1 . Joanne was stuck in a traffic jam in central Birmingham at 5:30, and at 6:30 she was expected to be chairing a meeting of the tennis club. At last, the traffic was moving. She swung quickly racing to her house. As she opened the door, she nearly tripped over Sheba.
“Hey, Sheba,” she said, “I’ve got no time for you now, but I’ll take you out as soon as I get back from tennis club.” Then she noticed Sheba seemed to be coughing or choking. Obviously, she could hardly breathe. Immediately, Joanne realized she would have to take her to the vet (兽医). When she got there, the vet was just about to close for the day. Seeing the state of Sheba, Dr. Sterne brought her quickly into his office.
“Listen, doctor, I’m really in a rush to get to a meeting-can I leave her with you, and go and get changed? I’ll be back in ten minutes to pick her up, and then I’ll take her on to the meeting with me. Is that OK?”
“Sure,” said the doctor.
Joanne made the quick trip back to her house in a couple of minutes. As she was once more entering the hallway, the phone by the door began to ring.
“This is Dr. Sterne,” said an anxious voice. “I want you to get out of that house immediately,” said the doctor’s voice. “I’m coming round fight away, and the police will be there any time now. Wait outside!”
At that moment, a police car screeched to a stop outside the house. Two policemen got out and ran into the house. Joanne was by now completely confused and very frightened. Then the doctor arrived.
“Where’s Sheba? Is she OK?” shouted Joanne.
“She’s free, Joanne. I took out the thing which was choking her, and she’s OK now.”
Just then, the two policemen reappeared from the house, half-carrying a white-faced man, who could hardly walk. There was blood all over him.
“My God,” said Joanne, “how did he get in there? And how did you know he was there?”
“I think he must be a burglar,” said the doctor. “I knew he was there because when I finally removed what was stuck in Sheba’s throat; it turned out to be three human fingers.”
1. What was Joanne supposed to do at 6: 30?| A．To walk her dog. | B．To see her doctor. |
| C．To attend a club meeting. | D．To play tennis with her friends. |
| A．to dress up for the meeting |
| B．to phone the police station |
| C．to catch the badly hurt burglar |
| D．to wait for her dog to be cured |
| A．Sheba fought against the burglar |
| B．the police found the burglar had broken in |
| C．Joanne had planned to take her dog to the meeting |
| D．the doctor performed a difficult operation on the dog |
| A．clever | B．friendly |
| C．frightening | D．devoted |
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Last Sunday I see a traffic accident on my way home. Two taxis what held no passengers crashed into each other about ten meter away. I went up and found the two drivers bad injured. They were trapped in the taxis. And they were bled. Luckily, they were saved on time. That was because people came to help them and called a police and an ambulance. It was clear that the taxi drivers hurried take more passengers so they drove too fast. They should have been cared more about the safety of both others and them.
3 . Millions of Americans sit behind a computer screen, chained to their desk all day because the vast majority of stable, high-paying professions(职业) are “office jobs”. However, having a successful career does not require you to sit behind a desk and plug away at a computer all day.
In fact, there are a large number of non-desk jobs in a variety of industries that are growing and offering workers a direct path to the middle class, according to a new analysis of labor market information from CareerBuilder. While most of the highest-paying non-desk jobs are medical professions that require a doctoral or professional degree, there are 170 non-desk professions that pay $15 per hour or more, do not require a bachelor’s degree(学士学位) for a typical entry-level position, and have seen at least 6 percent job growth over the last four years.
“The US workforce has gradually changed to office-based work because of the rise of the professional service economy and productivity gains associated with information technology,” Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources Officer at CareerBuilder, said in a statement. “But some of the healthiest areas of job growth year after year are in middle-skill professions that don’t require workers to sit in front of computer monitors and phones for 40 hours a week.”
Here are the top-paying jobs that don’t require you to work at a desk in various kinds — none of which require a four-year college degree — and their hourly salary(工资) and growth rate since 2010: professional assistants(助理) : $26.57, 14 percent; elevator repairers: $37.81, 6 percent; mechanical engineering technicians: $25.19, 10 percent; and electromechanical(电动机械的) technicians: $24.68, 8 percent.
While they tend to pay less than traditional office jobs, non-desk professions provide a variety of benefits. Haefner points to a 2014 CareerBuilder survey that discovered workers who don’t work at a desk all day are less likely to complain about their work environment and less likely to report being overweight.
1. What does the underlined phrase “plug away” in the first paragraph probably mean?| A．Turn off a switch. | B．Look for a job. |
| C．Keep on working | D．Give up working |
| A．A non-desk job may provide you with a middle-class life. |
| B．The last four years has seen an increase in desk jobs. |
| C．The college degree is the ticket to a position. |
| D．A non-desk job cannot offer you a secure life. |
| A．High salary. | B．Medicine. |
| C．Information technology. | D．Service industries. |
| A．Elevator repairers. | B．Professional assistants. |
| C．Electromechanical technicians. | D．Mechanical engineering technicians. |
During a recent Senior Three English lesson，the teacher
The case caused
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5 . It is easier to negotiate (谈判) first salary requirement because once you are insider, the organizational constraints influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don’t at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth’s story.
I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle (小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.
It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit (价值), but “nice” isn’t a quality shared by most organizations. If you feel you deserve a good raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.
Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to prove that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.
Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services?
Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.
1. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should .| A．prove his ability | B．give his boss a good impression |
| C．ask for as much money as he can | D．ask for the salary he hopes to get |
| A．Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations. |
| B．If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it. |
| C．People should not be content with what they have got. |
| D．People should be careful when negotiating for a job. |
| A．unfairness exists in salary increases |
| B．most people are overworked and underpaid |
| C．one should avoid overstating one’s performance |
| D．most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises |
| A．advertise himself on the job market |
| B．persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract |
| C．try to get inside information about the organization |
| D．do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions |
6 . Plenty of exercise improves the academic performance (学习成绩) of teenagers, according to new research.
The study, of about 5,000 children, found links between exercise and exam success in English, maths and science. It found an increase in performance for every extra 17 minutes exercise for boys, and 12 minutes for girls.
The study by the University of Strathclyde and the University of Dundee found physical activity particularly benefited girls’ performance in science. The authors said this could be a chance to find or reflect gender differences in the impact (影响) of physical activity on the brain.
Most of the teenagers’ exercise levels were found to be well below the recommended 60 minutes a day. The authors wondered what might happen to academic performance if children got the recommended amount.
They claimed that since every 15 minutes of exercise improved performance by an average of about a quarter of a grade, it was possible for children who carried out 60 minutes of exercise every day to improve their academic performance by a full letter grade — for example, from a C to a B, or a B to an A.
However, the authors admitted this was speculation given that very few children did this amount of exercise.
Dr. Josie Booth, one of the leaders of the study, from the University of Dundee said, “Physical activity is more than just important for your physical health. There are other benefits and those are something that should be especially important to parents, policymakers and people involved in education.”
The authors of the study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, said further research backing the findings could have implications for public health and education policy.
1. What does the passage mainly talk about?| A．The relationship between exercise and gender. |
| B．The relationship between exercise and academic performance. |
| C．The relationship between exercise and brain activity. |
| D．The relationship between exercise and health condition. |
| A．guess | B．contribution |
| C．advice | D．conclusion |
| A．Physical activity leads to good health. |
| B．Physical activity offers a lot of benefits. |
| C．Students should spend more time on exercise. |
| D．Physical exercise should be introduced to schools. |
7 . Last year, Claire Noble-Randall woke up at 5:30 am every morning. She had to catch two buses to arrive in time for first-period chemistry classes at Ingraham High School in Seattle, US.
Ingraham starts at 8 am, but Noble-Randall often didn’t get to sleep until after midnight. “It was really hard not to fall asleep in class,” she said.
Her mom solved the problem this year when she discovered that other parents had hired (租用) a private city tour bus to take their children to school.
“Now, she leaves the house at a much more reasonable time 7:10 in the morning...to catch the little tour bus at 7:23 am,” said her mother, Noelle Noble.
That may be one way to help students get more sleep. But more than 3, 300 people have signed an online petition (请愿) looking for a better solution from the Seattle school district. Those who have signed the petition want all high schools and middle schools to start no earlier than 8: 30 am. Most of Seattle’s high schools and middle schools start at 8 am or earlier.
Later start times for teenagers are an idea that some parents around the nation have wanted for years. They’ve provided plenty of scientific evidence that teenagers tend to be night owls (夜猫子) and delayed start times improve their health, mood, attention, and, in some cases, learning.
But attempts to delay start times for teenagers haven’t worked. Coaches don’t want late dismissals cutting into sports practices; community groups don’t want to wait longer for gyms and fields and before- and after-school programs don’t want to change their schedules.
This time, however, they’ve got Seattle School Board president Sharon Peaslee on their side. She herself is the mother of two high school students. Peaslee hopes other board members will pass her plan calling on the district to find a way to make the changes.
1. How did Noble-Randall solve her problem of early classes?| A．She quit first-period classes. |
| B．She found a faster way to school. |
| C．She took a private city tour bus to school. |
| D．She rented a house near school. |
| A．provide a school bun service |
| B．delay school start times |
| C．improve the quality of lessons |
| D．stop students from falling asleep in class |
| A．Not enough people signed the petition. |
| B．No scientific evidence could support their idea. |
| C．It would influence the schools’ schedules. |
| D．It would influence many out-of-school activities. |
| A．More parents will hire a private bus for their children. |
| B．Seattle schools plan to change their schedules next year. |
| C．There will be less after-school activities and programs. |
| D．There is now a higher chance of delaying school start times. |
8 . “Dad. I want to run for the student union. Can you help me?”
Just last week, Ian, my eldest son asked me this question. As a
“I will help you with your speech, Ian.
“Let’s do it tonight after dessert!”
The moment had arrived. We sat at the table. I figured I would start the process by asking him the
1. Why do y ou want to run for the student union?
2. What will you do as a member of the student union?
3. Why are you the best person to
Three questions were provided to Ian on a small sheet of paper. He read the questions and
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At last, being the father that I am, who
In our times of deepest
| A．writer | B．professor | C．journalist | D．teacher |
| A．program | B．ceremony | C．problem | D．occasion |
| A．important | B．big | C．cheap | D．convenient |
| A．promotion | B．competition | C．election | D．speech |
| A．Holding | B．Organizing | C．Supporting | D．Winning |
| A．understanding | B．age | C．concept | D．effort |
| A．How | B．When | C．Where | D．What |
| A．following | B．previous | C．important | D．difficult |
| A．stand | B．apply | C．search | D．vote |
| A．quickly | B．carefully | C．angrily | D．hurriedly |
| A．likely | B．willing | C．keen | D．supposed |
| A．letter | B．article | C．speech | D．composition |
| A．lowered | B．shook | C．touched | D．nodded |
| A．difficult | B．distant | C．absent | D．different |
| A．seeing | B．putting | C．going | D．assisting |
| A．treated | B．fed | C．loved | D．punished |
| A．ended | B．lost | C．began | D．won |
| A．need | B．emotion | C．heart | D．help |
| A．years | B．moments | C．weeks | D．days |
| A．looking for | B．looking forwards | C．looking through | D．looking up |
9 . What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most just but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery (烹饪术) and look for a job where you can improve these skills.
If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.
Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle (运用) tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognise that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.
1. According to the passage, the author encourage us to .| A．realise the importance of doing well at school. |
| B．take up part-time jobs as much as possible during the summer vacation |
| C．be good at all subjects. |
| D．use school performance to help to choose a career. |
| A．is a good way to earn extra money. | B．is helpless to find out his weak points. |
| C．is useful for his future work. | D．is a must to experience various jobs. |
| A．your background | B．your school record |
| C．your weak points | D．your part-time job |
| A．may do well in his future work if he chooses a career according to what he is skilled in. |
| B．will be a complete failure in his future work sooner or later. |
| C．must regret not having worked harder at school. |
| D．will receive further education after graduation. |
10 . In modem times, many teenagers have idols of their own who are always some stars on TV on the Internet, etc. These stars always think that a slimmer figure may be perfect for themselves. However, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their idols? Do famous stars really have the power to influence people especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents blame (责备) teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the stars these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan or Mary Kate Ashley, They are definitely famous teen stars. However, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these stars to exercise and eat less.
It is a fact that the media and especially famous teen stars can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and stars to endorse (宣传) products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, stars are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.
Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the stars, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in and what’s out.
1. According to the passage, we can learn that Lindsay Lohan .| A．lives a rich and happy life | B．lives an unhealthy lifestyle |
| C．doesn’t get any exercise | D．sets a good example for teenagers |
| A．to keep healthy to face competition | B．to keep a slim size |
| C．to survive under pressure | D．to satisfy their teenage fans |
| A．They are in their development period. | B．They are tired of school. |
| C．Their idols often appear in many TV shows. | D．They have nothing to do in their spare time. |
| A．Parent’s Responsibilities | B．Advice on Self-control |
| C．Media’s Bad Influences | D．Bad Influences of idols |
