Today, over fifty years after Einstein’s death, a question is asked, “ Will there ever be another Einstein?” It may take a long time. After all, Einstein was born more than 200 years after Sir Isaac Newton, another great scientist. Besides, physics is a different field now, and education is different, too. Even if you can’t be the next great scientist, it is still helpful to remember some of the things that made Einstein great. He thought independently(独立地) and read widely. He left with us a formula(公式) for life: If A is a success in life, then A="X+Y+Z." X is work, Y is play, and Z is keeping your mouth shut.

1.
The year 1905 is known as Einstein’s “Year of Wonders” because .
1. A.
  Einstein was working in Switzerland in 1905
2. B.
  Einstein was 26 years old in 1905
3. C.
  Einstein made some very important discoveries in 1905
4. D.
  Einstein studied physics in 1905
2.
Why hasn’t there been another scientist as great as Einstein?
1. A.
  Because the study of physics is not enough.
2. B.
  Because it is hard to make important discoveries as Einstein did.
3. C.
  Because people don’t work hard any more.
4. D.
  Because physics is getting more and more difficult.
3.
The UN has named 05 the World Year of Physics because .
1. A.
  Einstein is 100 years old this year
2. B.
  Einstein has been dead for more than 50 years
3. C.
  there have been other great discoveries after Einstein’s death
4. D.
  it is the 100^th year since Einstein’s “Year of Wonders”
4.
What does Einstein’s formula for life mean?
1. A.
  Success means years of hard work.
2. B.
  Success means all study and no play.
3. C.
  Success means working hard, relaxing and not talking too much.
4. D.
  Success is a secret that nobody knows.

Nowadays, most employees of local high-tech industries are below the age of 35,and for newly rising industries such as computer software and the Internet, the figure is below 30.People in this age bracket(阶层)are known as Generation-X, which is made up of those born between 1963 and 1981(i.e. those aged between 17 and 35).Compared with those born from 1946 t0 1960, Generation-X are typically independent, they also have their shortcomings. Employers often complain that Generation-X are a group hard to manage. Although willingness and enthusiasm are highly valued by Generation-X, they will not accept orders blindly. In short, Generation-X will not accept authoritarian(权力主义) leadership. They expect their leaders to have a detailed understanding of the job, and most importantly, to treat them as an important member of them as partners.
As a result, managing Generation-X employees is not only a science but also an art. There are basic guidelines to follow in managing them and helping them perform at their best.
1. Support them in their quest(追求)for knowledge skills;
2. Room for creativity and failure.
3. Provide frequent and timely feedback(反馈)
4. Provide communication channels.
If managers follow these basic guidelines, they may find that the employees they once considered as young, selfish and uncontrollable turn out to be responsible and energetic team players.

1.
Generation-X in this article refers to the group of people who are ___
1. A.
  educated employees below the age of 35.
2. B.
  young hard-working workers in factories.
3. C.
  often praised by the mangers
4. D.
  born after the year of 1963
2.
From the article we know that the writer_____
1. A.
  thinks highly of Generation-X
2. B.
  feels disappointed with Generation-X
3. C.
  has a better understanding of Generation-X
4. D.
  suggests that the managers be strict with Generation-X
3.
If you were a manager working with Generation-X ,you should ____.
1. A.
  treat them as equals and encourage them to try new ideas.
2. B.
  Give them orders frequently and make them work hard.
3. C.
  Let them know they are selfish and uncontrollable.
4. D.
  Warn them that they may lose jobs at any time.

Sherlock Holmes is considered by many people as the greatest detective in fictional literature. He is, in fact, more famous than his own creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the popular series of stories, Holmes is described as “tall and lean, pope-smoking, always in his cape and speaks in a splendid manner”. Doyle gave Holmes’ address as 221-B Baker Street, London, and to this day some visitors to London still go to Baker Street to search for 221-B. Of course, there never was really any such address. Holmes’ flat was supposed to be shared by the lovable, but sometimes clumsy Doctor Watson who went around with Holmes trying to solve crimes before Holmes did. Poor Dr Watson lost out to Holmes every time.
Doyle gave Holmes a masterly skill of deduction---the ability to come up with interesting conclusion from the simplest clues found at the scene of a crime. Doyle said that the description of Holmes was modeled on one of his lecturers at Edinburgh University where he studied medicine. That man was Dr Joseph Bell. Sherlock Holmes first appeared in Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet published in 1887. Holmes was so loved by all that when his author killed him off in one of his stories, readers wrote in anger to complain. They refused to allow Holmes to die! Holmes was brought back to “life” and appeared in further stories.
The stories of Sherlock Holmes have been reprinted many times ever since then. Today we can watch Holmes at work on cinema and television screens as well as on stage.

1.
Sherlock Holmes was________.
1. A.
  the greatest detective who ever lived
2. B.
  Dr Joseph Bell
3. C.
  Arthur Conan Doyle
4. D.
  only a character made up by Arthur Conan Dolye
2.
Dr Watson was________.
1. A.
  tall and learn
2. B.
  lovable but always clumsy
3. C.
  lovable but sometimes clumsy
4. D.
  lovable and never clumsy
3.
Holmes was supposed to have lived_______.
1. A.
  with Dr Watson
2. B.
  with Dr Joseph Bell
3. C.
  with the greatest detective
4. D.
  with Doyle
4.
Doyle made up the description of Holmes_______.
1. A.
  from his own imagination
2. B.
  based on a famous London doctor
3. C.
  based on Dr Joseph Bell at Edinburgh University
4. D.
  based on a model of Holmes

For £12 you can equip an entire classroom in Burkina Faso, for £31 you can equip a school football team in Sierra Leone and for £68 you can support the whole education of a Haitian schoolgirl.
The educational presents are the latest way on the trend of charitable（慈善的）giving for Christmas. Plan UK, an international children's charity, has made its gift list focusing on helping the world's poorest countries to improve their education conditions.
"Every year we rack our brains for the perfect present and too often end up with yet another pair of socks or a useless ornament," said Marie Staunton, Plan UK's chief executive.
"This year we are offering people in the UK the chance to give twice. Buying an alternative gift for a loved one could likely save the life of some of the world's poorest children."
Plan UK is working on projects in specific countries, such as Burkina Faso, which is one of the poorest countries in the world and has a primary school enrolment rate（入学率）of just 36%. A present of £12 will help equip a classroom in Burkina Faso with chairs, desks, books and pencils.
The educational presents are the latest addition to a list of other charitable presents, including vaccinations（接种）and clean water systems.
Football strips for schoolchildren in Sierra Leone are designed to help the children have fun while continuing with the psychological healing process following the country's civil war. The £31 gift will supply the team strip, a football and a whistle to a school in Sierra Leone.
Oxfam offers similar gifts. Its Back to School kits for five pupils is a bestseller in a catalogue（目录）which includes the £24 Christmas goat, the £30 lavatory and £12 for school dinners for up to 200 children.

1.
The first paragraph is written to tell us________.
1. A.
  the great differences between the rich and the poor.
2. B.
  the general conditions of education in poor countries.
3. C.
  the difficulty in getting good education in poor countries.
4. D.
  the great meaning of a little money to children in poor countries.
2.
The underlined phrase “rack our brains” means _____in the third paragraph.
1. A.
  cause physical or mental hurt
2. B.
  think very hard
3. C.
  improve our intelligence
4. D.
  make full use of
3.
Which of the following is Right according to the passage?
1. A.
  Plan UK is working on educational projects all over the world.
2. B.
  The sufferings brought by war still have side effects on the children in Sierra Leone.
3. C.
  The educational Christmas presents have been given to the children for many years.
4. D.
  Its Back to School kits for five pupils is a bestselling book.
4.
The title for the passage would probably be ______.
1. A.
  A new way of Christmas shopping
2. B.
  Give a helping hand to poor children
3. C.
  Buy a child an education this Christmas
4. D.
  Plan UK, an international children's charity

Few people would defend the Victorian attitude on children, but if you were a parent in those days, at least you knew where you stood: children were to be seen and not heard. Freud and his colleagues did away with all that and parents have been puzzled ever since. The child’s happiness is all- important, they say, but what about the parents’ happiness? Modern child-rearing manuals（抚养孩子手册）would never permit cruelty to children .The trouble is you are not allowed even to shout. Who knows what deep psychological(心理的)wounds you might cause? The poor child may never recover from the dreadful experience. So it is the parents that bend over backwards to avoid giving their children complex which a hundred years ago hadn’t even been heard of. Certainly, a child needs love, and a lot of it. But the excessive permissive(纵容) of modern parents is surely doing more harm than good.
Psychologists(心理学家) have succeeded in weakening parents confidence in their own authority. And it hasn’t taken children long to get wind of the fact. In addition to the great modern classics on child care, there are countless articles in magazines and newspapers. With so much advice flying about, mum and dad just don’t know what to do any more. In the end, they do nothing at all. So, from early childhood, the kids are in charge and parents’ lives are regulated according to the needs of their kids. When the little dears develop into teenagers, they take complete control. Lack of authority over the years makes teenagers rebellion against parents all the more violent. If the young people are going to have a party, for example, parents are asked to leave the house. Their presence merely spoils the fun. What else can the poor parents do but obey?

1.
The author says that today’s parents _______.
1. A.
  are bombarded with excessive amounts of child-care literature.
2. B.
  draw a distinction between permissiveness and carelessness.
3. C.
  are only towards children from happy home backgrounds.
4. D.
  weigh their children’s knowledge rather than intelligence.
2.
The phrase “get wind of” (Para.2) most likely means _______ .
1. A.
  become used to
2. B.
  try to avoid
3. C.
  realize
4. D.
  become puzzled of
3.
Which of the following can be inferred from this passage?
1. A.
  Victorian child rearing is a model for parents to follow.
2. B.
  Psychologists have much to answer for today’s problems on child care.
3. C.
  With the help of so much advice, raising children is easier than ever.
4. D.
  Parents like to enjoy the freedom when there is a party in the house.
4.
What’s the main idea of this passage?
1. A.
  The excessive permissiveness of today’s parents is harmful to children.
2. B.
  Psychologists shouldn’t interfere so much with child care.
3. C.
  Parents should hold the Victorian attitudes towards children.
4. D.
  Children are too sensitive to be hurt.

Connecting with Patients
Dr. Paris often treats several generations of a family over many years. “He’s seen us through two births, one operation, multiple earaches, a broken wrist and a recovery from a serious traffic crash,” says Jill Farrow, a 43-year-old lawyer whose first visit to Dr. Paris was as a teenager. During the birth of her younger son, Farrow began bleeding badly. Dr. Paris managed to solve the problem in a delicate procedure. “Twenty years ago, she probably would have died,” he says. Today, when he performs school sports physical examinations for the Farrow boys, 10 and 11, he is always reminded that lives are changed forever by doctors just doing their jobs.
To be a mix of country doc and somewhat adventurer, the 55-year-old family physician moved to Hailey after completing his residency（医生实习期）. He hoped to practice medicine there and ski at nearby Sun Valley. Unfortunately, the only job opening was for an emergency-room doctor in Missoula, Montana, 300 miles away. Dr. Paris took it. "I'd ski all day and then drive all night to be in Missoula for a 48-hour shift," he recalls. "I'm lucky to be alive." Knowing he couldn't keep up with his eight-hour commute（通勤）, he began taking flying lessons.
In 1981, Dr. Paris joined a small medical practice in Hailey, a former mining town with a population at the time of 2,109. As Hailey grew in the shadow of Sun Valley's booming popularity, Dr. Paris's own practice expanded to seven physicians, including his wife, Kathryn Woods, who is also a family doctor. They met in 1986 at a certification exam in Denver when, in a room full of men in stodgy suits, Woods arrived wearing a Lycra biking outfit and carrying the front wheel of her bicycle (which she couldn't lock up outside). Dr. Paris asked her out on the spot. In 1989, they married.

1.
What Jill Farrow says is to indicate ________.
1. A.
  how weak the bodies of her family
2. B.
  how hard it is to be a doctor
3. C.
  how brilliant the physician’s skill is
4. D.
  how easy it is to deal with such problems
2.
Dr. Paris often reminds himself that ________.
1. A.
  lives of people should not always stay the same
2. B.
  people can rely on themselves to change their life
3. C.
  doctors should change their own life
4. D.
  it is the duty of a doctor to heal the patients
3.
Why did Dr. Paris move to Hailey?
1. A.
  Because he can be a doctor and an adventurer there.
2. B.
  Because he has to finish his residency there.
3. C.
  Because his children are fond of skiing at nearby Sun Valley.
4. D.
  Because he has to be an emergency-room doctor there.
4.
We can infer the doctor got married probably at the age of ________.
1. A.
  27.
2. B.
  37.
3. C.
  17.
4. D.
  47.
5.
This passage is intended to ________.
1. A.
  introduce Dr. Paris
2. B.
  praise the doctor’s excellent medical art
3. C.
  describe the doctor’s adventurous experience
4. D.
  tell the doctor’s love affairs

Busy senior managers need no longer waste time by showering themselves—an Australian company has invented a suit that can be worn while they wash.
The suit has been specially designed SO that it can be cleaned under the showerhead. There is no need for soaking(浸泡)，dry cleaning—or even soap.
The Javanese market has taken a liking to the “shower suit"，described as “revolutionary” by its owner Australian Wool Innovation(AWI)，which is the research and marketing body that represents Australian woolgrowers. Orders have been placed for 170，000 of the woolen suits.
The suit could be W01Tt in the shower，although it was probably better to hang it on a clothes hanger and carry it instead，AWI corporate affairs spokesman Stephen Feighan said. “The idea is that you hang it up and then…you give it a spray (喷雾) ，and it's dry the next morning，”Mr Feighan said.
A Japanese researcher working for AWI invented the suit by combining three technologies. The secret is the best lining(内衬)，which allows the suit to dry quickly. The shower suit attract busy corporate people，particularly those who often traveled or stayed up late，Mr Feighan said. The airline industry was alone interested.
Mr Feighan confessed he had not WOD3 one of the suits yet，or tried to wash it in the shower，because they cut to fit Japanese figures.
AWI believes that the shower suit will spread from the Japanese market through Europe and India. Mr Feighan hoped the suit，made from local wool，would be available in Australia in 12 to 18 months’ time.

1.
What is the writing purpose of the article?
1. A.
  To introduce a newly-designed shower suit.
2. B.
  To help the white collars arrange their life more sensibly.
3. C.
  To provide suggestions on saving time in bath.
4. D.
  To praise AWI for its important achievement.
2.
Which is true about the suit according to the passage 7?
1. A.
  It can spare the owner's trouble of soaking，dry cleaning and applying soap.
2. B.
  It is of the quality of fast dry for its best cloth.
3. C.
  It is not suitable for hanging.
4. D.
  It has attracted more orders than any other suit.
3.
The suit draws the attention from all the following groups EXCEPT .
1. A.
  corporate people who are always on the go
2. B.
  people on occasional business trips
3. C.
  the airline industry
4. D.
  people burning the midnight oil
4.
Which of the following has much to do with Mr Feighan?
1. A.
  The invention of the suit.
2. B.
  The try-on of the suit.
3. C.
  The combination of the three technologies on the suit.
4. D.
  The popularization of the suit and best wishes for it.
5.
It can be inferred from the passage that . .
1. A.
  Australians prefer foreign markets to the domestic one
2. B.
  wool is the most favorite material for clothing
3. C.
  Westerners have different body sizes and figures from Easterners
4. D.
  Australia’s economy will not recover within a year

Steve Fossett did not really look like an adventurer, but he reached some of the most difficult goals in sailing and flying.
Fossett was most proud of being the first person to fly around the world alone in a hot-air balloon. To make a trip around the world alone, it was necessary to have an improved autopilot (自动驾驶仪) device. Fossett had one of his team members develop a more advanced balloon autopilot that would allow him to sleep and do other tasks while flying safely.
Steve Fossett attempted the hot-air balloon trip around the world six times. This was not easy to do. He flew in the balloon’s capsule (密封舱) that was too small to stand upright. During his fourth attempt in 1998, he was almost killed during a storm off the coast of Australia. He fell 9,000 meters into the Coral Sea with his balloon’s capsule on fire. He was later rescued at sea.
Fossett successfully made the trip in 2002. The trip started and ended in Australia. He traveled more than 33,000 kilometers for more than 14 days. On this flight, Fossett set other records including a speed record of 322 kilometers per hour. One main problem with earlier balloon flights was the threat of dangerous storms. A team of weather experts e-mailed and talked to Fossett by a satellite telephone to help him avoid such weather.
Steve Fossett’s hot-air balloon is now at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. It is there as an example for other people to try and succeed in doing something important to them.

1.
What did Steve Fossett specially prepare for the trip around the world?
1. A.
  He made the balloon’s capsule bigger.
2. B.
  He had an autopilot impvoved.
3. C.
  He formed a team to fly with him.
4. D.
  He improved the balloon’s engine.
2.
Steve Fossett solved the problem of bad weather on his trip by ______.
1. A.
  communicating with experts
2. B.
  using his rich experience
3. C.
  inventing a satellite phone
4. D.
  consulting other adventurers
3.
We can learn from the text that Steve Fossett was ______.
1. A.
  patient and careful
2. B.
  modest and easy-going
3. C.
  brave and determined
4. D.
  energetic and kind-hearted
4.
What can we learn about Steve’s flight in 2002?
1. A.
  He was rescued during the trip.
2. B.
  He lost his way over the sea.
3. C.
  It lasted over three weeks.
4. D.
  He set a speed record of balloon flight.

The Weekly Radio Concert
Date / Time: Sept. 5th, 2010 10:30 (Sun.)
Venue(地点）: Shanghai Concert Hall
Ticket Price (RMB): 50, 40, 30 yuan
Ticket State: On Sale Now
Booking Office: No. 272 Fengxian Road
Booking Hotline: 62172426, 62173055
Conductor: Chen Shouchang
Programme
1. Jasmine (Jiangsu folk song) Arranged by Chen Dan
2. Under the Silver Light (Xinjiang folk song) Arranged by Yang Hua
3. Wish good luck (Tibetan folk song) Arranged by Shu Yong Gang
4. Arirang Theme and Variations (North Korean folk song) Arranged by John Barnes Jones
5. No.5 Wind Suite (Various countries Dance) Arranged by Alfred Reed
Ⅰ. Square dance (USA)
Ⅱ. Sarabande (France)
Ⅲ. Yamabushi Kagura (Japan)
Ⅳ. Hora (Israel / Romania)
6. Red River Valley (American / Canadian folk song) Arranged by J. D. Proyhal
JAZZ STARS — Cantaloup Island
Date / Time: Sept. 8th, 2010 19:30 (Wed.)
Venue: Shanghai Concert Hall
Ticket Price (RMB): 80, 50 yuan
Ticket State: On Sale Now
Booking Office: No. 272 Fengxian Road
Booking Hotline: 62172426, 62173055
Performance: Shanghai Jazz Orchestra

1.
You can get the tickets for the two concerts ______.
1. A.
  in about one week
2. B.
  at reduced prices
3. C.
  through the Internet
4. D.
  by calling
2.
Which of the following will be arranged by John Barnes Jones?
1. A.
  A Jiangsu folk song.
2. B.
  A Xinjiang folk song.
3. C.
  A foreign folk song.
4. D.
  A Tibetan folk song.
3.
Sophie decides to buy two tickets for the second concert at a lower price. How much will she pay?
1. A.
  60 yuan.
2. B.
  80 yuan.
3. C.
  100 yuan.
4. D.
  160 yuan.
4.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
1. A.
  The two concerts will start in the evening.
2. B.
  The two concerts will be held in different places.
3. C.
  Bob, a pop music lover, may go to the first concert.
4. D.
  Sam, a jazz music lover, may go to the second concert.

Three years ago when I was still in the university, I also worked at a restaurant.
An old man named Mr. Candido Filio was one of our regular customers at the restaurant. He was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever known.
Every Sunday the Philippine Star Newspaper had a special page for word puzzles and among his peers (同龄人), Mr. Filio held the record for solving all the puzzles in less than five minutes. He encouraged me to solve them too and for months and months, I did my best to beat him but failed.
Then one Sunday, I did it! I was able to complete them before anyone else. Everyone cheered for me. He came up to me with a smile and said, “No one has ever beaten me before. You’re the first. I’ll have a prize for you tomorrow.”
The next day, he gave me a special Scrabble (拼字游戏) set. I would have never been able to afford one like that by myself. Then he said to me, “Kate, what do you think is man’s final goal in life? Happiness, isn’t it? You are happy and that should be considered as a success. Many people spend a lifetime searching for that. Be thankful that you have found it.” I looked at him and knew that my life had changed, probably forever. He must have known that I always felt sad about not having much money.
He encouraged me to learn the game and love words. And true to his words, I was never able to beat him again.

1.
We can learn from the text that Mr. Filio ______.
1. A.
  was generous to young people
2. B.
  was good at word puzzles
3. C.
  lived quite near the restaurant
4. D.
  won a prize from the Philippine Star Newspaper
2.
The author got a gift because ______.
1. A.
  Mr. Filio was thankful for her help
2. B.
  Mr. Filio was satisfied with her service
3. C.
  she was the first person to beat Mr. Filio
4. D.
  she was the new record keeper in the restaurant
3.
After she heard what Mr. Filio said, the author probably felt ______.
1. A.
  amazed
2. B.
  excited
3. C.
  touched
4. D.
  inspired
4.
What would be the best title of the text?
1. A.
  Happiness is also a success
2. B.
  Interest is the best teacher
3. C.
  Scrabble makes a difference
4. D.
  His words change my life

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The year 1905 is known as Einstein’s “Year of Wonders” because .

Why hasn’t there been another scientist as great as Einstein?

The UN has named 05 the World Year of Physics because .

What does Einstein’s formula for life mean?

Generation-X in this article refers to the group of people who are ___

From the article we know that the writer_____

If you were a manager working with Generation-X ,you should ____.

Sherlock Holmes was________.

Dr Watson was________.

Holmes was supposed to have lived_______.

Doyle made up the description of Holmes_______.

The first paragraph is written to tell us________.

The underlined phrase “rack our brains” means _____in the third paragraph.

Which of the following is Right according to the passage?

The title for the passage would probably be ______.

The author says that today’s parents _______.

The phrase “get wind of” (Para.2) most likely means _______ .

Which of the following can be inferred from this passage?

What’s the main idea of this passage?

What Jill Farrow says is to indicate ________.

Dr. Paris often reminds himself that ________.

Why did Dr. Paris move to Hailey?

We can infer the doctor got married probably at the age of ________.

This passage is intended to ________.

What is the writing purpose of the article?

Which is true about the suit according to the passage 7?

The suit draws the attention from all the following groups EXCEPT .

Which of the following has much to do with Mr Feighan?

It can be inferred from the passage that . .

What did Steve Fossett specially prepare for the trip around the world?

Steve Fossett solved the problem of bad weather on his trip by ______.

We can learn from the text that Steve Fossett was ______.

What can we learn about Steve’s flight in 2002?

You can get the tickets for the two concerts ______.

Which of the following will be arranged by John Barnes Jones?

Sophie decides to buy two tickets for the second concert at a lower price. How much will she pay?

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

We can learn from the text that Mr. Filio ______.

The author got a gift because ______.

After she heard what Mr. Filio said, the author probably felt ______.

What would be the best title of the text?

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