The 18-year-old deliveryman(快递员) Mao Zhaomu first hit the headlines(头条) in March after sending a text message in English to one of his customers, a student in Sichuan International Studies University.

“Hello, your phone was power off when I called you. Your meal have been put by me on the vending machine(自动售货机). Please carry it home after you see the message. Thank you. Have a pleasant meal.” Surprised to receive a message in English from a deliveryman, the student posted a screenshot(屏幕截图) of it on Weibo. The post soon was viral, and more and more people got to know him.

Mao later explained he just wanted to practice his language skills at that time, and was sure that all SISU students would understand.

One year ago, after dropping out of school, Mao worked as a deliveryman for a restaurant near the SISU. He also got a job at a nearby restaurant to “talk with foreigners”. In order to keep his dream of learning English alive, Mao chatted in English-language groups online every day after finishing work.

He was inspired to continue his language education by his former English teacher. “My English teacher was also a self-taught exam student,” Mao said, “I believed I can do that, too.”

Early last month, Mao stopped delivering food and concentrated(专心) on preparations for the examination and college application(申请).

Finally, his efforts paid off. He received his admission(录取) letter from SISU on August 10. “Now, when I walk in SISU, I am not a deliveryman, but a student.” Mao said.

1.The underlined word “viral” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by _____.

A.surprising B.common C.popular

2.Why did Mao Zhaomu send a short message to his customer in English?

A.To show off his English.

B.To finish his work.

C.To practice his English.

3.Which is NOT the way Mao Zhaomu kept alive his dream of learning English?

A.Working near SISU.

B.Delivering meals.

C.Chatting in English-language groups online.

4.Who inspired Mao Zhaomu most?

A.His parents. B.His study buddy. C.His former English teacher.

5.Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A.Mao Zhaomu and his dream of learning English.

B.The ways to learn English.

C.The importance of learning English

Many got to know Emma Watson when she was only ten for playing smart Granger in the Hurry Potter movies. Now in her late twenties, she continues to shine as a successful actress.

Even though she grew up in the UK, Watson is able to speak in a US accent when she needs to, 当她还是小孩子的时候,她常常跟着收音机唱美国歌曲。Later, when Watson started her acting career, she found a coach to help with her US accent, “I worked with a dialogue coach and I just put in the time to listen and practice it again and again until I felt comfortable speaking American English.” she told The New York Times.

Watson’s hard work won her many roles in Hollywood. “Her accent in the movie. The Bling Ring, from what I heard, is perfect,” US dialect expert Eric Singer said. “It’s a very perfect accent.”

Yet, as a famous actress, Watson faces many challenges, especially followed by paparazzi (狗仔队). But being in showbiz (演艺圈) for year, the star has learned to keep her private life to herself, “I don’t want to be changeable: I can’t talk about my boyfriend in an interview and then expect people not to take paparazzi pictures of me walking around outside my home. 你不可能同时拥有二者。” She once told in public. “Always looking on the bright side is what really matters if you want to succeed. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade,

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