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  When China launches its Shenzhou VI spaceship, it will most likely carry two astronauts and stay in space for five to seven days, according to Wang Yongzhi, the chief designer of the country’s manned spacecraft.

  In an interview with local media, Wang spoke highly of the team of researchers based in Shanghai, who designed Shenzhou V’s main engine.

  Asked whether Yang Liwei, China’s first astronaut who blasted into space a month ago from Jiuquan, Gansu Province, will be picked again for the second mission, Wang said the final decision will be made only 16 hours before the launch, so“it is still too early to say”.

  Yang, on his first trip to Shanghai, said he was touched by the enthusiasm of the local people.He said he was also impressed by the city’s cosmopolitan and high-tech outlook.

  Reminded by local journalists of his non-stop schedule since he returned to earth-touring around the country and giving speeches-Yang said that it was part of his responsibility to spread the message of encouragement to his compatriots.

  Meanwhile, lured by the visiting space program team, 130,000 people have thronged the round-the-clock, two-day space exhibition at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum since the free show opened on Tuesday.

  Among them, more than 70,000 visited between 6 pm and 6 am despite the biting cold, curious to see“what the country’s first manned spaceship looked like”.

  “It’s incredible!”Li Jun, an exhibition official, told Shanghai Daily yesterday.“We never expected such a huge number of visitors, especially since they queued up in these freezing conditions.”

  Chen Dafu, 58, who traveled all the way from suburban Qingpu District, said:“It’s been worth it.The space exhibition was an eye-opener for me.As a Chinese, I was so happy when Yang returned to Earth safely.”Also yesterday, Yang and his peers gave emotional speeches at the Shanghai Exhibition Center to more than 2,000 senior government officials and residents from various fields.They also took a cruise along the Huangpu River last night.(China Daily 2003-12-20)

(1)

According to the chief designer s statement, Shenzhou VI spaceship will most likely ________.

[  ]

A.

make a one-week flight

B.

carry two astronauts including Yang Liwei

C.

orbit the earth 14 times

D.

not carry Yang liwei

(2)

What impressed Yang liwei most was ________.

[  ]

A.

the warmest welcome he received in Shanghai

B.

that the people in Shanghai were well-informed

C.

both the city’s modernization and the local people’s enthusiasm

D.

the high-tech outlook of the city of Shanghai

(3)

The underlined word“round-the-clock”probably means ________.

[  ]

A.

all day and all night

B.

the whole week

C.

twelve hours

D.

a fortnight

(4)

From the passage, we can infer that ________.

[  ]

A.

In all, 130,000 people are to visit the space exhibition

B.

Around 60,000 people have visited the space exhibition in the daytime

C.

The number of the visitors to the exhibition has reached 70,000

D.

People are so interested that they queue up to buy the tickets

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We’ve reached a strange—some would say unusual—point. While fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), more people now die from being overweight, or say, from being extremely fat, than from being underweight. It’s the good life that’s more likely to kill us these days.

  Worse, nearly l8 million children under the age of five around the world are estimated to be overweight. What’s going on?

  We really don’t have many excuses for our weight problems. The dangers of the problem have been drilled into us by public-health campaigns since 2001 and the message is getting through—up to a point.

  In the 1970s, Finland, for example, had the highest rate of heart disease in the world and being overweight was its main cause. Not any more. A public-health campaign has greatly reduced the number of heart disease deaths by 80 per cent over the past three decades.

  Maybe that explains why the percentage of people in Finland taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2005, and doctors even offer surgery of removing fat inside and change the shape of the body. That has become a sort of fashion. No wonder it ranks as the world’s most body-conscious country.

  We know what we should be doing to lose weight—but actually doing it is another matter. By far the most popular excuse is not taking enough exercise. More than half of us admit we lack willpower.

  Others blame good food. They say: it’s just too inviting and it makes them overeat. Still others lay the blame on the Americans, complaining that pounds have piled on thanks to eating too much American-style fast food.

  Some also blame their parents—their genes. But unfortunately, the parents are wronged because they’re normal in shape, or rather slim.

  It’s a similar story around the world, although people are relatively unlikely to have tried to lose weight. Parents are eager to see their kids shape up. Do as I say—not as I do.

  59. What is the “strange” point mentioned in the first sentence?  A

  A. The good life is a greater risk than the bad life.

  B. Starvation is taking more people’s lives in the world.

  C. WHO report shows people’s unawareness of food safety.

  D. Overweight issue remains unresolved despite WHO’s efforts.

  60. Why does the author think that people have no excuse for being overweight?

  A. A lot of effective diet pills are available.

  B. Body image has nothing to do with good food.

  C. They have been made fully aware of its dangers. C

  D. There are too many overweight people in the world.

  61. The example of Finland is used to illustrate ______. C

  A. the cause of heart disease

  B. the fashion of body shaping

  C. the effectiveness of a campaign

  D. the history of a body-conscious country

  62. Which would be the best title for the passage? A

  A. Actions or Excuses?

  B. Overweight or Underweight?

  C. WHO in a Dilemma

  D. No Longer Dying of Hunger

  

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  Dear Betty,
  My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.
  Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late?  At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?
Yours,
Knowing Nothing
Dear Knowing Nothing,
  It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.
  You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.
  Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.
  If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.
Yours,
Betty
【小题1】 Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.

A.tell Betty some good newsB.ask for some advice
C.answer some questionsD.invite her to dinner
【小题2】According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.
A.can only bring some flowers
B.can’t bring wine
C.should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late
D.should arrive twenty minutes late
【小题3】 Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.
A.relax at the dinner tableB.watch the other guests
C.ask the person beside himD.keep silent at table

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Fred Michel is one of 7.2 million Americans who moonlight, or hold more than one job.
  Once a week, after his day job as medical director of a mental health center, the 40-year-old psychiatrist (精神病大夫) heads to a part-time job at a treatment center for young people. Twice a month, he travels three hours to another teenage treatment center.
  Last year, 5.4 percent of the American workforce held second jobs, according to the US Labor Department, and that looks set to increase this year.
  Many workers like the safety that moonlighting provides, says Carl Hausamn, the writer of "Moonlighting: 148 Great Ways to Make Money to the Side."
  The information from the US Labor Department shows that 40 percent of US moonlighters in 1997 took a second job to meet household expenses or pay off debts. Others save money or buy some special things.
  People also take second jobs with an eye to the future - wanting to try out a new field or gain experience.
  Michel started moonlighting when medical systems were unstable (不稳定的). He wanted to make sure he wasn't tied to one system that ended up failing.
  Just as the purposes for moonlighting vary, the moonlighters cross all age and racial groups. And they work in a variety of industries - no longer just service, office and sale jobs.
  “Technology just affects your ability to make money,” Hausman says. "That makes a frequent change in moonlighting."
  As its name means, moonlighting still occurs mostly at night. And that results in some pressures. Chief among them is time.
  Full-time employers could misunderstand, too. Some companies do not allow after-hour work because they fear it will affect their employees' 9-to-5 performance.
  "The primary employer is saying, ‘Wait, I'm paying you for the sharp, fresh, energetic you,’” says Tom Gimbel, president and founder of LaSalle Staffing in Chicago. "If you' re burning yourself at both ends, it's going to show."
  Still, the good done to the moonlighters can be great. Besides extra income, moonlighters enjoy variety, freedom and chance to do something new. They also may find their part-time jobs strengthen what they do full time.
  Besides, "it's fun," Michel says. Not only do his part-time jobs offer a chance to network, stretch his professional skills and make more money, but they also give him the variety he wouldn't find just in a full-time job.
  "It' s a way of pulling from the spice cabinet" he says, "and offering a little variety throughout the day."
60. What is the article mainly about?
  A. The ways of moonlighting.
  B. The reasons for moonlighting.
  C. The problems with moonlighting.
  D. The kinds of people who moonlight.
61. The reason why Fred Michel began to moonlight is that ________.
  A. he found it exciting to do a part-time job
  B. he needed to make ends meet with more money
  C. he feared he would lose his present job one day
  D. he felt more and more pressure from his employer
62. Some companies don't allow their workers to moonlight because they are afraid ________.
  A. their workers can not do extra-hour work for them
  B. their workers will be too tired to try their best at work
  C. their workers will one day turn to some other different jobs
  D. their workers will not get to work and be off work on time
63. The underlined sentence "It's a way of pulling from the spice cabinet." in the last paragraph means _________.
  A. moonlighting gets you away from the job you don' t enjoy
  B. moonlighting offers you freedom to make extra money
  C. moonlighting strengthens your professional skills
D. moonlighting brings you chances to do something different

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Hello. It’s one of the first words we learn as babies, yet it’s one of the last words we think to use as adults today. That’s unfortunate, because saying hello is more than just saying hello——it is recognition of another’s worth. How might the world change——how might we change——if we mastered this word? To find out, I spent one month saying hello to every person I met. Here’s what I’ve learned.

   It can boost (促进) productivity. In one of the few studies ever done on this subject, Allan All day, an assistant professor of special education at Oklahoma State University, had middle school teachers greet their students individually each morning. This exchange of greetings raised the kids’ productivity. School went from impersonal to personal, and that resulted in more class participation and better grades.

   Environments influence friendliness. One study found that people in the city were less likely to shake hands with a stranger than those in the countryside. My experience was similar. Whatever the reason, my urban hellos were answered far less often than my rural ones. Similarly, people in vacation spots were far friendlier than those hurrying work downtown.

   It’s a form of universal health insurance. It’s impossible to say hello without smiling. And smiling has been shown to lower blood pressure, relieve stress and boost happiness. Apparently, a smile creates a similar effect in the recipient (接受者).

So maybe we can make the world a better place by____________.  After a month of doing it, I feel lighter and I have a better sense of well-being.

What does the author say about the adults’ saying hello today?

_______________________________________________________________________________

Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?

  Teachers and students got friendlier so that the students became more active in learning and scored higher in tests.

  ____________________________________________________________________

Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (within 5 words)

  ____________________________________________________________________

What are the three effects of smiling on health according to the text. (within 8 words)

Smiling can ___________________________________________________________

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