Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) is considered to be of great importance in the world film industry (行业). She made over sixty films during her long career (事业) in Hollywood. She got so many special names, such as “the Legendary film star in Hollywood”, “the evergreen tree in Hollywood”, “forever blooming flower in Hollywood” and “the No. 1 beauty in the world”. She was much known for her beautiful purple eyes. She was also known for her private life and eight marriages (婚姻).
She was the first person who got over one million dollars for her playing the queen of Egypt in the 1963 movie Cleopatra. She won the Oscar Award twice. In 1999, she was chosen the seventh actress in a hundred years by Motion Picture Association of America.
She volunteered to help the patients of AIDs. In 1985, she helped create AMFAR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research. In 1991 she started the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The organization helps people around the world who are living with AIDS.
She was very kind and honest. Many old actors and actresses, including Taylor, were invited to celebrate the sixtieth year of Oscar in 1988. But the USA attacked Iran that year. She gave an anti-war (反战的) speech. She hated wars and called for stopping the war.
Elizabeth Taylor died of heart failure at the age of 79. It’s said that the actress was always known not only for her beauty, success and treasure, but for her extreme intelligence, independence, courage and voluntary care for others.
There are __________Elizabeth Taylor’s special names mentioned in the passage.
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5
Elizabeth Taylor was the first person who __________.
A. won the Oscar Award
B. gave an anti-war speech in public
C. earned over one million dollars for her acting in Cleopatra
Elizabeth Taylor gave a speech calling for_________in 1988.
A. stopping the war
B. fighting with Iran
C. caring for others
According to Paragraph 3, Elizabeth Taylor was__________.
A. popular B. charitable C. hard-working
Elizabeth Taylor was known for her__________.
a. beautiful purple eyes
b. film achievements
c. good speech skills
d. independence and courage
A. a, b, c B. a, b, d C. a, c, d
The Xin’an Street Community(社区)began three programs not long ago.
The Neighborhood Clean-up Program
Every Sunday at 5:00pm, the neighbors begin cleaning Xin’an Street from one end to the other. The head of the Community, Zhao Fuqin, said, “The first Sunday, only eleven people came, but we picked up over seven big bags of rubbish (垃圾)from the sidewalk and street. The next weekend, twenty people came, and filled eight rubbish bags. Now the neighborhood really looks great!”
The Neighborhood Watch Program
The neighbors on Xin’an Street began this program to look for problems in the neighborhood and to call the police if necessary. The neighbors all say the watch has already helped.
SunYan, aged 60, a retired teacher, said, “In the past, I felt afraid at night. Now I know my neighbors are watching for trouble. ” According to the police, there are fewer problems on Xin’an Street. “Calls to 110 went down last month. Criminals knew that the people on Xin’an Street were watching, so they stayed away,” said a policeman.
The Neighborhood Fitness Program
A Health Club was built last month, where the neighbors can do different kinds of sports like basketball, ping-pong ball, tennis, etc. “Every morning you can see groups of neighbors running, dancing and playing Taijiquan. We have come to realize the importance of taking exercise,” said Chen Jinliang, a businessman of 45.
The community has more plans. “We plan to start the Kids Care Program for children. We are going to build an after-school club. And we want to have a picnic for everyone in the neighborhood!” said Zhao Fuqin.When do the neighbors of the Clean-up Program clean Xin’an Street?
| A．Every Saturday morning. |
| B．Every Saturday afternoon. |
| C．Every Sunday morning. |
| D．Every Sunday afternoon. |
Who is Zhao Fuqin?
| A．A retired teacher. |
| B．The head of Xin’an Street Community. |
| C．A businessman. |
| D．A policeman. |
What does the underlined word “criminals” mean?
| A．罪犯. | B．乞丐. | C．强盗. | D．邻居. |
The community started _______ to help people keep healthy.
| A．the Clean-up Program |
| B．the Watch Program |
| C．the Fitness Program |
| D．the Kids Care Program |
From the passage we know that _______ in the Xin’an Street Community.
| A．there are no problems now |
| B．an after-school club was built last month |
| C．the neighbors have a picnic every Sunday |
| D．the environment is getting nicer and cleaner now |
Computers can injure you. Most other injuries happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bike and break your arms, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries slowly.
You probably know how to ride a bike safely. Now learn to use a computer safely.
Your eyes
Too much light can injure your eyes, so never sit too close to a computer screen. Your eyes should be at least 50 centimeters from the screen. Remember to look away from it sometimes. This gives your eyes a rest.
When you use a computer, the window should be on your left or your right. If it is behind you, the light will reflect on (反射) the screen. If the window is in front of you, the sun and the screen will both shine into your eyes.
Your hands and wrists (手腕)
Hand and wrist injuries can happen because the hands and wrists are moved in the same way hundreds of times. If you use a keyboard for a long time, follow these three rules: 1) Rest your wrists on something. 2) Keep your elbows at the same height as the keyboard. 3) Stop something and exercise your hands, wrists and fingers in a different way.
Your back
Some people sit for many hours in front of a computer. If you sit in the wrong way, you can injure your back or your neck. So you should sit with your back straight. The top part of the screen should all be in front of your eyes. Your forearms, wrists, hands and the upper part of your legs should all be parallel (平行) to the floor. If you are sitting for a long time, get up every 30 minutes and exercise your arms, legs and necks.
Enjoy your computer, but use it safely.A computer screen may injure your eyes if __________.
A. you sit 60 centimeters away
B. you remember to look away
C your eyes are too close to it
D the window is on your left or your rightHand and wrist injuries are caused when you _________.
| A．get plenty of exercise |
| B．move in the same way again and again |
| C．rest your wrists on something |
| D．keep your elbows as high as the keyboard |
Your eyes and hands will be safe if __________.
| A．you work near a window |
| B．you often take a rest from working |
| C．you use a keyboard for a long time |
| D．the window is behind you |
It is good for your back and neck if you sit __________.
| A．in the right way |
| B．for many hours |
| C．with the screen below your eyes |
| D．with your back leaning forward |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．How to protect your eyes. |
| B．How to protect your hands and wrists. |
| C．How to use a computer safely. |
| D．How to protect your back. |
| HOUSE TO RENT Old house to rent in city center. One bedroom and one kitchen. Near important station. Buses pass back door. $75/month. Phone: 4461324 |
SWIMMING LESSON FOR STUDENTS Newquay Training Center July 5-7. 312 Kings Road. |
| WELCOME TO OUR DANCE CLUB Free lessons. Once a week. Every Saturday evening a different lesson. Bring your favorite CDs. Call Alice at 2122819. |
WORK WANTED Strong boy to work in gardens or do housework. 3 hours a week. Call Tom at 4235857. |
Mr Black wants to live in the house with his little son for half a year. He should pay ___.
| A．$75 | B．$150 | C．$450 | D．$900 |
Linda is interested in dancing. She will _______.
| A．buy many CDs in the dance club |
| B．spend much money joining the dance club |
| C．go to the dance club every week in the dance club |
| D．have the same lesson every week in the dance club |
How long can students learn to swim in the Newquay Training Center?
| A．3 days. | B．4 days | C．1 week | D．2 weeks. |
What will you do if you want to do the garden work?
| A．Call 4461324 | B．Call 4235857 | C．call 2122819 | D．Go to 312 Kings Road. |
Which of the following is true?
| A．The old house has one bedroom and a kitchen. |
| B．If you want to learn to swim, you can go to 321 Kings Road. |
| C．Linda should go to dance club twice a week. |
| D．If you want to do the garden work, you should work three hours a day. |
Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题)
I’ve always wanted to try rock climbing, but never had time or money for it. But I’ve discovered a way to experience the thrill(兴奋，紧张) of climbing rock. Indoor climbing is an easy and exciting way to get a taste of rock climbing. And it is also much cheaper and safer! Indoor climbers don’t climb on real rock, but on a plastic wall. You can probably find a climbing wall near you. Many gyms,
schools and camps have one.
You can climb in doors at any time of the year, no matter how the whether is. It is usually not expensive. Most gyms provide the equipment you need. The convenience of indoor climbing is one reason why it has become so popular. But the main reason people climb is for rush(刺激感) they get. When I stand at the roof of the wall and look up, I’m always scared, but once I start climbing, fear changes to determination. With my heart pounding(心剧烈跳动), I reach the top and look down. I can’t stop grinning. I did it! Indoor climbing is a great workout(锻炼). Climbing uses muscles(肌肉)that are hard to exercise, especially those in the shoulders, arms, chest and back. Many people say climbing makes exercise fun. Most gyms have several climbing walls with various degrees of difficulty. The easier ones are like climbing a ladder. The difficult ones bulge out(凸出)in places so that climbers must sometimes climb parallel(平行的)with the floor.
Although gym climbing is easier and safer than real rock climbing, you should still be careful. Always climb with a partner. As you climb, your partner pulls you climbing rope through something called a belay device(绳索控制器). The belay catches you if you slip. But make sure your partner knows how to use this equipment. And if you are a first-time climber, get some instruction before you begin.
Is indoor climbing cheaper and safer than real rock climbing?
On what do indoor climbers climb?
What are the reasons that make the indoor climbing so popular?
Who should always be with you when you climb?
What does your partner do as you climb?
Which do you think sounds more fun, rock climbing or indoor climbing? Why?
Choose the words or expressions to complete the passage(选择最恰当的单词或词语，完成短文)
For many years the United States and the other countries used gold and silver as money. Paper money was used to stand for the holdings(储备)of both gold and silver. The value of silver was limited to that of gold. Fifteen ounces(盎司) of silver had the same value of one ounce of gold. These values did not change until after 1860 when mines(银矿)in the west of the United States began to 1 large amounts of silver. This extra amount of silver caused the price of silver to 2 . Then fifteen ounces of silver would no longer buy one ounce of gold. In 1871 Germany declared(宣布)that it would not support its paper money with silver any more. Instead, it would use only gold. Other countries of Europe quickly 3 the same. The United States passed a law in 1973 that prevented the government from using silver as money. Western silver producers protested(抗议)loudly and put much pressure on the 4 makers. Five years later a new law was5 . It said that the government must buy four and half million ounces of silver each month. The new law increased the amount of silver money. The country had two kinds of quite different views on the issue(发行)silver money. Businessmen, bankers and other rich men wanted to6 the use of silver money because it made the dollar less valuable. But farmers, laborers and the others who owned the money not only wanted silver money but also wanted an unlimited supply of it.
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