When you leave school, you_can_breathe_a_sigh_of_relief_and_leave_learning_behind, right?
Wrong! Learning should last a lifetime. You exercise your body to stay strong, and you should exercise
your mind to stay sharp.
                                                      
     An English idiom says, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." But scientists have discovered that
isn't true. Older people can learn, and they should, in order to keep their brain active. Now a new trend
has begun in several states in the US that encourages learning. Adults can attend One Day University.
They can spend a Saturday or Sunday hearing four 70－minute lectures. Each one is given by a top
university professor. One of the original participants said, "It's like a health club for the brain." Also,
universities like MIT have made all of their courses and lectures available online for free! Libraries offer
learning programs too. With so much available, there is no excuse not to learn!
     Learning is a habit.Don't leave it behind after you leave school. On the website lifehack.org, author
Scott Young mentions several things to help you.
     Always have a book. It doesn't matter if you read fast or slow. Just read.If you read just one book a
week, you'll read 52 over the course of a year. Think of the knowledge you'll gain!
     Practice it. As you read, do something with what you've learned. Don't just enjoy the mental exercise.
Use the knowledge. If you read about painting, try it!
     Make a "to learn" list. Compose a "to learn" list for yourself. Maybe you want to speak better English, play the piano, or cook French food. Whatever interests you, put it on your list and then make the time to do it. Teach others. Whatever you learn, teach someone else. You'll not only help others but also
understand what you've learned.

1. What's the best title for this passage?

A. Make learning last a lifetime.
B. What you should do after leaving school.
C. Several tips on learning.
D. A new trend in learning.

2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. You don't need to consider what you have learnt after graduation.
B. Leaving learning behind is what you should do after a break.
C. You can relax as you have escaped from the hard life of studying.
D. You should have a good rest and then go on learning.

3. How many ways of learning for adults in the US are mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A. One.  
B. Two.
C. Three.  
D. Four.

4. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion made by Scott Young in the passage?

A. Keep learning as a habit.
B. Always have a book.
C. List what you want to learn.
D. Teach others what you learn.

5. From the passage we learn that________.

A. we should read as fast as possible to gain more knowledge
B. we should use the knowledge we have gained from books
C. we can gain every kind of knowledge through books
D. the main purpose of gaining knowledge is to teach others

     Sometimes children do not do what their parents tell them to do. When this happens, a parent tries to
help the child to do the right thing. When this does not work, the parent usually punishes the child.
     There are many things that a parent can do. One thing that people have done is to spank (打屁股) the child. When a parent spanks a child, they will use their hand or a hard object to strike them on their
bottom. This is meant to show the child that they have done something wrong.
     One parent remembers being spanked when he was a child. His parents used a wooden spoon. When he spanked his own children with his hand, he saw that he put a red mark on his child's leg. He never did
that again.
     One problem with spanking is that it teaches the child to hit someone when they do not like what the
other person is doing. Another problem with spanking is that the parent is usually angry and can hit the
child too hard. Sometimes parents will use spanking for everything and not try other ways to get the child
to do the right thing.
     Many parents are not sure of what to do instead of spanking. Some people think that their religion(宗教)tells them that spanking is okay. Some think that the law lets them do it. The courts (法院) say that
parents have the right to teach their children how to behave.
     Other things should be tried before a parent decides to spank a child. Telling the child exactly what is
wanted from them can be one thing. Giving a child more than one choice is another thing that can be tried. Getting down to the child's level and taking a more child-friendly approach (方法) can help as well.

1. According to the passage, when children do something wrong, one thing that parents usually do to
punish them is to ________.

A. strike them on the bottom
B. try to help them do the right thing
C. teach them what to do
D. take them to court

2. Which of the following is NOT the problem caused by spanking?

A. It teaches the child to hit others when they offend him or her.
B. The parent may get angry and hit the child too hard.
C. Sometimes parents may use spanking for everything.
D. It makes parents try other ways to make the child do right.

3. Which of the following can best describe the writer's attitude towards spanking?

A. favorable (赞同的)
B. indifferent (不关心)
C. interested
D. unfavorable

4. From this passage, we can conclude that ________.

A. Good children always do the right thing.
B. Parents should try their best to avoid spanking their children.
C. Parents have no choice but to spank their children when they do something wrong.
D. Children can have more than one choice to avoid being spanked.

     Knowing the best way to study will help you to be a better student. By using your time properly, you 
can do your homework more quickly. Learning to study is not difficult.
     The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. It doesn't mean that you must always
like the subject. It does mean, however, that you must be willing to do whatever is necessary to learn. Try
to understand why it is important and how it will help you now and later to do and learn other things.
Knowing mathematics facts will be useful in your whole life.  Knowing how to spell makes any kind of
writing easier. Sometimes subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be exciting when you begin to work at it and understand it more clearly. Learning things can be fun if you are willing to work with
them.
     Here's some advice for you: have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruptions(中断); have everything ready before you
sit down to study, a dictionary, paper, a pen and books; be sure you understand what you should learn
before you start; read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things; when memorizing,
first find out the main parts and then recite the whole thing; check your homework after you finish it; never
forget the importance of review and preview.

1. The main purpose of the article is______

A. to prove that learning is not difficult      
B. to make the readers be interested in study
C. to tell the importance of self teaching    
D. to tell the students how to study well

2. We learn things because______

A. our parents want us to learn          
B. every student learns at school
C. we may use these things in the future  
D. we like the subjects

3. Which of the following is NOT the advice given in the article?

A. To put a pen, paper and books beside you before study.
B. To study at any possible time and place.
C. To review and preview.
D. To pay attention to the most important things.

     I am an English teacher, with over 15 years' experience of teaching in London. I started
the DailyStep audio email lesson service because I noticed that when I started their English
course, my students' speaking and listening skills were much weaker than their reading and
writing skills. In my view, this is because education in school does not focus enough on
communication skills. DailyStep is designed to remedy this situation by offering more practice
in speaking, listening and vocabulary.
     I am crazy about the English language and it is a real pleasure for me to see the
development of my students' language skills.
      I majored in (以….为专业)law at university and then worked for three years as a
researcher and journalist for Sky television and BBC magazines. I decided to change to
English teaching because of my love of the English language and my wish to move into more
satisfying work.
      Then I qualified (取得资格)as an English teacher in 1992. My first teaching job was at
a language school in Covent Garden, London, where I taught examination classes and
Business English . After two years, I moved to the Nippon Club where I taught General
English and Business English courses for 9 years. I also developed a unique course called
British Society & Culture, covering all areas of British life, such as politics, law, e
ducation & music. At the same time, taught Business, Financial& Law English in the financial
centre of London. My students included staff (工作人员)from banks and law firms.
      As well as running the DailyStep website, I also provide in-company English speech
training for companies in London. If you have an important speech coming up and would like
some information about how I can help you, please email me at jane@dailystep.com.

1.DailyStep audio email lesson service __________

A. is an in-company service
B. teaches English communication skills
C. is designed for working people
D. provides English training for free

2. What does the underlined word "remedy" in Paragraph mean?_______.

A. report
B. judge
C. improve
D. practise

3. What's the CORRECT time order of the following events?_______.

a. The author qualified as an English teacher
b. The author taught at a language school in Covent Garden
c. The author worked as a journalist for Sky television
d. The author taught in the Noppon Club.
A. cabd
B. cadb
C. cbad
D. cdab

4. We can learn from the passage that_______.

A. the author enjoys teaching English
B. all of the author's students are adults
C. the author majored in English at university
D. the author knows little about how to make a speech

                                        How to Become a Better Student
                                            
     Maybe you are an average student.You probably think you will never be a top student.
This is not necessarily so，however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants
to.Here is how.
     Plan your time carefully.
     When planning your week，you should make a list of things that you have to do.After
making the list，you should make a schedule of your time.First arrange your time for eating，
sleeping，dressing，etc..Then decide a good，regular time for studying.Don’t forget to
set aside enough time for entertainment.A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems，
but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.    
     Find a good place to study.
     Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this place，which may be a desk
or simply a corner of your room，free of everything but study materials.No games，
radios or TV！When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.
     Make good use of your time in class.
     Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.Really listening in
class means less work later.Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
     Study regularly.When you get home from schools，go over your notes.Review the
important points that your teacher has mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is
going to discuss the next day，read the material.This will help you understand the next
class.If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful，and you
will remember it longer.
     Develop a good attitude about the tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you
have learned about a subject.They help you to remember your new knowledge.The world
won’t end if you don’t pass a test，so don’t be overly worried.There are other methods that
might help you with your studying.You will probably discover many others after you have
tried these. 

1．Accordingtothetext,aschedulemayNOTinclude________.

A．alistofthingsyouhavetodo
B．whatyouhavetodoeveryday
C．enoughtimeforentertainment
D．somethingwillhappenunexpectedly

2．Agoodplaceforstudyshouldbeaplacewhere________.

A．everythingneededisavailable
B．awritingdeskisinthecornerofaroomonly
C．nothingisthereexceptyourstudymaterials
D．itiscomfortabletostay

3．ThelastsentenceinTip5suggests"________"．

A．Testsarethemostnecessaryartinyourstudy
B．Takeatestasafriendinneedinyourstudy
C．Theworldwillcometoanendunlessyoupassalltests
D．Neverletteststroubleyouinyourstudy

4．WhichofthefollowingisNOTtrue? 

A．Readingmaterialsinyourtextbookbeforeclasswillhelp.
B．Inthewriter'sopinion,therearefivemethodsforyourstudy.
C．Itisnecessarytogooveryournotesathome.
D．Therearemanyothermethodsbesidesthosementioned.

     Researchers recently made a survey about how people know trees in UK.They showed them
pictures of 10 of Britain's most popular types of trees.They  asked them to name each.Many British
people cannot give the right answers.
      One in 20 people questioned could not name any of the Britain's common  trees.Horse chestnut
and oak are very common in Britain.Britons can see  them everywhere from parks and gardens to the
countryside and forests.But  five per cent of Britons could not name the two trees.
     While older people are more likely than younger adults to name Britain's  local trees,the knowledge
is not being passed down.
      Over 70% parents say they have never taught their children the names of  trees nor asked them
about what they may have learnt at school or elsewhere.
     "It is very disappointing to learn that people know very little about British  trees," said one of the
researchers.

1．What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．Many Britons cannot name trees.
B．A scientific survey.
C．Parents should teach their children.
D．People know very little about Britain.

2．How many people could not name any of the common trees if 200 people were surveyed?

A．140    
B．20
C．100  
D．10

3．It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A．the 10 types of Britain's most popular trees can be seen everywhere
B．horse chestnut and oak are two kinds of animals seen everywhere in Britain
C．older people in Britain may know more about the local trees than the younger ones
D．70% of the people questioned can not name the 10 types of Britain's most popular trees

4．The underlined word "common" in the second paragraph probably means________.

A．seldom seen  
B．often seen
C．formal    
D．local

5．This passage may be taken from________.

A．a newspaper    
B．a dictionary
C．a science report  
D．a textbook

     Reading is very important to help you learn English. To learn as much as you can from reading, you
need to read different kinds of English. This book provides not only different kinds of English but also a
good way to check your reading ability.
     There are four parts in the book:
     Part 1 is Messages: In this part somebody wants to send information in writing to somebody else. There
is a test on timetable and a test on text messages.
     Part 2 is People: In this part all the tests are about people. For example, there is an informal letter between
friends. There is formal (正式的) English in biography (传记). There is a job application as a model to help
with your writing, as well as testing your reading.
     Part 3 is Places: In this part, too, many different kinds of English are shown, some informal and some
formal. There is the informal English of a holiday postcard. There is also the formal English in a letter of
complaint.
     Part 4 is Things: You will find some descriptive writing in this part. There are descriptions of clothes
and of a computer.
     You can do these tests in any order you like, or you can do all the tests with a formal or informal text.
I enjoyed writing this book and I hope you enjoy using it.

1. We can find the introduction to a product in _______.

A. part 1
B. Part 2
C. Part 3
D. Part 4

2. Which of the following is most probably written in informal English?

A. A letter of complaint.
B. A computer handbook.
C. A letter of a friend.
D. A story of a president.

3. The passage is most probably written for _______.

A. test designers
B. students
C. test-takers
D. teachers

4. What is the best title of the book?

A. Test Your Reading
B. Help with Your Writing
C. Learn Different Kinds of English
D. Practise English in Different Ways

     The reasons for a person's becoming an alcoholic have often been debated by psychologists and other
scientists. But recent studies suggest that the problem of alcoholism (酒精中毒) should also be the focus
of investigation by biologists.
     While such things as hard jobs, boredom, and unhappiness can lead to alcoholism, researchers at a
prominent university have found that there may also be a genetic factor involved in alcoholism. In the study,
children of alcoholic parents were surveyed. The result showed that the children of alcoholic parents were
more likely to become alcoholics themselves than were children of non-drinking parents.
     This evidence in itself is not conclusive (令人确信的) about anything. After all, it may be the constant
exposure (接触) and easy access to alcohol that cause the children of alcoholics to become alcoholics
themselves. But there is more evidence. The study found that children born of alcoholic parents but raised
by non-drinking foster (抚养的) parents also were susceptible to alcoholism. This group of offspring (后
代) was more likely to take up drinking than youngsters who were born of and raised by non-drinking
parents.
     Other evidence found in the study suggests that environment does not play as important a role in the
development of alcoholism as had been previously thought. The study found that the likelihood of alcoholism
was better predicted from the characteristics of the parents than from such environmental characteristics
as type of job or level of income.

1. What is the main point of the passage?

A. To describe the environment in the development of alcoholism.
B. To study the psychological factor in the development of alcoholism.
C. To describe how the children of alcoholic parents become alcoholics themselves.
D. To describe the close link between genetic make-up and alcoholism.

2. According to the passage, what can bring about alcoholism?

A. Biologists' investigation.
B. Non-drinking parents.
C. Hard jobs, boredom and unhappiness.
D. Foster parents' raising.

3. According to the findings of the study, who would be the most likely to become an alcoholic?

A. A person who had a hard job.
B. A person who was born of alcoholic parents.
C. A person who was raised by drinking foster parents.
D. A person who was born of and raised by non-drinking parents.

4. According to the passage, what should the problem of alcoholism be treated as?

A. A psychological problem.
B. An environmental problem.
C. A biological problem.
D. An educational problem.