When we talk about a wolf, we tend to describe it as a kind of fierce creature. But is it really true that the wolf stands for devil and ugliness?

Have you read the book “The Wolf Totem” (《狼图腾》) by a famous writer Jiang Rong, which tells the story of the relationship between wolves and human beings? Have you ever   21   the wolves' world? If you had, you would   22   the wolves. In the book, wolves are heroes on the large grassland. They know more about   23   than humans. They can attack lambs without disturbing their mothers. They also know how to   24   full use of the shape of land to   25   sheep. I believe that if wolves were humans, they would be  26   at fighting.  

The wolf is a kind of special creature that can deeply understand   27   . Each wolf serves its group with its heart and soul. A   28   wolf has little power, but a pack of wolves   29   nothing. All the wolves obey the rules.    30   they are defeated, they run away together. It is their teamwork  31   makes wolves powerful.    

The wolves also have great self-preservation and won't   32   to anyone. The writer, who wrote the book “The Wolf Totem” ,   33   stole a one-month-old baby wolf and raised it very carefully. To his   34   , he found the little wolf still wanted to go back with    35   wolves. The little wolf bit through the iron chain that limited it. The wolf was   36   and never gave up fighting   37   its death. It seemed that the little wolf died as a glorious fighter.

I was shocked by this kind of   38   wolves which are one of the most respected creature on the  earth. I want everyone to look at wolves in a   39   way. They are our teachers. They show us how to survive and   40   this not simple but dangerous world. Please honor the wolves, please honor all these heroes of nature!

21. A. talked about B. walked into           C. thought about      D. cared for

22. A. hunt          B. watch                  C. draw                    D. admire

23. A. survival     B. life                       C. food                    D. plant

24. A. get            B. make                      C. have                          D. take

25. A. trap           B. avoid                      C. fight                    D. discover

26. A. considerate      B. imaginative     C. creative              D. expert

27. A. process     B. lifestyle               C. teamwork               D. control

28. A. brave               B. single                  C. lonely                  D. fair 

29. A. fight           B. struggle              C. fail                      D. fear

30. A. Even if           B. As though              C. Even so           D. As for

31. A. what              B. that                     C. which               D. one

32. A. turn in              B. break in              C. take in           D. give in

33. A. just                B. once                          C. soon                       D. only

34. A. satisfaction       B. sorrow                 C. disappointment      D. pleasure

35. A. rest               B. others                 C. another            D. other

36. A. willing            B. worried                C. proud               D. eager

37. A. although        B. until                     C. before              D. unless

38. A. selflessness     B. self-confidence      C. self-protection  D. sell-respect

39. A. different        B. curious                C. strange            D. humorous

40. A. step out         B. set up                 C. succeed in       D. get into

      I’d just got in a taxi at the railway station when suddenly I found one of my suitcases missing. Just then, I saw a young fellow about 30 walking away with it, opening it and drawing out the valuables. “Stop thief! Stop thief!” I shouted and threw open the car door and rushed out to him, followed by the driver and half a dozen passers-by. Very soon the thief was cornered at the turn of the road. My driver caught the thief by the neck and put his hand into his trouser pocket, drawing out money, credit card, telephone book and so on and put them back into my suitcase.

     Half an hour later, the car was running at full speed on the express highway. I sat back and

breathed a long sigh of relief . But as I pulled out those stolen things from the suitcase and started to

check them, I became dumbfounded (惊呆了). Before my eyes were 200 yuan instead of 100. And a

blood test report of a 58-year-old woman appeared. I suddenly realized that the taxi driver must have

mistaken the thief’s belongs and put his into my suitcase. The pitiful and begging look of the poor

young man flashed across my mind again. My heart began to sink.

    Two years has passed since then. But this event keeps coming back to me. Was the young

man a habitual robber or a dutiful son who had been driven to desperation (铤而走险) to find money

to save his mother’s life? My heart aches for him. How I wish I had gone back that summer afternoon to return the 200 yuan and say sorry to him. For the first time in my life, I realized that hate and love are very close.

41. Why was the writer dumbfounded when he opened his suitcase?

   A. Because he was now searching a different suitcase.

   B. His own blood test report has changed into an old woman’s.

   C. An old woman had put her savings into his suitcase.

   D. He was facing things that did not belong to himself.

42. Who helped the writer catch the thief?  

   A. No one. He caught the thief all by himself.   

   B. The driver with several other people.

   C. Some policemen.         

   D. The thief came back and gave back the suitcase to him.

43. What was one of the reasons for the young man to steal in the writer’s opinion?

   A. The young man couldn’t afford to pay for his old mother’s medical treatment.

   B .The young man was a born thief.

   C. The young man’s mother asked him to do so.

   D. Young people are likely to steal when they are poor.

44. The main purpose for the writer to write this passage is ______.

   A. to describe what hate and love are like

   B. to speak highly of the driver who helped him.

   C. to impress the readers with an interesting story

   D. to encourage the readers to help him find the thief

I think machine power is better than human power because we cannot survive without our daily used machines like bikes, coolers, computers, etc.

45. Who agrees with Smith generally?

   A. Tommy.        B. Tina.       C. Sally.      D. Johnson.

46. According to Johnson, man should ______.

   A. keep a balance between human power and machine power

   B. completely depend on machine power

   C. turn from machine power to man power completely

   D. live a life without a car, a computer or a cooler

47. Sally thinks that human power is better than machine power because ______.

   A. machines are useless without electricity

   B. machine power can make people become lazy

   C. machines can’t think like human beings

   D. human brain can do things quickly

48. Which of the following questions are the speakers talking about in the passage?

   A. Will machine power defeat human power?

   B. Which is better, human power or machine power?

   C. What limitations does machine power have?

   D. Will machines think in the future?

     The arts, especially music, should be part of every school's lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.
     Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang (团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their children's music instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.
     Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives children a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.
     Once again, music is important because it can make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.
49. According to the passage, music could make students smarter by ________.

   A. improving their classroom skills and paying attention

   B. improving their classroom skills and imagination

   C. improving their attention, direction and imagination

   D. learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas

50. What does the underlined phrase "glued to" in the second paragraph mean?

   A. unwilling to turn on            B. always looking

   C. unwilling to leave              D. always playing

51. The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could _______________.

   A. give children self-expression and self-confidence

   B. bring to children achievement and success

   C. give children something to be proud of

   D. develop children's self-confidence

52. What's the best title of this passage？

   A. Music is a must as a course at school

   B. Music builds children's self-confidence

   C. Music makes students much smarter

   D. Learning music and making music

  Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other.   53  . It is reported that American parents today spend about 40 percent less time with their children than parents did a generation ago. To keep your family time creative and enjoyable, below is a list of helpful family time tips.

1. Eat together & listen to each other

Most children today don’t know the meaning of a family dinnertime. Yet the communication and unity built during this time is necessary to a healthy family life. Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other’s lives.     54    .

2. Read often

It’s important for parents to read to their children. The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development. It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious.    55   . After reading, ask questions about what the books are about.

3. Start a hobby or project

Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in. Activities like cooking, fishing or biking can be their great hobbies.    56    . Once a child learns a new skill, let him or her take the lead under your direction.

4. Plan a family outing

    57   . Jump into the family car and go for a drive. Prepare a picnic lunch and visit a local park. Take time to play or ride a bike. A slow and relaxing walk in the woods will help parents communicate with their children better. Also, a visit to the zoo or museum will inspire enthusiasm in a child and lead to long discussions.

    A. It is very important for children to exercise.

    B. They can open the door to exciting family time.

    C. Sometimes getting out of the house is important.

    D. Look for books that your children would enjoy reading.

    E. New technology has made video games more popular with children.

    F. This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.

    G. As a result, many children are getting less love than their parents once got.