When was the last time someone unexpectedly did something nice for you? Not someone you knew, but a total stranger? It’s happened to me a few times, but two instances really stand out.

A few years ago, I was dining in a restaurant with a friend who kept talking about himself, completely not aware of the fact that I was sitting there in misery. It wasn’t my friend’s talks that made me suffer. I was recovering from a broken heart, and just sitting down to dinner reminded me of my last relationship. I could have burst into tears right there at the table.

When we picked up the check, the waitress said, “Your meal was already paid for.” My friend and I didn’t have a clue how it happened. Then I remembered a man I saw out of the corner of my eye. He was dressed in mostly white, sat down at the bar, had a beer, and stayed for maybe ten minutes. The waitress said, “Yes, the gentleman in white paid for you.” It felt like an angel was saying, “I see you, honey. It’s going to be okay.”

Just last year, I was running a half?marathon. With just 1 mile to go, I was out of gas. Runners call it “hitting the wall”. I thought I couldn’t move another inch. Out of nowhere, a stranger came up to me and said, “What’s your name, sweetie? Jennifer? Okay, Jennifer, let’s go! Come on! It’s just around the corner! You can do it!” And he ran with me until I picked up my pace. I found him at the finish line to thank him for the encouragement only to learn he wasn’t even supposed to be in the race that day.

I still shake my head when I think of these momentary angels that came to me at my point of need. Do you have any experiences like these?

1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．The kindness of strangers

B．Valuable friendship

C．Two special experiences

D．Helping others is worthwhile

2.According to the passage, the man in white ________.

A．was the author’s friend

B．had a big meal in the restaurant

C．was generous and kind?hearted

D．enjoyed making fun of others

3.The underlined expression in the passage means “________”．

A．being hurt by the wall B．winning the game

C．taking a deep breath D．running out of energy

4.Who is the stranger in the marathon race?

A. the writer’s friend

B. the winner of the race

C. an athlete in the race

D. a stranger passing by

There are many older people in the world and there will be many more. A little-known fact is that over 60 percent of the older people live in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization, by 2020 there will be 1 billion, with over 700 million living in developing countries.

It is a surprising fact that the population aging is particularly rapid in developing countries. For example, it took France 115 years for the rate of older people to double from 7 percent to 14 percent. It is estimated to take China a mere 27 years to achieve this same increase.

What are the implications of these increased numbers of older folk? One of the biggest worries for governments is that the longer people live, the more likelihood there is for diseases and for disability. Attention is being paid to the need to keep people as healthy as possible, including during old age, to lessen the financial burden on the state.

Another significant problem is the need for the younger generations to understand and value the older people in their society. In some African countries, certainly in Asia, older people are respected and regarded as the ones with special knowledge. Yet traditions are fading away daily, which does not make sure the continued high regard of older people. As society changes, attitudes will change.

Much needs to be done to get rid of age discrimination in employment. Life-long learning programs need to be provided to enable older people to be active members in a country's development.

Social security policies need to be established to provide adequate income protection for older people. Both public and private schemes are vital in order to build a suitable safety net.

1.The rate of older people________.

A. is bigger in developed countries than in developing countries

B. is one-seventh of the population in developing countries

C. will increase much faster in China than in France

D. will be sixty percent in developing countries by 2020

2.According to passage, which of the following are governments most worried about?

A. The diseases and disability of older people

B. The longer life and good health of people.

C. The loss of taxes on older people.

D. The increasing respect for older people.

3.Which of the following measure is NOT mentioned to solve the population ageing problem?

A. Getting rid of age discrimination in employment.

B. Supplying life-long learning programs to older people.

C. Making sure adequate income protection for older people.

D. Providing free health care for sick older people.

4.The author concludes in the last paragraph that ________.

A. governments have spent lots of time in solving the aging problem

B. population aging is a hard problem, but it needs to be solved urgently

C. people are too busy to solve the population aging problem

D. much time and effort will be lost in solving the aging problem

A woman renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk’s office was asked to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.

“What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a …”

“Of course I have a job,” said Emily. “I’m a mother.”

“We don’t list ‘mother’ as an occupation… ‘housewife’ covers it,” said the recorder.

One day I found myself in the same situation. The clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title．“What is your occupation?” she asked.

The words simply popped out. “I’m a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”

The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in midair.

I repeated the title slowly, and then I stared with wonder as my statement was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.

“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “Just what you do in this field?”

Without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn’t）, in the lab and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most careers and rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up (依托) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants---ages 13, 7, and 3.

Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6 month old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern．

I felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable (不可缺少的) to mankind than “just another mother.”

Motherhood…What a glorious career! Especially when there’s a title on the door.

1.How did the female clerk feel at first when the author told her occupation?

A. curious B. puzzled

C. indifferent D. interested

2.How did the author feel when describing her job to the clerk?

A. calm B. funny C. worried D. cool

3.Why did the woman clerk show more respect for the author?

A. Because the author cared little about rewards.

B. Because she admired the author’s research work in the lab.

C. Because she thought the author did admirable work.

D. Because the writer did something she had little knowledge of.

4.What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To show how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.

B. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career and deserves respect.

C. To show that the author had a grander job than Emily.

D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.

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1.With the three books， the Princeton Review aims at ________.

A. offering students guides in making a difference in their jobs after university graduation

B. offering guides on the writing of application essays for American universities

C. showing students how to pass LSA T in the US

D. showing college graduates what helped actual students achieve their dreams

2.LSAT is most probably ___________.

A. an admission test given by a law school

B. a test for admitted law students

C. information on business and college

D. information on GPA

3.What's the purpose of writing the three texts?

A. To sell the books.

B. To make the books easier to read.

C. To show the importance of the schools.

D. To introduce new authors

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答案。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Easy Ways to Boost (改善) Your Mood

_1._. Taking an extra moment for yourself will make your day brighter and give you a healthier outlook on life. Here are some simple ways you can bring a little happiness into your life right now：

1．Go for a walk.

Grab your dog, best friend, or your significant other and head out on a brisk (轻快的) walk. Just a little bit of exercise can boost your mood and give you a fresh perspective (态度) on problems that have been bothering you. Think walks are boring? _2.__ Take a trip to the mall, or even walk to get some frozen yogurt. Make it a fun trip and you’ll surely make it part of your routine.

2．_3._

After all, laughter is the best medicine. Pick up something that makes you laugh like a funny picture, book, magazine, or a DVD of your favorite comedy. _4.__ Giving yourself time to laugh boosts feel?good endorphins(胺多酚)．

3. _5.__

Take a photo of yourself doing something you enjoy, like roller skating, skiing, swimming, playing an instrument, or being with friends and family. Place the picture on your desk to remind yourself that you lead an amazing life and have lots to be happy about.

A．Model behavior.

B．Try walking to a place that seems exciting to you.

C．Ten minutes of relaxation can do wonders.

D．Even the most optimistic people can use a mood boost every once in a while.

E．Tell someone that you’re guaranteed to brighten their day.

F．You could even plan a date night out to a comedy club.

G．Buy something interesting.

完型填空

阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I had arrived at the airport about 30 minutes before the check?in. It had been very _______ three days for me with lots of meetings. So I was glad to have the _______ time to make a note of what I _______to do the following day. But then came the _____ that my flight had to be ______ because there was a problem with the plane.

As I sat waiting for my _______ to be called, I reflected on my last meeting of the day. It was not a business meeting but rather a very enjoyable _____ with an old business friend I had not seen for over 12 years. Our lunch was spent recalling time gone by _______ filling each other in what had happened in our lives over the last 12 years. We both laughed and smiled as we recalled the good times and the great experiences we had ______ together. At the end of our time together, we both said how much we had ______ it and that we must do it again.

It was great to have this additional time to replay in my ____ all that we had talked about. I realized how important it was to have regular_____ of the good times in our life. I was lucky enough to have had the chance to take a short ______ and reflect on the good things that had happened in my life over the last 12 years.

It was somewhat like looking at an old photo album ______ in a cupboard in your house. There before your eyes were lots of wonderful _______ that take you back to times and places, and most importantly to those people who were in the ______.

My flight home was finally ____ three hours later. I smiled as I _____ the plane and realized that I was not at all ______ about the delay in the flight, as I had been able to spend the time ____ on the good times from days gone by.

1.A.important B．busy C．convenient D．useful

2.A.pleasant B．satisfying C．happy D．extra

3.A.had B．failed C．needed D．managed

4.A.announcement B．declaration C．opening D．speech

5.A.waited B．cancelled C．taken D．delayed

6.A.flight B．turn C．name D．order

7.A.negotiation(谈判) B．lunch C．party D．discussion

8.A.as well B．except for C．as well as D．in addition

9.A.spent B．met C．managed D．shared

10.A.got B．enjoyed C．made D．paid

11.A.heart B．spirit C．flight D．mind

12.A.time B．plans C．reminders D．remainder

13.A.way B．cut C．method D．break

14.A.stored away B．put on C．set aside D．given out

15.A.celebrations B．memories C．awards D．presents

16.A.cupboard B．books C．childhood D．photos

17.A.shouted B．phoned C．called D．commanded

18.A.left B．boarded C．jumped D．reached

19.A.upset B．happy C．crazy D．surprised

20.A.taking B．seizing C．reflecting D．bringing

语法填空

阅读下列短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的词，或者用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。答案写在答题纸的相应位置

Americans use many expressions with the word dog. People in the United States love their dogs and treat 1. well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside 2.give them good food and medical care. On the contrary, dogs 3. owners to care for them lead a rather difficult way of life. The expression “lead a dog’s life”, 4. (describe) a person who has an unhappy existence.

Some say we live in a dog-eat-dog world, 5. means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, 6.person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even 7. (bad) if they became sick like a dog.

Husbands and wives use this doghouse term 8.they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might be angry at her husband coming home late or 9. (forget) their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him 10.(nice) until he apologizes.

I have forgotten______ you put the dictionary.

A. that it was there B. where was it that

C. that where it was D. where it was that

If ______ to look after luggage for someone else, inform the police at once.

A. asked B. to ask C. asking D. having asked

________ the morning train, he would not have been late for the meeting.

A. Did he catch B. Should be catch

C. Has he caught D. Had he caught