Recently, professor of philosophy (哲学)in the United States has written a book called Moneyand the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our daily life hasmore meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep arecord of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can seewhat they really value in life.He says our relations with others often become dearly defined (清晰的）when moneyentersthe picture. You might have wonderful relationship with somebody and you think that you arevery good friends. But you will know him only when you ask him to lend some money. If hedoes, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before or it cansuddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn’t. This person may say that he has a certainfeeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it.Since money is so important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be veryimportant. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book.Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being rich, becauseyou are a self-made man?Answer: The most surprising thing is how people give me so much respect. I am nothing. Idon’t know much. All I am is rich.People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do Ineed for any given purposes in my life? In his book, the professor uncovered an importantneed in modem society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end.Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to give happinessmay be missing the meaning of life.【1】According to the first paragraph, people have not realized .A.how important money is in their daily lifeB.how one spends money shows what is important to himC.that money is more important than their philosophy of lifeD.that their understanding of life is more important than money【2】The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money .A.is a good way to test your friendship B.will do harm to your friendshipC.will strengthen your friendship D.is a good way to break off your friendship【3】The underlined phrase “enter the picture” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “”.A.is used up B.is spent on picturesC.is paid in the right way D.is paid attention to【4】What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview?A.He doesn’t feel that he is well educated.B.He doesn’t think he is a very important person.C.He doesn’t consider himself to be very successful.D.He doesn’t think that being rich deserves so much attention. 3. I remember my mother as a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12—oldenough to remember her language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted toDuke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of acompany in New York. My mother could give fluent speeches, say “wolves” correctly.It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time I was born,I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents’ voices, whether it was my dad’ssoftly accented, or my mother’s clear English. The flow of language was unbroken, andwhether in Chinese or English, the stream of communication flowed through our house.One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, Ileft the house for the bus stop. I was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As Idrew closer, I saw my mother lying on the ground.In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. Mymother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear thatthestrokehad created a wall between my mothers mind and mouth: her mind was not any lessdear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant.The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity doesnot exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given,and knowing anything about anyone is impossible. Without language, communication cannottake place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of astranger. The world would pass us by in silence.【1】From where might the author’s mom come to America?A.China B.EnglandC.Russia D.Canada【2】According to the last two paragraphs, the author’s mom was unable to .A.think clearly B.express herself wellC.speak D.open her mouth.【3】The underlined word “stroke” in the 4th paragraph most probably refers to .A.an accident B.a hitC.an illness D.a robbery【4】This passage is mainly about .A.a strong mother B.the importance of languageC.a family disaster D.the significance of teaching language 4. My friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, Ididn’t have any luggage to pack my belongings in.My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passedaway long ago. “I don’t know if you’ll want to use it,” she said so gently, “it’s very old, wornout, and such an ugly yellow color." I was so touched by her offer to lend something thatbelonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibility of it being damaged orlost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train withKathy.We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we slept, we wereawakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations.The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. Butsuddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of theovernight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left atthe wrong location.”Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fearbe coming true, was Debbie’s suitcase lost?Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Didyou ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?”Before the other conductor could answer, I screamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!”The two conductors stopped in their tracks! and, very red in the face, couldn’t seem toapologize enough for having insulted my suitcase.When I returned it, I couldn’t wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie’s safe hands. Sheasked, “Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow. I just couldn’t resist telling her whathad happened. She laughed heartily.When I recall the golden suitcase, Fm reminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselves astoo old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that weare one of God’s most valued creations -- unique, and holding inside our most valuablepossessions -- that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom.【1】Hearing the announcements, the author .A.was happy to reach the destinationB.felt angry at the service on the trainC.feared that the suit case might be lostD.asked the conductors to look for the suitcase【2】How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase?A.Puzzled. B.Embarrassed.C.Astonished. D.Amused.【3】From the last paragraph we can learn that .A.a friend in need is a friend indeedB.God helps those who help themselvesC.inner beauty is more important than appearanceD.a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step【4】Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.The Golden Suitcase. B.An Unforgettable Trip.C.A Warm-hearted Friend. D.Two Impolite Conductors. 5. Adult Basic Education (ABE) PreparationTaskThe ABE Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skillsand help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen,worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.DescriptionABE Is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills forstudents who are of different educational levels. Development of reading, writing, and mathskills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employability, and technology.Students without a high school diploma also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED(General Equivalency Diploma) exams in the five subject areas: writing, social studies,science, literature, and math.Prerequisites (条件)ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, andmath skills at the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must obtain an officialpermission from high school before attending class.To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the EducationalPlanning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCCpolicies, fees, etc.Students will also have their reading, writing, and math abilities assessed ( 评估> during theEducational Planning Session. The results of their assessments will help the teachers developindividual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Studentsneeding special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.CoursesABE 0741: Beginning LiteracyABE 0742: BeginningABE 0743: Intermediate IABE 0744: Intermediate IIABE 0745: Secondary IABE 0746: Secondary II (Includes preparation for the GED Test)【1】The ABE Department serves an aim to .A.provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with societyB.help learners successfully get a job in a changing worldC.offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary educationD.provide students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams【2】A 17-year-old student is not accepted to ABE classes only because he .A.is below eighteenB.can’t offer a high school diplomaC.can’t provide an official permission from high schoolD.is assessed as poor in learning【3】Different courses are offered to different students according to .A.their own choicesB.the assessments during the Education Planning SessionC.their performances in schoolD.how much they pay for the courses

二、 阅读理解（共 4 题） 2. Recently, professor of philosophy (哲学)in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our daily life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they can see what they really value in life. He says our relations with others often become dearly defined (清晰的）when moneyenters the picture. You might have wonderful relationship with somebody and you think that you are very good friends. But you will know him only when you ask him to lend some money. If he does, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn’t. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it. Since money is so important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book. Question: What is the most surprising thing you have discovered about being rich, because you are a self-made man? Answer: The most surprising thing is how people give me so much respect. I am nothing. I don’t know much. All I am is rich. People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for any given purposes in my life? In his book, the professor uncovered an important need in modem society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life. 【1】According to the first paragraph, people have not realized . A.how important money is in their daily life B.how one spends money shows what is important to him C.that money is more important than their philosophy of life D.that their understanding of life is more important than money 【2】The author seems to believe that asking your friend to lend you some money . A.is a good way to test your friendship B.will do harm to your friendship C.will strengthen your friendship D.is a good way to break off your friendship 【3】The underlined phrase “enter the picture” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “ ”. A.is used up B.is spent on pictures C.is paid in the right way D.is paid attention to 【4】What can we learn about the millionaire from his answer in the interview? A.He doesn’t feel that he is well educated. B.He doesn’t think he is a very important person. C.He doesn’t consider himself to be very successful. D.He doesn’t think that being rich deserves so much attention. 3. I remember my mother as a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12—old enough to remember her language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted to Duke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of a company in New York. My mother could give fluent speeches, say “wolves” correctly. It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time I was born, I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents’ voices, whether it was my dad’s softly accented, or my mother’s clear English. The flow of language was unbroken, and whether in Chinese or English, the stream of communication flowed through our house. One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, I left the house for the bus stop. I was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer, I saw my mother lying on the ground. In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear that thestrokehad created a wall between my mothers mind and mouth: her mind was not any less dear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant. The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity does not exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given, and knowing anything about anyone is impossible. Without language, communication cannot take place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of a stranger. The world would pass us by in silence. 【1】From where might the author’s mom come to America? A.China B.England C.Russia D.Canada 【2】According to the last two paragraphs, the author’s mom was unable to . A.think clearly B.express herself well C.speak D.open her mouth. 【3】The underlined word “stroke” in the 4th paragraph most probably refers to . A.an accident B.a hit C.an illness D.a robbery 【4】This passage is mainly about . A.a strong mother B.the importance of language C.a family disaster D.the significance of teaching language 4. My friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, I didn’t have any luggage to pack my belongings in. My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I don’t know if you’ll want to use it,” she said so gently, “it’s very old, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color." I was so touched by her offer to lend something that belonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibility of it being damaged or lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train with Kathy. We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we slept, we were awakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations. The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. But suddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left at the wrong location.” Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbie’s suitcase lost? Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Did you ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?” Before the other conductor could answer, I screamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!” The two conductors stopped in their tracks! and, very red in the face, couldn’t seem to apologize enough for having insulted my suitcase. When I returned it, I couldn’t wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie’s safe hands. She asked, “Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow. I just couldn’t resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily. When I recall the golden suitcase, Fm reminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselves as too old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of God’s most valued creations -- unique, and holding inside our most valuable possessions -- that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom. 【1】Hearing the announcements, the author . A.was happy to reach the destination B.felt angry at the service on the train C.feared that the suit case might be lost D.asked the conductors to look for the suitcase 【2】How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase? A.Puzzled. B.Embarrassed. C.Astonished. D.Amused. 【3】From the last paragraph we can learn that . A.a friend in need is a friend indeed B.God helps those who help themselves C.inner beauty is more important than appearance D.a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step 【4】Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.The Golden Suitcase. B.An Unforgettable Trip. C.A Warm-hearted Friend. D.Two Impolite Conductors. 5. Adult Basic Education (ABE) Preparation Task The ABE Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world. Description ABE Is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational levels. Development of reading, writing, and math skills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employability, and technology. Students without a high school diploma also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED (General Equivalency Diploma) exams in the five subject areas: writing, social studies, science, literature, and math. Prerequisites (条件) ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, and math skills at the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must obtain an official permission from high school before attending class. To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC policies, fees, etc. Students will also have their reading, writing, and math abilities assessed ( 评估> during the Educational Planning Session. The results of their assessments will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Students needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977- 4341) at least two weeks before the session is held. Courses ABE 0741: Beginning Literacy ABE 0742: Beginning ABE 0743: Intermediate I ABE 0744: Intermediate II ABE 0745: Secondary I ABE 0746: Secondary II (Includes preparation for the GED Test) 【1】The ABE Department serves an aim to . A.provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with society B.help learners successfully get a job in a changing world C.offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary education D.provide students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams 【2】A 17-year-old student is not accepted to ABE classes only because he . A.is below eighteen B.can’t offer a high school diploma C.can’t provide an official permission from high school D.is assessed as poor in learning 【3】Different courses are offered to different students according to . A.their own choices B.the assessments during the Education Planning Session C.their performances in school D.how much they pay for the courses