Even though they were written 150 years ago, Alexander Dumas' action novels still excite millions of readers around the world, in close to a hundred languages.

  Dumas' two most famous stories, The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, have inspired more than 100 films. His 1848 novel, The Man In the Iron Mask, was recently made into a movie. In this movie, Leonardo Di Caprio played both King Louis XIV and his twin brother Philippe.

  Few people know, however, that the author was the grandson of a Haitian slave. Even fewer people know that Dumas' father rose rapidly from a soldier to a general in the French Army before he was 31. The general died young, leaving Alexander penniless. But Dumas overcame poverty, the lack of formal education, and the hardship of racism to become one of the world's most popular writers.

  Dumas' life sometimes was just like his action novels. He participated in three revolutions and fought with people when he was insulted. After making a fortune by writing novels, he built a mansion outside Paris and kept it open to starving artists, friends, and even strangers. Luckily for his fans, the mansion has recently been restored and opened to the public.

1.Which of the following statements about Alexander Dumas is NOT TRUE?

[  ]

A.He was a victim of racism.

B.He was well-educated.

C.He was the son of a general.

D.He was the grandson of a slave.

2.Alexander Dumas' novels ________.

[  ]

A.have lasted for less than 100 years

B.have been translated into more than 100 languages

C.have not been well received until recently

D.have fascinated readers for many years

3.We may infer from the article that Dumas ________.

[  ]

A.did not lead a colorful life

B.was a man who kept money to himself

C.was a generous and kind-hearted man

D.was a peace-loving man

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  Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been a few players who were really great.How did these players get that way, was it through training and practice, or were great players“born, not made”?

  Firstly, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past-the players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate.In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup, three from South America and three from Western Europe.There has never been a great national team, or a really great player, from North America or from Asia.Secondly, all these players have had years of practice in this game.Alfredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player, as was Pele.Most players begin playing the game at the age of three or four.

  Finally, many great players came from the same kind of neighborhood(地方), a poor, crowded area where a boy's dream is not to become a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer(演员).For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years.Pele practiced in the street with a“ball”made of rags(破布).And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing(使球跳)the ball off a wall in the slums(贫民窟)of Belfast.

  All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn't explain why they are great.Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele.The greatest players are born with unique(独一无二的)quality that sets them apart from all the others.

(1)

According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

[  ]

A.

Millions of people all over the world are playing soccer, but only six countries have ever had famous stars.

B.

Only six countries have ever had great national teams.

C.

Soccer is popular all over the world, but truly great players are rare.

D.

Soccer seems least popular in North America or Asia.

(2)

The underlined word“imitate”is closest in meaning to ________.

[  ]

A.

copy

B.

respect

C.

admire

D.

adore

(3)

Liverpool and Brazilian streets are two geographic terms used to illustrate(例证)________.

[  ]

A.

where soccer players get their way

B.

why they can have great soccer teams

C.

what a poor, crowded area can provide a future soccer player with

D.

how the environment in a poor, crowded area affects a soccer player's success

(4)

To become a great soccer player, a series of factors(因素)are directly mentioned, except ________.

[  ]

A.

age and birth

B.

personality(个性)and character

C.

training and practice

D.

family and neighborhood

下面一篇文章,请将标有A~G的句子或段落插入文章中标号1~5的合适位置,使这篇文章意义完整,结构连贯;其中有两个选项是多余的。

  Soccer is played by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been a few players who were really great.[1]________

  Firstly, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the past-the players that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate.[2]________ There has never been a great national team, or a really great player, from North America or from Asia.

  [3]________

  Finally, many great players came from the same kind of neighborhood(地方), a poor, crowded area where a boy’s dream is not to become a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer(演员).[4]________.And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing(使球跳)the ball off a wall in the slums(贫民窟)of Belfast.

  All great players have a lot in common, but that doesn’t explain why they are great.Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele.[5]________

A.For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years.Pele practiced in the street with a “ball” made of rags(破布).

B.Secondly, all these players have had years of practice in this game.Alfredo Di Stefano was the son of a soccer player, as was Pele.Most players begin playing the game at the age of three or four.

C.How did these players get that way, was it through training and practice, or were great players “born, not made”?

D.Those players all had very hard, or rather painful time practicing in an unknown team, even alone.

E.The greatest players are born with unique(独一无二的)quality that sets them apart from all the others.

F.In the history of soccer, only six countries have ever won the World Cup, three from South America and three from Western Europe.

G.There have been several countries from North America and Europe, which have ever won the World Cup.

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Other readers have asked us for similar information and we have so far answered them individually. In this issue, we will print an open reply. We discovered after making a survey that there are few books to be found on China printed in English. Most are published by the Foreign Languages Press and China International press, from where it is possible to buy books directly.
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A majority of Chinese tourists travel abroad in order to see different landscapes and various cultures, to appreciate an exotic atmosphere and to get to know local customs. Some Chinese tourists nevertheless go to China towns, because they can eat Chinese food there. For those who don’t know English or the native language of the country they visit, it is convenient to go shopping or find entertainment in a Chinatown.
Reply letter E
We have taken on your suggestions to start a column on personalities. There are kinds of reports, such as movie stars, directors, businessmen, singers and so on. Our reports not only introduce their achievements, but also report their inner world. We hope you will enjoy it.
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I have just started reading your magazine regularly and enjoy the articles very much. I have one comment to make. Can you include the Chinese characters for the names of people, places, etc that you mention with the Hanyu Pinyin of Romanized phonetic system that you use? For example, what is “Emei” or “Qitaihe”or “Shaoxing” in Chinese? It’s also helpful for those of us who are learning Chinese.
Letter B.
It was interesting to read the magazine. I wonder if you could start a column which introduces the Chinese elites of art, business, sports, politics, especially directors, actors, anchors(主持人)and singers. I believe readers will also appreciate a livelier style.
Letter C
I am a civil servant in Xinjiang, a region relatively underdeveloped in comparison with other provinces. But this does not mean it belong to another world. Xinjiang could benefit from overseas exchanges as well as contact with people living in other regions. Could you include articles about Xinjiang and its people? I suggest magazines report more about the western regions, especially exotic and charming Xinjiang.
Letter D
I am an avid(热衷的)reader of your magazine and it has helped me to introduce China to foreign friends. Thank you for great efforts to bring New China to the world. Next month, I may get the opportunity to go to Nigeria, so I must learn more about China’s history and culture. Could you kindly recommend a suitable book in English?
Letter E
It was interesting to read “Chinese Travelers Step out”. It seems a large percentage of Chinese tourists visit the West. In Indonesia, Chinese New Year is an official holiday. How would you assess the level of interest Chinese tourists have in Indonesia? Would they like to visit Chinatowns or other unique attractions in Indonesia?
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【小题2】LetterB                                  B. Reply letter B
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【小题5】LetterE                                  E. Reply letter E

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阅读下列回函:
Reply letter A
Thank you for your valuable suggestions. We have decided to show the Chinese character along with the Hanyu Pinyin for names of Chinese personages, places and specific things as from the next issue.
Reply letter B
Thank you for your suggestions. Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region. One of our staff reporters has just returned from Xinjiang and written a long
article about her trip. Next year, we will have even more coverage of Xinjiang.
Reply letter C
Other readers have asked us for similar information and we have so far answered them individually. In this
issue, we will print an open reply. We discovered after making a survey that there are few books to be
found on China printed in English. Most are published by the Foreign Languages Press and China
International press, from where it is possible to buy books directly.
Reply letter D
A majority of Chinese tourists travel abroad in order to see different landscapes and various cultures, to
appreciate an exotic atmosphere and to get to know local customs. Some Chinese tourists nevertheless
go to China towns, because they can eat Chinese food there. For those who don't know English or the
native language of the country they visit, it is convenient to go shopping or find entertainment in a
Chinatown.
Reply letter E
We have taken on your suggestions to start a column on personalities. There are kinds of reports, such
as movie stars, directors, businessmen, singers and so on. Our reports not only introduce their
achievements, but also report their inner world. We hope you will enjoy it.
Reply letter F
Thanks for your appreciation of our magazine. We have mailed your letter and your e-mail address to
Tingting. Since both of her two letters were sent by ordinary mail and did not give her e-mail address or
telephone number. We could not get in touch with her any other way.
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Letter A
I have just started reading your magazine regularly and enjoy the articles very much. I have one comment
to make. Can you include the Chinese characters for the names of people, places, etc that you mention
with the Hanyu Pinyin of Romanized phonetic system that you use? For example, what is "Emei" or
"Qitaihe"or "Shaoxing" in Chinese? It's also helpful for those of us who are learning Chinese.
Letter B.
It was interesting to read the magazine. I wonder if you could start a column which introduces the
Chinese elites of art, business, sports, politics, especially directors, actors, anchors(主持人)and singers.
I believe readers will also appreciate a livelier style.
Letter C
I am a civil servant in Xinjiang, a region relatively underdeveloped in comparison with other provinces.
But this does not mean it belong to another world. Xinjiang could benefit from overseas exchanges as
well as contact with people living in other regions. Could you include articles about Xinjiang and its
people? I suggest magazines report more about the western regions, especially exotic and charming
Xinjiang.
Letter D
I am an avid(热衷的)reader of your magazine and it has helped me to introduce China to foreign friends.
Thank you for great efforts to bring New China to the world. Next month, I may get the opportunity to
go to Nigeria, so I must learn more about China's history and culture. Could you kindly recommend a
suitable book in English?
Letter E
It was interesting to read "Chinese Travelers Step out". It seems a large percentage of Chinese tourists
visit the West. In Indonesia, Chinese New Year is an official holiday. How would you assess the level
of interest Chinese tourists have in Indonesia? Would they like to visit Chinatowns or other unique
attractions in Indonesia?
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2.LetterB                                     B. Reply letter B
3.LetterC                                     C. reply letter C
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