7.  It is a worldwide custom that the energetic young are _______ for their youth, vitality and creativity.

A. admired   B. looked forward to  C. respected  D. looked on

24. The girl was determined to marry the young man she fell in love with, _______ her parents’ disagreement.

  A. by means of          B regardless of              C. due to                      D. in favour of

30．Mike has an active mind；he can retell a story_________anybody else in the classroom．

    A．more vividly than                             B．much vivid than

C．as vivid as                                          D．so vividly as

33．The Day of the Dead, an ancient Mexican festival, is not a sad day, but _________time to celebrate__________cycle of life.

       A．a, the          B．不填, the        C．不填,a        D．the, a

When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter(炼铜厂), and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened inside him.

Years later Paul was back in the area, and he went to the smelter office. He asked if they had any plans or if they would let him try to bring the trees back. The answer from that big industry was “No.”

Paul then went to college to study the science of plants. Unfortunately, his teachers said there weren't any birds or squirrels to spread the seeds. It would be a waste of his life to try to do it. Everyone knew that, he was told. Even if he was knowledgeable as he had expected, he wouldn’t get his idea accepted.

Paul later got married and had some kids. But his dream would not die. And then one night he did what he could with what he had. As Samuel Johnson wrote, “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Attainable good is often ignored by minds busied in wide ranges.” Under the cover of darkness, he went secretly into the wasteland and started planting.

And every week, he made his secret journey into the wasteland and planted trees and grass. For fifteen years he did this against the plain common sense. Slowly rabbits appeared. Later, as there was legal pressure to clean up the environment, the company actually hired Paul to do what he was already doing. Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees and grass and bushes, and Paul has received almost every environmental award Utah has. It took him until his hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow he made to himself as a child.

46. When Paul was a boy, _____.

A. he had decided never to leave his hometown

B. the economy of Utah depended wholly on the copper smelter

C. no laws were made to protect the environment against pollution

D. he had determined to stop the copper smelter polluting the area

47. Why did Paul go to college to study the science of plants?

A. He wanted to find out the best way to save the area himself.

B. He was interested in planting trees since he was young.

C. He wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help him.

D. He thought his knowledge would make his advice more persuasive.

48.  What does the underlined phrase “the plain common sense” probably refer to?

A. That it was impossible for trees to grow on the wasteland.

B. That his normal work and life would be greatly affected.

C. That no one would like to join him in the efforts.

D. That he had to keep everything he did secret.

49. The message of the passage is that _____.

A. action speaks louder than words

B. perseverance(持之以恒) will work wonders

C. God helps those who help themselves

D. many hands make light work

Three fourths of the surface of the earth ______ covered with water.

  A. are                            B. is               C. will be           D. was

The students will have more discussions like this in the weeks _____.

A. coming      B. to come      C. come  D. to be coming

_____ many times, but he still couldn't understand it.

A. Having been told                B. Though he had been told

C. He was told                     D. Having told

The disc, digitally _____ in the studio, sounded fantastic at the party.

A. recorded                    B. recording

C. to be recorded           D. having recorded

Friends and Buddies

This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers(同龄人). The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85

Club Saturday Swim

This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12: 30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260

Sibshops (Ages 10-13)

Sibshops is a program for siblings(兄弟姊妹) of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65

Banana Splits

Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal(语言的), physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65

66. If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to ______.

A. Friends and Buddies    B. Club Saturday Swim

C. Sibshops (Ages 10-13) D. Banana Splits

67. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held ______.

A. 2 Fridays per month    B.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon

C.4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday   D.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday

68. If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can ______.

A. meet with other peers         B. solve your mental problem

C. improve sibling relationships       D. think of healthy coping skills

69. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?

A. They are all in the same place.   B. They are all free of charge.

C. They all hold activities each week.      D. They are all intended for children.

70. The purpose of this passage is to ______.

A. help children deal with their trouble   B. encourage children to be happy and brave

C. list some problems children meet with       D. advertise some programs for children