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On Thursday October 3, Adam Harper decided to stop drinking coffee. Adam is a MBA student at Harvard University. He studies long hours, gets very little sleep and as a result, he drinks a lot of coffee---anywhere from five to six cups a day. Recently, Adam felt that drinking thus much coffee was making it hard for him to sleep at all. He also began having problems with his concentration(注意力), and complained of stomachaches. Adam’s doctor made this suggestions: stop drinking coffee altogether.
When Adam got up on October 3, he began his day without his morning coffee. By 11:00 a.m., Adam was in a terrible mood (情绪). He was tired and had a headache. At 11:30, he had a meeting with his student advisor. In the meeting, he found it almost impossible to continue. What was going on?
Caffeine, a chemical found in coffee, was most likely the reason for how Adam felt. Caffeine is a stimulant that boosts(增加) energy levels and improves concentration- but only for a short time. Lowering caffeine consumption(减少摄取咖啡因) often causes a drop in blood pressure and the result is a “coffee headache”, People who stop drinking coffee often say they feel tired and moody, and find it hard to focus.
The good news is that these feeling usually pass after four and five days. During this time, doctors suggested taking some aspirin for the headache. So, if Adam can wait, in less than a week, he may be feeling much better.
We learn from the reading Adam_________.

A.does researches on caffeine.
B.had some problems because of coffee.
C.still drinks 5 to 6 cups of coffee a day
D.can never be feeling better

In fact, coffee can really help us______.

A.to go to sleep very fast
B.to work for long hours
C.not to get ill easily
D.not to depend on medicine

People may feel _____ when they stop drinking coffee.

A.healthier B.uneasy C.energetic D.awaken

What happened to Adam on Thursday October 3?

A.He didn’t go to his study.
B.He complained about the student advisor.
C.He didn’t drink any coffee at all.
D.He decided to stop drinking coffee.

The good news shows that_____.

A.Adam will be better if he stops drinking coffee.
B.More and more people will give up coffee.
C.Aspirin can stop us thinking coffee
D.Coffee can never cause headaches.
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The movie was based on author and director Guo Jingming’s novel of the same name. It tells a story about four girls who come from different backgrounds and of different personalities. Since it was shown on June 27, Tiny Times has made 483 million yuan at the box office. The sequel(续集) of it was shown on Aug 8 and it has also been a big box office hit.
Cao Yuhan, 13, a high school student at Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, is a big fan of the movie. “I’m deeply touched by their friendship,” Cao said. “When Nan Xiwang is in trouble, the other three girls try their best to help her, even running barefoot (光脚)in the snow. However, not everyone has had good things to say. The people’s Daily said that the film went too far in encouraging youths to become materialistic(物质至上主义的). Film commentator Raymond Zhou wrote on his online blog that “Buying luxury goods (奢侈品)seems as a way to express love or friendship, and the word ‘money’ is repeated over and over again. Song Kexin, 14, a high school student at Zhida Middle School in Taiyuan, Shanxi, shows a typical example of a fan’s attitude(态度). And that’s to look for the positive value. “That movie is a little far from our daily life. My friends and I are not having parties every day,” Song said, “But I admire Tang Wanru’s optimistic attitude(乐观态度). She’s always looking at the bright side of life. I should learn from her.”
Which is NOT one of the main themes of this year’s Chinese movies?

A.Youth B.Love
C.War D.Friendship

According to the article, the movie Tiny Times ________.

A.is more popular than the other two movies
B.was made from Guo Jingming’s novel
C.tells about four girls with similar personalities
D.opened in Chinese cinemas on August 8

What does film commentator Zhou Liming think of the movie?

A.The four girls’ friendship is touching.
B.It encourages the young to work hard.
C.It has many advertisements for luxury goods.
D.It shows money expresses love or friendship.

Song Kexin admires Tang Wanru because of Tang’s ________.

A.optimistic attitude B.rich family background
C.good looks D.excellent grades at school

This dog was born on Christmas Eve in 2002. He was different from other dogs because he was born with only two legs. The poor dog of course could not walk and even his mother Sarah did not want him. His first owner Michael Johnson also did not think that he could survive and he was thinking of killing him. But then, his present owner, Jude Stringfellow, met him and wanted to take care of him. She decided to teach and train this little dog to walk by himself. She called him “Faith”.
In the beginning, she put Faith on a surfboard (滑板) to let him feel the movement… Later she used peanut butter on a spoon as a lure (诱惑) and reward for him for standing up and jumping around. Even the other dog at home encouraged him to walk. Amazingly, after only six months, Faith learned to balance on his legs and jump to move forward. After further training in this snow, he could now walk like a person.
Faith loves to walk around now. Wherever he goes, he attracts people’s attention. He is fast becoming famous on the international scene and has appeared on various newspapers and TV shows. A book named With a Little Faith is now being published about him. He was even considered to appear in one of Harry Potter movies.
Jude Stringfellow, his present owner, has stopped working and plans to take him around the world to tell people “that even without a perfect body, one can have a strong will (意志)”.
Faith is a good example of the strong will and wonder of life. In life there are always unpleasant things. So, in order to feel better, you just need to look at life from another direction. I hope this message will bring fresh new ways of thinking to everyone and that everyone will appreciate and be thankful for each beautiful day.

Faith is different from other dogs because _______.

A.he doesn’t have a tail
B.he has only two legs
C.he was born on Christmas Day
D.his mother loves him best

Faith’s present owner is ________.

A.Sarah B.Michael Johnson
C.Harry Potter D.Jude Stringfellow

Which of the following is the correct order for Faith to learn to walk around like a person?
① jump to move forward
② train in the snow
③ feel the movement on a surfboard
④ balance on his legs
⑤ use peanut butter on a spoon as a reward

A.③①④②⑤ B.③⑤④①②
C.②⑤③①④ D.④⑤①③②

What can we learn from the passage?

A.Faith’s mother can walk with two legs like a person.
B.If we don’t have a perfect body, we can’t be successful.
C.When we meet with difficulties, we should never give up.
D.When we have difficulties, we should wait for others’ help.

Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Center
General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month (1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses.
* Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~ Fri..
* Experienced college English teachers.
Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road, 100082
Modern Language School
Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
* Small classes ( 12~16 students ) on Sat. & Sun. from 2:00~5:00 p.m..
* Native English teachers from Canada and the USA.
* Language lab and computers supplied.
* 3-month course: 1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan.
Add: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21st Century English Training Center
We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
* We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.
*Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1.
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
A six-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week.
* Class hours: 9:00~12:00 a.m. and 2:00~5:00 p.m..
*Well trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language.
Call 67353019 for further information.
You work from 9:00am to 4:30pm every day which schools will you choose?

A.Global English Centred and the International House
B.Global English Centre and Modern Language School
C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century
D.The 21st Century and the International House

The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that____

A.its teaching quality is better
B.it is nearest to the city centre
C.it requires an entrance examination
D.its courses are more advanced

You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it____

A.offers free sightseeing and social activities
B.costs less than the other schools
C.has a special course in spoken English
D.has native English teachers

If you take the evening programme at the International House,you will pay about___

A.60 yuan
B.240 yuan
C.730 yuan
D.1000 yuan

The passage is most probably taken from_____

A.travel book
B.a library guide
C.advertisements from newspapers
D.a project handbook

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!
The underlined word “wealthy” means “__________” in the article.

A.pleased B.healthy
C.excited D.rich

Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________.

A.get money and something they can’t buy with money
B.do what they want to do at any time
C.enjoy health which makes them work hard
D.take an active part in all kinds of activities every day

The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people ___________.

A.think about getting a good job
B.think of presents they don’t like
C.often spend time with close friends
D.often spend time on entering the college

Many people find it happy to ___________.

A.remember the old days and troubles
B.do some meaningful things for others
C.go shopping to buy some food
D.make much money and little success

The passage mainly tells us __________.

A.how to find happiness
B.how to save happiness
C.to do something good for others
D.to value our beliefs or health

Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination (结合体) of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns (角) and a long moustache (胡子). With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the "descendants (传人) of the dragon" In Chinese, "excellent" people are often called "dragons". A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example, “Hoping one's child will become a dragon," which means hoping he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics. They are creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered. There are some famous "dragons" who have done excellent things, for example, the great man Deng Xiaoping, the famous businessman Li Jiacheng and the movie star Zhao Wei. They are all very successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as Dragon Head – Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the "descendants of the dragon", it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be "dragons".
This year is the Year of the Dragon. Good luck to you!
What does the Chinese dragon symbolize?

A.A combination of many animals.
B.Chinese sayings and idioms.
C.Traditional festivals.
D.Strength and good luck.

In the passage, the underlined sentence "Hoping one's child will become a dragon." means in Chinese.

A.龙马精神 B.龙飞凤舞
C.望子成龙 D.龙腾虎跃

What characteristics may the people born in the Year of the Dragon have?
They may be _______.

A.creative, confident, brave and powerful
B.creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered
C.lovely, confident, brave and quick-tempered
D.lucky, confident, creative and successful

Which of the following years is the Year of the Dragon?

A.1988. B.1998.
C.2008. D.2018.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Dragons are real animals.
B.There are many Chinese sayings and idioms about dragons.
C.People born in the Year of the Dragon must be successful
D.The "descendants of the dragon" are often called "dragons".

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