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6.American LaMar Baylor spends most of his time in New York City,working as a performer in the Broadway musical-The Lion King.But since 2011,he has also spent weeks in Kigali,the capital of Rwanda.There,he teaches dance to boys who live on the street.His teaching is part of an effort by the Rebecca Davis Dance Company.The project helps young people learn more about dance and learn how to behave in a classroom environment.
LaMar Baylor describes his students as genocide (种族屠杀) survivors.They have lost all of their families,some even have been in prison."They have been through things that no one should ever have to go through,"said Baylor.Dance classes provide the children with structured learning and self-expression that they've never had before.They can also take classes in information and technology after they have learned to attend classes and follow directions.
Boys who have done best in the classes win scholarships,and are sent to the Sunrise Boarding School.About 30 boys have won this kind of financial aid.All the students are male,because few girls in Rwanda live freely on the street.
The Rwanda program is the largest one set up by the Rebecca Davis Dance Company,founded and directed by Rebecca Davis.Ms.Davis has also set up dance programs in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Guinea.About 2,000 children in the three countries have taken part in the project since it was launched in 2010.
As for LaMar Baylor,he knows from his own experience how dance can lead to a better life.He is from Camden,New Jersey.Camden has sometimes been called America's poorest and most dangerous city.Mr.Baylor says that growing up in Camden,it took a long time for him to find out what he wanted to do.He now thanks dancing saved his life.
41.What do we know about LaMar Baylor according to the text?C
A.He spends most of his time in Rwanda.
B.He is director of the musical The Lion King.
C.He himself grew up in a poor environment.
D.He started the Rwanda Program on his own.
42.It can be learned from the text that the children in RwandaA.
A.have gone through tough times
B.have committed violent crimes
C.worked hard to win scholarship
D.forced mainly on dancing
43.In how many countries are the dance programs launched?B
A.Two        B.Three            C.Four             D.Five
44.Which of the following is true of the dance project?B
A.Most children participating in it were boys.
B.The project could date back to the year 2010.
C.In is aimed to improve the kid's dancing skills.
D.It has gained much support from the world.
45.What can be the main idea of the text?A
A.Dance offers street children path to education.
B.The largest dance project was set up in Guinea.
C.Education is important to street children.
D.Where you grow up decides what you are.

分析 本文主要讲述了演员拉马尔贝洛尔的学生都是流浪儿,他们的父母均死于大屠杀,在学习舞蹈之前他们甚至进过监狱,而贝洛尔通过教授他们跳舞,使他们获得了受教育的机会,走上了正确的人生道路.

解答 41.C推理判断题.由文章最后一段He is from Camden,New Jersey.Camden has sometimes been called America's poorest and most dangerous city.可知他在一个非常贫困的环境长大,故选C
42.A细节理解题.由文章第二段LaMar Baylor describes his students as genocide  survivors.They have lost all of their families,some even have been in prison.可知贝洛尔称他的学生是大屠杀的幸存者,他们都失去了家人,有人还坐过牢,因此孩子们经历了艰难的时期,故选A
43.B细节理解题.文章第一段提到了卢旺达的首都基加利,第四段提到了波斯尼亚--黑塞戈维亚和几内亚,由此可知舞蹈项目在三个国家举行,故选B
44.B正误判断题.About 2,000 children in the three countries have taken part in the project since it was launched in 2010.由第四段最后一句,该舞蹈项目在2010年发起,故选B
45.A细节理解题.由全文可知本文讲述了舞蹈改变街头孩子们的现状.使他们能接受教育,故选A

点评 考点:本文考查学生的记叙类阅读的水平,需要学生认真阅读原文,仔细查找文中细节,对文章脉络有整体的了解,能根据文章进行合理推断

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The road to happiness

We all know that money can't buy happiness, but many times we act as if we'd be happier with a bit more money. We are trained to want the latest style that television tells us.1.But none of that win bring us happiness. No matter how much we earn, no matter how nice our clothing or cars or toys, none of it will make us happier. And the sad thing is that it could take us decades of pursuing wealth and luxury items before we realize this. So what will bring us happiness? 2.

Positive thinking. I'm obviously a big approval of positive thinking as the best way to achieve your goals, but it turns out that it can lead to happiness too.3.Happy people feel energetic, in control of their lives, and have a positive attitude to life.4.We have a human need to be close. Having good, supportive friendships, a strong, marriage or close and loving links with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy.

Flow. This is a popular concept on the Internet these days—the state we enter when we are completely focused on the work before us. Having work and leisure that gets you in this state of flow will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness. People find greatest enjoyment not when they're passively mindless, but when they're absorbed in a mindful challenge.5.Don't waste them!

A. Good relationships.

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