[单选题]Travel across Africa

　　For six hours we shot through the barren landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending.Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth,a beautiful leather notebook I’d bought in a market in Mozambique.

　　Southern Africa was full of stories and visions. We were almost drunk on sensations, the roaring of the water at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

　　And then the other things：dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room,a kilometre from clean water.

　　As we drove towards the setting sun,a quietness fell over us. The road was empty—we hadn’t seen another car for hours. And as I drove,something caught my eye,something moving close enough to touch them, to smell their hot breath. I didn’t know how long they had been there next to us.

　　I shouted to Dan："Look!"But he was in a deep sleep, his camera lying useless by his feet. They raced the car for a few seconds,then disappeared far behind us,a memory of heroic forms in the red landscape.

　　When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened.

　　“Wild horses?”he said.“Why didn’t you wake me up,Sophia?”

　　"I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds."

　　"Are you sure you didn’t dream it?"

　　“You were the one who was sleeping!”

　　“Typical”,he said. "The best photos are the ones we never take."

　　We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.

　　Daniel and Sophia had a good sleep in the hotel.()。

　　ARight

　　BWrong

　　CNot mentioned

　　参考答案：A

　　[单选题]The Cold Places

　　The Arctic is a polar region. It surrounds(环绕)the North Pole.

　　Like Antarctica(南极洲),the Arctic is a land of ice and snow. Antarctica holds the record for a low temperature reading—125 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏温标)below zero. Readings of 85 degrees below zero are common in both the Arctic and Antarctica. Winter temperatures average 30 degrees below zero in the Arctic. At the South Pole the winter average is about 73 degrees below zero.

　　One thing alone makes it almost impossible for men to live in Antarctica and in parts of the Arctic. This one thing is the low temperature—the killing chill of the far North and the polar South.

　　To survive, men must wear the warmest possible clothing. They must build windproof shelters. They must keep heaters going at all times. Not even for a moment can they be unprotected against the below-zero temperatures.

　　Men have a way of providing for themselves. Polar explorers wrap themselves in warm coats and furs. The cold makes life difficult. But the explorers can stay alive.

　　What about animals? Can they survive? Do we find plants? Do we find life in the Arctic and in Antarctica? Yes,we do. There is life in the oceans. There is life on land.

　　Antarctica, as we have seen, is a cold place indeed. But this has not always been the case. Expedition(探险考察)scientists have discovered that Antarctica has not always been a frozen continent. At one time the weather in Antarctica may have been much like our own.

　　Explorers have discovered coal in Antarctica. This leads them to believe that Antarctica at one time was a land of swamps(沼泽)and forests. Heat and moisture must have kept the trees in the forests alive.

　　At one time, the weather in Antarctica was so warm and damp that trees grew there().

　　ATrue

　　BFalse

　　CNot Given

　　参考答案：A

　　[单选题]Split Milk

　　____1_____He was interviewed by a newspaper reporter who asked him why he was so much more creative than the average person; what set him so far apart from others?

　　____2____He had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his grip on the slippery bottle and it fell, spilling its contents all over ther kitchen floor--a veritable sea of milk!

　　When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of yelling at him, giving him a lecture, or punishing him. she said, "Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made!

　　____3____Well, the damage has already been done. Would you like to get down and play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?"

　　Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother said, "You know, Robert, whenever you make a mess like this, eventually you have to clean it up and restore everything to its proper order. So, how would you like to do that? ____4____ Which do you prefer?" He chose the sponge and together they cleaned up the spilt milk.

　　His mother then said, "You know, what we have here is a failed experiment in how to effectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Let"s go out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it." The little boy learned that if he grasped the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it.____5____

　　请选择4题正确答案()。

　　A He responded that,in his opinion,it all came from an experience with his mother that occurred when he was about two years old.

　　B What a wonderful lesson!

　　C Have you heard of the story about spilt milk?

　　DI have rarely seen such a huge puddle of milk.

　　EI recently heard a story about a famous research scientist who had made several very important medical breakthroughs.

　　F We could use a sponge, a towel, or a mop.

　　参考答案：F

　　[单选题]Work is a Blessing

　　I grew up in Lakeland, LA,one of 12 children, We all lived on my parents’ subsistence farm, We grew cotton, sugar cane, corn, hogs, and chickens and had a large garden, but it didn’t bring in much cash.____26___ We milked 65 cows at 5 in the morning and again at 2 in the afternoon, seven days a week.

　　In the kitchen one Saturday before daylight, I remember complaining to my father and grandfather about having to go mile those cows. ____27____.

　　I looked at those two men who had worked harder than I ever had—my father eking out a living on that farm and my grandfather farming and working as a carpenter during the Depression. _____28____.

　　Going to college was a rare privilege for a kid from Lakeland. My father told me if I picked something to study that I liked doing,I’d always look forward to my work. But he also added,“Even having a job you hate is better than not having a job at all.”____29___And what started out as an obligation to the Army became a way of life that I stayed committed to for 37 years,three months and three days.

　　In the late 1980s,during a visit to Bangladesh,I saw a woman with a baby on her back, breaking bricks with a hammer. I asked a Bangladesh military escort why they weren’t using a machine,which would have been a lot easier. He told me a machine would put that lady out of work. ____30___ And as bad as that woman’s job was it was enough to keep a small family alive. It reminded me of my father’s words: To work is a blessing.

　　27题应选()。

　　ABreaking those bricks meant she could earn enough money to feed herself and her baby that day.

　　BI had a feeling I had been told something really important, but it took many years be fore it sank in

　　CSo when I was 12,1 got a part-time job on a dairy farm down the road, helping to milk cows.

　　DI wanted to be a farmer, but I joined the ROTC program to help pay for college.

　　EMy father said,“Ya know,boy,to work is a blessing.”

　　FI don't think I will ever quit working.

　　参考答案：E

　　[单选题]The Olympic Games

　　The Olympic Games are an international sports competition, which are held every four years in a different city.___26___Over 1 billion people watch the games on TV.

The first Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776

They were called the ancient games and lasted until the 4th century

___27___It was when the Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin revived the games to bring peace and friendship to the young people all over the world.

　　Today, there are summer and winter games. Up to 1994 both games were held in the same year, but now they are staged two years apart from each other.

　　The Summer Games are held during the summer season of the host country. They last for 16 days. Today, there are more than 270 events during the games. Over 15,000 athletes from 190 nations take part.

　　The first separate Winter Games were held in Chamonix, France in 1924. They usually take place in February. Today, the Winter Olympics include over 60 events. Athletes from more than 60 countries participate.

　　The International Olympic Committee or IOC is the organization that governs the games.___28___The IOC also selects the host city for the summer and winter games, at least seven years before they take place. Cities that want the games must show that:

　　·They have enough stadiums for all events.

　　·___29___

　　·They can provide safety for the athletes.

　　·They can transport athletes and spectators from one event to another.

　　·Host cities must build an Olympic village where all athletes live during the games.

　　The Olympic Games today have become very successful over the past years.___30___And television stations are spending more money for the rights to broadcast the games. The IOC earns more money than ever before. With this money they help athletes in poorer countries.

　　请选择30题正确答案()。

　　AIt decides which sports and events are held at the games.

　　BThe modern games began in 1896.

　　CThousands of athletes from all over the world compete against each other.

　　DWinter sports abound in Canada, where the winter Olympics will be held in 2014.

　　EMore and more people are able to watch them on TV.

　　FThey have enough room for all the athletes.

　　参考答案：E

　　[单选题]Work is a Blessing

　　I grew up in Lakeland, LA,one of 12 children, We all lived on my parents’ subsistence farm, We grew cotton, sugar cane, corn, hogs, and chickens and had a large garden, but it didn’t bring in much cash.______1___ We milked 65 cows at 5 in the morning and again at 2 in the afternoon, seven days a week.

　　In the kitchen one Saturday before daylight, I remember complaining to my father and grandfather about having to go mile those cows. ______2______

　　I looked at those two men who had worked harder than I ever had—my father eking out a living on that farm and my grandfather farming and working as a carpenter during the Depression. _______3______

　　Going to college was a rare privilege for a kid from Lakeland. My father told me if I picked something to study that I liked doing,I’d always look forward to my work. But he also added,“Even having a job you hate is better than not having a job at all.”_____4____And what started out as an obligation to the Army became a way of life that I stayed committed to for 37 years,three months and three days.

　　In the late 1980s,during a visit to Bangladesh,I saw a woman with a baby on her back, breaking bricks with a hammer. I asked a Bangladesh military escort why they weren’t using a machine,which would have been a lot easier. He told me a machine would put that lady out of work._____5____And as bad as that woman’s job was it was enough to keep a small family alive. It reminded me of my father’s words: To work is a blessing.

　　请选择5题正确答案()。

　　ABreaking those bricks meant she could earn enough money to feed herself and her baby that day.

　　BI had a feeling I had been told something really important, but it took many years before it sank in

　　CSo when I was 12,1 got a part-time job on a dairy farm down the road, helping to milk cows.

　　DI wanted to be a farmer, but I joined the ROTC program to help pay for college.

　　EMy father said,“Ya know,boy,to work is a blessing.”

　　FI don’t think I will ever quit working.

　　参考答案：A

　　[单选题]Cyberlove

　　Thanks to the late 20th century technology, Maria of Denmark and Martijin of Holland met on a chatline. For months they’ve talked and sent letters to each other with the help of their computers as they found themselves falling head over heels in love. ___1____It was not easy to arrange as the young man and his lady were separated by 700 very real kilometers, but the date was a success and Maria and Martijin have been living together happily ever since. They’ve created a home page to let the world know how they’ve found happiness via the Internet and introduce couples who’ve met under similar circumstances.

　　____2____ Internet romance,according to some,is a bizarre method,and to others it is a naturally way for the 90’s to meet potential mates.

　　Romances formed on the Internet follow a characteristic script.___3____ “Love at first byte” is rare although there are examples. The initial light exchanges, whether by e-mail or in chat rooms,are generally followed by increasingly self-revealing topics,and then after a while,the two strangers perceive each other as a true friend. Hearts open,an avalanche of e-mail crosses cyberspace carrying literary quality, and electronic messages are even enhanced with verses and virtual gifts (flowers, kisses, animated pictures). ____4___When you reach for the mouse with sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach to look in the in-box for new mail — there’s just no way to escape the fact—love has arrived.

　　_____5___Perhaps one significant difference is that communication plays such a large part. Words that convey feelings have enormous effect. While before a real date we fix our hair and our clothes,on the Internet we polish our intellect, imagination and personality. In essence, the sequence is reversed--first we show our inner beauty and only after it has won victory does the veil fall off the physical vehicle of that personality at the time of that first meeting in person.

　　请选择3题正确答案()。

　　AThe development of emotional intimacy is a long process, sometimes taking several months.

　　BCould any heart with romantic inclinations resist?

　　CIt was then that they decided to meet in the real, not only the virtual, world.

　　DThroughout history men and women have used a variety of means to find each other.

　　EHow does a cyber romance vary from a real life romance?

　　FIn any case,keep your eyes open off-line as well.

　　参考答案：A

　　[单选题]Saving Money

　　Where you save your money often depends on what you are saving for. If you are saving to buy a dictionary or to go to a concert,then you probably keep your money___1___in your room.

　　If you are___2___for a big purchase like a mountain bike or a school trip,where would you save your money?

　　One place to save money is the bank. Putting your money in a savings account will help your money___3___more money. If you put your money in a piggy bank(猪形储蓄罐)，one year later you’ll still have the___4___amount of moneyyou put in. If you put your money in a saving saccount,one year later,you’ll have more money than you put in. Why?

　　When you keep your money in a___5___, your money earns interest.___6___is the amount of money a bank pays you to use your money. The bank uses your money(and the money of other people，too)to loan money to people and businesses.

　　Another way you cansave money is to buy a certificate of deposit or CD. If you have some money that you don’t need to use for a___7___time，this is a good way to make your money___8___.

　　Since the bank is using your money for that time period, it will___9___you interest. You will earn more interest with a CD than in a savings account. Can you guess why? It’s because you promise to leave your money in the bank for a certain period of time. Banks pay___10___rates of interest.

　　请选择1题正确答案()。

　　Along

　　Bsame

　　Cbank

　　Dearn

　　Epay

　　Fgrow

　　Ginside

　　Hdifferent

　　Iinterest

　　Jsomewhere

　　Ksaving

　　Lraise

　　参考答案：J

　　[单选题]Saving Money

　　Where you save your money often depends on what you are saving for. If you are saving to buy a dictionary or to go to a concert,then you probably keep your money 31 in your room.

　　If you are 32 for a big purchase like a mountain bike or a school trip,where would you save your money?

　　One place to save money is the bank. Putting your money in a savings account will help your money33 more money. If you put your money in a piggy bank (猪形储蓄罐)，one year later you’ll still have the 34 amount of money you put in. If you put your money in a savings account,one year later,you’ll have more money than you put in. Why?

　　When you keep your money in a 35 , your money earns interest. 36 is the amount of money a bank pays you to use your money. The bank uses your money(and the money of other people，too)to loan money to people and businesses.

　　Another way you can save money is to buy a certificate of deposit or CD. If you have some money that you don’t need to use for a 37 time，this is a good way to make your money 38 .

　　Since the bank is using your money for that time period, it will 39 you interest. You will earn more interest with a CD than in a savings account. Can you guess why? It’s because you promise to leave your money in the bank for a certain period of time. Banks pay 40 rates of interest.

　　32题应选()。

　　Along

　　Bsame

　　Cbank

　　Dearn

　　Epay

　　Fgrow

　　Ginside

　　Hdifferent

　　Iinterest

　　Jsomewhere

　　Ksaving

　　Lraise

　　参考答案：K

　　[单选题]Children´s Self-Control

　　Teaching your child self-control will help him get along with others, make good choices and stay safe. Teaching self-control starts early and truly and never stops. The thoughtful parent knows that each child is an individual with a will of its own. Respect for a child"s need will be balanced with respect for the need of others. Teaching your child self-control involves helping him to：think before acting; control impulse; weigh consequences; make safe and acceptable choices.

　　Knowing what to expect from your child at each stage of growth will provide guideposts as your child grows. Lessons in self-control need to be age-appropriate. Parents also need to agree on clear limits and boundaries as well as reasonable consequences at each stage of development.

　　It is important to be a model of self-control for your child. Controlling the urge to yell when in a frustrating situation will show your child it can be done. Considering consequences by thinking aloud will give your child a living example of thinking before acting. Your everyday display of kindness, patience and thoughtful regard will go farther than anything else!

　　Babies and toddlers experience frustration often as they do not have the means to communicate or acquire what they need and want. Distracting the very young children can work sometimes.

　　As preschoolers get older, say age two or beyond, they may need to cool down. Placing them on a chair for a minute or two may stop out-of-control behavior. As soon as the child settles,he should be allowed to move from the time-out area. This can be an effective way of teaching early self-control.

　　If you find you are not able to handle your young child"s frustration, it is important to get help from a counselor. He will help you to find ways to deal with your own feelings of frustration.

　　What does the third paragraph mean? ()。

　　ADon't let your child know the bad consequence before.

　　BExample is much better than command.

　　CYelling is not a good way to teach your child.

　　DChildren prefer a living example to others.

参考答案：B