C 
　　　It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver's seat is another matter.
　　Road politeness is not only good manners ,but good sense. It takes the most cool－headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behaviors of politeness are by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays don't even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.
　　However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.
An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings.
　　Unfortunately, modern drivers can't even learn to drive, let alone master the road man ship. Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.
29. The passage mainly talks about________.
A. Road politeness
B. Traffic jams
C. Good manners  
D. Modern drivers
30. Troubles on the road are often caused by________.
A. great speed
B. traffic jams
C. terrible road conditions
D. the behavior of the drivers
31. According to the writer, a good driver should________.
A. beat back when forced to face rude driving
B. be able to recognize politeness when he sees it
C. join in traffic stream quickly however other people feel
D. encourage old ladies to cross the roads whenever they want to
32. It is not always right for drivers to________.
A. master roadman ship
B. create atmosphere of good will
C. encourage old ladies to cross the road
D. give a friendly nod to show politeness
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　D 
    The holidays are a time to give. These charities---and many more—are looking for volunteers and donations.
World Wildlife Fund
　　The World Wildlife Fund is helping to protect endangered species through the Symbolic Species Adoption program. Those who “adopt” an animal will receive an adoption certificate and a photo of their species. Anyone can support endangered species year round by buying WWF apparel(服装). worldwildlife. Org/giving
DoSomething. org
　　This month, Dosomething. org launched their holiday campaign, “Grandparents Gone Wired”. The goal of the campaign is to make it easier for senior citizens to keep in touch with their loved ones using the Internet. Teens can volunteer to help seniors in their community. Volunteers are able to win prizes and scholarships. dosomething. org/grandparents 
Coins for Change
　　Disney’s Club Penguin, a virtual gaming site for kids, launched its annual Coins for Change campaign this month. From Dec. 15 to Dec. 27, Club Penguin players can donate virtual coins to real-world causes. If players reach the donation goal, Club Penguin will donate $2 million to charity projects. clubpenguin.
Toys for Tots
　　Each year, the U.S. Marine Corps Toys Program collects new, unwrapped toys for the holidays. Communities across the nation host Toys for Tots drives around the holiday season. The toys collected are given as gifts to needy children so they can experience the joy of Christmas. toyfortots.org
American Red Cross
　　All you need is a pen and a piece of paper. The American Red Cross Holiday Mail Heroes Program is collecting handwritten card to send to members of the U.S. Armed Forces during the holidays. The charity has also set up a Holiday Giving Catalog where you can buy personal gifts, such as babysitting lessons. redcross.org
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive
　　The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive is a non-profit organization sponsored by ABC’s Good Morning America and Burlington Coat Factory. During the holiday season Burlington stores collect gently worn coats. The donated coats are given to people in need to keep warm during the winter. onewarmcoat.org
33. David, 8, is fond of playing virtual games. Which charity should he attend?
A. Coins for Change.                B. Toys for Tots.  
C. DoSomething,org.                D. American Red Cross.
34. Handwritten cards for members of the U.S. Armed Forces are collected by____.
A. Disney’s Club Penguin          
B. the Warm Coats& Warm Hearts Drive
C. the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program     
D. the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program
35. From the passage we can learn that______.
A. Club Penguin donates $2 million to charity projects yearly
B. old toys collected are given to needy children as gifts
C. teens can help seniors contact their family members online
D. whoever donates warm coats is likely to win scholarships
第二节，（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
   ___36___.
   Your school days should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. How can you gain the most from them, and ensure that you do not waste this wonderful opportunity to learn?
   Be positive about school! Don't say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school life and your school subjects. Join in lots of activities. Be quick to put your hand up. Go round the school with a big smile.
   Expect to work. ____37___. If you are not working, you are not learning, you are wasting your time at school. Teachers cannot make everything enjoyable. 
   Keep fit. If you do not eat a good breakfast, you will be thinking about food in class. If you go to bed late and do not have enough sleep, you will be sleepy in class. Play some sports to keep your body strong.
   ___38__. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. Do not say you will do things tomorrow. If you get behind the class, it is very difficult to get back in front. You cannot finish a race if you rest all the time.
   Don't be too disappointed if things sometimes go bad. ____39___. Friends are not always perfect, and they sometimes say and do unpleasant things. Don't let small problems seem very big and important.
   Talk about problems--sometimes they are only the result of misunderstanding. Don't be too embarrassed to ask for help. You are young. No one thinks you can do everything!
   Plan your time. Don't waste life lying in bed on Saturday morning. Go and play a sport, learn the piano, work on a project, read a book, practise English, or help someone with problems. There are always a lot of things to do.
   Set targets. If your last grade was a D, work for a C. Try to make progress bit by bit.
   _____40___.
A. Everyone fails some tests, loses some matches and has bad days.
B. Ways to have a happy school life.
C. Do today's work today.
D. Follow my advice, and have a happy school life!
E. Because it means that you are enjoying school and learning more.
F. School is not a holiday camp.
G. You are making your time of little use unless you are learning hard.
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