Men can be beautiful too，right?
China is going to host the 18th World University Student Beauty Contest in Guangzhou this December.This year for the first time the contest will include a male section.Students from over 130 countries will compete for Mr and Miss Beauty.The contest is one of the most respected beauty contests in the world.It was copied by the United Nations University (an international university belonging to the United Nations) in 1986.
Stick to studying
Li Yining，an economics professor at Peking University，said that he would not encourage students to try their luck in the stock market (股市)．“They should stress study，” Li said in his speech at Beijing Foreign Studies University.When asked，the professor said he expected house prices in Beijing to continue to rise.Li thinks the government should provide more affordable houses for lowlevel income people.
Campus cinema
Students at over 100 universities will have a digital cinema on campus after the National Day holiday.The 21st Century Digital Film on Campus Project was launched at the end of September.The ticket will cost 3－8 yuan，rather than 30－40 yuan at cinemas in town.Students often download movies online or watch DVDs.Now they can enjoy original films in the digital cinema.The digital cinema will show a variety of films besides Hollywood blockbusters (好莱坞大片)．
Getting practical
All 12,000 graduates from vocational school in Shanxi Province have landed a job，according to the provincial government.In the past five years， it is estimated that over 95 percent of the professional school graduates have found jobs.However，the number for university graduates is 70 percent.Some employers said that they prefer professional school graduates who learned something more practical in school and expected lower salaries than university students.In the third part，the underlined word “launched” may mean________.
| A．started | B．ended | C．told | D．mentioned |
Where can the material be chosen from?
| A．A novel. | B．A newspaper. | C．An advertisement. | D．A fashion magazine. |
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．More than 130 countries will take part in the 18th World University Student Beauty Contest. |
| B．The ticket for a digital film on campus will cost 38 yuan. |
| C．In the past five years，over 95 percent of the university graduates have found jobs in Shanxi Province. |
| D．Over 100 universities will take part in the 21st Century Digital Film on Campus Project. |
Professor Li thinks that________.
| A．the house prices in Beijing will keep going up |
| B．the students should try their luck in the stock market |
| C．the government can do nothing about the housing problem |
| D．the students should not only pay attention to study |
What can we infer from the passage?
| A．In Shanxi Province，the professional school graduates are less popular with employers than university graduates recently. |
| B．The digital cinema will only show Hollywood blockbusters. |
| C．The graduates from universities can put what they learned into practice more easily. |
| D．No men competed in the World University Students Beauty Contest before this year |
Chimpanzees, long considered reluctant to share, apparently can display selfless tendencies, revealing one more key way our closest living relatives are like humans, scientists find．These findings could shed light on the evolution of altruism in humans．
Previously, a belief was widely held that human altruism evolved only after humans split from their ape cousins about 6 million years ago．In recent years, however, research has revealed just how much chimpanzees have in common with us．They can hunt with spears, play with dolls and mourn their partners’ death.
"Most of the earlier studies had presented the apes with a complex implement that helped them deliver food to themselves or others, often so complicated that the experiments tested tool skills rather than social tendencies," De Waal told Live Science．"Ours is the first study that uses no such implement at all."
In addition to using complex food-delivery systems, past experiments often placed the chimpanzees so far apart that they might not have realized how their actions benefited others．In these new, simplified experiments, two apes were housed next to each other with a screen through which they could see each other．Then, one chimpanzee had to choose between two differently colored tokens （币） from a bin, one of which represented a pro-social （亲社会的） option, the other a selfish option．The pro-social option would cause both chimpanzees to receive a piece of banana wrapped in paper．The selfish option only rewarded the ape who made the choice.
In a study with seven adult female chimps placed into various pairs, the scientists found all the apes showed a definite preference for the pro-social option．"For me, the most important finding is that like us, chimpanzees take into account the needs and wishes of others," researcher Victoria Horner, said.
The chimpanzees behaved especially altruistically toward partners who either patiently waited or gently reminded them that they were there by drawing attention to themselves．They were less likely to reward partners who pressured through making a fuss, begging persistently or spitting water at them．This is opposite to a long-standing view that the chimpanzees only share food under pressure.The word " altruism " （paragraph 1） is closest in meaning to ______.
| A．selfishness | B．selflessness |
| C．willingness | D．reluctance |
Recent researches are performed with less complicated implements mainly to ______.
| A．show that chimps are only good at using implements |
| B．see whether chimps are willing to share food with others |
| C．find out if chimps are likely to reward partners |
| D．test chimps’ social tendencies instead of tool skills |
Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
| A．Evolution History of Altruism in Humans |
| B．Similarities between Chimps and Mankind |
| C．Chimps Do Show Selfless Behavior |
| D．Chimps Only Share Food under Pressure |
People in the United states honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.
Mother’s Day was proclaimed （宣告） a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers. She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation （康乃馨）.
In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910, the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to establish Father’s day as a national commemorative day, in 1972.
These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes (象征) a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery (墓地). On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues( 烧烤) for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is NOT true?
| A．It is a day to show love to mothers. |
| B．It is a day to wea carnations. |
| C．It is a day for people to visit the cemetery. |
| D．It is a day for many people to attend religious services. |
Choose the right time order of the following events.
a. The first Father’s Day was observed.
b. Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.
c. Father’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.
d. The idea of honoring fathers was 1909.
| A．a,b,c,d | B．d,a,b,c |
| C．b,a,c,d | D．d,a,c,b |
Who plays the most important role in Father’s Day becoming a national commemorative day?
| A．Mrs. Dodd. | B．Margaret Chase Smith. |
| C．Ann Jarvis. | D．Woodrow Wilson. |
From the passage, we know in the US .
| A．one should wear a red carnation if one’s mother pass away |
| B．on Mother’s Day, families often go out to have barbecues |
| C．on Father’s Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day |
| D．the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents. |
The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to .
| A．call on people to love and respect their parents |
| B．introduce Mother’s Day and Fathers’ Day |
| C．tell the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day |
| D．show how important fathers and mothers are |
Now, it is winter and as you have probably noticed, virus (病毒) are everywhere—runny noses, sore throats, nothing quite like the common cold to make you feel so uncomfortable. But experts believe that there is no link between cold weather and catching colds. So why are we particularly easy to catch colds this season?
Internal Medicine expert, Dr Meenakshi Jain of Max Hospital says, “One reason could be because people are likely to stay indoors, so the virus can spread easily. Also the virus grows strong and healthy under wet conditions.”
The common cold can be caused by any of up to 250 kinds of virus. The most common group of them is the kind of virus that hits the nose, which is called rhinovirus （鼻病毒）. Rhinoviruses cause a third and half of all common colds.
“The kind of virus is spread through the nose and respiratory passages(呼吸道), by touch, and by contact with particles(微粒) in the air that are created by sneezing or coughing,” says Dr Jain.
There is no way to treat the common cold. However, there are some tips that can help. Wash your hands regularly, so that germs get killed. Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth, which can limit your chances of infection(传染)。 Don’t share drinking glasses with anyone as this will prevent the spread of the virus. Drink lots of water. Make sure to eat enough fruits to boost your immune system(免疫系统). Get enough sleep and you’ll certainly become stronger. A third and half of all common colds are caused by .
| A．the cold weather in the winter |
| B．the virus that hits people’s nose |
| C．the condition of the human body |
| D．the warm temperature in the room |
The underlined word “boost” in the last paragraph probably means .
| A．improve | B．treat | C．change | D．damage |
In the last paragraph, the writer mainly wants to tell us .
| A．some ways for the virus to spread |
| B．the common cold can not be treated |
| C．some tips on how to keep the cold away |
| D．exercise is important to people’s health |
The Ant Bully
Actor: Julia Roberts－Hova (voice) Nicolas Cage －Zoc (voice)
Language: English
Run Time: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Price: Mon .－Fri.－＄30 (VIP:18) ＄15 (Children under 7)
Sat.－Sun.－＄40 (VIP:28) ＄20 (Children under 7)
Lucas Nickel is often bullied (欺负) by the big boy in his neighborhood. Because he cannot fight back, he takes out his anger on an anthill(蚁丘) in his front yard. He stamps(踩) it, squirts(喷射) it with his water gun, and floods it. One wizard ant, Zoc, makes Lucas as little as an ant and Lucas has to work and live in the ants’ country. During his staying with the ants, Lucas learns the value of friendship and teamwork, and finally gains the things he wants most: friendship and the courage to stand up for himself.
I really enjoyed this movie. It’s a fun movie for the whole family. I had really good laughs and enjoyed being there. —James
I went to see this film today with my 8-year-old daughter, really without knowing too much about it. My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised at how funny it was. We just couldn’t help laughing. I would recommend(推荐) this film for the whole family. —Mary
I’ve seen several movies of this kind, like Antz or Bugs Life, but this one blows them both away as having greater movie qualities. The film is so well made－some of the scenes are unbelievably beautiful. —John
I would recommend this movie to everyone. Whether you go with family or friends, I honestly think this movie has something you will really enjoy. —SamWhere can we most probably find this text?
| A．In a science magazine. | B．In a biology report. |
| C．In a student’s textbook. | D．In a movie poster. |
If a man (VIP) and his 6-year-old son go to watch the movie this weekend, they will pay .
| A．＄33 | B．＄45 | C．＄48 | D．＄60 |
Which of the following is true according to the text?
| A．Mary thinks both adults and children will enjoy this movie. |
| B．At the end of the movie, Lucas becomes the enemy of the ants. |
| C．Julia Roberts and Nicolas Cage played the roles of Hova and Zoc. |
| D．James thoughts the movie was pretty good but Sam didn’t think so. |
No one was left in the museum now, and John was walking round to see if everything was all right. Suddenly he saw a beautiful painting lying on the floor. John picked it up and gave it to the director of the museum.
The director called several museums to check and see if it was a stolen painting, but no one claimed(认领) it. So the director decided to hang it in the museum. All the experts came to look at the painting. Each one said it was beautiful and had very deep meaning. The director was proud to have such a painting in his museum and congratulated John on his discovery.
Some weeks later a woman and her little son came to the museum. While they were looking at the new painting, the little boy began to cry. The director went over and asked him.
“Why are you crying?”
The child pointed to the painting and said, “That’s my painting on the wall and I want it back.”
“Yes,” said his mother. “He left it on the floor a few weeks ago. If you look carefully, you can see his name on the painting.” John was perhaps .
| A．a painter |
| B．an expert on painting |
| C．a visitor to the museum |
| D．a man working in the museum |
John found the painting .
| A．before the museum opened |
| B．during his visit to the museum |
| C．after the museum was closed |
| D．while he was enjoying his walk |
After the director heard what the woman and the boy said, he must be very .
| A．angry | B．surprised | C．afraid | D．proud |
All the experts thought the painting good because .
| A．it was a stolen famous painting |
| B．none of them looked carefully enough |
| C．it was drawn by a famous painter though he was a child |
| D．they found it really beautiful and it had very deep meaning |