D

It seems that great artists and scientists often suffer from mental problems. Both Einstein and Dickens had mental illness. Now scientists have started to look at whether mental illness and genius are linked.

Dr Adele Juda studied 5,000 creative people in Germany. She found there were more people with mental illness in this group than in the general population. Poets had the highest rate of mental illness, followed by musicians, with lower numbers for painters and architects.

Other scientists did research which also showed a strong link between mental problems and creativity. But, it did nothing to explain it.

Dr Ruth Richards of Harvard University made a breakthrough. Instead of studying creative people, she took a group of psychiatric (精神病的) patients and tested them for creativity. The patients got much higher scores than a normal group.

Also, the patients’ close relatives were much more creative than the patients and a normal group. This suggests that the key to the link between creativity and mental illness is in our genes (基因).

But this is a problem. According to Darwinism, harmful genes should be removed. Some scientists believe that evolution (进化) has created a balance, where the madness of a few people leads to the development of the whole human race.

Geniuses(天才人物) may be mad, bad or just difficult to understand, but their discoveries have improved the world we live in. It seems that a little creative madness is good for us all.

67. According to Dr Adele Juda, which of the following has the lowest rate of mental illness?

A. Painters                   B. Musicians                C. Poets                D. Bus drivers

68. The underlined phrase “make a breakthrough” in the 4th paragraph means “ ___________ ”.

A. discover or find something new and important.

B. make a way through using force.

C. (of the sun or moon ) appear from behind (clouds).

D. suddenly change (from a slower to a faster pace)

69. Based on the research of Dr Ruth Richards of Harvard University, we can conclude that .______

A. great artists and scientists often suffer from mental problems

B. the patients’ close relatives were much more creative than the patients and a normal group

C. psychiatric patients have more creativity than the average people

D. it is our genes that determine the link between creativity and mental illness

70. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Among the 5,000 creative Germans, more people suffer from mental diseases.

B. There is a strong link between mental problems and creativity.

C. Psychiatric patients make greater contributions than common people.

D. The key to the link between creativity and mental illness is in our genes.

71. What is the writer’s attitude toward madness?

A. Madness is harmful to the whole society.

B. A little creative madness is good for us all.

C. All the talented people are mad.

D. Only the people with mental illness have more creativity.

D.

Friends and Buddies(伙伴)

This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers(同龄人). The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85

Club Saturday Swim

This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12:30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260

Sibshops (Ages 10-13)

Sibshops is a program for siblings(兄弟姊妹) of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65

Banana Splits

Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal(语言的), physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65

67. If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to ______.

A. Friends and Buddies  B. Club Saturday Swim

C. Sibshops (Ages 10-13)      D. Banana Splits

68. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held ______.

A. 2 Fridays per month

B.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon

C.4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday  D.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday

69. If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can ______.

A. meet with other peers                    B. solve your mental problem

C. improve sibling relationships         D. think of healthy coping skills

70. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?

A. They are all in the same place.          B. They are all free of charge.

C. They all hold activities each week.        D. They are all intended for children.

71. The purpose of this passage is to ______.

A. help children deal with their trouble

B. encourage children to be happy and brave

C. list some problems children meet with

D. advertise some programs for children

D

Many Chinese have been greatly shocked by the traffic accident caused by the drunk driver Sun Weiming, who has killed five and injured some others in Chengdu, Sichuan. However, such a case is not rare.

   Today, the traffic accidents may have been regarded as a social problem. The car has killed and disabled more people in its brief history than any bomb or weapon ever invented. Much of the blood on the street flows actually from rude behavior of drivers who refuse to respect the legal and moral (道德的) rights of others. In fact, the enemies of society on wheels are rather harmless but just ordinary people acting carelessly, you might say. But it is a principle both of law and common morality that carelessness is no excuse when one's actions could bring death or damage to others. A minority of the killers go even far beyond carelessness that can be imagined.

   Researchers have estimated that as many as 80 percent of all automobile accidents can be attributed to the psychological condition of the driver. Emotional upsets can change drivers’ reactions incorrectly, slow their judgment, and make them blind to the dangers that might otherwise be evident. The experts warn that it is vital for every driver to make a conscious effort to keep his/her emotions under control.

   Yet the .irresponsibility; that accounts for much of the problem isn't only put upon drivers. Street walkers regularly ignore or break traffic regulations. They are blamed in most vehicle walker accidents, and many cyclists even believe that they are not subject to the basic rules of the road.

   Significant legal advances have been made towards safer driving in the past few years. Safety standards for vehicles have been raised both at the point of manufacture and through regular road inspections. In addition, speed limits have been lowered. Due to these measures, the accident rate has decreased. But the accident experts still worry because there has been little or no improvement in the way drivers behave. The only real and lasting solution, say the experts, is to make people believe that driving is a skilled task requiring constant care and concentration. Those who fail to do all these things present a threat to those with whom they share the road.

67. Traffic accidents may be regarded as a social problem because

   A. auto driving has become dangerous and harmful in today's society

   B. people usually pay no attention to law and morality when driving

   C. they have caused serious psychological problems among drivers

   D. the car has killed and disabled more people than any weapon in history

68. Who are NOT mentioned as being responsible for the road accidents?

   A. Careless bicycle--riders.             B. Careless people walking in the street.

   C. Irresponsible auto drivers.            D. Irresponsible auto manufacturers.

69. Discussing solutions to traffic accidents, the author seems to be

   A. doubtful and hopeless               B. angry and disappointed

   C. objective and concerned             D. anxious and annoyed

70. The author writes this passage to

   A. show his worries about drunk driving

   B. help protect street walkers from car accidents

   C. discuss traffic problems and possible solutions

   D. warn auto drivers to refuse drunk driving

D

Discover

News magazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published（出版）by Disney Magazine Publishing Co, Discover tells many of the same stories professionals（专业人员）read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue（每期）brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.

Cover Price: $ 59.88

Price: $ 19.95 ($ 1.66/issue)

You Save: $ 39.93(67%)

Issues: 12 issues/ 12 months

Self

Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models.

Cover Price: $ 35.86

Price: $ 15.00 ($ 2.5/issue)

You Save: $20.86 (58%)

Issues: 6 issues/ 12 months

In Style

In Style is a guide to the lives and lifestyles of the world’s famous people. The magazine covers the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and articles, it opens the door to these people’s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company.

Cover Price: $47.88

Price: $ 23.88($2.38/issue)

You Save: $ 24.00 (50%)

Issues: 10 issues/12 months

Wired

This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.

Cover Price: $ 59.40

Price: $ 10.00 ($ 1.00 / issue)

You Save: $49.40 (83%)

Issues: 10 issues/12 months

68. Which of the following magazines is published monthly?

A. Discover.                 B. Self.                 C. In Style.                   D. Wired.

69. Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?

A. Wired and In Style.                        B. Discover and In Style.

C. Self and Discover.                                 D. Self and Wired.

70. Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A. In Style.                         B. Wired.                     C. Discover.           D. Self.

71. The “Style Lab” in Self provides readers with articles which_________        .

A. offer advice to ordinary women on clothes

B. show how a woman can become famous

C. introduce places with the best food

D.discuss ways of training models

D

FOREIGN EXCHANGE 

A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

Name : Susan Lane              Age : 22          Place : Reykjavik , Iceland , 1994． Cost : $7 ,000                   Organization : AFS Experience : “ I think it was a turning point in my life ．I began to understand more about  my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live．”

Name : Sara Small               Age : 23          Place : Crivitz , Germany , 1996． Cost : $8,000                   Organization : EF Foundation  Experience : “I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends ．I found the European school  system to be hard but I am fluent now in German so it was worth it ．I did miss my family  and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again ．”

Name : Leanne Smythe           Age : 20          Place : Minnesota , America , 1994 ． Cost : $6, 000                   Organization : Southern Cross Culture Exchange  Experience : “I learnt how to be really responsible ．It was great to be on my own and I got  on really well with the family I was with ．I will definitely go back some day ．”

Name : David Links              Age : 16         Place : Stuttgart , Germany , 1996 Cost : $6,000                   Organization : Southern Cross Cultural Exchange  Experience : “I wanted to try something that was very different from Australia in culture ．  In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled ．The family I was with were  great and I really feel as though I have a second family ．”

Name : Tom Jennings            Age : 21         Place : Conflans , France , 1995． Cost : $7,000                   Organization : Southern Cross Cultural Exchange  Experience : “There were times when it was difficult but I liked it , experiencing a different  culture．You just have to play each situation as it comes．If there is one thing you learn  when you are on a student-exchange program it is how to take care of yourself．”

Name : Linda Marks          Age : 19      Place : Chonburi Province , Thailand , 1994 Cost : $3,500                Organization : Rotary International  Experience : “It’s like a roller-coaster ride , there are lots of ups and downs , but you always  come back for more ．I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and  that was great ．”

67．The students who refer to both the good time and the bad time include ______．

A．Susan Lane and Sara Small             B．Linda Marks and David Links 

C．Tom Jennings and Linda Marks          D．Leanne Smythe and Tom Jennings 

68．The writing above would probably be ______．

A．the records of students’ activities 

       B．the foreign students’ name cards 

C．the notice about a visit to foreign countries 

D．the advertisement from an international travel service 

69．The student who values learning another language is ______．

A．Linda Marks         B．Sara Small           C．Tom Jennings   D．Leanne Smythe 

70．How many students mention the culture difference they have experienced ?

A．Three ．       B．Four ．         C．Five ．         D．Six ．