The secret of happiness is to spend around ￡2.50 every day on somebody else.

To give a couple of pounds each day rather than to spend it on treats and fashion for yourself is the key to happiness, according to a new study.

Dr Elizabeth Dunn and her colleagues who did a national survey of 630 people in the United States found that people report greater happiness if they spend money more socially. That means spending on gifts for others or on charitable(慈善的) donations rather than spending on themselves.

"We wanted to test our theory that how people spend their money is at least as important as how much money they earn," says Dunn, who reports the work in Science.

The results from all three lines of research are quite the same.

"Regardless of how much income each person made," says Dunn, "those who spent money on others reported greater happiness, while those who spent more on themselves did not."

"Making a modest donation is enough to increase people's happiness" the researchers conclude.

"These findings suggest that a very small change in spending, as little as ￡2.50, may be enough to produce real gains in happiness on a given day," says Dr Dunn.

The researchers call on governments to encourage people to spend more on others to help translate increased national wealth into increased national happiness.

Surveys have also shown that happiness levels have remained almost flat within developed countries even as incomes have increased in recent decades.

65.According to the survey, what kind of people have greater happiness?

       A.People who can make enough money.

       B.People who can buy whatever they want.

       C.People who spend money on treats and fashion for themselves.

       D.People who spend a modest amount of money every day on others.

66.The underlined word "flat" probably means______.

       A.smooth       B.dull     C.same    D.interesting

67.Which of the following statements is true?

       A.Researchers pay no attention to spending on others.

       B.The government did much in helping others.

       C."Science" in Paragraph 4 is probably a magazine.

       D.The survey is very successful.

68.The purpose of the writer is to tell us______.

      A.the secret of happiness.      B.money spent on friends.

       C.link between money and happiness.   D.difference between national wealth and happiness.

 Even if I had taken part in the 400-meter relay race in the sports-meet, our class___________ the race. I’m ________ weight this year.

    A. might not have won; gaining         B. would not have beaten; putting on

  C. can not have defended our title; losing   D. must not have achieved; acquiring

It is commonly known that Japan went from a 19th century national economy to a 20th century global economy in a time span of 30 years between 1945 and 1975. What is less known is that Japan, understanding that fast, efficient transport was the key to a global economy, was the first country in the world to introduce the “Bullet Train”. Kawasaki Heavy Industries was duly appointed the manufacturer and the first high speed train went “on line” in 1964. The Shinkansen, as is known in Japan, made its first journey between her capital and Osaka, a distance of 301 miles, at a speed of 132 mph.

The next country to introduce high speed trains was France. SNGF, the public rail system in France, was losing passengers to other forms of transport and introduced the “TGV” (Train à Grande Vitesse) to counteract the trend in 1981. As a result of Opec controlling the oil market in 1974, the train was designed to be powered by gas turbines. It ran on a specially built track between Lyon and Paris. Eight years later another TGV was introduced, this time between the coast and Paris. Soon, France became the most rail efficient country in the world with high speed train connections to Belgium, London, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and the Netherlands.

_{k    s}There was another positive element that resulted from the introduction of high speed trains. Between 1964 and 1991, Japan’s Shinkansen had transported in excess of three billion passengers without there being a single fatal accident and eleven years after France introduced the TGV, it still had a 100% safety record. This statistic has never been equaled by the traditional slow moving trains in any country.

China has become the fourth country to produce such trains, after France, Germany and Japan. China's first domestically produced bullet train with a maximum speed of 350 kilometers per hour has rolled off the production line. Equipped with highly-efficient power system, the currently fastest train in China is also energy efficient. When the train is running, it can transfer kinetic energy into electricity, so that it can ensure its electricity supply even when it is cut off from the power grids. In all, such trains are expected to be in commercial operation by the end of 2010.

France introduced high speed trains to _____________.

A. increase the number of passengers            B. fight against Opec

C. develop the finance of France                  D. connect other cities

Which of the following advantage(s) belongs to bullet train?

A. Speedy and energy-wasting.             B. Slow but secure. 

 C. Fast and safe.                                          D. Crowded and expensive.

What is the feature of the China’s currently fastest train?

A. It is the most advanced train in the world.

B. It can run faster than any other trains throughout the world.

C. It can produce electricity by energy transformation.

D. It can go into commercial operation.

What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Bullet trains are the most convenient means of transportation compared with others.

B. Bullet trains are the only key to developing the economy of a country.

C. Bullet trains can save time and energy for people.

D. Bullet trains have many advantages and are accepted by more and more countries.

Come prepared: When you arrive at a race, your bike should be in race-ready condition.

Chain Management: Chain damage is still the number one problem with mountain bikes. Keeping your chain clean and well-oiled will help, as will frequent chain replacement. Periodic inspection of your chain for wear, stretch and damage may save you a long walk home.

Packing Tape: This can be used for rims trips, boots for fractured tires and a dozen more makeshift repairs. If you've flown to the race, it also saves you from having to borrow tape to close up your bike box for the flight home. Other musts: safety pins and plastic zip ties.

Pre-race: Visual inspections before any serious off-road ride, carefully examine the area where the tire hooks onto the rim and remove any foreign objects which could cause premature（比预期早的）tire wear.

Tire Pressure: Check tire pressure before race start. The recommended pressure is noted on the tire sidewall, usually 40 lbs., many racers run 50 lbs., or more for less rolling resistance.

Be Self-Contained: Make sure you are self-contained. Bring your own drinking water, food and first aid kit. Also have tools, spare parts, tubes, quick fills and a chain tool. Never suppose you can just borrow these items from a friend.

Post-race Visual Inspections: Inspect your bike after completing each event, especially before competing in a downhill event. Re-inspect before packing your bike for the trip home.

Have Fun!

73. This passage is written for those who _______.

      A. go in for outdoor activities       B. love cycling in other places

      C. will join in mountain bike races       D. are preparing for a marathon

74. The writer seems to advise the racers ________.

      A. not to replace chain frequently B. not to take an extra chain

      C. to bring less while racing        D. to have higher tire pressure

75 The passage is organized in order of _______.

      A. importance B. time    C. readers' interest  D. place

76. From the passage we can safely say that _______.

      A. a foreign tire is a guarantee for the cyclist to win the race

      B. the biggest trouble for the race is that nobody will help you

      C. a downhill event causes more damage to the bike than an uphill one

      D. regular inspection is a must before, during, and even after the race

On August 26, 1999, New York City experienced a torrential downpour. The merciless rain caused the streets to flood. New York City' s subway system came to a screeching stop as the subway stations were drowned in water. Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour.

Many people who were going to work were trapped and forced to go home. Some battled with fellow New Yorkers to hail a cab or to get on a bus. Still others braved the storm, walking miles to get to work.

I happened to be one of the people on their way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most service had stopped. After running around like crazy and making my way through crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was operating. Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to board the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the platform. Determined to get to work, I decided to take the train uptown several stops and then switch back to the downtown train. It was annoyance, but it paid off. However, the train got more packed at each stop. People pushed and shoved. I was constantly hit with elbows and bags. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity (no end),the train reached my stop.

But the journey was not over yet. I would still have to walk several blocks to get to my office. When I finally got to work, I was completely soaked and left a puddle of water everywhere I sat. I was also exhausted (tired out)and discouraged from my commute.

My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When 5:00 rolled around,I was ready to go home. I was about to log off my computer when I received an email from Garth, my Deputy Director:

I would like to thank all those who made the effort and eventually reported to work. It is always reassuring, at times like these, when employees so clearly show their devotion to their jobs. Thank you.

His email was short,but I learned more from that brief message than I ever did from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of appreciation can make a big difference.The rainstorm and the transit troubles had made me miserable.But Garth's words immediately invigorated me and put a smile back on my face.As a matter of fact,his email made the whole subway painful experience all worthwhile.

August 26,1999 may have been one of the darkest days in New York City history,but it was one of the brightest days in my life thanks to Garth.

65.The subway system in NY came to a sudden stop because_______.

      A. most of its service had stopped        B. it was flooded by busy travelers

      C. it was during a morning rush hour       D. its stations were covered with water

66.How did the writer get to her office?

      A. By pushing in the stairs to the platform.        B. By switching trains in a roundabout way

      C. By battling with people to hail a taxi.    D. By walking miles to get to the office.

67.The underlined word "invigorated" probably means_______.

      A. inspired              B. expected      C. liberated             D. convinced

68.Which is the best title for the passage?

      A. A downpour in mid-summer          B. A lesson from a rainy day

      C. An appreciation of a misery            D. A dark day in New York history

 Even if I had taken part in the 400-meter relay race in the sports-meet, our class___________ the race. I’m ________ weight this year.

    A. might not have won; gaining         B. would not have beaten; putting on

  C. can not have defended our title; losing   D. must not have achieved; acquiring

Jackson insisted that he ______ the old woman and that he ______ without any delay.

     A．hadn’t murdered; be set free             

       B．shouldn’t have murdered; would be set free

     C．wouldn’t murder; shouldn’t be set free     

       D．hadn’t murdered; could be set free

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

       阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。

       注意：每个空格只能填一个单词。

Speaking in public is most people's least favorite thing．The reason is that we are all afraid of making fools of ourselves．The more important the speech is, the more frightened we become．In fact, public speaking is not a "gift" like musical talent （天赋） ．Anybody who can talk can speak in public．Here are some of the lessons I have learned:

Try to make your idea clear and brief．If you can't express what you intend to get across in a sentence or two, and then your speech is not focused well enough．If you don't have a clear idea of what you want to say, your audience will make no sense．After all, what you can impress your audience in your speech is one or two of your main ideas．One or two．Not ten or twenty．

No matter how long or short your speech is, you've got to organize it well-how you are going to open, what major points you want to make and how you're going to close．A strong close is critical: the last thing you say is what your audience will most likely remember．When I do a radio or TV piece, I often write the last sentence first．When you know where you're headed, you can choose any route to get there．

Finally, you'd better limit the time of your speech as properly as you can to hold the audience's curiosity．Take a vaudeville act （杂耍） for example．The standard length of one is usually 12 minutes．Just imagine how you are feeling if you have been watching all the performers singing and dancing their hearts out for more than the standard time!

The dress is two sizes ____for me．Would you please show me another one?

       A．larger       B．too large C．more large      D．very large

The problem of global warming is serious．_________, the sea levels have _________ a little．

       A．As a consequence; risen   B．On the contrary, arisen

       C．On the other hand; arisen D．In other words; risen