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Ray Tomlinson was born in New York State. He sent the world’s f 1. email and let us have the use of the @ symbol in electronic communications. Tomlinson wrote a program in 1971 that a 2. messages to be exchanged between different computers. Before that time, electronic messages had only been exchanged between people using the s 3. main unit.
At the time of his invention, Tomlinson was researching possible uses for the ArpaNet—the US military (军方) network that formed the base of the Internet, and showed an i 4. in improving the use of ArpaNet’s “mailbox(邮箱)”, which made users send messages to the mailboxes possible. In the past, people had to print out the message and p 5. it in the mailbox. This achievement made a great difference in people’s life.
Tomlinson also came up with the i 6. of using the “@” symbol to separate the name of the receiver from the name of the host, creating the standard still used today. Although it had a history of o 7. forty years, Tomlinson said email had not changed much since its invention.
Tomlinson studied electrical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic and t 8. got his masters (硕士学位) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He joined a company called Bolt, Beranek, and Newman in 1967, and stayed there the r 9. of his life. He died at the age of 74. The company was later acquired (收购) by Raytheon.
“A true technology pioneer and his work changed the w 10. the world communicates.” Ratheon said. “It is with great sadness we know the passing of our friend.”
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Michael Jordan is the most famous basketball player in the world. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He didn’t like to talk to other people about himself. He was also very short. He didn’t play very well when he joined the basketball team in his high school at first. But the next year things changed greatly for him as he grew much taller.
Michael Jordan became famous when he joined the university basketball team in North Carolina. Michael used his speed and strength (力量)to reach the basketball again. He played so well that people called him “Air Jordan”
After college, Michael Jordan became a basketball team member in the Chicago Bulls. The NBA was very surprised at this high-flying player. He was named “Rookie”（新秀）of the year in 1985 and “most valuable（有价值的）player” in 1987. He once set a record by getting 63points in one game.
1.Jordan is a basketball superstar in _______.
A. England B. America
C. Canada D. Japan
2. When he joined the basketball team in his high school, he _____ at first.
A. didn’t play very well B. played very well
C. grew much taller D. set a record
3.He began to become famous in ______.
A. the university basketball team
B. the NBA
C. his high school at first
D. the Chicago Bulls
4. He is often called “_______”
A. Rookie B. the NBA
C. Air Jordan D. Most Valuable Player
5.The NBA was very surprised at the superstar when ______.
A. he was young
B. he joined the basketball team in his high school
C. he joined the university basketball team
D. he joined the Chicago Bulls
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The Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US. It crossed New York State（州）from Buffalo on Lake Eric to Albany on the Hudson River. It joined the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.
Over the canal industrial goods（工业产品）could flow into the west, and materials could pour into the east. The Erie Canal helped New York develop into the nation's larges city.
The building of the canal was paid for completely by the state of New York. It cost $7,143,789, but it soon gained its price many times over. Between 1825, when the canal was opened, and 1882, when toll charges（过运河费）were stopped, the state collected $121,461,891.
For a hundred years before the Erie Canal was built, people had been talking about a canal to join the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. The man who planned the Erie Canal and carried the plan through was De Witt Clinton. At that time some people laughingly called it "Clinton's Ditch（沟）". Clinton talked and wrote about the canal and drew up plans for it. He and Governor Morris went to Washington in 1812 to ask for help for the canal, but they were unsuccessful.
Clinton became governor of New York State in 1817, and shortly afterwards, on July 4,1817, broke ground for the canal in Rome of New York State. The first part of the canal was completed in 1820. As the canal grew, towns along its course developed fast. The length of the canal is 363 miles.
1.According to the map and Paragraph 1 we can know that ______ into the Atlantic Ocean.
A.the Great Lakes flow B.the Hudson River flows
C.Lake Erie flows D.the Eric Canal flows
2.We can see that the Erie Canal ______.
A.joined the Great Lakes together B.crossed New York State from north to south
C.played an important part in developing New York City D.was the first waterway built in the US
3.______ paid for the building of the Erie Canal.
A.The government of US B.Ships through the canal
C.People living along the canal D.The state of New York
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.It's 363 miles from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
B.Many other states helped New York build the canal
C.All parts of the canal were completed at the same time.
D.Clinton started building the canal after he became governor.
5.The Erie Canal ______.
A.was open for 57 years
B.is also called "Clinton's Ditch"
C.was first built on July 4th, 1817
D.cost so much that it was stopped in 1882
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A boy was born into a large family in New York. Growing up in poverty（贫困），he could hardly see any hope for the future and thought himself valueless.
When the boy turned 13, his father showed him an old shirt and asked, “How much is it worth?”
“Probably $ 1,” he replied.
“Can you sell it at $ 2?” the father looked at him.
“Only a fool will pay for it” the boy shouted.
“Why don’t you have a try?” his father encouraged.
The boy nodded and said, “I will think of some way, but I can’t promise anything.” He carefully washed the old shirt and smoothed out the creases（褶皱）in it. The next day, he came to a crowded subway station .After about six hours, he sold it to a man .He held the two dollars tight and ran all the way home excitedly.
After ten days, the father asked his son, “Can you sell an old shirt at $ 20?”
“No way! Its value is only $ 2,” the boy argued.
“I believe you can come up with a good idea again,” said his father.
The boy asked his cousin who was good at painting to draw a cute Mickey Mouse on the old shirt. This time be chose to sell it at the gate of private school. Soon, it was sold to a little girl. She loved the design so much that she tipped him $ 5. Twenty - five dollars was the same amount of money that his father got a month. The money meant a lot to him and his family.
When the boy got home, his father handed him another old shirt and asked him to sell it at $200. Surprisingly, the boy took the shirt without any hesitation.
The chance appeared when a famous soccer star came in New York for a football game. The boy went there with the old shirt. He made his way through the crowd and asked for her signature（签名）. The star smiled and signed the old shirt. The boy then shouted to the crowd, “This shirt is priced at $ 200! ” It was not long before a businessman bought the shirt at $ 1,200.
Hearing the news, the father was pleased and asked, “My son, what did you learn from selling these three old shirts?”
The boy answered, “___________________________”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1.What did the father asked his son to do?
A.Wash the old shirt. B.Make some money.
C.Sell the old shirt. D.Take the subway.
2.Who bought the second old shirt?
A.A man. B.His cousin. C.His father. D.A little girl.
3.Why did the boy go to see the soccer star?
A.Because he was a fan of the soccer star.
B.Because he needed her to sign the old shirt.
C.Because he wanted to sell her the old shirt.
D.Because he wanted her to wear the old shirt.
4.What do you think of the boy’s father?
A.Wise. B.Brave. C.Strict. D.Helpless.
5.What did the boy probably say in the end?
A.Where there is life, there is hope.
B.All things come to people who will wait.
C.Our value depends on how much we add to it.
D.Nothing is difficult as long as we can have a try.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in New York on January 30, 1883. He went to a famous high school Massachusetts, and studied history in Harvard for three years (1990-1993). Roosevelt next studied law and then worked in a famous New York law firm (事务所). He entered politics in 1910. For him, the future looked bright. However, in the summer of 1921, while having holiday in Canada, he suddenly fell seriously ill after that he became disabled. He was unable to walk any more. It seemed that he had finished in politics. But Roosevelt was not beaten down. Instead of staying at home, he was still active in politics. He became president of the United States in 1933. He once said in his speech “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”.
Roosevelt was a man of unusual charm, great optimism(乐观主义) and strong will. He served longer than any other president of the United States, and led the United States through the hard time of the 1930s. He was in office from 1933 until his death in 1945, at the beginning of his fourth term.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was1.__________ in 1883. When he was 18, he studied history in Harvard2.__________. He then studied law and worked in a famous3.________ firm. When he was4._________ years old, he entered politics. He once seemed to finish in politics because he was suffering from serious5._________. Instead of staying at home, he was still 6._________ in politics. In 1933 he became7._________ of the United States. Of all the presidents in America, he served8.__________. He was re-elected9.__________times. He didn’t stop his work until he 10.___________ in 1945.
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Vivian Maier was an American street photographer born in New York City. Although born in the U.S., it was in France that Maier __________ most of her youth. Maier returned to the U.S. in 1951 where she worked ________ a nanny for over 40 years. A nanny is a person who takes care of young children in the children's own home.
A nanny's job is not easy. In her free time, _________,
Vivian begun to try the art of photography. She spent her days off walking along the
______ of Chicago and taking photographs. Vivian would take photos that she
______ from the eyes of others secretly. Most people did not know they were taken in the pictures. She took over 150,000 photographs during her lifetime, __________ of the people and buildings of Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles, although she also travelled and photographed worldwide.
During her lifetime, Vivian's photographs were unknown and unpublished. Many of her photos were never printed because of __________. She never got married. She had no children either. She lived a __________ life and became even poorer in her old age.
A Chicago collector, John Maloof, happened to find some of Vivian's photos at the market. He decided to __________ Vivian's photographs on the website. Thousands of people showed their great __________ in them. Vivian's works have become famous around the world since then.
Vivian Maier opened one of the most attractive windows of American life in the second half of the twentieth century.
1.A. paid B. took C. spent D. cost
2.A. as B. for C. with D. of
3.A. whatever B. however C. whenever D. wherever
4.A. rivers B. mountains C. villages D. streets
5.A. appeared B. hid C. fell D. smiled
6.A. partly B. nearly C. mainly D. closely
7.A. time B. effort C. money D. health
8.A. rich B. hard C. wonderful D. hopeful
9.A. give B. drop C. buy D. put
10.A. interest B. hobby C. attention D. ability
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Chris Rock was born in the state of South Carolina in the United States. When he was a child, his family moved, and he grew up in a poor area in Brooklyn, New York.
As a teenager, Rock left high school and started telling jokes in comedy clubs in New York City, Even at age 18, Chris Rock was very funny. He told jokes about his family (his parents were very strict) , and about growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980s. Many of his jokes were also about high school, which Rock says was terrible.
Famous comedians (喜剧演员）went to see Rock’s performances. One comedian (Eddie Murphy) helped him get work on television and in the movies. Chris Rock still acts in movies, but he does not want to be a serious actor. For him, comedy is more important. It makes people laugh, but it can also make people think.
Today,Chris Rock still does live comedy shows around the world. He also created a TV show called “Everybody Hates Chris.” It is about his teenage years growing up and going to school in Brooklyn. In 2006, it was considered as one of the best comedy shows on American television.
1.Where did he start telling jokes? (less than ten words)
2.Why does Chris Rock think comedy is very important? (less than ten words)
3.What kind of actors do you think Chris Rock is? (less than twenty words)
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Michael Jordan was born on February17,1963,in Brooklyn ,New York . Jordan is the fourth of the five children in his family .His family moved to North Carolina when he was just a baby .As a young boy , his favourite sport was baseball ,but soon he found that he could play basketball as well .At the age of 17, he began to show people just how talented ( 有天赋的 )he really was .Throughout his basketball career (事业 ) , Michael Jordan has won many scoring titles (冠军 ) .many boys and girls look up to Michael Jordan as their hero .Do you know he was a hero ,too , when he was growing up ? He looks up to his older brother ,Larry , Michael Jordan , a basketball superstar , is not just a star on the basketball court .He also works hard to raise money for many children’s charities(慈善组织 ) . He encourages children to develop their talents by practice , practice and practice !
1.Michael Jordan comes from ________________ .
A. Canada B. Australia
C. America D. England
2. At first ,he played ______________ instead of basketball .
A. football B. baseball C.tennis D. volleyball
3.Who was Michael Jordan’s hero when he was growing up ?
A. Larry B. Bill Gates
C. Ronald D. His father
4. Michael Jordan often tried his best to raise money for ______________ .
A .his hometown B. his school
C. his coach D. many children’s charities .
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Michael Jordan was born on February17,1963,in Brooklyn ,New York . Jordan is the fourth of the five children in his family .His family moved to North Carolina when he was just a baby .As a young boy , his favourite sport was baseball ,but soon he found that he could play basketball as well .At the age of 17, he began to show people just how talented ( 有天赋的 )he really was .Throughout his basketball career (事业 ) , Michael Jordan has won many scoring titles (冠军 ) .many boys and girls look up to Michael Jordan as their hero .Do you know he was a hero ,too , when he was growing up ? He looks up to his older brother ,Larry , Michael Jordan , a basketball superstar , is not just a star on the basketball court .He also works hard to raise money for many children’s charities(慈善组织 ) . He encourages children to develop their talents by practice , practice and practice !
1.Michael Jordan comes from ________________ .
A. Canada B. Australia
C. America D. England
2.At first ,he played ______________ instead of basketball .
A. football B. baseball C. tennis D. volleyball
3.Who was Michael Jordan’s hero when he was growing up ?
A. Larry B. Bill Gates
C. Ronald D. His father
4.Michael Jordan often tried his best to raise money for ______________ .
A. his hometown B. his school
C. his coach D. many children’s charities .
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Confucius was born in the state of Lu in the year of 551 B.C. When he is 3 years old, his father died. And when he was 17, his mother died. And Confucius received a good education when he was young. In his thirty, Confucius began to teach. He spent the rest of his life teaching. In the age of 55, Confucius begins to travel around China. He tried to search for good rule of behavior. When Confucius was 68 years old, he returned back to Lu, his home state. He wrote lots of books after he came back. Five years after, he passed away. Although he has been died for several thousand years, we can still remember he forever.