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
Rhinos(犀牛) are big and can be dangerous. They are also shy and seldom seen. Once there were hundreds of rhino species, but today there are only five. One ancient rhino called Indricotherium was the largest land mammal that ever lived. It was 5m high at the shoulders, and 8.5m long— twice the size of today’s biggest elephant! The living rhinos are still big, averaging 2-3m long and weighing up to 3,600kg.
To see all five species of living rhino you would need to do a bit of exploring. First you might visit Africa for a look at the white rhino and the black rhino. They live in Africa’s dry woodlands and grasslands. Then you could head to India and Nepal for a look at the Indian rhino. It lives in the high grasslands near rivers, where you have to ride an elephant to find one. Finally you might travel to the rainforests on the islands of Indonesia to see the Sumatran and Javan rhinos. These are the smallest and rarest rhinos in the world and extremely difficult to find.
Most rhinos are gentle and timid (胆小的).They have a bad reputation for being very aggressive, but that may be partly because they get frightened easily. Also, they have poor eyesight. They rely on their strong sense of smell to tell them a stranger is approaching, but if the wind is blowing the wrong way, they may not know someone is there until it’s too late.
Rhinos can be found only in their habitats, which is why habitat destruction has caused rhino populations to decline. As they disappear from certain places, their absence leads to many changes to the landscape. For example, black rhinos in Africa only eat shrubs (灌木) and small trees, pruning (修剪) the plants and limiting their growth. Many other species benefit from this, and as rhinos disappear, so do many other animals sharing their habitat. Bushes and trees take over the land and force species like the antelope to leave in search of food. In a short time the whole habitat has changed.From the text we learn that ______.
| A．rhinos are all big and dangerous |
| B．rhino numbers have declined greatly |
| C．rhinos are twice as large as elephants |
| D．Indricotherium is the world’s biggest living animal now |
The white rhino can be found in______.
| A．Indonesia’s island |
| B．Nepal’s high grasslands |
| C．Africa’s dry woodlands and grasslands |
| D．India’s high grasslands near rivers |
What can we conclude from Paragraph 2?
| A．Most rhinos live alone. |
| B．Rhinos are disappearing from their habitats. |
| C．The five rhino species are all different in colour. |
| D．Rhinos’ habitat ranges from rainforests to grasslands. |
The underlined word “aggressive” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by_____.
| A．energetic | B．attractive | C．useless | D．fierce |
The example of the black rhinos in the last paragraph is mainly to show that_____.
| A．rhinos only eat plants |
| B．all rhinos are endangered |
| C．all the habitat of rhinos has been damaged |
| D．the disappearance of rhinos has led to habitat change |
Sea lions and seals may swim in cold ocean water, but even they get chilly sometimes. Seeing an injured seal wrapped in a blanket at a marine(海的) mammal center gave Haley Humes and Hayley Jeffries an idea for a special Girl Scout project. They decided to make blankets to keep injured animals warm. They would give these blankets to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, California.
“We knew we wanted to help animals,” Haley said. “We went to the center to ask questions about what they needed. They don’t have a heated floor, and all the babies crowded together to stay warm.”
Friends since kindergarten, Haley and Hayley made 12 blankets to keep the Marine Mammal Center’s seals and sea lions warm. Using fun images like Winnie-the-Pooh, the girls took two hours to make each blanket. The first sea lion to test out a blanket looked pretty in pink.
“It was a sick baby and really liked it,” Haley said. “It curled up in it right away.”
“The blankets are beautiful and the animals love them!” said the Mammal Center’s Michele Hunter. “It’s nice to see children taking pride in their work and doing something to help animals.”
During the project, the girls took dozens of pictures for the PowerPoint presentations they gave to Girl Scout leaders. Those presentations helped Haley and Hayley raise $250 to buy additional supplies the center needed.
This was the first project the girls ever worked on and took months to plan and carry out.
“I learned that in order to make something happen, you have to take it slowly and step by step,” Hayley said. Just as important, the girls discovered that two people really can make a difference. “Knowing you’re making a difference……with these animals is amazing,” Haley said. “It was like the animals became my new friends.”
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center cares for sea lions and seals, as well as for other marine mammals. Since opening in 1971,the center has saved more than 5,000 injured marine mammals.What does the underlined word“ chilly” in Paragraph 1 mean?
| A．Sick. | B．Cold. | C．Afraid. | D．Bored. |
When Haley and Hayley saw an injured seal wrapped in a blanket, they_____.
| A．decided to help animals | B．asked Girl Scout for help |
| C．went to the animal center to work. | D．called on others to protect animals |
What can we learn about Haley and Hayley from the text?
| A．They raised $2,500 for the Mammal Center. |
| B．They made 120 blankets by themselves. |
| C．It took them an hour to make a blanket. |
| D．They felt great about what they did. |
Which of the following words can best describe the work of Haley and Hayley?
| A．Difficult. | B．Successful. | C．Experimental. | D．Dangerous. |
According to the text, the Mammal Center_____.
| A．has a history of about 40 years |
| B．has an advanced heating system |
| C．has saved ten thousand animals so far |
| D．protects both land and marine mammals |
Bright, Spacious Room
Spacious, single furnished room in owner- occupied home is available now, for one and a half years. Ground floor flat. Five-minute walk to the town center and local bus services. Well-equipped shared kitchen, including washing machine. Shared shower& toilet. Large rooms, with high ceilings, a warm and pleasant home. Responsible for own food & cooking, washing, telephone, insurance, etc. No smoking or pets. Not suitable for children. WiFi （无线网络）available locally.
Call Jenna on 85756624 if you are interested.
One Bedroom Newly Refurbished (整修) Flat in Burnage
A fantastic one-bedroom flat in the heart of Burnage is available for however long you want. The property has just been refurbished to a high standard. Situated above the pharmacy （药房）on Burnage Lane the property boasts a kitchen, large lounge, separate shower and toilet, and bedroom with in- built wardrobes. A must-see!
Call Daniel on 70554323 at the weekend.
Two Bedrooms Left in Four-bed House Share
A great four- bedroom property in the heart of Fallowfield. Two Bedrooms left in a mixed student house. The property has a dining area, toilet, lounge and one bedroom on the ground floor, followed by three bedrooms on the first floor with an extra toilet. Very close to the main bus stop & local amenities (设施): supermarket, Lloyds pharmacy and local launderette. Two minutes’ walking distance to the centre of Fallowfield. The property is available from the 1st of July 2012 to 30th June 2013. Half rent for July/ Aug. We are a private landlord; so there are no agency fees!
Jack welcomes you to call. Phone:22604322.
Board and Lodgings Close to Boston, Lincolnshire
We have a double room available on a board and lodgings basis from 1st of June, 2012 to 1st of May, 2013. Within a comfortable, peaceful farmhouse, set in lovely gardens and beautiful countryside. Share a bathroom with one other person only. Room has own TV with Freeview and access to wireless broadband,. Use of the garden and rest of the house. On the bus route to Boston and Horncastle. Free car parking space. All meals, bills, etc. included. Can cater for a variety of special dietary（饭食的）needs if required, Please call Alice at the weekend or after 7p.m. On workdays. Phone:42556755.Which of the following is TRUE about the first advertisement?
| A．It is suitable for a family with a baby. |
| B．It is a pleasant home though it is a little small. |
| C．It is convenient to get to the town center. |
| D．Access to the Internet is not convenient. |
Who should you contact if you want to rent long term?
| A．Jenna. | B．Daniel. | C．Jack. | D．Alice. |
What does Jack provide, according to the advertisement?
| A．Half rent all year around. |
| B．Rooms on the third floor. |
| C．Two student bedrooms. |
| D．One year or more rental period. |
If someone needs a free parking space in particular, he should call__________.
| A．85756624 | B．70554323 | C．22604322 | D．42556755 |
What kind of person would prefer to rent Alice’s house?
| A．Someone who likes living alone. |
| B．Someone who wants to cook for himself. |
| C．Someone who likes to live in a house in a busy street. |
| D．Someone who wants to live in a quiet and beautiful area. |
When I was 18, I had a motorbike accident that put me in a coma for three months. The doctors said there was little chance of my coming out of it, but my identical twin, Marcus, didn’t believe them and carried on talking to me. My first words when I came to myself were, “Hello, Marcus. ”Even though I had no memory of my own name, or that the woman crying at my bedside was my mother, I knew Marcus immediately; it was like a genetic(遗传的)memory. just felt close to him.
As weeks went by, I still could remember nothing before the accident. Marcus was the only person I could relate to.
I had to relearn everything, and Marcus helped me. Because of my twin I wasn’t scared of having lost my memory; I believed everything he said. He became my memory, telling me about my school, friends, previous girlfriends and holidays, showing me family photographs, and telling me how perfect I was.
With his encouragement I slowly recovered and tried to become the person everyone around me loved. Then years later, when my memories flooded back, I learned that I was anything but perfect—I was troublesome, selfish, and now very angry with Marcus for having lied to me.
But finally I understood. Out of love, Marcus had chosen not to tell me about my dark side. He wanted me to have a fresh start—and in fact I had one. Thanks to him, I was able to get married and have kids. I’m 46 now, and feel as if I’m in the third stage of my life. I know all there is to know, and wouldn’t want it any other way.Which of the following words best describes Marcus?
| A．Dishonest. | B．Thoughtful. | C．Careful. | D．Strict. |
According to the text, the author_____.
| A．felt very close to Marcus when he first woke up |
| B．didn’t get his memories back until months later |
| C．had been very popular before the accident |
| D．remembered nothing but his own name when he first woke up |
How did the author feel when he first got his memories back?
| A．Angry. | B．Excited | C．Guilty. | D．Lonely. |
What was the author’s purpose in writing the text?
| A．To tell us the importance of being honest. |
| B．To explain the meaning of success. |
| C．To express his gratitude to his twin. |
| D．To show how he had suffered. |
Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
| A．My Twin Rewrote My Childhood |
| B．An Accident Destroyed My Life |
| C．Family Will Always Be with You |
| D．Friends Share Everything |
阅读下面短文，并根据文章后的要求答题（请注意问题后的词数要求）。
(1)Although many Chinese students say they have a good knowledge of English grammar, most would admit(承认) that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to Chinese students, they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain poor! I would suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.
(2)First, they can’t find suitable words to express themselves because of limited vocabulary. Clearly the better answer is to expand(扩展) their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.
(3)Second, they are afraid of _____________________. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY AND ACCURACY. You want to make yourself understood, to talk to someone in English ,as quickly and as well as you can, even if sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and ignore your mistakes.
(4)Third, no enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All that is heard is necessary for you to start speaking.
(5)Fourth, most Chinese students are inactive rather than active language learners. Instead of actively finding opportunities to improve their spoken English, they passively wait for speaking opportunities(机会) to come to them and wonder why their spoken English always remains poor. If you have positive attitude, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.What’s the main idea of the passage？( no more than 10 words)
Fill in the blank in Para 3 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)
What does the underlined word “they” mean in Para 5？(no more than 3 words)
Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 2 words)
They don’t know how to express their meaning properly because of __________.What does the writer think most Chinese students should do to improve their spoken English according to para 5 ? ( no more than 10 words)