If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.

    The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!

    The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.

    The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.

    The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere, there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.

    The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue (雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park ? Only in New York !

21. From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is most likely to be the name of a famous .

    A. actor       B. musician              C. cook        D. painter

22. Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?

    A. To see the Statue of Liberty.            B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.

    C. To enjoy a Beethoven concert.             D. To eat Roast Beijing Duck.

23. This passage may be taken from .

    A. a handbook for English learners           B. a guidebook for foreign travellers

    C. a pocketbook for businessmen              D. a storybook for local readers

    Computer programmer David Jones earns $35.000 a year designing new computer games. yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card（信用卡）. Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David’s firm releases（推出）two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.

    But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage（抵押贷款）, or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.

    “Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school “ he said, “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway” David added, "I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement（退休）is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”

24．In what way is David different from people of his age?

    A．He often goes out with friends           B．He lives with his mother

    C．He has a handsome income         D．He graduated with six O-levels

25．What is one of the problems that David is facing now?

    A．He is too young to get a credit card     B．He has no time to learn driving

    C．He has very little spare time            D．He will soon lose his job

26．Why was David able to get the job in the company?

    A．He had done well in all his exams        B．He had written some computer programs

    C．He was good at playing computer gamesD．He had learnt to use computers at school

27．Why did David decide to leave school and start working?

    A．He received lots of job offers           B．He was eager to help his mother

    C．He lost interest in school studies       D．He wanted to earn his own living

    You either have it or you don't一a sense of direction, that is. But why could some people find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street.

    Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it, we lose it. “Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,” says Jim Martland, research director of the project. “However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.”

    Jim Martland also says that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their

sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:

    If you are using a map, turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.

    If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or tree. Note landmarks(路标)on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.

    Simplify(简化)the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as hills which can help to find out where you are.

    Now you will never get lost again!

28. Scientists believe that                

    A. people never lose their sense of direction

    B. no one is born with a sense of direction

    C. everybody owns a sense of direction from birth

    D. people learn a sense of direction as they grow older

29. What is true of seven-year-old children according to the passage

    A. They never have a sense of direction without maps.

    B. They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.

    C. They can develop a good sense of direction if they are driven around in a car.

    D. They should never be allowed out alone if they do not have a sense of direction.

30. If you leave your bike in a strange place, you should           

    A. remember something easily recognizable on the route

    B. draw a map of the route to help remember where it is

    C. avoid taking the same route when you come back to it

    D. tie it to a tree so as to prevent it from being stolen

31. According to the passage, the best way to find your way around is to           

    A. ask policemen for directions

    B. count the number of landmarks that you see

    C. use walls, stream, and streets to guide yourself

    D. remember your route by looking out for steps and stairs

    Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

    Some sports are resource-hungry(渴求资源的). Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场)in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

    There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today.

    You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

    Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports ten-tern. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.

32. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

    A. Cycling around a lake.                B. Driving a car on the street.

    C. Playing basketball in a gym.            D. Swimming in a sports center.

33. What do we know about golf from Paragraph 2?

    A. It is unpopular in Portugal and Spain.     B. It causes water shortage around the world.

    C. It protects the earth with chemicals and wastes.

    D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

34. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because           

    A. it is an outdoor sport                 B. it improves our health

    C. it uses fewer resources                D. it is recommended by experts

35. The author writes the passage to          

    A. show us the function of major sports    B .encourage us to go in for green sports

    C. discuss the major influence of popular sports

    D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports

   How to Love Your Parents ?

    Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are.     36   .

    Tell them you love them every morning. A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart.

    Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.

    Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 37  .

    Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.     38      Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents?

    Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or going somewhere with them.    39   Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.

    Some people simply may not be able to love their parents.    40   Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

A. Parents will in turn express their love to you.

B. Forgiveness is the key.

C. Here are some ways to love your parents.

D. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example

E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can.

F. After this, share your feeling with your parents.

G. Please remember parents are as important as friends.