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A Brick in Life
A young and successful manager was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was _______ kids rushing out from _______ parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.
_______ his car passed, one child appeared, and a brick smashed into the Jaguar's side door. He slammed on the _______and turned the Jaguar back to the spot from where the brick had been thrown.
He jumped out of the car, grabbed the kid and _________ him up against a parked car, shouting, “What was that all about and who are you? Just what _______ are you doing？” Then he went on, “Didn't you know that brick you threw is going to _______ a lot of money. Why did you do it？”
“Please, sir. Please, I'm sorry. I didn't know _______ else to do！” begged the youngster.
“________ my brother，” he said. “He rolled off the sidewalk and fell out of his ________ and I can't lift him up.”
Sobbing, the boy asked the manager, “Would you please help me get him ________into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too _______ for me.”
Moved ________ words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He lifted the young man back into the wheelchair and ________ his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts, checking to see _______ everything was going to be okay.
“Thank you, sir. And God bless you，” the _______ child said to him. The man then _______ the little boy push his brother to the sidewalk toward ________ home.
It was a long __19_________ back to his Jaguar — a long, slow walk. He never did repair the side door. He kept the dent (凹痕) _______ him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过一个小故事告诉我们：生活的道路上不要走得太匆忙，我们需要其他人的敲打来引起我们的注意。
1.A.watching for B．looking for C．heading for D．leaving for
2.A.among B．between C．in D．through
3.A.While B．Before C．As D．After
4.A.window B．door C．wheel D．brake
5.A.pushed B．guided C．held D．caught
6.A.in earth B．on earth C．after all D．above all
7.A.spend B．charge C．cost D．pay
8.A.which B．who C．that D．what
9.A.It's B．Which's C．That's D．Who's
【小题1010．A.Jaguar B．wheelchair C．sidewalk D．bike
10.A.up B．down C．back D．forward
11.A.light B．funny C．terrible D．heavy
12.A.beyond B．inside C．outside D．around
13.A.broke out B．took out C．run out D．gave out
14.A.what B．where C．that D．which
15.A.angry B．willing C．satisfactory D．grateful
16.A.watched B．glared C．noticed D．witnessed
17.A.his B．their C．her D．its
18.A.journey B．trip C．walk D．running
19.A.reminding B．reminded C．reminds D．to remind
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Trees around us are extremely important and have always been necessary for improving the human conditions. Our existing forests and trees we plant work to make a better world. 1.. Here is a short list of main reasons trees are necessary for improving our living conditions.
●Trees produce oxygen
2.. A leafy tree produces as much oxygen in a season as 10 people inhale in a year. What many people don't realize is that the forest also acts as a giant filter (过滤器) that cleans the air we breathe. Trees help clean the air by preventing airborne particles, reducing heat, and absorbing such pollutants.
●Trees clean the soil
The term phytoremediation is a fancy word for the absorption of dangerous chemicals and other pollutants that have entered the soil. 3.. Trees filter sewage and farm chemicals, reduce the effects of animal wastes, clean roadside spills and so on.
●Trees are carbon sinks
To produce its food, a tree absorbs and locks away carbon dioxide in the wood, roots and leaves. Carbon dioxide is a global warming suspect. 4.. This lockingup process “stores” carbon as wood and not as a “greenhouse” gas.
●5.
Trees block urban noise almost as effectively as stone walls. Trees, planted at strategic points in a neighborhood or around your house, can reduce major noises from freeways and airports.
A．We could not exist as we do if there were no trees
B．Trees help clean the sky
C．A forest is a carbon storage area that can lock up as much carbon as it produces
D．Trees control noise pollution
E．Man has been planting trees to make the planet a more beautiful world
F．The modern human community has other more practical reasons to admire and honor trees
G．Trees can either store harmful pollutants or change the pollutants into less harmful forms
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Parents on South Australia's Aboriginal (澳大利亚土著的) lands may lose some of their financial aid if they do not send their children to school. The new rules draw wide concern.
Mundine is Prime Minister Tony Abbott's top advisor on issues concerning Aboriginals, native Australians. “Now, I know the government needs some necessary measures but I think punishing the parents is really the last choice.” Mr. Mundine says the situation can be changed if the tribal leaders support education. “We need to work with parents and communities because we are making a huge cultural change here.” But other officials say they believe the threat of stopping aid will force families to take education more seriously.
The State of South Australia says it has special programs for Aboriginal children. The students work with their parents and teachers first to develop a personal learning plan and the public schools provide special workers to work individually with Aboriginal students. At the age of seven, Aboriginal students can join a program called Enter for Success designed to attract students to school. The students can choose which high school to attend and receive support in reaching the goals on their individual learning plans.
The State of Western Australia also has special programs for Aboriginal and other ethnic (种族的) groups. The state operates a program called Focus Schools which centers on basic skills like reading, writing and counting. 67% of these public focus schools serve the students in 79 very rural areas. Most of them are primary schools. The Focus Schools program also includes 118 coaches working with students in 134 schools.
1.What's the aim of the new regulations?
A．To develop advanced education.
B．To improve Aboriginal children's school attendance.
C．To get tribal chiefs to support education.
D．To punish parents on South Australia's Aboriginal lands.
2.To change the situation, Mr. Mundine may not agree with ________.
A．cooperating with the parents
B．limiting the economic aid of the families
C．winning the favor of the communities
D．making a cultural change in the communities
3.It is known from the statistics in the last paragraph that ________.
A．the special program is a success
B．the special program covers every area of Australia
C．the government has tried to help with the Aboriginal education
D．the government has taken action to promote the elementary schools
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As the November cold begins to take control
in the UK, Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night) is a chance to wrap up in winter clothes and warm up by the fire.
Celebrated on November 5, Guy Fawkes Night has been part of British history since 1605, when Fawkes was found trying to blow up parliament (议会) with barrels of gunpowder. Now, it is traditional for Britons to make a fake (假的) “Guy” every year from old clothes and burn it on the fire.
If you visit a small town in the southwest of the country, you might see men from the village run through the crowded streets with huge wooden barrels on their backs, then fill them with tar (焦油) and set them on fire. And in Lewes, a town in the southern English county of Sussex, different groups of bonfire societies parade (游行) the streets, each wearing their own unique outfits and carrying a giant mascot (吉祥物), which they burn at their own bonfire party at the end of the evening.
Bonfire Night is also a time for “chili con carne”， a dish made from slowcooked beef mince, tomatoes, kidney beans, onions, and spices. It is often served on top of a hot jacket potato with butter and cheese. It's not the most elegant dish in the world but it's sure to warm people up while they brave the cold for the festivities.
But for many Britons, the night is not complete without “bonfire treacle toffee (太妃糖)”， which is also known as “plot toffee”， named after Guy Fawkes' plot to blow up parliament. The toffee is rock hard and is often broken with a hammer and handed out to guests.
Whether it's the sound of fireworks making Britain sound like a war zone, the hearty winter food, or the excuse to light a huge fire, Bonfire Night has something for everyone. Just watch out for those rockets!
1.What is Guy Fawkes Night?
A．A person to explode the parliament.
B．A guy to be controlled in the UK.
C．A symbol for Britons to enter winter.
D．A dish famous to British people.
2.Why do people have “chili con carne”？
A．Because it's the most elegant.
B．Because it's full of energy.
C．Because it's on jacket potatoes.
D．Because it's slowly cooked.
3.The underlined word “rockets” refers to “________”．
A．celebrations B．fireworks
C．performances D．bonfires
4.What is the text mainly about?
A．The origin of Guy Fawkes Night.
B．The introduction of a traditional food.
C．A complete toffee on Bonfire Night.
D．Activities on the night of November 5 in Britain.
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Spoiled for choice? That's likely how you'll feel after a mere day in Athens. The secret is in not trying to do everything. Instead, take in a couple of the tourist highlights and then get a feel for this attractive capital.
An ancient sight
The Acropolis (卫城) always comes out at the top of the list of things to see in Athens. The most famous of the western world's ancient sights continue to impress tourists as they climb the marble steps and stand before the graceful Parthenon. Views from up here are amazing.
A slow wander
Plaka is the city's oldest neighborhood, resting on the slopes of the Acropolis with cafs and fascinating architecture. The streets are perfect for getting lost in, giving wanderers the chance to discover cafs and bars where they can down some strong coffee among locals. Plaka is at its best in the early evening. Acropolis House Pension is a preserved 19thcentury house that gives guests a glimpse into a Greek home.
A market scene
Varvakios Agora is Athens' central market. Locals come here to shop and look for everything needed in a Greek kitchen — from olive oil to meat. This is a look at local life as well as a window into Greek cuisine. The meat market is also home to some of the city's best pubs, feeding traditional food to crowds of customers from all walks of society.
A splash of nightlife
Athenian nights are filled with music, dancing and dining. Perivoli Tou Ouranou is a club with a strong atmosphere. Filled with the sounds of violins and guitars pelting out traditional blueslike music, it's sad but also beautiful and lively.
1.Which of the following is the best time to visit Plaka?
A．8：00. B．12：00.
C．18：00. D．22：00.
2.Varvakios Agora seems more attractive to a foreigner who ________.
A．wants to try cooking Athenian food
B．is interested in the history of Athens
C．likes taking photos of ancient buildings
D．hopes to buy some souvenirs for his friends
3.If you want to get a feel for traditional Greek music, you can go to ________.
A．Parthenon B．Plaka
C．Varvakios Agora D．Perivoli Tou Ouranou
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There is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander the Great, King of Greek. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home.
On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, “I will depart from this world soon, and I have three wishes. Please carry them out without fail.”
“My first desire is that，” said Alexander, “my physicians alone must carry my coffin.” After a pause, he continued, “Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn (撒满) with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected.” The King continued, “My third and last wish is that both my hands should be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. “Oh King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes？”
Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any bodies. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted.
“The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.
“And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came emptyhanded into this world and emptyhanded out of this world.” With these words, the King closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.
1.The first paragraph suggests that Alexander ________.
A．was conquering many kingdoms
B．realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all
C．wanted to leave as he came emptyhanded
D．regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most important things
2.The underlined word “clutches” in Paragraph 3 means “________”．
A．sentence B．attention
C．control D．shadow
3.The author intends to ________.
A．tell us the story of Alexander
B．introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander
C．stress the power of Alexander the Great
D．persuade people to realize what Alexander said
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A．The Death of Alexander
B．The Greed of Alexander
C．Three Wishes of Alexander
D．The Life of Alexander
