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Let’s pretend we’re sailing down the Rhine River on a pleasure boat. The Rhine is one of the main waterways of Germany, and the river traffic is heavy. It’s interesting to watch the many boats going up and down the river. But the river traffic is not nearly so interesting as the beautiful scenery along the banks and hillsides. The boat is passing many old castles. We can see people working in the vineyards (葡萄园) on the hillsides. There are vineyards as far as the eye can see. Wine from the Rhine Valley is famous all over the world.
Suddenly our boat slows down and begins to turn a little. We are coming to a sharp bend in the river. On our right we can see a rocky cliff over 400 feet high. At first it looks quite ordinary, but there is nothing ordinary about it. There are many stories, poems, and songs about the cliff. We are looking at the Lorelei. Then someone on the boat begins to sing in German, the song of the Lorelei. It is a song about a beautiful siren (妖妇) who has lured(引诱) many sailors to their deaths.
The siren is supposed to sit on the rock combing her long golden hair and singing. The sailors who hear her forget to steer（掌舵）, and the current of river hurls (掀翻) their boats on the rocks and dashes（猛撞）them to pieces.
Soon other people on the boat begin to sing. The beautiful song adds to special magic to the moment, and you begin to realize why so many people have made this trip down the Rhine to see the rock of the Lorelei.
【小题1】The most interesting thing to those who are sailing down the Rhine River on a pleasure boat is .

A．The Rhine River.	B．The River Traffic.
C．Wine from the Rhine Valley.	D．The Lorelei.

【小题3】We can see a rocky cliff over 400 feet high .

A．on our right when coming to a sharp bend	B．on the Rhine hillsides
C．from the Rhine Valley	D．on the boat

【小题4】 The song of the Lorelei is about .

A．The Rhine wine

B．a rocky cliff

C．the beautiful scenery along the Rhine River

D．a beautiful and dangerous siren

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John Steinbeck once said, “All Americans believe they are born fishermen. For a man to admit to a distaste in fishing would be like denouncing (公开指责) mother – love or hating moonlight.”

I can’t say that I’m the biggest John Steinbeck fan. Actually, the only thing I can ever remember reading by him was “The pearl” when I was in middle school, but I couldn’t agree more with the man when it comes to fishing. Whether I am on a boat in the middle of the Lay Lake, fishing off the shores of the Florida Keys for tarpon or catching rainbow trout in the Shoshone River of Wyoming, fishing is my life.

According to the American Sports Fishing Association, the fishing industry brings in more than $ 116 billion per year from fishermen across the country.

Though a beautiful picture to imagine, fishing is much more than that. Fishing is a way of life for many people and a way to escape everyday stress. Being a fisherman makes me a member of a wonderful group of people extending to all walks of life. Even President Obama can be found fishing on his farm in Texas with his good friend Roland Martin when the job gets too stressful.

I can remember fishing with my grandfather when I was 5 years old on his boat at Lake Mitchell. Although I didn’t understand what I was doing, I did know that my grandfather was happy and that made me happy. Since then I’ve spent the past 16 years on the rivers and lakes of Alabama.

After days of practice, before and after work, I slowly developed an understanding of fishing. My boss, Ric Horst, took me back to the Shoshone, and I managed to bring in a 19–inch cutthroat trout. Fishing with Ric was a life–changing experience for me. He not only showed me how to fish correctly, but also told me how fishing could be a way to escape your problems.

Since then, prime–time season seems to take forever to arrive.

Now, with the ending of February and beginning of March in sight, the excitement of heading out Lake Tuscaloosa or Lake Lurleen before classes and catching something has finally returned.

1.What John Steinbeck said in the first paragraph implies that ______________.

A．Americans are believed to be the offspring of fishermen

B．it is unthinkable for an American to admit his dislike of fishing

C．all Americans are expert at fishing

D．those who dislike fishing would not love their mother

2.．The writer came to understand the real meaning of fishing ______________.

A．when he was reading “The pearl” by John Steinbeck

B．when he went fishing with his grandfather at Lake Mitchell

C．after he had spent 16 years on the rivers and lakes of Alabama

D．after he went fishing with his boss, Ric Horst on the Shoshone

3.What can be inferred from the text?

A．The author is at most 21 years old.

B．The author regards fishing as a very important part in his life.

C．The author agreed with John Steinbeck the most when he was in middle school.

D．President Obama often goes fishing in public in order to collect idea for his job.

4.．According to the author, __________________.

A．people can get to know VIPs when fishing.

B．people can smooth away all the troubles by fishing

C．Fishing is a way of communication

D．Fishing is a way to make a living for most American people

5.．What is the purpose of the writing?

A．To describe the writer’s experience and understanding of fishing.

B．To explain the reason why so many Americans like fishing.

C．To make others understand the industry of fishing.

D．To express his opinions about fishing in different time of the year.

"Everybody loves a bargain．" One person’s useless, ugly, or broken object can be another person's bargain．That is why so many Americans do not throw things away．They put them outside their houses．They put on a "For Sale" sign．And, as simple as that, they have a yard sale.

The sellers put a paid announcement in a local newspaper．It tells, when and where the yard sale will take place．These sales are very popular during weekends in spring, summer, and autumn．Early in the morning, all the things to be sold are carried out of the house．Then they sit all day in the sunlight—like tired guests at a party—waiting for someone to take them home．

Just about anything can be sold at a yard sale．Sometimes, there are more clothes than anything else．Cooking equipment is also popular．So are old toys, tools, books, tables and chairs．

Then there are objects called "white elephants"．A white elephant is something you think is extremely ugly or useless．It may be an electric light shaped like a fish．You feel a sharp pain whenever you look at it．To someone else, however, it might be a thing of beauty and joy．

Some people go to yard sales to find a special thing that they collect．It may be old toy trains, for example, or paintings of dogs．Experts say more Americans are collecting old things now than ever before．Most people who go to yard sales, however, are not looking for anything special．They might buy an object simply because it costs so little. They enjoy negotiating（谈判）over prices, even if they really do not need the object．Later, they may hold their own yard to sell all the things they have bought．

1.What kind of things will go to a yard sale?

A．Things people no longer use． B．Things of great, value．

C．Things out of season． D．Things of beauty and joy．

2.A white elephant refers to something _____．

A．that can cause a feeling of pain

B．disliked by the owners while appreciated by others

C．that looks like a golden fish

D．sold at the lowest prices in the old newspaper

3.Which of the following is NOT true about a yard sale?

A．It is held outdoors． B．It may not be held on a cold day.

C．It can last for a whole day． D．It is usually held with a party．

The London Eye is a giant 135---meter tall Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in the British capital. Since 20 January 2011, it has been officially known as the EDF Energy London Eye following a three---year deal with the company. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people every year. The London Eye is located at the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames In the London Borough of Lambeth in England, between Westminster Bridge( which has longer history than the famous Severn Bridge to the west of London) and Hungerford Bridge. When erected in 1999, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, until surpassed first by the 160 m Star of Nanchang in 2006, and the 165m Singapore Flyer in 2008. A breathtaking feat of design and engineering, passengers in the London Eye’s capsules can see up to 40 kilometers in all directions. The London Eye is the vision of David Marks and Julia Barfield, a husband and wife architect team. The wheel design was used as a metaphor for the end of the 20^th century, and time turning into the new millennium(千禧年). Back in 2000, the London Eye was known as the Millennium wheel. In 2009, a 4D Film Experience was added as a free extra to enjoy before your ride on the Eye. Once you get high enough and start coming down the other side, you will see people reach for their cameras. Here’s where the good stuff is right at your fingertips(or seems so). Parliament and Big Ben are beneath you, as are so many other historical things . If you are interested in other attractions in London, you can refer to the homepage.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT correct ?

A. It is so popular that every year, more than 3.5 million people visit the London Eye.

B. London Eye is called the EDF Energy London Eye from 2011 because the company bought it.

C. It is designed by David Marks and Julia Barfield, a husband and wife architect team.

D. It is 135---meter tall and is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe.

2.What cannot be seen from the London Eye ?

A. The beautiful sights of the River Thames.

B. The Westminster Bridge.

C. The famous Seven Bridge.

D. Big Ben

3.We can infer from the passage that___________.

A. London Eye is the third tallest Ferris wheel in the world.

B. London Eye was named the Millennium Wheel at first.

C. London Eye is free of charge, and that's why so many people come here.

D. Before your ride on the London Eye, you can first enjoy a 4D film now.

4.You can find this passage_________.

A. in a magazine B. in a newspaper C. from a guidebook D. on a website

The town I live in is about to put cameras at all traffic lights to catch people who run red lights．It 36 me of how many people I’ve seen who take the yellow light as a 37 to go faster．I also can’t understand why people don’t move when the traffic light has turned green．Above all, there are those 38 situations in which someone doesn’t even 39 that the light turns red, and just keeps going．That is why so many 40 happen! All these situations make me 41__ the purpose of traffic lights．

42 , it’s even more frightening to imagine letting people make their own decisions at __43 crossroads．Do the biggest cars get to go first? Who decides who goes next? So I guess I do like the idea of a system to 44 traffic．And I’ll do my best to 45 the traffic rules: to go, to be cautious, and to stop when I’m 46 to．

It occurs to me that my 47 have done much the same for me 48 teaching me how to live．They have given me many 49 lights: to get along well with others, to listen and talk to them, to help others, and to 50 with joy and purpose．They have also given me some red lights 51 my life goes astray（误入歧途）: not to be greedy, to keep my temper, and to control my desires．And there 52 have been some yellow caution lights: to watch how much I drink, to keep control of my behavior, and to 53 school regularly and work hard．

If I obey these rules, my life will be as 54 as it can be．Just as I’m wise to pay attention to the traffic lights when I’m walking across the street, I’m wise to pay attention to the“ 55__ signals” given to me by my parents．

1.A．suggests B．informs C．reminds D．warns

2.A．sight B．signal C．message D．switch

3.A．instant B．exciting C．dangerous D．cautious

4.A．notice B．sense C．remember D．feel

5.A．events B．problems C．situations D．accidents

6.A．think of B．wonder about C．care for D．worry about

7.A．Besides B．Anyway C．Instead D．However

8.A．noisy B．narrow C．crowded D．key

9.A．control B．direct C．improve D．serve

10.A．learn B．obey C．protect D．carry

11.A．supposed B．used C．devoted D．delighted

12.A．teachers B．friends C．leaders D．parents

13.A．in charge of B．in face of C．in terms of D．indanger of

14.A．safe B．green C．beneficial D．helpful

15.A．live B．share C．work D．communicate

16.A．unless B．when C．before D．till

17.A．still B．even C．only D．also

18.A．start B．attend C．leave D．miss

19.A．good B．colorful C．meaningful D．healthy

20.A．traffic B．light C．life D．confidence

--Why so serious, Tom?
--Nothing. I'm just thinking about the problem ________ tomorrow.

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--Why so serious, Tom?--Nothing. I'm just thinking about the problem ________ tomorrow.

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--Why so serious, Tom?
--Nothing. I'm just thinking about the problem ________ tomorrow.