D
A sunflower is a sunflower . A mobile phone is a mobile phone . But can you combine the two to do something for your local environment?
As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in the garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower. A biodegradable (能进行生物递降分解的) mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists.
Scientists have come up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic and can be hard or soft, and able to change shape. Overtime it can also break down into the soil without giving out any toxic chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover that contains a sunflower seed. When this new type of cover turns into waste, it forms nitrates (硝酸钾). These feed the seed and help the flower grow. Engineers have designed a small transparent window to hold the seed. They have made sure it only grows when the phone is thrown away. "We've only put sunflower seeds into the covers so far. But we are working with plant experts to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time," said one scientist.
As phone technology is developing so quickly people are constantly  throwing their mobiles away. This means manufacturers are under pressure to find ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be thrown away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste to the environment. A biodegradable cover can offer some relief for nature, according to the scientists. "The seed is released and the flower grows in the pot so you don't have to concern yourself with the phone when you have finished using it," said Kerry Kirwan. She leads the research team, which is based at the University of Warwick in Britain.
67. The main idea of the passage is ________ .
A. the relationship between high tech and environment
B. the phone technology is developing
C. how to grow sunflowers
D. mobile phone and environment
68. The purpose of introducing a biodegradable mobile phone is ______ .
A. to encourage consumers to recycle
B. to prevent consumers from throwing their phones away
C. to meet consumers’ need
D. to help consumers know which flower can best perform
69. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word ?
A. pleasant    B. poisonous    C. useful    D. new
70. Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
A.Engineers have designed a small transparent window to hold the rose seed .
B. Mobiles with biodegradable covers can do good to nature .
C.Manufacturers are under pressure to find ways of recycling mobiles .
D. The flower only grows when the phone is thrown away .

Seafood buffet(自助餐)

   Treat your mother to a buffet lunch featuring an array of seafood at Days Hotel & Suites Beijing. There are oysters and sashimi, as well as an on-site grill of various meat and seafood, plus dumplings. Other selections are savory soup and delicate dessert. Your mother will receive a hand-made festival gift. 11:30 am, MAY 13TH. 6773-1234 Ext 3930.

   Sunday buffet

   Cafe 99 at Regent Beijing offers a sumptuous Sunday buffet with caviar and free flow of champagne and wines on Mother’s Day, May 13.11:30 am-3 pm. 8522-1789.

   Shaanxi style

   Chefs from Shaanxi Province treat customers to authentic local noodles at the Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant, Days & Suites Beijing, including Qishan noodles with spicy and sour pork sauce, oil-sprayed noodles, besides based cakes with pork stuffing, and mutton soup with steamed buns. 8778-9888 Ext 262.

   Da Zhai Men

   Traditional Chinese architecture, performances and popular Chinese foods. Daily 11 am- 2 pm, 5 pm-11pm. Guoxing Jiayuan, Shouti Nanlu, Xicheng District. 8835-6687.

   Da Zhai Men

   Traditional Chinese architecture, performances and popular Chinese foods. Daily 11 am-2pm, 5pm-11pm. Guoxing Jiayuam, Shouti Nanlu,, Xicheng District. 8835-6687.

   Mughal’s Beijing Restaurant

   Classic curry dishes and many other famous Pakistani/Xinjiang halal dishes(English menu). Lunch buffet every working day for 38 yuan per person. Live dance performances every day (starting at 7:30 pm). There is a big open-air terrace. Daily 11 am-midnight, Rm 5188, 5th Floor, 3.3 Fashion Plaza, 33 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. 5136-5575.

   Brunch(早午餐)

   Pay tribute to Mom with a brunch fest at the Kerry Center Hotel. Complimentary chocolates, flowers and a glass of champagne add to the festive environment, Starting at 11:30 am, Sunday May 13.6561-8833 Ext 40.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．You can enjoy seafood buffet in Kerry Center Hotel on May 13th.

B．Da Zhai Men offers performances and popular Chinese foods 9 hours daily.

C．Having lunch buffet in Mughal’s Beijing Restaurant cost 38 yuan person on weekends

D．Cafe 99 at Regent Beijing offers free chocolates and flowers on Mother’s Day.

This passage is mainly about____.

A．restaurants           B．performances          C．food          D．travel

Which of the following is NOT prepared for Mothers’ Day?

A．Seafood buffet.                    B．Sunday buffet.

C．Brunch.                          D．Mughal’s Beijing Restaurant.

Where can you eat food while enjoying a lot of performances?

A．At Days Hotel & Suites Beijing.

B．At the Regal Palace Chinese Restaurant.

C．In Da Zhai Men.

D．At the Kerry Center Hotel.

The Take
By Martina Cole
Hardcover; 448 pages
Publisher: Headline Book Publishing Ltd.
ISBN: 0747269718
Price : ￡85
Jackie Jackson, who lives in Essex, UK, is preparing a party. Friends and family gather for the party to welcome her husband Freddie.
But it’s not your typical welcome back event. After six years in prison, Freddie thinks he is the Essex equivalent to the Godfather. And he’s going to make sure everyone knows it.
Lovers and Players
By Jackie Collins
Hardcover; 512 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0743268024
Price: ￡97
Amy is a pretty young New York heiress（女继承人）, she is engaged to an older man—Max Diamond, a powerful real estate(房地产) businessman.
At the party before the wedding, she runs into Jett, Max’s younger half-brother. Jett is just back from Italy, where he is a successful model. They have no idea who each other are. One night of romance leads to big complications.
Angels and Demons
By Dan Brown
Hardcover; 768 pages
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 037543318X
Price: ￡128
Robert Langdon, the hero of the best-selling history thriller Da Vinci Code, makes his original appearance in Angels and Demons. In this book, Langdon tried to solve the mystery of a century-old underground organization and save the Vatican from a tomb.
66. Which of the following statements about The Take is NOT true?
A. It’s published by Headline Book Publishing Ltd.
B. It’s the cheapest one of the three books mentioned.
C. Jackie Jackson and Freddie are husband and wife.
D. Jackie Jackson was in prison for six years
67. Which of the following descriptions about Max and Jett are TRUE?
A. They are twins.               B. They share one common parent
C. They are businessmen           D. They are models
68. If you are interested in mysterious stones, you will probably read______.
A. The Take    B. Lovers and Players    C. Da Vinci Code   D. Angels and Demons
69. It’s possible that Da Vinci Code was written by ______.
A. Jackie Collins    B. Martina Cole     C. Dan Brown D. Robert Langdon
70. In which column of the newspaper will you read the passage?
A. Best-selling UK Fictions
B. Best-selling US Essays
C. Best-selling French Fictions
D. Best-selling Romantic Love Stories

D
A curriculum vitae (CV) provides an overview of a person's life and qualifications. You know that you're a star but without a knock-out CV, no-one else will believe you. Here's how to impress and write yourself into a better job.
First, be concise (简洁的). "It's not War and Peace." says Steven Kirkpatrick, the managing director of Adecco Staffing. Recruiters (考官) who have to plough through hundreds of CVs don't enjoy flowery long articles. Use active verbs and ensure that every sentence counts.
Second, tell the truth. "The most important thing is not to lie," Kirkpatrick says. "People decorate their CV by adding things to make themselves more attractive," he says, only to embarrass themselves later. "If your first impression is a lie, it's not a great basis for moving forward."
Then, focus on your skills. A CV is a selling tool and how you break down what you have learnt and what you can do is me most important. "It's OK to simplify job titles to make them clearer," Sharman says. "Just outline your achievements and experience to back that up, and say more about your recent roles."
Also, personalize it. "There's nothing as bad as getting an automatically created CV from a website," Kirkpatrick says. "What they are buying is you, so sell them you. It's always nice to have personal information that makes you a human being," Sharman says. But do try to stand out from the crowd.
Finished? So you've written the perfect CV. That's the job half done. Last but not least, check out how to write the perfect covering letter.
68. For what purpose does the author write this passage?
A. To teach readers how to behave in job interviews.                               
B. To tell readers how to improve their writing skills.                                           
C. To instruct readers on how to apply for a job.                                                
D. To advise readers on how to write a CV.
69. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. It doesn't have to be too long.              B. It should be true.                   
C. It needs to be fun to read.                 D. It ought to be polite.
70. Which of the following would the author recommend?
A. Tell lies about your education and experience.                                  
B. Focus on what work you are able to do.                                            
C. Download sample CVs from websites.                                                   
D. Provide a nice photo of yourself.
71. How many tips are given in this passage?
A. Five.      B. Four.       C. Three.       D. Two.

选词填空。从下列所给单词中选出适当词语，并用其适当形式填空。（共10小题， 每题1分，共10分）
addict, pain, affect, breath, participant, genius, rare, crime, health, catch
【小题1】That was such a difficult game that a third of the __________ gave up halfway.
【小题2】In the past few years, My Heart Will Go On was a popular _______ song among young people.
【小题3】She ___________ watches TV because she thinks it’s a waste of time.
【小题4】Many children in this village look too thin, pale and ____________.
【小题5】A lot of artists were ________ in many fields, such as Leonardo Da Vinci and Beethoven.
【小题6】The __________ had a lonely life in prison but no one wanted to pay a visit to him.
【小题7】I like getting up very early in summer. The morning air is so good to___________.
【小题8】The teacher’s encouragement has a positive ___________ on the students.
【小题9】If you have confidence, I believe you can overcome your ______________ to drugs.
【小题10】If he wants to win in the contest, he must take great ____________ with it.