Good afternoon，and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one．Today．I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws(法律)．

  The first one is about drinking．Now, you may not buy wine(酒)in this country if you are under l 8 years of age，nor may your friends buy it for you．

  The second one is noise．Enjoy yourselves by all means，but please don’t make unnecessary noise，especially at night．We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet．

  The third one is crossing the road．Be careful．The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country．Use pedestrian crossings(人行横道)and do not take any chances when crossing the road．

    My next point is about rubbish．It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street．When you have something to throw away，please put in your pocket and take it home，or put it in dustbin．

Finally，smoking．You are not allowed to buy cigarettes if you are under l6 years of age．

I’d like to finish by saying that if you need any sort of help，you should contact the police，who will be pleased to help you. You can write or directly (直接地) go to ask any policeman.

1. Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?

  A. A guide.                 B. A person who makes laws.

  C. A teacher.                D. An English teacher.

2. How many laws are discussed in the speech?

  A. Four.            B. Three.            C. Six.            D. Five.

3．The main purpose(目的)of this speech is to______．

   A．tell people that those above l8 can drink and smoke in England

   B．declare(宣布)the different laws of England

   C．give advice to travelers in England

   D．warn people against going to England

4. You are not allowed to ______ when you have something to throw away.

  A. drop it in the street        B. put it in your pocket

  C. take it home             D. put it in dustbin

5. The underlined word "contact" in the last paragraph means______.

  A. keep up      B. go to see      C. get in touch with      D. bring trouble

6. From the speech we can learn that______.

   A. in England, if you are under 18 years of age, you may not buy wine, but your friends can buy it for you

   B. you may not buy cigarettes unless you are above 16 years of age

   C. because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use the pedestrian crossings when crossing the road

   D. you can't make a noise except at night

In a US study, researchers measured (测量) the happiness of 4739 people over 20 years. The study found that a person’s happiness depends on the happiness of people he connects with. Surprisingly, it also found that happiness spreads not only between direct friends, but also among friends of your friends’ friends! And those good feelings seem to have the greatest influence among friends of the same sex (性别).
“People with more good friends are less likely to develop depression (情绪低落) and worry,” says Dr. Toupey Luft. “Though you can’t choose your family or workmates, you do have control over friendships.” With a little effort, you can add more positive (正面的,积极的) relationships to your social circle. Here’re the suggestions:
“Nobody is all positive or all negative,” says Luft. “But there are people you may feel more positive. Use that as your way to check people and keep records.” When spending time with others, pay attention to your feeling. Are you feeling tired and unhappy？To help you keep records, Luft suggests taking a moment when you get home to write down what your feeling is when around them.
While it’s great to gather with positive friends, it’s also good to stay with others in the same life situations. “But if you’re all just complaining (抱怨) and nothing is changing, it’s not healthy,” says Luft. Are your friends negative, or are you doing most of the complaining? Considering the answers to these questions can help you decide if you want to stand in front of them. Or you could let the relationship disappear slowly.
Sometimes your hobbies can lead to true friendships. Check out newspapers and websites to find a group or class for something you enjoy. These friends can always be there for you and can care each other through difficulties, illness and death.
Not into groups? Look for individual (个人的) communication instead. Luft says, “Set small goals, such as having coffee with one new person, and develop friendship according to a plan. If someone suggests going for lunch sometime, set a date.”
“If you’re feeling disappointed (失望) with a friend, try talking about what you both need,” says Luft. For example, tell her what you want during hard times in your lives. While your friend may need to be left alone, you may want caring phone calls. With some friends you laugh and have fun together at the movies—and that can be enough. With others, you pay attention to your deep connection.
【小题1】What does your happiness depend on, according to the passage?

The marathon(马拉松) in my town usually takes place in hot weather. My job was to follow the runners to help those who needed medical help. “We should stay behind the last runner, so take it slowly,” I said to the driver, Doug.
As it began, the front runners started to disappear(消失). Then I noticed a woman in blue running shorts and a white T-shirt. “ Doug, look!” We knew we were watching our “last runner”. Her feet turned in , yet her left knee turned out. Her legs were so crippled(畸形的) that it seemed impossible for her to be able to walk. How could she run a marathon？
We watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her. Then we would slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her try to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I hoped that she wouldn’t. Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. When the finishing line came into sight, we found the cheering people had all gone home. She slowly crossed through the line and lifted her hands, full of happiness.
I do not know the woman’s name, but since that day she has become a part of my life. For her, it was about finishing what she had set out to do, no matter what. When I think things are too difficult and want to say “I just can’t do it”, I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.
【小题1】When does the marathon usually take place in the writer’s town？