A

"Mummy, I don' t know what to play with." Steve interrupts his mother, who is talking to a friend, for the fourth time. "You've got a room full of toys!" his mother says, impatiently. In fact it is the jumble of toys which is to blame for four-year-old Steve's lack of interest in his dolls, cars and stuffed (packed) animals. Each morning he tips out three washing baskets of toys all over his floor, listlessly pulls out something and shortly after is standing at his mother's desk or following her into the kitchen saying: "Mummy, I am bored."

A family therapist (心理医生) explains why children lose interest when they have a whole "toy shop" at home: "According to their brain development, little children are not in a position to judge the quality of a variety of things at once. There is always just one favorite toy for the moment. All the rest is left lying about." What can parents do to stop their children from being oversupplied with toys? Under no conditions simply make something disappear without the child's knowledge. If he/she takes no more notice of a toy, a parent can ask if it can be stored or given away. Be warned though the child will always say he/she wants it then! A talk with relatives and friends may also help. Lyn is the mother of four-year-old Jessie, and we like her way. A small set of shelves in her child's room holds the toys and books that are the current (at present) favorites. When it seems to her that her daughter is tired of these toys, they put them away in a box together and select some other toys from a cupboard in another room. The box of "old" toys goes into the cupboard. When her child says she is "bored", they also get something from her cupboard - it may be something she has had for some time but because she hasn't seen it for a while it is almost like a new toy.

Some favorite toys stay out all the time, and there is collection of dolls which sits in the corner, but in this way Lyn has found that she has fewer toys to put away at the end of the day and her daughter always has something "fresh" to play with.

56. Steve interrupted his mother several times because ________.

A. he felt uninterested in his toys  B. he disliked his mother's guest

C. he didn't have enough toys to play with  D. he hoped his mother would play with him

57. According to the therapist, children often complain that they have nothing to play with because ________.

A. they can't play alone for a long time  B. they are too young to play with so many toys

C. they are too lazy to pick out their favourites 

D. they lack the ability to value too many things at a time

58. Which of the following can be used in place of "jumble"?

A. Simple choice.         B. Mixture in disorder.

C. Ordinary appearance.   D. Same shape.

59. Which is the advice given to parents in the text?

A. Buy fewer toys for their children.

B. Form good habits for their children.

C. Spare some time to play with their children.

D. Put some toys away without telling their children.

B

Attention Tim Hortons

Stainless Steel Travel Mug Owners

Lid Recall-15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug

A fault at the cup has been recognized. The fault may result in some lids lifting slightly from the body of the mug, and could probably cause injury from hot liquid leaking. Therefore, we have given an immediate lid recall notice.

This Recall notice is related only to Tim Hortons 15 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs sold between October 2002 and January 2003. The bottom of the mug is stamped with distributor's (经销商) name, "ThermoServ". There is no printing on the handle of the mug.

At Tim Hortons, we value our customers' safety above anything else. So, whether your lid is leaking or not, in the interest of your safety, we are requesting that you bring your mug to your nearest Tim Hortons (excluding Esso Tim Hortons), where they will exchange the lid for a new lid that fits safety. The new lids will be available February 1, 2003; please do not use your mug until you exchange the lid.

Here's what you do:

* Please do not use your mug until you have exchanged the lid for a new one.

* New lids will be available February 1, 2003.

* Return your travel mug to a Tim Hortons store (as of February 1, 2003).

* Your lid will he exchanged for a new lid.

If you prefer to return the entire mug, bring it back at any time for a full repayment.

If you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact us at:

Toll Free Number: 1-888-601-1616

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Tim Hortons

60. This advertisement is trying to ________.

A. introduce a new type of mugs      B. persuade people to buy a new lid

C. inform people of exchanging a lid  

D. warn against the danger of using the mug

61. The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who ________.

A. often travel around     B. have 15 oz Stainless mugs

C. want to buy 15 oz stainless mugs    D. are selling the mugs

62. According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. People should stop using the mug immediately.

 B. People can get the money back if they return the mug.

C. People with questions can call the company free of charge.

D. People can return the lid between October 2002 and January 2003.

63 - From the passage we can learn that Tim Hortons ________.

A. is a club for travelers          B. wants to make more money

C. cares about the customers' safety  

D. is an organization helping customers

C

Zinc (锌) is one of about 20 elements necessary for good health. It is present in the body in a very small amount, but it makes it possible for important chemical actions to be carried out in cells. Scientists are just beginning to discover how zinc and other elements work.

Researchers first studied zinc as a way to speed recovery. Dr. Waltor Powys, formerly with the United States Air Force, noted that the laboratory animals recovered faster when some matters were added to their food. One of these matters was zinc. Dr. Powys later tested the zinc treatment on an American airman recovering from medical operations. The airman who received zinc sulphate (硫酸盐) recovered in half of the usual time. Other doctors studied persons who had a number of strange disorders. The doctors learned that all of these problems were caused by lack of zinc in the body. They treated these disorders successfully by giving the patients zinc sulphate.

The amount of zinc in the body can be found by examining blood and hair. A lack of this important element is not uncommon among people in both industrial and developing countries. Zinc is found in most high protein (蛋白质) foods, such as meat milk, fish and eggs. It is also found in whole grains. But many people do not eat enough of these foods. Food markets should add these elements so that more people could get needed amount of these necessary matters.

64. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Scientists found how zinc works a long time ago.

B. People need a large amount of zinc to be healthy.

C. Zinc allows important chemical actions to take place in cells.

D. Zinc must be used in the course of medical operation.

65. One of the results from the study of zinc is that _________.

A. there's only a little zinc in the human body

B. food rich in protein contains more zinc

C. some physical problems are caused by lack of zinc

D. any patient who receives zinc sulphate gets well immediately

66. The best title for the passage may be ________.

A. A New Discovery      B. Zinc and Health

C. How Zinc Works     D. Add Zinc to Your Food

D

In October, 1961. at Crowley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio, an old, deaf gentleman named William E Hey stood up to throw the first ball of the World Series. Most people at Crowley Field on that day probably did not remember Hoy because he had retired (退休) from professional baseball 58 years earlier, in 1903. However, he had been an outstanding player and the deaf people still talk about him and his years in baseball.

William E. Hoy was horn in Houckstown, Ohio, on May 23, 1862. He became deaf when he was two years old. He attended the Columbus Ohio School for the deaf. After graduation, he started playing baseball while working as a shoemaker.

Hoy began playing professional baseball in 1886 for Oshkosh (Wisconsin) of the Northwestern League. In 1888, he started as an outfielder (外场手) with the old Washington Senators. His small figure and speed made him an outstanding base runner. He was very good at stealing bases during his career. In the 1888 major league season, he stole 82 bases. He was also the Senators' leading hitter in 1888. Hoy was clever; he threw right-handed and batted left-handed. On June 19, 1889, he threw out three batters (击球手) at the plate from his outfield position.

The arm signals used by judges today to show balls and strikes began because of Hoy. The judge lifted his right arm to show that the pitch was a strike, and his left arm to signal that it was a ball.

For many years, people talked about Hoy's last ball game in 1903. He was playing for Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast Winter League. It was a memorable game because Hoy made a wonderful play which won the game. It was a very foggy night and, therefore, very hard to see the ball. In the ninth inning (棒球的一局), with two men out, Hoy managed to catch a fly ball to make the third out in spite of the fog. Ms Angeles defeated their opposition and won the game.

After he retired, Hoy stayed busy. He ran a dairy farm near Cincinnati for 20 years. He also became a public speaker and traveled giving speeches. Until a few years before his death, he took 4 and 10 mile walks several mornings a week. On December 15, 1961, William Hoy died at the age of 99

67. In which order did the following things happen in Hoy's life?

a. Hoy worked as a shoemaker.

b. Hoy began to run a diary farm.

c. Hoy played a memorable game in the heavy fog.

d. Hoy threw the first ball of the World Series.

e. Hoy became deaf.

A. d, e, a, c, b     B. e, a, C. b, d    C. d, a, e, c, b     D. e. a, b, c, d

68. We can infer from the last paragraph that Hoy ________in his late years.

A. became famous           B. led a relaxed life

C. traveled around the world   D. was in good physical condition

69. This passage is mainly about ________.

A. a deaf player devoted to the game of baseball

B. baseball game rules and important players

C. the rise in the social position of the deaf people

D. where the baseball judge hand signals came from

70. What can be inferred from this passage?

A. Hoy was the greatest baseball player in his time.

B. Speaking and listening are not necessary in baseball games.

C. The judge had to study the hand signals very seriously.

D. Hoy's family encouraged him to become a baseball player.

E

Americans are proud of their variety and individuality (个性), yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?

Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People have become conditioned to expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a hairdresser, or a waiter to lose professional identity (职业身份) than to step out of uniform?

Uniforms also have many practical good points. They are often more comfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes.

Primary among the argument against uniforms is their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they are likely to think, speak, and act similarly on the job at least.

Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.

71. What surprises us is that Americans _______.

A. still judge a man by his clothes     B. think highly of uniforms

C. less prefer wearing civilian clothes  D. respect a lift operator in uniform

72. People are likely to think that a man in uniform ________.

A. suggests quality work     B. shows his social position

C. appears to he more practical   D. looks more fresh and attractive

73. Those who are against uniforms believe that people wearing uniforms ______.

A. are usually helpful         B. have little freedom

C. lose personal character    D. enjoy greater popularity

74. It can be concluded from the passage that ________.

A. people generally trust a person in uniform

B. people enjoy wearing comfortable uniform

C. the cost of the uniform is acceptable to people

D. people wear uniforms to show their professions

75. The underlined sentence tells us that ________.

A. it's impossible for people with jobs to lose their identity

B. people's identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms

C. nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when working

D. people in those professions act in an easier way without uniforms

56.A 57.D 58.B 59.D 60.C 61.B 62.D 63.C 64.C 65.C 66.B 67.B 68.D 69.A 70.B 71.B 72.A 73.C 74.A 75.B