“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever things weren’t going my way. “Don’t worry, one day your luck will change.” Mother was right, as I discovered after I had finished my college education. I had decided to try for a job in radio. One day, I wanted to host(主持) a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.
In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn’t got enough experience. “Get some work with a small station and work your way up,” she said.
I went back home. I couldn’t get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a store and needed someone to help him. But again, I didn’t get the job.
I felt really down. “Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. Dad lent me the car to help me to look for my job. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner, a nice man, told me he had already had someone.
As I left his office, I asked, “How can someone be a sports announcer(播音员) if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”
I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man call. “What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game, I succeeded.
On my way home, Mom’s words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, it’ll feel doubly(加倍的) good because of all the hard work you’ve had.” At that moment I knew what just what she meant. What’s the writer’s ideal(理想的) job?
| A．A sportsman. | B．A shop assistant. |
| C．A sports announcer. | D．A businessman. |
Why didn’t the writer get the job in Chicago?
| A．Because he was too young. |
| B．Because he didn’t get college education. |
| C．Because he’s got a good-looking person. |
| D．Because he hadn’t got enough experience. |
Which of the following is true according to the article?
| A．You just need to wait for some time, then luck will come. |
| B．Luck will come if you try your best to do everything. |
| C．It’s important for you to wait for luck. |
| D．You should trust your mother. |
The sentence “But I got turned down every time.” means “______”.
| A．But I was refused(拒绝) every time |
| B．But I was successful every time |
| C．But I lost my way every time |
| D．But the door of every station was always closed |
What’s the best title of this passage?
| A．Mother’s words |
| B．Everything Happens For The Best |
| C．No One Is Always Lucky |
| D．To Find A Job In Radio Is Difficult |
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As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer，Olympic Games and Discoveries.
In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Today, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.
The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.
For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.
The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.
【1】判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误）；【2】完成句子；【3】~【4】简略回答问题；【5】将文中画线句子译成汉语。Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before. 【 】
Many televisions can _______________________ the Internet and record programs.
Where are TVs moving from living rooms?
___________________________________________________________________ What is the main challenge for television？
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Reading is the key to school success and, like any skill, it takes practice. A child learns to walk by practicing until he no longer has to think about how to put one foot in front of the other. An excellent sportsman practices until he can play quickly, correctly and without thinking. Educators call it “automaticity (自动性)”.
A child learns to read by sounding out the letters and finding the meaning of the words. With practice, he stumbles less and less, reading by the phrase (短语). With automaticity, he doesn’t have to think about the meaning of words, so he can give all his attention to the meaning of the text.
It can begin as early as first grade. In a recent study of children in Illinois schools, Alan Rossman of Northwestern University found that automatic readers in the first grade not only read almost three times as fast as the others, but also got better results in exams.
According to Rossman, the key to automaticity is the amount (数量) of time a child spends reading , not his IQ. Any child who spends at least 3.5 to 4 hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers will probably reach automaticity. It can happen if a child turns off TV just one night for reading at home.
You can test yourself by reading something new which is suitable (适合) for your level. If you read aloud with expression, with a sense of the meaning of the sentences, you probably are an automatic reader. If you read brokenly, one word at a time, without expression or meaning, you need more practice.“Reading is the key to school success” means that reading .
| A．helps school develop faster |
| B．is a key to a successful school |
| C．helps students go to a key school |
| D．can improve students’ learning results |
Children with “automaticity” can read faster because they .
| A．know how to read the words |
| B．do not have to think while reading |
| C．read by themselves without any help |
| D．pay attention to the meaning of the text |
Rossman tells that any child who will possibly be an automatic reader.
| A．turns off TV one night 4 weeks |
| B．reads books by the word quickly |
| C．spends an hour reading every day |
| D．gets the same grades as others in exams |
The underlined word “stumble” in the passage means “ ” in Chinese.
| A．结结巴巴地读 | B．全神贯注地读 |
| C．心不在焉地读 | D．声情并茂地读 |
The best title for the passage is “ ”.
| A．IQ Is the Key to the Automaticity |
| B．TV Is Bad for Children’s Reading |
| C．Automaticity Depends on Practice |
| D．Automatic Reads Will Be Successful |
Welcome to Shawnee Mountain, a great place for skiing! All people can have a wonderful time here. For more information, you can visit www.shawneemt.com or call 570-421-7231.
| Some price as Shawnee Mountain Skiing Last year! 3 Minutes to the Top LIFT（电梯）TICKETS |
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| Winter 2011-2012 Price |
Midweek (open to close) |
Weekend/holiday (open to close) |
Night (3 pm to close) |
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| Adult(成人)（Ages 19 to 61） |
$43 |
$50 |
$29 |
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| Young Man*(Ages 18&under) |
$32 |
$36 |
$29 |
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| Child (46cm tall & under with paying adult) |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
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| College Student College ID(身份证)needed |
$33 |
$44 |
$29 |
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| Soldier (active duty ID needed) |
$33 |
$44 |
$29 |
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| Elders*(Ages 62 to 69) |
$33 |
$44 |
$29 |
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| Super Elders*(Ages 70+) |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
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| *proof(证明)of age may be needed |
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| Holiday periods: 12/25/2011 through 1/2/2012；2/21/2012 through 2/25/2012 |
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| Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday8am-10pm Sunday8am-9pm |
Christmas Day Noon-5pm Night skiing 3pm-close Mid December-March |
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Shawnee Mountain is a wonderful place for
| A．staying | B．skiing | C．climbing | D．visiting |
Two parents and a child of 45cm tall will pay for the lift ticket on weekend.
| A．$100 | B．$86 | C．$50 | D．$43 |
If a soldier goes to the mountain, should be shown for a lift ticket.
| A．the proof of age | B．the college ID |
| C．the phone number | D．the active duty ID |
It is known that people can go to Shawnee Mountain .
| A．with expensive tickets at night | B．for 6hours on Christmas Day |
| C．from Mid December to March | D．just from Monday to Friday |
Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．There are 2 holiday periods during a winter |
| B．The prices now are not the same as last year. |
| C．People over 70 are also welcome to be there |
| D．people can go to the mountain in the afternoon. |
Saturday, June 16th
In the morning, we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and making jokes.
However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o’clock, it was dark and windy. Soon, there was a shower. Unluckily, none of us brought an umbrella. We ran about but we could find no place to hide.
Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining, There were hours to go before we reached the campsite (野营地). It was even worse that our small compass (指南针) showed that we went to the wrong way. We had lost our way!
We had to make a quick decision as it was raining heavily. Chris said we could set up a tent to hide in, so Mary and Tom helped to set up the tent. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we were unable to light the fire, as everything was wet. We dried ourselves, chatted and waited inside the tent. At about five o’clock, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the camping trip because all of us had been very tired.
This camping trip may not be very successful but we know each other better. And the most important thing I’ve learned from this trip is the importance of team spirit.The writer went camping in Green Natural Park .
| A．for 4 hour | B．for 2 days |
| C．in June | D．in the afternoon |
It was even worse that they .
| A．had no picnic | B．lost their way |
| C．couldn’t light the fire | D．couldn’t know each other |
Chris suggested that they should in the rain.
| A．set up a tent | B．reach the campsite |
| C．keep singing | D．find a place to hide |
Which of the following is NOT true？
| A．It was sunny in the morning. |
| B．None of them had an umbrella. |
| C．They gave up the camping at last. |
| D．They ran about to dry themselves. |
The writer has learned the importance of from the trip.
| A．making a decision | B．working together |
| C．enjoying holidays | D．taking a compass |
阅读短文，按要求完成短文后的各项任务。
The holiday’s upon us．After months of study, you have some time to yourself．So, why not read a book? Well, some people will say, “Why trouble with books? We have the Internet and other media（媒体）that offer a lot more colorful programs．Books are history!”
But don’t be fooled．There’s still a lot to be said for reading-and reading as widely as possible．
One clear reason is that a well-chosen _________is a wonderful collection of _______ and expressions, so long as you have a good dictionary, of course．Believe me, it’s far easier to get new English words and expressions from a book or article than it is from the TV or the Internet．
But an even more important point is that books give you something that modern media simply can not. The webpage（网页）is always full of pictures and the text is often designed（设计） to make it as easy to read as possible．Though “easy” may be welcome, unluckily it’s of little use for any long-time development of reading skills and the general language level．For that, there’s still no substitute（替代品）for a book．
But perhaps the best single reason is that simply choosing what you read and doing it by yourself means that it’s something you do by and for yourself．You can choose what you want to read．It’s hard work, but while you are reading, you’ll find that what once seemed like a duty is now a pleasure．Reading can bring us great pleasure. 在(1)处空白处填上适当的词使句义完整、上下文通顺。_______ _________
将（2）句译成中文 ________________________________________________
回答问题：How many reasons for reading books does the text mention?_________________
在文中找出You can enjoy yourself after studying for months.同意句。__________________
在文中找出最能表达该短文主题的句子。______________________________
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