Ludwick Marishane，a South African，was with his friends in Limpopo when they started talking about inventing something to put on your skin（皮肤）so you don't have to take a bath.Ludwick thought that this was a great idea.He did some research on the Internet，and he found some surprising facts.
About 2，500，000，000 people around the world haven't got clean water.This is a huge problem because dirty water can create illnesses.One of them' is trachoma：8，000，000 people all over the world get trachoma every year.They wash their faces with dirty water，get ill and go blind.To stop trachoma，people don't have to receive expensive medical care.They have to wash their faces with clean water.That's it.
Ludwick started thinking.He wanted to make something to help people in parts of the world where it's difficult to find clean water.He did more research on the Internet，and he did more thinking.Ludwick had a plan.He wanted to make a gel（凝胶）for people to put on their skin so.they don't have to take a bath.When he was at university，he never stopped thinking about his invention.He started to talk to other people about it，and three years later the dream came true.He made the gel and called it "DryBath".
Ludwick is the winner of lots of prizes.People call him "one of the brightest young men in the world".He is happy about his success.DryBath is helping people to be healthy.And DryBath also helps to save water.That's important in many parts of the world，where it 's difficult to find clean water.Now he wants to invent other things and also wants to help other young people to become inventors.
（1）Trachoma is a kind of illness that may make people .
A.feel hungry
B.feel thirsty
C.become blind
D.become sleepy
（2）Ludwick invented the gel "DryBath" to .
A.treat people with skin trouble
B.make dirty water become clean
C.show people how to be an inventor
D.help people without enough clean water
（3）Which word best describes Ludwick according to the passage？
A.Creative.
B.Brave.
C.Honest.
D.Humorous.
（4）What can we learn from Ludwick's experience？
A.Luck is very important in achieving success.
B.People can succeed by sticking to their dreams.
C.Young people can easily come up with new ideas.
D.Going to university can make young people smarter.
阅读理解
Mr. White works in an office. One day, when he had lunch, a friend came to visit him . They were very happy and talked a lot. Then they looked at the clock on the wall. It was time to go to office. He had to say goodbye to his friend and left. It was raining hard and the streets were wet. He drove too fast to see the red lights . And he couldn’t stop his car and hit a car in front of his. An old man got off and called out angrily, “ What are you doing? Do you want to hit me to death?”
“I’m sorry , sir,” said Mr. White . “I didn’t find the lights turned red.” Then he brought out a bottle of wine and gave it to the old man .
“ It’s very cold today , sir ,” said Mr. white . “Please drink a little , then you’ll be warmer.” The old man drank some wine and became happy. “I’m feeling much better now. Why don’t you drink any?” he asked.
I can’t drink anything now ,sir,” answered Mr. White.
I’m waiting for the policeman to come. Only drunkards (酒鬼) cause accidents, you know!” The story happened________________.
| A．in the morning | B．in the afternoon |
| C．in the evening | D．at night |
Mr White drove too fast because _______________
| A．he was happy that day |
| B．he was good at drinking |
| C．there were few cars in the street |
| D．he was afraid to be late |
Mr White hit the car because ________.
| A．he didn’t see it |
| B．it was raining hard |
| C．he couldn’t stop his in time |
| D．he couldn’t drive at all. |
Mr. White gave a bottle of wine to the old man ________.
| A．to put the blame onto the old man |
| B．to make him happy |
| C．to make him warm |
| D．to leave there before the policeman |
At last ___________________.
| A．the old man felt much better |
| B．the old man was friendly to Mr. White |
| C．Mr. White drank some ,too. |
| D．Mr. White fooled the old man . |
If you knew you had only three years left to live, how would you use your time? It’s a hard question and few of us would even like to think about it. But 18-year-old Huang Ge has to answer this question and he says, “I want to thank the people who have helped me.”
At the age of one, Huang’s mother left the family. Six years later, he was badly ill. He has been using a wheelchair（轮椅）since 9 years old. Doctors said he would only live to be 18.
After Huang’s story went on TV, hundreds of Chinese sent money to help him. The boy was so moved （感动）that he decided to thank everyone of them. But it is not an easy job, because Huang was too sick even to drive a mosquito(蚊子) away from his leg. Huang has to be tied（系）to his wheelchair to stop him from falling out. And the family can only afford a three-wheeled motorcycle(三轮摩托). Since 2003, the father and son have traveled 14,000 kilometers to 10 provinces, and thanked more than 30 helpers.
“I am moved by the story of this boy. We need the courage(勇气) to face death, and we should also feel the thankfulness for those who help us,” reads an online article on CCTV，com.After hundreds of people sent money to help him, ________.
| A．Huang Ge decided to ask for more |
| B．Huang Ge decided to thank everyone who had helped him |
| C．Huang Ge’s story went on TV |
| D．Huang Ge had a happy life with his father at home |
They_________to thank the helpers.
| A．took a train | B．took a ship |
| C．took a motorcycle | D．took a bus |
What does the underlined word “thankfulness” mean?
| A．感恩 | B．宽容 | C．诚信 | D．奉献 |
Put the following sentences into correct order(顺序).
a.Hundreds of Chinese sent money to help Huang Ge
b. Huang Ge decided to thank everyone who had helped him.
c. Huang’s story went on TV.
d. Huang’mother left the family.
e. Huang Ge was badly ill.
| A．dceba | B．edbca | C．cdeab | D．decab |
Which is the best title （标题）of the passage?
| A．A way to success. | B．An interesting trip |
| C．A thankful heart. | D．A TV show |
阅读理解 
If you call 66387911 , you can _________ .
| A．do some shopping |
| B．order some fast food |
| C．have a story time |
| D．ask for some hotel information |
If your mother suddenly falls ill , what number do you have to call ?
| A．65661234 | B．55659988 | C．66788744 | D．65669689 |
It’s Wednesday afternoon , you can go to ________.
| A．play pingpong | B．play basketball |
| C．read stories | D．visit the museum |
If your brother wants to see cartoon films , he should go to _________ .
| A．48 Zhongshan Road | B．89 East Street |
| C．Yangtze Stadium | D．98 Green Street |
What information can’t you find from the two notices ?
| A．Taking a taxi | B．Visitor hotel information |
| C．Eating fast food | D．Playing football |
通读下面短文，掌握其大意。然后在各小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。
Mrs. Yuan is a writer. She’s 1 and often helps the poor person. It was very cold one snowy morning. On the way to her office, she saw an old man 2 on the ground. She came to him and help him to 3 and bought some porridge and bread for him. The old man ate up the food quickly and 4 her very much. Then she asked. “Where do you live, Grandpa?”
“I have no 5 , madam,” said the old man. “ I have to sleep outside 6 .”
“How old are you?” “Ninety-two.” Mrs Yuan became 7 and went on asking, “Why not live in the old people’s house?” “ 8 I have a son,” said the old man. “they’ve 9 admitted(接纳) a person who has children.”
“Do you have any children?”
“Yes,” answered the old man. “I have a son.”
“Where is your son, then?”
“He has no children, 10 the old people’s house admitted him.”
“It’s unfair!” said Mrs. Yuan. She overcame several difficulties and at last helped him to live in the old people’s house.
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Mr. Black has two cats(猫). One is big(大的) and the other is small（小的）. He likes them very much. One day his friend Mr. Green comes to see him. He is surprised(惊奇). He find there are two holes(洞) in the door, a big and a small one. He says, “My dear friend, why are there two holes in your door?” “To let them in or out,” Mr. Black answers. “But why are there two holes?” asks his friend. “ How can the big cat go through（通过）the small hole?” he says.Mr. Black has ____________.
A. two small cats
B. two big cats
C. a big and a small catsMr. Green comes to see___________.
A. Mr. Black B. the catsC. the holesMr. Black wants _____________ to go through the two holes.
A. the big cat B. the small catC. the two catsMr. Black thinks the big hole is only for the____________.
A. the big cat B. the small cat C. Mr. Green____________ is not necessary（必要的）.
A. The big hole B. The small holeC. The door