GU Zhaodi, 60, had taken water for granted for years. In fact, no one in the beautiful lake city of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province had bothered to spare a thought on water.
But all that changed dramatically overnight last month when taps in the city ran dry. Due to a blue-green algae(藻类)  outbreak in Taihu Lake, China’s third largest freshwater lake and the source of drinking water for 4 million Wuxi residents(居民),water from the city’s taps became dark and smelly.
“I can’t believe there is no water for drinking, let alone cooking and washing,”said Ｇu.
The lake was blanketed with the algae, giving off a strong smell of rotting meat. A stone thrown into it took a long time to sink. Experts said that algae usually boom because of hot water and rich chemicals like phosphor(磷)in the water.
“High temperature and a lack of rain in the past few months helped the growth of algae,”said Zhang Lijun, an official from the State Environment Protection Administration. “However, pollution from human activity should be most blamed for the disaster.”
Taihu Lake is surrounded by many small factories, whichsprang up in the 1980s.Inthe 1990s,many foreign-funded(外资的) companies joined in. The industries prospered(繁荣)，Wuxi has grown into one of the wealthiest cities in East China.
But that came at the price of pollution. The lake was treated like a waste dump(垃圾堆)，with factories emptying industrial waste and untreated sewage(污水)into it.
Although, after the government's effort, life in the city has gone back to normal, the one-week crisis（危机）rang a bell for the government and local people.“It's time to rebuild the beauty of nature, or our lives will be at risk,”said Gu.
“A safe environment comes first. Economic growth will be nothing without fresh water to drink and clean air to breathe.” said China Daily

  1. 1.

    The following can not help the blue green algae grow______

    1. A.
      high water temperature
    2. B.
      rich chemicals in the water
    3. C.
      a lack of rain
    4. D.
      plentiful water and sunshine
  2. 2.

    What can we learn from the passage?

    1. A.
      The one-week disaster has made the local people realize the importance of building a beautiful city
    2. B.
      It is human activity rather than the algae that is to blame for the water pollution
    3. C.
      Only when the environment is safe and friendly can man live a better and healthier life
    4. D.
      Environment should be taken into consideration first if a city plans to develop its economic
  3. 3.

    According to the passage ,Taihu Lake________

    1. A.
      is the third largest lake in China
    2. B.
      is surrounded by many foreign-funded factories and companies
    3. C.
      used to be a waste dump
    4. D.
      suffered from industrial waste，untreated sewage and algae
  4. 4.

    The underlined phrase “sprang up” in the sixth paragraph means______

    1. A.
      develop quickly
    2. B.
      produce goods quickly
    3. C.
      come to life
    4. D.
      grow up

LEEDS, England ─ A Leeds University psychology (心理学) professor is teaching a course to help dozens of Britons forgive their enemies.
"The hatred we hold within us is a cancer," Professor Ken Hart said, adding that holding in anger can lead to problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
More than 70 people have become members in Hart’s first 20-week workshop in London ─ a course he says is the first of its kind in the world.
These are people who are sick and tired of living with a memory. They realize their bitterness is a poison they think they can pour out, but they end up drinking it themselves, said Canadian-born Hart.
The students meet in groups of eight to ten for a two-hour workshop with an adviser every fortnight.
The course, ending in July, is expected to get rid of the cancer of hate in these people. "People have lots of negative attitudes towards forgiveness," he said. "People confuse forgiveness with forgetting. Forgiveness means changing from a negative attitude to a positive one."
Hart and his team have created instructions to provide the training needed.
"The main idea is to give you guidelines on how to look at various kinds of angers and how they affect you, and how to change your attitudes towards the person you are angry with," said Norman Claringbull, a senior expert on the forgiveness project.
Hart said he believes forgiveness is a skill that can be taught, as these people "want to get free of the past".

  1. 1.

    From this passage we know that ______.

    1. A.
      high blood pressure and heart disease are caused by hatred
    2. B.
      high blood pressure can only be cured by psychology professors
    3. C.
      without hatred, people will have less trouble connected with blood and heart
    4. D.
      people who suffer from blood pressure and heart disease must have many enemies
  2. 2.

    If you are angry with somebody, you should ______.

    1. A.
      try your best to defeat him or her
    2. B.
      never meet him or her again
    3. C.
      persuade him or her to have a talk with you
    4. D.
      try to build up a positive attitude towards the person
  3. 3.

    In Hart’s first 20-week workshop, people there can ___.

    1. A.
      meet their enemies
    2. B.
      change their minds
    3. C.
      enjoy the professor’s speech
    4. D.
      learn how to quarrel with others
  4. 4.

    If you are a member in Hart’ s workshop, you’ll ______.

    1. A.
      pay much money to Hart
    2. B.
      go to the workshop every night
    3. C.
      attend a gathering twice a month
    4. D.
      pour out everything stored in your mind
  5. 5.

    The author wrote this passage in order to ________.

    1. A.
      persuade us to go to Hart’s workshop
    2. B.
      tell us the news about Hart’s workshop
    3. C.
      tell us how to run a workshop like Hart’s
    4. D.
      help us to look at various kinds of angers

Michael Newman is trying to get ahead to provide for his family. He is a talented architect who willingly takes on projects with impossible deadlines in order to please his boss Ammer and secure a partnership in the firm. But all work and no play mean that Michael is missing spending time with the family. His wife Donna is trying to be available for swim meets, camping trips, tree house completion and some good old days. Ben and Samantha are his adoring children who just want to play with their dad.
After yet another long day filled with frustrations, Michael goes in search of a universal remote (万能遥控器) so that he can at least be in control of his TV. Only one store is open: Bed, Bath and Beyond – where he gets a very special universal remote.
There is a lot of power in Michael’s new toy; he can revisit old scenes from his past, put people on mute (无声的) and fast forward through the boring parts. He turns off the volume each time he argues with his wife. He fast – forwards through a boring family dinner. He skips ahead to avoid a bad cold. He jumps to the chapter where he gets a promotion. It’s all really great until the remote begins to use some of the specially programmed features – the remote starts predicting when Michael will use it, automatically hurtling (猛扔) him beyond life’s difficult and mundane moments. But most of our lives are difficult and mundane, so Michael is forced to travel years into the future. Eventually, he realizes the family dog has died and been replaced by another, that his kids have grown up, that his wife is married to someone else, and that he weighs 400 pounds. It happened while he wasn’t paying attention.
The movie is being sold as a comedy, but it essentially involves a workaholic who uses the universal remote to skip over all the bad things in his life and discovers in the process that he is missing life itself.

  1. 1.

    Why did Michael Newman decide to buy a universal remote?

    1. A.
      To make his boss happy
    2. B.
      To remember his life in the past
    3. C.
      To see what his future life would be like
    4. D.
      To escape from the hardships of his life
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “mundane” in the third paragraph means          .

    1. A.
      interesting      
    2. B.
      exciting   
    3. C.
      boring     
    4. D.
      abandoned
  3. 3.

    What can we infer from the story?

    1. A.
      Michael is unable to support his family.
    2. B.
      Michael has some difficulties in his job now.
    3. C.
      The remote can help Michael do many things.
    4. D.
      Michael is an irresponsible man.
  4. 4.

    The main purpose of the passage is to            .

    1. A.
      remind us to live a real life    
    2. B.
      persuade us to buy the remote
    3. C.
      encourage us to work hard     
    4. D.
      make us feel relaxed from work

www.bigisland. ong
One of the best Hawaiian travel sites – easy to use, and packed with a full – service menu: accommodations, activities (including description of individual beaches and golf courses), tours, and a section on the island’s volcanic personality – all with links for further information. Developed by the island’s visitors organization, it’s the best overall website on the Big island.
www.nps.gov/havo
A must – read for anyone planning to do some volcano visiting. At first glance, this Naticnal Park Service website for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is little more than a quick overview (总览), but click on the blue “In - depth” button for the full story. It is packed with both useful travel tips and advice that could even save your life; Read the well – illustrated section, “Viewing Lava(熔岩):Common Sense is Not Enough.” On a lighter note, the pages detail hiking trails throughout the park, with fine government maps and background on the wildlife. See the links page for three other, lesser – known NPS parks on the island. A superb site.
www.konaweb.com
Everything from a visitors’ guide to tips if you are planning a move to the islands, with numerous links. The overview of the island (and especially the beach scenery)
is worth a stop.
www.interpac.net/mtbike
First stop for mountain bikers. Produced by the island’s mountain bike association, it includes descriptions and maps for 10 public off – road trails and contacts for local bike shops.
www.Hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/hawaii.html
Brief illustrated guide to the island’s state parks, from the Hawaiian Department of Land and Natural Resources.
www.Coffeetimes.com
If you can resist the Kona coffee pages for a moment, check out the “Alternative Guide to the Big Island” at the bottom of the page. Also some interesting Big Island Links.

  1. 1.

    This passage is a(n)               .

    1. A.
      collection of travel links 
    2. B.
      introduction of mountain travel
    3. C.
      suggestion of travel outside    
    4. D.
      collection of traveling pictures
  2. 2.

    If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the islands, you can land the following website EXCEPT         .

    1. A.
      www.konaweb.com
    2. B.
      www.interpac.net/mtbike
    3. C.
      www.nps.gov/havo 
    4. D.
      www.Hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/hawaii.html
  3. 3.

    If a tourise wants to visit a dead volcano, he can           .

    1. A.
      go to the Hawaiian Department of Land
    2. B.
      have a dip into the links of the Big Island
    3. C.
      go to Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park
    4. D.
      follow the off – road trails of mountain bikers
  4. 4.

    From the passage, we can infer that         .

    1. A.
      it is very dangerous to visit the Big Island
    2. B.
      all the links belong to the same website
    3. C.
      Coffeetimes has accesses to the Big Island website
    4. D.
      the writer encourages travelers in mountain biking

Read the following advertisements and then choose the correct answers.

(China Daily,   March 3, 1996) the biggest shopping center will open on March 8．Every body with today's China Daily   will get a small present that day. You are welcome.
Telephone:   38990688; address: No. 6 Xidan Road ……

 

(ENGLISH   NEWSPAPER, March 19) English Newspaper needs a foreign editor. He (She ) must   have worked in China for more than 2 years. British nationality is necessary.   The salary is $ 100,000 a year. The term is 3 years. In ten days this piece of  advertisement will not be useful.
Telephone:   3890666; addresses: No. 6 Xinling Road …

 

(CHINA FOOTBALL,   February 3, 1996)
Shanghai Shenhua   Team Vs Beijing Guo'an Team
TIME: February 8．Sunday (3:00)   PLACE:   Hongkou Stadium
TICKET PRICE;   RMB 25 yuan (for adults ) RMB 15 yuan (for students)
NAME: China Cup   Football Contest
COACHES: Xu   Genbao, Jin Zhiyang …

  1. 1.

    If an Englishman who has worked in China for 3 years comes to English Newspaper office to ask for the job in April, he will ______.

    1. A.
      get the job
    2. B.
      not get the job
    3. C.
      be a good editor
    4. D.
      not be useful
  2. 2.

    If three adults and six students went to watch the match, the tickets would cost them ______ yuan.

    1. A.
      165
    2. B.
      135
    3. C.
      196
    4. D.
      255
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

    1. A.
      The shopping center is at NO. 6 Xidan road
    2. B.
      The telephone number of English Newspaper is 3890666
    3. C.
      The match was between Beijing Team and Guo'an Team
    4. D.
      Xu Genbao is a coach

Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has overcome. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
—Deborah
A  First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/ SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also demonstrate an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
—Ms. Kravis

  1. 1.

    What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?

    1. A.
      She is applying for a master’s degree.
    2. B.
      She is very active in her high school.
    3. C.
      Her disability prevents her studying well.
    4. D.
      She has difficulty overcoming her learning disability.
  2. 2.

    According to Ms. Kravis, what can Deborah do about her daughter’s low test scores?

    1. A.
      Keep them secret
    2. B.
      Explain the reasons
    3. C.
      Stress other aspects
    4. D.
      Work hard to improve
  3. 3.

    What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude toward one’s declaring his/ her learning disability?

    1. A.
      Supportive
    2. B.
      Opposed
    3. C.
      Doubtful
    4. D.
      Unconcerned
  4. 4.

    According to the text, Ms. Kravis is probably         .

    1. A.
      an editor
    2. B.
      a school leader
    3. C.
      a psychological
    4. D.
      an educational expert

Shopping is not as simple as you may think! There are all sorts of tricks at play each time we reach out for that particular brand(品牌) of product on the shelf.
Colouring, for example, varies according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packaged(包装) in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colours. Ice cream packets are often blue and expensive goods, like chocolates, are gold or silver.
When some kind of pain killer was brought out recently, researchers found that the colours turned the customers off because they made the product look weak and ineffective. Eventually, it came on the market in a dark blue and white package—blue because we think of it as safe, and white as calm.
The size of a product can attract a shopper. But quite often a bottle doesn’t contain as much as it appears to.
It is believed that the better-known companies spend, on average, 70 percent of the total cost of the product itself on packaging!
The most successful producers know that it’s not enough to have a good product. The founder of Pears soap, who for 25 years has used pretty little girls to promote (推销) their goods, came to the conclusion: “Any fool can make soap, but it takes a genius(天才) to sell it.”

  1. 1.

    Which of the following may trick a shopper into buying a product according to the text?

    1. A.
      The cost of its package
    2. B.
      The price of the product
    3. C.
      The colour of its package
    4. D.
      The brand name of the product
  2. 2.

    The underlined part “the colours turned the customers off” (in Para.3) means that the colours _________

    1. A.
      attracted the customers strongly
    2. B.
      caused the customers to lose interest
    3. C.
      tricked the customers into shopping
    4. D.
      had weak effects on the customers
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is the key to the success in product sales?

    1. A.
      The way to promote goods
    2. B.
      The discovery of a genius
    3. C.
      The team to produce a good product
    4. D.
      The brand name used by successful producers
  4. 4.

    According to the passage, we know that _________

    1. A.
      making soap is so easy that any fool in the world can make it
    2. B.
      greens, yellows or silver are considered to be healthy colours
    3. C.
      25 years ago, the founder of Pears soap was a pretty girl herself
    4. D.
      the size of a product can have an effect on the shoppers
  5. 5.

    Which of the following would be the best title for this text?

    1. A.
      Choice of Good Products
    2. B.
      Disadvantages of Products
    3. C.
      Effect of Packaging on Shopping
    4. D.
      Brand Names and Shopping Tricks

Many young people in America go to camps when they are out of school during the summer. They are offered a chance to explore different things: nature, sports, music, technology ——even business and economy.
One such program for high school students in the Pacific Northwest is called Washington Business Week. The program began in 1975. Officials say forty-five thousand people have attended Washington Business Week. Other states now have similar camps.
Washington Business Week describes itself as a way to learn more about how to plan for the future in an ever-changing economy. Students form an executive(行政的) management (管理) team. They lead an imaginary company to financial success.
The camp is held at three colleges in Washington State. The high school students live in the college housing. The cost of the camp is almost three hundred dollars, but families can receive financial assistance(援助).
Some business camps are free. These are for students from poor areas. The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship（企业家）(NFTE) is an organization based in New York City that supports such camps. It has programs around the United States and its Web site lists international partners in China, Tanzania and a few other countries. NFTE says it has served more than one hundred thousand young people since 1987.
Among other business camps is Camp C.E.O.. C.E.O is an chief executive officer. And this camp is for girls only. Camp C.E.O. is supported by the Girl Scouts of America and takes place for one week each summer.
The camp took place last month in Tennessee. The girls worked with successful businesswomen
from different industries. The girls learned how to build a business and develop an idea into a product. And, we imagine, they also had some fun.

  1. 1.

    In Washington Business Week, students successfully run a company_______.

    1. A.
      that they are working in
    2. B.
      that belongs to the American government
    3. C.
      that does not actually exist
    4. D.
      that was once shut down
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is True about NFTE?

    1. A.
      It offers financial help to all students.
    2. B.
      It has programs in America and some other countries.
    3. C.
      It was organized by many rich New Yorkers.
    4. D.
      One of its aims is to train students to be business managers.
  3. 3.

    What can we conclude from the passage ?

    1. A.
      The Americans are good at enjoying their lives in many camps.
    2. B.
      The young Americans are living a happy life in camps.
    3. C.
      The Americans pay attention to developing the students’ abilities.
    4. D.
      It is easier to organize business camps in America than other countries.
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      Summer camps for students            
    2. B.
      Summer camps for future
    3. C.
      Summer camps being popular          


Part-time Front Desk Position
Kirchoff, Inc., a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable, and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone call, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00--6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some forms if you are interested.
Forms can be collected at 
Kirchoff, Inc.
866 United Nations Plaza, #525
New York, NY 10037

 

               Important Points to Remember When Swimming
·Wait at least an hour after meals.
·Follow the advice of lifeguards.
·Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore.
·Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim.
·Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea.
·Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers.
Help Telephone:212-543-5902
Atlantic City Beach Office

 

Arrive on time.
Introduce yourself in a polite manner.
Read company materials while you wait.
Have a firm handshake.
Listen.
Use body language to show interest.
Smile and nod to the interviewers.
Ask about the next thing you should do.
Thank the interviewer.
Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to. 
For more information, please visit jobweb.com
368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008


  1. 1.

    What does a person need most to be fit for the one-hour weekday job?

    1. A.
      He should he cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.
    2. B.
      He has to work from Monday to Friday.
    3. C.
      He can remain calm in a difficult situation.
    4. D.
      He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.
  2. 2.

    According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim ?

    1. A.
      To keep close to the beach.        
    2. B.
      To dive into unknown waters.
    3. C.
      To use floating toys on the water.    
    4. D.
      To swim soon after lunch.
  3. 3.

    The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.

    1. A.
      Tips on Showing Interest in a Job        
    2. B.
      Steps to a Successful Interview
    3. C.
      Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely
    4. D.
      Rules of Body Language in an Interview

Here’s this week’s list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you’re unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we’ll try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!
Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. – Roswell.
World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 p. m. – 6 p. m. Monday-Friday. The position pays $ 10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.
Experienced Servers – Chill’s – Alpharetta
Chili’s in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $ 2.13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.
Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell
North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.
Software Engineer-ControlScan-Alpharetta
ControlScan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer. Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate（相称）with experience. More information about the position can be found online.

  1. 1.

    Where can we most probably rend the passage?

    1. A.
      In a newspaper.
    2. B.
      On a website.
    3. C.
      In a magazine.
    4. D.
      In a textbook.
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined word "sick" mean?

    1. A.
      Ill.
    2. B.
      Absent.
    3. C.
      Bored.
    4. D.
      Unfamiliar
  3. 3.

    World Language Institute, Inc. is looking for____.

    1. A.
      a school bus driver.              
    2. B.
      a full-time teacher
    3. C.
      a Spanish teacher
    4. D.
      a Spanish manager
  4. 4.

    Who will mainly work at night?

    1. A.
      Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital.
    2. B.
      John, hired by World Language Institute. Inc.
    3. C.
      Robert, hired by ControlScan.
    4. D.
      Sally, hired by Chili’s.
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