1 . 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 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．Cycling around a lake.

B．Motor racing in the desert.

C．Playing basketball in a gym.

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 causes water shortages around the world.

C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

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

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

A．it is an outdoor sport

B．it improves our health

C．it uses fewer resources

D．it is recommended by experts

4. The author writes the passage to _________.

A．show us the function of major sports

B．encourage us to go in for green sports

C．discuss the major influence of popular sports

D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

2 . We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力) . It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they’re just curious about trying something new.       1    

It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it?     2    

If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.”

Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too.     3    You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.

    4     You can learn a lot from people of your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty.       5    

A．It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.

B．Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.

C．Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things the really don’t want to.

D．Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad.

E．Choose your friends carefully.

F．Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.

G．It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.

3 . Located in Los Angeles, University of Southern California is in the heart of a leading city. Although LA ranks highly in The Economist’s Safe Cities Index, navigating and city calls for certain safety precautions (预防措施) along with practicing common sense.

♦ Mobile Safety App Powered by LiveSafe

The Mobile Safety App powered by LiveSafe, manage by the USC Department of Public Safety and the USC Department of Emergency Planning, is a free downloadable app that mobile users can use to initiate contact with emergency responders around the campus. Features include: immediate “push button” calls to DPS, easy reporting for suspicious activity or crimes in progress, and location services to notify friends of your route through campus.

♦ Blue Light Phone Locations

The University Park has multiple blue light phones that are strategically placed throughout campus. Take note of where the closest ones are on your route. They come in handy in case you lose your phone or in an emergency. These phones are directly connected to USC’s Department of Public Safety’s 24-hour communications center. Besides emergency needs, it can also be used to report suspicious activity, request for an escort (护送) if you feel unsafe and to report a crime.

♦ Trojans Alert

Trojans Alert is an emergency notification system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages via text message or email. When an emergency occurs, authorized USC senders will instantly notify you with real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do (or what not to do), whom to contact and other important information. All members of the USC community, as well as parents and regular visitors to campus, are strongly encouraged to sign up for Trojans Alert.

1. What do blue light phones do for students?

A．Guide students through campus.

B．Alert students to crime activities.

C．Light up the way if students feel unsafe.

D．Connect them with the safety department.

2. How does USC send out instructions during an emergency?

A．With blue light phones.

B．Via text message or email.

C．Through mobile safe app.

D．By calling all USC members.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To encourage students to fight crime.

B．To introduce USC’s safety department.

C．To provide safety services for USC students.

D．To inform parents of safety risks on campus.

4 . We were high in the mountains of Xishuangbanna, as far south as you can get in Yunnan, skirting the borders of Myanmar and Laos. The drive was typical, textbook beauty: mountains thick with rubber tree forests, pu’er tea plantations and banana palms and tiny Dai villages. Hidden among the fields of green, I spotted an odd collection of wooden boxes near a tent on the side of the road.     1    

We had run into the current home of Wei Dajing, a 17-year-old apprentice (学徒) beekeeper who was manning his hives. Wei was fresh to the beekeeping life, and had been on the job for just two months and was here to learn from a master beekeeper. Their tent and hive set-up is always temporary.    2     This particular spot was stationed at a sunny patch of yellow flowers. Once these flowers die, the rubber trees will be flowering, so we will move toward them,” he told Sam.

Like thieves in the night, the beekeepers will stealthily pack up their hives in the dark once the bees go to sleep. “They are most active around midday when they are collecting their nectar (花蜜).    3     ” Wei explained.

The hives were humming, and bees were invasively buzzing around Wei as he spoke to us. Pieces of fruit lay drying among the hives, used to feed the bees and give them an extra boost of energy once Wei bottles up their hard-earned honey. Sam, who also has a couple of his own small hives in his backyard, tells us you must always leave a little bit of honey in the hive.    4    

We waved goodbye to Wei. Back at Sam’s house, he gave us a bowlful of local honey.    5     Lacking the usual sweetness of honey but instead rich with a more savory, spiced flavor, it tasted just like China.

A．It was smooth, thin and runny.

B．Wei skillfully collected honey from the hives.

C．Otherwise the bees get fed up and abandon you.

D．Maybe it is the flowers that give such unique taste to the honey.

E．By 10 pm they are asleep in their hives, which is when we move.

F．I asked our excellent guide and new best friend, Sam, to pull over.

G．Wei and his master move their camp as the flowers bloom and die.

5 . Mirroring China’s Past: Emperors and Their Bronzes

Chinese bronzes (青铜) of the second and first millennia BC are some of the most distinctive achievements in the history of art. These vessels (容器) were made to carry sacrificial offerings, to use in burial or to honor noble families in public ceremonies. When they were found by emperors centuries later, these spiritually significant objects were seen as signs of heavenly messages about a ruler or a dynasty and became prized items in royal collections. This exhibition—the first to explore these ancient objects throughout Chinese history—presents a rare opportunity to experience a large number of these works together in the United States.

Unlike Greek and Roman bronze sculptures of human and animal forms, most objects from Bronze Age China (about 2000 - 221 BC) were vessels for ceremonial use. Beginning with the Song dynasty (960 - 1279), emperors unearthed these symbolic works and began collecting them, considering them to be evidence of their own authority as rulers. In addition to impressive collections, the royal fascination with bronzes led to the creation of numerous reproductions and the comprehensive cataloguing of palace holdings. These catalogues are works of art themselves, featuring beautiful drawings and detailed descriptions of each object.

From the 12th century onward, scholars and artists also engaged in collecting and understanding ancient bronzes. Unlike emperors, scholars regarded bronzes as material evidence of their efforts to recover and reconstruct the past, and they occasionally exchanged them as tokens (象征) of friendship. Today ancient bronzes still occupy a primary position in Chinese culture — as historical objects and as signifiers of an important cultural heritage that inspires new generations, as seen in the works of contemporary artists on view in this presentation.

Mirroring China’s Past brings together approximately 180 works from the An Institute of Chicago’s strong holdings and from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Shanghai Museum, and important museums and private collections in the United States. By providing viewers with a new understanding of ancient bronzes and their significance through time, the exhibition demonstrates China’s fascinating history and its developing present.

1. In what way are Chinese bronzes different from Greek and Roman ones?

A．They fascinated the royal family.

B．They took animal or human forms.

C．They served ceremonial purposes.

D．They were important cultural heritage.

2. What does the author think of catalogues of bronzes?

A．Unreal.	B．Creative.
C．Artistic.	D．Necessary.

3. What can we infer about the exhibition according to the text?

A．It is held in China.	B．It is arranged by time.
C．It is organized by scholars.	D．It includes modern artworks.

4. What does the underlined word “holdings” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．Viewers.	B．Collections.
C．Museums.	D．Art dealers.

6 . To personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client(客户). He’s his “little brother”. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.

The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-oldboy, who has Down’s syndrome (唐氏综合征), because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has also faced his fair share of challenges over the years.

As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Before these competitions he was the underdog, but he won three times. “I know how it feels,” Callari said. “People tell you that you can’t do this, and that you cant do that.” When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can’t”.

The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work and do push-ups.

Parker has a short attention span, so it’s Callaris job to keep him focused. “If Parker can do it, hes having fun, even with his frustration. Then people will ask, ‘Why can’t I do that?’” Callari said. “That’s the whole task right now. ”

Callari recalls Parker’s mom once thanking him for taking a “chance” on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he’s also the one who’s learning.

1. Why was Callari asked to train Parker?

A．They shared the same interests.

B．Parker’s parents had faith in Callari.

C．Callari was an expert in Down’s syndrome.

D．Callari took place of his absent colleague.

2. What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?

A．He was good at sports.

B．He was out of condition.

C．He was looked down upon by everyone.

D．He was influenced deeply by his brother.

3. What does the underlined part “that way” in Paragraph 6 mean?

A．Parker’s story inspires many children.

B．Parker’s progress is due to Callari’s effort.

C．Callari is also learning from Parker in the course.

D．Parker is not only a client but also a friend to Callari.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．An inspiring story of a disabled boy.

B．A high schooler suffering lots of failure.

C．The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.

D．Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down’s syndrome.

7 . B
Aging brings wrinkles, sagging bodies and frustrating forgetfulness. But getting older is not all bad for many people. Mounting evidence suggests aging may be a key to happiness. There is conflicting research on the subject, however, and experts say it may all boil down to this: Attitude is everything.
Older adults tend to be more optimistic and have a more positive outlook on life than their younger and stressed opposites. The big question is why seniors are happier. A recent study suggests one reason: Older adults remember the past through happy memories. Aging can bring more cheer as people become more comfortable with themselves and their roles in society. The older adults said they were enjoying more time with their family, spending more time on hobbies and having greater financial security and did not have to work.
But others are doubtful about the link between happiness and growing older.
"The notion that those in old age are happiest is misleading," said Richard Easterlin, a professor of economics at the University of Southern California. "It is based on comparing people of different ages who are the same in terms of income, health, family life." Easterlin added, "When you take account of the fact that older people have lower income than younger, are less healthy, and more likely to be living alone, then you will find it hard to accept that they are happier.
In fact, scientists have found that as people age, their health declines and social networks disappear as their friends die, which can make the elderly less happy.
Even if one does give in to age's dark side, health and happiness don't always go hand-in-hand. It's all about attitude. Research by the University of Chicago’s Yang suggests that attitude about life and happiness, is partly shaped by the era in which a person was born. It turns out that individuals who adapt the best to changes also have the highest expected levels of happiness.
Despite the conflicting findings about aging and happiness, the good news is that there doesn’t appear to be a limit to how much happiness one can achieve in one’s life. “Most people desire happiness,” Easterlin said. “To my knowledge, no one has identified a limit to attainable happiness.”
1. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?

A．The key factor to older adults’ happiness

B．There is a conflict between aging and happiness

C．No one can define the limit to happiness.

D．The relationship between health and happiness.

2. Why are some seniors happier according to some experts?

A．They focus on what makes them feel good.

B．They have their own circle of friends.

C．They have better income after retirement.

D．They can enjoy social welfare services.

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A．People of the same age have the same sense of happiness.

B．Attitude may play a very important role in happiness.

C．People who adapt the best to changes are more likely to be unhappy.

D．Older adults who have more valuable life experience are more optimistic.

4. What’s the topic discussed in the passage?

A．Whether aging or attitude brings happiness.

B．Why seniors adapt the best to changes in society.

C．What the limit to an elder person’s happiness is.

D．How older people feel compared with younger people.

8 . Common-sense Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad

When a holiday is just around the comer, you may be planning a trip abroad. But to enjoy a worry-free adventure abroad, you also should pay attention to the following common-sense safety tips for travelling abroad.

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Another reason to take only carry-on carriage---besides avoiding baggage fees---is that the less you have to carry around, the more quickly you can move, if necessary. You should always have a free hand. Besides, you won’t be exhausted from dragging all those bags around.    2    

Lock it up.

Leave your hotel with only what you need and lock up the rest. Take a lock for your luggage just in case your hotel doesn’t offer a safe.    3     If you don’t need all your cash and cards, don’t take them all with you when you go out for a day of sightseeing or shopping. Also, leave your passport in the hotel. Make photocopies of all your important documents and leave the hotel with a copy of your passport plus a one photo I.D. Why?    4     If all of your identification is in it, imagine the trouble you have to go through to replace it all.

Think and Plan.

Always keep in mind that, when you travel abroad, you are in a place you don’t know well and you can always be a target. Trust your senses.    5     After your arrival, ask the hotel staff and locals about the areas you are thinking of visiting, especially at night. And you should walk in well-lit areas at night and know how to contact the local police with your cell phone or a payphone in a foreign country, if necessary.

A．Travel light.

B．Pay by credit card.

C．Imagine having your bag stolen off a restaurant table.

D．You should also make it a habit to take your watch with you.

E．Plus, dragging lots of luggage is a dead giving away that you aren’t a local resident.

F．You should call ahead to be sure, especially if your luggage is made of cloth material.

G．You are smart and mature, so if something or some situation doesn’t feel safe, it probably isn’t.

9 . Working well in a team requires full cooperation. It’s an important skill for almost every employee to have. Your ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your work done, and others depend on you to get their work done.

Communicate well. Lack of communication is one of the biggest reasons of a team’s failure. Seek input from team members so they fell like a valuable part of the team. Communication establishes trust among team members. In addition, communicating well can help prevent and resolve conflict. Meet regularly to keep members involved and aware of your work progress. Post decisions where everyone in the team can see them.

Be flexible. In teamwork, priorities and responsibility can change instantly. Stay ready to shift focus. Training team members to be able to do parts of other team member’s jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork; being flexible helps to build appreciation for all the parts of the team.

Meet deadlines. Work hard to ensure you meet established deadlines when you work in a team environment. Others are depending on your work. Negotiate timelines with your teammates at the start of a project. Doing so allows you to have a say in how work gets accomplished.

Establish accountability. All team members must be responsible for the success and failure of the project. Although every team doesn’t need a leader, teams require a formal way to ensure everybody does his part. Try using meetings to report on progress.

Celebrate accomplishments and encourage the team. Senior executives may not always recognize the importance of some team members’ work. Share congratulations at team meetings and talk about whose work are invaluable in helping you get your work done.

1. What can you conclude from the first paragraph?

A．Working in a team means your work is separate.

B．Working in a team means your work is effective.

C．Being a member of a team means your work is independent.

D．Being a member of a team means your work is interdependent.

2. Which of the following deeds does not contribute to effective teamwork?

A．Keeping silent in a team discussion.

B．Being able to do parts of others’ job.

C．Acknowledging others’ work publicly.

D．Holding meetings to report on progress.

3. What does the underline word “accountability” refer to in the fifth paragraph?

A．Success	B．Responsibility
C．Insurance	D．Community

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．How to Succeed in Communicating with Others

B．How to Work Effectively in a Team Environment

C．Ways to Work Well in Completing Projects

D．Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Employees

10 . Bicycle Safety

Operation  Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus. Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.

Theft Prevention Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack---even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. It's fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.

Equipment.

Brakes  Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.

Helmet A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.

Lights Always have a front headlight---visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.

Rules of the Road

Riding on Campus  As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.

Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such posts can result in a fine.

If Things Go Wrong

If you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:

No bicycle registration---------------------------------------------------$25

Bicycle parking banned--------------------------------------------------$30

Blocking path with bicycle ---------------------------------------------$40

Violation of bicycle equipment requirement -------------------------$35

1. Registration of your bicycle may help you _____________.

A．find y our stolen bicycle	B．get your serial number
C．receive free repair services	D．settle conflicts with walkers

2. According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?

A．Brakes.	B．A helmet.
C．A headlight.	D．A taillight.

3. When you ride a bicycle on the campus, ___________.

A．ride on posted bicycle paths and sidewalks

B．cycle at a speed of over 15 mph

C．put the walkers' right of way first

D．call the police before leaving in a case of accident

4. If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _________.

A．$25	B．$30
C．$35	D．$40