B
A popular saying goes，“Sticks and stones may break my bones，but words will never hurt me．”However，that's not really true．Words have the power to build us up or tear us down．It doesn't matter whether the words come from someone else or ourselves—the positive and negative effects are just as lasting．
We all talk to ourselves sometimes．We're usually too embarrassed to admit it，though．In fact，we really shouldn't be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit．
This“self—talk”helps us motivate ourselves，remember things，solve problems，and calm ourselves down．Be aware, though，that as much as 77％of self—talk tends to be negative．So in order to stay positive，we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves．We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back ．The next time you finish a project，do well in a test，or finally clean your room，join me in saying“Good job!”
Often，words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have．But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others．For example，when returning an item to a store，we might use warm，friendly language during the exchange．And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner．Or unkind and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive．
Words possess power because of their lasting effect．Many of us regret something we once said．And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking，we should always ask ourselves：Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn't pass this test，then it's better left unsaid．
Words possess power：both positive and negative．Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively．We can offer hope，build self—esteem（自尊） and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things．Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours．
60．The main idea of the first paragraph is that________．
A．words have a lasting effect on us
B．inspiring words give us confidence
C．negative words may let us down
D．not sticks and stones but words will hurt us   
61．It is unnecessary to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because______．
A．almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
B．talking to ourselves always gives us courage
C．we can benefit from talking to ourselves
D．it does no harm to have“self—talk”when we are alone
62．The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also occasionally_____．
A．remind ourselves              B．make ourselves relaxed
C．praise ourselves               D．give ourselves amusement
63．The author would probably hold the view that_______．
A．encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
B．negative words may motivate us to make more progress
C．people tend to remember friendly words
D．it is better to think twice before talking to others

B
A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can combine the two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in a garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower.
A biodegradable (生物所能分解的) mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists. It is hoped that the new type of phone will encourage consumers to recycle.
Scientists have come up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic and can be hard or soft, and is able to change shape. Over time it can also break down into the soil without giving out any poisonous chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover that contains a sunflower seed. When this new type of cover turns into wastes, it forms fertilizers. These feed the seed and help the flower grow.
Engineers have designed a small transparent (透明的) window to hold the seed. They have made sure it only grown when the phone is thrown away. “We’ve only put sunflower seeds into the covers so far. But we are working with plant experts to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time.” said one scientist.
As phone technology is developing so quickly, people are constantly throwing their mobiles away. This means manufacturers are under pressure to fine ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be thrown away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste to the environment. A biodegradable cover can offer some relief for nature, according to the scientists.
“The seed comes out and the flower grows in the pot so you don’t have to concern yourself with the phone when you have finished using it,” said Kerry Kirwan. She leads the research team, which is based at the University of Warwick in Britain.
61. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. Tell the popularity of biodegradable cell phone.
B. To persuade the reader to buy the biodegradable cell phone.
C. To discuss the development of phone technology.
D. To introduce an environmental-friendly cell phone to readers.
62. People throw away their cell phones most probably because _________.
A. there is something wrong with them   B. no sunflowers can grow out of them
C. they are out of fashion              D. they are becoming cheaper and cheaper
63. It could be learned from the passage that __________.
A. developing the new type of phone is mainly to protect the environment
B. phone-makers will benefit much more from the new type of phone
C. the new type of phone will certainly be popular with users all over the world
D. the phones that can be recycled are available only in Britain now
64. According to the passage, which of the following statements is right?
A. The new material for the biodegradable phone was found by British scientists.
B. The cover of the new type of mobile can bread down and become fertilizers after it becomes waste.
C. The sunflower seed in the best to be put into the phone cover.
D. The biodegradable cover must be very expensive.
65. What might be the most suitable title for this passage?
A. Sunflower and Phone.        B. Plant Your Phone.
C. Protect Our Environment.     D. No Worry about Phone.

第二节　完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从36－55各小题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Not long ago, someone asked the dad of a young pop star what his son would have done if he hadn’t become a singer. The father said he had  36  considered anything else. This was his Plan A. There had been no Plan B. I  37  this to my son Marty, who was studying musical theater at college,when he was thinking about a second   38  in business or teaching.

   “Just study what you’re interested in ,” I said.

   “But what if I can’t   39    it?” he asked.

   “It’ll still be worth it.” I answered.

   My friends think I’m   40   . They’ve advised their own children to   41   something they think will bring them financial rewards, ___42    they don’t love it. “Times are hard: get your son into something that can   43   a good job.” A friend told me.

   Of course I understand their   44  , and want to protect my son. But why should he  45

his “best years” studying things that hardly hold his   46  ? Is that really a wise use of his

  47  ?  I think fear leads nowhere, while enthusiasm can lead anywhere.

   The wisest parents are the ones who   48   their children toward the things that already interest them. It’s   49  that sometimes such parents will feel afraid. When Marty stepped into the extraordinarily   50   field of performance, I was worried about his future. Yet I have watched him grow. I have witnessed the   51  he has made to run after his dream, and how much he has enjoyed the   52  .

It may be that my son will   53   because of dreaming big. But I believe that seeking one’s own dream is one’s only real chance of happiness. I’d rather he  54   than hung back.（退缩）.

As he   55   his choices, my best advice to him is: Risk everything. Plan B, C, D and E will always be there. Grasp Plan A.

   36. A. still                B.never                  C. ever                   D. yet

   37. A. refused           B. promised            C. mentioned                   D. complained

   38. A. major            B. career               C. experiment           D. skill

   39. A.try                   B. finish                  C. make                  D. seize

   40. A. considerate      B. wise                    C. unusual                D. crazy

   41. A. absorb          B.seek                  C. realize                D.overcome

   42. A.as if               B. in case                  C. even if                      D. now that

   43. A. refer to          B. lead to                      C. belong to              D. adapt to

   44. A.concern         B. humor               C.judgement             D. favor

   45. A. keep           B. offer               C. spend                D. take

   46. A. opinion           B.interest              C. personality          D. identity

   47. A. energy                 B. money              C. time                   D. mind

   48. A.direct            B. follow              C. signal                 D. command

   49. A.impossible       B.certain                C. embarrassing              D. rough

   50. A.magical         B. competitive                  C. traditional          D.fantastic

   51. A. effort            B.appointment                  C. decision             D. effect

   52. A. experiment      B.process                C. course              D.practice

   53. A. operate         B. suffer                 C. enjoy                 D. perform

   54. A. went ahead      B. sped up              C.look forward          D. started over

   55. A. designs         B.rejects                 C. evaluates             D. weighs

Expo 2010 Shanghai China __________ on both ba{007}nks of the Huangpu River in the city of Shanghai, China, from May 1 to October 31, 2010.

A. is being held                    B. is holding          C. will hold                  D. holds

Although John was the eldest in the family, he always let his sister _____ charge of the house.　
A. take　　　　　　 B. hold　　　　　 C. make　　　　　　　 D. get