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For six hours we shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks
and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth, a beautiful leather notebook I’d bought in a market in Mozambique.
Southern Africa was full of stories. And visions. We were almost drunk on sensations. The roaring of the water at Victoria Falls, the impossible silence of the Okavango Delta in Botswana . And then the other things: dogs in the streets, whole families in Soweto living in one room, a kilometre from clean water.
As we drove towards the setting sun, a quietness fell over us. The road was empty -- we  hadn’t seen another car for hours. And as I drove, something caught my eye, something moving   next to me. I glanced in the mirror of the car; I glanced sideways to the right, and that was when I saw them. Next to us, by the side of the road, thirty, forty wild horses were racing the car, a cloud of dust rising behind them -- brown, muscular horses almost close enough to touch them, to   smell their hot breath. I didn’t know how long they had been there next to us.
I shouted to Dan: “Look!”, but he was in a deep sleep, his camera lying useless by his feet.   They raced the car for a few seconds, then disappeared far behind us, a memory of heroic forms   in the red landscape. When Daniel woke up an hour later I told him what had happened.
“Wild horses?” he said. “Why didn’t you wake me up?”
“I tried. But they were gone after a few seconds.”
“Are you sure you didn’t dream it?”
“You were the one who was sleeping!”
Typical, he said. “The best photos are the ones we never take.”
We checked into a dusty hotel and slept the sleep of the dead.
During their journey in Africa, the two travelers______.

A.made friends with local residents
B.complained about the poor living conditions
C.enjoyed the sunset in the Karoo desert most
D.recorded their experiences in different ways

What did Daniel think when he woke up and was told what had happened?

A.He always missed out on the best thing.
B.He had already taken beautiful pictures.
C.A sound sleep was more important.
D.The next trip would be better.

What is the passage mainly about?

A.How to view wildlife in Africa.
B.Running into wildlife in Africa.
C.Tourist attractions in southern Africa.
D.Possible dangers of travelling in the desert.
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Sam Berns wasn’t like any other boy. He was 17 and he had an aging disease known as progeria.
“Even though I have many difficulties in my life, I don’t want people to feel bad for me,” Sam said during a TED talk.
Progeria affects approximately one in every 4 million to 8 million newborns. Right now, there are only about 200 children living with it worldwide. The genetic(基因的) change tied to it causes those with the disease to produce the protein progerin, which blocks normal cell function.
His view on life is extremely inspiring. He had to face challenges no one else could even dream of. As children with progeria age rapidly, they suffer from a loss of body fat and hair and an inability to gain weight. That didn’t keep Sam down, though.
“All in all, I don’t waste energy feeling bad for myself,” Sam said. “I surround myself with people that I want to be with. And I keep moving forward.”
This boy from Boston was so amazing, famous people and athletes wanted to take him under their own. Last Saturday night could have been an amazing moment for Sam. One of his favorite teams, the New England Patriots, wanted to make him their honorary captain during a playoff game.
Instead, it just was’t meant to be. Sam passed away before he had a chance to stand next to his team, so they held a moment of silence before the game for him.
Sam’s unbelievable view on life, and his deep effect on others, is hard to forget. He was presented with so many challenges in life but he wasn’t afraid to face them. Be more like Sam, this wonderful teen. Surround yourself with positive people, love them and move forward.
We can infer from the passage that Sam Berns was ________.

A.very fat B.very thin
C.good-looking D.young-looking

According to the passage, Sam Berns was a boy ________.

A.of great intelligence
B.of complete failure
C.with an optimistic view on life
D.with a passive view on life

What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 mean?

A.Cell. B.Change. C.Progerin. D.Progeria.

What is the main purpose of this passage?

A.To praise Sam Berns for his hardwork.
B.To show how famous Sam Berns was.
C.To encourage readers to live a positive life.
D.To show how Sam Berns dealt with challenges.

Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive (欺骗)? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, “I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery (彩票). It was great. I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars!”
This guy’s a winner, right? Maybe, maybe not. We then discover that he bought $200 worth of tickets, and only one was a winner. He’s really a big loser!
He didn’t say anything that was false, but he left out important information on purpose. That’s called a half-truth. Half-truths are not technically lies, but they are just as dishonest.
Some politicians often use this trick. Let’s say that during Governor Smith’s last term, her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs. Then she seeks another term. One of her opponents(对手) says, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state lost one million jobs!” That’s true. However, and honest statement would have been, “During Governor Smith’s term, the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use half-truths. It’s against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth. An advertisement might say, “Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache.” It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company. This kind of deception happens too often. It’s a sad fact of life: Lies are lies, and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
How much did the lottery winner lose?

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

We may infer that the author believes people should _______.

A.buy lottery tickets
B.make use of half-truths
C.not take anything at face value
D.not trust the Yucky Company

What do the underline words “net gain” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A.final increase B.big advantage
C.large share D.total saving

What can we know from the example of the Yucky Pill advertisement?

A.False statements are easy to see through.
B.Advertisements are based on facts.
C.Doctors like to act in advertisements.
D.Half-truths are often used to mislead people.

Teen models are not difficult to find. An online agency features both models young as well as older. Those who are looking for child models to show off their products and make them look better can find what they are looking for by hiring children models from these online modeling agencies. This is less expensive than trying to go through large modeling agencies that often cost thousands of dollars for the client(客户).
Many of those who are selling children’s products and have websites for parents and children are looking for teen models. As a result, there is more of a need for young models to participate in the field of modeling. The best way for clients to hire models that will not end up costing them a fortune is to use an online modeling site. An online modeling site will have portfolios(档案) of models young as well as old. Someone who is looking for teen models can find a variety of different children when they take a look at these sites.
Online teen models usually work for less money than offline models, although they are still paid well enough to make it worth their while to model. Clients who are looking for young models can go on an online modeling agency to look for portfolios of the teens that they will want to use in their advertising campaigns. Parents or guardians must agree to the modeling offers and the agency will act as a go-between for both the teen models as well as the clients who are looking for young models.
Clients can look through portfolios for the young models and get the ones that are right for what they are looking for to advertise for them. It is now affordable for anyone to hire teen models when using an online modeling agency site. Parents of young models can also use these sites to get their teens a chance to get a head start in the world of modeling.
What is the main advantage of online modeling agencies?

A.They can help the clients to train teen models in a short time.
B.They can offer teen models that cost clients less money.
C.They can make the products look much better.
D.They can advertise for the clients and cost them less money.

To hire teen models, the clients are advised to.

A.find modeling agencies
B.look through newspapers
C.make use of online modeling sites
D.advertise on the Internet

According to the author, the agency plays a part of .

A.looking for teen models
B.judging good teen models
C.hiring good teen models
D.working as a middleman

The online modeling sites can offer teen models a good chance to.

A.beat the other models
B.become famous in the future
C.make a lot of money for future use
D.have an advantage from the beginning

There are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that for adults there is no danger, but children can develop loss of vision if they have glasses inappropriate for their eyes.
We have all heard some of the common myths about how eyesight gets bad. Most people believe that reading in dim light causes poor eyesight, but that is untrue. Too little light makes the eyes work harder, so they do get tired and strained. Eyestrain also results from reading a lot, reading in bed, and watching too much television. However, although eyestrain may cause some pain or headaches, it does not permanently damage eyesight.
Another myth about eyes is that they can be replaced, or transferred from one person to another. They are close to one million nerve fibers(纤维) that connect the eyeball to the brain, so it is impossible to attach them all in a new person. Only certain parts of the eye can be replaced. But if we keep clearing up the myths and learning more about the eyes, some day a full transplant may be possible.
If a child wears appropriate glasses, _______.

A.the structure of his eyes will keep the same as before
B.it is harmful
C.the structure of his eyes will be changed
D.he will lose sight

If an adult wears inappropriate glasses, _______.

A.his eyes will be weakened
B.he will suffer a lot from the loss of vision
C.it will make no difference to his eyes
D.the structure of his eyes will be changed

With the technology we now have, doctors_____.

A.can transfer certain parts of the eye in a new person
B.can transplant the whole eye in a new person
C.still can’t do eye transplant even certain parts of the eye
D.know almost nothing about eyes

The author of the passage tends to _______.

A.explain wearing glasses is no harm to children
B.correct people’s wrong beliefs about eyes
C.explain the importance of protecting our eyes
D.imagine what doctors can do with the eye in the future

Winners Club
You choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account(交易账户)where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:
No account keeping fees!
You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees!
Excellent interest rates!
You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits without taking them out in a month.
Convenient
Teenagers are busy–we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers(柜员机)and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
Mega magazine included
Along with your regular report, you will receive a free magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members. The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool keycard) but it is easy. We can't wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!
The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.

A.parents B.winners
C.teenagers D.adults

Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?

A.Services are convenient for its members.
B.The bank opens only on work days.
C.Special gifts are ready for parents.
D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping.

The Winners Club provides magazines which ________.

A.encourage spending
B.are free to all teenagers
C.are full of adventure stories
D.help to make more of your money

What is the purpose of this text?

A.To organize key-cards
B.To provide part-time jobs
C.To introduce a new banking service
D.To set up a club

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