Have you ever wondered what you’d do in a moment of danger and how you’d  36  to a terrorist on the plane or a guy wearing a mask and waving a gun while you’re standing  37  at the bank?
Stephanie Davies  38 .
The 21-year-old girl  39  such a moment last week in a  40  in Aurora, Colo., where she went to a late night showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” with her  41  , Allie. All of a sudden, a gas can flew by close to the two girls.  42  , Allie stood up and was shot in the  43  by a gunman. Stephanie saw Allie fell down in the aisle(过道), blood pouring out of her neck.  44  she moved on her knees to her friend, pulled her out of the aisle and pressed the wound with her fingers  45  the gunman moved around, firing into the  46  crowd. When the gunman again walked past the aisle, they played dead until he  47  .
Heroic? Well, clearly heroic.
“  48  Stephanie’s timely actions, I just talked with Allie, who is going to be fine,” said President Barack Obama after meeting the two girls in the hospital.
And Stephanie wasn’t the  49  hero in the theater that dark night in Aurora. Three young men---Jon,26, Matt,27 and Alex, 24---used their own  50  to protect their respective(各自的) girlfriends from the gunman’s bullets. Jon took a bullet for his girlfriend. The stories were  51  for Matt and Alex. The three men were among the 12 who didn’t come out of the theater alive.
“The  52  actions of these young Americans,” President Obama said, “represent what’s best in us, and they  53  us that out of this darkness a brighter day is going to come. I have the greatest  54  for people like Stephanie, Jon, Matt and Alex who don’t  55  to do what the situation demands, bringing heroic light to the darkest of dark nights.”

【小题1】
A.referB.respondC.adaptD.talk
【小题2】
A.in turnB.in silence C.in time D.in line
【小题3】
A.knows B.appears C.wondersD.imagines
【小题4】
A.missed B.facedC.expectedD.enjoyed
【小题5】
A.streetB.restaurantC.theaterD.stadium
【小题6】
A.friendB.sisterC.auntD.cousin
【小题7】
A.Tired B.Annoyed C.Frightened D.Puzzled
【小题8】
A.legB.wrist C.armD.neck
【小题9】
A.Madly B.Suddenly C.Secretly D.Hurriedly
【小题10】
A.sinceB.asC.untilD.because
【小题11】
A.waiting B.chattingC.staring D.screaming
【小题12】
A.passedB.stoppedC.hidD.escaped
【小题13】
A.In spite of B.Regardless of C.Because of D.In terms of
【小题14】
A.typical B.unique C.usualD.only
【小题15】
A.methods B.bodies C.toolsD.hands
【小题16】
A.common B.strange C.similarD.different
【小题17】
A.braveB.immediate C.generousD.active
【小题18】
A.warnB.showC.promiseD.inform
【小题19】
A.hopeB.concernC.pityD.respect
【小题20】
A.hesitateB.regretC.pretendD.refuse

Dear Daughter,
As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you all that is on my mind. First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament (证明) of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are.
Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become a self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever.
Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy, don't be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don't worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities.
Start planning early what you'd like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver's seat-this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you'll love it!
So please treasure your college years - make the best use of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challenges.
May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be.
Love
Dad & Mom
【小题1】We can read between the lines that ________.

A.Dad has a strong love for his daughter
B.Dad is very strict with his daughter
C.Dad always worries about his daughter
D.Dad is much concerned about his daughter's health
【小题2】The underlined word "destiny" in the passage is the closest in meaning to "_______".
A.weightB.lifeC.position D.time
【小题3】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Plan things before you do them.
B.Self-learning is very important in college.
C.Follow your passion and what other people say.
D.Leading a life is just like driving a car.
【小题4】The purpose of the author in writing the letter is to tell his daughter to ________.
A.smile to her trouble in life
B.fight till she succeeds
C.be confident and happy
D.make the most of her college

When movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.’"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "It you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you’re used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off’by doing just 10% of what you’d normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again
【小题1】The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.

A.specifically designed for women
B.that have lots of cushion inside
C.safest for people who enjoy sports
D.that are much thinner than normal sports shoes
【小题2】The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A.expertsB.feetC.shoesD.runners
【小题3】According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes ________.
A.make feet more sensitive to the running surface
B.will produce immediate improvements
C.force your body to move less naturally
D.increase the chances of getting hurt
【小题4】The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should ________.
A.run in the shoes every day at top speed
B.begin with a shorter running distance than normal
C.occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet
D.make sure they are already very fit before using them
【小题5】Where would you probably read this article?
A.A travel book.B.A movie website.
C.A sports magazine.D.A science journal.

When movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.

Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.

"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.'"

But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.

"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "If you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.

If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.

Even if you're used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off'by doing just 10% of what you'd normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again

1.The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.

A.specifically designed for women

B.that have lots of cushion inside

C.safest for people who enjoy sports

D.that are much thinner than normal sports shoes

2.The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A.experts           B.feet              C.shoes             D.runners

3.According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes ________.

A.make feet more sensitive to the running surface

B.will produce immediate improvements

C.force your body to move less naturally

D.increase the chances of getting hurt

4.The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should ________.

A.run in the shoes every day at top speed

B.begin with a shorter running distance than normal

C.occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet

D.make sure they are already very fit before using them

5.Where would you probably read this article?

A.A travel book.                          B.A movie website.

C.A sports magazine.                      D.A science journal.

 

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1.The underlined word "tailor_made" in Paragraph 2 most probably means      .

A.valuable          B.suitable           C.available          D.acceptable

2.As sessions are time-limited,it is helpful if you can       .

A.predict what suggestion works best for you

B.bring some non-marked work for comments

C.prepare what you'd like to discuss in advance

D.consult with your adviser on your work by phone

3.If a Chinese student plans to take an English pronunciation training course, he/she can see the guide to       .

A.Study Guides                           B.Effective Proof-reading

C.Academic Writing                       D.In-sessional English Support Programme

4.What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To give some professional subject advice.

B.To promote the individual advice sessions.

C.To stress the importance of a friendly adviser.

D.To provide four websites offering study guides.

 

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