1 . We are warned by our teachers not to waste time because time _______ will never return. I think it quite _______. What does time look _______? Nobody knows, and we can’t see it or touch it and no _______ of money can buy it. Time is abstract, so we have to _______ about it.

Time passes very quickly. Some students say they don’t have _______ time to review their lessons. It is _______ they don’t know how to make use of their time. They waste it in going to theatres or playing, and _______ other useless things. Why do we study every day? Why do we work? Why do most people _______ take buses instead of walking? The answer is very ________. We wish to save time because time is ________.

Today we are living in the 21^st century. We ________ time as life. When a person dies, his life ends. Since life is short, we must ________ our time and energy to our study so that we ________ be able to work and live well in the future. Laziness is the ________ of time, for it not only bring us ________, but also does other ________ to us. If it is necessary for us to do our work today, ________ we do it today and not ________ it until tomorrow. Remember that time is much more ________.

1.

A．lost

B．passed

C．missed

D．used

2.

A．important

B．true

C．interesting

D．usual

3.

A．for

B．like

C．after

D．over

4.

A．amount

B．quality

C．quantity

D．price

5.

A．think

B．imagine

C．examine

D．check

6.

A．spare

B．free

C．enough

D．much

7.

A．that

B．why

C．because

D．certain

8.

A．doing

B．making

C．taking

D．getting

9.

A．needn’t

B．have to

C．had better

D．would rather

10.

A．easy

B．simple

C．stupid

D．interesting

11.

A．worthless

B．priceless

C．ready

D．little

12.

A．look upon

B．agree

C．think

D．believe

13.

A．spend

B．give

C．set

D．devote

14.

A．must

B．should

C．may

D．would

15.

A．helper

B．thief

C．friend

D．teacher

16.

A．wealth

B．health

C．failure

D．illness

17.

A．danger

B．harm

C．trouble

D．difficulty

18.

A．help

B．make

C．have

D．let

19.

A．keep

B．remain

C．manage

D．leave

20.

A．valuable

B．expensive

C．worth

D．rich

2 . Onceupon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the sea to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he waswalking along the shore. As he looked down at the beach, he saw a human figuremoving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone woulddance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he wasreaching down to the shore, picking up something and throwing itinto the ocean. As he got closer, he called out, “Good morning! What are youdoing?’’
The young man paused, looked up and replied, “Throwingstarfishes(海星)in theocean.”
“I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfishes in the ocean?”
“The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don’t throw them in, they’ll die”
“But, young man, don’t you realize thatthere are miles and miles of beach and starfishes all along it. You can’tpossibly make a difference!”
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, and said, “It made a difference for that one.” There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all beengifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can know that gift, we will gain through the strength of our vision the power(力量) to shape the future.
We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.
1. One day, the wise man saw a young man _______.

A．dancing along the beach	B．walking with a dancer
C．picking up starfish for sale	D．trying to save as many starfishes as possible

2. The underlined words “something very special” refers to ________.

A．the gifts from friends	B．the strength of making decision
C．our own starfish	D．the ability to make a difference

3. From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that ________.

A．the wise man realized something new and important

B．the wise man thought it was foolish of the young man to throw starfishes in the ocean.

C．the young man had the ability to make a difference

D．it is necessary for us to save starfish on the beach

4. The writer told this story to show us _____.

A．how and where we can write a good article

B．everyone can do something for the future

C．wise men are sometimes stupid

D．young men are in fact wiser than old people

3 . Beliefs form a big part of our lives. Successful people have always believed that they can be and will be successful in their lives, such as Michael Phelps. Many of us have seen Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic Games. That has created a history for himself. Many people have admired his success and the first reaction in their mind will be, “Wow, how I wish I could be like him!” Have you ever wondered what brought him success?

In fact, anyone can achieve what they have wanted to achieve. It is about beliefs. Everyone is a born winner. It is this belief that drives an individual to be successful in his or her own field. All successful individuals have strong beliefs and it is one of the bases for their success. If we start to believe in ourselves, the things that we can achieve will definitely give us a pleasant surprise.

Other than having a strong belief, it is the attitude that drives the individual to create their own history. The devotion towards themselves and the drive must also be present. Imagine having a strong belief in oneself and having a poor attitude towards life. Then how would that individual turn out to be? One’s attitude comprises the drive, the devotion and the desire to achieve his goals. If one has strong beliefs about the goals that he can achieve and he displays good attitudes towards them, it would be no surprise to anyone that he will be able to achieve his goals.

Start believing in yourself and you will achieve your goals and with the right positive attitude, you will definitely be able to create the miracle that you have always dreamt of.

1. Which of the following is the best summary of Paragraph 2?

A．Where there is a will, there is a way.	B．Good begun is half done.
C．No pains, no gains.	D．God helps those who help themselves.

2. The underlined word “comprises” in Paragraph 3 most probably means_______?

A．serve as

B．belongs to

C．consists of

D．stands for

3. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A．attitudes can be learned from one’s parents

B．only strong beliefs can’t ensure you a promising future

C．copying other’s behaviors is a good way to succeed

D．attitudes can only be learned through one’s success

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A．Differences Between Beliefs and Attitudes

B．The Nature of Beliefs and Positive Attitudes

C．Relationship Between Beliefs and Attitudes

D．The Power of Beliefs and Positive Attitudes

4 . Living an Adventurous Life

     Nearly ten years ago, I was told that I had a brain tumor, and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever. I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over. I did not have a brain tumor, it turned out, but rather multiple sclerosis, which meant that, although they were not over, the nature of my adventures could have to change.
     Each morning that I wake up is a fresh event, something that I might not have had. Each gesture that I make carries the weight of uncertainty and demands significant attention: buttoning my shirt, changing a light bulb, walking down stairs. I might not be able to do it this time. If I could not delight in them, they would likely drown me in anger and in self-pity.

I admire the grand adventures of others. I read about them with interest. With Peter Matthiessen I have hiked across the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain. I have walked with Annie Dillard up, down, into, and across Tinker Creek in all Seasons. David Bain has gone with me along 110 miles of Philippine coast, and Ed Abbey has rowed me down the Colorado River. I enjoy the adventures of these courageous figures, who can strike out on difficult trips—2 miles, 250 miles, 3000 miles—ready to bear cold and tiredness—indeed not just to bear but to celebrate.

     But as for me, I can no longer walk very far from the armchair in which I read. Some days I don't even make it to the backyard. And yet I'm unwilling to give up the adventurous life, the difficulty of it, even the pain, the anxiety and fear, and the sudden brief lift of spirit that makes a hard journey more attractive.
     I refine adventure, make it smaller and smaller. And now, whether I am moving on my hands and knees across the dining room to help my cat, lying wide-eyed in the dark battling another period of sadness, gathering flowers from the garden, meeting a friend for lunch, I am always having the adventures that are mine to have.
1. What happens to the author after her illness?

A．She has a fear of medical treatments.	B．She travels to places she has dreamed.
C．She can't take care of herself any longer	D．She is not drowned in anger and self-pity.

2. Why does the author admire the people mentioned in paragraph 3?

A．Because they write popular novels.	B．Because they are great adventurers.
C．Because they are famous geographers.	D．Because they struggle with hardship in life

3. The author ends the article with a feeling of______.

A．sadness

B．sacrifice

C．security

D．satisfaction

4. What does "adventurous life" in the title mean to the author?

A．The struggles of great people against difficulties.

B．Her concern about giving up certain activities.

C．Her adapting to the situation with an illness.

D．The exciting traveling experience of others.

5. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?

A．Travel can enrich a person's life.

B．Reading is an activity that a patient enjoys most.

C．A positive attitude can improve a difficult situation.

D．A person's ability can be improved through reading.

5 . The meaning of the word “volunteer ” may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means “one who offers his or her services.” There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage(垃圾) from beaches and parks. Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries. They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Volunteers don’t expect any kind of pay.
At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people. Tracy, a good friend of mine, however, recently came back from India with a ____ of what being a volunteer means. She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresa’s homes in Calcutta. The following is her story.
“I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school, we watched a video(录像) about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school, I too wanted to try her kind of work. So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks.”
“I was asked to work in a home for sick people. I helped wash clothes and sheets, and pass out lunch. I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer the up. I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I don’t think I was helping very much. It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture(文化) that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.”
1. According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who ______.

A．is willing to help those in need without pay	B．can afford to travel to different places
C．has a strong wish to be successful	D．has made a big fortune in life

2. Tracy started her work as a volunteer _______.

A．after she met Mother Teresa

B．after she finished high school

C．when she was touring Calcutta

D．when she was working in a hospital

3. Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?

A．She liked to work with Mother Teresa.

B．She had already had some experience.

C．She was asked by Mother Teresa’s example.

D．She wanted to follow Mother Teresa’s example.

4. What is Tracy’s “new idea” (Paragraph 2) of being a volunteer?

A．Going abroad to help the sick.

B．Working in Mother Teresa’s home.

C．Doing simple things to help the poor.

D．Improving oneself through helping others.

6 . At a certain time in our lives, we consider every place as the possible sites for a house. I have thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live. In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.

The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Hollowell place. But before the owner completed the sale with me, his wife changed her mind and wished to keep it, and he offered me additional dollars to return the farm to him. However, I let him keep the additional dollars and sold him the farm for just what I gave for it.

The real attraction of the Hollowell farm to me were its position, being about two miles from the village, half a mile from the nearest neighbor, bounded on one side by the river, and separated from the highway by a wide field. The poor condition of the house and fences showed that it hadn’t been used for some time. I remembered from my earliest trip up the river that the house used to be hidden behind a forest area, and I was in a hurry to buy it before the owner finished getting out some rocks, cutting down the apples trees, and clearing away some young trees which had grown up in the fields. I wanted to buy it before he made any more of his improvements. But it turned out as I have said.

I was not really troubled by the loss. I had always had a garden, but I don’t think I was ready for a large farm. I believe that as long as possible it is better to live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you own a farm or not.

1. What do we know about the author?

A．He wanted to buy the oldest farm near where he lived.

B．He made a study of many farms before buying.

C．He made money by buying and selling farms.

D．He had the money to buy the best farm in the country.

2. Why did the author decide to buy the Hollowell place?

A．It was of good market value.	B．It was next to the highway.
C．It was in a good position.	D．It was behind a nice garden.

3. Why did the author want to buy the farm in a hurry?

A．He was afraid the owner might change his mind.	B．He hoped to enlarge the forest on the farm.
C．He wanted to keep the farm as it was.	D．He was eager to become a farm owner.

4. The underlined words “the loss” in the last paragraph refer to ___.

A．the money the author lost in buying the farm	B．the sale of the garden in the Hollowell place
C．the removal of the trees around the house	D．the failure to possess the Hollowell place

5. What does the author believe as important in life?

A．To own a farm.	B．To satisfy his needs.
C．To be free from worries.	D．To live in the countryside.

7 .

Everybody gets unhappy. That’s why people eat a lot of _______ or spend lots of money on clothes—they think that these things will make them _______!   _______, it is easy to create happiness, if you just have learned to be a _______.

Giving _______ and resources to others who need them is a good thing to do. It will possibly contribute more to your happiness and to maintaining(保持) a _______ attitude than anything else. The key to successful family _______ is spending time staying with other family members. Give your time to your husband or wife, _______ time and resources to your children, and _______ they are the most valuable to you in the world.

Imagine this: a boy has ________,and you give him something of great ________ to him, such as by reading him a book. There is no ________ that you’ll see a big simile on his face. Maybe you’ll find that this is the happiest ________ of your life. You can also volunteer for a rescue service. There you will learn the meaning of“I cried ________ I had no shoes and then I saw a man who had no legs”.

Isn’t it true that the happiest people are typically those we consider foolish because they are ________ ready to give you the ________ off their back? It is also ________ that the most discontent(不满足的) people are the ones who are always making demands and never ________ others. Form the ________ of being a Big Giver, and then you will know one of the secrets to living a ________ and happy life.

1.

A．junk food

B．meals

C．fruits

D．vegetables

2.

A．unhappy

B．disappointed

C．happy

D．satisfied

3.

A．Mostly

B．Actually

C．Finally

D．Naturally

4.

A．winner

B．reminder

C．receiver

D．giver

5.

A．time

B．money

C．clothes

D．food

6.

A．positive

B．negative

C．rude

D．equal

7.

A．communication

B．relationships

C．hobbies

D．topic

8.

A．take

B．bring

C．devote

D．lead

9.

A．believe

B．recognize

C．understand

D．dream

10.

A．something

B．nothing

C．everything

D．anything

11.

A．value

B．help

C．use

D．importance

12.

A．wonder

B．need

C．doubt

D．good

13.

A．view

B．person

C．day

D．moment

14.

A．but

B．because

C．though

D．if

15.

A．never

B．yet

C．seldom

D．always

16.

A．clothes

B．hat

C．money

D．life

17.

A．true

B．certain

C．sure

D．real

18.

A．take in

B．pay for

C．care about

D．worry about

19.

A．culture

B．custom

C．look

D．habit

20.

A．healthy

B．unforgettable

C．successful

D．simple