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Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the well-known German composer(作曲家), was far from being handsome. Along with a rather short stature(身材), he had a hunchback(驼背) .
One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter named Frumtje. Moses fell hopelessly in love with her. But Moses was refused by his ugly appearance
When it was time for him to leave, Moses picked up his courage and climbed the stairs to
her room to take one last chance to speak with her. She was a heavenly beauty, but caused him deep sadness by her refusal to look at him. After several attempts at conversation, Moses shyly asked, “Do you believe marriages are made in heaven？”
“Yes, ”She answered, still looking at the floor. “And do you？”
“Yes I do, ”He replied. “You see, in heaven at the birth of each boy, the God announces which
girl he will marry. When I was born, my future bride(新娘) was pointed out to me. Then the God added, ‘But your wife will be humpbacked. ’”“Right then and there I called out, ‘Oh God, a humpbacked woman would be a tragedy(不幸). Please, God, give me the hump and let her be beautiful. ’”
Then Frumtje looked up into his eyes and was stirred by some deep memory. She reached out and gave Mendelssohn her hand and later became his devoted wife.
1. At first Moses was refused by Frumtje because_______.
A. he had a bad intention
B. he was not handsome and humpbacked
C. he had no courage to express himself
D. he was a hopeless man
2. Frumtje accepted Moses’ request in the end because of_______.
A. Moses’ good heart and honesty
B. Moses’ sweet words and devotion
C. Moses’ tricks and lies
D. Moses’ wealth and humor.
3. Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “stirred” in the last paragraph ?
A. mixed   B. moved   C. caused   D. surprised
4. The writer of the passage intends to try to tell us _______.
A. how to run after e a girl
B. a marriage in heaven
C. a moving love story
D. What true love is.

The meaning of the word “volunteer” may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means “one who offers his or her services,” There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people ,working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage(垃圾) from beaches and parks. Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries. They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Volunteers don’t expect any kind of pay.
At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people. Tracy, a good friend of mine, however ,recently came back from India with a new idea of what being a volunteer means, She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresa’s homes in Calcutta. The following is her story.
“I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school . We watched a video about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school , I too wanted to try her kind of work . So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks”
“I was asked to work in a home for sick people . I helped wash clothes and sheets and pass out lunch. I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer them up, I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I don’t think I was helping very much . It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.”
1. According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who __________.
A. is willing to help those in need without pay
B. can afford to travel to different places
C. has a strong wish to be successful
D. has made a big fortune in life
2. Tracy started her work as a volunteer___________.
A. after she met Mother Teresa     B. after she finished high school
C. when she was touring Calcutta  D. when she was working in a hospital
3. Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?
A. She liked to work with Mother Teresa    
B. She had already had some experience
C. She was asked by Mother Teresa to do so
D. She wanted to follow Mother Teresa’s example
4. What is Tracy’s “new idea”(Paragraph2) of being a volunteer?
A. Going abroad to help the sick,
B. Working in Mother Teresa’s home
C. Doing simple things to help the poor
D. Improving oneself through helping others.

I found a website that has changed my life for the better. The website is wishuponahero.com and it is all about people helping others, not expecting anything in return.
I am a single mom with a son. My son’s 12th birthday was on October 29th, 2007. Knowing that I didn’t have money to buy him a birthday gift had broken my heart. So I decided to post a wish on wishuponahero.com for people to send my son birthday cards.
Many cards just started coming and my little son was very excited and this went on for about three weeks. The smile on his face and the sparkle (闪光) in his eyes brought me to tears.
Then, in the end of November, he started thinking about Christmas and he already knew that there would not be a tree for him because we didn’t have enough money. However, it didn’t matter to him. All he talked about was how much he wanted to make other children smile. So he decided that what he wanted to do was earn money to buy Christmas cards and send them to other children from poor families. My son went out daily and raked (耙) leaves and walked some dogs to make money. Not only did he buy cards, but he also made enough money to buy all the stamps and lollipops (棒棒糖) to be sent with the cards. He sent out about 100 cards. Doing this brought him that same smile and sparkle in his eyes as did the birthday cards that he received.
The single mother posted a wish on wishuponahero.com because _______________.

A．she wanted to buy her son a card on the website

B．she wanted to get something for free

C．she hoped that people could help her

D．she thought her son would like the website very much

What did the son think of his birthday cards on October 29th, 2007?

A．Disappointing.	B．Exciting.
C．Cheap.	D．Poor.

What can we conclude from the story?

A．Surfing the Internet is of great use.

B．One should take care of his children.

C．People can ask for help from wishuponahero.com.

D．Learning to give makes one’s life more meaningful.

The creation of a Chinese Green Card in 2004 was a milestone in the country’s immigration law. Five years on, the card is an increasingly sought-after document.                                                                                                       On August 15, 2004, the Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence
oAliens in China created a Green Card system granting qualified foreigners the right to live in
China permanently.
Liu Lili, who works in the Exit and Entry Administration of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, has watched the Green Card system develop since its inception. She said nearly all applications received by the Bureau are approved. So far, 323 people have been granted a “Green Card” qualifying them for permanent residence in Beijing. Another 15 are awaiting final approval. It takes around 6 months to process each application.
Of the 323 Green Card holders, 94 are wives or husbands of Chinese citizens; 50 are minors dependent on their parents; 20 are senior citizens returning to live with relatives; 114 are individuals who have made outstanding contributions or are of special importance to China (another 7 are their family members); and 23 are high-level foreign personnel who hold posts in businesses (another 15 are their family members).
Liu said the authorities had been granting residence to returning senior citizens for some time before the Green Card system was formally launched .The government has approved permanent residence for over 3,000 foreigners since the implementation of the Law on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens which was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in November 1985.
Four groups of people are eligible for permanent residence: high-level foreign personnel who hold posts in businesses that promote China’s economic, scientific and technological development or social progress; foreign citizens who make large  direct investments in China; persons who have made outstanding contributions or are of special importance to China; and people who come to China to be with family, such as husbands and wives, minors dependent on their parents, and senior citizens dependent on their relatives.
Liu said that most applications she dealt with were from American citizens.
Why do overseas citizens apply for permanent residence status in China? The main concern, aid Liu, is the political factor. Once people have a “Green Card”, they feel they are accepted and trusted by the Chinese government. The “Green Card” also facilitates entry and exit. With permanent residence status, visas are no longer needed and people can enter and leave the country using only a valid passport. China offers outstanding career opportunities and is seen by many as safer and more secure than many other countries, said Liu.
Liu said that Green Card holders have the same rights and responsibilities as Chinese citizens. However the card is not equivalent to Chinese nationality and holders are not allowed to vote in elections, hold political office, or serve in the military.
Obtaining a Green Card is not easy. The qualifying conditions are tough. Unless you are a close relative of a Chinese citizen，you will either have to invest a substantial amount of money in the country or make a genuinely outstanding contribution to the country’s development.
To meet increasing demand, he authorities are considering making the Green Card more available by broadening the range of applicants without lowering the requirements, aid Liu, but she gave no further details.
Which of the following can’t get a green card?

A．A foreigner whose wife of husband is of Chinese nationality.

B．A foreign child whose parents are Chinese citizens.

C．A foreigner who invests large sum of money in China.

D．A foreigner who works in China for a long time.

If a foreign gets a Green Card in China, he /she_________.

A．has the right to vote in China.	B．can be a high official in China
C．can enter or leave China without a visa	D．becomes a citizen of Chinese nationality

From the article we can see foreigners apply for Green Cards mainly to ________.

A．show that they are important	B．be accepted and trusted by the Chinese
C．make entry and exit easier	D．make more money.

Which of the following is not the reason for foreigners to work or live permanently in China?

A．They can find satisfactory jobs.

B．China is more secure country than many.

C．They have their professions, families and investments in China.

D．The weather, working conditions are better than better than their own countries.

Annie had just begun school. Her parents were tired of the methods they were using to correct her behavior, including scolding (训斥), and taking away privileges (特权). Annie still needed to be scolded for her bad behavior, but her parents felt the good things she did needed to be recognized. So, they began to spend more time recognizing the improvements (改进) in Annie’s behavior and the good things she did every day rather than like before when they only noticed her bad behavior. Within a few weeks Annie began to change her attitude and her behavior improved.
Praise is one of the most powerful tools parents can use to teach their children good skills and help them grow. Praise works well when it is given and when you remember to use it frequently. It is important to praise all good behavior. Look for the good things your child does. Praise will have a lot of effects on your child. Use the 4 to 1 rule. For every bad behavior you notice, find four good behaviors or reasons to praise. It is a good way to remember to look for good behavior.
Remember to praise the things your child has already done well, or improvements in his behavior and new skills. Show your agreement by smiling and touching his shoulder or back. Be sure to say what your child did well in detail. Tell your child how good behavior helps and that it is liked by others.
What was the result of recognizing Annie’s good behavior?

A．She started to correct her bad behavior.

B．She was tired of her parents’ scolding.

C．She was not scolded for her bad behavior.

D．She spent more time praising her good behavior.

When praising children’s good behavior, parents should do the following EXCEPT __________.

A．praising their children for what they did in detail

B．encouraging their children to go on doing good things

C．telling their children more about their bad behavior

D．praising their children in a good way with smiles

What can we learn from the passage?

A．Praising is a better way than scolding.

B．Annie was a middle school student.

C．Annie’s parents are education experts.

D．Parents should not often show agreement.

The best title for this passage would be ____________.

A．How to Praise a Good Child

B．A Good Method of Praising Children

C．Praise More and Scold Less

D．The Importance of Good Behavior

Lichens (地衣) are difficult to see. They don’t move. They often mix into the living place. You might not even recognize one if you are looking right at it.
Lichens live on rocks, branches, houses, and even metal street signs. You can find these colorful organisms (微生物) almost everywhere — from deserts to rainforests, and from Antarctica to Africa. They’ve traveled in outer space, and some scientists think there might even be lichens on Mars.
What you probably don’t realize is that a lichen is more than a single thing. It includes two different types of living organisms: a fungus (菌类) and an alga (藻类). Neither of these organisms is a plant, so the lichen isn’t a plant either.
Through photosynthesis (光合作用), the alga gets the sun’s energy to make food for the fungus, which is the place for the alga to live in. However, the alga cannot leave the fungus.
Around the world, scientists have found tens of thousands of types of lichens. Many may not even have been discovered yet. As scientists continue to find new kinds of lichens, they are also working to understand how they are connected to one another. By putting together a lichen family tree, they hope to understand why so many different types of lichens have grown in so many places around the world.
Many researchers are trying to understand basic facts about the organisms and their connections. Researchers are also using lichens to examine the health of the environment.
What do we know about lichens according to the passage?

A．They will die if they leave Earth.

B．There are more lichens than plants on Earth.

C．They look similar to the environment around them.

D．They are too small to be easily seen by people.

What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The way lichens live.

B．The natural environment of lichens.

C．The way lichens work as organisms.

D．The family tree of lichens.

Which of the following statements is NOT the scientists’ purposes of studying lichens?

A．To understand basic facts about them.

B．To creat a lichen family tree.

C．To understand how lichens are related to each other.

D．To understand why lichens can live in different places.

We can know from the passage that __________.

A．lichens can be used to better understand the environment

B．lichens don’t have any differences in colors or sizes

C．lichens don’t use photosynthesis like a green plant

D．scientists have discovered every kind of lichen

Do you know how to play a game called “Musical Chairs”？It is easy to play and most people enjoy it. All you need are some chairs, some people and some way of making music. You may use a piano or any other musical instrument, if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder. You can even use a radio.
Put the chairs in a row. The chairs may be put in twos, back to back. A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.
The game is easy. When the music starts, the players walk round the chairs. Everyone goes in the same direction, of course, they should walk in time to the music. If the music is fast they should walk quickly. If the music is slow, they should walk slowly.
The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. When the music stops, the players try to sit on the chairs. If a person cannot find a chair to sit on, he drops out. Then, before the music starts again, one chair must be taken away. When the music stops again, one more player will be out.. At last, there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.
If ten people are playing musical chairs，you must begin with _______.

A．nine chairs

B．ten chairs

C．eleven chairs

D．one chair

Which of the following is not suitable for playing musical chairs？ _______.

A．A piano

B．A radio

C．A tape recorder

D．A telephone

The chairs should be put _______.

A．with the desks

B．before the winner

C．all over the room

D．in a line

When the music starts，the players must _______.

A．run about the room	B．get down
C．walk around the chairs	D．sit on the chairs

Which of the following statements is NOT true？

A．The game “Musical Chairs” is not difficult to learn.

B．The last one can sit on the last chair.

C．The winner can sit on the chair.

D．If the person plays music, he cannot be the winner.

We use the Internet for many things: business, shopping, writing letters, talking to people, finding information and so on. In recent years, a new kind of English has grown on the Internet. There’s no real word for it yet, so we’ll call it e-talk. People don’t like typing too much. To save time, they turn phrases into a few letters (called acronyms). Acronyms are often used in chat rooms(聊天室). Some of them are:
BTW(by the way);  BRB(be right back);  LOL(laughing out loud);  IMO(in my opinion)
People also use many abbreviations. They are shortened forms of words. Some common abbreviations are:
info(information);   puter(computer);    pic(picture);     sec(second)
We ususally don’t see people when we communicate on the Internet, so people have new ways to show feelings. Most people use their keyboards to draw “feelings”, such as:
:-) (happy);     ;-)(joking);        :-((sad);       :-O(surprised)
These days, many forums(论坛)have picture feelings. For example:
           
(happy)              (sad)               (angry)               (cool)
There are even whole new words, like ”newbie’s” (someone who is new on a chat board or forum). When you write something bad about someone else, it’s called “flaming” the person.
It takes time for people to get used to e-talk. Also, different groups on the Net have their own special ways of communicating. Newbie’s sometimes have to ask other people what they mean. As the Internet grows, e-talk will continue to grow and change.
Why do people type acronyms?

A．To show their feelings.	B．To make jokes.
C．To save time.	D．In this way newbie’s won’t understand them.

What does “BTW, my computer is not working well, :-( ”mean?

A．The person is happy about getting a new computer.

B．The person has to go away from his/her computer.

C．The person is angry at somebody.

D．The person is sad that his computer is having problems.

If someone is angry, what may he type?

A．

B．BRB

C．LOL

D．

E-talk will probably_______.

A．keep changing	B．stay the same
C．be used by people on the telephone	D．be easy for newbie’s to understand.

On June 17, 1774, the officials from Maryland and Virginia held a talk with the Indians of the Six Nations. The Indians were invited to send boys to William and Mary College. In a letter the next day they refused the offer as follows:
We know that you have a high opinion of the kind of learning taught in your colleges, and that the costs of living of our young men, while with you, would be very expensive to you. We are sure that you mean to do us good by your proposal（提议）; and we thank you heartily. But you must know that different nations have different ways of looking at things, and you will therefore not be offended（冒犯） if our ideas of this kind of education happen not to be the same as yours. We have had some experience of it. Several of our young people were formerly brought up at the colleges of the northern provinces: they were taught all your sciences; but when they came back to us, they were bad manners, ignorant（无知的）of every means of living in the woods–they were totally good for nothing.
　We are, however, not the less thankful by your kind offer, though we refuse to accept it; and, to show our grateful sense of it, if the gentlemen of Virginia will send us a dozen of their sons, we will take care of their education, teach them in all we know, and make men of them.
The tone(语气) of the letter as a whole is best described as________.

A．angry

B．pleasant

C．polite

D．ambitious

The Indian chief’s purpose of writing the letter seems to be to ____.

A．politely refuse a friendly offer	B．express their opinions on equal treatment
C．show their pride	D．describe Indian customs

According to the letter, the Indians believed that ____.

A．it would be better for their boys to receive some schooling

B．they were being insulted by the offer

C．they knew more about science than the officials

D．they had better way of educating young men

Different from the officials’ view of education, the Indians thought ____.

A．young women should also be educated

B．they had different goals of education

C．they taught different branches of science

D．they should teach the sons of the officials first

Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is not large. The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
The government has made enough laws to fight pollution. The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.
Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers’ exhibition. There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers’ exhibition. After visiting Perth, we spent the day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.
Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos(袋鼠). After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.
Australia is _______.

A．the largest country in the world	B．as large as Shanghai
C．not as large as China	D．the largest island in the north of the earth

The government had made _______.

A．too enough laws to fight pollution

B．so many laws that it can fight pollution

C．enough laws that it can hardly fight pollution

D．enough laws because the pollution is very serious

Which of the following is NOT true？

A．Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers.

B．Perth is bigger than any other city in Western Australia.

C．Perth lies in the west of Australia.

D．No other city is larger than Perth in Australia.

Which of the following is true？

A．Australia is famous for its sheep, kangaroos and wild flowers.

B．We ran back to the car because we were in the middle of white sheep.

C．Three hundred sheep came towards us because they saw us.

D．If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a large number of white sheep.

Lichens (地衣) are difficult to see. They don’t move. They often mix into the living place. You might not even recognize one if you are looking right at it.
Lichens live on rocks, branches, houses, and even metal street signs. You can find these colorful organisms (微生物) almost everywhere — from deserts to rainforests, and from Antarctica to Africa. They’ve traveled in outer space, and some scientists think there might even be lichens on Mars.
What you probably don’t realize is that a lichen is more than a single thing. It includes two different types of living organisms: a fungus (菌类) and an alga (藻类). Neither of these organisms is a plant, so the lichen isn’t a plant either.
Through photosynthesis (光合作用), the alga gets the sun’s energy to make food for the fungus, which is the place for the alga to live in. However, the alga cannot leave the fungus.
Around the world, scientists have found tens of thousands of types of lichens. Many may not even have been discovered yet. As scientists continue to find new kinds of lichens, they are also working to understand how they are connected to one another. By putting together a lichen family tree, they hope to understand why so many different types of lichens have grown in so many places around the world.
Many researchers are trying to understand basic facts about the organisms and their connections. Researchers are also using lichens to examine the health of the environment.
What do we know about lichens according to the passage?

A．They will die if they leave Earth.

B．There are more lichens than plants on Earth.

C．They look similar to the environment around them.

D．They are too small to be easily seen by people.

What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A．The way lichens live.

B．The natural environment of lichens.

C．The way lichens work as organisms.

D．The family tree of lichens.

Which of the following statements is NOT the scientists’ purposes of studying lichens?

A．To understand basic facts about them.

B．To creat a lichen family tree.

C．To understand how lichens are related to each other.

D．To understand why lichens can live in different places.

We can know from the passage that __________.

A．lichens can be used to better understand the environment

B．lichens don’t have any differences in colors or sizes

C．lichens don’t use photosynthesis like a green plant

D．scientists have discovered every kind of lichen

People are talking about the “new economy.” It’s very different from the “old economy”.
In the old economy, people travel to walk. They buy things in stores. They use the post office, the fax and the telephone to send information. They see people face-to-face at their jobs or in stores. People get information from newspapers, radio, television, books and libraries.
In the new economy, people do business through the “net,” which is a connection of millions of computers everywhere in the world. In the new economy, workers often work at home. They can get information online. They can communicate with employers and co-workers by e-mail. Businesses have “virtual stores”. They are websites on which customers can see the products. Businesses can sell to customers anywhere in the world.
In the new economy, people live a fast paced, convenient and colorful life. The whole world develops more quickly than before. But the new economy is a double-edge sword. Its disadvantage is also obvious. For example, the Internet has led to a huge increase in credit card cheating. Some illegal websites offer some cheap or banned goods or services. Online shoppers who enter their credit card information may never receive the goods they want to buy and their card information could even be for sale in an illegal website. So people in the new economy should be smarter and knowledgeable.
The cause of the differences between the new economy and the old economy is ____.

A．the change of people’s idea	B．the business people do
C．the use of the Internet	D．the change of people’s life

In the old economy, people can do the following things EXCEPT____.

A．getting information from books

B．communicating with friends by telephone

C．meeting people face to face

D．shopping online

“But the new economy is a double-edge sword ” in the last passage means_____.

A．The new economy is as sharp as a sword

B．The new economy has advantages and disadvantages

C．The new economy is better than the old economy

D．Both the new economy and the old economy have disadvantages

Which of the following is NOT true?

A．People can get all kinds of information on the Internet.

B．Telephone, radio, television, newspapers and so on will disappear in the new economy.

C．People in the new economy should have high quality.

D．Life in the new economy is more comfortable than the one in the old economy.

Research has shown that music has an important effect on one’s body and psyche (心灵). In fact, there is a growing field of health care known as music therapy, which uses music to treat diseases. Even hospitals are beginning to use music therapy. This is not surprising, as music affects the body and mind in many powerful ways.
Research has shown that quick music can make a person feel more alert, while slow music can produce a calm, deep thinking state. Also, research has found that music can change brainwave activity levels. This can help the brain to change speeds more easily on its own as needed, which means that music can bring lasting benefits to your state of mind, even after you’ve stopped listening.
Breathing and heart rates can also be influenced by music. This can mean slower breathing, slower heart rate. This is why music and music therapy can help reduce the damaging effects of long-term stress, greatly promoting (促进) not only relaxation, but health.
Music can also be used to bring about a more positive state of mind by helping to keep worries at bay. Music has also been found to bring many other benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of strokes. It is no surprise that so many people are considering music as an important tool to help the body become or stay healthy.
What can we infer about music therapy?

A．It is a type of music.

B．It is a research about music.

C．It is a kind of musical effect on diseases.

D．It is the use of music method to help treat diseases.

The reason why music can help deal with stress is that ________.

A．it is used by many hospitals

B．it can help change brainwaves

C．it does good to breathing and heart rates

D．it can bring a more positive state of mind

According to the passage, music can help deal with all the following EXCEPT ________.

A．nervousness	B．mind illnesses
C．strokes	D．high blood pressure

The passage is mainly about _________.

A．the importance of music therapy

B．benefits music can bring

C．research on the effect of music

D．diseases music can help heal

UNICEF reports that 40 million children below the age of 15 suffer from abuse(虐待) and neglect. The USA National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse finds 3 million new reports of child abuse or neglect every year.
According to such information on human rights abuses of children, the United Nations declared 2010 as the International Year of Youth. In answer to the common human rights abuses of young people, Dr. Mary Shuttleworth of Youth for Human Rights International(YHRI) recently completed her seventh annual World Tour to five continents in eighty days. The purpose of the tour is to promote the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights to tens of thousands of children and officials.
According to UNICEF, 1.2 million children are illegally traded all over the world every year.
Sold as goods, these children are forced into inhuman labor, denied basic education and robbed of their childhoods. Youth who do not know their rights are easily cheated by ill-intentioned men. That is why YHRI thinks highly of education.
“When the United Nations declared 2010 as the International Year of Youth, I knew that their human rights had to be greater than ever,” Dr. Shuttleworth said. The tour reached Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Ecuador, Brazil, South Africa, Swaziland, Portugal, Sardinia, Sicily, Italy, Greece, Taiwan, Japan, Hawaii and Los Angeles.
The YHRI World Tour 2010 has reached tens of thousands of students as well as officials, educators, and religious leaders and thus promotes human rights education to millions more.
2010 was declared as the International Year of Youth because ______.

A．3 million children reported their information to the UN

B．many children are suffering from ill-treatment and neglect

C．children are illegally traded throughout the whole world

D．human rights abuses of young people have been avoided

According to para. 2, Dr. Shuttleworth first started her annual World Tour in _____.

A．2000

B．2004

C．2008

D．2010

Youth for Human Rights International is paying attention to education because _______.

A．education should serve most children

B．too many children are forced to leave school

C．children who know their rights will make more money

D．children who know little about their rights are easily cheated

According to the passage, the YHRI World Tour 2010 _______.

A．has almost stopped the child abuse	B．has reached different areas and people
C．has found more forced child labor	D．was neglected by some political leaders

People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word. It has vowed to make the city’s water match its status as a world class city.
“The current tap water quality meets national standards, but, compared with that of the European Union and the United States, it still needs to be improved.” said the SWA’s director general, Hang Jiayi.
In other developed countries, water fountains can be found almost everywhere—people do not bother with bottled drinking water.
By 2020, the water of the Huangpu River will be treated to reduce the amount of organic waste in it. Major water works that draw water from the Huangpu will need more treatment facilities to improve the colour, texture, ammonia(氨)and nitrogen content before 2010.
These treatment facilities are expected to cost 4 billion yuan, something that could affect the price of water, according to Chen Yin, SWA’s deputy director general.
Chen said that replacing water pipes was also a key project. The city’s aged pipes are mostly to blame for the bad water quality.
The SWA has started the water facilities renovation(更新)work, including the more than 14,000 kilometres of indoor piping, 107,000 tanks on top of the buildings, and more than 6,000 underground facilities.
World Water Day came on March 22, and this year’s theme is “Water for the future”. Beijing is also drawing up plans during China’s Water Week, which runs until March 28.
By 2010, the water for the Shanghai EXPO is to be above World Health Organization standards. And, the people of Beijing will be able to drink their tap water as well.
People in Shanghai can drink their tap water_____.

A．by 2020

B．in the first half of this year

C．by 2010

D．by 2008

What step need not be taken in order to improve the tap water?

A．The water of the Huangpu River will be treated.	B．Aged water pipes will be treated.
C．Water facilities must be renovated.	D．Water fountains must be found.

Which is the correct statement according to the passage?

A．The tap water quality in Shanghai hasn’t met national standards.

B．World Water Day fell on March 22 this year.

C．The people of Beijing cannot drink their tap water now.

D．The treatment of the water of Huangpu River has been finished.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The cost of treating the tap water.

B．How to reach the water standards of developed countries.

C．The project for making tap water drinkable in Shanghai and Beijing.

D．The progress of treating the water of Huangpu River.