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Paris in the springtime was, is and always will be, something rather special. Why not experience it for yourself with this excellent break for four days? This attractive city has something to offer to everyone and with prices at just £129.
Your break begins with comfortable bus transfer (運送) from local pick-up points and travel to Paris is via cross-channel ferry, arriving at your hotel in the evening. The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private equipments in all rooms: satellite TV, radio, telephone and alarm clock. It has a bar and restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame , enabling you to explore Paris with ease.
The following day, after continental breakfast (included), the bus takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will see the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, L’Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, in fact almost every famous landmark you have ever heard of. You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the home of Louis XIV. The tour ends mid-afternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. In the evening there is a “Paris by Night” tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights.
Day three takes you to Montmarter, perhaps the most attractive quarter. In the afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city as you wish, perhaps a pleasure voyage on the River Seine, wander around the beautiful gardens or look among the antique shops（古董店）. In the evening you will have the opportunity to visit the best nightclub in the city, the splendid Paradis Latain. On the final day it’s back to the UK via channel ferry.
Included in the price of £129 per person :
●Return comfortable bus travel to Paris
●Return ferry crossings
●3 nights housing in a twin bedded room in a Central Paris hotel with private facilities
●Continental breakfast during your stay
●Guided sightseeing tour of “Paris by Day” and “Paris by Night”
●Visit to the Chateau of Versailles (admission not included )
●Tour around Montmartre
【小題1】What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To show the price of traveling to Paris .

B．To tell tourists the routes to Paris.

C．To introduce the city of Paris.

D．To attract tourists to Paris.

【小題2】During the stay in Paris, the tourists will _________.

A．have a “Paris by Night” tour on the first evening

B．live in a hotel two miles away from Paris

C．have free time for half a day

D．have a pleasure voyage on the River Seine together

【小題3】What does the underlined word “quarter” mean in the passage?

A．An area.

B．A period of time.

C．A coin worth 25 cents.

D．One of four equal parts.

【小題4】 According to the passage, which of the following is true?

A．The Palace of Versailles is not in the center of Paris.

B．The tourists can telephone in the Ibis without paying.

C．It will take you a long time to get to Montmartre from Paris.

D．The tourists will spend the night in the antique shops on the third day.

Raymond Schneider politely elbowed his way through crowds of customers as he made for the candy bins at Dylan’s Candy Bar in Manhattan. Since he was laid off in December, Mr. Schneider, a 33-year-old designer, says he has become a “gummy junkie,” buying a lot of sweets every time he shops for groceries.
“Sugar is comforting,” he said. “There’s nothing more stressful than growing financial insecurity everywhere.”
The recession (經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退) seems to have a sweet tooth. As unemployment has risen, Americans, particularly adults, have been consuming growing amounts of candy, say candy makers, store owners and industry experts.
Theories vary on exactly why. For many, sugar lifts spirits dragged low by the economy. For others, candy also provides a reminder of better times. And not insignificantly, it is relatively cheap.
At Candyality, a store in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, business has jumped by nearly 80 percent compared with this time last year, and the owner, Terese McDonald, said she was struggling to keep up with the demand for Bit-O-Honeys, Swedish Fish and Sour Balls.
“They put candy in their actual budget,” she said.
Many big candy makers are also reporting rising sales and surprising profits.
“Candy companies are relatively recession-proof,” said Peter Liebhold, chairman of the Smithsonian Institution’s work and industry division. “During the Great Depression, candy companies stayed in business.”
【小題1】Raymond Schneider was set as an example to show ________.

A．many Americans were laid off in the recession

B．lots of Americans like candies

C．many Americans in the recession like sweets which are comforting

D．Americans are suffering much in the recession.

【小題2】 What does the underlined sentence “The recession seems to have a sweet tooth” mean?

A．Candy consuming rises while people are suffering bad effects of the recession.

B．The recession doesn’t have any bad effect on Americans.

C．Americans are optimistic even though they are out of employment.

D．Candy companies stayed in business during the Great Depression.

【小題3】Which is NOT the reason why people in the recession like sugar?

A．It is relatively cheap.

B．It is comforting and can make a lot of profits.

C．It raises people’s spirits up.

D．It calls up people’s good memories.

【小題4】 The best title of the passage is ________.

A．Sugar Is Comforting

B．Candy Companies Stay In Business

C．Americans Have A Sweet Tooth

D．Sugar Sales Rise In The Recession

London has become a cycle friendly zone after the launch of a new bike hire scheme.It has been designed to encourage more people to cycle in and around central London.
So how does it  work？First you have to sign up to the scheme to be sent a key.The key will unlock one of the bikes，which are kept at docking stations in  and around central London.You have to pay an access fee for the key and then you pay as you go，for he length of time you use the bike.
Transport for London， which runs the scheme，are hoping to have 6，000 bikes and 400 docking stations in place by the end of the year.The new hire system is hoping to ease congestion in London and is expected to generate up to 40，000 extra cycle trips a day into the city centre.London Mayor Boris Johnston launched the scheme and said London had been “filled with thousands of gleaming machines that will transform the look and feel of our streets and become as commonplace on our roads as black cabs and red buses”.
However，there  have been a few problems since the scheme was launched last Friday.On the first day some people found they couldn’t dock their bike  properly and their usage of the bike had not registered.Transport for London did admit they had been expecting a few “teething problems”and have said they wouldn’t charge for the first day as a“gesture of goodwill”.Some other people have criticized the lack of docking stations and locks for the bikes as well as the price it costs to hire the bicycles.
Despite the comments，the green-thinking London Mayor still seems very positive about things，saying，“My campaign for the capital to become the greatest big cycling city in the world has taken a gigantic pedal-powered push forwards.”
【小題1】A new bike scheme has started in London to.

A．earn more money for the government

B．encourage the citizens to take exercises

C．deal with the city’s traffic problems

D．increase employment opportunities

【小題2】Which  is the correct order of a bike hire？
a.pay a usage charge according to the time   b.pay for the key
c.cycle in and around central London         d.sign up as a member to get a key

A．b-d-c-a

B．b-c-a-d

C．d-c-b-a

D．d-b-c-a

【小題3】According to he passage，the scheme         .

A．is started by volunteers in London

B．has prepared cnough cycles available

C．is expected to improve the environment

D．has become as popular as cabs and buses

【小題4】Which of the following is NOT the“teething problems” of the scheme？

A．People were unable to lock properly.

B．People could not dock the bikes properly.

C．People had no enthusiasm about the scheme.

D．It’s too expensive for some people to hire a bike.

【小題5】From the passage we know         .

A．the‘cycling revolution’failed once started

B．the scheme will be put off due to the problems

C．a(chǎn)ll the citizens in London are in favor of the scheme

D．the London Mayor has great confidence in the scheme

When coal is burned in a boiler, two kinds of ash by-products are produced: a heavy bottom ash and a fine-as-powder fly ash. About 10 to 15 percent of the coal by-product is bottom ash which is used like sand on streets and highways covered with ice, and also on highways as paving material.
It is the fly ash, however, that is receiving much attention. Once considered a waste, fly ash is now regarded as a natural resource in the United States. It can be placed in some lower places, where it is compacted and covered with soil, for the seeds of various grasses and plants to be placed in the soil to make the land productive.
Fly ash may be added to concrete to build roads and other kinds of buildings, taking the place of the cement up to 20 percent. As a by-product of burned coal, fly ash requires no extra energy to be produced, while cement production requires great amounts of energy.
Besides, the technology is able to take out some useful minerals from the fly ash, which is still a very expensive process today. But the time may come when it is cheaper to take out these products from ash than to mine new supplies.
【小題1】 The bottom ash can be put on icy streets________.

A．in order to rebuild them	B． in order to make them colourful
C．so that people can walk on them	D．so that cars can run faster

【小題2】The fly ash_______ bottom ash.

A．has the same use as	B． is more expensive than
C．has more uses than	D．is much cheaper than

【小題3】The fly ash can be used to________.

A．grow various plants	B． take the place of soil
C．cover productive land	D．make more productive land

【小題4】 Which of the following is right?

A．To produce fly ash, some extra coal is to be burned.

B． Fly ash is made while producing cement.

C．It takes less energy to produce fly ash than cement.

D．Fly ash is a costless by-product.

【小題5】The word “mine” in the last sentence of the passage means_______.

A．to buy things from other countries

B． to search for useful materials in the mountains

C．to dig deeply into the ground to get useful materials

D．to take out certain materials from other things

閱讀理解(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)
A car needs gas to run and your body also needs food to work for you. Eating the right kind of food is very important. It can help your body grow strong to take care of what you eat.
There are four main food groups altogether. The dairy group has food like milk, cheese and sour milk. The other three groups are the meat and fish group, the fruit and vegetable group, and the bread and rice group. Each meal should have at least one food from all four main groups. With all these food together, you will be given enough energy during the day.
It is easy to get into bad eating habits. You may eat your breakfast in a hurry to get to school on time. Or you may not have time for a good lunch. It may seem easy to finish your supper with fish and chips all the time. But you will find yourself tired in these days and you can not think quickly.
Watching what you eat will help keep your body healthy and strong. It is also good to take some exercise. It will help you eat more if you take a walk or play games in the open air. Having a good eating habit with some exercise is the key to your health.
【小題1】Which of the following diets do you think is the best one?

A．Eggs, tomatoes and chicken.

B．Milk, bread, cabbages and beef.

C．Corn, fish, cream and pork.

D．Rice, bean curd（豆腐）, apples, fish and chicken.

【小題2】 Which of the following is a good eating-habit?

A．Going to school without any breakfast

B．Eating fish and chips for supper all the time..

C．Having at least one food from all four groups each meal.

D．Having different food from all four food groups.

【小題3】 In this passage the writer mainly tells us that _____.
A. every person needs food to grow well
B taking exercise can keep your body strong
C. the right kind of food with exercise will keep you healthy
D. enough energy helps people think more quickly
【小題4】The underlined word “dairy” in the second passage means _____.

A．the food made out of cows such as milk and butter

B．she shop that sells milk and butter

C．a(chǎn) farm where cows are kept

D．a(chǎn) place where milk products are made.

【小題5】The best title for this passage is _____.

A．The Four Food Groups	B． A Healthy Diet
C．Your Body And Food	D．Food And Your Health

Animals are natural resources that people have wasted all through our history.
Animals have been killed for their fur and feathers, for food, for sport, and simply because they were in the way. Thousands of kinds of animals have disappeared from the world forever. Hundreds more are on the danger list today. About 170 kinds in the United States alone are considered in danger.
Why should people care? Because we need animals. And because once they are gone, there will never be any more.
Animals are more than just beautiful and interesting. They are more than just a source of food. Every animal has its place in the balance of nature. Destroying one kind of animal can create many problems.
For example, when farmers killed large numbers of hawks(老鷹), the farmers stores of corn and grain were destroyed by rats and mice. Why? Because hawks eat rats and mice. With no hawks to keep down their numbers, the rats and mice multiplied(繁殖) quickly.
Luckily, some people are working to help save the animals. Some groups raise money to let people know about the problem. And they try to get the governments to pass laws protecting animals in danger.
Quite a few countries have passed laws. These laws forbid the killing of any animals or plants on the danger list. Slowly, the number of some animals in danger is growing.
【小題1】Animals are important to us mainly because____.

A．they give us a source of food	B．they are beautiful and lovely
C．they keep the balance of nature	D．they give us a lot of pleasure

【小題2】What has happened to the animals on the earth?

A．Hundreds of kinds of animals have disappeared forever.

B．Many kinds of animals have died out.

C．About 170 kinds of animals have disappeared forever.

D．All kinds of animals are in danger.

【小題3】Which of the following is NOT true?

A．People care much about animals because they need them.

B．Once a certain kind of animals is gone forever, there will never be any more.

C．Killing all rats and mice may cause some problems.

D．People must not kill any animals.

【小題4】What can we infer from the fact that quite a few countries have passed laws protecting animals in danger?

A．Every person will know the importance of protecting wild animals.

B．Animals in danger will not be killed any more.

C．The number of some animals in danger will increase.

D．Animals in danger will be kept away from people.

Probably you have seen photos of the Grand Canyon（峽谷）, the great valley in the desert country of Arizona. But you must go there yourself to feel its true size and beauty. The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world
The Colorado River formed the Grand Canyon over millions of years. Slowly, the river cut down through hard rock. At the same time, the land was rising. Today the canyon is 1.5 kilometers and 445 kilometers long. The oldest rocks at the bottom of the canyon are more than 1 billion years old. The width varies from about 200 meters to 29 kilometers across. The rim or top of the canyon is about 2,300 meters above sea level on the South Rim, and about 3,000 meters on the other side. As a result, there are different kinds of plants and animals on opposite sides of the canyon. The South Rim is dry desert country. The North Rim has tall forests.
The canyon looks different at different times of day, and in different seasons and weather. At sunrise and sunset the red, gold, brown and orange colors of the rocks are especially clear and bright. In winter, the canyon is partly covered with snow.
The view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the best. Most visitors come here and stay in campgrounds or hotels. Every point along the canyon’s edge offers a different view.
The North rim of the Canyon is quieter. It takes all day to drive there from the South Rim because there is only one bridge across the Colorado River. On the way, you go through Navado Indian lands, and a colorful pink desert called “The Painted Desert”.
【小題1】The best way to feel the true beauty of the Grand Canyon is to________.

A．see its photographs	B．listen to the report about it
C．watch its introduction on TV	D．go there yourself and visit it

【小題2】 The scene of the canyon is ________.

A．various depending on different time and places

B．a(chǎn)lmost the same

C．various depending on different time

D．various depending on different places

【小題3】 If you want to visit the North Rim from the South Rim, you________.

A．can go there in many direction	B．won’t spend much time on the way
C．can visit The Painted Desert on the way	D．needn’t go across any bridges

【小題4】 If you want to have a visit to the Grand Canyon, you’d better go to _______.

A．the North Rim

B．the South Rim

C．the bottom

D．Navado Indian Lands

Some scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings.
The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves.
Decibels（分貝）measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninety-five would have the same effect.
Some scientists have proposed setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales.
A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales' ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected.
Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds object to a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research.
Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists suspect that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean.
【小題1】 According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?

A．The man-made noises.	B．The noises made by themselves.
C．The sound of earthquakes.	D． The sound of the ice-breaking.

【小題2】 Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph?

A．Different places with different types of noises.

B．The very human ears sensitive to all types of noises.

C．The ocean animals' reaction to noises.

D．The same noise measured differently on land and in the ocean.

【小題3】We can know from the passage that many researchers think that the noise limit of one hundred twenty decibels would _____.

A．prevent them from doing their research work

B．benefit them a lot in their research work

C．do good to their health

D．increase the industrial output

【小題4】 According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?

A．They will try their best to decrease noise.

B．They will work hard to cut down noise pollution.

C．They will study the effect of different noises.

D．They will protect animals from harmful noises.

As computer games get to look more lifelike, it seems that their violence is spilling over into real life. It is reported that some dozens of children have been murdered since 1997, which has been linked to all obsession (著迷) with violent video games. Recently the parents of a 14-­year-­old murder victim in the UK blamed the killer's obsession with the game Manhunt, causing a government review of legislation (立法) to protect children.
Psychologists think there may be many reasons why violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies. Firstly, players are actively involved in violence, and may begin to see using weapons as second nature. Secondly, violent games provide repetitive aggressive (侵犯的) experiences that are rewarded by more killing.
Many studies have shown that people who play violent games regularly are more likely to show high levels of aggression. For instance, in 2000, scientists in Iowa State University found that people who played violent games were more likely to admit involvement in aggressive behaviors, including assaults (侵犯人體罪) or robberies.
A study of 13 to 14-­year­-old children showed that more than half had played games recommended only for over­18s. The more violent the games they played, the more they considered physical aggression to be acceptable. Besides, children who play violent games are more prone (有做……傾向的) to arguing with teachers and fighting.
Experimental studies have also hinted at a possible link. In one, scientists asked a group of students to play a violent game, while another group played the non­violent. Those who played the violent games were faster to react to aggressive words subsequently (隨后) flashed on screen.
【小題1】 We may infer from the first paragraph that 　　　　.

A．computer games have little to do with violence in real life

B．Manhunt has resulted in the death of one of its plays

C．lifelike computer games are forbidden in the UK

D．legislation to protect children in the UK still needs improving

【小題2】 Violent games are more harmful to children than violent movies because 　　　　.

A．violent movies are not so attractive to children

B．the viewers can't take part in violent movies

C．violent movies are not popular with children

D．children can win awards in violent games

【小題3】 What will be probably discussed in the paragraph following the passage？

A．Further research on the harm of violent games.

B．Further differences between violent game and non­violent games.

C．Ways to protect children from violent games.

D．The result of more experimental studies.

【小題4】 What would be the best title for the passage？

A．Games and Murder

B．Should Computer Games become lifelike？

C．Legislation, effective or not？

D．Violent Games and Non­violent Games

Next Hot Language to Study: Chinese
The fourth-graders at Chicago’s McCormick Primary School are unaware of the difficulty in learning Chinese. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it’s becoming their third language. They’ve been learning and using Chinese words since kindergarten, and it’s now second nature to give a hearty “ni hao” when strangers enter the classroom.
The classroom scene at McCormick is unusual, but it may soon be a common fixture(固定物) in American schools, where Chinese is rapidly becoming the hot new language. Government officials have long wanted more focus on security—useful languages like Chinese, and pressure from them—as well as from business leaders, politicians, and parents—has driven a quick growth in the number of programs.
Chicago itself is home to the largest effort to include Chinese in US public schools. The program here has grown to include 3,000 students in 20 schools, with more schools on a waiting list. Programs have also spread to places like Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and North Carolina. It’s true that the number of students learning Chinese is tiny compared with how many study Spanish or French.
Advocates (提倡者，擁護(hù)者) see knowledge of the Chinese language and culture as a help in a global economy where China is growing in importance. “This is an interesting way to begin to engage with the world’s next superpower,” says Michael Levine, director of education at the Asia Society, which has started five new public high schools that offer Chinese. “Globalization（全球化) has already changed the arrangements in terms of how children today are going to need to think about their careers… The question is, when not whether, the schools are going to adjust.”
In Chicago, the trend extends beyond schools with high numbers of Asian students. “The fact that my students are 98% low income and 99% Latino(拉丁美洲人) and they are succeeding in this, tells me everyone should have a try at learning languages,” says Virginia Rivera, principal at McCormick.“We want to give our young people opportunities to advance… and Chinese is a great opportunity to survive in today’s economy,” says Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago.
【小題1】The first paragraph is mainly written to _______.

A．show the importance of Chinese learning

B．introduce the topic to be followed

C．a(chǎn)dvise primary schools to teach Chinese

D．prove it’s easy for children to learn language

【小題2】 How many languages are mentioned in this passage?

A．Six.	B．Two.
C．Three.	D．Four.

【小題3】 In the last paragraph, the underlined word “this ”probably refers to _____.

A．the competition between Latino and Asian students

B．the global economy

C．the interesting way to engage with China

D．the Chinese learning

【小題4】 What CANNOT be learned from this passage?

A．Most students at McCormick can speak three languages.

B．Chinese is gaining its popularity in all schools in Chicago.

C．French has far more speakers than Chinese does in Chicago.

D．Globalization in a way makes it necessary to learn Chinese.

【小題5】 Which of the following is mainly about in this passage?

A．The Chinese learning in Chicago.

B．The ways to learn Chinese.

C．McCormick Primary School.

D．Globalization and Chinese learning.