2. At one time people thought of some pretty o________ ways to make sure the stamp couldn’t be used again. （--unusual, different from what most people expect )

What message does the author mainly want to convey in Paragraph 2？

A．The importance of one"s life is not related with his reputation or fame.

B．Poets and politicians make the same contribution to society.

C．Statesmen are always ready to do small things for people around them.

D．The beloved colleague at TIME is as respectable as Kennedy.

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

Thousands of years ago, traveling was very hard. There were no roads and no cars. People traveled on rivers and lakes. They used logs, either one at a time, or tied together.

People then began to use animals to pull very heavy loads. Some people put

The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______.

A．people traveled on lakes thousands of years ago

B．people used logs thousands of years ago

C．traveling was hard thousands of years ago

D．there were no roads and cars thousands of years ago

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

Thousands of years ago, traveling was very hard. There were no roads and no cars. People traveled on rivers and lakes. They used logs, either one at a time, or tied together.

People then began to use animals to pull very heavy loads. Some people put

The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______.

A．people traveled on lakes thousands of years ago

B．people used logs thousands of years ago

C．traveling was hard thousands of years ago

D．there were no roads and cars thousands of years ago

People who cant get to sleep are advised to sleep at______.

A．any time in a day as long as one wishes

B．the time when one plans to sleep

C．a very early time at night

D．a very late time at night

le 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 in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, 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, 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. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the passage？ 20. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap？ 21. What would be the best title for the passage？20．

A．About 12:30 pm.

B．About 1:30 pm.

C．About 2:30 pm.

D．About 3:30 pm.

A.referred

B.decorated

C.associated

D./

e in China.

A．In fact

B．At least

C．At one time

D．As a result

Task 2

Directions: This task is the same as Task 1. The 5 questions or unfinished statements are numbered 41 through 45.

Thousands of years ago, traveling was very hard. There were no roads and no cars. People traveled on rivers and lakes. They used logs, either one at a time, or tied together.

People then began to use animals to pull very heavy loads. Some people put rollers under a load, and this was the first use of the wheel. The wheel was the most important invention in transportation.

The need to transport many people at one time led to the use of the stagecoach. It's a horse-drawn public vehicle carrying passengers along a regular route. The stagecoach was pulled by four to six horses. It often rode through the night with a change of a driver.

But people wanted a faster and easier way of traveling. The "horseless carriage" of automobile was invented in 1892. Life became more pleasant. Roads were built. Farmers were able to travel to cities. City people were able to get fresh fruits and vegetables. People traveled to many places for fun.

The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______.

A．people traveled on lakes thousands of years ago

B．people used logs thousands of years ago

C．traveling was hard thousands of years ago

D．there were no roads and cars thousands of years ago

ry.

A．to research

B．researched

C．researching

D．research