Between their crazy schedules and upside-down circadian（晝夜節(jié)律的） rhythms, teens have always been somewhat sleep-deprived（剝奪）．Now technology is making it worse．
Teens are not just texting, instant-messaging and surfing Facebook all day; they’re sleeping with their cell phones or laptops, too．Or rather, not sleeping．And doctors and parents, many of whom raised in an era when phones were attached to walls, are concerned．
“So many teens are having sleep issues, and parents aren’t necessarily regulating the use of the electronic devices enough,” says Margie Ryerson, a therapist．“It’s impossible to wind down and relax the body, the mind, the senses and be ready to fall asleep．”
“We all know teens don’t get enough sleep in general,” says San Francisco．“As long as parents allow teens to have these devices in their bedrooms at night, teens will be tempted（誘惑） to use them．”… Teens would socialize 24/7 if they could．
Ryerson calls it the CNN syndrome of teenhood— round-the-clock reports on breaking news about everything, from homework to wardrobe choices to ice-cream cravings．
Sleep deprivation is linked to memory and concentration problems, anxiety and depression, and moodiness．“Many people assume these problems arise directly from adolescence, which is not really true,” he says．“The real issue is sleep deprivation．Late-night texting can certainly make the situation worse．”
“The psychology behind this constant contact is certainly understandable,” Ryerson says．“It comes from wanting to avoid being left out．They won’t be considered important and significant in their peer group, if they don’t know what’s going on．If they’re on top of everything, they belong,” she says．
“What helps, at least for younger kids,” says Ryerson, “is parental involvement．If all of their friends are all able to text into the early hours of the night, it is hard for a middle or high schooler to set the limit themselves．Often they appreciate parents stepping in．”
“As parents, we want our kids to be happy, healthy and responsible,” she says, “and the most necessary requirement for achieving balance is to first take care of ourselves physically — eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep．”
小題1:According to Ryerson, it seems that ____．
A．it is unnecessary to control teens’ using the electric devices
B．parents possibly don’t control teens in using the electric devices
C．there is no need for parents to make use of the electric devices
D．parents don’t learn enough how to use the electric devices
小題2:By saying the underlined part “the CNN syndrome of teenhood”（in Para5）, Ryerson means _．
A．teens are affected by CNN news reports very much
B．teens watch news report on CNN around the clock
C．teens text to tell each other everything possible
D．teens like the news report on CNN
小題3:When teens felt depressed, people used to think it was because ____．
A．teens stayed up late to do homework
B．teens were easily anxious in character
C．teens didn’t have enough sleep at night
D．teens were going through a period of growth
小題4:Why do teens keep texting all the time?
A．To have a sense of being accepted by others．
B．To keep informed of what is going on in the world．
C．To spread important news among their group．
D．To reduce the pressure from parents and schools．

小題1:B
小題1:C
小題1:D
小題1:A
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What makes a house a home?
Not size, of course．I’ve been in some of the grandest houses in America, and it’s readily apparent no one lives there．Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut in Ethiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess’ bed -- a home that had more warmth than any house I’ve been in since．
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Whether you’re sitting in an airport right now, waiting to fly to your childhood home for Thanksgiving, or in your own home waiting for the relatives to arrive, you know what he’s talking about．
We’ve lived in our townhouse for 21 years．The loose windows that make noise in the wind．The fireplace so shallow it holds only one log．The kitchen window that offers a view of the world passing by．It’s where friends sit on the kitchen counter drinking wine while dinner is being fixed．I lived there for only 18, but it will always be my true home．Even the lamp in the west living room window, which I could see far down the road when driving home late at night, still shines．
While all this talk about childhood memories can be warm and comforting, home is whom you’re with, not where you are．As Edwards writes, "Home is family．Home is safety．Home is faith．"
Happy homecoming．
小題1:What would be the best title for the text?
A．Home Means EverythingB．What’s Inside Makes Us Feel at Home
C．Home: The Blueprints of Our LivesD．The Importance of the Home
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A．mean the author likes living in grandest houses
B．prove the author got along well with the hostess
C．mean the feeling of home isn’t related to the size
D．show the author’s different feelings about houses
小題3:About the book Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives, we know that __
A．it was the description of Edwards’ houses
B．it is mainly about houses
C．it helps us understand the concept of home
D．it was written by the author of the text
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A．His house was too old to live in．B．He missed the feelings of home．
C．He hated living there．D．He missed his old friends too much．
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A．the author’s family were very richB．every happy home is the same
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Surfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.
The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee’s attention.”
“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university’s website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet attention for a day’s work, and as a result, increases productivity(生產(chǎn)效率),”he said.
According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software to block their employees from watching video, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said Coker. “That’s not always a good idea.”
However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (適度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without,” he said.
小題1:What does the University of Melbourne study mainly show?
A．People who surf the Internet are good employees.
B．Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.
C．Surfing the Internet for fun during office hours increases productivity.
D．The Internet is becoming more and more important in people’s life.
小題2: According to Paragraph 3, Brent Coker would most probably agree that______.
A．the longer a person’s mind rests ,the better attention he will have
B．surfing the Internet is the best way to increase productivity
C．workers should have a long break during office hours
D．Workers should let their minds rest now and then
小題3:Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?
A．Watching videos.B．Reading online news.
C．Reading online novelsD．Playing online games.
小題4:The underlined word “block” in Paragrap4 means “_____”.
A．preventB．cycleC．burstD．breathe
小題5:What can we infer form the last paragraph?
A．Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.
B．Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.
C．Most people don’t surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.
D．People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.

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“Hurry, Mommy! Let’s go trick-or-treating!” My daughter waited by the door in her pink princess skirt while I prayed in the living room. Usually I liked taking her out on Halloween, but this year I was sad. I was worried about my mother, who was in China on vacation. I got a call that afternoon that she had slipped and fallen on the hard floor of her hotel and broken her leg. She was taken to a hospital in Beijing. Mom was nervous because she couldn’t understand any of the doctors. If only I could do something to help her!
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“Hello,” the father answered. “Having fun?”“I’m trying,” I said. “Why, what’s wrong?” he asked. I told him the whole story. “My mother, in China, broke her leg and didn’t understand any of the doctors. And I’m too far away to do anything!” I said.
He raised his eyebrows. “Beijing, you said?” he asked. I nodded. He smiled. “Believe it or not, my sister is a doctor at an English-speaking hospital there. If you want, I’ll make a call right away and we’ll try and get your mom transferred (轉(zhuǎn)移).”
A few days later I sat in the living room with my daughter as she finished the last of the candy. “Mommy, how far away is China?” she asked. “Not as far as I thought,” I said.
小題1:What did the author’s daughter want to do?
A．Pray with the author.B．Enjoy herself outside.
C．Play a trick on her mom.D．Go to the theatre to see a play.
小題2:What was the author’s mother worried about most?
A．She couldn’t get used to the life in Beijing.
B．She was hurt in the leg badly while travelling.
C．She was too old and weak to pray for her daughter.
D．She couldn’t make herself understood by the doctor.
小題3:The author hardly took notice of the kids around because _____ .
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C．she was about to give a lessonD．she couldn’t find her daughter
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A．the man’s sister would help the author’s mother
B．the author would come to China to see her mother
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Beware of those who use the truth to cheat. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can create a false impression.
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This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought two hundred tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!
He didn’t say anything that was false, but he deliberately omitted important information. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
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Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false claims so they try to mislead you with the truth. An ad might say, “Nine out of ten doctors recommend Yucky Pills to cure nose pimples (丘疹).” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Corporation.
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A used book or nearly-new kitchen gadget (配件) may not be at the top of every Christmas wish list, but hard economic times coupled with a new green awareness are changing attitudes about gift-giving in France.
French holiday shoppers are choosing larger numbers for “green” gifting this Christmas, studies show. About 30 percent of French consumers will give second-hand items as gifts to stretch out their tight budgets but also to do their little bit for recycling, according to a study by international consulting firm Deloitte.
The survey of Christmas consumer behaviors in 18 European countries found the French were more than twice as likely as other Europeans to give second-hand items. Websites promoting re-gifting and green gifting are popular in France, with many reporting a rise in business.
“Concerns about the ecology and the economy have come together and we are now seeing people who accept the types of gifts that were not appreciated just a short time ago,” said Sebastien Ravut, who runs a website promoting eco-friendly consumerism. His site lists shops in France that offer fair trade products, bio-friendly goods and recycled items. Over the Christmas holidays, the number of visits to the site has doubled from last year, reaching 60,000 a month.
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Theatre tickets and other low-carbon gifts are fashionable, and eco-friendly websites are also encouraging gift givers to offer time and services instead of stuff. “The order of the day is to spend less time shopping and more time connecting” over the holidays, said Florence de Monclin from the Nicolas Helot foundation for Nature and Humanity.
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A．over a quarter of the French give second-hand Christmas gifts
B．the French are less willing to buy eco-friendly gifts than other Europeans
C．80% of French people are happy to receive second-hand gifts
D．less than 10% of European consumers are likely to give second-hand gifts
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B．People wish to receive second-hand gifts because of the economic downturn.
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A．They have earned a lot of money.
B．Goods are much cheaper during this period of time.
C．It is time for shops to sell goods.
D．Businessmen like Christmas.
小題2:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．Christmas is the season people will hold their hard-earned money tightly.
B．Most Chinese people think they have something to do with Christmas.
C．Christmas is the season for common people to earn money.
D．Few Chinese people feel they are connected with Christmas celebrations.
小題3:Why do some young Shanghainese show great interest in Christmas?
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B．They think Christmas is more important than New Year’s Day.
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D．They want to part with their hard-earned cash during Christmas.
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For travellers who want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning “capital monastery”) was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia’s best-known tourist attraction and is famed for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You’ll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of this magnificent site.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site.
Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn should be the best time to visit these monster rocks.
Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, scientists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire.
小題1:Why may people want to visit Machu Picchu?
A．To climb the Andes Mountains.B．To discover how it was built.
C．To explore both history and nature.D．To learn to speak Spanish.
小題2:When is the best time to visit Stonehenge according to the passage?
A．Summer.B．Spring.C．Winter.D．Autumn.
小題3:Which location offers the most direct view into daily life in the ancient world?
A．Pompeii.B．Stonehenge.C．Ankor Wat.D．Machu Picchu.
小題4:Where would you probably read such an article?
A．In a travel magazine.B．In a scientific journal.
C．In a history textbook.D．In an adventure novel.

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Several years ago, I had a huge falling out with one of my best friends. So huge, in fact, that now I can’t even remember what happened.
In the past nine years, I’ve seen her twice, and each time we’ve been polite but distant. And that troubles me because we were once that close to each other. I’d like nothing more than to go back nine years, and continue our friendship. But how? How do you reconnect with friends you’ve lost throughout the years?
Linking to your past
The desire to reconnect with lost friend isn’t unusual. Why? Because friends link us to the past. “Friends from years ago are custodians(監(jiān)護(hù)人) of our past,” says Sandy Sheehy, author of Connecting” The Enduring Power of Female Friendship.
Although you can’t share information about your past with friends you’ve met recently, you don’t have a shared history with them. So you wind up only telling them about your past, rather than sharing it with them.
But many people never try to reconnect. Women especially have trouble taking the first step. Shyness or fear that the other person doesn’t want to reconnect often stops many women. And that shouldn’t be. Your friends probably want to be in touch with you as much as you want to be in touch with them.
Searching for friends
Fortunately, finding lost friends isn’t as difficult as it once was, thanks to tools like the Internet. Our experts offer these suggestions for locating contact information:
Search Internet sites designed to locate people like classmates.com and switchboard.com.
Contact your high school or college alumni（校友）office to request current address information.
Surf online yellow pages. Check current phone records from your friend’s hometown.
Network with other friends who might have known your friend.
Get in touch with any of her relatives(親戚), if you know where they live. If you know where she works, find the company’s web site and search the directory of personnel.
小題1:What ‘s the subject discussed in the passage?
A．How to make new friends.B．How to rediscover friendships.
C．How to develop healthy friendshipsD．How to keep in touch with friends.
小題2:The underlined sentence “Friends from years ago are custodians of our past” means _____.
A．many years ago old friends kept something for us
B．in the past old friends took care of us
C．old friends are part of our life history
D．old friends know what wrong things we did in the past
小題3:What makes us unwilling to reconnect old friends?
A．Lack of moneyB．Shortage of time
C．Regret and shameD．Fear and shyness
小題4:How can we make contact with the lost friends?
A．By asking other friends of the information on your lost friends.
B．By searching your friends’ telephone number in the net.
C．By asking the local post office about your friends’ new address.
D．By putting an ad in your friends’ local town.

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