There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degrees of heath and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy, the other becomes miserable. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, and events, and the resulting effects upon their minds.

    People who are to be happy fix their attention on the conveniences of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wines, the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are lo be unhappy think and speak only of the contrary things. Therefore, they are continually discontented. By their remarks, they sour the pleasures of society, offend many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind were founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The tendency to criticize and be disgusted is perhaps taken up originally by imitation (摹仿). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it are convinced of its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.

    Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious consequences in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them. and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect, and scarcely that. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at obtaining some advantage in rank or fortune, nobody wishes them successful. Nor will anyone stir a step or speak a word to favor their hopes.  If they bring on themselves public disapproval, on one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their misconducts.  These should change this bad habit and condescend (屈尊，放下架子) to be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.

 

64. People who are unhappy       .

   A. always consider things differently from others

   B. usually are influenced by the results of certain things

   C. can discover the pleasant part of certain things

   D. usually have a fault-finding habit

65.What does the phrase "sour the pleasures of society" ( Line 5, Para. 2) most probably mean?

   A. "have a good taste to the pleasures of society"

   B. "aren't content with the pleasures of society"

   C. "feel happy with the pleasures of society"

   D. "enjoy the pleasures of society"

66. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

   A. We should pity all such unhappy people.

   B. Such unhappy people are not critical about everything.

   C. If such unhappy people recognize the bad effects of the habit on themselves they may get rid of it.

   D. Such unhappy people are also not content with themselves.

67. The phrase "scarcely that" (Line 4, Para. 3) means      .

   A. "just like that"                                       B. "almost not like that"

   C. "more than that"                                   D. "not at all like that"

68. If such unhappy persons don't change their bad behavior, the author's solution to the problem is that people should      .

   A. avoid contact with them                                 

   B. criticize their misconduct

   C. help them recognize the bad effects of the habit

   D. show no respect and politeness to them

Imagine yourself halfway across the world in the beautiful hills of South Africa surrounded by the smiling faces of African children．Each day you wake to the sounds of laughing children．This place is Botshabelo, "place of refuge"．However, these children were not always laughing, happy or safe．Nearly all of these children have been abused or ignored．Many are HIV positive and all have lost some or all of their family to AIDS．Here at Botshabelo, they are safe from hunger, cold, illness, poverty, hopelessness and fear．

These children may live in Africa, but like all children they belong to the world．Through volunteering at the Children's Village, our global student ambassadors will experience themselves in a larger context of life, gain an expanded world view, build confidence and develop understanding of the balance between all living creatures．

EXPERIENCES: Our global group will volunteer for two weeks at a Children's Village． Here we will take care of 150 children．The days are always full and never dull．We will volunteer at a lion reserve later, where we will help care for baby lions．We will also spend one day at another reserve taking in the beauty of the African landscape and hoping to catch sight of giraffes, zebras and the African elephants．

WHO: Students aged 16 and above are invited to participate as our valued Student Ambassadors．A working knowledge of the English language is required．Adults are invited and needed to participate in the program as Adult Mentors, who will lend your unique skills and support throughout the program．We can promise you all an unforgettable, life-changing journey!

       WHEN: July 24, 2012 to August 7, 2012

       COST: $ 1, 750 plus the cost of airfare

56．What is the author's purpose of writing this text?

       A．To encourage people to help those sick children．

       B．To encourage people to join a volunteer program．

       C．To advise people to join a travel program to Africa．

       D．To advice people to spend more time with children．

57．According to Paragraph 1, we know that Botshal 'lo is a place mainly for___．

       A．children abused by their parents             B．people who are HIV positive

       C．poor parents sufficing AIDS               D．homeless children in South Africa

58．If we join the volunteer program, we will _____．

       A．stay in Africa only for two weeks in total．

       B．travel in Africa for a long time as a reward．

       C．have a chance to see various wildlife in South Africa．

       D．have no time for entertainment except caring for the kids

59．What are the requirements for a valued Stiulciit Ambassador?

       a．Being at least 16 years old．

       b. Being able to speak English well．

       c．Having work experience as an adult mentor．

       d．Studying in a university with volunteer experience．

       A．a bc               B．bcd                 C．cd                 D．ab

Imagine yourself halfway across the world in the beautiful hills of South Africa surrounded by the smiling faces of African children．Each day you wake to the sounds of laughing children．This place is Botshabelo, "place of refuge"．However, these children were not always laughing, happy or safe．Nearly all of these children have been abused or ignored．Many are HIV positive and all have lost some or all of their family to AIDS．Here at Botshabelo, they are safe from hunger, cold, illness, poverty, hopelessness and fear．

These children may live in Africa, but like all children they belong to the world．Through volunteering at the Children's Village, our global student ambassadors will experience themselves in a larger context of life, gain an expanded world view, build confidence and develop understanding of the balance between all living creatures．

EXPERIENCES: Our global group will volunteer for two weeks at a Children's Village． Here we will take care of 150 children．The days are always full and never dull．We will volunteer at a lion reserve later, where we will help care for baby lions．We will also spend one day at another reserve taking in the beauty of the African landscape and hoping to catch sight of giraffes, zebras and the African elephants．

WHO: Students aged 16 and above are invited to participate as our valued Student Ambassadors．A working knowledge of the English language is required．Adults are invited and needed to participate in the program as Adult Mentors, who will lend your unique skills and support throughout the program．We can promise you all an unforgettable, life-changing journey!

       WHEN: July 24, 2012 to August 7, 2012

       COST: $ 1, 750 plus the cost of airfare

56．What is the author's purpose of writing this text?

       A．To encourage people to help those sick children．

       B．To encourage people to join a volunteer program．

       C．To advise people to join a travel program to Africa．

       D．To advice people to spend more time with children．

57．According to Paragraph 1, we know that Botshal 'lo is a place mainly for___．

       A．children abused by their parents             B．people who are HIV positive

       C．poor parents sufficing AIDS               D．homeless children in South Africa

58．If we join the volunteer program, we will _____．

       A．stay in Africa only for two weeks in total．

       B．travel in Africa for a long time as a reward．

       C．have a chance to see various wildlife in South Africa．

       D．have no time for entertainment except caring for the kids

59．What are the requirements for a valued Stiulciit Ambassador?

       a．Being at least 16 years old．

       b. Being able to speak English well．

       c．Having work experience as an adult mentor．

       d．Studying in a university with volunteer experience．

       A．a bc               B．bcd                 C．cd                 D．ab

You can tell a lot about a person from the clothes they wear, but you can also tell a lot about a person simply from the handbags they carry. It's hard to believe, but you can find out a number of things about a woman's personality just by looking at the type of handbag she carries. Below you will find a number of handbag styles and colors as well as what each specific type of handbag says about the owner.

Styles:

Under-the Shoulder – handbags which are smaller and fit tightly underneath the shoulder indicate class and sophistication. A women working in an upscale office or someone of high status would choose this form of handbag.

Big and Bulky – Big, bulky and oversized bags are casual and are often associated with younger individuals. These are used for individuals who carry a number of things (binders, books etc) and require a lot of space. Down-to-earth, lower-maintenance women would carry this type of handbag.

Designer – Designer handbags often cost an arm and a leg and therefore are usually associated with high-maintenance females. Females who are confident and require top of the line accessories will settle for nothing less than a name-brand designer purse. Guys watch out for these girls, they tend to be a handful.

Cigar Box Purses – A women who carries a cigar box purse likes to be unique and stand out from the crowd. These women have minds of their own and cannot be told what to do. They are comfortable in their own skin and tend to be very independent.

Leather with Buckles and Zippers – women who choose leather purses with lots of buckles and zippers are leashing out their wild sides. These women tend to act before they think and are always ready for a good time. The extra buckles and zippers tend to signify a "bad girl" image.

Colors:

Bright Colors – Bright colored handbags like pink, purple, bright blue and green indicate that the woman is fun, friendly and approachable. Women who are out-going and sociable will tend to choose these colors. This is the type of woman who will strike up a conversation with a complete stranger.

Black and Brown – women who choose black or brown handbags tend to be more formal in manners and are often mistaken as being snobby or restricted. These types of handbags are often associated with down-to-earth women, who are shy at first, but open up after a while. They tend to exude a shy confidence, which is sometimes mistaken as someone who thinks she's better than others.

The style and color of your handbag says a lot about you. Choose your handbag very carefully and remember you can choose more than one style. You may feel like being reserved one day and the center of attention another…it's natural to want different things in life.

1. Who is likely to start a conversation with a complete stranger according to the passage?

A．A woman with her handbag carried under the shoulder.

B．A woman carrying an oversized handbag.

C．A woman carrying a bright colored handbag.

D．A woman who chooses a black or brown handbag.

2.Women who choose leather purses with lots of buckles and zippers probably ______.

A．make careful decisions	B．enjoy having fun
C．act in bad manners	D．become bad girls

3.A woman who carries a cigar box purse likes to ______.

A．follow others’ steps

B．live a simple life

C．act to their own mind

D．work with