Sydney—A shark savaged a schoolboy’s leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on February 23. It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australia’s largest city in a month.
The 15yearold boy and his father were in the water off Avalon, on Sydney’s northern beaches, around dawn when he was attacked. The city’s beaches are packed with locals and tourists during the summer months.
“The father heard a scream and turned to see his son thrashing (激烈扭动) about in the water,” police said. “Fortunately, the shark swam away and the boy was helped to the shore by his father.”
Lifesaving Club spokesman Nick Miller said, “It got him around the top of his left leg and the father came and dragged him out of water.” He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to the shore. “There was a lot of pain, as you can imagine.” The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment for leg injuries.
Police said the bites “cut through to the bone”, but the boy did not appear to have sustained any fractures (骨折). He was in a stable condition now.
Several beaches were closed after the attack. Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark, while police hoped to identify its species by the shape of the bite marks. But they said it was too early to say what type of shark attacked the boy. “I don’t even know if he saw it,” Miller said.
Many shark species live in the waters off Sydney’s beaches, but attacks on humans are still relatively rare. However, there were two attacks on successive days earlier this month, one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor,not far from the famous Opera House, and the other on a surfer at the city’s worldfamous Bondi beach.
Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise. There is a ban on commercial fishing in the harbor, which has increased fish stocks. Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a cleaner environment, attracting sharks closer to the shore as they chase fish. Many shark species, including the Great White—the maneaters made famous in Steven Spielberg’s Jaws—are protected in Australian waters.
1.The report mainly tells us________.
A.shark attacks on humans are on the rise
B.sharks attacked humans three times in one month
C.a boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach
D.shark numbers are increasing in the waters off Sydney’s beaches
2. The underlined word “savaged” in the first paragraph probably means “_____”.
A.attracted B.dragged C.bit D.packed
3. What do we know about the city of Sydney from the passage?
A.It is one of the largest cities in Australia.
B.Sydney harbor is not far from the famous Opera House.
C.There are many locals and tourists on its coast all the year round.
D.There are few shark species in the waters off Sydney’s beaches.
4. About the injury of the boy we know that________.
A.he was losing much blood when he was dragged out
B.he was very nervous when he was sent to hospital
C.he may be in danger of losing his leg
D.he was injured in the right leg
5. All the following are the causes of Australia’s sharks’ increasing except that___.
A.environmental protection has created a cleaner environment
B.a ban on commercial fishing has increased fish numbers
C.many shark species are protected in Australian waters
D.the film Jaws has made the Great White famous
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Sydney—A shark savaged a schoolboy’s leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on February 23. It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australia’s largest city in a month.
The 15yearold boy and his father were in the water off Avalon, on Sydney’s northern beaches, around dawn when he was attacked. The city’s beaches are packed with locals and tourists during the summer months.
“The father heard a scream and turned to see his son thrashing (激烈扭动) about in the water,” police said. “Fortunately, the shark swam away and the boy was helped to the shore by his father.”
Lifesaving Club spokesman Nick Miller said, “It got him around the top of his left leg and the father came and dragged him out of water.” He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to the shore. “There was a lot of pain, as you can imagine.” The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment for leg injuries.
Police said the bites “cut through to the bone”, but the boy did not appear to have sustained any fractures (骨折). He was in a stable condition now.
Several beaches were closed after the attack. Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark, while police hoped to identify its species by the shape of the bite marks. But they said it was too early to say what type of shark attacked the boy. “I don’t even know if he saw it,” Miller said.
Many shark species live in the waters off Sydney’s beaches, but attacks on humans are still relatively rare. However, there were two attacks on successive days earlier this month, one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor,not far from the famous Opera House, and the other on a surfer at the city’s worldfamous Bondi beach.
Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise. There is a ban on commercial fishing in the harbor, which has increased fish stocks. Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a cleaner environment, attracting sharks closer to the shore as they chase fish. Many shark species, including the Great White—the maneaters made famous in Steven Spielberg’s Jaws—are protected in Australian waters.
1.The report mainly tells us________.
A.shark attacks on humans are on the rise
B.sharks attacked humans three times in one month
C.a boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach
D.shark numbers are increasing in the waters off Sydney’s beaches
2. The underlined word “savaged” in the first paragraph probably means “_____”.
A.attracted B.dragged C.bit D.packed
3. What do we know about the city of Sydney from the passage?
A.It is one of the largest cities in Australia.
B.Sydney harbor is not far from the famous Opera House.
C.There are many locals and tourists on its coast all the year round.
D.There are few shark species in the waters off Sydney’s beaches.
4. About the injury of the boy we know that________.
A.he was losing much blood when he was dragged out
B.he was very nervous when he was sent to hospital
C.he may be in danger of losing his leg
D.he was injured in the right leg
5. All the following are the causes of Australia’s sharks’ increasing except that___.
A.environmental protection has created a cleaner environment
B.a ban on commercial fishing has increased fish numbers
C.many shark species are protected in Australian waters
D.the film Jaws has made the Great White famous
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While little Tony was climbing up a tree he fell off,________his leg.
A.damaging B.hitting C.hurting D.striking
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While little Tony was climbing up a tree he fell off,________his leg.
A.damaging B.hitting C.hurting D.striking
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He was walking uncomfortably in the street ___________ he had hurt his leg.
A. even if B. now that C. as though D. if only
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Once upon a time, a king with only one leg and one eye was very wise and kind. Even though he didn't want to have himself_______because of his physical _______, he hoped to be remembered through the portraits by his future generation. He wasn't sure_______his painting would turn out. So he invited many famous painters _______
Then the king _______that he wanted a beautiful portrait made of _______to be placed in the palace. Any painter who could _______this task should come _______and would be rewarded _______his work.
How could his portrait be made________? If not, the king would get angry and________them, so________, they all started to make ________and politely refused to make a portrait of the king.
But suddenly one painter________his hand and said, "I will make a very beautiful portrait of you which you will surely like." The king became happy hearing that.
After taking a long time, the portrait was ready. When the painter presented the portrait, everyone in the court, including the king, was left ________. He made a portrait ________which the king was sitting on the________, on the one-leg side,________his bow and aiming the arrow with his one eye ________.
The king was very pleased and gave him a great ________.
1.A. commented B. printed C. copied D. painted
2.A. appearance B. advantages C. disabilities D. identity
3.A. how B. when C. whether D. which
4.A. in and out B. home and abroad C. here and there D. up and down
5.A. announced B. commanded C. determined D. admitted
6.A. self B. itself C. himself D. themselves
7.A. do with B. carry out C. sort out D. deal with
8.A. forward B. toward C. front D. ahead
9.A. but for B. attached to C. based on D. because of
10.A. beautiful B. fancy C. amazing D. magical
11.A. inspect B. punish C. appreciate D. replace
12.A. now and then B. step by step C. again and again D. one by one
13.A. bargains B. apologies C. excuses D. evidences
14.A. voted B. put C. recovered D. raised
15.A. calm B. confident C. upset D. amazed
16.A. in B. on C. through D. over
17.A. chair B. horse C. palace D. tree
18.A. taking B. putting C. holding D. shooting
19.A. staring B. open C. wide D. closed
20.A. award B. reward C. smile D. house
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Caspar ________ his leg when he ________in a football match last week.
A. broke; played B. was breaking; was playing
C. broke; was playing D. was breaking; playing
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In 2003, Bethany Hamilton,13, lost her left arm to a shark attack while surfing off Kauai, Hawaii. A new film ,Soul Surfer, is based on the story of how she overcame that to achieve her dream of becoming a professional athlete.
Growing up on the “garden isle” of Kauai, Hamilton spent every minute she could riding the waves. She was on the verge of (即将) becoming a top competitor in professional surfing. But while she was practicing at an isolated cove (小湾),a four-meter-long tiger shark ripped off her left arm. Though her life was saved, nobody could imagine she would ever get back on a surfboard again.
In a true test of her faith and by tremendous will power, Bethany did get back up on a surfboard only a month after the attack. Six months later, she was competing again. Bethany Hamilton won her first amateur surfing championship just two years after she lost her arm. She also established the “Friends of Bethany,” a non---profit foundation dedicated to supporting sharks attack victims.
It’s a story told in her autobiography, which is the basis for the film that stars teenager Anna Sophia Robb. “I knew Bethany’s story, of course, but I thought ‘What an incredible role’ ,”explains Robb. “I was so fascinated by all of the challenges. What would it be like to have your arm taken and what would go through your head and how would your faith be challenged?”
The filmmakers used special effects to digitally remove Robb’ s arm .However ,no tricks were necessary for the surfing scenes because Hamilton herself did the breathtaking wave riding.
Now 21, Hamilton says she hopes audiences find inspiration in the description of the sport she loves.
“Not a lot of people know that much about surfing, so I hope they’re educated about it,” Hamilton says. “And most of all if people are going through a hard time, they could be encouraged and find inspiration to push through those hard times and see that, in my case ,so much good has come out of it.”
1.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?.
A.Hamilton was severely injured when surfing. |
B.Nobody thought Hamilton could overcome the troubles. |
C.Rob did the breathtaking wave riding in the film Soul Surfer. |
D.Hamilton established the “Friends of Bethany” to help shark attack victims. |
2.Which of the following can best take the place of the underlined word “tremendous” in the third paragraph?
A.Free. | B.Easy | C.Smart. | D.Strong. |
3.What can we learn from Anna Sophia Robb’s words?
A.She was absorbed in the story. |
B.she wasn’t sure she could play the role well. |
C.She wants to challenge her faith. |
D.She doesn’t believe Bethany’s story. |
4.How does Hamilton hope people will be affected by her story?
A.she hopes more people will take up surfing. |
B.she hopes people will be inspired and encouraged |
C.She hopes more people will keep off the sharks. |
D.She hopes people will donate something to her charity. |
5.What can we learn from the passage?
A.A lot of people are fond of surfing. |
B.Good things will happen to the disabled in the end. |
C.Faith and will power will help people go through hard times. |
D.People can always overcome every difficulty in life. |
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Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass (指南针). While he was alive, he 36 me with his actions and advice. He taught me one important 37 : “Believe in yourself.”
If there was one phrase my dad 38 liked to hear, it was “I can’t.” He never got to finish high school and 39 two jobs to support his large family, 40 he never complained. Through education and years of hard work, my dad became an excellent journalist.
When I was in high school, I had a 41 time with math. He tried to help me, but I 42 struggled. So my math teacher suggested I meet with him at 7:00 each morning before school for 43 help. I told Dad, “That’s 44 ! I’m tired! I can’t do that!” He replied, “You’re doing it. I’ll send you to school.” Every morning at 6:45, we’d leave the 45 . Despite (尽管) working 12 hours every day, Dad never once 46 driving me to school.
After months of 47 , I was facing the final exam. I was so 48 . On the day of the final, my dad hugged me and said, “Luke, 49 yourself. You can do it.” His words made me realize I needed to trust in my 50 and in the hours of work I’d 51 . When I got my 52 proudly, the first person I called was my father. He cried, “Yes! You deserved it!”
Even now, whenever I 53 that a task is too much for me, I think back to that exam. No matter how 54 something is, if you’re willing to work, you can succeed. I’m forever 55 to Dad for that lesson.
1. A.understood B.forgave C.guided D.impressed
2. A.history B.lesson C.skill D.language
3. A.always B.almost C.ever D.never
4. A.took B.lost C.left D.finished
5. A.so B.or C.but D.and
6. A.good B.free C.terrible D.short
7. A.still B.nearly C.hardly D.probably
8. A.real B.practical C.immediate D.extra
9. A.wonderful B.crazy C.expensive D.necessary
10. A.house B.school C.office D.farm
11. A.suggested B.risked C.enjoyed D.missed
12. A.meeting B.testing C.learning D.interviewing
13. A.excited B.nervous C.happy D.shocked
14. A.stand for B.hold back C.believe in D.look after
15. A.teacher B.luck C.time D.ability
16. A.wasted B.ignored C.picked up D.put in
17. A.answer B.grade C.pay D.gift
18. A.hope B.forget C.worry D.promise
19. A.different B.important C.hard D.interesting
20. A.grateful B.sorry C.polite D.useful
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Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass (指南针).While he was alive, he ____ me with his actions and advice. He taught me one important ____:“Believe in yourself.”
If there was one phrase my dad ____ liked to hear, it was “I can't.” He did not have chance to finish high school and ____ two jobs to support his large family, ____ he never complained. Through self-education and years of hard work, my dad became an excellent journalist.
When I was in high school, I had a ____ time with math. He tried to help me, but I ____ struggled. So my math teacher suggested I meet with him at 7:00 each morning before school for ____ help. I told Dad, “That's ____! I'm tired! I can't do that!” He replied, “You're doing it. I'll send you to school.” Every morning at 6:45, we'd leave the ____.Despite (尽管) working 12 hours every day, Dad never once ____ driving me to school.
After months of ____, I was facing the final exam. I was so ____.On the day of the final, my dad hugged me and said, “Luke, ____ yourself. You can do it.” His words made me realize I needed to trust in my ____ and in the hours of work I'd ____.When I got my ____ proudly, the first person I called was my father. He cried, “Yes! You deserved it!”
Even now, whenever I ____ that a task is too much for me, I think back to that exam. No matter how ____something is, if you're willing to work, you can succeed. I'm forever ____ to Dad for that lesson.
1.A. understood B.forgave C.guided D.impressed
2.A. history B.lesson C.skill D.language
3.A. always B.almost C.ever D.never
4.A. took B.lost C.left D.finished
5.A. so B.or C.but D.and
6.A. good B.free C.terrible D.short
7.A. still B.nearly C.hardly D.probably
8.A. real B.practicalC.immediate D.extra
9.A. wonderful B.crazyC.expensive D.necessary
10.A. house B.school C.office D.farm
11.A. suggested B.risked C.enjoyed D.missed
12.A. meeting B.testing C.learning D.interviewing
13.A. excited B.nervous C.happy D.shocked
14.A. stand for B.hold backC.believe in D.look after
15.A. teacher B.luck C.time D.ability
16.A. wasted B.ignored C.picked up D.put in
17.A. answer B.grade C.pay D.gift
18.A. hope B.forget C.worry D.promise
19.A. different B.importantC.hard D.interesting
20.A. grateful B.sorryC.polite D.useful
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Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass (指南针).While he was alive, he ____ me with his actions and advice. He taught me one important ____:“Believe in yourself.”
If there was one phrase my dad ____ liked to hear, it was “I can't.” He did not have chance to finish high school and ____ two jobs to support his large family, ____ he never complained. Through self-education and years of hard work, my dad became an excellent journalist.
When I was in high school, I had a ____ time with math. He tried to help me, but I ____ struggled. So my math teacher suggested I meet with him at 7:00 each morning before school for ____ help. I told Dad, “That's ____! I'm tired! I can't do that!” He replied, “You're doing it. I'll send you to school.” Every morning at 6:45, we'd leave the ____.Despite (尽管) working 12 hours every day, Dad never once ____ driving me to school.
After months of ____, I was facing the final exam. I was so ____.On the day of the final, my dad hugged me and said, “Luke, ____ yourself. You can do it.” His words made me realize I needed to trust in my ____ and in the hours of work I'd ____.When I got my ____ proudly, the first person I called was my father. He cried, “Yes! You deserved it!”
Even now, whenever I ____ that a task is too much for me, I think back to that exam. No matter how ____something is, if you're willing to work, you can succeed. I'm forever ____ to Dad for that lesson.
1.A. understood B.forgave C.guided D.impressed
2.A. history B.lesson C.skill D.language
3.A. always B.almost C.ever D.never
4.A. took B.lost C.left D.finished
5.A. so B.or C.but D.and
6.A. good B.free C.terrible D.short
7.A. still B.nearly C.hardly D.probably
8.A. real B.practical C.immediate D.extra
9.A. wonderful B.crazy C.expensive D.necessary
10.A. house B.school C.office D.farm
11.A. suggested B.risked C.enjoyed D.missed
12.A. meeting B.testing C.learning D.interviewing
13.A. excited B.nervous C.happy D.shocked
14.A. stand for B.hold back C.believe in D.look after
15.A. teacher B.luck C.time D.ability
16.A. wasted B.ignored C.picked up D.put in
17.A. answer B.grade C.pay D.gift
18.A. hope B.forget C.worry D.promise
19.A. different B.important C.hard D.interesting
20.A. grateful B.sorry C.polite D.useful
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