Buster Brown was a thief and a good one too，he thought. He’d never been caught by the police because he never took chances.He was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency.
Confidently，he stood outside the house of his intended victim(受害者)and read the sign on the front gate of the house.“Don't worry about the dog—be aware of the owner!” it said.Buster smiled and found his way in.
The house looked quite normal outside，but inside it was very exotic with fascinating objects on display.As he began putting them into his bag，a dog came into the room.It stopped when it saw Buster，then wagged its tail madly and went over to him，licking his outstretched hand. "Good boy，” Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are—trying to lick me to death.” Satisfied he'd made friends with the dog，Bluster began to wander round the house，choosing items to put in his bag.His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques(古董)：a pair of silver candleholders，a silver tea-and-coffee service，etc..His new friend，the dog，sat and watched，as if wondering what was happening.
“Well，boy，” Buster whispered，finally.“That might do.Any more and I won't be able to carry it!” He swung the heavy bag onto his shoulders, just as the lights came on, nearly blinding him. He shielded his eyes with his hand.
"You're a very silly person," the figure in the doorway said, his voice dry and dust. As the man came closer, Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar, but Buster couldn't quite place where he had seen him before.
"You should have taken more notice of the sign outside," the man rasped. "I knew about this attempted robbery last week and I also know you will end up behind bars for 20 years. Fancy trying to rob the house of the world's greatest fortune-teller!"

1.
Why was Buster so confident?
1. A.
  He was not afraid of dogs.
2. B.
  He knew the owner of the house lived alone.
3. C.
  The house had no security alarm.
4. D.
  He had never been caught by the police.
2.
Which of the definitions is closest in meaning to the word "exotic" in the third paragraph?
1. A.
  Messy and untidy.
2. B.
  Rich and expensive.
3. C.
  Foreign and unusual.
4. D.
  Comfortable and calming.
3.
How did Buster decide which objects to take?
1. A.
  He took those that were easy to carry in his bag.
2. B.
  He took only the best antiques.
3. C.
  He took those that he knew he could sell easily.
4. D.
  He looked for silver objects.
4.
What punishment waits for Buster Brown?
1. A.
  A long prison sentence.
2. B.
  A prison sentence with hard labor.
3. C.
  A heavy fine.
4. D.
  Community service for 20 years.

A study published in September suggests there is a surprising way to get people to avoid unhealthy foods: change their memories. Scientist Elizabeth Loftus of the University of California at Irvine asked volunteers to answer some questions on their personalities and food experiences. “One week later,” Loftus says, “we told those people we'd fed their answers into our smart computer and it came up with an account of their early childhood experiences.” Some accounts included one key additional detail. “You got sick after eating strawberry ice-cream.” The researchers then changed this detail into a manufactured (人为促成的) memory through leading questions --- Who were you with? How did you feel? By the end of the study, up to 41% of those given a false memory believed strawberry ice-cream once made them sick, and many said they'd avoid eating it.
When Loftus published her findings, she started getting calls from people begging her to make them remember hating chocolate or French fries. Unfortunately, it's not that easy. False memories appear to work only for foods you don't eat on a regular basis. But most importantly, it is likely that false memories can be implanted (灌输) only in people who are unaware of the mental control. And lying to a patient is immoral(不道德的), even if a doctor believes it's for the patient's benefit.
Loftus says there's nothing to stop parents from trying it with their overweight children. “I say, wake up --- parents have been lying about Father Christmas for years, and nobody seems to mind. If they can prevent diseases caused by fatness and all the other problems that come with that, you might think that's more moral lie. Decide that for yourself.”

1.
Why did Loftus ask the volunteers to answer some questions?
1. A.
  To improve her computer program.
2. B.
  To find out details she can make use of.
3. C.
  To find out their attitudes towards food.
4. D.
  To predict what food they'll like in the future.
2.
What did Loftus find out from her research?
1. A.
  People believe what the computer tells them.
2. B.
  People tend to forget their childhood experiences.
3. C.
  People can be led to believe in something false.
4. D.
  People are not always aware of their personalities.
3.
According to the study, people may stop having a certain food if they _______.
1. A.
  think they once had a bad experience of eating it
2. B.
  learn it is harmful for health
3. C.
  lie to themselves that they don't want it
4. D.
  are willing to let doctors control their minds
4.
What is the biggest concern with the method?
1. A.
  Who it is best for
2. B.
  When it is effective.
3. C.
  How it should be used.
4. D.
  Whether it is moral.

Nowadays, we hear a lot about the growing threat of globalization, accompanied by those warnings that the rich pattern of local life is being undermined（破坏）, and many dialects and traditions are becoming extinct. But stop and think for a moment about the many positive aspects that globalization is bringing. Read on and you are sure to feel comforted, ready to face the global future
Consider the Internet, that good example of our shrinking world. Leaving aside the worries about political extremism, even the most narrow-minded must admit that the net offers a lot of benefits, not just in terms of education, the sector（部分）for which it was originally designed, but more importantly on a global level, the spread of news and comment. It will be increasingly difficult for politicians to misinform the public, as the oppressed（被压迫的）will not only find support and comfort, but also be able to organize themselves more effectively.
MTV is another global provider that is often criticized for imposing（强加）popular culture on the unsuspecting millions around the world. Yet the viewers’ judgment on MTV is undoubtedly positive; it is regarded as necessary by most of the global teenage generation who watch it, a vital part of growing up. And in the final analysis, what harm can a few songs and videos cause?
Is the world dominance（绝对优势）of brands like Nike and Coca-Cola so bad for us, when all is said and done? Sportswear and soft drinks are harmless products when compared to the many other things that have been globally available for a longer period of time----heroin and cocaine, for example. In any case, just because Nike shoes and Coke cans are for sale, it doesn’t mean you have to buy them----even globalization cannot take away people’s free will.
Critics of globalization can stop presenting their doom and gloom statements. Life goes on, and has more to offer for many citizens of the world than it did for their parents’ generation.

1.
Some people feel sad about globalization because they believe it will ____________.
1. A.
  affect the rich local life
2. B.
  bring threat to the world peace
3. C.
  change their present easy lifestyle
4. D.
  increase the size of people speaking dialects
2.
Internet was originally designed ______________.
1. A.
  to spread news and comment
2. B.
  to get support and comfort
3. C.
  to organize the oppressed more effectively
4. D.
  to promote education
3.
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
1. A.
  The Internet makes people worried about political extremism.
2. B.
  Nike and Coca-cola shouldn’t have caused so much worry.
3. C.
  All of the global teenage generation think that MTV is a necessary and important part for their growing up.
4. D.
  Sportswear and soft drinks cannot be compared with drug.
4.
Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
1. A.
  Globalization is Standardization（标准化）
2. B.
  Globalization: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
3. C.
  Globalization: Like it or change it
4. D.
  Globalization Brings Equality

Life will probably be very different in 2050. First of all, it looks as though TV channels will have disappeared by 2050. Instead, people will choose a program from a “menu” and a computer will send the program directly to the television. Today, we can use the World Wide Web to read newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers away. By 2050, music, films, programmers, newspapers and books will come to us in this way.
In many places, agriculture is developing quickly and people are growing fruit and vegetables for export. This uses a lot of water. Therefore, there could be serious shortages. Some futurologists (未来学家) predict that water could be the cause of wars if we don’t act now.
In future, cars will run on new，clean fuels and they will go very fast. Cars will have computers to control the speed and there won’t be any accidents. Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are.By 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destination. Also, by 2050, space planes will fly people from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours.
A number of large companies now use robots instead of people who ask for pay rises, or go on strike, and can not work 24 hours a day. By 2050, we will see robots everywhere—in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes.
By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people see and hear again. In the last few years, scientists have discovered how to control genes and have already produced clones of animals. By 2050，scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they have. Scientists will be able to do these things, but should they?

1.
By 2050, people will get information mainly by _______.
1. A.
  watching TV
2. B.
  reading newspapers
3. C.
  listening to the radio
4. D.
  turning to a website
2.
From the second paragraph, we learn that _______.
1. A.
  the demand for water will increase a lot in the future
2. B.
  future wars will lead to an increasing need for water
3. C.
  there can be no agriculture without enough water
4. D.
  the population will decrease for lack of water
3.
Which of the following is NOT a reality at the present time?
1. A.
  Scientists have found out how to control some genes.
2. B.
  Cars have computers which tell drivers their positions.
3. C.
  People can learn about what has happened anywhere on the Internet.
4. D.
  Robots have completely replaced humans in some factories.
4.
What will play the biggest part in the quality of life in the future?
1. A.
  Medicine.
2. B.
  Technology.
3. C.
  Education.
4. D.
  Agriculture

In the modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity (繁荣). Others say that competition is bad, that it sets one person against another, that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.
I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit (追求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is really forgotten.
However, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often notice that they have a desire to fail. They seem to choose failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try.” They don’t believe that if they had really tried and lost, such a loss would prove their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison(比较) with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve (缓解) can we discover a new meaning in competition.

1.
What does this passage mainly talk about?
1. A.
  Competition helps set up self-respect.
2. B.
  Failures are necessary experiences in competition.
3. C.
  Competition is harmful to personal quality development.
4. D.
  Opinions about competition are different among people.
2.
Why do some people value competition according to the passage?
1. A.
  It builds up a sense of duty.
2. B.
  It pushes society forward.
3. C.
  It improves personal abilities.
4. D.
  It encourages individual effects.
3.
The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 refers to_______.
1. A.
  those who try their best to win
2. B.
  those who value competition most highly
3. C.
  those who are against competition most strongly
4. D.
  those who rely on others most for success
4.
What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a “desire to fail”?
1. A.
  One’s success is based on how hard he has tried.
2. B.
  One’s success in competition needs great efforts.
3. C.
  One’s achievement is determined by his particular skills.
4. D.
  One’s worth lies in his performance compared with others’.
5.
Which point of view may the author agree to?
1. A.
  Every effort should be paid back.
2. B.
  Competition should be encouraged.
3. C.
  Winning should be a life-and-death matter.
4. D.
  Fear of failure should be removed in competition.

One fine afternoon, I was walking along Fifth Street when I remembered that it was necessary to buy a pair of socks. Why I wished to buy only one pair was unimportant. I turned into the first sock shop that caught my eye. A boy clerk, who could not have been more than seventeen years old came forward. “What can I do for you, sir?” he said “I wish to buy a pair of socks.” I replied.
His eyes shone. There was a note of excitement in his voice. “Did you know that you had come into the finest place in the world to buy socks?” I had no idea of that, as my entrance had been accidental. “Come with me,” said the boy, eagerly. I followed him to the back of the shop, and he began to pull down box after box from the shelves, showing their contents (内装物)for my choice.
“Hold on, lad” I said “I am going to buy only one pair!” “I know that,” said he, “but I want you to see how beautiful these are. Aren’t they wonderful!” There was on his face an expression of seriousness and pride and delight as if he were showing me the secrets of his religion（宗教信仰）. I became far more interested in him than in the socks. I looked at him in surprise. “My friend, ” said I, “if you can keep this up, if this is not merely from having a new job, if you can keep up this high spirit and excitement day after day, in ten years you will own every sock in the United States.”

1.
What did the writer want to buy one fine afternoon?
1. A.
  A pair of shoes.
2. B.
  A pair of socks.
3. C.
  Two pairs of socks.
4. D.
  A set of books.
2.
Which is true according to the passage?
1. A.
  The shop was on the Second Road.
2. B.
  The boy was 18 years old.
3. C.
  The boy was not in high spirits.
4. D.
  The writer entered the shop by chance.
3.
What the writer said in the last paragraph means that ______.
1. A.
  if you don’t work hard, you will lose the job
2. B.
  you should keep on following your customs
3. C.
  if you keep up your great interest in your work, you will succeed in the future
4. D.
  if you are too hardworking, you will fail

It must have been around nine o’clock when I drove back home from work because it was already dark． As I came near to the gates I turned off the head lights of the car so as to prevent the beam from swinging (摆动) through the window and waking Jack, who shared the house with me． But I needn’t have done so． I noticed that his light was still on, so he was awake anyway—unless he had fallen asleep while reading． I put the car away and went up the steps．
Then I opened the door quietly and went to Jack’s room． He was in bed awake, but he didn’t even turn towards me．
“What’s up, Jack﹖” I asked．
“For God’s sake, don’t make a noise,” he said．
The way he spoke reminded me of someone in pain who is afraid to talk in case he does himself serious injury．
“Take your shoes off, Neville,” Jack said．
I thought that he must be ill and that I had better give way to him to keep him happy． “There is a snake here,” he explained． “It’s asleep between the sheets． I was lying on my back reading when I saw it．I knew that moving was out of the question． I could not have moved even I’d wanted to．” I realized that he was serious． “I was depending on you to call a doctor as soon as you came home,” Jack went on． “It has not bitten me yet but I dare not do anything to upset it． It might wake up． I’m sick of this,” he said．“I took it for granted that you would have come home an hour ago．”
There was no time to argue or apologize for being late．I looked at him as encouraging as I could and went to telephone the doctor．

1.
When he got home, Neville found that ＿＿＿＿＿．
1. A.
  Jack had fallen asleep while reading
2. B.
  Jack had been reading for some time
3. C.
  Jack’s light was not turned off
4. D.
  Jack was ready to answer the doctor
2.
The underlined phrase in Paragraph 6 means ＿＿＿＿＿．
1. A.
  impossible
2. B.
  no problem
3. C.
  no doubt
4. D.
  without difficulty
3.
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage﹖
1. A.
  Neville and Jack lived in the same house．
2. B.
  Neville thought that Jack had fallen ill．
3. C.
  Neville really believed that Jack was not making a joke．
4. D.
  Neville refused to argue or to make an apology for being late．
4.
The reason why Neville thought that Jack must be ill is that Jack ＿＿＿＿．
1. A.
  asked Neville to take off his shoes
2. B.
  made a gesture to show the presence of the snake
3. C.
  was afraid to upset the snake sleeping between the sheets
4. D.
  behaved strangely as if he were badly hurt
5.
According to the passage, Neville should have been home at ＿＿＿＿．
1. A.
  7 p．m．
2. B.
  8 p．m．
3. C.
  9 p．m．
4. D.
  6 p．m．

Today, SMS—Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second, there are 410 messages being sent.
Look around you! People are watching their mobiles, smiling or laughing. Thumbs are pressing buttons, bring happiness to their friends. The humor of the words shows how beautiful language is! Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes and news, express love and friendship.
“Thumb Culture” is becoming more and more popular. It is reported that 67% of young people like to “Short” to greet each other. Internet SMS will provide more convenience to people. I am grateful for the progress because SMS saves me much money. Just on the tip of thumb, so much joy can be found!

1.
The first paragraph is a(n) __________.
1. A.
  e-mail.
2. B.
  short message.
3. C.
  piece of news.
4. D.
  story.
2.
What can people do through SMS?
1. A.
  Buy a palace.
2. B.
  Provide food.
3. C.
  Learn foreign language.
4. D.
  Send messages.
3.
The people are smiling and laughing when sending messages because they_________.
1. A.
  save much money.
2. B.
  know the weather report.
3. C.
  enjoy the happiness of SMS.
4. D.
  have one million yuan.
4.
The writer thinks that_________.
1. A.
  SMS helps people a lot.
2. B.
  people can find joy on the Internet.
3. C.
  greeting can cost much money.
4. D.
  thumb has become a kind of culture.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Welcome to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. In order to ensure a safe and orderly visit, the organizer of Expo 2010 has formulated (制订) these rules.
Operation Time
The operation time of the Expo Site shall be 9:00~24:00. The opening hours of the pavilions shall be 9:30 ~ 22:30. Visitors shall enter the Expo Site before 21:00 and leave before 24:00 on the day of admission. Those with evening admission tickets may enter the Expo Site between 17:00 and 21:00.
Orderly Entry
Visitors shall go through ticket check and security check before entering the Expo Site. Those who refuse to cooperate may be denied entry. Children eligible (有资格的) for free admission and other visitors with walking difficulties may only enter the Expo Site when accompanied by adults.
Codes of Conduct
Visitors are required to observe public order within the Expo Site, and shall queue up to enter the pavilions or event venues (场馆). In the Expo Site, visitors are prohibited from:
(1) damaging any buildings, facilities or exhibits.
(2) climbing over any buildings or fences
(3) conducting any exhibitions or promotional or fundraising activities without permission.
Special Management Measures
In case of bad weather, too many visitors and technical problems, the organizer may restrict the entry of visitors into the Expo Site, pavilions or event venues.
___________________
Visitors Service Centers are available in the Expo Site, providing visitors with such services as inquiries, rental, lost and found, first aid, mother-baby service, and assistance for lost persons. The centers also accept and process visitors’ complaints. Free rental of wheelchairs are available for the disabled.

1.
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
1. A.
  The 2010 Shanghai World Expo is expected to last about half a year.
2. B.
  The disabled people will be forbidden to enter the Expo Site.
3. C.
  Visitors without tickets can enter the Expo Site if they accept security check.
4. D.
  Children and people with walking difficulties will be banned from entering the Expo Site.
2.
If you have evening admission tickets, you are allowed to enter the Expo Site at ______.
1. A.
  4 p.m.
2. B.
  10 a.m.
3. C.
  6 p.m.
4. D.
  10 p.m.
3.
Before entering the Expo Sites, visitors are required to ______.
1. A.
  have a physical examination
2. B.
  have a security check
3. C.
  buy some food
4. D.
  show their ID cards
4.
Which of the following can be filled in the blank in the last part?
1. A.
  Visitor Service
2. B.
  Visitor Complains
3. C.
  Reservation
4. D.
  Exhibitions and Performances
5.
We can infer that the organizer is intended to help _______.
1. A.
  parents with children under 5
2. B.
  foreigners
3. C.
  women
4. D.
  the disabled

Nick is a 14-year-old school boy. His life is full of exams and studies on weekdays. He has little free time. He thinks playing computer games is the best way to make him relax. When he has free time, he sits in front of the computer. Just like that way, he neither eats nor drinks for several hours.
Last weekend, he played games on the computer again. He was too excited and didn't want to move. He didn't have anything for six hours. When he had to go to the bathroom, he found he could not move. He was taken to the hospital. The doctor told him he should do some more different kinds of activities. In other words, he needs more exercise and outdoor activities to make him have a healthy body.
After coming back from the hospital, Nick follows the doctor's advice. He often plays soccer with his friends. Sometimes he still plays computer games on weekends, but he never does it for long. Now, he lives a happy and healthy life.

1.
How old is Nick?
1. A.
  13.
2. B.
  14.
3. C.
  15.
4. D.
  16.
2.
Nick likes in his free time.
1. A.
  riding a bike
2. B.
  playing the guitar
3. C.
  playing computer games
4. D.
  having a school trip
3.
Why was Nick taken to the hospital?
1. A.
  Because he was too excited.
2. B.
  Because he had a cold in the morning.
3. C.
  Because he was too nervous of his studies.
4. D.
  Because he couldn’t move after playing computer games so long.
4.
Nick should to follow the doctor’s advice.
1. A.
  go to a movie
2. B.
  listen to music
3. C.
  take more exercise
4. D.
  play computer games
5.
Which of the following is True?
1. A.
  Nick is very busy with exams and studies on weekdays.
2. B.
  Nick will never play computer games.
3. C.
  Nick likes eating and drinking when he plays computer games.
4. D.
  Nick has an unhappy and unhealthy life now.

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Why was Buster so confident?

Which of the definitions is closest in meaning to the word "exotic" in the third paragraph?

How did Buster decide which objects to take?

What punishment waits for Buster Brown?

Why did Loftus ask the volunteers to answer some questions?

What did Loftus find out from her research?

According to the study, people may stop having a certain food if they _______.

What is the biggest concern with the method?

Some people feel sad about globalization because they believe it will ____________.

Internet was originally designed ______________.

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

By 2050, people will get information mainly by _______.

From the second paragraph, we learn that _______.

Which of the following is NOT a reality at the present time?

What will play the biggest part in the quality of life in the future?

What does this passage mainly talk about?

Why do some people value competition according to the passage?

The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 refers to_______.

What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a “desire to fail”?

Which point of view may the author agree to?

What did the writer want to buy one fine afternoon?

Which is true according to the passage?

What the writer said in the last paragraph means that ______.

When he got home, Neville found that ＿＿＿＿＿．

The underlined phrase in Paragraph 6 means ＿＿＿＿＿．

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage﹖

The reason why Neville thought that Jack must be ill is that Jack ＿＿＿＿．

According to the passage, Neville should have been home at ＿＿＿＿．

The first paragraph is a(n) __________.

What can people do through SMS?

The people are smiling and laughing when sending messages because they_________.

The writer thinks that_________.

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

If you have evening admission tickets, you are allowed to enter the Expo Site at ______.

Before entering the Expo Sites, visitors are required to ______.

Which of the following can be filled in the blank in the last part?

We can infer that the organizer is intended to help _______.

How old is Nick?

Nick likes in his free time.

Why was Nick taken to the hospital?

Nick should to follow the doctor’s advice.

Which of the following is True?

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