Every year Chris Brogan posts his three words for a new year．I and many others have followed his lead for the past three or four years．They helped me a lot．My words for last year were “passion”，“focus” and “delegate” and I stayed true to them．This year，2012，my goals are more personal and less professional．

FOCUS

　　　 Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker．The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me． When I was working as a writer，all my projects were handled via a schedule，which kept me organized．This year I’m going to have each task scheduled．I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule．

HEALTH

　　　 I get so busy taking care of everyone else，I forget to take care of myself and this has to change． My health suffers and my weight suffers．I have to get my health in check，not only for me-but because I promised my 9-year-old son．I’ll make sure to take time to exercise every day and make good food and lifestyle choices．I miss being thin，and it’s time to get it back．

CELEBRATE

　　　 What good is having it all if I’m not taking time to enjoy it？I have a wonderful job，a happy family，and so much to be thankful for．So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years，the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time．This year，I’m making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings．

　　　 Do you have any words for 2012？

63．The underlined word “multitasker" probably refers to a person who________.

　　　 A．makes a living by writing

　　　 B．always fails to finish a task on time

　　　 C．has several things to do at the same time

　　　 D．pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping

64．Why does the writer have “health” as one of his three words？

　　　 A．He wants to take better care of others． 　 B．He’s gaining weight and feeling bad．

　　　 C．He did not take any exercise in the past． D．He got the idea from his son．

65．What can we learn from the passage？

　　　 A．The word “celebrate” can remind the writer to enjoy life．

　　　 B．The writer has a vacation with his family every four years．

　　　 C．The word “focus” can help the writer focus on his family．

　　　 D．The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise．

66．The best title for the passage might be________·

　　　 A．Three Words for 2012　　　　　 　　　　　 B．Health Should Go First

　　　 C．Keep Organized　　　　　　　　 　　　　　 D．Goals for 2012

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。

　1　

Today，kids have more worries and face more pressures than ever before. Here are a few tips to help your child focus on and do well in school.

●Create a personal schedule

Recording everything that must be done on a calendar or “to do” list will help him to keep track of important dates and deadlines. If he keeps it in a visible place he will have no problem acknowledging upcoming events and will be better able to plan how and where to spend his time.

●Watch the clock

　2　 I also recommend setting his clock or watch five minutes ahead since it's always easy to run late. When it comes to something like catching a bus，just five minutes can make a significant difference.

●Focus

He should train himself to be able to concentrate alone on one specific task. This is much easier in a noise­free environment. No TV or radio should be on to distract him.

●　3　

Lack of sleep is proven to harm us physically. The more sleep we get，the more alert we are. We thus have more energy to handle life's daily tasks. The average adult needs at least six hours of sleep a night and the average child needs at least eight.

●Stay in shape

Through spending time outdoors or playing sports with friends，he can “blow off some steam” so to speak，as well as re­energize.　4　

●Talk through your problems

Be able to share his concerns with you. 　5　 If you make it clear that you understand him and are willing to help，not only will you contribute to his emotional health but you'll help build an open and honest relationship as well.

A．Sharing feelings often makes them easier to deal with.

B．Help your child work better to realize his aim.

C．Setting an alarm for the morning is a must.

D．Get enough sleep.

E．Help your child do better in school.

F．Encourage your child to be positive.

G．Encourage him to get outside.

 

The dream of flying into outer space, cherished by the Chinese people for centuries, will soon come true.
　　China launched its fourth unmanned spacecraft （飞船）“Shenzhou Ⅳ” on December 30 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province. It was the 27th consecutive（连续的 ）and successful launch of China - made rockets since October 1996. This launch has made it more realistic for China to send a person into space on its own following Russia and the USA.
　　Qi Faren，leading designer of the spacecraft system, said all the functions （功能） designed for manned flights have withstood （经受住）the test of three previous, successful launches and return landings of the “Shenzhou” spaceships.
　　China launched the “Shenzhou Ⅰ ”, “Shenzhou Ⅱ ”and “Shenzhou Ⅲ ”spacecrafts in 1999,2001 and 2002 respectively.
　　“Shouzhou Ⅳ” was to make it a more comfortable place in which astronauts can live and work. All parts of the application system for manned flight are aboard the “Shenzhou Ⅳ”craft in all test flights.
　　China’s manned flight programme began in 1992. A number of unmanned test flights will be launched before Chinese astronauts are sent into space.
　　Leading scientists in charge of China’s manned space programme said the successful launch of the “Shenzhou Ⅳ” laid a solid foundation for the country’s future task of sending Chinese astronauts to outer space.
　　The spacecraft returned to the earth on January 5, after completing seven experiments in space.
　　Officials at the centre said that“ Shenzhou Ⅴ”, a manned spacecraft, is expected to be launched later this year.
【小题1】How many countries can send a person into space on its own by now？

A．Not mentioned.

B．3.

C．4.

D．2.

【小题2】.China’s manned flight programme began in ________.

A．1992

B．October 1996.

C．1999

D．January 2003

【小题3】As a matter of fact, ________ .

A．“Shenzhou Ⅴ ”has been launched

B．“Shenzhou Ⅳ” was a manned spacecraft

C．“Shenzhou Ⅲ ”and“ Shenzhou Ⅳ” were not launched in the same year

D．the dream of man flying into outer space has come true in China

【小题4】.Which is the most suitable title for the passage?

A．The Successful Launching of “Shenzhou Ⅳ ”.

B．The Landing of “Shenzhou Ⅳ ”.

C．Chin a’s Manned Flight Programme.

D．The Third Country Sending a Person into Outer Space.

完型填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）

The last day of the final examination arrived. In a large eastern university, on the steps of one building, a group of students were talking about the exam that was going to begin in a few 26. On their faces was confidence. This was their 27 exam—then on to graduation and jobs.

　　Some talked of jobs they already had, others talked of jobs they 28 get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt 29 and able to take control of the world.

　　The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n) 30 task, as the professor had said they could bring 31books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not 32 each other during the test.

　　33 they entered the classroom. The professor handed out the papers. And smiles 34 on the students’ faces as they found there were only five questions.

　　Three hours had passed 35 the professor began to collect papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class.

　　He looked at the 36 faces before him, and then asked, “How many completed all five questions?” 37 a hand was raised.

　　“How many answered four?” Still no hand.

　　“Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats.

　　“One, then? Certainly somebody finished 38 .”But the class remained silent.

　　The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 39 ,” he said. “I just want you to know that, although you have completed four years of study, there are 40 many things about the 41 you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are relatively common in 42 practice.” Then, smiling, he added, “You will all 43 this course, but remember—even though you are now college graduates, your education had just 44 .”

The years have weakened the name of the professor, but not the 45 he taught.

1.                A．seconds        B．minutes         C．hours    D．days

 

2.                A．only           B．first            C．very D．last

 

3.                A．would          B．must           C．had to    D．used to

 

4.                A．glad           B．ready          C．sorry D．nice

 

5.                A．interesting      B．necessary       C．easy D．unusual

 

6.                A．no            B．either          C．any  D．some

 

7.                A．listen to        B．look at          C．care for  D．talk to

 

8.                A．Hardly         B．Happily         C．Quickly   D．Carefully

 

9.                A．appeared       B．changed        C．failed D．stopped

 

10.               A．then           B．as             C．before    D．after

 

11.               A．pleased        B．worried        C．surprised  D．moved

 

12.               A．Not            B．Once          C．Only  D．Even

 

13.               A．all             B．none          C．one  D．it

 

14.               A．wondered      B．enjoyed        C．hated D．expected

 

15.               A．even          B．already         C．so    D．still

 

16.               A．exam          B．subject         C．question   D．college

 

17.               A．every day       B．yearly          C．everyday  D．monthly

 

18.               A．pass           B．fail            C．take  D．start

 

19.               A．begun         B．completed      C．failed D．succeeded

 

20.               A．subject         B．things          C．words D．lessons

 

 

　　It is difficult for parents of nearly every family to teach their children to be responsible （有责任的）for housework, but with one of the following suggestions, you really can get your children to help at home.

　　If you give your children the impression that they can never do anything quite right, then they will regard themselves as unfit or unable persons. Unless children believe they can succeed, they will never become totally independent.

　　My daughter Carla’s fifth - grade teacher made every child in her class feel special. When students received less than a prefect test score, she would point out what they had mastered and declared firmly they could learn what they had missed.

　　You can use the same technique when you evaluate （评价）your child’s work at home. Don’t always scold and give lots of praise instead. Talk about what he has done right, not about what he hasn’t done. If your child completes a difficult task, promise him a Sunday trip or a ball game with Dad.

　　Learning is a process（过程）of trying and failing and trying and succeeding. If you teach your children not to fear a mistake of failure, they will learn faster and achieve success at last.

　　The whole passage deals with ________.

　　A. social education　　　　　　　　B. school education

　　C. family education　　　　　　　　D. pre - school education

　　The author thinks that________.

　　A. there is no way to get children to help at home

　　B. the more encouragement and praise you give, the more responsible and helpful children will become

　　C. it is very difficult to make children responsible for housework

　　D. children can be forced to help with housework

　The article gives us a good suggestion about how to evaluate（评价）your child’s work at home. That is to ________.

　　A. praise his success　　　　　　　 B. promise him a trip

　　C. give him a punishment　　　　　 D. promise him a ball game

　　The author advises readers to________.

　　A. learn from himself, for he has a good way of teaching

　　B. take pride in Carla’s fifth - grade teacher

　　C. do as what Carla’s teacher did in educating children

　　D. follow Carla’s example because she never fails in the test