The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.
    October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshers' Week for their newcomers. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
    However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
     Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.
    Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers' Week:
   - Learn rules. Make sure you are aware of British social etiquette. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

   - Be hospitable. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
   - Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you'll be to meet new people than if you're someone who never leaves their room.
   - Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you're in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you're friendly.

So with a bit of clever planning and motivation, Freshers' Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you'll be passing on your wisdom to next year's new recruits.

41.Which of the following statements is NOT TURE according to the passage?

A. October is generally the busiest month for universities.

B. It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your door.

C. Bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier.

D. The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers' Week.

42. Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

A. To help make friends with other freshers    B. To pass the busy university life  

C. To show yourself a drinker as other        D. To pass the time in a happy way

43. we can infer from the 4th paragraph that _________．

A. the newcomers usually miss the day living at home 

B. most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities

C. many freshers are worried about how to fit in with university life

D. all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs

44. The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to _________．

A. courses      B. freshers    C. challenges   D. neighbors  

45. The main purpose of the passage is to _________．

A. advice the freshers how to behave well in the beginning

B. introduce something about high education system of the UK

C. discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK

D. tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

   You may be surprised to learn that one of the best steps you can take to protect your health is to step outside and spend some time in the grass, dirt and water.

Our ancestors enjoyed the healing power of nature, and now scientists are starting to catch up. According to research in recent years, just having a view of nature has been shown to improve hospital patients’ recovery and reduce illness rates among office workers. Also, exposure to wildlife, horseback riding, hiking, camping and farms can be helpful for a variety of health conditions in adults and children.

Much of this type of research is focusing on children, and in fact an entire movement has quickly developed to connect kids with the healing power of nature.

Obesity (肥胖). Rates of childhood obesity have grown sharply in recent years, and this is partly because of reduced outdoor activity time. Increasing the time students spend learning about nature, both in and outside the classroom, would help solve this problem. Such lessons are often more attractive for students and often lead them to become more active outside.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (注意力缺失症)．Exposure to ordinary natural settings in the course of common after­school and weekend activities may be effective in reducing attention deficit symptoms in children. Participation in green activities—such as nature walks—helped ADHD patients from a wide range of backgrounds to stay focused and complete tasks.

Stress. Access to nature, even houseplants, can help children cope with stress , depression and seasonal emotional disorder. Major depression requires medical treatment, but physical activity, especially outdoors, can help ease symptoms. For your average case of winter blues, experts suggest spending time outside every day and, if possible, taking the family to a sunny vacation spot in mid­winter.

Experts emphasize that you needn’t go to wilderness preserves to enjoy nature’s benefits—simply walking in a city park or growing in a rooftop garden can make a difference.

50．What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?

    A. Ancient people were not familiar with the healing power of nature.

    B. Modern people are not familiar with the healing power of nature.

    C. The healing power of nature works better on children.

    D. The healing power of nature works better on office workers.

51．According to Para.4, lessons about nature________.

    A. should involve parents in them        B. should take place outdoors

    C. are used widely at schools              D. are liked by students

52．Exposure to green areas in neighborhoods can________.

    A. improve children’s skills at learning        B. help reduce ADHD symptoms

    C. treat major depression                           D. cure winter blues

53．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

    A. You can only enjoy nature’s benefits in the wilderness.

    B. A common natural setting is beneficial to your health.

    C. A city park and a rooftop garden have different benefits.

    D. Too many people in the wilderness will reduce the benefits of nature.

　 In the current economic downturn，many American schools are adding a new

subject：financial literacy（理财）．One program in Virginia even gets students out of

the classroom for a day to learn how far their money will go in the real world. What

looks like a shopping mall is actually an educational field trip experience for a group of

young people.

　 Finance Park is a special place where students apply what they have been taught in

class about money management. The facility（设施）opened last year in Fairfax,

Virginia. It is the fifteenth Finance Park built in the last decade by Junior Achievement

USA，a non-profit organization helping to prepare young people for financial success.

"Since the financial crisis（危机），the demand for Finance Parks around the country

has grown，”says Ed Grenier，president of the Washington，DC chapter.

　 Financial literacy has only recently become part of the regular subjects in Fairfax

County.“Some students，some teachers，some schools did it，but now it is much

more systematic，”Reilly says，"and it can ensure that all students get this background

information.”That is why every eighth grade student in Fairfax County will eventually

spend a day here.

　 Thirteen-year-old Sam says she has learned an important life lesson.“I didn’t know

how expensive everything would be.”Anthony，also 13，is looking forward to telling

his parents what he learned.“I’11 probably tell them I want to stay a kid a little longer

and take my time to become an adult.”This isn't the end of financial studies for

Anthony and the other students here. Virginia is one of 23 states which requires

students to take a financial education class in high school in order to graduate.

68, The purpose of opening financial literacy is to＿

　 A. help students learn how to make money

　 B. tell students what the financial crisis is

　 C. change the current economic downturn

　 D. prepare young people for financial success

69.　 From the text we know that Finance Park is

　 A. an actual shopping mall

　 B. a profit-making organization

　 C. an educational field trip experience for students

　 D. a special place for students to spend money freely

70. We can infer from the text that

　 A. financial literacy will be popular all over America

B. but for the financial crisis Finanle Park wouldn't have been opened

　 C. students can graduate after taking a financial literacy class in Finance Park

　 D. students are interested in Finance Park and have the benefit of it

　　 The month of May is not only a graduation month in the US, but also a month when some families hold reunions．Have you ever considered why it is important that families get together in one place for a particular time? I believe the reason is honor．

　　 Family reunions are a time we can take out of our busy schedules and spend quality time with our extended families（大家庭）．It is a time when we can make our sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and others we love a priority （首要事情）in our life．

　　 Some reunions take place over a picnic lunch and some last a whole weekend．They can be costly and are sometimes crazy．But the truth is, when people you love grow up and move away, getting together for a family reunion and holding that family bond together is so important．

　　 Family reunions build a renewed closeness as we mix with our relatives．We sit and talk about old times and listen to the stories that our older and wiser relatives love to share．As the children run and play and get to know each other, we sit and revisit our childhood memories and enjoy the short time we have together．

　　 The best part of a family reunion is the time spent simply being around the people you care about A reunion shows how important it is to take time for each other．When you receive a family reunion invitation, make it a priority in your life．It's a great chance to see your relatives once again, give them a big hug and enjoy the time you have with them．Life is too short not to!

63．What would be the best title for the passage?

A．How to attend a family reunion?　　 　　　　 B．What is a family reunion?

　　　 C．Tips for a family reunion．　 　　　　　　　　　 D． Make time to attend a family reunion．

64．"Family reunions" in the passage means that you____．

　　　 A．talk with your wife or husband　　 　　　　　 B．get together with your relatives

　　　 C．communicate with your children　　 　　　 D．have a dinner with your parents

65．Family reunions can help you____．

　　　 A．solve your problems　　　　　　　 　　　　 B．kill time when you are bored

　　　 C．improve the relation with your relatives 　　 D．find more relatives who live far away

66．What does the underlined sentence "Life is too short not to" in the last paragraph mean?

　　　 A．Family reunions are very important． 　　　　 B．Family reunions are common．

　　　 C．Our life is very short．　　 　　　　　　　　　　 D．Attending family reunions is uneasy．