An annularity(日环食) is expected to cross China Friday afternoon, a researcher with the Purple Mountain Observatory under the Chinese Academy of Sciences said Wednesday.
The phenomenon, predicted to be the longest annularity of the next 1,000 years, can be seen in some areas of Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu and Shandong provinces as well as Chongqing.
A partial eclipse(日偏食) would be seen in most of the rest of China, except for the northeast tip of Heilongjiang Province, said Cheng.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States, the annularity will begin in Africa and pass through the Indian Ocean, where the maximum duration(持续的时间) of annularity will reach 11 minutes and 8 seconds.
It will continue into Asia through Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and China. Cheng said the annularity will end at Jiaodong peninsula in Shandong Province, China.
The longest duration of the annularity on China’s territory would be 8 minutes and 17 seconds in Ruili, Yunan Province. A sunset with the annularity would be seen in some areas of Shandong, Guangdong and Taiwan, said Cheng.
An annularity occurs when the moon does not cover the entire disc of the sun so that a ring of light encircles the shadow of the moon.
Another expert said that though an annularity was not considered as wonderful as a total solar eclipse and was of little value in scientific research. It was interesting for the general public to watch the phenomenon, though.

1.
The annularity mentioned in the passage is unusual because .
1. A.
  it is expected to cross all over China
2. B.
  it begins in Africa and passes through Asia
3. C.
  it is of great importance in scientific research
4. D.
  it lasts the longest in the next one thousand years
2.
From the passage we may conclude that people in Fujian can only enjoy the scene of .
1. A.
  an annularity
2. B.
  a partial solar eclipse
3. C.
  a total solar eclipse
4. D.
  a sunset with the annularity
3.
People can enjoy the longest duration of the annularity on Friday.
1. A.
  in Africa
2. B.
  in India
3. C.
  in China
4. D.
  on the Indian Ocean
4.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
1. A.
  The annularity will end in Shandong Province.
2. B.
  The annularity can be seen by people all over China.
3. C.
  The phenomenon is an exciting one to the astronomers only.
4. D.
  A partial eclipse occurs when a ring of light encircles the shadow of the moon.

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1.
From the text we can conclude that EF .
1. A.
  is the largest private company of the world
2. B.
  plays an increasingly important role in world affairs
3. C.
  provides language services for all the Olympic Games
4. D.
  co-operates with many academic institutions world-wide
2.
Who will be most interested in this advertisement?
1. A.
  Chinese who want to learn English.
2. B.
  Foreigners who want to learn Chinese.
3. C.
  Native English speakers who want to teach English in China.
4. D.
  Native English-speaking athletes who want to compete in China.
3.
Whose application will most probably be accepted?
1. A.
  An American teacher, aged 56, a Bachelor’s degree and TEFL certificate.
2. B.
  A Frenchman with TEFL certificate and having taught English for three years.
3. C.
  A Canadian with a Bachelor’s degree and TEFL certificate, who has taught nearly a year.
4. D.
  A British with a Bachelor’s degree, TEFL certificate and one-year teaching experience.
4.
If you become a teacher at English First, you may enjoy the following EXCEPT .
1. A.
  free medical treatment
2. B.
  paid public holidays
3. C.
  free lessons on Chinese
4. D.
  a free roundtrip air-ticket

In the face of rising gas costs, many consumers are beginning to consider the choice of a hybrid(混合动力的) vehicle--one which operates on both gas and electricity. All of the models of hybrid car will save money, but are they really effective when all of the costs of maintenance(维修) and other considerations are included in?
First of all, consider the cost of buying a hybrid vehicle. Depending on the model, hybrid vehicles can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 more than the traditional models. However, some say that as the hybrid cars become increasingly more available as a reflection of demand, the prices can be expected to drop, making them more cost effective when it comes to the initial investment(初始投资).
Also important to keep in mind is the fact that the hybrid cars have a much more specialized system than the standard vehicle, and will therefore require more specialized workers to repair them when they break down.
It seems as though, at least for the time being, the purchase of a hybrid vehicle for the average consumer may not be the best choice when it comes to saving money. It is important to keep several things in mind, however, when considering purchasing a hybrid model. Many consumers are choosing to purchase these cars because they represent a significant development in terms of environmental concerns over standard models. They also mean that as a whole, Western nations will become less dependent on oil as the only means of power.
Finally, it is necessary to remember that the hybrid car is a very new technology. Developed only within the last few years, the technology is still in the starting stage, where costs will continue to be high. As time passes, the development of the hybrid technology will begin to push prices down to the point where hybrids are more competitive with the traditionally fueled models of the past.

1.
What is the purpose of writing this article?
1. A.
  To tell the readers about the advantages of hybrid cars.
2. B.
  To warn the readers of the disadvantages of hybrid cars.
3. C.
  To advise people to think twice before buying hybrid cars.
4. D.
  To call on people to buy hybrid cars to protect the environment.
2.
Which is the benefit of hybrid cars?
1. A.
  Consuming less gas.
2. B.
  Being easier to drive.
3. C.
  Lower initial investment.
4. D.
  Lower maintenance cost.
3.
What do we know from the passage?
1. A.
  The hybrid technology is very new and mature as well.
2. B.
  It’s not easy to repair a hybrid car due to its special system.
3. C.
  Many average consumers can not afford to buy hybrid cars.
4. D.
  The traditional vehicles are much safer to drive than hybrid cars.
4.
We can infer from the passage that in the future.
1. A.
  the traditional cars will gradually disappear
2. B.
  the hybrid vehicles will gradually disappear
3. C.
  the cost of hybrid cars will be more reasonable
4. D.
  the hybrid technology will bring oil prices down

One hot night last July, when our new baby wouldn’t or couldn’t sleep, I tried everything I could think of : a warm bottle, songs gentle rocking. Nothing would settle him. Guessing that I had a long night ahead of me, I brought a portable TV into his room, figuring that watching the late movie was as good a way as any to kill of the hours till dawn. To my surprise, as soon as the TV lit up, the baby quieted right down, his little eyes focused brightly on the tube. Not to waste an opportunity for sleep, I then tiptoes out of the room, leaving him to watch the actors celebrate John Bellushi’s forty-fifth birthday.
My wife and I heard none of the baby that night, and the next morning when I went into his room, I found him still watching TV himself.
I found in my baby’s behavior a symbol of the new generation. My wife and I had given him some books to examine, but he merely spit upon them. When we read to him, he did not feel comfortable. And so it is in the schools. We find that our students don’t read and they look down upon reading and scold those of us who teach it. All they want to do is watch TV. After this experience with the baby, however, I have reached a conclusion: “Let them watch it!” If television is that much more attractive to children than books, why should we fight about it? Let them watch it all they want!

1.
Why did the author bring a TV set into his son’s room?
1. A.
  To make his son keep quiet.
2. B.
  To spend the night by watching TV programs.
3. C.
  In order not to let his son feel lonely.
4. D.
  To make his son go to sleep as soon as possible.
2.
The baby’s reaction to the TV program was _______ .
1. A.
  unexpected
2. B.
  encouraging
3. C.
  exciting
4. D.
  nervous
3.
From this passage we know that the author is .
1. A.
  a doctor
2. B.
  a reporter
3. C.
  an editor
4. D.
  a teacher
4.
Accordingg to the passage, which is true of the school children?
1. A.
  They prefer reading to watching TV.
2. B.
  They like watching TV after school.
3. C.
  They would rather watch TV than read books.
4. D.
  They like their teachers who teach them reading.

It looks a bit like the coolers used to keep drinks fresh on asunny day but the cool box being tested in hot Mozambique serves a higher purpose –saving lives from malaria(疟疾).
The new cool box is intended to keep malaria medicines at 25 degrees Celsius(77 degrees Fahrenheir) or below in poor rural areas without electricity where the temperature can reach 45 degrees Celsius.
“At the beginning, the cool boxes will be used to store malarial drugs,” said Parfair Komlan Edah, advisor to John Snow Incorporated, a US company developing the coolers.
“We will change the treatment pattern and procedure because the drugs are expensive and they have to be well stored to be effective,” he said.
The projuct, funded by the US Agency for International Development , started in 2006 and is still at an expermental stage. The coolers are currently being tested in three regions of Mozambique –Maputo, Tete and Zambezia.
The tests will determine whether the coolers are adopted for use nationwide.
In Mozambique , malaria is the leading cause of death among children admitted to pediatric(儿科的) services and there has been an increase in cases of malaira in recent years.
Faced with the sudden increase in malaira, Mozambique’s health ministry last year decided to expand the use fo rapid diagnostic tests for the disease that can give a result within minutes.
The only trouble was that diagnostic tests have to be stored at the temperature of 25 degrees Celsius or below and are currently only available in provincial hospitals that have refrigeration facilities.
“The project was faced with the dilemma(进退两难的处境) of how to ensure quality products despite the hot, humid weather and lack of electricity common in remote health facilities,” Edah said.
The solution was to design”evaporative(蒸发的) coolers”—similar in size to a small refrigerator. The coolers have a water tank at the top that is regularly refilled. When water evaporates from the tank it passes aong wicks that stick out of the cooler, keeping the content s of the box cool/
In a message on World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization(WHO) stresed the importance of national malaira programmes.
Nelson Nkini, head of Proserv, a Mozambican non-governmental group supplying mosquito nets treated with anti-malarial substances, said preventing the disease was cheaper than curing it because of the cost of medicines.

1.
If the cool boxes are used,_________.
1. A.
  medicines can be stored at any degree Celsius
2. B.
  malaria will disapear in Mozambique
3. C.
  malaria medicines will be used more effectively
4. D.
  the temperature will become lower in Mozambique
2.
The situation in Mozambique is that__________.
1. A.
  the official department doesn’t know what mianly causes children’s death
2. B.
  the project funded by the US Agency for International Development is fighting against malaria.
3. C.
  the use of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria is being expanded inth whold country
4. D.
  diagnostic tests can be currently available in most rural hospitals.
3.
Which can be the best title for the passage?
1. A.
  A project in Mozambique
2. B.
  Fighting against malaria
3. C.
  Preventing the spread of malaria
4. D.
  Super cooler gives hope for malaria victims

It was a beautiful Sunday morning，and Maggie and I were returning from our walk through the woods. We were only a couple of blocks away from home when I suddenly saw a cellphone and a credit card sitting on the road. We took them home. We always find amazing things on the street and she looks upon them as a movable feast—a chicken wing here or a bone there.
I found another cellphone a few years back，too，and called a number in its phone book. I explained the situation to the guy who answered. He said it was his sister’s and that he’d come to pick it up，which he did.
And that was that. No verbal thank-you，no written thank-you，and no “here’s a box of chocolates” thank-you.
I didn't have time to call anyone on my latest found cellphone. I was pouring myself coffee when it started to vibrate(振动)and dance across the kitchen counter.
“Who’s this?”someone asked when I picked up.
“Who's this?" I asked. "Sarah?"
She was surprised at my knowing her name until she realized her name was on the credit card. “Could you send them to me?” she asked. She lives in Arlington，which is 2 miles away from my house.
“Hmm，no. ” I replied，adding that I thought she could come to get them，and that if I wasn’t at home，they would be in my mailbox.
A day later，when I was out for a run，someone came and took them away. There wasn't even a piece of paper put in the mailbox with "Thanks" on it. In their age of e-mail and cellphone there's really no excuse. Years ago，I found something more precious than a $100 bill on the street—a driver's license. I saw that its owner lived a couple of blocks from me so I called him up. He asked whether I could slip the license through his front door.
“I guess I could，”I replied.
And that was that.

1.
What is the relationship between Maggie and the writer?
1. A.
  Wife and husband.
2. B.
  Daughter and father.
3. C.
  Teacher and student.
4. D.
  Master and pet dog.
2.
How did the writer know Sarah's telephone number?
1. A.
  From her telephone’s phone book.
2. B.
  From her credit card.
3. C.
  From her e-mail.
4. D.
  From her driving license.
3.
The writer wants to tell us through the unusual stories.
1. A.
  we should return the things we picked to the losers
2. B.
  we should learn to appreciate others because of the use of e-mail and cellphone
3. C.
  people would learn to appreciate persons who provide help)
4. D.
  the advance of society makes people lose some virtues(美德)

Wily is it that students in less popular majors sometimes find it easier to get a job? Simple. It’s because they are out there in the “blue ocean"，a relatively untouched area.
The term was created by Chan Kim and Renee Manborgne, two professors house it to describe less crowded parts of business and industry with little or not completion. It contrasts with the “red ocean", which is already saturated, competitive, and crowded with people or companies providing the same services or producing the same goods.
According to these two authors，the primary goal of business is to enter the “blue ocean" or create a new market. This is done by creating what no one else has. Business must come up with creative things that are useful and affordable and reduce unnecessary costs. So customers get what they want for less and sellers get a higher return on their investment. When these two are combined，it’s a catalyst(催化剂)for the blue ocean market.
McDonald’s is a popular example. Traditional restaurants have waiters，table settings，men us，and a certain type of service. McDonald’s，however，was different. It did away entirely with waiters and table service，and kept the menu limited.
But in its number of locations，speed，overall quality and child friendliness. McD0naid's did far better than traditional restaurants. In this sense，one can say that McDonald’s was a totally different concept in eating out. It met the blue ocean demand.

1.
According to Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne，“blue ocean” means .
1. A.
  crowded parts of business and industry with little competition
2. B.
  new markets which are full of competition .
3. C.
  new companies offering different services from old ones
4. D.
  certain untouched markets with few competitors
2.
The underlined word "saturated” in Para. 2 probably means“ ”.
1. A.
  carry out according to an unusual method
2. B.
  arrange in advance
3. C.
  be unable to take any more
4. D.
  be different from the old market
3.
McDonald’s success lies in .
1. A.
  its being different from traditional restaurants
2. B.
  inventing a unique business with few competitors
3. C.
  its advanced operation and management
4. D.
  its best overall quality and services
4.
For a website providing information and services for new mothers，finding the “blue ocean" means .
1. A.
  offering something other websites don’t have
2. B.
  offering the best information and services
3. C.
  creating a new market to help the website stand out
4. D.
  looking for a unique position in the marketplace

One man tells of driving on a long and lonely road, the last 65 miles of it unpaved, in order to watch Indian dances in the state of Arizona. After the dances, he returned to his car only to find that it had a flat tire. He put on the spare and drove to the only service station in that town.
“Do you fix flats?” he inquired of the attendant.
“Yes,” came the answer.
“How much do you charge?” he asked.
With a twinkle in his eye, the man replied, “What difference does it make?”
This is what has been called a “Hobson’s choice”. A Hobson’s choice is a situation that forces a person to accept whatever is offered or go without.
According to Barbara Berliner, the phrase was inspired by sixteenth-century entrepreneur (企业家) Thomas Hobson. There was no choice by the customer — it was strictly Hobson’s choice.
But often we really have a choice, and the choice does make a difference. We may not always believe it. We may feel as if we have no choice, but almost always there is a choice in the matter. And when we realize that we do most things by choice, then we are taking control of our own lives.
Someone challenged me to try an experiment that completely changed my perspective. “For the next seven days,” he said, “eliminate the words ‘I have to’ from your vocabulary and say ‘I choose to’. Don’t say, ‘I have to work late tonight’. Instead, say, ‘I choose to work late’. When you choose to do it, you take control of your life. Instead of saying, ‘I have to stay home’, try ‘I choose to stay home’. The way you spend your time is your choice. You are responsible. You have control.”
In just seven days I was no longer saying “I have to” and I felt better about my decisions. I learned that there is very little in my life I actually have to do. You and I decide to do certain things because we believe that it will be for the best. When we eliminate “I have to” from our vocabularies, we take control.
Try it for a week and you see what happens. I think you’ll see it’s a change for the better.

1.
What did the attendant mean by saying “What difference does it make”?
1. A.
  The man didn’t need to pay for the work.
2. B.
  It was unnecessary for the man to ask about the price.
3. C.
  There was no need for the man to have the tire fixed.
4. D.
  The man should keep silent.
2.
The author learnt from the experiment that he .
1. A.
  could become more challenging
2. B.
  could spend more time relaxing himself
3. C.
  should take pleasure in helping others
4. D.
  actually changed his attitudes towards life
3.
What does the underlined word “eliminate” mean?
1. A.
  Remember.
2. B.
  Repeat.
3. C.
  Remove.
4. D.
  Recite.
4.
What is the situation where we have a “Hobson’s choice”?
1. A.
  We have no choice but to follow.
2. B.
  We should often change our choice.
3. C.
  We should make preparations before a journey.
4. D.
  We should think twice before taking action.
5.
The purpose of writing this text is to .
1. A.
  advise us to become active in life
2. B.
  explain what Hobson’s choice is
3. C.
  tell an interesting story about the author
4. D.
  accept others’ advice modestly

The word “sport” first meant something that people did in their free time. Later it often meant hunting wild animals and birds. About a hundred years ago the word was first used for organized games. This is the usual meaning of the word today. People spend a lot of their time playing football, basketball, tennis and many other sports. Such people play because they want to. A few people are paid for the sport they play. These people are called professional sportsmen. They may be sportsmen for only a few years, but during that time the best ones can earn a lot of money. For example, a professional footballer in England earns more than 30,000 dollars a year. The stars earn a lot more. International golf and tennis champions can make more than 500,000 dollars a year. Of course, only a few sportsmen can earn as much money as that.
Perhaps the most surprising thing about sportsmen and money is that the stars can earn more money from advertising than from sports. An advertisement for sports equipment does not simply say “Buy our things”. It says “Buy the same shirt and shoes as …”. Famous sportsmen can even advertise things like watches and food. They allow the companies to use their names or a photograph of them and they are paid for this. Sport is no longer just something for people’s spare time.

1.
From the passage we can learnt that_______.
1. A.
  people spend too much money on sports
2. B.
  the development of sport is slower than any other activity
3. C.
  most people enjoy sport because they can earn money
4. D.
  nowadays sport is not merely a pastime for people
2.
Nowadays, the word “sport” means “________” .
1. A.
  what people do in their spare time
2. B.
  hunting wild animals and birds
3. C.
  organized games
4. D.
  something people are paid to do
3.
People play sports for ________.
1. A.
  fun
2. B.
  different
3. C.
  money
4. D.
  keeping fit
4.
What surprises people most is that ________.
1. A.
  the stars get more money from advertising
2. B.
  the word “sport” meant hunting animals
3. C.
  professional sportsmen are paid for what they do
4. D.
  only a few sportsmen can earn ＄500,000 a year

Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression.Molly’s mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg.
A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog.The dog bit all four of Molly’s legs and left large cuts in her face. Molly’s owner, Kate Harris, took her to an animal hospital.Doctors there were able to save Molly’s life, but soon one of her legs became very infected(感染).
At first, doctors thought Molly would have to be put to sleep.But Molly changed their minds. This pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and rested her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew that Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live.
Several doctors operated on Molly, and removed her infected leg. A false leg was made for her. The leg was a hollow cast with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special horseshoe at the bottom of the leg. This horseshoe she had had a stamp of a smile face in it!
After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing had ever happened to her! Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt.But she leaves her m ark in other ways, too.
Kaye Harris took Molly to the false leg center. There were children there who, like Molly, had artificial arms or legs. They were amazed to see a pony with a false leg. Molly made them smile and gave them hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes, army bases and hospitals. A book was even written about Molly!

1.
Molly is the name of a .
1. A.
  dog
2. B.
  horse
3. C.
  parent
4. D.
  child
2.
Which of the following is true according to the text?
1. A.
  Molly can speak to people in kind words.
2. B.
  Kay Harris took Molly to a children’s hospital after the attack.
3. C.
  In the beginning, doctors had planned to end Molly’s life.
4. D.
  Molly sometimes leaves smiling marks on people’s faces.
3.
What is unique about Molly?
1. A.
  Molly has a false leg with a horseshoe shaped like a smiling face.
2. B.
  Molly ran a race and won the first prize.
3. C.
  Molly often visits places such as schools and parks.
4. D.
  Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages.
4.
Which is the best title for the passage?
1. A.
  A Book on Molly
2. B.
  A False Leg
3. C.
  A successful Operation
4. D.
  Leaving her Mark

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The annularity mentioned in the passage is unusual because .

From the passage we may conclude that people in Fujian can only enjoy the scene of .

People can enjoy the longest duration of the annularity on Friday.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

From the text we can conclude that EF .

Who will be most interested in this advertisement?

Whose application will most probably be accepted?

If you become a teacher at English First, you may enjoy the following EXCEPT .

What is the purpose of writing this article?

Which is the benefit of hybrid cars?

What do we know from the passage?

We can infer from the passage that in the future.

Why did the author bring a TV set into his son’s room?

The baby’s reaction to the TV program was _______ .

From this passage we know that the author is .

Accordingg to the passage, which is true of the school children?

If the cool boxes are used,_________.

The situation in Mozambique is that__________.

Which can be the best title for the passage?

What is the relationship between Maggie and the writer?

How did the writer know Sarah's telephone number?

The writer wants to tell us through the unusual stories.

According to Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne，“blue ocean” means .

The underlined word "saturated” in Para. 2 probably means“ ”.

McDonald’s success lies in .

For a website providing information and services for new mothers，finding the “blue ocean" means .

What did the attendant mean by saying “What difference does it make”?

The author learnt from the experiment that he .

What does the underlined word “eliminate” mean?

What is the situation where we have a “Hobson’s choice”?

The purpose of writing this text is to .

From the passage we can learnt that_______.

Nowadays, the word “sport” means “________” .

People play sports for ________.

What surprises people most is that ________.

Molly is the name of a .

Which of the following is true according to the text?

What is unique about Molly?

Which is the best title for the passage?

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