Lu Xun was an excellent writer and thinker of modern China．He took part in the May Fourth New Culture Movement of 1919．He could be said to have laid the foundation（基础）of modern literature（文学）in China．You couldn't believe that he almost became a doctor!So how did Lu Xun give up the study of medicine and take up writing？
When he was young，his father fell badly ill，and little Lu Xun bought medicine for him．But the medicine bought from a quack doctor（庸医）did his father no good at all，and his father died．With a deep sadness and great anger，Lu Xun promised to study the most modern medical skills and help people through medicine．He studied hard，and was accepted to study in Sendai Medical College in Japan．
However，one event changed Lu Xun's life．One day，the teacher played a film of news in class．In the film，Japanese soldiers were preparing to kill a Chinese while some Chinese were watching it with great interest，as if it had nothing to do with them．After that，Lu Xun thought he should treat the numb（麻木的）spirits of Chinese．
For this reason，he gave up the study of medicine and moved to Tokyo．He produced a magazine with some friends there．As a writer．Lu Xun hoped that he could save Chinese people with his pen．Many of his works were translated into the leading languages，including English，Russian，German，French and Japanese．
（1）In 1919，what movement did Lu Xun take part in？
（2）How did Lu Xun feel after his father's death？
（3）Where did Lu Xun study medicine？
（4）Did Lu Xun produce the magazine by himself？
（5）How many leading languages were Lu Xun's works translated into？
My name is Lin Tao. I'm a Chinese boy. Now I'm studying in America. There are many kinds of clubs here. When I first come here, l don't know anything about clubs.
I'm a shy boy, so I can’t speak English well. In my first year in America, l don't like to speak to others. In my second year I have to change（改变）myself by doing some new things. I realize that school is not just about getting good grades(成绩), it's also about being part of a club. One day, when I go to the Media Center with my classmate Jim, he tells me something about the club, It's interesting, so 1 join it.
I am in many clubs now, it’s good to be part of a club. These clubs help me to make new friends.Where is Lin Tao studying now?
| A．In America | B．In China. |
| C．In Canada. | D．In Australia. |
Lin Tao doesn't speak t the first year because ______.
| A．he is busy with his study |
| B．he can't speak English well |
| C．he doesn't like his classmates |
| D．he doesn't know anyone |
What does Lin Tao think in his second school year?
| A．He must study hard. |
| B．He must speak English more. |
| C．He must do some new things. |
| D．He must make more friends. |
What does the underlined word "realize" mean in Chinese?
| A．想象 | B．猜测 | C．怀疑 | D．明白 |
What can you learn from the passage(短文)?
| A．Lin Tao lives in America with his parents. |
| B．The Media Center is Lin Tao's first club. |
| C．Lin Tao doesn't like joining clubs. |
| D．Lin Tao makes many new friends in the first year. |
Passage A
Shenzhou Travel Agency (旅行社)
Five-day trip to Zhangjiajie By train
Five-star hotel
Call Miss Li at 5678-9230 for more information.
Piano Lessons
Music teacher
Good at teaching kids from 5 to 10 years of age
Call Mary at 8230-7861
Babysitter(保姆) Wanted
A 2-year-old baby At my home
From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
A woman who is less than (不到)45 years old
Be good with kids.
Call Mr Johnson at 5817-6291
Room for Rent(出租)
One of two bedrooms
Share (共享) kitchen and bathroom with a quiet and clean girl
E-mail Lisa at ryhou@hotmail.comWho can teach children to play the piano?
| A．Mary. | B．Miss Li | C．Mr Johnson. | D．Lisa. |
What number should you call if you want to go to Zhangjiajie?
| A．8230-7861 | B．5678-9230 |
| C．5817-6291 | D．7187-9867 |
Who can get the job as a babysitter?
| A．A man who is good at cooking. |
| B．A man who loves kids. |
| C．A woman who has two kids. |
| D．A woman who is 40 years old. |
How do you contact (联系) Lisa for more information?
| A．Call her. |
| B．Go to visit her |
| C．Send her an e-mail. |
| D．Write to her. |
Where can we find these ads?
| A．In a newspaper. | B．In a story-book. |
| C．In the library rules. | D．In a history book. |
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money. When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother. "Only a miracle can save him now," the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore （药店） with the money in her hand.
"And what do you want？”asked the salesman.”It's for my little brother，" the girl answered. "He's really; really sick and I want to buy a miracle."
"Pardon？”said the salesman.
"My brother Andrew has something bad growing in-side his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?"
“We don't sell a miracle here, child. I'm sorry,”the salesman said with a smile.
"Listen, if it isn't enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs."
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, "What kind of a miracle does your brother need?"
"I don't know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. "He's really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can't pay for it, so I have brought all my money."
"How much do you have?”asked the man.”
“$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more, “she answered.
"Well, what luck, " smiled the man. "$ 1.11， the price of a miracle for little brothers."
He took up the girl's hand and said， "Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need."
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong， a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn't long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost？ What was the trouble in the little girl's family？
A. Her brother was seriously ill.
B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother.
D. Both A and B. In the eye of the little girl， a miracle might be _______.
| A．something interesting |
| B．something beautiful |
| C．some wonderful medicine |
| D．some good food |
The little girl said again and again "……I can try and get some more." That shows _______.
| A．she had still kept some money |
| B．she hoped not to be refused |
| C．There was no need to worry about money |
| D．she thought money was easy to get |
What made the miracle happen？
| A．The girl's love for her brother. |
| B．The girl's money. |
| C．The medicine from the drugstore. |
| D．Nobody can tell. |
From the passage we can infer （推断） that _______.
| A．The doctor didn't ask for any pay |
| B．A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on |
| C．The little girl is lovely but not so clever |
| D．Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought |
Mitsuaki recently arrived in the United States to enter university．He wants to do well in his studies and fit the new culture．But Mitsuaki has a problem．It's not his teachers．It's not even his English ability．His problem is that he doesn't have a car．Mitsuaki has already discovered a basic fact of American culture： Driving is a way of life．
There are different transportations in America．Many cities have taxis, buses and subways. But most people find it the easiest to drive, even if they do have to deal with heavy traffic. Nowadays busy families often have more than one vehicle．Many people think their car as a status symbol．But no matter what their social status are, people without wheels feel stressed．
When Mitsuaki first arrived, he was amazed at how young many American drivers there were．Young people in America often get their driver's license around age 16 by passing a written test and a driving test．Before they can get their license, they have to take a driver education course, For teenagers, being able to drive is important. It's hard to find an American teenager without one．
Mitsuaki finally decides that he needs a car. His host family helps him find a good used car to buy. But before he gets his license and starts driving, he has to understand the American style of driving, He also needs to learn some of the basic rules of the road that good drivers follow.
Driving to Americans is what flying to birds．It's almost part of their nature．For many Americans, being behind the wheel is like their natural home．But if they don’t drive carefully, they can become an endangered animal. What is Mitsuaki’s trouble in the USA?
| A．His roommates are not friendly. |
| B．He doesn't have enough money. |
| C．He doesn't have a car himself. |
| D．He can't speak English well. |
Which is the easiest transportation in the USA?
| A．Taxis | B．Planes | C．Cars | D．Buses |
How many tests do teenagers have to pass before they get their license?
| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Mitsuaki decided he should buy a car. |
| B．Mitsuaki bought a new car in the end. |
| C．Mitsuaki didn't have to learn traffic rules. |
| D．Mitsuaki didn’t have to get a license. |
The best title of the passage is _____________.
| A．How to get driving license in the USA |
| B．Do we have to buy cars in the USA |
| C．It’s not easy to live in the USA |
| D．Driving is a way of life in the USA |
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt's house, andmy mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, andsome people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I wassaying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I wasgoing to see-the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country Iwas leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism (乐观主义), but the idea did notcome to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost-having to study in threeschools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and Igot used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to "the hard times."
My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule： Almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy. How did the author get to know America?
| A．From her relatives. | B．From her mother. |
| C．From books and pictures. | D．From radio programs. |
The writer felt_______ upon leaving for America.
| A．worried | B．upset | C．amazed | D．excited |
For the first two years in New York, the author.
| A．often lost her way |
| B．did not think about her future |
| C．studied in three different schools |
| D．got on well with her stepfather |
What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?
| A．She worked as a translator. |
| B．She attended a lot of job interviews. |
| C．She paid telephone bills for her family. |
| D．She helped her family with her English. . |
The author believes that.
| A．her future will be free from troubles |
| B．it is difficult to learn to become patient |
| C．there are more good things than bad things |
| D．good things will happen if one keeps trying |