The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in 1971 in downtown Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It was a small coffee shop that roasted its own coffee beans. The coffee shop’s business did well, and by 1981 there were three more Starbucks stores in Seattle.
Things really began to change for the company in 1981. That year, Howard Schultz met the three men who ran Starbucks. Schultz worked in New York for a company that made kitchen equipment. He noticed that Starbucks ordered a large number of special coffee makers, and he was curious about the company. Schultz went to Seattle to see what Starbucks did , and he liked what he saw. He wanted to become part of the company. In 1982, the original Starbucks owners hired Schultz as the company’s head of marketing.
In 1983, Schultz traveled to Italy. The unique atmosphere of the espresso(濃咖啡) bars there caught his eye. To Schultz it seemed that Italians spent their daily lives in three places: home, work , and coffee bars . His experience in Italy gave Schultz a new idea for Starbucks back in Seattle.
Schultz created an atmosphere for Starbucks coffee shops that was comfortable and casual, and customers everywhere seemed to like it. Between 1987 and 1992, Starbucks opened 150 new stores---and that was only the beginning. As a matter of fact, by the year 2000, three new Starbucks stores opened somewhere around the world every day!
Today, Starbucks has thousands of stores, including stores in twenty-six countries. One thing that helps make Starbucks succeed in cities outside the United Stateds is the way Starbucks works with local stores and restaurants. By working together with a store already in the city, Starbucks gains an understanding of customers in the city.  This understanding helps Starbucks open stores in the right locations for their customers.
小題1:What is the main topic of the reading?
A．how Starbucks has grownB．Starbucks’ customers
C．what Starbucks makesD．how Starbucks makes its coffee
小題2:Which is true about Starbucks’ first ten years of business?
A．It grew very quicklyB．It was run by Howard Schultz
C．It was a small companyD．It made special coffee makers
小題3:Who is Howard Schultz?
A．a(chǎn) coffee seller from New YorkB．the man who changed the company
C．a(chǎn)n Italian coffee makerD．one of the original owners of the company
小題4:About how many new Starbucks opened in 1999?
A．3B．150C．300D．more than 1000
小題5:What helps Starbucks succeed in places outside the United States?
A．opening restaurants in just a few locations each year.
B．only selling locally produced coffee beans
C．working with other major coffee-making companies
D．learning about local customers.

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Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort（勝地） of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment（娛樂） areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.
You’ll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you’ve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.
Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun-filled farewell dinner--- a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.
12Days, 25 Meals, 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9Dinners
Day 1      Overnight fight to Italy
Day 2-3    Regina Palace, Stresa, Italy
Day4—10  Costa Victoria (Costa  cruises)
Day11     Hotel Leopardi, Verona, Italy
Day12     Leave for home
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小題1:How is the journey planned?
A．It starts and ends in Italy.
B．It starts and ends in Greece.
C．It starts in Italy and ends in Greece.
D．It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.
小題2:What can be inferred from the travel plan?
A．The price may get lower than those in the plan.
B．The price include three meals a day.
C．The price is the highest in summer.
D．The prices include entertainment service.
小題3:What does the underlined part “the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?
A．A famous hotel.B．A beautiful resort.
C．A comfortable ship.D．A long-distant bus.
小題4:Tourists will travel on their own in _____.
A．StresaB．OlympiaC．MykonosD．Verona

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Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was very      when I first stepped onto the campus(校園). Well, it’s not even really a campus. It's      like an area in a small town.
Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century.They look very old and      . You might        say they’re a little shabby(破舊). They don’t fit the modern 40   of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by     and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a castle of the Mid-Ages. But when I looked across the street, the     shops and in-fashion(時(shí)尚的) students made me feel like I was in the 21st century       . It creates a strong contrast(對(duì)比)and brings a special 41   to the school.
Our tents       Gary took us around told us.“You see this grass field in the center of the school?Here is where they hold their     ceremony .They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony.” It's     ! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the grass?
I      some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of      turning, along with the singing of the birds, I felt very      .There was no competitive felling at all.
Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science centre      there are hundreds of high-end computers, too. Its religion(宗教) and the literature departments are also     the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and    technology.It makes Harvard a very attractive place to      in.
I hope one day I’ll      my dream school --- Harvard.
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A．upsetB．troubledC．shockedD．tired
小題2:
A．moreB．lessC．muchD．most
小題3:
A．greatB．solidC．noisyD．simple
小題4:
A．stillB．evenC．everD．yet
小題5:
A．modelB．wayC．ideaD．example
小題6:
A．grassB．stonesC．plantsD．flowers
小題7:
A．emptyB．quietC．freeD．busy
小題8:
A．onceB．a(chǎn)gainC．onlyD．then
小題9:
A．environmentB．sceneC．a(chǎn)tmosphere(氛圍)D．condition
小題10:
A．guideB．partnerC．visitorD．professor
小題11:
A．celebrationB．closingC．openingD．graduation
小題12:
A．uninterestingB．unbelievableC．unbearableD．
uncomfortable
小題13:
A．hadB．sawC．feltD．imagined
小題14:
A．booksB．benchesC．blanketsD．pages
小題15:
A．luckyB．calmC．nervousD．happy
小題16:
A．butB．a(chǎn)ndC．thoughD．yet
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A．inB．beyondC．a(chǎn)mongD．under
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   When I lived in Spain, some Spanish friends of mine decided to visit England by car. Before they left, they asked me for advice about how to find accommodation. I suggested that they should stay at “bed and breakfast” houses, because this kind of accommodation gives a foreign visitor a good chance to speak English with the family. My friends listened to my advice, but they came back with some funny stories.
“We didn’t stay at bed and breakfast houses,” they said, “because we found that most families were away on holiday.”
I thought this was strange. Finally I understood what had happened. My friends spoke little English, and they thought “VACANCIES” meant “holidays”, because the Spanish word for “holidays” is “vacaciones”. So they did not go to house where the sign outside said “VACABCUES”, which in English means there are free rooms. Then my friends went to house where the sign said “NO VACANCIES”, because they thought this meant the people who owned the house were not away on holiday. But they found that these houses were all full. As a result, they stayed at hotels!
We laughed about this and about mistakes my friends made in reading other signs. In Spanish, the word “DIVERSION” means fun. In English, it means that workmen are repairing the road, and that you must take a different road. When my friends saw the word ‘DIVERSION’ on a road sign, they thought they were going to have fun. Instead, the road ended in a large hole.
English people have problems too when they learn foreign languages. Once in Paris, when someone offered me some more coffee, I said “Thank you” in French. I meant that I would like some more. However, to my surprise the coffee pot was taken away! Later I found out that “Thank you” in French means “No, thank you.”
小題1: My Spanish friends wanted advice about __________.
A．learning English
B．finding places to stay in England
C．driving their car on English roads
D．going to England by car
小題2: I suggested that they stay at “bed and breakfast” houses because__________.
A．they would be able to practise their English
B．it would be much cheaper than staying in hotels
C．it would be convenient for them to have dinner
D．there would be no problem about finding accommodation there
小題3:“NO VACANCIES” in English means__________.
A．no free roomsB．free rooms
C．not away on holidayD．holidays
小題4:If you see a road sign that says “Diversion” in UK, you will__________.
A．fall into a hole
B．have a lot of fun and enjoy yourself
C．find that the road is blocked by crowds of people
D．have to take a different road
小題5:When someone offered me more coffee and I said “Thank you” in French, I__________.
A．didn’t really want any more coffee
B．wanted them to take the coffee pot away
C．really wanted some more coffee
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A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves – the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. But we really shouldn’t be, because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solves problems, and calm ourselves down. Beware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying, “Good job!”
Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and motive others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
小題1:The author argues in the first paragraph that ________.
A．words will never hurt us at all
B．words have lasting effects on us
C．positive effects last longer than negative effects
D．negative words last longer than positive effects
小題2:Why should we not feel embarrassed when talking to ourselves?
A．Almost everybody has the habit of talking to oneself.
B．It does harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone.
C．Talking to ourselves helps us to solve all the problems.
D．Talking to ourselves is believed to be good for our health.
小題3:The underlined phrase “give ourselves a pat on the back” in Paragraph 3 means _________.
A．blame ourselvesB．punish ourselves
C．praise ourselvesD．talk to ourselves
小題4:Which of the following statements would the author agree to?
A．It is better to think twice before talking to others.
B．It is impossible for unkind words to be forgotten.
C．Words always possess long positive effects.
D．Kind words are sometimes not needed at all.

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Some places in the world have strange laws. It’s important for you to know about them before going there.
People who like to chew gum(口香糖) may have to leave Singapore. The government really wants to keep the city clean and will fine you for chewing gum.
Before you leave for the United Arab Emirates you’d better make sure you aren’t visiting during Ramadan(齋月). During that time you aren’t allowed to eat or drink in public. Tourists have been fined up to $275 for drinking in public.
Lovers spend so much time kissing each other goodbye at train stations that trains often start late. This law — no kissing your lover goodbye at train stations – is rather old, and isn’t in use today in France.
In Thailand it’s against the law to drive a car or motorcycle without a shirt on, no matter how hot it is. Punishments are different in different areas and can include warnings and tickets costing about $10. No joke -- the local police will stop you.
Studies in Denmark have shown that cars with their headlights on are more noticeable by other drivers than those with their headlights off. Drivers there are required to leave their headlights on even during the day, or they may face a fine up to $100.
Do you often buy things using coins? Don’t do it in Canada. The Currency Law of 1985 doesn’t allow using only coins to buy things. Even the use of the dollar-coin is limited (受限制的). The shop owner has the right to choose whether to take your coins or not.
Make sure you know about these laws before your next trip. Better safe than sorry.
小題1:What is mainly talked about in the text?
A．How to make your trip around the world safe.
B．Why there are strange laws in the world.
C．Some strange laws you should know about for your trip.
D．interesting places you can go to around the world.
小題2:If you are driving a car in Thailand, _____.
A．the police will play a joke on you
B．you should wear your shirt even though it’s hot
C．the police will give you tickets costing about $10
D．you should always keep your headlights on
小題3: What can we learn from the text?
A．The Singaporean government cares a lot about its environment.
B．Kissing goodbye at train stations isn’t allowed in France today.
C．Tourists in the United Arab Emirates shouldn’t eat in public.
D．You can turn your headlights off in daytime in Denmark.
小題4:What do we know about the strange law in Canada?
A．It is a newly invented law.B．You aren’t allowed to use dollar-coins.
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It's really true what people say about English politeness: it's everywhere．When squeezing past someone in a narrow aisle, people say "sorry"．When getting off a bus, English passengers say "thank you" rather than the driver．In Germany, people would never dream of doing these things．
After all, squeezing past others sometimes can't be avoided．a(chǎn)nd the bus driver is merely doing his job．I used lo think the same way, without questioning it, until I started traveling to the British Isles and came to appreciate some more polite ways of communicating with people．
People thank each other everywhere in England, all the time．When people buy something in a shop, customer and retail assistant in most cases thank each other twice or more．In Germany, it would be exceptional to hear more than one thank you in such a conversation．British students thank their lecturers when leaving the room．English employers thank their employees for doing their jobs as opposed to Germans, who would normally think that paying their workers money is already enough．
Another thing I observed during my stay was that English people rarely criticize others．Even when I was working and mistakes were pointed out to me．my employers stressed several times but none of their explanations were intended as criticism．It has been my impression that by avoiding criticism, English people are making an effort to make others feel comfortable．This also is shown in other ways．British men still open doors for women, and British men are more likely to treat women to a meal than German men．However, 1 do need to point out here that this applies to English men a bit more than it would to Scottish men' Yes, the latter are a bit tightfisted．
小題1:What is the author's attitude towards English politeness?
A．He appreciates itB．He gives no personal opinion
C．He thinks it is artificialD．He thinks it goes too far．
小題2:What can we learn about customers and retail assistants in Germany?
A．It's always a retail assistant who says thank you．
B．A customer never says thank you to a retail assistant．
C．They always say thank you to each other．
D．They may say thank you only once．
小題3:We can learn from the last paragraph that Scottish men _____．
A．a(chǎn)re more likely to be involved in a fighting．
B．a(chǎn)re not so willing to spend money for women．
C．a(chǎn)re more polite than English men.
D．treat women in a polite way.
小題4:The author develops the text through the method of        .
A．giving commentsB．telling stories
C．making comparisonsD．giving reasons

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The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be something confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar (學(xué)習(xí)日程表). Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be uneasy. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you are worried about starting their university social life. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week:
·Make sure you know something about the British social customs. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
·Sometimes cups of tea or even sweets can give you a head start in making friends.
·The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than if you’re someone who never leaves his rooms.
·Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
So with a bit of clever planning, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your wisdom to next year’s newcomers.
小題1:Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?
A．October is generally the busiest month for universities.
B．It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your door.
C．A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier.
D．The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week.
小題2:We can infer from the 4th paragraph that ______.
A．the newcomers usually miss the days living at home
B．most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities
C．many freshers are worried about how to fit university life
D．a(chǎn)ll the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs
小題3:Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?
A．To pass the busy university life.B．To help make friends with other freshers.
C．To show yourself a drinker as others.D．To pass the time in a happy way.
小題4:The main purpose of writing this passage is to ______.
A．tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities
B．introduce something about higher education system of the UK
C．discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK
D．a(chǎn)dvise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning

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Prince Charles yesterday promised to reduce the royal impact on the environment through sweeping changes to his personal lifestyle and official schedule. The prince will replace carbon-heavy private jets and helicopters with scheduled flights and train services.
The move came as Prince Charles urged business leaders to publish the environmental pact of their activities.
He said, “Few accountants and business decision-makers ask, ‘How much of our critical natural resource is left? How many miles of polar ice cap has our business helped melt this year? By how many inches have we raised sea levels? How many species have we put at risk? How many homes will be flooded, how many people will die of thirst or starvation because of our activities? ’ These are not comfortable questions, but, by God, they need to be asked. ”
He added, “At the moment these costs do not appear in anyone’s books… Yet they are real, they are incurred now and in a relatively short time, the damage being caused may be beyond remedy. ” He said the world was “running up the biggest global credit card debt in history, but with little or no thought for how the bill will ever be paid”.
Flanked by the prime minister and business and community leaders at St James’ Palace, the prince said his new “accounting for sustainability” project would give consumers the power to choose products that caused less damage to the planet.
Duchy Originals, the prince’s food company, is taking steps to work out how much carbon dioxide and other green-house gases are emitted in growing, processing and distributing its products. The changes to the prince’s travel arrangements announced yesterday are part of a wider review of the carbon footprint associated with activities at all three of his residences. Clarence House in London, Highgrove and Birkhall on the Balmorals estate(莊園), as well as the activities of his 21 personal and 105 full-time staff. Measures include a review of electricity use, commuter and other staff travel and are intended to identify further reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. The review will report in June , when Clarence House will announce annual targets to reduce carbon emission.
小題1:How does Prince Charles feel about business leaders in terms of environmental protection?
A．Dissatisfied.B．Disappointed.
C．Doubtful.D．Impatient.
小題2:In response to Prince Charles’ calls, Duchy Originals will ______.
A．make as much green food as possible
B．cut down its cost
C．figure out its greenhouse gas emission
D．continue its greenhouse gas emission
小題3:The underlined phrase in paragraph 4 probably refers to ______.
A．the great amount of waste produced by industry
B．the great damage caused to the environment
C．the great amount of debts of the royal family
D．the high cost of industry in their producing process
小題4:What would be the best title for the passage?
A．Prince Charles promised Greener Royal Lifestyle
B．Better Late than Never
C．Prince Charles and His Concern for Environment
D．The Royal Family Has a Role to Play in Environment Protection

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