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Passage 1If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate. From then on they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly.With so many loopholes(漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?1. While taking a taxi in Finland, _A. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driverB. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi rideC. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to goD. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration before they leave without paying2. We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland_A. provide meal for only those who live in the hotelsB. provide meals for any dinersC. provide free wine and charge for foodD. are mostly poorly managed3. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.B. The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.C. The workers are always honest with their working hours.D. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.4. The word “those” in the last paragraph probably refers to _A. people who often take taxisB. people who often have meals in big hotelsC. people who are dishonestD. people who are worthy of trust5. It can be concluded that _A. Finnish people are not smart enough in daily lifeB. Finland has been a good place for cheatsC. the Finnish society is of very high moral levelD. all the Finns are rich Passage 2There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations.The busyness also adds another factor: the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly.Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers, DVDs. CDs, television, PlayStations and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle.The media provide entertainment and information. Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard(轰炸) their audience with perfect body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best things to do.Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution , such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.It is important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation. Or the desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy if he/she is motivated enough!1. The passage is mainly about _.A. benefits of a healthy life styleB. demands of daily lifeC. factors affecting a healthy lifestyleD. a positive approach to healthy living2. The word “sedentary” in Paragraph 4 probable means _.A. having a lot of things to doB. involving little exercise or physical activityC. being isolated from the outside worldD. experiencing a lot of stress3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a factor leading to the popularity of fast food?A. Cheap price. B. The media. C. Busy lifestyle. D. Convenience4. Which is NOT listed as a factor influencing the ability to have a healthy lifestyle?A.Pollution. B.Economic factors.C. Dependence upon cars. D. Influence of family or friends.5. According to the author, _ may be the most important factor influencing healthy lifestyles.A. technology B. cultural background C. environment D. the desire to be healthyPassage 3Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed(紧抱的) flowers and insects. Unlike them ,I hand no ear for music and languages, I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.Before World war I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. but I do have a crystal-clear memory of dogs, the farm animals , the local birds and above all ,the insects. I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil, reading about other peoples observations and discoveries .then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle(谜) ，because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books ,which some might honor with the title of scientific research.But curiosity ,a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist; one of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist can be made .A naturalist is born . If you can combine the two, you get the best of born worlds.1. According to the author , a born naturalist should first of all be _A. full of enthusiasm B. self-disciplinedC. full of ambition D. knowledgeable2. The first paragraph tells us that the author _A. lost his hearing when he was a childB. didnt like his brothers and sistersC. was born to a naturalists familyD. was interested in flowers an insects in his childhood3. The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he _A. just reads about other peoples observations and discoveriesB. comes up with solutions in most natural waysC. has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmeticD. lacks some of the qualities required of scientist4.The author cant remember his relatives clearly because_.A. he was fully occupied with observing natureB. he didnt live very long with themC. the family was extremely largeD. he was too young when he lived with them5. Which of the following statement is true?A. The author believes that a born naturalist cannot be a scientist.B. The authors brothers and sisters were good at music and languages.C. The author read a lot of books about the natural world and the oil industry.D. The author spent a lot of time working on riddles. Passage 4 When you have completed your college education, you will look for a job suited to your training, interests, and ambitions(志向). In most cases, you will visit a likely employers office and complete an application form for the position in which you are interested. The employer may then make a decision regarding your ability on the basis of the application form and a personal interview. Throughout your lifetime, however, you may find yourself in other job-seeking situations in an attempt to improve your position. As you gain experience, you are likely to become ambitious for better and better jobs. These better jobs often request written letters of application and summaries of your background and experience. Your writing skills may an important part in obtaining the job you desire. In any job-seeking situation, there are a number of ways you may use your writing skills: to complete an application form, prepare a resume, write an application letter, or write employment follow-up letters. As an ambitious job-seeker, therefore , you should be able to prepare all the written material that will help you obtain the job you want.1. According to the passage, in seeking a job ,the students_.A)will follow their interests and ambitionB)like to visit every employers officeC)can make an arrangement for an interviewD)will surely get a chance to improve position2. If you want to improve your position and find a good job, it is important to_.A)understand the application form of the companyB)improve your writing skillsC)make a decision on the basis of your own desireD)get a job related to your education3. To find a job, it is not necessary to supply_.A) a letter of applicationB) a letter for an interviewC) an application formD) a resume4. Your application for a job should mainly inform the employer of your_.A) present position and income B) ability in letter writingC) background and experience D) decision to apply for the job5. What may be the best title for this passage?A) How to Complete a Job Application FormB) An Introduction to Job-seeking SituationsC) An Attempt to Find Better JobsD) Writing Skills Help Job-seekingPassage 5This is a new type of advertisement becoming increasingly common in newspaper classified columns. It is sometimes placed among “situations vacant”, although it doesnt offer anyone job, and sometimes it appears “situations wanted”, although it is not placed by someone looking for a job either. What it does is offer help in applying for a job.“Contact us before writing your application”, or “Make use of our long experience in preparing your curriculum vitae (job history) or job history”, is how it is usually expressed. The growth and apparent success of such a specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment. It is also an indication of the growing importance of the curriculum vitae, with the suggestion that it may now qualify as an art form in its own right.There was a time when job seeker simply wrote letters of application. “Just put down your name, address, age and whether you have passed any exams”, was about the average level of advice offered to young people applying for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, and everything else could and should be saved for the interview. And in those days of full employment the technique worked. The letter proved that you could write and were available for work. Your eager face and intelligent replies did the rest.Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called for. The advice then was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest. It might be the aggressive approach. “Your search is over. I am the person you are looking for,” was a widely used trick that occasionally succeeded. Or it might be some feature specially designed for the job in view.There is no doubt, however, that it is the increasing number of applicants with university education at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.1. The new type of advertisement mentioned in the first paragraph is _. A) classified ads in newspaper B) to offer jobs C) to offer help in applying for a job D) to offer help in looking for a job2. Nowadays this specialized type of service appeared because _. A) art and technology developed quickly B) there are so many jobs available C) there are more people out of work than before D) the job history is considered to be a work of art3. The word “sophisticated” (Para. 4) probably means _. A) complicated B) simple C) special D) common4. What is suggested that should be included in ones letter of application for a more important job? A) Something that would make you different from others. B) Basic information including your name, age, etc. C) Something about your education background. D) Both B and C.5. The job history has become more important than before because _. A) there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised B) there has been an increase in the number of applicants C) it requires to be an art form today D) the requirement is becoming more strict than beforePassage 6 A credit card can be useful. You could take it into a store and buy a television set or new furniture or clothing or anything you wanted. All you would have to do is to sign your name and take what you wanted out of the store without paying cash. But there is a problem with the cards-they can be financial poison. These cards are just like the poisons we use on insects. If we use them carefully, they can be helpful; but if we use them too much, they can kill us. These cards can kill us financially just as real poison can kill our body. For any money that the user does not pay each month, the credit card company changes a percentage of that amount in interest. The insect is added every month, so a bill that is not paid gets bigger and bigger.Over 10 percent of the families in the United States are “overextended”. That is, they have more debt on their credit cards than they can pay. Credit cards can be used for almost anything that money can buy. And they can even be used to pay for funerals. For some credit card users, a funeral may be the only solution to the debt problems they have caused for themselves by using credit cards.1. A credit card is so useful in daily life that if you have one _.A) you can borrow money with no interestB) you dont have to pay anything you want.C) you dont have to bring cash with you D) you can take anything free of charge2. What is the result of using the credit card too much?A) Causing financial problems to cards usersB) Leading to the death of credit card users.C) Increasing the rate of interest of the bills.D) Killing card users like real poison.3. Which of the statement is true according the passage?A) Card users have to pay interest for the money that is not paid in time B) Interest will be charged for any money paid with a credit card.C) Ten percent of the money used by card users is charged as the interest.D) Card users will pay lower interest if they return the money in time.4. If people are “overextended”(in Paragraph 4) with their credit, it means _.A) they can no longer use credit cards for anything B) they have to pay off debts with their money on their cardsC) they have used more money than they can pay off D) they will be overcharged ten percent of interest5. What does the author mean by saying “a funeral may be the only solution to the debt problemsby using credit cards”?A) Some credit card users even use credit cards to pay for their funerals.B) Using credit cards to pay for funerals may solve debt problem.C) No interest will be charged for the money paid for funerals.D) Some credit card users owe too much debt to pay off in their lifetime.Passage 7 As a kid, Kacey Long would dream of becoming a professional woman. While studying human resources management successfully at university. Long decide to change her look. So, at 19,she decided to get her breasts enlarged, “I was all about doing anything I could to improve myself,” she says. With that decision, Long joined thousands of young patients who are surgically altering their appearance each year. Teenagers even younger than Long are having breasts enlarged, noses and ears reshaped and skin changed. In 2003, almost 336,000 American teens 18 or younger had some kind of cosmetic (美容) surgery or procedure, a 50% increase over 2002. Patient-safety advisers believe that many of the teens having surgery are unnecessarily putting themselves at risk of injury or even death. Teens are at the greatest risk of making a decision they will regret as Long did. Long had her breasts enlarged to size D, felt sick and weak within months after the $4,500-cost plastic surgery, and had her breast fillings removed two years la