1 . You have probably heard of the Mozart effect. It’s the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart, they will become more intelligent. A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products to assist you in the task. Whatever your age there are CDs and books to help you taste the power of Mozart’s music, but when it comes to scientific evidence that it can make you more clever, the picture is more mixed
The phrase “the Mozart effect” was made up in 1991, but it was a study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked real media and public interest about the idea that listening to classical music somehow improves the brain. It is one of those ideas that sound reasonable. Mozart was undoubtedly a genius himself; his music is complex and there is a hope that if we listen to enough of it, we’ll become more intelligent.
The idea took off, with thousands of parents playing Mozart to their children, and in 1998 Zell Miller, the Governor of the state of Georgia in the US, even asked for money to be set aside in the state budget so that every newborn baby could be sent a CD of classical music. It was not just babies and children who were exposed to Mozart’s music on purpose, even an Italian farmer proudly explained that the cows were played Mozart three times a day to help them to produce better milk. I’ll leave the debate on the impact on milk yield to farmers, but what about the evidence that listening to Mozart makes people more intelligent? More research was carried out but an analysis of sixteen different studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to handle shapes mentally, but the benefits are short—lived and it doesn’t make us more intelligent.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?| A．Mozart composed many musical pieces for children. |
| B．Children listening to Mozart will be more intelligent. |
| C．There is little scientific evidence to support Mozart effect. |
| D．There are few products on the Internet about Mozart’s music. |
| A．People were strongly against the idea. |
| B．The idea was accepted by many people. |
| C．The US government helped promote the idea. |
| D．Mozart played an important part in people’s life. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Positive. | C．Objective. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．What music is beneficial? | B．What is the Mozart effect? |
| C．Listening to Mozart, necessary? | D．To be or not to be? |
How far would you go to help a friend? Jeremy Savage, aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged16, both from Canada, had their friendship tested to the limit on a recent trip to the Rocky Mountains with their parents.
On Saturday morning, the two boys decided to climb Cathedral Mountain by themselves while their parents relaxed at the campsite. After three hours, they reached the top and enjoyed the beautiful view from the mountaintop.
However, trouble began when they started the climb down. On one very dangerous part of the mountain, Ian fell three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy climbed down to where Ian was and found him badly injured and not able to move. Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help but he did not want to leave his friend. He cleaned the dirt and blood from Ian’s face and hands, and then tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian’s right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that help would come.
Meanwhile, as darkness started to fall, their parents back at the campsite became very worried that the boys had not returned. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. Soon more than 20 people were looking for them on Cathedral Mountain.
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While they waited for help, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and let him lie on his jacket.
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At sunrise, Jeremy decided that the only way to help his friend was to carry him down the mountain.
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3 . It was Near Year time. We were travelling in a van(小型货车)
As a little girl myself I was especially interested in the little girl. How
Seeing this little girl I made the decision to
| A．showing | B．recommending | C．distributing | D．selling |
| A．guaranteed | B．realized | C．decided | D．accepted |
| A．boys | B．children | C．drivers | D．adults |
| A．happily | B．angrily | C．hopefully | D．helplessly |
| A．similar | B．different | C．difficult | D．ordinary |
| A．searching | B．getting | C．running | D．breaking |
| A．food | B．safety | C．health | D．transport |
| A．doubtful | B．distant | C．promising | D．foreseeable |
| A．present | B．decoration | C．requirement | D．possession |
| A．give away | B．give back | C．hand out | D．hand in |
| A．tore | B．placed | C．dropped | D．threw |
| A．anger | B．pain | C．surprise | D．disappointment |
| A．walk | B．get | C．lift | D．drive |
| A．got along | B．came along | C．caught up | D．turned up |
| A．final | B．new | C．key | D．simple |
A recent survey has found that many people suffer from sleep problems. Some are
So, if you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep, it might be time
5 . Years ago, when I was working as a sales manager, there were people on my team who were always the top-performing employees. We all knew how to get the job done, but there were a few who had interpersonal (人际的) skill s and persuasive abilities to land the sales.
To get hired, you obviously need to have the necessary skills to complete the required tasks. For example, you’re not going to be interviewed for a position in IT if you don’t know how to work a computer. These kinds of skills are called hard skills. However, many employers are looking for applicants who possess certain soft skills that relate to one’s personality, such as leadership qualities, time management abilities, and communication skills.
The biggest difference between hard and soft skills is how each type of skill is got. While hard skills are abilities learned through education or training, soft skills are more subjective personality qualities that you’re either born with or you develop through life experiences. Hard skills are the technical knowledge you gain through training that get you in the door, and soft skills are the personality qualities that make you a good employee and keep you there.
It’s easy to quantify hard skills because they’re specific and often define the basic requirements of a job. Soft skills are more difficult to measure. But they’re transferable (可转移的) across all industries.
So in addition to hiring people who know what they’re doing, employers look for applicants with a specific set of soft skills that can’t be taught as easily as hard skills. These innate (先天的) personality qualities can be developed, but it takes time, and employers would rather hi re someone who’s already there.
1. Why did the author mention her experience of being a sales manager?| A．To praise her colleagues’wonderful skills. |
| B．To introduce the topic of two kinds of skills. |
| C．To stress the importance of interpersonal skills |
| D．To prove that she has much experience in managing. |
| A．The ability to get knowledge. |
| B．The ability to interview a leader. |
| C．The ability to play a computer game. |
| D．The ability to communicate with others. |
| A．How they are got in our life. | B．When they are needed in our work. |
| C．Which is easier to develop in us. | D．Which is more important in daily life. |
| A．Soft skills are as important as hard skills |
| B．Hard skills can be changed into soft skills |
| C．Applicants need more soft skills than hard skills |
| D．Employers put more stress on hard skills than soft skills |
6 . Kai Ture, at 11 years old, is a budding (崭露头角的) actress. All of her acting roles mean that Kai has to
When Kai isn’t
Kai has worked hard to help her local community as well. With the help of her Girl Scout group leaders, Kai was able to
Kai enjoys her
| A．balance | B．influence | C．record | D．continue |
| A．Besides | B．However | C．Otherwise | D．Therefore |
| A．challenges | B．arguments | C．adventures | D．shortages |
| A．judging | B．simplifying | C．developing | D．rebuilding |
| A．studying | B．suffering | C．exploring | D．acting |
| A．education | B．family | C．health | D．interest |
| A．As for | B．Thanks to | C．Despite | D．Besides |
| A．refused | B．turned | C．accepted | D．forced |
| A．comfort | B．success | C．problem | D．surprise |
| A．again | B．soon | C．also | D．instead |
| A．connect | B．avoid | C．feed | D．teach |
| A．unusual | B．tired | C．unknown | D．devoted |
| A．event | B．group | C．competition | D．dinner |
| A．past | B．boring | C．familiar | D．busy |
| A．immediately | B．finally | C．nearly | D．suddenly |
7 . Masterpieces of American Art
Celebrate the genius of American art at two museums as you travel to Arkansas and Missouri with an art historian.
Day 1—Arrive in Kansas City, Missouri
After individual arrivals at your hotel, join fellow travelers for a welcome reception, opening remarks, and dinner.
Day 2—Thomas Hart Benton Studio, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Spend the morning at Missourian artist Thomas Hart Benton’s studio and home, kept nearly unchanged from his time there. Then tour the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with its large collection of American artworks. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Kauflman Center for the Performing Arts, designed by famous architect Moshe Safdie.
Day 3—Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Leave Kansas City for Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Upon arrival enjoy lunch and take time to explore the galleries and shops on your own. Then enjoy an journey to the lovely Ozark town, known for its fine Victorian architecture.
Day 4—Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Explore the breathtaking collection, which features American masterworks from the colonial(殖民的)era to the present day, including iconic(标志性的)images by Asher B. Durand, Norman Rockwell, and Andy Warhol.
Day 5—Bentonville/Kansas City International Airport
After breakfast, leave Bentonville for Kansas City International Airport for your return flight home.
1. Who is the designer of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts?| A．Moshe Safdie. | B．Andy Warhol. |
| C．Asher B. Durand. | D．Norman Rockwell. |
| A．Day 2. | B．Day 3. | C．Day 4. | D．Day 5. |
| A．Eureka Springs. |
| B．Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art |
| C．Thomas Hart Benton’s studio. |
| D．Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. |
Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible.
“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird?” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficult, I am well prepared for them.”
Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibility,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently.
“The second word: contribution,” Mr. White said.
“So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down.
Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “Three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary got full marks on the spelling test!”
Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary. Peter’s was an English-Chinese dictionary—the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought.
After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribusion” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the word list. “C-O-N-T-R-I-B-U-S-I-O-N,” he whispered. He spelled it wrong.
“What am I to do?” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master at spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong, I’ll have to give my prize back, or I will become an example for telling a lie.”
Staring at the full marks written on his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.”
Paragraph1:Slowly,Peter raised his hand.
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Peter looked around.
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We need someone to look after our son on Fridays. He or she needs to see him to the bus to preschool and be here when he gets home about 3 hours later until my husband gets home from work. That time may vary (变化) our son is a very sweet boy and pretty easy to watch.
Call Mary on 678345211
Newspaper round before school
We need young people to deliver (递送) newspapers on Mon. , Wed. and Fri. mornings. The paper round takes about 30 minutes in the village of Cranbrook. Papers must be delivered before 8 a. m. and you must have your own bike.
Interested? Call us on 625432544 for more information.
Holiday job
Do you want to make some money this summer? Do you speak another language? We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work for us in the City Museum shop Tuesday — Saturday.
Call us on 698542458 if you want more information.
Munchies Cafe part-time work
We are looking for breakfast and lunchtime staff to work in our cafe on Saturdays. The role will include food drink service, making sure the cafe is clean, tidy and presentable at all times, and making our visitors feel welcome.
Come in (8 a.m. — 4 p.m.) or call Bella on 612398745 (after 4 p.m.)
1. What must newspaper deliverers do?| A．Start doing their job at 8 a.m. | B．Use their own bikes. |
| C．Be free on weekday mornings. | D．Finish their work in 30 minutes. |
| A．678345211. | B．625432544. |
| C．612398745. | D．698542458. |
| A．In a textbook. | B．In a science magazine. |
| C．In a tourist guidebook. | D．In a newspaper. |
10 . Approaching 96, at an age when most are lonely and in poor health, Olga Murray, full of energy, has been eagerly planning a trip to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, while keeping in touch with hundreds of friends around the world. How can she be in such good shape? You may wonder. Is it her good genes? (Her mother lived to 98.) Her daily salads and three-times-a-week workouts? Or might it have something to do with the retired lawyer's second career as founder of a nonprofit organization?
Scientists increasingly are finding that the answer — call it living with purpose, finding meaning in life or just engaging with something larger than yourself — can be a particularly healthy pursuit. Living with a sense of purpose can improve the quality of those final years. Murray offers a vivid example of how to create a sense of meaning.
Murray's story began in 1984, after she had worked 37 years as a lawyer and was starting to think about retirement (退休). At 59, while traveling in Nepal, Murray found herself amazed by the children there.“They were poor beyond anything I had ever experienced,”she recalled in a self-published memoir (自传) years later.“Yet they were the most joyful little kids anywhere on earth.”She wanted to devote the rest of her life to helping educate Nepalese children.
Returning to Nepal the next year, she met Allan Aistrope, then a volunteer English teacher at the country's only orphanage (孤儿院). The two combined forces, beginning with organizing college scholarships for four of the orphans. After another five years, they had launched the Nepal Youth Foundation (NYF), which by then was supporting several hundred scholarship students and raising 60 homeless children. In 1994, the two hired Som Paneru, a former scholarship student, as executive director. Murray has taken several steps to make sure the NYF will survive after the unavoidable loss of her presence. She ceded (转让) the presidency to Paneru in 2012. Now, she is busy as usual, leading lots of fundraising campaigns (筹款活动).
1. What might be the reason for Murray's long life according to the scientists?| A．Her good genes. |
| B．Her daily workouts. |
| C．Her changing career. |
| D．Her living with purpose. |
| A．They were eager to receive education. |
| B．They lived a very poor but happy life. |
| C．They liked to converse with foreigners. |
| D．They were terribly interested in her memoir. |
| A．She helped four orphans go to college. |
| B．She started the Nepal Youth Foundation. |
| C．She volunteered to act as an English teacher. |
| D．She sent 60 homeless children to the orphanage. |
| A．Recovering the losses she has experienced. |
| B．Devoting herself to fundraising activities. |
| C．Picking the right person to replace Paneru. |
| D．Helping more people plan their retirement. |
