Mr. Richard hasn’t got any time to play golf these days, because he is ______ in the research of bird language.

A．devoted          B．concentrated       C．buried            D．spared

   Every girl wants to have a great-looking tattoo (纹身) design that makes them more attractive. Small and lovely tattoo designs are the path to go for girls planning to get tattooed for the first time.

   Nowadays, more and more females are getting a tattoo inked on their body. In the last fifteen years, tattoos have grown from being a sign of rebelliousness and trouble to a state of popular acceptance as a mark of fashion.

   Tattoos are permanent so you need to be sure that you like it before getting one. A great way is to have small tattoos that look beautiful as well. You can get a cherry blossom tattoo on the foot, perhaps, a hibiscus flower on the shoulder or a lovely butterfly on the lower stomach; whatever design you choose, it can definitely add to your attractiveness and charm.

   Deciding to get a tattoo needs careful thought and reflection. Otherwise, you could make some serious tattoo mistakes. Try to avoid big and obvious designs if possible. Another important part of choosing a tattoo design is the location. What part of the body do you want it on? Choosing a hidden location can often make the tattoo the perfect adornment (装饰). As for professional women, tattoos should normally be where they can be hidden.

   Most importantly, no matter what tattoo design you choose the final goal is that the design should be something you like. If you are into the tattoo and really feel passionate about it you will carry yourself in a different manner when you get it inked on your body.

1.A girl wants to have a tattoo in order to ________.

   A. show that she is unique              B. catch up the present fashion

   C. become more attractive              D. have more confidence

2.The underlined word “hallmark” in Paragraph 2 probably means _________

   A. feature    B. exhibition   C. entertainment    D. room

3.What did people think of girls who got tattooed in the past?

   A. They looked down upon these girls        B. They thought these girls liked to show off

   C. They thought these girls were fashionable   D. They thought these girls were rebellious

4.What is the author’s attitude towards girls’ getting a tattoo?

   A. He is against girls’ doing so   

B. He thinks professional women should not get tattooed

   C. He is in favor of it as long as it is done probably

   D. He calls on all the girls to do so

5.According to the author, which of the following is the right kind of tattoo that girls should get?

   A. Big, beautiful tattoos inked on the back

   B. Small, lovely tattoos inked on the hidden part of the body

   C. Big and fashionable tattoos inked on the foot

   D. Small and beautiful tattoos inked on where it is easy to see

Mr Ling lives in China. He worked in a factory and last year he retired. His wife died five years ago and his son works in Japan. He always has sports and he is in good health.
One day his son called him and asked him to have a journey to Tokyo. He was very happy. He was afraid to travel by plane and took the ship.
On the first morning on the ship Mr Ling met an Englishman at table. The man said to him, “Good morning!” He thought the Englishman told his name to him. So he stood up and said, “Ling Bing!” And it was repeated a few mornings and Mr Ling told a teacher about it. Hearing him, the teacher began to laugh and said, “He says hello to you in the morning.”
The next morning, when Mr Ling met the Englishman, he said, “Good morning!” And the Englishman stood up and said, “Ling Bing, sir.”
【小题1】 Mr Ling stays at home ______________.

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm. In the winter especially, we were quite far away from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that my life has its problems too.

One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma (哮喘), and the air is so serious polluted that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment (娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising — and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens (十几岁) or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

A. Staying on the farm.                      B. Leaving home for the city.

C. Moving to the countryside.             D. Running away from the school.

Which of the following is true about the writer?

A. He lives in the city now.           B. He is in good health.

C. He prefers driving a car.                D. He is very old now.  

In the passage, the writer tries to __________.

A. persuade the reader to live in the city         B. describe his life in the countryside

C. show an interest in the outside world           D. express his opinions about the way of life

How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring.                B. By listing examples.       

C. By comparing.          D. By giving explanations.

阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题纸上。

1.He asked his sister___________________________ (她将什么时候回家). （come）

2. She asked me ____________________________ (我是否看见了他) the day before. （see）

3.The museum ____________________ (我参观过的) years ago is now a school.

4.Do you still remember the day ______________________(我们见面) in the park?  (meet)

5.Only if you study hard ____________________ (你才能通过这次考试). (pass)

6. It was John _____________________ (把这些钥匙遗失在这) yesterday. (leave)

7. ______________________ (一旦你理解) the meaning of the poem, you will enjoy it very much. (once)

8.It was the third time that _______________ (他来到) to this mountain village to see the children. (come)

9.Although he is in poor health, ________________ (但是他依然努力工作).  (work)

10.No one knows ___________________ (中国会起什么作用) in the international business in the future. (part)