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Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem

Michelle O. Donovan

ISBN 9781462058679

Life is not easy for nine－year－old Joshua during World War Ⅱ. Because of his family's Jewish background，they are sent to live in the concentration camps(集中营). Scared and alone，Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.

Encourage Me!

Inspirational Poetry

Gloria Coykendall

ISBN 9781412027854

It is an easy－to－read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression(长期抑郁)．.. cure to strengthen identity and purpose.

Seeking the Edge

Dr. Joseph L. Rose

ISBN 9781462031795

Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one's life－driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job，finding a new job，in education，family，or even hobbies.

More Things in Heaven

Bill Bosworth

ISBN 9780595433582

In his More Things in Heave，Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life，including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More Things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences.

Creation or Evolution

Michael Ebifegha

ISBN 9781450289023

Were humans created，or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution，Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.

1.Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A.Bill Bosworth. B.Michelle O. Donovan.

C.Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D.Gloria Coykendall.

2.The ISBN for the book of poems is________．

A.9781462031795 B.9781412027854

C.9780595433582 D.9781462058679

3.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A.Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

B.Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

C.Those who study the art of writing.

D.Those who like traveling abroad.

4.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A.Seeking the Edge. B.Creation or Evolution.

C.Joshua，Helmut，and Bethlehem. D.More Things in Heaven.

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Joshua,Helmut,and Bethlehenz

Michelle O.Donovan

ISBN 9781462058679

Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II.Because of his family's Jewish background,they are sent to live in the concentration camps（集中营）.Scared and alone,Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.

Encourage Me!

Inspirational Poetry

Gloria Coykendall

ISBN 9781412027854

It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression（长期抑郁）…cure to strengthen identity and purpose.

Seeking the Edge

Dr.Joseph L.Rose

ISBN 9781462031795

Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one's life-driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job,finding a new job,in education,family,or even hobbies.

More Things in Heaven

Bill Bosworth

ISBN 9780595433582

In his More Things in Heaven,Bill Bosworth presents the highlights（最有趣味的部分）of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders.More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experience.

Creation,or Evolution

Michael Ebifegha

ISBN9781450289023

Were humans created,or did they evolve（进化）?How old is the Earth?The debate between science and religion continues to be heated.In Creation or Evolution,Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical（实证的）science.

1.Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A. Bill Bosworth.　　 B. Gloria Coykendall.

C. Dr.Joseph L.Rose.　　 D. Michelle O.Donovan.

2.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

B. Those who study the art of writing.

C. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

D. Those who like traveling abroad.

3.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A. Creation or Evolution.　　 B. Seeking the Edge.

C. Joshua,Helmut,and Bethlehem.　　 D. More Thin,gs in Heaven.

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1.Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A．Bill Bosworth.　　　　 B．Michelle O. Donovan.

C．Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D．Gloria Coykendall.

2.The ISBN for the book of poems is ________.

A．9781462031795　　 B．9781412027854

C．9780595433582　　 D．9781462058679

3.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A．Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

B．Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

C．Those who study the art of writing.

D．Those who like traveling abroad.

4.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A．Seeking the Edge.

B．Creation or Evolution.

C．Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D．More Things in Heaven.

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1.Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

A. Bill Bosworth.                     B. Michelle O. Donovan.

C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose.                           D. Gloria Coykendall.

2.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

C. Those who study the art of writing.

D. Those who like traveling abroad.

3.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A. Seeking the Edge.

B. Creation or Evolution.

C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D. More Things in Heaven.

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阅读理解

1.The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.

A. 9781462031795 　　　　　　 B. 9781462058679

C. 9780595433582　 　　　　　 D. 9781412027854

2.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?

A. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.

B. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.

C. Those who study the art of writing.

D. Those who like traveling abroad.

3.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?

A. Seeking the Edge.

B. More Things in Heaven.

C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.

D. Creation or Evolution.

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Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres (英亩) large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a three-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.

Things to do

Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature routines to all-day back-country hikes.

Joshua Tree NP has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.

Rock climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5, 000 feet in height.

When to visit

Joshua Tree NP is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and the summer months are the least crowded.

What to bring

In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and guiding maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centers.

Fees

Parking fees: You can buy a seven-day vehicle permit (周票) for $ 15, a single entry permit for $ 5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual (每年的) pass for $ 60.

Camping fees: They vary by camping ground

1.When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree NP?

A. September.            B. May.            C. June.            D. March.

2.If one goes to Joshua Tree NP by car and stays there for 9 days, how much at least one should pay for the parking fees?

A. $60                    B. $25            C. $15            D. $30

3.What can be inferred from the text?

A. There are guides for nature trails.

B. Tourists can easily visit the whole park within a day.

C. The camping fees at the nine camping grounds are different.

D. Tourists must take park and trail maps with them when they visit the park

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Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres (英亩) large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although barren at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a three-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.

Things to do

 Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature routines to all-day back-country hikes.

 Joshua Tree NP has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.

 Rock climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5, 000 feet in height.

When to visit

Joshua Tree NP is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and the summer months are the least crowded.

What to bring

In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and guiding maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centers.

Fees

 Parking fees: You can buy a seven-day vehicle permit (周票) for $ 15, a single entry permit for $ 5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual (每年的) pass for $ 60.

 Camping fees: They vary by camping ground

1.The underlined word “barren” in the first paragraph can be replaced by”________”.

A. rich　　 B. deserted　　 C. useless　 D. beautiful

2.When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree NP?

A. September　 B. May　　 C. June　　 D. March

3.If one goes to Joshua Tree NP by car and stays there for 9 days, how much at least one should pay for the parking fees?

A. $ 60　　 B. $ 25　　 C. $ 15　　 D. $ 30

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A. There are guides for nature trails.

B. Tourists can easily visit the whole park within a day.

C. The camping fees at the nine camping grounds are different.

D. Tourists must take park and trail maps with them when they visit the park

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When Joshua Blue, a head teacher at the Kennedy, hosts a lecture for his students, he wears a light violet-colored tie. "You don't want so many bright colors that the kids will get distracted," said Blue. Colors give off very specific signals, and different tie colors stand for very different impacts. Wondering what color tie to wear to your next meeting? Here's how to choose the perfect color tie for every occasion:

All powerful reds

It's not a coincidence（巧合）that many politicians wear red-colored ties with light shirts and darker suits. "Red is the powerful color," said Mark Woodman, a trend analyst who studies color in Laurel, Maryland. "There’s something about red that always comes back to strength and passion.” But the tone of your reds matters, too. Darker reds can help build trust, while lighter red and pink ties can be more of a statement about your personal style and be associated with creativity. When you want to convey a sense of ambition, consider a shiny red.

Royal purples

Ross Znavor, an executive in financial services in New York, wears purple ties rather than red to business meetings because the color shows a bit of self-confidence and helps him create lasting first impressions. Purple, traditionally a sign of royalty and wealth is becoming more acceptable in the workplace.

Black affairs

"While you might not wear them to meetings on a regular basis, wearing black ties to a cocktail party or even a dinner is unique and attractive," said Zyla. But remember: the formal black color can feel aggressive in many situations. "Avoid it if you are a green-hand at work," Zyla said.

Right blues

Afraid of sending the wrong message with your tie color? Consider blue as the all-purpose tie. Blue ties are a good investment because the color reminds people of the sky and ocean. "Blue is the safest color to wear," Lindsay said.

1.Why do many politicians prefer red-colored ties?

A. Because they often wear light shirts and darker suits.

B. Because they want to get promoted.

C. Because red is related to strength and passion.

D. Because red gets their message across easily.

2.Who will probably choose the purple ties?

A. Politicians.　　 B. Businessmen.

C. Artists.　　 D. Head teachers.

3.What color tie will you consider if you are a green-hand at work?

A. Red.　　 B. Purple.

C. Black.　　 D. Blue.

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Joshua, my son, is fifteen years old. He was born with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合症). In the last fifteen years. I have experienced many difficult and 　 stories. However, right now I want to just stick to the topic of 　 . When Joshua was born, they 　 us not to “waste our time, energy or money". They claimed that our son would never accomplish anything. They told us he would never walk, talk or learn to use the toilet. 　 , we were not about to accept the words. However, we weren’t really sure what to expect.

Therefore, we expected him to develop at his own pace, with a lot of help and encouragement, but only to develop little. We decided that 　 we saw progress we could never give up. Very early on, we knew in our hearts that we had to have high expectations, but how high? We could not set goals for him that he could not ever possibly reach. 　 , if we did not have high hopes, the chances would be very slim for him to work to his potential.

When Joshua was four and a half years old, his younger sister, CJ, was three and attended the same preschool in a younger class. The school 　 an art contest and all the children in it presented pictures. The pictures were hung on the wall and the president of the local church, who was not personally 　 with the children, was appointed to be the 　 .

On the day of the contest, I made my 　 through the crowded parents to see CJ’s picture, 　 it was likely to be hung there, but Joshua's class pictures were not yet up and I didn’t think twice about seeing his picture 　 leaving the building. You see, I had no expectation that Joshua would win; it was 　 for me to know that he was able to draw a picture and have it 　 with those of the other children.

Well, when I returned to 　 the kids, you can image my 　 when I discovered that Joshua was the winner from his class! Proud and excited, he told everyone, “I won the contest! I 　 it! ”

CJ kept insisting that she had won too and it was certainly a 　 feeling to know that Joshua had achieved something that his　　　　　　　　　 sister had not. After that I decided to keep my expectations 　 . It seems that most people work to whatever expectations are set for them. Why should Joshua be any 　 ?

1.A. inspiring         B. frustrating        C. encouraging        D. exciting

2.A. expectation         B. love            C. education            D. instruction

3.A. suggested         B. hoped            C. persuaded            D. advised

4.A. Luckily             B. Unfortunately    C. Naturally            D. Generally

5.A. due to             B. as long as        C. so far as            D. in case

6.A. However         B. Besides        C. Thus                D. Therefore

7.A. charged         　     B. prepared        C. engaged            D. held

8.A. familiar         　     B. similar            C. friendly            D. close

9.A. host            　     B. teacher        C. headmaster        　　 D. judge

10.A. effect            B. way            C. force                D. struggle

11.A. where            B. as            C. when                D. that

12.A. after            B. during            C. before            　　 D. once

13.A. anxious        　　     B. enough        C. amazing            D. pleased

14.A. displayed        B. kept　　         C. taken                D. replaced

15.A. take up            B. keep up        C. get up            　　 D. pick up

16.A. surprise            B. expectation     C. anxiety            D. amusement

17.A. got                B. drew            C. made                D. defeated

18.A. special            B. extraordinary    C. curious            D. mixing

19.A. on                B. high            C. great                D. easy

20.A. difficult            B. upset            C. disappointed        D. different

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When Joshua Coombes got off the bus in Washington, D.C., on this past February, he didn’t set off for the usual tourist attractions along the National Mall. Instead, the London-based hairdresser (理发师) headed for the marble fountain where homeless people gather outside. Most travellers walk by without a second glance. So what Coombes did next may well have surprised them: He chatted with them, pulled out his scissors and gave them haircuts, free of charge.

Whether in London, New York or Washington, D.C., homelessness can seem like a problem too huge and difficult to deal with. But Coombes realised that he didn’t have to solve all of everyone’s problems to make an impact. Sometimes, a small luxury such as a haircut can go a long way in boosting someone’s dignity, he told The Washington Post.

Two years ago, he founded the campaign Do Something For Nothing. His mission: to make a positive impact by giving haircuts to homeless people he meets on city streets, connecting with them on a human level and sharing their stories on social media. So far he has cut the hair of hundreds of homeless people, including a few women.

For Coombes, the campaign is about the importance of human connections. He wants to bring people together, regardless of what their relations are, and he sees the simple act of conversation as a step toward strengthening ties between people. In an age when virtual interactions can replace a real sense of community, Coombes finds haircuts to be a simple but important way to connect with people physically and emotionally.

Coombes’s world travels are partially funded through companies and NGOs that commission him to speak about his campaign. As he devotes more time to it, he has steadily decreased the hours he spends in the salon at home. His most recent trip to the US was sponsored by Leesa Sleeps, a Virginia-based mattress company. He will leave for Barcelona soon and plans to return to the US in the next few months.

1.What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A.The homeless people. B.The tour guides.

C.The travelers. D.The hairdressers.

2.What is the purpose of Coombes’s founding the campaign?

A.To make the homeless people more beautiful.

B.To increase the connections with homeless people.

C.To bring the homeless people together to the shelters.

D.To help the homeless people change the real sense of community.

3.What do we know about Coombes?

A.He dislikes usual tourist attractions.

B.He travels around the world with his own expenses.

C.He thinks people can take action to positively affect others’ life.

D.He goes away from home in order to travel around the country.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.A hairdresser travels with homeless people.

B.Homeless people are connecting together.

C.Companies work together to help homeless people.

D.A hairdresser helps homeless people through haircuts.

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