blasted through face stretching turns and loops for ninety seconds.Then,as we stepped off the-|||-ride,he shrugged and,in a distressingly calm voice,remarked that it was not as exciting as-|||-other rides he'd been on.As I listened,I began to sense something seriously out of balance.-|||-Throughout the season,I noticed similar events all around me.Parents seemed hard pressed-|||-to find new thrills for indifferent kids.Surrounded by ever-greater stimulation,their young faces-|||-were looking disappointed and bored.-|||-Facing their children's complaints of "nothing to do",parents were spending large numbers-|||-of dollars for various forms of entertainment.In many cases the money seemed to do little more-|||-than buy transient(短暂的)relief from the terrible moans of their bored children.This set me-|||-thinking the obvious question:"How can it be so hard for kids to find something to do when-|||-there's never been such a range of stimulating entertainm available to them?"-|||-Why do children immersed in this much excitement seems starved for more?That was,I-|||-realized,the point. I discovered during my own reckless adolescence that what creates-|||-excitement is not going fast,but going faster. Thrills have less to do with speed than changes-|||-in speed.-|||-I'm concerned about the cumulative effect of years at these levels of excitable activity.It is-|||-no mystery to me why many teenagers appear apatheti麻木的)and burned out,with a "been-|||-there,done th (t)^99 air of indifference toward much of life. As increasing numbers of friends'-|||-children are prescribed medications-stimulants to deal with inattentiveness at school or anti-|||-depressants to help with the loss of interest and joy in their lives-I question the role of kids'-|||-boredom in some of the diagnoses.-|||-My own work is focused on the chemical imbalances and biological factors related to-|||-behavioural and emotional disorders. These are complex problems. Yet I've been reflecting-|||-more and more on how the pace of life and the intensity of stimulation may be contributing to-|||-the rising rates of psychiatric problems among children and adolescents in our society.-|||-() 63.The author tells surprised in the amusement park at fact that __-|||-A.his son was not as thrilled by the roller coasters ride as expected-|||-B.his son blasted through the turns and loops with his face stretched-|||-C.his son appeared distressed but calm while riding the roller coasters-|||-D.his son could keep his balance so well on the fast moving roller coasters-|||-() 64.According to the author,children are bored __-|||-A.unless their parents can find new thrills for them-|||-B.when they don't have any access to stimulating fun games-|||-C.when they are left alone at weekends by their working parents-|||-D.even if they are exposed to more and more kinds of entertainment-|||-() 65.From his own experience, the author came to the conclusion that children seem to-|||-expect __ .-|||-A.a much wider variety of sports facilities-|||-B.activities that require complex skills-|||-C.ever-changing thrilling forms of recreation-|||-D.physical exercises that are more challenging-|||-() 66.In Paragraph 6 the author expresses his doubt about the effectiveness of trying to-|||-change children's indiffe toward much of life by __ _.-|||-A.diverting their interest from electronic visual games-|||-B.prescribing medications for their temporary relief-|||-C.creating more stimulating activities fo them-|||-D.spending more money on their entertainment

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People in South Korea who feel they can no longer bear the stress of everyday life now can choose to stay in a prison to relax and think deeply.In a society where pressure to do well in school and find highly-paid jobs is intense, a former lawyer came up with an extreme relaxation idea. Kwon Yong-seok created the “Prison Inside Me”—a stress-reduction center with a punishment theme. People come here to cut themselves off from the outside world and pay to be kept in 60-square-foot (5.6-square-meter) cells (囚室).Located on the outskirts of Hongcheon, about 58 miles (93 km) northeast of Seoul, “Prison Inside Me” came to life after Mr. Kwon voluntarily asked to spend time behind bars for “healing reasons,” but his request was turned down. “I didn’t know how to stop working back then,” he said. “I felt like I was being swept away against my will, and it seemed I couldn’t control my own life.” So, Kwon and his wife Roh Ji-hyang decided to take matters into their own hands, and designed and built a prison-like spiritual center. The construction was completed in June last year and cost about 2 billion won (19 million).The facility includes 28 cells, furnished with only a toilet, a sink and a small table, where guests can spend time alone, thinking about life and enjoying private thinking periods. Moreover, guests can also join group thinking periods in the hall, where they are given instructions on how to free themselves from what Mr. Kwon calls the “inner prison” to find inner peace.According to the Wall Street Journal, hundreds of stressed South Koreans are checking in at the stress-reduction facility to think about their lives and regain control of it. A two-night stay at “Prison Inside Me” costs 150,000 won (146).Mr. Kwon and his wife explained that at the beginning they had a different plan for the “relaxation center,” and imagined a longer stay for their guests, but, given that people weren’t able to take more time off, they had to reduce the length of stays to just two days.Park Woo-sub, a guest at “Prison Inside Me,” said the experience helped him a lot. “This is my third time in prison. Being kept in a prison makes me hard to breathe, but it also offers time to focus only on me and spend some quiet time with myself.”Others said the experience would have been more helpful if the conditions had been poorer, like in a real prison.1.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us _______________.A. where “Prison Inside Me” is locatedB. what people can do in “Prison Inside Me”C. how “Prison Inside Me” came into beingD. when “Prison Inside Me” was completed2.Which of the statements is true?A. people in South Korea prefer living under great pressureB. Mr. Kwon had intended to let guests stay at “Prison Inside Me” for over two daysC. most people in South Korea can not afford to stay at “Prison Inside Me”D. the 28 cells are well furnished, but with no toilets in them3.We can know from the passage that _______________.A. many people have been kept in such a prison at least three timesB. it is not a good idea for people to focus only on themselvesC. people find it not difficult to breathe though the prison is smallD. some still felt a bit unsatisfied as the conditions weren’t poor enough4.Who should go to the “Prison Inside Me”?A. A successful businessmanB. A criminal at largeC. A primary student D. A stressed man5.What is the main idea of the passage?A. Many South Koreans voluntarily go to “prison” to reduce stress.B. Many South Koreans can hardly bear the stress of daily life.C. South Koreans should spend more time alone thinking about life.D. South Koreans have found the best way to deal with everyday pressure. .

Why Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness What do the experts say All in all, it was probably a mistake to look for the answer to the eternal question--"Does money buy happiness "--from people who practice what’s called the gloomy science. For when economists tackled the question, they started from the observation that when people put something up for sale they try to get as much for it as they can, and when people buy something they try to pay as little for it as they can. Both sides in the transaction, the economists noticed, are therefore behaving as if they would be more satisfied, or happier, dare we say, if they ended up receiving more money (the seller) or holding on to more money (the buyer). Hence, more money must be better than less, and the only way more of something can be better than less of it is if it brings you greater satisfaction. The economists’conclusion: the more money you have, the happier you must be. Suicidal CEOs, miserable (大资本家) and other unhappy rich folks aren’t the only ones giving the lie to this."Psychologists have spent decades studying the relation between wealth and happiness," writes Harvard University psychologist Daniel Gilbert and they have generally concluded that wealth increases human happiness when it lifts people out of extreme poverty and into the middle class but that it does little to increase happiness thereafter." That flies in the face of (直觉), not to mention economic theory. According to standard economies, the most important commodity you can buy with additional wealth is choice. If you have 20 in your pocket, you can decide between steak and peanut butter for dinner, but if you have only 1 you’d better hope you already have a jar of jelly at home. Additional wealth also lets you satisfy additional needs and wants, and the more of those you satisfy the happier you are supposed to be. The trouble is, choice is not all it’s cracked up to be. Studies show that people like selecting from among maybe half a dozen kinds of food at the grocery store but find 27 choices overwhelming, leaving them habitually on edge that they could have chosen a better one than they did. And wants, which are nice to be able to afford, have a bad habit of becoming needs. Satisfying needs brings less emotional well-being than satisfying wants. What do the common people say The (非线性的) nature of how much happiness money can buy comes through clearly in global surveys that ask people how satisfied they feel with their lives. In a typical survey people are asked to rank their sense of well-being or happiness on a scale of 1 to 7, where I means "not at all satisfied with my life" and 7 means "completely satisfied." Of the American multimillionaires who responded, the average happiness score was 5.8. Homeless people in Calcutta came in at 2.9. But before you assume that money does buy happiness after all. consider who else rated themselves around 5.8: the Inuit of northern Greenland, who do not exactly lead a life of luxury, and the cattle-herding Masai of Kenya, whose huts have no electricity or running water. And proving Gilbert’s point about money buying happiness only when it lifts you out of extreme poverty, slum dwellers in Calcutta-one economic rung above the homeless--rate themselves at 4.6. Studies tracking changes in a population’s reported level of happiness over time have also dealt a death blow to the money-buys-happiness claim. Since World War II the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita has tripled in the United States. But people’s sense of well-being has barely been altered. Japan has had an even more dramatic rise in GDP per capita since its postwar misery, but measures of national happiness have been flat, as they have also been in Western Europe during its long postwar boom, according to social psychologist Ruut Veenhoven. An analysis of more than 150 studies on wealth and happiness concluded that "economic indicators have obvious shortcomings" as approximations of well-being across nations. That’s partly because in an expanding economy, in which former luxuries such as washing machines become necessities, the newly well-off people don’t feel the same joy in having a machine do the laundry that their grandparents, suddenly freed from washboards, did.They just take the machines for granted. Another reason is that an expanding paycheck, especially in an expanding economy, produces expanding aspirations and a sense that there is always one more cool thing out there that you absolutely have to have. If money doesn’t buy happiness, what does Grandma was right when she told you to value health and friends, not money and stuff. Researchers add ful-fillment, a sense that life has meaning, "belonging to civil and other groups, and living in a democracy that respects individual rights and the rule of law. If a nation wants to increase its population’s sense of well-being, says Veenhoven, it should make "less investment in economic growth and more in policies that promote good governance, liberties, democracy, trust and public safety." Curiously, although money doesn’t buy happiness, happiness can buy money. Young people who describe themselves as happy typically earn higher incomes, years later, than those who said they were unhappy. It seems that a sense of well-being can make you more productive and more likely to show initiative and other traits that lead to a higher income. (知足的) people are also more likely to marry and stay married, as well as to be healthy, both of which increase happiness. If more money doesn’t buy more happiness, then the behavior of most Americans looks downright insane, as we work harder and longer, decade after decade. But what is insane for an individual is crucial for a national economy-that is, ever more growth and consumption. Gilbert again: "Economies can blossom and grow only if people are deceived into believing that the production of wealth will make them happy...Economies thrive when individuals strive, but because individuals will strive only for their own happiness, it is essential that they mistakenly believe that producing and consuming are routes to personal well-being." In other words, if you want to do your part for your country’s economy, forget all of the above about money not buying happiness.Based on standard economics, additional wealth can provide______. A．more happinessB．more optionsC．the most important commodityD．additional needs and wants

4 Complete the following paragraph with words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.adopt alternative collapse diverse diversityenrich exemplified harmonious humbly inspiredintense restraint sacrifice secular underlyingConfucianism appeals to more and more people in the Western world. It is a window into virtues that Americans come to admire, who wish to 1_________ a more Confucian lifestyle, or in other words, to become good and responsible people. Different from other cultures, Confucianism tends to find the sacred in the 2_________, in the relationships of ordinary life. In the family, school, and workplace, we understand and respect each other, we share with and 3_________ for the beloved, and we learn to become virtuous, being 4_________ by the virtues we have seen in others. Such virtues reflect the primary values of a living Confucianism, and 5_________ all these values is the sense that harmony is the highest ideal in life. Harmony has 6_________ expressions in East Asia, which can be 7_________ by harmony in music or the variety of foods on a dinner table. In Alfred North Whitehead's philosophy, 8_________ intensity and 9_________ harmony are seen as the happiness or satisfaction that all living beings are seeking. According to the author, Americans will become Confucian in their way. Confucianism can 10_________ the practices of other cultures and help people from other parts of the world to live a more satisfying life.

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Complete the following passage with words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once.I preference enhancements transition betsI driven scrambling accommodate supplementalI access vanish predominant interactiveI envision distribution relativelyClassic textbooks remain the first choice on campus despite the hype about e-books. Though the era has turned from print to "print-plus", with publishers 1__________ to produce digital materials, such as 2__________ codes and archives of works along with the distinctive onionskin-thin pages, or books with digital extras and 3__________, the vast majority of students still show a 4__________ for printed textbooks due to the comfort of print. 5__________ partly by students' concern over cost, and partly by the pedagogical philosophy that textbooks should be at the reading level of most students and should require some careful reading attention, many professors stick with textbooks, without making 6__________ online material a deciding factor in choosing a textbook. Although some publishing companies have placed bigger 7__________ on new kinds of digital services and have seen signs of a fast 8__________ from a print to a digital world, it's generally agreed that print products won't 9__________, but will exist side by side with digital products to 10__________ different demands.

Most of us trust our doctors even when they hand us a prescription for a drug we can t pronounce . But natural holistic ( 全面的 ) products are fully in vogue nova days , and the Internet has created a way for non - experts to become as - or more - informed as their general practitioner when it comes to obscure treatment methods . People are now more willing to take their health and wells into their own hands says Daniele Hardce a wellness advocate for do TERRA International Oddly enough until fairly recently Hardce was not one of those people . Her first experience with essential oils came in treating her pet bulldog . After seeking suggestions for the sickly pet on Facebook fellow foster er told Hardee about certain oils she could try applying to the animalsSection C-|||-Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished-|||-statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on-|||-the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.-|||-Passage One-|||-Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.-|||-Most of us trust our doctors even when they hand us a prescription for a drug we can`t pronounce. But-|||-natural,holistic(全面的)products are fully in vogue nowadays,and the Internet has created a way for non--|||-experts to become Ouparrow more-informed as thcir general practitione when it comes to obscure treatment-|||-methods."People are now more willing to take their health and wellness into their own hands,"says Danielle-|||-Hardce,a wellness advocate for doTERRA International.-|||-Oddly enough, until fairly recently,Hardee was not one of those people.Her first cxpericnce with-|||-essential oils came in treating her pet bulldog.After sceking suggestions for the sickly pet on Facebook,a-|||-fellow fosterer told Hardee about certain oils she could try applying to the animal`s skin.Pairing her curiosity-|||-with healthy skepticism,Hardee dove decp into rescarching the safety of the oils."I was very happy with-|||-everything I found,"she says."I started not just using them on the foster dog,but also our son,who needed the-|||-bencfits of the respiratory support."Whil the dog`s recovery was soon apparent,the benefits for her son were-|||-almost immediate.-|||-The oils in question are considered essential" not due to any proven vitality,but because they contain the-|||-essence of the plants from which they are extracted.Peppermint,lavender and citruses are among the most-|||-common on the market today,but numerous essential oils have been in use for several centuries-|||-After secing how beneficial the concentrat liquids were to both the two-legged and four-legged members-|||-of her family,Hardee soon found herself teaching essentia oil classes."It became something I felt so strongly-|||-about,I had to share it,"she says.The classes quickly grew in size and geographical span and Hardee soon-|||-became an advocate for doTERRA International a natural nutrition and wellness company.-|||-As growing popularity pushes essential oils into the broader market,Hardee recommends curious customers-|||-proceed with caution concerning quality and purity.Hardee believes the effects of quality oils will be the-|||-evidence that helps them prevail."I`m not a holistic health guru(专家),"she emphasizes."I`m just seeing it-|||-with my own eyes."-|||-46.What is people`s attitude to their health and wellness nowadays?-|||-A)They are ready to put their health into the doctors` hands.-|||-B)They are convinced that the natural methods are of no use to them.-|||-C)They are willing to use natural methods to deal with their wellness.-|||-D)They are reluctant to visit doctors and get some prescriptions.-|||-47.What did Hardee do with the suggestions about oils on Facebook?-|||-A)She made detailed studies to make sure the oils were safe.-|||-B)She tried the oils on herself to see whether they were effective.-|||-C)She asked the professional doctors for advice.-|||-D)She totally accepted the oils without any doubt.-|||-48.Why are those oils considered `essential"?-|||-A)Because they are used to save people`s lives.-|||-B) Because they are taken from the essence of plants.-|||-C) Because they are essential to patients`recovery.-|||-D)Because they are proven to be useful and energetic.-|||-49.According to the passage,what is the probable effect of the oils on humans?-|||-A)They function as a psychological comfort to humans.-|||-B)They provide sweet flavor for humans.-|||-C)They stimulate humans`spirits and make them energetic.-|||-D)They exert beneficial healing effect on humans.-|||-50.What is Hardee`s suggestion for curious customers?-|||-A)They should question the effects of the oils on any occasion.-|||-B)They may choose any one they like since the oils are popular.-|||-C)They should choose those oils which are good and pure.-|||-D) They should trust the oils because they have been used for centuries.

CUSTOMER REFERRAL From: Bob Smith < bobsmith@3> To: Tompson Harris 10:12 AM, Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 Dear Mr. Harris, Thank you for your cooperation for our business in the recent years. With your great help and support, we have tripled our products in the last three years. And the profits of our company increases steadily. Now, we have enlarged and consolidated our domestic market and European market. Next step we intend to explore the North American market, especially Canada’s and USA’s. However, we do not have good connections in this region. Therefore, we shall be very obliged if you could kindly introduce us to some of your reliable partners in North America who are interested in our products. We look forward to your early reply. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Yours sincerely, Bob Smith Project manager1. How does Bob begin with his email()A. With a self-introduction.B. With his company’s current situation.C. With presenting thanks for help and support.2. What’s the current situation of Bob’s company()A. Very good.B. Not so good.C. Just so so.3. What are the market areas of Bob’s company()A. Domestic and Asian market.B. Domestic and North American market.C. Domestic and European market.4. What is the recent plan of Bob’s company()A. To enlarge the domestic and European market.B. To explore the North American market.C. To withdraw from European market and strengthen the North American market.5. What is the purpose of the email()A. To give best wishes for the coming Christmas and New Year.B. To ask for the introduction of some business partners in North America.C. To consolidate the business relationship.