Kelly Reeves was getting ready for a trip when her phone slipped into a sink full of water. Panic
moment! She quickly picked up the wet phone and tried to turn it on, but nothing worked. Her first
reaction? She got dressed, drove to the nearest store, and bought a new model at full price.    
     A new study finds that fear of losing your phone is a common illness. About 66 percent of those
surveyed suffer from nomophobia or "no mobile phone phobia". Interestingly, more women worry
about losing their phone than men.    
     Fortunately, there's a solution.    
     The first step is to figure out if you have nomophobia. Checking your phone too often is one
thing,but the true sign of a problem is that you can't conduct business or go about your routine when
the fear becomes so severe.    
     Do you go to unusual lengths to make sure you have your phone? That's another sign of a
problem.If you find you check your phone plenty of times per hour, or a total of an hour per day,
there may be a problem.    
     Some of the treatments are similar to those for treating anxiety attacks: Leaving the phone behind
and not checking e-mail or text messages, and then learning to tolerate the after anxiety. Even if this
leads to a high level of worry and stress, the solution is to push through the fear and learn to deal
with not having your phone.    
     Of course, there are also technological alternatives. Luis Levy, a co-founder at Novy PR, says
he uses an application called Cerberus that can automatically track the location of his phone. To
find it, he can just go to a Web site and see the phone's location.    
     He also insures his phone through a service called Asurion. The company's description of its
product reads like a prescription for anxiety: "60 million phones are lost, stolen or damaged each
year. You'll have complete peace of mind knowing that your phone is protected and you can
quickly reconnect with family, friends and work, as soon as the very next day!"

1. Why does the author mention Kelly's experience in the first paragraph?

A. To introduce the topic for discussion.
B. To inform us that mobile phones are useful.
C. To warn us that we should be careful.
D. To tell us we should get phones ready for a trip.

2. The underlined word "nomophobia" in Paragraph 2 means ________.

A. Habits of using mobile phones.
B. Fear of losing mobile phones.
C. Eagerness for new mobile phones.
D. Independence of mobile phones.

3. Which of the following is a way to treat nomophobia?

A. Avoiding using phone for some time
B. Learning more about modern technology.
C. Protecting one's phone against any damage.
D. Not using a mobile phone in one's daily work.

4. Why can the service called Asurion help to treat nomophobia?

A. It lets you know other people also lose their phones.
B. It will give you a new phone through insurance.
C. It enables you to reconnect with your acquaintance.
D. It gives you a prescription to treat nomophobia.

5. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Attitude toward mobile phone.
B. New mobile phone technology.
C. Disadvantages of mobile phone.
D. Solutions to nomophobia

1______. One is called "doctor medicine", or "scientific medicine." Scientific doctors try to observe
sicknesses, look for logical patterns, and then find out how the human body works. From there they
figure out what treatments may work.. 2________. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient
world this approach probably did not cure many patients.
A second kind of medicine is called "natural cures," or "folk medicine," in which less educated people
try to cure sicknesses with various herbs(药草). 3_____. They try things until they find something that
seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished(繁荣) long before the
development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times than doctor medicine.
The third kind is called "health spas(矿泉疗养地)," or"faith healing." Sometimes this may be as simple
as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic
charm, or say a spell, to cure you. 4_______. In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy
food, drink water instead of wine, and exercise in various ways. 5_____. If you are feeling depressed or
you have been working too hard, going to these places may be just the right thing to make you feel better.

A. These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they are not so aware of it
B. Some religious groups organize special healing shrines for the sick
C. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4th century BC.
D. There are three branches of medicine
E. They also talk to the priests and pray to the gods
F. good doctors are very important for us
G. we don't know how many kinds of medicines there are in the world

     __1__ .Being angry doesn't really solve much, but what people do when they feel angry is important. The goal is to calm down and try to solve what is bothering you. This is hard for some kids and adults, too. Instead of calming down, some kids might keep getting more and more upset until they explode like a
volcano!
     __2__.Their anger might be so strong that they lose control of their temper. They may act in ways unacceptable and hurtful. People may say that someone has trouble controlling their temper.__3___
Some kids might get so angry that they scream at their parents, break something , or even worse , hit their brothers or sisters._   4__.However, it's not OK for a kid to do any of those things .Kids don't want to act in this way , but sometimes angry feelings can be hard to manage. So what to do?
     Well, the good news is that kids don't just have to keep making the same mistakes over and over again.__5__ . Imagine your temper as a puppy inside you that needs some training. The puppy is not bad and it will probably turn out a great dog. It just needs to learn some rules because, right now, that puppy is
causing some problems to you.

A.You can train you temper.
B.You don't want to cause trouble.
C.Kids should be allowed to express their feelings, even angry ones.
D.Everybody gets angry sometimes.
E.In fact, they usually mean that a kid behaves badly when feeling angry.
F.Instead of thinking of the person you're angry with, think of something else.
G.Some kids get angry more often or more easily than some other kids.

     If you struggle against figures, maybe you were born that way, research has suggested. Being
good at mathematics may be entirely pre-destined-you either have it   1   you don't.
    And those who find   2   difficult to add up the number shouldn't feel too hopeless-mathematical
talent does not appear to be linked to all-round intelligence. Previous research has indicated that
"number sense" is    3   (base) to humans. We use it to estimate such things as    4   number of seats
in a cinema or crowd sizes.
     U.S. psychologists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore made their finding after testing children
too young to have been taught mathematics. During the study, 200 four-year-olds   5   (study) in terms
of number senses, calculation skills and vocabulary. The verbal test was done for the reason   6  
language and maths abilities are thought to be   7   (close) linked through general intelligence.
     "Unlike    8   previous studies proved, this one shows that the link   9   number sense and maths
ability is already present before the beginning of formal maths instruction. One of the most important
questions is whether we can train a child's number sense   10   (improve) his future maths ability."

     CHINA'S first pure electric vehicle, BYD e6, went on sale in Shenzhen yesterday.
      The latest product for BYD, a domestic pioneer in developing alternative-energy vehicles based
in Shenzhen, the e6 combines state-of-the-art technology developed in a joint venture (合资企业)
between BYD and the U.S.-based Daimler, Shenzhen Economic Daily reported yesterday.
     The e6 carries a price tag of 369,800 yuan (US$56,030), according to BYD, which expected to
sell about 300 e6s each month in Shenzhen.
     Prospective buyers, however, will only have to pay 249,800 yuan for an e6, because in July last
year, the city government started providing an extra 60,000 yuan subsidy to buyers of pure electric
cars on the basis of a national subsidy of 60,000 yuan.
     According to the manufacturer's Vice President Lian Yubo, the BYD e6 possesses several examples
of world-class technology, including intelligent keyless entry, voice recognition navigation system,
on-board digital television, rear-view reverse camera and other accessories (附件). With the application
of iCloud technology, motorists will also be able to use their iPhones or other mobile phones running
an Android system to unlock and lock the car, control air conditioning, as well as monitor the location
of the vehicle.
     Lian said BYD and Daimler would cooperate to release more electric vehicles.
     Powered by recyclable and environmentally friendly iron-based batteries produced by BYD and
using 19.5 kwh of electricity per 100 km with no emissions, the e6 is capable of a maximum speed of
140 km per hour, the paper said. The car can run up to 300 km without a recharge.
     It will take only one hour to recharge the e6 batteries to their full capacity at a charging station but
five to six hours will be needed for a full charge at charging stands installed in parking lots.
     Shenzhen has been accelerating the construction of large charging stations. In addition, owners of
electric cars can apply to have charging stands installed in their residential communities.

1. What is the best title for the passage?

A. BYD's most advanced product on sale    
B. New technology used in BYD e6
C. Car industry develops fast in Shenzhen    
D. China's first pure electric car released

2. How much money will a Shenzhen resident save if he buys a BYD e6 presently? 

A. 369,800 yuan    
B. 249,800 yuan    
C. 120,000 yuan    
D. 60,000 yuan

3. BYD e6 has the following technology EXCEPT __________.

A. an Android system               
B. keyless starting
C. voice navigation                 
D. a digital camera

4. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? 

A. Charging at a charging stands takes shorter time than at a charging station.
B. The charging of the electric car will surely get more convenient in the future.
C. Charging stands will soon be installed in all residential communities.
D. Charging stations will probably take the place of traditional gas stations.

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The e6 uses batteries developed in a joint venture.
B. Daimler is a major car producer based in Shenzhen.
C. BYD pioneers in China in developing electric cars. 
D. The e6 can run at a maximum speed of 300 km per hour.

    Life gets noisier every day and very few people can be free from noise of some sort or another.
It doesn't matter where you live--in the middle of a modern city, or a faraway village--the chances
are that you' 11 be disturbed by jet planes, transistor radios, oil - powered engines, etc. We seem
to be getting used to noise, too. Some people feel quite lonely without background music while
they' re working.
     Scientific tests have shown that total silence can be a very frightening experience for a human being.
However, some people enjoy listening to pop music which is very loud, and this can do harm to their
eardrums(耳鼓). The noise level in some discos is far above the usual safety level for heavy industrial
areas.
     One recent report about noise and concentration(专心) suggested that although a lot of people say
that any noise disturbs their concentration, what really influences their ability to concentrate is a change
in the level of noise. It goes on to say that a background noise which doesn't change too much(music,
for example) may even help people to concentrate.

1. According to this passage, the noise pollution _       _.   

A. has become the worst in the countryside  
B. has become better in big cities
C. has spread from cities to villages    
D. has been controlled in modern cities

2. What does background music refer to? 

A. Music played while people are working.    
B. Music played in the backyard.
C. Noise that continues while you' re listening to other noises.
D. Music used to help people to concentrate.

3. Some people have their hearing harmed _      _ .

A. while listening to pop music        
B. in complete silence
C. when speaking loudly              
D. while watching TV

4. Which of the following isn't included among the things causing noise?

A. trucks      
B. motorcycles    
C. electric engines  
D. jet planes

5. Scientists have discovered that what prevents people from concentrating on something is            .

A. all kinds of noise                  
B. great changes in the level of noise
C. background noise                    
D. popular music

     The A-level question Have 22 continuous years of rises in A-level pass rate made the exam worthless? David Miliband, the minister for School Standards, insists the answer is a firm "no". And he said it was
wrong that "more will mean worse and more education for more people will mean lower standards".
Figures show that - despite the rise in A-grades to 21. 6 per cent - only 22,000 out of 600,000
18-year-olds gain three A-grade passes. Put another way, that means - in a primary class of 30 pupils -
only one will get three A-grades. The center right Bow Group, in a pamphlet published today, however,
says nine out of ten scholars believe A-grades have been devalued over the past ten years
     Two inquiries (调查) - both set up by the Government's exams watchdogs - one of which included
independent teaching experts, refused to accept that there had been any "dumping down" of A-level
standards. But while they conclude that the exam questions have not become easier, changes in examining methods have almost certainly made it easier to gain top-grade passes.
     As a result of the exams shake-up introduced in 2000, students sit six different types of exams to make up an A-level during the course of their two years of study. Only 20 per cent of the marks are set for the
end-of-term exam. This makes it easier for teachers to help their pupils with the right answers.
     Mr Miliband said yesterday, "My argument is not that today's generation of pupils are cleverer than
their parents; it is that schools and teachers are getting better at getting the best out of them."

1. From the writer's point of view, the rise in A-grades to 21. 6 per cent shows _____.

A. it is generally thought more education means lower standards
B. the rise in the A-level pass rate has made the exam worthless
C. the quality of the 18-year-olds has become lower
D. it is still hard for the general pupils to get three A-grade passes

2. The underlined word "they" in the second paragraph refers to _____.

A. the exams watchdogs
B. the independent teaching experts
C. the A-level standards
D. the two inquiries

3. As a result of the exams shake-up introduced in 2000 _____.

A. the pass rate for A-levels was set to rise continuously
B. the exam became easier than it had been before 2000
C. pupils could have many more choices of test after 2000
D. it soon became popular with teachers and pupils

4. What does this passage mainly discuss?

A. How reliable and effective the A-level grading system is.
B. How the A-level system helps universities select pupils.
C. How the pass rate has been increased in recent years.
D. How the A-level grading system has changed over the years.

      There are some very good things about open education. This way of teaching allows the
students to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education
allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they
do in life. Some students do badly in a traditional classroom. The open classroom may allow
them to enjoy learning. Some students will be happier in an open education school. They will
not have to worry about grades or rules. For students who worry about these things a lot, it is
a good idea to be in an open classroom.
     But many students will not do well in an open classroom. For some students, there are too
few rules. These students will do little in school. They will not make good use of open education.
Because open education is so different from traditional education, these students may have a problem
getting used to making so many choices. For many students it is important to have some rules in the
classroom. They worry about the rules even when there are no rules. Even a few rules will help this
kind of students. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it.
Many teachers do not believe in open education. Teachers who want to have an open classroom
may have many problems at their schools.
    You now know what open education is. Some of its good points and bad points have been explained.
You may have your own opinion about open education. The writer thinks that open education is a
good idea, but only in theory. In actual fact, it may not work very well in a real class or school. The
writer believes that most students, but of course not all students, want some structure in their classes.
They want and need to have rules. In some cases, they must be made to study some subjects. Many
students are pleased to find subjects they have to study interesting. They would not study those subjects
if they did not have to.

1．Open education allows the students to            .

A．grow as the educated
B．be responsible for their future
C．develop their own interests
D．discover subjects outside class

2．Open education may be a good idea for the students who            .

A．enjoy learning
B．worry about grades
C．do well in a traditional classroom
D．are responsible for what they do in life.

3．Some students will do little in an open classroom because             .

A．there are too few rules
B．they hate activities
C．open education is similar to the traditional education  
D．they worry about the rules

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

A．Some traditional teachers do not like it.  
B．Many teachers do not believe in open education.
C．Teachers may have problems in open classrooms.
D．The teacher's feelings and attitudes are important to the students.

5．Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A．Open education is a really complex idea.
B．Open education is better than traditional education.
C．Teachers dislike open education.
D．The writer thinks that open education is a good idea in practice.

       Psychology (心理学) tells us that many people hate to take risks. But it is good for us to take risks,
especially when the risk is to achieve a desired result. In that way, we become stronger and braver.
     Our human nature should be to take risks, but some people just sit and wish they didn't have the fear to move on.This is because of one or two failures in their lives. Please step out and don't let the past hold you back from living life to the fullest. Move forward and move on!
      In studying the psychology of taking risks, we find that human nature provides us with the desire to
experiment and take chances.
     Risk taking is a great benefit that allowed our ancestors ( 祖先) to become stronger and stronger day
by day. By taking risks they fought off enemies and discovered new land. This attitude has become a part of our modem culture.Riding a roller coaster is a common risk taking activity that even the average person seems to enjoy although they have the understanding that it is dangerous.
      Getting in a car each day is a risk. Getting out of bed is a risk. We need to take risks so that we can
finish many things. Astronauts take risks when they get inside a rocket; however, the things they achieve
are great. Businessmen take a risk when they buy parts of a company. However, without doing that, they
could not make more money.
     We need to take risks so that we can gain something. It is impossible to move forward in life, earn
money, enjoy a relationship, play a sport, or do anything else____. It is all part of the game. It's one of the most important parts of life.

1.  What is the main idea of the passage? ( Please answer within 10 words)
__________________________________________________________
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
   Don't let the failures that you have experienced prevent you from taking risks and living a meaningful life.
__________________________________________________________
3. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.  
( Please answer within 10 words)
__________________________________________________________
4. Why do people ride a roller coaster although they know it is dangerous? ( Please answer within 10
words)
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
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