Many people dream of going on a challenging travel. Most of them keep dreaming; others make it happen. Gregg Bleakney dreamed of going bike riding from North America to South America after finishing a pleasant bike ride. So did Gregg's friend, Brooks Allen.
To pay for the trip, the two friends worked for years. When they were on the road, they often camped outdoors or stayed in cheap hotels. In many places, local people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them food.
During their trip, Gregg and Brooks rode through deserts, rainforests and mountains. They visited modern cities and ancient buildings. On the way they met other bicyclists from all over the world. Brooks had to return to the USA near the bottom of South America and Gregg continued without him. In May 2007, Gregg finally reached his goal. He traveled twelve countries and finished the 30,500-kilometer trip.
Gregg and Brooks kept a record of their trips in a blog. The trips taught both men a lot about traveling. Here is some of Gregg s advice:
Travel light. The less baggage （行李） you have, the less you'll worry about.
Be flexible . Don't plan everything. Always be ready for something unexpected. Then you'll be more relaxed and happy, even when there are challenges along the way.
Be polite. As one traveler told Gregg, "Always remember that nobody wants to fight or cheat a nice person."
Anything worth doing requires time, energy and action. There is no exception. If you hold on to your dream, you can make it like Gregg and Brooks and have fun while you're at it.
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41 ． How did Gregg and Brooks travel from North America to South America?
| A． |
By bike. |
B． |
On foot. |
C． |
By bus. |
D． |
By car. |
42 ． Why did the two friends work for years before their trip?
| A． |
Because they wanted to buy new cars. |
| B． |
Because they wanted to get experience. |
| C． |
Because they wanted to make money for the trip. |
| D． |
Because they wanted to make more friends. |
43 ． What happened during the trip to South America?
| A． |
Gregg and Brooks often stayed in expensive hotels. |
| B． |
Brooks had to return to the USA when in North America. |
| C． |
Both Brooks and Gregg finished the 30,500-kilometer trip. |
| D． |
Gregg and Brooks met other bicyclists from all over the world. |
44 ． What do the underlined words "Be flexible" mean in the passage?
| A． |
Be careful when you travel. |
B． |
Be worried about the baggage. |
| C． |
Be patient with other travelers. |
D． |
Be able to change to suit new situations. |
45 ． What's the purpose of the writer in this passage?
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To introduce a country in South America. |
B． |
To help people learn to make a travel plan. |
| C． |
To encourage people to achieve their dreams. |
D． |
To show the friendship between the two bicyclists. |
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Steven is in the ninth grade now. He likes doing projects at school. Two years ago，he made a digital programme for the traffic system. After getting the prize， he got the advice from his father： “Do what interests you， and make sure you put your heart into it.”
Steven always prefers the projects which connect to our real life! He still remembers the project he has done. First of all， he tried to divide the whole project into several small parts. He usually gave himself some basic ideas after thinking them over and over again. When he met with some problems that he couldn’t work out by himself， he used to go to the teachers’ office and ask his teachers for help. At the beginning of his research such a question “How do I do it?” often came to his mind. As he kept on studying and discussing with his teachers， those “how” questions soon turned into another type： “What if I do this and that way?”
It took Steven more than four days to write the code(编码) on his computer. The desire(愿望) to solve the problems made him not get to sleep all nights. When he found his project going well， he jumped with joy. The last day of his work got deeply impressed(印象) in his mind. He went into trouble and didn’t know what to do next. At the moment， he noticed a man with headphones dancing while he was cleaning the room. This encouraged him to work on his project. He made good success at last.
Now Steven feels very proud of his projects and tries to do more projects at school.Is Steven at school?
__________________________________________Who gave him the advice after he got the prize ?
__________________________________________What did Steve do when he met with some problems that he couldn’t work out by himself ?
_________________________________________How long did it take Steven to write the code on his computer ?
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Why play games? Because they are fun， and a lot more besides. Following the rules， planning your next move， acting as a team member—these are all “game” ideas that you will have throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child， such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly， they translate life into exciting dramas (戏剧)that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives， such as taking turns and teamwork.
Many children’s games have a practical(实用的) side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as adults. For example， some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. It can be very helpful to exercise their hands and eyes， which is needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all， the Olympic Games， bring athletes （运动员）from around the world together to take part in the friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags， knowing that a gold medal is a win for a whole country， not just the athlete who has got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters（灾难) or war， an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that brings people together. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it—some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne， a Californian soccer player， has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He set up an organization which can provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a hopeful future.
Next time， when you play your favorite game or sport， think about why you enjoy it， what skills are needed， and whether these skills will help you in your life.The underlined part “translate life into exciting dramas” in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can ________.
| A．describe life in an exciting way |
| B．turn real-life experiences into a play |
| C．change people’s views of sporting events |
| D．make learning life skills more interesting and exciting |
According to the passage， why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?
| A．It means a lot for a whole country |
| B．It proves how excellent the winners are |
| C．It helps the country out of natural disasters |
| D．It brings the winners satisfaction and money |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．The most famous games are the Olympic Games. |
| B．People around the world play soccer just for fun. |
| C．The game called bones can be helpful to the Arabian children. |
| D．Nicolette Iribarne gives poor children a chance for a better life. |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．The popular games. |
| B．Games and real life. |
| C．The advantages of games. |
| D．Children’s games and the future. |
Ron Clark， born in 1972， is known as “America’s Educator”. He is full of a sense of challenge and adventure(冒险). Ron Clark graduated from East Carolina University and found a job in Aurora， North Carolina in 1994. In 1998， he left for Harlem to teach in an elementary school. Later， he received the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year.
After being warned by the principal （负责人）that his class was the least disciplined (有纪律的）group she had seen in years. Ron visited the home of each student before the first day of school. He also took part in some projects in the city and stay with his students， and by the end of the year， their scores were higher than the “gifted” classes in his district.
In 2003， Ron Clark released（发布） the book The Essential55. His second book， The Excellent 11， was released in August 2004 and further received the attention of parents， educators and students.
On June 25， 2007， Ron Clark founded The Ron Clark Academy， a school serving students from across Atlanta. The school was famous for its innovative teaching methods and subjects. The school also gave students opportunities for international travel. Moreover， Ron Clark also shared his teaching experiences with others in Harlem.
His stories gave us a message—we should be always full of hope， dedication(奉献) and the never-say-never attitude in order to achieve our goals and dreams.The third paragraph mainly tells us about _______.
| A．Ron Clark’s books |
| B．Ron Clark’s school |
| C．Ron Clark’s students |
| D．Ron Clark’s teaching method |
The underlined word “innovative” means “______” in Chinese.
| A．苛刻的 | B．创新的 | C．糟糕的 | D．艰难的 |
Put the following in the right order ________.
①Ron Clark started to work in Aurora.
②Ron Clark founded The Ron Clark Academy.
③Ron Clark released his book The Excellent 11.
④Ron Clark won the Disney American Teacher.
| A．①②③④ | B．④②①③ |
| C．①④③② | D．③②①④ |
According to the last paragraph， we can learn that _______.
| A．the most important thing to achieve our goals is never to say yes |
| B．the never-say-never attitude is necessary for achieving our goal |
| C．if we want to realize our dream， we only need hope and dedication |
| D．hope， dedication and the good attitude are not helpful to us sometimes |
Now more than 40 million foreigners around the world are learning Chinese，according to a report. The relationship between the United States and China is becoming more and more important in the world. This has really influenced the growth of Chinese language learning in U.S.
I am Chris from the United States. I am one of the many people who are learning Chinese. I am studying at a Confucius Institute(孔子学院)in New York. There are 10 students in our class. Some are over thirty years old. Some are middle school students. Our teacher comes from Beijing. He is fun and often tells us interesting things in China.
I think Chinese is difficult to learn. The biggest challenge for American learners is the writing. Chinese is completely different from any other language in the world. It will take me a lot of time to learn enough Chinese characters（汉字）. But 1 think there are many benefits (益处) of spending time in learning Chinese. One important benefit is that it makes me see things from a different point of view， because Chinese is such a different language from English. I think for American students the most important benefit is that learning a challenging language can open up their eyes. From the passage we know that .
| A．Chris is an American |
| B．Chris is thirty years old |
| C．Chris has been to China |
| D．Chris is in China now |
is the most difficult thing of the language for foreigners according to the writer.
| A．Listening | B．Speaking |
| C．Reading | D．Writing |
According to the passage， which of the following is TRUE?
| A．More than 40 million Americans are learning Chinese. |
| B．Chris' Chinese teacher is a Chinese. |
| C．Chris thinks there are few benefits of learning Chinese. |
| D．Most foreigners don’t think it’s difficult to learn Chinese. |
The last paragraph is mainly about .
| A．the differences between Chinese and other languages |
| B．the reason for learning Chinese |
| C．ways of learning Chinese |
| D．the challenges and benefits of learning Chinese |