How many men do housework? Recently a European commission(委员会) tried to find out people’s ideas and reactions to the women’s movement. As part of their survey(调查), they asked many men and women the question, “Who does the housework?” The men answered very differently from the women!
The housework they asked people about was: preparing meals, washing dishes, cleaning the house and babysitting. 48% of British husbands said they did these things. 37% of Danish(丹麦的) men helped in the house. But only 15% of Italian men said they did the housework; many of them said they never helped at all!
But there was an interesting point of view from the wives. According to British wives, only 38% of their husbands helped in the house. And Italian wives said that their husbands hardly ever helped. The Italian and British men did not tell the truth! The Commission found that Danish men were the most truthful husbands; their answers were the same as their wives’ answers.
Do the men you know help in the house? Do you think the survey gives a true picture in your experience? Write and tell us what you think.
1. The survey was carried out in _______.
A. Britain B. Italy C. Denmark D. Europe
2. The subject for the survey is_______.
A. how many boys do the housework?
B. who does the housework at home
C. how many women do the housework?
D. who are more diligent, wives or husbands
3. From the passage we can see that _______.
A. there are more husbands who did the housework than wives
B. husbands do half of the housework all the time
C. there are more wives who do the housework than husbands
D. wives do almost all the housework at home
4. More _______ husbands help in the house than _______ husbands.
A. British; Danish B. Italian; Danish
C. Danish; British D. Italian; British
Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly two-thirds of the world’s population lives within 80 kilometers of the sea coast.
In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be expected to supply many of man’s needs.
The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals exist on the ocean floor ready to be developed.
Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by eastern people.
Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.
Technology is enabling man to explore even more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.
The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2020 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved.Which of the following are the types of resources that sea offer man?
| A．fish, shellfish and oil |
| B．food, gas and oil |
| C．warm temperature and ocean currents |
| D．food, energy sources and minerals |
How can the warm temperature of the ocean be used as a possible source of energy?
| A．It can be used as a huge air-conditioner to warm the ship. |
| B．It can work in a way similar to the steam in a steamboat. |
| C．The heat of the warm ocean can be transported to factories. |
| D．The heat of the warm ocean can be stored and delivered. |
We can conclude from this passage that ______.
| A．the sea resources have largely been used up |
| B．the sea in the broad sense, has not yet been developed |
| C．the problems stopping us from developing the sea have been solved |
| D．modern technology is good enough to exploit all the sea resources |
The following statements are true except ______.
| A．Over half of the world’s population lives within 80 kilometers of the sea coast. |
| B．Resources on land are used up while the sea still can be developed to supply man’s needs. |
| C．Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years. |
| D．Previously, fishing is an old skill practiced mainly by eastern people. |
The best title for this passage is ______.
| A．Harvesting the sea with technology |
| B．Supplying Sea Food |
| C．Technology for Developing the Sea |
| D．Man and the Sea |
Bookie’s, the campus bookstore is located at the Campus Activity Centre, main floor.
Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks. There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course. If you need help in finding your course textbooks, ask any of the staff in the bookstore.
There are more than just textbooks at bookie’s. They carry a wide variety of stationary, art supplies and gift items. You can also buy telephone cards, postage stamps and bus passes. You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes.
TEXTBOOK RETURNS
1) Do I need my receipt to return books?
Yes.
2) How long do I have to return books?
Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase.
3) What if I wrote my name in the book?
Unfortunately, we can not give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit.
4) What happens if I miss the last day for return?
We may purchase the text book as “used” in accordance with our Buyback program.
5) What if I discover that my book has missing pages half way through the semester?
We will replace the defective books, new or used, for a like copy of that title. Cash refunds are not given for defective books returned outside the normal return dates.
BUYBACKS
1) What books do you buy back?
We buy back all current edition textbooks. If we do not use them at UCC, we buy them back according to the value established in the North American marketplace.
2) How much do I get for my books?
If bookie’s is buying the book for use at UCC, you will receive 50% of the current new retail price. In order to receive optimum buyback price, discs and supplements must accompany the book.
3) What happens to the books that I sell?
Books for bookie’s are processed by our staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price.
4) What condition do my books need to be in?
Books should be in good condition, meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact. Notes and markings on the pages of the books are perfectly fine. Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased back unless they are free of all markings. No sales receipt is required for these books.
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Monday–Thursday 9:00am–6:00pm
Friday 9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday ClosedThe intended readers of this passage are ______.
| A．book dealers | B．university students |
| C．publishers | D．campus staff |
The underlined word “defective” can best be replaced by ______.
| A．latest | B．perfect |
| C．brand-new | D．incomplete |
Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if ______.
| A．the cover of the book is missing |
| B．there are markings and notes on the pages |
| C．you have lost the sales receipt |
| D．you miss the last day for return |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks. |
| B．Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks. |
| C．Books bought in bookie’s should be returned within ten working days. |
| D．Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students. |
The items which can be bought back don’t include ______.
| A．textbooks with markings |
| B．workbooks with markings |
| C．textbooks with covers and all pages |
| D．study guides free of markings |
It was in October. I was aimlessly wandering down the street, heading into a most gloriously beautiful sunset. I had an urge to speak to someone on the street to share that beauty, but it seemed everyone was in a hurry.
I took the next-best action. Quickly I ducked into a department store and asked the lady behind the counter if she could come outside for just a minute. She looked at me as though I were from some other planet. She hesitated, and then seemingly against her better judgment, she moved toward the door.
When she got outside I said to her, “Just look at that sunset! Nobody out here was looking at it and I just had to share it with someone.”
For a few seconds we just looked. Then I said, “God is in his heaven and all is right with the world.” I thanked her for coming out to see it; she went back inside and I left. It felt good to share the beauty.
Four years later my situation changed greatly. I came to the end of a twenty-year marriage. I was alone and on my own for the first time in my life. I lived in a trailer park which, at the time, I considered a real come-down, and I had to do my wash in the community laundry room.
One day, while my clothes were going around, I picked up a magazine and read an article about a woman who had been in similar circumstances. She had come to the end of a marriage, moved to a strange community, and the only job she could find was one she disliked: clothing sales in a department store.
Then something that happened to her changed everything. She said a woman came into her department store and asked her to step outside to look at a sunset. The stranger had said, “God is in his heaven and all is right with the world,” and she had realized the truth in that statement. From that moment on, she turned her life around.The author asked the woman to go outside to ______.
| A．admire the sunset | B．cheer her up |
| C．offer some help | D．have a chat |
Four years later, the author ______.
| A．found her dream job |
| B．put an end to her marriage |
| C．worked in a laundry room |
| D．lived in the same community |
After reading the article in the magazine, the author was probably______.
| A．disappointed | B．puzzled |
| C．inspired | D．overjoyed |
Which of the following shows the right order of what happened?
a. I shared a few words and beautiful sunset with the woman.
b. The woman I met years ago got into frustration after divorce.
c. I got divorced and felt lost in my life.
d. I came across a beautiful sunset but had no one to share with.
e. The woman felt astonished by the invitation from a stranger.
f. I recognized the woman I met before in the magazine.
| A．b, d, e, f, a, c | B．d, e, a, c, f, b |
| C．d, e, a, f, b, c | D．b, d, e, a, c, f |
What can be the best title for the passage?
| A．Sharing Beauty | B．Never give up |
| C．Beauty of Life | D．An Unforgettable experience |
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully．It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time ．A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia．If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary．
Any of a large number of simple factors may take it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep．His matters may be too soft or too hard．If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night．If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping．Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia．Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake．
Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders．Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease．
The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct．The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes．An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound．He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath．If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while．Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful．Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tired enough he nearly always falls asleep．
If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillizers or sleeping pills．Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous．According to the writer, insomnia is ______．
| A．a rare problem | B．a sign of illness |
| C．a common complaint | D．a modern disease |
Which of the following statements is not the cause of insomnia?
| A．too many blankets on a hot night |
| B．drinking juice |
| C．emotional or mental disorders |
| D．physical pain |
Insomnia needn’t be taken seriously because_______．
| A．people can catch on sleep during the day． |
| B．many people sleep far too much． |
| C．it can easily be cured by doctors． |
| D．it is cured naturally by tiredness． |
The main cure for insomnia is_____．
| A．reading a book at night |
| B．having sleeping pills |
| C．watching television before bedtime |
| D．not to get too anxious about sleeping |
Dewey is the true story of an abandoned kitten（小猫） who went on to live an extraordinary life, inspiring a struggling single mother , transforming a sleepy library and the local people of Lowa farm town, and eventually getting hold of the hearts of animal lovers around the world．
Vicki Myron was a single mom ，who , after surviving the loss of her family farm and an alcoholic husband ,went back to school and became a librarian ．As the director of the Spencer Public Library, her biggest challenge was to raise the spirits of the residents of a remote town affected deeply by the farm crisis of the 1980s ．Her solution came when Vicki found a tiny kitten almost frozen to death in the library’s night drop box．Recognizing the extraordinary strength and uniqueness of this kitten , Vivki received approval from the library board to adopt him as Spencer’s resident cat．From that moment on, her life ---and the town of Spencer--- would change forever．
Dewey, as the townspeople named the kitten, grew into a friendly cat whose funny behavior kept people laughing and whose sixth sense about those in need created hundreds of deep and loving friendships．As his fame grew, people drove hundreds of miles to meet Dewey, and he even became a subject of a hit documentary in Japan !Through it all, Dewey remained a loyal companion , a beacon of hope not just for Vicki Myron, but for the entire town of Spencer as it slowly pulled itself up from the worst financial crisis in its long history．
When Dewey died in 2006 at the age of 19, his obituary appeared in over 250 newspapers , including the New York Times and USA Today , and was announced on the national television evening news．Which of the following descriptions of Vicki Myron is Not true?
| A．She worked as a librarian in the Spencer Public Library． |
| B．Her husband was addicted to drinking． |
| C．She kept Dewey, an abandoned cat at home． |
| D．It was she that found Dewey in the library’s night drop box． |
What does the underlined word in the last paragraph “obituary” mean?
| A．featured photos |
| B．reports of one’s life |
| C．the news of one’s death |
| D．comments on ones’ life |
What is the best title of the passage?
| A．Dewey, an abandoned cat who touched the world． |
| B．Vicki Myron , a small-town librarian who adopted Dewey． |
| C．How a little cat made the Spencer Public Library famous． |
| D．How Vicki Myron made Dewey, an abandoned cat, world-famous． |
In which sections of a magazine will readers find the passage?
| A．Fabric of fashion | B．Reading hour |
| C．Smart and sharp science | D．Health tips |