The South Pole is a particular place on the earth.When people stand at the top of it looking around,they will find all directions face to north.No matter how they make their first step in which direction,they will always walk towards the north.That’s to say,only north and south exist there,neither east nor west exists.
At the top of the South Pole,any clock or watch keeps good time because all meridians（子午线） join there.All kinds of local time are completely suitable there.It is even difficult to distinguish（区别） New Year’s Eve from New Year’s Day.
The explorers and scientists from different countries always fix the time according to their own.Therefore the time by their watches was different when the people with different nationality gathered there.
The Winter Solstice（冬至日） is an important festival at the South Pole.It is always on June 21 or 22.This day is called Midwinter Festival,on which the daytime is the shortest in a year and the night the longest.All people at the South Pole extend greetings to each other and present gifts to each other.They usually give all kinds of celebrations.From that day on,the daytime will get longer day by day.At the top of the South Pole,your watch will ________.
| A．keep good time | B．be five minutes fast |
| C．stop | D．be ten minutes slow |
The Winter Solstice is an important festival ________.
| A．in the world | B．at the South Pole | C．at the North Pole | D．in China |
On the Winter Solstice,________ is the shortest in a year.
| A．the night | B．the noon | C．the morning | D．the daytime |
People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions using the word“mouth”.
For example, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say“Do not bad mouth me. ”Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member that they later regret because it hurts that person’s feelings. Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to tell. The speaker might say:“I really put my foot in my mouth this time. ”If this should happen, the speaker might feel down in the mouth. In other words, he might feel sad for saying the wrong thing.
Another situation is when someone falsely claims another person said something, the other person might protest,“I did not say that . Do not put words in my mouth. ”
Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. There is an expression for this, too. You might say such a person“Born with a silver spoon in his mouth. ”This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from hand to mouth. This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food.
Parents might sometimes withhold（拒给）sweet food from a child as a form of punishment for saying bad things. For example, if a child says things she should not say to her parents, she might be described as a mouthy child. The parents might even tell the child to stop mouthing off.
But enough of all this talk, I have been running my mouth long enough.In what kind of situation will a person say“Do not bad mouth me. ”?
| A．When he feels down. | B．When he feels regretful. |
| C．When he is spoken ill of. | D．When he feels proud. |
If a person feels sorry for what he has said, he might say “_____”
| A．Do not bad mouth me. |
| B．I really put my foot in my mouth this time. |
| C．Do not put words in my mouth. |
| D．Stop mouthing off. |
If a person lives from hand to mouth, it implies _____ .
| A．he is badly-off | B．he is hard-working |
| C．he is well-off | D．he has enough to eat |
By saying“I have been running my mouth long enough.”, the speaker means “_____”
| A．I have run a long way. | B．I have been a mouthy person. |
| C．I have learned a lot. | D．I have talked too much. |
The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7:30 pm．Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song．
By 9:45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests began whispering that they, too, were starving．But no one wanted to leave, just in case some food was about to appear. By 11:00, there was still no food, and everyone was completely off their heads. Jane and David left hungry and angry．
Their experience suggests that the words on the printed invitations need to be made clearer. Everyone reads and understands the invitations differently. Most of us would agree that 6:30 - 8:30 pm means drinks only, go out to dinner afterwards; 8:00 pm or 8:30 pm means possible dinner, but 9:30 pm and any time thereafter means no food, eat beforehand, arrive late．
But this is not always the case．If asked to a students’ party at 6:30 pm, it is unaccepted for guests to appear on time. Being the first to arrive — looking eager — is social death. When my mother is asked to a party at 6:30, she likes to be there, if not on time, then no later than seven．My age group (late thirties) falls somewhere between the two, but because we still think we’re young, we’re probably closer to student-time than grown-up time．
The accepted custom at present is confusing, sometimes annoying, and it often means you may go home hungry, but it does lend every party that precious element of surprise．The underlined words “off their heads” probably mean _______．
| A．tired | B．crazy | C．happy | D．encouraging |
Jane and David’s story is used to show that _______．
| A．party invitations can be confusing |
| B．party-goers usually get hungry at parties |
| C．people should ask for food at parties |
| D．birthday parties for middle-aged people are dull |
For some young people, arriving on time for a students’ party will probably be considered _______．
| A．very difficult | B．particularly thoughtful |
| C．friendly and polite | D．socially unacceptable |
What is the general idea of the text?
| A．It’s safe to arrive late just when food is served． |
| B．It’s wise to eat something before going to a party． |
| C．It’s important to follow social rules of party-going． |
| D．There’s no need to read invitations carefully． |
The first time I saw Carlos I would never have believed he was going to change my life．I had my arms full of books and I was rushing into the classroom when 1 ran into something solid. It was Carlos.
"My... you're tall," he said. The whole class burst out laughing .
“Take that seat,” Mr. McCarthy told the cocky(骄傲自大的) newcomer Carlos，pointing to the only empty one , in the back of the room.
Carlos laughed widely. "But I need a couple of dictionaries."
The bell rang for classes. As I stood up to go, I saw Carlos coming toward me. "I'm sorry I embarrassed you," he said . I looked straight ahead over the top of his black hair. "That's all right."
"I ought to know better." He was still blocking my way. "What's your name?" "Karen Forbes." He held out his hand. Unwillingly, I shook hands with him. He looked up at me seriously with his brown eyes. " I am Carlos . I don't see why you're so touchy."
It was the school elections that made me think of Carlos again. Carlos was voted vice-president．“How come ?”I kept asking myself, "How come this shrimp（虾）who’s only been in town for a little over a month gets to be so popular?"
So on that morning，I stopped Carlos and said，“It doesn't seem to bother you — being short.” He looked up at me, "Of course I mind being short．But there isn’t anything I can do about it. When I realized I was going to have to spend my life in this undersized skin, I just decided to make the best of it and concentrate on being myself." "You seem to get along great,” I admitted, "But what about me? The trouble with you is you’re afraid to be yourself. You’re smart. And you could be pretty. In fact, you might be more than pretty.” I felt myself turning red…It is a story about a short boy who .
| A．won the school election | B．is ashamed of his height |
| C．has learned to accept his size | D．is embarrassed by his class |
From the text, we can see Carlos is .
| A．handsome and proud | B．humorous and confident |
| C．diligent but shy | D．honest but sensitive |
The underlined word "touchy" in paragraph 8 probably means .
| A．moved | B．cheerful | C．curious | D．annoyed |
According to the text, which is the most likely ending?
| A．The author didn’t want to make friends with Carlos |
| B．Carlos and the author argued with each other. |
| C．The author changed her attitude towards Carlos. |
| D．Carlos was elected president of the student committee. |
Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to sleep, tossing and turning （翻来覆去）. Your mind is racing, going over everything that happened that day. Night noises keep you awake. What can you do? Here are some things you can do to help you to fall asleep.
Sleep only when sleepy
This reduces the time you are awake in bed.
If you can’t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get up and do something boring until you feel sleepy.
Don’t expose yourself to bright light while you are up. The light tells your brain that it is time to wake up.
Don’t take naps
This will ensure that you are tired at bedtime. If you just can’t make it through the day without a nap, sleep less than one hour, and take a nap before 3 p.m.
Get up and go to bed at the same time every day
Even on weekends! When your sleep cycle has a regular rhythm, you will feel better.
Regular exercise can help you sleep well, but the time to do exercise is important. Exercising in the morning or early afternoon will not interfere (干扰) with sleep.
Have a snack before bedtime
If your stomach is too empty, that can interfere with sleep. However, if you eat a heavy meal before bedtime, that can interfere as well. Have a warm glass of milk.
Take a hot bath 90 minutes before bedtime
A hot bath will raise your body temperature, but it is the drop in body temperature that may make you feel sleepy._______ can help you fall asleep at night.
| A．Reading an uninteresting story |
| B．Thinking over what happened during the day |
| C．Sitting quietly with the light on |
| D．Taking some exercise |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．You should follow the routine even on weekends. |
| B．Go to bed right after you take a hot bath. |
| C．The time to take exercise is important. |
| D．Don’t take a long nap even though you are very sleepy. |
According to the passage, one had better not take naps _______.
| A．when they have many things to do |
| B．before 3 p.m |
| C．for over one hour |
| D．when they are tired |
What can we infer from the passage?
| A．A regular sleep cycle will make you feel better. |
| B．Taking exercise now and then can help you sleep well. |
| C．Have a little food when you feel very hungry before bedtime. |
| D．The drop in your body temperature makes you feel sleepy. |
The Outdoor Centre
Opening times
Water sports: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Play Park: 10 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Windsurfing — One-day course
Beginner windsurfing courses are offered on Saturdays and Sundays when the weather is good enough. Learning to windsurf is a lot of fun. The excitement when you sail across the water for the first time is not easily forgotten. Boards with small sails are available for beginners.
Course fee: ￡32 for adults; ￡16 for children under 16 (this includes all equipment)
One-day adventure course
This is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Come and try sailing, climbing, surfing and archery（箭术）. This course is intended to introduce outdoor activities to adults in a fun and leisurely （休闲的） manner. You do not need to be very fit or to have previous（以前的） experience with the activities. All you need is to be interested.
Course fee: ￡22.50
Play Park
The Play Park is suitable for children from two to ten years of age. It is one of the best of its type in the country. It has sand and water playgrounds, slides, large pool balls, a play castle and much, much more. Next year the center will open Play Palace and Play Ship.
Summer adventure holidays
Sailing, Climbing, Windsurfing, Fun Games
Fee: ￡50 for adults; ￡30 for children under 16
Statement:
Safety is of primary importance at the Outdoor Center. All staff members are fully trained in first aid, and qualified to teach the activities on offer. We also make sure that all children only take part in activities that are suitable for their ages and physical abilities. For this programme children must be able to swim 25 metres and be in good physical health.If Mr. Brown and his two sons (ages 12 and 14) go to learn windsurfing, how much will they pay?
| A．￡32. | B．￡48. | C．￡64. | D．￡80. |
One must be in good physical condition if he wants to take part in _______.
| A．Windsurfing — One-day course |
| B．One-day adventure course |
| C．Play Park |
| D．Summer adventure holidays |
Of the four programs, which one is open only on weekends?
| A．Windsurfing — One-day course |
| B．One-day adventure course |
| C．Play Park |
| D．Summer adventure holidays |
From the passage we can see that One-day adventure course _______.
| A．costs more than the other activities |
| B．is the most dangerous of all |
| C．is not open to children |
| D．requires some experience |
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