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Spiritual Intelligence Quotient
Our spiritual intelligence quotient (精神智商),or SQ, helps us understand ourselves, and live a fuller, happier life.
While we are all born with SQ, most of us don’t even realize that we have it. Fortunately, you don’t have to sign up for classes to learn how to improve your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead you to a new level of understanding.
Sit Quietly. The process of developing spiritual intelligence begins with solitude (独处) and silence. To tune into your spirit, you have to turn down the volume (强度) in your busy, noisy and complicated life and force yourself to do nothing at all. In the car, instead of reading or doing something else, use the time to think. At work, shut the door to your office between meetings, take a few breaths and let them out very, very slowly. Enjoy the stillness in your home after the kids are finally in bed.
Step Outside. For many people, nature set their spirit free. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. If you are walking with your dog, take the time to admire flowers in bloom; follow the flight of birds; watch clouds floating overhead.
Ask Questions of Yourself. Ask open-ended questions, such as “What am I feeling? What are my choices? ”or “Where am I heading? ” But don’t expect an answer to arrive through some supernatural forms or e-mails. “Rarely do I get an immediate answer to my question,” says Reverend Joan Carter. “I never considered a problem from a different perspective (角度) before. ”
Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on our gut feeling (直觉)to realize danger, spiritual intelligence pushes us towards some action that will lead to a greater good.
1. The passage is mainly about______ .
A. what your SQ is and in what way it can benefit your life
B. What your SQ is and in what way it can be improved
C. the relationship between your SQ and your life
D. the advantages and disadvantages of SQ.
2. The underlined phrase “tune into your spirit ”in the third paragraph probably means______ .
A. get your spirit relaxed B. keep up your spirit
C. keep seated quietly D. change your spirit
3. The author mentions the example of Reverend Joan Carter to show that______ .
A. there are no immediate answers to your questions
B. e-mails can’t keep working out a problem
C. the more questions you ask, the better answers you will get
D. changing your way of thinking might help you solve a problem
4. From the passage, we can know that the most important thing to improve your SQ is ______.
A. a peaceful mind B. deep thought C. spare time and hobbies D. good spirit

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分。满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was the old lady’s eightieth birthday. She was sure Mary would not forget her mother’s birthday, even if she was busy. After all, eighty was a special birthday. Perhaps Mary might come. Even if Mary didn’t come, she would send her a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child.
Mrs. Morrison had brought a card and a bunch of flowers when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake. John, the little boy next door, was now up with her with a pack of sweets.
“I guess you will get lots and lots of presents,” he said, “I did last week when I was seven.”
What would she like? A pair of slippers, perhaps. A table lamp or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.
She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bike. Her heart beast fast. John had seen him too and ran to the gate.
“Granny, granny,” John returned. “I have got your post!”
He gave her four envelopes. Three were from old friends. The fourth was in Mary’s writhing.
“No parcel (包裹), John?”
“No, Granny.”
Almost reluctantly, she tore the fourth envelope open. Folded in the card was a check. Written on the card was a message: Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the check, Mary and Harold.
The six-figure check fell to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady bent to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers, she tore it into little bits.
1. The old lady felt _____ when she saw no packet came with her daughter’s card.
A. excited B. happy C. disappointed D. impatient
2. We can infer from the passage that______ .
A. the old lady lived alone in a flat away from her daughter
B. the friends sent the old lady many lovely presents by post
C. Mary was stopped by her husband from seeing her mother
D. the neighbors cared little about the old lady in daily life
3. The reason why the old lady tore the check into small pieces was that______ .
A. she was sure her daughter would come, not the check.
B. she didn’t notice there were six figures on the check.
C. she didn’t think the check was large enough for a present.
D. she would prefer a present with love from her daughter.
4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Present B. The Check C. The Birthday D. The Daughter

Anderson was born in the slums(贫民区) of Odense, Denmark, on April 2,1805. His early life was not easy. His father was a shoemaker and his mother worked as a washerwoman. He received little early education. As a child he was very emotional and was laughed at for being feminine(女性化)and tall.
In l8l6 his father died and Andersen was forced to go out to work. first in a tailor’s shop and then at a tobacco factory. At the age of l4 Anderson moved to Copenhagen to start a career as a singer and actor. He struggled for three years until he had to leave the theatre when his voice broke in l822.
Anderson went to a grammar school after he left the theatre. Having done well he was admitted to Copenhagen University in 1828.
He began to publish his fairy tales in 1835. They came out in small volumes(量) until his death. Nowadays, children all around the world are familiar with his fairy tales such as “The Little Mermaid ”(《美人鱼》)，“The Princess and the Pea” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. The colourful characters from the stories made us laugh and cry throughout our childhood. Although Anderson lived a hard life, he tried to make people laugh in all his stories. He wrote because he didn’t want children to have a sad childhood as he did. “Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched(孵化) from a swan’s egg,” he once said．
The work brought Anderson world fame, but he remained a lonely man. He loved three women in his life but none of them loved him back and he never married. His friends were the people that paid for his work and not people he was particularly close to. “Just living is not enough…One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower,’’ he said.
Anderson died on August 4, l 875.
Anderson

91._______	Identity	Events	Time	97. ________	99. ______
Anderson	92. _______	working	after 1816	make a living	poor
	singer	perform	95. ________	be a singer	hard
93. _______	study	in 1828	98._______	well
writer	94. ______	96. ________	make children happy	100. ________

Buster Brown was a thief — and a good one, too, he thought. He’d never been caught by the police because he was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency.
Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim and read the sign on the front gate of the house. “Don’t worry about the dog –be aware of the owner!” it said. Buster smiled and found his ways in.
The house looked quite normal outside, but inside it was very unusual with fascinating objects on display. As he began putting them into his bag, a dog came into the room. It stopped when it saw Buster, then wagged its tail madly and went over to him, licking his outstretched hand. “Good boy,” Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are –trying to lick me to death.”
Satisfied he’d made friends with the dog, Buster began to wander round the house, choosing items to put in his bag. His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques（古董）---a pair of silver candleholders, a silver tea and coffee service, etc. His new friend, the dog, sat and watched, as if wondering what was happening.
“Well, boy,” Buster whispered finally. “That might do any more and I won’t be able to carry it!” He swung the heavy bag onto his shoulders, just then the lights came on, nearly blinding him. He protected his eyes with his hand.
“You’re a very silly person,” the figure in the doorway said, his voice dry as dust. As the man came closer, Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar, but Buster couldn’t quite sure where he had seen him before.
“______________________________ the sign outside,” the man shouted angrily. “I knew about this attempted robbery last week and I also know you will be put behind bars. Imagine trying to rob the house of the world’s greatest fortune –teller!”
76. What would the best title of the story be? （Please answer within 10 words）
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77. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one？
I was given the information about this robbery last week and I know you will be in prison.
___________________________________________________________________
78. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the
sentence. (Please answer within 10 words)
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79. What do you think of the owner of the house? Give your reasons. (Please answer within 30
words) ________________________________________________
80. Translate the underlined sentence in the third paragraph into Chinese
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阅读表达：阅读短文，回答问题。
You’ll have many things to arrange and think about before you leave your home country for New Zealand. Use our links to find some important information to help you prepare for departure.
Bank accounts and credit cards
Your present bank should be able to help you set up a bank account in New Zealand before you leave, so that you can make credit card and other withdrawals(提款)when you arrive.
Documents, credit references(证明)and driver licences
Your first few days in New Zealand are more likely to be easy and problem-free if you arrive with the following documents:
◎birth certificates
◎marriage certificates
◎academic qualifications
◎references from previous employers
◎curriculum vitae (个人简历)
◎an international driver licence or permit
All documents should be originals (not copies). _________________________ they should be accompanied (附上)by a certified (认可的)translation.
Plan what to wear
The weather is changeable, so bring a range of clothes and do not forget to include a raincoat. Remember, seasons are the reverse(相反的) of those in the northern hemisphere.
Bringing your belongings
The New Zealand Customs Service pamphlet(小册子), Advice on Importing Goods into New Zealand, provides full information about importing goods into New Zealand. The pamphlet is available from New Zealand immigration, diplomatic(外交的) and trade offices or you can E-mail: feedback@customs.govt.nz
Pets
You may need to plan six months ahead if you wish to bring your domestic pets into the country. For full information, contact the Import Management Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF). Telephone: +64 4 498 9625, Fax: +64 4 474 4132.
71. What is the proper title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________________
72. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one？
When you set off for New Zealand, bring some clothes in case the weather changes
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73. Please fill in the blank in the fifth paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words) ________________________________
74. Which one of the preparations do you think is the most important for you if you go to New Zealand? Give your reasons?(Please answer within 30 words)
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75. Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.
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