One day, Raul was miles away from the small ranch (牧场)house in a large valley. Everything seemed to be all right, yet he felt strange and somewhat uneasy. The wind had picked up, and angry, dark clouds  31  across the sky. He could smell the rain coming. And it did.  32 , the lightning flashed through the clouds, nearly  33  Raul. The thunder (雷声) was so loud that he buried his head in his hands and rubbed his eyes. Then he heard it — hoof beats (蹄声). He  34 . There before him stood a tall, white horse. An old man stared down at him from its back.
“Wh-wh-who are y-y-you?” asked Raul. “Oh, my name is Gray Cloud,” the old man answered  35 , “come with me.”
Raul followed on with his horse. A  36  feeling came over him. All  37  them the rain was pouring down,  38  not a drop fell on them. They seemed to be  39  back toward Raul’s home. Raul lost track of time. Then all at once, he found  40  at the ranch gate. The old man turned his horse, waved his hand, and smiled. Lightning flashed again. The old man and his horse were  41 .
Raul’s father ran out across the yard to  42  him. “We have been  43  about you. Are you okay? Hurry. Let’s get in out of the  44 .”
“Wait,” said Raul. “Have you ever heard of an old man called Gray Cloud?”
“Can’t say I … wait. I believe my great-grandfather used to tell stories about a man called Gray Cloud. He died a long time ago. They all say he was  45  by lightning during a terrible thunderstorm. Why do you ask?” At this, Raul was really more shocked than puzzled.

【小题1】
A.droppedB.fellC.rolledD.covered
【小题2】
A.SuddenlyB.StronglyC.QuicklyD.Hardly
【小题3】
A.beatingB.blindingC.burningD.touching
【小题4】
A.looked upB.woke upC.lay downD.sat down
【小题5】
A.lazilyB.angrilyC.freelyD.slowly
【小题6】
A.naturalB.commonC.strangeD.sad
【小题7】
A.aroundB.besideC.throughD.above
【小题8】
A.yetB.forC.soD.or
【小题9】
A.reachingB.leadingC.headingD.returning
【小题10】
A.themB.themselves C.himD.himself
【小题11】
A.goneB.leftC.followedD.lost
【小题12】
A.seeB.meetC.beatD.ask
【小题13】
A.waitedB.thoughtC.worriedD.excited
【小题14】
A.yardB.windC.grassD.rain
【小题15】
A.defeatedB.caughtC.damagedD.struck

When you go to St.Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem large.If you are short of time, or just want to make sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg.
1.The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.
2. Kizhi Island
Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves(沟槽).
3. Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountaions are working—during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter evenings.
4. The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St. Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight. The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting sinside the church will make you say “Wow!”
5. The Bronze Horseman Statue
The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idce of greatness.
【小题1】If you are interested in paintings, you’d better go to        .

A.Peterhof and Kizhi Island
B.the Hcrmitagee Museum and Peterhof
C.Kizhi lsland and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood
D.the hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood
【小题2】We can learn from the passage that          .
A.visitors can visit Peterhof for free
B.the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood
C.the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round
D.the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum
【小题3】The main purpose of the passage is to        .
A.show the wonderful history of Russia
B.persuade artists to study St. Petersburg
C.recommend the famous buildings in Russia
D.introduce the must-see sights in St. Petersburg
【小题4】The underlined phrase (in Para 1) “hit the highlights” means        .
A.to save more timeB.to learn more knowledge
C.to go to the high buildingsD.to visit the most interesting sights

            475 Riverside Drive
New York N.Y. 10027
Jan.15, 2011
Dear John,
I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play? You were excellent . People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage(舞台). Even the other actors loved you.
All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famouse actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all , you can always give up some other time.
Love,
Jane
【小题1】
Jane wrote this letter because____.

A.she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for
B.she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.
C.she wanted to tell John how to become an actor.
D.she was unhappy with John.
【小题2】
Jane talks about other actors to show Jon that ____.
A.they are as bad as he isB.acting is a hard life
C.they sometimes get turned down for parts they wantD.they are lucky enough
【小题3】
What does Jane think of John?
A.He is a good actor, and some day he will be successful.
B.He is too easily dicouraged to become a good actor.
C.He is a better actor than the person who has got the part.
D.He is as unlucky as the other actors.
【小题4】
The person who wrote this letter probably ____.
A.is an actress.B.cares about John
C.wants to be an actress some day D.envies at John's success.

When you go to St.Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem large.If you are short of time, or just want to make sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St. Petersburg.

1.The Hermitage Museum

The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St. Petersburg. There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage. Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.

2. Kizhi Island

Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia. These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves(沟槽).

3. Peterhof

Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun. You’ll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountaions are working—during the day in the summer. They are shut off in winter evenings.

4. The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St. Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight. The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting sinside the church will make you say “Wow!”

5. The Bronze Horseman Statue

The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St. Petersburg. Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idce of greatness.

1.If you are interested in paintings, you’d better go to         .

A.Peterhof and Kizhi Island

B.the Hcrmitagee Museum and Peterhof

C.Kizhi lsland and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

D.the hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood

2.We can learn from the passage that           .

A.visitors can visit Peterhof for free

B.the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood

C.the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round

D.the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum

3.The main purpose of the passage is to         .

A.show the wonderful history of Russia

B.persuade artists to study St. Petersburg

C.recommend the famous buildings in Russia

D.introduce the must-see sights in St. Petersburg

4.The underlined phrase (in Para 1) “hit the highlights” means         .

A.to save more time                                                    B.to learn more knowledge

C.to go to the high buildings                                     D.to visit the most interesting sights

 

            475 Riverside Drive

New York N.Y. 10027

Jan.15, 2011

Dear John,

I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play? You were excellent . People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage(舞台). Even the other actors loved you.

All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famouse actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all , you can always give up some other time.

Love,

Jane

1.

Jane wrote this letter because____.

A.she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for

B.she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.

C.she wanted to tell John how to become an actor.

D.she was unhappy with John.

2.

Jane talks about other actors to show Jon that ____.

A.they are as bad as he is

B.acting is a hard life

C.they sometimes get turned down for parts they want

D.they are lucky enough

3.

What does Jane think of John?

A.He is a good actor, and some day he will be successful.

B.He is too easily dicouraged to become a good actor.

C.He is a better actor than the person who has got the part.

D.He is as unlucky as the other actors.

4.

The person who wrote this letter probably ____.

A.is an actress.

B.cares about John

C.wants to be an actress some day

D.envies at John's success.

 

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