Can eating a chocolate bar every day really prevent age-related memory loss? No. But a new research shows that large amounts of flavones(黄酮), substances found in cocoa,teaand some kinds of vegetables,may improve age-related memory failure.
Dr. Scott Small is a professor of neurology (神经学) at Columbia University in New York City. He is the leadwriter of a research paper describing the effects of cocoa flavones on brain activity. His study involved 37 volunteers aged between 50 and 69. Researchers gave them a high-level flavones drink madefrom cocoa beans or a low-level flavones drink. For a period of three months, somesubjects got 900 milligrams of flavones a day. The others got 10 milligrams of flavones each day. Brain imaging and memory tests were given to each study subject before and after the study. Dr. Small says that the subjects who had the high-level flavones drink showed much improvement on memory tests.
The researchers warn that more work is needed to be done because this study was performed only on a small group. Dr. Joann Manson is the leadresearcher of a four-year study involving 18,000 adults. This study will use flavones capsules. The studysubjects will be divided into two groups and will take two pills per day. The capsules used will all look the same. But one group's capsules will contain flavones, while the other group will take capsules made of an inactive substance, or placebo（安慰剂）.
Dr. Manson says it's not necessary for people to start eating more chocolate, because 3 persons would have to eat a huge amount of chocolate to get the same level of flavones given to the rest subjects. He adds many manufacturers have planned to remove the flavonesfromtheir chocolate products. Similarly, Dr. Manson says a cocoa-based flavones extract（提取）maybe developed in the future But he says that more studies are needed to see how much flavones is good for our health.What was done to thesubjects after Dr. Small's study?
| A．They were asked to take a high-level flavones drink. |
| B．They were given brain imaging and memory tests. |
| C．They were given capsules containing flavones. |
| D．They were asked to take two pills of flavones capsules per day. |
What's the similarity of the two experiments?
| A．Both use high-level flavones capsules. |
| B．The number of the subjects is the same. |
| C．Drinks and placebos are used in both experiments. |
| D．Thesubjects are divided into two groups in both experiments. |
Why will Dr. Manson carry out the four-year study?
| A．To carry out the experiment further. |
| B．To prove the first experiment is wrong. |
| C．To test how much flavones can improve our memory. |
| D．To show eating chocolate is better to improve memory. |
What can we learnfromthe last paragraph?
| A．It's not necessary for us to eat chocolate. |
| B．In the future we can get flavones without eating chocolate. |
| C．The more we eat flavones, the better our healthwill be. |
| D．It's easy for people to get the same level of flavones given to the test subjects. |
As the global financial crisis hits the economy, it’s tough finding a job — especially if you’re competing with thousands of other hopeful students. Sometimes you get the interview, but don’t quite seem to land the job because you don’t have related experience. Don’t despair! Here are a few tips that might give you an edge.
1. Get connected to your network and try to expand it. Talk to friends, family and acquaintances. Let everyone know you are looking for a job.
2. Prepare your resume (个人简历) carefully and be sure it’s perfect. Have someone else read it over for typos (打字错误) and grammatical errors. Get professional help. It’s worth the money to present yourself well. If money is tight, read books on resume writing from your public library or search for free help on the Internet.
3. When you apply for a job, be sure you have the skills listed on the posting. If you get an interview, be sure to describe those skills thoroughly. Just having the skills is not enough. Expressing your abilities well can make all the difference in getting the job.
4. Research typical interview questions and practice interv
iewing. Be well prepared for every interview.
5. Don’t be afraid to accept a position for which you are overqualified — if there’s room for advancements. Many great job advancements come from first doing well at an entry-level position. If you have the right skills and attitude, it won’t be long before you’re in the job you want.
6. Volunteer for a few weeks in your field of study to gain experience if you feel your resume needs an improvement.
7. When deciding what to wear for an interview, think about the position level and the dress code of the organization.
8. Use every tool available to you. For example, this site has many job links for your use.
Good luck!What’s the author’s advice on preparing a resume?
| A．To read it over several times by yourself. |
| B．To get professional help even if it costs money. |
| C．To copy something from books. |
| D．To publish it on the Internet. |
If you lack related experience you can ____.
| A．make up some in your resume |
| B．read books to get second-hand experience |
| C．do some related voluntary work |
| D．get some training at schools |
The purpose of the text is to ____.
| A．show how to prepare for an interview |
| B．wish people good luck |
| C．encourage people not to despair |
| D．give advice on how to find a job |
Alexander Richard Pettyfer (born on April 10, 1990) is an English actor. The son of an actor and a former fashion model, he began his career as a child fashion model at the age of seven, modeling for labels such as GAP, after meeting Ralph Lauren in a toy store in New York City. He attended Twickenham Preparatory School in Hampton and later the Mall, a small private school in Twickenham and as a schoolboy, performed in plays, including Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. 
“When you go through such a long process of auditioning you kind of forget about getting it. It’s more like you keep going up and having a little bit of fun,” Pettyfer said.
The film became a hot topic for film critics. One review of Pettyfer’s performance described him as playing the role with an “earnest seriousness”, although another noted that he “isn’t quite at ease as an actor”. Media reports have specified that the film is expected to make Pettyfer a “teen idol”.
After Pettyfer completed filming on Stormbreaker, he did not discuss the film with anyone at his school, and decided to leave school and concentrate on his film career, as well as study drama full time at college. Now he is studying at Shiplake College boarding school. Pettyfer likes skiing, dancing, and hockey when not working.What’s the CORRECT time order of these events in Pettyfer’s career?
① He made his first appearance in a film.
② He made his first appearance in a play.
③ He made his first appearance on television.
④ He made his first appearance as a model.
| A．①②③④ | B．①②④③ | C．④③①② | D．④②③① |
Anthony Horowitz chose Pettyfer as the main character in Stormbreaker because ____.
| A．Pettyfer was born in a family of actors and models |
| B．Pettyfer made his first public appearance at an early age |
| C．Pettyfer performed well in Tom Brown’s Schooldays |
| D．Pettyfer performed best among the 500 boys who auditioned |
What can be inferred about the film version of Stormbreaker?
| A．It was a hit film. |
| B．All the reviews of this film are positive. |
C．Petty fer didn’t want to play in the film. |
| D．Pettyfer wasn’t satisfied with his performance in it. |
Which of the following statements best describes Pettyfer?
| A．He’s always ready to help others. |
| B．He’s too confident of his ability. |
| C．He prefers drama to films. |
| D．He likes doing sports in spare time. |
By the year 1869 when the first transcontinental railroad was finished, over 350,000 pioneers had taken the Oregon Trail to head west and start a new life, which is known as the Gold Rush Period in American history. Many of these were women and most were accompanied by children.
Before heading west, many women often spent their day doing nothing more than visiting, needlework, and the occasional gardening of flowers. Others were not from as wealthy families and had to work alongside their men as laborers. Neither type was in most cases prepared for the hardships that lay ahead. 
Once they did reach their destination, the work was far from over. A house would need to be built. Women quickly learned to use all kinds of tools right alongside their husbands. At the first sign of spring, a garden would need to be planted. Pioneer women also had to deal with dangerous wild animals, including bears and lions. Indians were also a concern, and some did fall to their deaths by the Indians’ hand. Where were the men when all this was being done? Working the fields and mining were the two most usual occupations. Their remaining work, which there was plenty of, fell to the women and the oldest children if there were any.
Women who headed west learned quickly that there was much more to life than teas and visiting. They had no choice but to struggle for survival. This was their life.What is the passage mainly about?
| A．Changes in the Gold Rush Period. |
| B．New life in the West. |
| C．Great people in American history. |
| D．Pioneer women to the West. |
By mentioning women’s life before heading west in paragraph 2, the author implies (暗示) that .
| A．it was a real struggle for women to adapt to the hard life in the West |
| B．it was not reasonable for women to give up their comfortable life |
| C．it was a better choice for women to experience a new and hard life |
| D．it was necessary for women to change their lifestyle completely |
According to the passage, which was NOT the problem women faced when heading west?
| A．They had no choice but to throw away many of their beloved things. |
| B．They could not take their children along because of the hard journey. |
| C．It was common that they lost their husbands in some accidents. |
| D．They suffered from diseases or even lost their lives. |
Women were kept busy with all the following work EXCEPT _________.
| A．building a house |
| B．planting a garden |
| C．driving wild animals away |
| D．caring for the Indians |
In the car, I secretly had a look at him through the rearview mirror (后视镜). He looked sad. “What’s the matter, honey?”“I’m nervous. I don’t know if I’ll be able to learn everything in the first grade. What if I can’t pay attention in clas
s?”
My heart melted. I remembered being nervous on the first day of school and I thought I was the only student who felt that way. I was a nervous kid full of self-doubt. Seth behaved much better than I did.
We walked into his school together. He remembered where his new classroom was and recognized his teacher from the ice cream social party they had the day before. He sat down at his desk and chatted with a few of his classmates. He took a few photos of them (with a camera phone because I didn’t allow him to bring the real camera) and then he said in a very serious manner, “Mom, you can go home now. I’ll be OK.” And so he was.Seth asked his mother to take him to school probably because _______.
| A．he was afraid to be late for class |
| B．he wanted to share his joy with his mother |
| C．he felt worried about his school life |
| D．he was frightened of his new teacher |
What did the writer mean by saying “My heart melted” in Paragraph 4?
| A．She was very angry with her son. |
| B．She felt sad because of her son’s words. |
| C．She was too weak in the mind to face it. |
| D．She became more understanding of her son. |
From the last paragraph we learn that ________.
| A．Seth had never seen his new classroom |
| B．the ice cream social party was to be held soon |
| C．Seth got along well with his classmates |
| D．Seth took some photos using a real camera |
It can be inferred that in the end Seth felt ______.
| A．relaxed | B．frightened | C．serious | D．worried |
If you feel at present that you don’t have enough friends in your life，one reason may be that you have let yourself become too busy to make time for the relationships you already have.
Starting and keeping friendship requires effort and commitment．Many of us let our lives become so busy with work and other commitments that we don’t get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal（叙旧，更新）with the friends，relatives and acquaintances we already have．
Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry!
Are there
any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life?
If you haven’t seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Was there an argument?
If the main reason you haven’t been getting together with the people you already know is because you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time．Compare it with your real values and priorities（优先考虑的事）in life．Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that you want?
If you have become too busy for friends，why has this happened? Are you seeking material toys in your life at the expense of relationships with other hum
an beings? Have you allowed your time to be over-committed because you never say “No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be delegated to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you?
Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities．Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you．
If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them. The author mainly discusses _______________in this passage.
| A．how to spend our spare time |
| B．how to balance friendship and work |
| C．whether we should keep friendship |
| D．whether we should invite friends to dinner |
Which of the following doesn’t indicate a good relationship?
| A．You feel depressed with others in life. |
| B．You have someone to have close talks with. |
| C．You have someone to count on when you are in trouble. |
| D．You have fun when you are with someone. |
What does the underlined word “delegated” (Para.7) probably mean?
| A．declined | B．answered | C．appointed | D．handled |
The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following EXCEPT that________.
| A．you spend too much time seeking material toys in your life |
| B．you stick to doing everything all by yourself |
| C．you feel it difficult to keep friendship |
| D．you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do |
Which would be the best title for the text?
| A．How to Make New Friends | B．Too busy for Friendship? |
| C．How to Spend Your Time | D．Too busy with work? |
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