For over a century, the Nashua River in Massa...

For over a century, the Nashua River in Massachusetts provided power for factories, which gave jobs to thousands of people. Over the years, these paper, cotton, wood, and woolen factories had poured their waste into its waters.

By the 1960s,the Nashua River was about as polluted as any river could get. Its waters became red or green or blue with dye(染料) from paper factories lying on its banks. The smokes from this dye blackened the paint on the buildings near the river.

Then along came Marion Stoddart with a simple but overwhelming（压倒性的）idea-clean up the Nashua River. This was no one-woman campaign. Stoddart encouraged the paper factories and the business community to form partnerships to reclaim the river. She carried jars of dirty river water to local officials to demonstrate the seriousness of the problem. Stoddart talked with business leaders about economic problems. She talked with environmentalists about the long-term problems of pollution.

Stoddart knew that the State Water Pollution Control Board would have the final say on forcing the clean-up. When she spoke to the board, she insisted that the Nashua River should be made safe for swimming. They thought her goals were unrealistic.

However, the partnerships Stoddart had helped form and the volunteers who were drawn to her cause never gave up. They all realized that cleaning up the river was in everyone's best interests. By 1993, several water treatment plants had been built, and a conservation area called a "green way" had been created along the banks of the river.

Today factories are still operating along the river, but there are also fish in the river. The Nashua River welcomes boaters, naturalists, and even swimmers. None of this would have been possible without a woman of vision and a community working together.

1.What does the underlined word “reclaim” refer to?

A. enlarge　　 B. rescue　　 C. monitor　　 D. explore

2.What's the attitude of the board to Stoddart's goal of improving the river?

A. Supportive.　　 B. Neutral.　　 C. Doubtful.　　 D. Cautious.

3.What kind of person is Marison Stoddart?

A. Intelligent and creative.　　 B. Stubborn and proud.

C. Independent and broad-minded.　　 D. Determined and far-sighted.

4.What message is conveyed through the no one-woman campaign?

A. It’ll be all right on the night.　　 B. Many hands make light work.

C. Prevention is better than cure.　　 D. Failure is the mother of success.

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The moon and its possible influence over human behaviors have been objects of tales for centuries. Although the full moon can't turn people into werewolves (狼人), some people do blame it for causing a bad night's sleep or discomfort.

To find out if lunar phases (月相) affected humans, an international group of researchers studied children to see if their sleeping patterns changed or if there were any differences in their daily activities. The research studied a total of 5, 812 children from five continents. Data collection took place over 28 months, which is the same as the number of lunar cycles. These were then divided into three lunar phases: full moon, half-moon and new moon.

The findings of the study indicated that in general, sleep duration around full moon reported an average decrease of five minutes compared to new moon. “Our study provides evidence that the moon doesn't seem to influence people's behaviors,” said Dr. Jean-Philippe Chaput from the Eastern Ontario Research Institute. The only significant finding was one percent sleep decrease in full moon. However, sleeping for five minutes less time during a full moon is not a danger to health. “Our behaviors are largely influenced by many other factors like genes, education and income,” he added.

“Folk tales and even certain examples suggest that behaviors of humans and animals are affected by lunar phases,” Dr. Chaput explained. “Whether there is science behind it or not, the moon secret will continue to attract human civilizations in the years to come.”

1.Where does the moon's bad influence on human behaviors usually come from?

A.Tales. B.Textbooks. C.News reports. D.Scientific papers.

2.Why did the research last 28 months ?

A.To attract more attention. B.To cover the lunar cycles.

C.To look into more children. D.To collect as much data as possible.

3.What can be concluded from the findings ?

A.We should go to bed five minutes earlier during a full moon.

B.The moon is a major cause to affect our sleep and behaviors.

C.We shouldn't worry about the moon's influence over health.

D.The moon plays a significant role in children's sleeping patterns.

4.How does Dr. Chaput feel about the topic of the moon influence?

A.It's boring. B.It's worrying C.It's frightening . D.It's interesting.

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My grandparents were married for over half a century, and played their own special game from the time they had met each other. The goal of their game was to write the word "shmily" in a 31 place for the other to find. They took turns leaving "shmily" around the house, and as soon as one of them 32 it, it was their turn to hide it once more.

There was no 33 to the places where "shmily" would appear. Sometimes, "Shmily" was written in the 34 left on the mirror after a hot shower, where it would reappear bath after bath. 35, my grandmother even unrolled an entire roll of toilet paper to 36 "shmily" on the very last sheet.

It took me a long time before I was able to fully 37 my grandparents' game. It was 38 their funny little game; it was a way of life. Grandma and Grandpa held hands every chance they could. They 39 kisses as they ran into each other in their tiny kitchen. Before every meal they bowed their heads and gave their 40: a wonderful family, good fortune, and 41.

But there was a 42 cloud in my grandparents' life: my grandmother had breast cancer, which had first appeared ten years earlier. As always, Grandpa was with her every

43 of the way. He comforted her in their yellow room, painted that way 44____ she could always be surrounded by sunshine, even when she was too 45 to go outside.________Then one day, what we all 46 finally happened. Grandma was gone.

"Shmily." It was written in yellow on the pink ribbons of my grandmother's funeral bouquet. As the crowd 47 and the last mourners (哀悼者) turned to leave, my aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members 48 and gathered around Grandma 49. Grandpa stepped up to my grand-mother's casket and, 50 with sorrow, he began to sing to her. Through his tears and grief, the song came, a deep and throaty lullaby (摇篮曲).

SHMILY: See how much I love you.

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Although the country has had political independence for over a century,_______ it needs support of its neighbors..（　　 ）

A．naturally　　　 　　 B．fortunately

C．particularly　　　　 D．economically

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Over the past half century, ________ chemical fertilizers has become very common in farming.

A. having used            B. use            C. used            D. using

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What’s going on under Liverpool?

A Rainy Day in Liverpool

Dark clouds appear over the River Mersey and a cold wind is blowing. A few rain drops are beginning to fall. We’re in the famous city of Liverpool and we’re going to spend this rainy day in the Williamson Tunnels.

An Interesting Life Story

Joseph Williamson was born into a poor family in 1769，but left home and went to work for a tobacco company aged 11. He began at the bottom, and finally became head of the business.

An Unsolved Mystery

Nobody knows why Williamson dug tunnels under most of Liverpool, but many think it was to create jobs. Perhaps half of Liverpool’s population worked for him. The industry of war had made enormous amounts of money, but now Liverpool was in a terrible financial situation.

The King of Edge Hill

I went on a guided tour starting close to where his empire began in Edge Hill. In the tunnels, the steps leading from rooms below ground to those buildings, which no longer exist, seem particularly ghostly.

Incredible Engineering

We go into the Double Tunnel. It’s just been discovered that it’s actually a triple tunnel - but nobody knows why the three tunnels were built on top of each other.

We finish the tour and decide we’ll have a coffee in the Williamson Tunnels Cafe Bar. There, I notice lots of flyers for bands and theater groups that are coming to play there.

Why Liverpool?

Apart from the obvious attractions like the football clubs, or anything to do with the Beatles, Liverpool has a lot to offer. Princes Park and Croxteth Park were royal hunting grounds and the trees are 200 years old. Renshaw Street displays are an unusual mix of architecture styles. The nightlife is exciting. If you want to experience a part of the British Isles with a character entirely different from London, you should definitely come to Liverpool.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about Joseph Williamson?

A. He was born in the early 1700s.

B. He left home when he turned 18.

C. He worked for a tobacco company when he was young.

D. He started his business by himself but ended up broke.

2.Where did Williamson start his business?

A. Princes Park.　　 B. Edge Hill.

C. Croxteth Park.　　 D. Renshaw Street.

3.What can you do in Liverpool?

a. Join football clubs.

b. Enjoy Beatles music.

c. Visit famous tourist spots.

d. Enjoy the beautiful beach.

A. abd　　 B. bcd

C. acd　　 D. abc

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The Egyptian city Thonis-Heracleion was founded in the eighth century B.C. For centuries, its location at the mouth of the Nile River made it a gateway to Egypt which foreign traders needed to pass through. This brought it both wealth and influence. Its name shows the city' s foreign ties: Thonis was its Egyptian name, but the Greeks, who had close contact with the Egyptians, named it Heracleion after the hero Hercules.

The neighboring city Canopus shared Thonis-Heracleion' s wealth and prestige (声望). Both cities appear in the writings of ancient historians and poets. But then they disappeared from all records. For centuries, no one even knew where these once-great cities were located.

In 1933 a British pilot flew over a bay in Egypt and spotted ruins. He reported his find, but nothing came of it. Not until 2000 did anyone research into the bay thoroughly. That year French archaeologist Franck Goddio used a tool that measured variations in the earth's magnetic field ( 磁场 ) to make a detailed map of the ocean floor. The map helped him and his team choose the most promising areas to dig.

At the bottom of the ocean, Goddio’s team found the remains of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus. They carefully dug the cities out from mountains of sand that had settled over them. They made some amazing discoveries, such as a five-meter-tall statue. A stele, (石碑) records the city' s name and information about laws, such as tax regulations. And 69 ships lay buried in the same bay - the largest group of ancient ships ever found.

For all their glory, these cities were built on a foundation of soft clay ( 黏 土 ). As their populations grew, the weight of people and homes pressed the clay. In A.D. 800 the ground below the city collapsed (坍塌), causing people to run away. The ground collapsed again some time later, and over the course of 1,000 years, the land sank under the waves. Under the water, sand settled gently over the ruins, saving them from being destroyed.

1.What can we learn about the city Thonis-Heracicion?

A.It was less famous than Canopus.

B.It was once an important center of trade.

C.It　 was　 once under the　 control　 of the Greeks.

D.It was recorded in more detail than Canopus.

2.Goddio found the sites of Thonis-Heraclcion and Canopus　 .

A.completely by chance

B.according to the historical records

C.with the support of the British pilot

D.thanks to the map of the ocean floor he made

3.What do we know about the treasures found by Goddio's team?

A.They are still in good condition. B.They are of little historical value.

C.They were hidden in the mountains. D.They belonged to Thonis-Heracleion.

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In 21st century universities in the US, there is little room for traditional literature because students feel a lot of ________ to study science.

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The first textbooks written for teaching English as a foreign language ___ in the 16th century.

A. came about     B. came out               C. came along           D. came up

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Wanted

Project Management Assistant

Responsibility:

—Provide service for the project in Chongqing.

—Provide assistance to the project manager for everyday work.

—Responsible for file management, customer service for students and parents.

Requirements:

—College degree.

—Good English and computer skills.

—Related working experience in the international organization.

—Patient, careful, supportive. Have strong teamwork spirit.

English Teacher

Responsibility:

—Conduct English teaching according to British education system.

Requirements:

—University degree and above in English major or normal English.

—Eager to learn and open-minded with creativity.

—With deep understanding and respect for different cultures.

（Warmly welcome fresh graduates to apply for this position.）

Marketing Assistant

Responsibility:

—Responsible for the local management of marketing and sales activities according to the instruction from the head office.

—Collect related information to the head office.

—Develop relationship with local media and customers.

Requirements:

—College degree and above with good English (speaking and writing).

—With basic idea of sales and marketing, related experience is preferred.

—Working experience in the international organization is a must.

—Good communication and presentation skills.

Accountant

Responsibility:

—Accountant work for Chongqing office and project.

—Perform the finance management locally according to the rules and policy of the company.

Requirements:

—College degree and above in finance area.

—Good English and computer skills.

—Good sense of finance management.

—At least two years of experience as accountant in the international organization is a must.

—Self-management, hard-working, independent and able to deal with pressure.

1.Which position may attract new graduates most?

A.A project management assistant. B.An English teacher.

C.A marketing assistant. D.An accountant.

2.Which of the following is a must for the four positions?

A.Good presentation skills. B.Good computer skills.

C.Good English. D.Eagerness for learning

3.If you get the position of Project Management Assistant, you needn’t _______.

A.provide assistance for the project manager

B.provide service for the project in Chongqing

C.be responsible for customer service for students and parents

D.collect the related information for the head office

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