I think the private ownership of guns is a （)mistake.

1. Most of this attention has come from the hacks is indeed a tough reality, shutting down the site is not the answer.

2. One of the good way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to “private” actually post their home and school addresses, date of birth, and so on.

3. If my space.com shut down, another site would place. Therefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and educate them .

4. Another big problem is photos. I suggest skipping photos and posting a photo of a friend online without his or her how well you think you know this person.

5. There are no guarantees that they have told the truth.

from the hacks is indeed a tough reality, shutting down the site is not the answer. If my shut down, another site would place. Therefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and educate them .One of the good way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to “private” actually post their home and school addresses, date of birth, and so on, often predators know exactly where they will be The most information that is safe is your first name and province. Anything more is basically life.Another big problem is photos. I suggest skipping photos and never posting a photo of a friend online without his or her how well you think you know this person. There are no guarantees that they have told the truth.

1. Most of this attention has come from the hacks is indeed a tough reality, shutting down the site is not the answer. {T; F}
2. One of the good way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to “private” actually post their home and school addresses, date of birth, and so on. {T; F}
3. If my shut down, another site would place. Therefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and educate them . {T; F}
4. Another big problem is photos. I suggest skipping photos and posting a photo of a friend online without his or her how well you think you know this person. {T; F}
5. There are no guarantees that they have told the truth. {T; F}

A.wonderful

B.great

C.tragic

D.romantic

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.

听力原文： [26] Americans who remember "the good old days" are not alone in complaining about the educational System in this country. Immigrants complain, too. Lately a German friend was filled with anger when he learned that the first mathematics test given to his son as a college freshman included multiplication and division. Japanese businessmen in Los Angeles send their children to private schools staffed by teachers imported from Japan who teach mathematics at more advanced level.

[27] But I wonder: If American education is so poor, why is it that this is still the country of innovation？ When I was 12 in Indonesia, I had to memorize the name of all the world's major cities. At the same age, my son, who was brought up a Californian, thought that Buenos Aires was Spanish for good food. However, unlike children of his age in Asia and Europe, my son had studied creative geography. When he was only 6, he drew a map of the route that he traveled to get to school, including the streets, the traffic signs and the houses that he passed. Dissatisfied American parents forget that in this country their children are able to experiment freely with ideas; without this they will not be able to think or to believe in themselves. Critics of American education cannot grasp one thing: freedom. [28] America, I think, is the only country that extends even to children the license to freely speak, write and be creative. Our public education is not perfect, but it is better than any other.

(27)

A．The Japanese mathematic teachers.

B．Both the speaker and his German friend.

C．Both Americans and immigrants.

D．The son of the speaker's German friend.

The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found for me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn’t even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.

After a year or so, however, I still hadn’t got a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for many years. I wasn’t going to be one of those people who died wondering. What if？ I would keep putting my dream to test (even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure). This is the shadow-land of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.

21、The passage is meant to _______ .

A.warn young people of the hardship that a successful writer has to experience

B.advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer

C.show young people it is unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth

D.encourage young people to pursue a writing career

24、In “…people who died wondering”, “who” refers to those _______ .

A.who think too much of the dark side of life

B.who regret giving up their career halfway

C.who think a lot without making a decision

D.who are full of imagination even upon death

25、“Shadow-land” in the last sentence refers to _______ .

A.the wonderland one often dreams about

B.the bright future that one is looking forward to

C.the state of uncertainty before one’s final goal is reached

D.a world that exists only in one’s imagination

(课外资料)

I am very happy to share my story about breast enlargement in Thailand. Anyone who is not sure about breast enlargement should read this story first.

Firstly, I was amazed at the level of care I received at the Thailand private hospital. It was like being in a luxury hotel. The nursing staffs were also better than those who I have ever met in all my years in America. Not only were they professional, but kinder and more patient than Western nurses.

The hospital food was excellent, so I was able to choose from a large and varied Menu. In my private room, there was cable T. V., a fridge, a phone, and impressive views of Bangkok(曼谷). My Translator was able to communicate with me, and the plastic surgeons arranged the whole operation without me lifting a finger.

The operation cost me a third of the price of the U. K. With the low cost of the air tickets and a holiday, it worked out at about half UK's price, because the cost in Thailand is so cheap.

Combining a plastic surgery with a holiday in an amazing place is an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived in Bangkok airport, I felt relaxed and welcomed by the Plastic Surgery & Holiday team, it made me feel that I had friends here already.

1. Where did the author have her breast-enlargement operation？{A; B; C}

A. In Thailand.

B. In America.

C. In U. K.

2. Was the author satisfied with the nursing staffs for her？{A; B; C}

A. No, because they were no better than America nurses.

B. Yes, because they were more patient than Western nurses.

C. No, because the care was very poor.

3. Which of the following statement is TRUE？{A; B; C}

A. The author was content with the food in the hospital.

B. When the author was in the hospital, she lived in a public room.

C. There was cable T. V., a bridge and a phone in the author’s room.

4. What does the underlined phrase lifting a finger mean in paragraph three？{A; B; C}

A. Doing something with only one finger.

B. Helping with something.

C. Carrying something.

5. Why did the author think her experience unforgettable？{A; B; C}

A. Because she had an operation there.

B. Because she was satisfied with everything there.

C. Because she was satisfied with the service and price there.

Don't Take the Fun Out of Youth Sports

When I joined a private football league a few years ago，the sport meant everything to me. My coach said that I had lots of potential，and I became captain of my 36. That was before all the fun was taken out of 37 .At first，everyone on the team got 38playing time. Then the team moved up to the top division after winning all its games，and the 39 started. Some parents，who had paid the coach extra money so their daughters could have 40 one-on-one training，got angry when she didn't give them more playing time in our 41 . The coach was replaced.The new coach，however，took all the fun out of the game：All we did during practice was 42 . I always wished to God that it would rain so we would not have the 43 .Of course，all teams run drills;they are 44 . But we ran so much that，afterwards，we had trouble 45 . Younger people shouldn't be doing exercises 46 for 18-year-olds.I was very thin 47 I started football，but as a member of this team I wouldn't eat much，because I was afraid of being too 48 to run. I feared making mistakes，and the added pressure caused me to make more than my usual 49 .Is all this pressure necessary ？I 50up leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same，and two of them stopped playing football completely. That's 51 ，because they had so much potential. They were just burned-out with all the pressure they 52from the coach or their parents.I continued playing football at school and 53my love for it. I joined a private team coached by my school coach. When I started playing 54 him，he told me I needed to relax because I looked nervous. After I 55 down，I played better. When you enjoy something，it's a lot easier to do it well.

36 A. class B. club C. team D. board

37 A. playing B. living C. learning D. working

38 A. great B. equal C. right D. extra

39 A. business B. struggle C. attempt D. pressure

40 A. free B. private C. good D. basic

41 A. matches B. courses C. lessons D. programs

42 A. jump B. play C. run D. shoot

43 A. duty B. meeting C. operation D. training

44 A. necessary B. boring C. scientific D. practical

45 A. speaking B. moving C. sleeping D. breathing

46 A. used B. intended C. made D. described

47 A. till B. since C. before D. because

48 A. full B. tired C. lazy D. big

49 A. size B. share C. space D. state

50 A. gave B. kept C. ended D. picked

51 A. loud B. fast C. publicly D. calmly

52 A. People B. Nobody C. Somebody D. I

53 A. shock B. wonder C. worry D. pleasure

54 A. if B. for C. while D. although

55 A. excited B. satisfied C. think D. laugh

It seems to the narrator that it would be really good if ()

A、the mother worked from sunup till night

B、the mother worked side by side with her husband

C、the mother made all things that the family needed

D、the mother could have some time to think undisturbed

But I wonder:If American education is so poor,why is it that this is still the country of innovation. When I was 12 in Indonesia,I had to memorize the names of all the world's major cities,from Kabul to Karachi.At the same age,my son,who was brought up a Californian,thought that Buenos Aires was Spanish for good food.However,unlike children of his age in Asia and Europe,my son had studied creative geography.When he was only 6,he drew a map of the route that he traveled to get to school,including the streets,the traffic signs and the houses that he passed.

Dissatisfied American parents forget that in this country their children are able to experiment freely with ideas; without this they will not really be able to think or to believe in themselves.

Critics of American education cannot grasp one thing:freedom.America,I think,is the only country that extends even to children the license to freely speak,write and be creative.Our public education certainly is not perfect, but it is a great deal better than any other.I think I have found the answer to my question.

36.From the text we learn that ______.

A.both Americans and immigrants are dissatisfied with the quality of American education

B.the author shares the general idea that American education is worse than education in many othercountries

C.Japanese schools in America require their American teachers to teach mathematics at Japanese levels

D.the author's German friend was a little displeased because the mathematics test for his son was too easy

37.Which of the following is NOT true？

A.The author most probably was an immigrant from Asia and received some school education there.

B.Buenos Aires must be the name of a city,as are Kabul and Karachi.

C.Children in other countries are not likely to learn creative geography.

D.The knowledge of geography of the author's son shows that American education is poor.

38.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage？

A.If children are not allowed to experiment freely with ideas they won't grow up independent and creative.

B.Most Americans think the present American educational system is not as good as it used to be

C.Private schools run by Japanese businessmen maintain a higher level than American public schools.

D.Americans are more innovative than other people in the world.

39.In the last paragraph the author say,“I have found the answer to my question.”What is the question？

A.Is Japanese education better than American education？

B.Why do Japanese businessmen send their children to Japanese-staffed schools？

C.Why was my son not taught enough geographic knowledge？

D.Is American education really worse than education in other countries？

40.What would be the best title for this passage？

A.American education and education in foreign countries

B.Improvement needed for American education

C.Freedom to think-characteristic of American education

D.Education and innovation in America

What does the author think of private space travel？

A.It is worth promoting despite the risks involved.

B.It should not be confined to the rich only.

C.It should be strictly regulated.

D.It is too risky to carry on.