Ted Turner, achieved high goals and great success by the time he was 43. Best known for his CNN, Ted Turner launched a second nationwide all-news network, Headline News, purchased the Atlanta Braves baseball team, and became the world's best yachtsman at the America's Cup in 1977. In 1982 Ted Turner was named by Forbes one of the 400 richest people in the US. He was named Time magazine's "Man of the Year" in 1992. How did Ted Turner accomplish all of this at such a young age?

      Ted Turner's father, Ed, was a self-made millionaire who demanded that his only son try to achieve similar success. He instilled in the boy a strong belief that hard work was good. Besides reading a new book every two days, Ted Turner was also charged rent at home during summer vacations from boarding school. Ed Turner was a strong influence in his son's life.

      As a child, Ted Turner lived a very lonely life, often separated from his family. He was enrolled in a military academy in the fifth grade and eventually went to Brown University. He attended college off and on, became involved in sailboat racing, and became a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. In his early twenties, Ted Turner became general manager of one of his father's branch offices in Georgia.

      Two years later after his father’s suicide, Ted Turner took over the company. He soon discovered that he was more skilled than his father in managing the business. During the next twenty years, Ted Turner worked hard to accumulate enough power and money to fulfill his father's dream.

      Reflecting on his father's death, however, Ted Turner realized that it was dangerous to put too much emphasis on material possessions. He decided to use his hard-earned influence to serve the public. Concerned about the environment, Ted Turner established the Better World Society in 1985. The purpose of this organization was to produce documentaries to educate people about pollution, hunger, and the danger of building weapons of mass destruction. In 1986 Turner began sponsoring the Goodwill Games to promote world peace. The Turner Tomorrow Awards were created to encourage writers and thinkers to focus their attention on solving world problems. The Turner Family Foundation was established in 1992.

What is CNN according to the passage?

   A. It’s a broadcast-news company.     B. It’s a basketball team agency.

   C. It’s a charity organization.      D. It’s a publishing house.

What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

   A. The creation of CNN encouraged broadcasters to be more successful.

   B. Towering goals and hard work led to fame and prosperity.

   C. Ted Turner was expert at sailboat racing and playing basketball.

   D. Ted Turner became very successful at an early age.

As a student in a military academy, Turner ______.

   A. wasn’t as lonely as he looked because his many friends at school.

        B. missed his family very much despite having friends at school.

        C. served as a member of the US Coast Guard for a while.

        D. showed little interest in studying but other affairs. 

The author seems to believe that Ted Turner is ______.

   A. slow moving       B. incompetent      C. goal-oriented    D. modest

Which of the following best describes an important change in Ted Turner’s life?

   A. He became more determined and was feared by this workmates.

   B. He developed respect and admiration for his employees.

   C. H e revised his view of the world and his responsibility in it.

   D. He demanded the same level of success as he father.

On receiving my learner driver license a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. In New Zealand, the __33__driving age is 15.
However it wasn’t __34__ two days ago that Dad finally allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our __35__ was Orewa, a seaside town about 60 kilometers away from my home in Auckland. That morning I __36__ sure I had enough to drink and went to the toilet (厕所) about three times __37__ we left. I thought I was totally __38__ for the journey, but nothing could have prepared me for my family’s __39__. "Relax! Don’t hold the steering wheel(方向盘) so __40__. The car is going zigzag (弯弯曲曲的)," called a nervous voice from the __41__. "Speed up. 70km/h isn’t fast enough. You are holding up the traffic," another voice ordered from the seat next to mine.
How __42__ ! My parents were really starting to get on my nerves. To satisfy them I sped up and within a second, an angry voice began to yell again. "Stop! __43__! Are you crazy? ” Everything did not go fine until I pulled off the motorway and drove into the city, __44__ the speed limit was only 50km/h.
My family seemed relieved (放心的) and __45__ telling me what to do. They all looked out of the windows and enjoyed the scenery .  __46__, that silence didn’t last very long. My mum suddenly cried out, "Look at those birds above us. __47__ they lovely?"
How did she expect me to look up in the __49__? As the driver I had to __48__ . Who knows what would have happened if I had taken my eyes off the __50__? Four hours later we drove home. This time the journey was much __51__ than before as everyone else __52__ fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.

【小题1】
A.oldestB.youngestC.bestD.worst
【小题2】
A.untilB.unlessC.afterD.when
【小题3】
A.destinationB.homeC.cityD.aim
【小题4】
A.thoughtB.decidedC.keptD.made
【小题5】
A.whenB.sinceC.beforeD.as
【小题6】
A.disappointedB.preparedC.excitedD.upset
【小题7】
A.praisesB.encouragementsC.complaintsD.cries
【小题8】
A.tightlyB.lightlyC.loosely D.happily
【小题9】
A.front searB.back seatC.top seatD.empty seat
【小题10】
A.interestingB.movingC.puzzlingD.annoying
【小题11】
A.Get outB.Move onC.Slow down D.Speed up
【小题12】
A.whereB.whileC.whichD.why
【小题13】
A.began B.stoppedC.continuedD.forgot
【小题14】
A.LuckilyB.ProbablyC.WarmlyD.Sadly
【小题15】
A.Can’tB.Don’tC.Aren’tD.Won’t
【小题16】
A.airB.waterC.groundD.woods
【小题17】
A.seeB.concentrateC.checkD.care
【小题18】
A.birdB.dogC.roadD.car
【小题19】
A.easierB.flatterC.harderD.lower
【小题20】
A.feltB.beganC.fellD.kept


"S. H.E. is going to sing at the CCTV annual Spring Festival Evening Party.Is that true?" cried out Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl in Shanghai and die-hard S. H.E. fan.
After checking it on the Internet, Peng quickly phoned friends to spread the news. For fans like her, S. H. E. ’s performance is perhaps the only part of the old fashioned evening to get excited about.
The Taiwanese band (乐队)is made up of Selina, Hebe and Ella. Their name comes from the first letter of each of the singers' English names.
Last week S. H. E. announced they would perform in Las Vegas, US, over Christmas and then in Guangzhou on January 15.
At their Shanghai show on October 30, hundreds of parents waited outside the Hongkou Stadium. Inside, thousands of teenagers sang, cried and shouted as the band performed.
"I love their music, healthy image and everything related to them. Thank God that, although my parents don't understand why I love them so much, they still bought me a ticket for that show," said Peng about the Shanghai performance(演出).
It is not just on the mainland(大陆) that the three girls have made audiences much excited. In the past year the band has passed through Taiwan, Hong Kong and even Singapore and Malaysia.
When the three high school girls entered a singing contest in Taiwan in 2000, none of them ever dreamed of being a superstar. "We had never met before, and we didn't talk at all at the beginning," recalled Ella.
When asked about the secret of their success, she said, "Our average looks(长相) and not-so-expensive clothes keep us close to our fans. We are happy to be the girls next door(邻家女孩), your singing sisters."
"It's really a magical journey, from day-dreaming high school girls to singers performing on the same stage as our idols(偶像). Nothing but magical," she said.
46. Why was Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl, so excited?
A. S.H.E. band will get the old fashioned evening exciting.
B. S. H.E. will perform in Las Vegas over Christmas.
C. Her parents bought her a ticket for S. H. E. Is Shanghai show.
D. S. H.E. will perform on the CCTV Spring Festival Evening Party.
47. How did the Taiwanese band get the name?
A. Their fans gave the name to them.
B. Their idols had a deep influence on them.
C. A singing contest gave their idea of the band name
D. The first letters of Selina, Hebe and Ella form the band name.
48. What do you know about Peng Weiye?
A. She stayed outside the Hongkou Stadium to listen to S. H. E. 's performance.
B. She will watch the performance in Guangzhou on January 15.
C. She pays close attention to everything about S. H. E.
D. She was grateful that her parents understood and supported her.
49. Which is true about S. H. E. ?
A. The secret to their success is their pretty faces and lovely clothes.
B. They were close friends when they entered a singing contest.
C. They caused a storm of excitement in Southeast Asia.
D. They have well prepared to perform with their idols.
50. Which do you think is NOT the reason for S. H. E’s popularity among their fans?
A. Their music and their healthy image.
B. They can make audience much excited.
C. Their success meets their fans’ day dream of becoming others’ idols.
D. Their average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep them close to their fans.

"S. H.E. is going to sing at the CCTV annual Spring Festival Evening Party, is that true?" cried out Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl in Shanghai and die-hard S. H.E. fan.
After checking it on the Internet, Peng quickly phoned friends to spread the news. For fans like her, S. H. E. ’s performance is perhaps the only part of the old fashioned evening to get excited about.
The Taiwanese band is made up of Selina, Hebe and Ella. Their name comes from the first letter of each of the singers' English names.
Last week S. H. E. announced they would perform in Las Vegas, US, over Christmas and then in Guangzhou on January 15.
At their Shanghai show on October 30, hundreds of parents waited outside the Hongkou Stadium. Inside, thousands of teenagers sang, cried and shouted as the band performed.
"I love their music, healthy image and everything related to them. Thank God that, although my parents don't understand why I love them so much, they still bought me a ticket for that show," said Peng about the Shanghai performance.
It is not just on the mainland that the three girls have made audiences much excited. In the past year the band has passed through Taiwan, Hong Kong and even Singapore and Malaysia.
When the three high school girls entered a singing contest in Taiwan in 2000, none of them ever dreamed of being a superstar. "We had never met before, and we didn't talk at all at the beginning," recalled Ella.
When asked about the secret of their success, she said, "Our average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep us close to our fans. We are happy to be the girls next door, your singing sisters."
"It's really a magical journey, from day-dreaming high school girls to singers performing on the same stage as our idols(偶像). Nothing but magical," she said.
【小题1】 Why was Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl, so excited?

A.S.H.E. band will get the old fashioned evening exciting.
B.S. H.E. will perform in Las Vegas over Christmas.
C.Her parents bought her a ticket for S. H. E. Is Shanghai show.
D.S. H.E. will perform on the CCTV Spring Festival Evening Party.
【小题2】How did the Taiwanese band get the name?
A.Their fans gave the name to them. B.Their idols had a deep influence on them.
C.A singing contest gave their idea of the band name.
D.The first letters of Selina, Hebe and Ella form the band name.
【小题3】What do you know about Peng Weiye?
A.She stayed outside the Hongkou Stadium to listen to S. H. E. 's performance.
B.She will watch the performance in Guangzhou on January 15.
C.She pays close attention to everything about S. H. E.
D.She was grateful that her parents understood and supported her.
【小题4】Which is true about S. H. E. ?
A.The secret to their success is their pretty faces and lovely clothes.
B.They were close friends when they entered a singing contest.
C.They caused a storm of excitement in Southeast Asia.
D.They have well prepared to perform with their idols.
【小题5】 Which do you think is NOT the reason for S. H. E’s popularity among their fans?
A.Their music and their healthy image.
B.Their success meets their fans’ day dream of becoming others’ idols.
C.They can make audience much excited
D.Their average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep them close to their fans.

完形填空(共20小题:每小题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

On receiving my learner driver license a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. In New Zealand, the __1__ driving age is 15.

However it wasn't __2__ two days ago that Dad finally allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our __3__ was Urawa, a seaside town about 60 kilometers away from my home in Auckland. That morning I __4_ sure I had enough to drink and went to the toilet (厕所) about three times __5_ we left. I thought I was totally __6 for the journey, but nothing could have prepared me for my family's _7__. "Relax! Don't hold the steering wheel (方向盘) so _8_. The car is going zigzag (弯弯曲曲的), called a nervous voice from the __9__. "Speed up. 70km/h isn't fast enough. You are holding up the traffic," another voice ordered from the seat next to mine.

How _10__ ! My parents were really starting to get on my nerves. To satisfy them I sped up and within a second, an angry voice began to yell again. "Stop! __11__! Are you crazy? ” Everything did not go fine until I pulled off the motorway and drove into the city, 12__ the speed limit was only 50km/h.

My family seemed relieved (放心的) and __13__ telling me what to do. They all looked out of the windows and enjoyed the scenery. 14__, that silence didn't last very long. My mum suddenly cried out, "Look at those birds above us. __15 they lovely?"

How did she expect me to look up in the __16__? As the driver I had to _17_ . Who knows what would have happened if I had taken my eyes off the 18__? Four hours later we drove home. This time the journey was much __19__ than before as everyone else __20__ fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.

1.

A.oldest

B.youngest

C.best

D.worst

 

2.

A.until

B.unless

C.after

D.when

 

3.

A.destination

B.home

C.city

D.aim

 

4.

A.thought

B.decided

C.kept

D.made

 

5.

A.when

B.since

C.before

D.as

 

6.

A.disappointed

B.prepared

C.excited

D.upset

 

7.

A.praises

B.encouragements

C.complaints

D.cries

 

8.

A.tightly

B.lightly

C.loosely

D.happily

 

9.

A.front seat

B.back seat

C.top seat

D.empty seat

 

10.

A.interesting

B.moving

C.puzzling

D.annoying

 

11.

A.Get out

B.Move on

C.Slow down

D.Speed up

 

12.

A.where

B.while

C.which

D.why

 

13.

A.began

B.stopped

C.continued

D.forgot

14. A. Luckily                 B. Probably                  C, Warmly             D. Sadly

15.

A.Can’t

B.Don’t

C.Aren’t

D.Won’t

 

16.

A.air

B.water

C.ground

D.woods

 

17.

A.see

B.concentrate

C.check

D.care

 

18.

A.bird

B.dog

C.road

D.car

 

19.

A.easier

B.flatter

C.harder

D.lower

 

20.

A.felt

B.began

C.fell

D.kept

 

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