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 What is the tallest gift received by the United States? Located in New York Harbor,the 152-foot Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. An inspiration to millions of immigrants,this statue is a universal symbol of freedom,democracy,and diplomacy.

  The relationship between the United States and France began during America's quest for in?dependence from Great Britain in 1776. Benjamin Franklin was among those who served on the diplomatic front during the Revolutionary War. By living in Paris as the American ambassador,Benjamin cultivated a relationship with the French government and the French people. As a re?sult,French soldiers fought alongside the American colonists. Paris was the site for peace nego?tiations between the United States and Great Britain at the end of the war.

  In 1865,Edourd de Laboulaye of France developed the idea of creating a giant statue to honor the friendship and the commitment to liberty between France and the United States. He formed the French-American Union to raise money for this project. Joseph Pulitzer used the edi?torial pages of his newspaper to raise support in the United States for the fund. French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi and structural engineer Gustave Eiffel finished the project in Paris,and the French people presented it to the people of America on July 4,1884. The statue was then shipped across the Atlantic in 214 boxes broken into 350 individual separate pieces. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28,1886,and President Grover Cleveland accepted the statue on behalf of the American people.

  Ellis Island,which was the arrival point for European immigrants,is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Between 1892 and 1924,more than 22 million passengers saw the Statue of Liberty as they passed through Ellis Island and the Port of New York. This landmark of freedom became a National Monument in 1924 and a major tourist attraction in the 20th cen?tury.

(   ) 1. From the passage,we can know the relationship between France and the USA from 1776 to 1865 is         .

   A. very cold   B. just soso   C. quite close   D. quite tense

(   ) 2. Why did Edourd de Laboulaye put forward the project of building the Statue of Liberty?

   A. To show respect for the USA.

   B. To show the strong image of France.

   C. To raise a lot of money.

   D. To show the friendship and the commitment to liberty between the two countries.

(   ) 3. The underlined word "landmark" in the last paragraph means         .

   A. road   B. success   C. sign   D. wonder

(   ) 4. Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

   A. The Statue of Liberty   B. A Great Project

   C. Great Relationship   D. Peace Negotiations

1-4 CDCA      

A篇：自由女神雕像作为法美两国之间珍视友谊、爱好和平的象征，最初由法国人在1865年提出建议并设计、制作，最后于1884年成功送达美国，历时近20年，终于屹立在纽约港口，为世人所瞩目。

1. C推理判断题。依据本文提及的法国制作自由女神像，并将其作为象征着自由、民主和外交的礼物送给美国，可知两国的关系很密切。

2. D细节理解题。依据文章第三段"In 1865.

Edourd de Laboulaye of France developed the idea of creating a giant statue to honor the friendship and the commitment to liberty be?tween France and the United States."可以得出答案为 D.

3. C词义猜测题。依据文章第一段最后一句可知，这尊雕像是自由、民主和外交的象征，所以，该处应该表示"标志"之意。

4. A主旨大意题。本文讲述的是自由女神雕像的由来，所以答案为A.

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  My eyes shone with disbelief. "But he'll live,right?" I asked in a low voice. "There's no way to know for sure. He has a pretty rare case," my mom replied.

Simon seemed to get weaker and weaker. The doctors tried countless treatments,but each resulted in a worse reaction than the one before. Somehow,Simon went into remission. We were hopeful,knowing it might lead to a full recovery. The whole family was thrilled. Sadly,his health took a turn for the worse again a year later.

  It was around then that we received our "Simon Says..." T-shirts. On the front,in big blue letters,it read, "Simon Says.,." and when you turned it over it read, "Cancer is a detour,not a stop sign."That sentence showed me that no matter how hard the cancer fought against him,Simon and his loving family would do whatever it took to push fight through it. What im?pacted me even more was that it referred not only to Simon's battle,but also to the battles of all those who had a seemingly impossible challenge in their lifetime. Not too long after we got our shirts,Simon Sharp passed away when he was just fifteen years old.

  Simon touched countless people with his unique personality,kind soul,and extreme per?sistence even in his time of need. It was hard for everyone to overcome the sadness caused by the death of a family member,but we were able to. I think it's because we can wear our T?-shirts everywhere we go and proudly say, "Simon says..."

(   ) 5. Which of the following is true of Simon?

   A. He has a gift for music. B. He is an impressive boy.

   C. He once lived with the author. D. He is the author's distant cousin.

(   ) 6. What did Simon suggest by giving the T-shirts to his family?

   A. I love you all. B. Believe in me.

   C. I will never give up. D. Life is full of challenges.

(   ) 7. Who helped the author remove the sadness caused by Simon's death?

   A. Simon. B. The author himself.

   C. The author's mother. D. The author's stepfather.

(   ) 8. What would be the best title for the passage?

   A. Simon and I   B. Simon Says...

   C. Always Fight   D. Let Go of Sadness

3. We        our mentality to its normal state. (adjust)

我们还得经过一段时期的心理调整，才可能恢复常态。

3. However,some other species remained because they were able         .(fit)

然而，另一些物种继续生存了下来，因为它们能适应环境。

  In recent years,many Americans of both sexes and various ages have become interested in improving their bodies. They have become devoted to physical fitness. The need to exercise has almost become natural with many people who have a strong desire to be more physically fit.

  By nature,Americans are enthusiastic and energetic about their hobbies and pastimes. They apply their energy to running. As a result,there are running clubs to join and many books and magazines to read about running.

  The desire to be physically fit is explained by a "passion" for good health. The high rate of heart attacks in the 1960s caused an increase on the part of the public in improving the human body. Middleaged men especially suffer from heart attacks.   Thus,they are one group strongly interested in more physical exercise. In fact,many doctors encourage their patients to become more physically active,especially those who have sedentary jobs. It is interesting to note that the rate of heart attacks began to decrease in the 1970s and it is still decreasing. Physical fitness enjoys a favored role in the United States at present,it is a new "love" that many Americans have valued very much. Will it last long? Only time can tell―or until another " new passion" comes along.

(   ) 5. We can learn from the passage that         .

   A. people's interest in physical exercise has something to do with their health condi?

tion

   B. by nature,Americans are stronger and more energetic than others

   C. the love for physical exercise won't last long in America

   D. men have stronger desire than women to take exercise

(   ) 6. In recent years,many Americans have become interested in improving their bodies because         .

   A. there are many running clubs to join

   B. they are eager for their hobbies and pastimes

   C. they have a strong desire to be more physically fit

   D. there are many books and magazines about running

(   ) 7. According to the passage, "sedentary" in Paragraph 3 means         .

   A. challenging intelligence   B. energytaking

   C. needing much sitting   D. sleepproducing

(   ) 8. Where would the above passage most probably appear?

   A. In a textbook. B. In a physical health magazine.

   C. In an advertisement. D. In a scientific paper.

7.        they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudice. (a great many)

许多人，当他们正在整理自己的偏见之时，以为是在思考呢。

10.         ，I doubt that we really need it. (fact)

除了价格太高外，我还怀疑我们是不是真需要它。

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  The total heat of a hot day or several hot days can affect health. Several hot days are considered a heat wave. Experts say heat waves often become dangerous when the nighttime temperature does not drop much from the highest daytime temperature. This causes great stress on the human body.

  The most common health problem linked to hot weather is heat stress. The causes of heat stress include wearing heavy clothing,physical work or exercise,hot weather or high humidity (湿度) .

  Untreated heat stress can lead to a more serious problem called heat exhaustion. A person suffering from heat exhaustion loses too much water through perspiration (流汗) .The person becomes dehydrated. Heat exhaustion also can lead to heat stroke if it is not treated. Heat stroke is the most serious disorder linked to hot weather.

  Generally,the body temperature rises to more than forty degrees Celsius. The body stops perspiring. The skin becomes dry and very hot. A person may become unconscious,not knowing what is happening.

  Health experts say adults should drink about two liters of water a day to replace all the water lost in liquid wastes and perspiration.

  In hot weather,drinking cool liquids is best. Cool drinks do more than just replace lost body water. They also help cool us faster than warm liquids do. This is because they take up more heat inside the body and carry it away faster. Yet experts advise against drinking sweet liquids in hot weather. The sugar they contain slows the liquid from getting into the blood system. Doctors also warn against alcoholic drinks. Alcohol speeds the loss of body water through liquid wastes.

  Doctors say actions other than drinking water can protect against the health dangers of heat. Stay out of the sun,if possible. Wear loose,lightweight and lightcolored clothes. Also,rest more often. Physical activity produces body heat.

  Experts say these simple steps can prevent the dangerous health problems linked to heat. They will prevent sickness,help you feel better and may one day even save your life.

(   ) 5. The example in the first paragraph indicates that         .

   A. India is not a suitable place for people to live in

   B. extreme heat can be deadly and fatal

   C. extreme heat is the main cause for death in India

   D. Indian government is to blame for not taking active measures

(   ) 6. Which of the following is NOT the cause of heat stress?

   A. Low humidity.

   B. Hot weather.

   C. Wearing heavy clothing.

   D. Physical exercise.

(   ) 7. What does the underlined word "dehydrated" mean in Paragraph 4?

   A. The body stops perspiring.

   B. The body temperature is high.

   C. The body loses much salt through perspiration.

   D. The body loses large amounts of body water.

(   ) 8. What can we learn from the passage?

   A. We should drink cool liquids and sweet liquids in hot weather.

   B. Drink plenty of water can solve the problem of heat exhaustion.

   C. When the body temperature is over 40 degrees Celsius,a person is sure to die.

   D. Physical activity can help us prevent the dangerous problems linked to heat.

10.        she had left home,so it took her a while to settle in.(time)

这是她第一次离开家，因此需要过一段时间才能安顿下来。

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