8．I can't remember a winter being as cold as this in Pennsylvania，but I'm sure there were colder days．
    Even though the daylight hours are growing longer minute by minute，it's easy to find an excuse not to go out unless you absolutely must，but then again I often have to push myself to accomplish things．
    People I speak to have been in all kinds of nasty moods．They say they're"under the weather，"not feeling good about this time of year．
    As I stood outside with my two dogs yesterday，it was so cold that my nose and face felt frozen and my ears were stinging．
    Of course，that doesn't matter to Ricky and Lucy．They have a routine they must go through to find just the fighting spot no matter how cold or hot it is．
    So I wait．
    But this time it was different．As cold as it was，I suddenly was excited thinking about how wonderful this extreme cold really was．
    Then the sun broke through the clouds and memories of summer's extremely hot days flashed through my mind．I could remember standing in the heat of the afternoon，with sweat pouring down my brow and the hot，burning sun against my face．I reminded myself then and there that in the cold of the winter I would wish I had this heat．
    I was grateful for the extremes．Without the extremes in my life，I would never appreciate the days when things were just right．Without the extremes，life would be boring．
    It's being pushed to one of the extremes that makes us appreciate the middle more．Health challenges remind us that we need to pay more attention to how we live．Financial extremes remind us that when things go smoothly it's also time to save for raining days．
    I've come to the conclusion that all too often I find a reason not to be happy with where I am at that moment．
    Whether it's hot or cold，good health or bad，in the money or out of it，I always
want it to be different．
    I'm tired of being"Under the Weather!"

31．What is the author's attitude towards the extremes in life？A
    A．Grateful．   B．Critical．
    C．Negative．   D．Unconcerned．
32．That day the writer waited in the terrible cold becauseC．
    A．his dogs wanted to hunt
    B．he wanted to face the cold bravely
    C．his dogs had a routine
    D．he wanted to be different
33．The underlined word"nasty"（Paragraph 4）can be replaced byA．
    A．unpleasant                           B．violent         
    C．favorable                            D．unusual
34．At last the author drew a conclusion thatB．
    A．happiness cannot be gained by complaints
    B．things will be different whatever the situation is
    C．happiness will fail to come to you if you can find a reason
    D．he is disappointed with his present situation
35．What is the best title for this passage？C
    A．Follow the Routine                   B．Two Extremes in Life
    C．Changes should be Expected           D．Weather Information．

7．Most city parks are places where you can escape from big，ugly structures of metal and stone．The Manhattan High Line is different．Raised 25 feet above the ground，this massive metal structure once supported a rail line．The line opened in 1934 to bring trains directly into factories and warehouses．It was hardly used after the 1960s，and much of it was torn down．However，one section remained in an area of Manhattan called Chelsea．Chelsea was becoming more and more valuable as restaurants，art galleries and apartments were built，but the ugly railway structure remained as  a deadweight．weightEveryone knew that at some time，it would have to be removed．
But the High Line was not destroyed．In fact，now the old rail line serves as one of the most peaceful places in the city．It holds an elevated park，with beautiful gardens，a sidewalk and great views of the city．The idea to change the rail line into a park came from Joshua David and Robert Hammond．In 1999，they attended a community meeting to decide the fate（命运） of the High Line．David and Hammond were the only people at the meeting interested in saving the structure for its historical significance．Later on，when they asked railway officials to take them up to look at the High Line，they saw a mile and a half of wild flowers growing in the middle of the city，and they realized that the High Line had potential to become a park．There was growing interest in improving urban centers，and so the project quickly won support and funds for construction were easily obtained．
The first section of the High Line opened in 2009and immediately became popular with tourists and locals alike．Each part of the park has a different atmosphere．Some areas are like balconies （阳台）with wonderful city views．Where the rail line goes between buildings，trees are thickly planted．Other sections have wide walkways planted with wild flowers．Only the final section remains the way it has been for the last fifty years-a railway line overgrown with weeds．

63．The underlined phrase"a dead weight"in Paragraph 1meansD．
A．something with potential to be better．
B．something with historical interest．
C．something which is a danger to people．
D．something useless which slows progress．
64．According to Paragraph 2，David and Hammond wanted to save the High Line because theyA．
A．thought it had historical value
B．wanted to reopen the train line
C．thought it would bring them money
D．were interested in improving the city
65．From the last paragraph，we can learn that the parkA．
A．is different in its design
B．is covered with trees
C．didn't change at all
D．became a natural countryside
66．Which of the following is NOT true about the High Line？D
A．It is situated above ground level．
B．Only part of the line remains．
C．It is now a popular park．
D．Trains still use the line．

6．Brighton：It is a seaside resort on the English Channel．Only 50miles from London，it offers a good variety of lively entertainment．It is a cheerful place，busy and crowded in the summer，but alive in every season of the year．Its royal pavilion（布莱顿皇宫）is a masterpiece of English architecture．
Durham：Whatever travelers see or don't see in England，they must see this city，in the northeast，just south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne．No one will forget the sight of its cathedral（教堂）and castle rising together on a steep hill overlooking a loop in the River Wear，which almost surrounds them．The cathedral itself is one of the great medieval（中世纪的，公元476-1500）buildings in Europe．
Liverpool：A port in the northwest of England which possesses a quality that is not found in quite the same way anywhere else in England：the quality of grandeur （壮观）．Liverpool has this grandeur in its site on the broad River Mersey （more than half a mile wide） with the houses rising near it； in its great dock buildings，its broad streets，and its two enormous cathedrals．
Edinburgh：It has long been the capital of Scotland．Edinburgh Castle is Edinburgh's important building，controlling the city from its perch on a rock over a hundred meters above sea level．Another important building is the Palace of Holyrood House，begun by JamesⅢaround 1500．Between the castle and the palace is the Royal Mile，which was the center of Edinburgh life before the 17th century and is fascinating to visit now．

64．Which is the suitable time to visit Brighton？B
A．Only summer   B．All the year around     C．Holidays     D．Weekdays
65．Which of the following place mentions both a castle and a cathedral？B
A．Brighton     B．Durham     C．Liverpool    D．Edinburgh
66．From this article，which of the following statements is wrong？C
A．Around the broad River Mersey you can enjoy the unique quality of Liverpool．
B．The sight of Durham's cathedral and castle is probably best seen from the banks of the Riverwear．
C．The Palace of Holyrood House is much older than the cathedral in Durham．
D．Edinburgh Castle was built over a hundred meters above sea level．
67．This article can be found inA
A．a travel magazine                       B．a daily newspaper
C．a chapter of science fiction            D．a column in the financial press．

5．Like international travelers anywhere，foreigners visiting the United States from other countries can be confused by some of what they encounter．Fortunately，their fellow travelers have plenty of advice．Here are some specially good travel advice from around the world．
From Italy：
Tipping is filled with misunderstanding．Q．Is it true that I have to"force"to tip at all？A．It is not   mandatory to tip，however，it is strongly recommended，because in many cases it is the only entry of workers．Generally in a restaurant，in the cab，and in many places where there is a service tip is 15%．Since the bill that will explain you exactly the city tax of 8.875%，is sufficient to double that sum，without bothering to do the calculations．In the hotel you leave two dollars per day per person cleaning．Obviously you do not leave tips in places like McDonalds or Starbucks．
From China：
Americans love to follow rules，even when no one is looking．"Americans are such strict rule followers．I witnessed this once sitting on the sidelines of a high school dodge ball game．To me，it was ridiculous，a little violent，and very American．It struck me that my classmates followed the rules of the game so strictly．Even when no one noticed that a person had been hit and he could have kept playing，he voluntarily gave himself up and left the game．I was deeply impressed by how much people honored the rules even when they are not seen．"
From Russia：
Gifts are not a big deal．And did you know bribery （行贿） was illegal？"Gifts：Americans do not expect them．On the contrary，an unexpected gift while conducting business can put an American in an awkward position．Such things for Americans suggest exchange of commercial．
Business gifts in the U．S．are not acceptable．Moreover，they often cause suspicion．Americans fear that they could be interpreted as a bribe，and in the United States that is strictly punishable by law．"
From Japan：
Nobody is impressed by how much you can drink．"In the U．S．，they do not have a sense of pride if they drink a large amount．Rather，if you drink a lot，there is a sense that you cannot manage yourself，and you can lose respect from those around you．Being drunk doesn't excuse your actions，and to drink alcohol habitually is a sign of alcoholism．Alcoholics are seen as mentally weak，and are avoided by society due to their inability to have self control．"

59．What does the passage mainly tell about？B
A．Cultural diversity． B．Cultural differences．
B．Cultural revolution．D．Cultural construction．
60．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word"mandatory"in Para.3？A
A．Required． B．Forbidden． C．Permitted． D．Arranged．
61．According to the passage，what are Americans most likely to do？D
A．Tipping everywhere． B．Sending a surprising business present．
C．Drinking a lot．     D．Obeying the game rules．
62．Which word do the international travelers probably use to describe Americans？B
A．Confident．B．Self-disciplined．C．Selfless．D．Generous．

4．If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station，you don't need to feel surprised．They are a flash mob （快闪族），which is a group of people who come together suddenly in a public place，do something unusual for a brief period of time，and then quickly break up．They are usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communication network．At a predetermined time，they gather and perform some  distractions（消遣） such as waving their hands and exchanging books，Then，they quickly break up before the police can arrive．Using mobile phones，the flash mob can change its location if the first one has been replaced for any reason．
        Bill Lasik，senior editor of Harper's Magazine，organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob came together on June 3，2003-after the first attempt was foiled at Macy's department store．Lasik claimed that the activity was designed to make fun of hipsters （起时髦的人），and call attention to the cultural atmosphere．       
      Flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock people．Such an activity might seem amusing and untrue，but it also might frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place．Undoubtedly，flash mobs can serve as good political tools in any direction．They also have great economic potential，such as using flash mobs to advertise a product．
      The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular．People use it to do many things．For example，in 2009，Michael Jackson's fans took part in a flash mob to remember him．Hundreds of his fans gathered singing and dancing Michael's famous song"Beat It"together．Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory．
24．The undefined word"foiled"in Paragraph 2 can be replaced byB．
A．forgotten          B．prevented       C．announced            D．confirmed
25．What can you learn about the flash mob from the passage？D
A．The flash mob usually breaks up quickly for lacking enough time．
B．Once the place for the activity is determined，it can't be changed．
C．The flash mob can be made use offing many fields just for fun．
D．It gives people the chance to come together to do something unusual．
26．The main purpose of the passage isC
A．to entertain                         B．to encourage                  
C．to inform                            D．to persuade
27．The writer's attitude towards the flash mob isB
A．negative         C．favorable        B．objective        D．doubtful．

3．
There are few places in the world with people as friendly and scenery as beautiful as the Philippines．Of the 7，107islands that make up the archipelago nation（群岛国家），Boracay is one that has some of the best beaches the country-or even Asia-has to offer．
Boracay is a great choice for a beach holiday，especially if you're trying to escape the cold claws of winter．A lot is packed on the island，which is not much bigger than 10square kilometers．It has many charms and attractions for the most active traveler，as well as the biggest beach bum（冲浪爱好者）．
It also caters to a variety of budgets．With everything from low-key guesthouses to five-star resorts，local fare to gourmet meals（餐要大餐），travelers will be able to spend as-much or as little as they want．And like many destinations in Asia，bargaining will help you get better prices on accommodation，leisure activities，shopping and dining．
The majority of accommodations can be found along the western side of the island，along White Sand Beach and Bulabog Beach．The southern part of the beach，called Station Three，caters more to backpacker crowds，and prices tend to increase the farther you go up the beach．Station Two，5to 10 minutes on foot from Station Three，is the center of the island's pulsing nightlife．Another 10 minutes up from Station Two is Station One，where you'll find the resort hotels and a more relaxed，comforting atmosphere．
The island's lookout point is arguably the best place for panoramic（全景的）views of Boracay and its neighboring islands．Just a few moments of breathtaking scenery and fresh sea air will rejuvenate（使精神焕发）you and make you feel you never want to leave．
There are organized trips to nearby islands，one of the most popular being Ariel's Point．The Boracay Beach Club resort，which owns the island，plans outings to Ariel's for a minimum of 14 people each trip．Visitors can have a day of cliff-jumping，snorkeling and barbecues．
An alternative-and a sure way to see and do what you want-is to hire a boat．Ride around
Boracay，stop at a restaurant frequented by locals，visit the neighboring islands，find a good snorkeling spot or fthd a beach where you can appreciate Boracay's unspoiled beauty．Countless boat operators offer their services along the shore．Rental is typically 500pesos（＄12）an hour．
Another must-do is a sailboat ride at sunset．White Sand and Bulabog Beaches are lined with sailboats，and there's nothing quite like watching the sun descend against the backdrop of a blue sea and sky．There's very little that will top this bonding moment with nature．
To round up the day，head out for a tasty meal．Because of Boracay's countless international visitors，almost every major food type is available．There's New York-style pizzas，burgers galore，Mexican treats，Thai favorites，as well as Japanese udon noodles．
There's plenty more to love and appreciate about Boracay．With its small，cozy atmosphere and welcoming people，it's one destination not to pass up for that romantic getaway，family trip or holiday with friends．

56．If you want to find inexpensive accommodation，you should go_along White Sand Beach and Bulabog Beach．B
A．northward  B．southward  C．eastward D．westward
57．What does the underlined word"top"in Paragraph 8mean？A
A．Be better than．B．Be suitable for．C．Be away from．D．Be equal to．
58．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage？B
A．Hotel expenses．B．Public transport．
C．Outdoor recreations．D．International food．

2．Spanish explorers called them Las Encantadas，the Enchanted Isles，and Charles Darwin used his studies of the islands as the foundation for his theory of natural selection．The Galapagos are among the world's most important scientific treasures，a group of volcanic islands surrounded by deserted beaches and inhabited by unique varieties of giant tortoise，lizards，and birds．
Yet life on this United Nations world heritage site has turned sour．Battles have broken out between  fishermen and conservationists．Ecuador，which owns the islands，has sent a naval patrol （海军巡逻队） to put down disturbances．
The controversial director of the Galapagos National Park-which controls 97percent of Galapagos land and the reserve extending to 40miles offshore-has been fired，while an air of uneasy tension hangs over the islands，as the islanders prepare for election when they pick their representatives in Ecuador's national assembly．
"It's a very tense situation，"said Leonor Stjepic，director of the London-based Galapagos Conservation Trust，which raises money to help projects on the islands．"We are watching it with concern．"
The violence has been triggered by an alarming growth in the islands'population．Puerto Ayora，on Santa Cruz island，housed just 45inhabitants in the 50s．Today there are more than 10，000，while the islands'total population is more than 19，000and growing by 6percent a year，despite recently introduced a law to limit waves of immigrants fleeing the poor areas of Ecuador for a life"in paradise （天堂）"．On top ofthis，more than 100，000tourists visit the islands every year．
Such numbers have put the islands，special ecology under intense pressure．Conservationists backed by the Ecuador government，have replied by exercising strict controls to protect the islands*iguanas，blue-footed boobies，and giant tortoises．
These moves have angered many local people，however．They want to exploit （开发利用） the islands'waters and catch its protected species of sharks，lobsters and sea cucumbers，which can fetch high prices in Japan and South Korea．
Angry fishermen surrounded the Charles Darwin research station on Santa Cruz last February，threatened to kill Lonesome George-the last surviving member of the Pinta Island species of the Galapagos giant tortoise．
The situation got improved after the Ecuador government made concessions （让步） by increasing fishing quotas （配额），which angered conservationists．"It is tragic，the short-term gain of a few fishermen versus the long-term survival of the Galapagos，"said John McCosker of the California Academy of Sciences．"They are killing the golden goose．"
Then，the Ecuador government appointed Fausto Cepeda as the national park's new director，a post that has become a political football for the mainland government．There have been nine directors in the past 18months．
This appointment was particularly controversial，however．Cepeda was known to have close ties with the fishing industry，and the rangers （管理员），who run the national park and reserve，rebelled．
More than 300staged a sit-in at the park's headquarters and prevented Cepeda from taking up his post．A battle broke out，and at least two people suffered serious injuries．Eventually，Cepeda-with the fishermen's help-entered the park．"I am in office，i am in control．And I am trying to lower the tension，"he announced．
The Ecuador government took no chances，and sent a patrol boat to maintain the peace．A few days later，Ecuador Environment Minister Fabian Valdivicso met representatives of rangers．After discussions，he told newspapers that he had decided to remove Cepeda from the post．
However，as the population continues to rise，the long-term pressures on the islands are serious and will not disappear that easily．
"We have to balance its special environment with the needs of local people．In that sense，it is a microcosm （缩影） for all the other threatened parts of the world．So getting it right here is going to be a very，very important trick to pull off，"said Stjepic．

66、What does the underlined word"this"in Paragraph 5refer to？A
A．The island's swelling population．
B．The law to limit waves of immigrants．
C．A life in paradise．
D．The tourists'visiting the islands every year．
67、How significant were the islands for Charles Darwin？A
A．He based his theory on his studies there．
B．He built the Charles Darwin research center there．
C．He advocated the balance between ecology and people there．
D．He found the last surviving giant tortoise there．
68、What is the primary contributing factor to the conflict between conservationists and fishermen？B
A．The dismissal of the previous director of the Galapagos National Park．
B．The exploitation of the islands．
C．The government's support of Galapagos Conservation Trust．
D．Cepeda's close tie with the fishing industry．
69、We can learn from the passage thatD．
A．the projects of Galapagos Conservation Trust on the islands are profitable
B．conservationists get angry when fishermen are killing a goose
C．politicians from the mainland government play football on the islands
D．the government is trying to ease the tension
70、In Paragraph 13，what does the author mean by"The Ecuador government took no chances"？C
A．The government did not seize opportunities．
B．The government made no compromises．
C．The government did not run risks．
D．The government shrank from responsibilities．

1．In the winter months the temperature in most of Canada usually stays below 0℃．However，in some parts of Canada，such as southern British Columbia，the temperature rarely goes below 0℃．In most areas where people live，snow will be on the ground from mid-December to mid-March．Though Canada's winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to，it can be very enjoyable．For many Canadians，being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life．There are many outdoor winter activities，including skiing，ice fishing，walking，and skating．Joining in one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow．
Drssing for winter
During winter in Canada，you will need warm clothing．If possible，arrive with these items or be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival．You will need：
☆warm waterproof boots☆a scarf for your neck
☆a hat that covers your ears☆gloves for your hands
☆thick winter coats，pants and sweaters
Layers keep you warm
It's a good idea to layer your clothing by，for example，wearing a T-shirt and a sweater underneath a jacket．If you become too hot，it's always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another．On the West Coast，prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather．You will need：
☆a warm waterproof coat☆waterproof hats
☆an umbrella☆rain boots or snow boots
Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada．You can also contact Related Links，for example，an immigrant serving organization in the community where you live for more information about dressing for winter．
25．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph？D
A To tell about the details about Canada．
B．To show many outdoor winter activities．
C．To introduce the daily life of Canadians．
D．To encourage you to enjoy winter in Canada．
26．What is the important part for many Canadians in winter？C
A．Ice fishing
B．Joining a group．
C．Leading an active life
D．Staying in the snow．
27．If you spend a winter in Canada，you'll prepare the following EXCEPTA．
A．an umbrella and sunglasses         
B．thick winter coats and pants
C．waterproof hats and coats           
D．snow boots and gloves
28．The author suggest layering your clothing probably becauseC．
A．it is cool to dress like that          
B．it is a rule to dress like that
C．the weather there is changeable      
D．the weather is usually very hot．

20．The adder is the only poisonous snake native to Britain．Adders have the most highly developed poison injecting mechanism of all snakes，but they are not aggressive animals．Adders will only use their poison as a last means of defence，usually if caught or trodden on．No one has died from adder bites in Britain for over 20 years．By faar the most common smake in Britain is the adder．In Scotland，in fact，there are no other snakes at all．The adder is also the only British sanke with a poisonous bite．It can be found almost anywhere，but prefers sunny hillsides and rough open country，including high gournd．In Ireland there are no snakes at all．
Most people regard snake bites as a fatal misfortune，but not all bites are serious，and very few are fatal．Sometimes attempts at emergency treatment turn out to be more dangerous than the bite itself，with amateurs heroically，but mistakenly，trying do-it-yourself surgery and other unnecessary measures．
All snakes have small teeth，so it follows tha tall snakes can bite，but only te bite of the adder presents any danger．British snakes are shy animals and are fare more frightened of you than you could possibly be of them．The adder will attack only if it feels threatened，as can happen if you take it by surprise and step on it accidentally，or if you try to catch it or pick it up，which it dislikes intensely．If it hears you coming，it will normally get out of the way as quickly as it can，but adders cannot move  very rapidly and may attack before moving if you are very close．
The effect of a bite varies considerably．It depends upon severa things，one of which is the boidy-wight of the person bitten．The bigger the person，the less harmful the bite is likely to be，which is why children suffer far more seriously from snake bites in Britain，and thought these bites can make soime pepe very ill，thre are probaably just as many cases of bites having little or no effect，as there are of serious illess．
28．What does the underlined phrase"trodden on"probably mean？C
A．Found out          B．Heard from    C．Stepped on     D．Robbed of．
29．Where are adders to be found？B
A．In fertile fields in Scotland
B．On wild land throughout Britain．
C．In many parts of Britain and Ireland
D．Everywhere in Britian except Scotland
30．What should you do if you are with someone who is bitten by an adder？C
A．Catch the biting adder at onece
B．Don't worry about the bitten person．
C．Don't try to treat the bite by yourself
D．Operate on the person as soon as possible．
31．What's the best title of the passage？B
A．Poisonous Snakes                   
B．Adders in Britain 
C．Take Care oif Sake Bites             
D．Protec Endangered Adders．

19．Some people have travelled to Canada while others may have just heard of it．As is known to
all，the Canadian red and white maple leaf flag is officially called The National Flag of Canada．
The Canadian flag shows a stylized red maple leaf with 11 points on a white background，with red
borders down each side．The Canadian flag is twice as long as its width．The white square containing
the red maple leaf is the same width as the flag．Canada is a very large country，too．It is the second
largest country in the world．By contrast，it has a very small population．There are only about 29
millinon people there．Most Canadians are of British or French origin，and French is an official
language as well English．About 45% of the people are of British origin，that is，they or their parents
or grandparents，etc，come from Britain．Nearly 30% are of French origin．Most of the French-Canadians live in the province of quebec．Over the years people have come to live in Canada from many countries in the world．They are mostly from European countries and also from China，as well as other Asian countries．
   However，Canada was not an empty country when the Europeans began to arrive．Canadian-Indian lived along the coast，bythe rivers and lakes and in forests．Today there are only 350，000 Canadian-Indians in the whole country，with their own language．In the far north live the Inuits．
There are only 27，000 Canadian-Inuits．Their life is hard in such a harsh climate．
21．What is the populatin of Quebec？B
A．More than 29，000.000           
B．About 30% of the total population．
C．Over 45% of th etotal population   
D．Less than 30% of the French-Canadians．
22．Which of the following stands for Canada？A
                                
23．Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage？C
A．The Canadian flag I stwice as wide as its length．
B．Most Indians are now forced to live along the coast．
C．Nowadays Inuit still have difficult living conditions．
D．Nobody existed when the Europeans began to arrive in Canada．