Your living room
Feng shui is all about balance. Try to arrange sofas and chairs in a square around a circular table. Avoid an L-shaped arrangement as this leaves a missing corner. The centre of the living room should be left clear. Make sure there is a lot of light, which will promote good energy.
Put plants in the corners of the room, as they attract good energy and will energize your health, but not ones with sharp leaves such as yuccas or cactus. Fresh flowers also bring good energy, but throw them away as soon as they begin to die, and don’t have dried flowers.
Mirrors are vital because they reflect energy. Round or oval ones are best, but they should not be opposite each other, nor should they reflect a door, otherwise your good fortune will go out of it.
To promote harmony between the members of your family, have photos of them around the room, preferably smiling. If you want to find a partner, energize the south-west corner of your living room or bedroom by placing a floor light at least 1.75m high there, and turn it on every evening. Surround yourself with decorations and objects in pairs, such as ducks or birds.
To avoid blocking the positive energy in the room, keep everything tidy. Don’t accumulate too many unnecessary things. Take a look at every object, and ask yourself, “Do I really need it? Do I really like it?” If the answer is no, get rid of it.
Your bedroom
You should have the head of your bed placed against a wall, as this gives you a sense of security. Avoid having a bed under a window, as you are exposed to danger and bad energy from outside. If this is impossible, use blinds or heavy curtains to cover the window. Never sleep in a place where you can’t see the door—you should always be able to see someone who’s coming in.
Avoid hanging pictures or lights above your bed, as this leads to a subconscious feeling of threat. Don’t put mirrors opposite the bed either, as they “break up” the image, and therefore the relationship reflected in them.
Keep lighting low and soft, and decorate preferably with dark colors. Do not hang paintings of fierce animals, abstract subjects, or water in the bedroom. Water is very good elsewhere, but in the bedroom it suggests financial loss. Make sure you never put plants in the bedroom, and don’t have a TV facing the bed, or at least cover it when it is not in use.
Your study
Don’t use the same room for your bedroom and your study, as the different energies will be in conflict. If you have to do this, try to separate the areas either symbolically with plants, or with a screen. Put away piles of files or unfinished work—don’t leave them on your desk. Being tidy promotes positive energy. Wherever you study make sure your desk is in the north-east corner, especially if you are preparing for exams, as this area symbolizes education.
A bookcase is bad feng shui, as its sharp corners generate negative “arrows”, and if you have one you ought to put a climbing plant on it to avoid this effect. Cupboards are better than open shelves.
【小题1】 As for lights, which of the following statements is false?

Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D.  Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

For several years, Americans have enjoyed teleshopping---watching TV and buying things by phone. Now teleshopping is starting in Europe. In some __46__ countries, people can turn on their __47__ and shop for clothes, jewelry, food, toys and __48__ things.

Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden. __49__, the biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in fifteen European countries, and in one year, it makes $10 million. In France, there are two teleshopping channels, and the French __50__ about $ 20 million a year in buying things through those channels.

In Germany, __51__ last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for one hour every day. Then the government allowed more teleshopping. Other channels can __52__ for telebusiness, including the largest American teleshopping company and a 24-hour teleshopping company. German __53__ are hoping these will help them sell more things.

Some people like teleshopping because it allows them to do their shopping without __54__. With all the traffic problems in cities, going shopping is not an easy thing. But at the same time, other Europeans __55__ like this new way of buying things. They call __56__ “junk on the air.” Many Europeans usually worry about the quality of the things __57__ on TV. They think high quality is the most important thing, and they don’t believe they can be sure about the quality of the things __58__.

The need of high quality means that European teleshopping companies will have to be __59__ the American companies. They will have to be more careful about __60__ of the things they sell. They will also have to work harder to sell things that the buyers cannot touch or see by themselves.

1.                A．European       B．Asian           C．American D．African

2.                A．lights          B．switches        C．radios    D．TVs

3.                A．some else       B．another many    C．the other D．many other

4.                A．Such as         B．For example     C．For teleshopping    D．It is like

5.                A．takes          B．cost            C．spends   D．spend

6.                A．to             B．until           C．unless    D．by

7.                A．begin          B．leave           C．open D．turn on

8.                A．people         B．women         C．businessmen   D．officials

9.                A．to go out        B．going out        C．to buy things   D．buying things

10.               A．still            B．don’t         C．even D．won’t

11.               A．teleshopping    B．TV             C．radio D．telephone

12.               A．appearing       B．coming out      C．for sale    D．to buy

13.               A．in the shop      B．on TV          C．they bought    D．by this way

14.               A．different from   B．the same with    C．as big as   D．larger than

15.               A．the number     B．the quality      C．the places D．the buyers

Jim and his brother lived on the 80th level . When coming home one day to their 　36the　lifts were not working and they had to 　37 　the stairs.　

After reaching the 20th level , breathless and tired , they decided to 38 　 their bags and come back for them the next day . They climbed　 39 . When they got to the 40th level , Jim’s brother started to　 40 . However , they 　41 to climb the flights of steps, arguing all the way to the 60th floor.

They then　 42　 that they only had 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop arguing and

continue climbing 　43 . They reached their home at long last . Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to 　44　 the door. And they realized that the 　45 　were in their bags which were left on the 20th floor.

This story is a reflection（映） of our life. When 　46 , many of us are asked to do as our

parents and teachers expect. We　 47 　get to do the things that we really like and love and are under too much pressure 　48　 by the age of 20 , we get tired and decide to 　49　 this load（负担） .

Once 　50　 the pressure , we work harder to realize our dreams . But by the time we reach 40 years old , we find it 　51 　to realize them and begin to feel unsatisfied and complain , and　 52 them . Reaching 60 , we realize that we have 53 　cause for complaint any more and we begin to walk the final stage with　 54 　.

So follow your dreams and　 55　 for them carefully , never complain and lose your key , and your dreams will come true one day.

My Fellow American,

I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease（老年痴呆症）.

Upon learning this news, Nancy & I had to decide whether as private citizens we would  41  this a private matter or we would make this news known in a   42   way.

In the past Nancy suffered from breast cancer   43   I had my cancer surgeries（外科手术）. We found through our open disclosures（公开）we were able to   44   public awareness. We were happy that   45   many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to   46   to normal, healthy lives.

So now, we feel it is   47   to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater   48   of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are   49   by it.

At the moment I feel just fine. I   50   to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have   51   done. I will continue to share   52   journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch   53   my friends and supporters.

Unfortunately, as Alzheimer’s Disease   54  , the family often suffers a lot. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this   55   experience. When the time comes I am confident that with your help she will   56   it with faith and courage.

In closing let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of   57    me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home,   58   that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and endless optimism for its future.

I now begin this   59   that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright   60   ahead.

Thank you my friends. May God always bless you.

Sincerely,

Ronald Reagan

41. A. stay                    B. keep                        C. hold                         D. pretend

42. A. proper                B. good                        C. public                    D. suitable

43. A. and                    B. but                           C. or                            D. so

44. A. raise                   B. make                       C. take                          D. turn

45. A. by the way          B. on condition            C. in a whole                D. as a result

46. A. repeat                 B. recover                    C. return                      D. replace

47. A. impossible          B. important                 C. pity                         D. obvious

48. A. concern                B. encouragement        C. awareness                 D. decision

49. A. protected            B. affected                    C. examined                 D. controlled

50. A. intend                B. want                        C. love                          D. continue

51. A. finally                B. seldom                     C. always                      D. rarely

52. A. life’s                  B. one’s                       C. other’s                      D. today’s

53. A. for                        B. with                       C. by                            D. on

54. A. progresses           B. cures                    C. removes                   D. advances

55. A. meaningful         B. useful                   C. careful                       D. painful

56. A. treat                   B. see                           C. face                         D. consider

57. A. having                B. allowing                  C. showing                   D. declaring

58. A. whoever             B. wherever                 C. whenever                 D. whatever

59. A. life                    B. road                         C. line                          D. journey

60. A. evening               B. day                         C. night                        D. dawn

Section A

Directions: In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to (he question you have heard.

1.A. This afternoon.     B. Tomorrow.   C. Next week.           D. Next month.

2.A. She doesn't play tennis well.          B. She likes other sports as well.

C. She is an enthusiastic tennis player.            D. She is a professional athlete.

3.A. At a paint store.      B. At an oil market   

  C. At a science museum.   D. At a gallery.

4.A.Work in the yard.         B. Buy some wood.   

  C. Go to the bookstore.      D. Take a walk.

5.A. A taxi driver.        B. A passenger.        

C. A car cleaner.         D. A mechanic.

6.A. Call a repairman.                  B. Get out the paper stuck

C. Turn to her colleague for help.       D. Restart the machine

7.A. There are not enough gardens.          B. Parking areas are full before 10:00.

C. Parking areas are closed after 10:00.        D. All classes begin at 10:00.

8.A. The presentation will begin at noon.       B. She'll present her work to the man.

C. She'd like to invite the man for lunch.   D. She suggests working on the presentation at 12:00.

9.A. The dormitory hours.                   B. The problem with the rules.

C. The door number of the dormitory.            D. The time to open the dormitory.

10.A. The chairs didn't need to be painted.     B. He doesn't like the color of the chairs.

C. The park could have avoided the problem. D. The woman should have been more careful.

Section B

Directions: In Section B. you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions II through 13 are based on the following passage

11.A. Worried.          B. Surprised.       C. Satisfied.       D. Uninterested.

12.A. It spoiled Juana's reputation.        B. It copied her ideas without permission.

C. It bought Juana's dishwashers.       D. It wanted to share the dishwasher market.

13.A. A successful business case.       B. Juana's waterless laundry.

C. A case against a global company. D. The worldwide dishwasher market.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following instructions.

14.A. footprints.           B. Food.        C. Living insects.      D. Orange seeds.

15.A. Don't touch animals under any circumstances.

B. Don't take away any natural objects from the park.

C. Don't leave litter in the park or throw any off the boat.

D. Don't transport animals from one island to another.

16.A. To protect the guide's interest.      B. To improve the unique environment.

C. To ensure a trouble-free visit.          D. To get rid of illegal behaviours.

Section C

Directions: In Section C, you will bear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form.   Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 arc based on the following conversation.

Complete the form.   Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.