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You may picture firefighters holding a hose （水管） outside of a burning building，but the Golden Eagles Hotshots don't fight fires quite that way．When they go into action，you may not even see a fire truck．

The Hotshots are firefighters who battle fires in wilderness areas．But don't think you'll only find them in California．Wherever there is a national wildfire emergency，the Golden Eagles Hotshots could be there．

But these firefighters don't work the same way as those in big cities．They work where there are large numbers of trees，bushes，and grass．They climb up and down steep hills to clear brush and burnable debris （残骸）．They sometimes use water，but often fight fire with fire！

They do that by lighting what are called “backfires” ---- small，controlled fires that burn up fuel in the path of larger wildfires．That way, when the wildfire gets there, it has nothing to burn and nowhere to go，because all the burnable fuel has already gone up in smoke．

The Hotshots also clear away fuel using old-fashioned hard work．For example，they use a saw to cut away trees and heavy brush that could catch fire．

Of course there are times when the Golden Eagles Hotshots do have trucks to supply water to the fires．But the water is limited，and these guys have to rely on hard work more than anything．Physical fitness is very important．They have to be strong to handle steep hills while carrying a 60­pound pack．

Thanks to their efforts，many lives have been saved，many houses not burned，and countless trees still standing．

1.According to the passage，why do the firefighters light “backfires”？

A．To signal for help．             B．To remove obstacles．

C．To protect trees and bushes．    D．To prevent the fire from spreading．

2.What can we learn about the Golden Eagles Hotshots？

A．They are firefighters working in big cities．

B．Their work requires physical strength．

C．They are working for free．

D．They usually hold a hose to put out the fires．

3.All of the following can reflect that the Golden Eagles Hotshots are special  EXCEPT their working 　　　．

A. areas          B. ways           C. achievements   D. tools

4.What is the author's attitude towards the Golden Eagles Hotshots？

A．Appreciative．　B．Doubtful．    C．Worried．    D．Critical．

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You may picture firefighters holding a hose (水管) outside of a burning building, but the Golden Eagles Hotshots don’t fight fires quite that way. When they go into action, you may not even see a fire truck.

The Hotshots are firefighters who battle fires in wildness areas. But don’t think you’ll only find them in their home state California. Wherever there is a national wildfire emergency, the Golden Eagles Hotshots could be there.

But these firefighters don’t work the same way as firefighters in a big city. They work in areas where there are a large number of trees, bushes, and grass. They climb up and down steep hills to clear brush and burnable debris（残骸）. They sometimes use water, but they often fight fire with fire!

They do that by lighting what are called “backfires,” which are small, controlled fires that burn up fuel in the path of large wildfires. That way, when the wildfire gets there, it has nothing to burn and nowhere to go, because all the burnable fuel has already gone up in smoke.

The Hotshots also clear away fuel using old-fashioned hard work. For example, they use a saw to cut away trees and heavy brush that could catch fire.

Of course there are times when the Golden Eagles Hotshots do have trucks to supply water to the fires. But the water is limited, and these guys have to rely on hard work more than anything. Physical fitness is very important. They have to be in great physical shape to handle steep hills and difficult terrain(地形) while carrying a 60-pound pack.

The Golden Eagles Hotshots definitely work hard for their pay. But thanks to their efforts, many lives have been saved, many houses have not burned, and countless trees are still standing.

1.67. The firefighters mentioned in the passenger.

2.68. According to the passage, why do the firefighters light “backfires”?

3.69. What can we learn about the Golden Eagles Hotshots?

4.70. What is the author’s attitude towards the Golden Eagles Hotshots?

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You may be fascinated with pictures of animals in the wild. You might have imagined yourself taking pictures of animals that are rarely seen in the city. If you do get that chance, you may want to consider the following tips or rules.

First of all, a lot of professional photographers give respect to these animals and the environment they are in. Just remember that you should respect the animals and the environment in case these animals bite or hurt you.

Keep in mind that you are taking pictures of real, live, wild animals. A wild animal may bite to protect itself. You must be sensitive while taking their pictures and be gentle in all your movements. Do not feed the animals, or interact with animals that are sleeping or caring for their young.

If you are going to a place where it is privately(私人)owned, you’d better get the owner’s permission first before you start taking pictures.

Change the flash of your camera to natural light, so the animals will not be frightened or surprised when you start shooting. Animals do not react well when they are surprised.

Be very patient. Make sure you are aware of the changes in behavior of the animal and its moods. Be familiar with the animals’ natural habitat.

Now if those rules are clear, it is time for planning. Consider the weather; some animals do not go out when it is raining while some animals love the rain. Therefore, a little research on the weather will not hurt. You should consider taking pictures after sunrise and before sunset. Now if the animal is nocturnal(夜间活动的), then you should prepare to battle not only the wild but also the darkness.

An adventure in the wild will make you very excited. However, you should be well equipped, have experts to back you up, and also a permit for doing the photo shoot. If you do not have any of these, then maybe you should consider visiting the zoo instead.

1.The main purpose of the author in writing this passage is　　.

A. to call for us to protect animals

B. to show where to buy pictures of animals

C. to explain how to get along with wild animals

D. to give us tips on taking pictures of animals in the wild

2.Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Respecting the animals.

B. Making gentle movements.

C. Making the animals happy.

D. Changing the flash of your camera to natural light.

3. If the animals are on a farm owned by a person, we should　　.

A. ask the owner to take pictures for us

B. ask for the owner’s permission first

C. make sure the owner is present when we take pictures

D. take pictures when the owner is feeding animals

4. We can infer from the passage that　　.

A. most animals love being taken pictures of

B. we have to finish the pictures before sunset

C. we’d better take pictures when the animals are sleeping

D. we should pay attention to the animals’ moods when taking pictures

5.What preparation should you do before going to take pictures of wild animals?

①Preparing some food to feed the animals.

②Asking experts for advice.

③Knowing the weather in the animals’ habitat.

④Getting a permission for taking pictures of wild animals.

A. ①②④            B. ②③④            C. ①②③            D. ①③④

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If you hear the word“Castle” or the word“palace”，you may picture the same kind of building for both：large，made of stones，probably with a tower. And，of course，you're not entirely wrong，as those are features of both palaces and castles.

So then hay bother to visit one royal building in the United Kingdom Buckingham Palace and another the same country Windsor Castle?It turns out there is a difference，and you

can find it pretty plainly in these two popular buildings.

The Case for Castles

Castles were residences for royalty.But they were also intend as defensive seats. Say you're a king who has taken a particular area over.Now you have to hold it. castle and staff it with soldiers to defend your conquered territory and ensure it remains part of　 your kingdom.

Castles were built throughout Europe and the Middle East primarily for protection of the king and his people.Some common features of castles include：

●thick walls and heavy gates to keep invaders out

●protective low walls for archers to shoot with cover

●high towers for keeping a lookout over the surrounding

●gate houses for admitting allies instead of allowing enemies into the castle

The Place for Palaces

Palaces， on the contrary， had no defensive purposes.They were first meant for showing off the great victory of the war.Palaces were where the spoils(战利品) of war might be displayed,along with grand architecture,massive banquet halls,golden table settings and maybe even hundreds of luxuriously decorated rooms.

While kings certainly took up residence in palaces as well as castles,nonmilitary royals might also have lived in (or still live in)palaces. Ministers could live in castles to show the power of their riches rather than their nonexistent military power. The term comes from Palatine Hill in Rome.

1.Which of the flowing is one feature of castles?

A.Low towers surrounding castles.

B.Defensive low walls for shooting.

C.Gatehouses allowing enemies into the castle.

D.Thick walls and heavy gates to lock invaders in.

2.Why were palaces first built?

A.To accommodate ordinary soldiers.

B.To defend the king's conquered territory.

C.To show off the art of royal painting,

D.To display huge success of the war.

3.What is the main purpose of the next?

A.To list the reasons for kings living in palaces.

B.To make a comparison between castles and palaces.

C.To talk about The value of castles in modern times.

D.To show palaces are more popular than castles.

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Recently, a picture of a soaking wet father holding an umbrella for his son in New York street has spread widely on the Internet. The _______moved countless netizens, commenting “Father’s love is as ________as a mountain.”

The name of “Father Umbrella”is Liu Qiao,_______told the reporter the photos were _____on September 10th. Because of the sudden rain, he only took a(n)_______umbrella in the office to _______his son at the kindergarten gate. “My home is near, so there is no need to_______rain.”Liu Qiao said giving the only umbrella to his son in the rain was a very_______instinct（本能）and getting praised so widely was _______his expectation.

Some netizens questioned, “Why didn’t he _______his son?”Liu Qiao thinks he has been creating the best _______for this son instead of doing all the things for him and let him_______for himself.“I want him to do things_______, so I did not hold him and the schoolbag was also_______him. But after all he was too young to _______cold, so I held an umbrella to _______him from the rain.”

Netizen’s interpretation of this picture is:“As a father, he can_______his son, but his son must walk himself. Dad’s _______hand is the cause, the right hand the _______, backing on the wind and rain…The ‘umbrella father’ shows ‘Dad can’t give you the best,_______gives you all!”And this also lets countless friends say,“It melts the heart down.”

1.A. scenery　　 B. signal　　 C. scene　　 D. sign

2.A. amazing　　 B. great　　 C. proud　　 D. hard

3.A. who　　 B. that　　 C. whom　　 D. which

4.A. taken　　 B. chosen　　 C. brought　　 D. bought

5.A. useless　　 B. extra　　 C. common　　 D. spare

6.A. bring up　　 B. take up　　 C. pick up　　 D. turn up

7.A. stop　　 B. avoid　　 C. frighten　　 D. worry

8.A. willing　　 B. strange　　 C. natural　　 D. curious

9.A. within　　 B. under　　 C. on　　 D. beyond

10.A. hold　　 B. tell　　 C. help　　 D. consider

11.A. needs　　 B. dreams　　 C. belongings　　 D. conditions

12.A. change　　 B. work　　 C. earn　　 D. battle

13.A. by himself　　 B. of himself　　 C. to himself　　 D. from himself

14.A. in　　 B. on　　 C. by　　 D. at

15.A. refuse　　 B. defeat　　 C. ignore　　 D. resist

16.A. stop　　 B. break　　 C. protect　　 D. ban

17.A. shelter　　 B. understand　　 C. raise　　 D. concern

18.A. warm　　 B. big　　 C. left　　 D. calm

19.A. patience　　 B. hope　　 C. diligence　　 D. honesty

20.A. then　　 B. but　　 C. and　　 D. thus

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Recently, a picture of a soaking wet father holding an umbrella for his son in New York street has spread widely on the Internet. The _______ moved countless netizens, _________"Father's love is as great as a mountain."

The name of "Father Umbrella" is Liu Qiao, _________told the reporter the photos were _______on September 10th. Because of the sudden rain, he only took a(n) _______umbrella in the office to　 _________his son at the kindergarten gate. "My home is near, so there is no need to _______rain.” Liu Qiao said giving the only umbrella to his son in the rain was a very _______　 instinct (本能)and getting praised so widely was _______his expectation.

Some netizens questioned, "Why didn't he ________ his son?" Liu Qiao thinks he has been creating the best __________ for this son instead of doing all the things for him and let him ________for himself. "I want him to do things________ , so I did not hold him and the school bag was also on him. But ________ he was too young to________ cold, so I held an umbrella to __________him from the rain."

Netizens' ________ of this picture is: "As a father, he can ________　　 his son, but his son must walk himself. Dad's left hand is the cause, the right hand the ____________, backing on the wind and rain... The 'umbrella father' shows 'Dad can't give you the best, but gives you all!" And this also lets countless friends say, "It ________ the heart down."

1.A.scenery B.signal C.scene D.sign

2.A.regarding B.commenting C.feeling D.calling

3.A.who B.that C.whom D.which

4.A.taken B.chosen C.brought D.bought

5.A.useless B.extra C.common D.spare

6.A.bring up B.take up C.pick up D.turn up

7.A.stop B.avoid C.frighten D.worry

8.A.willing B.strange C.natural D.curious

9.A.within B.under C.on D.beyond

10.A.hold B.tell C.help D.consider

11.A.needs B.dreams C.belongings D.conditions

12.A.change B.work C.earn D.battle

13.A.by himself B.of himself C.to himself D.from himself

14.A.in all B.after all C.at all D.above all

15.A.refuse B.defeat C.ignore D.resist

16.A.stop B.break C.protect D.ban

17.A.translation B.appreciation C.interpretation D.motivation

18.A.shelter B.understand C.raise D.concern

19.A.patience B.hope C.diligence D.honesty

20.A.calms B.melts C.cools D.keeps

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138. Have you heard of it? Firefighters rushed into a burning house, three of them unfortunately _____ in and ______ their lives.

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Have you heard of it ? Firefighters rushed into a burning house, three of them unfortunately

________  in and ________ their lives.

A．caught; losing      B．catching; lost       C．caught; lost        D．catching; losing

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If you 　　　　 　 smoke, please go outside.

A. can　　　　　　　 B. should　　　　　　 C. must　　　　　　　　 D. may

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So many of us hold on to little resentments that may have come from an argument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful event. Stubbornly, we wait for someone else to reach out to us—believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.

An acquaintance of mine, whose health isn’t very good, recently told me that she hadn’t spoken to her son in almost three years. She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn’t speak to him again unless he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she resisted initially and said, “I can’t do that. He’s the one who should apologize.” She was literally willing to die before reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle encouragement, however, she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out, everyone wins.

Whenever we hold on to our anger, we turn “small stuff” into really “big stuff” in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness. They are not. If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy. The way to be happy is to let go, and reach out. Let other people be right. This doesn’t mean that you’re wrong. Everything will be fine. You’ll experience the peace of letting go, as well as the joy of letting others be right.

You’ll also notice that, as you reach out and let others be “right,” they will become less defensive and more loving toward you. They might even reach back. But if for some reason they don’t, that’s okay too. You’ll have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world, and certainly you’ll be more peaceful yourself.

1.The underlined word “rekindle” in Paragraph 1 probably means “____________”.

A. recover　　 B. develop

C. accept　　 D. replace

2.According to the passage, the author’s friend never spoke to her son for three years because ____________.

A. she had got an argument with her daughter-in-law

B. she had disagreed about her son’s marriage

C. she had got an argument about her daughter-in-law

D. she had disliked her son’s wife for many years

3.Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to be unwilling to apologize first?

A. People believe that they are always right.

B. People always wait for others to offer an apology first.

C. People consider the position more important than happiness.

D. People want to get an inner satisfaction.

4.The purpose of the passage is to ____________.

A. instruct the readers how to apologize

B. teach the readers how to gain inner peace

C. inform the readers the importance of being forgiving

D. tell the readers to reach out first when there are painful events.

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