In the United States 84 colleges now accept just women. Most of them were established in the 19th century; they were designed to offer women the education they could not receive anywhere else. At that time major universities and colleges accepted only men. In the past 20 years many young women have chosen to study at colleges that accept both men and women. As a result some women’s colleges decided to accept men students too. Others, however, refused to change. Now these schools are popular again
The president of Trinity College in Washington, D. C. said that by the end of the 1980s women began to recognize that studying at the same school with men did not mean women were having an equal chance to learn. The president of Smith College in Massachusetts says a women’s college permits women to choose classes and activities freely. For example, she says that in a women’s college a higher percentage of students studies mathematics than in a college with both men and women.
Educational experts say men students in the United States usually speak in class more than women students do. In a women’s college, women feel free to say what they think. Women’s schools also bring out leadership capabilities in many women. Women are represented everywhere. For example, at a women’s college every governing office is held by a woman. Recent studies reportedly show this leadership continues after college. The studies show that American women who went to women’s colleges are more likely to hold successful jobs later in life. 
【小题1】Some women’s colleges decided to accept men students because_______.

A．teaching women is more difficult than teaching men

B．many young women chose to study at colleges with both men and women

C．study with men is more challenged.

D．women and men can have equal chances of competition.

【小题2】From the passage we know that_______.

A．more and more women’s colleges are being established now

B．more and more women like to study in colleges with both men and women

C．there are more women’s colleges than colleges with both men and women in the USA

D．it is better for American women to study in women’s colleges

【小题3】According to this passage, if a woman wants to hold successful jobs, she’d better_______.

A．study in colleges with both men and women

B．study in Trinity College

C．learn from the president of Smith College

D．study in women’s colleges

【小题4】Most of women’s colleges were established_______.

A．to give women the education they could not receive anywhere else.

B．to separate women from men.

C．to offer women special chances for work.

D．to help women have more study opportunities.

When you cough or sneeze, you’d better turn your head away from others and cover your mouth with the full part of your hand. And then, you should say, “Excuse me.”
This seems so simple, but it is surprising how many kids have never been told to do this. Actually, I notice adults all the time who cough and sneeze in public without placing a hand over the mouth. One important thing I point out to the kids is that after they sneeze or cough on their hands, they should wash their hands as soon as possible. If not, they will be passing those germs (细菌) along to everything and everyone they touch.
If you come to a door and someone is following you, hold the door. If the door opens by pulling, pull it open, stand to the side, and allow the other person to pass through first, then you can walk through. If the door opens by pushing, hold the door after you pass through.
After a few weeks of seeing kids try to get through doors in the school and watching them enter restaurants as the door hit other people, I knew I had to discuss the problem with my students. Teaching them small acts of kindness, such as letting someone else go through a door first as they hold it open, may seem unimportant, but it can go along way toward helping students realize hot to be polite and thank others. Once they’ve been told, they’re halfway there.
When we have to go up moving stairs, we will stand to the right. That will give others who are in a hurry a choice of walking up the left-hand side of the moving stairs. When we are going to enter a lift, the underground, or a doorway, we will wait for others to exit before we enter.
After college when I moved to London, I was surprised at how polite everyone was in the subways. I was even more touched when I traveled to Japan. In both places, people made efforts to make way for others. On moving stairs, everyone stood to the right and walked to the left. On lifts, everyone would stand over to the side and allow others to exit before they would begin to enter.
【小题1】When you cough or sneeze, you should ________.

A．touch everything	B．cover your mouth
C．point out to the kids	D．pass the germs to others

【小题2】If you come to a door and someone is following you, you’d better _______.

A．hold the door

B．pass through

C．close the door

D．stand to the side

【小题3】From the passage we ca know the writer is a ________.

A． doctor

B．traveler

C．parent

D．teacher

【小题4】A. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. the rules of behavior in public         B. the easy of communication
C. the acts of kindness among people      D. the knowledge of social life

Rome had the forum. London has Speaker’s Corner. Now always-on-the-go New Yorker has Liz and Bill.
Liz and Bill, two college graduates in their early 20s, have spent a whole year trying to have thousands of people talk to them in the subway station and on busy street corners. Just talk.
Using a 2-feet-high sign that says, “Talk to Me,” they attract conversationalists, who one evening included a mental patient, and men in business suits.
They don’t collect money. They don’t push the religion. So what is the point?
“To see what happens,” said Liz. “We simply enjoy life with open conversation（交流）.”
Shortly after the September 11, 2001 attacks, they decided to walk from New York city to Washington, a 270-mile trip. They found they loved talking to people along the way and wanted to talk with the strangers after their return.
“It started as a crazy idea,” Liz said. “We were so curious about all the strangers walking by with their stories. People will talk to us about anything: their jobs, their clothes, their childhood, anything.”
Denise wanted to talk about an exam she was going to take. She had stopped for the second time in two days, to let two listeners know how it went.
Marcia had lost her husband to a serious disease. “That was very heavy on my mind,” Marcia said. “To be able to talk about it to totally strangers was very good,” she explained.
To celebrate a year of talking, the two held a get-together in a city park for all the people they had met in the past year. A few hundred people showed up, as well as some television cameramen and reporters.
They may plan more parties or tried to attract more people to join their informal talks. Some publishers have expressed their interest in the book, something they say they’ll consider.
【小题1】What did Liz and Bill start doing after September 2001?

A．Chatting with people	B．Setting up street signs
C．Telling stories to strangers	D．Organizing a speaker’s corner

【小题2】 What they have been doing can be described as ______.

A．pointless

B．normal

C．crazy

D．successful

【小题3】Why are Denise and Marcia mentioned in the text?

A．They knew Liz and Bill very well.

B．They happened to meet the writer of the text.

C．They organized the get-together in the city park.

D．They are example of those who talked to Liz and Bill.

【小题4】What will Liz and Bill do in the future?

A．Going for publishing.	B．Do more television program.
C．Continuing what they are doing.	D．Spending more time reading books.

A pair of pandas being lent by China to Japan was set to arrive in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in the Japanese capital and raising hopes that the animals may help improve bilateral (双边的)ties.
Bi Li and his female partner, Xian Nu, both 5, were  due  to  touch  down at  Narita international Airport in Tokyo on a flight from Shanghai.
Together with their keeper, the pair were transferred from Chengdu, to Shanghai on Monday morning, said Li Desheng, deputy chief of the Wolong Nature Reserve.
The pair, which are young adults, will be the first pandas at Ueno Zoo since April 2008, when the institution's beloved Ling Ling died.
Ueno Zoo had spent 90 million yen ($1.1 million) installing under-floor heating, a playground with a sandbox and landscaping.
The pair will dine on rare bamboo from the central Japanese mountain of Izu that is similar to what they are used to at home in China.
The zoo's first pair of pandas arrived in 1972, marking the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Expectations are running high that the pandas that will stay in Japan for 10 years will boost the local economy and improve troubled relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
Business and tourism officials expect them to bring in around 20 billion yen a year, or 10 percent of the local economy.
In 1993, a year after Ling Ling arrived in the zoo, an additional 1 million people visited the attraction. Visitors have fallen to around 3 million a year from 3.5 million since Ling Ling's death.
Since a boat collision near the Diaoyu Islands in September, Sino-Japanese relations have been at a low point. The media outlets expressed hope that bilateral relations will improve with the arrival of the pandas.
【小题1】The passage mainly tells us         .    

A．a pair of pandas was lent to Japan by China

B．the pair of pandas from China brought hope of improving Sino-Japanese relations

C．the normalization of diplomatic ties between China and Japan

D．sino-Japanese relations have been at a low point since the Diaoyu Island incident

【小题2】en the pair of pandas arrives in Japan,         .   

A．an additional 1 million people will visit the zoo

B．they will eat what they are used to from China

C．they will stay there for 10 years

D．they will be the first pandas at Ueno Zoo

【小题3】According to the passage, we know that Ling Ling stayed in Japan for about         .  

A．5 years

B．10 years

C．15 years

D．20 years

【小题4】What does the underlined phrase "touch down" probably mean ?   

A．take off

B．land

C．come up

D．meet

【小题5】 The arriving of the pandas is expected to bring several positive effects except         . 

A．boosting the local economy

B．improving the troubled relations between China and Japan

C．bringing in around 20 billion yen a year

D．attracting 3.5 million visitors from China

BUILDING up a close bond (关系) with friends is important in all cultures. But different cultures have different ways of socializing.
The Chinese love going to restaurants. Family, friends and colleagues all go out to eat as a way of relaxing. So Chinese restaurants are much louder and noisier places compared with those in the Western world.
Although British people do socialize by going out for dinner, most people meet in pubs. They go there in the evening and sometimes during the day. Most people order wine or beer.
Going for a drink with colleagues after work is a particularly important British tradition. A recent survey of office workers found three-quarters of people regard the after-work drink as the key to building positive relationships with colleagues.
But for the French, the preferred place to socialize is in cafés. They are a central part of daily life in France and its culture. People will go to cafes at all times during the day.
In the morning, people may go there to buy a newspaper and a cup of coffee. At lunch they may go there for something to eat. Then when it's evening they may return to enjoy a glass of wine.
While the meeting place is different from culture to culture, "Essentially (本质上) they serve the same purpose, which is that humans need a place to come together to meet," said Aidan Saunders, a professor of social history at the University College London. "We are sociable animals."
People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
【小题1】What is the passage mainly about?      

A．Different cultures and different people.

B．Different places where different people love to go.

C．Different ways of building up relationships with friends

D．Different relationships in different countries.

【小题2】Which of the following is true according to the passage?   

A．The Chinese love to dine out.

B．The Chinese always talk loudly in restaurants.

C．Making friends is an important thing in all countries

D．French people spend all their time in cafes.

【小题3】What does Aidan Saunders mean by "We are sociable animals."?   

A．Human beings need society to survive in.

B．Human beings need to communicate with each other.

C．Human beings are the same as the other animals.

D．Human beings are also animals belonging to the society.

【小题4】 The following are all mentioned as ways of socializing except         .   

A．dining out with friends

B．drinking in pubs with colleagues after work

C．going to the cafes to have a cup of coffee

D．going to the cinema to see a film

【小题5】Who are the intended readers of the passage ?        

A．People in general.	B．Adolescents.
C．Business people.	D．Educators.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Holidays are often associated with no work and all play. People seek to enjoy their holidays in different ways. Vacation packages (一揽子交易) have been in existence for a long time. --【小题1】--- So now people can choose from the different packages according to their own tastes.
Sky diving, hiking and many other extreme sports are packaged with hotel tours to attract the younger generation. Tour service providers enjoy the benefits of the increase in bookings from hotel tours. Holiday-makers enjoy the exciting experiences without making efforts to look for hotels. ---【小题2】--
---【小题3】-- These holiday-makers enjoy student discount and packages while learning about history and culture of different places.
Summer vacation packages have never fallen down the rankings. ---【小题4】-- Having a warm sunny day at the beach is one of the fast selling vacation packages in the leisure industry.
Safari (游猎) adventures have always attracted some of the modern adventurers. The animals of Africa continue to amaze crowds that have only seen these creatures on educational channels. Many activities like outdoor camping, safari day tours and hiking in protected parks are always welcomed by holiday-makers.
--【小题5】--- Alaways try something new or fun to do and your days of relaxation will be always exciting.

A．Picking out a vacation package can keep yourself from boring vacations.

B．Everyone is in a winning situation.

C．You can’t miss vacation packages if you want to have a good vacation.

D．Educational vacation packages are quite suitable for students.

E. They are one of the favorite choices for most holiday-makers who like sunny beaches.
F. They are continually being improved to meet people’s demands.
G.  Vacation needs your plan.

There is more than one reason for which you need to hire a business attorney（律师）. It is very important to hire some good attorney for your business especially because of the fact that you will need their knowledge and advice from beginning to all the time through your business. An attorney actually provides useful advice and guidance for your business and above all for your finance.
When you start some business you need to hire a business attorney for helping you in decision making for which kind of business you are going to start. So, all steps and all legal requirements will be provided to you and you can work without any trouble. Therefore, you will be introduced to all that you need to know and how to organize your business. You will be made aware about what type of organization would be the most useful and the best for you. Moreover, it is very useful when you have business consultant and especially in the law area, because he will provide you with legal knowledge and direct about what is legal for business and what is illegal.
At the same time, he will provide you with legal contract that you need to have for your corporate reports. Also, when you are a beginner in business it is very difficult to handle all kind of state taxes and fee; so a business attorney is here to help you with that. When there are some questions about auction, good and professional business-attorney will lead you through acquisitions(所获之物), sale mergers(合并) and similar matters.
These are only few reasons why you need to hire a good attorney, but there are more of them. So when you start some business, use advice of professionals and take the right decision.
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【小题1】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．Few Reasons Why You Need a Business Attorney.

B．Business Attorney is a Key to a Business.

C．Advice from Attorney for a Business.

D．Contact with Arizona Business Attorney.

【小题2】 According to the author, ________.

A．you’d better consult a lawyer before starting a business

B．it is the best to hire an attorney before opening a business

C．you should contact Arizona before your business

D．it is rule to invite an attorney in America

【小题3】 If you are a beginner in business, ___________.

A．you will meet with some auction questions

B．you are sure to suffer problems of taxes and fee

C．you should seek for advice of professionals

D．you must hire a good attorney

【小题4】Where can the reader find the passage?

A．In a newspaper.	B．On the Internet.
C．In a magazine.	D．In a guide book.

Many people write to newspapers and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer’s full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard, he needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.
“People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is a seal of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process written complaints if they do not bear the writer’s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.
There are people who wish to remain anonymous(匿名的) for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he doesn’t want his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.
Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name. It is a matter of responsibility to use it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honor our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our name that we honor what we say.
【小题1】What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”?

A．Writers should be responsible for their names.

B．Writers need to provide their personal information in the game.

C．Names are required to indicate writers’ responsibility for what they say.

D．Publications must bear the writer’s full name, address and phone number.

【小题2】The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may______.

A．not get a reply	B．be accepted all the time
C．become a family problem	D．help to end a relationship

【小题3】Some people don’t want their names known because they are_______.

A．ready for involvement	B．hesitant to make a donation
C．afraid of an accusation	D．unwilling to draw public attention

【小题4】The passage is mainly about_____.

A．honor and writers	B．signature and responsibility
C．identity and signature	D．anonymity and signature

A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves – the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. But we really shouldn’t be, because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solves problems, and calm ourselves down. Beware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying, “Good job!”
Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and motive others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
【小题1】The author argues in the first paragraph that ________.

A．words will never hurt us at all

B．words have lasting effects on us

C．positive effects last longer than negative effects

D．negative words last longer than positive effects

【小题2】Why should we not feel embarrassed when talking to ourselves?

A．Almost everybody has the habit of talking to oneself.

B．It does harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone.

C．Talking to ourselves helps us to solve all the problems.

D．Talking to ourselves is believed to be good for our health.

【小题3】The underlined phrase “give ourselves a pat on the back” in Paragraph 3 means _________.

A．blame ourselves	B．punish ourselves
C．praise ourselves	D．talk to ourselves

【小题4】Which of the following statements would the author agree to?

A．It is better to think twice before talking to others.

B．It is impossible for unkind words to be forgotten.

C．Words always possess long positive effects.

D．Kind words are sometimes not needed at all.

Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates(气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.
Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.
【小题1】 Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

A．Their body temperature becomes lower.

B．They sleep too little at night.

C．They eat too much for lunch.

D．The weather becomes a lot warmer.

【小题2】 If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?

A．About 12:30 pm.	B．About 2:30 pm
C．About 1:30 pm.	D．About 3:30 pm

【小题3】What advice does the writer give on taking a nap?

A．You’d better take a nap about an hour after you have lunch.

B．You can sleep as long as you like so that you will not feel tied or sleepy.

C．Only people in warmer climate need to take a nap.

D．If your time is limited, a short nap can also help.

【小题4】Naps are good for everyone in any climate because ______________ .

A．a nap makes both your body and mind have a good rest.

B．a daily nap benefits your health.

C．people who often take naps suffer less from problems such as heart disease than those who don’t.

D．All the above.

【小题5】What would be the best title for the text?

A．Just for a Rest	B．All for a Nap
C．A Special Sleep Pattern.	D．Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.