Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.
Before Word War I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a crystal clear memory of dogs, the farm animals, the local birds and above all, the insects.
I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil reading about other people’s observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle. Because it all seems to fit together .This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books. Which some may light honor, with the title of scientific research.
But curiosity a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist? One of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist can be made a naturalist. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds. According to the author, a born naturalist should first of all be _____
| A．full of ambition | B．self-disciplined |
| C．full of enthusiasm | D．knowledgeable |
The first paragraph tells us that the author _____
| A．lost his hearing when he was a child |
| B．didn’t like his brothers and sisters |
| C．was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood |
| D．was born to a naturalist’s family |
The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he ____.
| A．just rends about other peoples observations and discoveries. |
| B．Lacks some of the qualities required of scientist. |
| C．Has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmetic. |
| D．Come up with solutions in most natural ways. |
The author can’t remember him relatives clearly because__
| A．He didn’t live very long with them |
| B．He was too young when he lived with them. |
| C．The family was extremely large |
| D．He was fully occupied with observing nature. |
Which of the following statements is true?
| A．The author believes that a born naturalist can not be scientist. |
| B．The author read a lot of books about the natural world and oil industry |
| C．The author’s brothers and sisters were good at music and languages. |
| D．The author spent a lot of time working on riddles. |
B
If a person forgets names, places or facts —and has trouble with everyday things like reading or shopping —it may not mean you are getting old. It could be Alzheimer’s disease. So it’s important to see a doctor as soon as you can.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s. But a drug called ARICEPT has been used by millions of people to help their symptoms (症状).
In studies, ARICEPT has been proved to work for Alzheimer’s. It has helped people improve their memory over time. It has also helped them to keep doing everyday things on their own.
Ask your doctor if ARICEPT is right for you or your loved one. It is the Number One drug for Alzheimer’s in the world. The sooner you know it’s Alzheimer’s, the better ARICEPT can help.
ARICEPT is good for many but may not be good for everyone. Some people may experience not sleeping well, feeling very tired, or not wanting to eat . In studies, these side effects weren’t serious at all and went away over time. Some people taking ARICEPT may feel light-headed. In this case you should tell your doctors because your condition may get worse.If one suffers from Alzheimer’s, .
| A．he has trouble with his memory |
| B．he can’t do everyday things on his own |
| C．he often forgets things because he is old |
| D．he can’t move about |
What is ARICEPT?
| A．A medicine to cure Alzheimer’s |
| B．A medicine to delay signs of aging . |
| C．A medicine to reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s . |
| D．A medicine to cure brain damage . |
One who is taking ARICEPT should go to see a doctor if he .
| A．can’t fall asleep | B．feels tired out |
| C．has no desire to eat | D．feels like a drunken man |
A
When you think of success, you think of relative achievements in your own world. Each element of your world is important to you, and there is no need to compare with others. You cannot affect the success of others; you can affect your own success.
Success is very much achievable to everybody. Believe that and you have taken the first step. If you do not believe in yourself, then building self-esteem is your first task. However, believing in your ability to achieve whatever you want to succeed in is very important if you are not to be held back by self-doubt throughout your journey to success.
There are many things that will affect your ability to succeed, and it is best to focus on those under your immediate control. Once you do that, then the characteristics you develop can be applied to becoming successful in a range of activities.
What is important to you is that, as you start to reach milestones in your ambitions, you should appreciate your own achievements. Appreciating yourself will strengthen your self-confidence and your determination to succeed.
Some of the key characteristics you will find in those who are successful are perseverance, prepared to research, plan, work hard and practice a lot even when things do not seem to be going well, and an ability to recover and learn from setbacks. At the beginning of whatever you are trying to succeed in, a strong vision of your future, planning, and setting yourself achievable tar gets can all play an important role.
All these qualities, skills and characteristics can be learned and developed. But it is up to you to get things started. Those who do not start travel nowhere. For others, life can be a continuous journey of fulfillment.56. According to the passage, if you want to achieve success, what should you do first?
| A．Don’t compare with others. | B．Bring everything under control. |
| C．Find out what you have in mind. | D．Feel confident about your ability. |
57. Why should you appreciate your own achievements according to the passage?
| A．It will allow you to recover from past failures. |
| B．It will remind you of the vision of your future. |
| C．It will motivate you to continue pursuing success. |
| D．It will help you develop your characteristics in everything. |
58. The underlined word“setbacks”（in paragraph 5）probably means ________.
| A．failures | B．troubles | C．hesitation | D．depression |
59. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
| A．If you are stuck where you are, you cannot travel far. |
| B．If you don’t start trying, you’ll never embrace success. |
| C．If you are brave enough, you can get whatever you want. |
| D．If you don’t study, you can never reach the destination. |
D
The following is a timetable in Shanghai Pudong International Airport．
| Airline |
Flight Number |
Destination |
Departure |
Gate |
| Air Canada |
137 |
Beijing |
10:12 a．m． |
24 |
| Japanese Airlines |
320 |
Tokyo |
10:30 a．m． |
18 |
| British Airways |
405 |
Paris |
11:00 a．m． |
20 |
| Pan American |
226 |
London |
11:20 a．m． |
12 |
| Pan American |
12 |
Beijing |
11:43 a．m． |
15 |
| Air Canada |
178 |
Tokyo |
12:32 a．m． |
21 |
| CAAC |
289 |
Hong Kong |
12:32 a．m． |
14 |
| CAAC |
314 |
Moscow |
12:45 a．m． |
18 |
| British Airways |
230 |
New York |
12:55 a．m． |
23 |
A man wants to take Flight 178 to Tokyo． Which gate should he go to?
| A．14 | B．28 | C．21 | D．18 |
Lisa is at gate 23． Where is she going?
| A．Paris | B．Beijing | C．Tokyo | D．New York |
Now it’s 11:40． Mary is at gate 20． Which airline’s plane will she take?
| A．British Airways | B．Japanese Airlines |
| C．Pan American | D．Air Canada |
Gate _______ is the busiest among all these gates．
| A．23 | B．18 | C．24 | D．15 |
Which airline’s flights cover the longest route(行程)?
| A．CAAC | B．Pan American | C．British Airways | D．Air Canada |
C
Have you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Many people are afraid to support themselves. Dr. Robert Albert， author of Stand Up， Speak Out， and Talk Back，thinks it’s because their self-respect is low. “There s always a ‘superior’ (长辈) around ˉa parent， a teacher， a boss—— who knows better.” But Albert and other scientists are doing something to help people help themselves. They offer “assertiveness(维护) training” courses——A.T. for short. In the A. T. Course people learn that they have a right to be themselves. They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so. They learn to be aggressive (进攻的) without hurting other people. In one way， learning to speak out is to get rid of fear. A group taking an A. T. Course will help the timid (懦弱的) person to lose his fear. But A. T. uses an even stronger motive (动机)——the need to share. The timid person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels. Whether or not you speak up for yourself depends on your self-respect. If someone you face is more “important” than you， you may feel less of a person. You start to doubt your answers to problems. You can get to feel good about yourself. And once you do you can learn to speak out. The problem the writer talks about is that…
| A．some people buy things they don t want |
| B．some people are afraid to speak out for their rights |
| C．there are too many superiors |
| D．some people don t think enough of themselves |
The cause of the problem talked about in this passage is that .
| A．some people have a low self-respect |
| B．there is always someone around who “knows better” |
| C．salesmen talk people into buying things they don’t want |
| D．people don t share enough |
The A.T. Course often
A. make people distrust their own answers
B. make things more favorable for “superiors”
C. help people know as much as their “superiors”
D. help people become more importantOne thing the A . T. Course don t do is to .
A. share the need of people
B. show they have a right to be themselves
C. help people overcome fear
D. help people to help themselves even if others sufferA good title for this passage could be .
| A．The Need to Share |
| B．Talk Back When Necessary |
| C．One Way to Build Self-Respect |
| D．One Way to Train Speaking Ability |
B
What is language for? Some people seem to think it's for practicing grammar rules and learning lists of words—the longer the lists，the better. That's wrong. Language is for the exchange（交流）of ideas and information. It's meaningless knowing all about a language if you can't use it freely. Many students I have met know hundreds of grammar rules, but they can't speak correctly or fluently. They are afraid of making mistakes. One shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes when speaking a foreign language. Native speakers make mistakes and break rules, too. Bernard saw once wrote, "Foreigners often speak English too correctly." But the mistakes that native speakers make are different from those that Chinese students make. They're English mistakes in the English language. And if enough native speakers break a rule, it is no longer a rule. What used to be wrong becomes right. People not only make history, they make language. But a people can only make its own language. It can't make another people's language. So Chinese students of English should pay attention to grammar, but they shouldn't overdo（做过头）it. They should put communication first. Language is used to ________.
A. express oneself B. practice grammar rules
B. talk with foreigners only D. learn lists of wordsGenerally, when an American or an Englishman speaks English, he ________.
| A．never makes mistakes | B．often makes mistakes |
| C．can't avoid making mistakes | D．always makes mistakes |
"Foreigners often speak English too correctly. "This sentence means that ________.
| A．foreigners speak correct English |
| B．foreigners speak incorrect English |
| C．foreigners speak English according to the grammar rules |
| D．foreigners never make mistakes when they speak English |
If too many native speakers break a rule, ________.
| A．what they use will become right | B．they are against the law |
| C．they should say sorry to others | D．they will become heroes |
When we speak a foreign language, we should ________.
| A．speak in Chinese way | B．speak by the rules |
| C．speak to native speakers | D．not be afraid of making mistakes |