Interest is the key to success. A person who is interested in something will devote himself to it. Meanwhile, a big miracle (奇迹) will be made. I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began when I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.

One day in fourth grade, our teacher gave us a ______ in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. Finally I ______ the Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon after, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and re-reading about his inventions! I liked the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly ______ on my brain.

My dad noticed my interest in inventing and ______ me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my dad with a model plane I made. Later, we found a similar model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not ______ for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas ______. Failure is a common part of the inventing. And failure can make a positive contribution (贡献) to your life once you learn to use it.

As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always looking for a better way to make his job ______. His guiding hands, together with my ______ in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. It's well known to all that interest plays an important role in one's life. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.

1.A.report B.project C.lift D.lesson

2.A.ran B.organized C.chose D.managed

3.A.guessed B.printed C.decorated D.examined

4.A.questioned B.judged C.prevented D.encouraged

5.A.unusual B.unlucky C.unfair D.uneasy

6.A.work B.fail C.come D.end

7.A.important B.exciting C.simple D.hard

8.A.habit B.story C.plan D.interest

What are you holding in your hand while you are taking the examination? Right. A pen.

Though it is small, the pen has changed the history, improved the trade of countries, recorded events, carried news, and done far more work for human beings than all other tools.

Progress without it would have been almost impossible. The invention of the wheels, the introduction of steam engine(蒸汽机), the use of electricity, all these have changed the lives of millions of people, but the pen has done more. It has taken away mountains, and it has prepared the way for all progress and development of the society.

In the past the pen did all the work if you wanted to keep any writing for some time. The lawyers took up their pens and wrote the law of the country from the days when papyrus(纸莎草纸) was first used. The most famous letters in the world were written with a pen. It was with a pen that the greatest thinkers of all time wrote down their thoughts.

The pen is very utilitarian. We cannot sign a bill or write a letter or buy a house without our pen. An agreement is worthless till our name is written with a pen. The writers encourage the world with it. The students take their examinations with it as well.

Our coming into the world is recorded with a pen. Before we have been at school, our name is written on the name list with a pen. We cannot be married till we have signed. A pen records the important events in our life.

Let us remember that we hold in our hand the most powerful instrument which man owns. The pen is a magic tool. Whenever you use it, enjoy it.

1.What is the writer trying to do in this passage?

A. Describe what a pen looks like. B. Introduce the history of the pen.

C. Advise people to prepare a new pen. D. Show the importance of the pen.

2.The word “mountains” in the third paragraph refers to(指代) “something to _________ ”.

A. explain the use of electricity B. lower the students’ scores

C. stop the social development D. change the law of the country

3.The lawyers started to write the law of the country _________.

A. before their thoughts were changed B. when papyrus was first used

C. as soon as they recorded their names D. after they took an important exam

4.The underlined word “utilitarian” in the passage means “_________” .

A. cheap B. boring C. special D. useful

5.What is the best title for this passage?

A. A Powerful Tool B. An Important Law C. A Valuable Record D. An Exciting Event

Famous Stadiums in the World

Camp Nou

Camp Nou is a football stadium in Barcelona, Spain. It is the largest stadium in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Many international matches are played there. There is a museum in the stadium - the FC Barcelona Museum. It is considered the best football museum in the world. There are multi-media displays (多媒体展示) about the Barcelona Club and its history as well as a fantastic view of the stadium. Camp Nou is also a place where you can enjoy major concerts and other non-football events.

Beijing National Stadium

Beijing National Stadium, also called the Bird's Nest, is located in China. It was designed for use during the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. It is the world's largest steel structure (钢结构). The stadium has recently been transformed (改造) so that it can be used for winter sports.

Maracana Stadium

Maracana Stadium is an open-air stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was opened in 1950 for the FIFA World Cup. Since then, it has mainly been used for football matches between the major football clubs in Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest stadium in South America.

Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium is located in Wembley Park in London, England. The England national football team play most of their home matches there. The stadium is also used for other sporting events. It is the second largest stadium in Europe (after Camp Nou) and one of the largest and the tallest in the world, with every seat under a roof. It was very expensive to build.

1.Where is the Camp Nou?

A.In China. B.In Brazil. C.In England. D.In Spain.

2.Which stadium has been changed for winter sports recently?

A.Camp Nou. B.Beijing National Stadium.

C.Maracana Stadium. D.Wembley Stadium.

3.What was Maracana Stadium opened for in 1950?

A.The Olympics. B.Major concerts.

C.Multi-media displays. D.The FIFA World Cup.

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