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A.                    Vive la Tower!

Until New York's Chrysler Building was completed in 1930, the Eiffel Tower was the tal?lest structure in the world. Located by the river Seine, on an avenue named after its designer, this 985-foot (300-metre) tower is the most fa?mous edifice in the city of Paris. Gustave Eiffel's idea was certainly chosen from among 700 proposals to represent the city in the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889. It commemoratecK纪念)the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

In 1887, three hundred steel workers spent two years constructing the 7,000-ton tower. Yet, it was almost torn down two decades after its comple?tion. Luckily, its antenna(天线),used for telegraphy at the time, saved it. Last July, it looked to observers as though the tower might be destroyed after all, as ominous (不吉利的)black clouds of smoke encircled the structure. Luck was again smiling upon the tower : the fire turned out to be a small one that was quickly put out by attendants on duty.

To date, more than 200 million people have visited the Eiffel Tower. However, it has not always been a beloved tourist attraction. At first, Pari?sians despised it. Its architectural style and metallic composition were not con?sidered pleasing. Today, the Eiffel Tower is adorned(装饰)with special lights that sparkle for ten minutes each hour, from sunset until 1 am. If you happen to be passing by, look up at this breathtaking monument for an astonishing sight. The Eiffel Tower, composed of iron and steel, is greater than the sum of its parts.In 1887, three hundred steel workers spent two years constructing the 7,000-ton tower. Yet, it was almost torn down two decades after its comple?tion. Luckily, its antenna(天线),used for telegraphy at the time, saved it. Last July, it looked to observers as though the tower might be destroyed after all, as ominous (不吉利的)black clouds of smoke encircled the structure. Luck was again smiling upon the tower : the fire turned out to be a small one that was quickly put out by attendants on duty.

1. If you wanted to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle, when might you stop by?
A.1:15am.                         B.  3:30 pm.

C. 9:10pm.                       D.  0:00 am.

2. When was the Eiffel Tower almost torn down?

A. 1907.                         B.  1909.               

C.  1889.                   D. 2003.

3.According to the passage, which statement about the tower is TRUE?

   A. At first its steel and iron parts were unimpressive to Parisians.

B. At first the awe-inspiring design was attracting to Parisians.

C. It used to be destroyed by a fire.

D. Its antenna is used for telegraphy now.

B

My wife's friend Rachel wouldn't stop complaining (抱怨).For twenty minutes she had a series of complaints. She complained about her job. She com?plained about her company's new policies. She complained about the economy. Most of all, she complained about her lack of sales at work.

I don't remember saying this, but Rachel likes to remind me that I finally stopped her from complaining by saying, "Rachel, will you please shut up?" Then I said, "It is really simple. You have a choice. You can accept your present job with a positive attitude and decide to do your best every day or you can find a new job in a new company. But whatever you do, stop complaining because it's not doing you any good. Either change your job or change your at?titude towards your job. " The conversation was over and so was our friendship, I thought, because Rachel wouldn't speak to me for a few months.

Then my wife and I saw her at a party and she told me that while it didn't feel good to hear what I had said* she decided to take my advice. She stayed in her job, stopped complaining and started selling more. Three months after changing her attitude, her sales were up 30%. A year later, her sales were up 70%. Everyone in her company wanted to know how she was doing it.

Rachel stopped complaining and started winning. How about you? Is complaining sabotaging you or your team? If complaining is holding you back, I know how you feel. I used to be a complainer. That's why I knew what Rachel needed To hear. I was in a similar situation 10 years ago. But I've learned that when you stop complaining and take positive action, you start winning. Give it a try !

6.  The writer wrote this passage to_______________ .

 A.     explain the harm of complaining

B.     show how proud he is of himself

C.     say sorry to Rachel for what he did

D.     encourage readers to get rid of the habit of complaining

7. What's the writer's advice to Rachel?

 A.     To start a business of her own.

B.     To stop complaining in front of him.

C.     To stop talking to him for a few months.

D.     To find a new job or change her attitude towards her present job.

8. What do we learn about Rachel?

 A.     She is very easy to deal with.

B.     She is the best friend of the writer.

C.     She has benefited from what the writer said.

D.     She doesn't like following other people's advice.

9. The underlined word "sabotaging" in the last paragraph can be replaced by

 A. harming         B.  changing          C.  winning            D. supporting

10.How does the writer make his point clear?

A.By telling stories of famous people.

B. By referring to scientific data.

C. By following the order of time.

D.  By giving examples.

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