In 1952, my daddy traveled with the U. S. Arm...

In 1952, my daddy traveled with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. He worked on a very large dredge vessel (挖泥船), and he went where it went. This meant he spent a lot of time away from our North Carolina home.

As Christmas approached, he called from Galveston, Texas. Daddy explained to my mother why he would not be celebrating the holiday with us. Money was tight and he didn’t have a way to get back to his family.

Disappointed as she was, Mother knew he was right. She also knew we would be upset, so she told my two sisters, brother and me right away. The news hit me very hard. Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Daddy.

I knew he had tried his best. Still, I went to bed on Christmas Eve with a heavy heart.

When we woke up on Christmas morning, we were all happy with our gifts, so we went outside to play. As we were playing, I looked up and thought I saw my daddy in the distance. I ran inside to tell Mother. She did not believe me and told me not to make up stories. She just repeated he would have been home if he could, but it just wasn’t possible.

But I was sure it was Daddy! I turned to go back outside when I heard familiar footsteps. I ran down the stairs. Daddy was home!

As I rushed into his outstretched arms, Daddy explained that he had tried everything to get home for Christmas, but without success. At the last minute, a group of the workers had decided to drive. But the nearest guy lived miles away. So Daddy started walking on Christmas Eve until he arrived home. He had walked all night to get home to his family.

Though the presents that year were wonderful, the best gift was not found under the tree.

1.At first, why did the writer’s Daddy think he couldn’t come back home?

A. He lacked money.　　 B. He lost the way.

C. He had a tight schedule.　　 D. He didn’t find a car.

2.Why did the writer go to bed with a heavy heart?

A. He had a quarrel with his sisters.

B. He worried about not receiving a gift.

C. He missed his Daddy on this special day.

D. He envied other families who can stay together.

3.Which of the following is true?

A. The writer made up a story to make his mother happy.

B. Daddy borrowed a car and drove home on Christmas morning.

C. Daddy took a ride in a co-worker’s car and then walked home.

D. Daddy wallked all the way from Galveston, Texas.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Christmas Spirits　　 B. Daddy’s Special Love

C. An Unforgettable Experience　　 D. The Best “Christmas Gift”

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My House

My mother moved a lot when she was growing up on account of Grandpa being in the army. She hated having to adjust to new schools and make new friends. That’s why I thought she was joking when she put forward the idea of moving. But she was completely serious. “For just the two of us,” my mother said, “an apartment in the city will suit our needs much better.” Personally, I think she’s lost her mind. I guess I can understand why she would want to move, but what about me and what this house means to me?

I suppose if you looked at my house, you might think it was just another country house. But to me it is anything but standard. I moved into this house with my parents ten years ago. I can still remember that first day like it was yesterday. The first thing I noticed was the big front yard. To me it seemed like an ocean of grass—I couldn’t wait to dive in. The backyard was full of gnarled (扭曲的, 粗糙的) and scary trees that talk on windy nights. But I grew to like them and the shadows they cast in my room. My father and I even built a small tree house, where I often go to remember all the wonderful times we had before Father’s death.

This house is special—maybe only to me—but special nevertheless. It’s the little seemingly insignificant things that make this house so special to me: the ice-cold tile floors that make me tremble on midnight snack runs; the smell of my father’s pipe that still exists; the towering bookcases of my mother; the view outside my bedroom window.

This house holds too many memories, memories which would be lost if we gave it up.

1.Why did the author’s mother decide to move?

A. Because she hated the countryside.

B. Because Grandpa was on constant move.

C. Because Dad’s death made her lose her mind.

D. Because she thought a city flat more fit for them.

2.What impressed the author when she first moved into the house?

A. The tree house.  B. The big trees.    C. The cold floors.        D. The green grass.

3.How did the author let us feel that the house was special to her?

A. By arguing whether the house was standard.

B. By explaining why the house suited their needs.

C. By describing the small things related to her house.

D. By comparing the differences between country and city life.

4. My mother moved a lot when she was growing up because of   ________.

A. Grandpa being in the army.  B.their family’s liking moving

C. the life’s need             D. Mother’s work

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James Stallman Rockefeller, the oldest-known U. S. Olympic medal winner and the former head of the bank that became Citigroup, died Tuesday. He was 102. Records of the U. S. Olympic Committee show that Rockefeller was the oldest American medal winner. He was the captain of Yale University’s eight-man rowing team with coxswain that won gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics - beating the Canadian team by less than 16 seconds. The oars from the winning race and the gold medal were prominently displayed in Rockefeller’s house. “I think he was really proud of that - probably more than the bank career,” said his grandson.

Rockefeller suffered a stroke on Thursday, said his grandson, who lived with him at his Greenwich home for two years, attributed his long life to a regimented（严密组织的） lifestyle: breakfast at eight a. m. , lunch at 1 p. m. , cocktails at 6 p. m. and dinner promptly at 7 p. m. . He liked plain food, without sauces or cheese, and plenty of fresh vegetables, including those grown in the garden of his estate. Rockefeller was in good health until shortly before he died. He drove his car up until last year and would review documents from the various charities and businesses he helped lead.

Rockefeller, born on June 8, 1902, was a grandson of William Rockefeller, who founded Standard Oil with his brother, John D. Rockefeller. He graduated from Yale in 1924 and served in the Airborne Command during World War II. He started at the bank, and then called the National City Bank, in 1930, following his uncle and grandfather, who were leaders of the bank. He became president in 1952, chairman in 1959 and retired in 1967. In 1955, under Rockefeller’s leadership, the bank merged with the First National Bank of New York to form Citigroup. Rockefeller also was a director of numerous companies, including Pan American Airways, Northern Pacific Railroad, NCR and Monsanto, and served on the boards of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the American Museum of Natural History.

Rockefeller and his wife. Nancy Carnegie Rockefeller, had four children. His wife died in 1994.

1.

Rockefeller lost his wife when he was_______________.

2.

We can learn from the passage that _______________.

3.

What we can infer from the passage is that ______.

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The faces of the four U. S. presidents on Mount Rushmore will likely last for centuries. But at a newly opened exhibit in Japan, you can catch them only for about eight months. This year, the annual sand sculpture event at the Sand Museum in Tottori, Japan, is focused on another country. This is the 10th anniversary of the event. Artists came from 19 countries to shape sand into different sculptures that represent events in U. S. history and American landmarks.

Tottori is a remote city in western Japan. In the past, not many tourists traveled to it. To attract more visitors, Tottori officials decided to use a natural resource: sand. They decided to create a sand museum that would house a series of sand sculptures based on different geographic areas of the world. The sand from each year’s exhibition is used again the next year. The project has been a success. About 500,000 people visit the museum during the eight months. Some return year after year to see the new sculptures.

The city is now a popular spot for sand sculpture artists too. Sculptors from around the world come to Tottori each spring, spending a few weeks working on their masterpieces. They use special tools to smooth the sandy surfaces, cut angles and details. They use only sand and water to create the huge sculptures, some of which tower over their creators.

Originally, the artists built their creations outside. But the works lasted less than two months outdoors. So the museum built a permanent structure 10 house the artworks, which extended their life to eight months. Now many more tourists get to see the sculptures. Still, the fact that this art is not permanent is part of the appeal. The temporary sculptures reflect the Japanese value of appreciating the fleeting（稍纵即逝）nature of the world.

Tottori is not the only Japanese town that shows temporary art like this. Sapporo, in northern Japan, hosts a similar exhibit in the winter, using snow instead of sand. Thai will be just about the time that the U. S. sand sculpture exhibition is taken apart, and the sand is saved for next year’s show.

1.Why is sand sculpture event held every year in Tottori?

A. To show the wonderful artworks of the city.

B. To show the diverse culture of the city.

C. To represent the character of the city.

D. To attract more visitors to the city.

2.What do the exhibits in Tottori and Sapporo show?

A. The changing seasons offer artists chances to create arts.

B. Temporary art is the most welcomed art form in Japan.

C. Natural works of art are popular all over the world.

D. The sand is more popular to artists than the snow.

3.What can we know about the sand exhibit from the text?

A. New sand will be used in the next year’s show.

B. It has been held in more than 19 countries so far.

C. Mare artists show interest in creating arts in sand.

D. The fact that the exhibition lasts a short time makes it more attractive

4.What is the best title of this text?

A. The Popularity of Sand

B. Sand Museum in Japan

C. A Special Sand Exhibition

D. Artists’ Contribution to the World

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I was ______ them about my travels ______ she broke in with a story of her own.

A. to tell; while　　　 　　 B. about to tell; when

C. was going to; while　　　 D. telling; while

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A few months after return to the U. S. from Germany, I took part a college course in French. Since I have learned   to say German well in Germany, I thought it might be  interested to begin studying another language. At the first class, the teacher asked us to do a pronunciation  exercise, in it he would say a word or two in French, and each student would do their best to copy. When  my turn came, he kept having me to say more words, and  I  finally asked him why. "I find  great fun, "he explained . "In 25 years of teaching at school, it's the first time that I have heard a American speak French with a German accent(口音) ."

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MY Travel Experience in China

During the summer holidays I visited a variety of regions in China.

My first stop was Beijing and of course the Great Wall. Without question it lived up to my 1. (expect).

After a long journey, I reached Yunnan. With 2.(it) minority villages and impressive landscapes, Yunnan had a lot to offer. One of my 3. (enjoy) moments in Yunnan was during my visit to The Tiger Leaping Gorge. The climb over the gorge was at times exhausting 4. always breathtaking. The views couldn’t 5. (imagine) in their beauty and they 6. (leave) me with many great memories.

After taking a boat from the mainland I arrived at 7. island province of Hainan. There I visited Baihua Waterfall. Floating on a pool of water at the base and looking up at the waterfall with a background of blue sky was one of the most 8. (relax) experiences of my life.

Throughout China there are many ancient buildings and in particular ancient towns. Lijiang and Dali both have glorious 9. (example) of this. It was remarkable to step back in time and get an idea of 10. China might have looked like all those years ago. I thought the buildings were beautiful and full of history.

I had a wonderful time! China is both fascinating and beautiful!

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Most dogs have an easy life in the U. S. They eat, play, get attention from their　　 _________and sleep. But some dogs work hard. They are called guide dogs. Guide dogs help___________people move from place to place safely.

Guide dogs and their owners are a___________. Guide dogs don’t lead the owners, and their owners don’t___________control the guide dogs. They work together. The guide dogs don’t know where the owners want to go, so they___________the owners’ instructions. The owners can’t see the obstacles (障碍物) along the way, so the dogs make decisions for the___________of the owners. Guide dogs stop at all crossroads before___________a street. They don’t see color, so they don’t know if the light is red or　 ___________The owners decide if it is time to cross the street by listening to the sound of　　 ___________. The dogs help the owners get on a bus or train. They learn to____________many tasks.

Most guide dogs are very____________and friendly. A guide dog needs to work　　 ____________distraction(分心) in noisy places, bad weather, crowds of people, and____________situations. When you see a guide dog, it is important that you____________that the dog needs to focus on (集中于）its job. Don’t pet or talk to the dog.____________is very difficult, and it requires a dog’s full____________Guide dog training lasts about five months. Only about 72 percent of dogs that enter the training program “graduate”. Those that graduate bring their owners valuable____________and love. In other dog training programs, trainers use____________as a reward. In guide dog training, the trainers don’t use food. They use physical affection (爱抚). This is____________a guide dog sometimes takes the owner to a restaurant. It must lie____________at the owner’s feet without wanting to eat.

1.A.friends B.parents C.owners D.neighbors

2.A.normal B.blind C.elderly D.deaf

3.A.family B.couple C.class D.team

4.A.obviously B.completely C.exactly D.immediately

5.A.follow B.read C.understand D.repeat

6.A.preference B.health C.safety D.judgment

7.A.crossing B.observing C.mapping D.leaving

8.A.dark B.green C.bright D.yellow

9.A.traffic B.dogs C.music D.steps

10.A.give up B.take off C.look for D.carry out

11.A.small B.clever C.noisy D.attractive

12.A.beyond B.against C.over D.without

13.A.pleasant B.simple C.difficult D.serious

14.A.ignore B.feel C.touch D.recognize

15.A.Thinking B.Deciding C.moving D.Guiding

16.A.attention B.time C.service D.memory

17.A.advice B.experience C.support D.help

18.A.water B.money C.food D.toys

19.A.when B.why C.because D.how

20.A.quickly B.patiently C.carefully D.gently

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My friends, Emma Daniels, spent the summer of 1974 traveling in Israel. During her monthlong stay in Jerusalem she often went to a café called Chocolate Soup. It was run by two men, one of whom – Alex – used to live in Montreal. One morning when Emma went in for coffee, while chatting with her new friend Alex, she mentioned that she had just finished the book she was reading and had nothing else to read. Alex said he had a wonderful book she might like, and that he’d be happy to lend it to her. As he lived just above the café, he quickly ran up to get it. The book he handed to Emma just minutes later was Markings, a book by a former Secrctary-General of the United Nations (UN).

Emma had never read it, nor had she ever bought a copy. But, when she opened it up, she was floored to see her own name and address inside the cover in her own handwriting（笔迹）.It turned out that the summer before, at a concert back in Montreal, Emma had met a Californian who was in town visiting friends. They decided to exchange（交换）addresses, but neither of them had any paper. The man opened up a book he was carrying in his backpack(背包) and asked Emma to write her name and address inside. When he returned to California, he left the book behind in Montreal, and his friend Alex kept it. When Alex later moved to Jerusalcm, he took the book along.

1.Alex lent Emma the book, Markings,　　　　　　　 .

A. to show his friendliness to her

B. to show his interest in reading

C. to tell her about the importance of UN

D. to let her write her name and address inside

2.How did Emma feel the moment she opened the book?

A. Pleased.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Satisfied.

C. Worried.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Surprised.

3.We can learn from the text, the Californian　　　　　　　 .

A. met Emma at a concert

B. invited Emma to a concert

C. introduced Emma to his friend

D. left Emma his backpack

4.Who was supposed to be the first owner of the book?

A. An official of the UN.

B. A coffee shop owner.

C. A friend of the author’s.

D. Alex’s friend form California.

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That summer an army of crickets(蟋蟀) started a war with my father. Dad cared for insects no more than Mamma, but he could tolerate a few living in the basement. Mamma was a city girl and she said a cricket was just too noisy. Then to support her point she wouldn’t go to bed. She drank coffee and smoked my father’s cigarettes and paced between the sofa and the TV. Next morning she threatened to pack up and leave, so Dad drove to the store and hurried back. He sprayed poison from a jug. When he was finished he told us that was the end of it.

For a couple of weeks we went back to find dead crickets in the laundry. He suggested that we’d all be better off to hide as many as we could from Mamma. I fed a few dozen to the cat who I didn’t like because he scratched for no reason.

However,soon live crickets started showing up in the kitchen and bathroom. Mamma was upest because she thought they were the dead crickets coming back,but Dad said these were certainly new ones. He fetched his jug of posion and sprayed all over until the whole house smelled of posion, and then he sprayed the basement again.

A couple of weeks later, when both live and dead crickets kept turning up, Dad emptied the basement of junk. Then he burned a lot of old newspapers and magazines which he said the crickets had turned into nests.

While we ate supper that evening, the wind lifted some flames onto the wood pile. The only gasoline was in the lawn mower’s(割草机) fuel tank but that was enough to create an explosion big enough to reach the house. Once the roof caught, there wasn’t much anyone could do.

After the fire trucks left, Mamma took the others to Aunt Gail’s. I helped Dad and Uncle Burt carry things out of the house and pile them by the road. We worked into the night and we didn’t talk much, while all around the noise of crickets broke our silence.

1.What do we know about the author’s mother?

A. She didn’t like insects at all.

B. She liked insects more than his father.

C. She cared for insects very much.

D. She could only tolerate a few insects.

2.The author’s father drove to the store to buy _______.

A. cigarettes for himself                        B. some poison

C. more coffee for his wife                    D. some gasoline

3.The author’s father burned the old newspapers and magazines because he thought ______.

A. they were no longer useful

B. the crickets were afraid of fires

C. they became the home of crickets

D. the dead crickets came back to life

4.We learn from the last paragraph that ________.

A. the author’s family lost their battle against the crickets

B. the author’s parents learned to put up with insects

C. the author’s family didn’t suffer much in the fire

D. the author’s parents got divorced

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