Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of imagination, ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.

One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.

On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!

1.The text is mainly about ________.

A. a strange man

B. an unusual party

C. how roller skating began

D. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century

2.People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he ________.

A. often gave others surprises

B. was a gifted musician

C. invented the roller skates

D. was full of imagination

3.Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to ________.

A. impress the party guests

B. arrive at the party sooner

C. test his invention

D. show his skill in walking on wheels

4.What is the main point that the writer tries to convey(表达) in the last paragraph?

A. The roller skates was dangerous and harmful.

B. The party guests thought Merlin was a fool.

C. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.

D. Merlin should never do that again.

 

I Don’t Think I Wrote Wrong

Lao Yang was born in a small town. He liked reading when he studied at school. He thought the writers were respected(尊敬) and could get a lot of money. He wrote a lot of stories and posted them to the editorial departments (编辑部) but didn’t receive any answers.

Now he works in a factory. He’s busy at work. When he’s free, he always reads something. He always remembers he hoped to be a writer when he was young. One day, Xiao Ping, his ten-year-old daughter, came back. She looked worried and didn’t eat anything. She said Miss Gao, her Chinese teacher, told them to write a solicit article(征文) “My Father” that evening. But she did not know what to write.

“That’s easy,” said Lao Yang. “Let me help you.”

Then he sat down to write the solicit article at once. He easily finished it on time. He was sure Miss Gao would like it. But one afternoon he asked his daughter if the article had been chosen to post to the editorial department.

“My teacher said your article digressed from the subject(离题),” said the girl.

“I don’t think so,” Lao Yang shouted angrily. “I described(描写) just my father!”

1.Lao Yang wrote a lot of stories because _______.

A. he likes reading

B. he learned much at school

C. he wanted to be a writer

D. he wanted to help others

2.Lao Yang posted the stories to the editorial departments, _______.

A. and he got a lot of money

B. and he became a famous man

C. and he was respected

D. but he failed

3.As _______, Lao Yang decided to help his daughter.

A. he was a writer

B. he was free

C. he wanted to realize his ideal(理想)

D. he wanted to make his daughter happy

4.Lao Yang’s solicit article digressed from the subject _______.

A. because he couldn’t write it at all

B. because he didn’t know his father well

C. because it was too bad to be chosen

D. just because he described his father

 

Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences, especially during Spring Break — a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip? Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions.

?Save: This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

?Plan ahead: Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全)and savings.

?Do your homework: No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.

?Plan sensibly: Write down what you expect to spend for and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

?Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others ________________.

?Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.

?Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and to a lesser—known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.

?Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes: Remember medicine in case you get sick and snakes I case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

?Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. Travelocity. com, www. Bargains-lowest fare. com and www. Economic travel. com.

By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

1. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)

_______________________________________________________.

2.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?

You will never forget the things happening duiring your trip.

_______________________________________________________.

3. Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to

complete the sentence.(Please answer within l0 words.)

_______________________________________________________.

4. Which of the suggestions do you think is the best for you? Why? (Please answer

within 30 words.)

______________________________________________________.

5.Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.

______________________________________________________.

 

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