1 . Afraid to have a start, I was walking slowly into my first school in America. I had ______ a long way from India in order to join my parents. My father decided that I would go to school here, so I ______ a local high school in my new town.

With ______ and fear, I arrived at the classroom. Everyone’s eyes were on me as I entered the classroom. I went straight to the ______ and asked him if it was the right class. With a ______ voice, he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. Then he asked me to ______ where I would sit. I chose the ______ closest to the door. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the ______ produced by the overhead projector (投影仪).

______ it was my first day, I was confused about which hallway to use, but I ______ to get to my classroom without asking anyone. I wasn’t quite sure when I would have ______. It was noon when I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the ______ process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. Feeling surprised, she said, “That is the lunch bell.” I felt a little ______. Without another word, I headed for the cafeteria.

I realized that all the confusion on my first day was like the difficulty I had to ______to reach my goal. When I got on my bus and sat down inside ______, I said to myself, “Today isn’t so bad.”

1.

A．traveled

B．increased

C．felt

D．returned

2.

A．explored

B．found

C．entered

D．built

3.

A．anger

B．anxiety

C．doubt

D．sadness

4.

A．foreigner

B．teacher

C．worker

D．partner

5.

A．deep

B．familiar

C．strict

D．soft

6.

A．find

B．see

C．choose

D．discuss

7.

A．area

B．direction

C．seat

D．goal

8.

A．movies

B．pictures

C．voices

D．stories

9.

A．Since

B．If

C．Though

D．Before

10.

A．feared

B．refused

C．allowed

D．managed

11.

A．gifts

B．chances

C．fun

D．lunch

12.

A．interesting

B．unexpected

C．same

D．easy

13.

A．funny

B．excited

C．lonely

D．awkward

14.

A．put away

B．get through

C．build up

D．show off

15.

A．suddenly

B．happily

C．curiously

D．actually

3 . People may set an alarm on the phone or clock that sounds like this: beep beep beep(嘟嘟声). That hard, unpleasant sound may be making it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess (东倒西歪). So, is there a better way to wake up? A recent study says yes. The answer is music.

The study, carried out by researchers in Australia, involved 50 people. The researchers found that people who wake up to musical alarms reported feeling more awake and alert. Stuart McFarlane, a lead writer of the study stated, “We are very surprised by these findings as one might expect a harsh(难听的)beeping sound to be more successful at waking up a person.”

Sleep inertia(惯性)is another term for grogginess. It means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up, and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping. McFarlane said people need to better understand sleep inertia’s harmful effects on human performance later in the day.

Not everyone will experience the full effect. But for those who do, “care should be taken” when performing duties that require a top performance within this period, he said. This includes “dangerous tasks like driving or riding our bikes” shortly after waking up. The same is true for people who work in dangerous situations shortly after they wake, including firefighters and pilots.

So, what makes musical alarms better for waking up? The researchers think the music may be more successful in reducing sleep inertia because it has several tones, compared to the single tone of a “beeping” alarm. McFarlane said that the changes over time between the music tones may help increase a person’s attention when waking from sleep.

And is there a kind of music that is best to wake up to? There may be, McFarlane said. “We could suggest alarm sounds that are tuneful (和谐的) and easy to hum or sing along with. The current sounds I have been using include ‘Close to me’ by the Cure and ‘Borderline’ by Madonna.” No matter how you wake up, experts say, the amount of sleep you get also matters — a lot.

1. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A．What is grogginess?	B．How can we overcome grogginess?
C．Which music is the best?	D．Why are musical alarms better?

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．How long a person sleeps is of great importance.

B．Sleep inertia is another cause for grogginess.

C．The ‘beeping’ alarm is not effective mainly because of its noisy tone.

D．It is dangerous for everyone to drive or ride bicycles shortly after waking up.

3. The paragraph following this passage is likely to focus on ________.

A．examples of good musical alarms

B．more findings of the application of music

C．explanations about why music is more helpful

D．suggestions on how to sleep well and feel fresh each morning

4. In which section of a magazine may you find the passage?

A．Education.	B．Health.
C．Technology.	D．Entertainment.

5 . Sydney Opera House Tours

We offer three different tours of this amazing building.

The Essential Tour

It brings to life the story behind the design and construction of one of the world's most famous places. Using audio-visual technology,your guide will take you on a memorable journey inside the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed. Afterwards, why not stay around and eat at the Studio Cafe, with its modern Australian menu? Not only can you enjoy the best views in Sydney, but also you can claim a 20% reduction on the total cost of your meal. Takes place: Daily between 9 am and 5 pm

Prices: Adults $35 / Online $ 29.75

Prior(预先的) bookings are not necessary.

The Backstage Tour

It is a unique opportunity to experience the real-life plays behind the stage! You might even get to stand on the concert hall stage, take up a conductor’s baton (指挥棒) in the orchestra pit and imagine you are leading the performance. You will also get to see inside the stars’ dressing rooms. The tour includes a free breakfast in the Green Room, the private dining area of performers past and present.

Takes place: Daily at 7 am

Prices: $155

Bookings are necessary. Limited to 8 people per tour. Online sales expire at 4:30 pm two days prior.

Opera High Tea

It consists of a tour where you will walk in the footsteps of world-class singers, dancers, and musicians, followed by fine food and music in the great surroundings of the Bennelong Dining Room.What could be better than a treat of delicious light snacks and soft drinks followed by a live performance by a leading Australian singer? An unforgettable treat for young and old! Takes place: Every second Wednesday, 2 pm

Duration: 1.5 hours

Prices: $145 per person

Book online or visit the Guided Tours Desk.

1. Tourists can have The Essential Tour except              .

A．9:30 am

B．2:30 pm

C．12 am

D．12 pm

2. Why can the visitors experience the real-life plays behind the stage?

A．Because they can act as a conductor.

B．Because they are able to lead the performance on the stage.

C．Because they can meet stars inside the stars’ dressing rooms.

D．Because they are able to have a free breakfast with the performers.

3. If tourists want to walk in the footsteps of world-class singers, dancers, and musicians, they should            .

A．contact the Studio Cafe	B．email the Green Room
C．reserve on the Internet	D．write to the Guided Tours Desk

6 . How will the woman probably travel?

A．By train.

B．By plane.

C．By taxi.

7 . What event are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．Snowboarding.

B．Figure skating.

C．Speed skating.

8 . Where are the speakers?

A．In a cinema.

B．In a street.

C．In a restaurant.

10 . What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Instructor and learner.

B．Driver and passerby.

C．Police officer and driver.