When Lew Alcindor was 13, and obviously still...

When Lew Alcindor was 13, and obviously still growing, a group of schools began offering him scholarships（奖学金）. The Alcindors decided to send their only child to Power Memorial Academy, a small school on Manhattan’s West Side.

At Power. Alcindor came under the control of Coach Jack Donohue, a strict young man who already gained his fame as one of the best coaches in the city. Donohue brought Alcindor along slowly. As a first-year student, the boy was not able to do much but wave his long skinny arms and shoot a basket now and then. But by the second year, when he was 15 years old and nearly 7 feet tall, Alcindor was quick and skillful enough to make the high school All American team and to lead Power to an undefeated season.

From then on be simply got better. Some rival coaches（对方教练）used to take their teams quickly away from the floor before Power warmed up so that their players would not see him any sooner than they had to. Wearing size 16D shoes and sucking a lollipop（棒棒糖）, Alcindor would loosen up by starting his leaping lay-ups（擦板球）. Then he would casually shoot the ball with either hand, to the delight of the fans.

When reporters and photographers began to follow Alcindor closely, Donohue protected his boy firmly. He simply ordered Lew to talk to no member of the press, and this suited Lew fine. He was not comfortable talking to grownups, perhaps because he towered over them. Discouraged photographers began following him in secret as though he were an easily-frightened giraffe. “People want you not for yourself,” Donohue warned him, “but because you’re a basketball player. Don’t forget that.”

1.Many schools offered Alcindor scholarships because_______.

A. he was young                                    B. he was hardworking

C. he was tall for his age                             D. he was skillful at playing basketball

2.Which of the following best describes Donohue as a young coach?

A. serious, popular and slow       B. tall, skillful and successful

C. kind, powerful and undefeated            D. well-known, strict and experienced

3.Why did some rival coaches take their teams away from the floor before Power warmed up?

A. Their teams refused to play Power.       B. Their teams feared to see Alcindor.

C. Their teams would lose courage.   D. Their teams would lose interest.

4.What does the last paragraph mainly discuss?

A. How Donohue protected Alcindor from the press.

B. How Alcindor disliked meeting reporters.

C. Why the press followed Alcindor closely.

D. Why the public wanted Alcindor badly.

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I remember sometimes 　　　 in a rush to grow up and be independent， but I was still very happy.

A. to feel    B. felt      C. being feeling             D. feeling

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When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on.

It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”

Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.

When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.

When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.

He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.

Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.

He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.

1.How did the man treat his father when he was young?

2.As a disabled man, his father____.

3.What does the underlined word “reluctance” mean in the article? It means ____.

4.How did the father get to work usually?

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When I was in my fourth year of teaching, I was also (and am still) a high school track and field coach(田径教练). One year, I had a student, John, who entered my class when he was a junior. John changed to our school from Greece, and seemed to be interested in sports, so I encouraged him to join our track team. I explained to him that even though he had never taken part in it before, I did believe that he could do well in any event, and I would be willing to coach him at whichever ones interested him. He accepted the offer, and began to work hard at every practice.

About a month later, I had found out from other sources that John was a first-class tennis player, winning various junior awards in his home country. I went to him asking, "John, I really appreciate that you came out for the track team, but why didn't you play tennis instead? It seems that would interest you a lot more, since

you're so good at it." John answered, "Well, I like tennis, but you told me that you believed in me, and that you thought I could do well in track, so I wanted to try it for that reason."

From then on, I often remember my student's reply. I told it to a friend and she suggested I write it down to share somewhere with more teachers. No matter how critical (不满的) students can be of them-selves, I've found that a simple "I trust that you can do it!" can go a long way!

1.According to Paragraph 1, the author seems to think more about John's ________

A. PE marks　　 B. self-confidence

C. interest in sports　　 D. state of health

2.Why did John take part in the track team?

A. He had been an excellent runner.

B. He was encouraged by his teacher.

C. He liked running more than tennis.

D. He had no tennis coach to train him.

3.The purpose of this passage is probably _____.

A. to build a close teacher-student relationship

B. to introduce a new way of sports training

C. to explain the value of sports and games

D. to show the importance of encouragement

4.The passage is mainly written for _____.

A. teachers　　 B. parents

C. students　　 D. players

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When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter(炼铜厂), and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened inside him.

Years later Paul was back in the area, and he went to the smelter office. He asked if they had any plans or if they would let him try to bring the trees back. The answer from that big industry was “No.”

Paul then went to college to study the science of plants. Unfortunately, his teachers said there weren't any birds or squirrels to spread the seeds. It would be a waste of his life to try to do it. He was told everyone knew that even if he was knowledgeable as he had expected, he wouldn't get his idea accepted.

Paul later got married and had some kids. But, his dream would not die. And then one night he did what he could with what he had. Under the cover of darkness, he went secretly into the wasteland and started planting.

And every week, he made his secret journey into the wasteland and planted trees and grass. For fifteen years he did this against the plain common sense. Slowly rabbits appeared. Later, as there was legal pressure to clean up the environment, the company actually hired Paul to do what he was already doing.

Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees and grass and bushes, and Paul has received almost every environmental award Utah has. It took him until his hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow(誓言) he made to himself as a child.

1.When Paul was a boy, _________.

A．he had decided never to leave his hometown

B．the economy of Utah depended on the copper smelter

C．he had determined to stop the copper smelter polluting the area

D．no laws were made to protect the environment against pollution

2.Why did Paul go to college to study the science of plants?

A．He wanted to find out the best way to save the area himself.

B．He was interested in planting trees since he was young.

C．He wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help him.

D．He thought his knowledge would make his advice more persuasive.

3.What does the underlined phrase “the plain common sense” in paragraph 5 probably refer to?

A．That his normal work and life would be greatly affected.

B．That it was impossible for trees to grow on the wasteland.

C．That no one would like to join him in the efforts.

D．That he had to keep everything he did secret.

4.The message of the passage is that ___________.

A．perseverance(持之以恒) will work wonders

B．action speaks louder than words

C．God helps those who help themselves

D．many hands make light work.

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When I was a boy there were no smart phones, and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I never felt bored. The fields, hills and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground whose adventures were only limited by my imagination. I can remeber once hiking to nearby lake and walking slowly around it. At the back of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before. It was full of muddy tyre tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.

I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ears “turn around and head back home”, but I was stubborn and walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house in sight. I noticed that the sun was starting to go and down I grew scared. I didn’t want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.

I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me. My heart was pounding and my legs were aching. I was almost in tear s when I saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. It was still over a mile away, but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night’s sleep.

I often thought of that experience recently. Actually, in our life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again. They can lead us to hey can lead us to our homes in our hearts. May you always walk your path with love! May you always help you r fellow travelers along the way! And may your roads always lead you home again!

1.Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?

A. He could watch TV all day.

B. He had many friends to play with.

C. He could have fun in nature.

D. He used to explore the old dirt road

2.What does the underlined word “something” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A. Doubt.　　 B. Fear.

C. Hope.　　 D. Courage.

3.How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?

A. He was contradictory in mind.

B. He was unconscious of danger ahead.

C. He was worried to be trapped in the woods.

D. He was afraid of being scolded by his parents.

4.What may be the best title for the passage?

A. Every Effort Is Worthwhile.

B. Be Brave to Adventure.

C. Be Determined in Your Life.

D. All Roads Lead Home.

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When I was a boy there were no smart phones, and our television only got one channel clearly. Still, I never felt bored. The fields, hills and woodlands around my home were the perfect playground whose adventures were only limited by my imagination. I can remember once hiking to nearby lake and walking slowly around it. At the back of it I was amazed to find an old dirt road that I had never seen before. It was full of muddy tyre tracks and deep woods bordered it on both sides, but exploring it still seemed like a fine adventure.

I walked on and on for what seemed like hours. I was sure my guardian angel was whispering in my ears "turn around and head back home", but I was stubborn and walked on. There was still neither a car nor a house in sight I noticed that the sun was starting to go down and I grew scared I didn't want to end up trapped on this road, and I was worried that it would be dark before I could make my way back to the lake again.

I continued to walk on with something growing inside of me. My heart was pounding and my legs were aching. I was almost in tears when I saw something in the distance. It was a house that I recognized. I jumped up and down and laughed out loud. It was still over a mile away, but my legs felt like feathers and I hurried back to my house in no time. I walked in with a big smile on my face just in time for dinner. Then I ended my adventure with a good night's sleep.

I often thought of that experience recently. Actually, in our life, all roads, no matter how they twist and turn, can lead us home again. They can lead us to our homes in our hearts. May you always walk your path with love! May you always help your fellow travelers along the way! And may your roads always lead you home again!

1.Why did the author hardly feel bored when he was young?

A. He could watch TV all day

B. He could have fun in nature.

C. He had many friends to play with

D. He used to explore the old dirt road

2.What does the underlined word "something" in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?

A. Doubt

B. Hope

C. Fear.

D. Courage

3.How did the author feel when he was exploring the dirt road?

A. He was contradictory in mind.

B. He was unconscious of danger ahead.

C. He was worried to be trapped in the woods.

D. He was afraid of being scolded by his parents.

4.What may be the best title for the passage?

A. Every Effort Is Worthwhile.

B. All Roads Lead Home.

C. Be Determined in Your Life.

D. Be Brave to Adventure.

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A few years ago, when I was still in high school, I met a wonderful and warm teacher. At that time in my life, there were many changes to adjust to, apart from the usual teenage troubles. My parents had divorced, so my elder brother and I had chosen to stay with my dad. Due to the fact that he was keeping the house, we didn’t have to move.

During this time, my teacher took a special interest in me. Being my English teacher, she encouraged my mind to travel to creativity I had long given up. She brought me out of the shell I built.

She became my mother, my older sister, my friend and my teacher. The one thing she couldn’t do though was to make me more girly as growing up with only my dad and brother made me a real tomboy.

Sometimes, I would be really immature（不成熟的）, especially if she was scoring me less than others on purpose. She knew I could do better than what I was handing in and so pushed me to extend further than limits.

When I finished school and then after college I was about to leave my hometowns she gifted me a watch that every second, with my pulse, should remind me of the one person who will forever wait and love me without reservation.

Time has passed and our friendship is distant, but in my heart, soul and mind, she is the closest I ever got.

1.The writer and her elder brother chose to live with their father simply because _________.

A. their mother was expecting to have another baby

B. they didn’t have to move out of their house

C. they hated their mother remarried

D. they had a closer relationship with their father

2.How did the writer get along with her studies before she met her English teacher?

A. She was hopeless and had given up her studies.

B. She was getting along well with her studies.

C. She had some trouble with her studies.

D. She lacked interest in creativity.

3.The writer behaved herself like a boy because ________.

A. she needed the love of mother

B. she wanted to learn from her father and brother

C. she lived with only men all the time

D. her English teacher didn’t care about her

4. What was the writer’s attitude to the watch given by the teacher?

A. She considered it to be very useful.

B. She valued it very much.

C. She kept it very well.

D. She wanted to do something later in return for it.

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I still remember_____ to visit the Mountain Tai when I was young and I am longing to visit it again.

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The owner still doesn’t know _______ broke into the house and stole the money.

A. when it was that　　 B. who it was that　　 C. who was it that　　 D. when was it that

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