DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. It is something that all human have, and it tells the body what to do. DNA is the reason that we look like our parents, because we get some of their DNA to make our own.
People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time. In 1860, Mr. Mendel discovered why we look the same as other people in our family. It is because of small things called “genes”(基因) in our body. In 1953, two scientists, Watson and Crick, found out that those small parts are really messages. They’re written in the DNA with a special language.
In 1961, another two scientists found the first “word” that they could understand in that language. It shows how DNA tells the cell(细胞) to build its parts. So far, scientists have found all the words in the DNA map, but we still do not understand what they all do. By understanding what just one “word” means, we can help to save people from several illnesses. So the more we understand, the more doctors will be able to do.
Most people hope that this will help to make better medicine and help sick people. Other people worry that when we learn more “words” and and find out more information, we will use it in the wrong way, just to make people more attractive, or stop sick people getting jobs.When did Mr. Mendel discover why we look the same as other people in our family?
| A．In 2000 | B．In 1961. | C．In 1953 | D．In 1860 |
What did the two scientists find in 1961? They found ________.
| A．all the words in the DNA map |
| B．small things called “genes” in our body |
| C．the first “word” they could understand in that language |
| D．those small parts are written in the DNA with a special language. |
How can we help sick people if we understand more “words” in the DNA map?
| A．Make better medicine. | B．Make they get jobs. |
| C．Make maps for them. | D．Make them attractive. |
Which one is NOT TURE according to the article?
| A．We look like our parents because of “genes” in our body. |
| B．We have understood what all the words in the DNA map do. |
| C．DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. |
| D．DNA tells the cell to build its parts. |
What do people think about this research about DNA?
| A．It can be only bad. | B．It can be only good. |
| C．It can be good but won’t work. | D．It can be good and bad. |
We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people.
Why do we go wrong about our friends? Sometimes people hide their real meanings when they say something. And if we don’t really listen, we miss the feeling behind the words. Suppose someone tells you, “You’re a lucky dog.” That’s being friendly. But “lucky dog”? There’s a bit of envy(嫉妒) in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see _it_ himself. But “lucky dog” puts you down a little. He may mean you don’t deserve your luck.
How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Do his words agree with the tone(语调) of voice? His posture(姿态)? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. If you spend the minute thinking about the real meaning behind one’s words, it may save another mistake.According to the passage, the reason why we go wrong about our friends is that ______.
| A．we fail to listen carefully when they talk |
| B．we become angry when we realize what they really mean |
| C．they sometimes said one thing but meant another |
| D．we never believe what people say |
What does the underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refer to(指) ?
| A．Being friendly | B．A bit of envy | C．A lucky dog | D．The good luck |
From the passage, how many things should we pay attention to when we take a good look at the person talking?
| A．Three | B．Five | C．Six | D．Four |
According to the passage, the writer most probably is a ______.
| A．teacher | B．psychologist(心理学家) |
| C．farmer | D．doctor |
This passage is about __________.
| A．how to tell the real meaning behind our words |
| B．what to do when you listen to others talking |
| C．how to avoid(避免) mistakes when communicating with people |
| D．why we must know the wrong we will do |
Mobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.
Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts，and more students will want them.
Mary Bluett，an official said mobile phone use is a distraction（分心的事） to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams. She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school：they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones， but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones __________
| A．because they are students | B．when they are free |
| C．when they are at school | D．because they are children |
We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from _________
| A．the makers and sellers | B．the passers-by and strangers |
| C．their parents and friends | D．some mobile phone users |
What does the underlined word ‘cheat’ mean in the passage？
| A．聊天 | B．核对 | C．查询 | D．作弊 |
Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn‘t ___________during school hours.
| A．use their mobile phones |
| B．leave their mobile phones at school office |
| C．help the teachers with their work |
| D．get in touch with their children |
The passage tells us that ___________
| A．students shouldn’t have mobile phones at school except for some special reasons |
| B．it is impossible to ban students from using mobile phones at school |
| C．some parents felt unhappy because they couldn‘t use their phones at school |
| D．parents should teach their children how to use mobile phones during school hours |
Values join us together and set us apart. Today, our society has a terrible lack（缺乏）of values. Here are some social values that everyone needs.
◆Respect
Respect means to respect（尊重）others in everyday life. Even if you are against a person, it is important to have respect. It is this respect that makes us human. Without this respect, we become animals. We need to respect our friends for our friendships. We even need to respect our enemies, because they help us to grow up and be stronger. Respect is one of the crucial values in a relationship.
◆Love
Love is everything. With love in our hearts, we feel no need to hurt another. With love in our hearts, we will pay more attention to the similarities in opinions rather than the disagreement. If we want others to be good to us, we need to be good to them. After all, we give love to get love, right?
◆Loyalty
People often forget the meaning and importance of loyalty（忠诚）. Loyalty is necessary for people to believe in each other. In no matter what kind of relationship, we need to believe in each other so that we can work together towards the same goal.
◆Honesty
Honesty is to show other people who we really are. Honesty helps us do better, because it makes us realize our problems and find ways to solve them. It is this honesty, that will make others help you out, not because you need it. But, because they have problems too, which you can help out with. This honesty will help us follow the other values in society and, truly, "heal the world"!The Chinese meaning of the word “value” in the passage is probably “___________”.
| A．价格 | B．价值观念 | C．生活习惯 | D．爱好 |
According to the passage, we are different from animals because of ____________.
| A．Loyalty | B．Honesty | C．Love | D．Respect |
With love in our hearts, we will ____________.
| A．grow up and become stronger |
| B．believe in each other |
| C．never hurt another and be good to others |
| D．realize our problems and find ways to solve them |
The best title of the passage can be “___________”.
| A．Values we need for our society | B．Love and honesty |
| C．Our society | D．How to change our society |
As soon as you land at London Heathrow airport, you will see it is easy for you to ride the subway or take a bus to your hotel. However, if you are planning on touring London, it would be the best idea for you to rent a car so that you can go wherever you wish to visit freely and you don’t have to run to catch a bus or a train. Remember that the trains in London are always very crowded. So a rental car is the easiest and most comfortable way to travel.
London has so many different attractions（旅游景点） to offer and the same is true for England itself. In London you can find Buckingham Palace, which you can also visit during summer time when the Queen of England goes to one of the castles（城堡）around the country. If you are interested in history and art, you can’t miss the National Gallery, which is right in front of Trafalgar Square. Not far from Trafalgar Square, there is the House of Parliament that faces the Thames River. If you wish to have a good view of London, then the best idea would be to take a ride on the London Eye, the tallest Ferris wheel（摩天轮）of Europe. The tour takes about half an hour so you can sit comfortably and take pictures of London from above.
London is not too far from other major cities and attractions in England. For example, a drive of only one hour and a half will take you to Cambridge and with even less time than that you can reach Stonehenge to see the stones that have been there for centuries.According to the passage, the best way for you to tour London is ______________.
| A．to take the subway | B．to take buses |
| C．to take the train | D．to rent a car |
If you wish to take pictures of London from above, you’d better ______________.
| A．pay a visit to the National Gallery |
| B．visit Buckingham Palace |
| C．take a ride on the London Eye |
| D．take a plane |
Among these attractions, _____________ are in London.
①Buckingham Palace
②The London Eye
③Stonehenge
④Trafalgar Square
| A．①②③ | B．②③④ | C．①②④ | D．①③④ |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．By visiting the National Gallery, you can learn much about history and art. |
| B．The House of Parliament lies by the Thames River. |
| C．Cambridge is just one and a half hours’ drive from London. |
| D．The stones in Stonehenge have been there for only a hundred years. |
Super Camp is the key to improve grades and confidence. Held at universities, Super Camp 2013 teaches students learning, life and job skills to be successful in the 21st century.
 Stanford UniversityStanford, California |
Senior Forum June 30th - July 9th July 12th - July 21st July 24th - August 2nd August 5th - August 14th |
 University of South Florida Tampa, Florida |
Junior Forum July 24th - July 30th Senior Forum July 12th - July 21st |
 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois |
Junior Forum July 22nd - July 28th Senior Forum July 10th - July 19th |
Super Camp teaches many useful skills except ______________ skills.
| A．learning | B．job | C．life | D．teaching |
Super Camp 2013 is held at _______________.
| A．the mountains | B．schools | C．universities | D．cities |
_____________ is in California.
| A．Stanford University | B．Loyola University Chicago |
| C．University of South Florida | D．None of them |
_____________ of the universities have (has) two kinds of forums（论坛）in July.
| A．Two | B．Only one | C．All | D．None |