1 . Paul, a carpenter (木匠), was over 60 years old. He was ready to retire. He told his boss that he was about to leave the house building business because he wanted to live a relaxing life with his wife and enjoy family life. The boss was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build one more house. Paul said yes, but not long after that it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He didn’t care about the work, and he used bad materials to build the house. It was a terrible way to end his job.

When Paul finished his work and the boss came to check the house. Then he handed the front-door key to Paul, “This is your house,” he said, “my gift to you.”

Paul was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home that wasn’t built very well.

After Paul moved into the house, he found everything wasn’t going well. One day, his wife fell over and hurt herself. She complained, “Look! The floor isn’t smooth at all. The stairs are broken and there is something wrong with the window. ” “Sorry, it’s my fault.” said Paul, “I should have tried my best to build it well, but…”

So it is with us. Sometimes, we don’t give the job our best effort. When looking back at what we have done, we find that we are now living in the house we have built. So we should build our lives in a responsible way. Your attitudes and the choices you make today help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow.

1. What was Paul going to do after retiring?

A．To move to a big city.	B．To live with his children.
C．To enjoy family life.	D．To travel around the world.

2. Which statement of the following is NOT true?

A．Paul was more than 60.

B．Paul accepted the house from his boss.

C．Paul was serious about his last work as usual.

D．Paul was asked to build one more house before retiring.

3. How do you feel about the boss?

A．He’s careless.

B．He’s honest.

C．He’s mean.

D．He’s kind.

2 . Famous bookstores worldwide

Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice

It translates to “high water bookshop”. This bookstore tries hard to prevent its books getting flooded. After all, the bookstore lies in a city famous for its floods, and it opens right onto a canal. Kate Storm says, “Unlike many other bookstores, Libreria Acqua Alta stores its books in bathtubs, various types of boats in addition to high shelves. This makes the bookstore a famous one worldwide.”

Powell’s, Portland

Powell’s is the largest independent bookstore worldwide. Michael Powell Started his first bookstore by borrowing $3, 000 in 1970 in Chicago. His father, Walter Powell, worked with him for a summer in his Chicago store and liked it so much. His father later went home to Portland and opened his own bookstore, Powell’s. Soon, Michael joined his father, and now the store is run by Michael’s daughter, Emily.

El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires

Built by architects Peró and Torres Armengol, it first opened as a theater in 1919, particularly famous for its tango performances. Ten years later, it was turned into a cinema, and was the first in the city to screen films with sound. In 2000, the theater was in danger of being pulled ·down. But it was purchased by Grupo Ilhsa, redecorated and reopened as a bookstore, with the beautiful original opera boxes and original pictures on the roof remaining. It now draws 1 million visitors a year.

Livraria Lello, Porto

Livraria Lello is famous for its old-world great decoration, like its special stairs. It was opened in 1906 by brothers José and António Lello—by then already booksellers—and designed by architect Xavier Esteves. Livraria Lello is now such a successful tourist attraction that they can charge a lot to get in.

1. What’s Libreria Acqua Alta famous for according to Kate Storm?

A．Its books’ types.	B．Its way of storing books.
C．Its closeness to Venice.	D．Its shape as a special boat.

2. What can we know about Powell’s?

A．It’s a family business.	B．It has a 50-year history.
C．It’s open only in summer.	D．It’s the largest bookstore worldwide.

3. What do the last two bookstores seem to have in common?

A．They once served as a great cinema.

B．They belong to José and António Lello.

C．They have historic and architectural value.

D．They are free for tourists wanting a visit.

3 . It was unclear to researchers whether __________(employ) caused poor health or whether poor health led to job loss.（所给词的正确形式填空）

4 . Jenny is in trouble. She is worried. She hopes that she can get some help. Can you help her? Read her letter and try to help her. Please write to her and give her some advice. About 100 words
Dear friend,

I’m going to take some important exams next week and I’m really worried about them. I can’t eat or sleep well. I keep thinking about how badly I’ll do. Please help me.

My dad has got a new job and he works long hours every day. He even has to work at weekends, so we spend very little time together. I miss him. What should I do ?

It’s Mom’s birthday next month. I want to buy gift for her, but I don’t have enough money. What should I do?

Jenny

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5 . — The second book ________ I plan to read is Oliver Twist. What about you?
— Bill Gates’ Business@ the speed of Thought.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．as

6 . This news sounded ________, and all of us were ________ by it.

A．encouraging, encouraging	B．encouraged, encouraging
C．encouraging, encouraged	D．encouraged, encouraged

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空格处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant,     1     (wait) for the food I had ordered to arrive. Suddenly I noticed that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my     2     (direct), as if he knew me. The man had     3     newspaper open in front of him,     4     he was pretending to read, but I could see that he was keeping an eye on me. When the waiter     5     (bring) my food, the man was     6     (clear) puzzled by the familiar way the waiter and I chatted with each other. He seemed even more puzzled as time went on and it became clear that all the     7     (waiter) in the restaurant knew     8    . Finally he got up and went into the kitchen. When he came out, he paid his bill and left. I called the owner of the restaurant and asked     9     was the matter with the man. “Well,” he said, “that man was a detective（侦探）. He followed you here because he thought you were the man he     10     (look) for.”

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long has the man waited for the woman?

A．For nearly an hour.

B．For about five minutes.

C．For more than an hour.

2. How did the woman come?

A．By taxi.

B．By bus.

C．On foot.

3. Why did the woman go off work late?

A．She had to check her own letters.

B．She had a talk with her boss.

C．Her boss gave her a task.

9 . You Won’t Want to Miss a Word

13 Days By Michael Robinson
www. authorhouse. co. uk
Hardback £23. 99 | Paperback 12. 95 | E-book £2. 99

In his novel 13 days, author Michael Robinson takes readers on a roller coaster of human emotions and changing values, which will ultimately leave them with more questions than answers. It is a narrative (叙述) of triumph and hope over stagnation (萧条) and anger.

Mouse and the Flood By Marion Heffernan
www. authorhouse. co. uk
Paperback £9. 95 | E-book 2. 99 | Audio book £9. 99

As the rain pours, the water sweeps a little mouse’s coconut shell bed. Will his journey keep him safe? Will he return to the farm? Travel with the mouse on his adventurous journey.

Heirs of Deceits By Elizabeth Reinach
www. xlibrispublishing. co. uk
Hardback £23. 99 | Paperback £13. 99 | E-book £2. 99

A late Victorian period novel that concerns conflicts in attitude to social. class, poverty and religion. Murder and chaos will follow caused by the past actions of a young politician.

Pull the Wool over Your Eyes By Associate Professor Ralf Sundberg
www. authorhouse. co. uk
Hardback £27. 95 | Paperback £13. 95 1 E-book £2. 99

This book illuminates both the dark and light sides of medical progress, providing examples of intentional misrepresentation and abuse of results obtained through scientific research.

1. In which book is the hero an animal?

A．13 Days.	B．Heirs of Deceits.
C．Mouse and the Flood.	D．Pull the Wool over Your Eyes.

2. Who tells a story of the late Victorian period?

A．Michael Robinson.	B．Elizabeth Reinach.
C．Marion Heffernan.	D．Ralf Sundberg.

3. In which country may the books be published?

A．Japan.	B．France.
C．Germany.	D．The UK.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. When does the man usually travel probably?

A．Only during the summer.

B．Every chance he gets.

C．During winter vacation and spring break.

2. Who does the woman often travel with?

A．Her friends.

B．Her family.

C．Just herself.

3. What does the woman say about money?

A．It isn't the most important thing in the world.

B．She spends it on one big trip every year.

C．She prefers to save as much as possible.

4. What is the woman like?

A．Responsible and intelligent.

B．Serious and boring.

C．Crazy and wild.