In Germany, you shouldn’t arrive late to a dinner party; you should always be ___.

A. on time           B. at times    C. in time            D. for a time

 

It’s 2009. You feel sick, so you go to the doctor. She checks your fever, looks at your throat, and asks what you’ve been thinking about lately. When you leave，she gives you some medicine, but also a list of thinking skills that you are supposed to practice daily. She says that the way you think is causing some of your illness.

Doctors and other scientists who study the human mind and try to explain why people behave in the way that do, called psychologists, are starting to believe it. You know that your brain is connected to every part of your body through your nervous system(神经系统). Now scientists have proved that how you think and feel can have an influence on the health of your body.

Stress(压力，紧张) is caused whenever there is a problem or a change in your life. Of course, everybody has stress more or less; nobody’s life is perfect. In fact, stress is necessary. Without stress, we would never learn anything or grow or change. We would probably be bored to death. But too much stress can hurt you. It can weaken your body’s protection so that you are more likely to catch diseases. It can even make you more likely to have an accident.

When you feel stress, your brain sends a message to your body to produce a chemical called adrenaline(肾上腺素). Adrenaline speeds up your breathing and your heartbeat. Today you have a different kind of stress. Problems like endless homework or troubles with your family are the kind of things you can’t fight or run away from, so you don’t use up all that adrenaline. It just stays bottled up inside you, and that’s what can do something bad to you.

What can you do about stress? First, you can try to find ways to change things so you aren’t under so much stress. You can set up a plan to finish homework or go to a doctor or a psychologist to try to work things out with your family or your friends. But sometimes you can’t change a stressful situation. Sometimes you don’t even want to. A big change might be a good change, but it will still be stressful.

The link(关联) between your body and brain works in two ways. Your body can help your mind deal with stress. If you are under stress, you need to take especially good care of your body. It’s important to get enough sleep and eat nutritious meals. Some people take a vitamin-mineral pill every day. Another thing that you can do is daily exercise. If you go walking or do aerobic(需氧的) dancing or work out at the gym, you give your body a chance to burn up some of that adrenaline. Of course, a person who isn’t used to much physical activity should start slowly. Anyone with a continuing physical problem should check with a doctor before staring any exercise programs.

1. A psychologist is a person who may help you with your ______.

A. illness and abilities                                            B. thoughts and behaviour

C. mind and nervous system                               D. physical activity and daily exercise

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. You shouldn’t go to the gym if you are under stress.

B. One can do his homework to burn up adrenaline.

C. Diseases and accidents are caused by stress.

D. Everyone needs stress to improve himself.

3. From the last sentence of Paragraph 5 we can infer that ________.

A. it’s difficult to change a stressful situation

B. it’s not stressful when a good change takes place

C. a big change will cause another stressful situation

D. a stressful situation can’t be changed without any effort

4. What is probably the best title for this passage?

A. The body-Brain Link                                          B. The Causes of Stress

C. The Advice on Health                                       D. The Nervous System

 

D

Sitting on the peaceful coast of the Calapagon Islands. Ecuador , watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn’t forget the Charles Darwin (1809 – 1882) arrived here in 1835. He famous work. On the Origin of  Species. You can certainly follow Darwin’s footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.

The islands are centainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of beais and visitors is under govenment control.Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin die hour 200 years ago ,esch day is as impressive as it could be.

The most well crown animal of the Calapagos is the giant tortoisc ( 巨型陆龟),which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz,the second largest island in the suchipelago.Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.

Despite strict control over activities and timing,you stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures;diving with sea how that wim and play within inches of you; feeling small shaks touch you feet as you swim and ,most magically , seeing a with and her bady surface with great breath of air.

Travleing between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin , you will fell as though you are getting  a special view of an untouched world .At night you will sleep on board the ship , leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now ai they have been since the beginning of time.

68.What do we know about Darwin’svisit to the istands.

A.studkd afleient cnt cpeatures on the islands.

B.He completed his famous book on the istands.

C.He was touched by the geographs of the istands.

D.He was attracted by well known animals of the islands.

69.Whieh of the fotlowing plavs a role in making the islands “a pradise for wikllife”?

A.Animals on theis lands feed on grass.

 B.Lood go mthent forbids killing wildlife.[来源:学+科+网Z+X+X+K]

C.Fccple nninot visit the islands as they wash.

D.fourists are not allowed to torch the animals.

70．Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of           .

A．the beautiful sea views

B．Darwin’s inapiring trip

C．a clder view of animals

D．various daring activities

71．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A．A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers

B．Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventurers

C．Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Calapagos

D．A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection

 

 

[1]People visit other countries for many reasons．Some travel on business；others travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries，such as the Taj Mahal (泰姬陵)in India，or the temples of Thailand．

[2] Wherever you go, and for whatever reason，it is important to be safe．A tourist can attract a lot of attention from local people．While the majority of people you will meet when traveling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers—theft being the most common．Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful．It is important to prepare for your trip in advance, and to take precautions while you are traveling．

[3] As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork．You don't want to get to your destination only to find you have the wrong visa，or worse，that your passport is about to expire．Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if _________________ during your travels，you will be able to get treatment．If you want to drive while you are abroad，make sure you have an international driver's license．

[4]Buy a guidebook and read about the local customs of the country you are going to．Also, try to learn a few basic words and phrases—don't assume that the local people will speak your language．

[5]When you get to your destination, use official transport．Always go to bus and taxi stands; don't accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift．If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in．If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while traveling，make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside．If you are traveling with valuables such as jewelry, or a lot of cash, you should ask about a safe for storing them in．Finally, remember to smile．Smiling is the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!

1.Try to give the passage a proper title．（within 10 words）

_______________________________________________________________________________

2.Please fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with a proper sentence．（within 10 words）

_______________________________________________________________________________

3.Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?

Even at your local place，you shouldn't be upset if someone couldn't offer help when needed．

_______________________________________________________________________________

4.What's the main idea of the last paragraph? （each within 15 words）

_______________________________________________________________________________

5.What is the most important when you travel?

_______________________________________________________________________________

 

Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break — a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.

●Save: This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

●Plan ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.

●Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.

●Plan sensibly: Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

●Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.

●Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.

●Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser-known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.

●Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes: Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

●Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelocity. com, www. bargains-lowest fare. com and www. Economic travel. com.

By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

This passage is about _______. 

A. how to plan your travel                  B. how to travel with enough money

C. how to make your travel interesting D. how to get life experiences

Before your trip, the first thing you should do is _______. 

A. to make a plan of the route             B. to get information in the Internet

C. to save money by spending less       D. to buy tickets in advance

The writer advises you _______. 

A. to share costs with any other people       B. not to go to well-known places

C. not to visit dangerous places           D. to buy anything you want to buy

During your trip, _______. 

A. you need more shoes than clothes   

B. you shouldn’t look for work all the way

C. you can gain valuable life experiences

D. you should forget to do your homework