We were driving on the right road when, all of a sudden, a black car pulled out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver stepped on his brake, skidded(打滑), and missed the black car’s back end by just inches! The driver of the black car, who almost caused a major accident, turned his head angrily and started shouting bad words at us.
My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, my taxi driver was friendly. So, I said, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to hospital!” And the following is what my taxi driver told me, which I now call “the law of the Garbage Truck”.
“Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump(倾卸)it. And if you let them, they dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish him well, and move on. Believe me. You’ll be happier.”
So this is “The Law of the Garbage Truck”. I started thinking: How often do I let “Garbage Trucks” run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets? It was then that I said, “I’m not going to do it any more.”
I began to see “Garbage Trucks”. I see the load they’re carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my taxi driver, I don’t make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, and move on.
Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. What about you? The mark of a successful person is how quickly he can get back his focus on what’s important.Who acted like a garbage truck in the accident described in the first two paragraphs?
| A．The author. | B．The taxi driver. |
| C．The driver of the black car. | D．Both drivers. |
The reason why the taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy is that ______.
| A．the black car was full of garbage |
| B．the taxi driver didn’t want his mood ruined |
| C．the driver of the black car didn’t cause any damage to the taxi |
| D．the driver of the black car was angry and the taxi driver felt a little frightened |
The underlined part “the load” in Paragraph 5 refers to _____.
| A．bad mood | B．excitement | C．new products | D．waste materials |
What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
| A．Always be kind and hardworking. |
| B．Ignore unpleasantness and stick to your tasks. |
| C．Try to be good leaders as well as good parents. |
| D．Do things quickly so as to be ready for the next. |
Three weeks before the May Day holiday, Tong Zhuo, a 24-year-old computer engineer in Nanjing, started getting busy. He was trying to get in touch with friends on MSN to arrange a trip to the annual Midi Music Festival in Beijing during the holiday.
Although Tong failed in his job-hunt, he felt less frustrated after visiting the festival at the invitation of a friend. "It was the first time that I saw so many crazy people gathered together. When the music reached a climax, people kept yelling, jumping and bumping each other. You felt excited even if you weren't as high as they were," recalled Tong.
Midi, which is held May 1-4, started in 1999 and has grown into China's largest outdoor music festival. The festival is named after Beijing's Midi Music School, which started the event. This year's festival will have 84 bands, 22 of them foreign. It will be held in Haidian Park, northwest Beijing.
Outdoor music festivals have been around for decades in the West. They often stand for a kind of different belief. The Woodstock Festival in the US in 1969 is an example. It took place while the US was involved in the Vietnam war and was used to express young people’s love of peace.
China's Midi has become a good place for young people as well. "The biggest attraction of Midi is that it is an event for all young people, whether they know rock or not. They can come and have fun together," says Li Wei, a general manager of Beijing Midi Performance Company, the festival organizer.“ Besides，the open environment of an outdoor festival attracts young people. Without the restrictions of seats and walls, people are more likely to relax themselves. There's often more interaction between the audience and performers.”What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Midi Music Festival in Beijing |
| B．Tong Zhuo— a music lover |
| C．The joy of Midi Music Festival |
| D．The history of Mini Music Festival |
Before May Day, Tong Zhuo started getting busy because_______.
| A．he was very busy with his computer work |
| B．he was preparing for the Midi Music Festival |
| C．he wanted to attend Beijing's Midi Music School |
| D．he was busy hunting for jobs |
Which of the following statements is WRONG about Midi Music Festivals?
| A．Midi Music Festival is held every year in Beijing. |
| B．You can relax yourself as you like in the festival. |
| C．The festival is named after a school |
| D．Only those who know music can take part in the festival |
Which of the following is not the reason why Midi Music is popular with Chinese young people?
| A．full of energy and life |
| B．the open environment |
| C．freedom and interaction |
| D．its popularity in the West |
The Woodstock Festival is mentioned mainly to show that ______.
| A．westerners also like the outdoor music festivals |
| B．the festival has a long history and good tradition |
| C．young people can express their feelings through music festivals |
| D．people love peace and hate wars |
Less educated and less poised（沉着的）than his brother William, Britain’s Prince Harry has occasionally found himself on the front pages of some tabloid (小报) for the wrong reason. Harry has admitted drinking underage and smoking marijuana（大麻）in the past. In January 2006, he apologized after being pictured at a costume party dressed as a Nazi. But one thing he has been serious about is going to Iraq to fight with his fellow soldiers. After completing training last year, he demanded a chance to serve.
As a child he collected military toys and his bedroom walls were covered with posters of helicopters and tanks. Despite his youth, the army has always held a special place in his heart.
“There’s no way I am going to sit back home while my boys are out fighting for their country,” he said in an interview to mark his 21st birthday. “That may sound patriotic（爱国的）, but it’s true.” Perhaps this shows new strength in him.
Britain’s Defense Ministry announced last week that the 22-year-old Harry would serve a six-month tour of duty in southern Iraq.
Harry said he was “over the moon” and has insisted he wants to be treated the same as any ordinary soldiers.
In Britain, British Prime Minister Tony Blair described Harry’s decision as in keeping with his character. But in Baghdad, Iraqis described it as a public relations move. Harry has been the focus of attention in the past few years probably because of________.
| A．the identity as a prince of the UK |
| B．his bad habits and wrong behavior |
| C．his devotion to his country |
| D．his preference to the army |
By saying “Perhaps this shows new strength in him.”, the author means that Prince Harry changed his image by_______.
| A．taking an interest in military |
| B．apologizing for a Nazi uniform |
| C．being willing to serve in the army in Iraq |
| D．defending Britain against attack |
The underlined word “over the moon” in the Paragraph 5 means_____.
| A．very pleased | B．very sad | C．very frightened | D．very calm |
Which of the followings is NOT the reason why he insisted on serving in Iraq?
| A．He was more or less affected by his childhood’s interest |
| B．He has grown up and felt a sense of duty to his country |
| C．His strong character contributes to his decision |
| D．He wants to make up for his wrong actions |
In Iraqis’ eyes, Harry’s decision to serve in Iraq is_______.
| A．patriotic | B．political | C．friendly | D．personal |
Busan (釜山), the largest port and fisheries city located on the southeast coast of the Korean Peninsula（半岛）, attracts more tourists to go sightseeing every year.
With a population of four million，Korea's second largest metropolis(大都市)grew into a modern port city between 1906 and 1944. It first opened its ports as the first international port in Korea in 1876.
As a frequently visited coastal city for Korean and foreign vacationers alike，Busan offers precious natural resources including mountains，rivers and the sea，all to be enjoyed in a year round comfortable climate. Busan，with its four distinct seasons, is reinventing itself into an international tourist sea resort(名胜). Aquariums let visitors go on undersea journeys and sea resorts are equipped with amusement parks bringing tourists the best service and hot springs that could be offered in a special tourist zone.
All the year round， _____________________________. At the Busan Sea Festival，the summer's heat and the clean white sands， along with the fresh sea winds mix with youthful vitality(活力). Furthermore，the biggest seafood market at the Busan Jagalchi Festival offers fresh seafood and the Busan International Film Festival has world famous top-quality films. In January, the winter North Polar Bear Swimming Contest and the Greeting Sunrise Festival are held as a bless of good health, activity and happiness after one year’s tireness..
Busan is also a city of ______. It has successfully hosted international sporting events such as the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympic Games，football and yacht competitions and the 1997 East Asian Games. Because of its hosting experience and world class facilities，Busan hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 14th Asian Games.
All in all, Busan is a fantasy world. If you want to get as much as information about Busan, you can log on the following site: http://tour.busan.go.kr/eng/Which of the following about Busan is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．sports | B．festivals | C．natural resources | D．welfare service |
Of the precious natural resources, which is making Korea form its own special quality?
A. mountains B rivers C. hot springs D. seaWhich of the following sentence can be used to complete the sentence in the fourth paragraph?
| A．exciting festivals await visitors at Busan. |
| B．exciting entertainments are full of the city |
| C．you can enjoy the beauty of the city |
| D．you can taste a variety of seafood. |
North Polar Bear Swimming Contest is held every winter to__________
| A．attract more tourists to visit |
| B．get amusements from bear animals. |
| C．wish people happy and healthy |
| D．choose better players for Asian Games. |
What would be the best title for the text?
A The History of Busan B. Welcome to Busan Metropolitan City
C. Famous Festivals in Korean D. The Striking Beauty
MOST recently, my world has been shaken by the death of a teacher at my school. He was Dr Allan Woolley and he was only 52. Suddenly he took his own life, which remains a mystery.
That morning, everyone sensed that something wasn't right. During our lessons, an announcement was made that an assembly (集会) was scheduled for morning break, which was only done in emergencies.
Once morning break came, the entire school gathered in the main hall. As our headmaster marched out to announce the "momentous (重大的) news", it felt like the air around us trembled . Many students broke down in tears, and the reaction afterward was intensely powerful and unifying .
The headmaster said that students were allowed to miss lessons and have a free period to collect themselves if they found the news too distressing (悲伤的). Many students went outside and shared memories of Dr Woolley to control theirselves.
Dr Woolley taught me chemistry two years ago, but up until his death he still taught many of my close friends. Many of my friends were so shocked that they still couldn't believe the person that they had owed (欠) some homework to was now dead.
It was heart-warming to spend time with teachers that morning and get to know more about them. Despite the time of sadness, I feel that every cloud has a silver lining. Although Dr Woolley's death is something nobody wanted to see, we must move on.What did the students feel at the news of his teacher’s death?
A.unhappy B shocked C.surprised D.silentWhat does the underlined word “collect” in Paragraph4 mean?
| A．bring something together | B．calm down |
| C．increase in amount | D．get and keep |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．The real cause of Dr Woolley’s death is known to us. |
| B．Many students didn’t prepare themselves for the bad news so that they felt very sad. |
| C．It takes the whole school some time to recover from the dispressing news. |
| D．Dr Woolley’s death allows students to understand teachers better. |
It can be inferred from the underlined sentences in the last paregraph that______.
| A．Dr Woolley’s death made students sad. |
| B．There is still some comfort and hope in trouble |
| C．Dr Woolley’s death disappointed students greatly |
| D．We should forget the fact to study better. |
The best title for the passage should be_______.
| A．Our School Faces a Tragedy |
| B．Dr Woolley—A Great Teacher |
| C．The Living Live For the Death |
| D．Lesson From the Death. |
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| A．to start a business |
| B．to employ English teachers |
| C．to provide the latest jobs |
| D．to help people find a suitable job |
According to the first advertisement, we can learn that_______.
| A．English Teacher agency charges teacher for this service |
| B．you must go online to offer your basic information first |
| C．you may call to get more information about the job |
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In the third advertisement, the private English tutor should________
| A．be an English language expert from UK |
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| C．have rich teaching experience |
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If you didn’t pass the interview for Teacher/Librarian, the probable reason should be that ________.
| A．you like working with children |
| B．you have a strong team spirit |
| C．you lack teaching experience |
| D．you can only speak English |
The underlines word “CALLING” in the fourth advertisement most means_________.
| A．job or profession | B．wish | C．interest | D．chance |