The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying ...

The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single-engined aeroplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn't know how high she was flying. At night, and in a storm, a pilot is in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times. her plane nearly plunged (冲) into the sea.

Just before dawn, there was further trouble. Amelia noticed flames coming from the engine. Would she be able to reach land? There was nothing to do except to keep going and to hope.

In the end, Amelia Earhart did reach Ireland, and for the courage she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. When she retumed to the United States, she was honored by President Hoover at a special dinner in the White House. From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.

What was so important about her flight? Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty-six minutes.

In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion she set a new record for flying time. Amelia Earhart made these flights to show that women had a place in aviation (航空) and that air travel was useful.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT the difficulty which Amelia Earhart met in her flight from north America to England?

A. She was caught in a storm.

B. The altimeter went out of order.

C. Her engine went wrong.

D. She lost her direction.

2.When Amelia Earhart saw flames coming from the engine. what did she do?

A. She did nothing but pr ay for herself

B. She changed her direction and landed in Ireland.

C. She continued flying.

D. She lost hope of reaching land.

3.According to the passage, what was Amelia Earhart's reason for making her flights?

A. To set a new record for flying time.

B. To be the first woman to fly around the world.

C. To show that aviation was not just for men.

D. To become famous in the world.

4.Which of the following statements was NOT mentioned?

A. She was the first woman who succeeded in flying across the Atlantic Oceanalone.

B. She showed great courage in overcoming the difficulties during the flight.

C She was warmly welcomed in England, Europe and the United States.

D. She made plans to fly around the world.

5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Amelia Earhart-First Across the Atlantic.

B. Amelia Earhart-Pioneer in Women's Aviation.

C. A New Record for Flying Time.

D. A Dangerous Flight from North America to England.

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The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single-engined airplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn’t know how high she 1._____ (fly). At night, and in a storm, a pilot was in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times, her plane nearly plunged into the sea.

Just before dawn, there was further trouble. Amelia noticed flames coming from the engine. With all the difficulties, Amelia Earhart wasn’t sure if she 2._____ reach land. There was nothing to do but keep3.______ (go).

In the end, Amelia Earhart did reach Ireland. It was with the great courage 4.______ she made the safe landing. And for the courage she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. When she returned to the United States, she 5.______ (honor) by President Hoover at a special dinner in the White House. From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.

What was so important about her flight? Amelia Earhart was the first woman

6.______ (fly) the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty-six minutes.

In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion she set a new record for flying time and was 7.____ (skillful) than her previous flight. Amelia Earhart made these flights to show that women had a place in aviation (航空) and that air travel was useful. Her passion for flight lasted in her remaining life 8.______ she mysteriously disappeared from public in the year 1937.

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World records can be set even if you are over 100 years old.

Robert Marchand was born in 1911 in northern France. He enjoys riding a bicycle, and started cycling seriously when he was in his 60s. Marchand is now 105 years old.

On Wednesday, a crowd gathered at the Velodrome National, about 30 kilometers outside of Paris. They were there to see how far he could travel in one hour.

The record for one hour is held by Britain’s Bradley Wiggins, a former Tour de France winner. Wiggins covered 54.5 kilometers in 2015. Evelyn Stevens of the United States holds the women’s record. She went almost 48 kilometers in an hour last year.

In 2012, Marchand set a record for riders over 100 years old when he traveled almost 27 kilometers in an hour. So the question many people asked this week was: “Could he break his own record?” Marchand set off on his record attempt as sports lovers cheered and photographers watched. He moved slowly but steadily around the cycling track.

Marchand is relatively small. He is only 1.52 meters tall and weighs 52 kilograms. When the hour ended, he completed 92 times around the track. That is just over 22.5 kilometers.

After the event, Marchand said he could have done better. He did not see his trainers telling him he only had 10 minutes remaining. “I would have gone faster. I would have posted a better time,” he said.

But the news was still good, as he did set a new record for riders 105-years-old or older. “I’m now waiting for a rival (对手),” he said.

1.The main purpose of the first paragraph is to tell readers 　　　　 .

A. an unbelievable fact

B. bring in the topic of the text

C. any per son can set a world record

D. setting a world record is not so difficult as people think

2.Which word can best describe the feeling of Marchand just after the event?

A. Tired　　 B. Proud

C. Regretful　　 D. Depressed

3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Bradley Wiggins set the cycling record in 2015

B. Robert Marchand is the record holder of cycling over 100 years old

C. The women’s record of cycling record was set by Evelyn Stevens in 2016

D. Though Marchand didn’t perform as well as before, he still set a record of cycling this year.

4.Which of the following well-known sayings best expresses the message of the text?

A. Experience is the best teacher.

B. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

C. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

D. Old people may still cherish high aspirations.

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Tonnie, a 12-year-old boy, was walking alone on the street. It was 10 pm. What caused Tonnie to run away from home was that his mom asked him about his low grades in the recent _________. Tonnie had a careless attitude and didn’t _________ in a nice way. She scolded him, but Tonnie quarreled with her without _________ he was at fault. The _________ ended so bad that Tonnie left their _________ in a storm with his eyes filled with tears.

He walked for more than two hours, tired and hungry. Suddenly, he was _________ by a sweet smell from a small noodle shop.

He realized there was not even a coin in his pocket. With a _________ face, he decided to _________. However, the shop owner saw him and asked him to stay for some food.

Tonnie explained he had no _________, but the shop owner smiled and said he wouldn't __________ him for any. He prepared a hot bowl of delicious noodles for Tonnie. Tonnie __________ him from his heart and promised him that he would return his __________.

Tonnie was in tears when he ate the noodles. The shop owner asked Tonnie what had happened, Tonnie told him about the quarrel with his mother.

The shop owner asked Tonnie. ''Do you feel you __________ me something? ''

Tonnie said, ''Yes. Of course! This is a great __________. You know I was very __________ as I ate nothing from the noon! ''

The shop owner smiled, ''Good my dear! Now think about your mom. She cooked for you. She washed your clothes. She __________ you with all her heart. She was always there for you when you needed her. And she __________ quarreled with you just for your own good. Don’t you feel you owe a lot to her? ''

Tonnie realized his __________. He thanked the shop owner and rushed to his home. He saw his mother searching for him on the street with tears in her eyes. He felt very __________ and hugged her, begging her __________.

1.A.creation B.exam C.judgment D.questionnaire

2.A.answer B.greet C.complain D.explode

3.A.insisting B.explaining C.forecasting D.understanding

4.A.quarrel B.class C.prayer D.conference

5.A.restaurant B.school C.house D.hotel

6.A.affected B.attracted C.surprised D.terrified

7.A.curious B.neat C.strange D.sad

8.A.quit B.enquire C.order D.stay

9.A.right B.time C.food D.cash

10.A.bring B.find C.ask D.select

11.A.praised B.appreciated C.stimulated D.congratulated

12.A.loss B.friendship C.patience D.kindness

13.A.offer B.award C.owe D.pay

14.A.pity B.help C.deal D.problem

15.A.starving B.confused C.contradictory D.content

16.A.took hold of B.kept up with C.took care of D.looked forward to

17.A.almost B.even C.still D.never

18.A.importance B.dream C.transformation D.fault

19.A.regretful B.embarrassed C.excited D.helpless

20.A.permission B.support C.forgiveness D.apology

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A US report predicts that in 15 years' time the economy in Asia will be larger than ________ of North America and Europe combined.

A．what　     B．that

C．one　     D．those

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It is now thirty-five years since I, as a little boy of six, was left quite alone in the world. You sent me word _______ you would give me a home and be a kind mother to me. I have never forgotten the day when I made the long_______of ten miles to your house in North Killingworth. I can still recall my _______when, instead of coming for me yourself, you sent servant James to_______me.

I well remember my tears and _______ as, seated high on your horse and attached tight to James, I rode of my new home. Night_______before we finished the journey, and as it grew dark I became lonely and afraid. "Do you think she'll go to bed _______we get there?" I asked James anxiously. "Oh, no, "he said encouragingly. "She'll _______for you. When we get out of these woods you'll see her candle_______in the window."

________we did ride out into the clearing, and there, sure enough, was your________I remember you were waiting at the door, that you put your arms close________me and that you lifted me—a tired and confused little buy—________from the horse. You had a fire burning on the hearth(炉边), a hot supper________on the stove. After supper you took me to my new room, heard me say my prayers, and then sat beside me until I fell asleep.

You probably realize why I am________all this to your memory. Some day soon God will take you to a new home. Don't fear the ________for the strange journey, or the dark messenger of death who will fetch you. God can be ________to do as much for you as you were kind enough to do for me so many years ago, and you will be________in God's care. I shall watch you and pray for you till you are out of sight, ________wait for the day when I shall make the same journey myself and find you waiting at the end of the road to ________me.

1.A. why　　 B. that　　 C. how　　 D. when

2.A. journey　　 B. tour　　 C. ride　　 D. adventure

3.A. disappointment　　 B. excitement　　 C. embarrassment　　 D. amazement

4.A. fetch　　 B. comfort　　 C. contact　　 D. accompany

5.A. calmness　　 B. pleasure　　 C. contentment　　 D. anxiety

6.A. went　　 B. dropped　　 C. fell　　 D. ended

7.A. after　　 B. before　　 C. since　　 D. when

8.A. sit down　　 B. stand out　　 C. stay up　　 D. come over

9.A. disappearing　　 B. standing　　 C. fading　　 D. shining

10.A. Lately　　 B. Shortly　　 C. Recently　　 D. Meanwhile

11.A. heart　　 B. mind　　 C. candle　　 D. gift

12.A. at　　 B. in　　 C. for　　 D. around

13.A. down　　 B. up　　 C. out　　 D. away

14.A. staying　　 B. waiting　　 C. heating　　 D. burning

15.A. warning　　 B. informing　　 C. reminding　　 D. recalling

16.A. calling　　 B. instruction　　 C. evidence　　 D. guidance

17.A. permitted　　 B. proved　　 C. trusted　　 D. asked

18.A. nervous　　 B. joyful　　 C. desperate　　 D. safe

19.A. or rather　　 B. in case　　 C. and then　　 D. let alone

20.A. accept　　 B. greet　　 C. approve　　 D. bother

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I was afraid to fly alone，but Dad put me on board anyway and a steward was keeping an eye on me through the flight．

___ came to land．

As we broke through the clouds，I could see lights below and knew we were getting close to the ____ ．When we came to the runway(跑道)，however，I realized we were going too　 __ ! I turned and looked back：no one seemed to be acting　 __—it seemed to be fine．The lights were gone when suddenly someone shouted，“Look，the runway’s　 __　 !”

I looked up ahead and saw a busy road．There were lots of ___　 that must have seen us became some of them　 __　 their cars．We crossed the road，and I felt ____ ，not knowing whether we were going to ran over or be hit by the cars ! ____ was with us，but not for long．

We ____ nose down onto some ground．The steward came，“Have to ____ !”I didn’t　 __　 and immediately unfastened my seat belt．Through the window I saw ____ sign．A　 __　 thought crossed my mind that the plane could be sitting on gas tanks and it might　 __　 ！

The exits were opend and crow crew　 __　 to help get people down out．When I did touch the grotmd．I wanted to ___　 ，still fearing the explosion．The gas tanks were ____ and the flight attent passed me my cell phone by which I called my grandparents，Who were waiting for ____ from me．Although they knew no one was dead，they were still glad I was ___ !

1.A. Order　　 B. The plane　　 C. Time　　 D. The place

2.A. cloud　　 B. ground　　 C. sky　　 D. home

3.A. slow　　 B. far　　 C. high　　 D. fast

4.A. carefully　　 B. differently　　 C. calmly　　 D. positively

5.A. moving　　 B. working　　 C. ending　　 D. closing

6.A. passers-by　　 B. passengers　　 C. onlookers　　 D. drivers

7.A. stopped　　 B. observed　　 C. 1ocked　　 D. checked

8.A. puzzled　　 B. scared　　 C. discouraged　　 D. ashamed

9.A. Hope　　 B. Care　　 C. Luck　　 D. Fear

10.A. 1anded　　 B. jurnped　　 C. settled　　 D. crashed

11.A. get off　　 B. sit still　　 C. run away　　 D. stay behind

12.A. wonder　　 B. reply　　 C. hesitate　　 D. hurry

13.A. a gas station　　 B. an emergency　　 C. a keep-off　　 D. a no-crossing

14.A. curious　　 B. powerful　　 C. cautious　　 D. bitter

15.A. slide　　 B. explode　　 C. accelerate　　 D. disappear

16.A. decided　　 B. waited　　 C. started　　 D. agreed

17.A. 1ie down　　 B. rush away　　 C. ring up　　 D. break away

18.A. unharmed　　 B. protected　　 C. removed　　 D. equipped

19.A. a gift　　 B. word　　 C. a story　　 D. evidence

20.A. polite　　 B. patient　　 C. healthy　　 D. alive

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Fly Alone for the First Time

I began flying lessons at the age of 14; but the Federal Aviation Administration requires you to be 16 before you make flight by yourself. So I had to wait for two long years until I could fly a plane by myself. I used that time to master the basic maneuvers (要领) of flying. I learned emergency procedures and practiced hundreds of takeoffs and landings until I could land the airplane smoothly without bouncing it down the runway. It wasn’t always easy, and many times I would come home feeling discouraged and thinking maybe everyone was right – I would never learn to fly, but by the next day, I was always eager to try again.

On the day of my 16th birthday, I made my first solo flight, which meant I could finally fly alone. The night before, my dad, who was my flight instructor, explained that the winds were forecast to be high. He said if we were in the air by dawn, the winds would probably be calm enough for me to solo. The next morning it was cold, but the sky was completely clear, and the winds were calm. I expected my dad to stay in the plane for at least three takeoffs and landings. But after the first one, he told me to pull off the runway, and he got out of the plane.

I was alone. As I climbed higher and higher, the world began to change. Everything on the ground became miniature. Houses, cars, and all looked like tiny toys that could fit in the surface of my hand. I made three takeoffs and landings that day. Each landing was perfect. It was one of the happiest days of my life.

Today, as a flight instructor, I stand alongside runways watching as my own students take to the sky on their first solo flights. I understand the joy faces, which always bring me back to that day when my dream came true. I learned that no matter how people tell you that you can’t do something, if you believe in yourself, you can succeed.

1.When practicing flying, the author ______.

A. met several times of emergencies

B. was worried about his own safety

C. couldn’t wait to fly alone in the sky

D. sometimes doubted his ability to fly

2.The underlined word “miniature” probably means “______”.

A. distant　　 B. unclear　　 C. small　 D. high

3. What was the father concerned about before his son flied alone?

A. Whether his son was brave enough.

B. Whether it would be too windy.

C. Whether he was able to protect his son.

D. Whether there were negative comments.

4.What lesson does the author learn from his experience?

A. Be confident and you will succeed.

B. Be responsible and you can grow up.

C. Give up something and you may win more.

D. Think hard and you can achieve your dream.

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It was about seven years ago. I just picked up my three­year­old daughter from the nursery. I was weighed down with shopping bags, and with my daughter’s things. We arrived at a pedestrian crossing and she pressed the button. In the distance, I heard alarms, told my daughter to wait and watched a police car approaching.

Little did I know, as the_green_man flashed, that my daughter had begun to run into the road. I watched the police car speed toward us—that’s when you sounded your horn and waved wildly to me. My daughter was about a meter from the path of the police car, hidden from their view by your car.

I screamed her name and ran toward her. She stopped and was shocked by the rush of the police car as it sped past. She wondered why you had blown your horn, asking, “Mom, why was that woman so rude？” not realizing you had saved her life.

She wondered why I picked her up and burst into tears. My legs gave way as I reached the other side of the road. I should have followed my “wait” with a hand on her shoulder, or an explanation of why we were ignoring the green man this time, especially as I had in effect conditioned her to cross the road at the sight of the green flash.

I beat myself up for months, and still do, with flashbacks and horrible assumptions about what might have been. But for your sounding your horn, seeing what I hadn’t seen, I would have been left a mother on the other side of the road, totally broken. I apologize for putting you in that position—I can imagine that it upset you, too. You saved her life and I am so grateful.

1.What does the underlined part “the green man” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.A pedestrian. B.A policeman.

C.A traffic sign. D.A button.

2.Why did the woman sound her horn?

A.To stop the police car.

B.To show her impatience.

C.To greet passing pedestrians.

D.To draw the mother’s attention.

3.What can we infer from the incident?

A.The mother didn’t regret what had happened.

B.The daughter didn’t follow the traffic rules.

C.The woman responded quickly and properly.

D.The police drove beyond the speed limit.

4.How did the mother feel when taking hold of her daughter?

A.Angry and shocked. B.Scared but relieved.

C.Guilty and confused. D.Grateful but sad.

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It was the Year from Hell-September 1993 to September 1994-the dog died, my marriage of 24 years ended, and my house burned down. I had moved into a new rented house with my youngest son, after my husband and I split up. We'd been in the house just six weeks. I went to a dinner party one night, and as I drove home, I saw helicopters hovering in the general vicinity of my new home. Smoke was billowing into the sky, and sirens were wailing. As I got closer, I thought, Wouldn't it be awful if that was my house? Then I turned the corner, and sure enough, it was my house.

I was devastated. It had been such a horrible year, and now everything I owned had gone up in smoke. Mementos, baby pictures, family keepsakes, clothes, furniture-everything was destroyed. My marriage was gone, my dog was gone, my home was gone, and all my worldly possessions, except my car and the clothes on my back, were gone too.

My son and I stayed with a friend for a couple of nights. Then my friend Gail heard about the fire, called me up, and said, "Come move into my house. I have seven bedrooms and five bathrooms-plenty of space for you and your son." It was a sprawling ranch house on a double lot in La Jolla, with an ocean view, to boot. Gail had three kids at home, but there was still plenty of room for me and my son, Sutton. Her offer was a godsend. Little did I know that her offer of a temporary place to stay would turn into a living arrangement that lasted two and a half years.

Gail and I had a lot in common. We had both been raised Catholic and our unconscious minds had been programmed the same way-we saw ourselves as good little Catholic girls who were gonna stay married forever. But both of our husbands decided they didn't want to be married anymore, and so here we were, two single mothers, dazed, confused, and in a fog. We had followed the rules... why were we not happy? Gail and I spent the next couple of years sorting out a lot of things together.

After we moved in, I soon began to look for a permanent place to live. After a few weeks, Gail said, "Please don't leave. I've never had so much freedom!" Having me in the house meant someone to help take care of her kids, someone to share cooking and gardening, and someone to share day-to-day life. She loved having me there, and I loved being there. So we stayed.

It was an important chapter in my life. Gail and I gardened together, talking back and forth as we worked in the soil. We both needed time to heal from our divorces, time to sort out the confusion, time to get some clarity on the past and some focus on the future. It was a time of deeper insight and spiritual growth for both of us. Over time, I grew to realize how strong I really was, how even-tempered, and how I really could get my act together and go on with my life.

Gail's generosity was more than anyone could ever ask or expect from a friend. She gave me a safe haven in which to mourn and heal and grow into the next chapter of my life. She showed her love in countless ways. I am eternally grateful to have a friend like Gail.

I'm also grateful for the lessons I learned from the fire and the other losses that came so suddenly, so fast. Much to my surprise, I found gratitude among the ashes. I was tested sorely-literally trial by fire. But, like a phoenix, I rose from the ashes strong and whole. I would not be the person I am today if not for that Year from Hell.

1.Why did the writer say Sep 1993 to Sep 1994 was the Year from Hell?

A、She got divorced from her husband

B、Both of her houses were burned down

C、She met some misfortune one after another

D、Her dog was killed in the big fire

2.What did the writer and Gail have in common?

A、Both of them had one son

B、Both of them believed in the same faith

C、Both of them lost the home

D、Both of them decided to divorce

3.How did the writer spend the days with Gail?

A、She looked after the 4 kids alone

B、She planted some flowers with Gail

C、She shared the same bedroom with Gail

D、They did some cleaning together

4.which is the right order of the following events?

①、She wanted to find a permanent house

②、She shared cooking with Gail

③、She went to a dinner party one night

④、She stayed with a friend for a couple of days

⑤、She lost her dog

A、③⑤④①②　　　 B、④①⑤③②　　　 C、　 ③④②⑤①　　 D、①③⑤④②

5.What is the best title for the text?

A、Generosity from a friend

B、Recover from the pain

C、The Year from Hell

D、Gratitude among the ashes

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