People have all sorts of thoughts that they wish to express. For many reasons, most people just keep their
thoughts to themselves and never share them with others. One from of self-expression is the written word.
For many people, it is easier to express their thoughts or emotions in writing. It is an especially popular way
of expressing feelings among shy people.
      People's thoughts are written down and then published so that others can read and enjoy them. There are
 many reasons why newspapers and publishers actually publish people's thoughts, but the main reason is to
give information.
     With the introduction of newer technologies, new ways now exist for people to share their thoughts. Blogs
 are just one way to share ideas more quickly. People can now let the world know their hopes, dreams and
day-to-day activities through a web log. Tools exist to make starting such a page quite simple. Better than that,
many advertiser driven sites allow customers to create their own web log for free!
     The word "blog" comes from the words "web" and "log". Blogging is the term that is used to identify activities
relating to a blog, such as authoring it,updating (更新) and adding information. Articles in a blog are known as
posts, and the blogger is the person who puts articles on the blog.
     The fastest growing method of communication today is the blog. It can bring down governments,
affect (影响) elections and can affect policies. Blogs can change the world by changing the opinions of
large numbers of people around the world.

     Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities. Of course, there have always been people who have looked for adventure (冒险)-those who have climbed the highest mountains or explored unknown parts of the world. Now, howev-er, there are people who look for a quick pleasure from a dangerous activity, which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.
     I think bungee jumping is a good example of such an activity. Yet jump from a high place(maybe a bridge or a hot-air balloon (气球) 200 meters above the ground with an elastic rope ( 弹力绳 ) to your ankles (踝). You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. It is said that 2, 000, 000 people around the world have now tried bungee jump-ing. Most people think that other activities, such as jumping from the tall buildings and diving into the sea from the top of high rocks (岩石) are as dangerous as bungee jumping.
     Why do people take part in such activities as these? Some scientists think it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring. Now life has little excitement. They buy food in shops and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they are ill. The answer for some of these people is to look for danger in activities as bungee jumping.

1. How many people have now tried bungee jumping?

A. Two hundred.
B. Two thousand.
C. Two million.
D. Two billion

2. People take part in dangerous sports because_____.

A. people want to get excitement from them
B. they have more free time
C. they hate adventure
D. they are fed up with jumping

3. Which of the following descriptions about bungee jumping is right?

A. It's very boring.
B. It's much easier to do.
C. It takes much shorter time to get pleasure.
D. It's hard to find a place for it.

4. The writer of this passage_____ .

A. is a lover of dangerous activities himself
B. is against dangerous activities
C. mainly tells people about an interesting activity
D. doesn't say whether dangerous activities are good or bad

5. Which of the following picture shows the right way of bungee jumping?

A.  B.  C.  D.

     Tower Bridge is one of London's most well known landmarks. Opened in 1894, this hydraulic (液压的)
bridge can be raised to permit river traffic to pass underneath.
     Visitors to Tower Bridge can enjoy wonderful views of the River Thames from the bridge towers. There
is also a museum which explain how the bascule bridge operates and discusses its history. Tower Bridge is
often incorrectly referred to as London Bridge. London Bridge, however, is a different bridge that is located
directly upstream from Tower Bridge.
     The British Museum is a "must do" for all visitors to London England. Treasures from around the world
can be found in Britain's largest and most popular museum. To top it off, admission to the British Museum is
free of charge.
     Due to the enormous size of the museums, visitors should prioritize what they wish to see. One "must see"
is the Rosetta Stone-a key puzzle piece in the recorded history of humankind. The British Museum is located
in the Bloomsbury district of London in London WC1.
     Greenwich Park is a beautiful large park located a few kilometers away from the centre of London.
Attractions in Greenwich include the Cutty Sark, the Gypsy Moth and the Old Royal Observatory. A painted
line at the observatory indicates zero degrees of longitude (经度).
     Many visitors to Greenwich enjoy having their photos taken with one leg in the western hemisphere (半球)
and the other in the eastern hemisphere. Greenwich is the place where time was officially tracked-"Greenwich
Mean Time" or "GMT".
     Greenwich is located in London SE10.
     The Eurostar high - speed train service provides fast connections between London and Paris and London
and Brussels. The Eurostar trains pass through the 32-mile Channel Tunnel under the English Channel. The
tunnel is also known as the "Euro Tunnel" or "Chunnel". The Channel Tunnel is considered to be one of the
world's great engineering wonders. Trains leave form the Waterloo Rail Station which is located in south
London.

1. If a tourist doesn't have any money on him, which of the following can he do?

A. Visit Tower Bridge.
B. Visit the British Museum.
C. Go around Greenwich Park.
D. Take a Eurostar high-speed train.

2. Where can we find the attraction of the Cutty Sark?

A. On London Bridge.
B. In the Old Royal Observatory.
C. In the British Museum.
D. In Greenwich Park. 

3. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Tower Bridge can be raised mainly to let the water flow faster.
B. The British Museum is the largest museum in the world.
C. Greenwich Park is where the western hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere meet.
D. The Eurostar train can take people from London to many cities in Europe directly.

4. In what web page do you think the passage is probably found?

A. International news.
B. Study abroad.
C. Tourist Information and Travel Guide.
D. Art of architecture.

     When we think of leadership, we often think of strength and power. But what are these really, and how
do they operate?
     Leadership today is not about forcing others to do things, if this is even possible, it is short-term, and
tends to backfire. If you order someone to do something against their will, they may do it because they feel
they must, but the anger they feel will do more harm in the long-term, they will also experience fear.
     Fear causes the thinking brain to shut down, making the person unable to function at his or her best. If
they associate you with this emotion of fear, they will become less functional around you,and you will have
succeeded in not only shooting yourself in the foot, but possibly making a very good employee or partner
unable to perform effectively.Fear has no place in leadership.
     The way we influence people in a lasting way is by our own character, and our understanding and use
of emotion. We can order someone to do something, which may be part of the work day; or we can employ
them at the emotional level, so they became fully devoted to the projects and provide some of their own
motivation. Today's work place is all about relationships. 
     As a human being as well as a worker, everyone produces just a bit more for someone they like. Leaders
understand the way things work. They know the pay check is not the single most motivating factor in the
work life of most people.
     The true strength of leadership is an inner strength that comes from the confidence of emotional
intelligence-knowing your own emotions, and how to handle them, and those of others. Developing your
emotional intelligence is the single best thing you can do if you want to develop your relationships with people
around you, which is the key to the leadership skills.

1. An employee may have a feeling of fear in the work place when ___.

A. he is forced to do things
B. be cannot work at his best
C. he feels his brain shut down
D. he thinks of his work as too heavy

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. People tend to associate leadership with fear
B. Working conditions affect people's physical health
C. Good relationship is the key to business success
D. Smart people are more functional in the work place

3. To positively influence employees a leader should first of all ____.

A. provide better suggestions
B. develop his own personality
C. give his employees a pay rise
D. hide his own emotion of fear

4. Good leadership is mainly seen in a leader's ability to___.

A. provide a variety of project for employees
B. help raise employee's living standards
C. give employees specific instructions
D. deal wisely with employees' emotions

     1___ When a person does a certain thing again, he is impelled ( 迫使) by some unseen force to do the same
thing repeatedly; thus a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to
get rid of. 2___ Children often form bad habits, some of which remain with them as long as they live. Older
persons also form bad habits as long as they live. Older persons also form bad habits, and sometimes become
ruined by them.      
     3___ Many successful men say that much of their success has something to do with certain habits in early
life, such as early rising, honesty and thoroughness. Among the habits which children should not form are
laziness, lying, stealing and so on. 
     4___ Unfortunately older persons often form habits which ought to have been avoided.
     5___

A. There are other habits which, when formed in early life, are of great help.
B. Whether good or not habit are, they are easy to get rid of.
C. We ought to keep from all these bad habits, and try to form such habits as will prove good for ourselves
and others.
D. Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed.
E. It is very important for us to know why we should get used to good habbits.
F. These are all easily formed habits.
G. It is therefore very important that we should pay great attention to the formation of habits.

     Spending time together is very important for a family. Parents can use this time to really get to know
their children, and children love spending time together with their parents.
     Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, families can always come together at the table. Meal time can
feed more than just the baby alone, family relations can be promoted as well. Eating breakfast together is a
great way to start the day. Eating dinner together every night allows families to share the happening of the
day and plan for tomorrow.
     Everyone loves a good movie. Break out a bowl of popcorn and gather on the couch together for a family
movie night once a week. After a week or two, families begin to really look forward to this relaxing and quiet
family time.
     Pack up your tent and head for the hills. Going camping is a great way for families have some of that
special time together, and a great way to have a holiday too!
     Games are fun for both kids and adults. There are so many games to choose from! This is a wonderful
way to bring families together as games make family time so fun!
     Gather your family together for a story. Kids just love bedtime stories, This allows parents to spend a bit
of time with their kids, too. Children will fall asleep much easier after having a story read to them. This little
bit of family time is beneficial in a lot of ways.
     Enjoy your family time and have fun with it. You'll remember the special time for the of your lives.