When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship(奖学金). Having been a Straight-A student, I believed I could ______ tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he presented in class.

When I took the first exam, I was ______ to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, ______English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained ______.

I decided to try harder, although I didn't know what that ______ because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I reasoned with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn't change his ______.

One more test before the final exam. One more ______ to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time learned the meaning of the word "thorough". But my ____ did no good and everything went as before.

The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn't cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the ______ goodbye.

I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even ______ myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I'd have _____ with a test.

A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into professor Jayne's office. He seemed to be expecting me. "If I gave you the As you _______, you wouldn't continue to work as hard."

I stared at him, realizing that his analysis and strategy(策略) were correct. I had worked my head off, as I had never done before.

1.A. take B. discuss C. cover D. get

2.A. shocked B. worried C. scared D. anxious

3.A. but B. so C. for D. or

4.A. unkind B. unpleasant C. unfriendly D. unmoved

5.A. took B. meant C. improved D. affected

6.A. attitude B. mind C. plan D. view

7.A. choice B. step C. chance D. measure

8.A. goal B. confidence C. effort D. way

9.A. scholarship B. course C. degree D. subject

10.A. helped B. favored C. relaxed D. treated

11.A. fun B. luck C. problems D. tricks.

12.A. valued B. imagined C. welcomed D. expected

Form China Central Television(CCTV)host Li Yong died on Oct.25 at the age of 50 after 17 months of battle against cancer.We are all very surprised to hear the news.Ha Wen, television director and wife of Li, released a statement on her official Sina Weibo account which reads "I have lost my love, after 17 months of cancer therapy at 5:20 am on Oct 25, 2018, in the United States."

Li Yong was born on May.3,1968 in Xinjiang.He left for Beijing and studied in China Communication University (中国传媒大学)in 1987.Four years later,he joined CCTV as a writer and director.

He is a man with a good sense of humor.Many people like his programmes.He hosted many TV programmes such as Lucky52,A Special Six-Plus-One,as well as the talk show Yong Le Hui.

Li has also hosted many years of Spring Festival Gala,which is the most popular program in China during the Spring Festival.

In 2013, Li Yong finally left CCTV and became a teacher at China Communication University.After that,we seldom saw him on TV.Afterwards,they moved to America.This has also caused a lot of controversy(争议).Many people think they don’t love the place where they grew up.In fact,they went there for medical treatment.

He is survived by(身后留下) his wife and a daughter who is 16 years old.I hope everyone can have a healthy body,live right now and cherish people around us.

1.When did Li Yong join CCTV?

A. In 1968. B. In 1987. C. In 1991. D. In 2013.

2.What’s he like?

A. Patient. B. Humorous. C. Generous. D. Easy-going.

3.Why did he and his family move to America?

A. Because they went there for a holiday. B. Because they found a job there.

C. Because their friends invited them. D. Because they went there for medical treatment.

4.He hosted many TV programmes except___________.

A. Lucky52 B. Happy Base Camp

C. the talk show Yong Le Hui D. A Special Six-Plus-One

5.The passage mainly talks about_____________.

A. The history of TV programmes B. Li Yong’s famlily

C. People’s love for Li Yong D. a famous host—Li Yong

One day, the father of a very rich family took his son on a trip to the countryside. He wanted to show his son how poor people lived. They spent a few days and nights on the farm. After they came back from their trip, the father asked his son, “How did you like our trip?”

“It was great, Dad.”

“ Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked.

“Oh, yeah,” said the son.

“So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father.

“I saw that we have one dog and they have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden, and they have a river that has no end. We have beautiful lights in our garden, and they have the stars at night. We have a small piece of land to live on, and they have large fields. We have servants(仆人) to serve us, but they serve others. We have fences(栅栏) to protect us, and they have friends to protect them.”

The boy’s father was speechless(无语的). “Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are.” said the son.

1.Why did the father take his son to the countryside?

A. He wanted his son to enjoy the beauty of the countryside.

B. He hoped that his son could help those poor people.

C. He wanted to show his son how poor people lived in the countryside.

D. He hoped that his son could get a new idea of the countryside.

2.After the trip, the son thought______.

A. what a poor life he had

B. how great his father was

C. he should take good care of his rich life.

D. he should thanked his father for giving his happy life

3.From the passage, we know the people in the countryside______.

A. often swam in a swimming pool

B. had more beautiful lights in their gardens

C. had smaller land to live on than the people in the city

D. must be happy because of having friends to protect them

4.How did the father feel after he heard his son’s answer ?

A. Happy B. Surprised C. Excited D. Angry

5.What does the story tell us ?

A. The rich and the poor are the same.

B. The rich and the poor should help each other

C. The real rich are those who are rich at heart

D. The people in the countryside live a hard life.

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