Would you ________ with her?

If so, please hold on.


  1. A.
    like to have a word
  2. B.
    like to have words
  3. C.
    like having a word
  4. D.
    like having words

—Mum, it is nice weather. I want to skate this afternoon. 

—Don’t you think the ice on the lake is too thin to ________ your weight.


  1. A.
    stand
  2. B.
    catch
  3. C.
    bear
  4. D.
    take

--I’m going to change my present job.

--But ________ you fail?


  1. A.
    What about
  2. B.
    So what
  3. C.
    What if
  4. D.
    What for

--How about going for a picnic?

--Great! But finding a date that ________ us all is very difficult.


  1. A.
    matches
  2. B.
    suits
  3. C.
    fits
  4. D.
    satisfies

You’re standing with your classmates. Everyone is talking—except you. Perhaps you’re afraid they will laugh at what you say. Or maybe you just aren’t brave enough to speak.
I’ve been there, and so have many other people all over the world. Shyness is like a snake that crawls(爬进) into our mouths and stops us speaking. But we shouldn’t let it stay there.
I am 29 years old. Even today, that snake still sometimes visits me. But when I was in high school, I was so shy that I wouldn’t talk to anyone except my parents and best friends. If a stranger asked me the way to a local shop, it was as if I’d forgotten how to talk.
One summer, I got a job in a restaurant and that helped a lot. It meant I had to talk to customers. I had to tell them how much their meal cost. I had to ask them if they wanted to drink Coke or Sprite. I had to tell the people in the kitchen if someone wanted pickle（泡菜）on their sandwich.
This job taught me how to speak with people.
You may not be old enough to find a part-time job. But you can look for other chances to speak with people. You can offer to help an old woman carry her heavy bag. Or you can go to get a newspaper for your family.
If you do these things for a while, the “shyness” snake will soon begin to leave you alone. It’ll look for another mouth to crawl into.

  1. 1.

    The example in the first paragraph is used to          .

    1. A.
      show that everyone has the right to speak in class
    2. B.
      tell readers that it is not right to laugh at others
    3. C.
      introduce the fact that many people have a shyness problem
    4. D.
      argue that it is alright to keep silent in public
  2. 2.

    The underlined sentence in the second paragraph probably means       .

    1. A.
      he’s been in many situations that make other people feel shy
    2. B.
      he is confident that he can find a way to get over shyness
    3. C.
      he is sad because he knows he will always be shy
    4. D.
      like many other people he once was troubled by shyness
  3. 3.

    The author’s duties in the restaurant included           .

    1. A.
      cooking the meals for customers
    2. B.
      taking the customers’ orders
    3. C.
      discussing the menu with the manager
    4. D.
      helping people in the kitchen
  4. 4.

    Who was the article written for?

    1. A.
      Shy early teenagers.
    2. B.
      College students.
    3. C.
      People who work at a restaurant.
    4. D.
      People who need a part-time job.

Advertisers Perform a Useful Service to the Community
Advertisers tend to think big and perhaps this is why they’re always coming in for criticism. Their critics seem to resent them because they have a flair for self-promotion and because they have so much money to throw around. ‘It’s iniquitous,’ they say, ‘that this entirely unproductive industry (if we can call it that) should absorb millions of pounds each year. It only goes to show how much profit the big companies are making. Why don’t they stop advertising and reduce the price of their goods? After all, it’s the consumer who pays…’
The poor old consumer! He’d have to pay a great deal more if advertising didn’t create mass markets for products. It is precisely because of the heavy advertising that consumer goods are so cheap. But we get the wrong idea if we think the only purpose of advertising is to sell goods. Another equally important function is to inform. A great deal of the knowledge we have about household goods derives largely from the advertisements we read. Advertisements introduce us to new products or remind us of the existence of ones we already know about. Supposing you wanted to buy a washing machine, it is more than likely you would obtain details regarding performance, price, etc., from an advertisement.
Lots of people pretend that they never read advertisements, but this claim may be seriously doubted. It is hardly possible not to read advertisements these days. And what fun they often are, too! Just think what a railway station or a newspaper would be like without advertisements. Would you enjoy gazing at a blank wall or reading railway byelaws while waiting for a train? Would you like to read only closely printed columns of news in your daily paper? A cheerful, witty advertisement makes such a difference to a drab wall or a newspaper full of the daily ration of calamities.
We must not forget, either, that advertising makes a positive contribution to our pockets. Newspapers, commercial radio and television companies could not subsist without this source of revenue. The fact that we pay so little for our daily paper, or can enjoy so many broadcast programmes is due entirely to the money spent by advertisers. Just think what a newspaper would cost if we had to pay its full price!
Another thing we mustn’t forget is the ‘small ads.’ which are in virtually every newspaper and magazine.  What a tremendously useful service they perform for the community! Just about anything can be accomplished(完成的,实现的)through these columns. For instance, you can find a job, buy or sell a house, announce a birth, marriage or death in what used to be called the ‘hatch, match and dispatch’ column but by far the most fascinating section is the personal or ‘agony’ column. No other item in a newspaper provides such entertaining reading or offers such a deep insight into human nature. It’s the best advertisement for advertising there is!

  1. 1.

    What is main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      Advertisement.   
    2. B.
      The benefits of advertisement.
    3. C.
      Advertisers perform a useful service to communities.   
    4. D.
      The costs of advertisement.
  2. 2.

    The attitude of the author toward advertisers is

    1. A.
      appreciative.   
    2. B.
      trustworthy.   
    3. C.
      critical.    
    4. D.
      dissatisfactory.
  3. 3.

    Why do the critics criticize advertisers?

    1. A.
      Because advertisers often brag. 
    2. B.
      Because critics think advertisement is a “waste of money”.
    3. C.
      Because customers are encouraged to buy more than necessary. 
    4. D.
      Because customers pay more.
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is Not True?

    1. A.
      Advertisement makes contribution to our pockets and we may know everything.
    2. B.
      We can buy what we want.
    3. C.
      Good quality products don’t need to be advertised.
    4. D.
      Advertisement makes our life colorful.
  5. 5.

    The passage is_______________

    1. A.
      Narration.    
    2. B.
        Description.
    3. C.
      Criticism.    
    4. D.
        Argumentation.

Domestic (驯养的) horses now pull ploughs, race in the Kentucky Derby, and carry police. But early horses weren’t tame (驯服的) enough to perform these kinds of tasks. Scientists think the first interactions humans had with horses were far different from those today.
Thousands of years ago, people killed the wild horses that lived around them for food. Over time, people began to catch the animals and raise them. This was the first step in domestication.
As people began to tame and ride horses, they chose to keep those animals that had more desirable characteristics. For example, people may have chosen to keep horses that had a gentle personality so they could be ridden more easily. People who used horses to pull heavy loads would have chosen to keep stronger animals. Characteristics like strength are partly controlled by the animals’ genes. So as the domesticated horses reproduced, they passed the characteristics on to their young. Each new generation of houses would show more of these chosen characteristics.
Modern day horse breeds come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. This variety didn’t exist in the horse population before domestication. The Shetland horse is one of the smallest breeds—typically reaching only one meter tall. With short, strong legs, the animals were bred to pull coal out of mine shafts (矿井) with low ceilings. Huge horses like the Clydesdale came on the scene around 1700. People bred these heavy, tall horses to pull large vehicles used for carrying heavy loads.
The domestication of horses has had great effects on societies. For example, horse were important tools in the advancement of modern agriculture. Using them to pull ploughs and carry heavy loads allowed people to farm more efficiently. Before they were able to ride horses, humans had to cross land on foot. Riding horses allowed people to travel far greater distance in much less time. That encouraged populations living in different areas to interact with one another. The new from of rapid transportation helped cultures spread around the world.

  1. 1.

    Before domestication horses were ______.

    1. A.
      caught for sports
    2. B.
      hunted for food
    3. C.
      made to pull ploughs
    4. D.
      used to carry people
  2. 2.

    The author uses the Shetland horse as an example to show ______.

    1. A.
      it is smaller than the Clydesdale horse
    2. B.
      horse used to have gentle personalities
    3. C.
      some horses have better shaped than others
    4. D.
      horses were of less variety before domestication
  3. 3.

    Horses contributed to the spread of culture by ______.

    1. A.
      carrying heavy loads
    2. B.
      changing farming methods
    3. C.
      serving as a means of transport
    4. D.
      advancing agriculture in different areas
  4. 4.

    The passage is mainly about _______.

    1. A.
      why humans domesticated horses
    2. B.
      how humans and horses needed each other
    3. C.
      why horses came in different shapes and sizes
    4. D.
      how human societies and horses influenced each other

Why Rent Textbooks?
Renting textbooks is a relatively new idea for everyone. Back in the old days, the idea of renting one never existed since the books are affordable or readily available in libraries. But the time has changed and with the changes in educational system and various economic challenges happening across the globe, the price of textbooks increased.
Given such fact, textbook renting is now a new fashion among college students. Research was made to find out if renting helps one save money and time rather than buying new textbooks and realized that it really is. Let’s examine carefully further and see why renting books is a cost-effective way to still get to have your textbooks without shelling too much money from your pocket.
Gives value for your money
You don’t have to buy all of your textbooks. Those non-major subjects, are better acquired through renting. It saves one money and helps you give out the money you save on some other personal possessions you need in college.
Renting textbooks allows you to save at least 50% off the standard retail (零售) price for each item. You can tell, with a little research, that renting is a lot cheaper compared to buying used books aside from looking way better than the former.
Saves time
You can save a great deal of time when renting a textbook. Instead of browsing your way for hours trying to look for better deals online, you can simply go to a popular book renting marketplace online and just order away. There is literally no need to skimming for hours and see where you can find a great deal. Often, the rental company gives you prepaid postage slip just to get you going and do the same when you decide to return the book.
This process not only saves you time, it also saves other resources like gas if you decide to go to the nearest bookstore to buy books or spend hours using electricity just to find a good deal.
User Friendly
Aside from being able to save money and time, renting textbooks brings convenience to all users. Imagine trying to scan the virtual bookshelf and checking on comments of previous users and figuring out which ones got bad comments and which had great ones. It could be fun at first but if you are short of time, the process can become annoying.
If you rent books, you will only be needing the book’s ISBN number and find it right away. No more time-wasting site search. Type in the ISBN number, order the book, and wait for it to get shipped to your home.

  1. 1.

    The reason why people haven’t the habit of renting textbooks in the old days is that ______.

    1. A.
      the educational system has not changed by now
    2. B.
      people can afford books or get books easily in libraries
    3. C.
      different economic challenges happen across the world
    4. D.
      the price of textbooks is much higher than that of nowadays
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “shelling” in paragraph 2 means “______”.

    1. A.
      saving
    2. B.
      spending
    3. C.
      removing
    4. D.
      wasting
  3. 3.

    The following statements are the reasons why textbook renting is now a new fashion among college students EXCEPT ______.

    1. A.
      One can save a great deal of time in browsing for better deals online
    2. B.
      It brings convenience to all the users apart from saving money and time
    3. C.
      The process saves other resources if you don’t go to the nearest bookstore
    4. D.
      It saves one money and helps him spend money on what he need most in college
  4. 4.

    The passage mainly tells us that ______.

    1. A.
      renting textbooks allows you to save a lot of money
    2. B.
      renting a textbook can also save you a great deal of time
    3. C.
      textbook renting was a relatively new fashion among college students
    4. D.
      textbook renting is a money-saving, fun, and, convenient way for college students

Try it and see for yourself—Crossword Weaver is the leading Crossword Puzzle Creator. This crossword puzzle maker, Crossword Weaver, is the leading crossword puzzle software. Type in your words to quickly create two styles of crossword puzzles.
The freeform style uses only your words. Perfect for educators, home scholars, parents, and anyone wanting their puzzle to use only their words. Or, our patented（个人独创的） technology mixes your words with a high quality database to give you professional puzzles in just seconds!
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The demo（演示） mode allows you to try the program to see if it meets your needs before you purchase it. After you purchase an unlocking code and enter the code into the Crossword Weaver demo, it will immediately become the full version. The demo version has limitations on printing, saving, and exporting.
Crossword Weaver is the best program for the best price.
Used by teachers, parents, puzzle lovers, businesses, newsletter editors, publishers, and newspapers all over the world!
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All upgrades are free. Simply download the demo for the new version and type in your unlock code again to get your new version.

  1. 1.

     Crossword Weaver is used to help you _______.

    1. A.
      solve the crossword puzzles
    2. B.
      make the crossword puzzles
    3. C.
      find the best crossword puzzles
    4. D.
      research on the crossword puzzles
  2. 2.

    . As a teacher, if you want to buy Crossword Weaver with License number to unlock the demo for your school, you may save about _______.

    1. A.
      $10
    2. B.
      $20
    3. C.
      $30
    4. D.
      $39.95
  3. 3.

     This passage doesn’t tell us if we can _______.

    1. A.
      put the software on more than one computer
    2. B.
      export the puzzles as PDF’s style
    3. C.
      put puzzles on the web site
    4. D.
      publish/sell the puzzles we create
  4. 4.

    Compared to the full version, the demo mode _______.

    1. A.
      is much cheaper
    2. B.
      can only be used online
    3. C.
      has the same function if you enter the code into it
    4. D.
      will be limited to some functions even if you enter the code
  5. 5.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

    1. A.
      After you download the demo mode, you have to delete（删掉） it in a few days.
    2. B.
      If you want to update Crossword Weaver, you will have to pay some money.
    3. C.
      You are not qualified for a 25% discount if you buy the Crossword Weaver for the second time.
    4. D.
      You can buy a code to unlock the demo at any time before, during or after downloading.

Women’s roles have changed throughout the world in recent years, but nowhere so obviously as in America .As the roles of women have changed ,so have men’s .In many American homes today ,the husband still carries on his traditional role of breadwinner ,while his homemaker wife is in charge of the home and child—raising. But it is more and more common to find that the children are left in day –care centers or nursery schools while both parents work .The woman may earn as much or more money than her husband. At home ,household duties are shared in varying degrees by all family members .It is not unusual to find father cooking dinner ,cleaning the living room or changing the baby .Mother might be outside mowing the lawn or washing the car .Children have responsibilities ,too .One of the goals of the Women’s Liberation Movement has been to have both men and women share in childcare, housework and financial responsibility. Today many American women will not marry a man who is not willing to share equally in household responsibilities.
The high cost of living has made it necessary for many women to have jobs outside the home ,but women often choose to have jobs in order to use their skills and education or to seek a more fulfilling and interesting life .Many American women enjoy the independence that an outside job and the salary give men and even some women—sometimes are not for women working outside the home ,and in some cases ,a woman might be paid less than a man who performs the same job .American women ,however ,have met challenges（挑战）since pioneer days ,and they continue to work for true equality.

  1. 1.

    Many American women go out to work in order to            .

    1. A.
      earn enough money to support the family
    2. B.
      make their husbands share in the housework
    3. C.
      enjoy independence
    4. D.
      get more money than their husbands
  2. 2.

    What does sex discrimination mean, EXCEPT            ?

    1. A.
      It’s harder for women to get a same job as men
    2. B.
      Women get less paid than men at the same position
    3. C.
      Women do most of the housework
    4. D.
      Women have jobs outside house
  3. 3.

             for the women to win true equality.

    1. A.
      It’s impossible        
    2. B.
      It takes a long time
    3. C.
      It’s greatly successful     
    4. D.
      It’s not difficult
  4. 4.

    From the text we known          .

    1. A.
      women’s roles in the world have changed a lot but men’s roles haven’t changed
    2. B.
      American women continued to work for their true equality
    3. C.
      in all areas of American men and women got paid equally
    4. D.
      most women began to work outside the home
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