54. We can learn from the passage that Clara Barton ______.

A. was asked to take care of the soldiers in the front line

B. was very popular with the soldiers in the battlefield

C. founded the Red Cross in America during the Civil War

D. served as the leader of the Red Cross in America till now

53. Why did Clara Barton offer to teacher children without pay?

A. She wanted to have more students of her own.[

B. She hoped that students could enjoy their school life.

C. She saw some students were too poor to go to school.

D. She hoped that her students could be teachers in the future.

52. The passage mainly tells us about __________.

A. the qualities of a good neighbor

B. the differences between good neighbors and bad neighbors

C. the importance of a good environment

D. how to get along with our neighbors

D

Clara Barton was born in Oxford in 1821. Even as a child, she wanted to help others. When she was still a teenager, she became a teacher and taught school for about fourteen years. She was teaching at a private school where she was paid by the parents, but it made her sad to see other children whose parents could not afford their fees. So she offered to teach those children without pay if the town would provide a place for her to teach. Soon she had 600 students!

When the Civil War started, she wanted to help the soldiers, so she gave up her job. She got permission from the War Department to go to the front line (前线) of the battlefield. She was called the angel of the battlefield. She almost lost her life, but she continued to serve.

In Europe, they had an organization called the International Red Cross. She saw the good work they were doing, and when she returned to America three years later, she began working to get the Red Cross set up in the United States. She gave speeches and talked to people in the government. After eight years of hard work, she set up the American Red Cross and served as its president for 23 years.

At first, the Red Cross only served soldiers, but Clara saw that others needed help when floods, earthquakes, and other disasters happened. Today we see the Red Cross at work when we have disasters. The dedication (奉献) and generosity of one woman, Clara Barton, has had great effects.

51. If a curious person is your neighbor, you’ll ________.

A. feel happy　　　　　　　 B. know more about him/her

C. become his/her friend　　　 D. not be comfortable

50. From the passage we know the phone number “911” is equal to our ______in meaning.

A. 110　　　　 B. 119　　　 C. 120　　　　 D. 122

49. The following are the qualities of a good neighbor EXCEPT ______.

A. respecting others’ life　　　　　 B. being kind to others’ pets

C. being willing to help people　　　 D. being responsible for the environment

48. According to the author, what is the most important step for an extremely busy man to do some exercise?

A. Buying some sports equipment.　　　　　 B. Just doing it first.

C. Making a long-term plan.　　　　　　　　 D. Joining a health club.

C

When you want to buy or rent a house, you are expecting not only the good quality of the house itself but also the nice neighbors who live near you. Almost everyone agrees that it is helpful to live with some good neighbors. However, the standard of good neighbors is different from people to people. In my opinion, a good neighbor should be someone that respects (尊敬) your life, is ready to help others and concerns about the environment in the neighborhood.

First of all, it is very important for your neighbor to respect your life. Just imagine, if you have a neighbor who is curious (好奇的)about you, especially your personal life, and tries to know more about it by whatever means, what will you feel? What is more, he or she may also talk with others about your life. Do you want to live with him or her anymore? The answer is definitely not. You will feel very uncomfortable to have such kind of people in your neighborhood and you may move as soon as possible.

Next, a good neighbor is always willing to give you a hand when you need him or her. For example, if you are not at home and someone suspect (可疑的) tries to unlock your door, your neighbor who sees it should call 911, and it will help you to protect your property.

Finally, a good neighbor should be concerned about the environment, especially around your neighborhood. He or she should throw all the rubbish into garbage and keep the place clean, because a good environment can make people who live in it comfortable and relaxed all the time.

Therefore, it is very important for a neighbor to have such qualities as above.

47. According to the passage, which of the following can NOT help you relax?

A. Do some exercise regularly, at least start to do some exercise.

B. Take part in some groups or build up a circle of your own.

C. Schedule certain evenings for yourself and enjoy them.

D. Stay late at your office and spend evenings with your colleagues.

45. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Do more Exercise　　　　　　　 B. How to Keep Fit

C. Find Time for Yourself　　　　　 D. Spend Time with Your Friends

46 What are the main reasons why people have almost no time for relaxation?

A. Because people are eager to achieve success in life.

B. Because people are busy with their jobs and study.

C. Because people find it difficult to make their dreams come true.

D. Because people are too tired of life.

5. Exercise. For busy people it can be difficult to make time for this. All you have to do is decide today and then make it a reality tomorrow. A new habit is started with just one step. Take that first step tomorrow. Walk for 20 minutes in the morning. Then build on that success daily.