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Born in Oct. 28, 1955, Bill Gates grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. Bill Gates attended public elementary school or the private Lakeside School, there he discovered his interest in software and begin programming computers at the age of 13. In 1973, Gates entered into Harvard University as a freshman. In her junior year, Gates left Harvard to devote himself to develop Microsoft, guiding by the faith that the computer would be a tool of great valuable on every office desktop. He proved to be success in the IT field.
He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many boys were after her, but nobody paid any 36 to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. So as not to 37 rude, she went along.
38 they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too 39 to say anything. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please 40 me some salt? I’d like to put it in my coffee.”
The girl stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. 41 , she asked, “Why salt with coffee?” he 42 , “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea…I could 43 its taste salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my 44 and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there.”
She was deeply 45 . A man who can 46 that he’s homesick must love his home and 47 about his family. He must be 48 .
She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood and her 49 . That was the start to their love story.
They continued to date each other. She found that he met all her 50 . He was kind, warm, and careful. 51 to think she would have missed the 52 if not for the salty coffee.
So they married and lived happily together. Every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the 53 he liked it.
After 40 years, he 54 away and left her a letter which said, “ My dearest, please forgive my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of sugar. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, 55 it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.”
36. A. money B. attention C. visit D. respect
37. A. show B. look C. seem D. appear
38. A. As B. Because C. Since D. Though
39. A. eager B. proud C. nervous D. anxious
40. A. lift B. take C. carry D. bring
41. A. Mysterious B. Moved C. Curious D. Excited
42. A. explained B. argued C. stated D. claimed
43. A. taste B. feel C. smell D. sense
44. A. boat B. friend C. playmate D. childhood
45. A. touched B. hurt C. pressed D. interested
46. A. afford B. realize C. recognize D. admit
47. A. mind B. care C. know D. attend
48. A. smart B. intelligent C. responsible D. flexible
49. A. family B. school C. relatives D. house
50. A. friends B. requirements C. needs D. standards
51. A. And B. When C. Or D. But
52. A. sight B. train C. catch D. home
53. A. method B. style C. manner D. way
54. A. moved B. passed C. died D. walked
55. A. as if B. now that C. even if D. so that
For a long time I saw happiness as a huge banner(横幅)across the finish line of a long race.I felt that only when I __1__ certain things could I finally be happy in my life.Most of the time I felt like a tortoise believing that being slow and __2__ would win the race.At other times I would__3__ like a rabbit trying different side roads at a dangerous __4__hoping to reach that banner a little faster.__5__，I began to see that no matter how long I raced towards it，the banner was never any__6__.I finally decided one day to __7__and take a break.It was then that I saw my __8__ sitting beside me.
It had been with me as I __9__ hard to support my family，as I played with my children and heard their __10__ and even when I was __11__ with my wife at my side looking after me.It had been with me as I raced towards that stupid banner.I just didn't have the __12__ to see it.
There is an old Chinese proverb that says，“Tension is what you think you should be.__13__ is who you are.”Perhaps we all should stop our race towards the __14__ life we think we should have and __15__ the life we have now.Happiness will never be found under some banner far away.It will be found __16__ your own heart，soul and mind.It will be found when you __17__ that others love you just as you do.
Don't be a tortoise or a rabbit when it comes to your happiness.Be a playful puppy and carry your stick of __18__ with you everywhere you go.__19__yourself out of the race and realize that when it comes to love and happiness you are__20__there.
1．A.forgot B．missed
C．overcame D．accomplished
2．A.safe B．steady C．calm D．quiet
3．A.act B．run C．jump D．walk
4．A.place B．height C．speed D．time
5．A.Generally B．Gradually
C．Unfortunately D．Firstly
6．A.clearer B．lower C．closer D．smaller
7．A.settle in B．start off
C．stop by D．sit down
8．A.happiness B．goal
C．success D．friendship
9．A.studied B．fought
C．exercised D．worked
10．A.laughter B．complaints
C．stories D．breathing
11．A.lonely B．tired C．sick D．hungry
12．A.courage B．chance
C．wisdom D．strength
13．A.Stress B．Relaxation
C．Failure D．Pain
14．A.real B．perfect C．common D．colorful
15．A.enjoy B．change C．improve D．create
16．A.from B．on C．over D．in
17．A.realize B．believe C．hope D．admit
18．A.sorrow B．responsibility
C．fortune D．joy
19．A.Carry B．Make C．Push D．Take
20．A.never B．still C．already D．ever
Last night’s meteor(流星)shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers．According to Gabe Rothschild，Emerald Valley’s mayor，people gathered in the suburbs of the city，carrying heavy telescopes，expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky．What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead．
“My family was so frustrated，”admitted town resident Duane Cosby．“We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing，but it turned out to be a huge disappointment．”
Astronomers—scientists who study stars and planets—have been complaining about this problem for decades．They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past．They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it．
There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution．This population consists of birds，bats，frogs，snakes，etc．For example，outdoor lighting severely affects migrating birds．According to the International Dark-Sky Association．“100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers．”
Countless more animal casualties(伤亡)result from the use of artificial lighting．Clearly，people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings，but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans，too．They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a person’s chances of getting cancer．
Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution．For years，Flagstaff，Arizona，has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory．Similar efforts have been made worldwide，and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them，so that other creatures can share the night．
1．It happened last night that ．
A．the city’s lights affected the meteor watching
B．the meteors flew past before being noticed
C．the city light show attracted many people
D．the meteor watching ended up a social outing
2．What do the astronomers complain about?
A．Meteor showers occur less often than before．
B．Their observation equipment is in poor repair．
C．Light pollution has remained unsolved for years．
D．Their eyesight is falling due to artificial lighting．
3．What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?
A．Birds may take other migration paths．
B．Animals’ living habits may change suddenly．
C．Varieties of animals will become sharply reduced．
D．Animals’ survival is threatened by outdoor lighting．
4．What message does the author most want to give us?
A．Saving wildlife is saving ourselves．
B．Great efforts should be made to save energy．
C．Human activities should be environmentally friendly．
D．New equipment should be introduced for space study．
Beaches are not only great for lying on and doing water sports, and in fact one of the best ways of enjoying them is
a classic beach walk. Here at iWantSun. Co. Uk, we’ve been searching the globe to find you the world’s best and most glorious beach walks, and here’s our pick of the top.
The Footpath of the Gods, Amalfi Coast, Italy
The name says it all really and you truly do feel up there to walking along this wonderful mountain coastal path, which offers some of the most striking views on the planet. The path begins at town of Bomerano to charming Positano along the UNESCO World Heritage area of the Amalfi Coast. The whole walk will take you approximately four and a half hours to complete and pass over narrow rocky paths, past sheer cliffs and shining blue bays.
Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk, Australia
Sydney’s coastline is one of the most beautiful and diverse in the world. Here you have national parks, historic sites, steep cliffs, sparkling beaches and quiet bays all in one place. Sydney’s Great Walk runs all the way from Barrenjoey in the north to Royal National Park in the south and takes an incredible seven days to complete. However, if you’re not up to doing the full walk, then there are many different parts of the walk that you can do right in the city. Walking from the city’s famous Bondi Beach to the sweeping curve of Bronte Beach takes just an hour, which takes in some top scenery.
Great Ocean Walk, Australia
The Great Ocean Walk stretches 104 km along Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road, located on the southern coast of Australia, from the resort town Apollo Bay to the magnificent Twelve Apostles. The Twelve Apostles are the area’s famous stone landmarks which stand out like giants from the sea. The walk passes through a range of landscapes and sights, from national parks, famous surfing spots and deserted beaches, to wild coastlines, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, historic lighthouses and ghostly shipwrecks. Day walks and shorter three-hour walks such as the Wreck Beach Walk or the Lighthouse Cemetery and Lookout Walk can also be enjoyed.
So next time when you’re looking for a beach holiday don’t just think about the resorts and the sand, but consider a more active sun holiday, discovering some of the best beaches in the world.
32. The author intends to tell us ______.
A. the world’s best places for beach walks
B. the wonderful beaches in the world
C. the ideal tourism resort for health
D. the beautiful beaches in Australia
33. When you arrive at the Amalfi Coast ______.
A. you must be fed up with the footpath
B. you will be fascinated by the scenery
C. you can start walking from Positano
D. you may be trapped in narrow rocky paths
34. What is the distinct characteristic of Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk?
A.It takes about more than five hours to complete.
B.It starts from Royal National Park in the south.
C.It provides visitors a variety of great landscapes.
D.It really has the longest coastline in the world.
35. According to the fourth paragraph we can know that _______.
A.Apollo Bay is at the end of the Great Ocean Walk
B.the Twelve Apostles exists below the surface of the sea
C.the Wreck Beach Walk can also give visitors pleasure
D.most visitors can finish the 104 km walk in three hours
Since most Antarctic rocks are dark in color, they against the white
background and are easy to identify and collect.
A. make out B. leave out C. stand out D. set out
Ebola is a dangerous virus that can cause people to get very sick and even die. The virus is causing the biggest problems in western Africa, where it has spread quickly. 36 But it can get worse and cause life-threatening symptoms, such as bleeding and trouble breathing.
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Ebola does not spread like colds or the flu because it does not float through the air. Ebola also doesn’t spread through food or water, like some other viruses. Instead, Ebola spreads when someone touches the body fluids (such as spit) of a sick person.
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An outbreak is when many people are getting sick with the same illness around the same time. You may have heard of a flu outbreak, which is when lots of people get sick from the same types of flu virus. When an outbreak happens because of a virus, more people could get sick because there is a lot of that virus around.
Where did Ebola come from?
Scientists aren’t sure how the first person gets Ebola at the start of an outbreak. 39 Tropical animals in Africa believed to carry the virus include great apes, chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, fruit bats, porcupines, and forest antelope.
What do kids need to do about Ebola?
Ebola is making many people sick in Africa, but no matter where you live, it’s always a good idea to wash your hands well and often. 40
A. Why do I need to wash my hands?
B. How do people catch Ebola?
C. Ebola symptoms can start with fever and headache, kind of like the flu.
D. But they think that people may pick up the virus by touching or eating infected animals.
E. It’s very important that infected people get treatment right away.
F. Keeping hands clean can help protect you from common illnesses like colds and the flu.
G. What is an outbreak?
There is only one more day to go _______ your favorite music band plays live.
A. since B. until C. when D. before
The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single—engined aeroplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn’t know how high she was flying. At night, and in a storm, a pilot is in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times, her plane nearly plunged (冲) into the sea.
Just before dawn, there was further trouble. Amelia noticed flames (火焰) coming from the engine. Would she be able to reach land? There was nothing to do except to keep going and to hope.
In the end, Amelia Earhart did reach Ireland, and for the courage she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. When she returned to the United States, she was honored by President Hoover at a special dinner in the White House. From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.
What was so important about her flight? Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty—six minutes.
In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion (时刻) she set a new record for flying time. Amelia Earhart made these flights to show that women had a place in aviation (航空) and that air travel was useful.
54. Which of the following statements is NOT the difficulty which Amelia Earhart met
in her flight from north America to England?
A. She was caught in a storm. B. The altimeter went out of order.
C. Her engine went wrong. D. She lost her direction.
55. When Amelia Earhart saw flames coming from the engine, what did she do?
A. She did nothing but pray for herself. B. She changed her direction and landed in Ireland.
C. She continued flying. D. She lost hope of reaching land.
56. Which of the following statements was NOT mentioned?
A. She was the first woman who succeeded in flying across the Atlantic Ocean alone.
B. She showed great courage in overcoming the difficulties during the flight.
C She was warmly welcomed in England, Europe and the United States.
D. She made plans to fly around the world.
57. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Amelia Earhart—First Across the Atlantic.
B. Amelia Earhart—Pioneer in Women’s Aviation.
C. A New Record for Flying Time.
D. A Dangerous Flight from North America to England.
Greg Kloehn , an artist in Oakland ,California is using his skills to help the homeless. He builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable. The structures offer the homeless some safety and protection from bad weather. Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.
Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses. Several are on the roadside near an active railroad. On a recent day, Mr. Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young. The two men hug. Inside his little shelter Mr. Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets. Mr. Kloehn also visits Sweet-Pea, another friend who also lives in one of the little homes the artist built. She says it keeps her safe and protects her possessions.
In the mornings, Mr. Kloehn searches the streets for building materials. He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio. There, he puts the houses together. Empty coffee bags become roof material. A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows. Nails, screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together. The artist also attaches a small electrical device to the house. The device is powered by the sun.
Some of the people living on the streets once had normal houses of their own. But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.
Mr. Kloehn says his work is not a social project. He says he is just someone using his skills to help his homeless neighbors.
24. What are the advantages of the small shelters
①.saving power and energy ②.decorating the streets where they are
③.protecting possessions of the homeless ④.earning fame for Mr. Kloehn
A. ①④ B. ①② C. ③④ D. ①③
25. We can learn from the passage that
A. Greg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny houses
B. the shelters are immovable
C. the government has got involved in the action
D. an act of kindness has made people simple and grateful
26 . What kind of person is Greg Kloehn
A. modest and funny B. kind and creative
C. generous and rich D. helpful and proud
27. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. An artist makes a living by designing small shelters.
B. A more comfortable shelter on the streets.
C. An artist creates homes for the homeless.
D. Helping others makes the world more beautiful.
The moving picture of a little boy of 5, ______ from the big earthquake , has been made _____ to all Chinese people for the boy’s saluting to the soldiers.
A．saved; to know B．to save; knowing
C．having been saved; know D．saved; known
What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed in to their nightclothes. Mary had ___36___ them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting（照看）the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely ___37___,” she thought.
“Sleep,” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she ___38___ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(an) ___39___ way to make money obviously hadn’t met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary’s ___40___ felt heavier and heavier. I mustn’t sleep, she thought — which was ___41___ what she did, of course.
Strangely enough, she soon ___42___ that she was a world-famous chef（主厨）. She made a ___43___ and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or ___44___ — her favorite hobby. She ___45___ took the leading role in her own TV show.
That is, until she became too ___46___. “I am definitely the best in the world,” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But ___47___ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she ___48___ to get the chicken into the dove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. ___49___ set in, but Mary could not run — she was ___50___ to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, ___51___ a sharp sound awoke her.
She got shocked and confused — ___52___ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three ___53___ little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were ___54___, so we tried to make some bread,” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She___37__ them never to fall asleep on the job again!
36. A. given B. written C. told D. taught
37. A. successful B. helpful C. tiring D. surprising
38. A. shook B. put C. bent D. kept
39. A. difficult B. boring C. important D. easy
40. A. eyes B. mind C. heart D. legs
41. A. nicely B. exactly C. curiously D. carelessly
42. A. realized B. reminded C. learnt D. dreamt
43. A. decision B. fortune C. business D. plan
44. A. cooking B. reading C. running D. babysitting
45. A. just B. ever C. even D. only
46. A. selfish B. proud C. stubborn D. sensitive
47. A everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
48. A. tried B. arranged C. managed D. prepared
49. A. Panic B. Pain C. Noise D. Stress
50. A. frozen B. dragged C. pushed D. brought
51. A. because B. until C. as D. unless
52. A. smoke B. light C. water D. fire
53. A. cheerful B. strange C. guilty D. confident
54. A. busy B. hungry C. worried D. asleep
55. A. promised B. allowed C. expected D. persuaded
A man enters a store to buy milk. He walks out of the store with milk. That is all-milk. At the same time, a woman enters the same grocery store also to buy milk. She buys it. But she also buys chicken and lemons to make dinner that night. Then she remembers to buy food for her son to eat at school. She also gets a bottle of wine for drinks with friends and a birthday card for her husband’s niece. Then she gets coffee for breakfast, ice cream for dessert and remembers stamps to mail the bills. And don’t forget soap for the bathroom.
And that is the difference between the female and male brains simply explained in a grocery store.
Generally speaking, men do one thing at a time. Women do many. Now scientific research supports this theory about male and female brains. A recent study has confirmed what we have known all along—men and women think differently.
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania studied brain images of 949 people aged from eight to 22 years old. They found that male brains have more connections on one side of the brain, or hemisphere. In the female brains, they found more activity and connections between the right and left sides of the brain. The left side of the brain is known as the side of “reason.” The right hemisphere is known as the “creative” side.
Regina Verma is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She co-wrote the report. She says when women are asked to do something difficult they might use different parts of the brain. Men, she adds, generally use just one side of the brain. As a result, men generally deal directly with a problem. There is a strong connection between the “understanding” and the “action” parts of their brains. Women, however, might include other parts of the brain when solving a problem. Women take a less direct path to find a solution.
21．The author mentioned the shopping in Paragraph 1 to___________.
A. show women’s carefulness
B. prove men’s quick action
C. object to an opinion
D. bring up the topic to be discussed
22．The main idea of Paragraph 4 is that ___________.
A. women have two same brains on both sides
B. men have more complicated brains than women
C. different kinds of brain images have been studied
D. men’s structure of brain is different from women’s
23．What causes the difference between men’s and women’s behavior?
A. Watching things from different sides.
B. Having different attitudes towards life.
C. Using different parts of the brain to think.
D. Reacting at different speed to problems.
Jim told us all that _______ he said so at the meeting was right.
A. all B. what
C. all that D. that
Many memories of old times were _______ by the conversation we had together that evening.
A. called up B. turned up C. taken up D. kept up
Time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable, whether you are a book-lover or only there to buy a book as a present. You may even have entered the shop just to find a shelter from a sudden shower. Whatever the reason is, you can soon be totally unaware of your surroundings. You soon become attracted in some books or others, and usually it is only much later that you realize you have spent too much time there and must dash off to keep some forgotten appointments.
This opportunity to escape the realities of everyday life is the main attraction of a bookshop.
A music shop is very much like a bookshop. You can wander round such a place to your heart’s content. If it is a good shop, no assistant will approach you with the greeting “Can I help you?” You needn’t buy anything you don’t want. In a bookshop an assistant should remain in the back ground until you have finished reading. Then, and only then, are his services necessary.
Once a medical student had to read a text book which was far too expensive for him to buy. He couldn’t obtain it from the library and the only copy he could find was in a certain bookshop. Every afternoon, therefore, he would go along to the shop and read a little of the book at a time. One day, however, he was disappointed to find the book missing from its usual place. He was about to leave, when he noticed the owner of the shop beckoning to him. Expecting to be told off, he went towards him. To his surprise, the owner pointed to the book which was tucked away in a corner. “I put it there in case anyone was tempted to buy it!” he said, and left the delighted student to continue his reading.
29.According to the passage ,the main attraction of a bookshop is ______ .
A. the chance to get free from the reality
B. learning something from the books
C. a shelter from a sudden shower
D. the surrounding of books
30.The writer thinks that the assistant in a bookshop should ______.
A. greet customers pleasantly and warmly
B. not disturb the customers when they read
C. help the readers to find what they want
D. not stay in the background all the time
31.The purpose of writing the third paragraph is to_______.
A. tell us a story about a bookshop
B. teach us to read in shops without buying books
C. support the main idea of the passage
D. teach us to help people whenever we can
—________?
—I'm very well, thank you.
A. what are you doing B. How are you doing
C. what are you like D. How do you like it
— I really think our teacher’s work is as great as that of those famous educators.
— ______. He has developed his own style of teaching.
A. You can say that again B. That’s not the point
C. That’s great D. It counts or nothing
Has it ever struck you ______ it would be like to have no one you could trust?
A. that B. who C. which D. what
Today, rapid transportation and communication, the whole world seems to be smaller.
A. regardless of B. in spite of
C. because of D. instead of
