The sound of the rain hitting the windows wakes me up and it sounds just exactly as it did 15 years ago, which reminded me of my girlhood.
It was my second day of school and it was raining heavily. I could not resist the habit I had at home, so I fell asleep right at my desk. I woke up to find myself not in the classroom but carried on Dad’s back. We were halfway home. It was the last time I felt close to him.
After that, he never carried me or hugged me as other fathers did to their children. I was not bothered much by this thought. I was proud of it, for I felt independent and “grown up.” However, there were times when I felt depressed by not having sought comfort from him.
One day, I was writing Chinese characters as homework. I hated doing this more than anything. Dad came and stood behind me for a moment, watching me scratching the paper. Then he said, “This kind of writing needs patience. Your writing is not strong enough. Press harder.”
I follow his advice for the next two words, but as I could see little improvement, I followed my own method----the fast way. His advice did not improve my writing but our relationship. As I grew older, I found out that he had finished his schooling in Grade 6, which was the highest grade in the town then, so he was considered to be a scholar. People used to ask him to write something to put on the walls, but he never felt very useful.
He often said to me, “As you can see, this family is going to count on you. We are useless to improve you anything for your future.You have to get an education to change the life for yourself.” As a result of his expectation, I have made it through high school and through college.How did the author first react to father’s suggestion?
| A．She found it hard to accept. |
| B．She was confused about it. |
| C．She accepted it. |
| D．She doubted it. |
Why did the author feel depressed sometimes?
| A．She found her father never carried her. |
| B．Her father never hugged her as other fathers did to their children. |
| C．She was bothered much by the thought that her father never cared her. |
| D．She never sought comfort from her father. |
We can infer from the passage that the author’s father______.
| A．is helpful to improving the author for her future. |
| B．attaches great importance to education. |
| C．pushes the author tightly. |
| D．received little education. |
What was the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
| A．to introduce her father. |
| B．to demonstrate people her attitude toward life. |
| C．to encourage people to follow their fathers’ suggestions. |
| D．to show what matters to her personal development. |
A group of students in Japan have created a realistic robot baby to motivate yo
ung people to start planning a family so as to increase the country’s birth rate. The automated (自动化的)doll developed at the University of Tsukuba, called Yotara, laughs and “wakes up” when a rattle is shaken.
He can become angry and sleep like a real baby and he smiles when his stomach is pressed. The robot can also sneeze and have a runny nose, thanks to a heated water pump system. The students of the Graduate school of Comprehensive Huma
n Science at the university created the robot last year with touch sensors. A projector sends the facial features onto a warm silicon balloon which makes up Yotara’s face. The robot’s facial expression and body movements change according to pressure applied to different parts of its body.
The information collected through touch sensors（传感器）under the silicon skin is processed by a special programme. It then changes the baby’s expression projected onto the balloon-face from behind. There is a hat on the robot’s head and a colorful blanket covering the robot’s limbs which simulate wiggling(摆动) with the help of a geared motor. “We wanted to create a new type of robot that is soft, cuddly and cute,” said project leader Hiroki Kunimura.
“We’d like people to experience the innocent, joyful expressions typical of small babies. Through this experience, it would be great if some people started feeling that they wanted to have their own baby, if they started feeling that work is not everything.”
Japan’s birth rate is among the lowest in the developed world at 1.37%, compared to 2.12% in the United States and l.84%in Britain. Japan is facing serious economic consequences with over a quarter of its citizens expected to be aged over 65 by 20l5.The population is expected to reduce by a third within 50 years if the birth rate does not increase．. What is the students’ purpose of creating such a baby?
| A．To help old people who live alone． | B．To give small children some pleasure |
| C．To comfort lonely young people． | D．To increase the population of Japan． |
What’s the new type of robot like in Hiroki Kunimura’s mind?
| A．It can do everything for humans． | B．It is clever, humorous and loyal． |
| C．It is gentle, lovely and smart． | D．It makes humans unhappy． |
. What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Many young people in Japan don’t want to get married． |
| B．There may be a lack of workers in Japan in the future． |
| C．The lifespan(寿命)of Japanese people will decrease in the future． |
| D．The birth rate in Japan will start to increase slowly soon． |
If you are looking for a summer camp job opportunity, the following are some summer camp jobs available for 2011 summer.
1. Fishing
Male 21----Teach fishing and fly-tying(飞钓) techniques. Live with 6-8 campers and instructors, teach basic outdoor skills, lead backpacking trips and assist with canoe trips．
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480 Roaring Brook Road
Bradford, Vermont 05033, USA Contact: Dr. Candice Raines at (800) 802-747-0282
2. Athletic Trainer
International Sports Training Camp is a specialized sports camp located on a private 100- acre lake in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are renowned for our outstanding facilities, innovative programs and friendly staff.
We are looking for both students and certified athletic trainers. Great working environment caring for kids sports injuries.
Salary: $2,500.00- $2,500.00
International Sports Training Camp
1100 Twin Lake Road
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360,USA Contact: Kara Klaus Major at(570)6202267
3. Head Cook
Will manage kitchen staff of 4,order food and prepare meals and snacks for 50-60 campers and staff daily, during sessions and training periods．
Salary: $3,000.00-$4,000.00
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HC 83.Box 38DD
Capon Bridge, West Virginia 26711, USA Contact: Vini Schoene at(540)465-1516
4. Drama Department Head
Spend an unforgettable summer doing what you love in the outdoor setting! Work with talented staff and children on exciting plays, musicals and improv!
Camp Airy (for boys)is seeking an experienced individual with a theater background and experience in directing children’s productions.Supervise counselor 
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Thurmont, Maryland 21788,USA Contact: Steve Goldklang at (410)466-9010 Who would be most interested in the text?
| A．College students. | B．General readers. | C．Holiday goers. | D．Job seekers. |
Mr. Smith always finds pleasure in fly fishing, which telephone might he dial?
| A．(570)6202267 | B．(570)6202267 | C．(800)802-747-0282 | D．(410)466—9010 |
The underlined word “improv” probably means _______.
| A．formal performance | B．unprepared performance |
| C．normal practice | D．dancing and singing |
. Which of the following statements about athletic trainers is TRUE?
| A．College graduates are preferred． | B．Only professional athletes can apply |
| C．They can earn as much as $3,500.00 | |
| D．Their job includes taking care of the injured kids |
. Which of the following organizations offers a flexible salary?
| A．Camp Airy &Camp Louise. | B．International Sports Training Camp． |
| C．Roaring Brook Camp Camp for Boys. | D．Burgundy Center for wildlife Studies |
The whole world was talking about Octopus(章鱼)Paul Allen since it had a 100％correct prediction record of the matches，including Germany in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2010.The question was whether there be a prediction of the grand final, since it did not include Germany.
The answer to that much awaited question is yes. Celebrity Octopus Paul Allen does have a winner. It has picked Spain over Holland to lift the wishful prize. In a live television show all over Europe, Paul picked out a mussel(蚌)from the tank with the Spanish flag, ignoring the tank that had the Dutch flag. This means the prediction is that Spain will be FIFA World Cup 2010 champion．Regarding the place 3 and 4 playoff, Octopus Paul A11en has predicted that Germany will beat Uruguay to take the 3 rd place, which was right.
Octopus Paul Allen has become a worldwide celebrity after it has predicted with 100％ accuracy all of Germany’s World Cup games’ outcomes. It even stopped critics and experts when it correctly predicted a Serbia win over the strong Germans. Much to the sorrow of German fans，it also rightly predicted Spain having an advantage over Germany in the semifinals. And when this came true，there were many calls from angry and sad Germans fans to kill and eat it．Now let’s wait and see if this f
inal prediction by Octopus Paul Allen comes true and its 100％accuracy record stays the same．It goes without saying. Spain will be smiling, at least right now! Octopus Paul Allen became a hot topic because__________.
| A．it predicted records of FIFA World Cup 2010 matches correctly |
| B．it was the mascot of FIFA World Cup 2010 |
| C．it took part in the game with Germany and other teams |
| D．it lent a helping hand to Germany to win the game |
From the second paragraph we know that the third place in FIFA World Cup 2010 was______.
| A．Spain | B．Holland | C．Germany | D．Uruguay |
. According to the passage, when this news is released,_______.
| A．FIFA World Cup 2010 has come to an end |
| B．Spain has already beaten Germany in the semifinals |
| C．Spain has already won the World Cup 2010 champion |
| D．the sad German fans have killed Octopus Paul Allen |
. By saying “It goes without saying”, the writer means_______.
| A．Spain will be FIFA World Cup 2010 champion |
| B．Octopus Paul Allen won’t predict anything in the future |
| C．Octopus Paul Allen will surely leave |
| D．everything goes on well |
The Japanese government has launched(发起)a campaign encouraging people to go to bed and get up extra early in order to reduce household carbon dioxide emissions(二氧化碳排放).
The Morning Challenge campaign，put forward by the Environment Ministry, is based on the idea that swapping late night electricity for an extra hour of morning sunlight could greatly cut the nation’s carbon footprint．
A typical family can reduce its carbon dioxide footprint by 85 kg a year if everyone goes to bed and gets up one hour earlier，according to the campaign．The amount of carbon dioxide emissions potentially saved from going to bed an hour early was equal to 20 percent of annual emissions from household lights，“Many Japanese people waste electric power at night time，for example by watching TV until very late,”a ministry spokesman told The Daily Telegraph.“But going to bed early and getting up e
arly can avoid wasting electrical power which causes carbon dioxide emissions.” The campaign also proposes that people take advantage of an extra hour of morning sunlight by improving their lifestyles in general by running, doing yoga and eating a nutritious breakfast.
It is the latest action dealing with climate change by the Japanese environment ministry，which is faced with the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 25 percent from 1990 levels within the next decade．
It was the same government department that launched the Cool Business cam
paign five years ago, which encouraged workers to wear short—sleeved shirts and offices not to turn air conditioning lower than 28 degrees during the summer..Why are Japanese encouraged to go to bed and get up early?
| A．Because it is of great benefit to their health． | |
| B．Because Japan is a country without enough electricity. | |
| C．Because it can give off less carbon dioxide． | D．Because it is a good habit． |
.. The underlined word“swapping” means___________.
| A．comparing | B．exchanging | C．turning | D．competing |
.. In general，a Japanese family gives off _________of carbon dioxide every year.
| A．85 kg | B．170 kg | C．425 kg | D．850 kg |
.We can draw a conclusion that_________.
| A．People can save energy and reduce emissions by changing their lifestyle |
| B．Japanese often don’t have nutritious breakfast |
| C．Japanese prefer to wear short—sleeved shirts in summer |
| D．Yoga is very popular with the old Japanese |
.. What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．The Japanese government has launched the Cool Business campaign． |
| B．What can we do to cut carbon emissions? |
| C．Change your lifestyle and you can become healthy． |
| D．Japanese are encouraged to go to bed an hour early to cut carbon emissions． |
There is one language that is used in every country in the world. The people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybody’s second language. It is easy to understand, although you can’t hear it. It is sign language.
When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you are saying, “I w
ant to be friendly”, but you are not using speech. You are using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, “Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.”
Babies who can’t talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds up his hands. He is using sign language.
Many years ago, a French priest（神父）, Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet (字母表). It is still in use. People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C.
Today, in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people. The newsreader tells the news in sign language. At the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.
The actors in the Theatre of Deaf don’t spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwich. They can make a roof with their hands when they want to show a house. One finger in front of an actor’s mouth can mean quiet. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations und
er water.
How many hand signs do you use every day?. Which of the following about sign language is TRUE?
| A．It is a special language used in a few countries in the world. |
| B．It is a way to express one’s ideas without words. |
| C．It is only used by the deaf. |
| D．It can be heard. |
. If you want to express the idea that “I am very friendly” to someone, you will ______.
| A．raise your hand | B．put one hand onto the other |
| C．smile to the person | D．make a roof with your hands |
. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Hand signs instead of finger signs are used everyday.
B. There are schools, colleges and universities for the deaf in the USA.
C. The French priest Charles invented sign language.
D. Even babies are using sign language. .The passage is mainly about ______.
| A．an introduction to sign language | B．the importance of sign language |
| C．a famous priest in France | D．how to use sign language |