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       Honesty comes in many forms. First there's self-honesty. Is what people see the real article or do
you appear through smoke and mirrors? I find that if I try to be something I'm not, I feel unsure of myself
and take out a part from my PBA (personal bank account). I love how singer Judy Garland put (表述) it, "Always be a first-class version (版本) of yourself, instead of a second-class version of somebody else."
       Then there's honesty in our actions. Are you honest at school, with your parents, and with your boss? If you've ever been dishonest, I think we all have, try being honest, and notice how whole it makes you
feel. Remember, you can't go wrong and feel right. This story by Jeff is a good example of that:
       In my second year of study, there were three kids in my math class who didn't do well. I was really good at it. I would charge them three dollars for each test that I helped them pass. I'd write on a little piece of paper all the right answers, and hand them off.
       At first I felt like I was making money, kind of a nice job. I wasn't thinking about how it could hurt all of us. After a while I realized I shouldn't do that anymore, because I wasn't really helping them. They weren't learning anything, and it would only get harder down the road. Cheating certainly wasn't helping me.
       It takes courage to be honest when people all around you are getting away with cheating on tests,
lying to their parents, and stealing at work. But, remember, every act of honesty is a deposit (储蓄) into
your PBA and will build strength.
1. The underlined part 'appear through smoke and mirrors' in the first paragraph means______.
A. to be honest              
B. to be unreal    
C. to become clear          
D. to come from an imagined world
2. Which of the following can best explain Judy Garland's words?
A. Be your true self rather than follow others.
B. Don't copy others or you can't be the first class.
C. Make efforts to be the first instead of the second.
D. Don't learn from others unless they're excellent.
3. What does the author expect to show by Jeff's story?
A. Honesty can be of great help.  
B. A bad thing can be turned into a good one.
C. Helping others cheat can do good to them.
D. One should realize the wrong in his bad actions.
4. In the last paragraph the author mainly wants to express _______.
A. one must be brave to be honest    
B. it's difficult to be honest when others are not
C. one should be honest when making a deposit
D. honesty in one's actions can help him in the future
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　　Arabs consider it extremely(非常地)bad manners to start talking business immediately．Even the busiest government official or executive(经理主管人员)always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments．No matter how busy you are, you should make time for his hospitality(好客)．

　　The conference is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world．Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business．Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave．Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted．

　　Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom．There is vagueness(含糊)in doing business in the Middle East, which will puzzle a newcomer．Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions．

　　When an Arab says yes, he may mean“maybe”．When he says maybe, he probably means“no”．You will seldom get a direct“no”from an Arab because it is considered impolite．Instead of“no”, he may say“inhallah”, which means“if God is willing”．On the other hand,“yes”doesn't necessarily mean“yes”．A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite．An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest．

(1)

The main purpose of this article is to show ________．

[　　]

A．

why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries

B．

how to be polite when doing business in the Arab world

C．

why Arab officials are so busy

D．

what Arabs say when doing business

(2)

According to the passage, which of the following would be considered polite?

[　　]

A．

Taking a business easy and asking no questions．

B．

Demanding an immediate decision．

C．

Refusing a cup of tea and showing pictures of your product right away．

D．

Looking out of the window while a stranger comes in to speak with your host．

(3)

From the passage we know that ________．

[　　]

A．

when an Arab wants to say yes, he often says maybe

B．

an Arab seldom disagrees with a guest to his face

C．

a smile and a slow nod may suggest an Arab's agreement

D．

“inhallah”is an English word

(4)

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

[　　]

A．

Arabs don't mind being interrupted．

B．

Arabs can enter or leave a meeting room freely．

C．

It is easy to tell an Arab's real intention．

D．

A newcomer may often be puzzled in the Arab world．

(5)

We can infer that the writer of this article ________．

[　　]

A．

is probably an Arab himself

B．

has had business experiences with Arabs

C．

is against the Arab customs

D．

likes the Arab customs

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How many animals are killed for human use every year in the United States? The numbers are in the billions, and these are just the ones we know about. Let’s break it down.
How many animals are killed for food? According to Farm Animal Rights Movement, about 10 billion land animals are killed every year for food in the United States, and about 58 billion are killed around the world. What’s more, this does not even include wild animals.
How many animals are killed for experiments? From 17 million to 100 million! The numbers are difficult to tell because most animals used in experiments are not reported.
How many animals are killed for fur? Every year, over 40 million animals are killed for fur around the world. About 30 million animals are raised on fur farms and killed, about 10 million wild animals are killed for fur, and this does not include sea animals and those that are injured and die later.
How many animals are killed by hunters? According to In Defense of Animals, hunters kill the most animals every year. Over 200 million animals are killed by hunters in the United States every year. This does not include animals that are injured and die later and those who die after their mothers are killed.
If these numbers are shocking enough for you and you want to do something to help, act out at this very moment. Refuse wild animals on dinner tables, say no to fur coats and try your best to protect the environment. Also, don’t forget to tell the numbers above to the people around you.

小题1:How many animals are killed every year for food around the world?
A．About 30 million.B．About 10 billion.
C．About 40 million.D．About 58 billion.
小题2:Who kills the most animals?
A．Farmers.B．Scientists.
C．Hunters.D．Mother animals.
小题3:Which is NOT the reason why people kill animals according to this article?
A．For fur.B．For food.
C．For experiments.D．For environment.
小题4:Why does the writer use so many numbers in the article?
A．To tell us animals are human’s best friends.
B．To show which country kills the most animals.
C．To hope us to do something to protect the animals.
D．To tell us there are many animals around the world.
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     Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security ( 安全). Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
     Introduction
     A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never
found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
     Basic Security
     Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure
it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles (车座).
     Locks
     Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shops. Buy one that has been tested against
attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.
     Marking
     Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a
simple way to identify your bicycle.
     Registration
     There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your
registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.
     Finally
     Keep a record of the bicycle yourself： its make, model and registration number. You can even take
a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.
1. Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?             
A. Locks.
B. Marking.
C. Registration.
D. Basic Security.
2. The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means ______.
A. help you recognize your bike
B. help the police find your bicycle
C. stop someone stealing your bicycle
D. stop you worrying about your bike
3. The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle _______.
A. in the bike shop and your computer
B. in the police station and a security company
C. in a security company and your university
D. by yourself and in a security company
4. The main purpose of this article is _________.
A. to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen
B. to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe
C. to give you advice on where to buy a good lock
D. to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place
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