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Darek Fidyka, a 38-year-old Bulgarian, had been paralysed (瘫痪的) from the chest down for four years after a knife attack. Scientists from Britain and Poland took cells from his nose, transplanted (移植) them into his back and re-grew his spinal cord (脊髓). Now he can walk and even drive a car. The doctors were delighted but said it was the first step in a long journey.
The breakthrough came after 40 years of research by Professor Geoff Raisman, who found that cells had the possibility to repair damage to nasal (鼻腔的) nerves, the only part of the nervous system that constantly re-grows. “The idea was to take something from an area where the nervous system can repair itself, and does so throughout life, and put it into an area that doesn’t repair itself,” Professor Raisman said.
Polish doctors injected the nasal cells into Mr Fidyka’s spinal cord above and below the injury and used some nerves from his ankle to form a bridge across the damaged tissue. The nasal cells appear to have caused the spinal nerves to repair themselves.
Professor Raisman achieved this with rats in the late 1990s, but this is his greatest success. “I think the moment of discovery for me was Christmas in 1997 when I first saw a rat that couldn’t control its hand put its hand out to me. That was an exciting moment, because I realized then that my belief that the nervous system could be repaired was true.”
Doctors chose the easiest case for their first attempt — it might not work for others. But there is a real sense of hope that an idea once thought impossible has been realized.
David Nicholls, who helped provide money for the breakthrough, said information about the breakthrough would be made available to researchers across the globe.
“What you’ve got to understand is that for three million paralysed people in the world today, the world looks a totally brighter place than it did yesterday,” he said.
1.Why did Professor Geoff Raisman choose cells from the nose?
A. The nervous system in the nose can repair itself.
B. Cells in the nose can be easily transplanted.
C. Cells in the nose re-produce rapidly.
D. He just wanted to give it a try.
2.What made Professor Geoff Raisman believe the nervous system can be repaired?
A. His study on animals.
B. His operation on a paralysed patient.
C. His sudden thoughts about Christmas.
D. His unusual experience with a sick rat.
3.David Nicholls’ words suggest that _____.
A. the world is becoming better and brighter
B. paralysed people have the hope of recovery
C. the report of the breakthrough will be published soon
D. researchers across the globe will carry out the operation
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Darek Fidyka, a 38-year-old Bulgarian, had been paralysed (瘫痪的) from the chest down for four years after a knife attack. Scientists from Britain and Poland took cells from his nose, transplanted (移植) them into his back and re-grew his spinal cord (脊髓). Now he can walk and even drive a car. The doctors were delighted but said it was the first step in a long journey.
The breakthrough came after 40 years of research by Professor Geoff Raisman, who found that cells had the possibility to repair damage to nasal (鼻腔的) nerves, the only part of the nervous system that constantly re-grows. “The idea was to take something from an area where the nervous system can repair itself, and does so throughout life, and put it into an area that doesn’t repair itself,” Professor Raisman said.
Polish doctors injected the nasal cells into Mr Fidyka’s spinal cord above and below the injury and used some nerves from his ankle to form a bridge across the damaged tissue. The nasal cells appear to have caused the spinal nerves to repair themselves.
Professor Raisman achieved this with rats in the late 1990s, but this is his greatest success. “I think the moment of discovery for me was Christmas in 1997 when I first saw a rat that couldn’t control its hand put its hand out to me. That was an exciting moment, because I realised then that my belief that the nervous system could be repaired was true.”
Doctors chose the easiest case for their first attempt — it might not work for others. But there is a real sense of hope that an idea once thought impossible has been realised.
David Nicholls, who helped provide money for the breakthrough, said information about the breakthrough would be made available to researchers across the globe.
“What you’ve got to understand is that for three million paralysed people in the world today, the world looks a totally brighter place than it did yesterday,” he said.
1.Why did Professor Geoff Raisman choose cells from the nose?
A. The nervous system in the nose can repair itself.
B. Cells in the nose can be easily transplanted.
C. Cells in the nose re-produce rapidly.
D. He just wanted to give it a try.
2.Why did the operation work for Darek Fidyka?
A. The nasal cells re-produced and spread quickly.
B. The nerves from his ankle helped cure the injury.
C. The nervous system in the spinal cord can repair itself.
D. The nasal cells helped the spinal nerves to repair themselves.
3.What made Professor Geoff Raisman believe the nervous system can be repaired?
A. His study on animals.
B. His operation on a paralysed patient.
C. His sudden thoughts about Christmas.
D. His unusual experience with a sick rat.
4.David Nicholls’ words suggest that _____.
A. the world is becoming better and brighter
B. paralysed people have the hope of recovery
C. the report of the breakthrough will be published soon
D. researchers across the globe will carry out the operation
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I had an interesting question from my 10-year-old daughter Claire. She asked me if I had always been this confident. I thought about it for a while and gave her the best answer in terms of my own personal development.
I was born and _______ in a small town in Zambia. From a very young age I was encouraged to_______the world and ask as many questions as I could. My grandfather was a(n)_______ holding a high position in the government, but he treated everyone with______like what others did to him. And I often watched him _______with people that way. As a child, I was determined to be like him _______ I grew up. I wanted to make people feel good about_______ and have meaningful conversations that would ______ people to take action and create a better world for everyone.
As an ordinary African girl, I know what life had to______. And I also knew that I would have some bad days as well as good days. I saw this with my parents, as they________hid their feelings or situations. And from that, I had a_________ view of my reality.
I tell Claire that my confidence comes from within and I am bound to ______moments when I’m worried about whether things will work in my______ , but I have the courage not to give up on my dreams. It’s the strong belief that I am good enough and I can do it that has had me going for the last 20 years. A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid that the branch will _________because its trust in not on the branch but on its own _______. Always believe in yourself.
1.A.called on B.taken in C.brought up D.turned down
2.A.conquer B.change C.rule D.explore
3.A.clerk B.official C.guard D.servant
4.A.respect B.pride C.justice D.coldness
5.A.argue B.reason C.communicate D.negotiate
6.A.before B.until C.if D.when
7.A.themselves B.herself C.ourselves D.himself
8.A.force B.inspire C.urge D.attract
9.A.demand B.reward C.offer D.compose
10.A.always B.never C.frequently D.occasionally
11.A.balanced B.casual C.cautious D.critical
12.A.remember B.ignore C.meet D.appreciate
13.A.taste B.sight C.place D.favor
14.A.grow B.break C.cross D.bend
15.A.legs B.feet C.wings D.eyes
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For years I have had no idea what I have been doing with my life. I was a 30-year-old lawyer(律师) in New York. But being a lawyer was never my dream or goal in life. I honestly wanted to be a writer. I have a great imagination and would write amazing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was never possible for me because it was a better financial decision to stay a lawyer.
Recently, I couldn’t fall asleep at my usual time of 10 p. m. and when I did fall asleep I had the same dream over and over again. The dream starts with me in the ocean trying to go for a swim and I’m searching for something, but I start to drown(溺水) and have no control over my body. Then a light shines through the waters and when I look up all I can see is myself in a bright white room writing a novel. Then I hear a voice say repeatedly, “Now is the time to try something new!”
It wasn’t just a dream；it was my opportunity to make something good out of my life. That afternoon, I quit my job at the law firm and I couldn’t have been any happier. My life started at 30, and every day since that point I haven’t stopped enjoying life. I started to write and have been on the best-sellers（畅销书） list for the last two months. Things have definitely turned around.
Change is a good thing; it gives us an opportunity to take a chance. So my two favorite words I live by and so should you are “change and chance”.
1.From the first paragraph, we can know that ________.
A. a lawyer is likely to earn more than a writer
B. it is unlikely that the author becomes a writer
C. the author is a 30-year-old lawyer at present
D. the author prefers to be a lawyer rather than a writer
2.The second paragraph mainly talks about the author’s ________.
A. strong desire to become a writer
B. difficulty in sleeping at night.
C. wish to have a swim in the waters
D. terrible swimming experience in the ocean.
3.The best title of the text might be _________.
A. Change and Choice B. Lawyer or Writer
C. Change and Chance D. Risk or Opportunity
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For years I have had no idea what I have been doing with my life. I was a 30-year-old lawyer in New York. But being a lawyer was never my dream or goal in life. I honestly wanted to be a writer. I have a great imagination and would write amazing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was never possible for me because it was a better financial decision to stay a lawyer.
Recently, I couldn’t fall asleep at my usual time of 10 p. m. and when I did fall asleep I had the same dream over and over again. The dream starts with me in the ocean trying to go for a swim and I’m searching for something, but I start to drown and have no control over my body. Then a light shines through the waters and when I look up all I can see is myself in a bright white room writing a novel. Then I hear a voice say repeatedly, “Now is the time to try something new!”
It wasn’t just a dream; it was my opportunity to make something good out of my life. That afternoon, I quit my job at the law firm and I couldn’t have been any happier. My life started at 30, and every day since that point I haven’t stopped enjoying life. I started to write and have been on the best-sellers list for the last two months. Things have definitely turned around.
Change is a good thing; it gives us an opportunity to take a chance. So my two favorite words I live by and so should you are “change and chance”.
1.From the first paragraph, we can know that ________.
A.the author is now 30 years old
B.It is impossible for the author to become a writer
C.a lawyer can be likely to earn more than a writer
D.the author prefers to be a lawyer rather than a writer
2.The second paragraph mainly talks about the author’s ________.
A.difficulty in sleeping at night. B.strong desire to become a writer
C.wish to have a swim in the waters D.terrible swimming experience in the ocean
3.The underlined part in the 3rd paragraph probably means the author ________.
A.regretted having quitted his job as a lawyer
B.was unhappy after giving up his job as a lawyer
C.was upset because he had to give up his job as a lawyer
D.was pretty happy when he quitted his job as a lawyer
4.The best title of the text might be _________.
A.Lawyer or Writer B.Change and Chance
C.Change and Regret D.Risk or Opportunity
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62-year-old Zhang Jianxing has been searching the ancient forests of the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve for over two decades.
Jianxing began living in the 3,200-square-kilometer mountain range in 1994, after becoming fascinated with the Yeren(also Chinese Wild Man), a 6-foot-tall humanoid creature covered in thick red-brown fur. References of the so-called Chinese Wild Man date back to the Zhou Dynasty in the works of classical Qu Yuan.
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For 10 months out of every year, for the last 22 years, Jianxing has been living deep in the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, hoping to meet the Yeren. Dressed in military gear and armed with a camera, he constantly looks for clues of the creature, living off the land and sleeping in abandoned homes and empty caves. To him, the Yeren is more than just an old myth, it’s a branch of scince, one that he has been studying for a very long time.
Jianxing claims he has collected enough evidence of the Wild Man’s existence---over 100 hair samples and 3,000 photos of large footprints---adding that he even came close to seeing it for himself no less than 19 times. And he is not alone in his beliefs. The Wild Man Research Association----yes, there is such a thing---records show reports of Yeren encounters from over 400 locals.
But with no concrete evidence to prove the existence of the Wild Man, most scientists regard it as nothing more than a legend.
Jianxing also added that the local government in Hubei is relying on the Yeren to boost its tourism revenues. In 2012, the Shennongjia Nature Reserve signed an agreement with Beijing to promote holidays for Yeren hunters.
1.When does the earliest record of the Yeren date back to?
A. 2012 B. 1994
C. The Ming Dynasty D. The Zhou Dynasty
2.While hunting in the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Zhang Jianxing__________.
A. seldom cooks B. takes his camera
C. rests in the tree D. carries his raincoat
3.Why was an agreement signed in 2012?
A. To do research B. To protect wildlife
C. To develop tourism D. To kill animals
4.What can we know about Zhang Jianxing from the passage?
A. He has spent the last 22 years looking for big feet
B. He has contributed a lot to the discovery of Yeren
C. He has been fond of living in the ancient forests
D. He has made up his mind to protect the ancient forests
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This could be Micah Fitz, first spring without football practices. The 14-year-old has been playing since he was 3, but because he’s home-schooled, he can’t try out for the local team at Patriot High School in Prince William County, Virginia.
“I can’t play this half of the year and my friends are going to be playing five or six times a week,” he said. “They’re going to be getting better and stronger playing with kids that are good.”
Micah and his family---along with many other home-schooling families across Virginia---are hoping the Virginia General Assemble will approve a bill this year that would allow kids like him to try out for sports on public school athletic teams. The bill, called the “Tebow bill”, is named after football player Tim Tebow, who was home-schooled but was allowed to play on a high school team before going to the University of Florida, where he led his team to two national championships.
Many major statewide education organizations said the bill wouldn’t be fair to public school students. Ken Tilley, the executive director of the Virginia High School League, said the bill would violate two of the league’s most long-standing standards for qualification: enrollment (注册入学) and academic standing.
Home-school advocates argue that they are required by the law to document academic progress. But many opponents say students always have the option of attending public high school. That might be what Sydney Bowman, a 12-year-old from Luchetts, will do to keep wrestling, although she would prefer to continue to be taught at home. In her case, girls’ wrestling teams are rare enough that there aren’t many options other than public school.
But Micah’ mom, Terri Fits, a former public school teacher, said that although they support the local schools and love to cheer on the teams, they like the flexibility of home-schooling.
1.What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 2?
A. Sympathy. B. Disappointment.
C. Embarrassment. D. Satisfaction.
2.If the bill is passed in Virginia, .
A. home-schoolers will be able to compete in public school sport events
B. public high schools will accept home-schooled students
C. home-schoolers will have to reach higher academic standards
D. children will have the right to be taught at home
3.What was Ken Tilley’s attitude towards the bill?
A. He doubted it. B. He was against it.
C. He was curious about it. D. He paid little attention to it.
4.Sydney Bows most likely to .
A. give up team sports B. stop taking part in wrestling
C. go to a public high school D. report her academic progress
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An 11-year-old boy who has been compared to Spanish Impressionist (印象派画家), the great Pablo Picasso, is holding his first exhibition at Llangollen’s Gardening Show this weekend.
Hamad al-Humaidhan, who was born in Kuwait but now lives in Bath, Britain, had no previous knowledge of art history when he first picked up a brush.
But he began to paint his favourite football player, Cristiano Ronaldo, using Picasso’s trademarks (标志) —bright colours and impressionistic forms.
His father said, "I’ve got lots of books about Picasso and I showed them to Hamad but he didn’t know anything about Picasso —it’s just naturally the way he sees it and he just loves to paint."
His first painting of Ronaldo, done when he was just nine, was sold at auction (拍卖) in Bath for ￡650, which drew the attention of local art businessman Steve Turner. "A colleague sent me some pictures of Hamad’s work and I just couldn’t believe the size of it and how the colours blended (融合) together," he said. "He had talent and I thought Picasso had been reborn.""I’ve shown his work to private art collectors. They liked them very much and everyone was eager to buy, so the first six paintings have been snapped up. I bought two of them myself. The next set of his works will go on show for the first time at Llangollen, which will be the first opportunity for the public to see his amazing talent."
Hamad enjoys maths at school but ranks painting higher. "I think I prefer painting! It makes me relaxed and when I feel tired I just pick up a paint brush," he said. "I just close my eyes and see how it’s going to look and then I just paint it —I paint every day. I just love the colours and I want people to enjoy my paintings."
Now Hamad is nervously waiting for the opening of his exhibition.
1.What is the text mainly about ?
A. Hamad’s father.
B. Hamad and his talent for painting.
C. Hamad’s first painting.
D. The similarities between Hamad and Picasso.
2.From the text, we can learn that Hamad ________.
A. began to learn painting when he was a boy
B. has read many books about art history
C. likes Cristiano Ronaldo very much
D. knows a lot about Picasso
3.According to the text, Hamad’s first painting of Ronal-do ________.
A. has bright colours and impressionistic forms
B. was bought by Steve Turner
C. was completed five years ago
D. is his favourite work
4.What does the underlined phrase "snapped up"in the fifth paragraph probably mean?
A. Shown to the public.
B. Bought very quickly.
C. Cleaned up.
D. Hung up.
5.What can we learn from the text?
A. Steve Turner speaks very highly of Hamad.
B. Hamad prefers maths to painting.
C. Hamad’s works will be sold after the show.
D. The public can see all Hamad’s paintings at the show.
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An 11-year-old boy who has been compared to Spanish Impressionist (印象派画家), the great Pablo Picasso, is holding his first exhibition at Llangollen’s Gardening Show this weekend.
Hamad al-Humaidhan, who was born in Kuwait but now lives in Bath, Britain, had no previous knowledge of art history when he first picked up a brush.
But he began to paint his favourite football player, Cristiano Ronaldo, using Picasso’s trademarks (标志) —bright colours and impressionistic forms.
His father said, "I’ve got lots of books about Picasso and I showed them to Hamad but he didn’t know anything about Picasso —it’s just naturally the way he sees it and he just loves to paint."
His first painting of Ronaldo, done when he was just nine, was sold at auction (拍卖) in Bath for ￡650, which drew the attention of local art businessman Steve Turner. "A colleague sent me some pictures of Hamad’s
work and I just couldn’t believe the size of it and how the colours blended (融合) together," he said. "He had talent and I thought Picasso had been reborn.""I’ve shown his work to private art collectors. They liked them very much and everyone was eager to buy, so the first six paintings have been snapped up. I bought two of them myself. The next set of his works will go on show for the first time at Llangollen, which will be the first opportunity for the public to see his amazing talent."Hamad enjoys maths at school but ranks painting higher. "I think I prefer painting! It makes me relaxed and when I feel tired I just pick up a paint brush," he said. "I just close my eyes and see how it’s going to look and then I just paint it —I paint every day. I just love the colours and I want people to enjoy my paintings."
Now Hamad is nervously waiting for the opening of his exhibition.
1.What is the text mainly about?
A. Hamad’s painting exhibition.
B. Hamad and his talent for painting.
C. The popularity of Hamad’s works.
D. The similarities between Hamad and Picasso.
2.From the text, we can learn that Hamad ________.
A. began to learn painting when he was a boy
B. has read many books about art history
C. likes Cristiano Ronaldo very much
D. knows a lot about Picasso
3.According to the text, Hamad’s first painting of Ronal-do ________.
A. has bright colours and impressionistic forms
B. was bought by Steve Turner
C. was completed five years ago
D. is his favourite work
4. What does the underlined phrase "snapped up"in the fifth paragraph probably mean?
A. Shown to the public. B. Bought very quickly.
C. Cleaned up. D. Hung up.
5.What can we le
arn from the text?A. Steve Turner speaks very highly of Hamad.
B. Hamad prefers maths to painting.
C. Hamad’s works will be sold after the show.
D. The public can see all Hamad’s paintings at the show.
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My 11-year-old daughter has been awarded an academic scholarship to a private school, which means she’ll skip the waiting list – provided my husband and I can________$20,000 a year.
Should we pay the private school fees, or choose free education ________?
I always assumed my children would go to a private school, like I ________. Not because my family is wealthy, but because I believe that the best education is ________.
It took years for me to make peace ________ the fact that my two children ________ our local public primary school. My eldest is now in her last year of primary school, and my husband and I will ________ to afford private school. My law degree was supposed to be my ________ to a good job and a solid income, but that’s not quite how it ________.
The guilt and expectations are ________alone. I’m terrified that my daughter’s potential will be ________ at the public school. ________ I want the best for my daughter, I have my own dreams too. I can’t ________ everything for my precious girl. I explain that I want be a positive________ model for my daughter. I point out that not even the privilege of private school will ________ my children from disappointment or struggle. And finally, my daughter is going to the public school behind our home. She couldn’t be ________ pleased.
It’s taken me a little longer, but now I’m ________. More than my fancy private school education, it is my family ________shaped me. With high school now 25 years in the past, I can no longer remember the mathematical problems and Shakespearean quotes I once knew so ________. The lessons from my childhood home, however, have________ impossible to forget.
1.A. cover B. offer C. cost D. spend
2.A. otherwise B. though C. included D. instead
3.A. made B. did C. got D. went
4.A. knowledgeable B. professional C. private D. expensive
5.A. for B. with C. about D. on
6.A. took up B. took C. attended D. attended to
7.A. hesitate B. tend C. intend D. struggle
8.A. ticket B. opportunity C. choice D. cost
9.A. turned up B. came across C. turned out D. came out
10.A. ours B. mine C. hers D. his
11.A. wasted B. abandoned C. spared D. affected
12.A. Since B. As C. Although D. If
13.A. serve B. prepare C. provide D. sacrifice
14.A. behavior B. role C. manner D. adult
15.A. protect B. discourage C. forbid D. avoid
16.A. far B. quite C. much D. more
17.A. moved B. content C. grateful D. calm
18.A. which B. where C. what D. that
19.A. probably B. possibly C. perfectly D. properly
20.A. proved B. recognized C. conformed D. checked
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work and I just couldn’t believe the size of it and how the colours blended (融合) together," he said. "He had talent and I thought Picasso had been reborn.""I’ve shown his work to private art collectors. They liked them very much and everyone was eager to buy, so the first six paintings have been