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Eighteen-year-old Dana Kiger is happily running after balls on the soccer field. But not long ago, she couldn’t remember her love of the game, her parents’ faces or even her name.
At 16, the Tennessee honor student and star athlete was hit from behind while playing in a soccer game. She fell to the ground, her head striking the hard ground. The blow knocked out nearly all of Kiger’s memories.
With no physical(身体的) injury or unusual change in her brain, doctors thought Kiger’s memory would return in a few days. But it did not. And two and a half years later, it still hasn’t. Kiger—who has no memory of her family, her childhood or her life before her injury—has had to create new memories, restart relationships and relearn old skills.
“The only thing I had …I could walk, write, but I didn’t know what to write,” Kiger said of the days after the accident. “Physically, I was OK, I guess, but mentally(精神上) I was troubled.” Doctors say long-term amnesia(健忘症) brought on by a less severe brain injury like Kiger’s is unusual. “It’s very rare for people to have this lasting problem with memory recovering,” said Dr Roger Hartl at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Kiger’s parents tried to help their daughter return to the life she once lived. “She didn’t know what food was,” Kiger’s mom said. “She said, ‘What is that?’ I said, ‘Lettuce.” She said, ‘Do I like it?’ I said, ‘That’s up to you to decide.’”
Kiger’s natural ability on the soccer field was the one part of her earlier life that died immediately. And soon, she’ll begin a new life at Slippery Rock University, where she plans to study physical therapy(治疗). Kiger said that while parts of her past still remain a mystery, she’s focused(集中于) on what’s to come. “It is about my future,” she said.
What would be the best title for this text?

A.Parents Worried about Child’s Injury
B.Soccer Injury Wipeed Out Teen’s Memory
C.Teen Suffered from Bad Memory
D.Doctors Helped Teen Recreate Memories

The second paragraph is mainly written to       .

A.show Kiger was an excellent athlete
B.introduce Kiger’s school performance
C.remind students of being careful in sports
D.explain the cause of Kiger’s losing memory

According to the doctors, the case of Kiger is         .

A.natural B.frightening
C.surprising D.common

From the dialogue between Kiger and her mother, we can infer that        .

A.life was new to Kiger
B.her family were united
C.her mother was positive
D.Kiger liked eating lettuce

According to the text, which of the following is TRUE of Kiger?

A.Now she appears on the soccer field again.
B.She has recovered from her physical injury.
C.At age 16, she began showing interest in soccer.
D.She will explore her past memories in college.
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In 1970, my five brothers, my sister and I lived in the housing projects of Toronto with our parents. My father was a factory worker, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets of the projects sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!
But around the Christmas in 1970, my father was out of his job and money was tight. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents weren’t sure what they’d provide for us.
That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not disappoint the other kids in the neighborhood.
As my father left the house and went down the walkway, Santa Claus was walking up, with a great sack full of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a Merry Christmas. The happy man handed Dad the sack and walked away down the block.
We never knew who the man was and who showed us great kindness on a snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.
Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger. Each year we tell the story of the mysterious Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving gifts to others in need.
The author’s father ________.

A.was once the richest man in his hometown
B.was working in a government office
C.had to support a family of 9 people
D.looked like Santa Claus most

What happened in 1970?

A.The author’s father was out of work.
B.The author’s mother lost her job.
C.They had a little money left for Christmas.
D.They had the worst Christmas in their lives.

The author’s family knew ________.

A.who the mysterious Santa Claus was
B.why the mysterious Santa Claus helped them
C.how they could repay the mysterious Santa Claus
D.they could find the mysterious Santa Claus one day

It can be inferred(推断)that ________.

A.the mysterious Santa Claus was one of their relatives
B.the mysterious Santa Claus was a rich man in the area
C.the sack from the mysterious Santa Claus was very expensive
D.the author’s family were all thankful to the mysterious Santa Claus

The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________.

A.you will break the traffic rules
B.you will cause much noise
C.you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well
D.you can’t drive into some parks

The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________.

A.you can take photos of animals
B.it is a cheap way of traveling
C.you can get a clearer sight of animals
D.it is a good way to do sunbathing

What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A.How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.
B.What kinds of bikes there are in stores.
C.What bikes are the most popular.
D.Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.

What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?

A.He supports it very much.
B.He thinks it’s a personal choice.
C.He doesn’t like this way of traveling.
D.He thinks it’s only good for adults.

A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized(强调)the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be surprised. Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an proper topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic. “ So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was wonderful.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was stopped again by his words: “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘you don’t say’?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, ‘You don’t say.’ actually means ‘really’! It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I know how foolish I had been. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.
At first, on hearing “You don’t say”, I thought the foreigner meant_______.

A.He was not interested in the topic
B.He was only interested in the Great Wall
C.I had talked too much
D.I had to stop talking

The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means_______.

A.interesting B.important C.terrible D.unlucky

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.
B.The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.
C.The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.
D.The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth (值得) visiting.

After the Englishman explained the idiom, ________.

A.I thought the Englishman had made me a fool
B.The Englishman became a real fool
C.I felt very foolish
D.I became more careful in everything

Dear Editor,
I’m a Senior I student in a middle school. This term, my favorite teacher, Miss Mao, no longer teaches us. I want to see her, but I’m afraid that she no longer likes me and I don’t want to trouble her. I really miss her. What should I do?
Tian Yan
Dear Tian Yan,
It’s bad luck that you have lost your favorite teacher. But, if she is still in your school, nothing can stop you going to see her. When she isn’t busy, ask her if she minds having a quick chat. You can then tell her she was your favorite teacher—everyone is happy to know that they are liked!
If she has left the school, it will be more difficult to meet her. It will be hard, but remember people always come and go in their lives. We can’t rely on them to be with us all the time.
You may be sad to say goodbye to her, but we can remember and learn from her. Think of her best qualities.
You could also try looking for similar qualities in your other teachers. Study hard and give your new teacher a chance. In time, you might start to see that he or she has different qualities to learn from.
Finally, you can not completely rely on other people to get you through your studies, or even your life.
Editor
Tian Yan ______.

A.is a troublemaker
B.likes Miss Mao very much
C.is happy these days
D.doesn’t like to tell her secret to anyone

Which of the following does the editor advise Tuan Yan NOT to do?

A.Find a time to see Miss Mao
B.Have a short chat with Miss Mao
C.Tell Miss Mao she likes her
D.Keep quiet about the thing

According to the passage, students can make progress in their studies _______.

A.completely by their favorite teachers
B.completely by their favorite classmates
C.mainly by their parents
D.mainly by themselves

You are probably busy preparing for the College Entrance Examination at the moment,but do you have a plan for the three months after?Perhaps you're thinking of traveling. If so,take a look at these three destinations on The New York Times.


Pingyao,Shanxi Province,China
The town has remained traditional, banning cars within its 10metertall Ming Dynasty walls and preserving the traditional architecture of courtyard houses and 19th century bank buildings. But the city is becoming known for more than its history. Its yearly photography festival,which takes place in late summer, has attracted enthusiasts and professionals from across the globe for a decade.

London,The UK
There is never a bad time to go to London.But this year may be better than most:the 2012 Summer Olymipic Games provide the greatest appeal to the whole world, and you'll have an unforgettable astonishing experience in London. Besides,travelers can also enjoy special art exhibitions about the Olympics.
The Danube(多瑙河)

The blue Danube threads its way through four capitals(Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade)and touches 10 countries, passing by majestic scenery, great wine regions,castles and ruins dating back centuries. What better way to see all these treasures than from the water?

Which of the following doesn't belong to the features of Pingyao?

A.Traditional architecture. B.19th century bank buildings.
C.Various cars. D.Photography festival.

London of this year is more attractive than most years because________.

A.Olympics are going on here
B.you can experience a completely different culture
C.London's National Portrait Gallery is open to the public
D.you can attend art exhibitions this year

From the last paragraph,we know that the Danube________.

A.runs through four countries
B.provides a good way to enjoy beautiful scenery and ancient castles and ruins.
C.is the most valuable river in Europe
D.originates in Viena, Austria

The underlined word“majestic”is closest to ________ in meaning.

A.magnificent B.significant C.sensitive D.unattractive

Which column do you suppose this passage belongs to?

A.Society B.Economy C.Tourism D.Entertainment

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