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Happiness is for everyone. You don’t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads in their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get a success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness doesn’t mean money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something that can’t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving（旋转的）door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.
小题1:When you do something wrong , people around you will .

A．quarrel with you	B．help you correct it
C．do something wrong like you	D．laugh at you

小题2:What will your friends say when you make great progress?

A．Oh, so do I	B．Congratulations!
C．Good luck!	D．Just so-so

小题3: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air.

B．You can get help from others when you are in trouble.

C．You can still be a happy person even if you have little money.

D．Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towards you.

小题4:The passage mainly tells us .

A．parents always care for our life and health

B．we’re not happy if we meet with difficulties

C．happiness is always around us

D．life is colorful

答案

小题1:B
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:C

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Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Sure, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named in this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.
There is more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people who don’t have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.
小题1: The first paragraph tells us .

A．what is the feeling of having no friends

B．we always need friends around us

C．making friends is a need in people’s life

D．we need to be alone in our life

小题2:Which of the following places people name after their friendly people is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．A town.

B．A room.

C．A school.

D．A library.

小题3:Why do people who have friends live longer?

A．They feel happier and healthier.	B．They know more about friendship.
C．They take less care of themselves.	D．They care more about their friends.

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AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!
Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut（初次登台）.
Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle．Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s profile．
Earphones
These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s．They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in，cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears．
Martian language
They have created their own code-like online language．It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand．This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers．
Self-Portrait
Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is routine for this generation．A little bit of narcissism （自恋） never hurts anyone．It helps them reflect a little on their own lives．But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.
Text-messaging
They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak．This is a generation that respects efficiency．However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.
小题1:Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A．Teens

B．Educators

C．Socialists

D．Parents

小题2:According to the passage , if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will ____________ .

A．just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths.

B．make your presentation and have your own symbols and lifestyle.

C．have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s．

D．like music and dance very much.

小题3:According to the text, the writer will choose ______ as a good example to the Gen-90.

A．Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod

B．Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently.

C．Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.

D．Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line.

小题4:According to this passage, which is FALSE?

A．Not all teens are cautious about posting photos．

B．They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking.

C．The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life．

D．They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.

小题5:The main idea of the passage is about________.

A．the Gen-90s’ happy life

B．the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

C．the Gen-90s’unique lifestyle and some practical warnings

D．the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

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I dreamed I had an interview with God.
“So you would like to interview me?” God asked. “If you have the time,” I said. “My time is eternity(永恒),” God smiled, “What questions do you have（36）_________for me?” “What surprises you most about humankind?” God answered, “That they (37)__________ bored with childhood, they rush to grow up, and then long to be children（38）_________. That they lost their health to make money… and then lost their money to restore their (39)__________. Then by thinking anxiously （40）__________ the future, they forget the (41)___________, so that they live in neither the present nor future. That they live as if they will never die, and die （42）__________ they had never lived.” God’s hand took mine and we were silent for a while.
And then I asked, “(43)__________ a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to(44) ___________?” He answered, “To learn they （45）__________make anyone love them. All they can do is to let themselves love（46）____________. To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness. To learn that it only（47）___________ a few seconds to open profound（深的） wounds in those they love, and it can take many years to heal （48）__________. To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most, but is the one who need the （49）___________. To learn that there are people who love them（50）____________, but simply have not yet learned how to express or show their(51)___________. To learn that two people can look at the same thing and （52）___________ it differently. To learn that it is not enough that they forgive one（53）____________, but they must also forgive themselves.”
“Thank you for your（54）___________,” I said humbly. “Is there anything else you would like（55）_____________ to know?” God smiled and said, “Just to know that I am always here.”

小题1:

A．in life

B．by heart

C．at hand

D．in mind

小题2:

A．run

B．live

C．get

D．prove

小题3:

A．either

B．too

C．further

D．again

小题4:

A．life

B．health

C．lives

D．spirits

小题5:

A．about

B．in

C．for

D．over

小题6:

A．children

B．living

C．time

D．present

小题7:

A．so that

B．in order that

C．as though

D．in case

小题8:

A．As

B．For

C．About

D．By

小题9:

A．listen

B．study

C．learn

D．attend

小题10:

A．can’t

B．won’t

C．needn’t

D．mustn’t

小题11:

A．others

B．anyone

C．everyone

D．someone

小题12:

A．gets

B．has

C．spends

D．takes

小题13:

A．it

B．them

C．themselves

D．these

小题14:

A．best

B．least

C．last

D．health

小题15:

A．mainly

B．lovely

C．dearly

D．fairly

小题16:

A．words

B．expressions

C．ideas

D．feelings

小题17:

A．see

B．watch

C．regard

D．treat

小题18:

A．other

B．another

C．of them

D．itself

小题19:

A．time

B．word

C．belief

D．kindness

小题20:

A．me

B．your humankind

C．your life

D．your children

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Some couples spend every waking minute together. Others fill their hours with personal hobbies,outside interests and even part-time jobs, just to keep their distance from each other! "There should be private time and couple time," suggests Dr. Stephen Treat at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia."You don"t want your latter years to turn into a process where two people unite as one. If you hold too tightly to your partner, it"s going to cause resentment and anger. If you"re completely separate, you"ll both be lonely and disconnected. You need balance. So you have to talk about how you"ll achieve that."
The right balance? It"s different for every couple. "Having a conversation about time can be difficult,but it"s important for both partners to process those feelings out loud," Dr. Treat says. "You should not be accusing and act as a judge—ask the difficult questions, but do it in a loving way. You could say something like, "How are we going to be as individuals and how are we going to be as a couple?" "
Barbara and Chris Christensen have achieved the balance that works for them. In addition to daily routines that keep them close—including about 10 minutes for a daily check-in and about a half hour of relaxation time—they each maintain separate interests and friendships.
"We have found that we need time apart," Barbara says. "I have a group of women friends that I have known for the last 30 years. We have dinner out once a month. We women also have parties and weekend or weeklong vacations as a group at a beach or somewhere. Chris, a former fighter pilot, has many aviation-oriented(航空的) groups and friends and also a poker-playing group of our friends. I may be with him during the poker night, but I don"t play, and the wives usually watch a chick flick" DVD or something while the poker group has an evening of fun. We have found it important to have separate time as well as together time."
小题1:The author writes the passage to ______.

A．offer some suggestions on how to spend the time after retirement

B．advise couples to develop their separate hobbies

C．warn couples not to be accusing each other

D．give people some advice on how to entertain themselves after retirement

小题2: Dr. Stephen suggests that _________after retirement.

A．couples s

tay together all the time

B．couples express their feelings in a loving way

C．couples be separate

D．wives make many friends

小题3:It can be inferred that________.

A．many couples are faced with problems after retirement

B．America has a large population of retired people

C．most people join various social groups after retirement

D．playing poker is a popular activity among retired people

小题4:Barbara and her friends do the following EXCEPT_______.

A．having dinner regularly

B．holding parties

C．having weekly vacations at the beach

D．having fun playing poker

小题5:The second paragraph is mainly intended to_______.

A．warn the husband not to act as a judge

B．suggest couples have discussions about difficulties

C．suggest how to keep the correct balance

D．require couples to be considerate

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Children of all ages love birthday parties at the Staten Island Zoo. Where else can you invite real party animals to join in the fun?
Who is invited?
Parties at the Staten Island Zoo are designed for children who are turning 4 years old and older, with a maximum group size of 15 children and 4 adults．Along with your human guests，2-3 live animals will also be invited into your party room. No need for more introductions. By the end of your party, our teachers will make sure everyone is well familiar with their new scaly(有鳞的)，feathery or furry friends．
What is included?
Each party lasts an hour and a half (two hours if pizza is included) and includes live animal demonstration，games or stories，and animal skills．Each member will receive a goodie bag to take home for fun. Besides, birthday invitations will be given to you for giving to your guests．
Birthday party themes
Choose from four different themes：
Animal Tracks
Discover different types of animal’s feet and their purpose．Track some animals and then make a take home plaster mold(石膏模型)．
African Savannah
Join in the fun at exploring the mysteries of the African Savannah．Learn about favorite foods of the Savannah’s people and make an animal mask to enjoy the fun．
Tropical Rainforest
Listen to the sounds of the jungle and find where the animals live．Create a colorful rainforest bird.
Barnyard Friends
Stories, games, activities and crafts will all focus on the differences between wild and domestic animals．Make a small bookmark to use at home．
Costs
Pizza，ice cream cake，juice and party (includes cutlery, paper plates, cups and napkins) --- $370 Staten Island Zoo members／$400 non．Members．
Party only --- $250 Staten Island Zoo members／$275 non．Members
小题1: What’s special about the birthday parties at the Staten Island Zoo?

A．There are 19 people in one party at least．

B．Parties are intended for those who are just 4 years old．

C．It is necessary to introduce the s

trangers at the parties．

D．Live animals will take part in the birthday parties．

小题2:If you choose a theme of Tropical Rainforest，what kind of works of art can you make?

A．A take-home plaster mold．	B．A colorful rainforest bird．
C．An animal mask．	D．A small bookmark to use at home．

小题3: A non-member who only plans to hold a party at the Staten Island Zoo should pay______.

A．$250

B．$275

C．$370

D．$400

小题4:What can we learn from the passage?

A．All birthday parties last one and a half hours．

B．We should buy birthday invitations for our guest at the zoo．

C．Animals will make a performance at the party．

D．Any party member will be given a bag to store rubbish at the party．

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