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Does Fame Drive You Crazy?
Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today’s star, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world’s attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids (小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.
According to psychologist Christina Villareal, celebrities — famous people — worry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villareal says, “they feel separated and alone.”
The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C., painters followed
Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain (抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.
Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.
If fame is so troublesome, why aren’t all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.
Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already

  1. 1.

    It can be learned from the passage that stars today______.

    1. A.
      are often misunderstood by the public
    2. B.
      can no longer have their privacy protected
    3. C.
      spend too much on their public appearance
    4. D.
      care little about how they have come into fame
  2. 2.

    What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

    1. A.
      Great heroes of the past were generally admired
    2. B.
      The problem faced by celebrities has a long history
    3. C.
      Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids
    4. D.
      Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers
  3. 3.

    What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?

    1. A.
      Availability of modern media
    2. B.
      Inadequate social recognition
    3. C.
      Lack of favorable chances
    4. D.
      Huge population of fans
  4. 4.

    What is the author’s attitude toward modern celebrity?

    1. A.
      Sincere
    2. B.
      Sceptical
    3. C.
      Disapproving
    4. D.
      Sympathetic

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Dr. Wiseman started the “laugh lab” project in September 2001. It is the largest study of humor. Participants are invited to log on the laugh lab website, give a few personal details, tell their favorite jokes and judge the jokes told by other people.
Their project will last for a year, and the organizers hope to finally discover the world’s funniest joke. But there is also a serious purpose. The researchers want to know what people from different nations and cultures find funny. And they want to find out the differences between male’s and female’s sense of humor. The idea is that if we want to understand each other, we have to find out what makes us laugh.
This is a subject that has long interested psychologists (心理学家) and philosophers (哲学家). Most of the time, people are not completely honest. We do things that society expects us to and say things that help us get what we want. But laughing cannot be controlled. When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselves.
By December 2001 over 10,000 jokes had been submitted (公认的). This gave the scientists enough evidence to make early conclusions. It seems that men and women do have different senses of humor, for example.
“Our findings show the major differences in the ways in which males and females use humor,” said Dr Wiseman. “Males use humor to appear superior (高傲的,有优越感的) to others, while women are more skilled in languages and prefer word play.”
Researchers also found that there really is such a thing as a national sense of humor. The British enjoy what is usually called “toilet humor”. But the French like their jokes short and sharp, “You’re a high priced lawyer. Will you answer two questions for $ 500?” “Yes. What’s the second question?”
The Germans are famous for not having a sense of humor. But the survey found that German participants were more likely to find submitted jokes funny than any other nationality. Perhaps that proves the point. Is this joke funny? I don’t know, but let’s say yes, just to be safe.
Dr Wiseman and his workmates also submitted jokes created by computer. But none of those who took part in the survey found any of them amusing. Perhaps this is relief (安慰). Computers already seem like they can do everything. But at least they should leave the funny things to us

  1. 1.

    The scientist started the “laugh lab” project ________

    1. A.
      to find the funniest joke in European countries
    2. B.
      to know what funny people are from different nations and cultures
    3. C.
      to find out the differences between the male’s and female’s sense of humor
    4. D.
      to get more personal details about participants
  2. 2.

    The writer gave the examples of the British, the French and the Germans_____

    1. A.
      to show that the French people have a better sense of humor
    2. B.
      to prove the British people have a sense of “toilet humor”
    3. C.
      to show people from different nations have different senses of humor
    4. D.
      to prove that the Germans have no sense of humor
  3. 3.

    Which statement is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      The jokes by computer are less funny than those by humans
    2. B.
      The Germans cannot find the submitted jokes amusing
    3. C.
      Males are better at word play compared with women
    4. D.
      Females like to use humor to show that they are superior

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Would you want a doctor who got high marks in medical school just for trying hard? Apparently many college students would have no problem with that. They believe students are owed a good grade simply because they put a lot of effort into a class.
The researchers asked more than 800 undergraduates if they agreed or disagreed with some statements. For example: "If I have completed most of the reading for a class, I deserve a B in that course." And: "A professor should not be annoyed with me if I receive an important call during class."
Just 16 percent thought it was OK to take that phone call. But 66 percent agreed that a professor should consider effort and not just the quality of a student's work when deciding grades. And 40 percent thought they should get a B, the second highest mark, just because they did most of the reading for class.
Some experts are not surprised that students often see no difference between effort and results. Social critics like to say that in children's activities these days everyone gets an award just for trying, so no one will feel rejected.
Yet competition to get into the best colleges is fiercer than ever. Students may worry that low grades will keep them out of graduate school or a good job.
And there may be another explanation: pressure from parents to get a good return on the family's investment. These days, college can cost more than a house.
A former teaching assistant recently wrote to the New York Times about his experience with grade expectations. He would try to explain it this way when students asked for a top grade just for studying hard in chemistry class:
What if a baseball player came to spring training and worked harder than all the others, but still could not play well? Would the team accept him anyway, just because he tried so hard?
The students would say no. But most of them would still ask for an A

  1. 1.

    What does the passage mainly discuss?

    1. A.
      How students can get a good grade in the course
    2. B.
      Whether students are allowed to answer calls in class
    3. C.
      Whether students deserve high marks just for trying hard
    4. D.
      Why students put a lot of efforts in their studies
  2. 2.

    According to the research, most of the students _______

    1. A.
      thought it was all right to answer the call during class
    2. B.
      objected to deciding grades only by the quality of a student’s work
    3. C.
      thought they did most of the work for class and should get a B
    4. D.
      agreed that they should be given top grades because of their hard work
  3. 3.

    Which of the following opinions do social critics agree to about children’s activities?

    1. A.
      Those who are active in the activities can get an award
    2. B.
      Only by playing an important role in the activities can you get an award
    3. C.
      An award is prepared for anyone who performs best in the activities
    4. D.
      Whoever takes part in the activities can get an award
  4. 4.

    From the sixth paragraph we can learn that _____

    1. A.
      it costs much more to build a college than to buy a house
    2. B.
      the costs of studying at college are much more than staying at home
    3. C.
      the costs of sending a child to college are much more than buying a house
    4. D.
      it is difficult for parents to send a child to college
  5. 5.

    What does the former assistant want to tell students with the example of the baseball player?

    1. A.
      Effort can lead to good results
    2. B.
      Effort is very necessary
    3. C.
      Effort and results are quite different
    4. D.
      No good results, effort is unnecessary

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Here is some news of the future.
March 20, 2035
There was a lot of news around the life extension drugs that hit the market a decade ago. They didn't promise that you would like forever, but they gave you a chance to extend your life an extra five to ten years. Even though the life expectancy rate at birth has increased greatly, the life expectancy for seniors hasn't improved that much. Basically, you have a greater chance to become a senior, but you will not have a much longer lifespan, and this is where the anti-aging drugs intend to kick in. So, do the anti-aging drugs work? Well,it is too early to tell. But the sales so far are very good.
April 19, 2035
Of the total US population of 378 million, people over 65 years of age now make up 20% for the first time. The senior ratio of only 4.1% by year 1900, and 12.4% 30 years ago.
The number of people above 65 compared to those of what is considered working ages, between 15 and 64, is currently 33.7%. This is up from 18.5% since year 2005, which means that for every retired person there are now two workers, compared to four workers 30 years ago. The number of people above the age of 80 has grown to 23.8 million, making them 6.3% of the total population compared to 3.6% in 2005.
April 12, 2040
Although introduced in the market only five years ago, 10% of all hydrogen fuel now sold in the US is of the environmentally friendly Re-Hydro label, produced through eletrolysis(电解) based on a source of 100% renewable energy. Several producers have turned to producing Re-Hydro, mainly because of lower tax, which also keeps the price of Re-Hydro on the same level as regular hydrogen. Most analysts believe that Re-Hydro will be the dominating fuel in the future

  1. 1.

    According to News 1 we know that the life extension drugs ____

    1. A.
      were first sold in the year 2025
    2. B.
      are made to make people live forever
    3. C.
      should be taken when people are young
    4. D.
      have greatly increased the life expectancy rate at birth
  2. 2.

    The sales of the life extension drugs so far clearly show that_____

    1. A.
      people have no faith in them
    2. B.
      people want to give them a try
    3. C.
      they work very well for seniors
    4. D.
      they have no effect on people’s health
  3. 3.

    What can we learn from News 2?

    1. A.
      Many Americans will find it hard to find a job
    2. B.
      It’s very hard for seniors to pass the age of 80
    3. C.
      The US population has been increasing rapidly since 2005
    4. D.
      The US population has been aging rapidly since 2005
  4. 4.

    We can know from the passage that the fuel of the Re-Hydro label is ______

    1. A.
      expensive
    2. B.
      cheap
    3. C.
      green
    4. D.
      dangerous
  5. 5.

    What can we infer from News 3?

    1. A.
      Re-Hydro will be widely used in the future
    2. B.
      The government discourages the production of Re-Hydro
    3. C.
      Producers are not interested in producing Re-Hydro
    4. D.
      Re-Hydro is more expensive than regular hydrogen

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ABOUT LIPITOR
Lipitor is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers "bad" cholesterol(胆固醇) in your blood. It can also raise "good" cholesterol.
Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking. 
WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?
Who can take LIPITOR:
· People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise.
· Adults and children over 10.
Who should NOT take LIPITOR:
· Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby.
· Women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.
· People with liver problems.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR
Serious side effects in a small number of people:
· Muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure.
· Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it.
Call your doctor right away if you have:
· Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very fired.
· Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing.
· Stomach pain.
Some common side effects of LIPITOR are:
· Muscle pain.
· Upset stomach.
· Changes in some blood tests.
HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR
DO:
· Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.
· Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.
· Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.
· If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since you missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.
Don't:
· Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.
· Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor

  1. 1.

    What is a major function of Lipitor?

    1. A.
      To help quit smoking
    2. B.
      To control blood pressure
    3. C.
      To improve unhealthy diet
    4. D.
      To lower "bad" cholesterol
  2. 2.

    If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should ________

    1. A.
      change the amount of your next dose
    2. B.
      eat more when taking your next dose
    3. C.
      have a dose as soon as you remember
    4. D.
      take the next dose at your regular time
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?

    1. A.
      Face swelling
    2. B.
      Upset stomach
    3. C.
      Kidney failure
    4. D.
      Muscle weakness
  4. 4.

    What is the main purpose of the passage?

    1. A.
      To teach patients ways for quick recovery
    2. B.
      To present a report on a scientific research
    3. C.
      To show the importance of a good lifestyle
    4. D.
      To give information about a kind of medicine

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Recently, South Korean star PSY’s ‘Gangnam style” video has been popular on the Internet. It has become most people’s favorite music.
In fact, the song has set the Guinness World Record for the most popular video in the history of the Internet. More than two million people have said “like” since the song was on the Internet on July 15.
PSY”s special dance moves and funny horse riding style have attracted many people. Although many people do not understand the language, the video has become the talk of the Internet. The song has come to first place in the music charts(排行榜) in 31 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
“I just sang for my South Korean fans. I have never expected it to be popular in other countries,” PSY told the reporters on a concert. The song was so popular that a few of South Korean’s politicians showed PSY’s moves to attract supporters.
“The song came out in mid-July. It sings about the rich life of South Korea —especially Gangnam in Soeoul, where a lot of rich people live.
Millions of people have watched the video. Many stars, such as Katy Perry, Robbie Williams and Nelly Furtado said that they love the song. These stars performed part of the song at a recent concert.
Riding high on the success of “Gangnam Style”, PSY was signed by Scooter Braun to Braun’s Schoolboy Records, a label distributed by Universal Republic.
PSY has written many hit songs of varying styles for different singers. Prior to “Gangnam Style” his most famous composition perhaps was Lee Seung Gi’s debut(首次亮相) song “Because You Are My Woman”

  1. 1.

    What makes PSY’s “Gangnam Style” the famous music of millions of people?

    1. A.
      The song has set the Guinness World Record
    2. B.
      The song has come to first place in the music chart
    3. C.
      They like the dance moves and the horse riding style
    4. D.
      They don’t understand the words of the song
  2. 2.

    Why did some of South Korea’s politicians show PSY”s moves?

    1. A.
      They wanted to tell people that they were also fond of music
    2. B.
      They wanted people to support them
    3. C.
      They were PSY’s fans
    4. D.
      They liked PSY’s dancing style
  3. 3.

    What’s “Gangnam Style” about?

    1. A.
      The way of horse riding
    2. B.
      The rich life of people of Gangnam in Seoul
    3. C.
      The Guinness World Record
    4. D.
      The love of stars
  4. 4.

    What is the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      Life of the Music Star PSY
    2. B.
      “Gangnam Styly” —— Most people’s favorite Music
    3. C.
      PSY’s Famous Compositions
    4. D.
      Meaning of “Gangnam Style”

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Many people in the world live in big cities, which are often dirty and difficult places to live. So, some cities will get bigger. They will also get higher, and lower, because people will begin to live under the ground as well as in tall buildings. Scientists also say that men can begin to live in cities under the sea, when there is not enough space on the land. Of course, these new cities will be very expensive, and difficult to build, but they are not impossible. Already, some countries are building places to live under the ground so their people can go there if there is a new war. There are underground cities in Switzerland(瑞士)and China, built by the government(政府)to help some of the people live during a great war. 
But will people change if they live under the ground for a long time?For example some fish go blind if they live in the dark sea for a long time. People will not go blind, because there will be light underground, but they may change in some way. Scientists say that people who live in cities today are losing their senses of smell, touch and taste. They can’t smell the dirty air, they can’t taste the chemicals(化学制剂)in their food. These senses are not as strong as before, when people lived in the country and grew their own food. The city has changed that. What will the underground city change in everyone?

  1. 1.

    People will live under the ground because _________.

    1. A.
      it’s neither hot nor cold there
    2. B.
      they’ll be afraid of the war
    3. C.
      there’ll be less space on the ground
    4. D.
      they’ll make their life comfortable
  2. 2.

    Some countries try to build some places under the ground so that people will be able to live there _____.

    1. A.
      when summer comes
    2. B.
      when a war breaks out
    3. C.
      because they think it’ll be safer for them
    4. D.
      when they’re fed up with the life on the land
  3. 3.

    _________, so people who will live there won’t go blind.

    1. A.
      There’ll be enough light under the ground
    2. B.
      It’ll be easy to go upstairs
    3. C.
      Glasses will be sold under the ground
    4. D.
      Medicine will be supplied for free
  4. 4.

    People will lose some senses under the ground because _______.

    1. A.
      the world are polluted
    2. B.
      it’s dark there
    3. C.
      the air is dirty and there are a lot of chemicals in their food
    4. D.
      they can’t grow their own food in the sun

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With more and more cars on the road, traffic jams are inevitable. Traffic jams can lead to increased accidents as there are more cars, with more people trying to get to their destination, all the while getting worse. Although it’s impossible to avoid traffic jams altogether, there are some tips you can follow to reduce the amount of time on the road.
Check for traffic jams before you leave. You can listen to the radio for traffic news, or check on the Internet to get up-to-minute information on traffic. If the route you want to take is heavy with traffic, you can choose another.
Look for a different route permanently. Most traffic jams occur on busy roads. Using country roads could see you avoiding a lot of traffic. Although the distance you may have to travel is further, it can work out quicker.
Set your car radio to receive traffic bulletins. Many new car stereo systems (汽车音响系统) are equipped with a radio system by which you can hear the traffic channel. This way you can get the latest traffic information and change your journey if necessary.
_____________________________. Most traffic jams usually occur during rush hour, so try to avoid this time period if possible. Some jobs offer flexible working hours so that you can travel to work outside of rush hour. Some jobs even allow you to work at home so as to avoid commuting altogether. Ask your manager to see what you can do if traffic is a problem for you.
Use public transport alternatives where available. The easiest way to avoid traffic jams is to take buses or the underground instead of driving your own car. Not only will you avoid traffic jams but you will most likely be saving money as the cost of motoring rises

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “inevitable” in Paragraph 1 probably means ______.

    1. A.
      hard to accept
    2. B.
      impossible to avoid
    3. C.
      getting less serious
    4. D.
      seen everywhere
  2. 2.

    The author wrote the text in order to ______.

    1. A.
      explain why there are traffic jams
    2. B.
      tell us the negative effects of traffic jams
    3. C.
      tell us what we can do on the road
    4. D.
      tell us how to save time on the road
  3. 3.

    To get the latest traffic information, you could do the following EXCEPT ______.

    1. A.
      surfing the Internet
    2. B.
      listening to the radio for traffic news
    3. C.
      listening to the traffic channel
    4. D.
      turning to other drivers for information
  4. 4.

    Which of the following can be put in the blank in the text?

    1. A.
      Choose a job that has flexible working hours
    2. B.
      Try traveling at different time
    3. C.
      Make friends with your manager
    4. D.
      Work from home

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In June 2008,Benita Grist was driving in her hometown of Mississauga as a passenger in the car ahead threw a paper cup out of the window.When Grist horned to express her displeasure, the passenger responded by throwing out a bag.
Instead of annoyed, she decided to do something about it.She organized a one woman litterawareness campaign.She started small,chatting with her neighbors about litter—and asking them to be more conscious of any tendencies they might have to litter.Soon,she noticed local families, kids and all—picking up litter around their homes.”I thought,that’s all it took—for me to open my mouth?” she says.”So I decided to knock on more doors.”
And she didn’t stop there.She approached people on the street,in malls,even in the waiting room before getting an X ray. Grist often started her appeal with something such as,”I hope you don’t think I’m crazy,but...” Yet she was buoyed by the positive response—so much so that in August 2008, she began to contact officials in various levels of government, companies and other institutions in an effort to reach a wider audience.
Through a local Mac’s Convenience Store,Grist managed to contact the company that produces content displayed on their in store monitors.That led to a public service announcement about litter that ran in almost 600 Mac’s stores in Ontario from November 2008 to June 2009. Grist continues to explore every opportunity she has to get the message out.Her grassroots campaign may be different,but she has begun to open people’s eyes about the problem of litter.And thanks to her efforts,in Mississauga,at least,they have begun to do just that

  1. 1.

    How did Benita Grist start her campaign?

    1. A.
      She chatted with her neighbors
    2. B.
      She quarreled with a stranger
    3. C.
      She went door to door,talking
    4. D.
      She talked to patients in hospital
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “buoyed” in Paragraph 4 probably means “-------”

    1. A.
      inspired
    2. B.
      discouraged
    3. C.
      confused
    4. D.
      disturbed
  3. 3.

    What’s the main idea of the passage?

    1. A.
      Introduction to a one woman litter awareness campaign
    2. B.
      How Benita Started the one woman litter awareness campaign
    3. C.
      Why Benita Started the one woman litter awareness campaign
    4. D.
      Benita and the one woman litter awareness campaign

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The world itself is becoming much smaller by using modern traffic and modern communication means. Life today is much easier than it was hundreds of years ago, but it has brought new problems .One of the biggest problems is pollution. To pollute means to make things dirty. Pollution comes in many ways ,We see it ,smell it, drink it and even hear it .
Man has been polluting the earth. The more people ,the more pollution. Many years ago, the problem was not so serious because there were not so many people ,When the land was used up or the river was dirty in one place, man moved to another place, But this is no longer true.
Man is now slowly polluting the whole world.
Air pollution is still the most serious .It’s bad for all living things in the world , but it is not the only one kind of pollution. Water pollution kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water. Noise pollution makes us angry more easily.
Many countries are making rules to fight pollution, They stop people from burning coal in house and factories in the city. And from putting dirty smoke into the air. Pollution by SO2 is now the most dangerous kind of air pollution, It is caused by heavy traffic .We are sure that if there are fewer people driving . there will be less air pollution.
The earth is our home, We must take care of it . That means keeping the land. Water and air clean And we must take care of the rise in pollution at the same time

  1. 1.

    ______,our world is becoming much smaller.

    1. A.
      Because of the rise in pollution
    2. B.
      Thanks to science development
    3. C.
      Because the earth is being polluted day and night
    4. D.
      Because the earth is blown away by the wind every year
  2. 2.

    Hundreds of years ago., life was ______it is today.

    1. A.
      much easier than
    2. B.
      as easy as
    3. C.
      much harder than
    4. D.
      as hard as
  3. 3.

    Pollution comes in many ways , We can even hear it , Here “it “means ______.

    1. A.
      rubbish(垃圾)
    2. B.
      noise pollution
    3. C.
      air pollution
    4. D.
      water pollution
  4. 4.

    Air pollution is the most serious kind of pollution because______.

    1. A.
      it makes much noise
    2. B.
      it make us angry more easily
    3. C.
      it makes our rivers and lakes dirty
    4. D.
      It’s bad for all living things in the world
  5. 5.

    Which of the following is NOT true?

    1. A.
      Many countries are making rules to fight pollution
    2. B.
      The pollution of the earth grows as fast as the world population does
    3. C.
      The problem of pollution is not so serious because there are not so many people living on the earth
    4. D.
      If people could go to work by bus or bike instead of car or motorbike, it would be helpful in fighting against the problem of SO2

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