BALTIMORE. MARYLAND—An old postcard changed the lives of an eleven-year-old boy and a very sick woman. The postcard had a picture of the steamship Titanic. The Titanic was the largest ocean ship in the world. It hit an iceberg（冰山）and sank on April 14. 1912. More than 1,500 of the 2,200 people on the ship were killed.
The postcard was passed from one person to another for more than 80 years. Then it appeared at a card show for people who liked to collect postcards. An eleven-year-old boy, Joey Russell, came to the show with his grandfather. His grandfather knew everything about the Titanic and its trip from England to New York. “Let’s buy that postcard.” he told Joey. “It will be important someday.”
Two years later, Joey’s grandfather took him on a special trip. They went on a trip to the North Atlantic ocean to watch as workers pulled the Titanic up from the bottom of the ocean. Joey put his special postcard in his bag for the trip. On the ship, Joey met Edith Haisman. This woman was on the Titanic when it sank. She was one of the people who were rescued. Joey pulled the postcard out of his pocket. “Please sign this, Mrs. Haisman.” he said. She was happy to write her name on the back of the postcard.
When Joey got home, he put the postcard away and forgot about it, Then Kate Shelley, one of Joey’s friends, told him that her mother was very sick. She needed an operation, but there was a problem. The operation was very expensive, and the family needed $80, 000 to pay for it. Friends and relatives tried to help. But where could they get so much money?
Then when Joey went to see the new movie “Titanic”, he had an idea. “Millions of people are seeing this movie and reading about the Titanic.” Joey thought. He remembered the old postcard with Edith Haisman’s signature on it. “Maybe I can sell it for some money. Then I can help Kate’s mom.”
Joey told his mother and father about his idea to help Mrs. Shelley. His parents helped him try to sell the postcard to the person who would pay the most money for it. Joey’s story was on television and in newspapers. Joey and Kate even went to New York to be on a national TV show. After the show, many people called in to offer money for the Titanic card. Someone bought it for $60. 000.
Joey’s kind heart and the old Titanic postcard worked together to save a woman’s life.Which of the following is NOT true about the old postcard?
| A．The Titanic was the largest steamship in the world in 1912. |
| B．The steamship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank about a hundred years ago |
| C．Over two thousand passengers were killed in the ocean accident. |
| D．More than eighty years had passed before the postcard belonged to Joey. |
Joey Russell _________.
| A．decided to buy the postcard at a shop |
| B．showed great interest in collecting postcards |
| C．took the postcard with him to see Mrs. Shelley |
| D．asked Mrs. Haisman to sign her name on his postcard |
What does the underlined word “rescued” mean in the sentence?
| A．Be made safe from danger. |
| B．Be on an ocean trip. |
| C．Be working on board. |
| D．Be asked to sell the postcard. |
When did Joey Russell have the idea of selling his old postcard for money?
| A．When Kate Shelley told him of her mother’s sickness. |
| B．When he went to see the new movie “Titanic”. |
| C．When he was reading the new book of Titanic. |
| D．When he remembered Mrs. Haisman’s signature on his card. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．The Titanic arrived in New York at the end of April, 1912. |
| B．At the age of 13, Joey Russell got Mrs. Haisman’s signature. |
| C．Joey Russell sold out his postcards on a national TV show. |
| D．The Titanic card was sold to many people for $60, 000. |
You may not have heard the words “freshman fifteen” before, but they are very important for students who are entering university(大学). A freshman is a first-year college student. “Fifteen” means fifteen pounds---the fifteen pounds added to a student’s weight in his or her first year. There are a number of reasons why first-year university students gain(增加) weight; but it’s encouraging to know that freshmen don’t have to add these harmful fifteen pounds.
Mistakes choosing food
University kitchens serve(供应) many kinds of food. Some students choose unhealthy food, because now their patents are not nearby to help them choose. Some students visit the kitchen many times while studying. Late at night, some students get harmful fast food such as fish and chips with Coke to drink. Students also have less time for walking, running, and doing sports because of their schoolwork.
Eating right
If you’re careful, you don’t have to add fifteen pounds. Here are some ideas:
Think more about what you eat.
Eat plenty of vegetables and healthy meats.
Don’t eat desserts full of sugar; have fruit after dinner.
Try not to eat so much unhealthy food while you study.
It’s all right to have a little fast food sometimes---but not often.
Write down the foods you eat.
Walk, run, do sports---move and you will feel better!
Remember that the “freshman fifteen” can happen to anyone. Talk to your friends about it. Together, try to eat healthy food and not to eat unhealthy food. Walking, running, and playing sports is always more fun with friends. Help each other and you can have a healthy and happy freshman year.The “freshman fifteen” is _______.
| A．weight that high school students gain |
| B．weight that first-year university students can gain |
| C．fifteen pounds of food that first-year students eat |
| D．fifteen students who eat unhealthy food |
Which of these mistakes is not mentioned（提及）in the passage?
| A．Choosing unhealthy food. | B．Visiting the kitchen while studying. |
| C．Getting fast food at night. | D．Eating too much chocolate. |
Which of these ideas would the writer probably agree with?
| A．You’d better not eat unhealthy food. |
| B．Not eating unhealthy foods is easier with friends’ help. |
| C．Gaining fifteen pounds can help you study better. |
| D．Some students can eat anything they want. |
“My dear lady,” says Holmes. “You’re shaking. Are you cold? Do you want a cup of hot tea?”
“I’m not cold,” the woman replies, “I fear for my life!”
“We are here to help you. Don’t worry about anything. I don’t know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon(马车).”
“Why, yes. You’re right. But how do you know these things?”
“I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud(泥土) on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.”
“My name is Helen Stoner,” she states, “My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather(继父), Dr Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a big old house. We are living in the house. Dr Roylott is using my mother’s money for expenses(开支). Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages.”
Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helen’s story. He hears every detail.
Helen continues. “My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.”
“He has no friends at all?” asks Holmes.
“No. He talks to no one except the gypsies（吉普赛人）. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now.”
“Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies?”
“My dear Mr Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room.”Paragraph 6 beginning with “My name is …” is mostly about ________.
| A．Helen’s dead sister | B．Helen’s trip to London |
| C．the house Helen lives in | D．Helen’s stepfather and the family |
What is Holmes doing while Helen is telling her story?
| A．Walking slowly. | B．Listening carefully. |
| C．Standing sadly. | D．Writing quickly. |
Which of the following can best describe the gypsies according to the passage?
| A．They are very rich. | B．They are afraid of other people. |
| C．They live on a horse-drawn wagon. | D．They move from one place to another. |
King’s College Summer School is an annual (年度的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King’s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year’s summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:
| Application date ▼ Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2013. ▼ Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2013. ▼ Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2013. |
Courses ▼ English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours ▼ American History: 16 hours ▼ American Culture: 16 hours |
| Steps ▼ A letter of self-introduction ▼ A letter of recommendation(推荐) The letters should be written in English with all necessary information. |
Cost ▼ Daily lessons: $200 ▼ Sports and activities: $100 ▼ Travel: $200 ▼ Hotel service: $400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives(亲属) in the same city. |
| Please write to: Thompson, Sanders 1026 King’s Street, New York, NY10016, USA E-mail to: KC-Summer School @ yahoo.com |
The summer training program includes all of the following except ______.
| A．doing a part-time job | B．taking courses |
| C．having sports | D．travelling |
If you want to live at a relative’s home in New York, you will have to pay the school ______.
| A．$ 200 | B．$ 400 |
| C．$ 500 | D．$ 900 |
Which of the following statements is True?
| A．The program will last two months. |
| B．You can e-mail or call the school. |
| C．You should write to Thompson only in English. |
| D．Students in China can send applications only on July 10. |
Saying no starts small
“All right then — just one more piece...” Words every girl has said when they are faced with the delicious cheesecake. Of course, many of us know we may eat the whole thing in the end.
It isn’t just girls. Most of us find it hard to say “no” to something attractive. However, scientists now say that willpower is very important to success and a happy life.
Scientists in different countries have been studying the effects of willpower on people’s lives for a long time. The results are similar, according to an article on February 7 in the Guardian, a famous British newspaper.
In one experiment, scientists told young children that they could either have a marshmallow (圆形软糖) now, or two marshmallows in 15 minutes. Waiting obviously needed more willpower. Scientists then continued studying the children as they grew up. They wanted to see if some children always had stronger willpower. They also wanted to see how having stronger willpower affected their lives.
Years later, scientists found that the children who had waited for two marshmallows were all healthier, happier and richer adults. Oppositely, the children who had shown weaker willpower at that young age were more likely to be in low-paid jobs, to be overweight, to have social problems.
But there is hope, Roy F Baumeister, an American social psychology(心理学) professor (教授) told the Guardian. Baumeister says we can train our willpower just like we train our muscles（肌肉）. Even a little practice can strengthen（加强） our overall self-control if we do it regularly.
You could start by making yourself stand up straight, speaking in complete sentences, or using a computer mouse with the other hand. Scientists have found that people who manage to change little habits often perform much better in laboratory willpower tests.
Like muscles, willpower can “get tired”. Don’t try to do too many things at the same time, or when you don’t have enough energy, for example when you are ill. If you already feel tired, you can try to recharge(恢复) your willpower with a good night’s sleep and by eating well.The example of a girl eating cheesecake is used to
| A．prove that girls have weak willpower |
| B．introduce the topic of willpower to the readers |
| C．show that cheesecake is especially attractive to girls |
| D．show the connection between willpower and success |
What can we infer from the experiment?
| A．The scientists had already known the results before the experiment. |
| B．It showed that willpower is the most important to success and a happy life. |
| C．The children who chose to wait were more likely to be successful in their lives. |
| D．The children who chose only one marshmallow at first had stronger willpower. |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the training of willpower?
| A．You should have a goal every day. |
| B．Good rest and proper diet can help. |
| C．Willpower needs to be exercised regularly. |
| D．Keep willpower from being used too much. |
What is the article mainly about?
| A．How willpower and muscles are similar and how they can be trained. |
| B．How willpower affects people’s lives and how it is similar to muscles. |
| C．How willpower is important to success and how we can make it stronger. |
| D．How willpower is connected with success and how they affect each other |
An atlas is a book of maps. Atlases are made with different kinds of information about different parts and areas of a country or the world. They are prepared for desk use or travel use.
Desk atlases are made for different groups of people with different needs. For example, students may use desk atlases to help learn geography, and other people may use desk atlases to study a place. A popular type of the latest atlas shows the recent fact of the world. New atlases are often carefully produced to help people learn about the changes, such as the name changes, boundary(边界) changes and other important new information. A desk atlas can also have some different maps of the same place. For example, an atlas may include maps showing population and important products of a place.
Travel atlases usually show the information about both natural and man-made features.So it is not surprising to find universities,airports,forests,rivers,roads as well as cities,towns and villages in them.A travel atlas is often the first thing people need when they want yo start a trip in a strange place.It often has a map of a whole country,and a map with more special information of each important place in the country.Take the atlas of the United States as an example,it often has a map of the whole country and then a map of each of the fifty states.
A travel atlas may also point out the beautiful natural places. In the US, the atlas may include national parks such as the Yellow Stone Park and some others to show the beauty of nature and interesting places to tourists.An atlas is according to the passage.
| A．a guide book | B．a history book |
| C．a collection of pictures | D．a collection of maps |
From the passage we know people need newly produced atlases because .
| A．they can’t see the old ones clearly |
| B．they like to buy different ones |
| C．something has changed |
| D．something is missing |
According to the passage, people can find the information about in a travel atlas of Shaanxi.
| A．the population of Shaanxi | B．the local products of Shaanxi |
| C．the Yellow Stone National Park | D．Xi’an Jiaotong University |
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