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  A good friend of mine lives with six hundred wild animals on a Greek island.Ever since he left school(where I first knew him)he has traveled all over the world collecting animals for his very own zoo.He hoped to collect two examples of every kind of animal on his island, like Noah before the Great Flood.But the flood that my friend was afraid of, was a flood not of water, but of people.I think you have heard of my friend; he writes books about his travels, and about the wild and wonderful animals that he collects.The money from the books helps to pay for all the food that these animals eat.

  My friend told me that when he was out looking for water last week(there is not enough water on the island, though there is plenty all round it), he found oil.He needs money for his travels, and for his zoo, and a little oil would buy enough water for all his life; but he knows that if he tells anybody else about it, it will be the end of his zoo, and his life’s work.

  So, if I know my friend, he will not tell anybody(except you and me)about what he found-because oil and water do not mix.

(1)

Why will my friend not tell anybody that he has found oil?

[  ]

A.

He wants to make money from the oil alone.

B.

He is afraid that people will no longer come and visit his zoo.

C.

He doesn’t want to let others know his work.

D.

He is afraid that his zoo will be destroyed.

(2)

My friend is afraid of ________.

[  ]

A.

a great flood

B.

too many people

C.

a lot of animals

D.

a great deal of oil

(3)

How does he get money for his animals’ “food”?

[  ]

A.

He travels all over the world to collect money.

B.

He sells oil on the island.

C.

He writes books and sells them.

D.

He shows his animals to people

(4)

My friend knows oil and water do not mix.He knows that ________.

[  ]

A.

he can’t mix oil with water

B.

he won’t get water if people come to look for oil

C.

he won’t find water and oil in the same place

D.

he can’t have both money and the zoo

Imagine someone has crossed the seas joining five continents by swimming. It is a major success for anyone. But it is an even greater success for Philippe Croizon, who has no arms, and no legs! His achievements show that we can all achieve great things—no matter who we are.

Philippe Croizon was 26 years old when he had an accident. The doctors had to remove both of his arms and legs. “When they cut off my last leg I wanted to die. I suffered great depression and my spirit was as low as you can get. But you have to choose—and I chose to live!” said Croizon.

While he was recovering in hospital, Croizon saw a television programme about a woman who had been swimming across the English Channel. After watching the programme Croizon decided to do it. He began to exercise every day to make him strong and it took him two years to prepare.

Finally in 2010, Croizon was ready. He entered the cold, grey sea of the English Channel. He was now 42 years old. It took him from early morning until night to swim the distance. He felt a lot of pain. But he had become the first person without arms and legs to swim between France and England. Croizon had achieved his dream, but he did not stop there. He looked for a new goal.

Early in 2012 he planned to swim across the seas that join five major continents. During the next few months he swam between the four continents of Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe and finally in the cold waters of the Bering Strait between the continents of Asia and the Americas.

“We want to show people something. If disabled people have courage and a lot of training they can do the same things as those who are not disabled,” said Croizon.

1.According to the passage, Philippe Croizon _____.

A. was born with disability                      

B. suffered a lot from the accident

C. chose to live because of a TV programme        

D. was fond of swimming since he was young

2.What do we know about Philippe Croizon’s swimming across the English Channel?

A. It took him two years to finish it.            

B. He was the first person to achieve it.

C. It was easy for him to finish the swim.        

D. He spent a lot of time preparing for it.

3.Philippe Croizon’s crossing the seas joining five continents______.

A. lasted a month                             

B. ended in the Bering Strait

C. happened when he was 42 years old       

D. was inspired by a television programme

4.Which of the following can best describe Philippe Croizon’s story?

A. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.           

B. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

C. Actions speak louder than words.          

D. The finest diamond must be cut.

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Hope in the corner                        

B. A disabled man’s dream

C. Challenges to Philippe Croizon              

D. Philippe Croizon’s amazing swim

 

Ellen Parker was worried about her health. She could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairs. She was soon out of breath.

   “I suppose I had better go to the doctor.” she thought.

   She went to the doctor and told him her problem.

   “I'm not at all surprised.” he said, “I know what your problem is.”

   He examined her and then gave her some advice.

   “If you don't do what I say, Mrs Parker,” he said, “You will have a heart attack (心脏病发作). It could kill you.”

   Ellen was very worried as she left the doctor's. She knew that she had to take his advice but that it would not be easy and it would take time.

   The next day she went shopping. The first shop she went into was a butcher shop (肉铺).

   “I'd like ten pounds of steak (牛排), please.” she said.

   “Certainly, madam.” the butcher replied and went into the cold room and found a large piece of steak. He brought the huge piece of meat back into the shop and placed it on the scale (称).

   “That's just ten pounds.” he said.

   “That's big enough.” Mrs Parker said.

   The butcher worked out the price.

   “At S|4.99 a pound that will be S|49.90, please. Would you like me to cut it up into smaller pieces for you?”

   “Oh, I don't want to buy the meat.” Mrs Parker said.

   “If you don't want to buy it,” the butcher replied angrily, “Why did you ask me to get it for you?”

   “My doctor told me that I am too heavy and have to lose ten pounds. I wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like.”

1.Why did Ellen Parker visit the doctor?

A. She had a heart attack.               B. She had a problem with her health.

C. She was unhappy about her weight.    D. She could not sleep well.

2.Why did Ellen Parker ask for ten pounds of steak?

A. She wanted to buy some for dinner.      

B. She wanted to lose weight.

    C. Her doctor had told her to eat steak.

    D. She wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like.

3.What was Ellen Parker's real problem?

     A. She ate too much steak.               B. She weighed too much.

     C. She was often out of breath.           D. She could not walk very quickly.

 

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