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In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The 1. is that countries around the world have growing mountains of 2. because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.

How did we 3. a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to 4. an object than to spend time and money to repair it. 5._ modern manufacturing (制造业) and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and 6._.

Another cause is our 7. of disposable (一次性的) products. As 8. people, we are always looking for 9. to save time and make our lives easier. Companies 10. thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.

Our appetite for new products also 11. to the problem. We are 12. buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that 13. is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we 14. useful possessions to make room for new ones.

All around the world, we can see the 15. of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To 16. the amount of rubbish and to protect the 17., more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. 18., this is not enough to solve our problem.

Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions 19. throwing them away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about 20.. Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.

21.A. key B. reason C. project D. problem

22.A. gifts B. rubbish C. debt D. products

23.A. face B. become C. observe D. change

24.A. hide B. control C. replace D. withdraw

25.A. Thanks to B. As to C. Except for D. Regardless of

26.A. safe B. funny C. cheap D. powerful

27.A. love B. lack C. prevention D. division

28.A. sensitive B. kind C. brave D. busy

29.A. ways B. places C. jobs D. friends

30.A. donate B. receive C. produce D. preserve

31.A. adapts B. returns C. responds D. contributes

32.A. tired of B. addicted to C. worried about D. ashamed for

33.A. newer B. stronger C. higher D. larger

34.A. pick up B. pay for C. hold onto D. throw away

35.A. advantages B. purposes C. functions D. consequences

36.A. show B. record C. decrease D. measure

37.A. technology B. environment C. consumers D. brands

38.A. However B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. Meanwhile

39.A. by B. in favour of C. after D. instead of

40.A. spending B. collecting C. repairing D. advertising

I believe children have a very pure sense of humor. Well, I would like to share my experiences with you.

The other day when I was out with a friend and her daughter Jane at a restaurant, Jane ordered an apple dessert, which was the most attractive dish in that restaurant. However, when she had a bite of the pie, she shouted loudly, “Mom, why does it look good but tastes like rubber?” My friend was uneasy. Then the waiter gave us another dish.

A child can say funny things. I was at a friend’s home for tea and her son, Mark, wanted her to get up. His mom replied, “I can’t, because my foot has fallen asleep now.” Little Mark then sang a song and asked, “Mom, will it wake up now?” We laughed together.

The other day we were having an interesting conversation over lunch and my friend, an animal activist (积极分子) , was arguing with another group member. Her son Tommy suddenly stood up, “Mom, people should never be allowed to shoot extinct animals!” That was funny and the child did manage to turn the argument into a pleasant conversation.

Well, children sometimes really surprise us. I think we can have a lot to learn from them. They can help us understand the simple world through their eyes.

1.Why did Jane shout loudly in the restaurant?

A. She wanted to make us laugh.

B. She thought her dish was attractive.

C. She wanted another piece of dessert.

D. She didn’t like the flavor of her food.

2.Why did Mark try to sing a song?

A. He wanted to help his mother fall asleep.

B. He was trying to wake up his mother’s foot.

C. He wanted to get some tea to drink.

D. He would like to get some attention.

3.What Tommy said made the whole group ____.

A. have a pleasant conversation

B. stop their conversation

C. all argue with him at once

D. stand up and laugh happily

4.The author ____ to show how lovely children are.

A. points out differences B. gives live examples

C. explains the causes D. lists common numbers

At one time it was the dream of many little girls to become a nurse. Today, however, America is facing its worst nurse shortage since World War I. Recently about 2, 000, 000 nurses are needed and 60 percent of all hospitals in the US have shortages large enough to threaten the quality of care provided. The demand for nurses spreads widely throughout the nursing field.

What has become of these women in white? The answer lies in not one but several causes. One possibility is the fact that women have greater career options（职业选择）. In the past, women who chose to work outside the home had two basic choices: nursing or teaching. Today, more women than ever are in the work force, but their options have greatly increased. There are women doctors, lawyers, firefighters and police officers. In fact, women today are found in nearly every field of work. Nursing has been left behind, as women move on to jobs with higher pay and greater status（地位）. A woman or man in the nursing field is often looked down upon as “merely a nurse”. Teachers may be also at fault. Many high school students are actually being persuaded to keep away from nursing, told by teachers that they are “too bright to be a nurse”.

Americans are living longer than ever and requiring more medical attention. In fact, the number of elderly patients has almost doubled in the past twenty years. Obviously a larger population requires more nurses. AIDS and other diseases have caused more and more people to need nursing care. Usually fatal diseases mean long drawn-out hospital stay, that is to say, more nurses are needed to care for these patients. It is said that the demand for nurses will be doubled in the coming ten years.

1.What are the main factors that are responsible for the shortage of nurses in America?

A. Women are better educated and provided with more different jobs than men.

B. More women are clever enough to be doctors, lawyers and police officers.

C. Greater career options are offered for women and more patients require nurse care

D. There are more diseases and nurses are badly paid and looked down upon.

2.The passage tells us that high school teachers are to blame for______.

A. not mentioning the worst nurse shortage in the US

B. advising the students not to choose to be nurses

C. introducing jobs with higher pay and greater status to their students

D. not asking the government to raise the nurses’ payment

3.The author wrote this passage in order to ______.

A. describe the unequal treatment of women in the US

B. tell us women’s free choice of jobs today in America

C. draw people’s attention to the nursing shortage problem

D. call on more women to be nurses after graduating from high school

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. High school students think themselves too bright to be nurses.

B. Women in the US have greater career choice than in other countries.

C. Nursing used to be an ideal job for women in the US at one time.

D. 60 percent of hospitals in the world are faced with nurse shortage.

What do you remember about your childhood? I have good memories of exploring(探测) the fields near my house and riding my bike around the park. Today, children don’t spend enough time in the fresh air. Many of them fix their eyes on a screen either on a computer, or a TV ---they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature.

Now 400 organizations in the UK are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to exchange at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. The simple pleasures of exploring and discovering nature help children to learn and keep fit too. Andy Simpson, who is part of the campaign(倡议活动), says: “An extra 30 minutes of wild time every day for all under 12-year-olds in the UK would be the equivalent(同等) of just three months of their childhood spent outdoors.” Even if the kids live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park. However, children often need a helping hand from Mum and Dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go.

So despite(尽管) the complex(复杂的) world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “nature’s playground ” is what modern children need. Andy Simpson adds: “We want parents to see what this magical “playground” does for their kids’ development , independence and creativity(创造力) , by giving wild time a go ” . David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in children’s daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted. ”

1.What does the author think about the present kids?

A. They depend on their parents too much.

B. They’re eager to play with their parents.

C. They spend too much time playing outside.

D. They don’t get close to nature.

2.In the first paragraph, the underlined word “virtual ” probably refers to ______________ .

A. magical B. perfect C. unreal D. wonderful

3.What suggestion does David Bond give us?

A. Prevent kids from playing computer games.

B. Help children master basic skills.

C. Teach kids how to face difficulties.

D. Let children have more wild time.

4.What do we know about the author?

A. He disliked his childhood full of study and exams.

B. He had a happy childhood by exploring the outdoors.

C. He often went to school by riding on a bicycle.

D. He showed a great interest in watching TV.

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1.If you like to enjoy wonderful nights with friends, you'll probably book the ticket to _____

A. New York or San Francisco

B. New York or Sydney

C. Chinatown or Bondi Beach

D. Sydney or San Francisco

2.According to the author, Sydney is best known for_____.

A. its beaches and surfing

B. its business as well as arts

C. the Opera House

D. the Botanical Gardens

3.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce three famous cities.

B. To attract tourists to book flights.

C. To introduce some travel experts.

D. To recommend tourist activities.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多途选项。

Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:

Schedule yearly exams. 1. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.

Protect against UV rays (紫外线). Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2. .

Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 3. Experts advised that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.

4. As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote(促进) eye health.

Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5. . Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.

A．Eat your greens.

B．People should begin the eye care early in life.

C．They can properly protect your eyes.

D．Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.

E. Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.

F. Always follow the doctor’s advice for proper wear.

G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.

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A man died and was on his way to another _________ , either the Heaven or the Hell. He saw an extremely_________ palace half way and the owner of the palace _________ him to stay and live in the palace.

The man said，“I have been working _________ during my life and now I just want to eat and sleep _________ any work.”

The owner of the palace said，“_________ ，there is nowhere else better than here for you. There are a wealth of _________ in my palace and you can eat whatever you want without anyone _________ you. _________ ，there is _________ that needs to be done by you.” Then，the man settled down in the palace.

At the beginning，the man felt very _________ at the rotation(轮流) of eating and sleeping. But _________ ，he felt a bit lonely and empty. So he went to the owner and complained，“It is _________ to live by just eating and sleeping every day. Now I show no _________ in this kind of life any more. Could you help me find a _________ ？”

The owner replied，“_________ ， there is no job here at all.”

After another several months，the man could not _________ the present life and went to the owner _________ ，“I really could not stand this sort of life any more. If you do not offer me a job，I would _________ to go to the hell instead of living here.”

The owner of the palace smiled contemptuously(轻蔑地)， “Do you think it is the Heaven here？ It is _________ the hell！”

1.A．world B．house C．place D. hospital

2.A．summer B．mysterious C．free D．splendid

3.A．asked B．warned C．forced D．commanded

4.A．comfortably B．hard C．honestly D．unpaid

5.A．apart from B．besides C．without D．with

6.A．If any B．If so C．If necessary D．If possible

7.A．jewels B．money C．books D．food

8.A．stopping B．asking C．noticing D．meeting

9.A．However B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．Moreover

10.A．anything B．everything C．nothing D．something

11.A．surprised B．happy C．mad D．frightened

12.A．easily B．carefully C．confidently D．gradually

13.A．strange B．enjoyable C．boring D．relaxing

14.A．interest B．trust C．patience D．curiosity

15.A．partner B．way out C．meaning D．job

16.A．That’s right B．Cheer up C．Sorry D．Never mind

17.A．bear B．lose C．handle D．risk

18.A．indeed B．already C．always D．again

19.A．hope B．prefer C．promise D．expect

20.A．no longer B．also C．actually D．still

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My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. 1. seems that she can’t control herself well, just clicking with the mouse . Let me tell you what happened last night . It was the third times that she 2. (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her 3. (think) twice before buying anything , 4. my wife ignored what I said and replied 5. (confidence), “with the New Year approaching(接近）, preparation is necessary . 6. , I haven’t bought things on the Internet for a whole week .” 7. (hear )her words ,I was really speechless . In most cases , the things she bought aren’t good value for money . Maybe she just enjoys the process of buying online .

As 8. as I know , people are easily attracted by the discount , so 9. to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation (诱惑) is 10. important lesson many people need to learn .

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1.A successful person should be strong-willed and . (精力充沛的)

2.Her unhappy childhood was the (起源) of her problems later in life.

3.All the students look at the experiment full of .(好奇心)

4.It is also wise of children to (请教) their parents when making decisions.

5.They are (寻找) the most reasonable diet which will do good to the health.

6.I consider that it is (有害的) for students to play computer games, though some of them don’t think so.

7. (不像)his brother, he is talkative and has a sense of humor.

8.You must finish the market survey (在……之内) two weeks.

9.If you want to make great (成就), you should devote almost all you life.

10.They had to (斗争) for their lives against bad weather.

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Daisy smiled. “That is good news. It shows the importance of wildlife 1.________ , but I’d like to help as the WWF suggests.” The carpet rose again and almost at once they were in a thick rainforest. A monkey watched them 2.________it rubbed itself. “What are you doing?” asked daisy. “I am protecting myself from mosquitoes,” it replied. “When I find a millipede insect, I rub it over my body. It contains a powerful drug which3.________ them. You should pay attention to the rainforest 4.________ I live and 5.________how the animals live together. ”

Many musicians meet and 6.________ a band because they like to write and play their own music. They may start as a group of high-school students, for 7.________ practicing their music in someone’s house is the first step to fame. Sometimes they may play to8.________ in the street or subway so that they can 9.________some extra money for themselves or pay for their instruments. Later they may give10.________ in pubs or clubs, for which they are paid in cash.

Li Daiyu and her counsin were 11.________ a trip to Canada. The thought12.________ they could cross the whole continent was exciting. Vancouver is Canada’s most beautiful city, 13.________ by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Skiing in the Rocky Mountains and Sailing in the

habour 14.________ Vancouver one of Canada’s most popular city to live in. If you cross the Rocky Mountains, you will catch 15.________ of some mountain goats.

Tony 16.________ Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her 17.________ ! She stepped back appearing surprised and put her hands, as if in18.________. I guessed that there was probably a major misunderstanding.

When we met yesterday, he moved very 19.________ to me as I introduced myself. I moved back a bit, but he came to ask a question and then 20._________ my hand.