A teacher was giving a lesson to his students on stress management (压力). He raised a glass of1.and asked the students, “How2.do you think this glass of water is?”

The students’ ­3.ranged from 20g to 500g.

“It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you4.it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour , I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it

5.a day, you will have to call an ambulance(救护车). It is the exact same weight, but the

6.I hold it, the heavier it becomes.

“If we7.our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.

“___8.you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up  __9..”

We have to10.the burden from time to time, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.

So11.you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don’t carry it

12.home. You13.pick it up tomorrow.

14.burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.

Life is15., enjoy it.

16.               A．coffee         B．drink          C．juice  D．water

17.               A．heavy          B．much          C．soon  D．long

18.               A．questions       B．say            C．answers   D．ask

19.               A．hold           B．take           C．bring D．put

20.               A．in             B．on            C．for   D．of

21.A better             B. fewer        C. longer            D. more

22.               A．have           B．carry          C．don’t have    D．don’t carry

23.               A．How           B．Who           C．That  D．What

24.               A．still            B．also           C．too   D．again

25.               A．put on         B．put down       C．put off    D．put up

26.               A．in front of       B．behind         C．before    D．ago

27.               A．back           B．to             C．on   D．go

28.               A．must           B．can            C．have to    D．need

29.               A．Whenever      B．Whatever       C．However  D．Wherever

30.               A．short          B．long           C．wide  D．thin

You know what it' s like. You’ ve just arrived in Washington D. C. after a long journey and all you really want to do is lie down and relax in your hotel room. But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting, check your e-mails, and perhaps print out a few- things. And you need to make a few local telephone calls, and one call to your family.
And what do you usually get? Your desk is just about big enough for a cup of coffee, and there's no desk lamp~ the stationary(办公用品) is only several pieces of paper and the only pen there doesn't work at all. If you want to print something, you have to go to the Reception(前台),and when you try to use your cell phone, you find that it won't work in the U. S. A.
Well, Harmony Hotel is different. Just tell us ahead of time what you're going to need, and we'll make sure that it's waiting for you when you arrive. There will be a printer in your room if you want one, and a cell phone that really works. All you have to pay for is the calls you make.
We can also provide a room for business meetings, even a secretary to take notes. All we ask is a few days' notice.
All of our rooms are of the same high standard and we promise not to increase prices in the next twelve months. But book now, because many people are already calling to book rooms, and we'd hate to disappoint you.
Harmony--the hotel you've always wanted, but never been able to find before.
【小题1】The advertisement is probably written for

What do people do with their old, out-of-date but still useful computers? Most people don’t know what to do with them. Many old computers are put away in homes. Many more are simply thrown out with the rubbish.　　
Some companies are thinking of ways to bring down the number of old computers. Sony has agreed to help recycle old Sony products. Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other companies now also take back some old computers.　　
In some countries, laws are being passed, too. Computer companies will have to collect and recycle their used products. And 70% of computer waste must be recycled. The idea behind the laws is that computer companies themselves should pay the cost. That will encourage them to make computers that are easier and cheaper to repair and upgrade（升级）.　　
Yet while many people are throwing away good computers, others cannot afford them at all. Hundreds of organizations are working to solve this problem. They collect and repair old computers. Some also teach others how to repair computers.　　
The computers then go to schools, charities and people who need them. Giving a used computer to one of these organizations can turn one person’s rubbish into someone else’s useful things—and cut down on waste, too.　　

1. 1.

   How do people usually deal with their old computers?　　

   1. A.
      They stop using them
   2. B.
      They give them to others
   3. C.
      They fix them up.　　
2. 2.

   What do some computer companies do to bring down the number of old computers?　　

   1. A.
      They don’t do anything about them.　　
   2. B.
      They take back some old ones.       　　
   3. C.
      They donate them to some charities.　　
3. 3.

   According to some countries’ laws, what must computer companies do?　　

   1. A.
      Collect and recycle most of computer waste. 　　
   2. B.
      Repair and upgrade old computers.      　　
   3. C.
      Make much cheaper computers.　　
4. 4.

   What may people who can’t afford computers think of the used computers?　　

   1. A.
      Expensive
   2. B.
      Useful
   3. C.
      Out-of -date.　　
5. 5.

   What is the passage about?　　

   1. A.
      Repairing old computers.　　
   2. B.
      Selling old computers.              　　
   3. C.
      Recycling old computers. 　

In Britain ,people often invite friends for a meal , a party or just coffee. People who know each other very well may visit each other’s houses without  an invitation(邀请),but if we invite new friends, usually an invitation is needed. When people invite someone to their homes , they often say ,“Would you like to come for dinner on Saturday ?” Answers are, “Thanks, we’d love to. What time?” or “I’m sorry, We’d love to ,but we have tickets for the concert.” However, it is not polite to say,“No, we wouldn’t.”
Sometimes, the British use expressions that sound like invitations but which are not invitations. For example. “You must come over for a drink sometime .” or “Let’s go out for a meal one of these days.”  These are usually just polite ways of ending a talk . They are not real invitations because they don’t mention an exact time or day. They just show that the person is trying to be friendly and the answers are ,“Yes , that would be nice .” or “OK, yes ,thanks.”
So next time you hear what sounds like an invitation, listen carefully. Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?
【小题1】It’s always necessary for        to visit each other’s houses with an invitation.

根据情景和所给的首字母，在空格内填入一个适当的单词，使对话意思完整

What must you do when you get a present for your birthday? You have to sit down and

w  1  a thank-note. The w 2   “thank you” are very important. We have to use them very often. We say them when someone gives us a drink, h  3   us to pick up things, or lends us a book.

A  4    important word is “please”. Many people forget to use it. It is n  5    polite to ask someone to do something without s  6    “please”. We have to use it when we ask for something, too. It may be a book or a pencil, more rice or help.

We have to l  7    to say “sorry”, too. When we hurt someone, we’ll have to go up to say “we’re sorry”. When we forget something, we will a  8    say “sorry”.

These three words are easy b  9    important. Our children must learn to use them. They are pleasant words to use in a  10    language.