It is about ten years _____ I met you last.
A. since B. for
C. when D. as
The American book Who Moved My Cheese has been a bestseller all over the world. It teaches people how to face changes in their lives. Now its author Spence Johnson has written a book just for teens. The book tells us that when facing change in our lives, like a new school or new friends, don’t be afraid. Instead, use this change to make a better life. The book gives an example of a change at school. A school is changing from having two terms to three terms because there are too many students.
Several teens are talking about this. Most of them are unhappy and worried. But Chris is not. He laughs and tells a story about two mice, two “little people” and some cheese.
The four are in a maze looking for the cheese. Here, cheese means something important in life, like moving to a new class or getting into college. But they find the cheese is gone. The mice realize that they can’t change what has happened and have to find more cheese. This means finding different dreams. The little people, however, can’t do this. They are afraid of change so they find no cheese.
After Chris finishes the story, the friends understand one thing: to get more cheese, move in a new direction quickly. His friends understand how this can be used in the changes all teens face, such as doing well at school or having good relationships or just feeling good about yourself.
21. The book Who Moved My Cheese is _________.
A. written all over the world
B. read across the world
C. sold only in America
D. loved only by teens
22. The underlined word “four” (paragraph 3) refers to ______.
A. Mice and little people B. students C. Cheese D. Readers
23. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The author is Britain.
B. There are three terms in every school.
C. Most teens don’t understand Chris’ story.
D. The book tells teens how to face changes in their lives.
24. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Never change in our life B. Change when you like to do
C. Change with the changes D. Pay attention to the change
In many cases, you ability to understand the local language directly affects the quality of your travel experience. For some travelers, the challenge of learning a new tongue is one of the joys of travel, and as a result, they spend much of their time in conversations with local citizens. Others will find that just learning to read the most common signs and use every-day greetings is enough.?
No matter which view you agree with, it’s necessary to take some time to learn some of the simple phrases of the new language before you go. One way of finishing this task is by listening to the new language. A phrase book can help expand your vocabulary, but hearing the sounds of the different spoken words is an excellent activity that can be done right in the comfort of your home. You can see movies in the new language or listen to the tapes or CDs. You can also download some listening material from the Internet. Just spending 15 minutes a night will improve your language skills.
When you arrive in the new land, begin by greeting new friends in their own tongue. This may come easy or it could take some time to learn, but it’s interesting. If you can’t do this, then it means that you will need more practice and patience to learn these very important words. You can go out during the day and begin one-one-one conversations with shop owners, business-men hand taxi drivers. This should not be one until you have learned some of the most common phrases, but one you begin to go shopping in a second language your communication skills will start to improve rapidly. You can also watch the local TV or listen to the local radio. For example, the advertisements(广告)will help you recognize the correct pronunciation of local street names.
25. What does the underlined word “tongue” in Paragraph I refer to?
A. language B. sign C. vocabulary D. greeting
26. When could a traveler start one-one-one conversations with local people?
A. When he has mastered enough grammar rules
B. The moment he steps in the place he is visiting
C. After he has many movies in the local tongue
D. Once he has learned some of the most common phrases
27. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?
A. How to prepare for traveling
B. How to enjoy oneself during traveling
C. How to learn a new language during traveling
D. How important it is to learn a new language well
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ＼）划掉。
修改： 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。
It was a Sunday afternoon. I am playing in the park with my friend when I saw an old man lying on the ground. I tried to help him standing up, and he couldn’t move and seemed in pain. Not knowing what to do, I asked my friend call an ambulance. Soon the ambulance arrived at. We helped carry the old man into the ambulance. The doctor praised us for that we did, which made us very happily.
In my opinion, every one of them should have a sense of responsibilities and a caring heart. Whenever we see someone in need of help, we should give them the hand immediately.
The police are allowed to use tear gas in _____ situation during the2014Brazil FIFA World Cup．（ ）
A．mass B．enormous C．crowded D．urgent
1. I've read all the books__________you gave me.
2. There isn't much _______I can do.
3. He keeps a record of everything _________ he had seen there.
4. Tell us about the people and the places _______ are different from ours.
5. Mr John said that Suzhou was the first city _______he had visited in China.
6. Last Sunday they reached Qingdao,________a conference was to be held.
7. I began to work in Beijing in the year ________ New China was founded.
8. This is the very film______ I've long wished to see.
9 .The house__________we live is not big.
10. My neighbours used to give me a hand in time of trouble, ________ was very kind of them.
11. Do you know the reason _______ he didn't come?
12. This is the baby ___________ I shall look after tomorrow.
13. ________ you know, he is a famous musician.
14. The bus, most of ______ was already full,was surrounded by an angry crowd.
15. She saw a film ________ name she has forgotten.
--- Who is your favourite basketball player in China?
--- Yao Ming, of course. No one plays _____.
A. better B. best C. good D. well
Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important decisions we have to make in life, and it is frequently one of the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job?”
______16______. There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time. _______17_______. He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the tall ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. His father was a farmer, and being a sailor could never be anything for the boy but an idle dream. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining that he could not sail because one member of his crew was sick. Without stopping to think, the lad（少年）offered to take his place. _________18_________
_______19_______. If the lad had gone home to ponder（考虑） his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well. Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs（美差）. When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. ______20______. And within a year this person had become general manger of the company.
A.This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself.
B. People find jobs in a variety of ways.
C. It’s almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisement in newspapers
D. Take for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor.
E. But there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the company’s faults.
F. He spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.
G. It is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.
Four Books That Will Interest You to Travel the World
There’s truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining life experience. To get you in the adventuring mood, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chiris Schlep to help us come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will interest you to travel the world.
SEATTLE: Where You’g Go, Bernadette? By Maria Sample
Maria Sample’s first novel is not exactly a love story to Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as self-involved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the amusing incidents. Buy it on Amazon. price: $26.60.
ENGLAND: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
You can’t travel to Thomas Cromwell’s England without a time machine, but reading Hilary Mantel’s prize-winning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside, much of which is still there. Buy it on Amazon. price$25.10.
NANTUCKET: Here’s to Us by Eli Hildebrand
Eli Hildebrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latest is Here’s to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach read. Buy it on Amazon. price: $30.80.
ITALY: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
This book by the popular author Jess Walters is a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually concludes in contemporary Hollywood. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh to Los Angeles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon.price:$28.90.
21. What’s the feature of the Where You’d Go, Bernadette?
A. Its content about love B. Its plot and laughs
C. Its characters D. Its low price
22. Which book has been made into a film according to the next?
A. Beautiful Ruins B. Wolf Hall
C. Here’s to Us D. Where You’d Go, Bernadette
23. What is the common point about the four books?
A. Its price B. Its author C. Its content D. Its sales place
urgent the problem is, he faces it calmly．
A．No matter B．However C．Whatever D．Although
Being A Volunteer
What can you do to help people? The answer is-to be a volunteer! 36
●Help yourself by helping others
When you volunteer to help others, you are helping yourself. 37 Lots of people really enjoy volunteering. Doing volunteer work means one important thing: You make a difference in the world. So where do you start? 38
●Things to do with family members
Volunteering is a great way to have fun with your family. Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in. Find something you all agree on. You can do the things as a family like cleaning up a park and planting trees or flowers in your local community(社区)
●Invent your own opportunity
39 You can make and sell products, and donate(捐赠) the money. Volunteering gives kids a taste of responsibility. Volunteering can also help kids learn important things about themselves-like what kind of things they’re best at. A volunteer job can even help some kids decide what they want to do when they grow up. _40 Make a plan to start volunteering today!
A. Volunteering means to spend time helping others.
B. School is a good place to start if you are looking for volunteer ideas.
C. Why not come?
D. If you’re upset, doing something can be a great way to calm yourself down.
E. Kids can come up with their own ways to raise money or provide needed services.
F. So what are you waiting for?
G. Clean up a school or other public buildings.
Parents of course, will do everything they could to ____ their children from harm.
A. defend B. support C. reduce D. entertain
假设你是李华，最近某英文报正在讨论“每天是否应该留家庭作业(Is daily homework necessary?)”这一问题。以下表格内容是你所在班级讨论的情况。请你给该报编辑写一封作映讨论结果，并表明你自己的看法。
| 70%同学赞成 | 30%同学反对 | 你的看法 |
| 1.复习课上所学内容 2.增进理解与记忆 3.提高时间管理与安排的能力 | 1.减少与家人相处时间 2.减少参与其他活动的机会 3.感到疲乏，学习兴趣降低 | ? |
注意：
1.词数100左右。
2.信的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear editor,
Recently our class have had a discussion about whether it is necessary to have daily homework. Different classmates have different opinions.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Rosemary sat at her kitchen table, working a crossword puzzle. Crosswords were nice; they filled the time, and kept the mind active. She needed just one word to complete this morning’s puzzle; the clue was “a Swiss river,” and the first of its three letters was “A”. Unfortunately, Rosemary had no idea what the name of river was, and could not look it up. Her atlas was on her desk, and the desk was in the guest room, currently being occupied by her grandson Victor.
Looking up over the tops of her glasses, Rosemary glanced at the kitchen clock: it was almost 10 a.m. Land sakes! Did the boy intend to sleep all day? She noticed the pain in her wrist again, and put down her pen. Anyhow, at 87 years of age, she was glad she could still write at all. She had decided long ago that growing old was like slowly turning to stone; you couldn’t take anything for granted. She stood up slowly, painfully, and started walking to the guest room.
The trip, though only a distance of about 25 feet, seemed to take a long while. Rosemary arrived at the door to the guest room. It stood slightly open, and she looked through the opening. Victor lay sleeping on his side, his arms bent, his expression slightly pained. Get up, lazy bones, she wanted to say. Even in childhood, Rosemary had never slept past 4 a.m.; there were too many chores to do. How different things were for Victor’s generation! Her youngest grandson behaved as if he had never done a chore in his life. Twenty-one years old, he had driven down to Florida to visit Rosemary in his shiny new car, a gift from his dear parents. Victor would finish college soon, and his future appeared bright — if he ever got out of bed, that is.
Something Victor had said last night over dinner had disturbed her. Now what was it? Oh yes; he had been talking about one of his college courses —a “gut”，he had called it. When she had asked him to explain the word, Victor had said it was a course that you took simply because it was easy to pass. Rosemary, who had not even had a high school education, found the word unpleasant. If she had been allowed to continue her studies, she would never have taken a “gut” ...
The memory flooded back then, still painful as an open wound all these years later. It was the first day of high school. She had graduated from grammar school the previous year, but her father had forbidden her to go to high school that autumn, saying she was needed on the farm. After much tearful begging, she had gotten him to promise that next year, she could start high school. She had endured a whole year of chores instead of books, with animals and rough farmhands for company instead of people of her own age. Now, at last, the glorious day was at hand. She had put on her best dress (she owned two), her heart racing hopefully.
But her father was waiting for her as she came downstairs.
“Where do you think you’re going?” he asked.
“To high school, Papa.”
“No you’re not. Take that thing off and get back to work. ”
“But Papa, you promised!”
“Do as I say!” he thundered.
There was no arguing with Papa when he spoke that way. Tearfully, she had to drag herself upstairs to change clothes. Rosemary still wondered what her life would have been like if her father had not been waiting at the bottom of the stairs that day, or if somehow she had found the strength to disobey him...
Suddenly, Victor moved slightly, without waking, and whispered something unintelligible. Waken from her daydreaming, Rosemary stared at Victor. She wondered if he were having a nightmare.
66. By saying “if he ever got out of bed” (Para. 3) Rosemary thought Victor was______.
A. too tired to get up B. promising(有前途的) but lazy
C. impolite to oversleep D. old enough to help with chores
67. Why did Rosemary dislike Victor’s use of the word “gut”?
A. Because it showed that Victor didn’t take education seriously.
B. Because it reminded Rosemary of her grammar school classes.
C. Because it indicated that college courses were too easy to pass.
D. Because it implied that Rosemary was lacking in high school education.
68. The year after Rosemary graduated from grammar school was________.
A. used for reading and writing B. ruined by illness and hardship
C. spent entirely away from her fellows D. filled with travel and adventure
69. Rosemary’s memory of the day when she finally prepared to start high school indicates that______
A. she had already decided to take up a job
B. she had hesitated over her choice of clothes
C. she had done especially well in grammar school
D. she had strongly desired to continue her education
70. The passage as a whole is mainly about _______.
A. whether Rosemary will go up to wake Victor up
B. Rosemary’s struggle to keep painful memories
C. Rosemary’s concern for Victor’s study
D. whether Rosemary should fight for her schooling opportunity
People eat different things in different parts of the world .
In some countries ,people eat _41 every day .Sometimes they eat it two or _42__ times a day ,for breakfast ,lunch and supper .They can _43 it ,fry it or make it into rice flour （面粉）.They usually eat it _44_ meat ,fish and vegetables .
Some people do not eat some kind of _45_. Muslims（穆斯林） ,for example ,do not eat pork .
The __46_ eat a lot of fish .Japan is an island and its _47_ go all over the Pacific looking for fish to _48__ .The Japanese sometimes eat uncooked fish ,and they also eat a lot of rice .
In __49_ such as Britain and the United States of America , the most important food is __50_ or potatoes . People there usually make their bread from wheat flour .They __51_ potatoes in different ways . They can boil them and fry them .
In Africa ,corn is the most important __52_ like rice and wheat .Corn is a kind of cereal(谷类食物) . African people make the corn __53 flour .From the flour they make _54_ kinds of bread and cakes .M any Africans are very __55_so they can’t afford to eat much _56__ with their cereal .
Cereal and meat are very important , but we also _57__ plenty of vegetables and lots of fresh fruit .
Some people __58_ only fruit and vegetables . They do not eat meat or fish or __59_ that comes from animals .They eat only food from _60_ . Some people say that food from plants is better for us than meat .
41. A.fish B.meat C.rice D.wheat
42. A.five B.four C.one D.three
43. A.boil B.drink C.eat D.have
44. A.as B.like C.without D.with
45. A.apples B.fish C.meat D.vegetables
46. A.Americans B.Chinese C.English D.Japanese
47. A.fishing boats B.lifeboats C.planes D.trains
48. A.buy B.catch C.hold D.weigh
49. A.developing countries B.Eastern countries
C.undeveloped countries D.Western countries
50. A.bread B.cake C.rice D.vegetables
51. A.cook B.eat C.make D.take
52. A.food B.meal C.vegetable D.thing
53. A.from B.into C.of D.up of
54. A.a B.different C.the same D.two
55. A.healthy B.poor C.rich D.weak
56. A.corn B.meat C.rice D.wheat
57. A.buy B.like C.need D.plant
58. A.cook B.eat C.harvest D.hate
59. A.anything B.pork C.rice D.vegetables
60. A.apples B.fish C.pigs D.plants
Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day visit at four of America's greatest museums. Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss.
Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Chairs
November11th-December 8th, 2016
Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of chairs from the museum's collection and "chair photographs" from around the world presented in a Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.
For more information: www. gardnermuseum. org
New York
The Noguchi Museum
Noguehi and Graham
December 2nd-December 30th, 2016
Noguchi's long-term collaboration(协作) with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this collaboration.
For more information: www. noguchi. org
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
In Full View: American Painting (1720-2016)
October11th-December10th, 2016
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America's artists for more than 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine artists. 2016 show begins with the largest exhibition of Academy's distinguished American collection in the institution's history.
For more information: www. pafa. org
Seattle
Seattle Museum of Glass
Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection
November 1st-30th, 2016
This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows in the Hot Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.
For more information: www. museumofglass. org
25. Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?
A. www. museumofglass. org B. www. noguchi. org
C. www. gardnermuseum. org D. www. pafa. org
26. At which place can people enjoy art works about modern dance and art?
A. Boston B. Seattle C. Philadelphia D. New York
27. If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit ___________.
A. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts B. the Noguchi Museum
C. Seattle Museum of Glass D. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
28. The passage is most likely to appear in_____________.
A. a textbook B. a report C. a science magazine D. a travel guide
I was walking with a friend yesterday when I found a Xiao-Mi cell phone in a puddle of melted snow. I picked it up and it still worked! I started looking through the contact list and calling numbers to see if I could figure out whose phone it was. Unfortunately, only one person answered and she didn’t recognized the number that I was calling. She made a comment of “It is just so nice that you are trying to find out whose phone it is.”
Since that lady didn’t know whose phone it was, my friend suggested that we go back to the street and the house that we found the Xiao-Mi phone in front of. I knocked on the door and two college age people answered. They hadn’t lost their phones, but as I told them the story and mentioned some names on the contact list, the young man said that he had those names also and it must be the phone of one of their friends. Then, both of the people commented on how wonderful it was that I took the time to find the owner. I really didn’t have anything to say, because in my mind, I was just doing the right thing. I never considered keeping the phone—it wasn’t mine. I immediately tried to find the owner, because that is exactly what I would want someone to do if either I or my family members lost their phones.
Sometimes, helping others is just doing the right thing. And, it felt awesome when I found out it would get back to the owner. The best part was I didn’t say who I was—give a name, number —because doing the right thing felt awesome and was more than enough for me!
33. The author made many calls with the cell phone he picked up to _________
A. call the police B. call his friends for help
C. find the phone’s owner D. check whether the phone would work
34．How did the author finally find the owner?
A. He met a friend of the phone owner
B. He put up a lost and found notice
C. He called the persons on the contact list
D. He met the owner of the phone who was searching along the street.
35．What made the author want to find the phone’s owner immediately?
A. Fear of being laughed at by others
B. The encouragement from his friend.
C. The phone was very expensive
D. His desirable way of the same situation he would meet.
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Bill 来信询问你家乡是否有雾霾（smog）、情况如何。请按下面提示写一封电子邮件:
1. 感谢他的关心；
2. 简要介绍本地雾霾情况及给人们生活带来的危害；
3. 人们已经认识到雾霾天气的危害，正采取各种措施减少其发生。
注意：1.字数100左右；
2.不要逐字翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；
3.开头结尾已经给出，不计入总数。
Dear Bill:
I’m glad to receive your letter. Thank you for your caring for the weather and my health.
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
●Marketing Assistant
We want a person with a university degree in a marketing-related major or at least two years of work experience in a marketing role.
Starting salary: HK $6,000 per month.
Benefits: As a HaiSports employee, you will be entitled(有资格) to a 40% discount on all HaiSports products, plus other benefits.
Please apply in writing to Grace Zhou.
●Ground Staff
Japan Airlines invites you to join us. We are offering ground staff positions in our Call Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui（尖沙咀）.
Requirements:
* A permanent Hong Kong resident（居民）.
* Fluency in English, Japanese and Putonghua.
* Availability to work shifts（轮班）.
This position is equally suitable for a college student. The starting salary will be around HK $12,00 per month. Competitive benefits include guaranteed yearly holidays and discount fare tickets.
An online application from is now posted at http:// www. hk. jal. Com.
Please complete the online application form and send it to us on or before 31 August, 2017.
●App Programmer
We are urgently looking for an app developer to join our company with details as follows：
* Minimum 2-year work experience in developing apps.
* Bachelors’ degree in computer science or information systems-related discipline.
* Good problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills.
The salary depends on qualifications and experience and the benefits will depend on monthly achievements.
Please email your detailed resume to Katie@toppersonnel.com. hk for further information if you are interested.
21. What kind of person does HaiSports need?
A. One who speaks fluent Japanese.
B. One who has technological knowledge.
C. One who has at least two years of work experience.
D. One who has doctor’s degree in marketing science.
22. If a person wants to apply for the position of Ground Staff, he/she must .
A. be living in Hong Kong at present
B. have marketing-related experience
C. have a good knowledge of computer science
D. speak English, Japanese and Putonghua fluently
23. What do the three jobs have in common?
A. They offer certain benefits. B. They have a starting salary.
C. They need work experience. D. They need programming abilities.
One of my first memories as a child in the 1950s was a discussion I had with my brother in our tiny bedroom in the family house in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
We had heard in school about a planet called Pluto. It was the farthest, coldest, and darkest thing a child could imagine. We guessed how long it would take to die if we stood on the surface of such a frozen place wearing only the clothes we had on. We tried to figure out how much colder Pluto was than Antarctica, or than the coldest day we had ever experienced in Pennsylvania.
Pluto, which famously was downgraded from a“major planet”to a“dwarf planet”（矮星）in 2006, captured our imagination because it was a mystery that could complete our picture of what it was like at the most remote corners of our solar system
Pluto’s underdog discovery story is part of what makes it so attractive. Clyde Tombaugh was a Kansas farm boy who built telescopes out of spare auto parts, old farm equipment and self-ground lenses. As an assistant at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, Tombaugh's task was to search millions of stars for a moving point of light, a planet that the observatory’s founder thought existed beyond the orbit of Neptune. On February 18，1930，Tombaugh found it. Pluto was the first planet discovered by an American, and represented a moment of light in the midst of the Great Depression’s dark encroachment (入侵).
Pluto is much more than something that is not a planet. It’s a reminder that there are many worlds out there beyond our own and that the sky isn’t the limit at all. We don’t know what kinds of fantastic variations on a theme nature is capable of making until we get there to look.
9. Why did Pluto become famous in 2006 according to the passage?
A. Because it lost its major planet status.
B. Because it disappeared in the sky.
C. Because it was discovered by an American.
D. Because it was proved to be the coldest planet in the universe.
10. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. An American Scientist: Clyde Tombaugh
B. Pluto was First Discovered by a Boy
C. Pluto’s Strange Romance
D. The Days I Spent with My Brother in Pennsylvania
