B

Are you happy? Do you remember a time when you were happy? Are you seeking happiness today?

Many have sought a variety of sources for their feelings of happiness．Some have put their heart and efforts into their work．Too many have turned to drugs and alcohol．Meanwhile, untold numbers have looked for it in the possession of expensive cars, exotic（异国的）vacation homes and other popular “toys”. Most of their efforts have a root in one common fact: people are looking for a lasting source of happiness.

Unfortunately, I believe that happiness escapes from many people because they misunderstand the journey of finding it. I have heard many people say that, “I’ll be happy when I get my new promotion,” or “I’ll be happy when I lose that extra 20 pounds.” It is dangerous because it accepts that happiness is a “response” to having, being or doing something.

       In life, we all experience stimulus（激励） and response．Today, some people think that an expensive car is stimulus．Happiness is a response．A great paying job is stimulus．Happiness is a response．A loving relationship is stimulus．Happiness is a response．This belief leaves us thinking and feeling：“I’ll be happy when…”

It has been my finding that actually the opposite is true．I believe that happiness is a stimulus and response is what life brings to those who are truly happy．When we are happy, we tend to have more success in our work．When we are happy, people want to be around us and enjoy loving relationships．When we are happy, we more naturally take better care of our bodies and enjoy good health．Happiness is not a response but a stimulus．

Happiness is a conscious choice we make every day of our lives．For unknown reason to me, many choose to be painful, unsuccessful and angry most of the time．Happiness is not something that happens to us after we get something we want—we usually get things we want AFTER we choose to be happy．

61．From the second paragraph, we know too many people______.

       A．are not happy when they work hard

       B．are not happy when they drink or take drugs

       C．are happy when they possess their own expensive cars

       D．all desire exotic vacation homes

62．Generally speaking, most people feel happy because______.

       A．they think happiness is rooted in their deep heats

       B．they get what they want to have

       C．they get a great paying job

       D．they get an expensive car

63．Which f the following is right according to the author?

      A．If you want to get what you want, you first choose to be happy.

       B．We should try to get more and then we’ll be happy.

       C．Most people today are happy.

       D．Work is a necessary part in our daily life.

64．From the viewpoint of the author, happiness is______.

       A．based on our needs  B．unconditional   C．out of reach          D．linited 

PART FOUR WRITING SECTION A

Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each blank.

PART TWO LANGAGE KNOWLEDGE SECTION A

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences are 4 choices marked A, B9 C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

It is reported that in the next few years the earth________possibly be hit by more extreme weather like storms.

A. would     B. may        C. could     D. should

This type of jewelry is ______, so you’d better buy some as soon as possible.

A.valueless     B.worthless      C. high          D. priceless

_______ the plan has been worked out, it’s time for us to get down to carrying it out.

     A. For                       B. With                    C. Now that                D. even though

The book Harry Potter is said ________ into several foreign languages.

       A. to be translated         B. to have been translated     

       C. to translate        D. to have translated

第二部分 阅读理解（共25小题；第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分，满分45分）

       阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

       The holiday is upon us. Finally, after months of study, you have some time to yourself. So, why not read a book? Well, some people will say, "Why bother with books? We have the Internet and other media that offer a lot more colorful entertainment. Books are history!" But don't be fooled. I'm sure there's still a lot to be said for reading.

       One clear reason is that a well-chosen book is a wonderful source of vocabulary, so long as you have a good dictionary, of course. Believe me, it's far easier to get new English words and phrases from a book or an article than it is from the TV or the Internet.

       But another more important point is that books give you something that modern media simply can not. The average webpage is picture-heavy and the text is often designed to make it as easy to read as possible. While "easy" may be attractive, unfortunately it's of little use for any long-term development of reading skills and the general language level. Because of that, there's still no substitute (替代品) of a book.

       But perhaps the best single reason is that simply choosing what you read and doing it independently means that it's something you do by and for yourself. You can choose what you want to read. It's hard work, but somewhere down the line, you'll find that what once seemed like a duty is now a pleasure.

41．How many reasons for reading a book does the author mention in the passage?

       A．Three          B．Two      C．One     D．Four

42．According to the passage, we basically need a ____ in reading.

       A．television           B．pencil     C．notebook  D．dictionary

43．In the author's opinion, reading on the Internet may____.

       A．develop long-term reading skills    B．improve the general language ability

       C．not take the place of reading books   D．be an effective way of reading

44．The passage is written mainly to ____.

       A．share the pleasure of reading books

       B．advise readers to read books

       C．stress the importance of reading online

       D．help readers to choose good books

C

  ◇ Share Flats Happy Valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. Quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6, 800 including bills with maid. Female nonsmoker. No pet. Sara 25720836 or 10077809.

◇ Moving Sale 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big, $900; Tianjin carpet, green 3×7, $600; double bed, $500; mirror, big, square, $500; fridge, big, double-door, $1000; old pictures, $140 up, each; plants, big and small. Tel: Weekend, 2521-6011/Weekday, 2524-5867.

◇ Part-time Laboratory Assistant Wanted Required by busy electronics(电子) company to help with development of computer. Should have an electronics degree and some practical experience of working in an electronics laboratory. Hours 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Fourteen days paid leave. Salary ￥6598-10230 dependent on experience. Letter of application to: Mrs. G Chan, NOVA ELECTRONICS, 45 Gordon Rd, Hung Hom Kowloon.

64. The one who put on the first ad probably wants to _______.

A. rent(租) a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Valley

B. find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat

C. share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet

D. take on a maid to look after herself and the flat

65. According to the ads, you may _______.

A. buy an old picture for $150

B. call at 25720836 and see a beautiful park

C. buy two armchairs for $ 400

D. hire a maid by paying $6 800

66. If you want to buy some old furniture, you should_______.

A. get in touch with NOVA ELECTRONICS

B. call at 2524-5867 any day except Monday

C. do it before you move to another place

D. call at either 2524-5867 on Monday or 2521-6011 on Saturday

67. Once you can get a part-time job in NOVA ELECTRONICS, _______.

A. you have to work at least 4 hours a day

B. you should write a letter to Mrs. G Chan

C. you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends

D. you will get no more than $6 598 each month

_______ her illness, Millie did not come to school yesterday.

A．Due to        B. Thanks to            C. Because             D. Owe to

All the teachers are well aware of the fact that most students, especially teens, need help and encouragement ______ punishment.

A. better than                B. rather not                 C. rather than                D. more often