Hello. It’s one of the first words we learn as babies, yet it’s one of the last words we think to use as adults today. That’s unfortunate, because saying hello is more than just saying hello——it is recognition of another’s worth. How might the world change——how might we change——if we mastered this word? To find out, I spent one month saying hello to every person I met. Here’s what I’ve learned.

　　 It can boost (促进) productivity. In one of the few studies ever done on this subject, Allan All day, an assistant professor of special education at Oklahoma State University, had middle school teachers greet their students individually each morning. This exchange of greetings raised the kids’ productivity. School went from impersonal to personal, and that resulted in more class participation and better grades.

　　 Environments influence friendliness. One study found that people in the city were less likely to shake hands with a stranger than those in the countryside. My experience was similar. Whatever the reason, my urban hellos were answered far less often than my rural ones. Similarly, people in vacation spots were far friendlier than those hurrying work downtown.

　　 It’s a form of universal health insurance. It’s impossible to say hello without smiling. And smiling has been shown to lower blood pressure, relieve stress and boost happiness. Apparently, a smile creates a similar effect in the recipient (接受者).

So maybe we can make the world a better place by____________.  After a month of doing it, I feel lighter and I have a better sense of well-being.

What does the author say about the adults’ saying hello today?

_______________________________________________________________________________

Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?

　　Teachers and students got friendlier so that the students became more active in learning and scored higher in tests.

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Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (within 5 words)

　　____________________________________________________________________

What are the three effects of smiling on health according to the text. (within 8 words)

Smiling can ___________________________________________________________

How to Make a Budget(预算)

Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance(零花钱) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be gone in no time.

Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn－and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil－and some self-control.

First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns(栏), list your sources(来源) of income and how much you expect to earn form them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.

The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.

Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $ 18 at a movie, don’t write $ 12 in that space simply because you wish you were spending less.

If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $ 150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself?

56．Who is the passage written for?

       A．Children                                       B．Parents.

       C．Breadwinners.                              D．Bank managers.

57．The purpose of making a budget is to help people __________.

       A．learn to be realistic

       B．increase their savings

       C．manage their money well

       D．test their power of self-control

58．What should people do when planning a budget?

       A．Fill in the expenses as they really are.

       B．Avoid spending money on expensive things.

       C．Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.

       D．List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.

59．Which of the following budgets is effective?

1．Those who will attend the meeting have different n_______________（国籍）．

2．Every a__________________ must fill in the application form from now on．

3．At least three military a_____________________（飞机）were destroyed in the fight．

4．The m_________________（大多数 ）of his income is spent on his house every month．．

5．You have to have your ___________________ （行李）checked before boarding．

6．The brothers ________________（不同） widely in their tastes．

7．It is raining heavily and Eliza is  s____________________ the storm （躲雨）．

8．The film was a  ____________________ （商业的） success．

9．I’d like to come, too, if you have no __________________（反对）．

10．He m___________________ （仅仅） asked us our names． 

PART FOUR  WRITING

SECTION A.

.Directions: Fill in the blanks by using the information given in the blank, only ONE word in each blank ( 5 points).

81.The warning sign was put there for the _____________ (利益) of the public.

82. When I watch a football match, I am more _____________ (关切的) with the performance of my favourite player than the result of the match.

83. We are ______________ (决心，决定) not to adopt his suggestion.

84. They are doing ______________ (研究) on environment protection.

85.This music is too ______________ (过时的)to appeal to people any longer.

阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

Wondering how many calories the banana cream pie on your plate has? Some Japanese have a novel way to fid out: Photograph it with a cellphone and send the image to an expert．With cellphones becoming common in Japan and rising concern over expanding waistlines, health-care providers will allow the calorie-conscious people to send photos of their meals to nutritionists for advice．　　

    Public health insurance offices in Osaka in Western Japan have launched the service on a trial basis．About 100 cardiac patients signed up in the first year, followed by diabetes and obesity patients in the second．“Japanese have been getting fatter, especially men in their 20s and 30s． There is concern over what they learned about nutrition when they were younger,”the Osaka official, Satomi Onishi, said．“We’re hoping that this program can help us deal with the problem．”　　

    Osaka is using a system developed by Asahi Kasei Corp．The system is operating among about 150 health-care providers and local governments around the country Nutritionists can work with photos from one day’s meals to several weeks’ worth． Results come back in three days． People can also log on a website to get further information．　　

    Dr Yutaka Kimura has developed a similar system at Kansai Medical University’s Hirakata Hospital, also in Osaka． Five patients have taken part in the programme, which costs $37 to join and $21 per month．Patients photograph meals over the course of three to seven days, and a nutritionist e-mails advice to them．“Patients used to fill in meal logs, but people tend to forget things or underestimate their portions,” Kimura said．“Photographing meals and e-mailing them can be easier and get more accurate results．”　　

As Japanese have turned to bigger portions and more meat and fried foods, obesity and related illnesses such as high blood pressure have become a rising concern． The Health Ministry estimated last year that more than half of Japanese men and about one in five women between 40 and 70 years old were at the increased risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and other diseases because of obesity． With the Health Ministry hoping to see a 25% reduction in the number of people at the risk of these diseases by 2015, Osaka officials hope the cellphone program will help．