_______ warm at night，I would fill the woodstove，then set my alarm clock for midnight so I could

refill it．（　　）

A．Staying  B．Stayed  C．To stay  D．Stay

 The visitors looked quite _________ by the beautiful view at the top of Mount Tai.  

  A. tired           B. impressed     C. worried     D. puzzled

In February of 2005, Phil Belfiore was teaching one of Robert Frost’s poems “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”. He liked it so much that he recorded it on his home answering machine, which would later  lead to one of the most unusual     36     of his life.

When Phil returned from his vacation, he listened to his voice     37    . One gentleman caller     38     for dialing the wrong number. But, he added, he’d really    39     the poem. Phil laughed and thought nothing more of     it－    40    the phone rang a few days later.

Phil     41     John’s hollow voice immediately, who said sorry to     42    , but he was calling to hear the     43     again. The two men talked. It turned out that his brother’s phone number was     44     from Phil’s by one digit. Before hanging up, Phil told John to     45     anytime, whether to hear the poem or just to have a chat.

That was 11 years ago. They’ve spoken on the phone a few times a month ever since. It is John who is     46     the starter of most calls. However, Phil will ring if a long while has passed. Not     47   , John has been in poor health. His special voice is just the     48    of some heart trouble. They seem to always     49     when  there’s  been  a big sports event  and they like to

discuss     50     in particular. John will also     51     Phil on his life. Slowly, their conversations have grown much more     52    . When asked what drew them together, Phil    53     that it was the telephone. They planned to meet twice, but circumstances went     54     them. Their friendship is based on the simple act of picking up the phone. “My best friend is someone I’ve not yet met     55    ,” says John.

For 28 years, three months, and 12 days, I drove a New York City taxi. Now, if you were to ask me what I had for breakfast yesterday, I probably couldn’t tell you. But the memory of one fare is so vivid. I’ll remember it all my days in this world.

It was a sunny Monday morning in the spring of 1966. I was cruising down York Avenue looking for a customer, but with the beautiful weather, it was kind of slow. I had stopped at a light just opposite New York Hospital when I spied a well-dressed man dashing down the hospital steps. He was greeting me.

Just then, the light turned green, the driver behind me honked(按喇叭) impatiently, and I heard a cop’s whistle. But I wasn’t about to lose this ride. Finally, the man reached the cab and jumped in. "LaGuardia Airport, please," he said. "And thanks for waiting."

Good news, I thought. On Monday morning, LaGuardia is hopping, and with a little luck, I could get back-to-back fares. That would make my day.

As always, I wondered about my passenger. Was this guy a talker, or a newspaper reader? After a few moments, he started a conversation. It began ordinarily enough, "How do you like driving a cab?"

It was an old question, and I gave him my old answer. "It’s OK," I said. "I make a living and meet interesting people sometimes. But if I could get a job making $100 a week more, I’d take it — just like you would."

His reply intrigued me. "I would not change jobs if it meant I had to take a cut of a hundred a week."

I’d never heard anyone say such a thing. "What do you do?"

"I’m in the neurology(神经学) department at New York Hospital."

I’ve always been curious about people, and I’ve tried to learn what I could from them. Many times during long rides, I’d developed a rapport (和谐)with my passengers — and quite often I’d received very good advice from accountants, lawyers, and plumbers. Maybe it was that this fellow clearly loved his work; maybe it was just the pleasant mood of a spring morning. But I decided to ask for his help.

8．What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A. The taxi driver was a green hand.

B. There were fewer customers near the hospital.

C. When the weather was fine, there were more customers.

D. The driver was greatly impressed by one customer.

9．Why did the driver behind the writer honk impatiently?

A. Because the light turned yellow.

B. Because the writer was about to lose his ride.

C. Because a cop whistled from behind.

D. Because the writer was in the way of him.

10．What does the underlined word in the passage mean?

A. Annoyed    B. Interested    C. Frightened   D. Inspired

11．Which of the following is true of the doctor?

A. He was not much of a talker.

B. He earned not so much as the taxi driver.

C. He loved his job very much.

D. He would go on business by train.

       Polar bears are suffering in a   41    (warm) world than ever before.

Polar bears live in environments too cold for most animals.   42    much of the year, they live and hunt on the frozen Arctic sea ice. Nature has prepared   43   for the cold conditions. But nothing has prepared the bears for the danger that   44    (threat) the only home they know.

The polar bears’ world is melting. Studies show that the polar ice has reduced by 9.8% every 10 years   45     1978. Now about 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears live in the Arctic. Polar bears depend on the sea ice for their   46   (survive). “The sea ice is more than just this platform that the bears walk over,” says Andrew Derocher,   47     scientist who studies North American polar bear populations. “  48   it, they can’t exist.”

     Some melting and refreezing of the polar ice is natural.   49      in a warmer world, these cycles speed up, and bears have less time to hunt. Normally, they have three months in the spring when they gain more weight. The extra fat is used later,    50     the bears are not actively hunting.

Seeking a suitable university for you? The University of Waikato is the right one. It is internationally recognized for its excellence and achievements. It will help you develop advanced research skills. As a university student you can get first-class research facilities with trained teachers to help, support and advise you in your study. We pride ourselves on our high standards, our research success and our international recognition. For further information: inf@waikato. ac. nz

●Degree

We offer a wide choice of bachelor’s degrees for international students, which includes: Arts Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education are only for New Zealand citizens. For further information: deg@waikato. ac. nz

●Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are different from department to department, generally from $5,000 to $6,000 a year. For further information: tui@waikato. ac. nz

●Accommodation

    You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about $100 a month with other regular living costs of about $150 a month for one person. For further information: ave@waikato. ac. nz

●Health

    The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students. The Medical Centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your medical needs. For further information: heal@waikato. ac. nz

●Sports

    The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, basketball and indoor football courts and a swimming pool as well. There are also a large number of sports clubs at Waikato. For further information: sport@waikcato, ac. nz

25. If you want to get more information about arts, you can write to ________.

    A. Sport@waikato.ac.nz               B. deg@waikato.ac.nz 

C. heal@waikato.ac.nz                D. inf@waikato.ac.nz

26. A British student can choose_______ in the University of Waikato?

  A. Bachelor of music           B. Bachelor of Education

    C. Social Sciences             D. Bachelor of business

27. You have to pay at least ________ a year if you study at the University of Waikato.

    A. $5,250        B. $8,000         C. $9,000        D. $11,000

28. According to the text, what will you do if you are ill during Christmas holidays?

A. Go to a hospital nearby.           

B. Buy some medicine in a drug store.

C. Try to get help from your classmates.  

D. See a doctor at the school medical centre.

下面短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分

I’m glad to write to you. It has been near a month since you leave our hospital. I’m still worried about you.What are you getting along these days? I think you may be much better now. But you’d better to have a good rest and take good care yourself, for you are a sixty-year-old man. I still remember those days that you helped me with my English. Under your help, it made a little progress. And to my regret, my English remains very bad though I work hard at it. Can you give me some advices on it?

41.It is worthwhile  　　　          （discuss） the problem.

42.It is too hot here.Lets sit  　　　         （阴凉处）。

43.When she 　　　         （醒来），she found it was already 9 oclock in the morning.

44.It is 　　　         （consider）of you to call on your relatives from time to time.

45.  　　　           （由于）your help,we finished the work.

46.He would rather  　　　         （go）to work on foot than in his car.

47.I was caught cheating in the last English final examination . I would rather that I　            (not cheat）.

48.I often 　　　         （混淆）her with her sister, because they are so alike.

49.It is no good  　　　         （eat）too much before going to bed.

50.We must 　　　         （关注 ）the increasing pollution problem.

What do they really mean?

Food manufacturers and retailers are letting shoppers down. This is the view of the CWS, which has just brought out a new report.

According to the report, shoppers believe food labels(标签) because they think there are strict regulations in place. 　36　So the food industry can get away with all sorts of tricky strategies to make products look bigger and sound better than they are.

The report has identified the different ways in which shoppers are misled.    37____ Descriptions on packaging are sometimes inaccurate in an attempt to oversell the product. One example given in the report is the phrase "haddock fillets", used for a product that is in fact cut from big blocks of fish rather than individual slices.

　38　These include "traditional", "wholesome", or "premium". The claim that a brand is "90% fat-free" hides the fact that it contains 10% fat, which above recommended levels. Phrases such as "free from preservatives" make a virtue out of a normal attribute of food.

   Labels have a wide variety of text sizes on them. You sometimes need a magnifying glass to read the small print. 　39　

Another deliberate type of misinformation lies in the image. Many pictures on packets use small plates to make the product look bigger. 　40　

However, misleading messages on packaging could soon be a thing of the past. The CWS recently produced a code which, if used, would end the current inaccuracies and half-truths. It has called on the government to support it as a way of improving food standards.

With freezing temperatures on the way, now it is the time to take steps to protect your four-legged family members from the cold, wet weather San Antonio winters often bring. With a few simple measures, you can ensure your pets stay happy and healthy throughout winter.

What is the best way to protect your pets during freezing cold weather? Bring them inside. Pets (especially cats) are safer indoors. Can’t have your pets inside the house? Purchase a dog house or give your pet a safe, warm place to rest.

Certain pets are more vulnerable (易受伤害的) to cold temperatures than others. Short-haired dogs, very young or old dogs and all cats should not be left outside during winter months. Short-haired dogs may benefit from a sweater while outside.

Pets that spend much of their day outdoors will need some extra food throughout the winter months. That’s because they use up more energy trying to stay warm. A few extra kibbles probably won’t hurt but make sure your pets are getting daily exercise if they.re easy to gain weight. Always provide fresh, clean water regardless of the season. Cheek water daily and clean bowls regularly.

Be mindful of your pets while winterizing your car. Antifreeze (防冻剂) is deadly to pets that are attracted to its sweet taste. Store all chemicals out of reach, especially if are going to bring your pets into the garage on cold nights. It is necessary to warm up the car before you head out with your pet. A warm engine can be a welcome spot for a cold cat and the noise should scare them away before your start the engine.

San Antonio’s Animal Care Services wants to remind people that the City of Sun Antonio has laws that protect pets from neglect, including exposure to freezing weather conditions. Animal Care Service warns that if you find any pet around being left in the freezing cold weather, you can call the City’s 311 Customer Service line.

29. If you have a short-haired dog, you’d better        in winter.

A. keep it inside all the time                                                B. keep it company

C. dress it in a sweater                                                       D. pay more attention to it

30. What does the underlined word “kibbles” Paragraph that       .

A. Workouts                       B. Signs                             C. Pet food                        D. Dog tips

31. We can learn from the fifth paragraph that       .

A. Pets need more water in winter                                      B. Pets are always being curious

C. Chemicals send an attractive smell                                D. It’s better not to take pets in the car

32. It can be concluded from the passage that       .

A. Animal Care Service offers tips to protect pets in winter

B. Whoever abuses pets will be sentenced to prison

C. Many pets can’t survive the freezing winter

D. San Antonio sees numbers of homeless pets

. -----I feel terrible. I didn’t do well in the math test.

-----_______. You’re already making progress and will surely learn it well.

A. Don’t be silly    B. Don’t take things for granted

C. Don’t put the cart before the horse    D. Don’t take it too hard

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：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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10处，多改（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Ms. Kelly,

   I’m Li Hua, Chairman of the School Student Union. I was writing to invite you be a judge at our English speech contest to be held in our school on September 2. As scheduled previous, it starts at 2:30pm at the Lecture Hall of our library, yet ten students will deliver their speeches on the giving topic—Chinese Folk Customs. It is expected that the contest will come to the end at 5:30pm. Choose from hundreds of candidates, the ten students are sure to give us an impressive performance. Honestly speaking, it is worth watched.

  I’d appreciate if you could accept our invitation at your convenient. If is possible, please call me at 88539688. I am looking forward to your early reply.

   Best wishes!

  Yours,

  Li Hua

Nick Vujicic is an Australian motivational speaker born with no arms or legs, but the brave man plays football and golf, swims, and surfs. Nick has a small foot on his left side, which helps him balance and enables him to kick. He uses his one foot to type, write with a pen and pick things up between his toes.

“I call it my chicken drumstick,” joked Nick. “I’d be lost without it. When I get in the water I float because 80 percent of my body is lungs and my drumstick acts as a propeller (螺旋桨).”

When Nick was born, his father was so shocked that he left the hospital room to vomit. His distraught mother couldn’t bring herself to hold him until he was four months old.

“It was so hard for them, but right from the start they did their best to make me independent. My dad put me in the water when I was 18 months old and gave me the courage to learn how to swim,” said Nick.

Throughout his childhood Nick dealt with the typical challenges. At the age of seven, Nick tried out some specially designed electronic arms and legs, in the hope that he would be more like other kids. During the short trial(试用) period of the electronic arms and legs, Nick realized that even with them, he was still unlike his peers at school, and they turned out to be much too heavy for Nick to operate, affecting his flexibility quite significantly.

“When I was 13 I read a newspaper article about a disabled man who had managed to achieve great things and help others,” said Nick. “I realized why God had made us like this—to give hope to others. It was so inspirational to me that I decided to use my life to encourage others and decided to be thankful for what I do have, not get angry about what I don’t.”

“I tell people to keep on getting up when they fall and to always love themselves,” he said. “If I can encourage just one person then my job in this life is done.” By now, he has visited 35 different countries, touring the world as a motivational speaker.

41．What makes it possible for Nick to swim in the water?

A. His small size.                       B. His small foot.

C. His light weight.                                 D. His big lungs.

42. The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3 probably means _________.

A. really crazy                                                      B. cold-blooded

C. extremely upset                                                D. bad-tempered

43. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Nick’s parents were very strict with him.

B. Nick’s mother was to blame for his disability.

C. Nick learned to be independent at a young age.

D. Nick’s family accepted his disability at his birth.

44. Nick abandoned the electronic arms and legs because ______.

A. his family couldn’t afford them

B. his classmates didn’t like them

C. they were too heavy to handle

D. they affected his appearance

On June 23,2010,a Sunny Airlines captain with 32 years of experience stopped his flight from departing.He was deeply concerned about a power part that might run out of all electrical power on his trans-Pacific flight.Regardless of his concerns,Sunny Airlines pressured him to fly the airplane over the ocean at night.When he refused to put the safety of his passengers at risk,Sunny Airlines' Security removed him out of the airport,and threatened to arrest his crew if they did not cooperate.

Besides that,five more Sunny Airlines pilots also refused to fly the aircraft,expressing their own concerns about the safety of the plane.It turned out the pilots were right: the power part was faulty and the plane was removed from service and finally fixed.Eventually a third crew operated the flight,hours later.In this whole process,Sunny Airlines pressured their highly experienced pilots to ignore their safety concerns and fly passengers over the Pacific Ocean at night in a plane that needed maintenance.Fortunately for all of us,these pilots stood strong and would not be frightened.

Don't just take our word.Please research this yourself and learn the facts at www.SunnyAirlinePilot.org.Once you review this shocking information,please keep in mind that while their use of Corporate Security to remove a pilot from the airport is a new procedure,flight crews' lacking confidence is becoming common at Sunny Airlines, with recorded events occurring on a weekly basis.

The flying public deserves the highest levels of safety.No airlines should maximize their gains by pushing their employees to move their airplanes regardless of the potential human cost.Sunny Airlines' pilots are committed to resisting any practices of damaging your safety for profits.We've been trying to deal with these problems behind the scenes for quite some time;now we need your help.Go to www.SunnyAirlinePilot.org to get more information and find out what you can do.

7. After the captain refused to fly the aircraft,he was       .

A. asked to find another pilot

B. forced to leave the airport

C. arrested for disobeying the order

D. made to help the Airlines fix the plane

8. What is the author's purpose of writing the passage?

A. To help Sunny Airlines make higher profits.

B. To introduce Sunny Airlines' pilot training programs.

C. To review plans for improving Sunny Airlines' service.

D. To expose problems with Sunny Airlines' security practices.

9. Which of the following is true about the aircraft?

A. It was too old for any more flight service.

B. Its problem was found and finally repaired.

C. It was removed from the airport for a week-long checkup.

D. Its problem remained and no crew would operate the flight.

10. The passage was most likely written by       of Sunny Airlines.

A. security guards    B. managers

C. pilots    D. passengers

The Lyceum Theatre

   David Bateman is a huge fan of this theatre. “You cannot find a theatre with a more varied past,” he argues. At first a place for musicals, the Lyceum soon began to host a lot of different events. Then there were more changes and the theatre was used as a music hall before once again becoming a theatre. And it was during this period, in 1934, that Queen Elizabeth II saw her very first pantomime (童话剧) here!

The London Palladium

   Felix Knight would be surprised if you hadn’t heard of this very famous theatre in the West End. In the 1950s, millions of viewers across Britain would watch Saturday Night at the Palladium, a weekly variety show (杂耍表演) televised live from the theatre. Nowadays, the theatre hosts musicals such as The Sound of Music, but it also hosts a number of important events such as the British film awards in 2007.

The Globe Theatre

   “People are likely to overlook the Globe Theatre because it’s not in the West End,” says Jane Campbell. The theatre is a copy of the Elizabethan playhouse that was built in 1599 and where Shakespeare’s plays were written and performed. Every last inch of the rebuilt Globe is authentic (逼真的), even the fact that it is an open-air theatre.

The Piccadilly Theatre

   For Mariella Clark, this theatre is her number one choice. Opened in 1928, it may not be the oldest theatre in the West End, but it is one of the biggest and has certainly made its mark---during its time as a cinema it actually showed the first talking movie ever! “I’d always thought that theatres put on plays or musicals from day one,” Mariella says, “so I was quite surprised when I first began t realise that they often have quite interesting histories.”

33. According to David, the Lyceum Theatre __________.

A.      has a very colorful past                             B. was used to show movies

C. was the favourite of Queen Elizabeth                   D. offers shows as well as events on stage

34. Which theatre could be unpleasant on a rainy day?

A.      The London Palladium.                           B. The Piccadilly Theatre.

C. The Lyceum Theatre.                              D. The Globe Theatre.

35. Who feels surprised at the history of his or her favorite theatre？

  A. Mariella.               B. David.                C. Felix.                  D. Jane

Tomorrow was his girlfriend’s birthday and the young man was having a difficult time deciding on a present for her. She already had more clothes than she knew what to do with them, so he couldn’t get any kind of apparel. She never ate sweets, so candy was out of the question. What then? He had a very special reason for wanting to impress her with just the right gift; tomorrow he was going to make an offer of marriage to her. He finally decided on perfume(香水). All girls liked perfume. That raised another problem, however. What kind did she prefer? He couldn’t ask her because that would ruin the surprise.

At last the young man hit upon a brilliant idea. That afternoon, pretending to take his girlfriend’s fox terrier, little dog for a walk, the young man and the dog went directly to the perfume counter of the town’s biggest department store. Good! There was a large array(长列)of perfume. He beckoned(招呼)a clerk, instructing her to open a large number of bottles and wave the stoppers under the dog’s nose. Nestled in the young man’s arms, the terrier began to be restless and bored as this seemingly pointless game went on. Then Fritz suddenly became frisky, wiggling in the young man’s arms and barking excitedly, as the clerk waved one stopper under its nose.

“I’ll take that one,” said the young man to the clerk. The price was high, but it was worth it, he thought.

“ My favorite perfume!” said the delighted girl the next evening as she unwrapped the package. “ How did you know?” she asked, dabbing some perfume behind each ear.

“ Intuition(直觉), I guess.” Said the young man, deciding that it wasn’t exactly wrong to tell a lie under the circumstances. One day, after they were married, he would admit that his intuition had really been a little dog named Fritz.

60. Which of the following words best describes the young man in the story?

A. Kind-hearted    B. Curious   C. Creative  D. Mean

61. The underlined word “ frisky” (in Paragraph 4) means “_______”>

A. lively   B. angry   C. uneasy   D. puzzled

62. According to the story, the birthday present for the girl was actually decided on by_______.

    A. the young man  B. the store clerk  C. the man’s intuition  D. the dog Fritz

63. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the story?

    A. The young man wanted to give his girlfriend a pleasant surprise.

B. The pet dog Fritz knew what the young man wanted very well.

C. The kind of perfume the young man chose was expensive.

D. The young man told a white lie about his final choice of the perfume.

61 we know, when senior students finish school, most of their reference books  _ 62__ (throw) away, which are still in good condition.  63a great waste it is! I suggest that students should recycle all these books. On the one hand, recycling them can savea lot of natural resources,   64are used to make textbooks. On the other hand, the notes in the books are helpful to   65needs them.

In fact, recycling textbooks has been   66 (increase) popular in 　67__ countries as America and Australia. We should learn 　68 them, and make every effort 　69　(build) an energy-saving society. In my opinion, it is 70  (benefit) to our present and our future.

以下作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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∧，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分

   One day last month , a group of China student arrived in Brisbane . I was one of 

them . After spoken goodbye to my dear parents at Beijing Airport , I started my long journey . That was my first journey abroad ! what excited I felt if I get on board . We

 left Shanghai for HongKong to change to another plane to Melbourne , second largescity in Australia . From there we went to Brisbane , it is the capital city of Queensland, Australia . We were exchange students and sent to the country by their government

 to learn English in Brisbane for twelve months . From the first few lessons, we found the teachers there really worked hardly , and I am sure  of everything would go well

 in the next months . 

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：在却此处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面画一横线，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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

  For students learned instruments, summer is always a “music season”. During vacation time, we are always busy attending various of lessons, taking exams and participating in competitions. This summer I joined in a music competition but was lucky to get the second place. It was the first time that I have played on the stage. In front of the stage was my excited schoolmates. Facing such many people. I felt very upset at first, but the encourage from my teacher kept me going ahead.

   Fortunate, I was given a silver medal, that increased my confidence. In short, nothing is impossible to willing heart.

Books have tremendous power. Between their pages, readers can be transported to anywhere imaginable and become just about anyone or anything. Unfortunately, many children all over the world don’t have access to books.

For several years now, Maria Keller, a 14-year-old girl from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been changing that fact.

When she was 8 years old, Maria already loved reading. She also noticed that some of her classmates didn’t read as much as she did. When she asked her mother why that could be, her mother said that they might not be able to afford books. Maria had never thought of this. She could not believe that some children might not have bedtime stories read to them. She became determined to change this.

With her mother’s help, Maria created Read Indeed. Read Indeed is a non-profit organization aiming to collect and distribute(分发) books to children in need. During the early stages of Read Indeed, Maria set the goal to collect and distribute 1 million books by the time she was 18. It didn’t take long to reach that goal.

Today, at age 14, she has collected over 1.8 million books and has shipped them to many states and countries around the world. She says, “I cannot live without books. As I continue my mission, I have learned that the number of kids who have no books are in the hundreds of millions. So I just can’t give up, even after reaching my original goal of 1 million books distributed.”

She recently set a new goal: to distribute donations to kids in need in every state in the United States, and every country in the world. She keeps track of her progress on a large map at the warehouse(仓库) where they store and sort books. Maria believes that she can get support from even more people and help kids around the world to become better readers!

25. We can know from Paragraph 2 that        .

A. Some of Maria’s classmates had no textbooks.

B. Some of Maria’s classmates didn’t have money to buy books.

C. Some of Maria’s classmates didn’t like reading at all.

D. Some of Maria’s classmates couldn’t afford to go to school.

26. According to the passage, which statement about Read Indeed is true?

A. It collects and gives out books to poor children.

B. It is an organization which sells books to children around the world.

C. It raises money to buy books for children.

D. It is a campaign which encourages children to read.

27. What can we infer from what Maria says in Paragraph 4?

A. She lives on selling books.

B. Her original dream has been achieved.

C. She will give up her mission of distributing books.

D. The number of children who have no books has greatly dropped.

28. Which word can best describe Maria?

A. Optimistic.       B. Smart.     C. Brave.      D. Strong-willed.