When Thomas Panek lost his eyesight more than...

When Thomas Panek lost his eyesight more than 25 years ago, the anxious runner doubted he would ever pursue his lifelong passion again. “It was too scared to run,” he said.

Indeed, although Panek had been running since high school, the idea of running blind seemed altogether too difficult. But he did manage to keep his dream alive—with help from human guides who assisted him on each run.

Even so, he lost the real joy of the run—the thrill of independence that comes from completing a course on his own. “When you’re tied to another person, it’s no longer your own race.” the 48-year-old said. “The independence isn’t quite there.”

But Panek found a friend—indeed, man’s best friend—who would help him regain that sense of purpose. Not only did Panek rediscover his love for running, but, along the way, he founded Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization dedicated to providing service dogs for the visually damaged.

On March 16, Gus glided across the finish line with his human at the New York City Half Marathon. In that moment, they were both recorded into the history books. Panek, who finished the course in a little more than two hours and 20 minutes, became the first blind runner to complete the race led by dogs.

Panek pointed out that it wasn’t just Gus who provided the wind beneath his running shoes. In all, three guide dogs helped him see his way to the finish line. Siblings Westley and Waffle picked up the early parts of the course, each running between five and eight kilometers of the 21-kilometer race. Along the way, the whole team got plenty of support from event host New York Road Runners.

With retirement approaching, it would be the faithful yellow labrador’s last race. But for Panek, the road ahead remains long and bright—not only for him, but for anyone with a disability who still hopes to run down a dream.

1.What happened to Panek 25 years ago?

A.He gave up his dream. B.He became blind.

C.He found running blind easy. D.He won the first prize.

2.From the passage, we know that Gus _________.

A.is an instructor of Panek

B.is a good marathon competitor

C.is a dog for the visually damaged

D.is an organizer of the running event

3.Which of the following can best describe Panek?

A.Firm and positive. B.Kind and confident.

C.Calm and faithful. D.Honest and ambitious.

4.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A.Failure is the mother of success.

B.Where there is a will, there is a way.

C.All things are difficult before they are easy.

D.We can make a difference by helping others.

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More than 700 years ago, a 17-year-old Italian youth followed his father and uncle on a journey to the East, dreaming about the mysteries of China. The three set 1. on a path that might have frightened even the most ambitious travellers. The young adventurer was Marco Polo.

Having a talent for languages, Marco Polo learned to speak Mongolian and Chinese. Later under the orders of Kublai Khan, he 2. (travel) far and wide across China. Along the way, he stopped 3. (record) detailed notes about the local customs, geography and values of the people, so as to report back to the Khan.

Marco Polo returned to Venice 24 years later. With 4. (count) treasures brought back from the East, he became 5. wealthy man overnight. 6. he witnessed in China aroused much interest among his countrymen. Marco Polo’s journey to China and the contents of his 7. (vivid) written book, The Travels of Marco Polo, which 8. (think) to be a fairy tale in Europe at the time, triggered a wave of European interest in the Orient.

Marco Polo’s story is both one about an explorer’s search riches and a Westerner 9. (follow) his dream to reach China. More than 700 years later, China, the once mysterious Oriental nation, is igniting the Chinese dream of many modern Marco Polos, attracted by its rapid 10. (develop) and its growing importance in the world.

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More than 2,000 years ago, when the last shovelful(一铲) of dirt fell on the Tarracotta Warriors, it was thought that they would never see the sunlight again and would spend the rest of their “lives” guarding and protecting the first Chinese emperor, Qinshihuang, who died in 210 BC.

But things got better off these clay soldiers. Ever since they were discovered in Xi’an in 1974,by a group of farmers; they’ve been able to see the bigger world-traveling from one museum to the next.

They are now on display in New York at Discovery Times Square, reported the New York Times.

However, the story doesn’t end here. The roughly 2,000 soldiers found so far are estimated to be only one quarter of the total number. Moreover, scientists haven’t yet dared to touch the central tomb, which is believed to contain the body of the emperor himself.

“Partly it’s out of respect for the elders,” explained Kristin Romey, consultant for the exhibition. “But they also realize that nobody in the world right now has the technology to properly go in and excavate(挖掘) it.”

This is true. According to ancient writings, the emperor’s tomb is circled by rivers of liquid mercury(水银) which is highly poisonous but can keep the body in good condition. Studies of the soil around the tomb also found a large amount of mercury. This makes exploring the tomb very dangerous.

The other reason that scientists have been hesitating is that they are afraid of the damage they might cause by opening the tomb.

“When we began excavating ‘the soldiers’, the minute they were exposed to air and sunlight, the pigment(颜料) just flaked off (剥落),” Romey told the Fox News.

But he believes that the solution will come when science advances. Perhaps a visual robot can be sent into the tomb first to investigate and help figure out the best way to protect it.

In the end, scientists and historians must weigh their desire to know against the damage their digging might cause. “Archaeology, ultimately (最终),is a destructive science,” Romey said. “You have to destroy stuff in order to learn about it.”

1.What is the point of the article?

A.To tell about the mysteries of Qinshihuang’s tomb.

B.To analyze why archaeology is a destructive science.

C.To explain the risks of further excavating Qinshihuang’s tomb.

D.To introduce the Terracotta Warriors exhibition in New York.

2.What can be concluded from the article?

A.The decision whether to open the tomb or not is likely to be influenced by the pace of technological progress.

B.It is estimated that about 10,000 clay soldiers were buried with Qinshihuang in his grave.

C.The highly poisonous mercury was used by Qinshihuang to keep away those who attempt to destroy his tomb.

D.Scientists won’t excavate Qinshihuang’s tomb until they think of a good way to preserve the body of the emperor.

3.The underlined word “investigate” in the second-to-last paragraph probably means________.

A.settle down B.arrange

C.take over D.explore

4.What should scientists and historians pay attention to in their work according to the article?

A.They should respect the ancient world during their work.

B.They should balance the value and damages of their work.

C.They should always take their own safety into consideration.

D.They should have a continuous desire to know new things.

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Movies have documented America for more than one hundred years. Since Thomas Edison introduced the movie camera in 1893, amateur and professional movie-makers have used moving pictures to tell stories and explain the work of business and government. 1. By preserving these movies, we will save a century of history.

Unfortunately, movies are not made to last. 2. Already the losses are high. Only 20% of US feature films from the 1910s to 1920s survive. Of the American features produced before 1950, about half exist. For independently produced works, we have no way of knowing how much has been lost.

For many libraries and museums, the hardest step in preserving movie collections is getting started. The Movie Preservation Guide is designed for these organizations. 3. These institutions have collections of moving pictures but lack information about how to take care of them. The Guide contains basic facts for “beginners”—professionals trained in history but unschooled in this technical area.

The Guide grew from user workshops at Duke University. At the sessions, beginners talked with technical experts about what they needed to know to preserve and make available their movie collections. 4.

Following the advice, the Guide describes methods for handling and storing moving pictures that are practical for research institutions with limited resources. 5. The Guide has been translated into Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

A. “Keep it simple!” was the advice of the discussions.

B. They’ll be damaged within years if not properly stored.

C. These organizations are the first to save American movies.

D. It is organized in chapters and includes case studies and charts.

E. It introduces movie preservation to nonprofit and public institutions.

F. They show how generations of Americans have lived, worked and dreamed.

G. They store the original movies and new ones under cool-and-dry conditions.

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A year ago, August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but it was ________ for Dave to find work, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at the risk of joining the millions of Americans who have ________ their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely ________ —$7,000, a legacy(遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were meeting difficulty.” says Dave.

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to ________ unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were ________by what the Hatches had done. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in ________, it was more than $100,000.

It ________ nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of  ________. They preferred comparison shopping and would go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camps when their parents couldn’t ________ it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you ________ anything,” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”

Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches ________ their farmland. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents—should ________ the whole community and last for generations to come.

Neighbors helping neighbors—that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.

1.A. happy      B. hard        C. easy        D. nice

2.A. lost         B. bought     C. left         D. wanted

3.A. gift         B. money     C. encouragement D. package

4.A. accept      B. defeat      C. win          D. receive

5.A. amazed    B. excited      C. upset         D. touched

6.A. the other   B. another      C. other        D. others

7.A. surprised   B. frightened    C. pleased       D. encouraged

8.A. kind       B. generous     C. living        D. saving

9.A. afford     B. buy          C. offer         D. keep

10.A. suffered    B. enjoyed      C. needed       D. did

11.A. put away   B. put up       C. gave up       D. gave away

12.A. enrich      B. bless        C. brighten      D. expand

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A year ago, August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but it was ________ for Dave to find work, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at the risk of joining the millions of Americans who have ________ their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely ________ —$7,000, a legacy(遗产) from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. “It really made a difference when we were meeting difficulty.” says Dave.

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to ________ unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of other families were ________by what the Hatches had done. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in ________, it was more than $100,000.

It ________ nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than $3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of  ________. They preferred comparison shopping and would go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camps when their parents couldn’t ________ it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you ________ anything,” says their friend Sandy Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.”

Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches ________ their farmland. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents—should ________ the whole community and last for generations to come.

Neighbors helping neighbors—that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.

1.A. happy      B. hard        C. easy        D. nice

2.A. lost         B. bought     C. left         D. wanted

3.A. gift         B. money     C. encouragement D. package

4.A. accept      B. defeat      C. win          D. receive

5.A. amazed    B. excited      C. upset         D. touched

6.A. the other   B. another      C. other        D. others

7.A. surprised   B. frightened    C. pleased       D. encouraged

8.A. kind       B. generous     C. living        D. saving

9.A. afford     B. buy          C. offer         D. keep

10.A. suffered    B. enjoyed      C. needed       D. did

11.A. put away   B. put up       C. gave up       D. gave away

12.A. enrich      B. bless        C. brighten      D. expand

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A. year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift—＄7,000，a legacy （遗产） form their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident . “It really made a difference when we were going under financially.” says Dave.

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Doxens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars ; in other, it was more than ＄100,000.

It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than ＄3 million—they were am elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm .

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving, They thrived own （喜欢） comparison shopping and  would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase .

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked you needed anything,” says their friend Sand Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do go make you happier, and they would do them.

Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cent —should enrich the whole community （社区） and Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story .

Neighbors helping neighbors ——that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.

1.According go the text, the Fusses

A. were employed by a truck company    B. were in financial difficulty

C. worked in a school cafeteria            D. lost their home

2.Which of the following is true of the Hatches?

A. They had their children during the Great Deoression

B. They left the family farm to live in an old house

C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors

D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs

3.Why would the Hatches routinely go from store?

A. They decided to open a store        B. They wanted to save money

C. They couldn’t afford expensive things   D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids

4.According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were

A. understanding  B. optimistic    C. childlike   D. curious

5.What can we learn from the text?

A. The community of Alto was poor

B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents

C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy form the Hatches

D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example

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A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan．His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising．The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years．Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift—＄7,000，a legacy （遗产） form their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident ．“It really made a difference when we were going under financially．” says Dave．

But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches．Dozens of other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity．In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars ; in other, it was more than ＄100,000．

It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than ＄3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm ．

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving．They thrived on（喜欢）comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase ．

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it．“Ish and Arlene never asked whether you needed anything,” says their friend Sand Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them．

Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed．It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents —should enrich the whole community and Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story．

Neighbors helping neighbors ——that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story．

1.According go the text, the Fusses_______________．

2.Which of the following is true of the Hatches?

3.Why would the Hatches routinely go from store?

4.According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were_________．

5.What can we learn from the text?

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Many years ago, when I was in high school and working on weekends, I lost my wallet. After adding gas to my old car, I paid, and　　my wallet at the gas station. I hadn’t even had time to　　I had lost it when my phone rang. A man asked me if I had lost my wallet. I　　my purse and to my　　, I had. He asked me to　　him what was in it. I did so. He then told me where to　　my wallet.

When I reached his　　, I noticed his wheelchair and a slope(坡道)going up to the house. I thought that it might have been　　for him to lower his body and pick up my wallet. I knocked on the door and he told me to come in. I　　him for finding my wallet. While I didn’t want to insult(侮辱)him by offering　　, I really felt like　　something. So I asked him if there was anything I could do to repay his　　, and he said, “Just pass it on. ”I said I would be　　to do that. I was raised to be honest in any case and I would have done so, 　　promising this fellow I would, but I wanted to　　his kindness, so I promised I would.

Ten years later I found a　　lying on the ground. It　　me several days to find the owner. He lived in another state, about 60 miles away from where I found the wallet. When he　　me back, we　　to meet, so I could return his wallet. He was actually　　all his money was still in the wallet and he tried to hand me a $20 bill. I told him, “Thanks, but just pass it on. . . ”

1.A. forgot　　    B. left　　        C. found　　            D. saw

2. A. realize        B. regret            C. consider            D. recognize

3. A. looked                            B. checked

C. found                                D. searched for

4.A. anger            B. delight            C. horror                D. excitement

5. A. tell            B. give                C. buy                    D. offer

6. A. turn up                            B. bring up

C. look up                                D. pick up

7.A. house        B. school            C. company            D. station

8. A. easy                                B. practical

C. difficult                                D. useful

9.A. presented        B. thanked            C. blamed                D. paid

10. A. help            B. thanks            C. money                D. wallet

11. A. leaving        B. saying            C. offering                D. owning

12. A. labor        B. patience            C. kindness            D. support

13.A. able            B. hard                C. certain                D. possible

14. A. without        B. with                C. on                    D. by

15.A. repay        B. thank            C. show                D. reply

16.A. package                            B. cellphone

C. card                                    D. wallet

17. A. spent        B. cost                C. wasted                D. took

18. A. called        B. paid                C. brought                D. went

19. A. started        B. preferred        C. agreed                D. failed

20. A. satisfied                            B. worried

C. puzzled                                D. surprised

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The price of vegetables is now much ______ than ten years ago.

A.more higher B.more expensive C.dearer D.higher

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