Giving Back
Fair Way
The Westborough High School golf team had taken the official photos with the state prize. The other teams, disappointed, were on the bus heading home. And then Westborough instructor Greg Rota noticed something wrong x>n one of the score cards. A 9 had been recorded as a 7. They were not the state prize winner; Wobum High had won. "No one would have known," said Wobum's instructor, Bob Doran. For Rota, it wasn't a difficult decision: "The prize wasn't ours to take."
Coin Stars
"College students are lazy, but they also want to help," says University of Pennsylvania graduate Dana Hork. So she made it easy, placing cups in rooms where students could leave their spare coins, and handing out cups to first-year students to keep in their rooms. Her " Change for Change" effort has collected $40,000 for charities 慈善机构）, which were decided upon by students.
Never Forgotten
A school in Massachusetts received a $ 9.5 million check from Jacques LeBermuth. But it took officials several days of digging to discover his connection to the school. Records showed the LeBermuth came from Belgium and studied in the school in the 1920s. When his family fell on hard times, he was offered free room and board. LeBermuth became a trader, owned shares of AT&T and lived off the earnings until he died, at age 89.
60. What did Greg Rota probably do in the end?
A. Took photos of Doran.
B. Had a meeting with Doran.
C. Returned the prize to the organizer.
D. Apologized to Wobum High School.
61. Greg Rota's decision shows that he was _______.
A. honest B. polite C. careful D. friendly
62. The underlined word "Change" in the second paragraph means _______.
A. Idea B. Decision C. Cups D. Coins
63. What did the school officials do after receiving the check from Mr. LeBermuth?
A. They tried to find out why he gave them the money.
B. They went to Belgium to pay their respects to him.
C. They dug out the records that were buried underground.
D. They decided to offer their students free room and board.
64. Jacques LeBermuth gave the money to the school because _______.
A. the school asked for it
B. he had no need for that much money
C. the school had helped him in the past
D. he wanted to be remembered by the students
Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented．Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.
If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them what they should do．They are depending upon you to keep them safe．Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.
Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle．Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too．And never put a crying child on a ride．If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed．Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do．
Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park．Let them take plenty of breaks.
“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four．“Tired kids make parents even more tired．And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds．“You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”The second paragraph tells readers that ________.
| A．children should be trained to be more independent |
| B．adults should tell children some safety rules firstly |
| C．adults should set a good example to conduct well in a theme park |
| D．there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park |
Which of the following is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?
| A．They cannot put their hands away from the grab bar. |
| B．They are forbidden to put their knees or feet out. |
| C．They should ask adults’ permission first to get on a ride. |
| D．Without adults’ okay sign, children shouldn’t get off a ride. |
If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should ________.
| A．tell him to be relaxed | B．make him share your interest |
| C．give up the present activity | D．encourage him to be brave |
We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that ________.
| A．he doesn’t like to visit a theme park with his children |
| B．parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park |
| C．not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park |
| D．visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting |
What is the meaning of the underlined word “exit” in the third paragraph?
| A．等待 | B．发现 | C．进入 | D．离开 |
One evening, a young man at a certain college who was known to be something of a poet read one of his poems to a small group of his friends in a room．The poem was greatly admired．But afterwards, one of them, who was called Crick, said, "I was very interested in Hand’s poem, but it was stolen from a book."
His words were reported to Hand, who was very angry and required an apology．"Well," said Crick, "I don’t often take back what I said, but this time I admit (承认) I was mistaken．When I got to my room, I looked in the book which I thought the poem was stolen from, and I saw it was still here!"The poem Hand read one evening was written by .
| A．Hand | B．Crick |
| C．one of his friends | D．another poet |
Hand’s friends admired the poem mainly because .
| A．it was read by Hand | B．Hand was a poet |
| C．it was really wonderful | D．it was stolen from a book |
From the story, we know that Crick .
| A．was really mistaken | B．really took back what he said |
| C．was a poet himself | D．was quite familiar with the poem |
When Hand required an apology, Crick .
| A．didn’t do as Hand asked | B．admitted he was wrong |
| C．was unwilling to do so | D．showed the poem to Hand |
According to the passage, we can infer that Hand .
| A．was a young poet | B．liked poems very much |
| C．would be a poet | D．was regarded as a poet |
A recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be “running out of control”．This idea is dangerous．
Science can be a force for evil as well as for good．Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions．The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science．But here is a real danger．Science is advancing so fast is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we come to will make little difference．And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing．
Some people go even further．They say that despite the moral and legal objections （反对）, whatever is scientifically possible will be done ——somewhere, sometime．They believe that science will get out of control in the end．This belief is dangerous too, because it a fuels sense of hopelessness and discourages them from making efforts to build a safer world．
In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and of the world of science can lead to the failure to control the use of science．Without a common understanding, the challenges of “controlling” science in this century will be really tough．Take human cloning for example．Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact （影响） on traditional moral values, some countries still go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques．The outcomes are hard to predict．
Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies．Only through the united efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future．What can we conclude from the recent study?
| A．People think highly of science． |
| B．People hold mixed opinions about science． |
| C．Science is getting dangerously out of control． |
| D．Science is used for both good and bad purposes． |
According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control?
| A．The development of science will hopelessly slow down． |
| B．Businesses will have even greater influence on science． |
| C．The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future． |
| D．People will work more actively to put science under control． |
The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because __________．
| A．scientists have failed to predict the outcomes |
| B．the ties between different areas need strengthening |
| C．united efforts are necessary for the development of science |
| D．people need to work together to prevent the bad use of science |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．Science and its applications bring us many dangers． |
| B．The development of science mostly lies in people’s attitudes． |
| C．Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts． |
| D．The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas． |
Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city．It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage （遗产） Site．
I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey．Blanketed in mist （薄雾）, Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming．When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe．It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history．
As if stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries （美术馆） than most cities in Britain．At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England．However, culture is more than galleries．Liverpool offers many music events．As Britain’s No．1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world．Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events．Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, madding the city a place of wonder．
As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world．When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub （酒馆）．It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself．
Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”．It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore．Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by __________．
| A．its charming banks | B．its famous museums |
| C．its wonderful palaces | D．its attractive buildings |
The third paragraph is developed mainly by __________．
| A．providing different examples |
| B．following the order of space |
| C．making comparisons |
| D．analyzing causes |
The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that _________．
| A．Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurants |
| B．Liverpool is an impressive place full of attraction |
| C．a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves |
| D．a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．The universal value of the world heritage in Liverpool． |
| B．The exciting experience of the author in Liverpool． |
| C．The special cultural atmosphere of Liverpool． |
| D．The beautiful historic sites of Liverpool． |
Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment．
Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water．Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses （球场） in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．
There are many environment-friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control．
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials．But the final goal should be “green gyms”．They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers．Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership．And best of all, it’s free．Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?
| A．Cycling around a lake． | B．Motor racing in the desert． |
| C．Playing basketball in a gym． | D．Swimming in a sports center． |
What do we know about golf from the passage?
| A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain． |
| B．It causes water shortages around the world． |
| C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes． |
| D．It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green． |
The author uses power walking as an example mainly because _________．
| A．it is an outdoor sport | B．it improves our health |
| C．it uses fewer resources | D．it is recommended by experts |
The author writes the passage to _________．
| A．show us the function of major sports |
| B．encourage us to go in for green sports |
| C．discuss the major influence of popular sports |
| D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports |
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