As is known to all, colors appear in every language to express people’s feeling

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As is known to all, colors appear in every language to express people’s feeling

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As is known to all, colors appear in every language to express people’s feeling and thoughts. Then, what is the situation in American English?
Red is a hot color. Americans may say they are red hot about something unfair. They are red hot when they are very angry about something. The small hot-tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red hot for their color and their fiery taste. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say the music is red hot, especially the kind called Dixieland Jazz.
Pink is a lighter kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in good health. The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It comes from the fact that many babies are born with nice pink skin that shows that they are in good health.
The color black is often used in expressions. People describe a day on which everything goes wrong as a black day. People or things on a blacklist are connected with things illegal now. But at one time, some businesses refused to employ people who were on a blacklist for belonging to unpopular organizations.
The color green is natural for trees and grass. But it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick feeling in his stomach may say he feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green.
Sometimes a person may be upset because he does not have something as nice as a friend has. That person may say he is green with envy. Some people are green with envy because a friend has more dollars or greenbacks. Dollars are called greenbacks because green is the color of the back side of the paper money.
小题1:Americans use “red hot” to describe the following EXCEPT _______.
A．something unfairB．small hot-tasting peppers
C．the person who is very angryD．popular music like Dixieland Jazz
小题2:When we say someone feels a little green, it means he/she _______.
A．enjoys himself in boatingB．is hit by a high wave
C．has a stomachacheD．likes trees and grass
小题3:In the writer’s eyes, what is related to a black day?
A．Being sent a beautiful gift.B．Passing a very difficult test.
C．Failing in an important interview.D．Being invited to an exciting party.

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小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:C
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Michael, a normal American, stays home on workdays. He plugs into his personal computer terminal in order to connect with the office. After work he puts on his headphones, watches a movie on his home video recorder or plays baseball on the computer. On many days, Michael doesn’t talk to any other human beings, and he doesn’t see any people except the ones on television. Michael is imaginary, but his life style is very possible. The inventions of modern technology seem to be cutting us off from communicating with our fellow human beings.
The world of business is one area in which technology is separating us. Experts say, for example, that many people will soon be able to work at home. With access to a large central computer, employees such as office clerks, insurance agents, and accountants could do their job at display terminals in their own homes. They would never have to actually see the people they’re dealing with. Also, the way employees are paid will change. Workers’ salaries will be automatically paid into their bank accounts, making paper checks unnecessary. No workers will stand in line to receive their pay or cash their checks. Personal banking will change, too. Customers will deal with machines to put in or take out money from their accounts.
Another area in which technology is changing is entertainment. Music, for instance, was once a group experience. People listened to music at concert halls or in small social gatherings. For many people now, however, music is an individual experience. Walking along the street or sitting in their living rooms, they wear headphones to build a wall of music around them. Movie entertainment is changing, too. Movies used to be social events. Now, fewer people are going out to see a movie. Many more are choosing to wait for a film to appear on television or are borrowing videotapes to watch at home. Instead of laughing with others, viewers watch movies in their own living rooms.
小题1:The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means _______.
A．Michael is a person full of imagination and his dreams can come true
B．Michael is not a real person but the life style does exist
C．Michael has ambitions but he can’t make his dreams come true
D．Michael is full of imagination and his life style is common nowadays
小题2:What does the author discuss in the last paragraph ?
A．Technology is changing ways of entertainment.
B．People will never go to the concert in future.
C．How to borrow videotapes at home.
D．How to see a movie at home.
小题3: What is the main idea of the passage?
A．We may no longer need to communicate with other people.
B．Modern technology seems to be separating people.
C．We may no longer need to work in the office.
D．Modern technology makes it possible for us to work at home.

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A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone’s else or ourselves --- the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should alsobe quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clear will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh（刻薄的）and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.
Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem（自尊）and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
小题1:The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.
A．not sticks and stones but words will hurt us
B．inspiring words give us confidence
C．negative words may let us down
D．words have a lasting effect on us
小题2: There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______
A．almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
B．we can benefit from talking to ourselves
C．talking to ourselves always gives us courage
D．it does no harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone
小题3: The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______
A．praise ourselvesB．remind ourselves
C．make ourselves relaxedD．give ourselves amusement
小题4:The author would probably hold the view that ___________
A．encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
B．negative words may stimulate us to make more progress
C．people tend to remember friendly words
D．it is better to think twice before talking to others

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The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must   36  sixty hours of service learning,   37  they will not receive a diploma（文凭）.    38   of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a journal and then write a  39  about what they have learned.
Supporters state that there are many   40 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think   41 their own interests and become aware of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that   42  responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. Finally, students can explore possible careers 43  service learning.
For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in a primary school classroom a few afternoons each month.  44  there are many benefits, opponents （反对者） point out problems with the new requirement. First, they   45 that ,because service learning is time-consuming, students spend   46  time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without   47  goes against the law.
In my view, service learning is a great way to   48  to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers.  49  , I don’ t believe you should force people to help others – the  50  to help must come from the heart. I think the best solution is one that gives students choices. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility.
小题1:
A．spendB．gainC．completeD．save
小题2:
A．andB．orC．butD．for
小题3:
A．SubjectsB．IdeasC．ProceduresD．Examples
小题4:
A．diaryB．reportC．noteD．notice
小题5:
A．coursesB．benefitsC．challengesD．features
小题6:
A．beyondB．aboutC．overD．in
小题7:
A．possessB．applyC．includeD．develop
小题8:
A．throughB．acrossC．ofD．on
小题9:
A．SoB．ThusC．SinceD．While
小题10:
A．argueB．doubtC．overlookD．admit
小题11:
A．muchB．fullC．lessD．more
小题12:
A．costB．payC．careD．praise
小题13:
A．contributeB．leadC．attendD．belong
小题14:
A．ThereforeB．BesidesC．butD．However
小题15:
A．courageB．desireC．emotionD．spirit

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Animation means making things which are lifeless come alive and move.
Since earliest times, people have always been astonished by movement. But not until last century had we managed to take control of movement, to record it, and in the case of animation, to retranslate it and recreate it. To do all this, we use a movie camera and a projector (放映机).
In the world of cartoon animation, nothing is impossible. You can make the characters do exactly what you want them to do.
A famous early cartoon character was Felix the Cat, created by Pat Sullivan in America in the early nineteen twenties. Felix was a wonderful cat. He could do all sorts of things no natural cat could do like taking off his tail, using it as a handle and then putting it back.
Most of the great early animators lived and worked in America, the home of the moving picture industry. The famous Walt Disney cartoon characters came to life after 1928. Popeye the Sailor and his girl friend Olive Oyo were born at Max Flcischer in 1933.
But to be an animator, you don’t have to be a professional. It is possible for anyone to make a simple animated film without using a camera at all. All you have to do is to draw directly onto an empty film and then run the film through a projector.
小题1:What does the passage mainly discuss?
A．Animal worldB．Movie cameraC．Cartoon makingD．Movement
小题2:Which of the following statements is True?
A．People were unable to recreate the movement or record it in the nineteenth century.
B．Pat Sullivan was a famous early cartoon character.
C．It is impossible to make cartoon characters to do what they are designed to do.
D．Only professional animators can make animated films.
小题3: According to the passage, Felix the Cat _________.
A．was created by the American cartoonist Felix.
B．was designed by Pat Sullivan in the early twentieth century.
C．was unable to do what natural cats could not do.
D．was created in the United States in the nineteenth century.
小题4:It can be inferred from the passage that _________.
A．Walt Disney’s cartoon characters were born earlier than Pat Sullivan’s.
B．only professionals can create cartoon character
C．Popeye the Sailor and Olive Oyo were famous cartoonists.
D．the cartoon industry started in the United States.

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According to the United States government, people are classified as homeless if they have no place to stay and no expectation of finding a place for the next thirty days．Although technically accurate, that is an impersonal assessment of an enormous and very human problem．
The homeless population represents all of us Americans．It includes men and women, the elderly, children, and infants．Its members are from all ethnic groups．What they have in common is poverty．
Currently in the U．S．, thirty-nine million people live in poverty．When money is really tight, paying the rent or buying food often becomes a choice．Government assistance in the form of food stamps does help but, as one homeless man explains, you can’t pay the rent with food stamps．
With no money for rent, the streets and homeless shelters become the alternative．
Although men constitute the largest group within the homeless population, homeless women with children are rapidly joining them．In fact, one quarter of the homeless people in the U．S．are teenagers and young children．
People may become homeless for numerous reasons．However, there are certain factors that many of these individuals have in common．They include a lack of adequate education and job skills．A majority of the teenagers and adults have not completed high school．
The abuse of alcohol and drugs is also a common factor．One third of the adult homeless population abuses alcohol．While one quarter of the same group uses drugs．
Some members of this population suffer mental health problems．Within the past several years many institutions for the mentally ill have been closed and their patients sent “home”．Unfortunately, a number of those people have no home to go to and they are unable to adequately look after themselves．
Job loss in today’s economy has also become a real factor in the loss of people’s homes．The breakup of families through abandonment and divorce are also contributing factors, particularly when there are children involved．The parent who is left to care for the kids with inadequate income may be forced to depend on the homeless shelters to put a roof over their heads．
小题1:The writer thinks that the U．S．government’s definition for the homeless reveals ________．
A．an insincere attitude toward the homeless
B．an unbearable attitude toward the homeless
C．an uncivilized attitude toward the homeless
D．an unsympathetic attitude toward the homeless
小题2:The U．S．government helps the homeless by ___________．
A．giving them homeless allowance
B．giving them food stamps
C．finding jobs for them
D．finding residence for them
小题3:People become homeless for all the following reasons E  XCEPT __________．
A．the lack of adequate education
B．the abuse of alcohol and drugs
C．the closure of institutions for the mentally ill
D．the poor performance of economy
小题4:The breakup of families is likely to lead to homelessness because a parent with kids may_____．
A．lose his or her job in today’s economy
B．be unable to look after the kids
C．not have enough income
D．find residence at a homeless shelter

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