1 . Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat (热). However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time—about eight hours after you wake up - your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern (模式). They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.

In many parts of the world, people take naps (小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates (气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries                    where naps are traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.

Many working people unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap - even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

1. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?

A．They eat too much for lunch.	B．They sleep too little at night.
C．Their body temperature becomes lower.	D．The weather becomes a lot warmer.

2. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?

A．About 12:30 pm.

B．About 1:30 pm.

C．About 2:30 pm.

D．About 3:30 pm.

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

A．Just for a Rest	B．All for a Nap
C．A Special Sleep Pattern.	D．Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.

3 . In today's world, online social media' has become more powerful and the most destructive thing over worldwide, although with time all generations have come to accept the changes social network has brought about, teenagers and young adults are the most enthusiastic users of these sites. According to various research studies in the field of online social networks, it has been revealed that these sites are impacting the' lives of the youth greatly. When using these sites such as Twitter, Facebook or Myspace, there are both positive and negative effects on the youth.

Firstly, social media helps the youth and any other user updated with what is happening around the world, and helps the teenagers stay connected and interact with each other even if they are many miles apart. This strengthens their relationship. Even if they finished school and moved to different locations, they stay connected and update one another.

In addition, social media sites have provided a platform whereby the youth can create groups and pages based on their common discipline and end up building connections and opportunities for their respective careers by updating different topics to discuss. Youth who have been interviewed say that social media has become their lifestyle and it makes their lives easier and more efficient.

While on the one hand social network sites seem to bring people together and stay connected, on the other hand it causes many physical and mental health problems such as eyes infection, back problems, etc. Other negative effects of social networking various people suggested included encouraging poor spelling and grammar, exposing underage to online predators (捕食者), allowing spread of misinformation that is seen as fact, decreasing productivity as those who are supposed to be working spend time in the sites to chat, providing a perfect platform for cyberbullying and providing details that increase risks of identity theft.

“The more social media we have, the more we think were connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other.” One researcher said.

In conclusion, social networking clearly portrays both positive and negative effects on the youth. It is the decision of individuals whether to use it in a right way or wrong.

1. One of the reasons why young people adopt the platform offered by social media sites is ________.

A．to practice their debate skills	B．to change their way of living
C．to improve their academic performance	D．to lay the foundation for their future careers

2. It can be inferred that the main disadvantages of social networking may ________.

A．put young people in danger	B．allow spread of information
C．result in users' health problems	D．reduce the using of poor spelling

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A．The research on online social media.	B．The correct way to use online social media 2611.
C．The introduction of online social media history.	D．The influence of online social media on the youth.

4. What is the author's attitude towards social media?

A．Disapproving.

B．Objective.

C．Positive.

D．Indifferent.

5 . I used to travel to make myself relaxed. Two years ago, I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of ______ , so I went to Las Vegas for a holiday. I just wanted to get away and ______   for a while.

When I was on holiday, an ______ suddenly came to me. I had long wished to pay a visit to the Greek island of Sanatorium. Therefore, the idea of a two-week European ______ alone was born.

I'd driven ______ across the US before, but traveling to other ______ whose languages aren't the same as mine ______ me. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to ______ with anyone.

But I soon ______ that if I wanted to follow my dreams, I had to ______ out of my comfort area（舒适区）. If I let ______ take control of me, I'd get nowhere.

As I was ______ more places to visit on my trip, I found Mykonos, Greece, which I ______ just as much as I liked Sanatorium. When I arrived in ______ , it was like I was in a dream.

What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice. As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw, I was completely ______ from the pressure of my work. How ______ it was to see people riding their bikes to the ______ they would like to go to!

Some people might say, "It's not a big ______ ; it's just Venice. Thousands of people go there every day." But it was more than that to me. It was about having a ______ and when it was time for it to come true, don't let it ______ .

1.

A．joy

B．pressure

C．loss

D．pain

2.

A．wait

B．sleep

C．work

D．relax

3.

A．idea

B．incident

C．stranger

D．invitation

4.

A．stay

B．flight

C．vacation

D．path

5.

A．fast

B．alone

C．entirely

D．obviously

6.

A．cities

B．parks

C．countries

D．companies

7.

A．attracted

B．frightened

C．surprised

D．interested

8.

A．agree

B．play

C．communicate

D．travel

9.

A．realized

B．arranged

C．selected

D．contacted

10.

A．look

B．leave

C．make

D．step

11.

A．fear

B．pride

C．anger

D．courage

12.

A．in danger of

B．in place of

C．in search of

D．in charge of

13.

A．explored

B．visited

C．doubted

D．liked

14.

A．Asia

B．Europe

C．America

D．Africa

15.

A．tired

B．lost

C．different

D．free

16.

A．frightening

B．freezing

C．powerful

D．nice

17.

A．castles

B．places

C．situation

D．homeland

18.

A．deal

B．reality

C．order

D．ending

19.

A．business

B．dream

C．future

D．journey

20.

A．explore

B．rise

C．go

D．happen

6 . For the longest time, I had always wanted a cat. _______, my parents did not share the same_______. Every year, I would ask for a cat, but I always got the same answer “No”.

So I _______ year after year, hoping they would _______agree. Right when I was about to give up, my seventeenth birthday rolled around. My parents were _______against the cat, but my friends were a different story. On my birthday, they _______ with a wide- eyed ,_______cat named Bandit. At that moment, I was _______ with joy. My lifelong wish had finally come true! I knew my life was about to_______

To my surprise, Bandit is the most timid(胆小的）cat I’ve ever met. I didn’t know how to deal with his actions. Upset and angry, I________him loudly. But that didn’t ________ So then I tried, I regret to say this, forceful ________. Carrying him to the outside world as he meowed(喵喵叫）________ didn’t work, either. During all of this, he was closer to my mom. I felt angry. How could the one thing I loved most love my mom more? I thought over many ________ including: maybe she would speak the language of cats, or she was luring (引诱）him with a secret ________. I went to talk with her about it, excited and ________.

“I didn’t have a secret treat, dear. What I do have is ________,” my mom replied. Ever since then, Bandit has been ________ me to be more and more patient.

He has taught me to grow up. He has also brought my family________by leading me to talk with my parents. We eat dinner together at the table more often now, usually with a Bandit as the________.

1.

A．Usually

B．Unluckily

C．Specifically

D．Neatly

2.

A．value

B．love

C．tradition

D．hobby

3.

A．waited

B．returned

C．prepared

D．watched

4.

A．carefully

B．particularly

C．finally

D．seriously

5.

A．yet

B．still

C．ever

D．even

6.

A．showed up

B．settled down

C．pulled up

D．took off

7.

A．running

B．surprising

C．shaking

D．challenging

8.

A．upset

B．filled

C．embarrassed

D．patient

9.

A．start

B．happen

C．succeed

D．change

10.

A．shouted at

B．stared at

C．aimed at

D．glared at

11.

A．matter

B．appear

C．begin

D．work

12.

A．manners

B．methods

C．terms

D．styles

13.

A．shyly

B．gently

C．happily

D．crazily

14.

A．reasons

B．excuses

C．ideas

D．errors

15.

A．gift

B．fruit

C．treat

D．nut

16.

A．active

B．tired

C．puzzled

D．brave

17.

A．energy

B．patience

C．magic

D．love

18.

A．impressing

B．hoping

C．encouraging

D．allowing

19.

A．closer

B．stronger

C．richer

D．cleaner

20.

A．opportunity

B．chance

C．reply

D．topic

7 . Many of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time blaming ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people. How can we believe that others could like us if we believe our inner being is flawed（有缺陷）?

If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesn't like you might be fearful, or shallow, or busy or shy. Perhaps you and that person are simply a mismatch for each other at this particular time.

Don't take yourself out of the game by deciding that your flaws are bigger than your good qualities. In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else. For all the factors that might cause one person to reject you, there are at least as many factors that will work in your favor with someone else.

You might be thirty pounds over your ideal weight, but you may have a wonderful laugh and a real enthusiasm for life. There are many people who don’t mind your extra pounds. You may drive a shabby car, but you might be a great dancer and a loyal friend. There are people out there looking for loyalty, or fun, or sweetness, or wisdom, and the package it comes in is not important. If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is looking for physical beauty in their friends. You can decide to feel inferior（自卑） because you don't have much money and you don't drive a nice car. You can believe that this is the reason that you don't have many friends in your life. On the other hand, if you are very wealthy you may be suspicious that everyone is after your money and that nobody really likes you as a person.

The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe it's the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.

1. According to the author ________plays an important role in making friends.

A．modesty	B．confidence
C．admitting your shortcomings	D．self criticism

2. If you are not liked by a person, _________ .

A．you may not be the one to be blamed

B．you and that person misunderstand each other

C．you should find the reason in yourself

D．you’d better talk with the person face to face

3. We can learn from the third paragraph that ________ .

A．you’ll have few friends if your flaws a re bigger than your good qualities

B．your negative qualities cause a person to reject you

C．your weakness may also be your strengths in some way

D．your good qualities may turn out to be your flaws

4. Which of the following is true according to the author?

A．Inner qualities are more important than physical appearance.

B．It is easier for a wealthy person to make friends.

C．It is important to lose weight.

D．If you are not beautiful enough, try to improve your physical beauty.

5. What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write?

A．How to lose weight.

B．How to make friends.

C．How to make self criticism.

D．How to find your good qualities.

8 . Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so many more.

There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas where they live.

When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or                    passing it in a car.

There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike(双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.

A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.

1. Driving in a car on Gold Coast is not suggested because ________.

A．you will break the traffic rules

B．you can't enjoy the beautiful scenery well

C．you will cause much noise

D．you can’t drive into some parks

2. What is not mentioned about the following advantages of hiring bikes?

A．It is a good way to do sunbathing.

B．It is a cheap way of travelling.

C．You can get a clearer sight of animals.

D．You can take photos of animals.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.

B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores.

C．What bikes are the most popular.

D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast

4. What's the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?

A．He doesn’t like this way of travelling.

B．He thinks it is a personal choice

C．He supports it very much.

D．He thinks it is only good for adults.

9 . A team of engineers at Harvard University is trying to create the first robotic fly. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny machine is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks.

“The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of its components(部件) is off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own,” said Robert Wood, a Harvard engineering professor.

They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system which just moves the wings has a number of interdependences(相互依赖) on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it’s connected to,” said Wood.

While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites, in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield.

Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications. “You can start thinking about using them to answer open scientific questions, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animals, but using these robots instead, he said. So there are a lot on technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day to day basis.”

1. What is the typical characteristic of the robotic fly?

A．It’s automatic.	B．It’s quite powerful.
C．It’s controllable.	D．It’s very small.

2. We can infer from the passage that the robotic flyer can.

A．help do farm work	B．act as a spy plane
C．fly at a very high speed	D．answer many scientific questions

3. What is Wood’s idea about the robotic fly according to the last paragraph?

A．It has wide practical applications.

B．It is highly questionable.

C．It gives scientists interest in flying machines.

D．It points to a new direction in studying biology.

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

A．Harvard’s Study in the Field of Insects

B．Robotic Fly—a Copy of Real Life Insect

C．An Interesting Invention—Robotic Fly

D．A Breakthrough in Engineering Science

10 . Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf. as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports, Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements (代替物) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

1. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A．Playing basketball in a gym.	B．Motor racing in the desert.
C．Cycling around a lake.	D．Swimming in a sports center.

2. What do we know about golf from the passage?

A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B．It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D．It causes water shortages around the world

3. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because ________.

A．it uses fewer resources	B．it improves our health
C．it is an outdoors sport	D．it is recommended by experts