A Guide to the Library’s Facilities(设备)

To use or reserve the facilities of the library, follow the procedures given at the circulation desk.

Group Study Rooms (2F)

Students and teaching staff can use these rooms for group study. Students are advised to use unlocked rooms (3 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 4 people) available for free. When you use locked rooms (2 rooms for 4 people, 1 room for 10 people), you need to go through reservation procedures at the circulation desk. These rooms are available for group discussion.

Individual Reading Rooms (1-3F)

There are 4 single rooms available for use by teaching staff and visiting scholars. Each room is equipped with a computer together 1 printer and 6 scanners. Reservation of these rooms is available for a period up to seven days on end.

Meeting Rooms and Seminar Rooms (1-3F)

Only teaching staff and graduate students can apply to use these rooms and reserve them one day in advance. The total number of seats is 40. They are available for workshops and small seminars.

Computer Rooms (4F)

These rooms are available for classes or seminars and so on. The total number of seats is 88. Only teaching staff can apply to use the computer rooms and reserve them one day in advance.

16. How many locked rooms can students and teaching staff use?

A. One                                                          B. Three

C. Four                                                                D. Ten

17. If teachers want to print, they can go to ___________.

A. a seminar room                                      B. a computer room

C. a group study room                                D. an individual reading room

18. Who can apply to use the computer rooms?

A. Teachers                                                         B. Visiting scholars

C. Graduate students                                        D. Teachers and students

University — the best days of my life! I made lots of friends in my student dorm, went to great parties, joined the debating society... and, well, I did some work too — but I must admit that my lecturers were very patient with my tardiness (拖沓).

It is easy to look back at our university days in good ways but the truth is that when we first arrived on campus, most of us were out of our comfort zone. In fact, a survey of students at Imperial College London has showed that 3 out of 4 students experience high levels of stress, or a mental health condition, during their time at college. The survey, conducted by over a thousand students, also found that 70% of those that experience stress do so at least once a week, and 9% of them feel stressed constantly.

Kristy, a student at Exeter University, didn’t enjoy her first days in college. She says: “When I first got to university I don’t think I’d realized that I’d forgotten how to make friends. I’d been with the same school friends for seven years, and so I was trying to balance social success with academic success while learning how to look after myself at quite at a young age."

Dr. Ruth Caleb of the counseling service at Brunei University in London has some tips that should make life easier for students before they set off for university. She says: “Certain things that I think it would be very helpful for students to have put in place are an ability to do the practical things of life — to do the washing, to do the cleaning and son on— being able to cook. Budgeting(预算) is extremely important in university life.” And Caleb adds: “You should learn how to spend time on your own comfortably.”

I graduated and learnt how to take care of myself the hard way. I hope that new students these days remember to acquire some life skills before they make the big jump.

19. How does the writer feel about his university life?

A. Challenging but wonderful.       

B. Busy and tiring.

C. Dull and stressful.               

D. Boring but successful.

20. Which is true about students who first enter university?

A. Most of them suffer from frequent stress.

B. Most of them find it hard to manage their life.

C. They fail to balance social and academic life.

D. They feel as comfortable as they expect.

21. Dr. Ruth Caleb thinks budgeting is of great importance because it_________.

A. helps students put everything in place

B. helps students live independently

C. makes students' university life easier

D. does good to students’ social relationships

22. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the last paragraph?

A. Become very successful.             B. Make great progress.

C. Get used to university life            D. Go to university.

In seventh grade, I decided to try out for my school musical. I only made it through the first part before the drama teacher stopped me. It goes without saying that my Christmas carol didn’t get me any role.

Am I embarrassed? No. Not just because it was ten years ago, but also because it’s such a great story to share. Why? I think the main reason is that admitting to mistakes makes you easier to relate to. Interestingly enough, science proves this theory.

Researchers have conducted numerous studies and have concluded that when someone makes a mistake or acts in a clumsy(笨拙的) way, they are found to be more likeable. In other words, if you’re competent(有能力的) at something and then you mess up, it shows your human side. This allows others to connect and relate to you, which in turn makes them like you more.

Growing up, I was the type of student who had to get straight A’s and the type of athlete who always had to perform at the top of the game. The problem was that my standards were so high that I was never happy. It was only when I learned to let go and forgive myself for my mistakes that I truly felt relaxed.

When one of your close friends or family members makes a mistake, are you quick to forgive and forget? Sadly, many of us often express more sympathy(同情) for others than ourselves. With each mistake comes a lesson, and if you can learn to let go and forgive yourself, you will be better equipped to handle life’s challenges going forward.

More importantly, if you’re frequently worried about looking silly, you’ll never be able to get improvement at work. Even if you make a fool of yourself, it isn’t the end of the world. Think about it: what’s the worst that can happen? In many cases, the reward often outweighs the risk.

23. What does the underlined part “this theory” probably refer to?

A. A mistake makes you more likeable.             

B. An embarrassed person tends to act clumsily.

C. Competent people always mess up in life.           

D. It’s not embarrassing to share mistakes.

24. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. The author is proud of her work.   

B. The author was once a perfectionist.

C. The author always made some mistakes.

D. The author felt ashamed of her high standards.

25. What message can be got in the last two paragraphs?

A. Making a fool of yourself when necessary.

B. Being sensitive when it comes to forgiveness.

C. Viewing mistakes as learning opportunities.

D. Not being afraid to face your mistakes.

26. What does the author want to tell us in the passage?

A. It’s okay to make mistakes.             B. Everyone may make mistakes.

C. It’s time to forgive yourself.                      D. How to forgive our mistakes.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 has set new nationwide and global box-office records for ticket sales in its opening weekend. The final part of the Harry Potter series is creating the perfect storm of record-breaking box-office sales. Before this movie, The Dark Knight held the opening weekend record. The Dark Knight actually sold a few more tickets. But with 3D and IMAX ticketing as well as the passion of fans who have waited for a long time to see the ending of J.K. Rowling’s brilliant story, the final Harry Potter movie was going to be hugely successful, no mater what.

And as if film-makers were magically able to save the best for last, critics(评论家) completely agree that The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 is the best film of the entire series and there has been little negative(负面的) to say about the performances of the film’s stars. When they were 10 or 11 years old, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have grown up on the big screen. They grew in their character as the story was told through the years.

    As the story draws to a close, the final Harry Potter film is set to break the $1 billion mark in worldwide sales. And even though the film series is finally over, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter will live on in different forms of merchandising (附带产品), including major theme parks, action figures and almost certainly, various versions of the story.

27. According to the author, we know Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2________.

A. was expected to be very successful in making money

B. was poorly received by most of the movie critics in the US

C. is not as good as the first several Harry Potter movies

D. is not as good as movie-goers expected.

28. What is implied about the performances of the film’s stars?

A. The performances are disappointing.

B. The stars have done a very good job.

C. The stars haven’t made a breakthrough

D. The stars did much better before.

29. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?

A. Entertainment     B. Education     C. Lifestyle       D. Kids

30. What would be the best title for this passage?

A.     The Harry Poter movies come to an end at last.

B.     The Last Harry Poter movie sets new box-office records.

C.    The Last Harry Poter movie comes in 3D and IMAX

D.    The Last Harry Poter movie makes movie-goers sad.

Most teens look forward to learning how to drive.    31   . Fortunately, there are things that you can do to help your teen become more comfortable behind the wheel. Below are some tips for helping your teen become a more confident driver.

l           32  

Before your teen gets behind the wheel of a car, he or she should be familiar with the rules of the road. You should have your teen review the driver’s handbook and the vehicle’s instruction. If your teen understands the basic rules and how the car works, then he or she will feel a little better about getting on the road.

l        Model good driving

Actions speak louder than words. Many people will tell you that they learned how to drive by watching one of their close family members drive.    33   .

l        Practice

Practice makes perfect. The more your teen practices, the more confident he or she will become. Your teen should start off by driving in a place that is free of barriers.    34   . After your teen has gotten comfortable about this, he or she can start practicing on the road.

l        Drive in a variety of conditions

In order for your teen to become a good driver, he or she has to practice driving in a variety of conditions.    35   .

l        Get car insurance

Many teens are worried about how much money their parents would have to pay if an accident occurred. You should explain to your teen that car insurance can help one save a lot of money.

A. Teach your teen the rules of the road

B. Everyone should be considerate of others on the road

C. You should show good driving techniques with examples

D. Let your teen finish school before he or she gets on the road

E. An empty parking lot is a good place for a new driver to practice

F. This includes things such as heavy traffic, bad weather and freeways

G. However, some of them are nervous about actually getting out on the road