Last Friday parents helped collect lots of money for a school by buying children’s pictures. The classrooms in a primary school in Bicester (18)______ (use) as an art gallery for a day and the school invited parents to come and look. All the pupils produced a work of art and each painting went on sale at $5. Hundreds of parents and relations came and, together, (19)______ spent over $2,000.

Now the school is thinking of making the exhibition (20)______(big) next year by also contacting businesses (21)______ operate in the local area. One of the school children’s parents first had the idea after going to similar exhibitions (22)______ his home country, South Africa.

The head teacher said he was delighted to see the school so full and he was very proud of（23）_____the children did. Now the school (24)______(decide) to use the money to buy books and CD players.

Deep sleep is important for everyone. The actual amount of sleep you need depends on your age. A young child (25) ____  _____ sleep ten to twelve hours, and (26)______ teenager about nine hours. Adults differ a lot in their sleeping habits. For most of them, seven to eight hours a night is enough, but some sleep longer, while (27)______ manage with only four hours.

   For a good night, (28)______ (have) a comfortable place to sleep is very important. Also, there should be plenty of fresh air in the room. A warm drink sometimes helps people to sleep, (29)______ it is not a good idea to drink coffee immediately before going to bed. (30)______ you have to travel a very long distance, try (31)______(go) to bed earlier than usual the day before the journey. This will help you to feel more (32)______ (relax) when you arrive.

A. share       B. impression   C. makes      D. attractive    E. challenging

F. particularly  G. level        H. sightseeing   I. enjoyed      J. destinations       

The Real Walkers Company offers a selection of small group walking holidays which explore some delightful hidden corners of Europe, the Americas and Australia. There is something for everyone to enjoy on these holidays, regardless of age or __33__ of fitness. The brochure includes various __34__ and a range of schedules. These range from __35__ tours of historic/historical cities to undemanding walking trips in unspoilt coastal and country regions and, for the more adventurous traveller, __36__ mountain or hill-walking explorations.

But it would be unfair to give the __37__ that these holidays are just about walking. According to the brochure, an enjoyment of walking is often the thing that brings together a group of like-minded people, who __38__ the pleasure of good companionship in __39__ surroundings.

The company believes that its tour leaders are the key to its success. These people are fully trained and are __40__ keen to make sure that each individual traveller __41__ full use of their trip.

One recent study showed just two percent of the population with a job in agriculture. Yet small farms seem to be __42__ in many areas to meet a growing demand for locally produced food. The people operating these farms often have little or no__43__ in farming.

Mark Mills once worked as a cook. He decided to leave his job and turn to farming. He says his __44__ was based on two things: a strong interest in agriculture and his lack of knowledge about what it takes to be a(n) __45__. Mark Mills was a history major in college. All he knows about __46__ food comes from growing plants in his home garden and 26 years of working in restaurants.                                                                   

In recent years, many Americans have developed a taste for __47__, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The number of farmer's markets has __48__ over 50 percent in the past 10 years.                                                                                     Mr. Mills' first year in farming was successful. The hardest part was not growing the crops, he says. The problem has been __49__ them, namely in exchange for money. Mr. Mills says his farm probably lost more money than it earned. __50__, his wife has a non-farm job and can provide financial support, at least for now.

Experts say many new farmers need to __51__ themselves with another source of income.

42.A. disappearing  B. appearing                C. cultivating         D. performing

43.A. struggle        B. evidence                   C. patience                   D. experience

44.A.decision         B. hobby               C. discussion         D. doubt

45.A.cook                    B. student                     C. farmer                     D. expert

46.A.producing             B. destroying         C. creating                    D. contributing

47.A. delicious             B. sweet                       C. salty                        D. fresh

48.A.reduced         B. increased                  C. shared               D. accessed

49.A. releasing              B. buying               C. selling               D. exposing

50.A. Luckily         B. Unfortunately            C. Obviously          D. Frankly

51.A. adapt                   B. support                    C. enjoy                       D. serve

Dr charlotte Uhlenbroek recently returned to London after filming her second series, Jungle. It was difficult, 19-week trip, during which she explored the rainforests of Borneo, the Amazon and Congo, travelling around using variety of means of transport, including hot-air balloons and canoes. “I’m interested in the way animals communicate with each other. It was sometimes dangerous making the program ---I even went swimming with piranha(水虎鱼)fish. But the worst thing was insects. On one occasion I had 70 sand-fly bites on my arm. Luckily I didn’t get sick. I prefer not to take tablets every day, but if I get a fever, take some medicine immediately.”

   Filming the series was exciting, but also frightening at times. Her most challenging experience was climbing a 100-meter tree in Borneo, as she has a great fear of heights. “I had to keep pulling myself further and further upwards. All I wanted to do was get down again. Suddenly the safety equipment didn’t look very strong and I thought that my ropes would break and I would crash to the ground.”

   What did she enjoy most about returning to London? “When I’ve been away in hot uncomfortable conditions for a long time I dream about an ice-cold drink and my bed at home! But the thing I look forward to the most is nice long showers. There wasn’t much water in some of the places we visited and I worried that I was using it all up and not leaving any for my colleagues on the camera team! ”

52.  Charlotte found climbing the tree in Borneo so frightening because_______.

A.      she hates being in high places          B. she was unable to get down

C.     her equipment suddenly broke          D. she slipped and fell to the ground

53.  What does Charlotte miss most when she is away filming?

A.      Air-conditioning.                    B. An unlimited water supply.

C.  A comfortable bed.                  D. Iced drinks.

54.  Which best describes the TV series Jungle?

A.      The forest floor has hundreds of different insects-let Charlotte be your guide to these fascinating creatures.

B.      Making her first television appearance, Charlotte explores some of the wildest places on earth.

C.     Charlotte looks at ways in which the animals of the rainforest manage to live beside their human neighbors.

D.     Insects, piranha fish, hot-air balloons-it’s all in one day’s work for Charlotte in her latest series.