When is the right time to get kids involved in teamwork and what does it mean to be part of a team? There are many great ways to introduce kids to team building. Use team building games and activities to get kids to understand the meaning of being in a team.
　　 Try to find some games that have kids work together on some kind of problem solving. Children naturally have a shorter attention span (一段时间) than adults so present it in a fun way. Create a reward system for teams that are able to work together in order to reach a common goal. When they solve the problem and receive a reward, it gives them initiative to keep working hard and cooperating with others. The best games are those that require direct communication between team members.
　　 Organize a game of 20 questions for the kids to play while building a team. Draw up a series of cards with different questions on each. Have each child select a card and then ask another the questions on it casually. It’s a great way for the kids to share and discover common interests. Kids need to be entertained and social when in a large group. This will lighten the mood greatly and help the quieter team members to come out of their shell.
　　 Have the kids sit in a circle or around a table and share their favorite things. Start with something like movies or books and move on to anything from toys to animals. Sharing interests creates discussion. When you share interests with someone, it is easier to relate to them. Kids finally want to be friends with most other kids. Encouraging them to get along socially is always positive. By sharing interests they can form valuable bonds that will serve them as both individuals and as a team.

67. The first paragraph serves as a(n) _____.
　　A. explanation　 B. introduction 　　　 C. comment　　　 D. background

68. The underlined word "initiative" in Paragraph 2 probably means "______".

A. being powerful B. being patient 　　　　 C. being active　 D. being satisfying

69. Which of the following is NOT true about a game of 20 questions?

A. It can make kids discover common interests.

B. It helps the quiet kids to become active.

C. It can help the kids relax.
D. It requires kids to answer questions in turn.

70. It can be learned from the passage that ______.
A. adults are not as good at team activities as children

B. sharing interests can help kids form valuable friendship

C. the best team game is having the kids sit in a circle

D. a reward is the most important part in team activities

第三节阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)
A
A marketing director for a famous computer manufacturer was designing a new advertisement for his company. While researching consumers’ response to his product, he asked, “Ships are commonly referred to as ‘she’ or ‘her’. What gender (性别) would you give to your computer? Give four reasons to support your answer.
A large group of women reported that the computers should be referred to as “he” or “him” because:
1. In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.
2. They have a lot of data, but are still hard to understand.
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they are problems.
4. As soon as you buy one, you realize that, if you had waited a little longer you could have had a better model.
The men, on the other hand, said that computers should be referred to as “she” or “her” because:
1. The language they use to communicate with other computers is impossible to understand for most men.
2. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in the long-term memory and will be remembered forever.
3. As soon as you get one, you find yourself spending half your money on accessories (附件) for it.
21. In fact, computers really _______.
A. should be referred to as “she”        B. should be talked about as “he”
C. are neither “she” nor “he”                 D. are either “he” or “she”
22. Why did the man ask people such a strange question? 
A. Because he was a marketing director of a computer company.
B. Because he was not sure whether to use “she” or “he” for his computer.
C. Because he wanted to make special computers for men and women.
D. Because he was planning an advertisement for his computer.
23. From the women’s answers, we can see _______.
A. they generally don’t know as much about computer as men do
B. they want to use a computer without turning it on
C. they can’t make up their minds when to buy a new computer
D. they love computers as much as they love their husbands

第三节 阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)

A

A marketing director for a famous computer manufacturer was designing a new advertisement for his company. While researching consumers’ response to his product, he asked, “Ships are commonly referred to as ‘she’ or ‘her’. What gender (性别) would you give to your computer? Give four reasons to support your answer.

A large group of women reported that the computers should be referred to as “he” or “him” because:

1. In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.

2. They have a lot of data, but are still hard to understand.

3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they are problems.

4. As soon as you buy one, you realize that, if you had waited a little longer you could have had a better model.

The men, on the other hand, said that computers should be referred to as “she” or “her” because:

1. The language they use to communicate with other computers is impossible to understand for most men.

2. Even your smallest mistakes are stored in the long-term memory and will be remembered forever.

3. As soon as you get one, you find yourself spending half your money on accessories (附件) for it.

21. In fact, computers really _______.

A. should be referred to as “she”        B. should be talked about as “he”

C. are neither “she” nor “he”                 D. are either “he” or “she”

22. Why did the man ask people such a strange question? 

A. Because he was a marketing director of a computer company.

B. Because he was not sure whether to use “she” or “he” for his computer.

C. Because he wanted to make special computers for men and women.

D. Because he was planning an advertisement for his computer.

23. From the women’s answers, we can see _______.

A. they generally don’t know as much about computer as men do

B. they want to use a computer without turning it on

C. they can’t make up their minds when to buy a new computer

D. they love computers as much as they love their husbands

The sun is shining when I get on No. 151 bus. We passengers sit jammed together in heavy clothes. No one speaks. That’s one of the unwritten rules of Chicago commuting. Although we see the same faces every day, we prefer to hide behind our newspapers. The scene is striking: people who sit so close together are using those thin sheets of newsprint to keep their distance.

As the bus approaches the Magnificent Mile, a voice suddenly rings out: “Attention! Attention!” Papers rattle (发出细小声). Necks crane (伸长). “This is your driver speaking.”

We look at the back of the driver’s head. His voice has authority (权威).

“All of you put your papers down.”

The papers come down, an inch at a time. The driver waits. The papers are folded and placed on our laps.

“Now, turn and face the person next to you. Go ahead.”

Amazingly, we all do it. Still, no one smiles.

I face an older woman, her head wrapped tightly in a red scarf. I see her nearly every day. Our eyes meet. We wait, unblinking(眼睛都不眨一下), for the next order from the driver.

“Now, repeat after me…” It is a command, delivered in the tones of a drill sergeant (操练军士). “Good morning, neighbor!”

Our voices are weak and timid. For many of us, these are the first words we have spoken today. But we say them at the same time, like schoolchildren, to the strangers beside us.

We smile and can’t help it. We have said it; the barrier has been broken. Good morning, neighbor. It is not so hard after all. Some of us repeat it. Others shake hands. Many laugh.

The bus driver says nothing more. He doesn’t need to. Not a single newspaper goes back up. I hear laughter, a warm sound I have never heard before on bus No. 151. This day is starting off better than most.

58.On hearing the sudden utterance (发出)of “Attention!”, the passengers ___________.

   A. stopped reading and put down their newspapers immediately

   B. looked up from the newspapers to see who was speaking

   C. sat still without response

   D. were frightened

59.The underlined word “commuting” in Paragraph 1 most probably means ___________.

   A. daily traveling between home and work

   B. long-distance ride

   C. communication technology

   D. behavior patterns

60.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. The passengers on the crowded bus were so absorbed in reading their newspapers that no one spoke.

   B. The passengers were physically close together but mentally they kept each other at a terrible distance.

   C. The passengers didn’t follow the driver’s instruction at first.

   D. When the bus driver said nothing more, the passengers picked up and read their newspapers again.

61.What would be the best title for the text?

   A. The Warmth of Communication      

B. The Exchange of Information

   C. The Power of Observation          

   D. The Attitude to Loneliness

When is the right time to get kids involved in teamwork and what does it mean to be part of a team? There are many great ways to introduce kids to team building. Use team building games and activities to get kids to understand the meaning of being in a team.

    Try to find some games that have kids work together on some kind of problem solving. Children naturally have a shorter attention span (一段时间) than adults so present it in a funny way. Create a reward system for teams that are able to work together in order to reach a common goal. When they solve the problem and receive a reward, it gives them initiative to keep working hard and cooperating with others. The best games are those that require direct communication between team members.

    Organize a game of 20 questions for the kids to play while building a team. Draw up a series of cards with different questions on each. Have each child select a card and then ask another question on it casually. It’s a great way for the kids to share and discover common interests. Kids need to be entertained and social when in a large group. This will lighten the mood greatly and help the quieter team members to come out of their shells.

    Have the kids sit in a circle or around a table and share their favorite things. Start with something like movies or books and move on to anything from toys to animals. Sharing interests creates discussion. When you share interests with someone, it is easier to relate to them. Kids finally want to be friends with most other kids. Encouraging them to get along socially is always positive. By sharing interests they can form valuable bonds that will serve them as both individuals and as a team.

What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. How to be active in a game. 

B. How to share common interests with others.

C. A game for the kids to play

D. Ways to get kids to understand the meaning of being a team.

Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Children have a shorter attention span than adults.

B. The game of 20 questions requires kids to answer questions in turn.

The best team game is having the kids sit in a circle.

A reward is the most important part in team activities.

Who is the passage meant for?

A. Teenagers.    B. Parents.    C. Teachers.   D. Managers.