There are one billion homeless people living in our world today. The Homeless World Cup exists to end this, so we all have a home, a basic human need.

The Homeless World Cup is an annual, international football tournament(联赛), uniting teams of people who are homeless to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country and change their lives forever. It has inspired and supported over 50 grass roots (基层的) football projects around the world working with homeless people throughout the year.

The first tournament took place in Graz 2003 uniting 17 national teams. At the 5th Homeless World Cup in Copenhagen in 2004, 48 nations, 500 players were united for a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country. 25,000 players were involved in pre-tournament training and trials around the world.

The Homeless World Cup is full of players with courage, spirit and determination. Research shows that 73% of players change their lives for the better after the international tournament by coming off drugs and alcohol, moving into jobs, education, homes, training, reuniting with families and even going on to become players and coaches for professional or semi-professional football teams. David Duke (Scotland) played in 2004, came off alcohol, passed his coaching qualifications (资格). He became assistant coach for Scotland 2005, coach in 2006 and now owns his own home. The best goal scorer in 2004 Yevgen Adamenko (Ukraine) went on to play in a professional club in Ukraine.

The Homeless World Cup supporters include Nike, UN, Manchester United, Real Madrid and international footballers Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand.

21．The purpose of the Homeless World Cup is to __________.

A. find a home for homeless people

B. collect money for homeless people

C. help the homeless kick bad habits

D. help the homeless start a new life

22．Which of the following statements is true about the Copenhagen Homeless World Cup?

A. It took place in early December.

B. 25,000 players entered the tournament.

C. Nearly 50 teams competed in the tournament.

D. David Duke won the best goal scorer in 2004.

23．Why does the writer give the examples of Yevgen Adamenko and David Duke?

A. To attract people to join the Homeless World Cup.

B. To show the influence of the Homeless World Cup.

C. To show the popularity of the Homeless World Cup.

D. To inspire people to support the Homeless World Cup.

24．The underlined words “coming off” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by ________.

A. giving up                   B. falling in

C. cutting off                 D. looking down

 I was a dance teacher when I first began working with people who have disabilities. I had thirty students. These were teens and adults up to the age of 40. We learned new steps together. We laughed together and we shared a love of music and fellowship.

I had one pupil, Dan, who didn’t appear to get much out of the class. I never had eye contact with him. When I left the class to travel down the stairs to reach the main floor of the building, he moved worriedly as a blind person might do in unfamiliar condition.

One day his parents met me shopping downtown and told me that they were so grateful that I was teaching the class. They said that my class was the high point of their son’s week. Were they just being polite?

A week later, a snowstorm held me up and I was later than usual pulling into the school parking lot. Ahead of me by one row of cars, and over to one side, was my student, Dan and his worker. I could see his face as he moved toward the building. He was excited. I watched Dan run toward the building in anticipation of（期待着）his weekly treat, my class. I cried as it hit me that though I could not see in class all that Dan got from the class, it surely meant a lot to him. Dan did indeed love the class. He was getting enjoyment out of it.

Today when I teach courses at the College to students, I remind them that children can stand on the sidelines and seem to be uninterested and yet they can be learning at the same pace as those who are in the middle of the activity. When I teach this, I think, yes and this is true for those with disabilities too!

Teach with the wonderful enthusiasm and you are bound to reach your students. Do your job with a love for others and you will be successful no matter what your job involves.

25．The writer found her working with disabilities _______.

A. boring                    B. confusing

C. satisfying                 D. challenging

26．The writer has learned from Dan that ______.

A. a teacher is sure to reach his students

B. kids with disabilities need more love

C. students learn in different ways

D. a students make achievements out of a class

27．What can we learn from the passage?

A. The writer was doubtful when hearing what Dan’s parents said.

B. Dan didn’t get much out of the dancing class.

C. Dan received more attention in the writer’s class.

D. The writer was impatient with Dan at first.

28．What may be the best title for the passage?

A. A student with disability

B. Learning with Dan

C. Enjoying a lesson with children

D. Sharing love with students

If you want to express something so unbelievable that it must have been a special effect, you have a new word to add to your vocabulary.

It’s “Duang”, an onomatopoetic (拟声词) word which doesn’t relate to any particular Chinese character and refers to a special effect.

A video parody (恶搞) adapted from a shampoo commercial featuring Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan spread quickly online, leading Internet users to invent the new word.

The video begins with Chan flashing his black, smooth hair, which would have been perfect except that it was not his real hair.

Next, a self-satisfied Chan admits, to the repetitive, rhythmical sounds of “Duang”, “I refused to approve of this product when they first came to me because of my thin hair, but the director insisted, saying special effects could be used to make my hair look healthy on the screen. Now you see, it’s all special effects. It’s not real.”

The original advertisement became the target of punishment by the government for over-spreading the effects of the shampoo after it was broadcast in 2004.

“Duang” has now become one of the hottest topics on Sina Weibo, a Twitter-like Chinese social network site among those crazy ones imitating Jackie Chan’s speech in different situations.

The actor’s Weibo account was flooded with comments containing the word in this sweeping online trend.

The video came at a time when the famous movie star has been under public attention after trying to save the ill image of his son, Jaycee Chan, who was released from prison this week.

Data from Baidu, the major Chinese search engine, also proved the phrase’s popularity as it has been searched more than 586,000 times within two days.

The word of geili’s sudden rise in 2010 caught the attention of international media when it made up for the word’s official translation－geilivable－to describe something cool or awesome.

It’s not the first time that online word has become a regular vocabulary in China.

29．From the passage we know that the word “Duang” was originally made       .

A. by some crazy Internet users

B. to refer to a kind of product

C. by Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan

D. to express some special meaning

30．From the passage we know that the new word “geili” is       .

A. only popular in China

B. a cool and awesome word

C. used by ordinary people

D. also widely used abroad

31．What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?

A. To tell us online words have enriched Chinese vocabulary.

B. To teach all the Internet users how to invent new words.

C. To explain how Jackie Chan invented the popular word.

D. To urge people to fight against the false advertisements.

   Dennis Sinar, 51, a doctor from New York, is quick to explain why he took a year-long break from his job. “I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years. I needed a recharge.” So he took a “gap year”, from July 2011 to June 2012, to explore things like ancient buildings, and traditional Eastern medicine, in locations including Alaska, Nepal and Romania.

“Taking a break from work is an excellent way for adults to go into a new career or refresh an old one,” said Holly Bull, president of Princeton, N, J. “In recent years, mid-career breaks have been gaining more interest,” she said. A report on adult gap years published this year by a market research company also described the potential American market for gap years as a “sleeping giant.”

“A gap year is a challenge for the older individual to step out of a comfort zone and take a risk. I enjoyed that side most.” said Dr. Sinar, who kept a daily blog about his experience. His time studying Eastern medicine “assured the reasons I went into health care,” said Dr. Sinar, who returned to practice medicine at his old job, although he works fewer days. “I use those experiences to provide my patients with more care,” he added. “And I listen better than I did before.”

George Garritan, chairman of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at New York University, certainly agrees with Dr. Sinar. He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies. For employees, investing in themselves and improving skill sets is a move that will benefit throughout their career. He added that returning employees feel refreshed and have given more thought to their career. For companies, offering unpaid leaves makes good sense for attracting and keeping talented employees.

32．Dr. Sinar took a gap year because he ______.

A. had lost his old job

B. wanted to refresh after 26 years’ work

C. had a desire for travelling

D. became interested in historical research

33．The phrase “sleeping giant” (in 2^nd paragraph) indicates that ______.

A. it’s too early for people to accept the concept of gap year

B. the effect of gap year policy remains to be seen

C. it’s difficult to foresee the gap year market

D. more American people will accept the gap year policy

34．What’s George Garritan’s attitude toward the “gap year”?

A. Positive.                     B. Doubtful

C. Uninterested.                 D. Uncertain.

35．What’s the passage mainly about?

A. How an adult plans a mid-career gap year.

B. Why a gap year is worthwhile for adults.

C. Whether a gap year is popular with adults.

D. Why a gap year is challenging for individuals.

How to Show Respect to Your Coworkers

If you want to reduce the stress(压力) in your work environment, one of the best things you can do is to show respect to your coworkers. Showing respect will earn you respect. __36___ Respect is the first building block for the success of any relationship.

Use your manners. Greet your coworkers as you enter and exit work for the day. Always use “please”, “Thank you” and “pardon me”. If you do, all of your requests will be seen as just that and not orders. __37___ It means everything from covering your mouth when you sneeze or yawn, to holding the door or elevator open when you see your coworker coming.

Make pleasant small talks. You do not have to talk for hours or know everything about your coworker. Generally, people enjoy and feel more comfortable in working environments where they know each other.

Lend a helping hand. This doesn’t mean that you have to be a martyr(受苦者), but don’t always take the “that’s not my job” attitude either. If you are having a particularly light day, or you see one of your coworkers drowning in work, offer to help. ___38___ It’ll probably make you feel good too.

Apologize if you are wrong and be modest. No one likes a show-off. You can talk about the good characteristics, traits and relationships in your life without making people feel like you    think you are better than they are. ___39___ Coworkers will take notice.

___40__ Being positive not only lifts your spirits, but also lifts the spirits of those around you. No one wants to be around someone who is constantly negative or always complaining. It’s just not professional.

A. Manners can be actions as well.

B. Speak encouraging words to others.

C. Actually some coworkers don’t need our respect.

D. Your coworker will appreciate your generous efforts.

E. Avoid standing, sitting or talking too close to someone.

F. It also allows you to get to know and befriend your coworkers.

G. No one is perfect, but what makes up your character is how you handle your mistakes.