This library was ranked ______ one of the bes...

This library was ranked ______ one of the best libraries in the world_____ honor of its contribution to the people．

A．for, with      B．as, for        C．as, in                       D．with, to

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19．This library was ranked ______ one of the best libraries in the world_____ honor of its contribution to the people．

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The Touchstone

When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book; and so a poor man, who could read a little, bought it for very little money.

The book wasn’t very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin strip of vellum on which was written the secret of the “Touchstone”! The touchstone was a small pebble that could turn any common metal into pure gold.

The writing explained that it was lying among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly like it. But the secret was this: The real stone would feel warm, while ordinary pebbles are cold.

So the man sold his few belongings, bought some simple supplies, camped on the seashore, and began testing pebbles. He knew that if he picked up ordinary pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold, he might pick up the same pebble hundreds of times. So, when he felt one that was cold, he threw it into the sea. He spent a whole day doing this but none of them was the touchstone. Yet he went on and on this way. Pick up a pebble. Cold - throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea.

The days stretched into weeks and the weeks into months. One day, however, about mid-afternoon, he picked up a pebble and it was warm. He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He had formed such a strong habit of throwing each pebble into the sea that when the one he wanted came along he still threw it away.

So it is with opportunity. Unless we are careful, it’s easy to fail to recognize an opportunity when it is in hand, and it’s just as easy to throw it away.

1.The man bought the book because _____________.

A. he wanted to read it            B. it was very interesting

C. there was a secret in the book   D. he wanted to find the touchstone

2. We can learn from the passage that the touchstone is _________.

A. pure      B. cold      C. magic      D. big

3. Why did the man throw the pebbles into the sea?

A. Because he didn’t want to get the same pebbles.

B. Because he didn’t want others to pick them up.

C. Because he didn’t like their ordinary looks.

D. Because he didn’t like the cold feelings.

4. What does the author want to tell us in the passage?

A. We should offer opportunities in our life.

B. We should seek for opportunities in the world.

C. We may seize opportunities when we are watchful.

D. We may discover opportunities when forming habits.

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The Touchstone

When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book; and so a poor man, who could read a little, bought it for a few coppers.

The book wasn’t very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin strip of vellum（牛皮纸） on which was written the secret of the “Touchstone”!

The touchstone was a small pebble that could turn any common metal into pure gold. The writing explained that it was lying among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly like it. But the secret was this: The real stone would feel warm, while ordinary pebbles are cold.

So the man sold his few belongs, bought some simple supplies, camped on the seashore, and began testing pebbles.

He knew that if he picked up ordinary pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold, he might pick up the same pebble hundreds of times. So, when he felt one that was cold, he threw it into the sea. He spent a whole day doing this but none of them was the touchstone. Yet he went on and on this way. Pick up a pebble. Cold--throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea.

The days stretched into weeks and the weeks into months and months into years. One day, however, about mid-afternoon, he picked up a pebble and it was warm .He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He had formed such a strong habit of throwing each pebble into the sea that when the one he wanted came along, he still threw it away.

So it is with opportunity. Unless we are vigilant(警惕的)，it is easy to fail to recognize an opportunity when it is in hand and it’s just as easy to throw it away.

1.What’s unusual about the book mentioned in the passage ?

A. It is saved from a fire

B. It is from the library of Alexandria

C. It has a page with the secret of the “Touchstone”

D. It is worth only a few coppers

2.Which of the following is NOT true about the “Touchstone”?

A. It is a small pebble that could be made into gold.

B. It is a small pebble that looks as ordinary as others.

C. It looks like an ordinary pebble but it feels warm.

D. It is like a small pebble but it could turn any common metal into pure gold.

3.Why did he throw the Touchstone he wanted very much into the sea?

A. He hated it because it came along too late.

B. It didn’t feel warm at first.

C. He did it out of habitual behavior.

D. It hurt his hand so badly.

4.What lesson shall we draw from the story?

A. Be vigilant to an opportunity.

B. Practice makes perfect.

C. Don’t throw cold stone into the sea.

D. Don’t repeat the same action too often.

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By the end of this year, a new library ________ in our school.

A would be completed                                                         B will have been completed

C had been completed                                                           D was being completed

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In ________ early 1990's, as　 ________ gesture of appreciation, the library was named after the businessman who donated most of the money with which to build it.

A.the; a　     B.the; the

C./; the     D．an; /

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Your speech was heard by a group of  judges,  all of  _______  agreed that it was the best one this  year..

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A total of 35 Chinese universities rank among the world’s 500 best in a ranking _____ by China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University on Monday.

A. releasing             B. to release             C. release                  D. released

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The city of Amsterdam is one of the best preserved in all of Europe． When visiting this remarkable city，you tend to forget your troubles just for a moment． With this travel guide， you will be able to discover the real Amsterdam．

Amsterdam weather and best time to visit

To see the tulip flowers you can visit from mid-April to early May． For the New Year's celebration， there's a lot of partying going on then． However， if you want to enjoy a quieter and more relaxed Amsterdam， visit from October to March．

Getting Around Amsterdam

You can rent a bike to go wherever you want to go． Public transportation is also convenient． You can get a chip card for about ﹩9．

What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam

Plan ahead since most of the attractions are usually busy and be careful with your wallets as the city is well known for pick-pockets． Also be cautious when you are buying something in the markets．

Best of Amsterdam

Rijks museum

This museum is one of the finest in the world． Make sure you arrive before 10 am to avoid big crowds．

Vondel park

If you are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying some peace and quiet， make a trip to this top choice park in the city．

Van Gogh museum

The Van Gogh museum is very fascinating； you will definitely be moved as you see Van Gogh's life and how he developed through art．

A'Dam Tower

If you want to get the inspiring views of Amsterdam， take the lift to the top of this tower． You can also climb aboard the giant four-person swing for some fun rides．

1.In which month can visitors feel at ease more in Amsterdam ？ ______

A. June．　　 B. July．

C. September．　　 D. November．

2.What is the purpose of the part"What you should know before visiting Amsterdam"？ ______

A. Providing help．　　 B. Giving warnings．

C. Explaining situations．　　 D. Expressing disappointment．

3.Where should you go to get a bird's-eye view of Amsterdam？ ______

A. Rijks museum．　　 B. Vondel park．

C. Van Gogh museum．　　 D. A'Dam Tower．

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One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem — inability to read.

In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle.

There on the book’s cover was a beagle which looked identical to my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title, Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.

Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.

My mother’s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.

I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (奇迹般地) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.

1.The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to_____.

A. encourage him to do more walking B. let him spend a meaningful summer

C. help cure him of his reading problem D. make him learn more about weapons

2.The book caught the author’s eye because_____.

A. it contained pretty pictures of animals

B. it reminded him of his own dog

C. he found its title easy to understand

D. he liked children’s stories very much

3.Why could the author manage to read the book through?

A. He was forced by his mother to read it.

B. He identified with the story in the book.

C. The book told the story of his pet dog.

D. The happy ending of the story attracted him.

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. The author has become a successful writer.

B. The author’s mother read the same book.

C. The author’s mother rewarded him with books.

D. The author has had happy summers ever since.

5.Which one could be the best title of the passage?

A. The Charm of a Book B. Mum’s Strict Order

C. Reunion with My Beagle D. My Passion for Reading

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