You may think there is only sand in the desert of the world, __1__ it is not true. In the desert, as we know, there is a little __2__, but it is not __3__ for most plants. Still we can see some plants __4__ in the desert.
　　There is __5__ in some places in the desert. We __6__ these places oases. In the oases, there are villages and towns. People grow __7__ kinds of crops in the fields there.
　　People __8__ live outside the oases. They have camels, sheep and other animals. These animals depend __9__ the desert plants for their food and do not need __10__ water.
　　The __11__ are useful to the desert people in many ways. They eat the meat and drink the milk of the animals. They use the camels for carrying water, food, tents and something else.
　　The people of the desert have to keep moving from place to place. They must always look  12   grass or desert plants for their animals. When there is no more food for their animals, they move to __13__ place. The desert people are __14__. No man in the desert would ever refuse __15__ the people in trouble and give them food and water.

　　1. A. and        B. but                   C. or                            D. so
　　2. A. rain        B. rains                 C. wind                 D. winds
　　3. A. good      B. good enough      C. enough good      D. enough
　　4. A. live        B. to live               C. lives                 D. lived
　　5. A. stones     B. plants                C. wood                D. water
　　6. A. say         B. tell                   C. call                   D. find
　　7. A. every     B. all                    C. a                      D. one
　　8. A. also        B. too                   C. either                D. still
　　9. A. with              B. in                            C. on                    D. by
　　10. A. a little  B. few                   C. much                D. any
　　11. A. water    B. plants                C. crops                D. animals
　　12. A. at         B. for                    C. up                    D. after
　　13. A. other    B. the other           C. the others          D. another
　　14. A. well     B. friend               C. friendly             D. carefully
　　15. A. help     B. helps                 C. helping             D. to help

　Once upon a time, a rich man wanted to make a trip (旅行) to another town. He tried not only to take things to sell but also to take money to   1   things with. He   2   to take ten servants with him. They would   3   the things to sell and the food to   4   on their trip. Before they started, a little boy ran up to   5   and asked to   6   with them.
　　The rich man said to the little boy, “Well,   7   may go with us.   8   you are the smallest, the thinnest and the weakest of all my   9  , you can’t carry a   10   load (担子). You must   11   the lightest one to carry.” The boy thanked his master and chose the biggest load to carry. That was bread.
　　“You are   12  .” said his master, “That is the biggest and the heaviest one.” The boy said   13   and lifted the load gladly.
　　On the trip they walked for days and at last they got to the town. All the servants were tired   14   the little servant. Do you know   15  ? Most of the bread was eaten during the trip and a little was left when they arrived at the town.

　　1. A. eat                B. buy                               C. change               D. get
　　2. A. decided         B. liked                             C. hoped               D. tried
　　3. A. take              B. bring                             C. carry                 D. borrow
　　4. A. cook             B. eat                                C. buy                   D. drink
　　5. A. them             B. the servants （仆人） C. the road            D. the rich man
　　6. A. stop              B. stay                              C. go                     D. talk
　　7. A. you               B. he                                 C. I                       D. they
　　8. A. Since            B. If                                   C. Because           D. But
　　9. A. family            B. guests                           C. servants            D. things
　　10. A. heavy          B. light                              C. small                 D. difficult
　　11. A. eat              B. choose                         C. pick up              D. understand
　　12. A. brave          B. right                             C. clever                D. foolish
　　13. A. sorry           B. nothing                         C. angrily               D. good-bye
　　14. A. besides        B. of                                C. except               D. with
　　15. A. who             B. him                             C. that                    D. why

Some people seem to have a secret for learning language. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language __1__than others. Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners, we may discover a few__2___ which make language learning easier for them.

First of All, __3__ language learners are independent(独立的) learners. __4__, Successful language learning is active learning. They look __5__every chance to __6__the language bravely. Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose(目的).

What kind of language learner __7__ you?

(   ) 1. A. more quickly         B. quickly            C slowly               D. more slowly

(   )2. A. skill                       B. skills               C. books               D. book

(   )3. A. unsuccessful          B. successful        C. beautiful            D. outgoing

(   )4. A. next                      B. first                 C. in the end           D. At last

(   )5. A. at                         B. into                 C. after                   D. for

(   )6. A. use                      B. make               C. dance                 D. teach

(   )7. A. is                         B. was                 C. are                     D. were

Today, it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs.     41   that there are  thousands of different kinds of jobs in the world. Choosing the right one itself is not easy.

      “Finding a job” is not    42    as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not    43   for it. Sometimes “Chance” may    44    a more important part than “decision”.

Here are a few steps to help you think about jobs   45   you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important   46    what kind of person you are, which special qualities    47    you outstanding among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference   48   an interest and a skill. If you like   49    and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can   50   a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog, that is  a 51    .

      Then ask yourself a question, “ In the following three areas--skills with people, skills with information and skills with things, which are your    52   skills?”

      After   53    your skills, the next step is research. To    54    as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends     55    the work they do.

      Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, just find the job you really enjoy doing.

41. A. It’s saying     B. It’s say      C. It is said      D. It says

42. A. same      B. as same        C. so good       D. the same

43. A. suitable    B. fitted          C. able          D. like

44. A. take       B. play          C. have          D. choose

45. A. which     B. what          C. if             D. whether

46. A. feel       B. realize         C. to feel         D. to realize

47. A. helps      B. makes         C. make          D. help

48. A. both       B. between       C. from           D. either

49. A. art         B. music         C. sports         D. acting

50. A. ride        B. feed          C. draw          D. treat

51. A. success    B. skill           C. hobby         D. fact

52. A. good        B. the best        C. better        D. best

53. A. examine     B. have examined   C. examining   D. examined

54. A. find out       B. look out      C. find        D. look at

55. A. what do they think of         B. how do they think of       

    C. what they think of           D. how they think of

  In many classrooms, it's not  31  to find students spinning (旋转) their pens  32they listen to their teachers.

     Pen-spinning is also popular  33  Japanese students. It is a form of entertainment. Recently, a pen-spinning competition was held in Tokyo, Japan. Ryuki Omura, a 16-year-old high school student, became the first pen-spinning   34  .

     276 people took part in the competition. The came from different age groups. Some were students   35   some were office workers. First, they   36   the videos of their pen-spinning skills to the organizer's website. Then some of them came to the last round in Tokyo. 37   of them had 30 seconds to show their skills in front of 400 people,   38  reporters and fans. Omura took a pen from his little finger to the rest fingers, then to his palm(手掌) and the back of his hand. His wonderful show made him   39   the champion.

    Omura said he began learning pen-spinning only about 14 months ago. He did  40 in the competition. If you like to spin your pen, you can practice it in your spare time. But when you are in the class, please don't do that.

31. A. different                B. easy               C. common

3l. A. before                  B. when                C. after

33. A. for                    B. between              C. among

34. A. chairman               B. captain              C. champion

35. A. or                     B. and                  C. with

36. A. were sent              B. sent                 C. was sent

37. A. each                  B. Both                  C. Every

38. includes                 B. included              C. including

39. A. become                B. became                C. becomes

40. A. quite good            B. quite well            C. quite better