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Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children. Not caring about the money, parents often send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the United States or Australia. They also want their children to take extra-course activities where they will learn a musical instrument or ballet or other classes which will give them a head start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is , the better it is. So the parents will spend an unreasonable amount of money on education . Even poor couples will buy a computer for their son or daughter.
However, what most parents fail to see is that the best early education they can give their children is usually very cheap.
Parents can see that their children’s skills vary, skilled in some areas while poor in others. What most parents fail to realize though, is that today’s children lack (缺乏) self-respect and self-confidence.
The problem is that parents are only educating their children on how to take multiple-choice tests and how to study well, but parents aren’t teaching them the most important skills they need to be confident , happy and clever.
Parents can achieve this by teaching practical skills like cooking, sewing and doing housework.
Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking demands patience and time. It’s an enjoyable but difficult experiment. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and gradually to finish his job successfully. His result, a well-cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and a lot of self-confidence.
Some old machines , such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your children to play with will make him curious (好奇) and arouse his interest He will spend hours looking at them, trying to fix them; your child might become an engineer when he grows up. These activities aren’t merely teaching a child to read a book , but rather to think, to use his mind. And that is more important.
【小題1】.
Parents in China, according to this passage,_________.
A. are too strict with their children        
B. are too rich to educate their children
C have some problems in educating their children correctly
D. are too poor to educate their children
【小題2】.
Generally speaking, children’s skills_______.

A．come from their parents

B．have nothing to do with their education

C．may be different

D．have something to do with their marks in the exams

【小題3】.
The writer of this passage doesn’t seem to be satisfied with_______.

A．the parents’ idea of educating their children

B．the education system

C．children’s skills

D．children’s hobbies

【小題4】.
. Doing some cooking at home helps children_________.

A．learn how to serve their parents

B．learn how to become strong and fat

C．benefit from it and prepare themselves for the future

D．make their parents believe that they are clever

On a small farm in Mexico, there are no schools. A bus is the school! The driver of the bus is the teacher! It is a school bus, but it doesn't take children to school. It just goes round from place to place, and sometimes it comes to this farm. The bus will stay here for three months. The farmers call it a school on wheels (車輪).
Every time the bus comes, the farmers come running to it, shouting and laughing. They warmly welcome the school bus!
When the bus is on the farm, in the morning, the teacher teaches the small children. In the afternoon, the bigger children come to have their lessons because they must work in the morning. At night, the fathers and mothers come to school. They want to learn, too. How the farmers hope that some day they can have a real(真正的) school on their farm!
【小題1】.  . The driver of the bus is ________.

A．the teacher

B．the student

C．the farmer

D．the school

【小題2】.  The bus school will ________.

A．take children to school	B．stay there for lunch
C．take the fathers and mothers to school	D．go round from place to place

【小題3】.  . When the school bus comes, the farmers  are  ________.

A．sad

B．a(chǎn)ngry

C．be happy

D．disappointed(失望)

【小題4】.  . Which one of the following is true?

A．A school bus is a real school for farmers' children.

B．The bus school has no teacher at all.

C．The bus school has no students.

D．The children and their parents on the farm all come to the bus school to learn.

People believe that climbing can do  good to health. Where can you learn the skill of climbing then? If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb, you’re wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms(體育館). Here，people are learning on special climbing walls. The climbing wall goes straight up and has small holding places for hands and feet.
How do people climb the wall? To climb，you need special shoes and a harness (保護(hù)帶) around your chest to hold you. There are ropes(繩索)tied to your harness. The ropes hold you in place so that you don’t fall. A beginner’s wall is usually about 15 feet high, and you climb straight up. There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to. Sometimes it’s easy to see the next piece of metal. Sometimes, it’s not. The most difficult part is to control your fear. It’s normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it’s difficult not to feel fear. But when you move away from the wall, the harness and the ropes hold you，and you begin to feel safe. You move slowly until you reach the top.
Climbing attracts people because it’s good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body, especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout. When you climb，both your mind and your body can become stronger.
【小題1】 What can we infer from the passage?

A．People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays.

B．It is impossible to build up（強(qiáng)�。� one’s body by climbing.

C．People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors.

D．It is always easy to see holding places in climbing.

【小題2】. The most difficult thing to do in wall climbing is________.

A．to tie ropes to your harness	B．to control your fear
C．to move away from the wall	D．to climb straight up

【小題3】. The word “workout” underlined（被劃線） in the last paragraph most probably means________.

A．settlement

B．exercise

C．excitement

D．tiredness

【小題4】 Why does the author write this passage?

A．To tell people where to find gyms.

B．To prove the basic need for climbing.

C．To encourage people to climb mountains.

D．To introduce the sport of wall climbing.

Americans have taken over from the Indians many things besides their continent! Where did corn, potatoes, tomatoes, chocolate and maple sugar come from? The Indians. Who invented moccasins, snowshoes and hammocks? The Indians!
A list of the tools, plants, materials and designs we owe to the Indians would include hundreds of items. But there is something far more familiar, something that is always at hand. It is used daily by every American: a large vocabulary of Indian words.
Potato, tomato, chocolate, moccasin and hammock came into English from Indian languages. So did cocoa, tobacco, maize (an Indian word for corn) and succotash. Some words have changed on the way. Potato, for example, comes from a word that sounds like “batata”. Cocoa began as “cacahuatl”.
Some meanings have also changed. The long Indian word from which succotash comes means “something broken off in bits”. Indian women often varied their dishes by mixing bits of one food with another. White men who ate an Indian dish of mixed lima beans (青豆) and corn began using the Indian word to mean this particular mixture.
Put on your moccasins and take a walk in the country. If it is a cold day and you wear a mackinaw, your jacket will be as Indian as your shoes. But mackinaw came from “michilimackinac”, the Indian name of a place where a fort (集市) served as a trading post. Bright-colored blankets or jackets bought at the post soon became known as “mackinaws”.
Early white visitors to the continent found Indian words useful for the things new to them. But some Indian sounds, such as the “tl” at the end of many words, were hard to say. That is why “coyotl” became coyote and “tomatle” became tomato.
Some words simply seemed too long. So, “musickwautash” became succotash and “rockahominy” became hominy.
【小題1】The first two paragraphs may serve as a(n)     .

A．explanation

B．introduction

C．comment

D．background

【小題2】 Which of the following has been changed for easier pronunciation?

A．Batata

B．Chocolate

C．Tomatle

D．Rockahominy

【小題3】 Some words have changed because       .

A．they are too long

B．nobody can use them

C．the things they refer to have disappeared

D．they are too difficult for people to write

【小題4】 What is the passage mainly about?

A．How Indian traditions affect us.

B．Why Indian words were changed.

C．Things we owe to the Indians.

D．Indian words all around us.

In most people’s opinion, the tiger is not an animal that we would ordinarily think of as being chicken. However, one tiger, which lives in an English zoo, turned out to be more cowardly( 膽小的) than his keepers could ever have imagined.
Tanvir, a two-year-old Bengal tiger, got stuck at the top of a new 5m-high activity tower in the zoo, after climbing it for the first time.
The wooden tower had been designed to provide mental exercise for Tanvir by testing his ability of dealing with troublesome situations, but after climbing it in just a few seconds, he lost his courage when it came to coming back down. Tanvir went on to spend nearly two days at the top of the tower trying to collect the courage to attempt to get down.
A spokesperson for the zoo said that several days before Tanvir had taken half an hour to get down a lower tower only 1.5m high, and the taller tower had clearly been too much challenging for him.
“Every time he got to the edge, he looked out, put a paw over, and thought, ‘no, I cannot make it!’”laughed Samantha Cordrey, Tanvir’s keeper. In the end Tanvir’s hunger defeated his fear, and after almost 48 hours he made his way down. Burying himself in a big meal just like a hungry pig, Tanvir seemed to forget such a shameful experience for a while.
It appears that his experience would not be the worst in Tanvir’s life if he continued to act like a chicken. It is not known whether he will take courage to go back up his exercise tower again.
The whole episode(插曲) only serves to show the difficulties faced by zoo staff in creating environments that will improve animals’ living ability in enclosed space.
【小題1】When speaking of Tanvir’s shameful experience, Samantha Cordrey might feel it was_____.

A．funny

B．surprising

C．exciting

D．unbelievable

【小題2】What made Tanvir get down the 5m-high activity tower at last?

A．The coldness of the weather.	B．The direction from his keepers.
C．The sufferings of being hungry	D．The fear of being alone

【小題3】 Why does the author say “this experience would not be the worst in Tanvir’s life if…”(Paragraph 6)?

A．Because Tanvir’s keepers will design more difficult exercise for him.

B．Because Tanvir is so cowardly that he has little courage to meet greater challenges.

C．Because Tanvir’s bad health will bring him much trouble in practice.

D．Because Tanvir is always careless and often causes trouble by accident.

【小題4】 The zoo designed the 5m-high activity tower to______.

A．make Tanvir become brave

B．improve Tanvir’s performance skills

C．let tourists watch Tanvir better

D．improve Tanvir’s living ability

No one can avoid being influenced by advertisements. Much as we may pride ourselves on our good taste, we are no longer free to choose the things we want, for advertising exerts a subtle influence on us. In their efforts to persuade us to buy this or that product, advertisers have made a close study of human nature and have classified all our little weaknesses.
Advertisers discovered years ago that all of us love to get something for nothing. An advertisement which begins with the magic word FREE can rarely go wrong. These days, advertisers not only offer free samples, but free cars, free houses, and free trips round the world as well. They devise hundreds of competitions which will enable us to win huge sums of money. Radio and television have made it possible for advertisers to capture the attention of millions of people in this way.
During a radio programme, a company of biscuit manufacturers once asked listeners to bake biscuits and send them to their factory. They offered to pay $10 a pound for the biggest biscuit baked by a listener. The response to this competition was tremendous. Before long, biscuits of all shapes and sizes began arriving at the factory. One lady brought in a biscuit on a wheelbarrow. It weighed nearly 500 pounds. A little later, a man came along with a biscuit which occupied the whole of his car. All the biscuits that were sent were carefully weighed. The largest was 713 pounds. It seemed certain that this would win the prize. But just before the competition closed, a lorry arrived at the factory with a truly colossal biscuit which weighed 2,400 pounds. It had been baked by a college student who had used over 1,000 pounds of flour, 800 pounds of sugar, 200 pounds of fat, and 400 pounds of various other ingredients. It was so heavy that a crane had to be used to remove it from the lorry. The manufacturers had to pay more money than they had anticipated, for they bought the biscuit from the student for $24,000.
【小題1】.
. Why have advertisers made a close study of human weakness?

A．They thought it was very interesting to do so.

B．They wanted to persuade the customers to buy their products.

C．They thought it was their duty.

D．They wanted to research how much people spend buying their products.

【小題2】.
. Why do advertisers offer free samples and other things to people?

A．They use them to attract people’s attention.

B．Their advertisements have little effect on customers.

C．Different means are being used to cheat people.

D．They produce too many products that can’t be sold out.

【小題3】.
From the last paragraph, we know that the factory failed to expect _______.

A．how many people would take an interest in the competition

B．how many ingredients are needed to bake a large biscuit

C．it was possible to bake a biscuit as large as the student’s

D．the payment wouldn’t be as high as $ 24,000

The private automobile（私家車）has long played an important role in the United States. In fact, it has become a necessary and important part of the American way of life. In 1986, sixty-nine percent of American families owned at least one car, and thirty-eight percent had more than one. By giving workers rapid transportation, the automobile has freed them from having to live near their place of work. This has encouraged the growth of the cities, but it has also led to traffic problems.
For farm families the automobile is very helpful. It has made it possible for them to travel to town very often for business and for pleasure, and also to transport their children to distant schools.
Family life has been affected（影響）in various ways, The car helps to keep families together when it is used for picnics, outings, and other shared experiences. However, when teenage children have the use of the car, their parents can't keep an eye on them. There is a great danger if the driver has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs, or showing off by speeding or breaking down traffic laws. Mothers of victims（受害者）of such accidents have formed an organization called MADD（Mothers Against Drunk Driving. These women want to prevent further tragedies（悲�。�. They have worked to encourage the government to limit the youngest drinking age, Students have formed a similar organization, SADD（Students Against Drunk Driving）and are spreading the same message among their friends.
For many Americans the automobile is a necessity. But for some, it is also a mark of social position and for young people, a sign of becoming an adult. Altogether, cars mean very much to Americans.
【小題1】.
. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

A．Cars have encouraged the growth of the cities.

B．Cars can bring families together when they go for picnics.

C．Cars have enabled people to live far from their place of work.

D．Cars help city families to transport their children to faraway schools.

【小題2】.. What has been done to deal with the problem of drunk driving?

A．Patents have paid more attention to their children.

B．Some organizations have been set up against drunk driving.

C．Mothers have tried to persuade their children not to drink alcohol.

D．University students have asked the government to solve the problem.

【小題3】. We can infer from the text that ____________ in America.

A．it will be more difficult for people to get new cars

B．parents will not allow their children to have their own cars

C．the government will encourage people to use public transportation

D．cars will still be popular though they have caused many problems

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting（永恒的、永久的） happiness. Aristotle (亞里士多德), a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future —for example, getting into college or getting a good job —that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
【小題1】 The best title（標(biāo)題）of the passage is ________.

A．Money Makes You Happy

B．The Secrets of Happiness

C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy

D．Good Friends Make You Happy

【小題2】 The second paragraph tells us that ________.

A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be

B．we shouldn’t think about our future

C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.

D．some people fail to live a happy life

【小題3】 The passage gives us ________ pieces of advice on happiness.

A．one

B．two

C．three

D．four

【小題4】 Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

A．Reading a good book.

B．Traveling to a foreign country.

C．Playing a sport.

D．Spending time with close friends.

Decision-making can be extremely difficult. Decision-making styles are significantly different in different cultures.
In any approach to a problem and in any negotiations, the Western world turns to the“I to you” approach while Japan，the “you to you” approach. The former means both sides present their arguments openly from their own point of view. Naturally, often comes a confrontation(沖突) situation, which Westerners are very skillful in dealing with.The latter is based on each side trying to understand the other person’s point of view. Thus, the direction of the meeting is a mutual(相互的) attempt to reduce confrontation and achieve harmony.
Besides, Western decision-making goes mostly from top management(管理人員) and often does not consult middle management or the worker. However, in Japan great consideration is given to the thoughts and opinions of everyone at all levels. Based on “bottom-up direction”, ideas can be created at the lowest levels, travel upward through an organization and have an effect on the final decision.
Difference in decision-making also comes from different communication styles. The Japanese business person works to achieve harmony, even if the deal fallsthrough, and will spend whatever time is necessary to determine a “you to you” approach, communicating personal views only indirectly. They put a thorough job above the Western deadline approach. So the Japanese are thorough in their meetings. Thus Americans are often annoyed by the many meetings in many Japanese businesses. But where the American is pressingfor a specific decision, the Japanese is trying to think up a rather broad direction.
On the other hand, once a given agreement is made, it is the Japanese who sometimes wonderat the slow pace in which Westerners carry out the decision. The Japanese are eager to move forward and Westerners, perhaps, lag(落后)behind as they take the time for in-depth planning.
【小題1】 The text mainly tells us that Japan and the Western world         .

A．face great difficulty in making decisions

B．a(chǎn)re different in decision-making styles

C．have all members contribute to a decision

D．have two approaches: “I to you” and “you to I”

【小題2】Which of the following is TRUE of the Westerners?

A．They carry out the decision once it is made.

B．There are many meetings in their businesses.

C．They work to achieve harmony in doing business.

D．They are good at handling confrontation situation.

【小題3】The author’s attitude towards Japanese decision-making is         .

A．positive

B．critical

C．negative

D．casual(無所謂的）

Britain’s symbolic red phone boxes have become out of date in the age of the mobile, but villages across the country are stepping in to save them, with creative intelligence. Whether as a place to exhibit art, poetry, or even as a tiny library, hundreds of phone boxes have been given a new life by local communities determined to preserve a typical part of British life. In Waterperry, a small village near Oxford, the 120 residents have filled the phone box next to the old house with a pot of flowers, piles of gardening and cooking magazines, and stuck poems on the walls.
They took control of the phone box when telecoms operator BT said it was going to pull it down, an announcement that caused such dissatisfaction that one local woman threatened to chain herself to the box to save it. “I’d have done it,”insisted Kendall Turner. “It would have been heartbreaking for the village.”Local councilor Tricia Hallam, who came up with the idea for the phone box’s change, said quite a few people would have joined her, adding, “We couldn’t let it go because it’s a British symbol.”
Only three feet by three feet wide, and standing 2.51-meter tall, the phone boxes were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1936 for the 25^th anniversary of the reign of King George V.Painted in “Post Office red” to match the post boxes, they were once a typical image of England and the backdrop（背景）to millions of tourist photographs.
Eight years ago there were about 17,000 across Britain, but today, in a country where almost everybody has a mobile phone, 58 percent are no longer profitable and ten percent are only used once a month. “On average, maintaining them costs $800 a year per phone box — about ￡44 million annually,” said John Lunb, general manager for BT Payphones.
【小題1】.Some red phone boxes in Britain have been used for ______ .
a.selling flowers     b.cooking           c.reading       d.exhibiting art or poetry

A．a(chǎn),b

B．c,d

C．a(chǎn),b,c

D．b,c,d

【小題2】.Why do the villagers want to keep the red phone boxes ?

A．Because millions of people visit Britain to see the red phone boxes.

B．Because the local people could earn a lot of money from the red phone boxes.

C．Because the red phone boxes have already become a symbol of Britain.

D．Because the red phone boxes may be useful for some people in emergency.

【小題3】.What is the color of the British post boxes according to the passage ?

A．Green.

B．Red.

C．Black.

D．Yellow.

【小題4】.What is John Lumb’s attitude towards pulling down the red phone boxes ?

A．Supportive.

B．Opposed.

C．Neutral.

D．Indifferent.