It's not easy to find a person with the qualities it takes to be a hero.I didn't really understand the meaning of the word “hero” until my third year in the college.
If you saw her, you wouldn't think she really looks the part, but she is stronger than Superman could ever be.Her name is Sandra Keierleber.I first met her at volleyball tryouts(选拔赛), but didn't notice anything special at first.As the week passed, however, she showed she had more heart than anyone.She stood out because she never gave up, no matter what.
Sandra isn't the tallest or the fastest-in fact, this was her first time playing volleyball and it showed-but that didn't stop her.She was always the first to arrive and the last to leave.By the end of tryouts she had found a place in everyone's heart.When the name list for new members was put up, we all waited nervously as she checked.When she stood at the door and smiled happily, all we could do was cheer.
After Sandra made the team, she worked even harder to improve her game.When she asked for help, we gladly taught her.She also became our fan, attending almost every school game and even joining us in the city games.We all like her, because she never thinks about doing things the easy way, or loses that smile.Because of her great efforts, she makes herself a true hero-and my hero, too.
(1)
What did the writer think of Sandra Keierleber at the beginning?
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A.
Strong
B.
Honest
C.
Pretty.
D.
Common
(2)
Sandra began to play volleyball when ________.
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A.
she was at college
B.
she was tall enough
C.
she became a hero
D.
she met the Superman
(3)
Which of the following is true about Sandra?
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A.
She was born a volleyball player.
B.
She isn't the tallest but the fastest.
C.
She does things in an easy way.
D.
She is popular with her teammates
(4)
The writer is most probably ________.
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A.
a news reporter
B.
a college student
C.
a story teller
D.
a college teacher
(5)
Why does the writer think of Sandra Keierleber as a true hero?
Good afternoon.Welcome to England.We hope that your visit will be a pleasant one.Today I'd like to tell you something about a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking.Now you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age,nor may your friends buy it for you.
The second one,noise.Enjoy yourselves by yourself,but don't make unnecessary noise,especially at night.We ask you to respect other people who may wish you be quiet.
The third one,crossing the road.Be careful.The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country.Use pedestrian crossing (人行横道) and don't take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish.It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street.When you have something to throw away,please put it in your pocket and take it home,or put it in a dustbin.
Finally,smoking.It is against the law to buy cigarettes if you are less than 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you need any kinds of help,you should contact the police.They will be glad to help you.You can call,write or go to ask any policemen.
(1)
Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A.A guide. B.A person who makes laws.
C.A teacher. D.An English officer.
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(2)
How many laws are discussed in the speech?
A.Four. B.Three. C.Six. D.Five.
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(3)
The main purpose (目的) of this speech is to ______.
A.tell people that those above 18 can drink and smoke in England
B.declare (宣布) the different laws in England
C.give advice to the travelers in England
D.warn people against going to England
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(4)
The underlined word“contact”in the last paragraph means“______”.
A.keep up B.go to see C.make a call to D.bring trouble
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(5)
From the passage we can learn______.
A.in England,if you are under 18 years of age,you can't buy wine,but your friends can buy it for you
B.you may not buy cigarettes unless you are above 16 years of age
C.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road,you must use the pedestrian crossing when crossing the road