Dear John,

I have the same feelings about China as yours. In the past I had no interest to visit this country. Everything looked so strange and mysterious to me.

This was the case until one day I created a strong friendship with some Chinese people. The one of them I had never met － we became friends through the Internet. Since that time I have been love with China. I started learning Chinese and this summer I have visited China. I mostly stayed in Beijing. When I came back some days ago I found that I loved China more than before.

Sometimes I think, my God, do something not to love them so much, because I suffer. My feelings are so strong that they make me suffer.

In the past I was so happy with my family, at least I thought that I was happy, and all of a sudden I lost my mind.

What is that? I do not want to tell you more things now. I will create a new thread so everybody can read it and comment.

I will also tell you something else. This time you have what I have ever dreamed in my life.

I am a Greek who wants to live in London for some years and in China. You have all of them. Oh I envy(妒忌) you so much.

So lucky to find you here. I go to London every year. I was also there this summer. I stayed in Mile End area for two weeks.

Do you miss Greece?

Yours,

Greek Angel

58. This letter most probably comes from 　　　　.

A. a private letter 　　　　 B. the Internet　　　 C. the newspaper　　　 D. the magazine

59. What does the author mean by saying “Sometimes I think…” in Paragraph 3?

A. She can’t love China more.

B. It’s strange why she should love China so much.

C. It’s a mistake to love China.

D. She shouldn’t love China so much.

60.Which of the following about the author is true?

A. She has never been to China.　　　　　　　　 B. She has always loved China.

C. She has once been to London.　　　　　　　 D. She loves China more than her family.

　

The internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card(信用卡) fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal Website(非法网站). Websites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care Online shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought.
The thieves then go shopping with your card number—or sell the information over the Internet. Computer hackers(黑客)have broken down security(安全) system, raising questions about the safety of card holder information.
Several months ago, 25,000 customers of a CD universe, an online music retailer(批发商), were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Website after the retailer refused to pay US $ 157,828 to get back the information.
Credit-card firms are now fighting against online fraud. Master-card is working on plans for Web only credit-card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping online. However , there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.
Ask about your credit-card firm’s online rules: under British law, cardholders are responsible for the first US $ 78 of any fraudulent spending. And shop only at secure sites: send your credit-card information only if the Website offers advanced secure system.
If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. The Website address may also start http://--the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.
Keep your password safe: most online sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your password with care.
【小题1】The underlined word “fraud” in the first paragraph probably means ______.

A．cheating

B．sale

C．payment

D．use

【小题2】According to this passage most people worry about shopping on the Internet because ______.

A．a great number of stolen credit-cards are sold on the Internet every day

B．fraud on the Internet happens very often

C．many Websites break down every day

D．there are too many illegal Websites on the Internet

【小题3】Thieves usually get the information of the credit-card ______.

A．because many customers lost their cards

B．by paying money for people working in the information companies

C．because of the carelessness of the customers

D．by stealing the information from Websites

【小题4】If the passwords of your credit-cards are not probably kept, _____.

A．the bank and the shop will suffer great losses

B．you will not be able to get back your information

C．you might suffer great losses

D．the bank will answer for your loss

【小题5】What’s the best title of the passage?

A．How to Beat Online Credit-card Thieves

B．How to Shop on the Internet

C．Never Use Credit-card Without an Advanced Computer

D．Why Thieves Steal Credit-card Information

Dear NMAI(National Museum of the American Indian) Supporter，
Old stereotypes(思维定式) die hard. And when it comes to the way Native Americans have been viewed throughout history and continue to be viewed today, the stories about life in Indian Country are sadly overshadowing the truths. Most Native Americans don't live in tipis(圆锥形帐篷), and we don't greet one another by saying,  “How.”
To combat misconceptions like these, I need help from people who understand there's more to Native American cultures than the offensive cartoons that you see in movies and television.
I think that you might be one of these people.
Please join NMAI today and enjoy exclusive benefits like our full－color quarterly magazine American Indian, and Members－only discounts at all Smithsonian, NMAI Museum Stores, and at our Zagat－rated Mitsitam Native Foods Café.
Plus, through this email, you can take advantage of our special price of $22－more than 10% off our regular membership charge.
With your support, the National Museum of the American Indian can tell the story both past and present of Native life and culture in North, Central, and South America.
In just one visit to either of our Museums in Washington, DC, or New York City, you can watch a performance by traditional Native dancers... attend a lecture by a leading voice from the world of Native literature... spend an afternoon taking an informative audio tour of the Museum's distinctive grounds... and try your hand at Native crafts like pottery and beadwork. And for those who are unable to visit the museums in person, much of our extensive collection of more than 800，000 objects is cateloged on our website.
Only with your generosity can we share the Native story, awaken children to an interest in Native culture, and bring the Museum experience to people who can't travel to our Museums in person.
By joining the Museum today, you will take the first step in putting an end to the old stereotypes and long－held prejudices that have contributed to an incomplete picture of Native traditions and accomplishments.
Sincerely，
Kevin Gover
Director
【小题1】What is the author's intention in writing this letter?

A．To call for more people to join in volunteer work.

B．To carry out researches on Native Americans.

C．To invite more people to be members of the museum.

D．To raise more donations for the museum.

【小题2】Which of the following statements describes the life and culture of Native Americans correctly?

A．They are good at pottery and beadwork.

B．Most of them live in tipis.

C．They greet others by saying, “How.”

D．They like designing offensive cartoons.

【小题3】If you join NMAI, you can enjoy the following benefits except ________．

A．free full－color quarterly magazine American Indian

B．Members－only discounts at all Smithsonian

C．Members－only discounts for buying in NMAI Museum Stores

D．a free meal at Zagat－rated Mitsitam Native Foods Café

【小题4】Regular membership fee  of the NMAI is about ________．

A．$30

B．$20

C．$15

D．$25

One day, a young man was cleaning out his late grandfather’s belongings when he came across a bright red envelope. Written on the front were the words, "To my grandson." Recognizing his grandfather's handwriting ,the young man opened the enbelope. A letter inside read:
Dear Ronny, 
Years ago you came to me for help .You said, "Grandpa, how is it that you've accomplished so much in your life? You're still full of energy, and I'm already tired of struggling. How can I get that same enthusiasm that you've got?"
I didn't know what to say to you then. But knowing my days are numbered, I figure that I owe you an answer. So here is what I believe.
I think a lot of it has to do with how a person looks at things. I call it "keeping your eyes wide open."
First ,realize that life is filled with surprises, but many are good ones .If you don't keep watching for them, you'll miss half the excitement. Expect to be thrilled once in a while ,and you will be.
When you meet up with challenges, welcome them. They'll leave you wiser ,stronger, and more capable than you were the day before .when you make a mistake ,be grateful for the things it taught you .Resolve to use that lesson to help you reach your goals.
And always follow the rules. Even the little ones. When you follow the rules, life works. If you think you ever really get by with breaking the rules, you're only fooling yourself.
It's also important to decide exactly what you want. Then keep your ming focused on it, and be prepared to receive it.
But be ready to end up in some new places too ,As you grow with the years, you'll be given bigger shoes to fill. So be ready for endings as well as challenging beginnings.
Sometimes we have to be brave enough to move from the familiar to the unfamiliar .Life isn't just reaching peaks, Part of it is moving from one peak to the next .If you rest too long in between, you might be tempted to quit .Leave the past in the past .Climb the next mountain and enjoy the view.
Dump things that weigh you down emotionally and spiritually. When an old resentment, belief, or attitude becomes heavy ,lighten your load. Shed those hurtful attitudes that slow you down and drain your energy.
Remember that your choices will create your successes and your failures. So consider all the pathways ahead, and decide which ones to follow. Then believe in yourself, get up, and get going.
And be sure to take breaks once in a while .They'll give you a renewed commitment to your dreams and a cheerful, healthy perception of the things that matter the most to you .
Most important of all. never give up on yourself. The person that ends up a winner is the once who resolves to win. Give life everything you've got, and life will give its best back to you.
Love always,
Grandpa
【小题1】The underlined part “But knowing my days are numbered” implies that       .

A．his grandpa could count days	B．his grandpa’s cach day was important
C．his grandpa knew he was dying	D．his grandpa was eager to tell the young man

【小题2】Why did the young man’s grandpa write this letter? Because      .

A．he wanted to recall his whole life

B．he wanted to tell his grandson how great he was

C．he wanted to explain how to keep energy

D．he wanted to show how to succeed

【小题3】The young man’s grandpa may agree     .

A．how a person looks at things has nothing to do with one’s future

B．we should be thankful for what mistakes teach us

C．successful life is just reaching peaks

D．It’s not so important to decide exactly what you want

【小题4】According to the passage,         .

A．learning to give up is very important	B．we’d better stay in the familiar
C．obeying little rules doesn’t matter	D．taking breaks once in a while is good to us

Dear sir,
I read your story (of the 4th February) about the cost of living in the country rather than in the town, and I agree with most of the points that you made. My husband and I lived in the middle of Horlton until two years ago — a seaside town of nearly five hundred thousand people. When my husband stopped working, we moved to our present house in a small village at the foot of Roland Hill, and there is no doubt that our costs are higher now.
I have to do my shopping in small shops, where the food is more expensive than in city supermarkets; it costs more to travel by bus; and because the men who come to mend the television or the washing machine, have to come farther, we have to pay them more.
But it does not cost us much to enjoy what is beautiful in the country; and peace and quiet are cheap. Many people spend a great deal of time and money driving into the country to enjoy the simple things of life; yet we can enjoy them just by going out of the front door. It costs more to live here than it did in Horlton but now life really is worth living.
Yours faithfully.
Edith Randall
【小题1】What do you know about Horlton?

A．A quiet town not far from the sea.

B．A middle-sized town until two years ago.

C．A town with a population of nearly half a million.

D．A small village at the foot of Roland Hill

【小题2】 What Mrs Randall really wants to express in the letter is that _____.

A．it cost less to live in the country

B．it costs more to live in the country

C．living in the country is no better than in the town

D．she is quite satisfied with the life in the country

【小题3】One can probably find this letter in _____.

A．a guidebook

B．a newspaper

C．a speech

D．a story book

【小题4】According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．The letter is written by an unknown person.

B．This letter is a reply to the questions of 4th February.

C．Living in the country is better than living in the city.

D．The cost of living in the city is lower than that of the country.