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   Every weekend ,I took my children to the park .I think it’s a good way of them to meet other child and make friends . They love play on the swings ,so they are always very exciting when we go to the park .They also like playing hide-and-seek with my little friends .I often make some cakes so that the children can eat when they is hungry . We often have a rest on the grass and have the lunch together .There is small pond with a lot ducks in the park .All the children have greatly fun feeding them pieces of bread .

When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had   41   delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and   42   a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin    43   fixed to his belt. He   44   this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.

Of course, he delivered   45   milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our   46   , my mother would pen a note-“Please add a bottle of    47   next delivery” -and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically(魔术般)appear.

All of this was about more than convenience. There    48   a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille    49    had a key to our house, for those times when it was so   50    outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille    51    taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his   52   .

There is  53   no home milk delivery today. Big    54   allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it    55   for milkmen to compete(竞争).Besides, milk is for sale   56   , and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery  service.

Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw    57   my childhood memories. I took it home and   58    it on the back porch(门廊). Every so often my son’s friends    59   ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us    60   along with his milk.

 Time passed quickly and three months went by _______ we knew it.

A. when          B. after           C. before          D. till

  Sammy and his elder sister Marie visited their grandparents at their farm. Sammy picked up a slingshot(弹弓) to play with. He practiced in the woods but he could never hit the goal. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for lunch. As he was walking back, he saw Grandma’s pet duck.

All of a sudden, Sammy let the slingshot fly and the duck was hit on the head and died. Felling shocked and nervous, he hid the dead duck in the woods. Marie had seen it all from the window, but she said nothing. After the lunch, Grandma said, “Marie, let’s wash the dishes.” Maries said, “But Grandma, Sammy told me that he wanted to help in the kitchen.”

Then she whispered (小声说) to Sammy, “Remember the duck?” Sammy got nervous knowing his sister knew about the duck. He was clear that if he didn’t listen to her, she would tell their grandparents about it. So without saying anything, Sammy did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, but Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I need Marie to help make dinner.” Marie just smiled and said, “Well, that’s all right because Sammy told me he wanted to help.”

She whispered again to Sammy, “Remember the duck?” Therefore, Marie went fishing and Sammy stayed to help. After several days of Marie taking advantage of (利用) Sammy, he finally couldn’t stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and said that he had killed the duck.

Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, “Sweetheart, I know. I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Marie take advantage of you.”

24. What did Sammy do after he killed the duck?

A. He told his sister the truth.        B. He tried to keep it a secret.

C. He asked his Grandpa for help.        D. He apologized to his Grandma at once.

25. Why did Marie say nothing when she saw Sammy kill the duck?

A. She wanted to take advantage of him.

B. She wanted to teach Sammy a lesson.

C. She was afraid Grandma would be sad.

D. She was afraid Sammy would be punished.

26. Why did Sammy tell his Grandma the truth at last?

A. Because he dislike doing housework.

B. Because his Grandma would forgive him.

C. Because he was sorry for what he had done.

D. Because he couldn’t stand Maries’ ill purpose any more.

27. What does the story mainly tell us to do?

A. Take action to protect animals.      

B. Always trust our family members.

C. Forgive others when they do something wrong.

D. Admit our mistake to avoid being taken advantage of.

If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.

Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to, and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.

The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.

The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate(价钱). From then on, they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly(相应地).

With so many loopholes(漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.

In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?

29. While taking a taxi in Finland, _____.

A. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver

B. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi ride

C. a passenger can never be turned down by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go

D. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration (证明) before leaving without paying

30. We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland ________.

A. are mostly poorly managed          B. provide meals for any diners

C. provide free wine and charge for food  D. provide meal for only those who live in the hotels

31. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.　

B. The workers are always honest with their working hours.

C. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.

D. The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.

32. The word “those” in the last but one paragraph probably refers to _____.

A. people who are dishonest 　        B. people who often have meals in big hotels

C. people who often take taxis   　    D. people who are worthy of trust

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26.Based on Train to Somewhere, how many children head west on the train?
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A lady wanted a birthday gift from her husband. For many years she had liked a beautiful    41   , and knowing her husband could    42    it, she told him that was all she wanted. On the morning of the    43   , her husband told her how    44    he was to have such a good wife, and how much he loved her. He    45    her a beautiful gift package (包装盒). She opened it and    46    a Bible (圣经).    47   , she raised her voice and said to her husband, “ With all your money, you give me a Bible?” She was so    48    that she left him.

Many years passed and the lady was very    49    in business. She owned two large companies. She    50    her husband was very old, and thought perhaps she should go to    51   him. But before she could, she    52    a letter telling her that he had died, and gave all of his possessions (财产) to her. She needed to come back and    53    things.

When she arrived at his house, sadness    54    her heart. She saw the still new    55   , just as she had left it years before. With    56   , she opened it and began to turn the pages. A ring    57    from the Bible to the floor and a    58    could be seen. She picked it up and found it was the ring she wanted in those days. And on the card was the date of her birth, and the words “LUV U ALWAYS”.

   59    your gift is not packaged the way you want it, it’s because it is better packaged the way it is! Always appreciate little things; they usually lead you to bigger things! The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, for they must be felt with the    60   .

41. A. watch              B. ring                     C. coat               D. box

42. A. like           B. afford             C. sell                D. guess

43. A. holiday        B. performance            C. meeting           D. birthday

44. A. kind         B. sorry                  C. proud                   D. brave

45. A. lent          B. gave                    C. asked             D. moved

46. A. held                 B. missed            C. found             D. carried

47. A. Angrily        B. Patiently           C. Politely                  D. Lightly

48. A. quiet               B. thankful                 C. disappointed             D. careless

49. A. successful         B. lonely                   C. failing              D. poor

50. A. hoped         B. realized           C. wondered               D. explained

51. A. catch         B. understand        C. help                D. visit

52. A. received           B. passed                 C. wrote                       D. sent

53. A. give up            B. take care of      C. pay for             D. look for

54. A. filled          B. hurt                C. left                D. hit

55. A. table              B. letter             C. Bible               D. car

56. A. tears        B. laughter         C. smiles              D. interests

57. A. hid            B. disappeared       C. dropped                 D. made

58. A. card          B. flower              C. pen                D. book

59. A. But           B. If                 C. And                D. So

60. A. face               B. eye               C. hand               D. heart

M: Good morning, Mrs. Hilltop. Sorry I'm late again.

W: It was a good morning, Carl. But it' s almost noon now.

M: Well, better late than never! I'm here now and ready to work.

W: Okay, just please try to be on time tomorrow.

M: I will. I promise. I'm going to start now by washing the windows.

W: That'll be great, especially after the heavy rain we had all day yesterday.

M: Yeah, I got super wet walking home from the subway station. At least the clouds cleared up this morning, and now the sun is out.

W: It sure is a beautiful day. After washing the windows, you'll need to organize the shelves.

M: Sure thing. I'll also clean the floors, put some oil on the front door, and turn on the light in the break room. I'll stay in the store and get everything done.

W: Good. Though you're late sometimes, I'm truly happy to have you work at my store. Now, I'd better get out of here and go visit my friends.

1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Good friends.

B. Boss and employee.

C. Waiter and customer.

2. What was the weather like yesterday?

A. Rainy.

B. Snowy.

C. Sunny.

3. What will the man do first?

A. Organize the shelves.

B. Turn on the light.

C. Wash the windows.

4. What is the woman's attitude toward the man?

A. Friendly.

B. Angry.

C. Mean.

    Tourism probably started in Roman times. Rich Romans visited friends and family who were working in another part of the Roman empire. But when the empire broke down, this kind of tourism stopped.

    In the early 17th century, the idea of the “Grand Tour” was born. Rich young English people sailed across the English Channel（英吉利海峡）. They visited the most beautiful and important European cities of the time, including Paris in France, and Rome and Venice（威尼斯）in Italy. Their tours lasted for two to four years, and the tourists stayed a few weeks or months in each city. The “Grand Tour” was an important part of young people’s education—but only for the rich.

    In the 18th century, tourism began to change. For example, people in the UK started to visit some towns, such as Bath to “take the waters”. They believed that the water there was good for their health. So large and expensive hotels were built in these towns.

    In the 19th century, travel became much more popular and faster. When the first railways were built in the 1820s, it was easier for people to travel between towns, so they started to go for holidays by the sea. And some started to have holidays in the countryside as cities became larger, noisier and dirtier.

    Traveling by sea also became faster and safer when the first steamships were built. People began to travel more to far-away countries.

    The 20th century saw cars become more and more popular among ordinary people. Planes were made larger, so ticket prices dropped and more people used them.

    Thus tourism grew. In 1949, Russian journalist Vladimir Raitz started a company called Horizon Holidays. The company organizes everything—plane tickets, hotel rooms, even food—and tourists pay for it all before they leave home. The package tour and modern tourist industry was born.

    The first travel agency in China was set up as early as 1949. But tourism did not take off until 1978. In 2002, the industry was worth 500 billion Yuan and became an important part of China's social development.

21．In the early times, the travelers __________.

A. only came from Roman        

B. traveled by boat

C. were very wealthy          

D. were very young and strong

22．Which of the following is true？

A. The young men learned little from Grand Tour.

B. More people chose planes for its cheap price.       

C. In 2002, tourism became a fundamental part of China's social development.

D.Tourism became faster and safer when the first railways were built in the 18th century. 

23．_________played the most important role in the tourism development.

A. Education      B. Money   C. Transportation      D. People's ideas

24．Modern tourism was born ___________.

A. in 1949                     B. in 1978 

C. in the early 17th century       D. in Roman times

25．The underlined phrase “take off” (in the last paragraph) means __________.

A. a plane rising into the air       B. develop very fast

C. remove hats and clothes        D. bring down the prices   

   It's normal wake briefly during the night.__36__But if you’re waking up during the night and having trouble falling back asleep. the following tips may help.

     Stay out of your head. The key to getting back to sleep is continuing to prepare your body for sleep,so remain in bed in a relaxed  position. Hard as it may be, try not to strop over the fact that you’re awake, because that very stress and anxiety encourage your body to stay awake.__37__.

      __38__if you are finding it hard to fall back asleep, try a relaxation technique such as visualization. deep breathing. or meditation. which can be done without even getting out of bed. Remind yourself that although they’re not a replacement for sleep. rest and relaxation still help refresh your body.

       Do a quiet, non-stimulating activity. If you’re been awake for more than 15 minutes. try getting out of bed and doing a quiet, non-stimulating activity. such as reading a book. Keep the lights dim so as not to think that it’s time to wake up.__39__A light snack might help relax you. but be careful not to eat so much that your body begins to expect a meal at that time of the day.

      __40__if you wake during the night feeling anxious about something, make a brief note of it on paper and postpone worrying about it until the next day when you are fresh and it will be easier to resolve.

A. Make relaxation your goal, not sleep

B. Put off worries and troubles

C. Use a flashlight to go to the bathroom at night

D. In fact, a good sleeper won’t even remember it

E. Also avoid screens of any kind--computers. TVs, cell phones. iPads.

F. You’ll be much more productive and creative after a good night’s rest

G. A good way to stay out of your head is to focus on the feeling in your body

 My daughter stopped screaming immediately and looked up at me with tears         down her cheeks.

  A. having rolled   B. to roll   C. rolled     D. rolling

Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.

I was pretty shocked when I first stepped into the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus. It's more like a district in a small town. Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they're a little shabby. They don't fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into an ancient castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.

Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us: "You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?

I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with singing of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.

Harvard has the world's first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.

I hope one day I'll attend my dream school—Harvard.

11. The article is mainly about________  . 

A. the author's campus life in Harvard       B. the academic system at Harvard

C. Harvard's old buildings                 D. the author's impression of Harvard

12. The author was most impressed by_______, according to the article. 

A. Harvard students not taking their graduation ceremony seriously

B. the classes held on beautiful lawns at Harvard

C. Harvard's mix of tradition and new technology

D. the feeling of not living in modern society on the campus

13. What can we know from the article? 

  A. All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.

  B. Graduation ceremonies are simple at Harvard.

  C. There are no competitions at Harvard University

  D. Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city

14. According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world? 

  A. Literature, arts, and law.               B. Religion, law and arts.

  C. Literature, arts and computer science.     D. Religion, computer science and literature.

15. Which word can be used to describe the Harvard campus? 

 A. modern         B. competitive            C. peaceful           D. traditional

1.The Little Prince, a story happening between a pilot and a little prince, is not only meant for children but for a             as well.

2. I cannot say which culture is better, since every culture has some qualities u             to itself, making it different from others.

3. Studying abroad broadens your horizon because you may come across people from v      of cultural backgrounds.

4. Ali-pay is currently the largest mobile payment in China and has _____________ (拓展)its business into European markets.

5. In the film Gold Rush, the little tramp s                  his walking stick back and forth and walked around stiffly.

6.You’d better eat less processed meats such as ham, bacon, or any other meat p               by 

smoking or salting. They may be harmful to your health.

7. C             about what there was in the cave, the boy picked up a tree branch and walked into it.

8.When we are mistreated or m                   , how do we respond properly?

9. Facebook was criticized during the US presidential election            (运动、战役) between Hillary and Trump last year for allowing false news to be widely spread across its platform.

10. Many poets and artists have drawn their i               from nature to create their great works.

 Teachers suggest that parents_______ their children under 12 to ride bicycles to school for safety.

    A. not allow            B. do not allow         C. mustn’t allow       D. couldn’t allow                            

One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Tisich called a family meeting. “We’ve had to make a difficult decision,” Mr. Tisich announced. “You see, your mother has been offered a post as co-director of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.”

Marc looked shocked, while his sister Rachel breathlessly started asking when they’d be moving. “It’s surprising, but exciting!” she said. Marc simply said, “We can’t go—I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!”

The Tisichs hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would grow more accustomed to the idea of leaving. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his belongings.

When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy Lyons’ house, but Mrs. Lyons said she hadn’t seen Marc. Mrs. Tisich became increasingly concerned, while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly.

What they didn’t know was that Marc had started walking over to Tommy’s house, with a faint idea of hiding in Lyons’ attic(阁楼) for a few days. But something happened on the way as Marc walked past all the familiar landscape of the neighborhood: the fence that he and his mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb, the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family, who make them special in the first place? Marc didn’t take the time to answer that question but instead hurried back to his house, wondering if there were any moving cartons(纸板箱)the right size to hold his record collection.

32. The conflict（冲突） in this story was caused by___________.

A. Marc and Rachel’s different tempers

B. a quarrel between Tommy Lyons and Marc

C. Marc’s disagreement with his parents about their move

D. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich’s remark of Marc’s irresponsibility

33. Marc and Rachel’s reactions to the move were similar in the way that both were____________

A. surprised                           B. angry and upset

C. anxious for more details               D. worried about packing

34. The reason for Marc’s going home was that _________________.

A. he did not want to be left behind

B. he realized his family was essential to him

C. he hoped to reach an agreement with his parents

D. he wished to be a more responsible person

35. What would most likely happen next?

A. Marc would bring his records over to the Lyons’s house.

B. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would call the police.

C. Marc would join his family for house moving.

D. Mr. and Mrs. Tisich would start searching for Marc.

There was once a boy who liked nothing more in the world than to win. He loved winning at whatever it might be: football, cards, video games... And because he couldn't stand losing, he had become an expert in all kinds of tricks. He could play tricks in every situation without being noticed, even in videogames or pitying alone. He could win without ever being caught.

He won so many times that everyone saw him as the champion. It meant that almost no one wanted to play with him. One person who did play with him was a poor boy. He was a bit younger. The champion really enjoyed himself by making the boy look foolish.

But the champion ended up getting bored. He needed something more, so he decided lo apply for the national video games championship, where he would find some competitors worthy of himself. At the championship he was eager to show his skills, but when he tried using all those tricks he knew from a thousand different games, none of them worked. The judges had prevented（阻止）any of the tricks from working.

He felt embarrassed: he was a good player, but without his tricks, he couldn't beat a single competitor. Finally, the judges announced the name of the champion. It was the poor boy whom he had always beaten!

The boy realized that the poor boy had been cleverer than him. It hadn't mattered to the poor boy if he lost or got a good beating, because what he was really doing was learning from each of his defeats. And from so much learning he had become a real master.

29. Why could the boy manage to win at everything?

A. Because he was good at playing tricks.

B. Because he knew every situation well.

C. Because he was cleverer than others.

D. Because he had better skills than others.

30. At the championship,            .

A. the judges praised the boy for his skills

B. the judges stopped the boy from cheating

C. the boy was quite proud of his excellent skills

D. the boy defeated all the other competitors easily

31. What can we learn from the experience of the poor boy?

A. Pride goes before a fall.              B. A good beginning is half done.

C. Failure is the mother of success.   D. Never judge a book by its cover.

It was New Year’s Night. An aged man was standing at a window. He had already passed sixty of the stages leading to it, and he had brought from his journey nothing but errors and remorse(痛悔).

The days of his youth appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled(回忆) the serious moment when his father placed him at the entrance of the two roads, one leading to a peaceful, sunny place, covered with flowers, fruits and filled with soft, sweet songs; the other leading to a deep, dark cave, which was endless.

He looked into the sky and cried painfully, “Oh youth, return! Oh my father, place me once more at the entrance to life, and I’ll choose the better way!” But both his father and the days of his youth had passed away.

The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his parents’ early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way. His darkened eyes were full of tears, and with a despairing effort, he burst out a cry: “Come back, my early days! Come back!”

And his youth did return, for all this was only a dream which he had on New Year’s Night. Those who still wander(徘徊) on the entrance of life, hesitating to choose the bright road, remember that when years are passed and your feet stumble on the dark mountains, you will cry bitterly, but in vain(徒劳): “Oh youth, return! Oh give me back my early days!”

24. What does the underlined sentence probably mean?

A. He had climbed sixty floors.

B. He had climbed sixty stages of the step.

C. He was about sixty years old.

D. He had experienced sixty stages of life.

25. Which road did the man take according to the passage?

A. He took a road that made him remorse.

B. He took a bright road.

C. He took a road on the advice of his father.

D. He took a road full of flowers, fruits and sweet songs.

26. Why did the man bring nothing from his life but errors and remorse?

A. His parents didn’t love him.

B. He chose a wrong way of life.

C. He didn’t know what to bring in the life.

D. There was nothing worthy of bringing in his life.

27. What lesson can we learn from the passage?

A. At the New Year’s night, we should recall our life.

B. Parents should choose a bright road of life for their child.

C. At the entrance of life, we should wisely choose the road.

D. Our youth may return if we want.

 Blogs are here to stay. They have become a deep­rooted part of the literary, journalistic, and even social area.

Perhaps you would like to start a blog; perhaps you would like to improve your blog; perhaps you would like to take your blog to professional standards — as a means of earning incomes or increasing your visibility. Whatever your goal is, this course will move you in the right direction.

Millions of people have blogs. Only a part of them do it well enough to achieve real benefits, in terms of incomes, visibility, or sheer (纯粹的) entertainment. This course will show you how to join the band of better bloggers. You will learn how to find the right tone for your blog, set it up and maintain it, write posts that are effective and worth reading, and attract people from all over the world to your spot on the blogsphere. While it's simple to start a blog, it takes vigilance and skill to do it really well, as is true of any kind of writing.

Among the topics covered: overviews of the blogsphere, the benefits of blogging, focusing on your blog concept, how to set up and maintain a blog, tips for effective blog writing and drawing visitors to your site.

You will get hands­on practice creating your blog plus time for questions. Whether you wish to blog for fun or business, you will gain a realistic understanding of how to become part of the blogsphere.

Course offered.

HOW TO BLOG

In this four­week course, a blogging expert will guide you through the process of conceiving, setting up, writing, and promoting a blog. Each student will consult with the instructor on a blog concept, then set up a “live” blog and introduce it to the rest of the class for feedback. Students will also have ample opportunities to ask the instructor questions.

ONLINE CLASSES

Tuition: $125. Registration Fee: $25

Each class is strictly limited to 25 students, aged 18 and up.

25.The passage is mainly about ________.

A. an online programme about blog history

B. an online writing arrangement

C. an online competition in writing blogs

D.an online course for writing good blogs

26．After joining in the course, you will ________.

A. learn skills of writing effective blogs

B. have to recite the blog concepts

C. be required to write blogs as a career

D. choose blogs for fun or business

27．What do we know about the course?

A. There are no more than 25 students in each course.

B. It will cost you $150 to learn the course.

C. The course is intended for teenagers under 18.

D. New lectures are given each day every week.

Since 2000, the Feather River Land Trust (FRLT) has been working to protect the lands and waters of the Feather River region. FRLT owns three very special places, which we invite you to visit. Maddalena Property in Sierra Valley.

Maddalena Property is a heaven for people who like birds. Its wetlands have more than 120 bird species. With increasing numbers of visitors every year, Maddalena Property has become the place that bird lovers must visit. Open to the public all year round, Maddalena Property is a great place for you to play in the wetlands, and enjoy great 360-degree views of the mountains surrounding (环绕) Sierra Valley.   

Heart K Ranch in Genesee Valley

Heart K Ranch is a Sierra Nevada treasure, with wonderful mountain beauty and a rich historical and cultural past. There are different kinds of woodlands and grasslands. Fall is a great time to make a drive from St. Bernard Lodge to Indian Valley. It's also a very good place for you to have a picnic or a long bike ride.

Leonhardt Ranch in American Valley

Leonhardt Ranch was protected in 2012 as an outdoor classroom for children in Quincy High School. During school hours, teachers and students are allowed to set up research sites and do projects in their outdoor classroom. Leonhardt Ranch is open to the public during non-school hours to walk along our riverside and watch for frogs, fish, birds and other wildlife. You can also enjoy the beautiful views of Spanish Peak and American Valley. Note: No dogs or bikes are allowed in Leonhardt Ranch.

21. The three places are all located near        .

A. Feather River    B. Sierra Valley        C. Genesee Valley     D. American Valley

22. If you want to study birds, you’d better visit         .

A. Maddalena Property and Heart K Ranch

    B. Heart K Ranch and Quincy High School

    C. Maddalena Property and Leonhardt Ranch

    D. Leonhardt Ranch and Quincy High School

23. What is the shared feature of Heart K Ranch and Leonhardt Ranch?

    A. Many kinds of landforms.

    B. A rich cultural past.

    C. An outdoor classroom.

D. Many kinds of animals.

Once Napoleon stayed in a small inn. The next morning, he went to thank the innkeeper.

“You have served me well, innkeeper,” said Napoleon. “I wish to reward you. Tell me what you want.”

“Sir, we want nothing,” said the innkeeper. “But will you tell us something?”

　　“What is it?” Napoleon asked.

　　“We have heard a story,” said the innkeeper, “that once during the war, a small village was taken by the Russians. You happened to be in the village. You hid while they looked for you. Will you tell us how you felt when they were looking for you?” Napoleon looked very angry. He called in two of his soldiers. Then he pointed to the door. The soldiers took the innkeeper and his wife out into the yard.

　　At the end of the yard was a wall. The innkeeper and his wife were led to the wall. The soldiers tied the hands of the innkeeper and his wife. Napoleon watched, saying nothing.

　　“Please, sir.” begged the innkeeper, “Don’t kill us! We meant nothing!” The soldiers moved back. The innkeeper saw them raising their guns. Then Napoleon called: “Ready! Aim!” The wife screamed. “Stop!” said Napoleon. He went to the innkeeper, “Now, you know the answer to the question you asked me just now, don’t you?”

9. Why did the innkeeper ask Napoleon to tell him how Napoleon felt when he was being looked for?

A. He wanted to know the difference between a general and an ordinary people.

B. He looked down upon Napoleon, for he thought a great man shouldn’t be defeated.

C. He showed his sympathy(同情) to Napoleon in time of danger.

D. He was interested in other’s failure, especially Napoleon’s.

10. Why did Napoleon ordered his men to tie the couple?

A. because he wanted to teach the innkeeper a good lesson for bothering him.

B. because he wanted to kill the couple to get rid of his anger.

C. because he wanted to show that he was so admiring a general that nobody could upset him.

D. because he wanted to made the innkeeper know that a general like him had the same feeling as the ordinary people in face of danger.

11. Which is the best title of the text?

A. Napoleon’s Trick    B. Napoleon and an Innkeeper

C. Napoleon’s Anger    D. Napoleon’s ride