Mary Cassatt is one of the first great women American painters. At first her father did not want her to become an artist. But she followed her dreams and became an artist.She was born on
May 22, 1844, and lived in Europe for several years as a child.
Her family returned to the United States and, at age 16, Mary attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Four years later she decided she couldn't learn anything fresh and practical in Philadelphia, so she returned to Europe. There she studied the skills of the masters in Rome, Seville, Antwerp, and Paris.
Mary received the chance of a lifetime at the age of 33 when the famous French painter, Edgar Degas, asked her to join a group of painters that included now-famous artists like Manet and Renoir. Their style of painting is called Impressionism. They used primary colors and short brush strokes(笔画) in their work. They recognized Mary 's spirit and powerful talent and invited her to exhibit in the Impressionist art shows.
Mary painted what she saw: gardens, and paintings of persons , especially of mothers and children involved in everyday living. One of her paintings, "Young Mother and Two Children," was given to the White House in 1954 where it hangs today.
Mary never married and, in 1877, her parents and sister moved to Europe to join her. Mary devoted much of her time to them for the next 18 years to their care. Mary painted until 1914 when her failing eyesight made it impossible to continue. She spent the later years of her life in Paris. She died in 1926 at the age of 82. Unfortunately,all her life, she refused to accept students.

  1. 1.

    Mary left Pennsylvania for Europe at age 20 mainly because_____.

    1. A.
      she wanted to learn another style of paintings
    2. B.
      she didn’t learn anything in Pennsylvania
    3. C.
      her desire for the learning wasn’t satisfied well
    4. D.
      her father didin’t want her to learn painting again
  2. 2.

    Which year was the most critical to her career and life?

    1. A.
      1860
    2. B.
      1864
    3. C.
      1877
    4. D.
      1914
  3. 3.

    Which of the statements about Mary Cassatt is supported by the passage?

    1. A.
      Her father had a decisive effect on her painting
    2. B.
      Her painting featured scenes of everyday living
    3. C.
      She used various colors and long lines in her works
    4. D.
      She studied the paintings of the masters in U.S.A
  4. 4.

    Mary Cassatt stopping painting because of_____.

    1. A.
      her poor eyesight
    2. B.
      her old age
    3. C.
      lack of interest
    4. D.
      her family
  5. 5.

    It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

    1. A.
      during the last ten year of life, she painted nothing.
    2. B.
      the paintings of Edgar Degas belong to realism
    3. C.
      her works were controversial though highly recognized
    4. D.
      her students showed great respect for her


Gallery Policies
for Visitors to National Gallery of Art, Washington
Visitors must present all carried items for inspection upon entry. After inspection, all bags, backpacks, umbrellas, parcels, and other things as determined by security officers must left at the checkrooms, free of charge, close to each entrance. All oversized bags, backpacks and luggage must be left at the checkrooms near the 4th Street entrance of either the East or West Building. These items will have to be x-rayed before being accepted items of value, such as laptop computers, cameras, and fur coats, may not be left in the checkrooms but may be carried into the galleries.
We regret that we do not have enough space for visitor items larger than 17×26 inches into the Gallery or its checkrooms.
Additional security procedures and checks may be taken according to the decision of the Gallery.
For the safety of the artworks and other visitors, nothing may be carried on a visitor’s back. Soft front baby carriers are allowed, but children may not be carried on shoulders or in a child carrier worn on the back. Pushchairs are available free of charge near each checkroom.
Smoking is prohibited. Food and drink are not permitted outside the food service areas. Unopened bottled water may be carried only in a visitor’s bag. Cell phones may not be used in the galleries.
Animals, other than service animals, are not permitted in the Gallery.
Skateboarding is prohibited.
Picture-taking (including video for personal use is permitted except in special exhibitions and where specifically prohibited. Tripods (三角架) are not allowed.
Please do not touch the works of art.

  1. 1.

    When people come to visit the Gallery, they should ____________.

    1. A.
      leave all their carried items at the checkrooms
    2. B.
      have all their carried items x-rayed at the entrance
    3. C.
      take all their carried items with them without inspection
    4. D.
      have all their carried items inspected at the entrance
  2. 2.

    What does the Gallery feel sorry for?

    1. A.
      Visitors have to keep their valuable items in the checkrooms.
    2. B.
      The size of visitor items allowed into the Gallery is limited.
    3. C.
      It cannot keep oversized visitor items due to limited space.
    4. D.
      Visitor items over 17×26 inches must go through additional checks.
  3. 3.

    Parents with small children visiting the Gallery _____________.

    1. A.
      can carry their children in soft front child carriers
    2. B.
      can carry their children on their shoulders
    3. C.
      can carry their children in child carriers worn on the back
    4. D.
      ought to pay if they want to use pushchairs for their children
  4. 4.

    Visiting photographers should make sure that __________.

    1. A.
      pictures and videos are allowed for personal use anywhere in the Gallery
    2. B.
      pictures and videos can be taken in some places for personal use
    3. C.
      picture-taking and videoing are totally forbidden in the Gallery
    4. D.
      tripods are allowed except in some special exhibitions

Years ago people could hardly accept the ideas of a woman’s being a doctor. In order to get into medical school in 1847, Elizabeth Blackwell was asked to keep it a secret that she was a woman. This was contrary to her beliefs, and she refused to do it. After entering medical school, Elizabeth often had to summon all her courage to free the unkindness of teachers and classmates. By her great efforts, she was able to complete her studies. Many people came to her graduation just to have a look at a woman doctor. Doctor Blackwell soon found that most people were not as ready as to go to a woman doctor. She had to struggle to make a living. Then came the great day when she was offered a job as a doctor in a hospital. She did so well that she was asked to organize a new hospital and medical college. The United States can now be proud of thousands of women doctors.

  1. 1.

    How do you think Elizabeth was treated in the medical school?

    1. A.
      Kindly
    2. B.
      Unfairly
    3. C.
      Normally
    4. D.
      Cruelly
  2. 2.

    Many people came to see Elizabeth when she graduated      .

    1. A.
      because they wanted to congratulate her on being a doctor
    2. B.
      but they didn’t believe she would be famous in the future
    3. C.
      because they wanted to find out the secret of her success
    4. D.
      but they weren’t sure that she could manage to finish her schooling
  3. 3.

    When she was at the medical school, Blackwell      .

    1. A.
      had to pretend to be a boy student in class
    2. B.
      was discouraged by the others’ critical looks
    3. C.
      felt sorry that she was a woman
    4. D.
      made great effort to do well in her lessons
  4. 4.

    After graduation, Elizabeth found that      .

    1. A.
      she was not right for the job and had to struggle for a living
    2. B.
      she must organize a new hospital and medical college for women
    3. C.
      few people were willing to go to a woman doctor
    4. D.
      most people were ready to go to a woman doctor
  5. 5.

    What in fact was Elizabeth’s great effort in the medical school?

    1. A.
      To study hard to complete her studies.
    2. B.
      To refuse to pretend to be a boy.
    3. C.
      To realize her idea of being a doctor.
    4. D.
      To struggle for the position of the women.

A computer virus is a program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. All computer viruses are manmade. Here are some virus prevention tips.
Do not open any files attached to an e-mail from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source.
Do not open any files attached to an e-mail unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know. Some viruses can replicate(复制) themselves and spread through e-mail. Better be safe that sorry and confirm that they really sent it .
Do not open any files attached to an e-mail if the subject line is questionable or unexpected. If the need to do so is there always save the file to your hard drive before doing so.
Delete chain e-mails and junk e-mail. Do not forward(转寄) or reply to any of them. These types of e-mail are considered spam(垃圾邮件), which contains lots of annoying advertisements and useless information.
Do not download any files from strangers.
Be careful when downloading files from the Internet. Ensure that the source is a legitimate(合法的)and reputable one. Verify(证实)that an anti-virus program checks the files on the download site. If you are uncertain, don’t download the file at all or download the file to a floppy(软盘)and test it with your own anti-virus software.
Update your anti-virus software regularly. Over 500 viruses are discovered each month, so you’ll want to be protected. These updates should be at least the products virus signature files. You may also need to update the product’s scanning engine as well.
Back up(备份) your files on a regular basis. If a virus destroys your files, at least you can replace them with your backup copy. You should store your backup copy in a separate location from your work files, one that is preferably not on your computer.

  1. 1.

    This passage mainly tells us              .

    1. A.
      What a computer virus is
    2. B.
      how to use e-mail safely
    3. C.
      how to use computers safely
    4. D.
      how to prevent computer viruses
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements about computer virus is TRUE?

    1. A.
      A computer virus is a kind of worm
    2. B.
      Not all computer viruses are manmade
    3. C.
      Computer viruses run according to our wishes
    4. D.
      A computer virus is a program or piece of code.
  3. 3.

    When we use e-mail, we should                .

    1. A.
      open all the files we receive
    2. B.
      open any file even if we don’t know what it is
    3. C.
      not open any files if the subject line is questionable
    4. D.
      forward or reply to junk e-mail.
  4. 4.

    Which of the following statements is NOT true?

    1. A.
      We’d better not down load any files from strangers.
    2. B.
      We’d better download files from a legitimate and reputable source.
    3. C.
      We should update our anti-virus software regularly.
    4. D.
      We should store our backup copy in the same location as our work files.

Why do some people flush when they drink alcohol? This effect is a common reaction to alcohol among East Asians. It affects about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans.
For many, even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects. Most commonly, their face, neck and sometimes their whole body turn red. People might also feel uncomfortable and sick to their stomach. They might experience a burning sensation, increased heart rate, shortness of breath and headaches.
The cause is a genetic difference that they are born with called an ALDH2 deficiency (缺乏). It prevents their bodies from treating alcohol the way other people do. But the effects might be more serious than just a red face. Researchers warn of a link between this condition and an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus (食道) from drinking alcohol.
The more alcohol people with this deficiency drink, the greater their risk is. In Japan and South Korea, for example, many people have the deficiency but still drink heavily. Researchers found that these drinkers develop a form of esophageal cancer six to ten times more often than those without the deficiency.
Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. It can be treated when found early, but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply. The researchers estimate that at least five hundred forty million people have the deficiency, about eight percent of the world’s population.
Philip Brooks is a researcher at the National Institute in the United States. He says it is important to educate people about the link between the alcohol flushing effect and esophageal cancer. He says doctors should ask East Asian patients about their experiences with facial flushing after drinking alcohol. Those with a history of it should be advised to limit their alcohol use. They should also be warned that cigarette smoking works with the alcohol in a way that further increases the risk of esophageal cancer.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “flush” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_________”.

    1. A.
      walk unsteadily
    2. B.
      appear unpleasant
    3. C.
      turn red in the face
    4. D.
      talk more than usual
  2. 2.

    The second paragraph is mainly about _________.

    1. A.
      the cause of the effects of alcohol
    2. B.
      unpleasant effects caused by alcohol
    3. C.
      the advantages of drinking alcohol
    4. D.
      Asians and alcohol
  3. 3.

    We can infer from the passage that _________.

    1. A.
      the ALDH2 deficiency may be passed on from generation to generation
    2. B.
      about 36 percent of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans are heavy drinkers
    3. C.
      unpleasant effects occur only when people with this deficiency drink a lot
    4. D.
      only some East Asians have the ALDH2 deficiency
  4. 4.

    Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because _________.

    1. A.
      it can’t be treated at all
    2. B.
      it is hard to be discovered early
    3. C.
      people are usually addicted to alcohol
    4. D.
      it is hard to cure once it has developed

Common sense would tell us that physically active children may be more likely to become active and healthy adults.
In the United States, elementary and middle schools are advised to give students two and a half hours of physical activity a week. That is what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association recommend. They say high schools should provide about four hours of physical activity each week.
Yet many schools across the country have reduced their physical education programs. Just this week, a study reported that life expectancy has fallen or is no longer increasing in some parts of the United States. The situation is worst among poor people in the southern states, and especially women. Public health researchers say it is largely the result of increases in fatness, smoking and high blood pressure. They also blame differences in health services around the country.
In 2006, a study found that only four percent of primary schools provided daily physical education all year for all grades. This was true of eight percent of middle schools and two percent of high schools. The study also found that twenty-two percent of all schools did not require students to take any P.E.
Charlene Burgeson , a health expert says one problem for P.E. teachers is that schools are under pressure to put more time into academic subjects. Also, parents may agree that children need exercise in school. Yet many parents today still have bad memories of being chosen last for teams because teachers favored the good athletes in class.
But experts say P.E. classes have changed. They say the goal has moved away from competition and toward personal performance, as a way to build a lifetime of activity. These days, teachers often lead activities like weight training and yoga.
Some parents like the idea of avoiding competitive sports in P.E. class. Yet others surely dislike that idea. In the end, schools may find themselves in a no-win situation.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “expectancy” in Paragraph 3 probably means “       ”                            

    1. A.
      quality
    2. B.
      length
    3. C.
      exception
    4. D.
      depth
  2. 2.

    According to the passage which of the following may not lead to poor health?

    1. A.
      Fatness.
    2. B.
      Smoking
    3. C.
      High blood pressure.
    4. D.
      Health service
  3. 3.

    What can be inferred after you read this passage?

    1. A.
      Physical activities are becoming more and more popular in American schools.
    2. B.
      All the schools provided daily physical education all year for all students.
    3. C.
      Parents think children need physical education for their bad memories.
    4. D.
      Students spent less time on physical education for academic pressure.
  4. 4.

    What is the main idea about this passage?

    1. A.
      P.E. is the most important subject for all students.
    2. B.
      P.E has changed its goal for some reasons in America.
    3. C.
      It introduces us the present situation of P.E in American schools and its cause.

Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg,distance of about eighty miles. It was late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.
At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.
I started wondering why I refused to run the light I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.
Much later that night, the question of why I'd stopped for that light came back to me. I think I
stopped because it's part of a contract(契约)we all have with each other. It's not only the law, but it is an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don't go through red lights.
Trust is our first inclination(倾向).Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual(相互)trust, not distrust. We do what we say we'll do; we show up when we say we'll show up; and we pay when we say we'll pay. We trust each other in these matters, and we're angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.
I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.

  1. 1.

    Why did the author get impatient while driving?

    1. A.
      He was lonely on the road.
    2. B.
      He was slowed down by a truck.
    3. C.
      He got tired of driving too long.
    4. D.
      He came across too many traffic lights.
  2. 2.

    What was the author's immediate action when the traffic light turned red?

    1. A.
      Stopping still.
    2. B.
      Driving through it.
    3. C.
      Looking around for other cars.
    4. D.
      Checking out for traffic police.
  3. 3.

    The event made the author strongly believe that __________.       

    1. A.
      traffic rules may be unnecessary
    2. B.
      doubting others is human nature
    3. C.
      patience is important to drivers
    4. D.
      a society needs mutual trust
  4. 4.

    Why was the author proud of himself?

    1. A.
      He kept his promise.
    2. B.
      He held back his anger.
    3. C.
      He followed his inclination.
    4. D.
      He made a right decision.

Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States.
The result:10% fewer heart attacks. 8% fewer strokes. 4% fewer deaths. 11% fewer new cases of heart disease. And 240 billion dollars in health care savings.
Researchers found it could prevent 10,000 heart attacks and 9。200 deaths every year.
The study is in the New England Journal of Medicine. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo at the University of California San Francisco was the lead author. She says people would not even notice a difference in taste with three grams, or one-half teaspoon,less salt per day. The team also included researchers at Stanford and Columbia Uni  versity.
Each gram of salt contains four hundred milligrams of sodium(钠),which is how foods may list their salt content.
The government says the average American man eats ten grams of salt a day. The American Heart Association advises no more than three grams for healthy people. It says salt in the American diet has increased fifty percent since the nineteen seventies, while blood pressures have also risen. Less salt can mean a lower blood pressure.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is leading an effort called the National Salt Reduction Initiative. The idea is to put pressure on food companies and restaurants. Critics call it government interference.
Mayor Bloomberg has already succeeded in other areas, like requiring fast food places in the city to list calorie information. Now a study by the Seattle Children’s Research Institute shows that the calorie information on the menu can influence what parents order for their children.

  1. 1.

    We can tell from the passage that now        heart attacks occur in the US every year.

    1. A.
      240,000
    2. B.
      900,000
    3. C.
      100,000
    4. D.
      92,000
  2. 2.

    It can be inferred from the passage that           .

    1. A.
      all the heart diseases result from eating too much salt
    2. B.
      the American Heart Association suggests less than 3 grams of salt a day for everyone
    3. C.
      Americans ate no more than 5 grams of salt per day in the 1970s
    4. D.
      the less salt one eats, the healthier he will be
  3. 3.

    The last paragraph mainly tells us            .

    1. A.
      Bloomberg has made some other efforts to improve people’s health
    2. B.
      Bloomberg is very successful in his career
    3. C.
      parents must pay great attention to calorie information
    4. D.
      a new study is being done about calorie information

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We conduct studies to evaluate new medications for sleep disorder.Both healthy adults and patients suffering from insomnia are sought to participate in these studies.
You may be qualified to take part as a healthy adult volunteer if you are aged 18 or over and are willing to have your sleep patterns recorded.Further, if you meet these standards and also suffer from a little sleep disorder you may be able to sign our register of patients.
Warnings:
☆ Always control your child when he is first learning to skateboard.To best assist a beginner, hold one of the child’s hands and guide him along a smooth and level surface.
☆ A safety helmet and elbow, wrist and knee pads must always be worn while your child is skateboarding.
☆ Sneakers must always be worn while your child is skateboarding.Don’t let your child skate in bare feet, sandals or any other open-toed shoes.
☆ Never let your child skateboard in the street.
☆ Never tow skateboarders with a bicycle or a car.
☆ Skateboard only in daylight.
Parents, there is a Tropical Paradise for kids too!
The Pacific Islands Club knows something others don’t.Kids are on holiday and they want to be pampered (纵容), too.Our kids’ Club of PIC Guam is free of charge and has both indoor and outdoor activities ensuring a really great time to children aged 4 to 12.Open daily from 09: 00 a.m..Clubmates will accompany children to all of the exciting play areas.They will also love to join the other children for the special meals we have prepared just for them.

  1. 1.

    If you want to watch a play by New York Jets but pay the least money, you should go _____.

    1. A.
      Mon., Nov.15th, 2011 1:00 P.M
    2. B.
      Mon., Nov.1st, 2011 1:00 P.M
    3. C.
      Mon., Nov.29th, 2011 1:00 P.M
    4. D.
      Fri., Dec.3rd, 2011 8:20 P.M
  2. 2.

    While your child is skateboarding, you should_____.

    1. A.
      lead him by the hand all the time.
    2. B.
      let him put on open-toed shoes
    3. C.
      require him to skateboard at night
    4. D.
      forbid him to skateboard at night.
  3. 3.

    We know from the text that PIC Guam______.

    1. A.
      charges children the least money.
    2. B.
      offers meals especially to children.
    3. C.
      only has indoor activities.
    4. D.
      gets children alone to go to all the play areas.
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

    1. A.
      New York Giants participates in four matches in November, 2011.
    2. B.
      You can be a volunteer if you suffer diet disorder.
    3. C.
      Skateboarding without helmet and knee pads is unwise.
    4. D.
      There are no meals provided in Pacific Islands Club.
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