Successful and happy people have a vision of how their life should be and they set lots of goals (both short-term and long-range) to help them reach their vision. By setting goals you are taking control of your life. It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Think of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination in mind (her goal) which is laid out for her on a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas and oil. Which driver do you want to be?

Winners in life set goals and follow through on them. Winners decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set, and they aren’t difficult to reach. It’s up to you to find out what your goals, ideals and visions really are. You are the one who must decide what to pursue and in what direction to aim your life.

Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it. Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract(合同) with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget.

Also when you write your goals in a particular fashion you are able to stimulate yourself to be continuously alert to situations that will further your goals.

1. The author gave the example of two drivers to show_______.

A. the foolishness of the first driver

B. the importance of having a map and right direction

C. the foolishness of the second driver

D. the importance of setting goals

2. According to this text, the most important thing in realizing one’s ideal is to_______.

A. try to be realistic about one’s ability

B. have a clear understanding of what he or she wants in life

C. let others understand him or her first, and then work together with them

D. let others help him or her to make his or her dream come true

3. If people want to reach their goals, they should_______.

A. write down their goals

B. sign a contract with other people

C. face the difficulties in front of them

D. discuss with others and ask for their help

4. What is the main idea of this text?

A. Success is possible only when a person has clearly set his or her goal.

B. Winners never stop their efforts for success.

C. Failure always accompanies the people who gave up easily.

D. Whenever you set goals, you will succeed.

The duck was the now famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film, The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and worn his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight-minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody, like Mickey.

In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational film about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons.

Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s children can still see the old cartoons on the television and hear that famous voice.

1. Who made Donald Duck cartoons?

A. Mickey Mouse. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Clarence Nash.

C. Walt Disney. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  D. Pluto.

2. When did the first Donald Duck film appear?

A. In 1933.    　　　　　　　　   B. In 1934. 　　　　　　　　 C. In 1966.    　　　　　　　　   D. In 1965.

3. Who was Clarence Nash?

A. A cartoonist. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    B. A writer.

C. A filmmaker. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　    D. The man who made the voice for Donald Duck.

4. According to the passage, where do today’s children see Donald Duck cartoons?

A. In the dictionary. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. At the cinema.

C. On the television. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. In the theatre.

5. Why did people like Donald better than Mickey Mouse?

A. Probably because he was lazy and greedy.

B. Probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody, like Mickey.

C. Probably because he lost his temper very easily.

D. Probably because he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews.

When you are reading books of this kind, therefore, you will usually have to rely mainly on(依靠) the context(上下文) to help you. If you meet an unfamiliar word, do not let it take too much of your attention from the main thread(主线) of the story. In all probability(可能) you will meet the same word again a few pages later on in a slightly different context, and each time you see it that your understanding of it will become more exact.

1. To read for pleasure means_______.

A. to take pleasure in reading

B. to be satisfied in reading book

C. to read such books as novels, plays, travel books, etc.

D. to go on with reading pleasantly

2. The phrase “to get on with reading” in the passage has the same meaning as “_______”.

A. to try to grasp the meaning of every sentence in the book

B. to try to catch the meaning of every word in the book

C. to try to understand all the writer is going to tell you

D. to try to understand the main idea of the book

3. When you meet new words in reading such kinds of books, you’d better_______.

A. stop and look them up in a dictionary

B. stop and think them over

C. try to guess their meanings from the context

D. have none of them

4. According to the passage the best way to read novels, plays and travel books is_______.

A. to read very slowly

B. to read quickly and not too carefully

C. to read very carefully

D. to read very seriously

5. The best title for this passage is “_______”.

A. Read for Pleasure　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Get on with the Books

C. Reading Skills　　　　   　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   D. The Importance of Reading

Mount Ebenczer is in the center of Australia. Not many people live in “The Centre”. There are no schools with desks and blackboards and no teachers in “The Centre”. School is a room at home with a two-way radio. The teacher also has a two-way radio. Every morning she calls each student on the radio. When all the students answer, lessons begin. Think of your teacher 300 miles away!

1. The children in “The Centre” do not go to a school because_______.

A. they live too far away from each other

B. they do not like school

C. they are not old enough to go to school

D. their families are too poor

2. In order to send their children to school, parents in “The Centre” of Australia need to provide_______.

A. a desk　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. a car

C. a school room at home　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. a special radio

3. Teachers in “The Centre” of Australia teach_______.

A. not in a classroom but at the homes of the students

B. by speaking only and not showing anything in writing

C. without using any textbooks or pictures

D. without knowing whether the students are attending

4. When children are having a lesson, they can hear their teacher, _______.

A. but their teacher cannot hear them

B. and their teacher can hear them too

C. but cannot hear classmates

D. and see him or her at the same time

An important scientific expedition in 1958 took hundreds of scientists to Antarctica, which is a large continent at the southern tip of the earth, and surrounds the South Pole, and most of which is covered by snow and ice. The great ice sheet goes on and on. At some places in Antarctica the ice is more than three miles thick. The Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans ring the continent.

The expedition in 1958 was part of International Geophysical year（IGY：地球物理年）, which is the name given to a world-wide scientific research program, that more than 5 000 scientists took part in. Actually, the IGY lasted 18 months—not for just a year. A part of its research is still going on.

Geophysics is the science of the earth and atmosphere.  “Geo” is earth and “physics” is the part of science that deals with matter and motion（运动）—not with plants and animals.

1. Guess which of the following is not so different in meaning from the word“exploring”.

A. continent   　　　　　　 B. research　　　　　　　　   C. expedition   　　　　   D. atmosphere

2. Which of the following in this passage is possible to have the same meaning as the word “surround”?

A. ring   　　　　　　　　    B. take　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. cover   　　　　　　    D. last

3.  When was the passage written?

A.  In 1958. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   B.  By the end of 1958.

C.  Before the end of June 1960. 　　　　　　　　　　  　　D.  Between 1958 and 1959.

4.  Antarctica is surrounded by three_______.

A. scientists   　　　　　　 B. oceans　　　　　　　　　　　　    C. miles   　　　　　　　　 D. hundreds

“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospital and suddenly I felt like playing one of the roles myself. So I put on a white jacket and a stethoscope(听诊器)and walked around one of the biggest hospital in London. At first I just watched. Once you learn how doctors talk to patients, nurses and others doctors, it’s easy to take people in, ” he said.

One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan. She had been knocked down by a car and fainted（晕）. When she came to in hospital, York was standing over her.

“He looked very professional. He told me his name was Doctor Simon. Then he gave me some sort of injection（注射）, ” she said. And then he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was. She didn’t think there was anything wrong.  “ I would never have realized he was a fake if a policewoman hadn’t showed me his photograph a week later. When the policewoman told me who he really was, I could hardly believe my ears. ”

Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was “ shocked and horrified” that he got away with his deceiving for so long, and then sentenced him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminal with mental disorders.

“I can only hope that this will not lead to further problems. After all, you will have considerable opportunity to study the behavior of the psychiatrists(精神科医生)who will look after you while you are there. If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a psychiatrist after you are set free, I shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence, ”Judge Adams warned York.

1.  York was proud of the fact that_______.

A. a surgeon let him watch an operation

B. he could perform some duties of a doctor

C. he had cheated doctors for so long

D. people thought he could become a real doctor

2.  York learned how to behave like a doctor by_______.

A. watching other doctors work

B. talking to doctors and nurses

C. getting some training and experience

D. observing doctors while he was a patient

3.  Why was Laura Kennan in hospital?

A. She had swallowed something and almost died.

B. She had to have an emergency operation.

C. She had been injured in a road accident.

D. She had lost consciousness while driving.

4.  The judge’s remark implied that York would be more severely punished if he_______.

A. pretended to be a psychiatrist

B. tried to get away from prison

C. was proud of what he had done

D. studied the behavior of the psychiatrist

A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man apparently shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a shake of the head is a gesture that shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to indicate “yes”—a nod indicates “no”. The Arabs are known for their hospitality. At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that any drinking vessel(容器，器皿) is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drink it up.

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence. It is too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are not supposed to touch the head of an adult—it’s just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for men to plan evening entertainments for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.

Customs vary from country to country. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do ina foreign environment. In such circumstances, the golden rule to follow is when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

1.  In which country, a left-hander is not welcomed?

A.  Thailand.

B.  India.

C.  Arabic Peninsula.

D.  Bulgaria.

2. In which country, if someone shakes his head at another, it shows that he agrees or accepts?

A. Bulgaria.

B. Thailand.

C. China.

D. Arabic Peninsula.

3. Which of the following is impolite in Europe?

A. To cross your legs.

B. To touch the head of an adult.

C. That men plan evening entertainments and leave their wives at home.

D. To drain the glass in your hand.

4. If you don’t know the customs in the country where you visit, the golden rule to follow is_______.

A. to do as the Romans do

B. to do nothing

C. to visit Rome only

D. to do as the natives do

Rooms for the night in private homes with breakfast have been popular with travelers in Europe for many years. In the past five to ten years, these bed-and-breakfast places have become popular in the United States. Many of these America’s bed-and-breakfast inns have only a few rooms, while others are much larger. Some inns do not provide telephones or televisions in the rooms, while others do.

Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying at a hotel. Usually the cost is much less. Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someone’s home. The owners are glad to tell about the areas and the interesting places to visit. Many vacationers say that they enjoy the chance to meet local families.

1. Americans take a holiday trip_______.

A. all the year round  

B. for years

C. every year  

D. every other year

2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. Some Americans like to stay at bed-and-breakfast homes instead of at hotels.

B. The bed-and-breakfast inns are private homes opened to vacationers.

C. The bed-and-breakfast inns have been popular in America for a long time.

D. The bed-and-breakfast inns owners provide a morning meal for their visitors and a room for the night.

3. Why do American travelers prefer staying at bed-and-breakfast inns?

A. It is like visiting someone’s home.

B. The money they spend there is much less.

C. They can meet local families.

D. All of the above.

4. Staying at the bed-and-breakfast inns, _______.

A. the travelers needn’t pay anything

B. the travelers don’t have to pay for the telephone or television

C. the travelers can meet and talk with the local people

D. the owners will show the travelers around the area

5. Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A. European and American vacationers like staying at bed-and-breakfast inns.

B. All Americans enjoy traveling.

C. These bed-and-breakfast inns are all old historic buildings.

D. Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is just like at the traveler’s home.

Long car journeys are even less pleasant, for it is impossible even to read. On motor-ways, you can, at least, travel fairly safely at high speeds, but more often, the greater part of the journey is spent on narrow, bumpy (不平的) roads which are crowded with traffic.

When traveling by sea, you have a different experience. You can have a walk on the board, play games, swim, meet interesting people and enjoy good food, and of course, only when the sea is calm. If it is not, you are likely to get seasick(晕船), you will find no journey that can be worse than that. Even if you travel in good weather, sea journeys take a long time. Few people would like to spend a third of their holidays for the pleasure of traveling on a ship.

Traveling by plane seems to be dangerous to some people, and, it is also the most expensive of all traveling forms, though nothing can match planes for speed and comfort. Flying at a height of 30 000 feet, far above the clouds, and at 500 miles an hour is a very exciting experience. The journey is so smooth(平稳的) that there is nothing to prevent you from reading or sleeping. However you decide to spend your time, one thing is certain: you will arrive at your destination fresh and easy. You will not have to spend the next few days recovering from a long and tiring journey.

1. From the passage, we can know that traveling by train_______.

A. is the most comfortable for passengers

B. is so slow and dirty that no one wants to take a train

C. seems to be very tiring and usually takes a long time

D. will keep you awake all the time

2. What prevents people from traveling by plane?

A. Planes are very dangerous.

B. You will feel sorry after traveling by air.

C. Flying so high brings no comfort.

D. Air traveling takes a long time.

3. In the writer’s opinion, _______.

A. you should never travel by train

B. traveling by air is the most comfortable

C. traveling by sea is the best form

D. car traveling is comfortable

Animals traveling from one country to another have to follow laws, just as people do. They do not have to have passports(护照), but they have to obey other rules. Most countries have laws about animals coming into their country. The laws were made to stop the spread of diseases(疾病) that animals carry.

Traveling animals include cats and dogs going with their masters on trips. Others are rare animals going to zoos. Some are birds and fish on their way to pet(宠物) shops.

Some animals cannot go into a country unless their owners can prove (证明)that they have been vaccinated（为……接种疫苗） against certain diseases. Others must be studied carefully by animal doctors.

Sometimes animals must spend a month or more in a special place before they can enter a country. The animals are fenced in. There they are kept away from other animals until it is certain that they do not have a disease. Only the people who care for the animals can go near.

There are many different laws in each country. Anyone who wants to take a pet to another country should check with the government first. Laws are made to protect(保护) both people and animals.

1. Animals that travel from one country to another_______.

A. must have passports like humans

B. have to follow rules and laws

C. have to travel with their masters

D. must see a doctor

2. The underlined word “rare” in this passage means “_______”.

A. not often found

B. not be found everywhere

C. strong and beautiful

D. expensive but not beautiful

3. Why are some animals kept in a special place before entering a country?

A. Their masters are trying to sell them.

B. They must be checked on.

C. They are waiting for the rules to be made.

D. People don’t want them to run about.