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. Here, people are learning on climbing. The climbing wall goes straight up and small holding places for hands and feet.
How do people climb the wall? To climb, you need special shoes and harness (保护带) around your chest to hold you. There are ropes 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 new piece of metal. Sometimes, it’s not. The most difficult 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.
58. What can we infer from the passage?
A. People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays.
B. It is impossible to build up 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.
59. 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
60. The word “workout” underlined in the last paragraph most probably means _________.
A. settlement B. exercise C. excitement D. tiredness
61. 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
| Advertisement Manager Responsibilities: ◇To develop sales plans to achieve set goals. ◇To analyze market opportunities. ◇To lead and motivate a team of advertising sales staff to meet sales objectives and targets. ◇To ensure daily operations flow smoothly. Requirements: ◇A recognized degree in relevant disciplines. ◇Strong leadership and problem-solving skills. ◇Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentations kills. ◇Self-starter, aggressive, and able to work independently. ◇Be willing to travel. ◇Minimum 2 years of sales experience in a managerial capacity, preferably in a related industry. |
| Country Manager Responsibilities: ◇Develop a business plan including a sales strategy for the market. ◇Maintain strong customer relationships and attract new customers while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. ◇Lead the sales and support team in Malaysia. Requirements: ◇Degree major in sales/ marketing or relevant qualifications. ◇At least 4 years of experience in sales with a proven track record. ◇Strong interest in books, online products and related emerging technologies. ◇Experience in managing an independent profit centre will be an added advantage. ◇Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ◇Highly motivated, self-driven and a team player adaptable to change. ◇History of developing and maintaining business relationships. ◇Experience in the publishing industry would be an advantage but not essential. |
| Journalist Responsibilities: ◇To report on current events, happenings and trends. Requirements: ◇Recognized degree/diploma in any discipline. ◇Resourceful and committed. ◇Good at writing. ◇Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines. ◇Willing to work irregular hours. ◇Experience in photography. ◇Copy-editing experience. |
| Admin Assistant Responsibilities: ◇To monitor stock in and stock out, keep track of stock records. ◇To arrange stock distribution. ◇To prepare stock reports when required. ◇To complete an other assigned tasks from your superior as and when required. Requirements: ◇Candidates must possess at least an SPM or above. ◇Computer Literate. ◇Required language: English, Chinese. ◇Preferred language: Bahasa Malaysia. ◇Those with inventory control experience will have an added advantage. ◇Able to work independently with minimum supervision. ◇Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status. |
64. If you want to apply for the advertisement manager position, you must______.
A. have a doctor’s degree in advertisement sales.
B. have more than four years’ sales experience.
C. master at least two foreign languages
D. be good at leadership and solving difficult problems.
65. If you like to work irregular hours and are able to meet tight deadlines, you could apply for___.
A. the first position B. the second position
C. the third position D. the fourth position
66. According to the passage, the main work of an admin assistants is______.
A. to report on current events B. to carry out market studies
C. to deal with stock business D. to prepare stock reports
67. Applicants for the advertisement manager and the country manager positions are NOT required to_______.
A. have several years’ experience in sales.
B. have excellent communication skills
C. be willing to work abroad
D. have relevant degrees
If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keeping friendship requires effort and commitment.
Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other commitments that we don’t get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal（叙旧）with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have.
Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry!
Are there any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life?
If you haven’t seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Was there an argument?
If the main reason you haven’t been getting together with the people you already know is that you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities（优先考虑的事）in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want?
If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material toys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be over-committed because you never say “No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be delegated to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you?
Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you.
If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them.
60．The author mainly discusses ______in this passage.
A．how to spend our spare time
B．how to balance friendship and work
C．whether we should keep friendship
D．whether we should invite friends to dinner
61．Which of the following doesn’t indicate a good relationship?
A．You have someone to count on when you are in trouble.
B．You have someone to have close talks with.
C．You have fun when you are with someone.
D．You feel depressed with others in life.
62．What does the underlined word “delegated”（para.7）probably mean?
A．replaced B．appointed
C．defeated D．handled
63．The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following EXCEPT that_____.
A．you feel it difficult to keep friendship
B．you spend too much time seeking material toys in your life
C．you stick to doing everything all by yourself
D．you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do
When I was 19 years old, I was at a dance club. As we were walking to my car one cold night, a man walked up to us. Behind him was a woman carrying a small child. The child had a jacket on but it wasn’t buttoned up（扣上）. The man began to tell us he wanted to borrow some money for the night to get his wife and kid into a hotel. He had a job but no place to live in and was waiting for he first paycheck. He said he could get our mailing address and mail the money back.
The guy I was with reached into his pocket to give this man a $20 bill. As the other man was extending his hand out to take the money, I put my hand on my new friends’ hand and said, “ Can I talk to you for a minute?”
I told him that every day people asked my mother for money on her way to work. She said they made more money than she did, simply begging for money. These people were scamming those with soft hearts. And if they were truly worried about their child suffering from the cold, they would have at least buttoned his jacket or covered him with his blanket.
My new friend looked at me with disappointment and said, “Michelle, I know there are people out there that take advantage of others. I also know there are people out there that are one paycheck away from being homeless. If I give $ 20 to 10 people and only one of them really needs it and uses it for the right thing, it is worth it.”
I am now 37 years old and have never forgotten what he said to me. I don’t even remember his name. But I do remember that that experience changed the way I look at different situations.
56. What do we know about the stranger according to the passage?
A. He had been begging for a long time near the dance club.
B. He would spend the cold night at an expensive hotel.
C. He was careless and didn’t take good care of his child.
D. He might be just lying in order to get some money.
57. Why did the author put her hand on her new friends’ hand?
A. She wanted to tell him to give some more money to the stranger.
B. She believed her mother had already given the stranger some money.
C. She wanted to warm him not to be cheated by the stranger.
D. She asked her friend to pay more attention to the baby instead.
58. Which of the following can take the place of the underlined word “ scamming ” in the 3rd paragraph?
A. cheating B. respecting C. disappointing D. understanding
59. We can safely say that the author’s friend was_________.
A. funny B. kind C. rich D. brave
How to Be a Winner
Sir Steven Redgrave
Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals
“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes (糖尿病). Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it – the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn’t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way. ”
Karen Pickering
Swimming World Champion
“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success – you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”
Kirsten Best
Poet & Writer
“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological (心理的) tool.”
67. What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?
A. Difficulties influenced his career. B. Specialists offered him medical advice.
Training helped him defeat his disease. D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.
68. What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?
A. Her training schedule. B. Her daily happenings.
Her achievements. D. Her sports career.
69. What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to?
A. Ways that help one to focus. B. Words that help one to feel less tense.
Activities that turn one’s attention away. D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.
70. According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?
A. Courage. B. Devotion.
Hard work. D. Self-confidence.
Some people think as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know?
Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.
Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbooks, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.
63. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge
B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information
reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun
D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself
64. What does the sentence “Television has not killed reading, however” underlined in the second paragraph suggest?
A. People only need reading, though. B. Reading is still necessary today.Reading is more fun than television. D. Watching television doesn’t help reading.
65. Which of the following is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A. Types of books B. Kinds of dictionariesLists of history books. D. Collections of stories and poems.
66. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Fewer and fewer people will buy books.
B. A good dictionary should be kept in every home.Books with hard covers sell better than paperbacks.
D. More people like TV programs about famous men.