Though we don’t know what was discussed, yet we can feel the topic      .

A．had changed                           B．win change                 

C．was changed                           D．has been changed

— How is everything, Jenney?

—Well,       .Everything seems to be going out of my way.

A．it can’t be better                             B．you must be kidding

C．I’m just taking off                           D．I can’t complain too

I’d rather you did some housework when you are free, but you     .

A．didn’t              B．don’t              C．wouldn’t               D．weren’t

—How did you go to Canada ? Did you fly?

—      .Because it’s such a long trip by bus on train. But Fred decided to drive and invited me to join him; it took us two days and a night.

A．I’m planning to                             B．I have planned to

C．I was planning to                          D．I’ll plan to

Be Grateful to Life

Once President Roosevelt’s house was broken into and lots of things were stolen. Hearing this, one of Roosevelt’s friends   1  to him and advised him not to take it to his  2  so much. President Roosevelt wrote back immediately,  3  ,”Dear friend, thank you for your letter to   4   me. I’m all right now. I think I should thank God. This is because firstly, the thief only stole things from me but did not hurt me   5  ; secondly, the thief has   6  some of my things instead of all my things; thirdly, most   7  for me, it was the man   8  me who became a thief”

It was quite unlucky for anyone to be stolen from.  9 , President Roosevelt had such three reasons to be so.  10  .This story tells us how we can   11  to be grateful in our life.?? Being grateful is an important philosophy of life and a great wisdom. It is   12   for anyone to be lucky and successful all the time  13  he lives in the world. We should learn how to face   14  or misfortune bravely and generously and to try to   15   it. If so, should we complain about our life and become   16  and disappointed ever since then or should we be grateful for our life,  17   again ourselves after a fall? William Thackeray, a famous British writer, said, “Life is a   18  . When you smile in front of it , it will also smile and so will it   19   you cry to it.” If you are grateful to life, it will bring you shining sunlight. If you always complain about everything, you   20   own nothing in the end.

1．A．wrote                B．spoke                     C．talked                    D．turned

2．A．soul                  B．heart                       C．mind                      D．memory

3．A．telling                B．speaking                 C．saying                    D．writing

4．A．please                B．satisfy                    C．help                        D．comfort

5．A．above all            B．at all                       C．in all                       D．after all

6．A．grabbed             B．snatched                 C．robbed                    D．stolen

7．A．luckily               B．unfortunately           C．unhappily                D．happily

8．A．rather than         B．other than               C．more than               D．less than

9．A．Besides              B．However                 C．Yet                         D．Therefore

10．A．pitiful              B．merciful                  C．helpful                    D．grateful

11．A．appreciate        B．express                   C．show                      D．learn

12．A．possible           B．impossible        C．important                D．vital

13．A．as soon as       B．as long as                C．as far as                 D．as well as

14．A．wisdom           B．failure                     C．success                  D．life

15．A．deal with        B．go with                  C．work with              D．fight with

16．A．delighted          B．brave                      C．frustrated                D．excited

17．A．raise                B．rise                         C．lie                          D．climb

18．A．stage               B．play                        C．mirror                    D．style

19．A．before             B．after                       C．until                       D．when

20．A．may                B．must                       C．shall                       D．will

Beijing Olympics praised at home and abroad

The curtain of the Beijing Olympics dropped on August 24th with a closing ceremony featured with carnival（狂欢节） festiveness; however, it seems that the atmosphere of gathering and celebration still goes on in people's hearts. The readers of People's Daily Online have left many messages expressing their admiration for the organizers and share their views on the whole games.

Most of them speak highly of the games by using such words as “extremely successful”, “memorable” and “flawless（无瑕的）.” The opening and closing ceremonies have also received wide laud for being “exceptional（罕见的）”, “most attracting ”, “unforgettable”, “unique”, “wonderful”, and “splendid.”

The following are some of the messages:

"Wo Ai Beijing!!! Such a great event held by an exceptional host. Well done to all in Beijing and manly thanks to the volunteers. The Chinese government did very well to keep the games safe for all. By Sudesh. "

"It was the most attracting show I've ever seen. Unlikely some country will ever be able to measure up! My deepest respect for all of you & sincere congratulations for these amazing, unique & breathtaking OG. Breathtaking! by Griet"

"With great respect for the Chinese people and with much interest I have watched closely these unforgettable and unique Olympic Games. I've enjoyed the amazing and breathtaking opening & closing ceremonies in Belgium. Please accept my feelings of gratitude and respect. You were all amazing! Congratulations. by Nancy"

"All the Americans I know think that China did a great job in the Olympics, and that the games and ceremonies were a pleasure to watch and were a triumph of China's creativity. Jim Richards, Randolph, Mass. USA"

1．What festival was the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics like?

A．Mid-autumn Day                   B．New Year ’s Day

C．Christmas Day                      D．Carnival Day

2．What does the passage tell us about ?

A．The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics     

B．People’s congratulations on the Beijing Olympics

C．People’s praise for the Beijing Olympics and the organizers

D．People’s admiration for the organizers of the Beijing Olympics

3．What does the underlined word“laud”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Praise              B．Celebration              C．Criticism            D．Comment

You’ve heard the saying:“Love is patient and kind .”If love is patient, it may be because love is truly understanding . What most women need during times of frustration is understanding.

Many conflicts are simply misunderstanding. As a new bride, Marge Piercy moved into the small home on her husband’s farm in the mountains .She put a shoe box on a shelf in her closet and asked her husband never to touch it. For 50 years he left the box alone , until his life partner was old and dying. One day when he was putting their affairs in order, he found the box again and thought it might hold something important. Opening it , he discovered two doilies and $82.500 in cash. He took the box to her and asked about the contents.

“My mother gave me that box the day we married,”she explained,“She told me to make a doily to help me feel better every time I got mad at you.”

Her husband was touched that in 50 years she’d only been upset enough to make two doilies.

“What’s the $82,500 for ?”he asked.

She explained ,“Oh, well that’s the money I’ve made selling the doilies.”

She explained , “Life is the first gift ,love is the second and understanding is the third,” But it is love that gives us life and understanding that brings about love.

Making doilies might take your mind off the problem, but it won’t change anything .The path form conflict to live is not by way of arts and crafts , It is through the valley of understanding .

1．The story of Marge Piercy is told to show that      .

A．love is something that gives people life and comfort

B．love is gained through patience and understanding

C．money is necessary for keeping a couple together

D．love is second to life though it makes life exciting

2．From the passage we know doilies may be      .

A．some games that Marge played when she was sad

B．some things that Marge made when she was angry

C．some food Marge made for herself when she was hungry

D．some jewels Marge’s mother gave her when she married

3．Why did Marge’s mother give her the box when she got married ?

A．To make her daughter occupied in her free time

B．To help her daughter make a living by herself

C．To remind her daughter to be patient and understanding

D．To get her daughter to remember her all the time

4．The underlined word“frustration”in the first paragraph most probably means     .

A．encouragement       B．satisfaction              C．disappointment        D．comfort

With a VISA card in your hand, the world opens up to you. With more than 24 million places across the world accepting VISA, you can use your VISA card instead of cash to pay for your everyday purchases — whether you are shopping at the grocery store, dining at a restaurant, filling your car with petrol or buying the perfect gift on your travels. You can even use it to get cash from more than one million ATMs around the world.

To avoid even that inconvenience, you can take the following basic precautions:

When you get your card:

Sign the signature panel immediately;

If you have been given a PIN （personal identification number ）to use at a cash machine or in shops , memorizes it— never write it down;

If you choose your own PIN, or change the one you were given, avoid obvious choices such as your date of birth or telephone number;

Do not tell anyone you PIN;

At home

Keep your sales and cash machine receipts and check them against your card or bank statement;

If any amount is incorrect or you spot a transaction you id not make, call the bank or other organization that issued your card immediately;

Keep a list of your card numbers, along with the telephone numbers you should call if they are lost or stolen;

In the shop

Check the sales slip to ensure the amount is correct and the total has been filled in before you sign;

Make sure the retailer gives the card back to you , along with your copy of the voucher（收据）;

Keep your card close to you—beware of pickpockets （扒手）;

Do not leave your card in your car’s glove compartment;

Telephone and mail order shopping :

When you place an order over the telephone or by mail, give your card number only if you are confident about the company’s reputation;

Your might be asked for you VISA card security code ?the three digits at the end of the card number printed on the signature panel. Give the seller that code but never give your PIN.

1．If you were asked for your VISA card security code, what would you do ?

A．Never tell the card number to anybody

B．Check the card number and never give your PIN

C．Give your card number only if you are confident about the company

D．Call the bank or other organizations for help

2．What’s a VISA card?

A．It’s a card that you can use to pay for something

B．It’s a card which includes a PIN, without that it is penniless

C．It’s another form of money, which can buy anything around the world.

D．It’s something that you can place an order over the telephone or by mail

3．What’s the title of the passage?

A．VISA Card Is Important                      B．ATM’s Replacement – VISA Card

C．Inconvenient , Safe But Cheap              D．VISA Card –Another World Opens to you

4．Which of the following statements is right?

A．We can buy anything in the shop with a VISA

B．If your VISA card is stolen, you should tell the bank your card number

C．In case of forgetting your PIN, you can tell your mother your PIN

D．You can put your VISA card in your car if there’s nobody around you

After too long on the Net, even a phone call can be a shock. My boyfriend's Liverpudlian accent suddenly becomes too difficult to understand after his clear words on screen; a secretary stone seems more rejecting than I'd imagined it would be. Time itself becomes fluid?hours become minutes, and alternately seconds stretch into days. Weekends, once a highlight of my week, and now just two ordinary days.

　　For the last three years, since I stopped working as a producer for Charlie Rose, I have done much of my work as a telecommuter. I submit（提交）articles and edit them via E-mail and communicate with colleagues on Internet mailing lists. My boyfriend lives in England, so much of our relationship is computer-mediated.

　　If I desired, I could stay inside for weeks without wanting anything. I can order food, and manage my money, love and work. In fact, at times I have spent as long as three weeks alone at home, going out only to get mail and buy newspapers and groceries. I watched most of the blizzard of 96 on TV.

　　But after a while, life itself begins to feel unreal. I start to feel as though I've merged（融合） with my machines, taking data in, spitting them back out, just another node（波节）on the Net. Others on line report the same symptoms. We start to strongly dislike the outside forms of socializing. It's like attending an A. A. meeting in a bar with everyone holding a half-sipped drink. We have become the Net opponents; worst nightmare.

　　What first seemed like a luxury, crawling from bed to computer, not worrying about hair, and clothes and face, has become avoidance（逃避）, a lack of discipline. And once you start replacing real human contact with cyber-interaction, coming back out of the cave can be quite difficult.

　　At times, I turn on the television and just leave it to chatter in the background, something that I'd never done previously. The voices of the programs relax me, but then I'm jarred by the commercials. I find myself sucked in by soap operas, needing to keep up with the latest news and the weather. "Dateline," "Frontline," "Nightline," CNN, New York 1, every possible angle of every story over and over and over, even when they are of no possible use to me. Work moves from foreground to background.

1．Compared to the clear words of her boyfriend on screen, his accent becomes      .

　　A．unreal　　       B．unbearable        C．misleading.           D．not understandable

2．The passage implies that the author and her boyfriend live in        .

A．the same city                        B．the same country.   

C．different countries                 D．different cities in England

3．What does the last paragraph mean?

A．Having worked on the computer for too long, she became a bit strange

B．Sometime TV programs give her comfort and even makes her forget her work

C．She watches TV a lot in order to keep up with the latest news and the weather

D．She turns on TV now and then in order to get some valuable information

4．What is the author's attitude to the computer?

　  A．At first she likes it but later becomes tired of it

B．She likes it because it is very convenient

C．She dislikes it because TV is more attractive

D．She dislikes it because it provides an imaginary world

5．The underlined phrase“coming back out of the cave ”probably means      .

A．going back to the dreaming world

B．coming back home from the outside world

C．bringing back direct human contact

D．getting away from living a strange life

As a result of pollution, Lake Erie, on the borders of the USA and Canada, is now without any living things.

   Pollution in water is not simply a matter of “poisons” killing large numbers of fish overnight. Very often the effects of pollution are not noticed for many months or years because the first organism（生物体 ） to be affected are either plants or plankton. But these organisms are the food of fish and birds and other creatures. When this food disappears, the fish and birds die too. In this way a whole food chain can be wiped out, and it is not until dead fish and water birds are seen at the river’s edge or on the sea shore that people realize what is happening.

   Where do the substances which pollute the water come form? There are two main sources sewage （污水）and industrial waste. As more detergent （洗涤剂 ）is used in the home, so more of it is finally put into our rivers, lakes and seas. Detergents harm water birds dissolving the natural substances which keep their feathers waterproof. Sewage itself, if not properly treated, makes the water dirty and prevents all forms of life in rivers and the sea from receiving the oxygen they need. Industrial waste is even more harmful since there are many highly poisonous things in it, such as copper and lead（铅 ）.

   So, if we want or stop this pollution, the answer is simple: sewage and industrial waste must be made clean before flowing into the water. It may already be too late to save some rivers and lakes, but others can still be saved if the correct action is taken at once.

1．Pollution in water is noticed _____.

A．when the first organisms are affected 

B．when a good many fish and birds die 

C．when poisonous things are poured into water     

D．as soon as the balance of nature is destroyed 

2．The living things die because there is no ____ in the lake or river.  

A．water             B．fish               C．poison            D．oxygen 

3．Which of the following is harmful according to the passage?

 A．Organisms

B．Plants and plankton in the water

C．Waste water from cleaning       

D．Industrial waste made clear before flowing into the water

4．The way to stop water pollution is _______.

A．realize the serious situation clearly 

B．put oxygen into the river 

C．make the waste material harmless before flowing into the water

D．make special room in the sea for our rubbish