All her time __________ experiments, she has no time for films.

A．devoted to do                                             B．devoted to doing

C．devoting to doing                                        D．is devoted to doing

It is believed that health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a _____of exercise.

A．limit         B．need         C．lack          D．demand

Yi Jianlian, a promising new star, said goodbye to CBA for NBA and is ready to ________ in a new world of basketball.

A．take off    B．get off      C．turn off    D．come off

Chan’s restaurant on Baker street, _________ used to be poorly run, is now a successful business.

A．that          B．who         C．where       D．which

To save class time, our teacher has _______ students do half the exercises in class and complete the other half for our homework.

A．us     B．we    C．our    D．ours

It is only by practising English for several hours every day _________ be able to use it freely.

A．will you    B．may you   C．that you will     D．when you must

On AIDS Day this year, President Hu Jintao demanded that the problems __________ paid special attention to.

A．referred to being                                         B．referred to be

C．refer to being                                             D．refer to be

As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation.   1   you are in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to   2   

down. But relaxation is   3   for a healthy mind and body.

Stress is a   4   part of everyday life and there is no way to   5   it. In fact, it is not the bad thing that it is often supposed to be. A   6   amount of stress is important to provide motivation and give   7   to life. It is only when the stress gets out of   8   that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.

The amount of stress a person can bear   9   very much on the individual. Some people are not afraid of stress, and such   10   are obviously chief quality for managerial(管理的) responsibilities. Others lose heart at first   11   of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in   12   form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make a choice between  13  and fight. And in more ancient days the choices made the   14   between life and death. The crises(危机) we meet today are   15   to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it requires the same response. It is when such a reaction   16   long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes   17  . Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart diseases have   18   links with stress.   19   we cannot remove stress from our lives we need to find ways to deal with it. It would be   20   to do so even if we could remove it.

So what do you think of stress? What is your way to deal with it?

1．A．When                   B．While                  C．Once                  D．As

2．A．slow                     B．calm                   C．get                      D．turn

3．A．unnecessary          B．harmful               C．available              D．necessary

5．A．tolerate                 B．solve                   C．avoid                  D．guard

6．A．definite                 B．certain                 C．large                   D．whole

7．A．purpose                B．protection            C．information          D．freedom

8．A．order                    B．condition             C．date                    D．control

9．A．insists                   B．depends               C．calls                    D．spends

10．A．patterns               B．expressions          C．situations             D．characters

11．A．glance                 B．view                   C．sight                   D．impression

12．A．whichever           B．whatever             C．however              D．whenever

13．A．praise                  B．fright                  C．pressure              D．anxiety

14．A．decision              B．promise               C．difference            D．sense

15．A．unlikely               B．likely                   C．incredible            D．unmistakable

16．A．takes                   B．lives                    C．stands                 D．lasts

17．A．balanced              B．injured                 C．endangered          D．interrupted

18．A．established           B．organized             C．disconnected       D．exchanged

19．A．Unless                 B．Since                  C．Even                   D．Still

20．A．sensible             B．right                    C．unbelievable       D．unwise

Mattel Inc. is recalling 4.4 million Polly Pocker toys with magnets after some of them caused serious injuries to children who swallowed magnets that fell off.

Tiny magnets inside the toys can fall off undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets can be swallowed, or placed in their noses or ears by young children. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation(肠内穿孔), infection or blockage, which can be fatal(致命的).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received 170 reports of the small magnets coming out of these recalled toys. There were three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforation that required surgery. A 2-year-old child was hospitalized for seven days and a 7-year-old child was hospitalized for 12 days. An 8-year-old child was also hospitalized.

The recalled Polly Pocker toys contain plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure one-eighth inch in diameter and are fixed in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces attach to the doll.

The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the toys. Contact Mattle if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall. Polly Pocker magnetic toys currently on store shelves are not included in this recall. The model numbers involved in the recall are: B2632, B3158, B3201, B7118, G8605, H1537, H1538, and H3211. The toys were sold at discount department stores and toy stores from May, 2003 through September, 2006 for between $ 15 and $ 30.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to arrange for the return of the toys. For additional information contact Mattel at 888-597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm’s website.

1．What is the main purpose of the passage?

       A．To criticize Mattel Inc. for their bad products.

       B．To inform the readers of Polly Pocker toys’ recall.

       C．To comfort the injured children by the magnets.

       D．To suggest some ways to return Polly Pocker toys.

2．According to the passage, the three seriously injured children __________.

       A．reported their injuries in time                 B．had many Polly Pocker toys

       C．shared the same injury                          D．stayed in hospital for many days

3．The word “recalling” in the first paragraph can be best explained as “_________”.

       A．taking back          B．destroying           C．giving up             D．examining

4．If you want to know more about the recall, you may ___________.

       A．turn to the CPSC                                 B．go to hospital

       C．visit the injured children                        D．search online

5．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

       A．The possible problems caused by the small magnets.

       B．The cases of the children seriously injured by the small magnets.

       C．The function of small magnets inside the toys.

       D．The number of the toys that have been returned to Mattel.

Reaching new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg Water, which is harvested from iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switzerland, where bottled water is consumed daily. Even then, he kept a water journal, noting the brands he liked best. “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water,” He says.

But is plain tap water all that bad? Not at all. In fact, New York’s municipal water for more than a century was called the champagne of tap water and until recently considered among the best in the world in terms of both taste and purity. Similarly, a magazine in England found that tap water from the Thames River tasted better than several leading brands of bottled water that were 400 times more expensive.

Nevertheless, soft-drink companies view bottled water as the next battle-ground for market shares despite the fact that over 25 percent of bottled water comes from tap water: PepsiCo’s Aquafina and Coca-cola’s Dasani are both purified tap water rather than spring water.

As diners thirst for leading brands, bottlers and restaurateurs salivate(垂涎) over the profits. A restaurant’s typical mark-up on wine is 100 to 150 percent, whereas on bottled water it’s often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper than wine, and any of the fancier brands aren’t available in stores, most diners don’t notice or care.

As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pressure to sell bottled water. According to an article in The Street Journal, some of the more shameless tactics(策略) include placing attractive bottles on the table for a visual sell, listing brands on the menu without prices, and pouring bottled water without even asking the diners if they want it.

Regardless of how it’s sold, the popularity of bottled water taps into our desire for better health, our wish to appear cultivated, and even a longing for lost purity.

1．What do we know about Iceberg Water from the passage?

       A．It is a kind of iced water                      

       B．It is just plain tap water.

       C．It is a kind of mineral water.                

       D．It is a kind of bottled water.

2．By saying “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water.”. Wiesenberger wants to convey the message that _____________.

       A．plain tap water is certainly unfit for drinking

       B．bottled water often appeals more to dogs’ taste

       C．bottled water is certainly superior to tap water

       D．dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste

3．The underlined part “fancier brands” refers to ____________.

       A．tap water from the Thames River

       B．famous wines not sold in ordinary stores

       C．PepsiCo’s Aquafina and Coca-Cola’s Dasani

       D．expensive bottled water with impressive names

4．Why are some restaurants turning up the pressure to sell bottled water?

       A．Competition from the wine industry is intense.

       B．Bottled water brings in huge profits.

       C．Most diners find bottled water affordable.

       D．Bottled water satisfied diners’ desire to be fashionable.

5．According to the passage, why is bottled water so popular?

       A．It is considered healthier.

       B．It is much cheaper than wine.

       C．It appeals to more cultivated people.

       D．It is more widely promoted in the market.