Recently, a professor of philosophy in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day-to-day life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can see what they really value in life.

He says our relation with others often becomes clearly defined when money enters the picture. You might have wonderful friendship with somebody and you think that you are a very good friend. But you will know him only when you ask him to lend you some money. If he does, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before. Or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn't. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it.

Since money is so important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book.

Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being rich because you are a self-made man?

Answer: The most surprising thing is how people give me so much respect. I am nothing. I do not know much. All I am is rich.

People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for any given purposes in my life? In his book, the professor uncovered an important need in modern society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to bring happiness may be missing the meaning of life.

54. The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money _______.

　 A. is a good way to test your friendship

　 B. will do harm to your friendship

　 C. will strengthen your friendship

　 D. is a good way to break off your friendship

55. What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview?

　 A. He does not feel that he is well educated.

　 B. He does not think that he is a very important person.

　 C. He doesn't think that being rich is worth so much attention.

　 D. He does not consider himself to be very successful.

56. What does the American professor of philosophy want to explain in his book?

　 A. Money is an end.　　　　　 B. Money is a means.

　 C. Money is everything　　　　 D. Money is unimportant.

57. What does the answer mean by" All I am is rich. "?

　 A. I am a rich person.

B. I only have money.

　 C. I have all money.

　 D. I've got a large sum of money.

　 Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However,whether you are on the mountains，in the waves，or on the grassland，you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

　 Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf，as you may know，eats up not only large areas of countryside，but also tons of water．Besides，all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场)in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example，in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain，golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．

　 There are many environment―friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free，power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly，it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious，sleep well and have better weight control.

　 Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from reused materials. But the final goal should be" green gyms". They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.

50. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A. Cycling around a lake.　　　 B. Motor racing in the desert.

　C. Playing basketball in a gym　 D. Swimming in a sports center.

51. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B. It causes water shortages around the world.　　　

C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

52. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because____.

A. it is an outdoor sport　　　　　 B. it improves our health

C. it uses fewer resources　 D. it is recommended by experts

53. The author writes the passage to_______.

A. show us the function of major sports

B. encourage us to go in for green sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sports

D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

　 　 Don't talk to me. I'm busy with my iPhone.

　 Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That's not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking.

　 Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they're certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection(沉思). Nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London Underground is an e-book.

　 Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人). Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40 000-yes, that's 40 000--" apps" ( programs downloaded for the iPhone ) have been designed.

　 Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-filler. One" app", called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination (目的地) ISteam clouds the iPhoue screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the" steam" on your phone screen.

　 For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be the distraction(消遣) of choice. It's not just teenagers who"plug in" to their music--iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.

　 And if games e-books and music aren't enough to keep you occupied . Then perhaps you would prefer a film? The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. With all this distraction, it's amazing that people still remember to get off the train.

　 By Nicola Davison,21st Century staff

46. People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy__________.

　 A. going to work　　　　　　　　　　　　

B. reading books

　 C. thinking private things

D. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films

47. Those who like war games can download _______to their iPhones.

　 A. iShoot　 B. Tube Exits 　　C. iSteam　　　　 D. iPod

48. The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means ________.

A.delighted　　 B.busy　　 C.amused 　　 D. controlled

49. The article tells us that___________ .

　 A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers

　 B. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40 000 apps

　 C. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time

　 D. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train.

Carmen's mother Maria had just survived a serious heart attack.But without a heart transplant her life was in constant 26.

Both the mother and the daughter knew that the chances were 27: finding a donor heart that 28 Maria's blood type takes years. 29, Carmen was determined to save her mother. She kept 30 hospitals all over the country.

Days stretched out. By Christmas, Maria had trouble 31 from one end of the room to the other. Carmen lost all hope. She fell into a  32 of the hospital, crying.

"Are you okay?"a man asked.

Carmen sobbed as she told the stranger her 33 . This middle aged man was named Frank, whose wife, Cheryl, a tender and devoted mother of four lovely children, had been in hospital with a brain disease and wouldn't 34 it through the night. Suddenly, an idea came to Frank's mind. He knew Cheryl had always wanted to 35 something from herself. Could her 36 go to Carmen's mother?

After reviewing the data, doctors 37 Fank that his wife's heart  was by some miracle a perfect 38 for Carmen's mother. They were able to 39 the transplant.

That cold night,when Cheryl was 40 dead,Frank came to knock at Maria's door. She was 41 for Frank's family as she had been doing every day recently.Though Maria had never met Frank before,they both felt a strange 42 as they hugged and cried,

On New Year's Eve, Carmen attended Cheryl's 43 with Frank’s family, who were singing their favorite song" My heart will go on”.

One day late, on New Year's Day, Maria 44 with Cheryl's heart.

Yes , Cheryl's loving heart would go on for it was 45 in another loving mother's chest.

26. A. change              B. danger             C. disorder           D. pain

27. A. small                 B. distant              C. hard                 D. precious

28. A. matched            B. replaced           C. controlled        D. cooperated

29. A. Certainly           B. Otherwise C. However         D. So

30. A. finding        B. phoning            C. touring             D.interrupting

31. A. rolling         B. running             C. walking            D. jumping

32. A. corner               B. bed                  C. man                 D. nurse

33. A. family         B. story                C. error                D. fault

34. A. put                    B. support            C. pass                 D. make

35. A. save                  B. offer                 C. donate             D. separate

36. A. heart                 B. brain                C. husband           D. spirit

37. A. informed           B. warned            C. celebrated D. reminded

38. A. copy                 B. fit                     C. variation           D. baby

39. A. give up              B. carry out          C. search after      D. put off

40. A. noticed              B. predicted         C. founded           D. declared

41. A. praying              B. begging            C. decorating D. singing

42.A. belief                 B. love                 C. bond                D. relief

43. A. funeral B. operation         C. performance    D. anniversary

44. A. passed away     B. woke up          C. left behind D. dressed up

45. A. active                B. alive                 C. necessary         D. changeable 

 I must have been a great _____ to my parents in those hard days, for I never failed to live up to their expectations.

A. achievement   B. comfort   C. disappointment   D. support

The ____ is just around the corner, and you won’t miss it.

A. shoe’s shop   B. shoe shop   C. shoes shop   D. shoes’ shop

--- Lucy, you seem in high spirits. What happened?

   ---_____ I’ve passed the exam.

A.     Guess what?   B. What for?   C. So what?   D. Well done!

Great changes have taken place in our school. It is no longer _____it was 20 years ago,_____ it was so poorly equipped.

A. what; when　 B. that; which　 C. what; which　 D. which; that

---Why do you look so worried?

   ---My computer broke down and my essay _____unfinished since.

A. was left       B. has left      C. left       D. has been left

---Can I help you?

---I’d like to rent a flat with a bathroom. How much do you want?

---We _____600 yuan a month.

A.　　 offer　　　　 B. afford　　　 C. charge　　　 D. spare