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One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website.
Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.
Let us now have a culture of peace.

—Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Spain
Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy(药学)      from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.
Writing is a discovery.

—Nadine Gordlmer, South Africa
Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991, Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Jazz is about the only form of art today.

—Dave Brubeck, USA
Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album(专辑). Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.

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【小题1】Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?
A.Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.
B.Because they are physically impressive.
C.Because their accomplishments inspired him.
D.Because they have similar experiences.
【小题2】According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza_____.
A.has won many awards for his work in politics
B.has served as the president of a university
C.has devoted all his life to the field of science
D.has made achievements in different areas
【小题3】Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in the interview when reflecting on his/her experience?
A.Andrew Zuckerman.
B.Federico Mayor Zaragoza.
C.Nadine Gordimer.
D.Dave Brubeck.
【小题4】What is the main purpose of this web page?
A.To show Zuckerman’s awards.
B.To publicize Zuckerman’s project.
C.To spread the wisdom of the three people.
D.To celebrate the achievements of the three people.


【小题1】A
【小题2】D
【小题3】C
【小题4】B

解析【语篇解读】本文为说明文,直接摘选一家网站的一个网页。通过对三位同一时代的杰出人才的采访,介绍了他们的光辉事迹,希望他们的智慧能传递、影响甚至启发下一代。
【小题1】推理判断题。文章第一段One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman.可知Andrew Zuckerman正是认为伟人的天赋与智慧可以传递到下一代,才进行了这个项目。
【小题2】细节判断题。根据对Federico Mayor Zaragoza的描述,他获得过药学博士,有从政经历,曾任联合国教科文组织理事长…可知其在众多领域都取得了巨大成就。
【小题3】推理判断题。文章关于Nadine Gordlmer曾提到Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age.可知她上学时间很短,其教育主要是靠图书馆和书籍。
【小题4】写作意图题。全文是通过其中三个人的例子介绍photographer Andrew Zuckerman的一个通过对伟人的事迹的介绍来传承伟人的智慧,让下一代人从中得到启发的一个项目。

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       JIUQUAN, Gansu---China launched successfully its third manned spacecraft on Thursday with three astronauts on board to attempt the country’s first-ever space walk.

       The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off(发射) on a Long March II-F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gansu Province at 9:10pm.after a breathtaking countdown to another milestone on China’s space journey.

       On board pilots Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng are expected to orbit the earth for three days, when one of them will float out of the cabin about 343 kilometers above the earth.

       When they make it, China will become the third country in the world who is able to conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) in space following the former Soviet Union and the United States.

       President Hu Jintao watched the historic moment at the launch center, joined by Chinese experts and other work staff.

       Hu briefly met the trio astronauts before they entered the spacecraft Thursday afternoon, wishing them “a complete success in this glorious and sacred mission”.

       “During the mission, you will carry out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit, which is a great leap for China’s space technology.” said Hu.

       Other tasks of the Shenzhou VII crew include the release of a small monitoring satellite and a trial of the data relay of the satellite Tianlian-I.

       If successful, the mission would be of great significance to the country’s future plans to build a space lab and a space station, said ZhangJianqi, deputy chief commander of the manned space project.

In which section would the passage be seen in a newspaper?

       A.Science and Technology.        B.Entertainment.

       C.Sports report.                 D.Advertisement

Which one is NOT true according to the report?

       A.China launched its third manned spacecraft.

       B.The pilots on board are expected to orbit the earth for three days

       C.The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off  three astronauts on board.

       D.One of the three astronauts will float out of the cabin above the earth.

What is the great leap for China’s space technology during the space journey?

       A.The spaceship Shenzhou VII blasted off successfully.

       B.The astronauts will carry out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit.

       C.Three astronauts are expected to orbit the earth for 3 days.

       D.The spaceship Shenzhou VII will release a small monitoring satellite.

The tasks of the Shenzhou VII crew include the following EXCEPT ________.

       A.the release of a small monitoring satellite

       B.a trial of the data relay of the satellite Tianlian-I

       C.carrying out China’s EVA with homemade EVA space suit

       D.building a space lab and a space station   

Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames(绰号). Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence(影响)on the world of music.

Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the city a few years before his birth. Armstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together. ”

Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet(短号)at a boy’s home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that travelled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.

In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.

His cornet playing had a deep humanity(仁爱)and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over. ”He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most-admired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.

Armstrong was called Pops because he ______.

A. looked like a musician                   B. was a musician of much influence

C. showed an interest in music             D. travelled to play modern music

The third paragraph is developed ______.

A. by space            B. by examples             C. by time             D. by comparison

Which statement about Armstrong is true?

A. His tale begins in New Orleans.              B. He was born before jazz was invented.

C. His music was popular with his listeners.       D. He learned popular music at a boy’s home.

Which would be the best title for the text?

A. The Invention of the Jazz Music.              B. The Father of the Jazz Style.

C. The Making of a Musician.                   D. The Spread of Popular Music.

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