WHAT do you have to look forward to at the end of the year? Preparing for final exams? Homework? Not to worry: Life can’t be all sweating over textbooks – that’s why Hesuipian, or the “New Year film” was invented. In China as in the West, December is a time for exciting movie releases (上映) with the world’s top stars.
Treasure Hunter (《刺陵》),December 9
What has Jay Chou been working on? See this action-packed fantasy adventure and find out.
In the movie, Chou becomes a Chinese version of Indiana Jones. He is given a map of buried treasure, but forced to give it up in return for the life of the daughter of his mentor (导师), played by top model from Taiwan, Lin Chiling. Joined by a famous archeologist, the three go on a thrilling journey to find the map and then the treasure.
A Simple Noodle Story (《三枪拍案惊奇》), December 11
After masterminding (策划) the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, director Zhang Yimou has turned to something smaller – as the title of this movie suggests. The comedy-thriller is the story of a mean noodle shop owner who hires a killer to murder his wife and her lover. Xiao Shenyang is not the only comedic element in the movie. Zhang’s contribution of the theme song – he penned the lyrics and rapped – is another highlight.
Sherlock Holmes (《大侦探福尔摩斯》), December 25
The immortal (不朽的) Sherlock Holmes is a character who appeals to each new generation. His magnifying glass and ever-present pipe make him a figure you couldn’t mistake for any other detective. In this new movie he shows he has another string (琴弦) to his violin bow – he’s also a kungfu master! Along with his faithful partner Watson, he has to stop a plot to destroy Britain.

1.
From the passage we know_______.
1. A.
  New Year blockbusters are usually released in December around the world.
2. B.
  Final exams usually happen in December.
3. C.
  Treasure Hunter will be shown on Christmas.
4. D.
  Sherlock Holmes is a character who appeals to only new generation
2.
Which is NOT RIGHT According to the passage?
1. A.
  Jay Chou becomes a co-operator in China of Indiana Jones
2. B.
  The journey to find the map and the treasure is thrilling .
3. C.
  Lin Chiling is a top model from Taiwan.
4. D.
  Xiao Shenyang stars in the film A Simple Noodle Story
3.
“A Simple Noodle Story” is _______________
1. A.
  a tragedy-thriller
2. B.
  a comedy
3. C.
  a comedy-thriller
4. D.
  an action movie
4.
What is the meaning of "another string to his violin bow" ?
1. A.
  his violin in need of another string
2. B.
  his talent and skill unknown to the public
3. C.
  his being good at playing the violin
4. D.
  his skills for his detection

Diamonds may be forever. But what’s a girl to do when she gets dumped (失恋) or divorced (离婚) and those rings, necklace and love gifts lose their emotional (情感) sense?
Help is just a click away on new Web sites that provide an outlet for selling jewelry(珠宝) from past relationships, sharing break-up stories and helping broken hearts heal (愈合).
“You go through a divorce. What do you do with that ring? Maybe you have a child you can pass it on to. Maybe you don’t. It just sits there, ” said Megahn Perry, who with her stepmother (继母) Marie Perry runs www.exboyfriendjewelry.com.
Three months after its start with the slogan(口号) “You Don’t Want It. He Can’t Have It Back,” the web site has 3,000 registered users and more than 600 postings of rings, bracelets and earrings for sale—all with a personal tale attached.
As one woman posting a diamond ring for $3,500 wrote:
“Beautiful ring came with a wrong man. Decided to sell to regain the money that I spent finishing payments on the ring that my ex didn’t.”
The idea was born when Megahn Perry, a Los Angeles actress and writer, was looking for a safe place to sell a wedding set after a divorce and realized others might have former boyfriends’ jewelry with memories(记忆) that make them too painful to wear.
The local pawn shop(当铺) proved an unattractive choice. So she teamed up with her stepmother Marie, researched the market and found a gap in it.

1.
The passage is mainly about _____.
1. A.
  how a web site is set up
2. B.
  how sad the love stories are
3. C.
  How much a website can make
4. D.
  How many people like the web site
2.
How long is it since the start of this website?
1. A.
  Less than three months.
2. B.
  At least three months.
3. C.
  Less than one month.
4. D.
  Not known.
3.
How many people have registered on this website within three months?
1. A.
  About 600.
2. B.
  About 3,000.
3. C.
  About 3,500.
4. D.
  Not know.
4.
Who set up this website?
1. A.
  Megahn herself alone.
2. B.
  Megahn and her best friend.
3. C.
  Megahn and her stepmother.
4. D.
  Megahn and her exboyfriend.
5.
What’s the meaning of the underlined word “gap” in the last sentence?
1. A.
  Gulf between two people.
2. B.
  Misunderstandings among each other.
3. C.
  Differences from a pawn shop.
4. D.
  A market worth developing.

Introductory Chemistry was taught at Duke University for many years by professor Bonk. One year, two guys took the class and did pretty well on all the quizzes and mid-terms. They each had a solid A. These two friends were so confident in going into the final that the weekend before finals week, despite the Chemistry final being on Monday, they decided to go to the University of Virginia to party with some friends.
They had a great time there. However, with their hangovers（宿醉）and tiredness, they overslept all day Sunday and didn’t make it back to Duke until early Monday morning. Rather than taking the final then, they found professor Bonk after the final and explained to him how they missed the final. They told him they went up to the University of Virginia for the weekend and had planned to come back in time to study, but they had a flat tire on the way back and didn’t have a spare. So they were late getting back to campus.
Bonk thought this over and agreed that they could take the final the following day. The two guys, happy and relieved, studied that night and went in the next day at the time that Bonk had told them. He placed them in separate rooms and handed each of them a test booklet. He told them to begin.
They looked at the first problem which was something simple about solution（溶解）. It was worth 5 points. “Cool,” they thought, “this is going to be an easy final”. They then turned the page. They were unprepared, however, for what they saw on it. The question contained only two words: (95 points) Which tire?

1.
The two guys decided to go to the University of Virginia because ________.
1. A.
  they were afraid of the final
2. B.
  there was a party there
3. C.
  the final would be held there
4. D.
  they thought they can pass the final easily
2.
From the passage we know ________.
1. A.
  the two guys came back to campus late on purpose
2. B.
  Bonk wasn’t strict with the two guys
3. C.
  repairing the flat tire took the two guys a lot of time
4. D.
  Bonk didn’t believe the two guys’ explanation
3.
After the final, they ________.
1. A.
  may apology to professor Bonk
2. B.
  must have the same scores
3. C.
  wouldn’t be confident in their Chemistry
4. D.
  would feel happy and relieved
4.
From the passage we can get a lesson that ________.
1. A.
  he who makes no mistakes makes nothing
2. B.
  he is wise that is honest
3. C.
  one never loses anything by politeness
4. D.
  think twice before you do

Flexible working hours, homeworking opportunities and cover for emergencies or school holidays are the top concerns for working mothers, according to a British survey on Thursday.
The survey of 1,677 people by specialist employment advice website workingmums.co.uk showed that despite a tougher job climate, in which redundancies(裁员) had risen dramatically during the crisis, mothers demanded for a more flexible schedule.
Flexible hours for full-time jobs came top of the list for 85 percent of respondents who were asked what they thought made for a family-friendly employer. That came just ahead of homeworking opportunities.
“Flexibility is really key and able to help achieve an element of work/life balance,” workingmums.co.uk founder Gillian Nissim told reporters.
She said the crisis had not reduced the urgency of this issue for working mums and that employers who want to be prepared for the eventual upturn would do well to listen to them rather than risk losing them to more forward-thinking rivals.
Many women said they had considered setting up their own business as a way around the flexibility problem and nearly half (45 percent) of respondents said they had looked into it.
Nissim said the workingmums.co.uk database alone showed that on average working mums have more than 15 years of work experience and a range of valuable skills picked up in the workplace and from their parenting experiences.
“So the benefits to employers of being able to accommodate (适应) a degree of flexibility is significant,” she said.
Part-time work, flexibility around emergency cover or school holidays were the next highest concerns with extended maternity （产假） pay as well on the list of concerns.More than half (54 percent) of respondents said they would accept a less well-paid job in return for flexibility, with 40 percent prepared to consider this option.

1.
The passage mainly discuss the problem of _______.
1. A.
  working mothers requiring flexible working hours.
2. B.
  working mothers planning to set up their own businesses.
3. C.
  well-paid jobs.
4. D.
  unemployment at the time of financial crisis.
2.
Flexibility of working hours can help women _______.
1. A.
  to have an extended maternity.
2. B.
  to have opportunities to operate their own companies.
3. C.
  to strike a balance between work and life.
4. D.
  to pick up a range of valuable skills.
3.
It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _____.
1. A.
  40 percent of the respondents are ready to have less-paid jobs instead of full-time jobs.
2. B.
  more than half of the respondents would accept a less well-paid job if they were given a job of flexible hours.
3. C.
  the highest concern of working mums is about part-time work.
4. D.
  women were more concerned about extended maternity pay than school holidays.
4.
If you are the editor of a newspaper, which column will you fit this article in?
1. A.
  Advertisements.
2. B.
  People.
3. C.
  Education.
4. D.
  Career.

Listening to a radio broadcast in a foreign language is difficult for many of us. We may have studied the language for several years, and are able to read it, perhaps even write in it. But listening and understanding the spoken language require special skills. Some people have a natural ability that helps them to learn a language quickly, while others must study for a long time. Everyone, however, can improve his or her listening skills with practice.
We are good listeners in our own language because we have had years of practice. We understand the grammar and the language. We know what to expect a person to say to us in almost any situation. We have been in similar situations many times, and we have heard it all before. We can understand it, even if we do not listen carefully.
But this is not true with a foreign language. We must listen with our full attention. And we must try not to let the cultural style of our language affect our understanding of the foreign language. Listening to a foreign language broadcast is easier if we know something about it. There are clues that can help us. One clue is the time of a day. Morning programs usually contain many short items of news, information or entertainment. The items are short because most of us are getting ready to go to work in the morning. Often we do not have time to listen to long programs. Evening programs are different. There is time for more details about the subjects discussed.
We can get a clue about the program from the music at the beginning, but we must be familiar with the music of the foreign culture. The kind of music—serious and slow, or fast and light—can tell us what kind of program to expect. The name of the program can give us good information about what it will contain.
Another good clue is the broadcaster. The more we listen to the same person, the easier it will be to understand him. His speaking style will become familiar to us. Further, the broadcaster provides clues to the organization of the broadcast at the beginning of the program. The broadcaster usually gives us the highlights of the program to prepare us for the details that will follow.

1.
We are good listeners in our own language because ________.
1. A.
  we have a natural ability of learning language
2. B.
  our own language is much easier
3. C.
  we listen to our own language more carefully
4. D.
  we have practiced it for years
2.
If you don’t have enough time, you can listen to ________.
1. A.
  evening programs
2. B.
  programs with soft music
3. C.
  morning programs
4. D.
  familiar programs
3.
You can know the information of the program according to ________.
1. A.
  its music
2. B.
  the broadcaster
3. C.
  its name
4. D.
  the time of the program

Down-to-earth means being honest, open, and easy to deal with. It is a pleasure to find someone who is down-to-earth. A person who is down-to-earth is easy to talk to. He or she accepts others as equals. A down-to-earth person may be an important member of society, of course, but they do not let their importance go to their heads, and they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. Someone who is filled with self-importance and pride, often without cause, is said to have his nose in the air. There is no way a person with his nose in the air can be down-to-earth.
Americans use another expression that is similar in some way to down-to-earth. The expression is both feet on the ground. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality. He has what is called common sense. He may have dreams but he does not allow them to block his knowledge of what is real. The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. A man with his head in the clouds is a dreamer whose mind is not in the world. Sometimes such a dreamer can be brought back to reality; sharp words from the teacher, for example, can usually get a daydreaming student to put both feet back on the ground.
The person who is down-to-earth usually has both feet on the ground. But the opposite is not always true. Someone with both feet on the ground may not be as open and easy to deal with as someone who is down-to-earth. When we have both our feet firmly on the ground, we are realistic and we act honestly and openly toward others, and our lives are like the ground below us, solid and strong

1.
If a person has his nose in the air, he ______.
1. A.
  is down to the earth
2. B.
  is easy to deal with
3. C.
  always thinks he is more important than others
4. D.
  is confident
2.
If a person has both feet on the ground, he ______.
1. A.
  is in touch with reality, and doesn’t have any dreams
2. B.
  has some dreams but he is realistic
3. C.
  is honest, open and easy to deal with
4. D.
  is honest, open but hard to deal with
3.
The underlined sentence “But the opposite is not always true.” most probably means that ______.
1. A.
  the person who has his nose in the air is not true
2. B.
  a man with his head in the clouds is often not intelligent
3. C.
  the opposite direction is always wrong
4. D.
  a person who has both feet on the ground may not be down-to-earth

From their beginnings New England towns had a special democratic system of government. At a stated time all the citizens would assemble at a town meeting, where they would discuss local problems and express opinions freely. They also elected the town’s officials at these gatherings and made decisions about the taxes they would pay and about other community matters. These meetings were usually held at the town hall, which was located in the central square.
In the eighteenth-century town meetings, only men who owned property and who were church members actually voted, although everyone present was allowed to express their opinions. Later, all citizens were allowed to vote. Thus the town meeting became truly democratic. Town meetings are still common in New England communities.
In recent years the town meeting idea has been widely imitated. There are open sessions of this kind on radio and television. Occasionally a meeting of this type is called by a government agency in order to give an opportunity for free and open discussion on current problems and policies.

1.
At a town meeting, people do the following things EXCEPT __________.
1. A.
  express their opinions about the government
2. B.
  elect officials of the towns
3. C.
  make a decision about whom they should marry
4. D.
  discuss some community matters
2.
In the 18th century, who had the right to vote?
1. A.
  All the citizens.
2. B.
  All the men except those who were church members.
3. C.
  The rich.
4. D.
  The rich men and the church members.
3.
Why has the town meeting been widely imitated?
1. A.
  Because many people are interested in it.
2. B.
  Because it is very democratic.
3. C.
  Because many people enjoy themselves at town meetings.
4. D.
  Because sometimes government agencies call them.
4.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
1. A.
  Citizens can elect the officials in the town meeting.
2. B.
  In recent years, town meetings are often called by a government agency.
3. C.
  People can say what they want to say at the town meeting.
4. D.
  Nowadays this kind of meeting is also held on radio and television.
5.
This passage mainly talks about _______.
1. A.
  the New England town meeting
2. B.
  modern town meetings
3. C.
  a democratic meeting
4. D.
  New England towns

Become a professional dog trainer, dog walker or pet sitter with our expert education adn lifetime business support.
Top Dog Trainers School will teach you everything you need to know about running your new business. A diploma from Top Dog Trainers School will take you into an enjoyable careet with animals.
◆ We help you create a profitable and successful business from the bottom up with little overhead costs.
◆ We have 10 years lf animal care experience.
◆ We run a Dog Training business making over$150,00per year.
◆ You will leam how to rank your website at the top of search engines.
◆ Hands-on experience with animals and customer relations.
◆ We guide you through business insurance,taxes,licenses,and more.
Dog Trainers Course
In this 2 week course you will be taught how to run a profitable and enjoyable dog training business.
You will have hands on experience training and caring for at least 12 dogs ofall sorts ranging in size from a toy poodle to an Anatolian Shepherd.
You will leam about all available training techniques and equipment so you can provide personalized training for four customers.
We will train you how to run classes and private in-home lessons.
How to run a safe and secure kennel(狗舍）including advance animal health care.
Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters Course
In this 1 week course you will have experience caring for over a dozen dogs,parrots,chickens, ducks,cats,and horses.
We will teach you the secrets of successful dog walkers with hours of dog ,parrots,chickens,ducks,cats,and horses.
We will teach you the secrets of successful dog walkers with hours of walking experience.
We will teach you how to wash dogs and horses.
We will teach you how to properly care for cats and birds.

1.
Top Dog Trainer School aims to .
1. A.
  help people to be excellent experienced walkers
2. B.
  teach people how to do business successfully
3. C.
  help people to start a career related with animals
4. D.
  eam some money by giving diplomas to its leamers
2.
We can infer from the passage that the Anatolian Shepherd,compared with a toy poodbl,is .
1. A.
  much more expensive to buy
2. B.
  much smaller in size
3. C.
  more difficult to care for
4. D.
  more troblesome in training
3.
Which of the following is not a peomise made by the dog trainer school?
1. A.
  To start your ownbusiness with affordable money.
2. B.
  To make a fortune after the training in the school.
3. C.
  To have wide experience in animal care.
4. D.
  To find a satisfactory job in this school.
4.
Through the courses you will learn .
1. A.
  the secrets of how to train the horses
2. B.
  how to take care of some pets and birds
3. C.
  how to search for business chanses on the internet
4. D.
  how to keep your customers'houses clean and healthy
5.
We can resd the passage in the part of a newspaper.
1. A.
  entertainment
2. B.
  advertisement
3. C.
  science
4. D.
  business

Many years ago, a salesman opened a bag of things from Scotland and found a card at the top. It1, “Expect a Miracle(奇迹).” “What does that mean?” he thought, and then2it into his pocket.
That night he showed it to his wife. “Look at this, dear. What do you think it means?”
“Maybe this is what we need,” she said. “Our3are so great that they are too much for us. If we start4great things instead of the worst, miracle may5.” They decided to try changing their thinking for a few days, starting with their6problems. Then something changed. Not only did they find their problems7be worked out, but they also started8a lot of money.
To make miracles happen, you have to start by expecting them. That way your9can become focused in positive (积极的) ways. There are10coincidences(巧合), and all kinds of happy experiences11one after another.
One becomes hopeful and optimistic(乐观的). Little problems began12, while the big ones become much easier to work out. Success is not13you thought it was.
A positive thinker first sets clear and proper goals(目标). Then he goes to work, and14working. He never gives up. His dreams are sure to come true, and15they do, a miracle happens.
Miracles come in all16: big, medium-sized, and small. Start expecting the small ones, and work your way17to the big. Think positively,18yourself and work hard. You’11 find yourself19by how meaningful and20your life has become.

1.
1. A.
  wrote
2. B.
  read
3. C.
  told
4. D.
  expressed
2.
1. A.
  set
2. B.
  sent
3. C.
  spent
4. D.
  put
3.
1. A.
  problems
2. B.
  questions
3. C.
  suggestions
4. D.
  advice
4.
1. A.
  imagining
2. B.
  realizing
3. C.
  suggesting
4. D.
  expecting
5.
1. A.
  take in
2. B.
  take up
3. C.
  take place
4. D.
  take over
6.
1. A.
  smallest
2. B.
  biggest
3. C.
  difficult
4. D.
  easy
7.
1. A.
  would
2. B.
  could
3. C.
  should
4. D.
  might
8.
1. A.
  making
2. B.
  taking
3. C.
  finding
4. D.
  doing
9.
1. A.
  suggestion
2. B.
  money
3. C.
  ability
4. D.
  trust
10.
1. A.
  harmful
2. B.
  strange
3. C.
  useful
4. D.
  embarrassing
11.
1. A.
  live
2. B.
  stop
3. C.
  work
4. D.
  follow
12.
1. A.
  losing
2. B.
  disappearing
3. C.
  growing
4. D.
  displaying
13.
1. A.
  as soon as
2. B.
  as long as
3. C.
  as far as
4. D.
  as well as
14.
1. A.
  keeps on
2. B.
  keeps up
3. C.
  keeps out
4. D.
  keeps from
15.
1. A.
  while
2. B.
  before
3. C.
  until
4. D.
  when
16.
1. A.
  shapes
2. B.
  types
3. C.
  sizes
4. D.
  kinds
17.
1. A.
  up
2. B.
  out
3. C.
  off
4. D.
  for
18.
1. A.
  think of
2. B.
  take care of
3. C.
  speak out
4. D.
  believe in
19.
1. A.
  bored
2. B.
  surprised
3. C.
  upset
4. D.
  puzzled
20.
1. A.
  dull
2. B.
  careful
3. C.
  lively
4. D.
  unloving

The subject of what separates art and design has been debated for a long time. Artists and designers both create visual works using a/an1knowledge background, but their reasons for doing so are2different. Some designers consider themselves artists, but few artists consider themselves3.
So what exactly is the difference between art and design? Perhaps the most fundamental difference that we can all agree on is their4. Typically, the process of creating a work of art starts with nothing, a blank sheet of paper. A5of art is born from a view or value that the artist holds within himself or herself. They create the art to share that feeling with others, to6
the viewers to relate to it, learn from it or be7by it. The most renowned and successful art today is something that establishes the strongest8connection between the artist and their
9.
By contrast, when a designer sets out to 10a new piece, they almost always have a
11starting point, whether a message, an image, an idea or an action. The designer’s job isn’t to invent something12, but to communicate something that already exists, for a purpose. That purpose is almost always to motivate the audience to do something: buy a product, use a
13, visit a location, or learn certain information. The most14designs are those that most effectively15their message and motivate their consumers to carry out a task.

1.
1. A.
  unique
2. B.
  separate
3. C.
  shared
4. D.
  accepted
2.
1. A.
  entirely
2. B.
  occasionally
3. C.
  hardly
4. D.
  unnecessarily
3.
1. A.
  inventors
2. B.
  designers
3. C.
  writers
4. D.
  viewers
4.
1. A.
  purpose
2. B.
  product
3. C.
  interest
4. D.
  cost
5.
1. A.
  love
2. B.
  type
3. C.
  part
4. D.
  work
6.
1. A.
  stop
2. B.
  allow
3. C.
  require
4. D.
  move
7.
1. A.
  understood
2. B.
  fooled
3. C.
  inspired
4. D.
  discouraged
8.
1. A.
  political
2. B.
  social
3. C.
  physical
4. D.
  emotional
9.
1. A.
  supporters
2. B.
  audiences
3. C.
  buyers
4. D.
  enemies
10.
1. A.
  sell
2. B.
  imagine
3. C.
  create
4. D.
  draw
11.
1. A.
  fixed
2. B.
  good
3. C.
  strange
4. D.
  positive
12.
1. A.
  surprising
2. B.
  special
3. C.
  creative
4. D.
  new
13.
1. A.
  phone
2. B.
  service
3. C.
  language
4. D.
  name
14.
1. A.
  important
2. B.
  creative
3. C.
  successful
4. D.
  unusual
15.
1. A.
  learn
2. B.
  receive
3. C.
  confuse
4. D.
  communicate

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From the passage we know_______.

Which is NOT RIGHT According to the passage?

“A Simple Noodle Story” is _______________

What is the meaning of "another string to his violin bow" ?

The passage is mainly about _____.

How long is it since the start of this website?

How many people have registered on this website within three months?

Who set up this website?

What’s the meaning of the underlined word “gap” in the last sentence?

The two guys decided to go to the University of Virginia because ________.

From the passage we know ________.

After the final, they ________.

From the passage we can get a lesson that ________.

The passage mainly discuss the problem of _______.

Flexibility of working hours can help women _______.

It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _____.

If you are the editor of a newspaper, which column will you fit this article in?

We are good listeners in our own language because ________.

If you don’t have enough time, you can listen to ________.

You can know the information of the program according to ________.

If a person has his nose in the air, he ______.

If a person has both feet on the ground, he ______.

The underlined sentence “But the opposite is not always true.” most probably means that ______.

At a town meeting, people do the following things EXCEPT __________.

In the 18th century, who had the right to vote?

Why has the town meeting been widely imitated?

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

This passage mainly talks about _______.

Top Dog Trainer School aims to .

We can infer from the passage that the Anatolian Shepherd,compared with a toy poodbl,is .

Which of the following is not a peomise made by the dog trainer school?

Through the courses you will learn .

We can resd the passage in the part of a newspaper.

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