Fat and shy, Ben Saunders was the last kid in his class picked for any sports team. “Football, tennis, cricket — anything with a round ball, I was useless,” he says now with a laugh. But back then he was the one always made fun of in school gym classes in Devonshire, England.
It was a mountain bike he received for his 15th birthday that changed him. At first he went biking alone in a nearby forest. Then he began to ride the bike along with a runner friend. Gradually, Saunders set up his mind on building up his body, increasing his speed and strength. At the age of 18, he ran his first marathon.
The following year he met John Ridgway and started to work as a teacher at Ridgway’s school of adventure（冒险）in Scotland, where he learnt about Ridgway’s cold—waterexploits. Greatly interested, Saunders read all he could about North Pole explorers and adventures; he decided that this would be his future.
In 2001, after becoming a skillful skier, Saunders started his first long—distance expedition (探险) towards the North Pole. It took unbelievable energy. He suffered frostbite, ran into a polar bear and pushed his body to the limit, pulling his sled up and over the rocky mountains.
Saunders has become the youngest person to ski alone to the North Pole, and he’s skied more of the North Pole by himself than any other British man. His old playmates would not believe the change.
1. According to Paragraph 2, what changed Saunders?
A．A friend’s words. B．A mountain bike.
C．His 18th birthday gift. D．His first marathon.
2. What did Saunders do in 2001?
A．He decided to build up his body.
B．He met John Ridgway in Scotland.
C．He worked as a teacher at school.
D．He took an adventure to the North Pole.
3. What does the story mainly tell us about Saunders?
A．He is a success in sports.
B．He is the youngest British skier.
C．He is Ridgway’s best student.
D．He is a good teacher at school.
Field
Trip Day
On Friday, May 6, our class will take a field trip to North Park Zoo. The zoo has lions, elephants, and other interesting animals. Many of the animals we have been studying will be there for us to closely examine.
Our class will be divided into six teams. Each team will have five students and one leader. The leaders are listed in the table.
What You Need to Know
On the day of the trip, the students will be divided into teams. One student from each team will receive a camera. The camera person will take pictures of the team, the animals, and other fun sights at the zoo.
All students should wear blue shirts. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because we will be walking all day. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. We will have a picnic at the park inside the zoo. Bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit and a drink, for later in the day.
Feeding the Animals
The ONLY animals that students are allowed to feed are those in the Children's Zoo. Special food can be bought at the zoo for 25 cents and given to these animals. Do not feed your lunch to them. The food may make the animals sick.
1. The class will take a field trip to North Park Zoo on ______.
A．Sunday B．Saturday C． Friday D．Thursday
2. Miss Abel will be the leader for Team ______.
A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4
3. All students should wear ______.
A．red shirts B．blue sweaters
C．blue shirts D．red hats
完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Haircuts from the Heart
Even though Rebecca didn't enjoy having long hair, still, month after month for two and a half years, Rebecca let her hair grow until it nearly reached her waist. At the right time, 1 would donate（捐献）her beautiful hair to a group in Palm Springs, Florida called Locks of Love.
Locks of Love is a special 2 called a charity(慈善机构). The members of this group work to help others in need. 3 the healthy cut hair that Rebecca sends them, they will have a wig(假发) made for a child who needs it. Children who need wigs are those who 4 all their hair because of illness or as a side effect from certain medicines they have to 5 . Rebecca's hair will be used to help replace the 6 that another child has lost. It will also replace some of the bad feelings that child may have from not having hair.
The day finally came to cut her long hair. Rebecca had chosen a beauty 7 in her city that gave to the Locks of Love program. The hairstylist who worked there took the time to make sure Rebecca's hair was cut and packaged properly .
First the hairstylist made sure that Rebecca's hair was clean, dry, and not damaged by chemicals. The hairstylist also made sure that the cut hair would be at least ten inches long. Then he cut Rebecca's hair. Rebecca had 8 to have her cut hair bundled into a ponytail（绑成马尾辫）. She took great 9 in placing the cut ponytail into a plastic bag and then an envelope to be mailed to Locks of Love. Finally as her reward, Rebecca's 10 hair was styled.
Now with short hair, Rebecca made another important decision. She decided to let it grow long again. 11 she will give it to Locks of Love. Judging from last time, she 12 it will take about three years. Even though Rebecca no longer has long hair, she certainly has a big heart.
1. A．it B．she C．he D．you
2. A．organization B．invitation
C．discussion D．conversation
3. A．Keeping B．Buying C．Using D．Holding
4. A．cut B．mail C．style D．lose
5. A．take B．meet C．drink D．show
6. A．medicine B．time C．chance D．hair
7. A．shop B．bank C．office D．school
8. A．forgotten B．prepared C．chosen D．accepted
9. A．care B．pride C．interest D．effort
10. A．long B．clean C．short D．dry
11. A．Again B．Never C．Perhaps D．Clearly
12. A．expected B．realized C．reminded D．p redicted
— Do you know the Capital Museum?
— Next Friday．
A．when will they visit B．when they will visit
C．when did they visit D．when they visited
— Who’s the little baby in the photo, Susan?
— It’s me. This photo ten years ago.
A．takes B．is taken C．took D．was taken
— My brother’s ill in hospital.
— I’m sorry ______ that.
A．hear B．hearing C．to hear D．heard
