1 . At the age of 16, Einstein failed in several exams because he often played with some bad kids. One weekend morning, Einstein Carried a fishing net and prepared to go fishing with those_______. His father stopped him and said to him calmly. “Einstein, you were spending too much time _______, so you failed in the exams. I’m _______ about your future with your mother.”

“What are you worrying about? Jack and Robert also _______in the exams, but they went fishing as usual.”

“My boy, you can’t think so,” Looking at Einstein, his father said lovingly. “There is a _______ in our hometown. I hope you can listen to it carefully.”

“There were two cats playing on the roof. _______, they fell into the chimney (烟囱). When they climbed out of the chimney, one cat’s face was dirty _______ the other’s was clean. Seeing the dirty-faced cat, the clean-faced one thought its own face was also dirty, so it quickly ran to the riverside and washed its _______. The dirty-faced cat saw the clean-faced one, thinking its own face was clean as well, so it still walked happily in the street.”

“Einstein, _______can be your mirror (镜子). Only you are your own mirror. Some of the kids are not strict with themselves. If you take them to be your mirror, even a ________ person may become stupid.” Hearing this, Einstein’s face turned red. He put down his fishing net and returned to his small room.

After that, Einstein often took himself as a mirror to be________with himself, and kept telling himself, “I am special, so I needn’t be as common as others.” This was why Einstein ________ in his career.

1,000 people have 1,000 kinds of wishes in life. Different wishes will produce different________about life. You can learn from other people, but you can ________ follow others completely.

You must see yourself clearly, and know what you want to get. Your future doesn’t ________ how others act, but on how you are going to act.

1.

A．adults

B．kids

C．teachers

D．artists

2.

A．playing

B．working

C．reading

D．studying

3.

A．excited

B．curious

C．worried

D．crazy

4.

A．checked

B．passed

C．dreamed

D．failed

5.

A．song

B．story

C．speech

D．saying

6.

A．Luckily

B．Hopefully

C．Suddenly

D．Naturally

7.

A．while

B．or

C．so

D．for

8.

A．mouth

B．tail

C．nose

D．face

9.

A．somebody

B．nobody

C．anybody

D．everybody

10.

A．poor

B．rich

C．lazy

D．clever

11.

A．tired

B．angry

C．strict

D．satisfied

12.

A．regretted

B．graduated

C．succeeded

D．survived

13.

A．ideas

B．reasons

C．mistakes

D．secrets

14.

A．sometimes

B．often

C．always

D．never

15.

A．try on

B．depend on

C．live on

D．insist on

3 . As a college student in Boston, I formed the habit of buying used books. I enjoy the hunt, the good price and the unrecognized treasures. I find old textbooks, ex-bestsellers, and books on subjects I’ve never heard of and now must learn all about. I don’t search for rare books, first editions, or leather-bound editions but books that are worth reading.

Rereading, for me, is a pleasure during retirement. The theater and the concert hall become less appealing to me, along with crowds. Staying alone and reading books have become extremely important to me. Literature needs the flesh of experience to have its full effect. Different books offer me insights and ways of expressing that stuck in my mind as grains of sand in an oyster now shine like pearls. My taste in books improves with age.

While packing for a move, which occurs at intervals of five to seven years, I clear my shelves and pick my books. I abandon a few, later regret my decisions, and look for them again. Several years ago, I got rid of books related to my job-architecture. Some were design guides, reference books, product catalogs, and things that went out of date. Some were historical or centered on a period or an architect. These had given me many hours of pleasure. Will I ever open their covers again? Certainly. I held on to the red bulk of Sir Banister Fletcher’s A History of Architecture and books on Paris, Rome, and Boston.

I gave away drafting equipment and instruments. I threw out rolls and rolls of paper, and old drawings of projects completed long ago, some of which had even been damaged. This time, I stay put in a cottage that suits my status and I’ve moved on in spirit. No doubt I will acquire more used books and throw away more books as passions grow and fade, like feathers changing with the seasons.

1. What does the author consider most important when choosing used books？

A．Their appealing covers.	B．Their reasonable prices.
C．Their excellent content.	D．Their collection value.

2. What does the author realize as he grows older?

A．He has a small circle of friends.	B．His attitude towards work changes.
C．His communication skills improve.	D．He has a deeper understanding of life and books.

3. Why does the author mention books on architecture?

A．To show some books are worth reading repeatedly.

B．To recommend Sir Banister Fletcher’s books.

C．To suggest we avoid making poor decisions.

D．To explain his love for architecture.

4. What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph?

A．He will stop throwing away used books.

B．He likes updating his collection of used books.

C．He is bad at using advanced drafting equipment.

D．He enjoys leading an active life in the countryside.

6 . The latest additions to its World Heritage （遗产）list. The following are some of the recent additions.

Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture（(Russia）)

The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century.

Babylon（(Iraq）)

The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4, 300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO Says the site "offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world".

Writing-on-stone（Canada）

Canada^ Writing-on-stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2, 000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into "spectacular shapes" by erosion （侵蚀）.

Party and Ilha Grande（Brazil）

The historic coastal town of Party and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazils Rio de Janeiro state. Party was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now.

1. What do we know about the buildings in Pskov?

A．Their designs came from the same school.

B．They are merely churches.

C．They are a group of ancient schools.

D．Their paintings are about 2,000 years old.

2. What can we learn from the Writing-on-Stone monument?

A．It is the best-preserved monument in Canada.

B．It enjoys great popularity with visitors.

C．It reflects the culture of the natives.

D．It was formed by nature.

3. What can visitors see in Paraty and Ilha Grande?

A．Shipping activities.

B．Coastal scenery.

C．Gold mining equipment.

7 . Writing Contests

FIL Prize

A nine-month fellowship at the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington Chestertown, Maryland, is given annually to the winner working on an essay that addresses the history or legacies of the American Revolution and the nation's founding ideas The winner will get a scholarship of $45,000.Submit an essay sample (样本) of any length. FIL., Prize, C.V. Starr Center, Custom House, 101 South Water Street. Chesertown. (740) 765-3442

Vassar Miller Prize

A prize of $1.500 and the publication is available annually to a poetry collection, The famous poet Rosanna Waren will judge. Using the online submission system, you submit a manuscript (手稿) of 50 to 80 pages with a $25 entry fee.

University of North Texas Press, 1155 Union Circle#311336, Denton, TX76203. (940) 565-2142.

Pulitzer Prizes

Four prizes of $15, 000 each are given annually to the U.S. writers for books of fiction general non-fiction, and biography or autobiography published in the United States during the current year. For books published between January 1 and June 14, submit four copies of the book, an author’s biography and a photograph, and a $50 entry fee by June 15.The deadline for books published during the second half of the year is October 1.

Pulitzer Prizes, Prizes in Letters, Columbia University, Pulitzer Prize Office, 2950 Broadway, New York. NY 10027. (212) 854-3841.

Spokane Prize

The total prize money is $30, 000 and half of it is given annually to the winner. Other three participants in the top four will each receive $5, 000.The winner and other finalists will also be invited to read at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. Writers Andrea Barrett and Alex Espinoza will judge. All pieces of works taking part in competition must be books of fiction published during the current year. Submit four copies of a short story collection, and the novel will be published by October 31.

Faulkner Foundation, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C.20003.(202)898-9063.

1. If you win FIL. Prize, what can you do?

A．Gain the research fund.

B．Become a prional writer.

C．Be hitted into Washington Coll.

D．Have a chance to study American Experience.

2. What can we learn about Pulitzer Prizes?

A．They provide a scholarship.

B．They are given to various types of works.

C．They are given more than once in a year.

D．They not only pay attention to works published in the U. S.

3. What is the common point between Pulitzer Prizes and Spokane Prize?

A．They both need entry fees

B．They both support online submission.

C．They both have certain word limit for entries.

D．Their entries both have already been published.

8 . 15 years spent in the field of education has provided me with treasured moments. One of the most priceless happened when I was teaching second grade, 10 years ago.

In May of the fourth quarter, I decided to _______ something special for the children: A Mother’s Day tea. We put our _______ together to come up with ideas of how to _______ our mothers. We decided to hold our tea the Friday before Mother’s Day. Each child took home an invitation and I was _______ to see that every mother was planning to attend. I even invited my own mother.

Finally the _______ day arrived. At 1:45 that afternoon, each child lined up at our classroom waiting for the _______ of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time, I looked around and my eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t _______ and he was looking anxious.

I took my _______ by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,” I said. “I have a bit of problem here and I was wondering if you could _______. I’m going to be really busy. I was wondering if you could keep my mother company while I’m busy.”

My mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-and-child ________. Jimmy served my mom her treats, presented her with the gifts I had made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as we had practised the day before. ________ I looked over, my mom and Jimmy were in ________ conversation.

Now, 10 years later, I work with students of all ages, educating them about the environment. Last year, I was at a high school to ________ a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. When Jimmy made sure we were the last two, he said, “Remember our Mother’s Day ________ we had in second grade? Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too. No one knew my mom didn’t make it!” I ________ my work with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.

1.

A．hide

B．teach

C．cook

D．plan

2.

A．coins

B．heads

C．hands

D．changes

3.

A．honor

B．forgive

C．hold

D．replace

4.

A．proud

B．pleased

C．stressed

D．upset

5.

A．happy

B．sunny

C．big

D．last

6.

A．story

B．gift

C．performance

D．arrival

7.

A．shown up

B．turned on

C．picked out

D．got up

8.

A．child

B．mother

C．student

D．boy

9.

A．run away

B．set off

C．help out

D．catch up

10.

A．partners

B．crowds

C．families

D．teams

11.

A．Whenever

B．However

C．Whatever

D．Wherever

12.

A．low

B．loud

C．brief

D．deep

13.

A．take

B．show

C．bring

D．deliver

14.

A．gift

B．talk

C．tea

D．game

15.

A．continued

B．ended

C．celebrated

D．remembered

9 . A research suggests that speaking more than one language may delay different kinds of dementia(痴呆) that is the loss of mental ability. In fact, researchers say, speaking two languages appears to be more important than the level of education in defending against dementia.

A study in India examined the effect of knowing more than one language in delaying the first signs of several dementia. Researchers studied nearly 650 people whose average age was 66. 240 of those studied suffered from Alzheimer's, the most common form of mental decline(下降). 391 of the subjects spoke two or more languages. Researchers found the dementia began about four-and-a-half years later in those who spoke two languages compared to those who spoke only one language. The level of education had no effect on the age at the first sign of dementia.

Thomas Bak, from the Centre of Cognitive Aging at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, who helped to organize the study, suggests that individuals who speak more than one language train their brains by moving back and forth between different words and expressions. He also believes this effort improves what scientists called executive(执行的) functioning, which often weakens in people with dementia. He states that researchers found there was no extra gain in speaking more than two languages.

Mr Bak says it does not appear important whether you learn another language at a young age or later in life. It's not something that “you missed the boat when you do not do it as a baby.” It is something that is still quite useful and powerful when you do it as an adult.

1. The finding of the study is that .

A．learning more than one language can cure dementia

B．the level of education matters in defending against dementia

C．speaking two languages may delay kinds of dementia

D．people who suffer from dementia will lose mental ability

2. The underlined word “subjects”   in Paragraph 2 refers to “______”.

A．notices that were put on about the study

B．people who were studied in the study

C．questions that were asked in the study

D．methods that were used in the study

3. According to Mr Bak, ______.

A．when you learn one more language makes no difference

B．people's executive functioning often strengthens with age

C．the more languages one speaks, the less chance of getting dementia

D．it is much easier to learn one more language at a young age

4. This passage may probably be seen in ______.

A．a research plan	B．a business magazine
C．a book review	D．a health magazine

10 . First and foremost, “The Great Salmon Run (鲑鱼洄游)” looks amazing. It is beautifully filmed, done in completely natural and sometimes friendly way and never looking still. The editing is always brief and smooth and the scenery is pure magic. A wide diversity of the different landscapes are included rather than just one habitat. The music fits very well, beautiful and appropriate.

Again, like so many Attenborough’s nature/wildlife documentaries, “The Great Salmon Run” fascinates, teaches, moves, entertains and attracts. In terms of the facts there is a very good mix of the known ones and the unknown. Some facts are familiar to us while some are going into details about the different animals, their challenges and some truly amazing wildlife events in their struggles for survival and interaction with other animals whether prey (猎物) or predator (捕食者).

Certainly the salmon are a thing of beauty but the brown bears similarly have impressive moments as well. It may not be novel territory for Attenborough, but animals are what one can’t get enough of. Besides, there is so much freshness to the material that it won’t make one feel going round in circles but absorbed.

Narration (解说) by Attenborough helps significantly. He clearly knows his stuff and knows what to say and how to say it. He delivers it with his usual richness, soft-spoken enthusiasm and sincerity, never talking down to the viewer and keeping them wanting to know more. Viewers care for what goes on in front of and behind the camera.

At no point does “The Great Salmon Run” ever feel like just a series of scenes. Instead, it feels like its own story and journey, with real, complex emotions and conflicts and animal characters, all of which are developed in a way a human character would in a film.

Overall, amazing.

1. The writer thinks in narration, Attenborough ________.

A．changes his usual style

B．keeps the viewers interested

C．ignores what the viewers want to know

D．thinks what to say is more important than how to say it

2. According to the passage, what do we know about The Great Salmon Run?

A．It not only entertains.

B．It is set in only one main habitat.

C．It is Attenborough’s finest work.

D．It focuses on the struggle between the salmon and man.

3. What is the writer’s attitude towards The Great Salmon Run?

A．He considers it average.	B．He is negative about it.
C．He holds an objective view.	D．He thinks highly of it.

4. The passage is probably a ________.

A．journal	B．travel guide
C．film review	D．science report