John and Bobby joined a wholesale company together just after graduation from college the same year. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted (提升) Bobby to the position of manager but John remained an ordinary worker. John couldn't understand it anymore, gave his resignation(辞呈) to the boss and complained that the boss didn't value hardworking workers, but only promoted those who flattered (奉承)him.

The boss knew John worked very hard for the years. He thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your criticism(批评), but I have a request. I hope you'll do one more thing for our company before you leave. Perhaps you'll change your mind and take back your resignation."

John agreed. The boss asked him to go and find out anyone selling watermelon on the market. John went and returned soon. He said he had found out a man selling watermelon. The boss asked how much per kg? John shook his head and went back to the market to ask and returned to tell the boss$1.2 per kg.

Boss told John to wait a second, and he called Bobby to come to his office. He asked Bobby to go and find anyone selling watermelon on the market. Bobby went, returned and said,"Boss, only one person selling watermelon. $1.2 per kg, and $ 10 for 10 kg. He has 340 melons in all, 58 of which are on the table. Every melon weights about 2kg. Bought from the South two days ago, they're fresh and red, good quality."

John was very impressed and realized the difference between himself and Bobby. He decided not to resign but to learn from Bobby.

My dear friends, chances exist in the daily details. For the same matter, a more successful person sees more and farther so that he can find out an opportunity and catch it to achieve his aim.

1.According to the first paragraph, John thought that _____.

A．Bobby was lazy though he was clever

B．it was unfair that the boss just promoted Bobby

C．Bobby wasn't fit to be a manager

D．the boss disliked hardworking workers

2.The boss told John and Bobby to go to find anyone selling watermelon on the market in order to __.

A．show watermelons were in great need on the market

B．test their abilities to make market research

C．make John find out the differences between them two

D．convince John of Bobby's ability to do business

3.It is known from the text that John was hardworking but _____.

A．a little stupid       B．a little rude        C．not good at learning D．not thoughtful

4.The story shows such an opinion that _____.

A．a successful person observes and thinks more

B．a successful person is curious and eager to learn

C．the main key to success is to know what you want

D．one's success sometimes is not related to his hard work

【2011·上海市普陀区第二次质量调研】

     Dalian Medical University (Dlmedu) is a famous university both in China and in the world. It is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.

1. Enrollment: Domestic students: Dlmedu enrolls students from all parts of China. The number of students enrolled is stipulated (规定) by the Ministry of Education. Students enrolled should pass the Unified National College Entrance Examination and get the scores set by Dlmedu. Foreign students: The university can enroll foreign students, including undergraduates, vocational trainees, graduates, students of continuing education and the students who aim to learn Chinese language. Foreign students at all levels should complete the application forms and present all the related certificates. Students who conform to （符合） the university stipulation will be admitted. Foreign students pursuing academic degrees should have an exam score, indicating their good Chinese. For detailed information, please read “The Dlmedu General Regulations of Foreign Student Admission”.

2. Entrance: With the admission notice and the related certificates at the time specified, students to be enrolled by Dlmedu should go for registration and pay tuition fees. They will not be admitted until passing the physical check-up (体检).

3. Scholarship and Tuition Loan: Scholarship:

(1) Top Student Scholarship: awarded twice a year. (2) Single Item Scholarship (including Excellent Student Cadre (干部), Academic Excellence, Special Contest Award): awarded once a year. (3) Medical Scholarship: awarded once a year. Tuition Loan: Students can apply for tuition loan according to the rules set by Dlmedu.

4. Student Managerial Service Department: Students at all levels have independent student chief departments that are set up to be in charge of students’ daily affairs. The Student Section is in charge of awards and punishments of undergraduates and vocational trainees, enrollment and employment guidance, etc. The Graduate Department is in charge of the management of graduates. Adult Education College is in charge of students’ affairs. International Academic Communication Centre is in charge of foreign students’ managerial service.

5. Tuition and Fees: (Notes: Tuition and Fees will be adjusted according to the government rules and price change.)

(Academic Year 2005—2006)

Tuition: 5,500 yuan

Room and board: 2,400 yuan

Other expenses (books, etc.): 1,000 yuan

Total: 8,900 yuan

72. In how many ways can an American student enter Dlmedu?

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

73. In Dlmedu,an undergraduate will pay at least _______for the Academic Year 2005—2006 besides tuition.

 A. 8,900 yuan             B. 5,500 yuan        C. 2,400 yuan               D. 3,400 yuan

74. In what way is Dlmedu different from other universities according to the passage?

 A. There are both Chinese and foreign students in Dlmedu.

 B. It provides different scholarships and loans to different students.

 C. Different student chief departments are in charge of different affairs.

 D. Its students are mainly undergraduates.

75. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Before students enter Dlmedu, they must pass physical check-up.

B. Foreign students can’t apply for scholarships.

C. Foreign students’ managerial service is in the charge of International Academic Communication Centre.

D. Top Student Scholarship is given twice a year.

     Dalian Medical University (Dlmedu) is a famous university both in China and in the world. It is unusual among universities in having a student body made up largely of undergraduates.

1. Enrollment: Domestic students: Dlmedu enrolls students from all parts of China. The number of students enrolled is stipulated (规定) by the Ministry of Education. Students enrolled should pass the Unified National College Entrance Examination and get the scores set by Dlmedu. Foreign students: The university can enroll foreign students, including undergraduates, vocational trainees, graduates, students of continuing education and the students who aim to learn Chinese language. Foreign students at all levels should complete the application forms and present all the related certificates. Students who conform to （符合） the university stipulation will be admitted. Foreign students pursuing academic degrees should have an exam score, indicating their good Chinese. For detailed information, please read “The Dlmedu General Regulations of Foreign Student Admission”.

2. Entrance: With the admission notice and the related certificates at the time specified, students to be enrolled by Dlmedu should go for registration and pay tuition fees. They will not be admitted until passing the physical check-up (体检).

3. Scholarship and Tuition Loan: Scholarship:

(1) Top Student Scholarship: awarded twice a year. (2) Single Item Scholarship (including Excellent Student Cadre (干部), Academic Excellence, Special Contest Award): awarded once a year. (3) Medical Scholarship: awarded once a year. Tuition Loan: Students can apply for tuition loan according to the rules set by Dlmedu.

4. Student Managerial Service Department: Students at all levels have independent student chief departments that are set up to be in charge of students’ daily affairs. The Student Section is in charge of awards and punishments of undergraduates and vocational trainees, enrollment and employment guidance, etc. The Graduate Department is in charge of the management of graduates. Adult Education College is in charge of students’ affairs. International Academic Communication Centre is in charge of foreign students’ managerial service.

5. Tuition and Fees: (Notes: Tuition and Fees will be adjusted according to the government rules and price change.)

(Academic Year 2005―2006)

Tuition: 5,500 yuan

Room and board: 2,400 yuan

Other expenses (books, etc.): 1,000 yuan

Total: 8,900 yuan

72. In how many ways can an American student enter Dlmedu?

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

73. In Dlmedu,an undergraduate will pay at least _______for the Academic Year 2005―2006 besides tuition.

 A. 8,900 yuan             B. 5,500 yuan        C. 2,400 yuan               D. 3,400 yuan

74. In what way is Dlmedu different from other universities according to the passage?

 A. There are both Chinese and foreign students in Dlmedu.

 B. It provides different scholarships and loans to different students.

 C. Different student chief departments are in charge of different affairs.

 D. Its students are mainly undergraduates.

75. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Before students enter Dlmedu, they must pass physical check-up.

B. Foreign students can’t apply for scholarships.

C. Foreign students’ managerial service is in the charge of International Academic Communication Centre.

D. Top Student Scholarship is given twice a year.

Can feeling of nostalgia(怀旧) be good for you? Or is it unhealthy to have a strong love for the past?

For years, medical experts have studied nostalgia and the reasons for it. Many experts warn that too much nostalgia is harmful. They say living in the past shows that a person is unhappy with his present life. These feelings keep the person from living his life to its fullest.

　　However, experts say it is normal to love the past sometimes. In fact, a little nostalgia can enrich a person’s life.

　　Dr. Louise Kaplan has written several books about nostalgia. She says these feelings often begin when a young person is between 13 and 19 years old.

　　“This is the time when you must face the loss of your childhood, “Kaplan says. “You see your new life is easily destroyed. But you think romantically about a golden past. You remember your childhood as a time when life is perfect.”

　　These feelings continue as the person gets older, Kaplan adds. She says many grown persons have a hard time keeping up with changes in the modem world, so they think back to their younger years. At that time the world seemed simple and more harmless.

　　Kaplan says these feelings do not always actually exist. The good old days did not always exist. The good old days weren’t always good. However, she says nostalgia can be helpful, if used properly.

　　“Feelings of nostalgia can cause you to remember a time when you had high hopes and dreams, “Kaplan says. “It might give you the strong wish to catch those dreams today in your past life.” She adds that nostalgia can prevent you from “cutting yourself off from your aim”.

1.Feeling of nostalgia ______.

A．can cause you to think of your past which was full of hopes and dreams

B．might cause you to try to realize the golden dream in the present life

C．fill one with hopes for the future no matter what happens

D．bring about a love for the past and a hope for the future

2.The reason for grown persons to think back to their past is that ______.

A．time is hard, so they cannot keep up

B．they can hardly keep up with changes in today’s world with changes

C．many grown persons have little time keeping up with changes

D．they lived in the past, of which they are always proud

3.Which of the following is NOT talked about in the passage?

A．Too much nostalgia is harmful to our health.

B．Nostalgia shows that a person is not satisfied with his present life.

C．Only women have feelings of nostalgia.

D．A little nostalgia can make a person’s life more colorful.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Thoughts on Nostalgia

B．The Reasons for Nostalgia

C．Why Not Think Back to the Past

D．Nostalgia, Good or Bad