Blood donation, also called blood banking, is a wonderful thing to do. It is an easy and direct way to contribute to social work and help the community. It helps to save lives and helps those who are in need of blood due to bad condition or the heavy loss of blood during operations or in accidents.

You are able to give or donate blood every three or four month, and it is a great way to make  a huge difference to someone’s life and you can always be proud of it after making valuable contributions to society. Blood donation is not a big problem, but you need to keep a few points in mind.

Before donating blood, make sure that the ferrum (铁) level in your body is high enough and for that you should take a healthy diet. Do not go for blood donation on an empty stomach. You should follow the correct process so that everything goes well. After having a balanced diet you will feel strong and comfortable to donate blood. Afterwards, you will not feel faint or weak.

For required hemoglobin (血红蛋白) in your body, drink lots of juice and other drinks. Fruit juice, such as apple juice is very good for increasing the blood level in your body.

For a good blood flow in your body, drink at least 6-7 glasses of water every day. Completely avoid a day before and after giving blood, taking alcohol (酒). Do not smoke half an hour before giving blood.

When you are going for blood donation, be relaxed, which helps keep the right blood pressure. During the blood donation activity, take a deep breath and try to calm yourself. Don’t join in some other activities.

When you donate blood, you are making the effort to save someone’s life. Blood donation is a very simple and fast process, but you need to take care of yourself after donating blood. Proper care helps to reduce side effects. The following are a few tips that will help you out.

Take a rest for 15 minutes after the donation. It helps you to feel relaxed.

Eat something and drink juice before leaving the blood donation centre. Make sure that you have meals after donating blood. Smoking should be avoided for one hour after the process. Avoid some activities right away, for example, driving.

Finally, be proud of yourself because you have done a great thing in helping to save someone’s life. Blood donation is a very important activity.

A bully is a person who enjoys hurting other people. A bully can hurt people with words or by hitting them. 85% of children in the UK have been bullied at least once.

How can I tell if a person is a bully?

He or she will…

•Try to find your weak point―perhaps you are shy, nervous or easily made worried.

•Make fun of you in front of your friends.

•Borrow money then won’t pay you back.

What can I do if a bully bothers me?

•Tell the bully to leave you alone.

•Do not be afraid to ask other people for help, even though the bully tells you not to.

•Do not feel ashamed because you have been bullied. You have done nothing wrong! The bully should feel ashamed.

•Do not believe the bad things a bully says about you.

What should I do if I see a bully bothering someone?

•Help people who are being bullied, even though you don’t know them.

•Be a friend to people who are bullied.

•Tell a teacher if you see bullying.

•Tell bullies to stop. Sometimes bullies are afraid, too.

Why do some people become bullies?

Some bullies…

•Have never learnt to think about other people’s feelings.

•Don’t like themselves, so they are sad. They think they will be happy if they make another person sad.

•Have been bullied themselves by other bullies.

Can bullies change?

Yes! Bullies can change when they learn to think about other people’s feelings.

Sometimes bullies must be punished（惩罚）before they understand. Sometimes, bullies just need friends.

49．A bully often _________.

       A． makes people think about themselves   B．borrows money but doesn’t return

       C．helps people when they are in trouble     D．thinks about other people’s feelings

50．If you see a bully bothering your friends, you should _________.

       A．leave them alone                                  B．help them stop the bully

       C．make them ashamed                             D．tell them they are wrong

51．Which of the following is true?

       A．Bullies say bad words to people.

       B．Bullies like themselves very much.

       C．Bullies make people around them happy.

       D． Bullies must always be punished.

52． What would be the best title for the passage?

       A．Bullies Can Change                              B．World Without Bullying

       C．Bullying Is Everywhere                        D．Bullying Around Us

A bully is a person who enjoys hurting other people. A bully can hurt people with words or by hitting them. 85% of children in the UK have been bullied at least once.

How can I tell if a person is a bully?

He or she will…

•Try to find your weak point—perhaps you are shy, nervous or easily made worried.

•Make fun of you in front of your friends.

•Borrow money then won’t pay you back.

What can I do if a bully bothers me?

•Tell the bully to leave you alone.

•Do not be afraid to ask other people for help, even though the bully tells you not to.

•Do not feel ashamed because you have been bullied. You have done nothing wrong! The bully should feel ashamed.

•Do not believe the bad things a bully says about you.

What should I do if I see a bully bothering someone?

•Help people who are being bullied, even though you don’t know them.

•Be a friend to people who are bullied.

•Tell a teacher if you see bullying.

•Tell bullies to stop. Sometimes bullies are afraid, too.

Why do some people become bullies?

Some bullies…

•Have never learnt to think about other people’s feelings.

•Don’t like themselves, so they are sad. They think they will be happy if they make another person sad.

•Have been bullied themselves by other bullies.

Can bullies change?

Yes! Bullies can change when they learn to think about other people’s feelings.

Sometimes bullies must be punished（惩罚）before they understand. Sometimes, bullies just need friends.

1．A bully often _________.

       A． makes people think about themselves   B．borrows money but doesn’t return

       C．helps people when they are in trouble     D．thinks about other people’s feelings

2．If you see a bully bothering your friends, you should _________.

       A．leave them alone                                  B．help them stop the bully

       C．make them ashamed                             D．tell them they are wrong

3．Which of the following is true?

       A．Bullies say bad words to people.

       B．Bullies like themselves very much.

       C．Bullies make people around them happy.

       D． Bullies must always be punished.

4． What would be the best title for the passage?

       A．Bullies Can Change                              B．World Without Bullying

       C．Bullying Is Everywhere                        D．Bullying Around Us                                                

    Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another. Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear. The source of this uneasiness is not always known or recognized, which can add to the unhappiness you feel.

    Certain drugs can lead to symptoms of anxiety due to either side effects or withdrawal(脱离期) from the drug. A poor diet----for example, low levels of vitamin B12 -- can also contribute to stress or anxiety. Performance anxiety is related to specific situations, like taking a test or making a presentation in public. People with generalized anxiety disorder experience almost constant worry or anxiety about many things on more than half of all days for 6 months. Panic disorder or panic attacks involve sudden and unexplained fear, rapid breathing, and increased heartbeat.

The most effective solution is to find and address the source of your stress or anxiety. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. The first step is to take an inventory of what you think might be making you "stress out". Then, find someone you trust (friend, family member, neighbor, clergy) who will listen to you. Often, just talking to a friend or loved one is all that is needed to relieve anxiety. Most communities also have support groups and hotlines that can help. Also, find healthy ways to cope with stress. For example:

•Eat a well-balanced, healthy diet. Don't overeat.

     •Get enough sleep.

     •Exercise regularly.

     •Limit caffeine and alcohol.

     •Don't use nicotine, cocaine, or other recreational drugs.

     •Learn and practice relaxation techniques like yoga, tai chi, or meditation.

     •Take breaks from work. Make sure to balance fun activities with your responsibilities. Spend time with people you enjoy.

     •Find self-help books at your local library or bookstore.

55. What is a feeling of worry or fear?

   A. Stress.            B. Easiness.         C. Distress.        D. Anxiety.

56. The second paragraph is mainly about the ______ of anxiety.

   A. definitions         B. causes           C. symptoms      D. treatments

57. In which situation a person may feel anxious?

   A. Having a rest   B. Taking a test    C. Reading a book.  D. Practising yoga.

58. According to the writer, which of the following is a good way to relieve anxiety?

   A. Don’t smoke and drink.                B. Don’t use drugs.

   C. Talk to a friend.                       D. Do more exercise.

CONFUCIUS would be happy if he lived in the modern world. He would see his works and philosophies still popular among teenagers even though they speak Internet slang (网络语言), like PK, PLMM and GG.

In Changzhou No 2 Middle School, Jiangsu, all Senior 1 students now take a course in "Lun Yu" (The Analects of Confucius, 《论语》), once a week. The school aims to improve students' appreciation of the Confucian heritage as well as ancient Chinese civilization.

"Students' attendance in this course will account for 30 percent of their Chinese score on the final exam. This reward encourages their interest in the course, which is difficult but full of wisdom," said Cao Yongzhong, a Chinese teacher at the school.

It won't be easy for students to enjoy The Analects of Confucius in ancient Chinese as they have so many other subjects to learn and exams to prepare for.

Cheng Yun, 17, didn't like the "additional burden" at first, but now it turns out to be a course that she looks forward to.

"I thought it would take up my time for homework, but it doesn't. Confucius' sentences are short and concise (精炼的). I even use some of his wise sayings in my compositions, which makes my writing more persuasive," Cheng said.

Despite the fact that all students are required to learn some chapters of the book when in junior school, they may be too young to understand the truths revealed by Confucius.

"Although I prefer the language we use nowadays to Confucius', 'The master said' in the book does help me shape my personality," said Zhang Junzhuo, 17.

Here are some of Confucius' sayings. See if you can figure out to which sentences they are in "The Analects of Confucious":

• Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous.

• The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

• The gentle man is open and at ease; the mean man is full of worries and anxieties.

• Don't do to others what you would not want done to yourself.

• The mechanic who wishes to do his work well must first sharpen his tools.

59. Which do you think is the best title for this passage?

A. Difficult But Interesting                        B. “Confucius Says” Into Classes

C. I Appreciate Lun Yu                D. The Analects of Confucius

60. What does the phrase “account for” in paragraph 3 mean?

A. To explain why something happens.   B. To form a particular amount or part of something.

C. To tell the number of something.      D. To work out something.

61. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Students can easily enjoy the ideas in Lun Yu.

B. You’ll get 30 marks from learning Lun Yu. 

C. Learning “Lun Yu” is an additional burden to students, as they have so many other subjects to learn and exams to prepare for.

D. The No. 2 Middle School stress that students should enjoy ancient Chinese civilization.