5．Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world，famous for its beautiful canals，top art museum and cycling culture．It is the capital and most populous （人口稠密） city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the"Venice of the North"due to its convenient system of bridges and canals．Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam．
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre，which is full of traditional architecture，shopping centers and coffee shops．Don't miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt．You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District，which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark．
Transportation
Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest a airports in the world．You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station，which has many connecting routes．Cycling is very popular here，and it's easy to find cheap bike rentals around town．
Recommended Restaurants
Amsterdam is a top destination for foodies，so it is difficult to narrow down your dining choices．Here are a couple of our favorites．

Restaurant	Cuisine （风味）	Location	Price	Notes
Foodism	Mediterranean	Nassaukade 122， 1052EC	dishes from?20	Small portions are served so order 2-3 dishes per person
Ciel Bleu	French	Hotel Okura． Ferdinand Bolstraat 333，1072LH	set-price menus from?110for dinner	Make advance booking and ask for a table by the window

Money Saving Tips
•Unless you really want to see the tulips （郁金香） blooming，avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May．This is when hotel and flight prices rise sharply．
•Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District，where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center．
•Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money．
•Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights，hotels，and rental cars before you book．

21．Amsterdam earns the name"Venice of the North"because of itsC．
A．modem traffic systems
B．popular places of interest
C．large numbers of bridges and canals
D．big population and warm climate
22．Where can you enjoy dishes of French cooking？B
A．The Albert Cuyp Market．B．Ciel Bleu．C．Foodism．D．Vondelpark．
23．To save money on accommodation in Amsterdam，you'd betterD．
A．book a hotel in April
B．make advance booking at the machine
C．check into a hotel at the city center
D．compare the prices on the website
24．Where can we probably read the passage？A
A．A travel webpage．
B．A business report．
C．A research paper．
D．A geography textbook．

4．Two disabled Chinese citizens who have planted trees （61）voluntarily（voluntary） in Northern China have been voted （投票） by Chinese netizens as their inspiring heroes．
The vote（62）has been organized（organize） by Xinhua News Agency since 2011 to inspire moral strength in the public by highlighting the good deeds of ordinary people．The event is the first of its kind（63）to find（find） heroes among grassroots people．
Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia，both of （64）whomare aged over 50，have arm and sight disabilities．Disabled   （65）as/thoughthey are，they have planted over 10，000 trees in Jingxing County over the past 13 years，preventing their village from flooding and （66）improving（improve） the environmental surroundings．
"I am his hands； he is my eyes，"says Haixia．"We are good partners．"
Fully （67）devoted（devote） to protecting the environment，they have turned the wasteland into a green one，which attracts（68）alarge number of birds．Planting trees has become an important part of their life．
Despite their disabilities，they form a great team that makes a huge（69）diffference（different）．They deserve to be called eco-heroes （70）fortheir unusual effort and amazing deed!

3．While happiness does not happen by chance，you don't need to change our entire life to find it．Start your journey to a happier you by developing these easy habits．
Work Out Often
Staying active can make you feel more enthusiasm for daily activities．So hit the gym or take up a sport that suits you best．Working out does you more good than burning off calories and strengthening your muscles．（36）CThat's why healthy people are generally 20% happier than unhealthy people．
Volunteer
（37）AUsing your skills to assist the less fortunate can boost your happiness．After all，it is joyful to bring some life and light back into someone's life．You can start small，like preparing a meal for your elderly neighbor．
Enjoy Friendship
Everyone can find himself stuck in trouble now and then．Enjoy an evening talking about your lives with your friends．Often they know you well enough to give you sound advice．（38）D
Plan Your Day
Having a set schedule can reduce stress throughout your day．Plan each day's work before stepping into the office．（39）GStaying organized by planning ahead can help you enjoy each moment．
Turn Off the TV
Turning on the TV for"noise"or relaxation can actually be harmful to your health and your happiness．Don't turn on the TV while you're cooking or doing the housework．Try turning on some soft music to relax．Turn off the TV and give yourself some reflective （沉思） time to read a book or play a game with your family．（40）E
 
A．Lending a helping hand proves to be a reward in itself．
B．You are only one step away from achieving more happiness．
C．It also brings about a feel-good reaction that promotes happiness．
D．Take it and switch the conversation to something more lighthearted．
E．These activities deserve your focus and will reduce your stress levels．
F．Regular exercise helps you keep a better figure and makes you stronger
G．Spare a few minutes each evening to ready items you need for the next day．

2．Luciano Baietti，a retired school，headmaster from Italy，holds the Guinness record for the most university degrees．The 70-year-old currently has 15 bachelors or masters degrees from various universities across Italy，and is getting ready to get his 16th．
Getting more than one college degree is not exactly unheard of，but 15 is apparently quite impressive，since it's only been done by one man．Although he spends his days working around his house and garden，like most people his age，at night，Baretti turns into n student again．Every morning，at 3 a．m．，when most of the world is sleeping，he wakes up and studies by the light of his desk lamp．He claims studying helps keep his mind active and that every degree he has obtained has helped broaden his knowledge of the world around him．
"Thanks to books，I feel free．After all，the words share the share root，"he says，referring to the Italian words libro （book） and libero （free）．"Me claims to have been inspired by the 19th century French essayist Louis-Francois Berlin，whose portrait is also on display in his study，alongside his many framed university degrees，and whom he describes as"a man of culture and knowledge．
Baietti first made it into the Guinness Book of Records in 2002，after his eighth degree．Then he spent the next 15 years adding seven more bachelors and masters degrees to his collection．
"Each time I set myself a new challenge to see how far my body and my brain can go．"At 70-years-old，Baietti thinks he has enough energy for at least one more degree，this time in food science．
Probably the most important thing about Baietti's achievement is that he managed to get most of his university degrees while working as headmaster of a secondary school，and volunteering with Italy's Red Cross．The secret was always getting up at 3 in the morning to make sure that his thirst （渴求） for knowledge didn't affect his professional activity and his family life．He spent 3 hours studying every day，and that was apparently all he needed to pass his exams and write his thesis （论文）．
 
32．Which of the following is true according to the passage？D
A．Louis-Francois Berlin is on good terms with Baietti．
B．Baietti is the first Italian to break a Guinness record twice．
C．Nobody but Baietti has ever got more than one college degree．
D．Challenging himself opens up a broader world to Baietti．
33．Baietti can be best described asC．
A．honest and considerate
B．optimistic and generous
C．determined and hardworking
D．reliable and imaginative
34．The key to Baietti's success isC．
A．the support from his family
B．his eagerness for fame
C．his nonstop daily learning
D．his unusual brain and energy
35．What lesson can we learn from the story of Baietti？B
A．Well begun is half done．
B．Never too late to learn．
C．Take things as they come．
D．Strike the iron while it is hot．

1．It is 8：45 a．m．and a line of hungry children eagerly await breakfast outside a classroom．Moments later they burst in，running over to a table covered with cereals，spreads，milk and juice to enjoy a satisfying，healthy breakfast．
This is familiar for Cannel McConnell，founder of The Magic Breakfast，a charity that delivers morning meals to children who would otherwise go without．
Ms McConnell created her organization 16 years ago after hearing from school staff that they had to feed their pupils before lessons started，as many were so hungry as to sleep in class．
The Magic Breakfast has a simple goal：to remove child hunger in the mornings by 2020．It is an example of one of many organizations using fresh produce to handle food poverty．
The charity has 200 partner schools in the capital and another 280 across the rest of England．There are 60 London schools on the waiting list．On average，49 pupils receive breakfast in each school，meaning the charity helps 9，800 young people in London every day．
Ms McConnell says the Magic Breakfast has made a notable impact："Every morning pupils come in，eat breakfast and socialise with one another．In terms of their academic development，they are sharper as the breakfast gives them the energy to get through the day and to learn．"
When asked about the obstacle to their goal，McConnell says，"The big thing we need，quite simply，is cash．The consequence （后果） of child hunger is that they will fail at school and we have to deal with fallout．Feeding hungry children so they can learn is no tough task．Breakfast is an ideal solution．As well as cash，we are looking for firms to donate food．I'd love for people to support us．And I'd love for us to proudly say we have sorted this problem out．"
 
28．How does the writer introduce the topic？B
A．By giving an explanation．
B．By describing a scene．
C．By analyzing causes．
D．By making comparisons．
29．Which of the following is not mentioned about Ms McConnell's organization？D
A．Its difficulties．
B．Its purpose．
C．Its influence．
D．Its staff．
30．What does Ms McConnell mean by saying the words in the last paragraph？A
A．She's calling on more people to help with her charity．
B．She feels greatly concerned about the future of her charity．
C．She's confident of providing enough breakfast for British children．
D．She feels proud to have solved the problem of child hunger in England．
31．What can be a suitable title for，the text？C
A．Hungry children：a tough problem for London
B．Free meals：a way to remove child hunger in England
C．The Magic Breakfast：a charity feeding hungry school children
D．Carmel McConnell：considerate founder of The Magic Breakfast．

20．It was the perfect friendship．We would run and play together； he was by my side everywhere I went．He always sensed when something was wrong，and was there to comfort me．Gambit was my best friend through my most difficult year in high school．And even though I could never have made it through that tough year without him，when it was over，I had to give him up．
This very special friendship began when I joined 4H and became part of its Seeing Eye Puppy Project．I attended meetings and learned training techniques，but each month I found it harder to be there without a pup of my own and watch everyone else try new technique with their pups．
Finally the long-awaited day arrived．Gambit was only seven weeks old，and it was love at first sight．He was the cutest pup I had ever set eyes on．
Gambit and I immediately became best friends．My job was to teach basic commands，socialize him，and give him as much affection as possible dining the fragile （脆弱）puppy months．Gambit's training was practically effortless；he learned commands very quickly and was always obedient （顺从）．
Gambit had been in my home for five months when my junior year began．This was an extremely challenging year for me，and it was great to come home to his bright eyes and wagging （摇）tail．Every day I would talk to Gambit about everything on my mind．I knew he wouldn't judge or reveal my secrets．Gambit and I had some of the best conversations，and all he did was listen．
This July I received the call that it was time for Gambit to return to complete his formal training．My heart sank．I had known he would have to go，but it seemed too soon．It felt like my best friend was moving away．I was at a loss what to do．My time with Gambit came to an end when my best friend and faithful companion moved on to a higher calling．He will help a blind person to be independent．
Gambit taught me that there will be things in life that you may love but have to give up．
All you can do is remember what they taught you，and it will make you a stronger person．
 
24．From the first paragraph we can learn thatD．
A．Gambit had a sharp sense of smell
B the author decided to hold on to Gambit．
C．the author had to abandon Gambit for his studies
D．Gambit helped the author get through the hard lime
25．We can infer the aim of Seeing Eye Puppy Project is to．A
A．train young dogs for the blind
B．seek pet companions for weak students
C．offer adults opportunities to earn a living
D．teach people techniques of training family pets
26．The underlined word"reveal"in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by""B．
A．ignore B．give away C．keep D．share in
27．How does the author mainly sound when telling the story？C
A．Cautious．B．Humorous．C．Grateful．D．Relieved．

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Amazon
Amazon is filled with free ebooks you can download．Amazon's Best Seller list is divided into Paid and Free．Check out the free sections in dozens of genres （种类），each listing the Top 100 free ebooks so you will have a lot of choices．This list changes constantly，based on how well the books are"selling"and whether they become or remain free．
Over Drive
Over Drive is an ebook service that works with local libraries to lend free ebooks to readers．It includes a wide collection of ebooks，from new sellers to classics．Sometimes there is a wait for a library ebook，just as there can be for a popular print book．
Project Gutenberg
Started in 1971，Project Gutenberg has over 53，000 free ebooks．Project Gutenberg ebooks are available to download in the U．S．but may be restricted in other countries if they are still protected by copyright．
Apple iBooks
You can read free ebooks on your iPhone and iPad using the iBooks app．Head to the iTunes App Store and click the"Free Books"category．You can see a list of the top best sellers．Click"Get"to download those books to your iPhone or iPad．
Audible
Audible lets you download audio （有声） books．You can get．a free audiobook when you sign up for a membership．Audible is currently available for listeners in the US，the UK，Canada，India，and Australia．
Finally，when you find a free ebook you want to read，get it right away．Often the offer is open only briefly．If you wait too long，you may discover the book now has a price attached．
 
21．What is the author's purpose of writing the passage？D
A．To introduce some new best-selling ebooks．
B．To show the advantages of some ebook services．
C．To encourage readers to buy more ebooks online．
D．To recommend some websites to download free ebooks．
22．What can we learn from the text？C
A．The ebooks on Amazon are always free to read．
B．Library print hooks arc available on Over Drive．
C．IPhone users can access Apple iBooks via the iBooks app．
D．Only in die US can Project Gutenberg ebooks be downloaded．
23．Which is a must if you want to download audio books from Audible？B
A．Profession．
B．Registration．
C．Background．
D．Birthplace．

18．The following true story happened several years ago in the Paris opera house，A famous singer had agreed （51）to sing（sing），and ticket sales were increasing．As a matter of fact，the night of the concert found the house packed and all the （52）tickets（ticket） sold．The feeling of excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said，"Ladies and gentlemen，thank you for your enthusiastic support．I'm afraid because（53）ofillness，the man whom you come to hear will not be performing tonight．But we have found a person to take （54）hishe） place．He will provide you with （55）thesame joy．"Hearing this，the crowd shouted in （56）disappointment（disappoint） and failed to hear the announcer mention the stand-in's name．
The stand-in performer tried his best．When he had finished，there was nothing （57）but an uncomfortable silence．No one applauded（鼓掌）．（58）Suddenly（sudden），a little boy stood up and shouted，"Daddy，I think you are wonderful!"In a moment，the crowd （59）broke（break） into thunderous applause．
We all need people in our lives（60）who/thatare willing to stand up once in a while and say，"I think you are wonderful．"

17．A Thankful LifeAt many Thanksgiving dinners，everyone around the table shares something they are thankful for．Most of us can do this easily．But how can we be thankful all the time？（26）Cl Focus on the positive and accept the negative（消极）．No matter what happens，it's best to remember the good things．When you're around others，try to say what you like about them．By keeping good in mind，you'll give thanks for it all the more．At the same time，you can't ignore bad things that have happened．（27）EBefore you know it，you are thankful for negative things，too．
l （28）AThankful people know that it's much better to give than to receive．When you're thankful，you have the desire to offer acts of kindness．Some volunteers help people in need on a regular basis．It's a way of showing love，but there are also great rewards for such experiences．（29）FMake use of quality time．Quality time is also a great way to show thanks．By spending time with others，you show them how much they mean to you．But thankful is also better realized by spending time alone．（30）Gyou can list them out or pray to thank God for them．Find your way to make thanksgiving a part of who you are every day．
 
A．Offer acts of kindness．
B．Take part in various activities．
C．Here are some tips for you to follow．
D．What should we do on thanks giving day？
E．You usually learn from bad things and become stronger．
F．Studies show that volunteers are likely to feel more happiness．
G．When you're by yourself，you can think through he best parts of your day．

16．Hard to believe that that something as simple as making a pizza can change a life．But that's exactly what's happening behind the walls of the Cook County Jail（监狱）．
It's all part of a program called Recipe for Change．The man behind the program is well-known Chicago Chef（大厨） Bruno Abate．Besides running his own restaurant，Abate spends 5 days a week in jail teaching prisoners the art of pizza and change．"The prisoners are human．They deserve a chance and they deserve to change their life，"Abate said．And that's one reason he started his Recipe for Change three years ago．
And in the Cook County Jail，help comes in the from of pizza．Chef Abate and his team donate their time to teach prisoners how to cook the pies．Those pizzas are then sold to other prisoners in the jail．There are six to choose from，all costing 5 to 7 dollars．It is a big win for prisoners like Sterling，who has dreams of opening his own restaurant．"I want to start my own restaurant and maybe hire some of these guys to help me out，"Sterling said．And that's what this is really about，giving prisoners the skills needed to land a job once they get out．
Like Sterling，Karim also has dreams of running a restaurant．"Growing up I really didn't have a father figure growing up．But Abate always talked about change and mistakes．When you fall，there is nothing but up．"Karim said．
And helping those who fall get back up is a task that Chef Abate hopes everyone will support．"All the restaurant in Chicage，supermarkets，if you need some people，I can teach them for you．Let me know what you need．Here we are．"Abate said．
 
22．Abate started Recipe for change toD．
A．make himself well-known
B．sell his pizza to the prisoners
C．earn more money for the prison
D．give prisoners a chance to change
23．The underlined"these guys"in paragraph 3 probably refers toB．
A．chefs like Abate
B．the fellow prisoners
C．workers in the prison
D．Abate's team members
24．From the last two paragraph we learn AbateC．
A．once made mistakes himself
B．is looking for a new business partner
C．wants more people to help those who fall
D．intends to open more restaurants in Chicage
25．Which of the following might be the best title for the text？C
A．Life in the Cook County Jail
B．A Well-known Chicago Chef
C．Pizza Changing Prisoners'Life
D．Dreams of Running a Restauran．