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As the big weekend approaches, my feelings about you and your marriage are personal and it’s more   36  to me that you realize how much I love you and how   37  I am of the amazing woman you have become.
My memory for details is terrible,   38  my memory for how   39  you were as a child is vivid. I loved tossing (轻扔) you   40  in the air in the pool in Marine, and reading   41  books on the floor of the Denver book store with you on my knees.
When I think of you as an adult, it is your   42  that has led you to your vegetarian lifestyle. It is your heart that helps you care for family and friends   43 . For these   44  I have selected three hearts that are this dad’s gift to his   45  to marry daughter.
One heart is a small golden box with a   46  of you and me together. It will   47  you that of the men in your life I loved you   48  and will always love you forever and ever.
The second heart is made of jade (玉) and has the Chinese character "Fu". Jade represents luck and "Fu" means   49 . Maria and I want your life to be filled with   50 .
The third heart is just pretty and represents your   51 , inside and   52  kind. You are a wonderful, loving   53  from God, a beautiful human being. So we are delighted that you are entering this exciting part of your life.
Finally, the wedding (婚姻) will be amazing. I can’t wait to see you walk down in your beautiful dress. And I can’t wait to dance with you in   54 . My hope is that the event and the whole weekend will bring   55  memories.
This from your devoted and proud...Dad

小题1:

A．important

B．difficult

C．surprising

D．appropriate

小题2:

A．pride

B．proud

C．afraid

D．aware

小题3: A. and B so C. but D. otherwise

小题4:

A．troublesome

B．precious

C．little

D．hardly

小题5:

A．hard

B．deep

C．high

D．carelessly

小题6:

A．philosophy

B．scientific

C．maths

D．kids

小题7:

A．mind

B．virtue

C．character

D．heart

小题8:

A．in need

B．in short

C．in detail

D．in danger

小题9:

A．purposes

B．people

C．reasons

D．occasions

小题10:

A．never

B．ever

C．soon

D．fortunately

小题11:

A．diary

B．picture

C．book

D．ring

小题12:

A．inform

B．equip

C．remind

D．mind

小题13:

A．first

B．last

C．more

D．least

小题14:

A．wealth

B．power

C．beauty

D．happiness

小题15:

A．it

B．both

C．all

D．that

小题16:

A．behavior

B．shape

C．beauty

D．body

小题17:

A．deep

B．furthest

C．out

D．top

小题18:

A．human

B．gift

C．message

D．punishment

小题19:

A．celebration

B．festival

C．holiday

D．agreement

小题20:

A．short

B．lasting

C．old

D．strange

答案

小题1:A
小题1:B
小题1:C
小题1:B
小题1:C
小题1:D
小题1:D
小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:C
小题1:B
小题1:C
小题1:A
小题1:D
小题1:B
小题1:C
小题1:C
小题1:B
小题1:A
小题1:B

解析

小题1:A。对我来说更（more）重要的是，你能够意识到我是多么爱你，并为你成为一个这样了不起的女人而感到多么自豪。
小题1:B。be proud of以……而骄傲，自豪。解析见上句。
小题1:C。我对细节的记忆很糟糕，但（but）我对于你作为一个孩子是多么珍贵的（precious）记忆仍然历历在目。
小题1:B。解析见上句。
小题1:C。在缅因的游泳池里把你抛向空中。
小题1:D。在丹佛的书店里让你坐在我的膝盖上为你读小人书（kids books）。
小题1:D。当我把你作为一个成年人来对待时，我想到了你博大的胸怀(heart)。
小题1:A。in need 需要。正是你的心，让你懂得照顾家庭和那些有需要的朋友。
小题1:C。基于这些原因（reasons），我选择了三颗心作为一个父亲给他即将（soon ）结婚的女儿的礼物。
小题1:C。解析见上题。
小题1:B。第一颗心，是一个放置咱俩照片（picture）的小挂盒。
小题1:C。只是想提醒（remind）你，在你的生命里，我是第一个（first）爱你的男人，并将一直爱你。
小题1:A。解析见上题。
小题1:D。玉代表着幸运而“福”意味着幸福(happiness)。
小题1:B。both两者都。玛利亚和我希望你的生活充满幸运和幸福。
小题1:C。第三颗心非常漂亮，它代表着你的美丽（beauty）。
小题1:C。inside在……里面。不是浮于表面，而是秀外慧中的美。
小题1:B。你是上帝赐予的一个美妙的、动人的礼物（gift），一个美丽的人。
小题1:A。我迫不及待与你共舞庆祝（celebration）。
小题1:B。我希望婚礼和整个周末将带来永久的（lasting）记忆。

举一反三

“I usually put my mobile phone in my bag, and I often feel like it is ringing when there actually is no phone call. Now I always want to keep it in my hand, being afraid that I might miss important calls or messages,” Miss Liu tells her doctor.
Miss Gu, a news worker, has to take her mobile phone with her all the time so as not to miss any calls from her office or readers. Gradually, she started to experience a great “panic” about her mobile phone. “Every night when I’m about to fall asleep, I often wake up with a start, feeling that my phone is ringing. Although I’m sure that I have turned it off, I still feel that it is ringing, clearly.”
The above phenomenon is what we call “mobile-phone acouasm (幻听)”. The mobile phone has now become a “new organ” in a white collar’s daily life, and “mobile-phone acouasm” has become a common phenomenon among office workers.
According to a report of China Youth Daily, “mobile-phone acouasm ” most likely results from people’s dependency on hi-tech products. It is associated with certain professions, such as salesmen, consultants and journalists. They use mobile phones almost continuously.
Constantly being in the “stand-by” mode, the strong psychological tension gives them acouasm. Meanwhile, a large number of this year’s graduates are joining the family of acouasm suffers due to the hard job-hunting experience.
“You know that the rings are not from your phone, but you always take it out and have a look. This is subconscious (潜意识) from your body sending you a signal, telling you that you must take a break to reduce your pressure,” Professor Sun Li from Huadong Normal University explains.
There are many ways to solve the problem. The professor says that the key is to deal with pressure from work. “This is just a kind of self-protection”; the most important thing is to find out the source of your pressure. And then take part in some activities that are not related to your work. You can do anything that can relax your body and mind.
小题1: According to the passage the phrase “mobile-phone acouasm” refers to .

A．people’s being addicted to mobile phones

B．people’s feeling the unreal phone rings

C．mobile phones’ going wrong frequently

D．mobile phones’ disturbing people constantly

小题2:How does “mobile-phone acouasm ” come about ?

A．Some mobile phones are in poor quality.

B．Some people develop the dependency on mobile phones.

C．Some people listen to the music on mobile phones too much.

D．Something is wrong with some people’s hearing.

小题3:What kind of people are more likely to suffer from “mobile-phone acouasm” ?

A．Those who use mobile phones too often.

B．Those who like mobile phones very much.

C．Those who lead a busy life.

D．Those who lead a free life.

小题4:What is the most important measure to deal with “mobile-phone acouasm ” ?

A．To buy a mobile phone of good quality.

B．To turn off your mobile phone.

C．To get rid of pressure from work.

D．To have your ears examined regularly.

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Too many people want to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendship doesn’t last long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose friend’s trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feeling. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and helping with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity, and understanding.
小题1:Some friendships don’t last very long because ________.

A．there are too many people who want to make friends.

B．some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back.

C．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others.

D．they don’t know friendship is something serious.

小题2:According to the passage honesty is ___________.

A．something countable	B．the base of friendship
C．as important as money	D．more important than anything else

小题3:Which of the following isn’t mentioned(提及) in the passage?

A．Always tell your friends the truth.

B．Sharing your mind with your friends is of great value.

C．Discussing your problems with your friend often helps to solve the problem.

D．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.

小题4:The best title of this passage is __________.

A．Honesty is the Best Policy	B．A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
C．How to be Friend	D．Three Important Points in Life

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Phones
Nowadays, nearly everyone has a mobile phone. In our daily lives we make phone calls to others, and we need to send messages to exchange information. Now, you can surf the Internet by using your mobile phone. I have to say that I enjoy using my phone, but I am worried at the same time: Is it healthy and safe to use?
Mobile phones have many advantages. Firstly, we keep in touch with people by using them. Because of our busy life, we have little time to meet friends and our beloved ones. Thanks to mobile phones, we can tell them how everything is going. When an emergency happens, we can call for help using our phones. It is convenient and important in our lives.
But every coin has two sides and it is the same with mobile phones. As people are used to making phone calls, they are spending less and less time with their family and friends. Phones give them more excuses to stay out of reach. Because of the convenience, the love and care between people has changed into a few words in a message or a phone call. For students, there are more chances to get distracted(分心的) from their lessons. When I was in middle school, I often looked out of the window to rest my eyes, but now I spend those moments on my phone.
In the end, I hope you can think about the advantages and the disadvantages, and use your mobile phone correctly. We humans created mobile phones, and we should keep them under control.
小题1:According to the second paragraph, we spend little time with friends because .

A．we have mobile phones	B．our lives are comfortable
C．we are shy	D．we are always busy

小题2:What does the underlined word “emergency” in the second paragraph probably mean?

A．A worrying and dangerous situation

B．An expected event.

C．An important thing.

D．A funny and exciting moment

小题3:Which of the following ways of expressing love and care is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Visiting each other.	B．Making phone calls
C．Sending messages.	D．Writing letters.

小题4:What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To tell us the disadvantages of using mobile phone.

B．To advise us to use mobile phones correctly.

C．To list all the advantages of using mobile phones.

D．To explain why many people don’t use mobile phones.

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Life in 2060
Let us suppose it is now about A.D. 2060. Let’s make believe(假设；虚构) it is about sixty years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different.
Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a number of scenic spots on the moon, many hotels have been built. The hotels are air-conditioned, naturally. In order that everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picture window. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment(娱乐) of young and old.
What are people eating now? People are still eating food. They haven’t yet started to take on heir(继承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.
Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were a hundred years ago, most of our planet’s surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and crops are no longer destroyed by pests. The harvest is always good.
Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work on the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.
People are now largely vegetarians(素食者). You see, as the number of people increases, the number of animals decreases. Therefore, the people have to be vegetarians and we are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of diseases. No one has to be ill any more.
Such would be our life in 2060.
小题1:According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060?
A. Many tourists. B. Many other animals. C. Many plants. D. A sea.
小题2:What will people eat then according to the passage?

A．Biscuits in pill form.	B．Foods in gas form.
C．Foods in water form.	D．Foods in pill form.

小题3:Why are people largely vegetarians in 2060?

A．Because they don’t eat meat .

B．Because doctors advise them not to eat meat.

C．Because the number of animals decreases.

D．Because all the animals have died of diseases.

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Dr. Sylvia Earle wants you to stop eating fish. It’s not because fish are endangered, though wild fish stocks in many oceans are very low. It’s not because they’re bad for you, though fish in many areas are exposed to poisonous substances in the water. It’s because they’re smart.
“Fish are sensitive, they have personalities,” says the marine biologist. For Earle, eating a fish would be like eating a dog or a cat. “I would never eat anyone I know personally.”
There’s a lot more to fish than meets the eye: they talk to each other, they like to be touched, and they engage in behavior that can seem very human. They can remember things and learn from experience. Earle and a growing number of animal rights activists see these as strong arguments against eating fish altogether.
The activists also point out that fish feel pain and fish suffer horribly on their way from the sea to the supermarket. “While it may seem obvious that fish are able to feel pain, like every other animal, some people think of fish as swimming vegetables,” says Dr. Lynne Sneddon. “Really, it’s kind of a moral question. Is the enjoyment you get from fishing (or eating fish) more important than the pain of the fish?”
Fishermen and (fried) fish lovers are doubtful. “I’ve never seen a smart fish,” says Marie Swaringen as she finishes off a plate of fish at a Seattle seafood restaurant. “If they were very smart, they wouldn’t get caught.”
“For years, everyone’s been telling us to eat fish because it’s so good for us,” says another diner. “Now I’ve got to feel guilty while I’m eating my fish? What are they going to think of next? Don’t eat salad because cucumbers have feelings?”
小题1: Dr. Sylvia Earle discourage people from eating fish because _____________.

A．there are not that many wild fish in the ocean

B．fish actually are sensitive and have personalities

C．some ocean fish contain poisonous substances

D．fish are like dogs or cats that people know personally

小题2:We can infer from the passage that _____________.

A．all people don’t agree with the idea to stop eating fish

B．people will be persuaded not to eat fish in the future

C．stopping eating fish will lead to people’s not eating vegetables

D．we shouldn’t care too much about the feeling of fish

小题3: By saying “There’s a lot more to fish than meets the eye,” the writer means ____________.

A．there are far more fish than other animals in the world

B．there are more fish in the world than people can see

C．people can see more fish if they pay more attention

D．fish are not that simple as they appear to people’s eyes

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