8] THE CHINESE NEW YEAR 中国新年I like the Chinese new year better than any other festival. This is a time especially for rest and joy. I need not study. I wear good clothes and eat good food. I have a good time from morning till night. To be frank with you, I am as happy as a king. The Chinese new year lasts as long as fifteen days. It gives us more pleasure than we have imagined. After that we have to resume our normal work.我喜欢中国新年比喜欢其它任何节日更甚.这是一个专为休息和欢乐的时间.我不需要读书.我穿好衣服.吃好东西.我每天从早到晚日子过得轻松愉快.坦白地说.我和帝一样快乐. 中国新年持续十五天之久.它给我们的欢乐比我们想像中的更多.之后.我们就得恢复我们正常的工作了. 查看更多

 

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Beverley had been feeling dull, bored and a bit out of it. He mentioned his mood (state of mind) when going to Andrew for a sports massage. He wondered whether he should take up Tai Chi. But Andrew didn’t think so.

  “Tai Chi is great for people who want to feel grounded, but that isn’t your problem,” he said. “What you need is something more exciting, like dancing.”

In future, therapists(理疗专家) may well suggest that you fight your sadness with a course in kickboxing, and family doctors might suggest that you take a rest in the mountains instead.

We’ve long been aware that exercise has benefits beyond the physical ones; that activity can relax you, and help psychological well-being by reducing stress, anxiety and sadness.

Now some trainers and sports psychologists are going further and examining how to identify the correct exercise for a client’s(当事人) specific state of mind and personality.

Professor Stuart Biddle, an exercise and sports psychologist based at Loughborough University, England, has researched the effects of exercise on moods.

One of his findings was that, if your problem is low self-esteem, weight training should be your bag. “Working with weights builds strength,” he says, “and creates a stronger body image.”

Anger management, meanwhile, demands bursts of explosive(爆发性的) activity, from sports such as boxing or tennis.

This is because anger makes the body release(释放) adrenaline(肾上腺素), which causes heart rate and blood pressure to rise and muscles to become tighter —— the physiological changes required if you are to defend yourself.

Research shows that the “punch-bag(用拳头击打沙袋)” method of releasing disappointment and anger through hitting a boxing opponent(对手) or tennis ball, can help with fighting issues.

They have also found that teamwork is good for self-esteem and that those who are brought together to work in a social setting become more lively.

Which type of exercise will best help is, of course, down to the individual. Clearly, before you can find the best physical activity for yourself, you have to know your needs.

Ask yourself a few questions such as: What do I need in my life? Which issues are difficult for me? Am I sad or troubled? Only then can you decide whether you need taking up, or taking down.

5.Why did Andrew think Beverley shouldn’t take up Tai Chi?

   A. Because Beverley was too weak.

   B. Because Beverley was too foolish.

   C. Because Beverley’s mind was out of control.

   D. Because Beverley lacked activity.

6. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. Psychologists haven’t realized the relationship between exercise and health.

   B. People have already realized the relationship between exercise and spirits.

   C. Boxing and tennis are the best ways to increase one’s self-esteem.

   D. Trainers and psychologists don’t agree with each other on exercise.

7. Professor Stuart Biddle thinks that ____ .

   A. anger should be examined by doctors

   B. anger should be taken away by medicine

   C. anger should be given off by activities

   D. anger should be held back by oneself

8. The main idea of this passage may be ____ .

   A. sports build up your body

   B. sports are helpful to your mind

   C. heart trouble is due to anger

   D. anxiety and sadness are harmful to you

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第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题,每题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
A Chinese graduate’s record – setting $8,888,888 donation to his school at Yale University has caused wide debate at home.
The donation will primarily help build the new SOM campus, while part of it will provide scholarship support for the International Relations Program at Yale's new Jackson Institute of Global Affairs, as well as fund(资助) a variety of China-related activities at the university.
Some asked why Zhang Lei, who graduated from Yale less than 10 years ago, chose an overseas institution rather than Renmin University, his alma mater (母校), for the donation. But a larger group of online users voiced support for Zhang's move and said there is still room for improvement regarding management of universities in China.
"We should look at this news from an international standpoint," said Chi Fulin, professor and president of China Institute for Development and Reform. Chi said although Yale gets the money,  the donation will also benefit China.
"It will promote more Sino-US exchange programs, and more Chinese will be involved in these exchanges." He said that China also has received a lot of support and funding from overseas donors, and Zhang's move should be regarded with "respect, understanding and encouragement".
In terms of cultural and educational exchanges between China and the US, a larger part of financial aid comes from non – government organizations. "China should also try to attract more donations through such channels in the future," he said.
Zhang said Yale changed his life and taught him the spirit of giving. "Yale has been helping China for more than 100 years. he said, “Many Chinese leaders were educated at Yale. But the relationship has been one-way for too long and I want to help change that."
Zhang, who graduated from the Yale School of Management in 2002, worked for the Yale Investments Office. In 2005, Zhang founded Hillhouse Capital Management Ltd, a Beijing-based investment fund that manages $2.5 billion.
56.Zhang Lei contributed such a large sum of money to Yale just         .
A.to relieve the situation that Yale was lacking in money
B.to pay Yale back for the free education he received
C.to help change the pattern of the one – way assistance
D.to promote the relationship between China and the US
57.What’s the writer’s attitude towards Zhang Lei’s donation to Yale?
A.objective  B.supportive C.opposed    D.unconcerned
58.From the passage, we can see professor Chi Fulin argues that         .
A.more Chinese should be involved in donating money to US
B.the behavior of Zhang Lei is respectable and deserves praise
C.government organizations matter much in exchange programs
D.universities in China should take management more seriously
59.As for Zhang Lei,          .
A.his generosity made him world – famous overnight
B.his company mainly serves the Yale Investments Office
C.Yale shaped his life and taught him the spirit of giving
D.he considers Yale his preference to Renmiu University
60.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A.Act of Kindness set a record
B.Individual donation makes a difference
C.A new page for Sino – US relationship
D.Donation to Yale caused debate

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What’s On?

Macau Neighborhood Festival 2008

       Various celebratory activities will be hosted by the General Union of Neighbors Association of Macau from July 9 to 31 in celebration of the “Macau Neighborhood Festival”. A live performance and picture exhibition will be mounted (组织开展) on July 9. Visitors and local residents are welcome.

Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm         Free admission

Venue: Courtyard of Lok Yeung Garden, Fai Chi Kei

Telephone enquiries: (853) 333 614

Lao Man Chau Photography Exhibition       2 to 9 Jul.

       Throughout his travels to various natural beauty cities, Lao Man Chau had plenty of opportunities to indulge(满足) his passion for painting, music, calligraphy (书法) and philosophy. He is to share the delights of photography in his seminar on July 2 at 3:30 pm. All are welcome to come and share the experience.

Opening hours: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm    Free admission

Venue: Millennium Gallery, Av. da Praia Grande, No. 599

Telephone enquires: (853) 557 672       www.mdpa.org.mo

Permanent Activity — San Kio Fair

       San Kio Fair is specially designed to offer entertainment, culture and shopping to visitors. Different stalls (摊位) will be set up outside the Lin Kai Temple to provide visitors with toys, garments and food. Cantonese Operas are held on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Time: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm             Free admission

Venue: In front of Lin Kai Temple

Telephone enquires: (853) 324 622

4th Macau Pop Music Festival

       Major local music event Macau Pop Music Festival acts as a platform for bands and singers from Hong Kong and Macau to exchange musical genres (类型). This year, performers will stage two concerts in Sai Van Lake Square on July 16 at 7:30 pm and Macau Forum on July 23 at 8:30 pm.

Admission: MOP $80

Telephone enquires: (853) 9884 130, 9884 000

If you plan to leave Macau at 8:00 pm on July 9, how many activities can you take part in at most?

A. Four.     B. Three.           C. Two.       D. One.

The 4th Macau Pop Music Festival is different from the other three in that ______.

A. it requires admission charges

B. it lasts for more than one week

C. you can enjoy a performance there

D. you can go there in the evening

From the passage we can know that ______.

A. singers from different countries can take part in Macau Pop Music Festival

B. if you want to know more about the culture of Macau, you should go to Sai Van Lake Square

C. Lao Man Chau is a photographer of many talents

D. you can enjoy a live performance at Courtyard of Lok Yeung Garden from July 9 to 31

The main purpose of announcing the above is to give information about ______.

A. some bands and singers       B. some activities for July

C. a famous photographer       D. celebratory activities

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What’s On?

Macau Neighborhood Festival 2008

         Various celebratory activities will be hosted by the General Union of Neighbors Association of Macau from July 9 to 31 in celebration of the “Macau Neighborhood Festival”. A live performance and picture exhibition will be mounted (组织开展) on July 9. Visitors and local residents are welcome.

Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm         Free admission

Venue: Courtyard of Lok Yeung Garden, Fai Chi Kei

Telephone enquiries: (853) 333 614

Lao Man Chau Photography Exhibition   2 to 9 Jul.

         Throughout his travels to various natural beauty cities, Lao Man Chau had plenty of opportunities to indulge(满足) his passion for painting, music, calligraphy (书法) and philosophy. He is to share the delights of photography in his seminar on July 2 at 3:30 pm. All are welcome to come and share the experience.

Opening hours: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm      Free admission

Venue: Millennium Gallery, Av. da Praia Grande, No. 599

Telephone enquires: (853) 557 672 www.mdpa.org.mo

Permanent Activity — San Kio Fair

         San Kio Fair is specially designed to offer entertainment, culture and shopping to visitors. Different stalls (摊位) will be set up outside the Lin Kai Temple to provide visitors with toys, garments and food. Cantonese Operas are held on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Time: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm                Free admission

Venue: In front of Lin Kai Temple

Telephone enquires: (853) 324 622

4th Macau Pop Music Festival

         Major local music event Macau Pop Music Festival acts as a platform for bands and singers from Hong Kong and Macau to exchange musical genres (类型). This year, performers will stage two concerts in Sai Van Lake Square on July 16 at 7:30 pm and Macau Forum on July 23 at 8:30 pm.

Admission: MOP $80

Telephone enquires: (853) 9884 130, 9884 000

60. If you plan to leave Macau at 8:00 pm on July 9, how many activities can you take part in at most?

A. Four.     B. Three.     C. Two.         D. One.

61. The 4th Macau Pop Music Festival is different from the other three in that ______.

A. it requires admission charges

B. it lasts for more than one week

C. you can enjoy a performance there

D. you can go there in the evening

62. From the passage we can know that ______.

A. singers from different countries can take part in Macau Pop Music Festival

B. if you want to know more about the culture of Macau, you should go to Sai Van Lake Square

C. Lao Man Chau is a photographer of many talents

D. you can enjoy a live performance at Courtyard of Lok Yeung Garden from July 9 to 31[来源:学+科+网Z+X+X+K]

63. The main purpose of announcing the above is to give information about ______.

A. some bands and singers        B. some activities for July

C. a famous photographer         D. celebratory activities

 

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第三部分阅读理解(共20小题:每小题2分.满分40分)

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、c和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It’s wonderful when teenage dreams collie true after a lot of hard work.Ban Ki—Moon,foreign minister of the Republic of Korea,knows this only too well.He dreamt of being a diplomat(外交官)from a young age and now"the 63-year—old has become the world’s top diplomat.

On October 9,2006,UN Security Council appointed Ban to take the place of Secretary General

Kofi Annan.Next January he will become the first Asian to take the post in 35 years.

Bom into a pool"family in ROK,s Chungju,young Ban showed early talent at languages.In his

Senior 1 year he wrote an English book to help his classmates study.At 18 Ban WOn the first prize in  an English speaking eompetidon.This allowed him to travel to Washington and meet the former US President John F.Kennedy.“This was the moment when my dream began,”said Ban.

Ever since then Ban worked hard to keep his dream alive.After graduating from the top—ranking Seoul National University,he joined the foreign ministry and became its most industrious(勤奋的)worker.In 2004 he became the top diplomat in the ROK.

Ban,s down—to—earth efforts also gave him the ability to get along with everyone.After being  a diplomat for 36 years,he made many friends but no enemies.

But critics think his gentleness might make him ready to give in.They doubt whether he can take a strong stand on burning issue like the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s(DPRK,朝鲜)nuclear programme.

As the DPRK ll/mounced a successful nuelefltr test on October 9,2006,experts said the UN’s  new boss would be challenged by his first tough task.But Ban,who played a leading role in past nuclear talks with the DPRK,seems to have his own ideas.

“I understand the power of Tai Chi(太极)well,”said Ban.He’s ready to travel to Pyongyang

to talk its leaders into giving up nuclear weapons.

“Ban has a typical oriental style,mild but determined”says Yoon Young—Kwan former foreign minister  of  the ROK.“He may look soft from the outside。but inside he has strong views.’’

56.Ban Ki—Moon was allowed t0 meet former US President John F.Kennedy because——.

A.he dreamt of being a diplomat    B.his English was excellent

C. he wrote an English book  D.he was a most industrious worker

57.What does the underhned phrase“my dream”refer to?

A.The UN chief.    B.The foreign minister of POK.

C.A diplomat.      D.The US president.

58.Which of the following is the best sentence to be put into the blank in Para.8 7

A.1 will think over a s仕ong way to solve the problem.

B.Soft ways are  often the best to deal with intense conflicts.

C.The nuclear programme of DPRK is very demanding.

D.Terrible conflicts should be settled by all the countries.

59.Acording to the text,we can infer that——.

A.Ban Ki—Moon has no idea about dealing with the nuclear programme

B. Ban Ki—Moon likes playing Tai Chi in his spare time

C.An Asian took the post of UN chief in 1973

D.Ban Ki—Moon became the world’S top diplomat at the age of 60

  

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