Have you ever suddenly felt that someone you know was in trouble and he was? Have you ever dreamed something that came true later? Maybe you have ESP.
ESP stands for Extra Sensory Perception. It may be called a“sixth sense.”It seems to let people know about events before they happen, or events that are happening some distance away.
Here is an example：A woman was doing washing. Suddenly she screamed, “My father is dead! I saw him sitting in the chair.”Just then, a telegram came. The woman's father had died of a heart attack. He died sitting in a chair.
There are thousands of stories like this on record. Scientists are studying them to find out what is behind these strange mental messages. Here's another exampleone of hundreds of dreams that have come true.
A man dreamed he was walking along a road when a horse and carriage came by. The driver said, “There's room for one more.”The man felt the driver was death, so he ran away. The next day the man was getting on a crowded bus. The bus driver said，“There's room for one more.”Then the man saw the driver's face was the same face he had seen in the dream. He wouldn't get on the bus. As the bus drove off, it crashed and burst into flames. Everyone was killed!
Some people say stories like these are lies or coincidence. Others, including some scientists say that ESP is true. From studies of ESP, we may some day learn more about the human mind.ESP lets people know about________.
| A．their dreams |
| B．events after they happen |
| C．events before they happen |
| D．heart attacks |
The example of the man shows an ability to________.
| A．avoid traffic accident |
| B．judge the good and evil of a person |
| C．know about the events that are happening some distance away |
| D．sense a danger that will actually happen later on |
In this passage the underlined word“coincidences”probably means________.
| A．things which do not happen |
| B．things which happen by accident without necessary connection |
| C．things which are only dreams |
| D．things dreamed of only by sick people |
From the passage, it can be inferred that________.
| A．the dead |
| B．men |
| C．women |
| D．either B or C |
You may never connect the words “good” and “eco-friendly”with plastic.It’s time to do a rethink on that as we say hello to hemp(大麻)plastic.Traditionally,plastics have been made from petrochemicals,which are mainly poisonous.Plants,on the other hand,are also a source of cellulose(纤维素),which can be used to make biodegradable (生物所能分解的)plastic.As hemp happens to be one of the richest sources of cellulose,it is only natural that scientists will support its use,considering its ecological benefits.
Hemp plastic is biodegradable and recyclable.If you thought being eco-friendly reduced its solidity,you couldn’t be more wrong.The hard level of hemp plastic can match that of regular plastic.Hemp plastic is resistant to heat;however,the most outstanding feature of a few varieties of hemp plastic is that they are flame resistant too.Finally,if Henry Ford could imagine creating a car with this material,we can perhaps believe that it indeed is“ten times stronger than steel”.
It is a pity that with so many useful qualities,we don’t see hemp plastic being used in our everyday life,the way it ought to be.Hemp plastic can easily take the place of the exiting plastic in products like cell phone chargers(充电器),laptop covers,etc.Currently,hemp plastic is being used to produce audio(音响设备),video,toys,automobile parts and packaging materials.
Hemp fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers known to us.As scientists keep looking for ways to solve the ecological damage that traditional plastics have caused,here is a material that can be produced to be 100% biodegradable.Hemp plastic is known to be several times durable as compared to polypropylene(聚丙烯)plastic,and it comes without all the health and safety threats,It really has long useful life.
Plastics keep reminding us of the damage that we have done to our planet,all under the excuse of convenience.As hemp products have become a new choice into our daily life,Please take a green plan now and make your effort to protect the environment.Plastics produced in the traditional way are______.
| A．harmful | B．made from plants |
| C．good and eco-friendly | D．biodegradable |
According to Para.2,hemp plastic_____.
| A．is all resistant to flame | B．doesn’t have enough solidity |
| C．will take the place of steel | D．can be used again after being processed |
What does the underlined word“durable”mean in Para.4?
| A．Very useful of important. |
| B．Costing little money or less money. |
| C．Staying in good condition for a long time. |
| D．Existing in large numbers or in many places. |
Which aspect of hemp plastic isn’t mentioned in the passage?
| A．Features. | B．Production cost | C．Applications. | D．Advantages. |
What can we know from the passage?
| A．Using hemp plastic is inconvenient. |
| B．People haven’t made the most of hemp. |
| C．Hemp fiber is a kind of strong man-made fiber. |
| D．Scientists have already known how to solve ecological damage. |
It has been two years since I published my first article on Yahoo!Contributor Network.I was very excited when I saw that what I had written was published on the Internet.
I recognized that the content sites such as Associated Content can provide a fertile ground for learning how to become a writer.I was thrifty(节俭的)—I could see that this was an open door for systematically(系统地)learning some basic writing skills without paying college tuition for classes,all to be finished at my own speed and without leaving the comfort of my own home.
During these past few years I gained enough experience and understanding of using Associated Content to try writing.I found writing for that site was not my cup of tea.However,my experience there was positive as I was rewarded with even more learning opportunities just by giving it a try.Through Associated Content I was introduced to the world of bolgs(博客).I decided to learn how to set up a blog myself.Now I’m interested in blogs and continue to work as a writer.
Writing for the content site Yahoo!Contributor Network gives me a chance of trying creative writing—news,reviews and numerous lifestyle issues.And all of these topics are my own choices.Then there is an opportunity to meet other writers.Yahoo!Contributor Network has a wonderful in-house messaging system that allows its writers to communicate easily with one another.Not all your tries are satisfactory and easy when you write for a content site,but the benefits are many if you try it.
My teacher once said,“If you don’t quit,you will win.”I have no desire to quit writing as I really enjoy it.My thanks go out to Associated content and yahoo!Contributor Network for all my progress in writing!And to my fellow writers—thank you so much for your support and friendship.May we continue in our efforts of inspiration for many years to come!According to the author,_______.
| A．people can read a lot of novels on Associated Content |
| B．Associated Content helps readers study writing regularly |
| C．Associated Content contributes to making one become a writer. |
| D．studying on Associated Content is rather expensive but convenient. |
In the author’s eyes,writing for Associated Content was not______.
| A．a job he can deal with | B．his favorite thing |
| C．a difficult task for him | D．meaningful work for him |
What is the benefit that Yahoo!Contributor Network offers?
| A．You can have all your articles published. |
| B．You can get a lot of rewards from the site. |
| C．You can use its information and messages for free. |
| D．You can easily communicate with other writers. |
The author uses his teacher’s words to show that____.
| A．he will stick to his writing career |
| B．his teacher gave him a lot of help |
| C．what his teacher said is really true |
| D．he has met much difficulty in writing |
We can learn from the passage that____.
| A．two years has passed since the author began writing |
| B．the author is grateful for the sites and his fellow writers |
| C．the author had his first book published on the Internet |
| D．the author thinks writing on the Internet is very easy |
War Horse author Michael Morpurgo is being interviewed:
Reporter:How did War Horse become so successful?
Michael:War Horse was published in 1982,and it did not sell very well.But my publishers kept it in print,along with all my books.I am very grateful to Egmont and I’m sure now they are very grateful to themselves.
The book was discovered 21 years later,by accident.I was on Desert Island Discs on Radio 4 in 2003 when my work was becoming better known.One of the listeners was the mother of a director called Tom Morris,and after reading War Horse herself she told her son to read it.Two years later the play came out,and it was a huge hit that went to the West End,Broadway and now Canada and Australia,then a nationwide American tour in June this year.
In 2009 kathy kennedy,the producer who worked with Steven Spielberg,walked into the New London Theatre to see the play because her daughter liked it very much.She then phoned Spielberg and told him this would be his next film!The way it all happened is better than any of my stories.War Horse has now sold over 1 million copies.
Reporter:Has War Horse changed your life?
Michael:It has made all the difference in the world.The most important gift it has given us is not to have to worry about money,because there has always been a slight anxiety.It has allowed us to ensure our grandchildren’s education.There is a disadvantage to it as well,which is an assumption that I am super rich.I’m not,actually.It is very nice and completely unexpected but I have got to go on writing.If I were younger,I think,it would go to my head.Now I am too old for anything to go to my head.It is not the same as winning the lottery(彩票)。Why are Michael’s publishers grateful to themselves too?
| A．Because they never stopped printing it and it finally proved successful. |
| B．Because they earned a lot thanks to books of high quality they printed. |
| C．Because they have the ability to enlarge their company. |
| D．Because they have the potential to film the story. |
War Horse got the first huge success thanks to____.
| A．Steven Spielberg and his daughter |
| B．Tom Morris and his listeners |
| C．Kathy Kennedy’s daughter |
| D．Tom Morris’ mother |
Why did Kathy Kennedy watch the play of War Horse?
| A．Because she knew that the film was very popular. |
| B．Because her daughter was mad on the play. |
| C．Because her friend,Steven Spielberg,advised her to see it. |
| D．Because she was looking for a story with an animal in her mind. |
What change made Michael feel most valuable because of War Horse?
| A．He could stay at home looking after his grandchildren. |
| B．He can make friends with famous film directors. |
| C．He needn’t worry about his financial problems. |
| D．He needn’t spend time writing another book. |
What is the attitude of Michael to his great success?
| A．Calm. | B．Unbelievable. | C．Confused | D．Excited. |
The entertainment profession or “show business" attracts many young people. Unfortunately, only very few can hope to become famous and successful. Talent is not enough, because show business is as competitive as any other business .Without a good manager ,a performer can never hope to succeed .Fashion is important in this business, too. The best tailor in the world will never be a success if he makes old-fashioned clothes. In exactly the same way, a performer must change his “act" in order to follow the taste of the moment. This is true for actors, dancers and comedians, but perhaps most of all singers.
“Pop" stands for “popular" and a pop singer has to work very hard to become popular .He must either give the public what they already want, or he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has succeeded, and his records are sold everywhere, he can not relax. Then he must work harder than ever because there are always younger singers trying to become famous and to steal some of the popularity.The life of a successful pop singer is not at all easy. He can only relax when he is alone, because everything he does is watched and reported in the special newspaper written for the “fans”. The fans are the most important people in the world for the singers. They buy his records, they go to his concerts and they make him rich and famous. But they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm get so hysterical that they do anything to get a “souvenir"（纪念品）. They steal handkerchiefs, they tear off buttons, and they even cut off pieces of the unfortunate singer's hair. Many singers have been forced to hide. A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes, because he must always look smart or at any rate different. He must have a luxurious car. And — most important — he must always keep smiling for the benefit of his public.Why must a pop singer have a good manager?___________.
| A．To protect him from his fans | B．To look after his business interests |
| C．To help him to change his “act" | D．So that he can relax |
Why must a pop singer work even harder when he has become famous?___________
| A．Because he wants to attract the attention of the public |
| B．Because he wants to sell more records |
| C．Because he wants to become popular |
| D．Because he wants to stay popular |
For a pop singer , the most important advantage of having fans is that____.
| A．they buy his CDs or VCDs. They go to his concerts, and watch his MTV |
| B．they watch him and report everything he does |
| C．they shout and cry very loudly during the performance |
| D．they make him rich and famous |
One of the keys to being successful is persistence（坚持）．Once you have determined exactly what you want to achieve, you must take active action in order to succeed.
One of the things you'll notice on your journey towards your goal are roadblocks. That is, you will come across obstacles（障碍） to discourage your progress. Actually, they are a part of life. Everyone would have every success they ever wanted if there were no obstacles. Your job is to be persistent and work through those obstacles. If you find little or no obstacles along the way, chances are that you are not really challenging yourself. And when you do reach your goal, you won't experience the feeling of "sweet success". Make your goal a challenging one!
If you take the time to study any successful person, you will learn that the vast majority of them have had more "failures" than they have had "successes". This is because successful people are persistent; the more they stumble（绊倒）and fall, the more they get right back up and get going again. On the other hand, people that don't get back up and try again, never reach success. For example, Walt Disney was turned down 302 times before he got financing for his dream of creating the "Happiest Place on Earth". Today, due to his persistence, millions of people have shared "the joy of Disney".
Having known these facts, keep in mind that you must constantly reevaluate（再评估）your circumstances and the approach you are using to reach your goal. There is no sense in being persistent at something that you are doing incorrectly! Sometimes you have to modify（修改）your approach along the way. Every time you do something you learn from it, and
therefore find a better way to do it the next time.
Today is the day to begin your journey, using consistency and persistency, towards tomorrow's successes!The author seems to hold the belief that .
| A．challenges we come across are beneficial |
| B．obstacles will surely lead to someone’s success |
| C．the more obstacles we have, the more discouraged we feel |
| D．it’s rewarding to enjoy the feeling of“sweet success” |
Which can be inferred from the text?
| A．Making a practical goal will ensure your success. |
| B．Having a beautiful picture will lead to your success. |
| C．Never giving up in face of failure may contribute to your success. |
| D．Suffering from more failures will make you disappointed. |
What must you reevaluate constantly?
| A．Attitudes and skills. | B．Circumstances and ways. |
| C．Roadblocks and challenges. | D．Failures and successes. |
What’s the text mainly about?
| A．Persistence makes for success | B．Overcome obstacles |
| C．Challenge yourself | D．Failure is the mother of success |
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