Dorothea Shaw is 71 years old and nearly blind, and she chose to live alone far away from people. She lives in Belize — a county the size of Wales with a population only that of Swansea. Her home is at Gales Point, a tiny village which can be reached only by sea or air; after a 10-mile walk into the hills one finally reaches a piece of land and two small houses so hidden in the thick over-grown forest that only a handful of people know Dorothea is there.
She lives happily and totally alone – growing her vegetables, looking after her trees and dogs, cats and chickens. Once a month or so an old friend passes by with her food supplies and letters-usually including a letter from her sister in Scunthorpe and some bits of clothing from friends in Canada. Sometimes a local man will come and cut wood for her and a group of British soldiers will come across her and be greeted with the offer of a cup of coffee.
At night she lies in her tiny sleeping room with the dogs on the floor, the cats on the table near the typewriter and one of the hens settled down in a corner of the bookshelf, and listens for hours to any Spanish, English, German or French broadcasts she can find on her radio. Sometimes she gets lonely but most of the time the animals and the radio are company enough.
But recently the very things that she had tried to get free from so well have begun to catch up with her. The peace of the forest has been destroyed by the noise of earth-moving machines not many miles away. What she once only heard of distantly on the radio is now on her doorstep. Things began to change three years ago. The new main north-south road in Belize was cut through the forest only four or five miles away. “Now more people know I’m here.” She says. “I feel more and more uneasy each day.”

1.
Dorothea’s small houses ________.
1. A.
  are entirely surrounded by trees
2. B.
  have always been her home
3. C.
  were built for just a few people
4. D.
  are in a county with the same population as Wales
2.
Dorothea lives in the tiny village because ________.
1. A.
  she doesn’t like living near people
2. B.
  she is too old to move
3. C.
  machines destroyed her home
4. D.
  there’s nowhere else for her to live
3.
Dorothea doesn’t get lonely since she has _______ with her.
1. A.
  her sister
2. B.
  some animals
3. C.
  friends from Canada
4. D.
  a postman
4.
Dorothea spends a lot of time __________.
1. A.
  growing all the food she needs
2. B.
  cutting down trees
3. C.
  listening to the radio
4. D.
  studying languages

Kong Zi. called Confucius(551-479 B. C. ). and Socrates (469-399 B. C. )lived only a hundred years apart, and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting on look at how the world that each of there great philosophers came from shaped their ideas, and how these in turn, shaped their societies.
Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical(激进的)than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rulers how to govern effectively. Thus Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom and knowledge for its own sake, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went on to government service.
Confucius suggested Rule as a principle for the conduct of “Do not do to others what you would not want others to you. ”He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some potential than others, are that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. He believed that some had more potential to develop their reason than others did. Like Confucius, he believed that the superior class should rule the inferior(下层的)classes.
For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the centre of society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.
Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes.

1.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?
1. A.
  Socrates and Confucius had much in common.
2. B.
  Confuius had much influence on Socrates ideas.
3. C.
  The societies were influenced by the philosophers’ ideas.
4. D.
  there were cultural exchanges between China and Greece.
2.
Socates snared wih Confucius the idea that_________.
1. A.
  all men were equal when they were born
2. B.
  the lower classes should be ruled by the upper class
3. C.
  the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom
4. D.
  people should not ask others to do what they did not want to
3.
What made some people different from others according to Confucius?
1. A.
  Family
2. B.
  Potential
3. C.
  Knowledge
4. D.
  Community
4.
This passage is organized in the pattem of_________
1. A.
  time and events
2. B.
  comparison and contrast
3. C.
  cause and effect
4. D.
  definition and classification

Course Details
Crazy Creatures (3—5 year olds)
Class size: 6—10 students
Course summary: “Crazy Creatures” teaches children the English language through songs, arts and craft and games. Every lesson focuses on（集中于）a famous children’s story such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The lesson introduces key vocabulary for the story and the children play games, sing songs, and do arts and craft activities based on the story.
Price: RMB 3,500/week, RMB 6,500/2 weeks, RMB 9,000/3weeks, RMB 11,000/4weeks
Ancient Civilizations（文明）(8—12 year olds)
Class size: 6—16 students
Course summary: Children will learn about the culture, food, clothes and entertainment of people who lived in ancient civilizations, from Chinese, Greek, and Mayan / Aztec to Ancient Egypt. At the end of every week children will perform a short play wearing clothes they have made themselves. Throughout the course children will learn songs, read stories and write short stories and poems.
Price: RMB 4,500/week, RMB 8,000/2 weeks, RMB 11,500/3weeks, RMB 14,000/4weeks
Literature（文学）Study (12—14 year olds)
Class size: 6—10 students
Course summary: Children will practice the skills required for the GCSE English Literature exam through analyzing（分析）a novel. The novel is “Holes” by Louis Sachar, a best-seller across the world. This course will develop children’s writing skills and their ability to answer questions.
Price: RMB 4,500/week, RMB 8,000/2 weeks
Dates: June 28—July 2, July 5—July 9, July 12—July 16, July 19—July 23,
July 26—July 30, August 2—August 6
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Teaching: Classes are taught by experienced native English speaking teachers with a Chinese teaching assistant.
Application Dateline（申请日期）: Friday 18 June 2010
Payment Dateline: Payment to be made to Harrow International School Beijing by first day of the course.
●Snacks and lunch are provided at no cost
●A school nurse will be on site throughout the course.
●Free school bus service available
64.

1.
“Crazy Creatures” aims to improve children’s ______.
1. A.
  singing skills
2. B.
  social skills
3. C.
  English skills
4. D.
  computer skills65.
2.
Students who take “Ancient Civilizations” ______.
1. A.
  can learn about Chinese culture
2. B.
  will watch a short play every day
3. C.
  will be taught how to write songs
4. D.
  need to pay 3,500 yuan a week66.
3.
What do we learn about “Literature Study”?
1. A.
  It is suitable for students of all ages
2. B.
  It uses a novel as its textbook.
3. C.
  It will develop children’s art skills.
4. D.
  It will be taught by Louis Sachar.67.
4.
Which of the following is TRUE about the courses?
1. A.
  They will be offered from June to July.
2. B.
  Students will learn seven days a week.
3. C.
  School fees should be paid before 18 June.
4. D.
  Students can have free lunch at school.

Every day, life is made and lost. Every day, life goes on. Every day we experience some of the most important parts of life and may not even realize it: love, generosity, and perseverance. These values aren’t just important to us; they make the world what it is.
Scientists say that gravitaional(重力的)force makes the world turn, but some people say that love makes it go round. Love can be found anywhere: in families, friends, even complete strangers. Even if you can’t see it, you know it’s there.
Love may connect people all over the world, but what would the world be without generosity? Whether after a national disaster, or a school fund-raiser, one thing is certain----it is better to give than to receive. Generosity is found everywhere and whether it’s a large or small act, it makes a difference. Sometimes, though, it takes effort to be generous, which leads us to perseverance.
Founding a country, riding a bike, or finishing an essay, these are all finished with perseverance. Perseverance is the one thing that can help us achieve whatever we want. It is what helps scientists to discover cures for diseases, and athletes to become champions.
There is an infinite(无穷的) number of things we value, but without love, generosity and perseverance, we just don’t think that our life or the world would be the way it is.

1.
The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “________”.
1. A.
  the world
2. B.
  gravitational force
3. C.
  value
4. D.
  experience
2.
To be generous, the author thinks________.
1. A.
  you needn’t make efforts
2. B.
  you should be qualified
3. C.
  you should give all you have
4. D.
  you will find it good to give
3.
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
1. A.
  Perseverance is the only thing that can halp us to achieve success.
2. B.
  People don’t understand the life they are experiencing at all.
3. C.
  We can find love in complete strangers sometimes.
4. D.
  What the world is like depends on gravity and love.
4.
What would be the best title for the passage?
1. A.
  Success and Failure
2. B.
  Three Values
3. C.
  Endless Love
4. D.
  Life Full of Hope

Tom grows the nicest vegetables and fruits and the most beautiful flowers in the village. Plants grow in Tom’s garden all through the 1 and they are much 2.
Tom cuts some flowers for his sitting room table, eats some fruits and vegetables, but he 3 most of them in the market. His vegetables, fruit and flowers are so 4 and beautiful that they sold much more 5 in the market than those of other villagers.
How does Tom grow these beautiful things? He is so 6 that he just sits under his orange tree with his radio.
He 7 the music all day.
That is quite true. Tom 8 things in spring, summer, autumn and winter. After that he sits with his radio. And everything 9. It is the music that does the work. Tom knows more clearly that music makes the biggest vegetables and the most beautiful flowers. Plants love 10 as much as people.

1.
1. A.
  week
2. B.
  month
3. C.
  season
4. D.
  year
2.
1. A.
  better
2. B.
  worse
3. C.
  less
4. D.
  later
3.
1. A.
  buys
2. B.
  sells
3. C.
  borrows
4. D.
  lends
4.
1. A.
  dear
2. B.
  bad
3. C.
  big
4. D.
  small
5.
1. A.
  politely
2. B.
  quickly
3. C.
  slowly
4. D.
  carefully
6.
1. A.
  angry
2. B.
  busy
3. C.
  tired
4. D.
  lazy
7.
1. A.
  listens to
2. B.
  hears
3. C.
  watches
4. D.
  speaks
8.
1. A.
  fills
2. B.
  plants
3. C.
  throws
4. D.
  makes
9.
1. A.
  does
2. B.
  moves
3. C.
  grows
4. D.
  plays
10.
1. A.
  work
2. B.
  rain
3. C.
  stories
4. D.
  music

Anna arrived far too early. Usually she left things to the last minute,1today was a very special occasion. It was almost2by getting there an hour beforehand that she3to cause the plane to arrive sooner.4raced through her mind. “Do I look all right? Will he notice that I’m wearing a5trouser suit? Will he even6me?” After all, it was a year almost to the day since she had7seen Joe. She fished a8out of her handbag and inspected her face. Too much make-up? Joe had9made any comment but she knew that he did not approve of heavy make-up — “gilding the lily”(画蛇添足), he10it. It was funny how much importance she attached to11a good impression on him. After all, friends do not judge each other by12. All the same, it was the first meeting after a long separation, and she wanted everything to13right.
Looking out of the window, Joe14a first glimpse, through a break in the15, of the town far below. Certainly it was very flattering that they had16him to be the guest lecturer at their Autumn Congress yet again. The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, as a matter of courtesy (礼貌)，had17to meet him at the airport, as he had done on previous occasions. This time,18, it was not necessary,19because Joe was quite familiar with the city, but mainly because Anna had said that she could20the afternoon off in order to come and meet him.

1.
1. A.
  and
2. B.
  but
3. C.
  for
4. D.
  as
2.
1. A.
  because
2. B.
  since
3. C.
  as if
4. D.
  when
3.
1. A.
  thought
2. B.
  liked
3. C.
  had
4. D.
  hoped
4.
1. A.
  Idea
2. B.
  Facts
3. C.
  Thoughts
4. D.
  Matters
5.
1. A.
  new
2. B.
  strange
3. C.
  latest
4. D.
  single
6.
1. A.
  like
2. B.
  recognize
3. C.
  terrify
4. D.
  tell
7.
1. A.
  before
2. B.
  recently
3. C.
  most
4. D.
  last
8.
1. A.
  purse
2. B.
  handkerchief
3. C.
  mirror
4. D.
  book
9.
1. A.
  never
2. B.
  almost
3. C.
  often
4. D.
  regularly
10.
1. A.
  told
2. B.
  called
3. C.
  saw
4. D.
  thought
11.
1. A.
  offering
2. B.
  taking
3. C.
  having
4. D.
  making
12.
1. A.
  appearance
2. B.
  clothes
3. C.
  make-up
4. D.
  looking
13.
1. A.
  come across
2. B.
  turn up
3. C.
  go off
4. D.
  get out
14.
1. A.
  caught
2. B.
  left
3. C.
  enjoyed
4. D.
  met
15.
1. A.
  air
2. B.
  rain
3. C.
  train
4. D.
  clouds
16.
1. A.
  employed
2. B.
  invited
3. C.
  told
4. D.
  informed
17.
1. A.
  offered
2. B.
  arrived
3. C.
  intended
4. D.
  attempted
18.
1. A.
  therefore
2. B.
  however
3. C.
  instead
4. D.
  as well
19.
1. A.
  luckily
2. B.
  really
3. C.
  partly
4. D.
  separately
20.
1. A.
  put
2. B.
  make
3. C.
  leave
4. D.
  take

As soon as I learned to say the word “beauty”, I set out to look for it. Before I could find it, I asked my mother what a beauty was like. She said that a beauty is 1who has large bright eyes and fine skin.
When I was in Grade Four, I 2such a girl. I sat right in front of her and 3her to see if she was a real beauty. She 4 a beauty in my eyes until the day she 5 with me. She demanded that I 6her pencil box which I 7knocked on to the floor. I 8. Suddenly she flew at me and threw me onto the ground and we rolled about 9each other.
During the years that followed, I came across 10explanations given to me by different people. Some said a girl with a thin figure(体形) is a beauty, 11that a girl with a gentle voice is beautiful, 12said it is a girl with hair that is like a waterfall. I 13give these a second thought.
I searched for a beauty 14had told me before, but it was useless. Then I met an old man. He told me that a beauty is a girl who might not be quite15with natural beauty. However, she becomes a beauty 16experiencing hardship. After a 10-year hunt for a beauty, I found her. She became my 17. She was not very pretty but she was 18. She was born in a 19family and had to take care of herself from young. When we married, I really got the idea about a beauty. She was the one the 20old man had described to me.

1.
1. A.
  your classmate
2. B.
  a girl
3. C.
  an experienced girl
4. D.
  an ugly girl
2.
1. A.
  liked
2. B.
  was tired of
3. C.
  was against
4. D.
  found
3.
1. A.
  stared at
2. B.
  scolded
3. C.
  beat
4. D.
  laughed at
4.
1. A.
  wasn’t
2. B.
  pretended to be
3. C.
  treated himself
4. D.
  was
5.
1. A.
  quarreled
2. B.
  talked
3. C.
  played
4. D.
  studied
6.
1. A.
  steal
2. B.
  rob her of
3. C.
  like
4. D.
  pick up
7.
1. A.
  by chance
2. B.
  by no means
3. C.
  by herself
4. D.
  by the way
8.
1. A.
  agreed
2. B.
  refused
3. C.
  was happy
4. D.
  did so
9.
1. A.
  talking with
2. B.
  helping
3. C.
  hitting
4. D.
  leaving
10.
1. A.
  the same
2. B.
  different
3. C.
  the opposite
4. D.
  some correct
11.
1. A.
  but
2. B.
  or
3. C.
  as
4. D.
  so
12.
1. A.
  Everyone
2. B.
  The others
3. C.
  Nobody
4. D.
  Others
13.
1. A.
  did
2. B.
  must
3. C.
  didn’t
4. D.
  should
14.
1. A.
  an old man
2. B.
  some people
3. C.
  nobody
4. D.
  my mother
15.
1. A.
  lucky
2. B.
  sad
3. C.
  willing
4. D.
  happy
16.
1. A.
  after
2. B.
  without
3. C.
  liking
4. D.
  against
17.
1. A.
  friend
2. B.
  teacher
3. C.
  classmate
4. D.
  girlfriend
18.
1. A.
  ugly
2. B.
  beautiful
3. C.
  lovely
4. D.
  kind
19.
1. A.
  rich
2. B.
  farmer’s
3. C.
  happy
4. D.
  poor
20.
1. A.
  foolish
2. B.
  kind-hearted
3. C.
  wise
4. D.
  honest