Alfred Nobel, the great Swedish inventor and industrialist, was born in Stockholm on October 21, 1833, but moved to Russia with his parents in 1842, where his father, Immanuel, made a strong position for himself in the engineering industry. Immanuel Nobel invented landmine (地雷) and made a lot of money from the government during the Crimean War, but went bankrupt (破产) soon after. Then, the family returned to Sweden in 1859, where Alfred began his own study of explosives in his father’s lab. He had never been to school or university but had taught himself, and by the time he was twenty, he became a skillful chemist and excellent linguist, speaking Swedish, Russian, German, French and English.
He built up over 80 companies in 20 different countries. He wasalways searching for a meaning to life. He spent much time and money working on how to end the wars, and the peace between nations, until his death in Italy in 1896. His famous last will, in which he left money to provide prizes for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, literature and peace, is a memorial to his interests and ideas. And so, the man is remembered and respected long after his death.Where was Alfred Nobel born？
_____________________________________________________.What did Immanuel Nobel invent during the Crimean War？
_____________________________________________________.Why did Alfred Nobel return to Sweden？
_____________________________________________________.How many companies did Alfred Nobel build up in different countries?
_____________________________________________________.What did Alfred Nobel leave money for？
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All the wisdom of the times, all the stories that have delighted mankind for centuries, are easily and cheaply available to all of us in books, but we must know how to make use of this treasure. The unluckiest people in the world are those who have never discovered how satisfying it is to read good books.
I’m very interested in people and finding out about them. Some of the most amazing people I’ve met could only be found in a writer’s imagination, then in his book, and then, again, in my imagination. I’ve found in books new friends and new worlds.
Reading is fun, not because the writer is telling you something, but because it makes your mind work. Your own imagination works along with the writer’s or even goes beyond his. Your experience, compared with his, brings you to the same or different conclusions, and your ideas develop as you understand his.
Every book stands by itself, like a one-family house, but books in a library are like houses in a city. Although they are separate(分开的), in some way they are connected with each other. The same ideas, or related(相关的) ones, appear in different places; the human problems that repeat themselves in life repeat themselves in books, but with different solutions(解决方法) according to different writings at different times. Books influence each other. They connect the past, the present and the future and have their own generations (age groups), like families. Wherever you start reading, you connect yourself with one of the families of ideas, and in the end, you not only find out about the world and the people in it, you find out about yourself, too.
Reading can only be fun if you expect it to be. If you concentrate on(专注于) books somebody tells you “ought” to read, you probably won’ t have fun. But if you put down a book you don’t like and try another till you find one that means something to you, and then relax with it, you will almost certainly have a good time — and if you become, as a result of reading, better, wiser, kinder, or more gentle, you won’t suffer during the process.Which of the following ideas may the writer of this article agree with?
| A．You will never meet amazing people in your life unless you read. |
| B．You think actively instead of getting facts passively（被动地）when reading. |
| C．You will get much delight from any book that you are told to read. |
| D．You can relax yourself by reading because it involves little thinking. |
What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
| A．We can often find something connected with ourselves in books. |
| B．Different writings at different times share the same characteristics. |
| C．The same problems will appear in different books with similar solutions. |
| D．Reading books which are written for your generation is more helpful to you. |
What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this article?
| A．To advise us to enjoy ourselves by reading. |
| B．To encourage us to make full use of libraries. |
| C．To encourage us to find out solutions in books. |
| D．To advise us to discuss books with other people. |
A wise man used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning.
One day, when he was walking along the shore（海岸）, he saw a young man moving like a
dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
He called out, “Good morning! What are you doing?” The young man stopped, looked up and replied, “Throwing starfish in the ocean.” “I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?”
“The sun is up and the tide（潮汐）is going out. And if I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.”
“But, young man, don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can’t possibly make a difference!”
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another starfish, and threw it into the sea, and said, “It made a difference for that one.”
There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted（赋予）
with the ability to make a difference.
We must each find our starfish. And if we throw starfish wisely and well, the world will be better.What was the wise man used to doing every morning?
| A．Taking a walk on the shore. |
| B．Watching the young man dance. |
| C．Meeting up with the young man. |
| D．Helping the young man pick up starfish. |
Why did the young man throw the starfish into the ocean?
| A．To have fun. |
| B．To study starfish. |
| C．To feed some fish. |
| D．To save starfish. |
What can we learn from the story?
| A．Each of us should learn to protect starfish. |
| B．People living on the shore always try to save starfish. |
| C．Each of us has the ability to make an important effect on something. |
| D．People can come up with some good ideas when walking on the shore. |
Because earthquakes happen without warning, it’s important to take steps now to prepare. Because you don’t know where you will be when an earthquake happens, prepare some supplies for your home, workplace, and car.
1. Water.
A person needs at least 1/2 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period. It’s suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it. Also, do check the “use by” date.
2. Food.
It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand. Have an enough supply of canned food, dried milk, dried fruits, non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.
3. Flashlights and spare batteries.
Keep a flashlight beside your bed, at your place of work, and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.
Prepare a battery –powered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of order, so radios will be your best source of information.
4. Clothes.
If you live in a cold place, you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.You should prepare all of the following except _______________.
| A．canned juices |
| B．dried fruits |
| C．fresh vegetables |
| D．dried milk |
If you live in a cold place, you should prepare _______________ .
| A．some warm clothes and bedding supplies |
| B．some hot water |
| C．some batteries |
| D．some flashlights |
According to the article we know that _________________.
| A．clothes are used to protect your head |
| B．a telephone is the most important prepared thing |
| C．flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes |
| D．we need to prepare some supplies only at home |
IMPROVE ON SLEEP
Good health needs a good sleep. Going to bed before you’re tired. Not eating or reading in bed. Go to bed at the same time before midnight and get up at the same time. Your body likes routine (常规) for a good night’s sleep.
STAY FREE OF FLU
Studies show that a cold or flu virus （病毒） can live on our hands for long. So wash all parts of your hands often with soap and water. For more ways to prevent (阻止）the spread of flu, please call HealthLine at 1800 848 1313.
ORAL (口腔) HEALTH
Brush your teeth twice daily and visit the dentist at least once a year. The mouth is a mirror （镜子）of disease（疾病）. The oral examination （检查）is not only for the health of teeth, but the whole body. For more of it, please visit www. mydr. com. au.
FIT FOR LIFE
Studies have shown that many diseases have something to do with less or no physical (身体) activity. Try to do it for 30 minutes a day, 5 days or more a week. For more information, please call HealthLine at 1800 438 2000.If you want to get a good sleep, you’d better _______.
| A．go to bed after you’re tired |
| B．go to sleep at midnight |
| C．follow the bedtime routine |
| D．eat something or read in bed |
To prevent from catching a cold or flu, it’s good for you _______.
| A．to clean your fingers often |
| B．to brush your teeth twice daily |
| C．to get up early every morning |
| D．to wash all parts of your hands |
You should visit the dentist at least once a year, because _______.
| A．the oral examination is necessary |
| B．you don’t often brush your teeth |
| C．some diseases may be in the mirror |
| D．you don’t have a good night’s sleep |
Studies have shown that many diseases have something to do with _______.
| A．having no oral examination |
| B．washing hands with cold water |
| C．sleeping too late sometimes |
| D．doing little physical activity |
When you want to learn more about the flu, you can _______.
| A．visit www. mydr. com. Au |
| B．call HealthLine at 1800 848 1313 |
| C．visit the dentist in your place |
| D．call HealthLine at 1800 438 2000 |
It was late on a snowing night. Doctor Van was driving fast to the hospital to do an operation (手术) on a badly hurt (受伤的) person. Minutes later he came to a red traffic light and had to stop to wait. A man suddenly opened the door of the car and got in.
“Drive on, ” shouted the man, “Just do what I’ve told you to. ” The man was strong and tall while Doctor Van was not.
“But I’m a doctor, ” Van tried to tell him what he was going to do. “I’m on my way to the hospital to save…” “Stop talking and drive faster, as fast as you can!” the man stopped Van and Van had to do so.
Only a few minutes had passed when the man made Van stop his car again and drove him off, and he himself drove away very quickly.
Van stood in the snow for a moment and then walked around to look for a taxi.
Another half an hour had passed when Van got out of the taxi and ran into the hospital. But it was too late and nothing could be done.
The man who had taken Van’s car was standing by the person all the time. He was so sad! Only then did Van know that the man was the father of that badly hurt person!What was the weather like that night?
| A．Rainy | B．Snowy | C．Windy | D．Warm |
Who needed an operation at once?
| A．Doctor Van. | B．The man |
| C．Doctor Van’s son. | D．The man’s son. |
Why did the man take Van’s car?
| A．Because he was a doctor and had to get to the hospital as soon as possible. |
| B．Because he wanted to use the car to see a friend who was in hospital and needed his help. |
| C．Because he wanted to get to the hospital earlier than the doctor. |
| D．Because he was worried about his son and could not wait to see him. |
Which of the following is not true?
| A．The man lost his son. |
| B．Doctor Van was stronger than the man. |
| C．Doctors need cars. |
| D．The weather was not fine that night. |
Which of the following can be the best title （标题） for this passage?
| A．A Doctor Driving at Night. |
| B．A Good Doctor Met a Bad Man. |
| C．Too Worried to Be Helpful. |
| D．How to Save a Badly Hurt Person. |