【推荐1】When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings. Week by week her list grew: I was very thin, I wasn't a good student, I talked too much, I was too proud, and so on. I tried to hear all this as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.

He listened to me quietly, then he asked. ''Are the things she says true or not? Janet, didn't you ever wonder what you're really like ? Well, you now have that girl's opinion. Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said. ''

I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn't change (like being very thin), but a good number I could—and suddenly I wanted to change. For the first time I go to fairly clear picture of myself.

I brought the list back to Daddy. He refused to take it. ''That's just for you, '' he said. ''You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. But you have to learn to listen, not just close your ears in anger and feeling hurt. When something said about you is true, you'll find it will be of help to you. ''

Our world is full of people who think they know your duty. Don't shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do. Daddy's advice has returned to me at many important moments. In my life, I've never had a better piece of advice.

1. What did the father do after he had heard his daughter's complaint?

A．He agreed with her "enemy".

B．he let her continue to put up with her "enemy".

C．He told her not to pay attention to what her "enemy" had said.

D．He told her to write down all her "enemy" had said about her.

2. What does "Week by week her list grew" mean?

A．Week by week she discovered more shortcomings of mine and pointed them out to me.

B．She had made a list of my shortcomings and she kept on adding new ones to it so that it was growing longer and longer.

C．I was having more and more shortcomings as time went on.

D．Week by week, my shortcomings grew more serious.

3. Why did her father listen to her quietly?

A．Because he believed that what her daughter's "enemy" said was mostly true.

B．Because he had been so angry with her daughter and wanted to keep silent

C．Because he knew that his daughter would not listen to him at that moment.

D．Because he was not quite sure which girl was telling the truths.

4. Which do you think would be the best title for this passage?

A．Not an Enemy, but the Best Friend

B．My Father

C．The Best Advice I've Ever Had

D．My Childhood

【推荐2】When I was a.boy there were no smart phones, and our television or only got one channel clearly,Still, I was never bored.The fields, hills,and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground.I can remember once hiking to a nearby lake.At the backside of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before.It was full of muddy tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.

I walked on and on for hours.I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ear"Turn around and head back home", but I was stubborn, so I walked on.There was still neither a car nor a house in sight.I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared.I didn't want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.

I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me.My heart was pounding and my legs were aching. I was almost in tears when I turned one last curve and saw something in the distance.It was a house that I recognized . I jumped up and down and laughed out loud.It was still over a mile away, but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time.I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner.

I remembered this recently when I saw a sign that said"All roads lead home"It is true.In life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again.What is important,though, is how we travel them.Are we going to go forth in fear or are we going to go forth in faith?Are we going to make this life a terrible trip or are we going to make this life a joyful journey? The choice 1s ours.

1. Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?

A．Because he could have fun in nature.	B．Because he could watch TV all day.
C．Because he had many friends.	D．Because he used to explore the old dirt road.

2. How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?

A．He thought he would be scolded by his parents.	B．He felt contradictory in mind.
C．He thought be would be trapped in the woods.	D．He was unconscious.

3. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?

A．Always make choices on our own.	B．All roads lead home.
C．It's our attitude that matters in our life.	D．Every effort is worthwhile.

【推荐3】Claire Lomas, who broke her back in horse-riding accident, has raised over ￡575,000 for charity through a number of events, and became the first person to complete a marathon in her ReWalk Suit—a robotic exoskeleton that enables her to walk.

In her latest challenge, Lomas continued throughout the day and night without sleep to walk the race in Portsmouth with the aid of the suit and pair of crutches.

She was met with cheers and applause as she crossed the line, having posted regular updates on Twitter as she battled wind and rain.

Lomas said the fact that this was her first long-distance race without stopping meant “it was a little bit unknown” whether she could finish, and added that she was “really grateful to everyone that supported me... I had a few tears.”

At the halfway stage, Lomas remained in high spirits and posted video of herself singing Bon Jovi’s Livin’ on a Prayer. And she showed the exhausting effects of the race with a mile to go when she tweeted: “Help me get to the last mile as I’m so tired.”

Her effort has so far raised more than ￡4,000 for the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation. After collecting her award, she said, “My accident was 10 years ago in May. When I think back to that first year or two I would have loved for someone to tell me what the future had in store—back then, everything felt so bleak with so many dark days. I forced myself to take small opportunities and they have led on to bigger things. It has taken a lot of small little steps to get here.”

1. What do we know about Claire Lomas?

A．She failed to reach the end.	B．She got injured in a marathon.
C．She walked the race with a special suit.	D．She earned ￡575,000 for herself in the race.

2. What did Claire Lomas say about the race?

A．She was unwilling to take part in it.	B．She believed that she could complete it.
C．She had confidence in winning an award.	D．She felt uncertain about the result of the race.

3. What does the underlined word “bleak” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A．Special.	B．Hopeless.
C．Interesting.	D．Unnecessary.

4. What can we learn from Claire Lomas’s experience?

A．Every dog has its day.	B．Charity begins at home.
C．Many hands make light work.	D．Every cloud has a silver lining.

【推荐1】At the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, Halfway in the women’s slalom(障碍滑雪)race, 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin took a commanding lead over the greatest women’s slalom skiers in the world. On her final run, she burst from the start house at a breakneck speed, snaking around the poles in crazy rhythm.

Skiing has always been a significant part of Mikaela’s life. Her mom raced and coached skiing and her dad ski raced all through college. The Shiffrins taught Mikaela and her brother, Taylor, to ski at a very young age. At the age of two and a half, Mikaela made her first ski run on plastic skis. From ages 8 to 11, she worked hard, practicing hundreds of training runs on small hills repeatedly to develop the correct techniques of slalom skiing.

When Mikaela was 11, she attended the Burke Mountain Academy, a Vermont boarding school for skiers. She took classes, studied, and practiced her skiing crazily. According to Kirk Dwyer, Burke Mountain Academy headmaster, “It was the degree of Mikaela’s effort to be the best that distinguished her from others. Her commitment to conditioning, having proper sleep, eating correctly, doing the drills, and watching video was unusual for an 11 to 13-year-old. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then and now.”

By the time she was 17, she had already won her first World Cup race.

Working hard is a full-time job for Mikaela. Even her off-season is work time. In the summer, when Mikaela is off the ski slopes and in the gym, her daily training consists of six to seven hours of weight lifting, swimming, and biking to improve her core strength and flexibility. She does all of this so that she can dash down slopes at speeds topping 50 miles per hour while cutting back and forth around gates with astonishing precision.

“If you have passion for your targets, whatever they are,” she says, “the sky is the limit. Give it your all!”

1. What can we learn from paragraph 2?

A．Mikaela came from a skiing family.

B．Mikaela’s mother taught her to ski first.

C．Mikaela trained harder than her brother.

D．Mikaela’s father coached skiing in colleges.

2. Why were headmaster Kirk Dwyer’s words cited?

A．To stress Mikaela was a crazy teen.

B．To show Mikaela’s distinct personality.

C．To praise the good students in his school.

D．To highlight Mikaela’s great devotion to training.

3. Which of the following words can best describe Mikaela?

A．Competent and wise.	B．Creative and determined.
C．Aggressive and brave.	D．Committed and self-disciplined.

4. What does Mikaela Shiffrin’s story convey?

A．Practice makes perfect.

B．Not to advance is to go back.

C．He who laughs last laughs best.

D．Actions speak louder than words.

【推荐2】For years, experts have been encouraging people to exercise, using steps as simple as taking the stairs instead of a lift and walking to work, where possible. A recent study bolsters this advice — it shows that frequent active exercise throughout the day can have great health benefits.
The study, published in the magazine Preventive Medicine, found that just 2 minutes of stair-climbing several times a day can lower total cholesterol(胆固醇), raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol and improve the heartbeat in young women who do not have much activity during the day.“such improvements may have important effects on the health of women, since, like cigarette smoking, poor fitness have been shown to be a high risk for heart disease and death in women,”said Dr.Colin Boreham with the University of Ulster in Belfast, Ireland and the fellow researchers of this study group. Furthermore, improvements in total cholesterol levels achieved in the study could cut the rate of heart disease in women by a third, they noted.
The team of researchers from Britain studied 12 women between 18-22 years old, before and after the exercise program. The women used a public staircase for about 2 minutes a day for 5 days a week. Compared with a group of 10 women who did not take part in the stair-climbing program, the women who climbed stairs showed marked improvements in health and fitness levels after 7 weeks. However, they did not show any signs of weight loss.“A short-term stair-climbing program can give great health benefits to young women. Stair-climbing may be a particularly suitable way of combining exercise with an individual’s daily lifestyle,”they pointed out.
Experts advise visiting your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
1. The underlined word “bolsters”( in Paragraph 1 ) means “_______”.

A．seeks

B．offers

C．follows

D．supports

2. According to the study done by Dr.Boreham and his group, improvements in cholesterol levels are important in _______.

A．helping women to give up smoking

B．enabling women to take exercise

C．preventing women from having heart disease

D．helping women to lose weight

3. What is the main subject of the second and third paragraphs?

A．Causes of heart disease in young women.

B．Research findings of a stair-climbing program

C．Major contents of the magazine Preventive Medicine.

D．A report of a comparative study by Irish and British scientists.

4. What would be the best title for the text?

A．How to Prevent Heart Disease — What Do Doctors Say?

B．Stair-climbing Attracts More

C．Good Health Advice—take the Stairs

D．Yes, Exercise Is Good for You

【推荐3】The health benefits of staying active are already well-known. It can help you manage weight, keep blood sugar levels down and reduce risk factors for heart disease.

Now, a new study suggests that regularly playing sports, especially badminton or tennis, is not only healthy but also reduces your risk of death, at any age, by approximately 50%. This is a big scale population study to explore the health benefits of sports in terms of death rate. The study evaluated responses from 80, 306 adults aged 30 and above in England and Scotland, who were surveyed about their health, lifestyle and exercise patterns.

After adjusting factors such as age, sex, weight, smoking habits, alcohol use, education and other forms of exercise besides the named sports, the researchers compared the risk of death among people who took part in a sport to those who didn’t. The percentage of reduced risk of death was found to be: 47% for racket(球拍)sports, 28% for swimming and 15% for cycling.

In addition to this, the study didn’t find any significant reduction in the risk for sports like running and football. The findings also exposed that over 44% of the participants met the guidelines for the recommended exercise levels to stay fit and healthy, which amounts to 150 minutes of moderate(适度的) physical activity in a week.

Does this mean you stop running or playing football and switch to tennis instead? Every kind of sport and physical activity has different physical, social and mental benefits attached to it. The apparent lack of benefits of running and football could result from several variables (变量) that were not taken into account.

Being active helps you feel happier and live longer. So, the most important step is to take part in any kind of sport that you are likely to enjoy and follow in the long term.

1. How is the study conducted?

A．By doing comparative experiments.

B．By analyzing previous data.

C．By evaluating survey information.

D．By tracking participants for a long time.

2. What does the underlined part “the named sports’” refer to?

A．Water sports.	B．Racket sports.
C．Individual sports.	D．Traditional sports.

3. What can we infer from Paragraph 5?

A．Few people will play football.

B．Tennis will become more popular.

C．The result of this study is wrong.

D．The study could be further improved.

4. What does the author advise people to do?

A．Stick to any sport that you like.

B．Play badminton and tennis only.

C．Stop running and playing football.

D．Do any sport according to guidelines.

【推荐1】Harriet Lane and her friend Miss Brown stood in the doorway of the State Dining Room as the florists (花商) carried their large flower arrangements. “I’m sure the prince will be very impressed,” Harriet said. “This is my favorite part. To be honest, I love all the parts of being Uncle’s hostess at the White House. I love planning the dinners and checking the guest rooms. I love showing visitors the gardens.”

Miss Brown smiled. She had taken care of Harriet since she lived with her uncle James. Harriet was only nine when her parents died. Uncle James was often away from home. He was not married, so he asked Miss Brown to be his housekeeper caring for Harriet when he was away. As Harriet grew up, she and Miss Brown became friends.

When Uncle James became the government’s representative(代表) in England, Harriet and Miss Brown traveled there as well. Harriet became a friend of Queen Victoria and her family. Now that Uncle James was president, Harriet and Miss Brown were with him in Washington, D.C. Harriet did many of the jobs that a First Lady would do, even though she was the president’s niece. This was to be the most important party she had planned. Queen Victoria’s son, the Prince of Wales, was visiting the United States. He was coming to dinner at the White House tonight!

While living in Washington, Harriet did more than just plan parties. She worked hard to improve the lives of Native Americans all across the country. She also believed that there should be a national art museum in Washington.

Harriet’s Uncle James was president from 1857 to 1861. When his term of office was over, they returned to their home in Pennsylvania. After Harriet married Henry, they collected artwork all over the world. Later, she gave her collection to the National Gallery(展览馆) of Art in Washington, D.C. Harriet also started the first children’s hospital in the United States.

Harriet Lane is famous for being the only First Lady who was not married to a president. She did much more for our country than plan parties!

1. How did Harriet help her uncle?

A．She traveled everywhere with him.	B．She acted as his housekeeper.
C．She acted as his hostess.	D．She helped him collect artwork.

2. From the passage we can learn that Harriet was           .

A．warm-hearted

B．brave

C．confident

D．creative

3. What’s the passage mainly about?

A．Harriet’s Uncle James.

B．Harriet’s contributions to the United States.

C．Harriet’s love of flowers.

D．Harriet’s evening with the Prince of Wales.

【推荐2】Six years ago, something unforgettable happened. My wife, Liz, and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. Many wonderful friends from the past surprised us with presents and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Albertu, then southward into Glacier National Parkin Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.

It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow remaining. The scenery was so impressive that we made numerous stops to record memories with my camera. At roughly the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.

There were not many vehicles on the road. Occasionally, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard the sound of a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, in rags, parked behind our car. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most cherished and prized of our trip.

I learnt my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “thank you” to him.

1. According to the passage, the trip was _________.

A．a gift for their wedding anniversary	B．a suggestion from their friends
C．in late autumn six years ago	D．taken by train to the west

2. Why was the author nervous when the motorcyclist offered to take a picture?

A．The motorcyclist would break the camera.

B．He could lose the camera with memories.

C．The motorcyclist might not be good at taking pictures.

D．His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.

3. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?

A．Kind and straightforward.	B．Cautious and admirable.
C．Rich and skeptical.	D．Creative and tolerant.

4. Which of the following can conclude the passage?

A．There is no best, only better.	B．Don’t judge a book by its cover.
C．Put yourself in others’ shoes.	D．A contented mind is an everlasting feast.

【推荐3】Some time ago I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg. I didn't think there would be any difficulty in getting it repaired as there are a whole lot of antique (古董) shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong. The man wouldn't even look at my chair.

The second shop, though slightly more polite, was just the same, and the third and the fourth, so I decided that my approach must be wrong, and I should try another way.

I entered the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, “Would you like to buy a chair?” He looked it over carefully and said, “Yes, not a bad chair. How much do you want for it, sir?” “Twenty pounds,” I said. “OK,” he said, “I'II give you twenty pounds.” “It's got a slightly broken leg,” I said. “Yes, I saw that. It's nothing.”

Everything was going according to plan and I was getting excited. “What will you do with it?” I asked. “Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done.” “I'll buy it.” I said, “What would you mean? You've just sold it to me,” he said. “Yes. I know but I've changed my mind. I am sorry. I'll give you twenty-seven pounds for it.” “You must be crazy.” he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped. “I know what you want. You want me to repair your chair.” “You're right,” I said. “And what would you have done if I had walked in and said, ‘Would you repair this chair for me?’” “I wouldn't have agreed to do it.” he said. “We don't do repairs, not enough money in it and too much trouble. But I'll repair this for you, shall we say for five pounds?” He was a very nice man and was greatly amused by the whole thing.

1. We can learn from the passage that in the first shop the writer ________.

A．was rather impolite

B．was warmly received

C．asked the shopkeeper to buy his chair

D．asked the shopkeeper to repair his chair

2. What does the underlined word “approach” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．plan for dealing with things	B．way of doing things
C．idea of repairing things	D．decision to sell things

3. The expression “the penny dropped” in the last paragraph means the shopkeeper ________.

A．saw the writer's purpose	B．accepted the offer
C．changed his mind	D．decided to help the writer

4. From the passage, we can learn that the writer was ________.

A．honest

B．careful

C．clever

D．funny

5. Which of the following statements is true?

A．The writer wanted to sell his chair for 20 pounds.

B．It was very easy to repair the writer's broken chair.

C．The writer succeeded in getting his chair repaired at last.

D．The man in the first shop thought the chair was too old.

【推荐1】Imagine taking to the skies, spreading your arms out and soaring（翱翔）through the clouds. Flying is indeed possible-in your dreams. But no one can control what happens in dreams, right? Wrong.

Dreams in which you are aware that you are dreaming and can control what happens are called lucid dreams（清醒梦）. These dreams are most common during the stage of sleep known as rapid eye movement（REM）sleep.

Lucid dreaming has been referenced throughout history. It’s mentioned in Greek philosopher Aristotle’s writing, as well as in Egyptian hieroglyphics（象形文字）and in the oral traditions of Australian aborigines. However, it wasn’t until 1975 that British psychologist Keith Hearne was credited as the first person to produce scientific proof that lucid dreams occur. Since then, we have learned much more about this phenomenon.

According to a study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, 55 percent of people have had a lucid dream at least once in their lifetime, while 23 percent experience lucid dreams once a month or more. Though these numbers show that the majority of people don’t have lucid dreams regularly, scientists are developing new technology for those who want to have this experience. For example, Curzio Vasapollo invented a device called ZMax, a headband that can monitor eye movements, body movements and heart rate to help people have a lucid dream.

But why would someone want to have lucid dreams? As it turns out, lucid dreaming can have many benefits. Alix Generous, a young woman suffering from autism（自闭症）, said in her TED talk：“I love lucid dreaming because it allows me to be free，without judgment of social and physical consequences.” Also, learning how to have lucid dreams may help those who suffer from nightmares. Through being able to control their actions, they may be able to overcome the cause of their fear.

Lucid dreams may encourage creativity as well. According to the website Notes Read, those who experience this dream state will find access to “an unbelievable fund of knowledge and inspiration”. For example, British American filmmaker Christopher Nolan took inspiration from his own lucid dreams when he wrote the 2010 sci-fi movie Inception. Maybe one day, everyone can indulge in（沉浸在）lucid dreams.

1. What can we know about lucid dreaming?

A．It’s likely to cause nightmares.

B．Most people experience lucid dreams.

C．It usually happens during REM sleep.

D．We can sleepwalk when lucid dreaming.

2. From which source can you find scientific proof of lucid dreaming?

A．Aristotle’s writing.	B．Egyptian hieroglyphics.
C．Keith Hearne’s research.	D．Australian aborigines’ oral traditions.

3. A device called ZMax was invented to help people who want ________.

A．to prevent nightmares	B．to do some literary writing
C．to experience a lucid dream	D．to have sweet dreams regularly

4. How does lucid dreaming benefit people?

A．It can be a source of creativity.	B．It is an effective cure for autism.
C．It helps people adjust their heart rate.	D．It enables people to become confident.

5. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．To demonstrate new technologies to treat sleep disorder.

B．To give a general introduction of lucid dreaming.

C．To describe an experiment about lucid dreaming.

D．To present a way to deal with lucid dreaming.

【推荐2】Many people don’t have a home because of an illness or because they lost their jobs. They have bad health and can’t start working, and because of that, they can’t pay for a doctor, so it’s a never-ending circle. Homeless people don’t have anywhere to go, so they have to sleep on the streets, covering themselves with newspapers and looking through the rubbish cans to find some food or warmer clothes.

Seeing these horrible living conditions, the Australian charity Beddown decided to help these people in need. They came up with an amazing idea to make shelters in places that are vacant at night-like parking lots! The organization asked one of the largest car park-opera tors, Secure Parking, and they agreed upon it.

“It was great to start with a group of our volunteers to help us and set up some beds. Although as expected we had a few challenges to overcome, it was good to start bringing Bed down to life. Beddown will provide an immediate response for those who can not sleep well to access safe, find shelter-and access to a real bed and a great night’s sleep. We will work with our other partners to provide long-term solutions to providing our guests with accommoda-tion, education and employment opportunities.” The founders of Beddown said in one of their Instagram posts.

The charity also provided other services to the guests, like doctors, nurses, dentists, hairdressers. They gave them new clothing, a place to clean themselves and helped provide social services. “After spending the week here, having a good sleep at night, it reminded me of life and I want to begin my life again,” one homeless man said.

1. What can we learn about the homeless in Australia？

A．They live a hard life.	B．They lost their families.
C．They don’t want to work.	D．They like to live on the street.

2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to？

A．Making beds for the homeless.	B．Using the parking lot to get money.
C．Using the parking lot to help the homeless.	D．Inviting the car park operators to organize the activity.

3. What did the founders of Beddown say about setting up beds for the homeless？

A．It is only a part of their help.	B．It helps the volunteers greatly.
C．It makes the Beddown get more reputation.	D．It gives the homeless a chance to return to real life.

4. What can be the best title for the text？

A．The Homeless Get Good Diet Now.

B．Beddown Shelters the Homeless in Car Parks.

C．Beddown Helps the Homeless Find Jobs in Car Parks.

D．Australian Charity Beddown and the Homeless in Australian.

【推荐3】You Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults’ fashion magazine Seventeen.

“You is IN,” said Wang Lihua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. “She is active and mature (成熟的) because of her knowledge on everything from academic studies, to books on art, to movies. We found she’s the very style we’re looking for to represent young people’s attitudes.”

You also impressed Wang with her fluent English when they first met last year. As the hostess of an English broadcasting programme at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University, You is always praised for speaking English almost like a native speaker. “I’ve built up my English by watching thousands of English DVDs since I was 10,” she explained.

But for You, watching isn’t enough. Last year, while in Senior 1, she met a talented boy who showed self-made DV movies at the English Corner in her school.

“I thought it was so cool and I knew that I should start making my own films,” she said. So she wrote a campus (校园 ) story, persuaded schoolmates to star in it and then began shooting a 30-minute DV movie, all in English. “I played one of the leading roles， actually I was everything in my film. I worked on it every single day during the SARS holidays,” she recalled. The movie finally became a big hit on campus, earning You a strong reputation (名气) as a DV movie director.

But this is not the only field she wants to master. Despite being a science student, You likes art, literature and fashion design very much.

“There are people who can be artists，there are people who edit books, and there are people who become film producers. But I just hope to mix all the things up!” she said. “There is an old saying I believe: Chance favours only the prepared mind.”

1. You Mi was chosen to be a cover of Seventeen, mainly because she _____.

A．is beautiful

B．she is lovely and full of confidence

C．is active and mature

D．has rich knowledge

2. You Mi’s fluent English is based on _____.

A．her chance to host an English broadcasting programme

B．the influence of her parents

C．her deep interest in it

D．her making DV movie

3. In the 30-minute DV movie, You Mi didn’t act as a(n) _____.

A．director	B．musician
C．actress	D．producer

4. We can learn from the passage that _____.

A．You Mi hopes to be a mixed talent

B．the success of a 30-minute DV movie shocked You Mi

C．You Mi dreams of becoming a scientist

D．the outbreak of SARS delayed You Mi’s studies