Firefighter Regina Wilson works in Brooklyn, ...

Firefighter Regina Wilson works in Brooklyn, New York. A reporter is asking Regina questions about how she does her job.

Reporter: How long have you been a firefighter?

Wilson: Eight years.

Reporter: How did you get started?

Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests. Then, I went to firefighting school for 13 weeks. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment (设备).

Reporter: How do you stay safe on the job?

Wilson: I wear special clothing called bunker gear. It helps keep me safe from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank (氧气罐) and a mask (面罩).

They help me to breathe in a smoke-filled building.

Reporter: Are there any new tools that firefighters use?

Wilson: We have a special camera that can see in the dark. It can find heat. That way, we can tell where a fire is located.

Reporter: Do you save pets?

Wilson: I recently helped save some kittens. They were hiding under the beds. Pets usually hide during a fire because they are scared.

Reporter: Do you ever get afraid?

Wilson: There is no time to be afraid. I think about what I have to do to put out the fire safely.

Reporter: What do you like best about being a firefighter?

Wilson: Helping people!

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1. What is this article mostly about?

A. What a firefighter does.

B. How a firefighter is trained.

C. What a firefighter wears.

D. How a firefighter helps animals.

2.What did Regina Wilson do first to become a firefighter?

A. She saved some kittens.

B. She used fire equipment.

C. She learned to put out fires.

D. She took a lot of tests.

3.Why does Regina Wilson say she does not afraid?

A.She has an oxygen tank.　　　　

B.She enjoys her job too much.

C.She knows how to fight fires.　　

D.She is too busy putting out fires.

4.What does Regina Wilson like most about being a firefighter?

A.Working out.　　　　 B.Saving animals.

C.Helping people .　 D.Using equipment.

5.Why did the author most probably write this article?

A.To teach readers how to fight fires.　　　　

B.To make readers want to be firefighters .

C. To give readers information about firefighters .　　

D. To show readers how to use fire equipment.

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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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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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Many years ago, a young girl worked as a cleaner at the tailor’s in New York. When at work, she often saw the ladies drive cars to the shop to try on beautiful clothes. They dressed and behaved very well. So the girl thought, “This is the real life for a lady!” After thinking about this, a strong wish came up from her heart. She also wanted to a boss, and became a member of them.

Since then, every day before she started work, she would smile to the mirror so happily, so gently, and so confidently. Although in her working clothes, she imagined herself to be a lady wearing beautiful clothes. She dealt with people politely, naturally and gracefully. So the customers were very satisfied with her. She worked actively as if the shop was her own. As a result, she won the deep trust of her boss.

Before long, she won high praise from her customers. They said, “ She is the most intelligent girl with very good temperament”

“She is very excellent.” The boss also said.

After another period of time, the boss handed over the tailor shop to the girl for management.

As time went by, the girl got a very great name--- “Annette”. Then “Costume Designer Annette” and finally “Famous Designer Mrs. Annette”.

1.Did her wish come true in the end?

__________________________

2.How did she deal with her customers?

__________________________________

3.Why did she win the trust of her boss?

______________________________________

4.What will you do if you want to be successful?　 Why?

___________________________________

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Mr. Clarke works in New York and he brought his family to China last summer. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for New York, the Clarkes climbed the Great Wall. It was the greatest project over two thousand years ago. They took a lot of photos there and then they had a picnic under a big tree. Suddenly it began to rain and they hurried to the car. And when they returned to the hotel, they couldn’t find the bag in which their expensive camera was. They were all sorry for it. They could buy another camera but had no time to go to the Great Wall again. They could not miss the plane!

That evening they didn’t have supper. Mr. Clarke hoped to make them happy, so he said, “Well, let me tell you a story. An old man lived in a sixty-floor building. One day he fell down from it when he was cleaning the window. But he didn’t hurt himself.”

“It was a miracle!” called out his children, “Why?”

“Because he lived on the first floor!”

They all began to laugh while two policemen with a bag came in. They said a Chinese boy found it under a big tree and he asked them to find out who lost it.

“It’s really a miracle!” the Clarkes said happily.

1. Where did the Clarkes enjoy themselves before they left for New York?

A. In London.　　　 B. In Beijing.

C. In Shanghai.　　 D. In Hong Kong.

2.Where did the Clarkes left their bag?

A. They left their bag on the Great Wall.

B. They left their bag in the car.

C. They left their bag under a big tree.

D. They left their bag in the plane.

3.Why didn’t they have anything that evening?

A. Because they were sorry for losing the camera.

B. Because they were not hungry.

C. Because they had no time to have supper.

D. Because they had nothing to eat.

4.What did Mr. Clarke tell a story to his family for?

A. His children asked him to do so.

B. He wanted to make his family happy.

C. He wanted to tell them a miracle.

D. He liked telling stories.

5.Who found the bag?

A. Two policemen.　　　　　　　　　 B. A Chinese boy.

C. A Chinese girl.　　　　　　　　 D. An American boy.

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It's Really a Miracle(奇迹)

Mr. Clarke works in New York and brought his family to China. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for Shanghai, the Clarkes climbed up the Great Wall. It was the greatest project about three thousand years ago. They took a lot of photos there and then they had a picnic under a big tree. Suddenly it began to rain and they hurried to the car. And when they returned to the hotel, they couldn't find the bag in which their expensive camera was. They were all sorry for it：They could buy another camera but had no time to go to the Great Wall again. They could not miss the plane!

That evening they didn't have supper. Mr. Clarke hoped to make them happy and said, “Well. Let me tell you a story. An old man lived in a sixty-storey building. One day he fell down from it when he was cleaning the window. But he didn't hurt himself. ”

“It was a miracle!” called out his children. “Why?”

“Because he lived on the first floor!”

They all began to laugh while two policemen with a bag came in. They said a Chinese boy found it under the big tree and he asked them to find out who lost it.

“It's really a miracle!” the Clarkes said happily.

根据短文内容回答问题：

1.Where did the Clarkes enjoy themselves, New York, Beijing or Shanghai?

2.Where did the Clarkes left their bag?

3.Why didn’t they have anything that evening?

4.What did Mr. Clarke tell a story to his family for?

5.Who found the bag?

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阅读短文，按要求回答问题。

It's Really a Miracle(奇迹)

Mr. Clarke works in New York and brought his family to China. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for Shanghai, the Clarkes climbed up the Great Wall. It was the greatest project about three thousand years ago. They took a lot of photos there and then they had a picnic under a big tree. Suddenly it began to rain and they hurried to the car. And when they returned to the hotel, they couldn't find the bag in which their expensive camera was. They were all sorry for it. They could buy another camera but had no time to go to the Great Wall again. They could not miss the plane!

That evening they didn't have supper. Mr. Clarke hoped to make them happy and said, “Well. Let me tell you a story. An old man lived in a sixty-storey building. One day he fell down from it when he was cleaning the window. But he didn't hurt himself. ”

“It was a miracle!” called out his children. “Why?”

“Because he lived on the first floor!”

They all began to laugh while two policemen with a bag came in. They said a Chinese boy found it under the big tree and he asked them to find out who lost it.“It's really a miracle!” the Clarkes said happily.

1.Where did the Clarkes enjoy themselves, New York, Beijing or Shanghai?

________________________________________________________________

2.Where did the Clarkes left their bag?

________________________________________________________________

3.Why didn’t they have anything that evening?

________________________________________________________________

4.What did Mr. Clarke tell a story to his family for?

________________________________________________________________

5.Why did the Clarkes say it was really a miracle?

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It's Really a Miracle(奇迹)

Mr. Clarke works in New York and brought his family to China. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for Shanghai, the Clarkes climbed up the Great Wall. It was the greatest project about three thousand years ago. They took a lot of photos there and then they had a picnic under a big tree. Suddenly it began to rain and they hurried to the car. And when they returned to the hotel, they couldn't find the bag in which their expensive camera was. They were all sorry for it. They could buy another camera but had no time to go to the Great Wall again. They could not miss the plane!

That evening they didn't have supper. Mr. Clarke hoped to make them happy and said, “Well. Let me tell you a story. An old man lived in a sixty-storey building. One day he fell down from it when he was cleaning the window. But he didn't hurt himself. ”

“It was a miracle!” called out his children. “Why?”

“Because he lived on the first floor!”

They all began to laugh while two policemen with a bag came in. They said a Chinese boy found it under the big tree and he asked them to find out who lost it.“It's really a miracle!” the Clarkes said happily.

1.Where did the Clarkes enjoy themselves, New York, Beijing or Shanghai?

________________________________________________________________

2.Where did the Clarkes left their bag?

________________________________________________________________

3.Why didn’t they have anything that evening?

________________________________________________________________

4.What did Mr. Clarke tell a story to his family for?

________________________________________________________________

5.Why did the Clarkes say it was really a miracle?

________________________________________________________________

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It's Really a Miracle(奇迹)

Mr. Clarke works in New York and brought his family to China. They visited many places of interest and had a good time here. Before they left for Shanghai, the Clarkes climbed up the Great Wall. It was the greatest project about three thousand years ago. They took a lot of photos there and then they had a picnic under a big tree. Suddenly it began to rain and they hurried to the car. And when they returned to the hotel, they couldn't find the bag in which their expensive camera was. They were all sorry for it. They could buy another camera but had no time to go to the Great Wall again. They could not miss the plane!

That evening they didn't have supper. Mr. Clarke hoped to make them happy and said, “Well. Let me tell you a story. An old man lived in a sixty-storey building. One day he fell down from it when he was cleaning the window. But he didn't hurt himself. ”

“It was a miracle!” called out his children. “Why?”

“Because he lived on the first floor!”

They all began to laugh while two policemen with a bag came in. They said a Chinese boy found it under the big tree and he asked them to find out who lost it.“It's really a miracle!” the Clarkes said happily.

根据短文内容回答问题：

1.Where did the Clarkes enjoy themselves, New York, Beijing or Shanghai?

2.Where did the Clarkes left their bag?

3.Why didn’t they have anything that evening?

4.What did Mr. Clarke tell a story to his family for?

5.Why did the Clarkes say it was really a miracle?

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