Loneliness is all about feeling isolated, but it's actually quite common. In general, there are three different types of loneliness.
The first kind of loneliness is temporary. It is the most common type but usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situation, such as, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, it usually does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is chronic (the opposite of “temporary”). Being the most severe, it usually lasts for more than two years and is often connected with serious illnesses.
An important factor in loneliness is a person’s social contacts. Through social contacts, we get emotional support and guidance from our parents and teachers and share similar interests and activities with our friends. However, some lonely people almost make no contacts with people around them and feel apart from those who they supposedly know well. They just see themselves as outsiders. On the other hand, some lonely people may have enough social contacts, but they rarely enjoy the contacts and question their popularity, thinking of themselves as someone powerless. So loneliness is closely related to the quality of those social relationship in addition to the quantity.
Loneliness is tough, but something can be done to cope with it. First, take time to accept that you are suffering from loneliness. Then, contact your old friends or visit relatives to spend quality time with others. Besides, pick up a hobby to reduce your feelings of loneliness, such as taking up needle work, joining craft classes, or attending lectures. You can also beat loneliness by volunteering at a nursing home, hospital, church or pet rescue organization. This not only helps you get in touch with people from all walks of life, but also makes you feel good about yourself. In a word, if you take a correct attitude towards loneliness and get involved with people around you, you are sure to get over it.

Loneliness Loneliness is quite common. Ⅰ.    1   ●Temporary loneliness: disappearing quickly and requiring    2   ●Situational loneliness: resulting from some particular situation,    3   and lasting not more than one year ●   4  : lasting more than two years and being connected with serious illnesses Ⅱ. An important factor in loneliness:    5   ●Lack social relationship quantity: feeling disconnected with others treating themselves as    6   ●Lack    7  : questioning their popularity treating themselves as powerless people Ⅲ.    8   for lonely people ●Face the problem and accept it ●Contact    9   for quality time ●Pick up hobbies ●   10   Taking a correct attitude and getting involved with others, people are sure to get over loneliness.

After squeezing into a small space with two other friends, I had a strong sense of pride to be the mission commander of this space flight. Our objective was very important. Scientists had been arguing about the possibility of existence of life on Mars for decades. Some of them said that the pictures of Mars, taken during various space explorations, had given them sufficient proof that only intelligent being could have made those amazing structures. Others maintained that what looked like a face in the pictures was nothing more than a flash of lights. The arguments continued without conclusion. To prove this once and for all, a decision was made to launch an expedition into space.
My crew and I were the best among our group of trainees. We practised hard together, training hand in hand, filled with a single aim—flying safely to Mars and back. This feeling was tense and everyone was highly excited, as the day drew nearer. We were anxious to see what Mars was like but the uncertainty held us with fear.
The last moment finally came. The countdown proceeded, and soon we were deep in space, floating about freely and went about preparing the spaceship for the intended landing. Since the trip was scheduled to take about three years, we slept in a special room to prevent ourselves from aging. So I drifted off to sleep peacefully and suddenly I felt someone woke me up. We must have arrived at Mars and my crew was trying to wake me up.
I opened my eyes slowly and saw a familiar face. “Why would my English teacher wake me up?” I thought. Oh, no. Instead of medals and praise that I should receive, all I had was a severe warning against sleeping in class and then I spent the rest of the lesson standing in a corner.
小题1:Why did the author feel proud of himself?       (No more than 10 words)  (2 marks)
                                                                      
小题2:What was the objective of the mission?         (No more than 11 words)  (2 marks)
                                                                      
小题3: How did they feel as the day to explore space drew near?
(No more than 8 words)  (3 marks)
                                                                       
小题4:What did the author finally receive after he was woken up?
(No more than 8 words)  (3 marks)
                                                                 ______

One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant , waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive . Suddenly I   1    that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction ,   2   he knew me . The man had a newspaper    3   in front of him , which he was    4    to read , but I could   5    that he was keeping an eye on me . when the waiter brought my    6   the man was clearly puzzled  by the   7    way in which the waiter and I   8    each other . He seemed even more puzzled as     9  went on and it became   10   that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me . Finally he got up and went into the    11    . When he came out ， he paid his bill and   12    without another glance in my direction .
I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had    13    . “Well,” he said , “that man was a detective (侦探) . He   14    you here because he thought you were the man he     15   .” “What ?” I said , showing my    16   . The owner continued , “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I   17     say he looked very much like you ! Of course , since we know you , we told him that he had made a    18   .” “Well , it’s really   19    I came to a restaurant where I’m known ,” I said . “   20    , I might have been in trouble .”

小题1:	A．knew B．understood C．noticed D．recognized

小题2:	A．since B．even if C．though D．as if

小题3:	A．flat B．open C．cut D．fixed

小题4:	A．hoping B．thinking C．pretending D．continuing

小题5:	A．see B．find C．guess D．learn

小题6:	A．menu B．bill C．paper D．food

小题7:	A．direct B．familiar C．strange D．funny

小题8:	A．chatted with B．looked at C．laughed at D．talked about

小题9:	A．the waiter B．time C．I D．the dinner

小题10:

A．true B．hopeful C．clear D．possible

小题11:

A．restaurant B．washroom C．office D．kitchen

小题12:

A．left B．acted C．sat down D．calmed down

小题13:

A．wanted B．tried C．ordered D．wished

小题14:

A．met B．caught C．followed D．discovered

小题15:

A．was to beat B．was dealing with C．was to meet D．was looking for

小题16:

A．care B．surprise C．worry D．regret

小题17:

A．must B．can C．need D．may

小题18:

A．discovery B．mistake C．decision D．fortune

小题19:

A．a pity B．natural C．a chance D．lucky

小题20:

A．Thus B．However C．Otherwise D．Therefore

More American people take their troubles with them on holiday, according to a new survey. Although 40 percent said that the main reason for going away is to escape pressure from work, almost all said they worry more than they do at home. Only four in every 100 said that they are happy and free of care.
The most common worry is burglary(入室盗窃), with four out of 10 worrying about their homes being broken into while they’re abroad. More than a quarter fear they will feel crazy with some other noisy and rough holiday-makers and 22 percent worry they may be attacked or their possessions will be missing. One in five think the car may break down, and the same number worry about the chances of bad weather.
The survey also showed that the stay-at-home Americans are no more. Three out of every five want to have a holiday abroad, a great increase from the figures only three years ago. The hotel holiday is still a winner, with about one third of all Americans preferring to go on a self-catering(自助) holiday.
小题1:The underlined word “survey” in the first paragraph most probably means _______.

A．research

B．review

C．exhibition

D．examination

小题2:according to the text, about _____ of people worry more on holiday than when they are at home.

A．25%

B．40%

C．80%

D．95%

小题3:The third most common worry of American holiday-makers is that they may______.

A．be attacked or lose their possessions

B．have problems with their cars on the road

C．have bad weather on holiday

D．get mixed with some rough fellow holiday-makers

小题4:Where do American holiday-makers like to stay most?

A．At a hotel.	B．In a quiet place.
C．At a friend’s house.	D．Where they can cook for themselves.

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小题1:Which shows New York P & H (Plumber & Heating) has been in business for a long time?

A．“Since 1968”	B．“24 Hours 7 Days Service”
C．“56568822”	D．“268 Pine Street 5th Avenue”

小题2:For which of the following problems would one call New York P & H?

A．Rainwater drops from the roof.

B．A refrigerator stops working.

C．The floor of the bathroom is covered with water.

D．There’s something wrong with the furniture.

小题3:Which of the following is NOT clear in the reading?

A．Where P & H is.	B．How big P & H is.
C．What P & H does.	D．When P & H was set up

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. “Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?” “When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it, as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?” “And Paul-why didn’t pick up that he was friendly just because I had a car?” When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back， It’s too late.
Why do we go wrong about our friends – or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you， “You’re a lucky dog .” that’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the “dog” bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck.
“Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for ” is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for Saturday night.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.
小题1:This passage is mainly about           .

A．how to interpret what people say

B．what to do when you listen to others talking

C．how to avoid mistakes when you communicate with people

D．Why we go wrong with people sometimes

小题2:According to the author，the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that          .

A．We fail to listen carefully when they talk

B．People tend to be annoyed when we check what they say

C．People usually state one thing but means another

D．We tend to doubt what our friends say

小题3:In the sentence “Maybe he doesn’t see it himself” in the second paragraph，the pronoun “it “refers to          .  

A．being friendly

B．a bit of envy

C．lucky dog

D．your luck

小题4:When we listen to a person talking, the most important thing for us to do is       .

A．notice the way the person is talking

B．take a good look at the person talking

C．mind his tone，his posture and the look in his eyes

D．examine the real meaning of what he says based on his manner, his tone and his posture

小题5:The author most probably is a          .

A．teacher

B．philosopher

C．psychologist

D．doctor

Teenagers will be told to "stand up for their elders" on public transport — or risk losing their right to free travel.
London Mayor Boris Johnson will declare plans today to make youngsters sign a “courtesy pledge"  (文明宣言) to promise to behave in a respectful manner when travelling in the capital. The three-point pledge states that they will give up their seats to the elderly, pregnant and disabled; keep from using offensive or threatening language; and be courteous and polite to fellow passengers and staff.
Those who refuse, or are caught behaving in a loutish manner, will have their free travel passes removed. The plan — a key part of Mr. Johnson's re-election bid— will initially affect the 400,000 ll-to-15-year-olds in London who qualify for free travel cards, but Tory sources believe the idea could be used across the country.
A Conservative insider said: "The plan corresponds perfectly with the push to create a Big Society. It is about changing culture and expectations around behavior to improve the atmosphere on buses and trains for everyone."
Speaking before today's launch, Mr. Johnson said he was determined to deal with the anti-social behavior of a "minority of youngsters" on public transport. "When I was a boy, I was taught to stand up for those less able to, "he said. "Youngsters enjoy the privilege of free travel, which is paid for by Londoners, but they have to understand that with that privilege comes responsibility. Anyone who abuses this privilege will have it taken away, and will have to earn that right bach ."
Teenagers found guilty of a serious violation of the new behavior rules will lose their travel passes, and will have to carry out unpaid community work to earn them back.
Mr. Johnson is also introducing a "two strikes and you're out" policy to deal with repeat offenders, under which those committing a second serious violation of the rules will lose their travel rights permanently.
小题1:Which of the following is NOT the content of the "courtesy pledge"?

A．Teenagers should give up their seats to the old.

B．Teenagers shouldn't talk with strangers in public.

C．Teenagers mustn't use aggressive language in public.

D．Teenagers must be polite to people on public transport.

小题2:What does the underlined word "loutish" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?

A．rude

B．stupid

C．polite

D．calm

小题3:According to Mr Johnson,____________.

A．youngsters should know duty comes with benefit

B．youngsters shouldn't use the privilege of free travel

C．anyone shouldn't make money with the privilege

D．youngsters should do some unpaid community work

小题4:The worst punishment teenagers can face is____________.

A．to sign an agreement	B．to work in the community
C．to be fined	D．to lose their travel passes forever

小题5:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．London Mayor Boris Johnson is a great person

B．The plan corresponds perfectly with the Big Society

C．Be polite and stand up for your elders or lose free travel

D．The "courtesy pledge” has been used across the country

While applying to college may seem easy, getting in can be tough! When you apply for college, you will have to be honest with yourself and do a bit of research to find the right fit. Here are three steps to take when applying to colleges for the best chances at getting into the best college for you.
Step l: Making A List Of Colleges To Apply To
With over 6,000 colleges in the United States, the first step in applying to college is to do some research and make a college list .This process will be different for everyone. The number of colleges you apply to can vary, from applying  to 1 school (not recommended) to 30 schools (not recommended),each applicant can choose how many colleges they apply to. Many limit the number because applications are accompanied by a fee.
Step2: Splitting The List Into Target, Reach and Safety Schools
In general, students will want to apply to three types of schools: Target, Reach and Safety schools. It is up to you how many applications you send, but a good mix would be more target than reach, and at least one safety. You will need to take your list, and now decide which are your top picks, which are attainable for you academically, which are affordable for you only with aid, and refine your broad list into a group of schools that gives you the best chance for success. Talk to an admissions counselor at your high school if you have questions about this.
Step 3: Completing and Sending Applications to Colleges
Once your list is complete you are ready to apply to college by completing and sending in applications! College applications take time to complete —you have to write essays, ask for recommendations and get test scores sent to schools—so stay organized！ All colleges will require these types of application materials, so start thinking about these items well before October or December. Once you complete and send them, then you have successfully applied to college.
小题1:It can be learned from the first paragraph that_____________.

A．you should be cautious to pick up the right college

B．you don't have to think twice before applying to college

C．once you apply to a college, you'll be admitted to it easily

D．each applicant should choose the best college for their ideal

小题2:To make a list of colleges, you____________.

A．should consider more Safety schools

B．had better take your academy into account

C．are supposed to choose merely one most fit

D．are required to pick out more than 30 colleges

小题3:Which of the following statements is WRONG?

A．One should clarify the list according to one's abilities.

B．Refer to admissions counselor at high school if necessary.

C．One doesn't have to send his test scores to the intended college.

D．Teachers' recommendations are included in application materials.

小题4:We can conclude from the text that____________.

A．each applicant has the right to apply to any colleges for free

B．the more college one chooses, the more successful he will be

C．applicants should send required materials before the deadline

D．safety schools are those that don't have so many requirements

小题5:The text is mainly about____________.

A．how to succeed in life

B．how to apply to college

C．how to ask for information

D．how to do a research in college

For the last couple of weeks, I had been stuck in front of my computer working on a project that was very important to me. My every waking hour was consumed（消耗） by the project and although I imagined that I would feel happy after completing parts of the project, I was confused to find that instead, I was feeling rather depressed. I tried a range of methods to help cheer myself up. I had a relaxing bath, cooked a delicious meal to enjoy with my family and even watched a lighthearted（轻松地） movie, but to no avail. It was only when I turned to meditation(沉思)for a solution that the answer came to me: turn to nature!
The very next day, I grabbed my camera and a bottle of water and set off to spend a few hours walking in a nature reserve, even though it was pouring with rain. Within a couple of minutes I felt alive again. To be honest, I felt like a young school girl again and had to stop myself from hopping（单脚跳） along the path singing, "I'm singing in the rain", a song I used to sing when I was a child. I think as adults we often try too hard to control our inner children and as a result we restrain(限制) our own spirits, which only leads to depression and stress.
Interestingly, it has been shown that people who spend 40 minutes walking in a nature reserve have a drop in their blood pressure levels, but this does not happen when they spend a similar amount of time walking in a busy city centre.
If you feel a little low in spirit and know that you have spent too much time indoors, relax completely, remove your shoes and let your inner child come out and play.
小题1:The author felt depressed because she __________.

A．couldn't consume her waking hour.

B．had not seen a film for a long time.

C．had not finished her work on time.

D．had worked on a hard job for too long.

小题2:The author walked in a nature reserve in the rain in order to__________.

A．take photos.	B．find a solution to the project.
C．hop along the path.	D．cheer herself up.

小题3:The underlined part "to no avail" in Paragraph 1 probably means
" __________.".

A．unsuccessful

B．unrelated（不相关的）

C．uninteresting

D．unexpected

小题4:In the author's opinion, __________.

A．a bath can make people relaxed.

B．depression is usually caused by hard work.

C．walking in a busy city centre harms people's health.

D．adults should express their inner feelings freely.

小题5:The last paragraph mainly serves as a(n) __________.

A．explanation

B．suggestion

C．introduction

D．reminder

This is love, hand in hand with you, old age to the old.
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a(an)   31  husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The   32   had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The   33  was quoting Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an   34  of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to   35  that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would   36 .
And it did,   37  from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks   38  on you.”
“Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said,   39  and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled.   40  the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn   41  a walk on the beach. I started to refuse,   42 
then I thought she wanted to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the   43  flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the firm where I am a director. We visited the shell museum   44  I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole   45  passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went   46  with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn  47 me.    “What’s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a(an)   48  voice, “do you know something? I don’t….”
“What do you mean?”
“Well… that   49  I had several weeks ago … our doctor … did he tell you something about me? Am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst into   50 .
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”

小题1:	A．hardworking B．challenging C．loving D．convincing

小题2:	A．plan B．idea C．decision D．hope

小题3:	A．speaker B．driver C．listener D．passenger

小题4:	A．result B．start C．process D．act

小题5:	A．agree B．avoid C．assume D．admit

小题6:	A．remain B．change C．respond D．continue

小题7:	A．properly B．especially C．right D．straight

小题8:	A．common B．unusual C．ugly D．great

小题9:	A．surprised B．frightened C．disappointed D．discouraged

小题10:

A．Before B．During C．After D．For

小题11:

A．suggested B．cancelled C．denied D．delayed

小题12:

A．otherwise B．but C．yet D．so

小题13:

A．neighbors B．tourists C．children D．employees

小题14:

A．when B．unless C．because D．though

小题15:

A．plan B．vacation C．business D．week

小题16:

A．smooth B．bad C．wrong D．well

小题17:

A．stared at B．glared at C．glanced at D．pointed at

小题18:

A．loud B．excited C．sad D．doubtful

小题19:

A．checkup B．makeup C．buildup D．cutup

小题20:

A．tears B．cheers C．anger D．laughter