Christmas is drawing near. The shops have started to _________Christmas decorations.

       A. take up                     B. bring up                    C. put up                    D. turn up

 Neighbors complained _________the police _________the noise.

       A. of; about                  B. to; about                    C. for; of                    D. of; of

根据所给语境和译文补全句子，注意词形变换（每小题1分；共15分）。

1.        （随着……的进步）new medical research, Christopher Reeve        （确信）that people like him would be able to walk again one day. So he was       （太忙于）with living to think of giving up.

2. He has always          （对……非常严格）his daughters,          （训练她们）hard to       （互相竞争）each other.

3. When the spaceship            （从……分离）the rockt, Yang Liwei suddenly got a feeling of        （直冲云霄）because of the          （地球引力的消失）.

4. There are         （压力有不同原因）. One is         （时间和工作的压力）. Other reasons can            （社会的）.

5. I always take      （我的手提电视）and sit on the stone wall       （而）the dog     （转着圈走）.

从下面所给出的词组中选择恰当的词组，用正确的形式填空，其中有2个多余的词组。（每小题1分，共10分）

1. The 9.11 attack happening in America        the problem of terrorism.

2. He was seriously wounded in the Second World War. Nobody expected him to       , but he made it.

3. The man always         having no time to do his work, while he spends endless time sitting in front of the TV.

4. Because I am always late, my teacher advises me to set the alarm clock to—ten minutes earlier than before.

5. When Grandma       the hard days in the past, she was in tears.

6. Since John retired last year, he        a project to help the kids who can’t go to school due to poverty.

7. Chat is not allowed         in some companies.

8. As a teacher, Sam says checking the students’ homework         most of his time.

9. Everybody was looking forward to         after four hours of listening in the meeting.

10. Jack, a warm-hearted old man,        giving suggestions to the young.

从下面所给出的词汇中选择恰当的词汇，用正确的形式填空，每空只填写一个词，其中有2个多余的词汇。（每小题1分，共10分）

1. Many parties are           before Christmas by the students to celebrate the new year.

2. My car is in         need of repair. I can’t even start it today.

3. While I was wondering where to look for my friends, they          at us from the other side of the road.

4.        problems, such as unemployment and education, have drawn much public attention.

5. The supermarket has many activities to      its sales of products.

6. I don’t want to put          on you to make a decision, but we haven’t much time left.

7. The organization.          in 1935 in Ohio, is now famous world-wide.

8. In order to improve your language study, you need to       ways of learning until you find a suitable one.

9. The company is now in a serious financial problem, which is the greatest      in its history.

10. After several years of hark work, the air—has been improved a lot in the city.

Making Peace with Your Parents

    As a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding.  71  

    Here is the challenge：Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.

    For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted，or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation－for now.  72  Listen to what your parents are saying，and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening.  73  

    Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others’ feelings can disagree without things getting ugly.

     74  How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule－makers—they’re interesting people who like to watch movies, and go shopping－just like their teenagers!

    What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky?  75  You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.

    Remember you can only change your own behavior; your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.

A. It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page.

B. You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed.

C. And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say.

D. Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do.

E. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.

E. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.

G. You may consider seeking outside help.

    When I first got an e-mail account ten years ago, I received communications only from family, friends, and colleagues. Now it seems that every time I check my e-mail，I have an endless series of advertisements and other correspondence that do not interest me at all. If we want e-mail to continue to be useful, we need specific laws that make spamming（发送垃圾邮件）a crime.

    If lawmakers do not do something soon to prohibit spam, the problem will certainly get much worse. Computer programs allow spammers to send hundreds of millions of e-mails almost instantly. As more and more advertisers turn to spam to sell their products，individual e-mail boxes are often flooded with spam e-mails. Would people continue to use e-mail if they had to deal with an annoying amount of spam each time?

    This problem is troubling individuals and companies as well. Many spam e-mails contain computer viruses that can shut down the entire network of a company. Companies rely on e-mail for their employees to communicate with each other. Spam frequently causes failures in their local communications networks, and their employees are thus unable to communicate effectively. Such a situation results in a loss of productivity and requires companies to repeatedly repair their networks. These computer problems raise production costs of companies, which are, in the end, passed on to the consumer.

    For these reasons, I believe that lawmakers need to legislate（立法）against spare. Spammers should be fined, and perhaps sent to prison if they continue to disturb people. E-mail is a tool which helps people all over the world to communicate conveniently, but spam is destroying this convenience.

67. What does the underlined word “correspondence” in the Paragraph l probably mean?

    A. messages    B. ideas    C. connections    D. programs

68. According to the text, what is the major cause of the flooding spam?

    A. Companies rely on e-mail for communications.

    B. More people in the world communicate by e-mail.

    C. Many computer viruses contain spam e-mail.

    D. More advertisers begin to promote sales through spam. 

69. According to Paragraph 3, who is the final victim of spam?

    A. The business.    B. The advertiser.    C. The employee.    D. The consumer.

70. What is the purpose of the text?

    A. To inform.    B. To educate.    C. To persuade.    D. To instruct.

　 It is natural for young people, at times, to blame their parents for most of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises; that they talk too much about certain problems，and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents often look down upon their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt, when young.

　 For example, young people like doing things without careful consideration：it is one of their ways of showing that they can accept a challenge. Older people worry more easily：most of them plan things ahead, at least in the back of their minds, and do not like their plans to be upset by something unexpected.

　 So my advice to you is this：when you want to borrow the family car or get your mother to mend something for you, you will have better success if you can possibly ask in advance.

　 Young people often annoy their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles，in entertainers and music. This is not the main reason. They feel cut off from the adult world. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music and entertainers, or vocabulary, clothes and hairstyles annoy their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are better, at least in a small way, and they are leaders in style and taste.

　 Sometimes you don’t obey because you do not want your parents to accept what you do. If they did accept, it looks as if you are tricking your own age group. But in that case, you are supposing that you are the underdog：you can’t win but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough，after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parents’ control. But it ignores the fact that you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself.

　 If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of the plan. You can impress others, especially parents, with your sense of responsibility, so that they will give you the right to do what you want to do.

63. According to the passage, all the following complaints are true EXCEPT that　　 .

A. parents have no sense of humor at all

B. parents are always behind the times

C. parents talk too much about certain problems

D. parents don’t believe their children can deal with crises

64. What does the author suggest to young people to win support from their parents?

A. Ignoring them.　　　 B. Controlling them.

C. Entertaining them.　 D. Cooperating with them.

65. We can learn from the passage that　　 .

A. young people are not allowed to join adult society because they have their own culture

B. it is impossible for young people to get along well with older people

C. older people tend to forget what they felt when they were young

D. older people often lead the way in fashion

66. The underlined word “underdog” in the 5th paragraph refers to a person who　　 .

A. keeps dogs as pets　　　　　　　 B. seems less likely to succeed

C. 1ikes to cheat his own age group　 D. looks down upon others around him

In today’s fast paced，high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day’s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.

　 Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.

　 It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.

　 Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.

60. What can we learn from the passage?

　 A. Watching television may cause women to feel depressed.

　 B. Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class.

　 C. Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active.

　 D. Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life.

61. What does the underlined word “commute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

　 A. The arrangement to work every day.

　 B. The journey to work every day.

　 C. The communication between people.

　 D. The separation between people.

62. Which would be the best title for the passage?

　 A. Live a Happy and Healthy Life.

　 B. Relax Yourself in Various Ways.

C. Spend Your Free Time Wisely.

D. Interact With Others Outdoors.

    Adrian’s “Amazing Race” started early when his parents realized that he, as a baby, couldn’t hear a thing, not even loud noises. In a special school for the hearing-impaired（听觉受损的）, he learned sign language and got to mix with other disabled children. However, the sight of all the disabled children communicating with one another upset his mother. She wanted him to lead a normal life. So after speaking to an advisor, she sent him to private classes where he learned to read lips and pronounce words.

    Later on, Adrian’s parents decided to send him to a regular school. But the headmaster tried to prevent them from doing so, saying regular school couldn’t take care of special needs students. His parents were determined to take the risk and push him hard to go through his work every day because they wanted to prove that, given the opportunity，he could do anything.Adrian made the grade and got accepted. It was a big challenge. The pace was faster so he had to sit at the front of the class and really pay attention to the teacher, which wasn’t always easy. But he stuck to it and did a lot of extra work after school.

    The efforts made by Adrian and his parents paid off. Adrian graduated with good grades and got into a top high school. He also achieved a lot in life outside school. He developed a love for the outdoors and went to Nepal to climb mountains. He even entered the World Yacht Race 05/06—being the first hearing-impaired Asian to do so.

    But none of these achievements would have been possible without one of the most important lessons from his mother. “If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve great results.” She often said.

56. How did Adrian communicate with other children in the special school?

    A. By speaking.         B. By using sign language

    C. By reading lips       D. By making loud noises

   57. Adrian’s parents decided to send him to a regular school because         .

    A. they wanted him to live a normal life

    B. they wanted to prove the headmaster wrong 

    C. he wouldn’t mix with other disabled children

    D. he wasn’t taken good care of in the special school

58. How did Adrian finally succeed in his study?

    A. He did a lot of outdoor activities.

    B. He was pushed hard to study every day. 

    C. He attended private classes after school.

    D. He worked very hard both in and after class.

59. Why is Adrian’s life described as an “Amazing Race”?

    A. He did very well in his study.

    B. He succeeded in entering a regular school

    C. He reached his goals in spite of his disability.

    D. He took part in the World Yacht Race 05/06.