Share flat, Goodhope Valley nice flat. The other room ready for use immediately, quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $45 p.w. including bills of phone and power. Female non-smoker. No pet.

Helen 25760435 or 24760454

56.Helen wants to ______.

A.find another lady to share the cost of a flat

B.share her room in a flat with a lady who has no pet

C.rent out a flat of her own at $45 per week

D.find a flat in Goodhope Valley with park view

57.Phone 57225117 and you can buy _______.

A. a fridge for only $320　　　 B. a coffee table which is made of fine wood

C. an armchair for $40　　　　 D. 6 books that you like for $20

58.If you get a job at Nowa Electronics, you will _____.

A. work 4 afternoons per week　　

B. work 3.5 hours every day

C. be paid per year according to your education and experience

D. be helped by a computer programmer

59.Which of the following is true?

A. There are two bedrooms in the flat.

B. Among the things for sale is a model sailing boat.

C. A college student of electronics can take a part-time job at Nowa Electronics.

D.You have to go personally for the job at Nowa Electronics.

Some novels simply entertain and others contain a powerful message in the story line and characters. In his first novel, A Wind In Montana, Mitch Davies tells a story about young adults and how they accept responsibility for their lives.

A Wind In Montana is a marvelous tale of two teenagers, Rory Coleman and Victoria Beach, high school students at the same school, who struggle to make the right decision for themselves. As each of them nears adulthood, they become more concerned with the future and setting goals that will bring them happiness and fulfillment.

Without any advice from his parents, Rory chooses to pursue a profession in chemistry, applies for a chemistry scholarship, and determines to do everything he can to achieve it. Along the path, Rory finds that even though he has a plan, there are obstacles that could prevent him from realizing his goals. Victoria’s struggles are different from Rory’s. Although her father has decided that she should become a professional musician, Victoria has other plans for her life. Together, Rory and Victoria attempt to follow their dreams, despite the obstacles in their paths. A Wind In Montana contains a lesson for all teens about to enter adulthood － that disappointment and setbacks (挫折) are going to occur no matter how determined they are and that they need to develop skills along the way that will help them deal with them effectively.

There are so many major decisions facing teens today －social, parents, other influencing adults and school work － and there’s no guarantee that their plans will succeed, even if they make the so-called “right” decisions. A Wind In Montana explores how two teenagers struggle with their own unique decisions and how the choices they make affect their lives.

Mitch Davies’ book stands out among today’s teen books that deal with imaginary situations. A Wind In Montana is a real story about real people facing real-life situations. It’s entertaining and also helps readers think about their own lives and offers various ways to handle situations that may arise.

56. According to the passage, both Rory and Victoria _____.

A. work hard at their courses　 　　　 B. have a strong sense of self

C. go against their parents 　　　　　 D. get along well with others

57. The third paragraph is mainly about _____.

A. the value of A Wind In Montana　　　　　　　 B. Mitch Davies’ achievements

C. Mitch Davies’ writing style　　　　　　　　　 D. the content of A Wind In Montana

58. Unlike other teen books, A Wind In Montana ______.

A. involves some imaginary situations　　　　 B. focuses on responsibilities teens should take

C. is based on real-life experiences　　　　　 D. discusses the future of young adults

59. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To review a book. 　　　　　　　　　 B. To report a piece of news.

C. To speak highly of an author. D. To collect materials for a book.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to —— international agreements relating to the environment.

    A. work out    B. find out　　  C. pick out　　   D. speak out

    A. work out    B. find out　　  C. pick out　　   D. speak out

How to Be a Winner

Sir Steven Redgrave  

Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals  

“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes （糖尿病） . Believing my career （职业生涯）was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it----the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn’t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”  

Karen Pickering  

Swimming World Champion  

“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success―you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. “Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”  

Kirsten Best  

Poet ＆ Writer  

“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological （心理的） tool.”  

 　　60. What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?

　　A. Difficulties influenced his career.

　　B. Specialists offered him medical advice.

　　C. Training helped him defeat his disease.

　　D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.

　　61. What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?

　　A. Her training schedule.

　　B. Her daily happenings.

　　C. Her achievements.

　　D. Her sports career.

　　62.What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to？

　　A. Ways that help one to focus.

　　B. Words that help one to feel less tense.

　　C. Activities that turn one's attention away.

　　D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.

　　63. According to the passage ,what do the three people have in common?

　　A. Courage.

　　B. Devotion.

　　C. Hard work.

　　D. Self-confidence.