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When I was four years old,I broke my elbow. After many weeks in a cast (石膏) I returned to the hospital to finally have it removed. My mother found it strange that I was so enthusiastic about returning to the place where I had experienced so much pain. Yet she soon discovered my fascination with the healing process and how doctors helped to enhance it.
I was in fear as the doctor removed my cast and asked me to move my arm,and immediately became scared as the pain came shooting back through my elbow. After another series of X-rays and examinations my arm was put into a new cast I had begun to doubt the reliability of the doctor,and my mother thought I would be unwilling to return a second time.
When the day came to have my cast removed again,I was nervous. Yet I was optimistic enough to trust the doctor as he once again removed my cast and asked me to move my arm. And this time it was better! Nothing hurt!
On the way back home I released (松开) my mother's hand and ran ahead,and out of her sight. She was immediately worried that I would come upon someone dangerous. At the age of four I was already known for liking to talk with strangers that I felt were potential friends. When she caught sight of me again, I was looking up into the face of an old broken-legged man,saying,“Don't worry,sir! The doctor will fix your leg. Look how he fixed my arm!” 
Since then I have continued to be fascinated with the human body and medicine. I also still love to help people,and never miss an opportunity to encourage someone. But most of all,I still believe that optimism and trust are the building blocks of happiness and success. Many things can change,but I am proud to say that these parts of me have always stayed the same.
56.The author was nervous when he returned to the hospital the second time because      .
A. the hospital seemed like a more frightening place   B. the doctor there was unskilled
C. he was afraid of the pain         D. he was sure his elbow wouldn't recover
57.What did the mother fear when the author ran out of her sight on the way back home?
A. That he would break his elbow again.
B. That he would run down others and break their legs
C. That he would lose his way.
D. That he would come upon a dangerous stranger and get hurt.
58.What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A. He is optimistic and enthusiastic.     B. He was hard-working as a young boy.
C. He doesn't like making friends with strangers.
D. He could become anything but a doctor.
59.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. An Unforgettable Hospital Experience        B. Lessons of a Broken Bone
C. What Makes for Happiness and Success?      D. Broken Bones Take Long to Heal

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There is one word that is on the lips of Americans, day and night: “Sorry.”
One time as I was walking on the street, a young man ran by hurriedly, brushing against my handbag. Even as he continued on his way, he turned back and said “sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he didn’t forget to apologize. One day, after I bought a mango, the salesman was giving me the change, but I wasn’t ready for it and a coin dropped to the ground. “I’m sorry,” he said while bending down to pick it up. I was puzzled—why would he apologize when it is my fault?
Another time, I stepped on a man’s foot in an escalator, at the same time, we both said “sorry”. I thought it interesting, was it really necessary for him to apologize? Later on, an American friend explained to me that according to the American mentality, the escalators a public place, and everyone should be able to stand in it. After someone occupies a position in the elevator, making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand, isn’t it necessary to express an apology?
If you go to the movies and the tickets happen to be sold out, the ticket seller will say: “Sorry, the tickets are sold out.” Whenever one of your hopes goes unfulfilled, an American will say “sorry” as a sign of sympathy.
During my stay in America, I often came across situations in which I was supposed to say “sorry”. Gradually, I realized that when friction(摩擦)appears in daily life, Americans don’t care much about who is wrong; If someone is troubled, a “sorry” is always necessary. When this happens, even if the other person is hurt, the “sorry” cools tempers and human kindness is shown. Perhaps this is why I never saw anyone quarreling on the buses, subways or streets of America.
How many examples are given to show that Americans like to say “sorry”?

A.One B.Two C.Three D.Four

When the author was walking on the street, a young man ran by hurriedly ______.

A.and took away his bag B.and touched his bag
C.to help him with his bag D.to brush his bag

Which of the following plays a different role in the passage?

A.Paragraph 2 B.Paragraph 3 C.Paragraph 4 D.Paragraph 5

At last, the author’s attitude towards the Americans’ “sorry” seems to be ______.

A.angry B.interested C.approving(赞成) D.disappointed

The best title for the passage can be “_______”.

A.My life in America B.Americans’ “sorry”
C.My experience in an escalator D.The meaning of “sorry”

In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bikes to work every day. In New York, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City . They declare that if more people rode bikes to work, there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown part of the city and so less dirty air from car engines.
For several years this group has been trying to get the city government to help bike riders. For example , they want the city to draw special lanes( 车道) for bikes on some of the main streets, because when bike riders must use the same lanes as cars there are accidents. Bike for a Better City feels that if there were special lanes, more people would use bikes.
But no bike lanes have been drawn. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea- they say it will slow traffic. Some store owners on the main streets don’t like the idea- they say that if there is less traffic, they will have less business.
The city government has not yet decided what to do. It wants to keep everyone happy. On weekends, Central Park, the largest place of open ground in New York, is closed to cars, and the roads may be used by bike only.
But Bike for a Better City says that this is not enough and keeps fighting to get bike lanes down-town.
In New York, a group of bike riders_________.

A.are keeping practicing for health
B.have no cars of their own
C.are complaining (埋怨) there are not enough buses
D.are trying to settle the problem of air pollution

The bike riders suggest that____________.

A.bikes should be used instead of cars.
B.bike lanes should be drawn
C.fewer buses or cars should be used
D.the number of special lanes should be decreased

The advantage of the special lanes is that________.

A.they will make cars and buses run slowly
B.they will make it easier for bike riders to go to parks
C.they will make the city more beautiful
D.they will prevent accidents

The government has not decided whether special lanes should be drawn_______.

A.so that everyone is disappointed
B.because there are different opinions
C.because most people travel by train
D.because Bike for a Better City is not strong enough

Cars are not permitted to enter Central Park on weekends_________.

A.so that Bike for a Better City is pleased
B.so that everyone is happy
C.and bike lanes are drawn
D.but Bike for a Better City is still not satisfied

O. Henry was a pen name used by an American writer of short stories. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North Carolina in 1862. As a young boy he lived an exciting life. He did not go to school for very long, but he managed to teach himself everything he needed to know. When he was about 20 years old, O. Henry went to Texas, where he tried different jobs. He first worked on a newspaper, and then had a job in a bank. When some money went missing from the bank, O. Henry was believed to have stolen it. Because of that, he was sent to prison. During the three years in prison, he learned to write short stories. After he got out of prison, he went to New York and continued writing. He wrote mostly about New York and the life of the poor there. People liked his stories, because simple as the tales were, they would finish with a sudden change at the end, to the reader’s surprise.
In which order did O. Henry do the following things?
a. Lived in New York. b. Worked in a bank.c. Travelled to Texas.
d. Was put in prison. e. Had a newspaper Job. f. Learned to write stories.

A.e. c. f. b. d. a B.c. e. b. d. f. a
C.e. b. d. c. a. f. D.c. b. e. d. a f.

People enjoyed reading O. Henry’s stories because__________.

A.they had surprise endings B.they were short
C.they showed his love for the poor D.they were about New York City

O. Henry went to prison because__________ .

A.people thought he had stolen money from the newspaper
B.he broke the law by not using his own name
C.he wanted to write stories about prisoners
D.people thought he had taken money that was not his

What do we know about O. Henry before he began writing?

A.He was well-educated. B.He was not serious about his work.
C.He was devoted to the poor. D.He was very good at learning.

Where did O. Henry get most material for his short stories?

A.His life inside the prison. B.The newspaper articles he wrote.
C.The city and people of New York. D.His exciting early life as a boy.

A neighbor of mine, while visiting his mother in Boston, took her to a shoe store to buy a new pair of shoes. While she was trying on different styles, my neighbor took the manager aside. “When she picks out a pair that she likes,” he said, “Just tell her that the price is 12 dollars. I’ll pay the regular(正常的)price. I don’t care how much it is.”
The following week, my neighbor was walking by the shoe store and the manager recognized him and called him in.
“What’s the problem?” asked my neighbor as he entered the store.
“Wasn’t my check any good?”
“That’s not it,” answered the manager, “The problem is that your mother is bringing all her friends in for those 12-dollar shoes!”
My neighbor went to Boston ________.

A.to buy shoes for his mother
B.to see his mother
C.to pay for the shoes he had bought for his mother
D.to see the manager of the shoe store

The regular price my neighbor had paid must be _______.

A.12 dollars B.lower than 12 dollars
C.higher than 12 dollars D.unknown to himself at all

It seems very probable that my neighbor wanted to _______.

A.please his mother B.cheat his mother
C.cheat the manager D.please his mother’s friends

The manager called my neighbor in when he saw him because______.

A.he didn’t have enough shoes for his customers(顾客)
B.my neighbor’s mother had taken a wrong pair of shoes
C.there was something wrong with his check
D.he found it hard to satisfy his customers

What do we know about the character(个性) of my neighbor’s mother?

A.She would like to buy expensive things.
B.She would like to buy cheap things.
C.She would like to help others when they’re in trouble.
D.She would like to have her son pay for her shopping.

Few of us act alone in the real world. Most things are done with the help or ideas of other people. Group projects are great practice for high school, college, and real life, when you will probably have a job that requires working with others. Right now, group projects can be fun and they often allow you to do a bigger, more interesting project than you could alone. With group work, you can actually learn more in less time.
Group projects also give you a chance to get to know kids you might not otherwise know or talk with. Group projects are also a great way to practice skills you’re not so sure of. For example: working on a deadline, staying organized, or being patient. And if you’re a little nervous talking in front of a group, a joint project can help you become more comfortable with it. Maybe your group will pick you to tell the whole class about your project. If so, you’ll know your whole group is rooting for you!
One of the most important things about group work is talking and meeting together. It’s a good idea to continually check with everybody on their progress to see if anyone needs help. You might think the first step is to figure out who will do what, but actually it’s getting to know another a little. Take a few minutes to chat. Even if you know each other well, it can help to take a minute to think about your skills and share your strengths and weaknesses. The second step is to go over ground rules from your teacher and any that you want to create together as a group.
Group projects can give you a chance to do the following EXCEPT ________.

A.get to know more friends B.learn more than you do alone
C.work in an organized way D.get rid of shyness forever

The underlined phrase “root for” in the second paragraph means _______.

A.like B.support C.offer D.prevent

What’s the purpose in checking others’ progress?

A.To learn what they will do next.
B.To find good topics to talk with them about.
C.To help them when they need help.
D.To make sure that their work is finished on time.

According to the passage, we can infer that _______.

A.group members should be your close friends
B.talking with group members should be the first step of group work
C.knowing persons is more important than your projects
D.rules from teachers are more important than working among group members

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