If you are s ，you had better go to bed．

If you think you are sick, you are sick no matter what1says.2, if you believe in your doctor, and if he tells that you are going to feel better, you probably will. The3of the mind on the body does exist and sometimes can be powerful. It exists whether one is4of it or not.
Take the5of Mrs. Green, for example. She was unable to get to sleep at night and was too tired during the day to do some simple things that she6enjoy doing. She had headaches more often which7her from reading or watching TV. The more she thought about her conditions,8she felt. At last she went to9her doctor, whom she had known for years. The doctor listened to her and gave her a very10examination. Then he said to her, “ There is nothing11wrong with you physically, but I accept the fact12you don’t feel well. I’m going to give you some pills that should help. I want you to13one after dinner and one half an hour14you go to bed tonight. Call me tomorrow and tell me15you feel.
16Mrs. Green telephoned, “Doctor, I had the first17night’s sleep in two months. What is in this pills18?” The doctor said, “It is an old formula(配方) I have19for years. Just20taking them for a week.” Turning to the nurse, he said, “It’s wonderful what a little baking soda(苏打) can do.”

1.
1. A.
  everyone else
2. B.
  anyone else
3. C.
  nobody else
4. D.
  someone else
2.
1. A.
  On the other hand
2. B.
  As a matter of fact
3. C.
  More often than not
4. D.
  In other words
3.
1. A.
  result
2. B.
  cause
3. C.
  reason
4. D.
  effect
4.
1. A.
  aware
2. B.
  fond
3. C.
  sure
4. D.
  full
5.
1. A.
  care
2. B.
  cut
3. C.
  case
4. D.
  call
6.
1. A.
  would
2. B.
  could
3. C.
  might
4. D.
  used to
7.
1. A.
  benefit
2. B.
  allowed
3. C.
  prevented
4. D.
  forbade
8.
1. A.
  the more
2. B.
  the better
3. C.
  the worse
4. D.
  the less
9.
1. A.
  hear
2. B.
  see
3. C.
  watch
4. D.
  ask
10.
1. A.
  thorough
2. B.
  basic
3. C.
  general
4. D.
  main
11.
1. A.
  serious
2. B.
  special
3. C.
  specially
4. D.
  seriously
12.
1. A.
  that
2. B.
  which
3. C.
  不填
4. D.
  why
13.
1. A.
  eat
2. B.
  take
3. C.
  drink
4. D.
  chew
14.
1. A.
  when
2. B.
  since
3. C.
  after
4. D.
  before
15.
1. A.
  what do
2. B.
  what
3. C.
  how do
4. D.
  how
16.
1. A.
  The next day
2. B.
  Later
3. C.
  Shortly
4. D.
  Tomorrow
17.
1. A.
  bad
2. B.
  terrible
3. C.
  good
4. D.
  right
18.
1. A.
  at all
2. B.
  on earth
3. C.
  by the way
4. D.
  for ever
19.
1. A.
  sold
2. B.
  written
3. C.
  read
4. D.
  used
20.
1. A.
  keep up
2. B.
  keep off
3. C.
  keep on
4. D.
  keep away

D
I don’t like getting up too early unless I have to. When you’re filming, you’ve got make-up on, which doesn’t happen often. As I’m not filming at present I’ll get up at 8.30.
Work normally means Matt coming over to my house about 10 am. We’re writing at the moment. We’ll chat for a bit before going to my study. One of us will have an idea for a sketch (梗概), we’ll talk about the characters and when we feel we have enough we’ll start writing.
Matt and I met at the National Youth Theatre in 1990 and started doing shows together in ’95, at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. We know we’re onto something if we’ve made each other laugh, and that’s a really special moment. It’s not always like that, but we’re comfortable enough with each other that we can be honest and go. Some days you’re not in the mood to be funny—like writing when my dad was dying of cancer, or when Matt was separating from his partner.
We stop for lunch and sometimes go to Wagamama in Camden, but the last time we were followed by paparazzi (狗仔队), which gets you down—who wants to be pictured eating noodles?
When I’m not writing with Matt I work on other projects. My second children’s book comes out later in the year. It’s called Mr. Stink. The first one I dedicated to my three-year-old nephew, Eddie. Both books have been illustrated by Quentin Blake; it’s been a thrill to work with him—like 20 years ago reading a Roald Dahl book and looking at those drawings, then one day that person illustrates your work… magical.
At 5 I go swimming in Soho. My trainer makes me do horrible exercises, but I always feel better after.
Being in all day, I like to go out in the evening and look smart, but not like I’ve come out of the City. I’m a tall, broad guy and well-dressed.
For dinner I’ll meet friends. When you’re a single guy it’s great to have some good female friends. Or I might take my mum to the theatre, as I know she really appreciates it. I like watching TV comedy shows to see what everyone’s doing. When you see something impressive it makes you work harder. I also love Larkin’s poems: they don’t try to transcend (超越) the commonplace; they’re much more straightforward.
Poetry is great to dip into before going to bed, rather than falling asleep reading a novel and being confused over what you’ve read or not. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in seven years; unfortunately, I rely on pills. I’ve tried everything. If I could wish anything for myself, I’d wish I could sleep better.
67. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. the author spends much time with his friends
B. the author and Matt are both famous in the district
C. the author doesn’t care much about what to wear
D. the author works at home and seldom goes out every day
68. Where does the passage most likely appear?
A. In a travel diary.                         B. In a news column.
C. In an online diary.                    D. In a research paper.
69. Why does the author read some poetry before going to bed?
A. Because poetry can often bring him some funny ideas.
B. Because poetry is much easier to understand than novels.
C. Because poetry is very abstract and reflects unusual things.
D. Because poetry can be of some help for him to kill time.
70. What might be the best title for the passage?
A. A day’s work with Matt                 B. A new life-style
C. A life in the day                       D. A good way to write

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I don’t like getting up too early unless I have to. When you’re filming, you’ve got make-up on, which doesn’t happen often. As I’m not filming at present I’ll get up at 8.30.

Work normally means Matt coming over to my house about 10 am. We’re writing at the moment. We’ll chat for a bit before going to my study. One of us will have an idea for a sketch (梗概), we’ll talk about the characters and when we feel we have enough we’ll start writing.

Matt and I met at the National Youth Theatre in 1990 and started doing shows together in ’95, at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. We know we’re onto something if we’ve made each other laugh, and that’s a really special moment. It’s not always like that, but we’re comfortable enough with each other that we can be honest and go. Some days you’re not in the mood to be funny—like writing when my dad was dying of cancer, or when Matt was separating from his partner.

We stop for lunch and sometimes go to Wagamama in Camden, but the last time we were followed by paparazzi (狗仔队), which gets you down—who wants to be pictured eating noodles?

When I’m not writing with Matt I work on other projects. My second children’s book comes out later in the year. It’s called Mr. Stink. The first one I dedicated to my three-year-old nephew, Eddie. Both books have been illustrated by Quentin Blake; it’s been a thrill to work with him—like 20 years ago reading a Roald Dahl book and looking at those drawings, then one day that person illustrates your work… magical.

At 5 I go swimming in Soho. My trainer makes me do horrible exercises, but I always feel better after.

Being in all day, I like to go out in the evening and look smart, but not like I’ve come out of the City. I’m a tall, broad guy and well-dressed.

For dinner I’ll meet friends. When you’re a single guy it’s great to have some good female friends. Or I might take my mum to the theatre, as I know she really appreciates it. I like watching TV comedy shows to see what everyone’s doing. When you see something impressive it makes you work harder. I also love Larkin’s poems: they don’t try to transcend (超越) the commonplace; they’re much more straightforward.

Poetry is great to dip into before going to bed, rather than falling asleep reading a novel and being confused over what you’ve read or not. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in seven years; unfortunately, I rely on pills. I’ve tried everything. If I could wish anything for myself, I’d wish I could sleep better.

67. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

A. the author spends much time with his friends

B. the author and Matt are both famous in the district

C. the author doesn’t care much about what to wear

D. the author works at home and seldom goes out every day

68. Where does the passage most likely appear?

A. In a travel diary. B. In a news column.

C. In an online diary. D. In a research paper.

69. Why does the author read some poetry before going to bed?

A. Because poetry can often bring him some funny ideas.

B. Because poetry is much easier to understand than novels.

C. Because poetry is very abstract and reflects unusual things.

D. Because poetry can be of some help for him to kill time.

70. What might be the best title for the passage?

A. A day’s work with Matt B. A new life-style

C. A life in the day D. A good way to write