Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. When a person does a certain thing again, he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, then a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of. It is therefore so important that we should pay great attention to the formation of habits. Children often form bad habits, some of which remain with them as long as they live. Older persons also form bad habits lasting as long as they live, and sometimes become ruined by bad habits.
There are other habits which, when formed in early life, are of great help. Many successful men say that much of their success has something to do with certain habits in early life, such as early rising, honesty and so on.
Among the habits which children should not form are laziness, lying, stealing and so on. These are all easily formed habits. Unfortunately older persons often form habits which could have been avoided.
We should keep away from all these bad habits, and try to form such habits as will be good for ourselves and others.

  1. 1.

            are formed little by little.

    1. A.
      Only good habits
    2. B.
      Only bad habits
    3. C.
      Both good habits and bad habits
    4. D.
      Either good habits or bad habits
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “them” in the first paragraph refers to         .

    1. A.
      bad habits
    2. B.
      good habits
    3. C.
      children
    4. D.
      other persons
  3. 3.

    Why should we pay much attention to the formation of habits?

    1. A.
      Because habits are of great help to every one of us.
    2. B.
      Because a man can never get rid of a habit.
    3. C.
      Because it’s hard and sometimes even impossible to throw away bad habits.
    4. D.
      Because we are forced to do them again and again.
  4. 4.

    According to the passage, early rising          .

    1. A.
      has something to do with success
    2. B.
      is an easily formed habit
    3. C.
      is such a habit as should have been avoided
    4. D.
      is such a beneficial habit as will be kept
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Teens are more likely to behave badly if their parents expect them to，a new US study has found.
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The finding came from a study of more than 250 sixth­ and seventh­graders and their mothers. They were examined at the start of the study and again one year later. If kids’ mothers expected them to take more risks and be more rebellious，higher chances of risky behavior were seen.This_was_also_true when kids had bad expectations of themselves.
“Sometimes parents expect more negative behavior from their children than they should based on the children’s history of behavior，” Buchanan said.Parents shouldn’t be naive (無知的) about the possibility of bad behavior，she said，but it’s also a mistake to think that children who are well­behaved will naturally become rebellious at the age of 13.
“By thinking risk­taking or rebelliousness is normal for teenagers and showing that to their children，parents might add to other messages from society that make teenagers feel that they are strange if they are not willing to take risks or break laws，” she said.“This can mean，for example，that when parents expect teens to drink before they turn 21 or to do other risky behaviors，kids are less likely to refuse to do so later in their lives.”
On the other hand，parents’ expectations that teens can exhibit good behaviors and refuse to behave badly or to take risks could help reduce the possibility of bad behavior，Buchanan said.“As a parent，you should put expectations on your children carefully.”

  1. 1.

    The passage is centered around the topic of________.

    1. A.
      parental rights
    2. B.
      children’s habits
    3. C.
      parental education
    4. D.
      parent­children relationship
  2. 2.

    What do we know about the study?

    1. A.
      Only mothers were examined.
    2. B.
      Participants were examined twice.
    3. C.
      250 people were examined in the study.
    4. D.
      Christy Buchanan was the only author of the study.
  3. 3.

    What does the underlined part “This was also true” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

    1. A.
      The kids were more likely to take dangerous behavior.
    2. B.
      The kids would have bad expectations of their parents.
    3. C.
      The kids were likely to go against their mothers.
    4. D.
      Mothers expected their kids to behave badly.
  4. 4.

    Children may be more rebellious if________.

    1. A.
      they know parents think risk­taking is normal
    2. B.
      parents put little expectation on them
    3. C.
      they behave well before they turn 13
    4. D.
      they are asked not to take risks
  5. 5.

    What might be the most suitable title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Risk­taking is normal for teens.
    2. B.
      Why are my teens behaving badly?
    3. C.
      Don’t expect too much from your teens.
    4. D.
      Bad expectations lead to bad­behaving teens.

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Have you ever wanted to feel like you were in a western film? Or maybe you wanted to feel like you were a pioneer traveling the west? It is possible to experience such things during a Wild West vacation! Here are four of the best Wild West vacation locations available:
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Walk some or all of the 3,700 miles trail that was traversed by Mariwether Lewis and William Clark, two of the world’s greatest explorers. Though not all the trails are marked, there are various stops that have been preserved by various historic societies. There is also a coach (長途客車) that makes a 16-day trek following the trail. This begins in St. Louis, Missouri, and ends in Astoria, Oregon.
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Visit the Grand Canyon
Visit the greatest canyon in the world, located in Northern Arizona. Raft down the Colorado River, or hike the various trails that run throughout the canyon. If walking is not your thing, there are donkey and horse riding adventures available. In addition, there are motorized boats that float down through the canyon in a week’s time.
Visit Deadwood
Located in South Dakota, Deadwood is a historic landmark. It is the kind of town that comes to mind when one thinks of an old western film. Actors who act as gunslingers (殺手) will often be seen in the streets playing their roles. Winter activities are popular in this old town, and there is always something to do.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “trek” (Para 2) can be replaced by      .

    1. A.
      beautiful scenery
    2. B.
      traveling information
    3. C.
      pleasant holiday
    4. D.
      long and hard journey
  2. 2.

    Which of following riding adventures can tourists take on Route 66?              

    1. A.
      A horse riding adventure.
    2. B.
      A coach riding adventure.
    3. C.
      A motorcycle riding adventure.
    4. D.
      A donkey riding adventure.
  3. 3.

    If you want to hike various trails you are advised to      .

    1. A.
      visit the Grand Canyon
    2. B.
      visit Deadwood
    3. C.
      venture Route 66
    4. D.
      walk the Lewis and Clark Trail
  4. 4.

    What do we know from the passage?

    1. A.
      A number of historic stops aren’t protected well.
    2. B.
      William Clark was a pioneer who explored the west.
    3. C.
      Western films are the most popular among Americans.
    4. D.
      None of the trails in the west are marked.

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Recently, a  professor of philosophy in the United States has written a book called MoneyandtheMeaningofLife. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day­to­day life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can see what they really value in life.
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Since money is so important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book.
Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being rich?
Answer: The most surprising thing is why people give me so much respect. I am nothing. I do not know much. All I am is rich.
People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? In his book, the professor uncovered an important need in modern society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life.

  1. 1.

    The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money ________.

    1. A.
      is a good way to test your friendship
    2. B.
      will do harm to your friendship
    3. C.
      will strengthen your friendship
    4. D.
      is a good way to break off your friendship
  2. 2.

    What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview?

    1. A.
      He does not feel that he is well educated.
    2. B.
      He does not think that he is a very important person.
    3. C.
      He does not think that being rich is worth so much attention.
    4. D.
      He does not consider himself to be very successful.
  3. 3.

    What does the American professor of philosophy want to explain in his book?

    1. A.
      Money is an end.
    2. B.
      Money is a means.
    3. C.
      Money is everything.
    4. D.
      Money is unimportant.
  4. 4.

    Which of the following might the author disagree with?

    1. A.
      Money is important in modern society.
    2. B.
      The meaning of life does not completely lie in money.
    3. C.
      Wealth will surely bring the owner happiness
    4. D.
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How to Fight Winter Blue
Winter’s short days are more than cold. For many people, winter depression, the most common type of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is as much a part of the season as hats and scarves.
Winter serious SAD sufferers may need medical treatment. Those feeling a little blue can help themselves by sticking to a healthy lifestyle.
Here are some tips:
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Get involved in activities that make you feel good or feel like you’ve achieved something. For example, play table tennis or badminton.
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Think clearly about what’s wrong or right. Instead of giving in to vague feelings of sadness, look at your problems objectively. Break down problems into specific issues that you can work on.
Regular exercise helps to prevent and ease depression.
Eat well. Studies show that a healthy diet can help to maintain (keep) a healthy body and mind. The vitamins, minerals and micro—nutrients found in balanced diet may help our bodies to produce feel-good hormones(荷爾蒙). Foods containing chemicals to help produce feel-good hormones include bananas, turkey, nuts and seeds. Eat at least five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day.
P.S.  Symptoms(癥狀) of SAD:
No interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy.
Increased need for sleep.
A change in eating habits, especially an appetite for sweet or starchy(含淀粉的) foods.
Weight gain
A heavy feeling in the arms or legs
A drop in energy level
Difficulty in concentrating
Overly emotional
Avoidance of friends and social situations
Frequent feelings of guilt
Long-term feelings of hopelessness, and physical problems, such as headaches

  1. 1.

    The writer of the passage agrees that             .

    1. A.
      the cold in winter makes us suffer from SAD
    2. B.
      hats and scarves protect us from SAD
    3. C.
      every one of us meets SAD in winter
    4. D.
      we are blue mainly because of short days in winter
  2. 2.

    We may infer that       , according to the passage.

    1. A.
      more darkness will make us sad
    2. B.
      we should wear hats and scarves in winter
    3. C.
      a healthy lifestyle prevents us from serious SAD
    4. D.
      staying away from friends makes us depressed
  3. 3.

    .When we pace ourselves, we                     .

    1. A.
      don’t do anything we can
    2. B.
      make a practical plan
    3. C.
      face depression easily
    4. D.
      think something of guilt
  4. 4.

    The underlined expression “ease depression” in the passage probably means “        ”

    1. A.
      reduce depression
    2. B.
      be easy with depression
    3. C.
      face depression easily
    4. D.
      make an easy depression
  5. 5.

    The passage includes the following except             .

    1. A.
      the earlier we meet friends, the easier it is to rebuild a friendship
    2. B.
      if we give in to unclear feelings of sadness, we’ll be caught in the SAD
    3. C.
      playing table tennis helps us achieve whatever we want
    4. D.
      feel--good hormones from a balanced diet can help a healthy body

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Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding under the melting (融化) snow, waiting ahead to send you off the road. The car coming to you may suddenly slip（滑） across the road.
Rule No.1 for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly (平穩(wěn)地). Sudden movements can make a car very difficult to control. So every time you either start or stop your car, increase or reduce your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Suppose you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill (濺) it.
Rule No.2 is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to gently stop your car. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally, allow twice of your usual stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow than usual, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all time and you will not get into trouble.

  1. 1.

    The writer tries to _____ in this passage.

    1. A.
      show his dislikes about bad winter weather
    2. B.
      give information about winter weather
    3. C.
      ask people not to drive in winter
    4. D.
      advise people about safe driving in winter
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, the writer thinks that _______.

    1. A.
      people should not drive in the snow
    2. B.
      drivers should think more about problems in winter driving
    3. C.
      people drive too fast in winter
    4. D.
      winter drivers should stop their cars less
  3. 3.

    In the passage the writer talks about a cup of coffee ______.

    1. A.
      to show how important smooth movements are
    2. B.
      to ask the drivers to bring some soft drinks with them
    3. C.
      to tell the drivers to be more relaxed
    4. D.
      to show how it can be spilled
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT true?

    1. A.
      Traffic accidents take place easily in winter.
    2. B.
      Fog and melting snow often cause car accidents.
    3. C.
      The stopping distance on ice is as long as the usual one.
    4. D.
      In winter you should drive your car with great care.

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The U.S. Department of Labor statistics(統(tǒng)計) show that there is an oversupply of college trained workers and that this oversupply is increasing. Already there have been more than enough teachers, engineers, physicists, aerospace experts, and other specialists. Yet colleges and graduate schools continue every year to turn out highly trained people to compete for jobs that aren’t there. The result is that graduates cannot enter the professions for which they were trained and must take temporary jobs which do not require a college degree.
On the other hand, there is a great need for skilled workers of all sorts: carpenters, electricians, mechanics, plumbers, TV repairmen. These people have more work than they can deal with, and their annual incomes are often higher than those of college graduates. The old gap that white —collar workers make a better living than blue collar workers no longer holds true. The law of supply and demand now favors the skilled workmen.
The reason for this situation is the traditional myth that college degree is a passport to a prosperous future. A large part of American society matches success in life equally with a college degree. Parents begin indoctrinating(灌輸) their children with this myth before they are out of grade school. High school teachers play their part by acting as if high school education were a preparation for college rather than for life. Under this pressure the kids fall in line. Whether they want to go to college or not doesn’t matter. Everybody should go to college, so of course they must go. And every year college enrollments(入學(xué)) go up and up, and more and more graduates are overeducated for the kinds of jobs available to them.
One result of this emphasis on a college education is that many people go to college who do not belong there. Of the sixty percent of high school graduates who enter college, half of them do not graduate with their class. Many of them drop out within the first year. Some struggle on for two or three years and then give up.

  1. 1.

    It’s implied but not stated in the passage that _______.

    1. A.
      many other countries are facing the same problem
    2. B.
      white-collar workers in the US used to make more money than blue-collar workers
    3. C.
      fewer students will prefer to go to college in the future
    4. D.
      the law of supply and demand has a strong effect on American higher education
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why college enrollments go up every year？   

    1. A.
      Many people believe that the only way to success is a college education.
    2. B.
      Many parents want their children to go to college.
    3. C.
      High school teachers urge their students to go to college.
    4. D.
      Every young man and woman wants to go to college.
  3. 3.

    By saying that “many people go to college who do not belong there”, the author means that _______.

    1. A.
      many people who are not fit for college education go to college
    2. B.
      many people who do not have enough money go to college
    3. C.
      many people who go to college drop out within the first year
    4. D.
      many people who go to college have their hopes destroyed
  4. 4.

    We can infer from the passage that the author believes that _______.

    1. A.
      every young man and woman should go to college
    2. B.
      college education is a bad thing
    3. C.
      people with a college education should receive higher pay
    4. D.
      fewer people should go to college while more should be trained for skilled jobs

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A nobleman and a merchant once met in an inn. For their lunch they both ordered soup. When it was brought, the nobleman took a spoonful, but the soup was so hot that he burned his mouth and tears came to his eyes, The merchant asked him why he was weeping. The nobleman was ashamed to admit that he had burned his mouth and answered, “Sir, I once had a brother who committed a great crime , for which he was hanged. I was thinking of his death, and that made me weep.” The merchant believed this story and began to eat his soup. He too burned his mouth, so that he had tears in his eyes. The nobleman noticed it and asked the merchant, “Sir, why do you weep?” The merchant, who now saw that the nobleman had deceived (欺騙) him, answered, “My lord(="master)," I am weeping because you were not hanged together with your brother.”

  1. 1.

    This story teaches us ______.

    1. A.
      not to eat in inns
    2. B.
      not to eat soup that is too hot
    3. C.
      to cry when we burn our mouth
    4. D.
      not to believe everything you hear
  2. 2.

    The nobleman did not tell the truth because he ______.

    1. A.
      was a nobleman
    2. B.
      felt ashamed
    3. C.
      was in an inn
    4. D.
      was angry
  3. 3.

    It is probable that the nobleman ______.

    1. A.
      had no brother who was hanged
    2. B.
      had a very good brother
    3. C.
      knew the soup was too hot
    4. D.
      had never eaten soup
  4. 4.

    The merchant’s answer showed that he ______.

    1. A.
      was very happy
    2. B.
      believed the nobleman
    3. C.
      was angry with the nobleman
    4. D.
      had kind heart

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It could happen to you
Many people think there is no need to take special care over home safety.
“I’ all right, I’m insured(投保).”
Maybe-----if you’re fully insured. Even then you can never recover the value you place upon your possessions, because you can’t insure against the suffering of mind that we all feel if our homes are torn apart by some strangers, our windows and doors broken, or our possessions ruined.
“It won’t happen to me.”
Won’t it? A house is broken into every three minutes of the day. Loss of all kinds, including cars and things stolen from cars, happens every 35 seconds.
“I’ve nothing worth stealing.”
You may think not. But in fact everyone has something worth a thief’s attention. And we all have things of personal value, even if they’re worth little or nothing inn hard cash.
“I’m only a tenant(房客) here.”
The thieves don’t care whether you’re a tenant or an owner. You’re just as weak either way. Have a word with the owner if you think extra safety fittings are necessary.
“They all get in anyway.”
Most thieves are on the lookout for easy pickings. They are soon discouraged by houses they can’t get into quickly and easily. So do pay special attention.
“This booklet(小冊子) will help you…”
It’s based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of the suggestions will cost you only a few minutes and thought. A few may cost some expense, but this is small compared with the loss and sadness you might otherwise suffer.
If you are in any doubt, ask for free advice from the crime Prevention Office at your local police station.

  1. 1.

    The passage is mainly about _____.

    1. A.
      how to protect your home         
    2. B.
      how to take special care of ourselves
    3. C.
      how to hire a safe house in the country    
    4. D.
      how to escape being caught
  2. 2.

    What does the sentence “A few may cost some expense” in the last two paragraphs mean?

    1. A.
      You should pay for some of the suggestions.
    2. B.
      Following the suggestions means you will have to spend some money on home protection.
    3. C.
      some people are willing to pay for the suggestions.
    4. D.
      Some of the suggestions are expensive.
  3. 3.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      It’s impossible to prevent a house from being broken into.
    2. B.
      Few people would like to get advice from the local police station.
    3. C.
      Some thieves are only interested in stealing things from houses protected well.
    4. D.
      People should care more about home safety.
  4. 4.

    This passage is probably a (an) _____.

    1. A.
      advertisement for selling safely-guarded houses             
    2. B.
      article on crime
    3. C.
      booklet from the Crime Prevention Office
    4. D.
      suggestion from insurance companies 

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