The last football season was long over. Our team had done well but I wanted us to do even better the next year. But how? Then an idea hit me. I ordered cards with simple words—"BOONVILLE PIRATES—1974 STATE CHAMPIONS(州冠军)!"
When the cards were printed, we gave them out all over the town. Pretty soon those cards were everywhere. That was what we wanted. We wanted our goal(目标) to be right in front of us, and for all to see.
Although someone doubted our words, it only served to encourage us to make our dream come true. Our school had never won a state champion in any sport—we decided to change that history.
By the time football practice started in late August, we were focused. With our goal in our minds, we stepped into the final.
Then it started to snow. A huge storm broke and school was cancelled. But we made it to the school gym(体育馆) and kept practicing.
Our coach received a call the night before the game. He told us that sate officers were thinking of cancelling the game and announcing that both teams were champions because of the bad weather. We were asked if we would accept that. "No way" was our answer.
The day came. We arrived at the football field and found it was covered in snow. Still, we began our warm-ups.
Both teams didn't score in the first half. We became worried because time was running out on our team. During the break, Coach Rengan reminded us of what we had been through to get to this moment. Then he pulled out the card, saying. "Do you want this?"
Paying conditions were still difficult, but our determination didn't disappear. We unbelievably scored 34 points in the second half. Our year-long dream came true—1974 STATE CHAMPIONS.
1.Why did the members give out the cards all over the town?
A.To make their dream about a state champion known.
B.To call on people to join their team.
C.To tell their success in the last football season.
D.To invite people to watch the game.
2.What do we know about the team?
A.They changed the words in their cards.
B.They learned a lot from the other team.
C.They refused the decision made by the state officers.
D.They practiced out of school because of the storm.
3.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A.The author(作者) ordered cards in 1973.
B.Some people in town doubted the words on the card.
C.The players became worried when arriving at the football field.
D.The author's team scored 34 points in the final.
4.What did the Coach Reagan do during the team's break time?
A.He taught them to stay calm. B.He gave them some valuable advice.
C.He comforted (安慰) them for a scoreless first half. D.He reminded them of their dream.
5.What can be the best title for the passage?
A.No pain, no gain B.Work towards your dream
C.Face difficulties with courage D.Find what you love
There is nothing better than an old-fashioned swimming hole to get away from the heat this summer. Here's where to find the best places all over the country.
Madison Blue Spring, Florida This naturally-formed spring (泉水) lives up to its name (名副其实): The water is blue and attractive. Now a state park, the 25-foot deep swimming hole lies inside a lovely forest next to the Withlacoochee River in northern Florida. If you are brave, you can even swim into the hole's underwater caves. | Santa Rosa Blue Hole, New Mexico Like an oasis (绿洲) in the desert, this swimming hole keeps a perfect temperature of 62 degrees. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. It is because the water, which is connected to an underwater cave system (系统), renews itself every six hours. You can even jump in from the edge of the broken sinkhole (沉洞), which is off the famous highway Route 66. |
Switzer Falls, California You can get out of the city with a trip to the Bear Canyon area of Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles. Follow the river to the 50-foot Switzer Falls, and you can pass lots of natural pools before and after the waterfall (瀑布). You can choose what you like! Getting there requires hiking a couple of miles out and back, but the cool water on a hot day is worth it. | Peekamoose Blue Hole, New York Sometimes natural beauty can be nearly ruined because it is famous. The Peekamoose Blue Hole is in such a worrying situation. The swimming hole faced overuse, environmental harm and pollution. So strict rules were made to protect the quiet place several years ago. In the future, a permit (许可证) may be required to visit the pool to limit the number of visitors. |
1.What is a feature of Madison Blue Spring, Florida?
A.It is beyond a forest. B.It can provide an underwater adventure (探险).
C.It is dug by workers. D.It's 25 meters deep.
2.What can we know about Switzer Falls from the passage?
A.It helps visitors avoid summer heat. B.It lies inside the city.
C.Visitors can drive directly to it. D.It has only one natural pool for visitors.
3.What will happen to Peekamoose Blue Hole in the future ?
A.It will be repaired to attract more visitors. B.Swimmers will not be allowed to visit it.
C.Visitors will become fewer than before. D.People will volunteer to protect it.
4.What does the underlined word "ruined" probably mean?
A.赞扬 B.毁坏 C.保护 D.联系
5.Where can you read the passage?
A.In a book review. B.In a novel. C.In a textbook. D.In a travel magazine.
When I was in high school, my family met with a lot of difficulties and I couldn't afford any expensive things. I had to _______ everywhere because I couldn't even afford a bus ticket. I loved to read, but buying any new books was completely _______with money mainly spent on schooling, and I was bored with re-reading(重读) the ones I had at home.
There was only one library that was a few minutes' walk to my school or home, but I didn't have the very small amount(数量) money which was needed to become a proper _______, so for the half hour between the time I left school and the time the library closed, I would _______ there to pick up a book and read inside it. I would try to remember the _______ so that take the same book and _______ reading from where I had stopped the following day. A weeks later, I _______ to read a couple of books. Then the librarian stopped me one day _______ I left. To my great _______, she told me that she had ________ I came in every day. She’d also seen me losing myself in books. She ________ my love for reading and lent me her member card.
Thanks to her, I was able to borrow as many books as I liked and have something new to read ________ at home whenever I wanted. My family ________ later and I never saw that librarian again, but to this day, I can't forget her and her act of ________ that made me feel bright in a very dark time. I sincerely thank her for________me to get enough spiritual(精神的) food, which influenced me greatly.
1.A.look B.go C.work D.walk
2.A.unpopular B.useless C.impossible D.inactive
3.A.librarian B.fan C.member D.volunteer
4.A.hurry B.wait C.serve D.leave
5.A.title B.page C.cover D.character
6.A.try B.advise C.continue D.practice
7.A.offered B.prepared C.promised D.managed
8.A.after B.before C.if D.unless
9.A.surprise B.sadness C.shame D.pride
10.A.expected B.agreed C.noticed D.heard
11.A.protected B.reported C.shared D.admired
12.A.quickly B.actively C.comfortably D.publicly
13.A.moved B.knew C.changed D.thanked
14.A.courage B.kindness C.happiness D.strength
15.A.reminding B.expecting C.teaching D.helping
-Can you describe____？
-Yes． I was walking when a bike knocked me down from behind．
A.why did the accident happen
B.when did the accident happen
C.how the accident happened
D.where the accident happened
—Are you going to offer some masks and alcohol wet wipes (酒精湿巾) to the people in the village?
—________ They are in great need of these things.
A.What a shame! B.Why not? C.Why me? D.What's wrong?
—I haven't seen Jack for a couple of days.
—He ________ for the English speaking competition which will take place next week.
A.will prepare B.is preparing C.has prepared D.was preparing
