They told the policeman their story. The policeman asked them to bring the girl to his office. However, when the policeman saw her, he became taken with
The king asked them to bring him the girl. When the king saw the girl, he said, “Oh, the girl should marry a king like me.” They all argued with each other.
Then the girl said, “I have a solution. I’m going to run and you’ll run after me. I’ll be the wife to the one who catches me first.” The four men all agreed and ran after her. While running after her, they suddenly fell into a deep hole. From the top, the girl looked at them and said, “Now, let me tell you who I am.”
“I’m Reputation--I’m the one all people run after. They compete against each other to get me. They leave principles aside to seek for me, and they are sure to fall like you!”
1. What makes the four men love the girl?
| A．The girl’s beauty. |
| B．The girl’s reputation. |
| C．The girl’s smart mind. |
| D．The girl’s way to speak. |
| A．close to | B．attracted to |
| C．confused about | D．delightful with |
| A．men can never touch beautiful girls |
| B．running after girls makes us fall down |
| C．seeking only for reputation may bring disasters |
| D．love at risk is all the time taking place everywhere |
| A．All Men Are Similarly Stupid |
| B．A Smart Girl Has All Solutions |
| C．Be Careful about Beautiful Girls |
| D．Always Follow the Principles in Life |
2 . To Friend or Not to Friend
We all love our parents and turn to them when we're in need, but would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites have become extensions of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as "friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day to day lives as they always had because they had no need to know more about technology. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation to educate themselves about social networking sites.
These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them; there's also a certain amount of control over privacy that we don't get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated when we must accept a "friend" request from a parent or family member.
It's a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don't want to "reject" their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.
A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn't take it personally if their child ignores their request: "When a teen ignores a parent's friend request, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of their life where they want to be independent." Perhaps talking with parents and giving explanations would help soften the blow if you do choose not to add them to your friends list.
1. From Paragraph 2, we learn that| A．parents feel secure about the privacy online |
| B．social networks successfully fill the generation gap |
| C．parents have realized the importance of social networks |
| D．social networks offer a platform for parents to communicate |
| A．they hide something from their parents |
| B．they are unwilling to be watched by parents |
| C．their parents tend to fall behind in technology |
| D．their parents make negative comoments on them |
| A．parents* friend requests | B．social networks |
| C．privacy online | D．the generation gap |
| A．teachers | B．parents |
| C．teenagers | D．researchers |
3 . If you don't want people to know too much about you, then you had better keep your fridge contents secret according to a British market research document released last week.
Researchers peered(凝视) into the fridges of 400 people in Britain and compared the contents with the owners' lifestyles.
They say those people can be divided into five categories: nutrition nerds (no social sense), food faddiest (whatever's in style), martyr mums, fast food fanatics and restaurant regulars.
Nutrition nerds care much about what they put into their bodies. Their fridges are filled with fruit, vegetables and healthy meat.
People in this category tend to be highly organized and usually work in law or accountancy. The vast majority is single, but if they have a partner, that person will be similar.
A fridge full of vitamins-enriched juices implies its owner works in media or fashion. They tend not to eat the foods they buy. Known as the food faddies, they just want to be seen as purchasing the latest important things.
A fridge full of everything from steak to frozen fish suggests the martyr mum. Her fridge tends to be stocked with every kind of product, except what she herself would want.
This fridge suggests difficulty balancing family and work life. Fast food fanatics always buy mineral water for soda pop; the nearest they will get to fresh fruit is tomato sauce. Their fridges hint(暗示) at someone who works hard and plays hard. Also, someone who is not into long term planning.
Finally, a fridge filled with nothing more than a bottle of white wine and some sparkling mineral water implies an owner who is single, lives in a big city and enjoys the finer things in life. The fridge is empty because this person regularly eats in restaurants.
1. We can know from the first two paragraphs that .| A．some researchers are fond of staring at other people's fridges |
| B．people don't want others to know about their secrets |
| C．the food you put in the fridge has something to do with your character |
| D．there are mainly five kinds of lifestyles among British people |
| A．don't care much about money when buying things |
| B．will try their best to stay healthy |
| C．often stay up late to finish their job |
| D．prefer to ask others about what to do next |
| A．All kinds of food they like. | B．Only something to drink. |
| C．Fruit, vegetables and meat. | D．Food rich in vitamins. |
| A．Keep your fridge a secret | B．You are what's in your fridge |
| C．What to put in the fridge | D．Be careful about your fridge |
4 . Ms Keller often said, "Without Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown."
As a little girl, Sullivan was no stranger to hardship(困苦). She almost couldn't see anything and was, at one time, locked in a dark underground room of a mental institution (精神病院) because of mental problems. Little Anne Sullivan would attack anyone who came near sometimes. However, an elderly nurse believed there was hope and she offered to help the child. Every day she made all her efforts to give little Anne words of love and encouragement.
At last, doctors noticed a change in the girl. They had ever saw anger and hostility(敌意) in her eyes, while now they noted a little gentleness and love. They moved her upstairs where she continued to become better. Then the day finally came when this seemingly "hopeless" child was released.
Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a desire to help others as she herself was helped by the kind nurse. It was she who saw hope in Helen Keller. She loved her, played with her until the flickering candle became a bright light to the world. Anne Sullivan brought wonders into Helen's life. But without that kind and warmhearted nurse, how could little Anne become such a kindhearted teacher?
And so it goes. Just how far back does the chain of love extend? And how far forward will it lead? You can never ignore the power of your love. It is a fire that, once lit, may burn forever.
1. What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph mean?| A．When young, Sullivan was not afraid of hardship. |
| B．Hardship knew Sullivan when she was young. |
| C．When young, Sullivan experienced much hardship. |
| D．When young, Sullivan knew much about hardship. |
| A．the secret life of Sullivan | B．how Keller succeeded |
| C．the hardship of Sullivan | D．the power of love |
| A．Keller's teacher was completely blind and deaf. |
| B．Sullivan was once mentally ill. |
| C．Sullivan recovered with the help of an old nurse. |
| D．Sullivan tried to be as helpful as the old nurse. |
| A．Burning brightly. | B．Burning weakly. |
| C．Shining violently. | D．Shining strongly. |
5 . UNITED NATIONS, December 19, 2013 (Xinhua)—The United Nations held a special meeting to honor great Nelson Mandela, the former South African president who passed away on December 19, 2013 at the age of 95, because Nelson Mandela is respected across the world. And to South Africans he is a superstar. He is a hero who shocked the world by fighting for peace between races, although he spent 27 years in prison.
Nelson Mandela, winning the nation’s first all-race elections in 1994, stopped working completely in 1999. But he remains as popular as ever. His being popular has promoted the whole national industry. His picture has appeared at many places, including on some goods. His face has appeared on a South African coin, a business area was named in his honour and some business leaders hope to build a great statue in his honour—the Statue of Freedom. It would stand taller than New York’s Statue of Liberty.
His being popular is similar to that of John F. Kennedy in U.S. or Winston Churchill in Britain, but few politicians in this times have achieved his level of being popular. Sometimes it isn’t completely appreciated what a skilled performer Mandela has been throughout his political career. He’s a very, very clever man. However, he is far from perfect.
Most articles for his birthday, which appeared in every major South African newspaper on the day, mainly mentioned that Mandela did have his shortcomings. Then they returned to their flowing praises.
“Through the ages, the human race has had its icons (偶像)—men and women who rose above ordinary people to encourage their generations,” The Mail and Guardian Weekly said. “In our generation, the gods presented us Nelson Mandela.”
1. Nelson Mandela is loved by all the people of South Africa because .| A．he’s as popular as Kennedy and Churchill |
| B．he spent 27 years in prison |
| C．he’s a great fighter against the racialism |
| D．he’s the first all-race elections president |
| A．It helps develop business. |
| B．It appears on the Statue of Freedom. |
| C．It is used to raise money for the Statue of Freedom. |
| D．It is similar to that of John F. Kennedy or Winston Churchill. |
| A．Mandela is as great as god |
| B．We are proud to live in Mandela’s time |
| C．Mandela lives together with us all |
| D．We are proud to know Mandela |
| A．He contributed a lot to the development of peace between races. |
| B．Most articles specially stressed Mandela’s shortcomings. |
| C．The Statue of Freedom is a present for Mandela’s birthday. |
| D．The article may have appeared in a newspaper on Mandela’s birthday. |
6 . Children have their own rules in playing games. They seldom need a referee (裁判) and rarely take trouble to keep scores. They don’t care much about who wins or loses, and it doesn’t seem to worry them if the game is not finished. Yet, they like games that depend a lot on luck, so that their personal abilities cannot be directly compared. They also enjoy games that move in stages, in which each stage, the choosing of leaders, the picking-up of sides, or the determining of which side shall start, is almost a game in itself.
Grown-ups can hardly find children’s game exciting, and they often feel puzzled at why their kids play such simple game again and again. However, it is found that a child plays games for very important reasons. He can be a good player without having to think whether he is a popular person, and he can find himself being a useful partner to someone of whom he is ordinary afraid. He becomes a leader when it comes to his turn. He can be confident, too, in particular games, that it is his place to give orders, to pretend to be dead, to throw a ball actually at someone, or to kiss someone he has caught.
It appears to us that when children play a game they imagine a situation under their control. Everyone knows the rules, and more importantly, everyone plays according to the rules. Those rules may be childish, but they make sure that every child has a chance to win.
1. What is true about children when they play games?| A．They can stop playing any time they like. |
| B．They can test their personal abilities. |
| C．They want to pick a better team. |
| D．They don’t need rules. |
| A．be a useful partner |
| B．wait for his turn |
| C．be confident in himself |
| D．be popular among his playmates |
| A．Because he can be someone other than himself. |
| B．Because he can become popular among friends. |
| C．Because he finds he is always lucky in games. |
| D．Because he likes the place where he plays a game. |
| A．Rules in Children’s Games |
| B．Advantages of Playing Games for Children |
| C．Reasons for Children’s Games |
| D．How to Be a Popular Game Player |
7 . Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail (地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under five may travel free with a paying customer.
Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.
Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours of Service
Open: 5 a.m. Mon — Fri 7a.m. Sat — Sun.
Close midnight Sun — Thur. 3. a.m. Fri — Sat. nights
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a smatTrip CARD the fare is $1.25
Fares for the Senior /disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTripR card and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100
Travel tips
Avoid riding during weekday rush periods — before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.
If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
1. What should you know about farecard machine?| A．They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m. |
| B．They are connected to change machines. |
| C．They offer special service to the elderly. |
| D．They make change for no more than $5. |
| A．At midnight | B．at 3 a.m. |
| C．at 5 am | D．at 7 p.m. |
| A．It is convenient for old people | B．It saves money for its users[ |
| C．it can be bought at any time | D．it is sold on the Internet |
| A．202-962-1195 | B．202-962-1100 |
| C．202-673-7000 | D．202-673-8000 |
Psychologists seeking the real secrets of happiness report that very happy people tend to be more extroverted and agreeable than less happy people.
“Our findings suggest that very happy people have rich and satisfying social relationships and spend little time alone compared to average people,” write psychologists Ed Diener and Martin E. P. Seligman in the journal Psychological Science.
Solid social relationships do not promise happiness, but they are an important contributing factor. The very happy people whom the authors studied all said they had good quality social relationships. However, the authors write, there is no single key to high happiness. “High happiness seems to be like beautiful symphonic music--including many instruments, without any one being enough for the beautiful quality.”
Diener regards happiness as “subjective (主观的) wellbeing”--in other words, the person evaluates his or her own quality of life. The question to ask is, “Is my life going well, according to the standards I choose to use?” If the answer is “yes”, then that person is judged to be happy.
Because people evaluate their lives based on happiness, subjective wellbeing is very important. Though necessary, it is not enough for having a good life. “Subjective wellbeing seems quite necessary for the ‘good society’, although it is not enough for that society because there are other things we also value and would want in such a place.” says Diener.
Can subjective wellbeing be measured scientificall? Diener points out three parts contributing to happiness: pleasant emotions and moods, lack of negative emotions and moods, and satisfaction judgment, to which other factors including cheerfulness and feelings of fulfillment may be added.
There is no magic formula for happiness. Diener suggests steps you can take to ensure you are as happy as you can be. Surrounding yourself with good friends and family--people who care about you and whom you care about--is a start. Joining in activities you enjoy and value is also important; whether it’s work or play, keeping busy in an environment enjoyable to you will contribute much to your subjective wellbeing. In addition, a healthy outlook is necessary.
1. The underlined word “extroverted” probably means________.
| A．pleasant and social | B．hardworking and active |
| C．careful and shy | D．warmhearted and helpful |
| A．they are both something beautiful |
| B．they both make people feel pleased |
| C．they both depend on more than one factor |
| D．they are both hard to achieve |
| A．has rich and satisfying social relationships |
| B．spends more time with other people |
| C．joins in a lot of activities he enjoys and keeps himself optimistic |
| D．thinks his life is going well according to his own standards |
| A．Pleasant moods. |
| B．Negative emotions. |
| C．Satisfaction judgment. |
| D．Feelings of fulfillment. |
Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is that?” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out.
“Surgery(外科手术)”, one replied.
I was pretty alarmed by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job.
One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special extending screws, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it re-grows, you can get at least 5 cm taller!”
At that point, I was shocked. I am short, I can’t deny that, but I don’t think I would put myself through months of agony(痛苦) just to be a few centimeters taller. I don’t even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I’m not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall!
It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”, and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality.
No one is born perfect, yet magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm. Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that it must be purchased, no matter what the cost.
In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career.
1. We can know from the passage that the author works as ________.
| A．a doctor | B．a model |
| C．a teacher | D．a reporter |
| A．marry a better man\woman |
| B．become a model |
| C．get an advantage over others in job-hunt |
| D．attract more admirers |
| A．everyone should purchase perfection, whatever the cost |
| B．it’s right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobs |
| C．it is one’s appearance instead of skills that really matters in one’s career |
| D．media are to blame for misleading young people in their seeking for surgery |
| A．Young Graduates Have Higher Expectation |
| B．Young Graduates Look to Surgery for Better Jobs |
| C．Young Graduates’ Opinion About Cosmetic Surgery |
| D．Young Graduates Face a Different Situation in Job-hunt |
“Any old papers, lady?” asked one of them.
I was busy. I wanted to say “no” until I looked down at their feet. They were wearing thin little sandals （凉鞋）, wet with heavy snow.
“Come in and I’ll make you a cup of hot cocoa.”
They walked over and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left marks upon the floor. I saved them cocoa and bread to fight against the cold outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started cooking.
The silence in the front room struck me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice, “Lady, are you rich?”
“Am I rich? Pity, no!”
I looked at my worn-out slipcovers （椅套）. The girl put her cup back in its saucer （茶碟）carefully and said, “Your cups match your saucers.” They left after that, holding their papers against the wind. They had reminded me that I had so much for which to be grateful.
Plain blue china cups and saucers were only worth five pence. But they matched.
I tasted the potatoes and stirred the meat soup. Potatoes and brown meat soup, a roof over our heads, my man with a regular job, these matched, too.
I moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living room. The muddy marks of little sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a while, I thought, just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am.
1. The writer let the two children come in and served them well because ______.
| A．she wanted to sell old papers to them |
| B．she wanted to give them some presents |
| C．she showed great pity and care on them |
| D．she wanted to show her thanks to them |
| A．show that she was a kind-hearted lady |
| B．remind her she shouldn’t forget how rich she was |
| C．leave room for readers to think about what being rich is |
| D．call up her memories of the good old days |
| A．how much money you have made |
| B．what attitude you have had toward life |
| C．the way you help others |
| D．your social relationship |
