第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity．All who work with her admire and respect her．But Heather’s life hasn’t always been so easy．When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned her and her two brothers．At the age of 13, she ran away from home and ended up living on the streets in London．Eventually, however, her exceptional beauty led to a career in modeling．At that time, Heather also began helping with the war relief efforts in former Yugoslavia．Through her modeling and relief work, she soon became famous．
But in August 1993, at age 25 her life changed once again．She was crossing the street in London when a motorcycle crashed into her．She was so badly injured that the doctors had to cut off her left leg．After that, she discovered she frequently needed to change her artificial limbs(假肢)．It was expensive and she felt it was a waste to just throw away the old one．It occurred to her to set up an organization that could deliver used artificial limbs to Yugoslavia and other war-torn countries．It was through her charity work that she met her husband Paul McCartney．
Throughout her life, Heather has risen above problems and focused on helping others．Her work with artificial limbs even earned her a nomination（提名） for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996．Heathe’s persistence and determination are what impresses anyone who knows her．Heather believes anyone can make a positive difference in the world．
36．This passage is mainly about _________．
A．Heather’s miserable life              B．Heather’s contribution to the world
C．Heather’s success in her work           D．Heather’s belief in life
37．Heather began her modeling career _________．
A．due to her mother’s encouragement
B．after her brothers abandoned her
C．because of her excellent intelligence and performances
D．because she was especially beautiful
38．Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
A．Heather won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996．
B．Heather began her charity work while working as a model．
C．Her artificial limbs had to be replaced continuously．
D．Heather has never been defeated by her problems．
39．From the passage we can infer that people admire and respect Heather because_________．
A．she had a lot of misfortunes during her childhood．
B．she was a world-famous model
C．she is determined and never gives in
D．she made a great difference in the world

第二节：（共5小题；每小韪分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有多余选项。
  51  The goal here is to limit carbon dioxide and other green house gases, which are closely associated to the big problem of global-warming．
Strategy 1: Bring your own cup to Starbucks
You’ll get a 10 cent discount, and it’s one less paper cup to end up in a landfill．While you’re there, pick up some free bags of spent coffee grounds to use as  ‘‘green’’  fertilizer in your garden．
The payoff:   52 
Strategy2: Turn off your computer
When in standby mode, your PC is still using energy．  53 
The payoff: Turning off a monitor for 40 hours a week may only save $5 a month, but it reduces CO2 by 750 pounds
Strategy 3: Reuse plastic bags
Instead of throwing away 100 billion plastic bags a year, try and get a second, third, or tenth use out of them．Better yet, next time you shop, try a reusable bag．
The payoff:   54 The amount of oil it would take to make just 14 plastic bags would run your car for one mile．
Strategy4: Use recycled paper in the bathroom
Most of the toilet paper we use is made from trees found in forests previously untouched by humans．
The payoff: If every household replaced one roll of toilet paper with a recycled one, 424000 trees would still be standing．Look for eco paper towels too．
Strategy5: Buy energy-efficient appliances（电器）
Replace the old fridge with an Energy Star appliance and you’ll use 15 percent less energy．  55  
The payoff: If we all used one Energy Star appliance at home, it would be like planting 1．7 million acres of new trees．

A．You can be proud of yourselves, even if you can only make one or two of these green changes.

B．Adding green to your garden is beautiful and earth-pleasing.

C．It might be a little expensive to buy, but you’ll save money on your electricity bills and help the environment．

D．In fact, 75percent of electricity used in your home comes from electronics that are turned off．

E．The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup．
F．The store won’t create more waste when they throw away a cup.
G．Just one tree will help make cleaner air and save the environment from 5000 pounds of hot carbon dioxide each year.

第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was so cold that I couldn’t feel my legs. There was going to be a racing contest that night so I was 26  my horse, Skippy, up. I was simply running laps around the ring. The  27  cold air had been blowing past me, freezing my limbs, but every second I  28  it. You could hear the faint  29  of the people up at the clubhouse eating their dinner. My parents were also there, not knowing that my little sister had slowly wandered her way down to the ring. It was  30  because there was no moon or stars. Nobody else was in the ring at the time. I was really enjoying the  31  and I was able to  32  what Skippy was doing. As I took my last lap it  33  . Everything rapidly slowed down as I saw my little sister step  34   the ring. I saw true fear on her face because she knew she wouldn’t be  35  to move out of the way fast enough. She knew that she was going to get hit.
She tried to  36  but nothing came out of her fear-dried throat. When my horse got to her, he was still in a full out run.  37  , miraculously(奇迹般地), he slid so hard on his back feet that he  38 . It really made the  39  seem absolutely unreal. I thought that maybe I was  40 . I had  41  in my mind that I wasn’t seeing what was happening. I knew I had hit my sister. There was no way I could have  42  her. My horse was rising straight up and while he was in the air I couldn’t breathe. It’s like I forgot  43 . As all of this happened I watched my sister’s face transform (变形) through many different  44 : terror, confusion, curiosity, and then a sort of relief. Then she was laughing.
As I held my sister into my arms, Skippy stood right behind me knowing that I actually owed him my life  45  he saved my sister’s.
26.A. picking     B. warming                 C. catching                   D. setting
27.A. bitterly     B. hardly                    C. gently                  D. perfectly
28.A. challenged    B. witnessed        C. enjoyed                    D. hated
29.A. ceremony     B. tradition         C. victory                        D. laughter
30.A. windy          B. bright                     C. dark                         D. cloudy
31.A. quiet            B. quality                   C. impression            D.significance
32.A. rely on     B. focus on                 C. insist on                   D. put on
33.A. let out       B. held on               C. participated in           D.took place
34.A. close to      B. out of                 C. into                         D. towards
35.A. able          B. frightened        C. content                     D. proud
36.A. evaluate     B. worry                     C. scream                        D. escape
37.A. Accidentally  B. Normally           C. Generally                 D. Somehow
38.A. sped up     B. rose up                   C. broke down                 D. wore out
39.A. moment     B. contest                  C. comment                  D.technique
40.A. advancing     B. breathing            C. concluding           D. dreaming
41.A. that                 B. none                  C. neither                        D. it
42.A. hit           B. recognized              C. missed                    D. acknowledged
43.A. how             B. what                  C. when                       D. why
44.A. actions     B. emotions            C. attitudes                   D. thoughts
45.A. if                  B. because             C. as if                         D. so that

认真阅读下列短文，根据所读内容在文章中的表格中填入恰当的序号。注意：表格中的每个空格只填一个词。
Directions : Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A---E for each paragraph.

A．Social background for the Development of Adult Education

B．What is the present situation?

C．The purposes in Adult Education

D．Ways of Adult Education

E. The history of Adult Education
F. What is Adult Education?
61                
Voluntary learning in organized courses by mature men and women is called adult education. Such education is offered to make people able to enlarge and interpret their experience as adults. Adults may want to study something which they missed in earlier schooling, get new skills or job training, find out about new technological development, seek better self-understanding, or develop new talents and skills.
62                
This kind of education may be in the form of self-study with proper guidance through the use of libraries, correspondence(函授)courses,or broadcasting.It may also be acquired collectively in schools and colleges, study groups, workshops, clubs, and professional associations.
63                
Modern adult education for large numbers of people started in the 18th and 19th centuries with the rise of the Industrial Revolution. Great economic and social changes were taking place: people were moving from rural areas to cities: new types of work were being created in an expanding factory system. These and other factors produced a need for further education and reeducation of adults.
64                
The earliest program of organized adult education arose in Great Britain in the 1790s, with the founding of an adult school at Nottingham and a mechanics’institute at Glasgow. The earliest adult education institution in the United States was founded by Benjamin Franklin and some friends in Philadelphia in 1727.
65                
People recognize that continued learning is necessary for most forms of employment today. For example, parts of the adult population in many countries find it necessary to take part in retraining programs at work or even to learn completely new jobs. Adult education programs are springing up constantly to meet these and other needs.                                    

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Long long ago, there was an old merchant who had three sons。 “To which one shall I leave my fortune?” he wondered。 “It must be to the cleverest son。 But which one is the cleverest?”
He called his three sons to him。 “Here is some money,” he told them, “you must each take one coin to buy something that will fill this room。 Anyone who can do this shall have my fortune。”
“It is a big room,” said the eldest son。
“One coin will not buy very much,” said the second son。
But the youngest son said nothing。 He stood and thought, and then he smiled, “Come, brothers,” he said, “let us go to the market。”
The eldest son bought straw with his coin。 But one coin bought only a bit of straw。 Even when he had spread it as much as he could, the straw covered only a corner of the room。
The second son bought sand with his coin。 But one coin bought only a bit of sand。 Even when he had spread it as much as he could, the sand covered only half of the floor。
“What did you buy?” the eldest son angrily asked the youngest son。 “You don't have any straw。”
“Yes, what did you buy?” the second son asked angrily。 “You don't have any sand。”
“I bought this,” said the youngest son。
“A candle！” cried his brothers。 “What good is a candle?”
“Watch”, said the youngest son。
He lit the candle, and all at once the room was filled from wall to wall, from ceiling to floor。 It was filled with light!
“Although you are the youngest, you are indeed the cleverest of my sons,” the old merchant said。
And that is how, the old merchant left his fortune to his youngest son, the one who could fill a room with light。
46。 Who would get father's fortune according to his requirement?
A。 The oldest son。                       B。 The richest son。
C。 The cleverest son。                   D。 The silliest son。
47。 The merchant left his fortune to the son
A。 who would fill the room by using something which is worth one coin
B。 who would take care of him when he became old
C。 who wanted to get his fortune
D。 who got married first
48。 How do you think of the youngest son?
A。 He is very clever。               B。 He is very lazy。
C。 He is very mean。                 D。 He is very diligent。
49。 The youngest son used _____ to fill the room。
A。 straw             B。 candle         C。 sand            D。 water

第二节:（注意：将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In the late 1980s, during a visit to Bangladesh（孟加拉）, I saw a woman with a baby on her back, breaking bricks with a hammer。 I asked a Bangladesh escort（随从） why they weren't using a machine, which would have been a lot easier。 He told me a machine would put that lady out of work。 And bad as that woman's job was, it was enough to keep a small family alive。  ______61_______ 。
Serving in the U。S。 Army overseas in the past, I saw a lot of people like that woman in Bangladesh。 _____62____ 。 They are victims（受害者） of crime and social unrest（动荡）, who in turn become the drug dealers and the street gang（匪帮） members。 I've seen it over and over again everywhere I go。 People who have jobs can have a home, send their kids to school, develop a sense of pride, contribute to the good of the community, and even help others。 _____63___ 。
_____64_____ , but I'm still working to help people  prepared for disaster。 I'm not going to stop。 _____65_____ 。

A．Because they can work, they're free。 They're blessed（幸福的）。

B．It reminded me of my father's words: To work is a blessing

C．She might get to do a little farming some day, too。

D．I believe in my father's words: To work is a blessing

E。 Now I'm retired from the Army
F。 And I have come to believe that people without jobs are not blessed。
G。No one can work。

任务型阅读 (共10小题; 每小题l分, 满分l0分)
Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours.
This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.
The first kind of loneliness is temporary. This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly
and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situation—for example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year.
The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second type, chronic（the opposite of
“temporary”）usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.
Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a person’s social contacts, for example,
friends, family members, co-workers, etc. we depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity.
Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness as heart disease, while temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad, and sometimes dangerous condition.
Loneliness and Diseases

Three different types of  _81_	The most common type is  82  . It disappears quickly and  83  no special attention.
	The second type is situation, which usually lasts for  84  than a year.
	The third kind is chronic, which means if people experience habitual loneliness, they’ll have problems  85  with others
An important factor in loneliness	With the help of  86  , we know a person’s social contact is one important factor.
	We depend on a wide  87  of people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support.
	Lonely people may have many social  88 , but they sometimes feel they should have more.
The reasons for finding ways to help the lonely people	One is that they are unhappy and unable to socialize.
	The  89  reason is that temporary and situational loneliness can be a 90  condition, sometimes dangerous too.

（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从下框的A---F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
A. Focus on your relationaships.
B. Think about what to do next step.
C. Take good care of your body.
D. Try to avoid overthinking.
E. Set up a proper goal for yourself.
F. Practice acts of kindness.
Five Happiness Secrets For Tough Times
Sonja Lyubomirsky, an author, has researched the science of happiness for years.
Here are her tips to help you cope with a bad economy, and increase your bursts
of happiness throughout the day.
61. ________
“You could spend a lot of time thinking deeply,” says Lyubomirsky. “But that
just makes you feel even more pessimistic, more out of control, and effects your self
esteem. Your relationships will suffer and your job performance will suffer.”
Get rid of pessimism. One of the most effective ways to cope when things are
difficult is to adopt a positive thinking strategy. “What can I learn from this? Times
are tough, I’ve been furloughed at work, but I can spend more time with the kids,
adopt a new hobby, or learn a new set of skills.”
62. ________
Now more than ever we need each other to survive. Lyubomirsky found that doing
good things for friends, family, or strangers can make you happier. Think of practical,
everyday gestures that can make someone’s life a little bit easier. For example,
Lyubomirsky says, “Maybe now many of us can’t afford to take a cab to the airport, so
offer to give a friend a ride.”
63. ________
You don’t need an expert to tell you that relationships are critical to happiness.
Not being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to fulfill your kid’s needs can
weighh down hard on your family life. But the trick is to stop feeling guilty and focus
on caring for your loved ones.
“I was at a psychology conference where an expert was talking about the effects
of this economy on families and how parents can’t afford to buy their kids luxuries
like toys anymore,” says Lyubomirsky. “But what they don’t realize is that kids don’t
care about toys — what they care about is parents being grumpy and taking it out on
them.”
64. ________
“If you find a happy person you will find a project,” says Lyubomirsky. “Happy
people all have goals they care about.”
Commit yourself to a project – whether it is a business you want to start or a dance
you want to learn. But it’s also important to remember to be flexible in these times.
Don’t get frustrated if circumstances are stopping you from meeting your goals. Adopt
and change!
“If your spouse has lost their job you might have to change your goal,” says
Lyubomirsky. “Or you might have to learn a whole new skill for a new job.”
65. ________
When times are tough, it’s easy to get skip your regular workouts in favor of moping
in front of the TV and eating a bag of chips. Your thinking is “I have more important
things to worry about right now than looking good.”
But carve out a small part of your day to give your body some TLC. It will go a
long way in boosting your happiness. “Even if you can’t afford to go to the gym,”
Lyubomirsky says, “take time out to exercise at home.”
You don't need an expert to tell your that relationships are critical to happiness. Not
being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to fulfill your kid's needs can weigh
down hard on your family life. But the trick is to stop feeling guilty and focus on
bringing up your loved ones.

任务型阅读（每空0.5分，共5分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空1个单词。
A big part of being an effective team member is being a good listener, so listening carefully is very important. Do you think your listening skills need improving? Simply remember the ladder to become a better listener.
Look at the person who is speaking to you. If you make eye contact, the speaker feels like he has your undivided attention. If an individual comes into your office to talk, stop what you are doing. When you continue typing or staring at your computer screen, the person talking to you feels insignificant.
Ask questions. This shows you’re interested and that you are hearing what he is saying.
Don’t interrupt. When you interrupt, the speaker feels you’re not interested in what he is saying and will be frustrated(沮丧的) by the inability to finish a complete thought. Take the time to listen---just relax and open your ears!
Don’t change the subject. Changing the subject indicates that your mind is elsewhere. It shows you’re not concentrating on what’s being said at that moment, and this makes the speaker feel uncomfortable. If you change the subject, the speaker could also get the impression that you’re avoiding the topic and may be hesitant to bring it up again.
Empathize(有同感). When someone shares information with you, put yourself in his shoes. Doing this will allow the two of you to discover solutions more easily and will also help you appreciate a perspective(观点) different from you own.
Respond verbally(口头地) and non-verbally. Using an enthusiastic tone shows you’re interested in what the speaker is saying. Smiling helps too! Avoid crossing your arms since this can be interpreted(解释) as being closed off. If you’re speaking with someone who’s sitting, you should sit too. Standing over someone is too official and may make the other person feel uncomfortable.
If you are unsure whether you are a good listener or not, simply take the following test. In your next meeting or conversation, make a mental note, even better, write down on a piece of paper the number of times you interrupt. The fewer marks there are on your paper, the better listener you are! This seems like a silly test, but you may be surprised by the quantity of marks on your paper. After all, the worst listeners usually aren’t aware that their listening skills need some attention or improvement.

Title	To be a good listener
小题1:________	Listening carefully helps a person to be an小题2:_________ team member.
小题3:______to improve listening skills	Look at the person 小题4:______________ to you.
	Ask questions to show that you have小题5:_______ in what a person is saying.
	Don’t interrupt. Let the person finish his talk, or he may be filled with frustration if they aren’t 小题6:_________ to express themselves completely.
	Don’t change the subject, or else the other may think you are not paying 小题7:___________ to what he is saying.
	Show empathy to the speaker. That may make it 小题8:__________ for you to discover solutions and help you appreciate a different view.
	Responding verbally and non-verbally, such as speaking enthusiastically, smiling, etc.
Self-test	小题9:____________ the number of times you interrupt others.
	Those who don’t have an awareness of the importance of improving their listening skills are the 小题10:______________ listeners.

 

Part-time Front Desk Position, a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is very good for a person who is cheerful, dependable, and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone call, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00--6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some forms if you are interested. Forms can be collected at Kirchoff, Inc. 866 United Nations Plaza, #525 New York, NY 10037

 

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Arrive on time. Introduce yourself in a polite manner. Read company materials while you wait. Have a firm handshake. Listen. Use body language to show interest. Smile and nod to the interviewers. Ask about the next thing you should do. Thank the interviewer. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to. For more information, please visit jobweb.com 368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008

53.If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?
A.Website: jobweb.com.
B.Atlantic City Beach Office.
C.368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008.
D.866 United Nations Plaza, #525, New York, NY 10037.
54.What does a person need most to be the one-hour weekday job?
A.He should be cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.
B.He has to work from Monday to Friday.
C.He can remain calm in a difficult situation.
D.He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.
55.According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim?
A.To keep close to the beach.                B.To dive into unknown waters.
C.To use floating toys on the water.          D.To swim soon after lunch.
56.The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.
A.Tips on Showing Interest in a Job          
B.Steps to a Successful Interview
C.Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely      
D.Rules of Body Language in an Interview