1 . There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health, wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.

People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation. It grows into n habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize it had effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.

Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position, or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start, step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrong doings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.

1. People who are unhappy           .

A．always consider things differently from others

B．usually are affected by the results of certain things

C．usually misunderstand what others think or say

D．always discover the unpleasant side of certain things

2. The phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means “           “.

A．have a good taste with social life

B．make others unhappy

C．tend to scold others openly

D．enjoy the pleasure of life

3. We can conclude from the passage that           .

A．we should pity all such unhappy people

B．such unhappy people are dangerous to social life

C．people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness

D．unhappy people cannot understand happy persons

4. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should         .

A．prevent any communication with them

B．show no respect and politeness to them

C．persuade them to recognize the bad effects

D．quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes

5. In this passage, the writer mainly           .

A．describes two types of people in our 1ife who have negative effect on others

B．give some examples to laugh at the unhappy people in our society

C．suggests the unhappy people should get rid of the habits of unhappiness

D．tells people get away from unhappy people and how to be happy in life

2 . San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. And, Longview has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark（地标）.

The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.

The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirrels being run over.

One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that day’s coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Council(市政会).The Council approved（赞同）, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere named the bridge “Nutty Narrows.”

After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started Construction, They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose(消防水带). It cost 1,000.

It didn’t take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.

In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.

Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.

1. The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to .

A．offer squirrels a place to eat nuts	B．set up a local landmark
C．help improve traffic	D．protect squirrels

2. What happened during the coffee break discussion?

A．The committee got the Council’s blessing.

B．The squirrel bridge idea was born.

C．A councilwoman named the bridge.

D．A squirrel was found dead.

3. What does the underlined phrase “teaching them the ropes” probably means in the text?

A．passing them a rope

B．Directing them to store food for winter

C．Teaching them a lesson

D．Showing them how to use the bridge

4. What can we learn about Amos Peters?

A．He is remembered for his love of animals.

B．He donated $1,000 to build the bridge.

C．He was a member of the City Council.

D．He was awarded a medal for building the bridge.

3 . WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO！

As one of the finest zoological attractions in the USA, the zoo will entertain and educate you! The Milwaukee County Zoo houses about 1,800 animals and covers an area of 200 acres. Explore educational wildlife shows, fun attractions and wonderful special events. The zoo is a place where everyone can not only laugh but also learn---it’s a place to be amazed and encouraged---a place where nature and wonder meet!

HOURS & ENTRANCE FEES
HOURS:	ENTRANCE FEES:
January 1 through February 28	January 1 through March 31
Monday－Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	Adult: $11.75
Saturday－Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	Child (age 3 to 12): $8.75
March 1 through May 26	Child (2 and under): Free
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	Senior Citizen (age 60 and over):
May 27 through September 4	$10.25
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	April 1 through October 31
September 5 through October 31	Adult: $14.25
Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	Child (age 3 to 12): $11.25
November 1 through December 31	Child (2 and under): Free
Monday－Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2: 30p.m.	Senior Citizen (age 60 and over):
Saturday－Sunday: 9: 30 a.m. to 4:30 p. m.	$13.25
Animal buildings close a quarter prior	November 1 through December 31
to(在 之前) Zoo closing time.	Adult: $11.75
	Child (age 3 to 12): $8.75
	Child (2 and under): Free
	Senior Citizen (age 60 and over):
	$10.25

Family Free Days are sponsored( 赞 助 ) by North Shore Bank: They are January 7, February 4, March 4, October 7, November 4 and December 2. Note: Even during the Family Free Days, the parking fee remains IN EFFECT.

1. If you visit animal buildings on Wednesday in November, you have to leave____.

A．before 2: 15 p. m	B．before 2: 30 p. m.
C．before 4: 15 p. m.	D．before 4: 30 p. m.

2. If a young couple and a pair of five-year-old twins visit the zoo in May, how much should they pay?

A．32.25 dollars	B．39.75 dollars
C．41.00 dollars	D．51.00 dollars

3. What do we know about the Milwaukee County Zoo?

A．It’s the best zoo in the USA.

B．Visitors have to pay parking fees whenever they come.

C．The educational wildlife shows attract most visitors.

D．It’s free of charge during festivals.

4 . “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu

If you are in a city where everyone rushes, realize that you don’t have to be like everyone else. You can be different. You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic. Your environment doesn’t control your life — you do. I’m not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower.     1    

1. Do less.

Cut back on your projects, on your task list, on how much you try to do each day. Focus not on quantity (数量) but on quality (质量).     2     Save smaller, routine tasks for later in the day, but give yourself time to focus.

2. Have fewer meetings.

    3     And they eat into your day, forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows, and making you rush.

3.     4    

When you do the some things with focus, without rush, there will be things that get pushed back, and that don’t get done. And you need to ask yourself: how necessary are these things? What would happen if I stopped doing them?

4. Practice mindfulness.

Simply learn to live in the present, rather than things so much about future or the past. When you eat, fully appreciate your food. When you are with someone, be with them fully. When you are walking, appreciate your surroundings, no matter where you are.

Try these things out. Life is better when unrushed.     5    

A．Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary.

B．Meetings are usually a “big waste of time”.

C．The world likely won’t end if you don’t pass one of the examinations.

D．But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt, if they work for your life.

E．Remember the quote: if nature can get everything done without rushing, so can you.

F．Pick 2-3 important things — or even just one important thing — and work on those first.

G．Give yourself more time to get ready and get there.

5 . Many of the world’s pollution problems have been caused by the crowding of large groups of people into the cities. Supply for the needs of the people leads to further pollution by industry. If the rapid increase of world population in countries continues at the present rate, there may be much greater harm to human beings. Some scientists speak of the increase in numbers of people as “population pollution.”
About 2,000 years ago, the world population was probably about 250 million. It reached a billion in 1850. By 1930 the population was two billion. It is now three and a half billion. It is expected to double by the year 2,000. If the population continues to grow at the same rate, there will be 25 billion in the world a hundred years from now.
Man has been using the earth’s resources more and more rapidly over the past years. Some of them are almost used up. Now many people believe that man’s greatest problem is how to control the growth of the population. The material supplies in the world will be far from enough to support the human population in time to come, if the present rate of increase continues. Already there is overcrowding in many cities and starvation in some countries. Should man’s population keep on growing so rapidly as before? Many people believe that human survival in the future depends on the answer to this question.
1. The rapid increase in population is considered to be __________.

A．the increase of resources	B．population pollution
C．the development of mankind	D．the present rate

2. If the present rate of increase continue, ________________.

A．the world is going to end

B．the earth won’t be able to support the growing population in the future

C．pollution has nothing to do with the rapidly increasing population

D．there would be four billion in the world a hundred years from now

3. Which of the following is Wrong according to the passage?

A．In 1850 the world population reached a billion.

B．Man must fight a battle against population pollution.

C．The world’s population is increasing with years.

D．All of the earth’s resources are gone now.