It is really ___ useful dictionary, ___ dictionary every one of us needs．

       A．an, a              B．a, the                  C．the, a          D．a, a

Many people agree that there has never been a more splendid opening ceremony than

       ___ of the Guangzhou Asian Games in history．

       A．one               B．that                   C．which         D．this

It is not unusual at all for teens to answer their parents with one-word answers. "Where are you going？" "Places." "When will you be back？" "sometime". "Who will you be with？" "People."

    That means that the days of your children bounding(跳跃着跑)in the front door with the details of their day are over. They are breaking away from you so that they'll be able to stand on their own as a young adult.

    Some parents feel sad about this loss of their children's closeness. Of course you miss those conversations and friendly talks. Once your children move out after high school and establish themselves confidently as a young adult，they'll come back for easy conversations and even ask for advice. But in order to determine who they are right now，they need to separate from you.

    Your job, however, is to keep them safe. And that requires knowing where they are and who they are with. Let them know clearly that it' s not because you want to dominate(支配)their life and control them；it's because it's a safety issue for family members to keep track of one another.

    When they’re home and sit down to eat a meal, sit down with them. You need to open up to them about your life. Tell them of an interesting incident at the office，let them in on a bit of family gossip(闲谈)，discuss a piece of news with them. They are glad that you see them as old enough to be in on a few experiences of your life. By letting a teen in on your life, they just may let you in on theirs.

72. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

    A. the generation gap is becoming wider and wider

    B. teens quarrel a lot with their parents

    C. teens don’t want to live with other family members

D. some parents feel distant (疏远) from their children

73. The author believes that teens' one-word answers show ______.

    A. their awareness (意识) of independence

    B. their physical and mental changes

    C. an unpleasant parent-child relationship

    D. their wishes for keeping silent

74. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?

    A. Parents should understand their children.

    B. Parents should keep their children safe.

    C. Parents should open their hearts to their children.

    D. Parents should give their children enough freedom.

75. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To give advice          B. To direct teenagers.

C. To present findings.      D. To comfort parents.

    Experts say that agriculture provides fourteen percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions (排放) each year. The gases released include carbon dioxide, a major cause of global warming.

    Twenty-one nations around the world recently joined forces to better understand and prevent greenhouse gas emissions from farms. The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases was launched (发起) at the United Nations conference on climate change. The meeting took place in Copenhagen，Denmark last month.

Agricultural experts blame a number of farm activities for producing greenhouse gases. For example,  animal waste and cattle digestive (消化) systems release methane(甲烷,沼气) gas. Fertilized soil and the burning of crop waste also release harmful gases into the air. Experts say some methods of farming---turning the soil to prepare for planting---also release harmful carbon dioxide.         

An official of the European Commission’s Directorate Genera1 for Research says agricultural greenhouse gas emissions can be cut. Maive Rute suggests feeding animals a diet designed to reduce emissions.

    The new agricultural research group says protecting against global warming is only part of its purpose. It says the world also needs to develop better farming methods to feed growing populations in poor countries.

    United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said no one single nation can fight agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increase food production at the same time. This is why the alliance is important for combining resources and finding new ones.

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will increases spending on farm emissions research by ninety million dollars over the next four years. The total will reach one hundred thirty million dollars. The USDA will share the research with other countries in the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases and support researchers from developing countries that belong to the alliance. Money from the Borlaug Fellowship program will let the researchers study agricultural climate change with American scientists.

    Mister Vilsack said that just as climate change has no borders (边界), there should be no borders for research.

68. In Paragraph 4，Maive Rute recommends ______.

A. increasing food production

B. changing cattle digestive systems

C. developing better farming methods

   D. giving animals the food meant to produce fewer emissions

69. The underlined word"alliance"in Paragraph 6 probably means _____.

    A. Action or state being joined together

    B. An agreement signed between countries

    C. A program or project set up for a research

    D. An organization formed for different goals

70. How much has the USDA spent on farm emissions research so far?

A. 130 million dollars.       B. 220 million dollars

C. 40 million dollars.        D. 90 million dollars.

71. The purpose of the passage is to ______.

A. suggest a total ban (禁令) on farm activities

B. introduce Copenhagen conference held last month

C. appeal (呼吁) countries to cut agricultural emissions

D. inform readers of the major cause of global warming

    Ice-climb in London

    The huge ice skating area at Somerset House has been drawing crowds each winter for years, but last November an ice wall was added for the first time, bringing even more danger and excitement. Standing more than 26 feet high is along line of pure ice, featuring three climbing faces of varying difficulty using crampons(防滑鞋)，ice picks. and ropes. Using it costs about ￡40 (020 7854600；www. somersethouseicednk. org. uk). It is open from late November to the end of January.

    Hang-gliding(悬挂式滑翔)in Rio De Janeiro

    According to the hang-gliders of Rio, once you ' ve swooped (俯冲)over the city's streets，gazing at the Sugar Loaf, and the city of Niteroion, the other side of Guanabara Bay, you will understand why birds are peaceful animals. Accept the romantic idea on a 30-minute cycling flight from the 525-meter Pedra Bonita in the Sao Conrado mountain down to the Sao Conrado beach. It costs around￡55.

    Contact Air Adventures (021 98439006；www. rio-hanggliding, com).

    Sky-walk in Sydney

    This experience takes having a look at a nice view to the whole other level, as you are suspended more than 850 feet (260m)above street level，controlled to a glass viewing platform of Sydney Tower. It's the city's highest building. After a thorough briefing and being fitted with protective sky suits , sky-walkers make their way along two-purpose-built walkways and platforms, which have transparent floor，while a guide points out landmarks. Night time sky-walks. are also available. It costs ￡46.

    Mountain-boarding in Leeds

    Riders roll down hills and fly off jumps, doing tricks. A number of special mountain-board parks have been opened around the country (see www. ridethehill. com). But the Leeds body of the Boarding Society practice at least twice a week in the city in locations that include Roundhay Park. Those with their own boards are welcomed to join them. Contact the society at www. scua. info. Alternatively, beginners can get lessons in Halifax at the Another World(014 22 245196; www mountainboarding.co.uk)mountain-board center for ￡8 an hour with equipment.

64. The purpose of the above ads is to ______.

    A. offer some ways to experience extreme sports

    B. help readers have different excitement during their holidays

    C. introduce the most exciting sports around the world

    D. introduce the latest sports in the world

65. Which of the following is open at night？

A. Ice-climb in London.                   B. Hang-gliding in Rio De Janeiro.

C. Sky-walk in Sydney.                   D. Mountain-boarding in Leeds.

66. What kind of feeling would you have if you went hang-gliding in Rio De Janeiro?

    A. Flying peacefully like a bird.              B. jumping quickly like a sportsman. .

    C. Flying over the city like a pilot.            D. Flying like a romantic actor.

67. You have never tried dangerous sport, then you can get on____ to find some training information.

    A. www. ridethehill. com                   B. www. riohanggliding. com

    C. www. scuz. info                        D. www. mountainboarding, co. uk

    Everyone knows we must exercise regularly to maintain good health. Indeed, staying physically fit is a big part of our culture. We consider (and rightly so) that healthy people are attractive people. Since most of us want to be attractive，there is no shortage of exercise clubs , training videos, magazines , and books offering to help us stay physically fit. .

    Unfortunately，however，our culture does not place the same emphasis （重视） on mental fitness. Although we admire and love men and women with strong and healthy-looking bodies, we don’t have the same degree of respect or attraction for smart, educated and mentally healthy people. This is a shame, because there are immense rewards for people who have developed the ability to think well.

    If your mind is well trained and flexible（灵活的）, you will be able to understand a great deal of what happens around you. And if you are also well educated---that is，if you understand basic science, mathematics, music, art, literature, history and so on---you will find it much easier to make good decisions throughout your life. Over the long run, this leads to a sense of control over your destiny and a much better life than otherwise.

    People who are poorly educated or who don't think well--- that is，people who are not mentally fit see things differently. Their world is controlled by mysterious, but often malevolent (有恶意的)forces. Such people live within a system they will never master, forced to follow the rules they will never understand. Although it may not be obvious , most people spend their lives being manipulated (控制)by others. They are told what to do , what to think, how to spend their money , and what they should and should not aspire(渴求)to in life.

    In my opinion, if you want to live well, you must be able to use your mind wel1. For this reason, I want you to be able to concentrate, solve problem, understand complex ideas, and think clearly and quickly. Such skills will make it easier for you to make informed decisions，understand current events，choose good friends, manage your money well, make wise long-term decisions, and appreciate music , art and literature.

    The key to developing such skills is to enjoy learning, and to have the ability and motivation to teach yourself.

60. The writer of the passage feels disappointed that _____.

    A. some people don’t have the skill to make good decisions

    B. the world of the physically healthy people is controlled by mysterious forces

    C. mentally healthy people are not as popular as physically healthy people

    D. too much has been done to help people stay physically fit

61. The underlined word "this" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

    A. the understanding of a great deal of what goes on around you

    B. the understanding of basic science and mathematics

    C. good training in body and mind

    D. being able to make good decisions in life

62. The writer of the passage thinks that those who are not mentally fit _____.

    A. live a poor and mysterious life        B. can’t control over their life

    C. often do what others do              D. enjoy being fooled and ruled

63. The best title of the passage will most probably be ______.

    A. Mind Helps You More             B. Train Your Mind

C. Make Informed Decisions          D. Learn More to Help Yourself

The making of glass is a very old industry---at least 4,500 years old. Glass has many extraordinary qualities and it is often being used in new ways.

    One of the most interesting new uses for glass is in telephone communication. Scientists have developed glass fibers as thin as human hair which are designed to carry light signal. When the light reaches the other end，it is first changed into electrical signals , which are in turn changed into sound messages.

    Called lightwave communication, the new system was used successfully in an experiment in Chicago in 1977. During the experiment, two glass fibers were able to carry 672 conversations at the same time. The lightwave cable , containing 144 glass fibers, is able to carry 50,000 conversations at the same time.

    The lightwave communication system has two important advantages. First, the glass fiber cables are smaller and weigh less than copper cables. Second, they cost less.

    Perhaps it can be said that telephone communication has entered the age of light.

56. According to the passage，people started to make glass ______.

    A. 4, 500 years ago               B. no less than 4, 500 years ago

    C. less than 4, 500 years ago        D. nearly 4, 500 years ago

57. One of the extraordinary qualities of glass is that it can carry ______.

A. sound signals    B. light signals         C. electric signals        D. any signals

58. According to the passage the new telephone communication system ______.

    A. has been put into actual use      B. was put into actual use in 1977

    C. was put on experiment in 1977   D. had been repeatedly experimented on before 1977

59. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

   A Glass is very useful because it has many unusual qualities.

   B. Light signals have changed the use of glass in industry.

   C. Glass fibres have reduced the cost of telephone communication.

D. The use of glass fibres to carry telephone messages is an interesting new development.

I' ve spent most of my career as a traveling salesman , and so I know that 36 is an occupational (职业的) disease. But one year, my 37 gave me the cure for my homesickness (思家).

    It had black bright eyes, a red bow tie and orange feet---a stuffed penguin (企鹅) that 38 about five inches tall. Attached（附在） to its left wing 39 a little sign with the hand-painted declaration "I Love My Dad!". I immediately 40 the penguin on my table.

    On my next trip，I put the 41 in my suitcase.That night when I called home , my daughter Jeanine was 42 because the penguin had disappeared. "Honey，he's here with me，"I explained,"1 brought him  43."

    44, the penguin came with me---as necessary as my briefcase. And we 45 along the way. In Albuquerque, I checked into a 46, dropped my bag and ran to a meeting. When I returned，the maid had 47 the bed and stood the penguin on the pillow.

    One night, I discovered the penguin 48 , and after a mad phone call, I learned I' d 49 it in my previous hotel room，50 it had been rescued by a maid. I 51 a hundred miles to get it，and when I arrived at midnight，the penguin was waiting at the front desk.. In the hotel lobby(大厅)，other tired business travelers were 52 at the reunion of my penguin and me --- I think with a touch of 53.

    Jeanine is in college now, and I don’t travel 54. The penguin sits on my table, a reminder that love is a wonderful traveling companion. All those years on the 55, it was the one thing I never left home without.

36. A. cold          B. hunger        C. loneliness        D. fever

37. A. boy           B. daughter       C. friend           D. mother

38. A. stood          B. lay           C. jumped          D. climbed

39. A. wrote          B. turned         C. was            D. had

40. A. threw          B. lost            C. gave           D. placed

41. A. bear           B. penguin         C. dog            D. rabbit

42. A. upset.          B. happy          C. glad            D. exited

43. A. up             B. off             C. along           D. down

44. A. From now on     B. In the future     C. In future        D. From then on

45. A. had friends       B. had neighbors     C. made friends    D. made enemies

46. A. school          B. hotel            C. shop            D. supermarket

47. A. given           B. turned          C. made            D. carried

48. A. sleeping         B. going           C. living           D. missing

49. A. forgot           B. left             C. ordered          D. sent

50. A. there            B. when            C. where           D. how

51. A. ran              B. walked          C. hurried          D. drove

52. A. surprised         B. frightened        C. looked           D. laughed

53. A. anger            B. envy             C. sadness          D. illness

54. A. as many          B. as seldom         C. so little          D. as much

55. A. hotel             B. meeting          C. road            D. house

 His father is a laid-off (下岗的)worker with a total income of around 300 yuan per month，which ____ only the basic needs of his family.

   A. offers   B. supports   C. affords   D. covers

----Nothing wrong with it，______?

   ----Yes. The computer says，"Please check this disk before entering data. "

   A. is it    B. has it    C. does it    D. is there