In the past, American families tended to be quite large. Parents raising five or more children were common. Over the years, the size of the family has decreased. One reason for this is an increase in the cost of living. On the average, children attend schools for more years than they used to, making them financially dependent on their families longer. Moreover, children nowadays are better dressed and have more money to spend on entertainment. The parents usually take the responsibility for all the expenses. Meanwhile, families are less close than they used to be. More and more American mothers work away from home. The break up of the family occurs when the parents divorce. A lot of children in the U. S. live part of their young lives with only one parent. Broken families usually result in problems for children and parents alike. Children blame themselves when their parents separate. They grow up feeling unsettled as they are moved back and forth between parents. Usually one parent is responsible for raising the children. These single parents must care for the children’s emotional and psychological needs while also supporting them financially. This is very demanding and leaves very little time for the parent’s own personal interests. Single parents often marry other single parents. In this type of family, unrelated children are forced to develop brother or sister relationship. The situations of many American families today are not good. However, recent signs indicate that things are getting better. The divorce rate is declining. The rate of childbirth is rising. Perhaps Americans have learned how important families are.
小題1:In the past, American families tended to be ____.
A．quite smallB．medium sizedC．quite largeD．small
小題2:To parents who take the responsibility for children’s expenses, the cost of living increases because ____.
A．children attend school for more yearsB．children are better dressed
C．children spend more money on entertainmentD．a(chǎn)ll of the above
小題3:According to the author, the situations of American families in the future may ____.
A．become worseB．remain the same
C．get betterD．keep unchanged
小題4:The title of the article might be ____.
A．American ChildrenB．American Families
C．American MotherD．American Parents

小題1:C
小題1:D
小題1:C
小題1:B

小題1:根據(jù)In the past, American families tended to be quite large.描述，可知選C。
小題1:根據(jù)On the average, children attend schools for more years than they used to, making them financially dependent on their families longer. Moreover, children nowadays are better dressed and have more money to spend on entertainment. The parents usually take the responsibility for all the expenses.描述，可知選D。
小題1:根據(jù)The situations of many American families today are not good. However, recent signs indicate that things are getting better. 描述，可知選C。
小題1:這篇短文主要討論了美國的家庭問題，故選B，美國的家庭。
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Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ancestors. When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese  21  at my face, but I pushed them  22  . My mom believed I would learn  23  I was ready. But the  24  never came.
On a Chinese New Year’s Eve, my uncle spoke to me in Chinese, but all I could do was 25 at him, confused, scratching my head. “Still can’t speak Chinese?” He  26  me , “You can’t even buy a fish in Chinatown .”
“Hey, this is America, not China. I’ll get some   27  with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for  28  .
“Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu,” she said, handing over a $20 bill. I  29  the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.
I found the fish  30  surrounded in a sea of customers. “I’d like to buy some fresh fish,” I shouted to the fisherman. But he  31  my English words and turned to serve the next customer. The laugh of the people behind increased  32  their impatience. With every  33  ,the breath of the dragons on my back grew stronger—my blood boiling—  34  me to cry out. “ Xian Sheng Yu, please.” “Very Xian Shen ,” I repeated. The crowd erupted into laughter. My face turned  35  and I ran back home  36  , except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket.
Should I laugh or cry? They’re Chinese. I should feel right at  37  . Instead, I was the joke , a disgrace (丟臉)to the language.
Sometimes, I laugh at my fish  38  , but, in the end, the joke is on  39  . Every laugh is a culture  40  ; every laugh is my heritage (傳統(tǒng)) fading away.
小題1:
A．customB．gamesC．charactersD．language
小題2:
A．a(chǎn)headB．a(chǎn)roundC．a(chǎn)longD．a(chǎn)side
小題3:
A．whenB．beforeC．unlessD．until
小題4:
A．success B．studyC．time D．a(chǎn)ttempt
小題5:
A．a(chǎn)im B．joke C．nodD．stare
小題6:
A．cared about B．laughed atC．a(chǎn)rgued withD．a(chǎn)sked after
小題7:
A．right nowB．from now C．a(chǎn)t times D．in time
小題8:
A．decisionB．permissionC．informationD．preparation
小題9:
A．repeatedB．reviewed C．spelledD．kept
小題10:
A．farmB．standC．pond D．market
小題11:
A．guessedB．forgetC．doubtedD．ignored
小題12:
A．byB．a(chǎn)sC．with D．from
小題13:
A．secondB．effortC．desireD．movement
小題14:
A．forcing B．a(chǎn)llowing C．persuadingD．leading
小題15:
A．brightB．blankC．pale D．red
小題16:
A．open-mouthedB．tongue-tiedC．empty-handedD．broken-hearted
小題17:
A．service B．home C．risk D．root
小題18:
A．tradeB．deed C．challengeD．incident
小題19:
A．itB．usC．meD．them
小題20:
A．thrownB．lost C．dividedD．reflected

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Hello! The University of Hawaii is located just outside of downtown Honolulu in green Manoa valley. We invite you to visit and want to let you know about our learning programs, the richness of our culture, the beauty of our environment, the spirit of our students and teachers, advanced equipment and modern buildings. We look forward to seeing you come. The following information is given so that your visit will be as easy as possible. 
You should get in touch with us ahead of time. You may directly contact the office of the College to schedule appointment service at 1-877-447-3233. To arrange a campus tour please hand in a request through our Online Campus Visit Request Form.
Tours are on weekdays:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:00a.m. — 9:30a.m.: Meet with a University Representative（代表）
9:30a.m. — 11:30a.m.: General Campus Tour with a UHM （The University of Hawaii at Manoa） student
Tuesday & Thursday
1:00p.m. — 1:30p.m.: Meet with a University Representative
1:30p.m. — 3:30p.m.: General Campus Tour with a UHM student
You also can get in touch with us by:
Phone Number: 1 (877) 447-3233, or 1 (808) 956-6524
E-mail: visituhm@hawaii.edu
How do you get to UHM?
It is in Honolulu less than 3 miles away from Waikiki and about 9 miles from Honolulu International Airport.
By car: From Waikiki and from Honolulu International Airport
Taxi: Taxi fare to UHM is about $25.00, except baggage charges and a tip of 10 to 15 percent.
Public bus: Luggage is allowed on city buses. Bus stops are on the second floor of the airport. A one-way fare is $2.00 (in exact change).
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A．outside green Manoa valleyB．in the business area of Honolulu
C．outside the center of HonoluluD．outside the city of Honolulu
小題2:You will meet with a University Representative if you go there _________.
A．a(chǎn)t 9:00 in the morning on MondaysB．a(chǎn)t 10:00 in the morning on Tuesdays
C．a(chǎn)t 2:00 in the afternoon on WednesdayD．a(chǎn)t 3:00 in the afternoon on Thursday
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A．A one-way public bus fare is 2 pounds.B．Taxi fare to UHM is less than $ 25.00.
C．Bus stops are on the first floor of the airport.
D．UHM is about 9 miles from Honolulu International Airport.
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A．know about the beauty of the campusB．know about the learning programs
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One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial (金融的) Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these unknown fashion designers will never make a very large amount of money as their famous workmates, most still would not think of changing their careers. They are doing what they love.
If you spend hours looking through fashion magazines and like making your own clothes, a career as a fashion designer might be right for you. You do not have to go to design school to become a fashion designer, but many people who want a career in this field do. One of the most famous places to study is the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. It is located in the heart of the “garment” district on Eighth Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.
Becoming a fashion designer is not just a matter of classroom education. Students know that they cannot just leave school and start designing on their own. Many think that they need at least four years’ experience working for someone else after they graduate. The best schools encourage students to work closely with the fashion industry while they are still studying.
You need ambition (抱負(fù)) and hard work to get a career in fashion. Students often work 12 hours a day. They are encouraged to have realistic ambitions and not to expect success overnight, if ever. Success means finding a job in the fashion industry and more years of hard work.
小題1:What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A．Some famous fashion designers can make a lot of money.
B．Most of the clothes are designed by famous designers.
C．Most fashion designers don’t like their own jobs.
D．Unknown fashion designers can earn a large amount of money.
小題2:In order to have a career in fashion design, one had better ___________.
A．look through magazines
B．go to New York City
C．study in a design school
D．graduate from high school
小題3:The following can lead to the success of a fashion designer EXCEPT___________.
A．working with the fashion industry B．realistic ambitions
C．hard workD．expectation of success overnight
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A．Better late than never.
B．Experience is the best teacher.
C．Well begun is half done.
D．Seeing is believing.
小題5:What can be inferred from the passage?
A．To be a fashion designer, design school education is a must.
B．All famous design schools are located in New York City.
C．Design school students had better do some practice while studying.
D．All students have to work with famous designers first.

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Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy(民主)，tonight is your answer.
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I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We didn’t start with much money or many endorsements. Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington. It began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston. It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $ 5 and $ 10 and $ 20 to the cause.
It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation’s apathy(冷漠), who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep.
It drew strength from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on doors of perfect strangers, and from the millions of Americans who volunteered and organized and proved that more than two centuries later a government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not perished(消失)from the Earth.
This is your victory.
And I know you didn’t do this just to win an election. And I know you didn’t do it for me.
You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead. For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime—two wars, a planet in peril(危亡), the worst financial crisis in a century.
Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us.
……
The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.
I promise you, we as a people will get there.
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A．reportB．lectureC．speechD．a(chǎn)nnouncement
小題2:Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A．The speaker has won an election campaign which is quite important for him.
B．The speaker feels they are unlikely to make their ancestors’ dream come true.
C．The speaker thinks America is a nation that lacks democracy.
D．The speaker’s campaign was launched in the nation’s capital.
小題3:The purpose of the speaker is to do the following except______.
A．expressing thanks to his supporters
B．discussing the challenges that lie ahead
C．urging Americans to unite for the bright future of the nation
D．warning the people against two terrible wars in store
小題4:We can see from the passage that the speaker is a (an)_______person.
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Every decision is made within a decision environment, which is defined as the collection of information, alternatives, values. Many decision makers have a(n)  50 to seek more information than required to make a good decision. When too much information is sought and obtained, one or more of several   51 can arise.
﹡ A   52  in the decision occurs because of the time required to obtain and process the extra information.
﹡  53  overload will occur. In this state, so much information is available that decision-making ability actually   54  because the information in its entirety can no longer be managed or assessed  55 . A major problem caused by information overload is  56 . When too much information is taken into memory, especially in a short period of time, some of the information (often that received early on) will be pushed out.
﹡Selective use of the information will occur.  57   , the decision maker will choose from among all the information available only those facts which support a preconceived(預(yù)先構(gòu)想的) solution or position.
﹡Mental fatigue occurs, which  58  slower work or poor quality work.
﹡  59   fatigue occurs, where the decision maker tires of making decisions. Often the result is fast, careless decisions or no decisions are made at all.
The quantity of information that can be processed by the human mind is limited. Unless information is  60 selected, processing will be biased toward the first part of the information received. After that, the mind tires and begins to  61 subsequent information or forget earlier information.
A common   62 about decision making is that decisions are made in isolation from each other: you gather information, explore alternatives, and  63 , without regard to anything that has gone before. The fact is, decisions are made in a context of other decisions.
We might say, then every decision  64  from previous decisions: enables many future decisions, and assists other future decisions.
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A．a(chǎn)bilityB．tendencyC．qualityD．strength
小題2:
A．a(chǎn)dvantagesB．a(chǎn)greementsC．decisionsD．problems
小題3:
A．delayB．possibilityC．solutionD．settlement
小題4:
A．LaborB．Knowledge C．InformationD．Intelligence
小題5:
A．eliminatesB．declinesC．qualifiesD．promotes
小題6:
A．relatively B．objectivelyC．a(chǎn)ppropriatelyD．personally
小題7:
A．forgetfulnessB．inconvenienceC．uselessnessD．disability
小題8:
A．After allB．In additionC．In shortD．That is to say
小題9:
A．suffers from B．deals withC．results in D．a(chǎn)pplies to
小題10:
A．BeautyB．MemoryC．SightD．Decision
小題11:
A．a(chǎn)ccidentallyB．consciouslyC．occasionallyD．independently
小題12:
A．ignoreB．selectC．storeD．process
小題13:
A．interestB．senseC．conclusionD．misunderstanding
小題14:
A．draw a conclusion B．made a choiceC．put it asideD．try it out
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Perfume (香水) has been in existence for a long time. These days, certain perfumes are considered comparable to great works of art. Here are a few of the most famous perfumes in history.
Chanel No.5
This perfume is probably the best-selling scent (氣味) in the history of fragrance (香水). Created by Ernst Beaux for Coco Chanel in 1921, it has been described as “the world’s most legendary fragrance”, and remains the company’s most famous perfume.
Shalimar
Jacques Guerlain created this vanilla (香草) fragrance in 1925. The perfume takes its name from the Garden of Shalimar, which was built by Emperor Shah Jehan for one of his wives. It was an immediate hit in 1925 and is still extremely popular today.
Joy
Joy is famous for having been the most expensive perfume in the world at one point. It was created in 1930 by Henri Alméras for Jean Patou to lift the bad mood that had swept over the world after the 1929 stock market crash.
L’Air duTemps
Francis Farbon created Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps in 1948. The fragrance is known for its spicy (香的) carnation (康乃馨) and gardenia (梔子) scents as well as its beautiful crystal (水晶的) bottle (designed by Lalique).
Eternity
Calvin Klein’s second perfume was created by Sophia Grojsman in 1988. Known for its light, flowery scent, the perfume was listed in the Fragrance Hall of Fame in 2003. It is recommended for daytime wear.
Angel
This wildly popular perfume was created in 1992 by Olivier Cresp for Thierry Mugler. The perfume was an instant success. The perfume has often been described as “delicious”, owing to its chocolatey (巧克力味的) scent. The perfume comes in beautiful star-shaped bottles. Angel perfume also comes in several bath and body products.
小題1:Who created Joy?
A．Henri Alméras.B．Jean Patou.
C．Sophia Grojsman.D．Jacques Guerlain.
小題2:Which of the following perfumes is known for its wonderful crystal bottle?
A．Shalimar. B．Chanel No. 5C．L’Air du Temps.D．Eternity.
小題3:The Angel perfume has been described as delicious because of __________.
A．its spicy scentB．its special bottle design
C．its vanilla scent D．its chocolatey scent
小題4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．Emperor Shah Jehan created the Shalimar perfume for one of his wives.
B．Joy was created to cheer people up after the stock market crash.
C．Lalique created Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps in 1948.
D．Eternity was listed into the Fragrance Hall of Fame in 1988.
小題5:Where can you probably see this article?
A．In a textbook.B．In the newspaper.
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閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
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People in Shanghai can quench their thirst with high quality water if the Shanghai Water Authority (SWA) is able to make good on its word. It has vowed to make the city’s water match its status as a world class city.
“The current tap water quality meets national standards, but, compared with that of the European Union and the United States, it still needs to be improved.” said the SWA’s director general, Hang Jiayi.
In other developed countries, water fountains can be found almost everywhere—people do not bother with bottled drinking water.
By 2020, the water of the Huangpu River will be treated to reduce the amount of organic waste in it. Major water works that draw water from the Huangpu will need more treatment facilities to improve the colour, texture, ammonia(氨)and nitrogen content before 2010.
These treatment facilities are expected to cost 4 billion yuan, something that could affect the price of water, according to Chen Yin, SWA’s deputy director general.
Chen said that replacing water pipes was also a key project. The city’s aged pipes are mostly to blame for the bad water quality.
The SWA has started the water facilities renovation(更新)work, including the more than 14,000 kilometres of indoor piping, 107,000 tanks on top of the buildings, and more than 6,000 underground facilities.
World Water Day came on March 22, and this year’s theme is “Water for the future”. Beijing is also drawing up plans during China’s Water Week, which runs until March 28.
By 2010, the water for the Shanghai EXPO is to be above World Health Organization standards. And, the people of Beijing will be able to drink their tap water as well.
小題1:People in Shanghai can drink their tap water_____.
A．by 2020B．in the first half of this yearC．by 2010D．by 2008
小題2:What step need not be taken in order to improve the tap water?
A．The water of the Huangpu River will be treated. B．Aged water pipes will be treated.
C．Water facilities must be renovated.D．Water fountains must be found.
小題3:Which is the correct statement according to the passage?
A．The tap water quality in Shanghai hasn’t met national standards.
B．World Water Day fell on March 22 this year.
C．The people of Beijing cannot drink their tap water now.
D．The treatment of the water of Huangpu River has been finished.
小題4:What is the main idea of the passage?
A．The cost of treating the tap water.
B．How to reach the water standards of developed countries.
C．The project for making tap water drinkable in Shanghai and Beijing.
D．The progress of treating the water of Huangpu River.

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They like using the Internet．They have lots of pocket money to spend．And they spend a higher proportion of it online than the rest of us．Teenagers are just the sort of people an online seller is interested in, and the things they want to buy－games, CDs and clothing－are easily sold on the Web.
But paying online is a tricky business for consumers who are too young to own credit cards．Most have to use a parent’s card．They want a facility that allows them to spend money.
That may come sooner than they think: new ways to take pocket money into cyber (網(wǎng)絡(luò)的) space are coming out rapidly on both sides of the Atlantic．If successful, these products can stimulate online sales.
In general, teenagers spend huge amounts: $153bn (billion) in the US last year and ￡20bn annually in the UK．Most teenagers have access to the Internet at home or at school－88 percent in the US, 69 percent in the UK．According to the Jupiter Research, one in eight of those with Internet access has bought something online－mainly CDs and books.
In most cases, parents pay for these purchases with credit cards, an arrangement that is often unsatisfactory for them and their children．Pressing parents to spend online is less productive than pressing on the high street．They are more likely to ask “Why?” if you ask to spend some money online.
One way to help teenagers change notes and coins into cybercast is through prepaid cards such as Internet Cash in the US and Smart cards in the UK．Similar to those for pay-as-you-go mobile telephones, they are sold in amounts such as￡20 or $50 with a concealed 14-digit number that can be used to load the cash into an online account.
小題1:What does the word “They” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A．Sellers.B．Buyers.C．Teenagers.D．Parents.
小題2:According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．More than half of the teenagers in the US and the UK have Internet access．
B．Teenagers pay for goods online with their own credit cards.
C．Most teenagers in the US and the UK have bought something online.
D．Teenagers found it easier to persuade parents to buy online than in a shop.
小題3:A new way to help teenagers shop online is to use ______.
A．a(chǎn) new machineB．special coins and notes
C．prepaid cardsD．pay-as-you-go mobile phones
小題4:What is the passage mainly about?
A．Online shopping traps.B．Internet users in the US and the UK.
C．New credit cards for parents.D．The arrival of cyber pocket money.

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