It was 4 o'clock in the morning when I received the phone call.

    “This is the emergency room calling and your son was just  41  in with severe burns on his face,neck and arms.We have called for a(n)  42   and are going to fly him to the burn unit in Seattle.” Seattle was 350 miles from his college,so we knew immediately this was  43 

    The doctor described the  44  ,which caused the burns.At 6 am,our son and his friends decided to barbecue hamburgers in the courtyard of their apartment.When they   45   the charcoal(木炭),it burst into flames because they had sprayed too much gasoline(petrol).The flames  46  my son’s shirt tail and shot from his waist to well over his head.

       47  ,one of the boys was quick-minded,grasped my son,and  48  him on the grass.While it saved his life,it was not in  49   to save him from severe burns and the terrible scars(伤疤).

    After he  50  from the treatments,the doctors told him they would not do plastic surgery(整容)for 6 months  51  it takes that long for the skin to stop shrinking and wrinkling.So,he had to return to college with scars typical of severe burns.

    When I was a child, my mother told my sister,who had a 10-inch, very  52__ scar on her arm,“Nancy,if you ignore the scar,other people will ignore it.It does not mean they will not  53  it,but it means it will not matter to them if it doesn’t matter to you.’’

    I  54   this wisdom on to my son.He took my advice to  55  and returned to school with his head held high--glad he was alive.

    By the end of the six-month waiting period,he decided that the scars did not  56  , so he made the  57  to give up any plastic surgery.

    We all have “scars” that we believe  58  people to keep away from us.And we spend a lot of time thinking that if only we looked different,or dressed differently,people would like us better. 

     But you see,people will only judge you by your looks,or your clothes,if you are judging yourself by these same  59  standards.Put your imperfections out of your mind and concentrate on what you value  60  yourself,and your beauty will shine through.

A.brought        B.given          C.turned      D.showed

A.doctor         B.hospital        C.aircraft     D.ambulance

A.serious        B.terrible         C.painful     D.important

A.event          B.process         C.reason      D.accident

A.got         B.lit             C.burned      D.moved

A.took          B.held            C.caught      D.attracted

A.Fortunately   B.Surprisingly     C.Happily    D.Slowly

A.pushed        B.threw           C.dropped    D.rolled

A.shape          B.place           C.fact       D.time

A.benefited       B.recovered        C.suffered   D.relaxed

A.if             B.while         C.because     D.although

A.normal        B.violent          C.obvious    D.popular

A.mention       B.notice           C.laugh     D.hide

A.sent           B.kept          C.handed     D.passed

A.heart          B.life            C.practice    D.consideration

A.grow       B.matter          C.exist        D.appear

A.mistake        B.effort           C.decision    D.request

A.invite         B.cause           C.allow      D.remind

A.false          B.strict            C.moral           D.general

A.by            B.over            C.beyond   D.within

                                                                             C
Monday: Here I am, in the middle of nowhere. This camping trip idea is not getting off to a very good start. It’s raining and the tent leaks (漏). The hiking seemed to take forever, and I still can’t understand how it could all have been up hill! How did I ever let my brother persuade me into doing this? When we get home—if we ever get home—he’s going to have to do something great to get back on my good side. Maybe he should sponsor (赞助) a shopping spree(狂购)at the mall!
Tuesday: Things are looking up. The sun came out today, so we were able to leave the tents and dry out. We’re camped at the edge of a small lake that I couldn’t see before because of the rain and fog. The mountains are all around us, and the forest is absolutely beautiful. We spent most of the day dragging out everything out of our backpacks or tents and putting it where the sun could dry it out. Later in the afternoon we tried to catch the fish for dinner, but the fish were smarter than we were. At night we built a fire and sang songs happily.
Wednesday: We hiked to the far side of the lake and climbed to the top of a small peak. From there we could see how high the other mountains were and how far the forest spread around us. On the way up we passed through a snowfield!
Thursday: I caught my first fish! We followed the stream that fed the lake. After about two miles, we came to a section (区域) that Carol said looked “fishy”. She had a pack rod (竿) , which can be carried in a backpack. I asked to cast (投掷) it, and I caught a fish on my first try. Carol caught a few more. But they were just too pretty to eat for lunch, so we put them back in the stream.
Friday: I can’t believe we are going home already. It will be nice to get a hot shower, sleep in a real bed, and eat junk food, but the trip has been wonderful. We’re already talking about another camping adventure next year where we canoe (乘独木舟) down a river. It’s hard to believe, but I think this city girl has a little country blood in her veins.
【小题1】The writer went on this camping trip because ____________.

A.she enjoyed camping. B.she wanted to go fishing.
C.she was influenced by her brother. D.she was tired of staying home.
【小题2】 The whole morning of Tuesday, the writer ____________.
A.hiked along the lake. B.dried out her belongings.
C.climbed the mountain. D.caught the fish for dinner.
【小题3】It can be inferred that Carol had a pack rod with her because ____________.
A.she could not afford to buy a regular fishing pole.
B.she needed it to get their food.
C.she thought the writer of the journal might need it.
D.she expected to go fishing while they were hiking.
【小题4】 It is likely that the writer will ____________.
A.go on another camping trip.
B.invite Carol to go fishing together.
C.make her brother buy her something.
D.persuade her brother to go camping.

For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.
As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.
Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn’t involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can’t see certain colors.
Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I’m amusic,’” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”                                                                                                                       (335 words)
【小题1】Which of the following is true of amusics?

A.Listening to music is far from enjoyable for them.
B.They love places where they are likely to hear music.
C.They can easily tell two different songs apart.
D.Their situation is well understood by musicians.
【小题2】According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who __________.
A.dislikes listening to speeches
B.can hear anything nonmusical
C.has a hearing problem
D.lacks a complex hearing system
【小题3】In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that __________.
A.her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier
B.she were seventeen years old rather than seventy
C.her problem could be easily explained
D.she were able to meet other amusics
【小题4】What is the passage mainly concerned with?
A.Amusics’ strange behaviours.
B.Some people’s inability to enjoy music.
C.Musical talent and brain structure.
D.Identification and treatment of amusics.

Neighbours play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyles, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. It is a good idea to get to know the people next door or across the street to develop a community (社区) of support and safety. You never know when a neighbour will find a stranger walking around your house, or you may want to leave an extra key at their house in case someone in your family gets locked out.
How do you get along with your neighbours? Here are some tips for building a better relationship with your neighbours.
Point ①…Proper greetings can make your neighbours remember your name and pave (铺) the way for more meaningful future meetings. Don’t stay too long, though, or you’ll wear out your welcome!
Point②…If your neighbour is building a pool, offer a few hours of help. Besides, you never know when the favor might be returned.
Point③…If you hear that someone who live close to you has had an accident, take over a hot meal or some fruit. Your action will add a special touch during a difficult time.
Point④…Invite your neighbours over for a cup of coffee in December or an Easter egg hunt in spring. A backyard barbecue (烧烤) can be a great way to share food and fun.
Your neighbours may annoy you at times, but they are like family in many ways. Appreciate their strengths and overlook their weaknesses, and everyone will get along just fine.
【小题1】What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?

A.The possibility of a good community.
B.How to get to know your neighbours.
C.How to influence your neighbours.
D.The importance of neighbours.
【小题2】According to the passage, which of the following may NOT be something nice to do?
A.Offering to help your neighbours if they need help.
B.Having a very long conversation with a new neighbour.
C.Inviting your neighbours over for a backyard barbecue.
D.Preparing a hot meal for a neighbour who is going through a difficult time.
【小题3】Match the following titles with each point.
a. Invite your neighbours over.          b. Lend a helping hand.
c. Go over and introduce yourself.       d. Offer support.
A.①-c②-b③-d④-aB.①-c②-b③-a④-d
C.①-b②-c③-d④-aD.①-b②-c③-a④-d
【小题4】We infer(推断出) that the writer wrote this passage to        .
A.explain why it is good to get along well with others
B.give us some tips on how to support our neighbours
C.tell us how to get along with our neighours
D.advise us to be nice to our neighbours

A cancer-stricken British teenage girl said Thursday she had been moved by messages of support from around the world after writing an online “Bucket List” of things she wanted to do before dying.
Alice Pyne, l5, created an Internet blog in which she described her fight against a cancer of the white blood cells. “ I've been fighting cancer for almost four years and now l know that the cancer is gaining on me and it doesn't look like I'm going to win this one,” she wrote.
For her list, the teenager took inspiration from the 2007 film “The Bucket List”, in which two terminally ill (患绝症的) men, played by Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, draw up a list of things they wish to do before they die.
On her list, at the site www. alicepyne. blogspot. com, she has included making everyone sign up to be a bone marrow donor (骨髓捐赠者), swimming with sharks, meeting boy band Take That and getting a purple iPad computer.
Messages of support and offers of help quickly flooded her webpage and it became one of the most talked about subjects on Twitter.
“Oh dear and I thought that I was just doing a little blog for a few friends!” she wrote after her site attracted huge attention. “Thank you so much for all your lovely messages to me.”
Pyne, who lives with her family in the northwest English town of Ulverston, revealed (透露) the management of Take That had arranged for her to see the band after reading her blog. A group of local lawmakers have also joined forces with the Anthony Nolan blood cancer charity to encourage people to join its stem cell register.

  1. 1.

    What happened after Alice Pyne wrote her“Bucket List”?

    1. A.
      The media called on people to help her.
    2. B.
      People sent gifts to her from all over the world.
    3. C.
      A lot of people offered to donate bone marrow to her.
    4. D.
      People around the world sent messages to support her.
  2. 2.

    Alice Pyne wrote her “Bucket List” to     .

    1. A.
      express her last few wishes
    2. B.
      say goodbye to a few friends
    3. C.
      give comfort to two terminally ill men
    4. D.
      catch people's attention
  3. 3.

    It can be inferred from the second paragraph that Alice Pyne       .

    1. A.
      is unaware of her own conditions
    2. B.
      is calm to know that death is approaching
    3. C.
      is very sad to know that she will die
    4. D.
      is still quite confident in fighting against cancer
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT on Alice Pyne's “Bucket List”?

    1. A.
      To meet a boy.
    2. B.
      To get a cool computer.
    3. C.
      To swim with sharks.
    4. D.
      To ask people to donate bone marrow.
  5. 5.

    Take That will arrange to       .

    1. A.
      invite Pyne to join the band
    2. B.
      help Pyne in any possible way
    3. C.
      donate money to Pyne
    4. D.
      meet Pyne in person

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