There are numerous similarities between Muham...

There are numerous similarities between Muhammad Ali and his 23-year-old daughter Laila. She is the only one of his nine sons and daughters to have those genes that led to the ring (拳击场). Her father’s great status had nothing to do with Laila’s decision to pursue a boxing career. She has always been proud of his achievements, but he was never a great man to her ---- just dad.

What attracted her to take up boxing was the unusual sight of two women in the ring on the television screen when she was about to watch a Mike Tyson fight five years ago. She was very excited and said to herself, “I can do that.”

Laila’s father would prefer her not to take up the dangerous sport. Johnny McClain, her husband and manager (former boxer himself) feels the same way. Even though both the men in her life worry about her, they’re 100 percent supportive. “They don’t want me to get hurt,” she says.

Long before entering the ring, Laila was a fighter. Being the daughter of an outstanding boxer made her an easy target for high school kids to see how tough she was. They, not she, failed in the test. For the public, her biggest test took place last summer in the New York State when she took on Jacqui Frazier Lyde, the daughter of Joe Frazier, her father’s most famous opponent (对手) during the 1970s.

That fight provided the biggest shot in the arm that women’s boxing has received. News reporters poured in. Some called it “Ali/Frazier – Generation II”. No match involving women had ever attracted so much attention. Laila had a narrow victory in the fight.

Like it or not, she accepts the fact that she is the face of female boxing. And she hopes that her name and fame will help get the public to take it more seriously.

The name Ali has and always will bring her attention. But she is determined to make her own mark on opponents’ faces as well as in boxing history books. She says, “I want women’s boxing to get its due respect.”

1.Laila took up boxing because of _____.

A．her father’s great status                 B．a Mike Tyson fight

C．her admiration for her father              D．her interest in boxing

2.From the passage we can know _____.

A．Laila’s husband is still a boxer now

B．Laila wants to make contributions to the sport of boxing

C．Laila’s husband doesn’t think boxing is a dangerous sport

D．when Laila was in high school, she often failed in the fight with other kids

3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．That fight proved that Laila was a person of physical power.

B．That fight made female boxing more popular.

C．That fight provided people with a good change to enjoy themselves.

D．Laila made her first public appearance in that fight.

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

A．A female boxer ---- Laila Ali                B．The best-known fight

C．Ali/Frazie ---- Generation II                D．Muhammad Ali and his daughter

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Muhammad Ali was one of the1._________ (good) boxers i n the world. Hi s death on June 3 2._________ (lead) to a lot of sadness and appreciation. He was a symbol of excellence and charm.

Ali almost seemed 3._________a ghost in the US for years. As he shook while 4._________ (light) the Olympic flame to open the Summer Games in Atlanta in 1996, those 5._________ had seen Ali grow from a charming boxing superstar into a beloved civil rights icon (代表) struggled, too.

Ali 6._________ (bore) in Kentucky in 1942. His boxing skills got 7._________ (he) a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics, and in 1964, he won the world heavyweight championship, living up to his prediction that he 8._________ “shock the world”.

He refused to join the army and take part in the Vietnam War. He became one of the lasting symbols of the civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s. “I am9._________ (confidence) that justice will come my way, for the truth must10._________ (eventual) prevail (获胜) ,” he said in 1967.

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There are many differences between America and China. The biggest difference is traffic rules. In America there are too much more cars than in China. But there are much fewer traffic jams and accidents in America than in China. We hardly see traffic police in the street, but all cars obey strictly traffic rules, and people hardly find that a car does not obey traffic rules in the street.

About American traffic rules, there are many better terms, such as:

1. Stop line: There are stop lines in all crossing without traffic light (some have two stop lines and others have four stop lines). All cars must stop while meeting the stop line.

2. Traffic light: There is traffic light in the crossing of the road. Cars may almost turn every direction. The traffic light can give signal step by step including u-turn. There is a kind of middle lane of turning left. When a car wants to turn left in the road, he may enter into the middle lane of turning left and give a signal of turning left. When he thinks being safe, he may turn left. In many conditions the order of passing is also given very specifically. If people want to change lane or turn, they must look behind and think being safe. Only so, they may do it.

3. Specific item: Such as parking, there are three kinds of lines (their colors are white, blue or red) in the roadside. Every line may park different kinds of cars. There are many streets in some residential areas (住宅区), and there is a kind of rule that any car cannot park at any time or any period time. In every parking, there are some special positions for invalid (伤残的) people.

4. About the priority of passenger and car: At any case, passengers have the priority to cars. And only after passengers have passed the road and got the top of sidestep, cars may go ahead.

In general, traffic rules of America are very specific, convenient, safe and humanizing.

1.Which of the following is NOT the reason why we can hardly see traffic police in the street in America?

A. Traffic police are not very necessary because few cars break traffic rules.

B. The traffic is very clear and there are few traffic jams and accidents in the street.

C. There are so many cars in the street that the traffic police can’t be seen.

D. The effective traffic rules play an important part in the road safety.

2.Why is there a middle lane of turning left on the road?

A. It is designed for the cars that want to turn left.

B. It is very safe to drive there.

C. It is very convenient for the traffic police to find the cars that break the rules.

D. The cars that want to turn left can easily give a signal of turning left.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. In America, all cars in the crossing must stop when they meet the stop line.

B. In America, any car cannot park in the streets in some residential areas.

C. If people want to turn, they can obey the guide of the traffic police.

D. There are more traffic jams in China.

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. American Traffic Rules

B. Differences in Traffic Rules between China and America

C. Traffic Jams in America

D. American People Who Obey Traffic Rules

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As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse”, have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “you are a lucky dog” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel. There are many other examples of how “cat” is used differently as well.

The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose stands for love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.

The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.

1.“Every dog has its day” means “__________”.

A. Everybody in the world is lucky.

B. Each person lives his own way of life.

C. If one works hard, he’s sure to succeed.

D. Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.

2.Western people usually use “cat” to refer to “_____________”.

A. a tired person　　　　 B. a brave man

C. a homeless person　　 D. an unkind woman

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Words show differences in culture.

B. Chinese people prefer dogs to cats.

C. Western people think cats to be good friends.

D. Rose is the national flower of all western countries.

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Negative and Positive Words.

B. Different Countries Have Different Culture.

C. Rose Means the Same in Chinese and English.

D. What Dog and Cat Mean in English and Chinese.

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There are some differences between American and British English, but do you know _____the differences came into being?

A.that B.what C.which D.how

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When you are visiting New York City with kids，there are numerous things to do which will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.

•The Whispering Gallery

Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually sparks a lot of giggles. Once inside the gallery，place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person at the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.

E．42nd St.

New York，NY 10017

212­771­5322

grandcentralterminal.com

•American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869.In addition to its impressive exhibits，permanent attractions bring the cool feeling to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids on the fragility of the ocean.

Central Park West at 79th St.

New York，NY,10024

212—769—5606

amnh.org

•The Scholastic Store

Most parents want their children to read，and moreover，to enjoy reading. The Scholastic Store helps to make that wish a reality by publishing engaging，well written stories that appeal to children. With classics such as Clifford the Big Red Dog，The Magic School Bus，and Harry Potter，the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

557 Broadway

New York,10012

212—343—6100

scholastic.com

•Ellen's Stardust Diner

The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat .At Ellen's Stardust Diner，a diverse menu will whet everyone's appetite. Arugula salads，grilled cheese，burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. The hall of beauty queens，a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to the unique dining experience.

•1650 Broadway，corner of 51st St.

•New York，NY 10019

•212­956­5151

ellensstardustdiner.com  　　

1.Once children visit the Whispering Gallery they'll find it ________.

A．interesting       B．splendid      C．disappointing              D．frightening

2.Which of the following websites helps the kids learn about the ancient ocean life?

A．ellensstardustdiner.com          B．grandcentralterminal.com

C．amnh.org                      D．scholastic.com

3.You would like to get your children interested in reading so you can bring them to visit ________.

A．the Whispering Gallery                      B．the Scholastic Store

C．Ellen's Stardust Diner                        D．American Museum of Natural History

4.In addition to your favorite food in Ellen's Stardust Diner you can also ________.

A．make some good friends

B．see many beautiful queens

C．receive the first—class service

D．enjoy some entertaining programs

5.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A．Tips for travelling around New York City

B．Children would like to travel in big cities

C．Things to do with kids in New York City

D．Entertaining activities in the United States

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There are 158 footsteps between the bus stop and home, but it can ____________ to 180 if you aren’t in a hurry, like maybe if you’re wearing platform shoes.

A.signal B.adjust C.stretch D.attend

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There are numerous amusement parks all over the world. A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:

Disneyland, California

Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure Land, New Orleans Square, and so on.

Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida

Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.

EPCOT, Disney World, Florida

EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.

Disney-MGM Studios, Florida

MGM’s streets are the home for some great movie-themed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.

Universal Studios, Florida

Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.

1.Which park has the longest history?

A. Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida.

B. Disneyland, California.

C. EPCOT, Disney World, Florida.

D. Disney-MGM Studios, Florida.

2.Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?

A. EPCOT & Disney-MGM.

B. Disneyland, California & Magic Kingdom.

C. Disneyland, California & Universal Studios.

D. Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios.

3.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A. To attract tourists to these theme parks.

B. To compare attractions in different theme parks.

C. To increase the sales of Amusement Today

D. To introduce world’s best amusement parks.

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The similarities between elephant and human behavior has been a curiosity to scientists worldwide. These huge beasts are not so different from us. Their devotion to their family is just as powerful as the friendships between humans. In order to prevent future elephant attacks, people must first understand the similarities between elephants and themselves.

Because deaths are felt so deeply in elephants, memories of people harming or killing other members are not forgotten. Due to the Uganda-Tanzania War in Africa, poaching (偷猎) elephant increased during the 1970’s and continued, despite government restrictions. However, ecologists like Eve Abe did not see this as simple poaching; they saw it as a “mass destruction. “Elephants that have witnessed the murder of a matriarch, are more likely to become violent and attack humans. Many aggressive elephants do not act without reason; they are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At a young age, humans invade their life, kill their parents, and ultimately destroy their peaceful environment. More and more calves live neglected lives without a mother figure, and have to become a parent early for survival. Humans that had a difficult childhood or early family life also suffer from aggression and pain. Young elephants have been known to have “nightmares,” waking up suddenly and screaming. These are clearly signs of stress, as males grow up to be increasingly hostile (敌对的) humans and target certain villages where painful experiences had occurred.

Although many see elephants as massive, violent, and simple-minded animals, their social structure is not unlike many human societies. Humans and elephants have been on parallel paths. However, if people continue practicing ignorance over the cruel treatment of these creatures, then collision will become inevitable. Cruel treatment of elephants still goes on, but by understanding the similarities between us, it can be stopped.

1.In order to stop the hostile behavior of elephants, people should lay emphasis on ________.

A. stopping harming or killing the group members of elephants

B. understand the similarities between elephants and humans

C. taking good care of the young elephants

D. carrying out the government restrictions

2.What does the underlined word “matriarch” mean?

A. young elephant.

B. male elephant.

C. strong elephant.

D. mother elephant.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A. Young elephants will grow up to be violent easily.

B. Humans and elephants have the same social structure.

C. Sometimes young elephants are forced to grow up.

D. Elephants attack villages when painful experiences occur.

4.Why should we take good care of the young kids?

A. Because early family life counts.

B. Because they will be aggressive when grown up.

C. Because humans and elephants are on parallel paths.

D. Because signs of stress have to be stopped.

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Off the coast of Hong Kong, there are numerous beautiful places that have long stay hidden, just waiting to be discovered by travelers. We’ve done the hunting for you.

Tap Mun

Located north of the Sai Kung island, Tap Mun is home to a remote fishing, community with a population of less than a hundred. Tap Mun is also widely known as Grass Island, and it’s easy to see why — this 1.7sq km island is an expense of grassy hill populated by wandering cows, a perfect scene to set a milk advertisement.

Tap Mun is highly sought after as a spot for both camping and kite-flying, while also boasting several rocky beaches. For a relaxing afternoon, take a walk along the 2km footpath and slowly take in the panoramic(全景的) 360-degree view while enjoying the cool breeze.

Tung Ping Chau

For a rugged(崎岖的) island getaway, set off for a trip to Tung Ping Chau — an offshore island sitting in splendid isolation in Mirs Bay on the northeastern side of Hong Kong. As a part of the Hong Kong Geopark, Tung Ping Chau is among the eight sites specially chosen for conservation in light of its special geological significance. Its rich marine life also led to its designation(指定) as one of Hong Kong’s four marine parks.

Po Toi

Located just three kilometers away from Hong Kong Island’s southeastern tip, Po Toi is a quiet place that will make you feel completely isolated from modern life. While just a stone’s throw away from the busy life of Hong Kong, Po Toi seems to be miles away from the busy city life.

Take a leisurely stroll (闲逛) along the main path on the island, as you approach a lighthouse located on the sides of the cliff. Along the way, do not miss the dramatic and unusual rock formations as you are amazed by the glory of the famous Turtle Climbing up the Mountain, Monk Rock, and Palm Cliff.

1.Which of the following is NOT true about Tap Mun?

A. It is located close to southeastern HongKong.

B. There are fewer than a hundred people living there.

C. It is also famous as Grass Island.

D. You can see many cows on its hills.

2.If you are interested in geology, _____ is the best choice.

A. Tap Mun

B. Tung Ping Chau

C. Po Toi

D. Sai Kung

3.If you go to Po Toi, you will _____.

A. enjoy the busy life of Hong Kong

B. see many milk advertisements

C. find dramatic and unusual rock formations

D. appreciate its special geological significance

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