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Although I want to get along well with my classmates, but I can’t, because I am very quiet. I can’t find words to say when others are talking with them . I’m very impressing by the boys and girls who always keep talking and smiling. If the world were full of people who are always talked, it would be a very noise place! I know some people are quiet when others like to talk a lot , that makes a harmonious life. And I will know my classmate quite well so long as I find confidence to talk with them. But I feel lonely in the class because my quietness.

Some people get pleasure from picnics and tours. Others like to discuss various topics and find pleasure in it. But the reading of books provides us with such pleasure as we do not get from any other activity.

Books are written by learned people. They contain the best experiences and thoughts of their writers. Writers put in their books not only their own ideas and feelings, but also what they observe and find in society.   36     

If we are in a cheerful mood, our joy is increased by reading.  37  They provide us with the best advice and guidance in our difficulties. Indeed, books are our best friends as they help us in our hour of need.

    38 They entertain us in our spare moments. Good novels, books on poetry and short stories give us great enjoyment. At times we become so absorbed in our books that we forget even our important arrangements. Loneliness is no trouble for a reader.

    39 They give us sound moral advice. It is through the reading of books that we learn what to love and  what to hate. The reading of good books develops and improves our character.

It was the English author Bacon who said that reading makes a full man. No one can question the truth of this saying. 40  Some books are such that instead of doing any good, they do harm to the readers. So it is the reading of good books alone that presents us the greatest benefit.

A.   Books keep us well-informed.

B.   Books contain grains of wisdom.

C.   Books enable us to know the best of the colorful world.

D.   When we are in a depressed mood, books comfort our troubled minds.

E.  When we are alone, books are our best friends.

F.  By reading books written by great thinkers, we come in contact with their minds.

G.   But we cannot get full advantage from reading, if our choice is not good.

Many of us were raised with the saying, “Waste not, want not.” _____61.____ of us, however, can completely avoid waste in our lives.

    Any kind of waste doesn’t come with _____62._____(aware). Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our ____63.____ (limit) natural resources, our money, ____64.____ other people’s time, each of us can become more positive and careful. The smallest good habits can make ___65___ big difference. It’s a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our best in a world that is in serious trouble. By focusing on____66.____ (save) oil, water, paper, food, and clothing, we are playing a part____67.____ cutting down on waste.

    We must keep reminding ____68.____ (we) that it is easier to form a bad habit than get rid of it. Actually, severe damage ____69.____ (do) to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution. It’s time for us to say no to waste so that our grandchildren’s children will be able to develop well. We can’t solve all the problems of waste, ____70.____ we can encourage mindfulness. 111]

Then comes the July, and with it are examinations; but these are soon finished and with them ends the school year. Boys and girls have nearly two months holiday before them as they leave school by train and car to return home to their fathers and mothers.

The summer holidays are the best part of the year for most children. The weather is usually good, so that one can spend most of one’s time playing in the garden or, if one lives in the country, out in the woods and fields. Even if one lives in a big town, one can usually go to the park to play.

The best place for a summer holiday, however, is the seaside. Some children are lucky enough to live near the sea, but for others who do not, a week or two at one of the big seaside towns is something which they will talk about for the whole of the following year.

In England, it is not only the rich who can take their children to the seaside; if a factory worker or a bus driver, a street cleaner or a waiter wants to take his wife and children to Southend or Margate, Blackpool or Clacton, he is usually quite able to do so.

Now, why do children like so much about the seaside? I think it is the sand, sea and sun more than any other things. Of course, there are lots of new things to see, nice things to eat, and exciting things to do, but it is the feeling of sand under one’s feet, of salt water on one’s skin, and of the warm sun on one’s skin, and of the warm sun on one’s back that make the seaside what it is.

24. Summer holidays start _______.

   A. with July                      B. as soon as the examinations are over

   C. in mid----June                  D. in August

25. After the examinations, all the pupils leave for home -_____.

   A. by train only                   B. by car   

C. by bike                      D. by either train or car

26. The summer holidays last ______.

   A. nearly three months              B. more than three months

   C. one and a half months      D. about two months

27. Children like the seaside so much, because they can ____.

   A. swim in the sea                  B. play with the sand

   C. take a sunbath                  D. do all of the above

A Step-by-Step guide to Writing Great Papers

Time For Kids

Want to be a better writer? TFK’s “Write Ideas” gives your writing a rise by walking you through every step involved in writing a paper. Using sample papers, idea organizers and checklists, you can write better research papers, persuasive essays, news stories and much more.

Spelling, Grammar and More

English Zone

This is the perfect site for English homework; It has a section on almost every topic you will cover in English class, such as spelling, parts of speech and writing. It does not just give you summary of the topic; rather it makes sure you understand it completely.

Reading Rocks!

Reading Rockets

From this great resource, learn to love reading or to love it even more! Read articles about reading and education, and share them with your teachers and parents. You can even read books by famous authors like Jane Yolen and Patricia MacLachlan.

Definitions, Rhymes and Word Games

Merriam-Webster Word Central

If you want to review words you know and learn new ones, visit this site. Here you’ll visit a school called “Word Central” where you can click on different areas to learn things like definitions and rhymes for different words or play word games.

Help with Foreign Languages

Kidspace @ The Internet Public Library

This is a really cool site if you need help with foreign-language homework. It teaches you how to say hello in many different languages and has a lot of other useful information. It also tells how you can listen to real people saying the words in other languages.

21. Which of the following sites can help you remember the new words?

A. Time For Kids.               B. English Zone

C. Reading Rockets.             D. Merriam-Webster Word Central.

22. What can “Help with Forreign Languages” teach you?

A. How to read books by famous authors.

B. How to say hello in many different languages.

C. How to write better research papers.

D. How to use grammar in a right way.

23. The ad is mainly intended          .

A. to increase the students’ learning skills     

B. to offer some useful sites in language study

C. to attract the students to join some learning clubs  

D. to help students understand language study better

Around the world, eggs have been a breakfast staple（重要部分）for all good reasons. After all, an egg is a storehouse of vital nutrients, making it an essential part of a healthy diet. And for those of you who are afraid of having this power food because you're worried that it will add to your weight, remember, one egg contains about 80 calories and about five grams of fat. Hence, smart consumption is a far healthier option.
    Eggs are a well-known rich source of protein — an important building block of bones, muscles, skin, and blood. The body uses protein to build and repair tissues as well as making other body chemicals. Unfortunately, unlike fat and carbohydrates(碳水化合物), the body does not store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply. Thus eggs are the perfect sources and a smart food choice for those who reduce their intake of carbohydrates in a bit to lose extra weight.
    Another important nutrient you'll find abundantly in egg white is riboflavin or Vitamin B2. And for all of you wondering what's the benefit of this nutrient, Riboflavin is a water-soluble(水溶性) vitamin which is involved in vital processes in the body and is necessary for normal cell function, growth, and energy production.
    The yolk, which many of us avoid out of fear, is actually a very healthy food, if consumed in moderation(适度). Mainly fat, the yolk contains 1.33 gm of cholesterol（胆固醇） per 100 gms and is a rich source of vitamin A, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorous(磷) and iron. Incidentally, the iron found in the yolk is easily digested in the body. According to nutrition experts, one can eat one whole egg every day without harming one's cholesterol and other blood-fat levels. But for those who crave for more eggs, you can reduce fat by having one whole egg and the whites of the rest of the eggs.

 
8. Eggs are regarded as important in breakfast because__________.
　A. it is a custom to have eggs in the breakfast.

  B. they are sold at a low price.    

C. they are high in calories and low in fat.

D. they can provide people with many nutrients.
9. When our body is short of protein, we may____________.
　A. feel tired and sleepy.
　B. feel discomfort in our legs.
　C. get tired of eating eggs.
　D. be eager for other chemicals.
10. Which of the following is true about protein?         .
　 A. It can’t be stored in the body.
　 B. Fat can be changed into protein.
　 C. It is a kind of carbohydrate.

D. Our body can only get protein from eggs.

11. We can infer from the last paragraph that____________.
　　 A. the author suggests we only eat the whites of eggs.

B. eating enough yolk can reduce cholesterol in the body.
　　 C. iron and phosphorous in the yolk are difficult to digest.
　　 D. high blood-fat level can do harm to our health

The fact that ants are fascinating insects has been known for some time. Now, scientists have discovered a large number of wood ants living in an abandoned underground storehouse in Templewo, Poland, despite having no obvious source of food.

Polish zoologist Wojciech Czechowski and his team began studying the underground colony in 2013. They found the ants built a 60-cm high nest in the soil directly over the storehouse vertical air pipe. As years passed, the metal covering on the pipe eroded, leaving behind a hole that thousands of worker ants accidentally slip into each day as they go about their daily chores. The scientists say that there are no sources of food in the storehouse. This means that the insects live in a state of near starvation.

In July 2015, the researchers disturbed part of the ant nest in search of larvae (幼虫), cocoons(茧), and queens. They found nothing, leading them to suspect that the lack of food and cold temperatures made reproduction impossible and that the group tending the nest is entirely made up of non-reproductive female workers. Their population is refilled every year, by a new rain of unfortunate ants that slide down the hole. The researchers say that when they returned in January 2016, the nest had been repaired. It appears that despite the terrible conditions, the worker ants do not stop constructing their nest.

Wood ants are known for their ability to adapt to bad living conditions. In this case, the millions of worker ants trapped in the storehouse have no choice. But instead of losing hope, they are making the best of the situation—a classic example of “when life gives you lesions make lemonade.”

8．How did the wood ants arrive in the storehouse?

A. They fell down there by accident.

B. The research team brought them there.

C. The storehouse builders left them there.

D. They were attracted by the environment.

9．What does the underlined word “eroded” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. Expanded.    B. Rotted.    C. Exploded.    D. Melted.

10．What did the researchers find in the nest?

A. Larvae.    B. Cocoons.    C. A queen.    D. Worker ants.

11．Why did the population of wood ants remain steady?

A. They had enough food.

B. They were able to reproduce.

C. They adapted to the conditions.

D. They had new comers to join them.

Very few people were coming to eat at the White Rose Restaurant, and its owner did not know what to do. The price was reasonable and the food was of good quality, but nobody seemed to want to eat there.

    Then he did something that changed all that, and in a few weeks his restaurant is always full of men with their lady friends. Whenever a gentleman came in with a lady, a smiling waiter gave each of them a menu(菜单), The menu looked exactly the same on the outside, but there was an important difference inside. The menu that the waiter gave to the man supplied the correct price for each dish and each bottle of wine. while the menu that he gave to the lady supplied a much higher price! So when the man calmly ordered dish after dish and wine after wine, the lady thought he was much more generous(慷慨) than he really was.

31. Why didn’t people come to the White Rose Restaurant to eat at first?

A. Because the price was high.       

B. Because the food was too cheap.

C. Because the food was not good.    

D. The passage didn’t mention.

32. According to the passage we can conclude that the people who eat at this restaurant are mostly _______________.

A. poor old people                   B. rich young people 

C. men with their girl friends           D. parents with their children

33. According to the passage we can infer that when men with their girl friends eat at this restaurant, the food was paid ____________.

A. always by the ladies only        

B. always by the men only

C. sometimes by the ladies         

D. either by the men or by the ladies

Researchers at the University of Kansas say that people can accurately judge 90 percent of a stranger's personality simply by looking at the person's shoes.“Shoes convey useful information about their wearers”, the authors wrote in the new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality．
     Lead researcher Omri Gillath said the judgments were based on the style, cost, color and condition of someone's shoes.  In the study, 63 University of Kansas researchers looked at pictures showing 208 different pairs of shoes worn by the study's participants. Volunteers in the study were photographed in their most commonly worn shoes, and then filled out a personality questionnaire.
      Some of the results were expected: People with higher incomes most commonly wore expensive shoes, and flashier shoes were typically worn by outgoing people. However，some of the more specific results are strange enough. For example, “practical and functional''shoes were generally worn by more“pleasant" people, while ankle boots were more linked with “aggressive” personalities. The strangest of all may be that those who wore “uncomfortable looking” shoes tend to have “calm” personalities. And if you have several pairs of new shoes or take extreme care of them, you may suffer from“attachment anxiety", spending lots of time worrying about what other people think of your appearance. There was even a political calculation in the mix with more liberal (主张变革的) types wearing“shabbier and less expensive” shoes.
       The researchers noted that some people will choose shoe styles to mask their actual personalities, but researchers noted that volunteers were also likely to be unaware that their footwear choices were showing the deep side of their personalities.
42．What does this text mainly tell us?
A．Shoes Call hide people's real personalities．
B．Shoes convey false information about the wearer．
C．People's personalities call be judged by their shoes．
D．People know little about their personalities．
43．Which of the results is beyond people's expectation?
A．Wealthy people often wear expensive shoes．
B．Pleasant people like wearing uncomfortable shoes．
C．Aggressive people are likely to weal" ankle boots．
D．Flashier shoes are typically worn by outgoing people．
44．People suffering from“attachment anxiety” tend to 
A．wear strange shoes               B．worry about their appearance
C．have a calm character            D．become a political leader
45．The author wrote the text in order to 
A．inform us of a new study         B．introduce a research method
C．teach how to choose shoes        D．describe different personalities

Ebola: Where Is the Real Crisis?

  The word “Ebola” has become a household name in the US and other western nations. Eric Duncan, who was visiting his family in Dallas from Liberia, became the first case of Ebola in the US. Duncan passed away within two weeks of being diagnosed. 36.__________ Both of them are well on their way to recovery now.

37.__________ People are afraid to travel on planes. A US university has rejected applications from students in Nigeria. A teacher who attended a conference in Dallas has been put on leave.

 So, how afraid should we be of catching this deadly disease? 38. ____________ This means nurses, doctors and others in the medical profession who have treated Ebola patients are at risk. Since the virus is not air-borne, there is no risk in traveling on planes or visiting a US city where an Ebola case has been detected.

 Nigeria has been declared Ebola-free. But the disease has been spreading like wildfire in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. 39._____________ Many young children are orphaned with no one willing to care for then---- just because one or both of their parents have died from Ebola.

 The United Nations has put out a plea for funds and medical help to combat the Ebola outbreak in Africa. 40.______________ Otherwise the crisis which is now local to the three African countries could become a global virus.

A．Of the nine cases, three have died.

B．However, this incident is causing panic.

C．It is important that the West help Africa.

D．There are drugs developed to treat Ebola.

E．Two nurses who had cared for Duncan tested positive for the virus.

F．More than 100,000 Africans in these three countries have been infected with the disease.

G．Experts tell us Ebola is only spread through contact with the body fluids of an infected person.

On the basis of cultural relativism, the values of artistic works are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.

History has seen the endless productions of Shakespearean plays in every major language of the world. It is never rare to find that Mozart packs Japanese concert halls, as Japanese painter Hiroshige does Paris galleries. Unique works of this kind are different from today’s popular art, even if they began as works of popular art. They have set themselves apart in their timeless appeal and will probably be enjoyed for centuries into the future.

In a 1757 essay, the philosopher David Hume argued that because “the general principles of taste are uniform(不变的) in human nature, “the value of some works of art might be essentially permanent. He observed that Homer was still admired after two thousand years. Works of this type, he believed, spoke to deep and unvarying features of human nature and could continue to exist over centuries.

Now researchers are applying scientific methods to the study of the universality of art. For example, evolutionary psychology is being used by literary scholars to explain the long-lasting themes and plot devices in fiction. The structures of musical pieces are now open to experimental analysis as never before. Research findings seem to indicate that the creation by a great artist is as permanent an achievement as the discovery by a great scientist.

32. According to the passage, what do we know about cultural relativism?

A. It introduces different cultural values.

B. It explains the history of artistic works.

C. It excites the human mind throughout the world.

D. It relates artistic values to local conditions.

33. In Paragraph 2, the artists are mentioned in order to show that _____.

A. popular arts are hardly distinguishable from great arts

B. history gives art works special appeal to set them apart

C. great works of art can go beyond national boundaries

D. great artists are skilled at combining various cultures

34. According to Hume, some works of art can exist for centuries because _____.

A. they appeal to unchanging features of human nature

B. they establish some general principles of art

C. they are created by the world’s greatest artists

D. they are the results of scientific study

35. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

A. Is Cultural Relativism Scientific?        B. Are Popular Arts Permanent?

C. Is Human Nature Uniform?              D. Are Artistic Values Universal?

增加：把缺词处加个漏字符号（∧），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。

Hello, boys and girls! Today, I am going to talk with what you should do when a fire alarm go off.  If you hear the alarm, stand in line at the door and wait your teacher to lead you outside. Stay close to your teacher and classmate. Don’t panic or get out of line, and trying to remain quiet and calmly. Soon the firefighters will come and put out a fire. If it’s a false alarm and there is no fire, your teacher will lead us back to the classroom. If you notice that when someone is missing and hurt, tell your teacher immediately.

The kind-hearted couple treat the orphan very well as though he ____(be) their own son

                      The benefits of keeping a journal (日志)

If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me.    36  Here are some benefits you will get by keeping a journal.

◆ It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever gotten an idea only to lose it later because you didn’t write it down?    37 But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I’m away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.

◆ It helps you review all the lessons you’ve learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you’ve learned and the ideas you’ve gotten.    38  You can use the ideas to propel (鞭策) yourself forward.

◆    39 fter keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you’ve gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.

◆ It helps you expand your ideas. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it.    40  In the end, you will expand your ideas.

A. I often experienced that myself.

B. It trains you to express your thoughts.

C. It allows you to see your progress over time.

D. Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.

E. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.

F. And to be honest, I can’t imagine what my life would be like without it.

G. Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

With online courses, anyone can gain knowledge in any field of interest for free. All you need is a computer, laptop or Smartphone, internet connection and a self－made schedule. You can even get a certificate on completing the course.

Udemy

Its goal is to promote the world of education by enabling anyone to learn online. It seeks to dramatically change education by inviting millions of experts worldwide to teach and share what they know. Whether you want to learn excel, business, academics, the arts, health, music or technology, there is a comprehensive course for you. See more at https：//udemy.com

iTunes U

If you're a student who uses Apple devices, you will be happy to know that you have access to iTunes U, which gives you access to different educational courses from all leading universities for free! Did you dream of studying at MIT, Oxford, Yale, or Cambridge? This is your chance to learn various subjects from the best colleges and universities in the world.Learn more at https：//iTunesU.com

Skillfeed

If you are looking to learning a new skill, or improving on your skills in Photoshop, or HTML, it offers unlimited access to high－quality video courses from a worldwide community of instructors. You have a month's free trial, after which you will pay a monthly fee to gain unlimited access to all courses.See more at https：//skillfeed.com

Academic Earth

It has linked to over 750 online courses and 8,500 individual online lectures, giving students of all ages access to college courses they may otherwise never experience. Whether learning existing coursework, or learning for the sake of learning, anyone has the freedom to learn at their own pace from world－famous experts, without being charged more. Learn more at http：//academicearth.com

UC Berkeley

It offers courses in bioengineering, Japanese, legal studies and public health. Since they are recordings of actual lectures, they lack lecture notes and extra materials. However, each course has audio recordings of lectures via iTunes or video recordings of lectures via YouTube. Learn more at https：//ucberkeley.com

21．Learners who choose Skillfeed need to ________.

A．equip themselves with the ability to use the computer

B．pay some fee if they want to continue after a month

C．have some knowledge of the design of website

D．learn to upload their own high－quality video

22．We can learn from the passage that Academic Earth ________.

A．charges learners nothing for any course

B．has many lectures given by 8,500 lecturers

C．provides college courses mainly to young men

D．offers college courses at the learners' convenience

23．If you want to improve your skill of Japanese language, you can visit ________.

A．https：//skillfeed.com　　　　         B．https：//ucberkeley.com

C．https：//udemy.com                      D．https：//iTunesU.com

Thank You Notes: The Essential Life Lessons

  There is no greater gift for any of us to give our friends and family than the gift of gratitude.    36   Take a quiet moment to think about the blessings of the season and write a thank you note to everyone who made it special for you.There are some life lessons from thank you notes.

     37   Even a child can make some lines on paper, help pick out a pretty stamp, and lick the envelope. This helps create a sense of ownership, confidence, and contribution.

  Thank you notes strengthen communication skills. Wherever you are, no skill matters more than the ability to communicate clearly and sincerely. It conveys reliability ,confidence and thoughtfulness.   38    

  Thank you notes remind you about what matters.   39    But when we write a thank you note we have to locate within ourselves some way to be grateful and find some way to express it. We do not find happiness in what we get. We find happiness in being grateful for what we have.

     40    Not, "Thank you for the sweater. It is cool," but "Thanks for the sweater! Not, "Thanks for the game," but "We had a blast playing that game.

  I think you will soon discover that the more thank you notes you send, the more you become aware of how much there is to be grateful for, and how good it feels to let people know you appreciate them.

    A. Everyone can write a thank you note.

    B. Maybe the gift was thoughtless.

    C. And that can begin with thank you notes.

    D. Thank you notes must have specific details.

    E. There is no other way to convey this message.

    F. You can even write to people you do not know.

    G. Those are the qualities that inspire people to trust and respect you.

Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum

  Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.

  November 7th

The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.

  December 5th

Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew.

  February 6th

An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

             Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

              More into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

                       London Canal Museum

                12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

            www.canalmuseum.org.uk   www.canalmuseum.mobi

                  Tel:020 77130836

21.When is the talk on James Brindley?

A. March 6th.    B. November 7th.    C. February 6th.   D. December 5th.

22. What is the topic of the talk in February?

A. The Canal Pioneers.              B. Ice for the Metropolis

C. An Update on the Cotsword Canals  D. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands

23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?

A. Liz Payne     B. Chris Lewis     C. Malcolm Tucker    D. Miranda Vickers

I requested that he _______an hour earlier.

A. came        B. comes     C. will come              D. come

 Part of the highway would still be temporarily closed ________ the heavy fog continue.

A. might  B. could  C. would  D. should

     Persevance, the quality of never giving up when facing great challenges, lies behind every great achievement in anyone’s life. With perseverance a lame boy can learn to swim; with persistence a conquered country will win freedom.

    Only with strong determination can people fight their way to final victories. Many a famous man has the same experience .They have obtained their status because they have had the will to overcome numerous difficulties. Outstanding athletes go all out to train themselves. Their  w illpower  is beyond imagination. We all have read of great musicians, writers and inventors  have created or discovered breakthroughs recorded in history. Always they have said that they owe all their success to perseverance. As to students, quite a big number of them  have been successful through perseverance. However, acertain group of them just stop half way and their previous efforts turn out to be fruitless.

   The  same  is true   of  many rich businessmen. What we usually see are their achievements, but once we go behind the seenes we will find that they have put in a lot of continual steady  efforts Of all countless  exarmples the story of Colonel Saunders is perhaps one of the most

outstanding. The 65-year-old man from Kentucky   had a dream，to start a chain of fried chicken  restaurants all over the world. To rcalize his dream ，he knew that he needed a restaurant   to go into partnership with him to open the first restaurant and to fry chicken according to the  secret recipe (配方）he had. Colonel Saunders had knocked on 1008 doors before  he finally  found a proper person to co-operate with. It is doubtful whether many of us would have had the perseverance to knock even a hundred doors.

     We can conclude that success comes to anyone who keeps working perseveringly  while of perseverance  can only result in frustration and failure.

28. Which of the following is true of perseverance?

A. Lame boys need it more.  B It means never giving up.

C. Most students lack it.   D. It's more important than effort

29. What can be inferred from the third paragraph?

A. Saunders succeeded all by himself.

B. Saunders wouldn’t knock on 1008 doors.

C. Saunders owed his success to his secret recipe.

D. Saunders had failed many times before he succeeded.

30. Which is the key to success according to the passage?

A. Great imagination.         B. Numerous difficulties.

C. Continual steady efforts.   D. Previous hard work.

31.How is the passage mainly developed?

A. By inferring and comparing.          

B. By analyzing causes and effects.

C.By explanations and listing examples.

D. By following the natural time order.