For years we have been told that encouraging a child＇s self-respect in important to his or her success in life .But child experts are now learning that too much praise can lead to the opposite effect , Praise-aholic kids who expect it at every turn may become teens who seek the same kind of approval form their friends when asked if they want to go in the backscat of the           car .

The implication （含义）of saying “You are the prettiest girl in class ,” or talking about the goals she scored but not her overall effort ,is that you love her only when she looks the best ,scores the highest , achieves the most . And this carrics over to the classroom .

Social psychologist Carol Dweck ,PhD, tested the effects of overpraise on 400 fifth graders while she was at  Columbia University . She founffffd that kids praised for “trying bard ”  did better on tests and were more likely to take on difficult assigurnents than those praised for being “smart ”.

Praising attributes (品质) or abilities makes a feles promise that anocess will come to you because you .have that quality , and it devoulues effort , so children are afrail to take on challenges ,”says Deeck ,now at Stanford University . “They figure they＇d better quit while they＇re ahead .”

1.The underlined words “Praise –abolic kids” refer to kids who are    .

A. tired of being praised                    B. worthy of being praised      

C. very proud of being praised               D. extremely fond of being praised

2.The author queted (引用) Dr. Dweek＇s words in the last paragraph in order to make the article    .

A. better-keown   B. better-organized  C. more  persuasive   D. more interesting

3.We can infer from the passage that     . 

A. praise for efforts sbould  be more encouraged

B. praise for results works better than praise for efforts

C.  praising a child＇s achievements benefits his or her success in life  

D.  praising a child＇sabilities him or her to take on challenges  

We have deaigned all our bank cards to make your life easier .

How to use your NatWest Servicecard .

As a Switch card , it lets you par for all sorts of goods and services , wherever you see the Switch logo . The money comes straight out of your account, so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money ( or an agreed overdraft (透支) to cover it . It is also a cheque guarantee (担保 ) for up to the amount ahown on the card . And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 each machines across the UK.

How to use your NatWest Cashcard

You can use your Cashcard as a Sulo card to pay for goods and services wherever you see the Solo logo . It  can also give you access to your account and your cash from over 31,000 cash machines nationwide . You can spend or withdraw (提取 ) what you have in you account , or as much as your agreed overdraft limit .

Using your cards abroad

You can also use your Servicecard and Cashcard when you＇re abroad . You can witludraw cash machines and pay for goods and services wherever you acc the Cirrus or Macatro logo displayed .

We take a commission charge (手续费 )  of 2.25% of cash withdrawal you make ( up to &4 ) and a commission .

 Charge of 75 pence every time you use Maestro to pay for goods or services. We also apply a foreign-exchange transaction fee of 2.65%.

How to use your Nat West Credit Card

With your credit card you can do the following：

* Pay for goods and services and enjoy up to 56 days interest-free credit.

* Pay in over 24 million shops worldwide that display the Mastercard or Viss logos.

* Collect one AIR MILE for every ￡20 of spending that appears on your statement（结算单）.

（This does not include foreign currency or traveller’s cheques bought，interest and other charges.）

1.If you carry the Servicecard or the Casheard ,        .

A．you can use it to guarantee things as you wish

B．you can draw your money from cash machines conveniently

C．you can spend as much money as you like without a limit

D．you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK

2.If you withdraw ￡200 from a cash machine abroad，you will be charged        .

A．￡4      B．￡4.5    C．￡5.25    D．￡5.3

3.Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?

A．You have to pay back with interest within 56 days.

B．You will be charged some interest beyond two months.

C．You can use the card in any shop across the world.

D．You will gain one air mile if you spend ￡20 on traveller’s cheques.

4.The purpose of the passage is to show you how to      .

A．play your cards right          B．use your cards abroad

C．draw cash with your cards      D．pay for goods with your cards

The global energy crisis is approaching. What can we do? Here are some steps you can take.

Cooling puts the greatest stress on your summer energy bill and the power grid（电网）. Just as a tune-up for your car can improve your gas mileage, a yearly tune-up your heating and cooling system can improve efficiency and comfort. Clean or replace filters monthly or as needed.

For central air conditioning systems and room sir conditioners, look for the ENERGY STAR, the federal government’s symbol for energy efficiency. For central air, purchase the system with the highest possible Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio（SEER）.

Use energy-efficient ceiling fans either alone or with air conditioning Ceiling fans do a great job of circulating air. When used with air conditioning, fans allow you to raise the thermostat（恒温器）and cut costs. Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms, so before you leave, turn off the ceiling fan.

Let a programmable ibermostat “remember for you”to automatically adjust the indoor climate with your daily and weekend patterns to reduce cooling bills by up to 10 percent. You can come home to a comfortable house without wasting energy and cresting pollution all day while you are at work.

Try to make your home airtight enough to increase your comfort, make your home quieter and cleaner and reduce your cooling costs up to 20 percent.

Cut your air conditioning load, and reduce pollution by planting leafy trees  around your home and fixing reflective bricks on your roof.

Close blinds or shades on south-and west-facing windows during the day, or fix shading equipment to avoid beat build-up.

Turn off everything not in use: lights, TVs, computers. And use fluorescent bulbs（荧光灯）, which provide bright, warm light while using at least two-thirds less energy, producing 70 percent Jess beat and lasting up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs（白炽灯）.

Drive the car that gets better gas mileage whenever possible if you own more than one vehicle. If you drive 12,500 miles a year, switching 10 percent of your trips from a car that gets 20 miles per gallon to one that gets 30 mpg will save you more than $65 per year.

Carpool. The average U.S. commutes（乘车上班族）could save about $260 a year by sharing cars twice a Week with two other people in a car that gets 20.1 mpg—assuming the three passengers share the cost of gas.

1.Acoording to the passage, the thermostat is used to         .

    A.make rooms quieter                        B.control room tempersture

    C.turn off the air conditioner                  D.reduce room air pollution

2.We can conclude from the passage that the author probalily discourages          .

    A.planting leafy trees around your home

    B.turning off the ceiling fan before you leave your house

    C.keeping your south-facing windows open during the day

    D.using fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs

3.This passage is mainly about            .

    A.energy-saving tips                        B.fuel-saving tips     

C.do it yourself tips                           D.environment-protecting

A new study has found no evidence that sunscreen, commonly used to reduce the risk of skin caner, actually increases the risk.

Researchers from the University of lows based their firdings on a review of 18 earlier studies that looked at the associstion between sunscreen use and melanoms(黑素瘤). They said that they found flaws in studies that had reported associations between sunscreen use and higher risk of melanoma.

Most health experts believe that by protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, sunscreen helpsprevent skin cancer, which is increasing in incidence (发生率) faster than any other cancer in the United States.

But questions have been raised about sunscreen and whether it may have the opposite effect, perhaps by allowing people to remain exposed to the sun longer without burning.

The researchers said that among the problems with some earlier studies is that they often failed to take into account that those people most at risk for skin concer—people with fair skin and freckles （雀斑）,for example—are more likely to use sunscreen. As a result, it may appear that sunscreen users get cancer more often.

The studies, which generally relied on volunteers to recall their sunscreen use, were also unable to prove how well the products had been applied, said the new study.

1.The underlined word “flaws” in the 2^nd paragraph most probably means           .

    A.evidences     B.facts     C.faults        D.failures

2.People with fair skin and freckles           .

    A.seldom use sunscreen                  B. are more in danger of skin concer

    C. can be free from the harm of the sun     D. often expose themselves to the sun

3.We can learn from the passage that          .

    A. sunscreen users get skin cancer more often

    B. the volunteers have proved the effect of sunscreen

    C. the new study was based on the experiences of volunteers

    D. the number of skin cancer patients is increasing in America

4.Which of the following can be the beat title for this passage?

    A. Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer         B. Sunscreen to Increase Skin Cancer

    C. Skin Cancer Caused by Sunscreen          D. Skin Cancer Caused by Freckles

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断；如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正

此行多一个:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线(\)划掉。

此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），在该行右边写出该加的词。

此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注意：原行没有错的不要改。

Dear Ken,

    I am very exciting to learn that you’re coming to                  1._________

Beijing for the Olympics. Both my parent miss you a                 2._________

Lot. So do our friend, Cathy. August is the best time                   3._________

of the year to visit Beijing, because of there is only                  4._________

a few rain and the westher is neither too hot not too                  5._________

cold. There are so many places I want to take you to                   6._________

after I finish my work like a volunteer. When you come,             7._________

you can stay with ourselves. My home is about three kilometers         8._________

far away from the National Stadium,also known as                    9._________

the“Bird’s Nest”,where opening ceremony, will be held.               10._________

                                      Best regards,

                                      Janet

 阅读下面一则广告，按照要求完成写作任务。

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EIL was founded in Britain in 1936 with the fundamental aim of international understanding“Learn to live together by living together”.

Requirements:Over 16; good knowledge of English; outgoing; working well with children between 7.-12.

Activities; Language study, outdoor recreation and travel

Campers; Students from different countries

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Time: July 26-August 9

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假设你是李华，这则广告引起了你的兴趣，请用英文写一封自荐信。要点如下：

.1.对夏令营主题的理解；

.2.根据招聘要求自我介绍；

.3.参加夏令营的目的。

注意：.1.信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；

      .2.词数100左右。

Dear Sir,

     I’m Li Hua from Fujian.__________________________________________________.

     I am looking forward to your early reply.

Sincerely yours,

Li Hua

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡。

第一节  （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?

A. ￡ 19.15.           B. ￡ 9.15.         C. ￡ 9.18.

答案是B。

1.What is the weather like?

  A. It’s raining.             B. It’s cloudy.            C. It’s sunny.

2.Who will go to China next month?

  A. Lucy.                  B. Alice.               C. Richard.

3.What are the speakers talking about?

  A. The man’s sister.     B. A film.              C. An actor.

4.Where will the speakers meet?

  A. In Room 340.           B. In Room 314.         C. In Room 223.

5.Where does the conversation most probably take place?

  A. In a restaurant.           B. In an office.            C. At home.

第二节（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分22.5分）

     听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前后，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6.Why did the woman go to New York?

   A. To spend some time with the baby.         B. To look after her sister.

   C. To find a new job.

7.How old was the baby when the woman left New York?

   A. Two months.       B. Five months.         C. Seven months.

8.What did the woman like doing most with the baby?

   A. Holding him.      B. Playing with him.        C. Feeding him.

听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

9.What are the speakers talking about?

   A. A way to improve air quality.     B. A problem with traffic rules.

   C. A suggestion for city planning.

10.What does the man suggest?

   A. Limiting the use of cars.         B. Encouraging people to talk.

   C. Warning drivers of air pollution.

11.What does the woman think about the man’s idea?

   A. It’s interesting.                    B. It’s worth trying.

   C. It’s impractical.

听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

12.How long will the man probably stay in New Zealand?

   A. One week.         B. Two weeks.           C. Three weeks.

13.What advice does the woman give to the man?

   A. Go to New Zealand after Christmas.        B. Book his flight as soon as possible.

   C. Save more money for his trip.

14.What can we learn about flights to New Zealand at Christmas time?

   A. They require early booking.               B. They can be twice as expensive.

   C. They are on special offer.

听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。

15.Why did Jane call Mike?

A. To ask him to meet her.       B. To tell him about Tom.  C. To borrow his car.

16.Where will Jane be in about one hour?

   A. At Mike’s place.             B. At the airport.              C. At a garage.

17.What can we infer from the conversation?

   A. Jane has just learned to drive.           B. Jane’s car is in bad condition.

   C. Mike will go to the airport.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18.What did the speaker ask the students to do the week before?

   A. Write a short story.          B. Prepare for the lesson.      C. Learn more about the writer.

19.Why does the speaker ask the questions?

   A. To check the students’ understanding of the story.

   B. To draw the students’ attention to reading skills.

   C. To let the students discuss father-son relationships.

20.What will the students do in 10 minutes?

   A. Ask more questions.       B. Discuss in groups.           C. Give their answers.

 —Did you have a good time in Thailand last week?

— ______, it was too hot.

A. No! really      B. Yeah, why not        C. Oh, great            D. You’re right

 Peter ______ be really difficult at times even though he’s a nice person in general.

A. shall             B. should               C. can              D. must

 We first met on a train in 2000. We both felt immediately that we ______ each other for years.

A. knew              B. have known           C. have known       D. know