One day, there was a blind man sitting on the steps of a building with a sign and a hat by his feet. It read, "I'm blind, please help.”

Then a creative artist was walking close to the bind man, he showed interest to the blind man. So he stopped in front of him. And then he found that there were only a few coins in the man's hat. He quickly put a few of this own coins in the hat. It was very kind of him. But he didn’t just go away. Stopping to ask for permission, turned it around, and wrote a new message. He then placed the sign by the feet of the blind man, and left.

Later that afternoon, the artist came back to the blind man and notice that his was almost full of bills (纸币)and coins.

The blind man heard the artist's sound of walking .He asked if it was he who changed his sign. After knowing the answer, he asked the man that he wrote on it.

The artist told him, "It's the season that flowers come out now, but I can't see them".

1.What does the underlined word "permission" mean in Chinese ?

A. 建议 B. 合作 C. 行动 D. 许可

2.When did the story happen ?

A. In spring B. In summer C. In autumn D. In winter

3.How was the artist in the passage ?

① creative ②successful ③ kind ④ clever

A. ①②③ B. ①③④ C. ①②④ D. ②③④

4.From the passage, we know that ______

A. the artist gave his coins to the blind man for the second time

B. the artist asked the blind man to change his words

C. the blind man got angry with the artist

D. the blind man got more money after the sign was changed

5.What does the passage mainly talk about ?

A. How important to be a kind man B. We should give money to others in need

C. The power(力量)of language is great D. Everyone needs to learn words well

While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.

Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize -which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture-on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.

Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.

The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.

Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).

Wang's works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.

Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. “That is only evidence that traditions once existed, ” he said.

“Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, “he said.

“Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are,” said Wang.

The study of traditions should be combined, with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.

1.Wang’s winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are .

A. following the latest world trend B. getting international recognition C. working harder than ever before D. relying on foreign architects

2.What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most?

A. Its hilly environment B. Its large size.

C. Its unique style. D. Its different functions

3.The underlined word “curve” in the passage means .

A. the smooth line of buildings B. the location of buildings

C. the color of buildings D. the shape of buildings

4.What made Wang’s architectural design a success?

A. The mixture of different shapes B. The balance of East and West.

C. The use of popular techniques D. The agreement of old and new.

5.What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?

A. Spread them to the world B. Keep them at museums.

C. Teach them in universities D. Recreate them in practice.

You may wonder whether stress (焦虑) is a serious matter. The answer is “Yes”. You should realize that stress is a risk to your health. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to begin to guard against stress from a young age.

Here are some ways to deal with stress and bring balance (平衡) to your life:

● Be positive

One way to cancel out (消除) stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future.

● Learn to relax

Force yourself to take a break from your studies and worries about exams. You can do this by taking a walk, reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a private place and being silent for a moment.

● Take up a hobby

Learn to paint, take up skating, or start playing a musical instrument. When you are busy with a hobby, you leave all your worries behind.

● Take care of your body

Stress is your body s enemy. Taking exercise, eating healthily and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you.

● Laugh

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often cheer you up when you are low.

1.The underlined word “positive” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A. 悲伤的 B. 消极的 C. 乐观的 D. 勤奋的

2.Which of the following relaxing ways is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Playing computer games. B. Taking a walk.

C. Seeing a film. D. Reading a book.

3.The writer thinks that ________ is harmful to your health.

A. laughter B. telling jokes

C. taking up skating D. stress

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Take care of your body. B. How to lead a balanced life.

C. Take up a hobby. D. Laughter is the best medicine.

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