When parents talk about school safety these days, they’re usually referring to the increase in violence（暴力）at schools. But research shows that school-age children are actually nine times more likely to suffer an injury while doing sports than to be the victim of violence while at school. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential（潜在的）dangers. To help you keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tips:

a. Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your child doesn’t know well or trust.

b. Be sure that your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend or neighbor.

c. Teach your kid, whether walking, biking or riding a bus to school , to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind him to be extra careful in bad weather.

d. When driving your kid, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible. Don’t leave until they are in the schoolyard or building.

e. If your child rides a bike to school, make sure he wears a standard helmet（头盔）. Research shows that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85%.

f. Teach your kid to arrive at the bus stop earlier, stay off the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

g. Be sure that your kid knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, the number of another trusted adult and how to call 911 for emergencies（紧急情况）.

66. The underlined word “sibling” probably means “_______”.

A. stranger　　 B. neighbor　　 C. friend　　 D. brother or sister

67. If your kid walks to school, tell him or her to _______.

A. wear a helmet　　　　　　 B. go alone every day　

C. walk as fast as possible　　 D. be more careful in bad weather

68. Which of the following statements is Not True according to the text?

A. Kids should be taught never to talk to strangers.

B. Kids should obey the traffic rules.

C. Kids should be taught to call 911 for anything.

D. Kids should stay off the street while waiting for the bus.

69. The intended readers of the text are _________.

A. teachers　 B. parents　 C. children　 D. officers

70. The main purpose of the text is to ________.

A. talk about school safety　　 B. call on readers to fight against school violence

C. discuss the injuries at school D. give advice on school-age children’s safety

Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results.

If so, use these tips to help you.

Study Techniques

You should always study in the same place. You shouldn’t sit in a position that you use for

another purpose. For example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. Don’t watch TV while you are studying. Experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. Always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract (make less concentrated) you. Before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. Apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.

Your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. Position your

book at an angle of 30 degrees.

Be realistic and don’t try to complete too much in one study period. Finish one thing before

beginning another. If you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat.

Test-taking Skills

All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. Getting plenty of rest is very important. This means do not study all night before your test! It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. Try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.

Exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. Doing some form of exercise every day will also

 improve your concentration. Eat healthy food, too.

When you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and

deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. Above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.

69. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

       A. You should study in a different place every day, so you don’t get bored.

       B. Your concentration will improve if you study and watch TV at the same time.

       C. Check the time during the exam at a certain time.

D. Staying up all night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot using this method.

70. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?

       A. Your study desk or table.                       B. Your textbook.

       C. Your dictionary.                                    D. The equipment you need.

71. What can be inferred from the passage?

       A. You shouldn’t look at everyone else during the test.

B. You will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.

       C. You’ll concentrate more if there is nothing to distract you.

       D. If you feel tired during study, you can walk around for a few minutes.

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　　Shanghai: Car rentals (出租) are becoming more and more popular as an inexpensive way of taking to the roods. Business people, foreigners and families alike are making good use of the growing industry.

　　The first car rental firm opened in Shanghai in 1992 and now 12 car rental players are in the game, with more than 115000 cars in their books.

　　The largest player—Shanghai Bashi Tourism Car Rental Center offers a wide variety of choices-deluxe sedans, minivans, station wagons, coaches. Santana sedans are the big favorite.

　　Firms can attract enough customers for 70 percent of their cars are rented every month. This figure shoots up during holiday seasons like National Day, Labor Day and New Year's Day, with some recording 100 percent rental.

　　The major market force rests in the growing population of white-collar employees (白领雇员), who can afford the new service, said Zhuang Yu, marketing manager of Shanghai Angel Car Rental Co.

1．The words “deluxe sedans,”“minivans” and “station wagons” used in the text refer to ________.

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2．Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

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A．70% of the cars can be rented out on holiday.

B．70% of the customers are white-collar employees.

C．More firms are open for service during holiday seasons.

D．Some firms rent out all their cars during holiday seasons.

3．Shanghai's car rental industry is growing so fast mainly due to ________.

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A．better cars supplied by producers

B．fast service offered by car rental firms

C．the increasing number of white-collar employees

D．people's growing interest traveling during holidays