Three high students become heroes after their act of saving a baby’s life.
Andrew Willis, 15, his brother Chris, 13, and friend Reece Galea, 14, were walking along Swallow Drive on their way to school on May 23, when Nicholle Price ran out of her house, shouting for help. Her six-month-old son Corey had swallowed (吞下) an earring （耳环） and the young mother couldn’t ring for help because something was wrong with her phone. The three teenagers rushed to the aid of Ms Price, called an ambulance (救护车), calmed her down and waited with her until the ambulance arrived before heading to school.
Ms Price, Corey and his grandmother Joyce Finnie visited the school last Thursday to thank the boys for their kind action. “It’s good to know that there are still some good people who will stop and help,” Ms Price said. “While I was shouting for help, a woman walking her dog went straight past, without stopping. I don’t know what would have happened if these boys had not stopped.”
The teenagers were shocked at the attention they received at school for their heroic act but admitted that the incident was nerve-racking(刺激神经的). “We heard her shouting so we knew something wasn’t right,” Andrew said. “We thought someone had died. It was scary （惊慌的） but we just did what we had to do.”
Just as proud as the boys’ parents is their principal, Tim McCallum.
After two days in hospital, Corey has now fully recovered. “He’s got two new teeth to show,” Ms Price said. “I have to keep a closer eye on him. He’s into everything now and grabs whatever he finds to put it straight into his mouth.”
【小题1】The three high students were _____ when a woman ran out of her house shouting for help.

Depression(抑郁症)is a serious problem today．Depression causes workers to be unproductive，causing companies and countries to lose billions of dollars．One expert says that depression is like cancer because it is “widespread，costly and deadly”．Depression hits one person in five around the world．

Although people have believed depression to be a problem among the rich and educated，studies show that depression is a problem among everyone。Over any six-month period，between five to seven percent of the world's population will be suffering from a serious depression．

suicide(自杀)rates among people suffering from the disease in its extreme，or clinical form were 80 percent higher than in the population at large，and sufferers were four times more likely to have heart attacks. People who suffer from depression often have problems sleeping，getting up on time，and doing work productively．

Depression，which researchers agree has its origin in the genes(基因)，brings loss of confidence and ability to concentrate-making it impossible for employees and managers to work efficiently．

Depression is made more serious in China by Chinese's inability to face it．Many people believe that depressed people are either weak or lazy．  Besides，there is no good treatment，with few specialists available．

“Most patients in China just don't get help，”a Chinese doctor says．“In my hospital．I have to see 30 or 40 patients in a morning，just have time to say “Hello how do you feel？”

In Western countries，people are not afraid to admit that they have depression，but most do not tell it to their boss，because they fear that their boss would fire them．

“In my experience，aging bosses are the most willing to admit they have it. Because they feel the most secure about themselves，”an American doctor says．

Hopefully，in the near future，people around the world will be able to admit that they have depression so that they can get the right treatment．

1.Which of the following is true according to the passage？

2.Compared to normal people，the depressed people are likely to be▁▁▁．

3.Depression becomes more serious in China because of．

4.What can we infer from the passage?

请阅读下列应用文及相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息。

首先, 请阅读下列招生的信息:

A. English Training Centre attached(附属) to Zhongshan University

*Common English Course for primary school teachers during winter or summer vacations 3 weeks (500 yuan); 4 weeks (700 yuan).

*Special course for those who are to take an examination for his/her promotion(提升) at lowest cost: 800 yuan, 6 periods a day for a month.

* English teachers training course: listening, speaking, reading and writing, 1 month at the cost of 1,500 yuan.

* Tel: 020-36968848 (for further information)

B. Modern Language School

* Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.

* Small classes (12-16students) on Sat.& Sun. from 2:00p.m-5:00 p.m

* Native English teachers from Canada and USA.

* Language lab and computers supplied.

* 3- month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.

* Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056

Tel: 67353019

C. The 21st Century English Training Centre

* We specialize(专攻) in effective teaching at all levels.

* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.

* Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec.1

* Only 15-minute walk from city centre.

* Call 67801642 for more information

D. The International House of English.

* Three/ Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours afternoon classes on Wed, Sat.& Sun.

* A four-month evening programme for developing speaking skills ( same cost as day classes).

* Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second /foreign language.

* Free sightseeing and social activities.

* Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308

E. The New Oriental English School

* Special English course for strengthening reading comprehension at all levels. Three- week course cost: 400 yuan. Whole day classes.

* 2-month course for GRE preparation classes at low cost: 2,000 yuan.

* 2- week course for revising TOEFL grammar items at a cost of 500 yuan.

* Experienced teachers from some famous universities nearby.

* 1-year full- time classes for both TOEFL & GRE to any level at the cost: 10,000 yuan.

* Receiving students from all walks and also other provinces.

Tel: 0755-28896698 (for further information)

F. Global English Centre

* General English in all four skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing.

* 3-month( 700 yuan), 6-month(1,200 yuan) and one- year (2,000 yuan) courses.

* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.-Fri.

* Experienced college \English teachers.

* Close to city centre and bus stops.

Tel: 67605272

Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082

请阅读下列求学者的信息, 然后匹配求学者与所拟选择的学校;

1.Jessie works in Dongfeng Truck Factory from 9:oo a.m to 4:30 p.m. every day. She wants to improves her reading.

2. Alice wants to take an examination to see how well she has mastered English before starting the course.

3.Jenny, a secretary of a big firm, wants to improve her spoken English.

4. Susan wants to go to the USA to continue her study for Master Degree.

5.Joseph wants to apply for the title of engineer.

Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspaper. You may find the information you need.
Global English Center
﹡General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
﹡3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one-year (2,000 yuan) courses.
﹡Choices of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon－Fri.
﹡Experienced college English teachers.
﹡Close to city center and bus stops.
Tel: 67705272            Add: 105 Ahongshan Road, 100082
Modern Language School
﹡Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
﹡Small classes(12-16 students) on Sat. &Sun. from 2:00－5:00 p.m.
﹡Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.
﹡Language lab and computers supplied.
﹡3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road. 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21st Century English Training Centre
﹡We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
﹡We offer morning or afternoon class, both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
﹡We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
﹡Entrance exams: June. 1 and Dec. 1
﹡Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
Call 67801642 for more information
The International House of English
﹡Three/Six- month English courses for students of all levels at a very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week: convenient class hours: 9:00－12:00 a.m. and 2:00－5:00 p.m.
﹡A 4-month evening programme specially for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
﹡Free sightseeing and social activities
﹡Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308
67. You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?
A. Global English Center and Modern Language School.
B. Global English Center and the International House.
C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century.
D. The 21st Century and the International House.
68. The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that______.
A. its teaching quality is better         B. it is nearest to the city centre
C. its courses are more advanced       D. it requires an entrance examination
69. You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it _________.
A. offers free sightseeing and social activities  B. has a special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools          D. has native English teachers
70. If you take the evening programme at the International House, you will pay about _______.
A. 60 yuan     B. 240 yuan     C. 720 yuan     D. 960 yuan

When Rikke Dausen in Denmark goes to get some milk from the fridge,she has trouble getting past the refrigerator door.But it’s not because of any physical obstruction（障碍）.It’s usually because the PC monitor in her refrigerator’s door has informed her that a new e-mail message has arrived.Rikke and her husband are taking part in a six-month test sponsored（赞助） by a Danish firm and two Swedish partners.They hope to show that computers can be put to much more practical daily use than most people think.Fifty families and singles were provided with a free model known as the “Screenfridge” for the period of the test.?

“It’s really very clever,”says Rikke.She can call up e-mail,news reports,sales items at the supermarket or addresses out of the endless ocean of Internet possibilities.“I’m not the type who wants to sit in front of the computer and wait 10 minutes for the modem to connect,”she says.The creators of the Screenfridge aim at this type of buyer.They think that the machine should attract people who have limited time to solve technical problems or surf online.The PC that is built into the door is very small.It is only two centimeters wide,and completely silent.Everything moves quickly,as Rikke admits.Well,the whole thing is really just an amusement,she says.But when the thing is gone after the test,it will be a pain to have to go down in the basement again to download my e-mail.

1.The writer gives a description of Rikke using the Screenfridge in order to _____.

A.report Rikke’s daily life?

B.prove the value of PC?

C.introduce the new product?

D.describe the modern life?

2.For what purpose is the Screenfridge made??

A.To improve the e-mail service.?

B.To help those who cannot use computers.?

C.To make refrigerators more useful.?

D.To make people believe computers can be used for more practical daily use.?

3.How long will Rikke probably use the Screenfridge??

A.For several months.?

B.For several years.?

C.For more than a year.?

D.For several hours.?

4.From what Rikke says at the end of the text we can feel that she _____.?

A.is sorry she has to download her e-mail in the basement?

B.wishes she would continue to use the Screenfridge?

C.is not satisfied with the Screenfridge?

D.doubts whether she can really depend on the Screenfridge