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What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-cream taster?
      Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice cream. Just ask John Harrison, an "Official Taste Tester" for the past few years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a product's quality. During his career Harrison has been responsible for approving large quantities of the sweet ice cream----as well as for developing over 75  flavors.
      Some people think that it would be easy to do this job, after all, you just have to like ice cream, right? No, there's more to the job than that, says Harrison, who has a degree in chemistry. He points out that a dairy or food science degree would be very useful to someone wanting a career in this "cool" field.
     In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses 60 ice cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about 12℉. Harrison explains, "You get more flavor from warmer ice cream, which is why some kids like to stir it, creating ice cream soup."
     While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance. "Tasting begins with the eyes," he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attractive and asks himself, "Does the product have the color expected from that flavor?" Next it's time to taste!
   Continuing to think up new ideas, try out new flavors, and test samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison busy but happy-working at one "cool" job.

(1) What is John Harrison's job?
 

A. An official.

B. An ice-cream taster.

C. A chemist.

D. An ice-cream manufacturer.

(2) According to John Harrison, to be qualified in the "cool field",it is helpful to ________.
  

A. keep a diary of work

B. have new ideas every day

C. have a degree in related subjects

D. find out new flavors each day

(3) What does Harrison do first when testing ice-cream?
 

A. He stirs the ice-cream.

B. He examines the color of the ice-cream

C. He tastes the flavor of the ice-cream.

D. He lets the ice-cream warm up.

(4) Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?
 

A. Tasting with Eyes.

B. Flavors of ice-cream.

C. John Harrison's Life.

D. One Cool Job

For the most part, you are probably only exposed to the music that is played on your favorite radio stations and TV shows, music Web sites, or the music that your friends and family members enjoy. While you probably know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be a rewarding experience to enlarge your horizons (眼界), discovering artists and types of music that you’re not familiar with. Who knows, you might discover you like certain types of music you never even considered.

     Have you ever wondered about the history and influences of your favorite types of music? For example, did you know that rock ’n’ roll originated (起源) from the blues, and that the blues began as a form of musical expression for African Americans during slavery (奴隶制度)? Did you know that most hip-hop is heavily influenced by early rhythm blues and jazz?

     There are many fun ways to learn about different musical styles and their historical roots. For example, if you like hip-hop, listen to some of your favorite CDs and take note of the samples the performers used to create the songs. There is a possibility that the artist used parts of older songs to create the music. You can go to the library or online to learn more about the artists and listen to more of their music by checking out CDs from the library or downloading songs online for a small fee.

     You can learn so much about culture and history just by paying attention to different types of music and what is being expressed in the songs. There are so many different styles of music to learn about, and you owe (欠) it to your-self to make an effort to listen to and learn about them.

(1) The main topic of this passage is _______.

     

A. creating music

B. performing music

C. enjoying your favorite music

D. learning about music

(2) What music did African Americans use to express their feelings of being slaves?

     

A. Rock ’n’ roll.	B. The blues.
C. Hip-hop.	D. Jazz.

(3) How can you learn about culture and history through music?

     

A. By writing down the names of the music

B. By creating music from older songs yourself.

C. By caring about what is being expressed in music.

D. By keeping a record of fees after downloading songs online.

(4) By saying the underlined sentence in the last paragraph, the author probably means that _______.

     

A. you should try harder to learn about music

B. you should return something to music

C. you should borrow music CDs from others

D. you should buy music CDs yourself

Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping protect Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the guidelines below.
Camping
   To protect the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center , P.O. Box 129 , Grand Canyon , AZ 86023 .
Fires
   Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either.
Hiking
   Please stay oil permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to keep in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists.
Weather
   The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the skies and check daily weather reports.

Wildlife
   Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were purposely shot because there are plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer car be dangerous and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon . Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear.

(1) What can you do first if you want to go camping?

A. Know the permitted.

B. Stop at Mather and Desert View.

C. Make sure not to make afire.

D. Book campgrounds in advance.

(2) To avoid extreme fire danger where are the campfires allowed?

A. At Grand Canyon .

B. .At Mather and Desert View campground

C. At Desert View campground.

D. At Mather campground.

(3) Why were deer killed on purpose at Grand Canyon ?

A. They ate wrong things and become very ill.

B. They were a danger to other gentle animals.

C. They begged food from visitm-3.

D. They kicked and bit visitors.

(4) What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To provide travel information.

B. To report some recent news.

C. To teach tourists hiking skills.

D. To introduce the wildlife.

Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time-about eight hours after you wake up-your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
  In many parts of the world, people take naps (小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates (气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.

Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long.

 If you do not have enough time, try a short nap-even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.

(1) If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?

A. About 12:30 pm.	B. About 2:30 pm.
C. About 1:30 pm.	D. About 3:30 pm.

(2) What advice does the writer give on taking a nap?.

A. Youˈd better take a nap about an hour after you have lunch.

B. If your time is limited, a short nap can also help.

C. Only people in warmer climate need to take a nap.

D. You can sleep as long as you like so that you will not feel tied or sleepy.

(3) Naps are good for everyone in any climate because _________.

A. a nap makes both your body and mind have a good rest.

B. a daily nap benefits your health.

C. people who often take naps suffer less from problems such as heart disease than those who donˈt.

D. All the above.

(4) What would be the best title for the text?   

A. Just for a Rest.

B. All for a Nap.

C. A Special Sleep Pattern.

D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.

Perfume 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 in the history of fragrance. 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’AirduTemps
Francis Farbon created Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps in 1948. The fragrance is known for its spicy carnation and gardenia (栀子) scents as well as its beautiful crystal 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 scent. The perfume comes in beautiful star-shaped bottles. Angel perfume also comes in several bath and body products.

(1) Which of the following perfumes is known for its wonderful crystal bottle?

A. Shalimar.	B. Chanel No. 5.
C. L’Air du Temps.	D. Eternity.

(2) The Angel perfume has been described as delicious because of________.

A. its chocolatey scent

B. its spicy scent

C. its vanilla scent

D. its special bottle design

(3) Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Emperor Shah Jehan created the Shalimar perfume for one of his wives.

B. Lalique created Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps in 1948.

C. Joy was created to cheer people up after the stock market crash.

D. Eternity was listed into the Fragrance Hall of Fame in 1988.

D

      Have you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure(奇遇)？Riding the train can be a real adventure. That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak. I often take a four--hour trip to visit my children. Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.
        Last week when I was on the train and over an hour into the train ride，there was a man sitting by himself in the back of the train carrying on a mobile phone conversation－in another language. It was  loud and disturbed most of the people on the train. I think it was annoying.
      Fortunately I sat next to a wonderful old lady who was taking a two--day trip by train. She said her two daughters were distraught at the thought of her driving for three days to reach her home，although she had no trouble driving. The train ride was the only choice for her. She loved to look out of the window and watch the world go by on the train.
     She was fun to talk to and asked me when my children started being parents. That is a very good question. Both of us are old and have children. She asked that same question from time to time.
       There are always many people on the train from all walks of life，different countries，and many  languages. Riding the train is a great way to increase your knowledge and take in all kinds of  cultures. If you get hungry，you can buy food in the food car at any time. If you need to use the restroom there is always one available.
       It sure beats driving the car，which has to stop for food and restrooms. And it is better than taking the bus.

(1) According to the passage,the purpose of the author’s train ride was ____________.

A. to do business	B. to see her children
C. to visit places of interest	D. to see her old friends

(2) Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3?

A. Disappointed.

B. Satisfied.

C. Worried.

D. Pleased.

(3) Which of the following is TRUE about the old lady sitting next to the author?

A. She is too old to drive now.

B. She does not like to take trains.

C. Although she is old，she has a good memory.

D. Her daughters live far away from her home.

(4) What is the best title for this passage?

A. Train ride－a cultural experience

B. A painful experience on the train

C. The history of Amtrak

D. A wonderful lady

—What happened to the saleswoman?
—We don’t know.She_______around here these days.

—We will make every ______ to make your evening here a pleasant one.
—Thank you very much!

She_______Japanese when she was in Japan.Now she can speak it freely.

When first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤肉串）hit the senses, you are unable to call it anything less.

Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.

The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.

Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.

A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.

The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.

The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill (烤架) .

The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are a different style of grilled meat.

One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Cbelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.

Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.

(1) When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it ________.

A. is splendidly decorated

B. has pleasant smells of kabobs

C. is crowded with dining tables

D. looks like a common restaurant

(2) What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?

A. Watching news events on TV

B. Drinking a kind of black coffee

C. Reading local English newspapers

D. Discussing world topics in low voices

(3) The food of the restaurant ________.

A. is served in small amounts

B. is rather expensive

C. is rich in variety

D. is very healthy

(4) It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant ________.

A. occupies a large space

B. owns a favorable location

C. is popular for its special food

D. has a quiet environment inside