Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed a boy ahead of him.He had tripped(绊倒)and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with some clothes, a baseball bat and a glove.
Mark knelt(跪)down and helped the boy pick up the things.Since they were going the same way, he offered to carry some things for the boy.
As they walked, Mark discovered the boy’s name was Bill.He loved video games, baseball and history, but he was having trouble with some of his subjects.
They arrived at Bill’s home first.Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television.The afternoon passed pleasantly with some laughs and talk.Then Mark went home.
They continued to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, then both graduated from junior school.
Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.
Bill reminded(提醒)Mark of the day years ago when they had first met.“Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill.
“You see, I took away all my things from school.I had stored away some of my mother’s sleeping pills(安眠药).I was going home to kill myself.But after we spent some time talking and laughing, I realized that if I had died, I would have missed so many good times.So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more.________”
(1)
When Bill fell down on his way home, Mark ________.
[ ]
A.
didn’t notice that
B.
went away quickly
C.
helped him pick up the things
D.
carried all the things for him
(2)
Which of the following is NOT true?
[ ]
A.
Mark was a warm-hearted boy.
B.
Bill was good at all of his subjects.
C.
Bill and Mark were in the same school.
D.
Bill loved video games, baseball and history.
(3)
At Bill’s home, they didn’t ________.
[ ]
A.
drink some Coke
B.
watch TV
C.
have a pleasant talk
D.
play video games
(4)
Three days before graduation, Bill asked Mark to talk because he ________.
First it was an earthquake.Then came a terrible tsunami.These natural disasters killed thousands of people in Japan on Mar.11, 2011.Then a nuclear crisis(核危机)put the island in danger and shocked the world.
Damaged by the earthquake and tsunami, Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant(福岛第一核电站)has put out dangerous radioactive(放射性的)materials.Experts from several countries are working to control the crisis.
Although the reports say the leak so far will not cause huge health problems, people are worrying about nuclear safety.Switzerland has stopped plans to build new nuclear plants.Germany raised questions about its nuclear future.
As for China, the government has suspended approving(暂停审批)new nuclear power stations and stepped up safety checks at existing plants, Xinhua reported.But it is reported that all nuclear power stations in China are safe.
A nuclear power plant creates electricity.It is a clean energy source.In 1954, the world's first nuclear power plant was built in Russia.From then on, nuclear power has been widely used.
But nuclear power plants have hidden problems.If radioactive materials get into the air or water, theycan pollute soil and plants and harm humans and animals.Nuclear accidents, such as the Chernobyl(切尔诺贝利)disaster in 1986 in the Ukraine, have caused great damage to the nearby people and the environment.
Will there be another choice for energy that we can use in the future? In recent years, scientists have found ways to make electricity from sunshine, wind and garbage.
Some scientists say hydrogen(氢气)may be used to create power.Hydrogen is a clean resource to use, and will never disappear.Some car companies have already developed cars powered by hydrogen.But still, the technology for its production is only in early stages of development.
(1)
Which is the correct order of the following statements?
a.the leak of radioactive materials
b.a tsunami
c.an earthquake
d.a nuclear crisis
[ ]
A.
b-c-d-a
B.
c-b-a-d
C.
b-d-c-a
D.
c-a-b-d
(2)
The first nuclear power plant has been in use for ________ years.
[ ]
A.
35
B.
57
C.
53
D.
56
(3)
The underlined word “ they” in the six paragraph means ________.
[ ]
A.
hidden problems
B.
nuclear accidents
C.
radioactive materials
D.
Japanese
(4)
We can infer that ________.
[ ]
A.
Nuclear has huge power but it is harmless to people.
B.
People are not afraid of nuclear safety because experts have confirmed the leak so far will not cause huge health problems
C.
As a new clean power, Hydrogen will be in used very soon.
D.
China will not build new nuclear power plants in the next few years.
(5)
What is the main idea of the passage?
[ ]
A.
Another choice for energy in the future.
B.
A terrible earthquake in Japan.
C.
Hydrogen will surely take the place of nuclear power very soon.
D.
A clean energy source-nuclear power
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(1)
People can enjoy music at Young Scene Concert from ________.
[ ]
A.
1-20 Mar
B.
15-20 Nov
C.
26 Nov-7 Dec
D.
1 Mar-20 Nov
(2)
You can e-mail ________ if you want to see Documentary Film.
[ ]
A.
info@mtccc.com
B.
askus@oneofakindshow.com
C.
info@paris-touristoffice.com
D.
info@quasimodo.de
(3)
You can buy ________ at the Craft Show.
[ ]
A.
glass, ironwork and clothing
B.
different kinds of flowers
C.
classic music CDs
D.
some books about film
(4)
If two adults and two boys of 9 want to see Flower Show and Craft Show, it will cost them ________.
[ ]
A.
$40
B.
$56
C.
$76
D.
$112
(5)
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
[ ]
A.
Young musicians from all over Germany perform at Quasimodo music hall.
B.
Cinemas, schools and libraries across France take part in Documentary Film Month.
C.
People can enjoy the Craft Show from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.
D.
Toronto Garden and Flower Show is the world's largest garden show.