February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.
But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.Which of the following is not a custom for a boy to do on Valentine’s Day?
| A．to take his girlfriend out to dinner |
| B．to buy his girlfriend flowers and chocolates |
| C．to make Valentine’s cards for teachers and friends |
| D．to spell out his girlfriend’s name with rose petals |
Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
| A．Because there were few women in his country at that time. |
| B．Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. |
| C．Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people. |
| D．Because he wanted to control the birth rate. |
Valentine was put into prison because ______.
| A．he killed one of the soldiers |
| B．he stole a lot of food |
| C．he didn’t obey the emperor’s order |
| D．he didn’t want to be a soldier |
The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.
| A．students in China send cards to their teachers |
| B．it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China |
| C．it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China |
| D．Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now |
The best title for this passage should be ______.
| A．Valentine’s Day |
| B．A Brave Priest |
| C．Valentine’s Day in China |
| D．A Romantic Man |
Every Friday we have a fire alarm test at nine o'clock sharp, and even though the sound is very noisy, I am so happy because when I heard that it reminded me today is Friday and tomorrow is weekend, it is the last working day of the week and I have two days off, it’s so excited!Sometimes we have a fire drill, when you hear the fire alarm, everybody have to run out through the fire exit.
One Monday at nine o’clock, the alarm was sounded and I was working behind the fish house and didn’t hear it. The department manager and staff were looking for me thoroughly, finally they found me and asked me to stop my job and follow them went out.
"I am busy, No problem! You leave, I work." I said.
"No, this is the law, everybody has to leave." The manager said.
I understood that if I insisted not to leave, they must carry me out. I went out with them together finally, no choice.
One afternoon, when I was working outside, the fire alarm cropped up（突然出现） sounding wildly, nobody knew what’s happening, some were standing and looking around, some were asking questions, some were running, I knew this wasn’t a test or drill, must be a real one. At that moment, one lady called me from a distance:"Jinglebell: leave your job, go out quickly."I joined the crowded flow of customers and staff going out. I asked somebody what's happened? And they told me this is a real one as there was some smoke on the shop floor.Finally I found out, actually there was no problem, that it was an electrician who used the equipment for the carpet and made a little smoke.
After that I asked somebody how to deal with the customer’s food in the restaurant in that case, because they went out to leave because of the fire, but hadn't finished their food. They told me that the customers who had bought food or drinks there could get a new one.
I don't understand, if in China, under that situation, everybody must carry a bucket（桶） or some other water containers to the fire spot, to fight the flames.
I agree with the English emphasis the human right, but maybe a very small problem could become a big problem while everybody had withdrawn from the shop, because the fire fighters could not come at once.
I was just thinking.Despite the noise from the fire alarm, the author still feels happy because _____.
| A．the noise lasts too long |
| B．the noise is not too loud |
| C．the noise reminds the author of the coming of weekend |
| D．the author often ignores it when working |
If there is a fire breaking out in a restaurant, what will happen in China?
| A．people will go out to leave |
| B．people will scream and cry in panic |
| C．people will not leave until they finish their food |
| D．people will carry a basket or some water containers to help put out the flames |
What’s the author’s attitude to the human right?
| A．Approval |
| B．Rejection |
| C．Neutral |
| D．Not mentioned |
Why does the author think that a very small problem may become a big one while everybody had withdrawn from the shop?
| A．Because the author thinks the fire is dangerous |
| B．Because the author thinks the fire spreads fast |
| C．Because the author thinks the fire fighters could not come at once |
| D．Because the author thinks the human right is important |
IT’S over – millions of Senior 3 students across the country have finished their last exams. But in two years, it’ll be your turn in the examination room. How can you spend the time you have left to best effect? Read these thoughts from new graduates to get some pointers.
Cao A’min, 18
Xuanhua No 1 High School, Hebei
Study: Keeping pace (步伐) with teachers is a good way to study. Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic (系统的). But remember to work in a way that suits you. It’s also important to learn from past mistakes. Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you make – it’ll help you avoid making the same ones later.
Zhang Zilu, 17
Xinyu No 1 High School, Jiangxi
Friendship: This time of life may be hard, but you’re not alone. You may be busy studying, but you can show you care by calling your friends or sending a short message. Don’t let your friendships die. Some boys and girls in my class were in love, but I’d advise against a relationship at this stage.
Zhan Yu, 17
Huanggang High School, Hubei
Health: It’s as important to live well as it is to study well, I think. I went to bed no later than 11:30 pm. It put me in the right mood for the next day. I didn’t follow a special diet (饮食), but I did make sure I ate a nutritious (有营养的) breakfast each day.
Ju Shuntian, 18
Yantai Economic and Technological Development Zone Senior High School, Shandong
Relaxation: The person who plays well, studies well. Having a lot of schoolwork doesn’t mean having to give up on every other activity. I played basketball or took a walk to relax when I felt tired. Time out is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently (高效地).
Zhang Qingzhou, 17
Dongtai High School, Jiangsu
Options: Besides taking the big exam, you have other choices for college. I took the independent enrollment (自主招生) exam held by Peking University and some other students even prepared to study abroad. Pay attention to any relevant information you can find, whether it’s from school, the news media or another source (来源).Who is the passage mainly written for?
| A．teachers |
| B．senior students |
| C．junior students |
| D．parents |
This passage shows students some aspects of proper arrangement except ________.
| A．Study | B．Friendship | C．Health | D．Sports |
What’s Zhang Zilu’s attitude to students’ love happening in senior life?
| A．Approval |
| B．Rejective |
| C．Neutral |
| D．Not mentioned |
If you’d like to take the independent enrollment, what should you do?
| A．Do morning exercises every day |
| B．Go to bed later than11:30 |
| C．Pay attention to any relevant information |
| D．Call your friends or send short message |
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Each and every one of us is responsible for the greenhouse nts should the need arise-as it almostpected, and is prepared to tion, something comes along to gases we give out in our daily actions and choices．Therefore，combating climate change is going to take the combined efforts of everyone on the planet．
The average household carbon footprint in China is 2.41 tons of carbon dioxide annually．That's enough to fill half an Olympic swimming pool．
Surprised? Well,．here's how you can work to reduce it：
1．Take showers rather than baths and reduce your shower time by two minutes．This will save water and give you an extra two minutes in bed．
2．Don't purchase unnecessary clothes，and be careful about the materials you buy．Wool and cotton have a really high greenhouse gas impact．Manmade fibers are a better choice．
3．Try to buy high-quality，long-lasting products even though they．A laptop is more efficient than a desktop，and a small screen TV is better than a big flat-screen．
4．Only turn the water heater on when necessary，and adjust temperature controls to avoid overheating．Put a lid on a pan when boiling water．
5．When using the washing machine，be sure there's a full load and turn the temperature down if it's not really dirty．
6．The greediest home device along with the washing machine is the fridge．Make sure it's as efficient as possible by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from the oven or heater．Don't put food in when it's still warm．
7．Only buy the amount of food you need and if there are leftovers，get creative．For instance，make them into a soup．Ask to take food home from restaurants if there's some left，but remember to take your own container to avoid using a disposable carton．How does the author introduce the topic of the text?(no more than 5 words)
Fill in the blank in Paragraph 6 with proper words．(no more than 5 words)
Why do we keep the fridge out of direct sunlight?(no more than 5 words)
What does the author say about leftovers?(no more than 14 words)
What is the main idea of the text?(no more than 6 words)
American researchers have developed a technique that may become an important tool in fighting AIDS virus from attacking its target-cells in the body's defense system．When AIDS virus enters the blood，it searches for blood cells called T4 lymphocytes(淋巴细胞)．The virus connects to the outside of T4 lymphocytes．Then it forces its way inside．There it directs the cells' genetic material to produce copies of the AIDS virus．This is how AIDS spreads．
Researchers think they may be able to stop AIDS from connecting to T4 ceils．When AIDS virus finds a T4 cell，it actually connects to a part of the cell called CD4 protein．
Researchers want to fool the virus by putting copies or clones of the CD4 protein into the blood．This way the AIDS virus will connect to cloned protein instead of the real ones．Scientists use genetic engineering methods to make the clones．Normally a CD4 protein remains on the T4 cell at all times；the AIDS virus must go to it．
In a new technique，however，the cloned CD4 protein is not connected to a cell．It floats freely，so a lot more can be put into the blood to keep the AIDS virus away from real CD4 protein on T4 cells．One report says the．AIDS virus connects to cloned protein just as effectively as it connects to real protein．That report was based on tests with blood cells grown in labs．The technique is just now beginning to be tested in animals．If successful，it may be tested in humans within a year．The new technique can.
| A．cure AIDS |
| B．kill the AIDS virus |
| C．prevent the AIDS virus from spreading |
| D．produce new anti-AIDS cells |
When the AIDS virus enters the blood，it is reproduced by.
| A．itself |
| B．the blood cells |
| C．the CD4 protein |
| D．the genetic material of T4 lymphocytes |
The AIDS virus connects to cloned protein instead of the real CD4 protein because.
| A．cloned protein stays On the T4 cells |
| B．it connects to cloned protein more effectively |
| C．cloned protein is made by genetic engineering methods |
| D．cloned protein floats freely，and many more can be put into the blood |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．The new technique has been tested in labs． |
| B．The new technique is being tested in animals． |
| C．The new technique may be tested in humans． |
| D．The new technique is now under clinic test． |
The best title for this passage is．
| A．AIDS-a deadly disease |
| B．A new technique in fighting AIDS |
| C．The spread of AIDS virus |
| D．The cloned CD4 protein |
Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more active and independent than their peers over time，according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people．
Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals that may help ward off the cell damage that can lead to disease．Researchers have been studying green tea's effect on everything from cholesterol(胆固醇)to the risk of certain cancers，with mixed results so far．
For the new Japanese study，researchers decided to examine the question of whether green tea drinkers have a lower risk of frailty and disability as they grow older．
Tomata and his colleagues followed nearly 14，000 adults aged 65 or older for three years．
They found those who drank the most green tea were the least likely to develop “functional disability”，or problems with daily activities or basic needs，such as dressing or bathing．
Specifically，almost 13 percent of adults who drank less than a cup of green tea per day became functionally disabled，compared with just over 7 percent of people who drank at least five cups fl day．
The study did not prove that green tea alone kept people active as they grew older．
Green-tea lovers generally had healthier diets，including more fish，vegetables and fruit，as well as more education．lower smoking rates，fewer heart attacks and strokes，and greater mental sharpness．
They also tended to be more socially active and have more friends and family to rely on．
Although it's not clear how green tea might offer a buffer(缓冲剂)against disability，Tomata's team did note that one recent study found green tea extracts(提炼物)seem to increase leg muscle strength in older women．
While green tea and its extracts are considered safe in small amounts，they do contain caffeine and small amounts of vitamin K，which means it could block drugs that prevent blood thickened．Which of the following can summarize the passage best?
| A．Green tea makes you less active． |
| B．Green tea makes you less disabled． |
| C．Green tea makes you more friendly． |
| D．Green tea makes you more educated． |
The underlined word“ward off”in Paragraph 2 probably means.
| A．form | B．absorb | C．remove | D．prevent |
Tomata and his colleagues wanted to.
| A．prove whether the Japanese study is correct |
| B．know if green tea drinkers are independent |
| C．help nearly 14，000 adults aged 65 or older |
| D．study green tea's effect on cholesterol |
Which of the following is NOT the advantage of green tea?
| A．Reduce functional disability． |
| B．Keep old people active． |
| C．Make more friends． |
| D．Suffer fewer heart attacks． |
It can be inferred from the last paragraph.
| A．green tea is safe to drink |
| B．green tea should be drunk properly |
| C．green tea is poisonous for old people |
| D．vitamin K is helpful to us |