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When it comes to friends, I desire those who will share my happiness, who possess wings of their own and who will fly with me. I seek friends whose qualities illuminate(照亮)me and train me up for love. It is for these people that I reserve the glowing hours, too good not to share.
When I was in the eighth grade, I had a friend. We were shy and “too serious” about our studies when it was becoming fashionable with our classmates to learn acceptable social behaviors. We said little at school, but she would come to my house and we would sit down with pencils and paper, and one of us would say, “Let’s start with a train whistle today.” We would sit quietly together and write separate poems or stories that grew out of a train whistle. Then we would read them aloud. At the end of that school year, we, too, were changing into social creatures and the stories and poems stopped.
When I lived for a time in London, I had a friend, He was in despair and I was in despair. But our friendship was based on the idea in each of us that we would be sorry later if we did not explore this great city because we had felt bad at the time. We met every Sunday for five weeks and found many excellent things. We walked until our despairs disappeared and then we parted. We gave London to each other.
For almost four years I have had remarkable friend whose imagination illuminates mine. We write long letters in which we often discover our strangest selves. Each of us appears, sometimes in a funny way, in the other’s dreams. She and I agree that, at certain times, we seem to be parts of the same mind. In my most interesting moments, I often think: “Yes, I must tell….”We have never met.
It is such comforting companions I wish to keep. One bright hour with their kind is worth more to me than the lifetime services of a psychologist(心理学家),who will only fill up the healing(愈合的)silence necessary to those darkest moments in which I would rather be my own best friend.
In the eighth grade, what the author did before developing proper social behavior was to ______.

A.become serious about her study
B.go to her friend’s house regularly
C.learn from her classmates at school
D.share poems and stories with her friend

In Paragraph 3, “We gave London to each other” probably means ______.

A.our exploration of London was a memorable gift to both of us
B.we were unwilling to tear ourselves away from London
C.our unpleasant feeling about London disappeared
D.we parted with each other in London

According to Paragraph 4, the author and her friend _______.

A.call each other regularly
B.have similar personalities
C.enjoy writing to each other
D.dream of meeting each other

What is the best title for the passage?

A.Unforgettable Experiences
B.Remarkable Imagination
C.Lifelong Friendship
D.Noble Companions
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Usually, more rain falls in mountainous places than in flat areas upwind from the mountains. That’s because air can hold a lot of water. When wind blows wet air up a mountainside, the air gets colder. This temperature change often forces water to fall as rain or snow.
In recent years, however, many mountainous areas in the western United States have been getting less rain than normal. Mountains that are downwind from cities have experienced the biggest drops.
Some scientists have theorized(推理)that pollution drifts (趋势)from the cities into the mountains, affecting rainfall, but proving this link has been difficult.
Searching for answers, a team led by a scientist from the Hebrew University went to s mountain in China called Mount Hua, which is 2,060 meters tall and lies about 120 kilometers east of the Chinese city Xi’an. Since 1954, scientists have been collecting details about rainfall, humidity(湿度), and visibility(能见度)in the area.
Using this data, the scientists compared rainfall on Mount Hua to rainfall in the nearest city, Huayin, on days with different levels of visibility. When the air was clear and people could see as far as 20 km, the scientists found that 65% more rain fell on the mountain than in the city.
But when the air was smoggy, allowing only 8 km of visibility through the mist, the mountain received just 20% more rain than the city. The new data supports the theory that pollution affects rainfall.
Some scientists believe that there are other explanations for the numbers. It’s possible, for example, that natural particles(微粒)in the air, rather than particles produced by pollution, are affecting visibility.
According to the 1st paragraph, air pollution is changing the following EXCEPT ______.

A.the temperature B.the amount of rain
C.the habit of eating D.the amount of snow

According to the passage, what will probably happen when the wet air in the sky gets colder?

A.It will probably rain or snow B.It will probably be cloudy.
C.It will probably wind D.It will probably become dry.

Why did the team led by a scientist go to Mount Hua?

A.They wanted to pay a visit to Mount Hua.
B.They wanted to collect the data for their theory.
C.They wanted to measure Mount Hua.
D.They wanted to have a good rest on Mount Hua.

You can most probably read the passage in _______.

A.a travel guide
B.a telephone book
C.a cartoon book
D.a science book

Over three years ago, the French director Jean—Pierre Jeunet and actress Audery Tautou won people's hearts with their popular comedy "Amelie". The fairytale-like film tells the story of a single waitress who helps lonely people find love.
Now, the pair are back with another film. "A Very Long Engagement" is a film about World War I. It received 12 nominations(提名)from France's Cesar Awards last week, including best film, best director and best actress.
Mathilde (Audrey Tautou) is a young woman who becomes disabled after suffering from a disease as a chilD.She lives on a farm with her aunt Benedicte (Chantal Neuwith) and uncle Sylvain (Dominique Pinon). She receives a regular income from the wealth left to her by parents. She has a fierce and loyal love for Manech (Gaspard Ulliel), her childhood boyfriend and fiance‘(未婚夫). He is the son of a lighthouse keeper. When he goes off to the battle fields of World War I, she is lonely, but confident he will return. Early on in the film, five French soldiers are sentenced to death because of intentionally hurting themselves to escape duty. They are pushed into the German's line of fire. They are made to protect themselves without guns. One of them is Manech. Mathilde firmly believes that Manech is alive. She is determined to find him. She hires a private detective to find out what really happened to those French soldiers. Through letters, photographs, interviews with people who remain alive after the war, and wartime papers, Mathilde discovers how cruel the war is. She also sees the heroism of ordinary men, trying to stay alive on the battle field.
It's funny, sweet and sometimes sad to watch. Jeunet gives a realistic portrait of warfare. Tautou remains the emotional center of the film. She shines as Mathilde, a woman who suffers one failure after another, but refuses to give up her seek for her lover. It's a film for all romantic people who are in search of true love.
How many actors and actresses are mentioned in the passage?
A.2 B.5 C.4 5.6
The underlined phrase “the pair” refers to ___________.

A.Pierre Jeunet; Audery Tautou B.Pierre Jeunet; Dominique Pinon
C.Audery Tautou; Chantal Neuwith D.Audery Tautou; Gaspard Ulliel

What do we learn about Mathilde from the passage?

A.She becomes disabled after a car accident.
B.She was a strong-willed woman.
C.She lives on a farm with her parents.
D.She has a fierce and loyal love for Gaspard Ulliel.

According to the passage, why are the soldiers made to protect themselves without guns?

A.Because they are very strong and needn’t call for guns.
B.Because they don’t know how to use guns.
C.Because their guns have been lost.
D.Because they are punished for trying to escape duty.

Imagine being able to recall just about anything, your mind functioning as a nearly endless encyclopedic(百科全书的)book of names, pictures, dates and events.
Brad Williams’ excellent memory recall makes him a personified version(个人版)of Google. His wide memory allows him to recall almost any news event and anything he has experienced, including specific dates and even the weather. “I was sort of a human Google for my family. I’ve always been able to recall things,” the 51-yearold said on Good Morning America in his first television interview.
Williams’ type of detailed, complete memory is called hyperthymesia and few known cases exist. Brad’s brain scan are now being studied by scientists at the Center for Neurobiology(神经生物学)of Learning and Memory, at the University of California.
At first, the drive-time radio broadcaster didn’t think his ability to recall so much was anything special. Gradually, over the years, other people noticed how much he was able to remember in detail about events. Then in 2006, he read an article about a wman whom scietists called AJ, which prompted Williams to come forward. AJ is a writwer of a medical journal, and the only scientifically-documented case of superior memory.
“When I read about AJ, my immediate thought was : Oh my God. That’s Brad!” said williams’ brother, Eric Williams.
Eric Williams is eager to learn about the inner working of his brother’s mind. He is in the process of making documentary(纪录片)about Brad, appropriately titled: “Unforgettable.” In the film, which hasn’t been finished yet, Williams takes on a person who is Googling answers to 20 questions. He answers 18 of them correctly and is 11 minutes faster than the Google user.
“All of us have the ability to store this information, but the difference with Brad is that he can recall it,” Eric Williams said.
According to the passage, which of the following is true about Brad Williams?

A.He has worked for Google, so he recall any news events.
B.He may be one of the rare cases of people with a superior memory.
C.He is now the host of Good Morning America.
D.He is working as a teacher in California.

Why does Brad Williams have such a good memory?

A.Because he was born with a rare ability.
B.Because his work requires a good memory.
C.Because he has to answer others’ questions.
D.Because he was specially trained in his chilhood.

The underlined word “prompted” most probably means _______.

A.helped B.wanted C.warned D.encouraged

The best title for this passage might be ___________.

A.The Ability to Store All Information
B.A Documentary called Unforgettable
C.“Google Man” Recalls Nearly Every Thing
D.Brad Williams and Google User

Active vacations are often the most relaxing of all. But Wait! It's all in defining what an active vacation is. We don't expect you to take up jogging, backpacking, or hang gliding. we ask the sedentary(爱坐的)vacationers to spend two to four hours a day doing things, such as walking the city streets, exploring a nature preserve, or taking a leisurely rowboat ride.
These kinds of activities aren't just good for your physical health. They improve your mental health, even your spiritual health. And they make vacations memorable and worthwhile. Here are some fresh ideas for active and healthy vacation.
Make the morning your activity time. At that time it is most likely that the weather will be friendlier, your energy level higher, and your schedule emptier than later in the day.
Have a walk at dawn or dusk. Such activity is called rejuvenation(恢复活力). Try to make this a daily routine of life away from home, and you will guarantee yourself both physical and spiritual youth.
Get into the water as much as you can. Don't allow yourself to spend your entire time sitting in front of the water. Whether it is the ocean, a swimming pool, or a tree-lined lake, make sure you get into the water for swimming or games or even walking. Merely standing in waist-high water is a good workout, thanks to the action of the water. And you'll feel so much more alive!
Choose a cruise for your trip. It's amazing how active you can be being stuck on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic. Most cruise ships offer numerous options for seaworthy exercise. During your sea and land trips you can burn calories as you swim, hike, dive, and horseback ride.
Get out of the car every two hours. Many of us spend a large part of our vacations on the road, either getting to and from our destinations, or using the car for sightseeing. But no matter how beautiful the scenery is, great and memorable vacations don't happen in a car seat. Don't wait for tiredness or nature's call to get you to pull over. Frequently get out and stretch, walk, picnic, shop, visit, and have fun. It's important for your health and energy, and it makes traveling a lot more active and interesting.
The first paragraph mainly tells us ____________.

A.that active vacations are very relaxing
B.the activities we should join in
C.how many hours we should exercise every day
D.what an active vacations is

How many tips does the writer give in the passage?

A.Three B.Four C.Five D.Six

Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A.Usually the weather in the morning is better.
B.You can have a memorable vacation in a car.
C.Swimming can make you feel much more alive.
D.Don’t drive your car very often to go sightseeing.

Which of the following is probably the best title for this passage?

A.Driving Tips B.How to Relax Without cars
C.Give up Your Car and Walk D.Make your Vacation Healthy

The Wal-Mart in Cleburne, Texas, was crowded. People were waiting in long lines at checkout counters to pay for small things that would be next-morning treasures under someone’s Christmas tree.
The woman standing in cashier Jeffrey Kandt’s line seemed to be living on the edge of subsistence(生计). Her clothes were worn and her hands were those of a person who’d worked hard for what she had. She held a single item in her arms as she patiently waited to move to the front of the line — a Sony CD player. She had saved all year for this. With tax, the total would be close to $ 220.
As the woman got close to the cashier, she suddenly shouted, “Where’s my money? All of my money fro my son’s gift! Oh no!”
“Why my line?” Kandt thought as he watched the poor woman searching through her clothes. He was going to have to call his manager to avoid the sale but it would mean a long wait for the customers behind her. “I am going to go home late tonight,” Kandt thought.
Then an amazing thing happened. At the back of the line, a man took out his wallet, pulled out $100 and passed it forward. As the cash moved up the line, a twen5ty-dollar bill was added here, and a ten-dollar bill was added there. When the collection finally reached the registewr, Kandt counted $ 220.
Strangers had fulfilled a poor woman’s Christmas wish.
The poor in his line at the Wal-Mart in Cleburne, Texas, had come together on Christmas Eve, 2002.
According to the passage, the woman’s Christmas wish was to ______.

A.collect $ 220 for her family B.buy her son a CD player as a gift
C.buy enough food for her family D.organize a big party for her son

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Jeffrey Kandt when the woman couldn’t find her money?

A.He was impatient and wanted to go home.
B.He wanted to see whether the woman had money or not.
C.He wanted the woman to stand in another line.
D.He didn’t think about the customers waiting behind the woman.

What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A.a description of a man standing in the line
B.the cashier, Jeffery Kandt
C.the collection of $ 220
D.a reason why the strangers collected he money

What can we learn from the passage?

A.The woman collected money by herself.
B.The woman seemed to be poor, but in fact had lots of money.
C.Strangers in the line volunteered to help the woman.
D.The woman had never ay money.

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