American teens are setting an example for their parents through their volunteer work, according to the
Harris Interactive poll conducted in the United States between Jan. 29 and Feb. 2 among 2,003 adults. The
random national telephone survey released this week by the Federal Way-based charity World Vision found
that more teens volunteer to support a charitable (慈善的) cause-56 percent-than have a part-time job-39
percent.
     Parents and guardians said 82 percent of the teens in their lives do something to support charitable causes,
including volunteering, recruiting others to a cause, wearing a T-shirt or donating money. Forty-six percent
of the adults surveyed said they volunteered their time and they also inspired their children to volunteer.
     Sara Johnson, a teacher who advises students at a private school in a Chicago suburb, says she's seen a
rise of teen involvement in social causes since President Barack Obama was elected in November.
     The Harris Interactive survey found a quarter of teens have become more involved in charitable causes or
organizations as a result of the economic downturn, but the economy has also led to cuts in allowances, and
has teens work more hours at a paying job.
     Alynn Woodson, director of volunteer engagement at Habitat for Humanity International, said she has
noticed a new enthusiasm among teen volunteers for the organization.
     Habitat for Humanity International celebrates the 20th anniversary of its alternative spring break program
this year and is expecting more than 12,000 young people to help build homes for low-income people around
the nation.

1. The following statements about the teens' voluntary work are true EXCEPT _____.

A. the economic downturn led teens to work less hours at paying jobs
B. the poll was done at the end of January and the early February
C. children do more voluntary work than their parents
D. more teens are involved in charitable causes or organizations

2. We can infer from the passage that _____.

A. parents and guardians encourage their children to do voluntary work
B. volunteers all wear T-shirts while doing charity work
C. more teens are doing paying jobs as a result of the economic downturn
D. less teens were enthusiastic about voluntary work before Obama came into power

3. The author mentioned Habitat for Humanity International in order to prove _____.

A. that homes for low-income people will be built around the nation
B. Alynn Woodson is the director of volunteer engagement
C. more young people are doing volunteer work
D. it's 20 years since Habitat for Humanity International came into being

4. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. More teens doing voluntary work
B. Teens setting examples for parents in charitable causes
C. Comments on teens' voluntary work
D. The 20th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity International

     There's been a lot of talk about white-and-blue collar workers, and you may have even heard of gold
collar workers, but lately a new color of collar is making its way into China's urban vernacular (土话)一
green. Green collars say no when work is live and life is work. They choose to get out of the fast lane and
explore new ways of living "green".
     Living green doesn't mean someone is working as an environmentalist,biologist or scientist. Instead it
is more of a lifestyle choice. A typical green collar is well educated like a white collar but physically tough
like fl blue-collar, likely born in the 70s or 80s of the last century and living in one of China's big cities, with
a monthly income well above 5,000 yuan (about US$700).
     The life of fl green collar may go something like this:Turn off the mobile phone after work, eat only
healthy food rich in vitamins, go on hikes every weekend, and like to help the underprivileged.
     Green collars even have their own club. In Bering, the Green Collar Club is for people who share a "be
happy, healthy and helpful" spirit. The club often holds charity parties and uses the donations for environmental
protection and poverty relief projects in China.
     "They are successful in their careers, but do not miss the pleasures in life. They have a lot of money,
but do not fall slave to it," said Zuo Shiguang, one of the founding members of the club.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Differences between white-and-blue collars and green collars.
B. The spirit of green collars.
C. The activities of green collars.
D. The lifestyle of green collars.

2. Green collars are living green because _____.

A. they have a large income to use
B. they refuse to live an unhealthy lire
C. they spend a lot of money and time in the open air
D. they devote themselves to environmental protection

3. Green collars will _____ after work.

A. prefer to be left alone
B. have fun with old friends
C. think nothing about work any more
D. do a lot of extra work at home

4. The underlined word "donations" probably means _____.

A. giving money, food, help etc. to people in need
B. making fl lot of people moved
C. making many people interested
D. giving wonderful performances

     The publication of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince pleases booksellers across China. The British
and American editions were No.1 and No. 3 separately on the sales chart of the Beijing Xidan Book Building
last week. The book's poster is highlighted and news about the book can often be heard on the radio.
     Why is the book so attractive to children? With curiosity, I got a copy of "Harry Potter". At first, I wanted
to glance over it and made some criticisms (批评). But, out of expectation, I have been deeply attracted by
the magic world. On the other hand,one can't help asking: Where is our own "Harry Potter"?
     The Chinese nation has a history of 5,000 years. With a vast market of youngsters, China did publish many
books popular among children. However, why are the present works not as good as those imported (进口的)? 
     There come two major reasons: Firstly, quite a number of children's books are of strong sense of teaching,
and lack interest and entertainment. Children often have a feeling of being "educated". No wonder they don't
like them. Secondly, children's reading materials involving "idiom stories" and "Chinese talents' stories", though
always in different covers, are usually much the same. Some books are plagiarized. The authors take words,
ideas from someone else's work. One knows the ending as early as in the beginning. In final analysis, the
authors of the books seldom take children's requirements into consideration.
     As a matter of fact, each child has his own wonderful imagination. They hope to understand the world and
nature. Similarly they have their own choices. They dislike similar stories.even if the stories are excellent. First-
class reading for children should be very interesting, which contains knowledge and the essence (精髓) of
national culture, which are presented in children's language.
     Market is a touchstone for products. The theory also holds true for cultural products. It is hoped that the
authors of children's books can learn something from the good market of "Harry Potter" and write out more
and better books loved by children.

1. Our books have the following disadvantages EXCEPT that _____.

A. they have little sense of interest and entertainment
B. many of our books are of the same
C. our authors know what our children need
D. the authors didn't pay much attention to the children's tastes

2. What does the underlined word "plagiarized" mean in Chinese? 

A. 改编
B. 杜撰
C. 印刷
D. 剽窃

3. The reason why Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is so popular is that _____.

A. it opens a magic world for children
B. it has little sense of teaching
C. it is only written in children's language
D. it is advertised more on TV or poster

4. What does the writer mean by writing "Where is our own Harry Potter"?

A. We Chinese produce more books than other countries.
B. We are short of books for children and adults.
C. Our authors are expected to make the market of children's books take off.
D. Authors should write books named "Harry Potter".

     Are you a problem shopper? The answer is "Yes", if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get
carried away with shopping. In other words, do you or does someone else think you are occupied in extreme
shopping? If people have regrets later about their shopping, or have an "out-of-control" feeling about the
quantities of what they buy or the amount of credit they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers.
     Extreme shopping can lead to a more serious problem-addictive shopping. Addictive shoppers feel driven
by the desire to shop and spend money. They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend
money and they feel a "rush" during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity.
     Extreme or addictive shopping may result from long-time unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and
shame are common ones. When we feel had inside, we often do something to make ourselves-feel better. In
this case, we often go shopping.
     A few people shop to relieve their boredom or emptiness. For some people, the motivation is a desire for
status, power, beauty or success. Some love to shop as it makes them feel valued in the eyes of the shop
assistants. Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension, fear or unhappiness
in their life.
     Besides, shopping malls are designed to encourage continual shopping. For instance, there are some malls
where you can't see clocks displaying the time because they don't want you to become too aware of the time
you spend there What's more, food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided, so you don't have to
leave the mall because of your physical needs.
     Therefore, once you become aware of how market forces work, you will certainly come to control your
shopping behavior. For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided
before you enter the mall. Keep a written account of what items you will buy and how much money you will
spend. Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the urge to shop and then stick to it. That
is vital for gaining self-control.

1. Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers?

A. Those who cannot control the amount of credit they use.
B. Those who just walk around the shopping malls.
C. Those who are occupied in too much shopping.
D. Those who feel sorry for their shopping.

2. According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping?

A. The awareness of how market forces work 
B. The desire for status, power, beauty or success.
C. Boredom, emptiness, tension, fear or unhappiness in people's life.
D. Long-time bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame.

3. What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour?

A. Never going to the shopping malls because there are many tricks.
B. Applying for a credit card before we go shopping.
C. Making the shopping time as short as possible.
D. Making a shopping list before we go shopping.

4. The author writes this passage to _____.

A. inform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppers
B. provide solutions to the problem shopping
C. scold the problem shoppers
D. tell a shopping story

     Today most Chinese teenagers are happy to be favored by two parents and four grandparents in their
families. But have you ever thought about how to take care of four to twelve old people when you grow
up and get married? This could be a problem for most Chinese youths as China is entering new stage of
an aging society.
     An aging society refers to one where lo percent or more of its population is over 60. By the end of 2007,
Chinese over 60 years old have made up 11.7 percent of the nation's total population "China is getting old
before becoming rich," said Cai Chuang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The
population increase that has powered Chinese growth for three decades will give way over the next ten years
to a rapid aging of the society. This will lead to weaker economic growth, because of a lack of labor
resources.
     As a result of the family planning policy, it is expected that the country's total working population will
decrease after 2015.
     China is not the only country getting old. More than 60 countries have become aging societies and one
in three people in the European Union is a senior citizen.
     However, experts said that China doesn't have a highly developed social security network to support the
old. Social security is an insurance program protecting those in need, including the old, the disabled and
others.

1. An aging society is a society that _____.

A. less than 10% of its population is over 60
B. 10% or more of its population is over 60
C. there are four old people in a family
D. most of its population is over 60

2. If China enters an aging society, _____.

A. there will not be enough labor resources
B. the family planning policy will be ended
C. everyone needs to take care of four to twelve old people
D. China will have a highly developed social security network

3. What does Cai Chuang mean by saying"China is getting old before becoming rich?

A. China will be an aging society, then be a developed country.
B. China will be a rich country before being an aging society.
C. An aging society will affect Chinese economy development.
D. China will stop developing because of its aging problem.

4. The passage mainly talks about _____.

A. an aging society
B. Chinese social problems
C. family planning policy
D. aging problem in China

     It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the
misunderstanding between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are
out of touch with modern ways; that they always have the final say; 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 form too low an estimate of their teenage children and also forget
how they themselves felt when young.
     Young people often anger their parents with their choices in clothes, hairstyles, entertainment, and music.
This is not their intention. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted.
So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or language or clothes
or hairstyles anger their parents, this gives them additional pleasure. They feel they are better, at least in a
small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.
     Sometimes you are a rebel, and proud because you do not want your parents' praise of what you do. If
they did give praise, it looks as if you are betraying your own age group. But in that case, you are assuming
that you are oppressed; you can't win but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of childhood,
when you are 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, cooperation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially your
parents, into doing things the way you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility and
initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do. Because you have the ability to
make decisions and do things without to be told what to do.

1. What do the examples of parents given in the first paragraph show? (No more than 10 words)
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. According to the passage, why teenagers don't want their parents. praise of what they do? (No more than
   15 words)
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the writer's advice to teenagers to improve parent-child relationship? (Only l word)
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Please explain the underlined word "initiative" in English (No more than 15 words)
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you often have strange clothes and hairstyles? Please give your reasons. (No more than 15 words)
    ______________________________________________________________________________________

     America is a society in which children have watched about 18,000 television commercials (商业广告)
by the time that they have reached their middle teens. My friend Jolie learned this fact a few weeks ago and
decided to do something about it. She thinks that the number of commercials that children see can influence
the way in which they view the world. That is, Jolie believes that children who watch so many advertisements
will grow up to believe that the most important thing in life is to buy, buy, buy! This, says Jolie, is wrong. A
little child cannot understand advertisements for what they are and so believes totally in what he or she hears.
     I have been thinking about what Jolie has told me. I suppose that she is right. I know that it is easy to
control the minds of children because they don't see things logically as adults do. And I am upset myself at
how the advertisers can control a child's outlook on the world. I think I should join Jolie in her efforts to
change advertising methods when it comes to advertisements for children. I really have a responsibility (责任)
to make sure that future generation are given every chance to develop their minds without being influenced by
anything bad.
     Of course, there is another side to the problem. After all, parents ought to take responsibility for what their
children watch and how much television they see. I know that many parents just want their children to be quiet,
and so they let them watch as much television as they want. But,in the long run,the methods of advertisers have
great power because we are society of consumers (消费者). I only hope that someday there can be an answer
of this problem. Children need our guidance, not the guidance of advertisers.

1. Compared with adults, children can _____.

A. not tell good advertisements from bad ones
B. be more interested in TV advertisements
C. sit for longer hours watching advertisements
D. not judge things reasonably

2. The author thinks that _____.

A. children should not be affected by TV advertisements
B. watching television is unhealthy to children
C. most TV advenisements tend to tell lies
D. little children have difficulty in understanding advertisements

3. In order to prevent children from watching too much television, the author suggests that _____.

A. parents keep their children away from the television sets
B. advertisements be changed to suit the needs of children
C. more programs be started to give guidance to children
D. ways be found to have the least influence of commercials on children

4. American children will have watched 18,000 _____.

A. hours of commercials when they are about 15 years old
B. television commercials when they are about 15 years old
C. hours of commercials when they have reached middle age
D. television commercials when they have reached middle age

5. The main idea of the passage is that _____.

A. children should watch any television commercials
B. television advertising has a bad influence on children
C. the number of commercials that children see can influence the way in which they view the world
D. parents ought to take responsibility for what and how much their children watch on TV

     There are only 12 shopping days until Christmas, and the British public is going present-shopping crazy.
But some parents might have left it too late to buy the present their child really wants for Christmas.
     Every year there seems to be a certain craze which sweeps across Britain, whether through clever
marketing or peer pressure (同龄人压力), so that practically every child in the country wants the same thing
for Christmas.
     Of course, with thousands of parents trying to make their child's Christmas, it's quite easy for the most
popular presents to get sold out before everyone can buy one. This leads to parents going to extraordinary
lengths to find the desired gift.
     In past years, the most favoured toys have included Tracy Island, from the "Thunderbirds" TV series, and
Buzz Lightyear, from the "Toy Story" film. This years must-have present is the Nintendo Wii, an indication
that British children are becoming more and more technologically savvy (有见识的).
     Other presents which are expected to top Christmas wish-lists this year are several toys related to TV
programmes, such as popular science-fiction series "Doctor Who", and pre-school sense "In the Night Garden",
as well as the main character from the "Transformers" movie.
     As parents desperately (拼命地) search shops and online retailers (零售商) for the gifts their children want,
some people are cashing in. Those who predicted the trends bought some of the top presents earlier in the year,
and can now sell them for great profits online.
     Special stock-check websites have been set up to warn parents as soon as a certain item becomes available
anywhere. But with so many people signed up it'll still be a race against time to buy the toys before they sell out
again.
     Some children will inevitably (不可避免地) be disappointed on Christmas morning, but let's hope that the
chocolates, Christmas dinner and the many other presents will make up for it.

1. What's the best title of the passage?

A. Must-have Toys
B. How to Do Shopping Before Christmas
C. What Presents Suit Your Children
D. A Good Time to Earn Money

2. From the writer's opinion,almost all the children in Britain need _____.

A. different gifts according to their own interest
B. the same thing because of some influences such as TV, or films
C. Tracy Island or Buzz Lightyear
D. presents liked by their parents

3. What's the underlined phrase "crashing in" in the sixth paragraph mean?

A. Come in quickly.
B. Get to buy presents.
C. Change presents into money.
D. Hurry to make money.

4. Why some children will be disappointed?

A. Because the presents they want have been sold out before their parents can buy them.
B. Because the presents are too expensive to buy.
C. Because their parents won't meet their needs.
D. Because their love for the presents will change soon.