Narayanan Krishnan was a bright, young, award-winning chef with a five-star hotel group in Switzerland. But a quick family visit home before heading for Europe changed everything. He saw a very old man under a bridge eating his own human waste for food while visiting a friend in the south Indian city of Madurai in 502. Shocked by this, Krishnan gave up his job within the week and returned home for good, convinced of his new cause.

“That inspiration is a driving force still inside me as a flame—to serve all the mentally ill (精神病患者) and the people who cannot take care of themselves,” Krishnan said. He founded the organization Akshaya Trust in 503. In Hindu mythology (神话), Goddess Annapoorani’s “Akshaya bowl” fed the hungry endlessly, never using up its resources. Now 14, he has served more than 1.2 million meals—breakfast, lunch and dinner to India’s homeless and the poor.

Krishnan’s day begins at 4 a.m. He and his team cover nearly 110 miles, routinely working in temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot meals he delivers are simple, tasty vegetarian food he personally prepares, packs and often hand-feeds to nearly 400 people each day.

Krishnan carries the barber’s tools and is trained in eight haircut styles that, along with a fresh shave, provide extra dignity (尊严) to those he serves.

He says many of the homeless seldom know their names or birthplaces, and none has the ability to beg, ask for help or offer thanks. They may be unfriendly or ill-willed because of their conditions, but Krishnan says this only makes him offer help more willingly.

1. During his visit home, Krishnan ______.

A. worked at a local five-star hotel

B. helped an old man under a bridge

C. won an award in a chef competition

D. knew the condition of the mentally ill

2. Krishnan named the organization Akshaya Trust to show ______.

A. he is as kind as a Hindu goddess

B. he is ready to help anyone in trouble

C. he hopes to carry on his career for long

D. he was originally inspired by Hindu mythology

3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A. He gets donation and others’ help.

B. He is busy with his cause every day.

C. He cooks delicious food for the poor.

D. He leads a regular life every day.

4. It can be inferred from the passage that Krishnan ______.

A. may continue his old job in Switzerland again

B. gets money support from the government

C. will train more chefs to join in the cause

D. may meet cold response from the poor people

 Narayanan Krishnan was a bright, young, award-winning chef with a five-star hotel group in Switzerland. But a quick family visit home before heading for Europe changed everything. He saw a very old man under a bridge eating his own human waste for food while visiting a friend in the south Indian city of Madurai in 502. Shocked by this, Krishnan gave up his job within the week and returned home for good, convinced of his new cause.

“That inspiration is a driving force still inside me as a flame—to serve all the mentally ill (精神病患者) and the people who cannot take care of themselves,” Krishnan said. He founded the organization Akshaya Trust in 503. In Hindu mythology (神话), Goddess Annapoorani’s “Akshaya bowl” fed the hungry endlessly, never using up its resources. Now 14, he has served more than 1.2 million meals—breakfast, lunch and dinner to India’s homeless and the poor.

Krishnan’s day begins at 4 a.m. He and his team cover nearly 110 miles, routinely working in temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot meals he delivers are simple, tasty vegetarian food he personally prepares, packs and often hand-feeds to nearly 400 people each day.

Krishnan carries the barber’s tools and is trained in eight haircut styles that, along with a fresh shave, provide extra dignity (尊严) to those he serves.

He says many of the homeless seldom know their names or birthplaces, and none has the ability to beg, ask for help or offer thanks. They may be unfriendly or ill-willed because of their conditions, but Krishnan says this only makes him offer help more willingly.

1. During his visit home, Krishnan ______.

A. worked at a local five-star hotel

B. helped an old man under a bridge

C. won an award in a chef competition

D. knew the condition of the mentally ill

2. Krishnan named the organization Akshaya Trust to show ______.

A. he is as kind as a Hindu goddess

B. he is ready to help anyone in trouble

C. he hopes to carry on his career for long

D. he was originally inspired by Hindu mythology

3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A. He gets donation and others’ help.

B. He is busy with his cause every day.

C. He cooks delicious food for the poor.

D. He leads a regular life every day.

4. It can be inferred from the passage that Krishnan ______.

A. may continue his old job in Switzerland again

B. gets money support from the government

C. will train more chefs to join in the cause

D. may meet cold response from the poor people

People are being lured (引诱）onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they're paying for it by giving up their personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.

Most Facebook users don't realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they're paying for Face book because people don't really know what their personal data is worth.

The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook-you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things— your city, your photo, your friends' names—were set, by default (默认)to be shared with every one on the Internet.

According to Facebook's vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don't share information, they have a "less satisfying experience".

Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the pages totally. Who wants to look at ads when they're online connecting with their friends?

The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites. "I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them," Schrage admits.

I think that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it's only the beginning. That is why I'm considering deactivating (撤销）my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I'm upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don't trust. That's too high a price to pay.

1.Why do people give their personal information to Facebook according to Paragraph 1?

A.Because they can get some money from Facebook.

B.Because their information is not important.

C.Because they are promised to have a fun and free service.

D.Because they can also get other people's information.

2.What does the author say about most Facebook users?

A.They are unwilling to give up their personal information.

B.They don't know their personal data enriches Facebook.

C.They don't identify themselves when using the website.

D.They care very much about their personal information.

3.Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?

A. To give better service to its users. B. To obey to the Federal guidelines.

C. To improve its users' connection.  D. To expand its business.

4.Why does Senator Charles Schumer support publicly?

A.Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.

B.Banning the sharing of users' personal information.

C.Making regulations for social-networking sites.

D.Removing ads from all social-networking sites.

 

People are being lured (引诱）onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they're paying for it by giving up their personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.

Most Facebook users don't realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they're paying for Face book because people don't really know what their personal data is worth.

The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook-you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things— your city, your photo, your friends' names—were set, by default (默认)to be shared with every one on the Internet.

According to Facebook's vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don't share information, they have a "less satisfying experience".

Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the pages totally. Who wants to look at ads when they're online connecting with their friends?

The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites. "I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them," Schrage admits.

I think that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it's only the beginning. That is why I'm considering deactivating (撤销）my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I'm upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don't trust. That's too high a price to pay.

43.　 Why do people give their personal information to Facebook according to Paragraph 1?

A.　 Because they can get some money from Facebook.

B.　 Because their information is not important.

C.　 Because they are promised to have a fun and free service.

D.　 Because they can also get other people's information.

44.　 What does the author say about most Facebook users?

A.　 They are unwilling to give up their personal information.

B.　 They don't know their personal data enriches Facebook.

C.　 They don't identify themselves when using the website.

D.　 They care very much about their personal information.

45.　 Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?

A. To give better service to its users.　 B. To obey to the Federal guidelines.

C. To improve its users' connection.　　 D. To expand its business.

46.　 Why does Senator Charles Schumer support publicly?

A.　 Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.

B.　 Banning the sharing of users' personal information.

C.　 Making regulations for social-networking sites.

D.　 Removing ads from all social-networking sites.

Ⅲ  阅读（共两节，满分30分）     

第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑

Like other student athletes, Ray Ray McElrathbey deals with schoolwork, practice and games. But after a long day of studying and working out on the football field, the Clemson University player can’t relax with friends. Ray Ray has to make sure his 11-year-old brother, Fahmarr, gets a good dinner, does his homework and goes to bed.

Since taking responsibility for Fahmarr this August, “I’ve aged dramatically, ” said Ray Ray. “I can’t be running around at all hours, making 19-year-old decisions.” Ray Ray has temporary custody (监护权) of Fahamrr. Their mother struggles with drug addiction, and they are not in touch with their dad. Ray Ray didn’t want to see his brother go into foster care(收养), where both of them have spent time. The brothers now live together in an apartment near the campus in Clemson, South Carolina.

Clemson Tigers fans aren’t the only people rooting for Ray Ray. Sports Illustrated, ESPN and ABC News have featured the story of the brothers. They have received praise and many offers of help, but Ray Ray attends the university and arrange their life on a scholarship. Under the rules, he can’t accept money or gifts. Coaches’ family members can’t even give Fahmarr a ride home from school.

This changed a few weeks ago, when the National Collegiate Athletic Association allowed Clemson to set up a trust fund for Fahmarr. It will help provide for his basic needs, including food and clothing. However, the brothers can give each other something that all the money in the world can’t buy. Ray Ray says he hopes to instill in Fahmarr qualities of “strength and intelligence”. He says having his brother around is “a great thing, knowing he will grow up right.”

1．What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Ray Ray McElrathbey Works Hard at College

B．Ray Ray McElrathbey Loves His Brother

C．Parents Fail to Raise Their Children

D．College Football Player Plays Parents’ Role

2．Ray Ray and his brother mainly live on_____.

    A．foster care               B．money or gifts from others 

C．a scholarship             D．his coaches’ families

3．The underlined phrase “rooting for ”in Paragraph 3 can be best explained as _______.

    A．supporting         B．praising          C．admiring       D．exciting

4．It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

    A．Ray Ray must be the best player on his team

    B．like his brother, Ray Ray has had little care from their parents

    C．Clemson University will raise money for Ray Ray and his brother

    D．Ray Ray’s brother do well at school

5．Which of the following is True according to the passage?

   A．Ray Ray has few friends to relax with.

   B．Ray Ray knows where his father is.

    C．Ray Ray’s mother suffered from cancer and depends on drugs.

    D．Ray Ray is proud to support his brother.