Day 1
Various pastries take ... (P4-5)
Choose the best answer:
1. How is Paragraph 5 mainly developed?
A. By giving examples.
B. By analyzing causes and effects.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By presenting research findings.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A. In general, hybrid foods are healthier than common foods.
B. So far, hybrid foods have been very successful.
C. Hybrid foods started in the UK and then gradually spread to the US.
D. Hybrid foods are popular because they offer people more takeaway choices.

3. What is the author’s attitude toward the rise of hybrid foods?
A. Amused. B. Unfavorable.
C. Admiring. D. Unconcerned.

Day 2
Learning about calories (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?
A. Foods that can keep us full for a longer time are healthier.
B. Women should try to eat no more than 2,500 calories per day.
C. Our body has infinite potential to deal with extra fat and stay healthy.
D. “Smart eating” means eating foods that can fill us up and stop us feeling hungry.

2. Which of the following foods are recommended by Dr van Tulleken?
A. Yogurts. B. Eggs and sugar.
C. Broccoli and kale. D. Chocolate and sodas.

3. The main purpose of the article is to _____.
A. give the reader new information on calories
B. urge people to control the number of calories in their diet
C. prove that what calorie-counting maniacs are doing is wrong
D. give a brief introduction to a new UK television show

Day 3
Sofa of memories (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. What does the author mean by saying the underlined sentence “You get it from me”?
A. “You can get another sofa from me.”
B. “You can get mental support from me.”
C. “You behave just the same way I do.”
D. “You are asking the right person to help you.”

2. When the writer was selling the crib, _____.
A. she felt relieved that there was someone willing to buy it
B. she showed a strong attachment to the old item
C. she couldn’t decide whether or not to sell it in the end
D. she changed her mind in hopes of keeping it and increasing its value
3. The writer refers to the television shows to _____.
A. prove that it’s depressing to get attached to old stuff
B. explain what contributes to people’s attachment to old stuff
C. show that people in TV shows live the same lives as ordinary people do
D. prove that it’s actually common for people to find it hard to abandon old stuff

4. Which opinion might the writer agree with according to the article?
A. If you give away old stuff regularly, you are wasteful.
B. If the old stuff has done what it was supposed to, then let it go.
C. Nothing is more valuable than your love for your old stuff.
D. The older your stuff is, the less trouble you have getting rid of it.

Day 4
Writing Indian history (PI)
Choose the best answer:
1. What is the article mainly about?
A. The development and characteristics of Bengali writing.
B. Rabindranath Tagore’s achievements and impact on the world.
C. How Tagore supported his country’s independence from the British.
D. A comparison of three great patriotic writers from the twentieth century.

2. Which of the following is TRUE about Tagore according to the article?
A. He is the only Indian who has won the Nobel Prize.
B. He was regarded as the third greatest writer in the world.
C. In Tagore’s works, he reflected the lives of common people.
D. It’s not difficult to see Tagore’s optimism and open-mindedness in his works.

3. Tagore did excellent work in the following fields EXCEPT ______.
A. art B. science
C. politics D. literature

4. Thanks to his journey abroad, Tagore _______.
A. was inspired to develop a wide range of interests
B. promoted the Bengali writing he had renewed across the world
C. was urged to support his country’s independence from the British
D. decided to let his countrymen know about the rest of the world via his works

Day 5
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
If we want to make friends, let’s put ourselves out to do things for other people – things that require time, energy, unselfishness, and thoughtfulness.
When the Duke of Windsor was the Prince of Wales, he was 1 to tour South America, and before he 2 on that tour he spent months studying Spanish so that he could make public talks in the language of the country; and the South Americans 3 him for it.
For years I made it a point to find out the 4 of my friends. How? Although I haven’t the least bit of faith in astrology (占星术), I began by asking the other party (对方) whether he or she 5 the date of one’s birth has anything to do with 6 and disposition (性格倾向). I then asked him or her to tell me the month and day of birth. 7 he or she said, “November 24,” for example, I kept 8 to myself, “November 24, November 24.” The minute my friend’s back was 9 , I wrote down the name and birthday and 10 would transfer (转写) it to a birthday book. At the beginning of each year, I had these birthday dates scheduled in my calendar pad so that they came to my 11 automatically. When the natal (出生的) day 12 , there was my letter or telegram. What a(n) 13 it was! I was frequently the only person on earth who 14 .
If we want to make friends, let’s 15 people with enthusiasm. When somebody calls you on the telephone, use the same psychology. Say “Hello” in tones that suggest how 16 you are to have the person call. Many companies train their telephone operators to greet all callers in a tone that shows interest and 17 . The callers feel the company is 18 about them. Let’s remember that when we answer the telephone tomorrow.
Showing a genuine 19 in others not only wins friends for you, but may 20 in its customers a loyalty to your company.

1. A. intended B. forced C. permitted D. scheduled
2. A. carried out B. worked out
C. started out D. turned out
3. A. envied B. criticized C. loved D. expected
4. A. plans B. birthdays C. worries D. secrets
5. A. noticed B. believed C. cared D. imagined
6. A. character B. talent C. habits D. beliefs
7. A. If B. Since
C. While D. Unless
8. A. counting B. proving C. explaining D. repeating
9. A. hidden B. covered C. turned D. examined
10. A. instead B. later C. again D. still
11. A. attention B. control
C. touch D. support
12. A. arrived B. appeared C. lasted D. passed
13. A. record B. hit C. embarrassment D. challenge
14. A. expected B. promised
C. discovered D. remembered
15. A. praise B. greet
C. help D. encourage
16. A. peaceful B. worried
C. pleased D. nervous
17. A. surprise B. enthusiasm C. contempt D. imagination
18. A. worried B. curious
C. careful D. concerned
19. A. faith B. pride
C. interest D. understanding
20. A. develop B. prepare C. involve D. share
（答案见下期） 21ST
上期参考答案
D1 1-3 CBD D2 1-4 BDBA D3 1-3 BBA
D4 1-4 DACD D5 1-3 BCA