The early history of the city of Rome involves Romulus and Remus，two orphan boys who，legend says，were raised by a she-wolf．The boys’ mother had been murdered by an evil king and the two babies tossed into the river Tiber．When the wolf found them they had washed up on the shore．She perhaps took pity on the crying of the babies and，gently picking them up in her teeth，she carried them back to her cave and fed them on her milk．The boys grew bigger and stronger and，eventually，were found by a herdsman who took them home．He and his wife raised the boys like their own children．When they reached manhood they sought revenge on the king who had killed their mother and driven them from their home．
They decided to build a city．Unfortunately，they argued over the appropriate site and Romulus killed his brother Remus．Romulus ruled this city — called Roma — for thirty-seven years．
The city of Rome is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world．If you travel there you can see a statue of the two baby boys feeding from their mother - the wolf．What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．Wolves like to take care of human children． |
| B．The city of Rome had many wolves in the old days． |
| C．The city of Rome was founded by a wolf． |
| D．Romulus established the city of Rome． |
What is a herdsman?
| A．someone who builds cities |
| B．someone who cares for children |
| C．someone who cares for domestic animals |
| D．someone who can hear very well |
"．．．they sought revenge on the king who had killed their mother．．．" means．．．
| A．They attacked the king who had harmed their mother and made them orphans． |
| B．They went to court to sue the king for his crime against their mother． |
| C．They hired some gangsters to take care of their problem with the king． |
| D．They went to talk to the king about his crime against their mother． |
Which is true according to the passage?
| A．It was the king who made Romulus and Remus orphans． |
| B．The boys didn’t grow well for lack of food． |
| C．The herdsman killed the wolf and took Romulus and Remus home． |
| D．The herdsman treated the boys well and told them to kill the king． |
We can infer from the passage that ____．
| A．Romulus was cruel and became a bad ruler． |
| B．Animals can be as smart as humans． |
| C．Love is more powerful than revenge． |
| D．People of Rome want to pass on the story of the wolf boys． |
It was early morning. Peter Corbett helped Mark Wellman out of his wheelchair and onto the ground. They stood before El Captain, a huge rock almost 1.2 kilometers high. Mark had long dreamed to climb El Captain when he was a child. At the age of twenty-one, he had fallen while climbing mountain, losing his legs. But he never lost his love for life.
Mark knew he couldn't finish the climb alone, but his friend Peter would be there to lend a helping hand. They thought it would take seven days to reach the top. Now Peter climbed about 30 meters up and hit a piton (岩钉) into the rock. Fastening(拴紧) one end of a 50-meter rope( 绳子) to the piton, he let the other end of the rope fall down. Mark caught the rope and fastened it to his belt. He next reached above his head and fastened a T-bar(丁字铁) to the rope. Mark took a deep breath, pushed the T-bar up almost as far as his arms could reach, and began the first pull-up. High above, Peter let out a cheer, “You're on your way.”
For the first four days the two men progressed upward(向上) without accident. But on the fifth day, a very strong wind began to blow, making it hard for Mark to hold on to his rope. But Mark kept on pushing up the T-bar and pulling himself up.
It took them one day more than they had expected. But as the two heads appeared the group of people waiting on the top went wild with joy.
Mark Wellman showed that if you set your heart and mind on something, no wall is too high, no dream impossible. With the help of his friend, Mark could climb up El Captain about __ meters in height each day.
| A．300 | B．150 | C．50 | D．30 |
While climbing, Mark __.
| A．carried the T-bar on his back and stepped upward |
| B．pushed up the T-bar and pulled himself up |
| C．sat in his wheelchair and pushed himself up |
| D．held on to the rope drawn up by his friend |
Which is the correct order of the steps before Mark`s climbing?
a. push up the T-bar b. tie the rope to his belt
c. hit the piton into the rock d. fasten the T-bar to the rope
e. tie the rope to the piton
| A．c-e-b-d-a | B．e-c-a-b-d | C．e-b-d- c-a | D．b-d-e-c-a |
Which of the following is true of Mark Wellman?
| A．He realized his dream without anyone helping him. |
| B．He was badly injured when he climbed El Captain. |
| C．He dreamed to climb up El Captain for a long time. |
| D．He climbed up the rock by using a tool for the disabled. |
What can we learn from the passage? A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Dreams will come true in the end.
C. Each step is important to success. D. Nothing can stop a strong will
Strong earthquakes hit the east of Japan in the afternoon of March 11, causing several meter-high tsunami(海啸), which killed more than 10,000 people in areas along the coast. Several nuclear plants(核电站) at the coast were broken by the earthquake and tsunami. People living near the plants have been asked to move away. People living within 30 kilometers of the first plant are asked to stay indoors and close all windows.
The breaking of the nuclear plants is causing electricity shortages(电力短缺) in Eastern Japan. As a result, electricity is cut off for 3-hour periods in the area of Tokyo and some other areas during daytime. In order to save electricity, some shops, restaurants and tourist places in the areas are closed for some time every day. But all major airports and train lines are still open and operating.
For the above reasons, tourists are advised not to visit the eastern areas in the near future. Visits to Western Japan are not affected by the event. People who plan to travel over the coming weeks and months are advised to pay attention to the situation for a few more days before making decisions. This passage may probably be written by a_ _.
| A．scientist | B．traveler | C．story writer | D．news reporter |
People living near the plants were asked to move away because __
| A．there would be more earthquakes and tsunamis |
| B．several nuclear plants had been broken |
| C．there were serious electricity shortages |
| D．their houses were washed away by the tsunami |
They closed some shops and restaurants for some time every day to __
A. avoid making electricity shortages even worse
B. avoid more people getting together
C, rebuild their broken buildings
D. keep away from nuclear radiation(核辐射) The word “___” can be used instead of the underlined word “advised” in the last paragraph.
| A．found | B．invited | C．told | D．met |
Which of the following is right?
| A．The earthquake happened before the tsunami. |
| B．The earthquake happened after the tsunami. |
| C．There was no electricity in Eastern Japan. |
| D．People were not allowed to visit Western Japan. |
Kitesurfing as a water sport began in the 1980s, but didn't get popular until the end of last century. It is also known as kiteboarding, and in some European countries as flysurfing. Kitesurfing works through wind power(动力) by using a large kite to pull a rider on the water at high speed.
At first, kitesurfing was a difficult and dangerous sport. Now it is becoming easier and safer because of the safer kite design. For an able and strong person, kitesurfing can be a very fun, extremely exciting sport, just like skating on the water with a feeling of flying. It has become more and more popular.
Compared with other water sports, kitesurfing is easier to learn. A beginner can understand how to operate the kite with 5--10 hours of training. And anybody aged from 13 to 65 can learn. It is not expensive to get the equipment for kitesurfing, which costs $1,000 to 82,500. Training lessons range from $200 to $500 for two or three hours. With the development of its equipment progress, kitesurfing is becoming even safer. After some training, you
can enjoy its excitement and challenging feeling.
With the rising popularity of kitesurfing, most major seaside cities have kitesurfing clubs. In China, Xiamen is the only place that has the kitesurfing club, which provides professional kitesurfing training and equipments.Kitesurfing has a history of about _ _ years.
| A． 30 | B． 50 | C． 100 | D． 130 |
__ is mentioned in the passage as the power of kitesurfing.
| A．Water | B．Wind | C．The sun | D．The kite |
The underlined word "range" in the passage means "_ _" in Chinese.
| A．在……范围内变动 | B．按……顺序排列 | C．向……方向延伸 | D．根据……归类 |
The most important reason for the popularity of kitesurfing is that _ _.
| A．its price is getting lower and lower |
| B．more and more people are enjoying its excitement |
| C．its equipment progress makes it easier and safer |
| D．all people can learn and take part in it |
The main idea of this passage is about _.
| A．the way of operating kitesurfing | B．the progress of kitesurfing equipment |
| C．the history of kitesurfing in China | D．the development of kitesurfing |
Events
Long March exhibit
The Shanghai History Museum is putting on exhibition to remember the Long March (长征) which took place 75 years ago. More than 220 photos and 40 other things are on show. All the exhibition is explained in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.
Time: 10:00 a. m.--4:00 p. m.
Address: 1286 Hongqiao Road
Ticket: 8 yuan for Chinese / 15 yuan for foreigners
Thai elephants
Eight elephants from Thailand ate an attraction for visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes,playing basketball, dancing and blowing a musical instrument. The elephants give three shows a day at 9:30 a. m. , 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p. m, and there is an extra show at 1:30 p.m. at weekends. The show will end on November 15.
Address: 189 Daduhe Road
Ticket: 30-40 yuan
Dancing dolphins
Dolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, dancing to music, kissing people and doing easy math problems, and seals and sea lions, also parroting, hove rode a large part of the aquarium in Peace Park, which interests children greatly.
Hours: 10:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m. , and 7:30 p.m.
Ticket: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for childrenWhere can one see the Long March exhibition?
| A．In Shanghai History Muse. | B．In Changfeng Park. |
| C．In Peace Park. | D．On 189 Dahude Road. |
How many shows do 0m Thailand elephants give at weekends?
A. One. 8. Two. C. Three D. Four.What may interest children very much in Peace Park?
| A．Elephants playing basketball | B．Dolphins dancing to the music. |
| C．Seals riding bikes. | D．Sea lions blowing instruments |
How much should a child pay to go into Peace Park?
A. Five yuan. B. Fifteen yuan. C, Ten yuan. D. Twenty yuan.Which of the following is true?
| A．The Long March exhibition is explained in English. |
| B．The sea animals can work out difficult math problems. |
| C．Thai elephants’ shows can only be seen in the day. |
| D．The sea animals perform three times a day. |
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future-for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes. The best title（标题）of this passage is _____________ .
| A．The Secrets of Happiness |
| B．Money Makes You Happy |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
The second paragraph tells us that_________.
| A．the more friends you have, the happier you’ll be |
| B．we shouldn’t think about our future |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life |
| D．some people fail to live a happy life |
The passage gives us ______ pieces of advice on happiness.
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
The writer thinks that _________.
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life |
| B．It’s wrong to spend time on work |
| C．hobbies take up too much time |
| D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
| A．Reading a good book |
| B．Traveling to a foreign country |
| C．Playing a sport |
| D．Spending time with close friends |
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