When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called "Brownie". My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games~ Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.

One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破)one of Dad's shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, "Bad girl," she looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.

Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she'd let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we'd be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked (吠)or tried to get away. Funny thing is that she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone .   

      Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.

21. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?

  A. Look at them sadly.

  B. Keep them company.

  C. Play games with them.

  D. Touch them gently.

22. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie          .

  A. would eat anything when hungry

  B. felt sorry for her mistake

  C. loved playing hide-and-seek

  D. disliked the author's Dad

23. Why does the author say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?

  A. She was treated as a member of the family.

  B. She played games with anyone she liked.

  C. She was loved by everybody she met.

  D. She went everywhere with the family.

24. Some people got frightened by Brownie when she          .

  A. smiled                B. barked

  C. rushed to them          D. tried to be funny

What to do if you don't feel popular?

● Try to take part in activities. Call your friends. Plan to do something. The worst feeling is staying home alone, because it makes you feel even more lonely.

● Try to make new friends. Choose friends carefully, not just because you think they're popular. And remember, making good friends takes time. Choosing a popular person to be friends with is okay， if they are nice.

● Be yourself (保持独立). If you want to become friends with someone who's popular, don't make yourself into someone you are not just to impress that person.

● Be nice. Be friendly. Be outgoing (开朗的). But don't overdo it! Talk to trusted friends if you are feeling really bad. Or you might want to write it down ill a journal (期刊) or diary.

●  Do something special for yourself. You could take pictures of your friends, or collect their school pictures, and take a collage (拼贴画) to hang on your wall. This will remind (提醒) you, when you are feeling unpopular, that you really do have friends.

● Think up your own ideas. These suggestions might not work for everyone.

What to do if you have a problem with your teacher?

● Talk to your parents, or another adult who will listen to you and perhaps can help. Talk to your friends. Maybe they have had problems with the same teacher, too.

● Don't give the teacher a reason to have problems with you. Do your work, complete your task, attend the class seriously and take notes. Maybe you just need to give the teacher a chance (机会).

  ● Try to find out what the problem is.

● Talk to the teacher if you feel comfortable doing this. Don't be nasty (闹别扭的), but express your concerns (关心). Listen to the teacher, as well.

  ● Just accept the fact that you're not going to love all your teachers.

25. What do we mean by saying "not feeling popular"?

  A. Not liked by our classmates or workmates.

B. Not doing what we want.

  C. Not showing any interest in anything.

D. Not so happy.

26. What does the underlined word "overdo" mean'?

  A. Do something too much or in an extreme way.

  B. Try your best to do something.

  C. Do something carefully.

  D. Work too hard.

27. The writer         

  A. believes that your friend will help you out if you take their pictures.

  B. suggests that you discuss the reason of problem with your teacher when you feel uncomfortable.

C. wants you to know that students usually hates teachers.

  D. is not too sure if his advice will certainly work on you.

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

  A. Why We Have Problems at School.

  B. Always Be Yourself.

  C. How to Handle Problems at School.

  D. Don't Be Afraid of Problems With Others.

A volcanic eruption(喷发) in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe. Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in the airports.

Grimsvotn is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes Grimsvotn different is that it lies under a huge glacier(冰川) of ice up to 12 meters thick. The hot volcano heats up the ice above it, which then forms a layer(层) of water between the glacier and the volcano.

This layer of water puts pressure on the volcano, keeping it stable（稳定）. As the water flows out from under the glacier, the pressure lifts. The lava(岩浆) from the volcano then comes up to the surface. This is exactly what happened today.

    Now, airlines have to make changes to their flights so as not to fly through the clouds of volcanic ash. According to KLM one of Europe’ s biggest airlines, airplanes cannot go under the cloud or over it. Going through the cloud can result in ash getting stuck in the airplane' s engines, causing damage to the plane.

The eruption has also caused problems for animals in Iceland. The volcano left ash and sharp glass-like rocks all over the countryside. Farmers are keeping their animals inside to stop them from eating ash-covered glass or the sharp object.

29. What makes Grimsvotn different from other volcanoes?

  A. It is below ice.            B. It lies under the sea.

  C. It is the largest volcano.     D. Its lava affects the airlines.

30. What keeps Grimsvotn stable?

  A. The slow flow of water.     B. The low water temperature.

  C. The thick glacier.          D. The water pressure.

31. Which of the following is the result of the volcanic eruption?

  A. People stop traveling in Europe.

  B. Airlines suffer from the loss of planes.

  C. It becomes dangerous for animals to eat outside.

  D. Farmers have lost many of their animals.

32. This text is most probably taken from          .

  A. a research paper              B. a newspaper report

  C. a class presentation            D. a geography textbook

King's College Summer School is an annual (每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

33. You can most probably read the text in          .

   A. a newspaper    B. a travel guide     C. a textbook     D. a telephone book

34. Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?

   A. Only top students can take part in the program.

   B. King's College Summer School is run every other year.

   C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

   D. Only the teachers of King's College give courses.

35. If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the  school          .

   A. $200       B. $400       C. $500       D. $900

Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.

    36   Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.

Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle.  37  Ideal(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.

Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive(被动的) activity.   38 .

You' ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you' ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.

      39  Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.

      40  This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.

A. Pick a place where your children can study properly.

B. Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.

C. Finally, spend time with your kids when they're studying.

D. Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too.

E. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.

F. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.

G. One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to your host country.