Complete the passage with the proper words in the box. Each word can only be used once. One word is ——青夏教育精英家教网——

Complete the passage with the proper words in the box. Each word can only be used once. One
word is not needed.

A. complicated B. seldom C. aimed D. dangerous
AB. change AC. relative AD. simple BC. quality BD. inexperienced CD. ignore

     There are more than almost two million cars on the streets of Shanghai. That's not a big number _1_ to
the city's population of 23 million, but everyone agrees that traffic is a big problem here. And many people
would argue that it's not the number of cars on the road, but the _2_ of the drivers that is the main cause
of concern.
     According to one survey, 37% of Shanghai drivers have less than three years of driving experience.
Many of these drivers are middle-aged and have never operated machinery more _3_ than a washing
machine. On the road, they drive fast when they should drive slow, _4_ use turn signals, and make right
turns on red lights without stopping first. And in the past year, there have been several incidents that
resulted in pedestrian deaths when _5_ drivers mistook the gas pedal for the brake (刹车)pedal.
     There are new regulations _6_ at making it more difficult for people to get a driver's license, but that is
only a partial solution to Shanghai's traffic problems. What is really needed is a _7_ in drivers' attitudes.
There seems to be a lack of concern for safety on the part of drivers: their own safety and the safety of
others. You can see this every day as drivers change lanes aggressively and _8_ pedestrians at crosswalks
and intersections.
     A car is a great convenience, but it can also be a _9_ weapon. Drivers will have to realize that before
Shanghai's streets can become truly safe.

Cloze
     Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle viewed laughter as "a bodily exercise precious to health."
Laughter does _1_ short-term changes in cardiovascular(心血管的) function and respiration, boosting
heart rate, respiratory rate and depth, as well as oxygen consumption. But because hard laughter is
difficult to last, a good guffaw(loud laugh)is unlikely to have _2 cardiovascular benefits the way walking
or jogging does.
     _3_, instead of building up muscles, as exercise does, laughter apparently accomplishes the _4_.
Studies _5_ back to the 1930s indicate that laughter _6_ muscles, decreasing muscle tone(肌肉紧张度)
for up to 45 minutes after the guffaw subsides.
     Such physical relaxation might help _7_ psychological stress. After all, the act of laughing probably
does produce other types of physical feedback that _8_ an individual's emotional state. _9_ one classical
theory , our feelings are partially rooted in physical reactions. American psychologist William James and
Danish physiologist Carl Lange argued at the end of the 19th century that humans do not cry _10 they
are sad but that they become sad when the tears begin to flow.
     Although sadness also goes before tears, evidence suggests that emotions can flow from muscular
responses. In an experiment published in 1988, social psychologist Fritz Strack of the University of W?
rzburg in Germany and his colleagues asked volunteers to _11_ a pen either with their teeth-thereby
creating an artificial smile-or with their lips, which would produce a _12_ expression. Those forced to
exercise their smiling muscles _13_ more energetically to funny cartoons than those whose mouths were
contracted in a frown(皱眉)did, suggesting that expressions may influence _14_ rather than just the other
way around. _15_, the physical act of laughter could improve mood.

(     )1. A. reflect
(     )2. A. measurable
(     )3. A. In turn
(     )4. A. opposite
(     )5. A. dating
(     )6. A. hardens
(     )7. A. cause
(     )8. A. improve
(     )9. A. Except for
(     )10. A. unless
(     )11. A. fetch
(     )12. A. disappointed
(     )13. A. adapted
(     )14. A. emotions
(     )15. A. Eventually

B. demand
B. manageable
B. In fact
B. impossible
B. dated
B. weakens
B. generate
B. decrease
B. According to
B. until
B. bite
B. excited
B. adjust
B. motions
B. Consequently

C. indicate
C. affordable
C. In addition
C. average
C. to date
C. tightens
C. relieve
C. relax
C. Due to
C. if
C. pick
C. joyful
C. turned
C. movement
C. Similarly

D. produce
D. renewable
D. In brief
D. expected
D. date
D. relaxes
D. produce
D. increase
D. As for
D. because
D. hold
D. indifferent
D. reacted
D. motive
D. Comparatively

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     Cell phone feels like a part of your body? A global survey has found that most people can't live
without their mobiles, never leave home without them and, if given a choice, would rather lose their wallet.
     Calling mobile phones the "remote control" for life, market research firm Synovate's poll (民调) said
cell phones are so ubiquitous that by last year more humans owned one than did not.
     Three-quarters of the more than 8,000 respondents (受访者) polled online in 11 countries said they
take their phone with them everywhere, with Russians and Singaporeans the most attached. More than a
third also said they couldn't live without their phone, topped by Taiwanese and again Singaporeans, while
one in four would find it harder to replace the mobile than their purse. Some two-thirds of respondents go
to bed with their phones nearby and can't switch them off, even though they want to, because they're
afraid they'll miss something.
     "Mobiles give us safety, security and instant access to information. They are the number one tool of
communication for us, sometimes even surpassing face-to-face communication. They are our connections
to our lives," Jenny Chang, Synovate's managing director in Taiwan, said in a statement.
     Mobiles have also changed the nature of relationships, with the survey finding nearly half of all
respondents use text messages to flirt, a fifth set up first-dates via (通过) text and almost the same
number use the same method to end a love affair.
     Apart from the obvious calling and texting, the top three features people use regularly on their mobile
phones globally are the alarm clock, the camera and the games.
      As for email and Internet access, 17 percent of respondents said they checked their inboxes or surfed
the Web on their phones, led by those in the United States and Britain. One in 10 respondents log onto
social networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace regularly via mobile, again led by Britain and
the United States.
     "As the mobile becomes more and more an all-in-one device, many other businesses are facing
challenging times. The opportunities for mobile manufacturers and networks however are enormous,"
said Synovate's global head of media, Steve Garton.
     Not everyone is tech savvy (科技通), however: 37 percent of respondents said they don't know how
to use all the functions on their phone.

1. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. 75 % of the respondents in Russia take their phone everywhere.
B. Over a third of Singaporeans couldn't live without their phone.
C. About a fifth of the respondents use texting to end a love affair.
D. 10% of the respondents surf Facebook and MySpace via their phones,

2. The underlined word "ubiquitous" in paragraph 2 most probably means ________.

A. existing everywhere
B. unusual
C. a lot advanced
D. inexpensive

3. According to the passage, the first three regular functions of mobile phones worldwide are
probably ________.

A. calling, texting and emailing
B. the alarm clock, the camera and the games
C. calling, texting and the alarm clock
D. email, Internet access and the alarm clock

4. What can be concluded from the passage?

A. People could not live without their cell phones.
B. Mobile manufacturers and networks are facing challenges.
C. The more functions a mobile phone has, the more people will rely on it.
D. Quite a few cell phone users usually use the main features on their phone.

5. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. Russians and Singaporeans depend on cell phones most.
B. People would rather lose wallet than cell phone.
C. People go to bed with cell phones on.
D. Advantages and disadvantages of cell phone

阅读理解。

     How can you help kids cope with (应对) stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can boost coping
skills, so can good parenting. Make time for your kids each day. Whether they need to talk or just be
in the same room with you, make yourself available.
     Even as kids get older, quality time is important. It’s really hard for some people to come home after
work, get down on the floor, and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day - especially if
they’ve had a stressful day themselves. But expressing interest in you kids shows that they’ve important
to you.
     Help your child cope with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up
with a few solutions. For example, he should cut back on after-school activities, spending more time
talking with parents or teachers, developing an exercise plan or keeping a journal.
     You can also help by predicting potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them. For
example, let a child know ahead of time (but not too far ahead of time) that a doctor’s appointment is
coming up and talk about what will happen there. Keep in mind, though, that younger kids probably
won’t need too much advance preparation. Too much information can cause more stress.
      Remember that some level of stress is normal; let kids know that it’s OK to feel angry, scared,
lonely, or anxious and that other people share those feelings.
      When kids can’t or won’t discuss these issues, try talking about your own concerns. This shows
that you’re willing to handle tough topics and are available to talk with when they’re ready. If a child
shows symptoms (症状) that concern you and is unwilling to talk, consult a counselor or other mental
health experts.
     Most parents have the skills to deal with their children’s stress. The time to seek professional attention
is when any change in behavior persists, when stress is causing serious anxiety, or when the behavior is
causing significant problems in functioning at school or at home.

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To share the author’s ideas on proper parenting.
B. To persuade parents to spend more time with kids.
C. To advise parents how to help kids deal with stress.
D. To seek different ways to help solve kids’ problems.

2. What makes it difficult for parents to spare quality time for kids?

A. Kids growing so fast.
B. Parents being tired out.
C. Kids losing interest in parents.
D. There being too much homework.

3. You are advised not to talk too much about a stressful situation in advance because _______.

A. it does no good to your kids
B. it doesn’t work in practice
C. your kinds may lose interest
D. your kids don’t want to listen

4. What can we learn from Paragraph 5?

A. Normal people share the same feelings.
B. It is normal for kids to have some stress.
C. Kids should get rid of the negative feelings.
D. Everybody feels angry, scared, lonely or anxious.

阅读理解。

     Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and
the best academic(学术的)system in the world.
     I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus(校园). Well, it's not even really a campus.
It's more like a district in a small town.
     Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even
say they're a little old. They don't fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by
grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval castle(中世纪的城堡). But when I looked
across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again.
It creates a strong contrast(对比)and brings a special atmosphere to the school.
     Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us: "You see this grass field in the center of the school?
Here is where they host their graduation ceremony(毕业典礼). They just set up tents and benches and
have a very simple ceremony." Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate
on the lawn?
     I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the
soft sound of pages turning, along with singing of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive
feeling at all.
     Harvard has the world's first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end
computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of
tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.
     I hope one day I'll attend my dream school - Harvard.

1. The article is mainly about .

A. the author's campus life in Harvard
B. the author's impression of Harvard
C. Harvard's old buildings
D. the academic system at Harvard

2. The author was most impressed by , according to the article.

A. Harvard's mix of tradition and new technology
B. the classes held on beautiful lawns at Harvard
C. Harvard students not taking their graduation ceremony seriously
D. the feeling of not living in modern society on the campus

3. What can we conclude from the article?

A. Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city.
B. There are no competitions at Harvard University.
C. Graduation ceremonies are not complex(复杂的)at Harvard.
D. All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.

4. According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world?

A. Literature, arts, and law.
B. Religion, law and arts.
C. Literature, arts and computer science.
D. Religion, computer science and literature.

5. Which word can be used to describe the Harvard campus?

A. modern
B. competitive
C. peaceful
D. old

     Feeling lonely can make you sick.Doctors have long known that loneliness is associated with heart
troubles, viral infections, and higher death rates.What they didn't know is how this feeling causes illness.
A study in the September issue of the online journal Genome Biology suggests that loneliness actually
affects the very core of our bodies-our genes.
    In a small population of patients, researchers surveyed more than 20,000 genes using DNA skills to
compare how the genes of lonely and nonlonely individuals express themselves in molecular (分子)
processes and, ultimately, in personal health.They found that gene expression is different at 209 sites in
chronically lonely people and that many of those changes fit a pattern of elevated immune activation,
inflammation (炎症), and depressed response to infection."We now have a molecular framework for
understanding the relationship between social experience and physical health, "explains the study's lead
author, Steve Cole.
The study found that loneliness decreases the response of some body receptors, cutting off the immune
control and anti－inflammatory effects of the stress－related hormone that also helps regulate the
conversion of carbohydrates (碳水化合物) to energy.The depressed response of the stress－related
hormone concurs with the known effects of loneliness and provides a potential target for treatment.
"This study-the first to link feelings with gene changes-is in some sense groundbreaking, "says Emma
Adam, an associate professor at Northwestern University."It fills in the black box."
     According to John Cacioppo, an author of the study and a psychologist from the University of
Chicago, the work suggests that loneliness is a warning sign, much like physical pain."This very process
of feeling bad because of disconnection contributes to what it means to be human, "he says."It makes us
care for other people and want to reconnect when we're disconnected."

1. From the passage we know lonely people________.

A. have higher rates of diseases
B. have bad and little genes
C. are full of energ
D. are quick to the responses of some body receptors

2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The lonely people's gene expression is quite different from the gene pattern of some diseases.
B. Researchers and doctors can deal with loneliness by regulating the stress－related hormone.
C. Loneliness is a warning sign of physical pain.
D. The study of loneliness is of little value at present.

3. The underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refers to__________.

A. the work
B. the process of feeling bad
C. loneliness
D. to be human

4. Which of the following is the best suggestion to lonely people?

A. Go to hospital to have a medical examination once a week.
B. Take more social activities.
C. Take more physical exercises.
D. Ring your friends when you need their help.

5. What's the best title for the passage?

A. Feeling Lonely Can Make You Sick
B. A Survey on Loneliness
C. Why Loneliness Is Bad for You
D. Genes and Loneliness

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

     An apprenticeship is a form of on-the-job training that combines workplace experience and classroom
learning. It can last anywhere from one to six years, but four years is typical for most. An apprentice spends
the majority of the time in a workplace environment learning the practical skills of a career from a journeyman-
someone who has done the job for many years. The rest of the apprentice's time is spent in a classroom
environment learning the theoretical skills the career requires. Being an apprentice is a full-time undertaking.
     One of the advantages of apprenticeship is that it does not cost apprentices anything. The companies that
hire them pay for school. What's more, it offers apprentices an "earn while you learn" opportunity. They usually
start out at half the pay of a journeyman, and the pay increases gradually as they move further along in the job
and studies. Near the end of the apprenticeship, their wages are usually 90 percent of what a journeyman would
receive. Apprenticeship also pays off for employers. It can offer employers a pool of well-trained workers to
draw from.
     Despite the advantages, apprentices are usually required to work during the day and attend classes at night,
which leaves little time for anything else. Sometimes, they might be laid off (下岗) if business for the employers
is slow.
     Once they have completed the apprenticeship and become journeymen, they receive a nationally recognized
and portable certification and their pay also increases again. Some journeymen continue employment with the
companies they apprenticed with; others go onto different companies or become self-employed contractors.

1______2______3______4______5______
6______7______8______9______10______

     One in five US teenagers have some degree of hearing loss, according to researchers who said the
problem is growing."Teenagers really underestimate how much noise they are exposed to" Dr Josef
Shargorodsky said.__①__
     The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, compared national
surveys between the early 1990s and the mid2000s.In the first survey, about 15 percent of teenagers
had some degree of hearing loss.__②__Most of the hearing loss was in one ear only.While it was
usually slight, one in 20 adolescents had more pronounced (显著的) problems-up 50 percent since
the first survey.
     Hearing loss is very common in the elderly, Grimes said, but she added that it was concerning to
see it come into the younger age groups.In babies and young children, hearing problems are known
to delay language development, which in turn influences performance in other areas.Slight hearing loss,
for instance, makes it difficult to distinguish between highfrequency consonants like "s" and "f"
     __③__The science is less clear for adolescents, but it is easy to imagine how being hard of hearing
could influence learning, said Grimes."We know from a lot of data that noisy classrooms are one of the
biggest challenges to learning."
     The reasons for the rise are still uncertain.When asked about noise exposure-on the job, from
firearms or recreational activities, for instance-the teenagers didn't indicate any change.But
Shargorodsky said, "We knew from before that it is difficult to ask this age group about noise
exposure-they underestimate it."__④__Although it's not clear that these devices are to blame,
Grimes said it was still a good idea to turn down the volume.But she pointed out the advice would
likely fall on deaf ears.She said the American Academy of Hearing had also contacted Steve Jobs,
the CEO of Apple, about adding a volume limiter on iPods, but never heard back.

1. In which place should the sentence "Few people would call it noise when they listen
to music on their MP3 players, for instance." be put?

A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④

2. What's the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. Hearing loss was very common in the elderly in the country.
B. The sounds like "s" and "f" are hard to distinguish by babies.
C. The number of teenagers with hearing problems is decreasing.
D. Babies and teenagers are also facing problems of hearing loss.

3. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The reasons of the hearing loss are known to the researchers.
B. The surveys have been carried out for at most 15 years.
C. The reasons for the rise are clear to the researchers.
D. The results of the surveys have been published in a newspaper.

4. The American Academy of Hearing contacted the CEO of Apple in order to________.

A. share the surveys with the CEO of Apple
B. get more help in finance from the Apple Company
C. remind the company to add a volume limiter on iPods
D. express warning and threat to the CEO of Apple

Below is a passage adapted from the network edition of China Daily.
                                                                       Event
     Li Yang, one of China's most famous English teachers, apologized for beating his American wife more
than a week after she posted photos of her injuries on the web and set off a bomb of criticism.  "I
wholeheartedly apologize to my wife Kim and my girls for committing domestic violence. This has caused
them serious physical and mental damage," Li said on his mieroblog at Weibo.com, the country's most
popular social media site, on Saturday. Li, 42, is a mechanics major but is best known for his "Crazy
English," a popular method of language learning that involves yelling at the top of one's lungs.  He was at
the center of public criticism after his wife Kim Lee put up posts on the web accusing him of abuse,
showing her swollen forehead and knees.
                                                                    Voices
     @Xuemanzi, angel investor  Anti-domestic violence laws should be made as soon as possible, giving
protection to the rights of women and children lawfully. Police should not stand back from domestic
violence any longer, even if no one reports them. Society, as a whole, should attach greater importance to
the crime.  @Zhangxiaomei  Chinese are never taught about marital(婚姻的) relations, which mean not
merely living together. A good marriage needs to overcome three differences: family background, gender
and personalities. In addition to these, there is cultural gap in Li Yang's case. If the effects of these
differences are not well understood, after the honeymoon period, they will turn into conflicts and endanger
the marriage. Li's domestic violence is a reminder that China needs such education.  @Wuxiaolong,
Sina Weibo user  Li Yang's choice to resort to domestic violence really reflects his character. Students
who have attended his Crazy English Camp may know what I mean: Li wants his students to worship him
as an idol. I still remember he once had his students kowtow to him. He always teaches English by
imposition(权威强制), which directly reflects his desire for power.  @Sikaozhe, Sina Weibo user  In the US, the punishments for domestic violence are even more severe than strealing. If the police arrive at the
wife's call during a fighting between a couple nd find injuries on her, they will immediately arrest the
husband. Even if the wife doesn't call the police, they may also show up as neighbors could well do their
part.  @ykxin Sina Weibo User  Don't blindly worship anyone, because in every closet there may hide
a skeleton. As a famous Chinese saying goes, "Only they who do well in their daily routine tasks can
fulfills their dreams on great occasions". Not surprisingly, one who focuses too much on his career and
ignores his family, like Li Yang, will fail in both. Don't judge a person by his career success, wealth, or
any other material aspect, because what finally decides a person is his character.
                                                             Aftermath(余波)
     Although Li Yang publicly apologized to his wife, promising to love his daughters even if he and Lee
divorce, the damage, perhaps permanently, has been done to his wife, his three daughters and the whole
family.  Wang Xingjuan, founder of the Maple Women's Psychological Consulting Center, a non-profit
organization, said nearly half of domestic violence abusers are people who have higher education, senior
jobs and social status. She said this was probably because such people were usually under more mental
stress.

1. This passage is focused on Li Yang's .

A. English-teaching career
B. international marriage
C. microblog article
D. domestic violence

2. Zhangxiaomei holds the view that .

A. laws should be passed to protect women and children
B. crazy personality accounts for violence and ill temper
C. overcoming background gap is necessary for marriage
D. Li is wrong to have his students worship him as an idol

3. Who thinks that character plays the most important role in one's life?

A. @Xuemanzi
B. @Wuxiaolon
C. @Sikaozhe
D. @ykxin

4. According to Wang Xingjuan, .

A. people under stress lend to have domestic violence
B. people of higher education won't easily lose temper
C. people in lower social status often beat their wives
D. people with senior jobs seldom have family trouble

阅读理解。

     Do you enjoy reading? Here readers of your age from all over the United States recommend (推荐) great
books for you to read:
     My favorite book is Don't Die, My Love by Lurlene McDaniel. I love all her books, but this was the first
one I read and I have to say, it is by far my favorite. It doesn't end like other books, and I cried while reading.
     I think Nancy Drew is great! Nancy is a detective (侦探) who has many fantastic ideas! I love it because
it's a book from when my grandma was my age, and I can share the fun with her!
     I highly recommend Skinny Bones by Barbara Park. It is funny so please add it on your book list. You
don't want to miss out funny stories!
     I would suggest ______ by Judy Blume. It is based on real things that happened to Judy Blume. It is about
a girl, Alice, who meets some girls at a new state. They become friends, make a club and meet once a week.
They stop after two weeks because they all like a boy in their class and put him as number one. I think every
girl should read this because it is about our growing up.
     I read a book called Neela: Victory Song and it was so good I read it twice! It takes place in India in 1936
and this 12-year-old girl named Neela tries to save her father! It has lots of history in it! I also learned a lot
about different cultures! The author's name is Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.

1. According to the reader, Skinny Bones can be described as a ________ story.

A. sad
B. history
C. funny
D. detective

2. From which book can we learn different cultures?

A. Skinny Bones.
B. Nancy Drew.
C. Don't Die, My Love.
D. Neela: Victory Song.

3. The best name of the 4th book is ________.

A. My Secret
B. Growing Trouble
C. Three Friends
D. Alice Learns a Lesson

4. Which is TRUE about Nancy Drew?

A. Both the reader and the reader's grandma love this book.
B. It's based on real things that happened to the author.
C. It's about a12-year-old girl who tries to save her father.
D. It doesn't have a common ending like other books.

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