1、Passage 12More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the
environment. Maybe that‘s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads
worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all
around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You
can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You
don‘t even have to ride all the way.
Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you.
You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take
a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline
websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.
Health Benefits of Bicycling:
It helps to prevent heart diseases.
It helps to control your weight.
A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a
year.
It can improve your mood.
Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and
self-confident.
Bicycling is healthier than driving.
2. When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may ________.

2、4、

A. 　 when

B. 　 whether

C. 　 although

D. 　 but

1、Passage 18Students can travel in the United States without spending too much money if they follow
these suggestions.
A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, buses and planes.
Think about hiking or biking for a part of your trip, too. You‘ll not only save money, but you‘ll
also see a lot more of the country.Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other students —
many colleges have ―ride boards‖ that list when and where other students plan to travel. Many
radio stations provide the same sort of service — they announce who‘s driving where, when, how
many riders they will take and what the expenses will be.
There are many inexpensive, older hotels near bus or train stations. Check your travel guide
for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostels where young people can
stay for only a few dollars a night.
You don‘t have to eat in restaurants all the time, but we don‘t recommend a diet of candy and
cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm,
you can buy food in supermarkets or at roadside stands and have a picnic for lunch. For dinner
you can get the names of good, cheap restaurants from travel guides or friends3. If you want to share rides with others, you can get information ________.

A. 　on the blackboards in classrooms

B. 　from school administrators

C. 　through certain radio programs

D. 　from travel agents

5、11、

A. yet

B. hence

C. thus

D. then

3、12、

A. 　 occasional

B. 　 free

C. 　 accustomed

D. 　 popular

9、5、

A. forgotten

B. neglected

C. mistaken

D. overlooked

1、Passage 3Dieting to lose weight has become very popular in recent years. People have become more
health conscious and try to take better care of their bodies by eating more nutritiously and
exercising more regularly to lose any unnecessary fat that they may have.Not only are people being more careful about what they eat, they are also concerned with
how they eat and how their meals are prepared. People are taking more time for each meal. Many
avoid the so called ―plastic‖ fast-food hamburgers and choose to eat a salad or a sandwich of more
healthful ingredients(成分) in a quiet restaurant with a more leisurely atmosphere. At home, they
also try to take enough time to eat a relaxing dinner without phone or TV interruptions.
While dieting may be viewed as beneficial, it has also become a serious problem for
Americans, particularly for young women. Dieting for them has actually become a psychological
addiction(依赖). They eat so little that they can lose as much as fifty percent of their total body
weight, and although they look like skeletons, they still insist that they are fat.
The current waves of exercising, dieting and the problems produced have caused many
organizations to begin educating the public. Many schools, hospitals, health organizations,
newspapers and magazines, for example, are offering classes, printing booklet articles, etc. to
inform the public of the way to exercise and diet, of the dangers of dieting too rapidly, and of the
places people can go for medical help if they find themselves on the road to ―diet addiction‖.3. ―They look like skeletons‖ in the third paragraph most probably means ________.

A. 　they are very pretty

B. 　they are very ugly

C. 　they are too thin

D. 　they are starving

1、Passage 8Upon reaching an appropriate age (usually between 18 and 21 years), children are
encouraged, but not forced, to ―leave the nest‖ and begin an independent life. After children leave
home they often find social relationship and financial support outside the family. Parents
do not arrange marriages for their children, nor do children usually ask permission of their parents
to get married. Romantic love is most often the basis for marriage in the United States; young
adults meet their future spouses through other friends, at jobs, and in organizations and religious
institutions. Although children choose their own spouses, they still hope their parents will approve
of their choices.
In many families, parents feel that children should make major life decisions by themselves.
A parent may try to influence a child to follow a particular profession but the child is free to
choose another career. Sometimes children do precisely the opposite of what their parents wish in
order to assert their independence. A son may deliberately decide not to go into his father‘s
business because of a fear that he will lose his autonomy in his father‘s workplace. This
independence from parents is not an indication that parents and children do not love each other.
Strong love between parents and children is universal and this is no exception in the American
family. Coexisting with such love in the American family are cultural values of self – reliance and
independence3. Based on the passage, it can be assumed that ______.

A. 　 American young adults are likely to follow the suit of their parents

B. 　 most American people never make major decisions for their children

C. 　 American young adults possess cultural values of independence

D. 　 once a young person steps into his twenties, he will leave his home permanently

1、Passage 5Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services. People use money to
buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of others they need or want. When they work,
they usually get paid in money.
Most of the money today is made of metal paper. But people used to use all kinds of things as
money. One of the first kinds of money was shells. Shells were not the only things used as money.
In China, cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine Islands, rice was used as money. In parts of
Africa, cattle were one of the earliest money. Other animals were used as money too.
The first metal coins were made in China. They were round and had a square hole in the
center. People strung them together and carried them from place to place. Different countries have
used different metals and designs for their money. The first coins in England were made of tin.
Sweden and Russia used copper to make their money. Later, other countries began to make coins
of gold and silver.
But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese thought of a way to improve money. They began to use paper money. The first paper
money looked more like a note from one person to another than paper money used today.
Money has had an interesting history from the days of shell money until today.
1. Which of the following can be cited as an example of the use of money in exchange for
services?
4. Why does the author say that even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy
something expensive?

A. 　Because they are difficult for people to obtain.

B. 　Because they themselves are expensive, too.

C. 　Because they are not easy to carry around.

D. 　Because they are easy to steal.

1、Passage 6Community service is an important component of education here at our university. We
encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate. A
new community program called ―One On One‖ helps elementary students who‘ve fallen behind.
Your education majors might be especially interested in it because it offers the opportunity to do
some teaching, that is, tutoring in Math and English.
You‘d have to volunteer two hours a week for one semester. You can choose help a child with
Math, English, or both. Half-hour lesson are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject two
days a week.
Professor Dodge will act as a mentor to the tutors ---- he‘ll be available to help you with
lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and Thursday
afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutoring next week.
I‘m sure you will enjoy this community service and you‘ll gain valuable experience at the
same time. It looks good on your resume, too, showing that you‘ve had experience with children
and that you care about your community. If you‘d like to sign up, or if you have any questions, stop by Professor Dodge‘s office this week.5. Whom do you think the passage dresses to?

A. 　Faculty.

B. 　 Students.

C. 　 Freshman.

D. 　 Graduating students of the university.

2、8、

A. 　 realistic

B. 　 fortunate

C. 　 comfortable

D. 　 able