Do you know Henry Ford? He was the first person to build cars which were cheap，strong and fast．He was able to sell millions of models because he could produce them in large numbers at a time；that is，he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind．Ford’s father hoped that his son would become a farmer，but the young man did not like the idea and he went to Detroit where he worked as a mechanic（机械师）．By the age of 29，in 1892，he had built his first car．However，the car made in this way，the famous “Model T” did not appear until 1908—five years after Ford had started his great motor car factory．This car showed to be well-known that it remained unchanged for twenty years．Since Ford’s time，this way of producing cars in large numbers has become common in industry and has reduced the price of many goods which would otherwise be very expensive．
1.Henry Ford was the man to built _____ cars．
A cheap and strong B. cheap and long
C. fast and expensive D. strong and slow
2. Ford was able to sell millions of cars，because_____．
A. he made many great cars B. his cars are many
C. he made lots of cars of the same kind D. both A and B
3.The “Model T” was very famous_____．
A. before 1908 B. between 1982 and 1908
C. before 1892 D. after 1908
4. Ford built his own car factory________.
A. n 1903 B. in 1908 C. in 1913 D. in 1897
Hello, Shanghai!
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Shanghai is hosting the 2010 World Expo with the theme: “Better City, Better Life.” The Expo is a window to the world. Haibao, the mascot, will guide you around the Expo Park. |
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The World Has Come to You. Join the Trip to the Pavilions! (场馆) |
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Pavilions |
What’s inside? |
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China Pavilion |
Coloring the Future Red The first stop is the China Pavilion. As the largest national pavilion, it has three floors. There are three parts. Footprint in the East on the top floor shows the changes in Chinese cities. Journey of Wisdom on the second floor shows the China’s four great inventions. Blossoming（绽放的）City on the ground floor shows what future cities will look like. The China Pavilion is painted in seven different red colors. It makes the pavilion look red at different times of day. |
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UK Pavilion |
Life Begins Here You will see a “World Bank” of seeds: There are 60,000 seeds in the UK Pavilion. They are from seed banks in the UK and Kunming in China. If you can’t go to Shanghai, you can find out all about the UK Pavilion at its website online at: http://ukshanghaiexpo. com/ home. php. |
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Norway Pavilion |
A Green Pavilion Norway is the best country for living in the world. At the Shanghai World Expo, you’ll find out what it means to be “powered by nature”. When the sun shines, the roof collects solar energy. The Norway Pavilion uses this energy for electricity. You can also learn about how green energy like the sun, wind and wave power is used to make air cleaner in cities. |
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Visit Expo from Your Home Don’t have enough time or money to visit the World Expo in Shanghai? Check the official website Expo Online, at www. Expo 2010. cn. It has two main parts. One is a site tour. The other is Expo Carnival（嘉年华）. You will feel like you’re enjoying the real Expo Park. Why not check it out? |
1.Which part of the China Pavilion should people go to if they are interested in the four great inventions?
A. The ground floor. B. The second floor. C. The third floor D. The top floor.
2.What is the typical feature of the UK Pavilion?
A. People can see it on line. B. It is the largest national pavilion.
C. People can see 60,000 seeds here. D. All the seeds are from the UK.
3. Which of the following can best explain the meaning of “a green pavilion”?
A. A pavilion using green energy. B. A pavilion painted in green.
C. A pavilion with more sunshine. D. A pavilion with cleaner air.
During his life Dr James Naismith worked as a doctor, taught P.E and wrote several books. While he never thought it very important, Dr Naismith is today best known for one thing. He was the inventor of basketball.
Dr James Naismith was born in Canada in 1861 and his first job was at a special sports school in the USA. One day the school principal told James he was having a problem with the students. Because of heavy snow, the students could not go outside. He told James that they needed a sport the boys could play indoors and gave the teacher two weeks to think of something.
It was on the very last day that James came up with his idea. The “birth of basketball” is said to be on December 21, 1891, when two teams from the school played the first game. It was quite different from the basketball games of today. It had 9 players on each team and footballs were used instead of basketballs. Soon after, the game changed to 5 players on each side, using special “basketballs” through nets.
Although Dr Naismith did not live to see basketball become the worldwide game it is today, in 1936, just three years before his death, basketball became an Olympic sport at the Games in Berlin.
1.Which of the following things did Dr James Naismith NOT do?
A. Teach P.E in school. B. Write some books.
C. Work at a hospital. D. Take part in the Olympic Games.
2. In which season did Dr Naismith invent basketball?
A. Summer. B. Winter. C. Spring. D. Autumn.
3.Why is December 21 thought to be the birthday of basketball?
A. It was on this day that Dr Naismith came up with his idea for basketball.
B. It was the day on which Dr Naismith was born.
C. It was the day on which Dr Naismith was asked by his boss to invent a new game.
D. It was on this day that the first game of basketball was played.
4.At the time of Dr Naismith’s death, which of the following was true?
A. Basketball was already a worldwide game.
B. Basketball was played with 9 players on each side.
C. Basketball was an Olympic sport.
D. Basketball was still played using footballs.
My friend Monty Roberts told me a story about a young boy. One day at school, the boy was asked to write a paper 26 what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.
That night he wrote a seven – paper 27 his dream of owning a farm. He put a great deal of his heart into the paper and the next day he handed it in to his 28 . Two days later he received his paper back. On the 29 page was a large red F with a 30 that read, “See me after class.” The boy went to see the teacher after class and asked, “ 31 did I receive an F?” The teacher said, “This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. Owning a farm requires a lot of money. There’s no 32 a young man could ever do it.” Then the teacher added, “ 33 you will rewrite this paper, I will reconsider your 34 .”
The boy went home and 35 about it long and hard. Finally, after a week, he turned in the 36 paper, making no changes.
Monty then said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting on my farm. I 37 have that school paper over fireplace.” He added, “The best part of the story is that two summers ago the same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my farm. When the teacher was 38 , he said, ‘Look Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream 39 . During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. Fortunately you had enough courage not to 40 yours.”
Don’t let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what…
1. A. in B. at C. for D. about
2.A. giving B. taking C. describing D. making
3.A. classmate B. teacher C. father D. writer
4.A. front B. middle C. back D. last
5.A. word B. note C. paper D. letter
6.A. What B. Where C. Why D. How
7.A. road B. way C. method D. idea
8.A. Now B. Although C. Since D. If
9. A. work B. idea C. grade D. advice
10.A. thought B. write C. spoke D. read
11.A. new B. same C. different D. second
12. A. never B. again C. even D. still
13. A. arriving B. leaving C. moving D. reaching
14.A. stealer B. maker C. lover D. leader
15. A. take up B. make up C. give up D. break up
Ted came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a T-shirt, _______ is a stupid thing to do in such weather.
A. this B. that C. what D. which
―Helen________ go on the trip with us, but she isn’t quite sure yet.
A. shall B. may C. must D. can
