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  Who Is Kimberly Kirberger?

  Kimberly Kirberger is the president and founder of Inspiration and Motivation for Teens, Inc.(I.A.M.for Teens, Inc.)a corporation formed exclusively(专有地)to work for teens.It is her goal to see teens represented in a more positive light and it is her strong belief that teens deserve(应受)better and more positive treatment.

  She spends her time reading the thousands of letters and stories sent to her by teen readers and traveling around the country speaking to high school students and parents of teens.She has appeared as a teen expert on many television and radio shows.

  Kimberly says that the College Soul book has been an amazing journey.In getting close to and hearing from so many teenagers she kept hearing about this very emotionally packed time that begins with application(申请)to college and extends through the four-year experience.It became clear to her that this was a time of life that was filled with many challenges(挑战)and that college students could really benefit from a book like this.For her, it was simply a continuation of a commitment(义务)that she has made to teenagers to do what she can to inspire and motivate(激发)them while letting them know there are people who believe in them.

  Kimberly is the coauthor of the bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul and the New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Ⅱ, as well as Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal(期刊).She is also the co-author of the forthcoming ?Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Ⅲ, and the author of Teen Love:On Relationships, a Book for Teenagers.

  Kimberly started the Teen Letter Project with Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Health Communications, Inc.The Project is responsible for answering the letters received from teenagers and also reaching out to teens in trouble and encouraging them to seek professional help.

  To book Kimberly for a speaking engagement or for further information on any of her projects, please contact:

  I.A.M.for Teens, Inc.

  P.O.Box 936, Palisades, CA 90272 phone:310-573-3655

  Fax:310-573-3657

  E-mail for stories:stories @ teenagechickensoul, com

  E-mail for letters:letters @ teenagechick

  Website:www.Teenagechickensoul.com

(1)

Kimberly Kirberger devotes herself to ________.

[  ]

A.

helping people in trouble

B.

writing books for children

C.

the research of teen problems

D.

the healthy growth of teenagers

(2)

A “teen expert” is a person who ________.

[  ]

A.

has deep knowledge to direct and help minors(未成年人)

B.

has much experience in educating children

C.

travels around the country giving lectures to students

D.

supports disabled children and their parents

(3)

The third paragraph mainly tells us ________.

[  ]

A.

why Kimberly wrote the College Soul book

B.

how Kimberly wrote College Soul book

C.

the College Soul book was a great success

D.

college students benefit from the College Soul

(4)

Which of the following was written alone by Kimberly Kirberger?

[  ]

A.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul

B.

Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul

C.

Teen Love:On Relationship, a Book for Teenagers

D.

Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul

(5)

What’s the purpose of the Teen Letter Project?

[  ]

A.

Helping problem teenagers.

B.

Collecting teenager problems.

C.

Attracting the teenagers.

D.

Offering help to teenagers.

Who Is Kimberly Kirberger? Kimberly Kirberger is the president and founder of Inspiration and Motivation for Teens, Inc.(I.A.M.for Teens, Inc.) a corporation formed exclusively (专有地) to work for teens.It is her goal to see teens represented in a more positive light and it is her strong belief that teens deserve better and more positive treatment.

She spends her time reading the thousands of letters and stories sent to her by teen readers and traveling around the country speaking to high school students and parents of teens.She has appeared as a teen expert on many television and radio shows.

Kimberly says that the College Soul book has been an amazing journey.In getting close to and heating from so many teenagers she kept hearing about this very emotionally packed time that begins with application to college and extends through the four-year experience.It became clear to her that this was a time of life that was filled with many challenges and that college students could really benefit from a book like this.For her, it was simply a continuation of a commitment that she has made to teenagers to do what she can to inspire and motivate them while letting them know there are people who believe in them.

Kimberly is the co-author of the bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul and the New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II, as well as Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal.She is also the co-author of the forthcoming Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul III, and the author of Teen Love: On Relationships, a Book for Teenagers.

Kimberly started the Teen Letter Project with Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Health Communications, InC.The Project is responsible for answering the heartfelt letters received from teenagers and also reaching out to teens in trouble and encouraging them to seek professional help.

To book Kimberly for a speaking engagement or for further information on any of her projects, please contact:

I.A.M.for Teens, Inc.

P.O.Box 936, Palisades, CA 90272 phone: 310-573-3655

fax:.310-573-3657

e-mail for stories: stories @ teenagechickensoul.com

e-mail for letters: letters @ teenagechick

Web site: www.Teenagechickensoul.com

68.Kimberly Kirberger devotes herself to ________.

A.helping people in trouble   B.writing books for children

C.the research of teen problems    D.the healthy growth of teenagers

69.The third paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A.why Kimberly wrote the College Soul book

B.how Kimberly wrote the College Soul book

C.the College Soul book was a great success

D.college students benefit from the College Soul book

70.Which of the following was written alone by Kimberly Kirberger ?

A.Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul.

B.Chicken Soup for the Parent’s Soul.

C.Teen Love: On Relationship, a Book for Teenagers.

D.Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul.

71.What’s the purpose of the Teen Letter Project?

A.Helping problem teenagers.  B.Collecting teenager problems.

C.Attracting the teenagers.      D.Offering help to teenagers.


第二节信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
Thomson中学学生Mike、Joseph、Anna、Ian和Susan正在计划下学期各自的选修课程。阅读第46~50题中的各人情况说明和A和F六门选修课的介绍,选出符合各人个性特长的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
THOMSON HIGH SCHOOL
A
Creative Writing — by Mrs. A. McClellan
Creative writing is a course in which we study and apply the methods used in various forms of fiction writing. Writing is a skill of art in itself. We are guided by Ezra Pound’s opinion:“Make it new.”Creative writing does not only provide us with an opportunity to express ourselves, but also holds our attention to word choice, paragraph development, and other skills useful in writing.
B
Journalism — by Dr. E. Brandt
Journalism is a course for seniors, in which we will cover how to gather, write, and report the news. We will discuss how information is, or can be, organized. This course also aims to develop communication skills required of journalists.
C
A classic is a literary work that has stood the test of time. Generations of readers have turned to classics to discover that which is ever-lasting. Through both the works themselves and the people they mirror, we may better be able to see ourselves. In this course, we will read works in both British and American literature(文学). We will write reviews of what we read.
D
Technical Writing — by Mr. J. Allen
What is technical writing? It is the course devoted to improving your communication skills in, for , and through technology. Activities for this course will help you develop communication skills that are necessary for writers and speakers working with technology or in business.
E
Non-fiction — by Dr. M. Tim
The course is a study of non-fiction through reading many different types of non-fiction. The course will also be about the possible changes in journalistic reporting and the sharing of personal stories of various people on various topics such as travel and adventure. We will examine some of the best writing in the world and deal with the techniques used in this text type.
F
World Literature — by Mrs. A. McClellan
World Literature examines the common people found in quality Literature worldwide, from Europe to America, from Asia to Africa, and introduces a variety of cultural background at different points in history. In these worlds, we find not only what is unique to each culture, but what is universal. We are also able to tell what makes for a good story, no matter from where or whom the story springs.
46.Mike spent his childhood mostly in his father’ s study, where he read novels by British and American writers. Next term he will become a senior student. He thinks it’ s time that he read more of their works and learned to write about them.
47.Joseph is good at the language arts, and in his spare time he likes to write short stories. It is his wish that his stories would be printed in local newspapers. So he is thinking of taking a course to develop his writing skills, such as wording and paragraph organization.
48.A lively and caring girl, Anna takes an active part in social activities. She is trying to write reports for newspapers about what she sees and hears But few of them are accepted because of poor organization of information. She feels the need to improve her writing and communication skills next term.
49.Ian traveled worldwide with his parents when he was very young. Under their influence, he becomes greatly interested in stories of travel and adventure. He hopes to write his own stories in the future. So next term, he will choose a course to study the best writing of this type.
50.Susan comes from China. As a junior back home, she wrote quite a lot of short stories, some of which were published in newspapers. Her parent’ s suggest she read some classics by Asian and Western writers. She thinks it helpful in her writing. So she is going to take a course of this kind next term.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。若选择E,请涂AB; 若选择F,请涂CD。
Thomson中学学生Mike、Joseph、Anna、Ian和Susan正在计划下学期各自的选修课程。阅读第46~50题中的各人情况说明和A和F六门选修课的介绍,选出符合各人个性特长的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
THOMSON HIGH SCHOOL
A
Creative Writing — by Mrs. A. McClellan
Creative writing is a course in which we study and apply the methods used in various forms of fiction writing. Writing is a skill of art in itself. We are guided by Ezra Pound’s opinion: “Make it new.” Creative writing does not only provide us with an opportunity to express ourselves, but also holds our attention to word choice, paragraph development, and other skills useful in writing.
B
Journalism — by Dr. E. Brandt
Journalism is a course for seniors, in which we will cover how to gather, write, and report the news. We will discuss how information is, or can be, organized. This course also aims to develop communication skills required of journalists.
C
A classic is a literary work that has stood the test of time. Generations of readers have turned to classics to discover which is ever-lasting. Through both the works themselves and the people they mirror, we may better be able to see ourselves. In this course, we will read works in both British and American literature. We will write reviews of what we read.
D
Technical Writing — by Mr. J. Allen
What is technical writing? It is the course devoted to improving your communication skills in, for, and through technology. Activities for this course will help you develop communication skills that are necessary for writers and speakers working with technology or in business.
E
Non-fiction — by Dr. M. Tim
The course is a study of non-fiction through reading many different types of non-fiction. The course will also be about the possible changes in journalistic reporting and the sharing of personal stories of various people on various topics such as travel and adventure. We will examine some of the best writing in the world and deal with the techniques used in this text type.
F
World Literature — by Mrs. A. McClellan
World Literature examines the common people found in quality Literature worldwide, from Europe to America, from Asia to Africa, and introduces a variety of cultural background at different points in history. In these worlds, we find not only what is unique to each culture, but what is universal. We are also able to tell what makes a good story, no matter from where or whom the story springs.
【小题1】 Mike spent his childhood mostly in his father’s study, where he read novels by British and American writers. Next term he will become a senior student. He thinks it’s time that he read more of their works and learned to write about them.
【小题2】Joseph is good at the language arts, and in his spare time he likes to write short stories. It is his wish that his stories would be printed in local newspapers. So he is thinking of taking a course to develop his writing skills, such as wording and paragraph organization.
【小题3】A lively and caring girl, Anna takes an active part in social activities. She is trying to write reports for newspapers about what she sees and hears. But few of them are accepted because of poor organization of information. She feels the need to improve her writing and communication skills next term.
【小题4】 Ian traveled worldwide with his parents when he was very young. Under their influence, he becomes greatly interested in stories of travel and adventure. He hopes to write his own stories in the future. So next term, he will choose a course to study the best writing of this type.
【小题5】Susan comes from China. As a junior back home, she wrote quite a lot of short stories, some of which were published in newspapers. Her parents suggest she read some classics by Asian and Western writers. She thinks it helpful in her writing. So she is going to take a course of this kind next term.

Make Your Mark:Canadian Blood Services

    The People:The Canadian Blood Services

    The Cause:Thank Your Donor

    In July of 2008,the Canadian Blood Services launched a new website called http://www.thankyourdonor.ca as a way for blood recipients(接受方)to express their thanks to donors through stories,photos,and videos.

    The goal of the website is to show people how their blood donation can truly make a difference in somebody’s life.Many people were coming into blood clinics after receiving a blood donation to say thank you.The Canadian Blood Services wanted to turn that special moment into something greater by giving recipients a place to tell their stories.Whether it’s a cancer patient or a car accident victim the touching and inspiring stories on the website show how you simple donation of blood can be a matter of life or death for someone else.

    One story from Angela in Ottawa,Canada reads:

    “…My prayer of thanks to the donors turned into a mind-blowing epiphany(顿悟)of how truly interconnected we really are on earth as members of the human race and living beings.Your blood and platelets(血小板)are,in part,why I am here today.I sincerely thank all those who take time to donate.Your gift means so much.”

    To read more inspiring stories or loam about donating blood please visit http:// www. Thank your donor. ca or http://www. blood. ca You can also send in inspiring stones you hear from those around you.Our email address is inspiringstories@thankyourdonor.ca.

1.Why did the Canadian Blood Services launch the new website?

    A.To provide touching and inspiring stories on the website.

    B.To show blood donation is the matter of life or death.

    C.To show that there are many blood donors on this each

    D.To thank all the blood donors through stories,photos,or videos.

2.What can we infer from the passage?

    A.The Canadian Blood Services are calling on more people to donate blood.

    B.The Canadian Blood Services are teaching people to express their thanks.

    C.The Canadian Blood Services like reading touching stories

    D.Blood clinics in Canada are very popular,

 3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

    A.The Canadian Blood Services launched the new website in 2008.

    B.Only people who have received a blood donation can visit the website

    C.Blood donations can make a difference in somebody5s life

    D.Blood recipients are very grateful to their donors.

  4.The passage is mainly trying to_______.

    A.explain why blood donations make a difference

    B.tell us a touching story from Angela in Ottawa,Canada

    C.thank all those who take the time to donate blood

    D.tell readers about a very special website in Canada

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