One evening in November, Berlin received a telephone call from Mrs. Green. “Please, Dr Berlin, come to my house. I had 50,000 dollars on my desk and now it is gone.”
Dr Berlin arrived at Mrs. Green’s house at eight o’clock. First he asked Mrs. Green, “When did you see the money last?”
“At seven o’clock. I put it on my desk in my living room. Then I went to wash my hair. I came back at seven thirty and the money was gone.”
“I see.” Dr Berlin said. “Were you alone in the house?”
“No. My sister’s son Jack is here, too.” Then Dr Berlin and Mrs. Green went to Jack’s room.
“Please, sit down,” Jack said. Dr Berlin sat on the only chair in the room, and the chair was cold. He also saw some books on the ground near his feet.
“What have you been doing this evening?” Dr Berlin asked.
“I came home at six-thirty, and went right to my room. I’ve been sitting in that chair and reading all the evening. I never got up and I never left the room. Maybe somebody came into the house and took my aunt’s money.”
After hearing that, Dr Berlin was clear about who had taken the money.
31. When did Dr Berlin answer the phone from Mrs. Green?
A. At 6:30 B. At 7:00 C. After 7:30 D. At 8:00
32. Where did Mrs. Green put her money?
A. In her living room. B. In her washing room.
C. In Jack’s room. D. In her office.
33. When did the thief take Mrs. Green’s money?
A. Before Mrs. Green came back home. B. When Jack was reading.
C. After Mrs. Green went to wash her hair.
D. When Dr Berlin was answering the phone.
34. Who was Jack?
A. Mrs. Green’s son. B. Mrs. Green’s nephew.
C. Mrs. Green’s husband. D. Mrs. Green’s friend.
35. Which of the following is WRONG?
A. Mrs. Green didn’t live alone. B. Jack had given a careless reply.
C. Dr Berlin found out who had taken the money.
D. Jack had been really reading books all that evening.
6-Day Trek (艰苦跋涉) in the Highland National Parks
Destinations: Saigon—Cat Tien National Park—Buon Ma Thuot—Lak Lake—YokDon National Park
Estimated trekking time: Average 4-5 hours/day
Summary: This trip is ideal for those who love trekking in natural forests. From the southern part of Vietnam up to the central highlands, you will cross through two national parks. There will be opportunities to see wildlife and challenge yourself physically at a moderate (中等的) level.
Indulge yourself in the beauty of nature, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, rediscover yourself in the natural world and refresh both mind and body.
Highlights:
1) Private tour
2) Walk through the forest to a fascinating and beautiful wetland area. If you are lucky, you may be able to see many different kinds of animals using only binoculars (双筒望远镜).
3) Night time wildlife-spotting excursion (远足)
4) Elephant riding
Includes:
1) Travel insurance
2) Private transportation
3) English-speaking guide
4) Guest house-twin shared room
5) Meals as indicated in the itinerary
6) Elephants
7) Canoe
8) Mineral water
9) Entrance fees & all permits
Excludes:
1) Surcharges for other guides in other languages, festival season and peak season surcharges, which will be advised at time of booking
2) Visa
3) Gong show (80 USD/show)
4) Tips
5) Personal expensesDuring the tour, visitors will trek through _______ national parks.
A.2 | B.3 | C.4 | D.5 |
In the forest, tourists will be able to _______.
A.ride elephants | B.have barbeques with natives |
C.play with wild animals | D.race in canoes |
Visitors may have to pay extra fees for _______.
A.permits | B.a Gong show |
C.meals and water | D.an English-speaking guide |
This advertisement is especially for visitors _______.
A.from other countries |
B.who love wildlife |
C.who enjoy country life |
D.interested in hiking in forests |
The passengers on the subway who caught a glimpse of me may have thought I was strange. In particular a gentleman sitting opposite me was always staring at me, looking at the cheese bread on the floor in front of me and then staring back at me. A passenger probably dropped it by mistake and got off at a previous stop, but the gentleman might not think so. “Next stop, St. Patrick Station” — my stop was quickly coming up. I had a few minutes to either take the cheese bread, which nobody else was claiming, or leave it there.
In those few minutes I felt my pride getting in the way. “What would others on the subway think of me if I took the cheese bread? Would they think that I was poor and hungry? Would they think that I was stealing?” The ignorant thing to do was say “yes” to any of those self-imposed questions. Actually, they were just my own thoughts. Though I would leave the subway, walk a block to my office, get settled at my desk, and sit comfortably in my office for the whole day, I couldn’t get rid of the enormous sense of guilt and regret.
My thoughts once pushed me towards pride and ignorance, but finally I had to admit I was wrong. This missing cheese bread could be a gift for a homeless person who suffered from cold and hunger. So why not overcome a little bit of my pride and pass along so much kindness?
Just as the doors opened at my stop, I grabbed the cheese bread and left the subway. It felt awesome, but I didn’t care if people were looking at me or what they were thinking. Instead of going directly to my office as usual, I walked a few more blocks up to Queen’s park, where I often saw a homeless man sitting outside. I always wanted to give him something, but only today I walked toward him, who wrapped himself in a sleeping bag. I was full of satisfaction, and so did the homeless man, I thought.The gentleman kept staring at the author because _______.
A.he wanted to talk to the author |
B.he might think the author dropped the bread |
C.the author appeared too nervous |
D.the author was going to get off |
The underlined word “self-imposed” in paragraph 2 probably means “_______”.
A.easily obtained |
B.strongly supported |
C.purposely created |
D.completely unaccepted |
Why did the author grab the cheese bread when he got off?
A.He noticed that no one was looking at him. |
B.He didn’t want to see the cheese bread to go to waste. |
C.He remembered a homeless man at that very moment. |
D.He valued kindness more than his own pride. |
BEIJING – Alarmed by the overreaching ambitions of many Chinese provinces to grow at all cost, China’s top economic chief is calling on officials to calm down and spare a thought for the environment.
Zhang Ping, who heads China’s National Development and Reform Commission, the central economic planning agency, said only five or six of China’s 30 provinces are targeting annual economic growth of 8 percent or 9 percent.
The remaining provinces are aiming for growth rates of more than 10 percent this year, with some wanting to double economic output in the coming five years.
“China has a planned energy supply of about 4 billion cubic tons of coal equivalent (等量的) for the next five years, and this is not enough to meet demands for economic growth to double,” he was quoted as saying on the news portal Sina. com.
Beijing is increasingly concerned with the ambitions of Chinese provinces across the country to chase high growth despite the central government’s urgent request for a more moderate and sustainable (可持续的) pace of expansion.
Years of rapid economic growth have taken a toll on China’s environment, with Beijing trying to remove some of the damage now. It has an annual growth target of 7 percent for the next five years, well down from last year’s 10 percent.
Zhang said Beijing has asked local governments to take into account the supply of “energy, environment, water and land” to set more reasonable growth target.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The supply of the coal in China is not sufficient for the next five years. |
B.Zhang Ping is an expert and economic chief from www. sina.com. |
C.Few Chinese provinces are aiming for economic growth rates of less than 10%. |
D.Many Chinese provinces are alarmed by Beijing. |
The underlined phrase “taken a toll on” in the sixth paragraph means “_______”.
A.improved | B.done damage to | C.restored | D.attached importance to |
The general idea of the whole passage can be that _________.
A.China’s economy is increasing at a fast speed. |
B.China’s top chief lays more emphasis on the environment |
C.economic high growth should go hand in hand with environment concern. |
D.all Chinese provinces should slow down their economic growth rates |
What could be the best title for the news?
A.Economic Development | B.Energy Supply |
C.Environment | D.Sustainable Development |
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的)moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others---and even themselves---to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.What does the word “They” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?
A.People and things around you. | B.Opportunities and problems. |
C.Creators and their choices. | D.Victims and their sufferings. |
According to Paragraph 2, creators __________.
A.seem willing to experience failures in life |
B.possess the ability to predict future life |
C.handle ups and downs of life wisely |
D.have potential to create something new |
What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A.Creators and victims face quite different things in life. |
B.Creators and victims are masters of their lives. |
C.Victims can influence more people than creators. |
D.Compared with victims, creators are more emotional. |
The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _______________.
A.strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims |
B.people need family support to deal with challengers in life |
C.it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains |
D.one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life |
What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To define victims and creators. |
B.To evaluate victims against creators |
C.To explain the relationship between victims and creators. |
D.To suggest the transformation from victims to creators. |
If Mr. Black has a desire to be a sports teacher, he should contact_______.
A.Airport Terminal Services |
B.www. workatats. com |
C.865-524-9881 |
D.tlgknoxvilletn@thelittlegym. com |
As a driver in Local Delivery, John has to _________.
A.work hard to earn good money. | B.have printing skills |
C.have interest in the position | D.be offered paid training |
Mr. Smith can find a job as a mechanic at _______.
A.Washington DC Locations | B.Baltimore location |
C.a fast paced company | D.Dillard |
What is a must when one hopes to be a member of Dillard’s team?
A.He must be able to work in the evening and on weekends. |
B.He must have experience. |
C.He must have a good knowledge of shoe fashion and sales. |
D.He must like top brands of shoes. |