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People say teenagers are no good. They make too much noise in shopping malls; they drive carelessly up and down America’s main streets. And at least some of the time those things are true.
But we shouldn’t forget that there are hard moments in the life of a teenager too.
I watched such a moment not long ago at a woman’s funeral which happened in a church. A teenage grandson stepped forward. Softly he began:“I want to share a few values that Nana taught me. She never failed to see light in any situation. When our family dog would attack her, what would Nana say? Oh, what beautiful markings that dog has.” That was Nana.
“She was a strong woman who often lived in the shadow of my grandpa, who was a successful businessman in this city. But she was the one behind the scenes who provided the strength and support for Grandpa’s career,” he said, with a voice now trembling. “That was Nana’s way.”
Finally, in a voice breaking free of sorrow, he looked up and said, “Nana taught me courage. She put up a fight to the end, when she died peacefully, which is how she lived her life. That was Nana’s way, and I hope I can carry on in the same manner.”
There are no hearts as sensitive as those of teenagers, because everything is happening to them for the first time. The trouble with teenagers is that they haven’t learned to be controlled. When that boy rose to speak about the woman who had been his dearest friend, his honest voice dragged each of us out into the open where we could no longer hide. I was moved and learned a lot.
According to the first paragraph, ______. 

A.peopledon’tthinkhighlyoftheteenagers
B.youngpeoplearelivingahardlife
C.peopleshouldn’tforgetyoungpeople
D.youngpeopleshouldkeepquietbeforethepublic

From the boy’s speech, we know his grandmother ______.

A.hadgreatinfluenceovertheboywhenshewasalive
B.likeddogsverymucheveniftheyoftenattackedher
C.couldseeeverythingaroundherthoughshewasold
D.wasaweakwomanlivingintheshadowofhisgrandpa

We can infer from the passage that the boy ______. 

A.wasfilledwithsadnessandgaveupfinishinghistalk
B.wasalwaysverygoodatexpressinghimself
C.practicedalotinordertogiveamovingspeech
D.hadgreatdifficultyinacceptingthelossofNana

The writer wanted to tell the readers ______. 

A.theyoungpeopleweretooweaktofacecertainfacts
B.theyoungpeoplehavelearnedtocontrolthemselves
C.theadultscouldlearnsomethingvaluablefromtheyoung
D.theadultsshouldteachtheyounghowtodealwiththedeath
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If there is one thing that matters in high school-and for your whole life-it is friendships.
My latest novel,THE UNWRITTEN RULE,is about a girl,Sarah,who falls for her best friend Brianna’s boyfriend,Ryan,but it’s more about wrestling with feelings for a guy that you know you shouldn’t have.A lot of the book deals with friendship,the kind of lifelong friendship that means the world to you...and what happens when you realize that maybe it isn’t what you think it is.
Maybe your best friend isn’t your best friend.Maybe she isn’t even a friend at all.
Friendships are tricky things.You can he sure everything is fine,and that your friendship is going to last forever...and it can just end.No explanation,no anything.And it is not easy.In fact,I think losing a friend is worse than losing a boyfriend,especially when it is a friend you’ve had in your life for a long time.
One of the things that Sarah struggles with in THE UNWRITTEN RULE,beyond her feelings for Ryan,is her friendship with Brianna—how long they’ve been friends,how she understands Brianna in a way no one else does,and what to do when a crack appears in their friend ship,not because of Sarah’s feelings for Ryan,but because Sarah begins to wonder if maybe Brianna isn’t her best friend after all.
Having a friendship end is incredibly painful and one of the things I hated when I was younger—and that I still hate now—is how people say.“Oh,it’ll be okay.You’ll move on,you’ll be fine.”
It is true that you will eventually move on and that you will be fine.But you will also always carry that lost friendship with you.It may not take up all of your heart like it does at first,but it will take part of it.
And that,I think,is something no one ever talks about and that I wish we could — and would.
What do you do when someone you are friends with decides your friendship is over? How do you deal with it?
Maybe my latest novel can provide something for you.
47.From the passage we can infer that.
A.it may takes Sarah a long time to recover after she lost Brianna’s friendship
B.Sarah and Brianna are still best friends after a long period of time
C.Sarah does not value Brianna’s friendship at all
D.Ryan would feel puzzled about his real love
48.What do you think the book THE UNWRITTEN RULE is mainly about?
A.Friendship. B.School life.
C.Love.D.Wrestling with feelings.
49.What’s the writer’s attitude towards friendship?
A.We will all lose some friends in our life.
B.Ending a friendship is worse than losing a boyfriend.
C.It’s usual when a crack appears.
D.You will eventually move on after you lose a friendship.
50.What do you think is the best title for the passage above?
A.My Latest Novel.B.Tricky Friends.
C.Sarah and Brianna. D.Unforgettable Friendship

Here below are two pieces taken from a blog.
▲ Growing up as one of three girls I’ve always been keen on women’s issues.And now with three daughters to raise,I have the responsibility of ensuring that they grow up without any preconceived(预想的) ideas of their capabilities & potential based on their gender.Earlier this year I read an article that indicated that women surpassed men in the workforce for the first time in history.That is a milestone! And while we still don’t have equality in leadership positions or pay (especially if you’re a mom),we have made significant progress over the past couple of decades.All this prompted me to do some digging around to see what else I could learn.Here are some fun facts from the census bureau for you:
●29% of women aged 25 or older had obtained a bachelors degree in 2008 vs.18% in 1987.
●55% of all college students were women in the Fall of 2008.
●60% of women 20 years or older participate in the workforce today vs.34% in 1950.
●14% of the armed forces were women in 2008.compared to 2% in 1950.
▲We’re all looking to stretch the value of our dollar as much as possible.Every day as you juggle the needs of your family,remember to eat right,take your vitamins and keep up with laundry and bills-you probably also look for budget friendly,family appropriate activities.A day trip to a national park is a great way to explore all the wonders of nature,without breaking the bank.Once or twice a month,my wife and I will prepare for a leisurely hike in one of our favorite parks close to home.The night before,she makes some homemade granola and I make sure our reusable water bottles are full and on ice.Next time you’re looking for an inexpensive adventure that your family isn’t soon to forget,take a hike! To find a national park near you,just visit www.nps.gov
43.According to the first blog,__________.
A.the blogger has three sisters
B.there are more women than men at work this year
C.14% of women are working in the army
D.women has got equality in leadership position
44.What is mainly talked about in the first blog?
A.Responsibility.B.Women’s potential.
C.Workforce. D.Women’s issues.
45.The underlined words“breaking the bank”in the second blog means__________.
A.robbing the bankB.getting some money from the bank
C.using up the money in the bankD.going to the bank
46.What’s the writer’s suggestion in the second blog?
A.We all have to think about the needs of our family.
B.All the wonders of nature are in the national park.
C.To go hiking once or twice a month will be an inexpensive adventure.
D.Each of us will have to make our budget friendly.

This tour takes you back in history to a moment that“will live in infamy (声名狼藉).”Explore the historic artifacts at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center commemorating(纪念) the attack on Pearl Harbor,then travel around beautiful Oahu on a Circle Island guided bus tour.
The Arizona Memorial Visitor Center is Hawaii’s number one visitor attraction.View the film of the attack on Pearl Harbor and browse the historic artifacts on display.Then ride the Navy launch across Pearl Harbor to visit the Arizona Memorial.Then,board a tour bus for a scenic trip around the island of Oahu.Get your cameras ready for the beautiful view over Windward Oahu at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout.Visit Byodo-In Temple.which is set against a picturesque mountain backdrop.
You’ll also see the famous North Shore surfing beaches of Sunset,Banzai Pipeline,and Waimea Bay and drive through rustic Haleiwa Town.Visit Dole Plantation and discover the history of Hawaii’s pineapple industry before enjoying a no host lunch at the Polynesian Cultural
Center (lunch is not included in the listed-price).
Inclusions:
Scenic bus tour of Oahu island
Film viewing at Arizona Memorial Visitor Center.Pearl Harbor
Visit of Byodo-In Temple and Dole Plantation
Available:
Mon.—Fri.
Hours of operation:
7 AM to 5 PM
Note:
Strict security measures forbid purses,handbags,fanny packs,backpacks,camera bags,diaper bags,luggage and/or other items.Visitors may bring a camera and cam-recorder.A storage facility,operated by a private vendor,is available for visitors coming to the USS Arizona Memorial,USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park,the Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.The facility(象征性的) storage fee.The storage facility is in operation daily 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
39.What is the purpose of the passage above?
A.To introduce the beautiful scene in Oahu. B.To tell the writer attractions in Hawaii.
C.To attract more tourists.D.To describe a wonderful tour in Oahu
40.Which of the following is the right order of the tour?
A.The Arizona Memorial,Byodo-In Temple,Nu’uanu Pali Lookout,Polynesian Cultural
Center
B.Pearl Habor.Dole Plantation.Nu’uanu Pali Lookout.Sunset Beach
C.Pearl Habor,North Shore,Byodo-In Temple,Dole Plantation
D.The Arizona Memorial,Nu’uanu Pali Lookout,Dole Plantation,Polynesian Cultural Center
41.A tourist will see everything below at Pearl Harbor except__________.
A.the Arizona MemorialB.some historic artifacts
C.a film D.Windward Oahu
42.Which of the persons below will not be allowed to enter the attractions in Pearl Harbor?
A.Alice,a student from LA,comes with her parents,with a Sony digital camera in her hand.
B.Geogre Zhang,from Shanghai,leaves his backpack in a locker outride the entrance.
C.Billy,from Italy,with small bag in hand and inside the bag is a cam-recorder.
D.Hose,from Spain,who has left his luggage in the hotel.

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BEIJING (AFP) — Archeologists in China have uncovered more than 3,000 dinosaur footprints,state media reported,in an area said to be the world’s largest grouping of fossilized hones belonging to the ancient animals.
The footprints,believed to be more than 100 million years old,were discovered after a three-month excavation(发掘、出土) at a gully in Zhucheng in the eastern province of Shandong,the Xinhua news agency reposed.
The footprints range from 10 to 80 centimeters (4 to 32 inches) in length,and belonged to at least six different kinds of dinosaurs,including tyrannosaurs,the report said Saturday.
Wang Haijun,a senior engineer at the Chinese Academy of Sciences,said the footprints faced the same direction.Xinhua said.
This indicated a possible migration or a panic escape by plant-eating dinosaurs after an attack by predators(食肉动物),Wang added.
Archeologists have found dinosaur fossils at some 30 sites in Zhucheng,known as“dinosaur city.”The region has seen two major digs since 1964,and experts say the discovery of so many dinosaurs in such a dense area could provide clues on how the animals became extinct millions of years ago.
Plans are being made to set up a fossil park in the area.
36.We can infer from the text that__________.
A.most of the footprints are more than 32 centimeters long
B.the footprints found belong to some predators
C.the dinosaurs were running in all directions because of an attack
D.the area is considered to be a perfect tour source
37.Which statement below is true according to the passage above?
A.The number of the footprints found is more than 3000.
B.The dinosaurs may live in an age 10,000,000 years ago.
C.The discovery of fossils may open a new age.
D.Archeologists still wish to find some more fossils.
38.The passage may be picked out from__________ .
A.a magazine B.a science book
C.a newspaper D.a students’ textbook

If you’re a male and you’re reading this, congratulations! You’re a survivor.According to statistics, you’re more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer than a woman, a nine times more likely to die of AIDS.Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you’ll die on average five years before a woman.
There’re many reasons for this——typically, men take more risks than women and are more likely to drink and smoke——but perhaps more importantly, men don’t go to the doctor.
“Men aren’t seeing doctors as often as they should,” says Dr.Gullotta.“This is particularly so for the over-40s, when diseases tend to strike.
Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or two.For those over 45, it should be at least once a year.
“When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer,” he says, “Earlier detection and treatment may not have cured him, but it would have prolonged his life.”
According to a recent survey, 95% of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group.
“A lot of men think they’re invincible,” Gullotta says.“They only come in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think, “Geez, if it could happen to him…”
Then there’s the ostrich approach.“Some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know,” says Dr.Ross Cartmill.
“Most men get their cars serviced more regularly than they service their bodies,” Cartmill says.He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive check-ups.
Regular check-ups for men would inevitably place strain on the public purse, Cartmill says.“But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases.Besides, the ultimate cost is far greater, it’s called premature death.”
72.Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage?
A.They are more likely to survive serious diseases today.
B.Their average life span has been considerably extended.
C.They have lived long enough to read this article.
D.They are sure to enjoy a longer and happier life.
73.Which of the author’s statement is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women according to the passage?
A.Men drink and smoke much more than women.
B.Men don’t seek medical care as often as women.
C.Men aren’t as cautious as women in face of danger.
D.Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases.
74.What does Dr.Ross Cartmill mean by “the ostrich approach” ?
A.A casual attitude towards one’s health conditions.
B.A new therapy for certain psychological problems.
C.Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.
D.Unwillingness to find out about one’s disease because of fear.
75.What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?
A.They may increase public expenses.
B.They will save money in the long run.
C.They may cause psychological strains on men.
D.They will enable men to live as long as women.

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