Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.

In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all — one can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect nation. But we can already see that free education for all is not enough; we find in such countries a far larger number of people with university degree; they refuse to do what they think “low” work; and, in fact, work with hands is thought to be dirty and shameful in such countries. But we have only to think a moment to understand that the work of a completely uneducated farmer is far more important than that of a professor; we can live without education, but we die if we have no food. If no one cleaned our streets and took the rubbish away from our houses, we should get terrible diseases in our towns…

In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life, it means that we must be educated in such a way that, firstly, each of us can do whatever work suited to his brains and ability and, secondly, that we can realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and that is very bad to be ashamed of one’s work. Only such a type of education can be considered valuable to society.

The writer of the passage thinks that _______.

A. education can settle most of the world’s problems

B. free education for all probably leads to a perfect world

C. free education won’t help to solve problems

D. all the social problems can’t be solved by education

The writer wants to prove that _______.

A. our society needs all kinds of jobs

B. our society needs free education for all

C. a farmer is more important than a professor

D. work with hands is the most important

The purpose of education is _______.

A. to choose officials for the country

B. to prepare children mainly for their future work

C. to let everyone receive education fit for him

D. to build a perfect world

The passage tells us about _______ of the education.

A. the means          B. the system         C. the value           D. the type

Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern (模式). They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.
Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.
【小题1】Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

     When I was a kid , my dad used to sing an old song , “ Pack up your Troubles,” while working in the morning . The song plays in my head often    36    I’m packing for a trip --- “ Pack up your    37    in your old kit bag and smile , smile , smile .” Lately , with regulations(rules)   38    daily , packing my kit bag with clothes and toothbrush seems   39   like trouble than fun , fun , fun .

     For my friend , Vikki , though ,    40  to pack isn’t as important as whom to pack . She   41   her family and friends everywhere. Vikki took her mother skiing in Mammoth   42    she took my mother-in-law to Rome. Vikki    43    prayer cards of her loved ones and takes them with her wherever she goes. The    44    have the images of Jesus and pictures of a dead friend and “ in loving memory”.   45  , I’m not as sentimental(多愁善感的) about Vikki’s collection as she is , but on a trip two years ago , I    46   power of those prayer cards.

     Larry and I were in Peru with Vikki and Bill . We had just finished    47   at a restaurant in Agua Calientes , when Vikki    48    a small card across the table to Larry and asked , “ Would you like to have your    49    with you tomorrow when you climb Machu Picchu ?” Larry was visibly   50    by the gesture and slipped the prayer card from his mother’s funeral into his shirt    51   . The next day , Larry had his mom with him indeed .

     It was then I    52   the enormous happiness Vikki must feel   53    . With all the rules today about what    54   can’t bring on a flight , maybe we’d all be a little more   55   if we focused on the things we can bring and make sure they are what make us happy or at least smile , smile , smile .

1.A. when      B. until                 C. since           D. because

2.A. clothes            B. toothbrushes           C. troubles            D. luggage

3.A. reforming  B. changing        C. making  D. keeping

4.A. little   B. less        C. much    D. more

5.A. what  B. whom   C. which    D. whatever

6.A. holds B. takes     C. sends    D. makes

7.A. but     B. so C. and        D. or

8.A. makes         B. sells       C. gathers D. collects

9.A. cards B. pictures         C. stories  D. books

10.A. Unfortunately  B. Obviously      C. Especially      D. Finally

11.A. created    B. heard    C. witnessed      D. gazed

12.A. dinner      B. work     C. homework    D. housework

13.A. slid         B. hid  C. wrote    D. made

14.A. brother    B. sister     C. dad        D. mom

15.A. surprised B. moved  C. removed       D. confused

16.A. collar        B. pocket  C. bag        D. sleeve

17.A. realized   B. recognized    C. recovered     D. resisted

18.A. at times    B. at all times     C. at one time   D. at no time

19.A. teachers  B. writers  C. travellers       D. soldiers

20.A. sad  B. disappointed          C. depressed     D. pleasant

At the beginning of this century, medical scientists made an interesting discovery; we are built not just of flesh and blood but also of time. They were        to show that we all have “a body clock”         us, which controls the        and fall of our body energies,        us different from one day to the next.

The        of “a body clock” should not be too        since the lives of most living things are controlled        the 24 hour night-and-day cycle. We feel        and fall asleep at night and become        and energetic during the day. If the 24 hour-cycle is        , most people experience unpleasant        . For example, people who are not        to working at night can find that        of sleep causes them to        badly at work.

       the daily cycle of sleeping and       , we also have other cycles which       longer than one day. Most of us would        that we feel good on some days and not so good on         ; sometimes our ideas seem to flow and at other times, they        do not exist.

1.A．anxious    B．able    C．careful               D．proud

2.A．inside       B．around        C．between           D．on

3.A．movement        B．supply          C．use                D．rise

4.A．showing   B．treating       C．making               D．changing

5.A．invention B．opinion        C．story             D．idea

6.A．difficult    B．exciting       C．surprising          D．interesting

7.A．from         B．by        C．over         D．during

8.A．dull         B．tired C．dreamy        D．peaceful

9.A．regular     B．excited        C．lively        D．clear

10.A．disturbed       B．shortened   C．reset        D．troubled

11.A．moments        B．feelings       C．senses              D．effects

12.A．prevented      B．allowed       C．expected    D．used

13.A．miss       B．none   C．lack          D．need

14.A．perform          B．show   C．manage            D．control

15.A．With       B．As well as    C．Except              D．Rather than

16.A．working         B．moving        C．living        D．waking

17.A．repeat   B．remain         C．last           D．happen

18.A．agree     B．believe        C．realize              D．allow

19.A．other     B．the other    C．all other           D．others

20.A．just         B．only    C．still           D．yet

根据短文内容，从下框的A～F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。