The terrible train crash in Wenzhou has shake...

The terrible train crash in Wenzhou has shaken the country, not only causing the loss of lives, but also ________ people ________ confidence in the rail system.

A. made; losing　　 B. make; lost

C. making; lose　 　 D. making; to lose

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Struck by the terrible earthquake, Wenchuan, a country in Sichuan province, was _____ from the outside.

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In the 1990s Vietnam faced a terrible problem: many children in their country were malnourished(营养不良的).The government approached Jerry Sternin, who was at the time working for Save the Children in the USA, to set up an office in Vietnam. Jerry moved his family to Vietnam but when he arrived he discovered that not everyone in the government saw hope and appreciated his presence. He was told by his sponsor in the Foreign Affairs Department that they had 6 months to make a difference.

Now Jerry had read the research and it was clear that big issues such as poverty and water cleanliness were major factors. Jerry put these findings into a bucket(桶)he called ''true but useless". He wasn't about to change poverty or how clean Vietnam's water was. Instead he set about finding examples where things were working.

Jerry set off to visit villages across the country. He asked people whether they knew of families who had children of a healthy weight even though they had access to the same resources as everyone else. And the answer was always ''yes". They all seemed to know of some families where the kids were doing much better than most. So he visited these families and observed how the mothers fed their children. Over time a pattern came into view. Mothers of children with a healthy weight did four things differently from the rest.

What happens next illustrates Jerry Sternin's talent. Instead of racing down the street screaming about his findings and advocating everyone with malnourished kids adopting these four behaviours, Sternin identified 50 families in 14 villages who could benefit and then took groups of 10 mothers to cook with the mothers with the healthy kids. They practiced together and learned a new way of behaving.

After 6 months 65% of the children were better nourished and stayed that way. Throughout the 90s this approach benefited 2. 2 million children in 265 villages and became the standard approach to fixing child malnutrition in Vietnam.

1.From the passage we can see that when Jerry got to Vietnam .

A.he found the problem was too difficult for him to solve

B.he felt some people in the government doubted his ability

C.he spent 6 months staying with families of the unhealthy children

D.he brought with him the treatment for malnourished children there

2.What did Jerry believe was the key to solving the problem?

A.Changing poverty.

B.Reading about research.

C.Cleaning drinking water.

D.Finding a healthy pattern.

3.In what way were families with healthy children different from others?

A.How they were fed. B.How they were educated.

C.How much they exercised. D.How wealthy they were.

4.What played a key role in solving the problem?

A.Jerry Sternin's devotion to work.

B.Jerry Sternin's team spirit.

C.Jerry Sternin's choice of the right method.

D.Jerry Sternin's wide range of knowledge.

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Russia’s security chief has blamed an act of terror for the Russian A321 airliner crash in Egypt last month which killed 224 people. Whatever happened, the tragedy raises sad memories of horrific airplane crashes that have cost thousands of lives in recent decades .

Some of the worst such incidents—like four crashes in frightening succession into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001; the 1988 downing of Pan Am Flight 103 in Lockerbie, Scotland; and a 1977 crash involving the apparent hijacking of a Malaysian Airlines jet that left 100 dead—involved terrorist activity. But there are many others that did not, with mechanical problems, pilot error or other reasons blamed for loss of life. Below are some examples of the latter: crashes that left at least 200 people dead in each incident.

March 27 , 1977 : A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 747 beginning its takeoff crashed into Pan American World Airways Boeing 747 then still on the runway at the Los Rodeos Airport at Tenerife in the Canary Islands. A total of 574 people, aboard both planes, died .

July 11 , 1991 : The landing gear of a Nigeria Airways DC-8 catches fire shortly after takeoff Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It doesn’t make it back to the airport, crashing nose-down less than 10,000 feet short of the runway and killing all 261 people aboard.

April 26 , 1994 : The pilot of a China Airlines’ Flight 140 alerts the control tower at Japan’s Nagoya Airport of his intention not to land and try another approach. But something goes wrong and, a short time later, the Airbus A300 crashes leading to 264 deaths—though a few passengers do survive.

September 2 , 1998 : A Swiss air jetliner that had departed New York’s Kennedy airport on its way to Geneva, Switzerland, goes down off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada; none of the 229 people aboard Flight 111 make it. Investigators believe that the MD-11 lost all electrical power immediately before the crash.

June 1 , 2009 : Air France Flight 447 is on the way from Rio de Janiero to Paris when it and its 228 passengers and crew go missing somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. It’s not until five days later that the first bodies are found about 600 miles off the northern coast of Brazil. Two years later, French authorities blame the crash on equipment breakdown.

1.The first paragraph is intended to ______.

A. memorize those people aboard the Russian A321 airline.

B. show it is the most serious incident in history.

C. direct attention to some disastrous air plane crashes.

D. analyze the cause of the disaster and blame the airline company.

2.Which air crash resulted from terrorist attack ?

A. China Airlines’ Flight 140

B. Pan Am Flight 103

C. Air France Flight 447

D. Swissair Jetliner Flight 111

3.Which of the following statements is not true ?

A. Two planes of the same type hit each other on March 27 , 1977.

B. There were over 264 people aboard China Airlines’ Flight 140.

C. It took five days to find some bodies of Air France Flight 447.

D. Swissair Jetliner Flight 111 crashed during its landing.

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The train from Wenzhou to Hangzhou _________ speed can reach about 300km/h benefits traveling people.

A. whose                              B. where                   C. that                            D. which

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The HEXIE CRH train from Wenzhou to Xiamen ________ speed can reach about 300km/h benefits traveling people.

A. whose                     B. where                   C. that                          D. which

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If David ________his legs in the last training, he would join in the coming World Cup, which he has been longing to compete in.

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sales of cars up by 30% last year, the traffic in Beijing has become increasingly terrible.

A. With             B. Since                      C. For                       D. As

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It is reported that the bridge ______ last year has been damaged in a terrible flood.

A. having been completed   B. to be completed

C. completing    D. completed

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The cost of living in countries like the U.S, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U. S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U. S. You can even buy a building for around $50,000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.

1.How much does it cost to live in Mexico for a year?

A.About $12,000. B.About $7,000. C.About $8,000. D.About $8,800.

2.What do Argentina and Vietnam have in common?

A.They both have great restaurants.

B.The cost of living in them is both expensive.

C.Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries.

D.The middle-sized homes both cost around $139,000.

3.In which country is the U.S Dollar used for its currency?

A.Ecuador. B.Mexico. C.Argentina. D.Vietnam.

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