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That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers(抢劫犯). Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.
About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.
Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.
Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck(垃圾车) pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.
It was nearly 3 a.m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.
How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?

A.Cold and sick B.Lucky and hopeful
C.Satisfied and cheerful D.Disappointed and helpless

From the first paragraph, we learn that the writer was busy_____.

A.solving her problem at the bank
B.taking part in various city activities
C.learning acting in an evening school
D.preparing for the first night show

On her way home the writer_____

A.lost her wallet unknowingly
B.was stopped by a garbage truck driver
C.was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knife
D.found some homeless people following her

In the fifth paragraph, why did the writer say she was dreaming?

A.Someone offered to take her back home
B.A red-haired man came to see her.
C.She heard someone call her name
D.Her wallet was found in a garbage truck

From the text, we can infer that the writer_____

A.would stop working at night
B.would stay on in San Francisco
C.would make friends with cleaners.
D.would give up her job at the bank
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Much to my surprise,I found public health care was a very important aspect of my course. This is an area of animal medicine where a vet’s work has many things in common with the work of a doctor of human diseases. I particularly liked it because I recognized that the study of animal diseases can help human medicine. As we know,many infectious diseases come from animals—including SARS and bird flu.
Some of the infections have only been understood after carefully analytical work in labs by animal doctors. They helped identify the animal source for diseases such as SARS. They were also the first to identify various kinds of viruses. Sometimes vets are also able to suggest a cure for human illnesses. When I found this out I was determined to make public health medicine my chosen career.
After graduation,I applied for a job in public health. Soon I found myself concerned with the problem of bird flu. This is an illness that attacks birds,but humans can catch the disease if they are in close contact with infected birds. Though the job is dangerous,it makes me proud that vets and other animal disease researchers are in the front line helping to fight these unknown human diseases

The writer wanted to become a vet mainly because______.

A.he did well in all necessary subjects
B.he wanted to help animals
C.he was close to animals in his early life
D.he wanted to find cures for human diseases

What made the writer particularly like the course of public health care was that________.

A.it was both important and interesting
B.it could help him connect many human diseases with animals
C.it made a vet’s work very much like a doctor’s
D.it could help human medicine by studying animal diseases

What can be followed if this passage continues?

A.The writer’s happy family life.
B.How the writer did research work in studying bird flu.
C.How the writer dealt with the relationship with other workmates.
D.What difficulty the writer met in the research work.

Which of the following is implied in the passage?

A.Animals with infectious diseases should be killed.
B.Keeping animals is dangerous to humans.
C.Dangerous as a vet’s job is,it is significant to the human race.
D.Animal researchers work in the same way as human doctors.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.Being a vet is helpful to both animals and humans.
B.Vets can cure both animals and humans.
C.Vets helped identify animal resources for SARS.
D.Both SARS and bird flu are infectious diseases coming from animals.

Ask someone what they have done to help the environment recently and they will almost certainly mention recycling.Recycling in the home is very important of course.However, being forced to recycle often means we already have more material than we need.We are dealing with the results of that over–consumption in the greenest way possible, but it would be far better if we did not need to bring so much material home in the first place.
The total amount of packaging has increased by 12% between 1999 and 2005.It now makes up a third of a typical household’s waste in the UK.In many supermarkets nowadays food items are packaged twice with plastic and cardboard.
Too much packaging is doing serious damage to the environment.The UK, for example, is running out of it for burying this unnecessary waste.If such packaging is burnt, it gives off greenhouse gases which go on to cause the greenhouse effect.Recycling helps, but the process itself uses energy.The solution is not to produce such items in the first place.Food waste is a serious problem, too.Too many supermarkets encourage customers to buy more than they need.However, few of them are coming round to the idea that this cannot continue, encouraging customers to reuse their plastic bags, for example.
But this is not just about supermarkets.It is about all of us.We have learned to associate packaging with quality.We have learned to think that something unpackaged is of poor quality.This is especially true of food.But it is also applied to a wide range of consumer products, which often have far more packaging than necessary.
There are signs of hope.As more of us recycle, we are beginning to realize just how much unnecessary materials are collected.We need to face the wastefulness of our consumer culture, but we have a mountain to climb.
What does the underlined phrase “that over-consumption” refer to?

A.Using too much packaging. B.Recycling too many wastes.
C.Making more products than necessary. D.Having more material than is needed.

The author uses figures in Paragraph 2 to show ___________.

A.the tendency of cutting household waste B.the increase of packaging recycling
C.the rapid growth of supermarkets D.the fact of packaging overuse

According to the text, recycling ___________.

A.helps control the greenhouse effect B.means burning packaging for energy
C.is the solution to gas shortage D.leads to a waste of land

What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A.Unpackaged products are of bad quality.
B.Supermarkets care more about packaging.
C.It is improper to judge quality by packaging.
D.Other products are better packaged than food.

What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.Fighting wastefulness is difficult.
B.Needless material is mostly recycled.
C.People like collecting recyclable wastes.
D.The author is proud of their consumer culture.

Every girl wants to have a great-looking tattoo (纹身) design that makes them more attractive. Small and lovely tattoo designs are the path to go for girls planning to get tattooed for the first time.
Nowadays, more and more females are getting a tattoo inked on their body. In the last fifteen years, tattoos have grown from being a sign of rebelliousness and trouble to a state of popular acceptance as a mark of fashion.
Tattoos are permanent so you need to be sure that you like it before getting one. A great way is to have small tattoos that look beautiful as well. You can get a cherry blossom tattoo on the foot, perhaps, a hibiscus flower on the shoulder or a lovely butterfly on the lower stomach; whatever design you choose, it can definitely add to your attractiveness and charm.
Deciding to get a tattoo needs careful thought and reflection. Otherwise, you could make some serious tattoo mistakes. Try to avoid big and obvious designs if possible. Another important part of choosing a tattoo design is the location. What part of the body do you want it on? Choosing a hidden location can often make the tattoo the perfect adornment (装饰). As for professional women, tattoos should normally be where they can be hidden.
Most importantly, no matter what tattoo design you choose the final goal is that the design should be something you like. If you are into the tattoo and really feel passionate about it you will carry yourself in a different manner when you get it inked on your body.
A girl wants to have a tattoo in order to ________.

A.show that she is unique B.catch up the present fashion
C.become more attractive D.have more confidence

The underlined word “hallmark” in Paragraph 2 probably means _________

A.feature B.exhibition C.entertainment D.room

What did people think of girls who got tattooed in the past?

A.They looked down upon these girls B.They thought these girls liked to show off
C.They thought these girls were fashionable D.They thought these girls were rebellious

What is the author’s attitude towards girls’ getting a tattoo?

A.He is against girls’ doing so
B.He thinks professional women should not get tattooed
C.He is in favor of it as long as it is done probably
D.He calls on all the girls to do so

According to the author, which of the following is the right kind of tattoo that girls should get?

A.Big, beautiful tattoos inked on the back
B.Small, lovely tattoos inked on the hidden part of the body
C.Big and fashionable tattoos inked on the foot
D.Small and beautiful tattoos inked on where it is easy to see

We all know how important human life is—it’s priceless. It doesn’t matter where you are from or what the color of your skins is—all people are human beings. Firstly, we can tell you that the lives of your relatives could depend on your ability to give first aid. If you think highly of human’s life, this website is for you! Here you can find information about first aid.
The very first thing that you should do when you see an accident is to evaluate the situation and prevent further dangerous incidents. First of all, you have to recognize what has happened and what the dangers to rescuers and victims are. Think about how to take care of the victims.
Helping usually takes place in very difficult conditions and injuries can be very bad. Therefore, you cannot be too afraid of making mistakes to help. Sometimes you have to face the fact that regardless of your actions and your efforts the victim’s condition might not improve—he or she could even die. In some cases even professional medical aid may not succeed. If you have done everything you think you should do, you shouldn’t feel guilty.
Do not expose yourself to danger. Giving first aid can be dangerous. While trying to help a victim, do not forget about your own safety. If something happens to you, you won’t be able to help anyone.
Call for help after you find out the condition of a victim. But remember if a victim faints due to breathing failure caused by drowning, choking or poisoning, you should first take actions that help to bring back the heart beat and breathing. While calling, talk shortly but clearly. Always provide the following information: the location of the accident, the kind of accident, the number of the injured and your full name and phone number and so on.
The passage is probably taken from _________.

A.a newspaper B.the Internet C.a textbook D.a guide book

The underlined word “ evaluate” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A.leave B.protect C.avoid D.judge

What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A.You should learn some professional knowledge about first aid.
B.You shouldn’t feel guilty if you don’t know about first aid.
C.Try your best to give first aid and don’t be afraid of making mistakes
D.Don’t make mistakes when you are giving first aid.

The author thinks that helping a victim can be ____________.

A.risky B.shocking C.exciting D.boring

It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

A.young people must learn how to give first aid
B.you should forget about your own safety while giving first aid.
C.when you see an accident you should do nothing but call the police.
D.when calling for help you should give all relevant details.

American Watersports
Tuesday--Saturday
Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jetskis, and even parasails! Enjoy the water upclose or from a bird’s eye view! No matter what activity you’re enjoying, be sure to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s powerful rays and apply plenty of sun block!
15th Street Boat Company
Monday --Saturday
15th Street Boat Company offers rental boats of all kinds. They’re sure to have what you are looking for, whether it’s a small boat for a quick and simple outing or an extravagent boat with comfortable seats with a stereo(立体声) and high tech navigation(导航). You can rent a boat for half a day, a couple days, or even weeks at a time. If you want it, they’ve got it. It’s fun for everyone!
Coconut’s Watersports
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Coconuts Water Sports is open 7 days a week for your convenience and offers tons of water fun for the whole family. Jet ski activities last 30 minutes or 1 hour and can make stops along the way. You must be at least 14 years of age to ride alone and can be as young as 3 to ride along with an adult. Everybody is required to wear a life jacket and a license is required to operate the jet ski. Bathing suits and shorts are recommended.
Jet Ski Tours of Miami
Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7p.m.
Jet Ski Tours of Miami includes onsite parking, indoor restrooms, lockers, and life jackets for participants. You may choose a one or two hour tour and each jet ski can hold up to 3 people. You must be at least 18 years old in order to ride. As long as you are accompanied by an adult, there is no age limitation for any passenger. There is a restaurant nearby to eat at. The tour visits 6 different islands and passes by Bayside and Hard Rock. You may even catch a glimpse of dolphins playing or a manatee resting in these fabulous Florida waters.
What activity is convenient for the visitors to have lunch?

A.Jet Ski Tours of Miami B.Coconut’s Watersports
C.15th Street Boat Company D.American Watersports

To satisfy your son’s curiosity about marine animals, you ___________.

A.will rent a boat to ride with him.
B.prefer an extravagant (奢侈的) boat with comfortable seats with a stereo.
C.would like to prefer American Watersports to Florida waters.
D.can choose the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock.

If you like to sail a boat, you can________.

A.go to the Sea Gardens Beach Resort B.visit 15th Street Boat Company
C.choose Jet Ski Tours of Miami D.go to Coconut’s Watersports

To ride alone in the jet ski activities, _____________.

A.you have to be at least 14 years old. B.you can choose to wear a life jacket or not.
C.you must be over18 years old. D.you have to be with parents.

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