Nirmal Purja has set several world records after climbing the world's 14 highest mountains in less than seven months．
（1） Though he was born 1，600 meters above sea level，he didn't climb any serious mountains until he was 29．
But Mr． Purja， now 36， was trained to be strong． He used to be a soldier in the British army， where he had special training for fighting in very cold weather．（2）
There are only 14 mountains in the world that are higher than 8，000 meters． Mr．Purja had already climbed several of them．（3） The old record for climbing the 14 mountains was seven years，ten months and six days． It was set by South Korean climber Kim Chang﹣ho in 2013．
Mr．Purja named his challenge"Project Possible"．（4） On October 29，just a little more than six months after he started， Nirmal Purja had finished climbing the 14th mountain．
Though Mr． Purja completed his challenge unbelievably quickly，it wasn't easy．For example，during one day of climbing Shishapangma， Mr． Purja and his team climbed for 15 hours nonstop．
（5） Mr．Purja believes his strong physical condition and his training as a soldier helped him．He hopes his efforts will inspire others．"People are only limited（限制） by their imagination，" he says．"If you don't dream， then you won't do it"
A． Mr． Purja was born in Nepal， in the Himalayas． B． He had completed five more climb in Pakistan． C． He began on April 23， by climbing Annapurna in Nepal． D． His goal was to climb all of them in less than seven months． E． They had to deal with winds as fast as 75 kilometers per hour． F． In 2018， he left there to follow his dream of mountain climbing． |
Different countries have different ideas about manners-how you behave when you are eating.In England,table manners are important.Good table manners in England are as follows:
★How to sit:You should sit up straight in your chair.It is not a good idea to lean(倾斜)forwards or backwards.When you eat, you should not lean towards the plate,but bring the knife,fork or spoon towards you.At the same time,do not out your elbows on the table,nor reach over someone’s plate for something.
★Using your fingers:English people normally don’t pick food up with their fingers when they are eating main courses.If you are not sure,the safest is to use your knife or fork.There are,however,some foods that are usually eaten with fingers.They include sanwiches,burgers,crisps and fruit.
★Your mouth:It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food,or to eat with your mouth open.And if possible,do not make any noises.Never lick(舔)your plate after eating.
★How much to eat:It is polite to eat the food that you have been offered,so a clear plate is a good plate.It shows that you enjoyed the food.If you can’t finish everything and need to leave a little,that’s also okay.You could say something like“That was very nice,thank you,but I’m just too full to eat another bite.”
How should you sit when you are eating in England?
A.You should lean backwards.
B.You should lean forwards.
C.You should sit up straight in your chair.
What food do Englishmen eat with their fingers?
A.Beef. B.Pizza. C.Juice.
What is the good table manners in England?
A.Reach over someone’s plate for something.
B.Lick your plate after eating.
C.Eat an orange with fingers.
What can we infer(推断)according to the passage?
A.Eating with the mouth closed is a good manner.
B.We mustn’t leave anything on the plate any time.
C.Saying sorry means we are full.
What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.The differences between England and China.
B.Good table manners in England.
C.The importance of table manners.
When I was a six-year-old girl, I spent the summer with my grandmother.She sent me down to the store with a list.Behind the counter(柜台) was a lady,Miss White.
“Excuse me,”I said,she looked up. “I need to get these.”I continued,holding up my list. “So?Get them?”Miss White pointed to a sign. “There is no one else here except you and me,and I am not your servant(仆人)，so get yourself a basket over there.”
I visited Miss White twice a week that summer.Going to the store was like going into a war.But by the end of the summer,I could finish the one-hour shopping trip in around 15 minutes.Before returning home,I stopped at the store to get some candies at the last time.
“All right,”she said, “What did you learn this summer?”
“That you are mean(吝啬的)！”I replied.
Miss White just laughed. “I know what you think of me,”she said. “Well,I don’t care!My job is to teach every child I meet life lessons.You will be glad when you are older!”Glad I met Miss White?Ha!The idea was unreasonable.
Many years later,one day my daughter came to me with homework troubles.
“It is too bad,”she said.
“Could you finish my math problems for me?”
“If I do it for you,how will you learn to do it yourself?” I said.Suddenly,I was back at the store where I had learned the hard way to do shopping by myself.
Life is full of all kinds of troubles.You may be given a hand once or twice,but luck may not find you every time.So try to work it out yourself.What did Miss White probably do?
A. A teacher.
B. A shop assistant.
C. A bank clerk.Why did the little girl stop before returning home?
A. Because she wanted to say goodbye to Miss White.
B. Because she needed the help of Miss White.
C. Because she wanted to buy something.What do you think of Miss White according to the passage?
A.She is intelligent.
B.She is mean.
C.She is lazy.What does the underlined word“unreasonable”mean?
A.不相信的.
B.不合理的.
C.不可想象的.What did the little girl learn from Miss White’s life lessons?
A.We have to learn how to ask for help.
B.We have to learn how to get on with strangers.
C.We have to try to work out troubles by ourselves.
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What do you need if you want to join Paradise Cycling Adventure Holiday?
A.A bike. B.A book . C.A leader.
How far will people cycle on most days?
A.About 10 km. B.About 20 km. C.About 30 km.
What can’t people get at the end of the holiday?
A.Health. B.Energy. C.Money.
How many people are in a group?
A.Twelve. B.Fourteen. C.Two.
The passage is .
A.An advertisement. B.A documentary. C.A story.
“Have you finished your lesson, George?” Said Mr. Prentice to his son, who had laid aside his book and was busy making a large paper kite.
“No, father,” replied George, hanging down his Head.
“ ”
“Because it is so difficult, father, I’m not sure that I shall never learn it. . My memory is so bad.”
“If I were to promise you a holiday on the thirtieth of the month after next, do you think you would forget the date?”
“ ”
“You are good at skating, and flying your kite, and playing footballs, are you not?” “Yes, father.”
“And you cannot learn your lesson! My dear boy, you are lying to yourself. ” “But have I not tried, father?” again asked George.
“ . Come, for this afternoon lay aside that kite you are making, and give another effort to get your lesson ready. Be serious, and you will soon learn it.”
| A．No, I’m pretty sure that I should not. |
| B．You can learn as well as any one, if you will try. |
| C．It is easy. |
| D．Well, try again. |
E. Besides(而且), I could not remember it after I had learned it.
F. If you don’t pay more attention to your lessons you will never be fit for anything.
G. Why not, my son?
When he was small, Hill was a famous bad boy.
At the age of 9, his father married his stepmother. At that time they lived poor in the countryside while his stepmother was from a wealthy family.
His father introduced Hill to his stepmother as he said, “Dear, I hope you notice in the entire shire this is the worst boy, who has made me have no other way. Maybe before tomorrow morning he will throw a stone at you, or do a bad thing you will never imagine.”
To Hill's surprise, his stepmother went up to him with a smile, held up his head and looked at him carefully. She then turned around to tell her husband, “You’re wrong. He is not the worst boy in the entire shire, but the cleverest and creative boy. Only he doesn’t find a place to show himself. ”
His stepmother’s words warmed his heart, his eyes full of tears. With this, he started building friendship with his stepmother. And this became the drive of his life, making him create 28 successful golden rules, which helped tens of thousands of ordinary people walk on the road to success.
Before his stepmother came, no one praised him smart, and his father and neighbors considered him as a bad boy. However, his stepmother’s words changed his life.
When Hill was 14 years old, his stepmother bought him a used typewriter and said to him, “I believe you will become a writer.” Hill accepted his stepmother’s gift and expectation, and started writing things to a local newspaper. He understood his stepmother’s strong feeling of interest in his family while he saw with his own eyes she had changed his family. Therefore, he would do as well as she expected him to.
The strength from his stepmother made him a rich man and famous writer in the United States and one of the most important persons in the 20th century.
Praise will never be unnecessary, especially for children. A sincere (真诚的〉praise may be better than 10, 000 bad words. What did people think of Hill before the age of nine?
| A．Clever. | B．Creative. |
| C．Unfriendly. | D．Foolish. |
Hill started making friends with his stepmother after she ______.
| A．smiled at him |
| B．looked at him carefully |
| C．said good words about him |
| D．said bad words about him |
Which of the following is wrong about Hill?
| A．He accepted his stepmother's typewriter. |
| B．He failed to do as he was expected. |
| C．He started writing to a local newspaper. |
| D．He understood his stepmother. |
The writer is most probably an expert of______.
| A．house building | B．diet |
| C．news writing | D．education |
The passage was written mainly to tell us that ______.
| A．children should be praised |
| B．Hill’s father married again |
| C．Hill's stepmother wan kind to him |
| D．Hill'S father was cruel to him |
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