A：Have you ________ been to Japan?

B：No.

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The people below all want to buy a magazine. Read the descriptions and help each person make the right decision.

(     ) 56. Emi is a university student studying Italian and Politics. She doesn’t have much time to read anything very detailed but she is looking for something with plenty of news and information.

(     ) 57. Carrie is sixteen years old and lovers spending time listening to pop music and lying on her bed reading. She is always interested in finding out more about some of the stars in the world of pop and fashion.

(     ) 58. Bill travels a lot when he was younger. Now that he has stopped his work ,he enjoys reading about foreign people , places and customs even if he has already visited that part of the world .

(     ) 59. Leroy used to be a detective. He still takes an active interest in the work of the police, but these days he enjoys reading fictions after years spent chasing real criminals.

(     ) 60. Up till now Brigitte has never traveled far so this year she has decided to go abroad for the first time . The travel agent suggests that she reads about various countries first time .The travel agent suggests that she reads about various countries first before choosing her holiday.

A. WORLD TRAVEL This weekly magazine can bring the world to your home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of color photographs, is your window on the world.

B. ONLY 16 Every week well-known writers bring you the latest teenage love stories. Each magazine carries three full-length stories as well as cartoons and color pictures of your favorite film stars.

C. EUROPE NEWS The weekly magazine keeps you in touch with what’s happing . Filled with facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the week’s most interesting new stories .Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers.

D. FOREIGN PARTS The weekly magazine tells what you need to know if you are thinking of traveling. Helpful advice on what to pack and what to buy once you are there. Lots of color photos to help you choose the best hotel, the cheapest flights and a special guide to different climates each week.

E. CRIME AND CRIMINALS These exciting short stories are written by well-known crime writers. Every magazine brings you the best in criminal thrills, stories are so good that you won’t be able to put the magazine down .And every month we leave one crime unanswered so that you, that reader, can play detective.

“The only thing holding you back is yourself. Never say never”, said a rising 17-year-old singer, Justin Bieber, who was just an ordinary boy in Canada a few years ago.
After the accident of falling from the 18^th floor and lying in the snow for three hours, my hands were frozen and my spinal cord (脊髓)was seriously injured. All the doctors and professors in the famous hospitals in Beijing told me that there was little chance for my hands and my body to recover (康复).
After half a year of medical treatments and recovering exercises, I could not make any more progress for over a year. What was worse , I suffered a lot from depression (绝望). On top of this, I suffered from insomnia, making every minute of the night seem to last forever. Hopelessly, mom and I came back to my hometown, which is small town in Guangdong.
At that time, I thought that I would never be able to walk again. I would never love and be loved. I would never be able to earn even a penny. I would never be able to repay the kindness I got from my parents and many nice people. Life was meaningless.
Now two years has passed. My hands are 80% recovered. I can even type faster than a healthy person! Up to now, I have worked for a law firm as an interpreter for half a year already. Although I don’t earn as much as before, I am able to pay for the food and clothes I need. What’s more, I even have extra money to buy thanksgiving presents for my parents and my boyfriend. Through my blogs (博客) , many people get to know me and like me. I can bring happiness to them. I can help those who are still suffering from depression and the pain of illnesses by chatting with them….You see, I am living a meaningful life and I am happier than ever I could have dreamed.
So, my friends, never say never. As long as you are alive, there is always hope and possibilities. It is never too late to take action to realize your dreams.     (382 words)

1. 1.

   What’s the writer’s present job?

   1. A.
      A singer
   2. B.
      A typist
   3. C.
      A professor
   4. D.
      An interpreter
2. 2.

   What does the underlined word “insomnia” in the third paragraph mean in Chinese?

   1. A.
      失眠
   2. B.
      失忆
   3. C.
      麻木
   4. D.
      低烧
3. 3.

   All of the following words can be used to describe the writer’s present life EXCEPT___________

   1. A.
      helpful
   2. B.
      meaningful
   3. C.
      painful
   4. D.
      hopeful
4. 4.

   According to the passage, which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?

   1. A.
      She gets a lot of help through her blogs
   2. B.
      She is in love with a young man at present
   3. C.
      She got medical treatment soon after the accident
   4. D.
      She had no job and earned little before the accident