summer, I enjoyed staying with my grandparents as a young child. I was from the city and loved the small town they lived in. People knew everyone, their kids, their pets, their ancestors. The bond with them continued to grow as I grew and they got older. Grandma was always using her hands for something exciting. She would make little sandwiches and we’d have tea parties. She’d make beautiful quilts for each one. I remember the small thimble(顶针) she would use while doing her needle work.
A few years ago, when Grandma left this earth, I bid farewell to a loving grandmother. How quickly our lives can change. We had just had tea together a couple of months earlier, on her 91st birthday.
I missed her very much. On one particular birthday, when I was feeling a little low, something happened to make me feel like she was sharing that special day with me. I was arranging some colorful pillows that she had made, and suddenly I felt something inside one pillow. It was small and hard. I moved the object to a seam(接缝) that I carefully opened, and to my delight out came a tiny silver thimble! How happy I was to find something that had been a part of her. Not realizing it had fallen off her finger, I pictured her sewing it in that little pillow that I just happened to place on my bedspead that day. I carefully laid the thimble alongside the others I’ve collected over the years, where I could continue to see the gift God chose to reveal to me. What a precious memory of a very special lady who somehow, I knew, was laughing in delight at sewing her thimble inside my pillow.
I made some tea, using my best china, as Grandma always did, and enjoyed my tea and Grandma’s thimble. What a wonderful birthday that was!

  1. 1.

    The author liked staying with her grandparents because________.

    1. A.
      they often bought her some gifts
    2. B.
      she was curious about people and things there
    3. C.
      she could have tea parties and eat sandwiches
    4. D.
      she could learn to sew quilts
  2. 2.

    How did the author feel when she found the silver thimble?

    1. A.
      Sad    
    2. B.
      Proud 
    3. C.
      Lucky 
    4. D.
      Cheerful
  3. 3.

    It can be inferred from the passage that the silver thimble________.

    1. A.
      was the item the author had been trying to find
    2. B.
      was the most treasured possession of Grandma
    3. C.
      was very precious to the author
    4. D.
      was a birthday gift Grandma had given the author
  4. 4.

    What is the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      A little pillow               
    2. B.
      Grandma’s silver thimble
    3. C.
      My grandparents              
    4. D.
      My childhood

You must have been troubled by when to say "I love you" because it is one of the greatest puzzles in our life.
What if you say it first and your partner doesn’t love you back? Or if they do say it but you don’t feel they mean it? Being the first to declare your love can be never racking (紧张) and risky and can leave you feeling as vulnerable as a turtle with no shell. But is the person who says it first really in a position of weakness? Doesn’t it pay to hold back, play it cool and wait until the other half has shown their hand faster?
“A really good relationship should be about being fair and being equal,” says psychologist Sidney Crown. “But love is seldom equal.” “All relationships go through power struggles but,” he says, “if a love imbalance continues for years, the rot will set in.” That feeling of “I’ve always loved you more” may be subverted (颠覆，破坏) for a time, but it never goes away completely and it often emerges in squabbling (大声争吵). In love, at least, the silent, withholding type is not always the most powerful. “The strongest one in a relationship is often the person who feels confident enough to talk about their feelings,” says educational psychologist Ingrid Collins. Psychosexual therapist Paula Hall agrees. "The one with the upper hand is often the person who takes the initiative.” In fact, the person who says “I love you” first may also be the one who says  “I’m bored with you’ first.” Hall believes that much depends on how "I love you" is said and the motivation of the person saying it. Is it said when they’re drunk? Is it said before their partner flies off on holiday, and what it really means is “Please don’ t be unfaithful to me” ? By saying “I love you”, they are really saying “Do you love me?” If so, wouldn’t it just be more honest to say that. Collins agrees that intention is everything. "It’s not what is said, but how it’s said. What it comes down to is the sincerity of the speaker.”

  1. 1.

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      The importance of "I love you"
    2. B.
      The meaning of "I love you"
    3. C.
      The time of saying "I love you".
    4. D.
      The place of saying "I love you"
  2. 2.

    In the first sentence the author means that____________.

    1. A.
      it is easy to say "I love you"
    2. B.
      it is hard to say "I love you"
    3. C.
      we have many troubles in our life
    4. D.
      people usually do not know when to say "I love you"
  3. 3.

    According to the expert, a good relationship should be _____________.

    1. A.
      fair and equal
    2. B.
      fair and kind
    3. C.
      powerful and equal
    4. D.
      confident and fair
  4. 4.

    In the third paragraph, the phrase "with the upper hand" means __________.

    1. A.
      being low in spirit
    2. B.
      having only one hand
    3. C.
      being active
    4. D.
      being passive
  5. 5.

    What is the most important for you to consider when somebody say "I love you" to you?

    1. A.
      The intention.
    2. B.
      The place.
    3. C.
      The time.
    4. D.
      The determination.
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