Being on the road at 3:15 a. m. to drive 450 kms wasn’t in my plans for the weekend. I had been looking forward to a couple of   1  days to prepare myself for the following busy   2 .

My son, Simon, and his good friends were heading for the  3. Due to the last-minute issue（问题）with transportation, I   4  my car to make sure that everyone could get to the   5  point so that they could get together and enjoy their week’s   6  by snowboarding and skiing.

The only thing that   7  to me on my journey was that no sooner had I   8  and said goodbye than I would make the trip   9 ，in total, a round trip of 900 kms in just 10 hours. Such a long drive in one day was frightening,   10  as I was looking forward to relaxationSimon and I   11 , on our way, about his break and a whole lot of his school subjects. It was great to have this time with him as we   12  spent five continuous hours together, other than when we played Saturday cricket (板球).

On my return trip, I   13  a strange sense of loneliness in some heavy morning   14 . Within an hour it   15 . I spent the next four hours listening to some CDs and enjoying the scenery. Surprisingly, after my long trip home I was   16  refreshed and energized even though I was physically exhausted. And I knew that I would have a(n)    _17   sleep that evening.

A change  18 your environment, no matter how great, can provide you with the opportunity to  19_  something from different angles（角度）, as well as to be refreshed and energized.

Now I’m looking forward to my next   20  event and many more opportunities to spend quality time with those who are important to me and make my life more rewarding.

1.                A．surprising       B．exciting         C．moving   D．relaxing

2.                A．hour           B．day            C．week D．month

3.                A．snowfield       B．beach          C．hotel D．school

4.                A．fueled         B．parked         C．offered   D．lent

5.                A．put-off         B．drop-off        C．get-off   D．take-off

6.                A．freedom        B．excitement      C．adventure D．break

7.                A．appealed       B．happened       C．appeared D．occurred

8.                A．rested         B．started         C．arrived   D．left

9.                A．back           B．forward         C．out  D．away

10.               A．even          B．just            C．particularly D．mostly

11.               A．mentioned      B．talked          C．complained D．argued

12.               A．always         B．usually         C．frequently D．rarely

13.               A．developed      B．showed        C．lost   D．kept

14.               A．smoke         B．dust           C．fog   D．snow

15. A turned B. cleared  C. froze    D. shone

16.               A．greatly         B．completely      C．immediately    D．mentally

17.               A．uncomfortable   B．uneasy         C．sound D．light

18.               A．about          B．from           C．in    D．for

19.               A．give up         B．look at         C．find out   D．carry on

20.               A．planned        B．discussed       C．unexpected    D．prepared

In America, if _______ friend has invited you to drop in at any time, it is _______ best to call

before visiting to make sure it is convenient for him.

  A. a; a                      B. the; a                       C. a; 不填                    D. the; 不填

Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farms have undergone an “agricultural revolution”. On the farm of today, machines provide almost all the power.

One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms more efficiently. The computers help them keep more accurate records so they can make better decisions on what crops to plant, how much livestock to buy, when to sell their products, and how much profit they can expect. Many computer companies have been developing special computer programs just for farmers. Programs are being written for hog producers, grain farmers, potato farmers, and dairy farmers. In the future, farmers will be able to purchase computer programs made to their needs. Because of the growing importance of computers on the farm, students at agricultural colleges are required to take computer classes in addition to their normal agricultural courses. There can be no doubt that farmers will rely on computers even more in the future. While the old-time farm depended on horse power, and modern farms depend on machine power, farms of the future will depend on computer power.

　　Another technological advance which is still in the experimental stage is the robot, a real “mechanized hired hand” that will be able to move and, in some ways, think like a human being. Agricultural engineers believe that computer-aided robots will make startling changes in farming before the end of the century. Unlike farmers of the present, farmers of the future will find that many day-to-day tasks will be done for them. Scientists are now developing robots that will be able to shear sheep, drive tractors, and harvest fruit. Even complex jobs will be done by robots. For example, in order to milk their cows, farmers must first drive them into the barn, then connect them to the milking machines, watch the machines, and disconnect them when they are finished. In the future, this will all be done by robots. In addition, when the milking is completed, the robots will automatically check to make sure that the milk is pure. The complete mobilization of the farm is far in the future, but engineers expect that some robots will be used before long.

1.Which sentence carried the main idea of the whole passage?

2. according to the passage, computers can not help farmers decide _______.

3.Which of the following statements is true?

4.according to the engineers, _______will be done by robots in the near future.

5.What is the best title for the whole passage?

No one wants to look silly or do the wrong thing at a new job. It’s important to make the right impression (印象) from the first day. You will face new people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do. Here are seven tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job:

1. First impression is important. Make sure you make a good one. Before your first day, find out if your new job has a dress code. If so, be sure to follow it. No matter what you wear, always be neat (整洁) and clean.

2. Get to work on time. Employers value workers who come to work on time. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time.

3. Pay attention to introduction. One of the first things that your supervisor (主管) may do is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. They are the ones who will answer your questions when the boss isn’t around.

4. Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what your are expected to do. If he or she has not told you your job duties, ask for a list. Set daily and weekly goals for yourself.

5. Don't make personal phone calls. You should never make personal phone calls to your friends and family unless it's an emergency.

6. Don’t take too long for lunch. What’s the lunch-hour policy at your new job? You can find out from your supervisor or your company’s personnel department(人事部门). For example, do people eat at their desks or does everyone take a full hour outside the workplace?

7. Never be the first one to leave. Observe how your co-workers behave around quitting (离开) time. It does no good for you to be eager to leave.

1.Which is the best title for the passage?

A．Tips On First Days At a New Job             B．How to Do a Job Well

C．Be the Last to Leave                     D．Ways to Find a New Job

2.From the last two paragraphs, we can infer that the most important rule we should follow is ______.

A．to have lunch outside the workplace         B．to do as other people do

C．not to be the first to leave after work        D．to pay attention to introductions

3.The underlined phrase “a dress code” (Para. 2) means ______.

A．a beautiful dress                        B．a place where a dress can be placed

C．a neat and clean dress                    D．a rule about what you can wear to work

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．You should not make personal calls unless very necessary.

B．Co-workers will be important to you when the boss is out.

C．You shouldn’t ask any questions in case you trouble others.

D．Leave an extra 15 minutes earlier to make sure you won’t be late.

Summerfest Arts Faire 2010

Summerfest Arts Faire is an arts festival in Logan, Utah, celebrating local, regional and national artists. Visitors can expect to see high quality artworks from nationally recognized artists. Summerfest also features live entertainment and a variety of delicious food.

Place: 50 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321

Dates: June 17-June 19, 2010

Time: Thursday-Saturday 1:00 pm-10:00 pm

Venture Outdoors Festival

The 5th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival is a celebration of outdoor recreation (娱乐). This unique festival is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of and participation (参与) in the many recreational activities available in Utah. This family-friendly event features live music, guest speakers, giveaways, creative children’s activities, and great food all day long.

Place: 3100 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Date: June 19, 2010

Time: Saturday 3:00 pm -10:00 pm

The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade (游行)

The parade is one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States. Colorful floats, bands, horses and clowns thrill tens of thousands of people each year. Many parade-goers camp out on the streets the night before just to make sure of a great position to catch it all.

Place: 900 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Date: July 24, 2010

Time: Saturday 9:00 am

Taylorsville Dayzz 2010

Experience Taylorsville Dayzz 2010, a celebration of the city’s birthday. Enjoy a 5K Family Run, Carnival, Food and Exhibit Booths and Fireworks. Listen to a live concert by Taylorsville Symphony and Utah Symphony, and a live performance of Jayson Hewlett (an American entertainer).

Place: 5100 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84118

Dates: June 25-June 28, 2010

Time: Monday 8:00 pm, Friday 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

1.If you have to go to work in the afternoon, you can only take part in        .

A．Summerfest Arts Faire 2010               B．Venture Outdoors Festival

C．The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade             D．Taylorsville Dayzz 2010

2.A person who wants to watch fireworks can go to       .

A．50 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84321

B．3100 South 2900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

C．900 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

D．5100 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84118

3.Which of the following time is proper for one to enjoy a live concert?

A．Monday 8:00 am.   B．Friday 6:00 pm.     C．Saturday 9:00 pm.   D．Sunday 10:00 pm.

4.We can learn from the text that       .

A．The Days of ‘47 KSL 5 Parade attracts a large crowd

B．Summerfest Arts Faire 2010 is mainly intended for writers

C．people can take part in various matches at Taylorsville Dayzz 2010

D．Venture Outdoors Festival will become more and more popular