1 . Colors are not only used for decorations or for adding to the beauty of an object. In color psychology (心理学), black is the color of power, but it also stands for evil (邪恶) in some people’s minds. Black could make you appear thinner, which is why it can be a good choice if you think you’re overweight. Black can also give people a feeling that you are independent (独立的).
Red reflects energy, power and strength. Red is useful when you want to draw some attention to yourself. But red may cause a faster heartbeat and breathing, so it could be an irritating (恼人的) color if overused.
Staying in a blue room can make you calm. However, if overused, it may lead to a sad feeling. When wearing blue, you leave the impression that you are loyal and trustworthy.
Green is known as a relaxing color. Staying in a green room can make you more relaxed. That’s one of the reasons why factory walls are printed green.
Yellow is an irritating color. In some takeaway restaurants (外卖餐馆), the walls are painted yellow in order not to let customers stay for long periods in the restaurants and free up more space for other customers. Just like red, yellow is an eye-catching color and it could also increase the heart beat.
Pink shows kindness. When one wants to get help, a good choice would be heading for someone who is wearing pink or white.
1. According to color psychology, besides red, ______is a color that can make you easily noticed.| A．black | B．blue | C．yellow | D．pink |
| A．blue, no matter how much used, can calm people down |
| B．yellow can help restaurants make customers stay longer |
| C．pink is the only color that shows kindness |
| D．both black and red can stand for power |
| A．Because green can make workers hopeful. |
| B．Because green can make workers feel relaxed. |
| C．Because green can make workers more confident. |
| D．Because green is a symbol of nature. |
| A．How to Choose Colors |
| B．Psychology Effects (影响) of Colors. |
| C．Colors Make Our Life Wonderful. |
| D．Be Careful with Color Choices. |
2 . Tom walked into a shop . It is a sign outside: "Second-hand (旧的) clothes bought and sold ." He was carrying an old pair of trousers and asked the owner（店主）of the shop, "How much will you give me for these?" The man looked at them and then said: "Two dollars."
" What !" said Tom. "I had guessed they were worth(值) at least five dollars."
"No," said the man, "they aren't worth a cent more than two dollars."
"Well," said Tom, taking two dollars out of his pocket. "Here's your money. These trousers were hanging outside your shop. The list price (标价)of them was six dollars and a half. But I thought that was too much money, so I wanted to find out how much they were really worth."
Then he walked out of the shop with the pair of trousers and disappeared before the shop owner could think of anything to say .
1. At first the owner of the shop thought that Tom __________ .| A．wanted to steal the trousers |
| B．wanted to buy the trousers |
| C．wanted to fool him |
| D．wanted to sell the trousers |
| A．would pay five dollars |
| B．would pay three dollars |
| C．would give Tom two dollars |
| D．would give Tom six dollars and a half |
only two dollars because ____ .
| A．he wanted to sell them cheaply (廉价地) |
| B．he wanted to buy them cheaply |
| C．he didn't like the trousers |
| D．they were old and dirty |
| A．the owner sold the trousers two dollars |
| B．Tom sold the trousers one dollar and a half |
| C．the owner bought the trousers three dollars |
| D．Tom bought the trousers four dollars and a half |
3 . On your journey, there are some healthy active transport options, for example cycling.
Active transport benefits
* It’s a convenient and practical way to incorporate (并入) regular exercise into your day.
* Cycling to your stop or station helps to reduce your carbon footprint.
* The cost of buying and maintaining a bicycle is around 1% of the cost of buying and maintaining a car.
* It provides an opportunity to socialize with people in your local community.
* Cycling provides commuters (通勤者) with economical and efficient access to public transport services. On average, 10 times more households are within cycling distance of public transport than they are within walking distance.
Taking your bike on the train
You can take your bike on the train on weekdays, except during the following peak times:
* 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. towards the CBD (Central Business District);
* 3 p.m.-6:30 p. m. outwards from the CBD;
* at any time during weekends and public holidays.
Note: You can travel in the opposite direction during the specified peak times above.
To avoid travelling during peak times, you must complete your morning journey by 7 a.m. towards the CBD and afternoon journey by 3 p.m. outwards from the CBD.
During peak hours, bikes cannot be brought through Fortitude Valley, Central or Roma Street stations. If you travel with a bike during peak times, you may be asked to leave the train until peak time ends.
Bike storage facilities
Bike facilities offer greater flexibility as you can cycle to a station and securely park your bike before continuing your journey on public transport. Queensland Rail and the City of Gold Coast also offer a number of bicycle storage facilities across our network. You can book a bike locker by emailing us at bikelockerqueries@ translink. com. au.
1. What is mentioned about cycling in the text?| A．It is environmentally-friendly. | B．It is convenient to get around. |
| C．It is helpful to reduce your weight. | D．It is much faster than walking. |
| A．7 a.m. on Christmas. | B．3 p.m. towards CBD. |
| C．6 p.m. during weekends. | D．4 p.m. outwards from CBD. |
| A．A guide book. | B．A health journal. |
| C．A sports magazine. | D．A Travel website. |
4 . Nobody likes to fail. It makes people feel embarrassed and discouraged. What's worse, it may cause major professional or personal trouble and lead to negativity. Basically, failure is no fun for most people. However, a vast body of research tells us that failure provides us with a chance to grow and develop, increases adaptability, and helps protect against anxiety.
It's hard to change the mindset (心态) of a lifetime. But even if we still can't get over the broken marriage or the failed College Entrance Examination or the work presentation that went fearfully wrong, it might not be too late for our kids.
Christy Pennison, a professional consultant, says she works with an increasing number of kids and teens who show significant anxiety around a fear of failure. She said, "We want to protect our children, and we want them to live happy and meaningful lives, so we frequently tell them the harm of failure and ask them to avoid failure. The children experiencing internal and sometimes extenal pressure think they shouldn't fail. Meanwhile, we always have high expectations of them. So when they don't live up to a certain standard, or things don't go according to the plans, they will feel upset and anxious."
Pennison argues that failures, are often the hidden learning chances that can help people develop positive qualities, like persistence, focus, flexibility, patience, and positive self-image.
So what can parents do to help their children embrace (拥抱) failure instead of avoiding it at all costs? Pennison suggests directing praise towards the effort, not the result. "This allows children to build confidence in themselves, "she explains." Acknowledging the effort can give children permission to try new things without a fear of failure. And the bigger picture is that the development of the mindset —'I'd rather try and fail than not try at all.'—helps them keep a belief in themselves, and expands their world of possibilities." As Pennison points out, we all fail, but how we get up after we fail is what matters.
1. What aspect do most people focus on when thinking of failure?| A．The great courage to face it. |
| B．The efforts made to handle it. |
| C．Unexpected benefits it brings. |
| D．Unpleasant side effects it brings. |
| A．Bring up the main topic. |
| B．List the challenges in our life. |
| C．Add some background information. |
| D．Stress the importance of the mindset |
| A．The causes of children's anxiety. |
| B．Christy Pennison's comments on adolescents. |
| C．The consequences of overprotecting children. |
| D．Christy Pennison's experience in educating children. |
① Praise kids' every achievement.
② Make kids embrace a bright mindset.
③ Focus on the process of kids' effort
④ Expand kids' knowledge about the world.
⑤ Encourage kids to make new attempts.
| A．①②④ | B．②③④ | C．②③⑤ | D．①③⑤ |
5 . In choosing a friend, one should be very careful. A good friend can help you study. You can have fun together and make each other happy. Sometimes you will meet fairweather friends. They will be with you as long as you have money or luck，but when you are down, they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain qualities of character，especially understanding, honesty and reliability(可靠)．
Above all else, I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling. He is not quick to judge. Instead, he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s place, and he tries to think of ways to be helpful. He is also a good listener.
At the same time, however, a good friend is honest. He does not look for faults in others. He notices their good points. In short, a friend will try to understand me and accept me.
Another quality of a friend is reliability. I can always depend on a good friend. If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time, I can be sure that he will be there. If I need a favor，he will do his best to help me. If I am in trouble, he will not run away from me.
There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun. We should enjoy our lives, and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. A good friend likes the same things I like. We share experience and learn from each other. A good friend has a good sense of humor too. He likes to laugh with me. That is how we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me.
When I meet someone who is reliable, honest, and understanding，I know I’ve found a friend!
1. Which of the following qualities the writer thinks is the most important in choosing a friend?| A．Understanding. | B．Honesty. | C．Reliability. | D．A sense of humor. |
| A．they will give you all that they have when you need help |
| B．you will be refused when you get into trouble |
| C．you can be sure that you get real friends |
| D．you will become rich |
| A．the qualities of a friend |
| B．where to choose friends |
| C．how to get along with friends |
| D．the importance of having a friend |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
An acrobatic(杂技)show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary,the China Acrobatic Troupe will present“The Soul of China”,where the seemingly impossible is made real.Chills(寒意)will run down your spine(脊柱)as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time:7:30 pm,September 13—19
Place:the Capital Theatre,22 Wangfujing Dajie,Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint show:An ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang jare on display.
Time:9 am—5 pm,until September 10
Place:the Huangshicheng Art Gallery,136 Nanchizi Dajie,Dongcheng District
Oil paintings:The Wanfang Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil paintings by 10 young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than 30 of their latest works,which capture(捕捉)the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time:9 am—4 pm,until September 15
Place:136 Nanchizi Dajie,Dongcheng District
Literature museum:The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time:9 am—4 pm,daily
Place:45 Anyuan Donglu,Chaoyang District(Shaoyaoju area)
Concerts
Beijing rocks:“The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock”is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert,including older generation bands,middle generation and some recent arrivals.The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear,which is sure to bring a storm.
Time:September 16
Place:the Olympic Centre
Belgium Orchestra:La Petite Bande,the Baroque Orchestra of Belgium,will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world in memory of the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time:7:30 pm,September 11—14
Place:the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
1. How will the audience feel about the acrobatic show mentioned here?
| A．Unexpected things will make them excited and surprised. |
| B．Something strange will puzzle everyone,including scientists. |
| C．When they watch it,they will certainly feel cold. |
| D．Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching. |
| A．it will let the audience choose the performers and the music |
| B．it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians |
| C．it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China |
| D．it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
7 . When I was younger, I was addicted to reading. I could get through a whole book in a day, and used to beg my parents every night to let me stay up late so that I could just finish my chapter. From fairy-tales to thrillers, non-fiction to plays, I enjoyed reading any literature that I could get my hands on.
However, while there are many books for younger children,once you reach your mid-teens the choices become limited. I found myself choosing between books for children that were simple and not that interesting, and adult books that I couldn’t quite understand.
This lack of choice eventually led me to read less and less.When I was in secondary school,the only books I read were ones we were assigned in English class,and I was never very enthusiastic about my teacher’s choices.I thought too much discussion of symbolism and themes ruined the book.Maybe the sky being blue didn’t represent anything;maybe it was just a description!
Fortunately, I realized quickly that deciding to go to university meant I had signed up for four years of reading books. I chose a French literature module in my first year. I started out, thinking I wouldn’t enjoy any of the works we were studying over the course of the year.However,I soon realized that at a university level,the discussion was more fruitful and I found I had a lot to say!And being able to discuss my thoughts with others meant I could better understand the subtle aspects of the plot:yes,even the symbolism and themes.
I began reading again for pleasure, starting with Malcolm X’s autobiography and never looking back. Now, during my year abroad,I spend a lot of my spare time in bookshops and reading in cafes. I’m so happy that I rediscovered my love of books.
1. What does the author intend to say in Paragraph 1?| A．She used to stay up late at night. | B．She read very fast as a young girl. |
| C．She loved reading very much in her childhood. | D．She once bought many different kinds of books. |
| A．She was really tired of reading books. | B．She was too busy with her schoolwork. |
| C．She had no right to choose books herself. | D．She found very few suitable books to read. |
| A．Her reading experiences at university. | B．Her professor of French literature. |
| C．A special bookstore abroad. | D．A book by Malcolm X. |
| A．The importance of discussing a book’s theme. | B．The process of the author picking up reading. |
| C．The ways to form good reading habits. | D．The author’s desire to read widely. |
8 . LONDON (Reuters) – Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket buying organic food.
“Organic product is always better,” Gold said. “The food is free of pesticides(杀虫剂), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is tasty.” Gold is one of the growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are depending on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic product? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences— but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic product. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet growing demand.” The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.
1. More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because__________.| A．they are getting richer. |
| B．they can get the food anywhere. |
| C．they consider the food free of pollution. |
| D．they like home-grown fruit. |
| A．It grows indoors throughout the year. |
| B．It is produced outside Britain. |
| C．It is grown on family farms. |
| D．It is produced on large farms. |
| A．Growing interest in organic food. |
| B．Better quality of organic food |
| C．Rising market for organic food. |
| D．Higher prices of organic food. |
| A．Good qualities of organic food. |
| B．The making of organic food in Britain. |
| C．Organic food— to import or not? |
| D．Organic food—healthy, or just for the wealthy? |
9 . A lot of us lose life’s tough battles by starting a frontal attack— when a touch of humor might well enable us to win. Consider the case of a young friend of mine, who was on his trapped way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum(最后通牒) about the job. Although there was a good reason for Sam’s being late—serious illness at home—he realized that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldn’t work any longer. His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech.
Yes, the boss was. Sam entered the office at 9:35. The place was as quiet as a locker room; everyone was hard at work. Sam’s supervisor came up to him. Suddenly, Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand. “How do you do!” he said, “I’m Sam Maynard. I’m applying for a job, which, I understand, became available just 35 minutes ago. Does the early bird get the worm?”
The room exploded in laughter, except that the supervisor had to clamp off a smile and walked back to his office. Sam Maynard had saved his job— with the only tool that could win, a laugh.
Humor is a most effective, yet frequently ignored, means of handling the difficult situations in our lives. It can be used for patching up differences, apologizing, saying “no”, criticizing, getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face. For some jobs, it’s the only tool that can succeed. It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialogue may start a quarrel. For example, many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religions tolerance than people in any other form.
1. Why was Sam late for his job?| A．Because he was seriously ill at home. | B．Because he received an ultimatum. |
| C．Because he was busy applying for a new job. | D．Because he was caught in a traffic jam. |
| A．try to hold back | B．pretend to set | C．send off | D．give out |
| A．Many lose life’s battles for they are always late. |
| B．Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8:30. |
| C．It wasn’t the first time that Sam came late for his work. |
| D．Humor is the most effective way of solving problems. |
| A．Sam Maynard saved his job with humor. | B．Humor is important in our lives. |
| C．Early bird can get the worm. | D．Humor can solve racial discriminations. |
10 . Welcome To Activities For This Summer
Black Creativity Family Day
Art meets science during the Museum of Science and Industry's annual "Black Creativity" programming. celebrating its 50th anniversary. The art exhibition, billed as the longest running showcase of African﹣American art in the nation, displays more than 100 works, some of them by student artists. Meanwhile, Innovation Studio workshops encourage visitors of all ages to design solutions to everyday challenges. Free general admission to Illinois students July 20﹣23.
How People Make Things
Think of it as one great factory tour, with a big DIY station to put what you've learned to work： That's the idea behind the new kid﹣oriented exhibit, "How People Make Things. " Find out how humans and machines work together to make everyday objects, from boxes to shoes to toys. Then kids can use tools to cut, shape and put together what they like. This activity comes to Naperville for a long visit, opening Jan. 20 and running through Sept. 6 at DuPage Children's Museum. ＄13.
Traditional Chinese Concert
Traditional Chinese music and theater take the spotlight at Symphony Center. Featured performers are the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra and the Zhejiang Shaoju Opera Theatre, taking the stage at 3 pm （Arrive early for preconcert activities, l：30﹣2：30. ） At Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. ＄20﹣＄80, or ＄99 for a family of four.
Meet Cartoonist Art Baltazar
Winner of dozens of Eisner Awards （the Pultizers of comic books）, cartoonist and Chicago native Art Baltazar has a brand﹣new graphic novel to delight your middle schoolers. The clever "Drew & Jot： Dueling Doodles" tells the adventure of two fifth﹣grade boys who work together on a hero ﹣ and ﹣ criminal tale—but a younger sister's doodles might prove the most dangerous enemy of all! Meet Baltazar at 7 pm al Anderson's Bookshop. Free to attend July 22﹣24.
1. Which activity will you go to if you are interested in African-American art？| A．How People Make Things. |
| B．Black Creativity Family Day. |
| C．Traditional Chinese Concert. |
| D．Meet Cartoonist Art Baltazar. |
| A．It offers hands-on activities. |
| B．It lasts for about half a year. |
| C．It displays works by students. |
| D．It includes a ＄13 factory tour. |
| A．A folk tale. |
| B．A classic tale. |
| C．An adventure story. |
| D．A love story. |
