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My husband, Tom, has always been good with animals, but I was still amazed when he befriended a female grouse (松鸡).It's impossible for a grouse to have any contact (接触) with people.In fact, they're hard to spot, they usually fly off when they hear humans approaching.

This grouse came into our lives in .Tom was working out in the field when he her walking around at the edge of the field.She was unafraid and seemed to be curious about what he was doing.

Tom saw the bird several times, and she got more comfortable around him.We quickly grew .of the bird and decided to call her Mildred.

One day, as Tom was working, Mildred came within a few feet of him to watch.Tom he didn't see her and kept working to see what she would do next.

Apparently, she didn't like to be ignored.She'd run up and peck (啄) at Tom's hands, then off to see what he would do.This went on for about 20 minutes, until Mildred became tired of the .and left.

As spring went and summer came, Mildred started to more and more often. Mildred felt comfortable enough to jump up on Tom's leg and stay long enough for me to get a picture of the two of them together.This friendly grouse soon felt not just with our family, but with anybody who walked or drove by.

When hunting season opened, we put a at the end of our driveway asking not to shoot our pet grouse.My father, who lived down the road, warned people not to shoot her.In fact, hunters would stop and take pictures, because they had never seen anything like her.

1.A.though B.because C.unless D.until

2.A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter

3.A.got B.kept C.noticed D.imagined

4.A.naturally B.certainly C.normally D.surprisingly

5.A.shy B.awkward C.friendly D.elegant

6.A.careful B.tired C.fond D.sick

7.A.supposed B.realized C.hoped D.pretended

8.A.put B.back C.set D.take

9.A.game B.work C.place D.man

10.A.give up B.come out C.turn over D.fly by

11.A.Eventually B.Suddenly C.Constantly D.Presently

12.A.comfortable B.guilty C.anxious D.familiar

13.A.lantern B.sign C.gun D.loudspeaker

14.A.drivers B.farmers C.hunters D.tourists

15.A.just B.yet C.thus D.also

Last month,my younger sister Michelle,four of my friends and I held our first charity art exhibitions.The exhibitions, containing 140 paintings,raised 44,000 yuan,all donated to Stepping Stones,a charity that supports poor children in China.

Ever since l was a little girl, I have been in love with art.I have always been fascinated with the idea of creating beauty and emotion-how imagination can transform a simple piece of paper into something beyond the possibilities of the real world.I watched others create magic by simply moving their hands,and felt thrilled as I gradually learned to do this myself.

Passion results in creation.In nine years,I had accumulated more pieces than I could count.My finished paintings were set aside,gathering dust as time passed.So I decided to hold exhibitions to find a home and some appreciation for my artwork.

Nonetheless,I was extremely nervous.After all,I am only a l5-year-old child who has a passion,but not necessarily one who creates artwork that others want to buy.

However,the turnout was more than I could ever have imagined,and the amount of money we raised quadrupled(四倍于)our original target.We were very lucky to find a charity,Stepping Stone,that would show us exactly how our money would be used:to teach English to poor children in the country.I was even offered an opportunity to teach the children myself.

Through this experience,I not only gained more confidence in my art,but also discovered its impact.I realized a paintbrush could paint not only a canvas,but also new opportunities for others who don’t have as many choices in who they want to be,or what they want to do.Although this cannot transform the world,this may transform the world for one child,or even more.

1.What does “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Moving hands. B.Painting.

C.Changing the world. D.Using imagination.

2.By saying “Passion results in creation”, the author means she

A.decided to visit exhibitions of young artists

B.found a new interest besides painting

C.painted many pieces in nine years

D.created artwork that others want to buy

3.What can you know according to the last two paragraphs?

A.Stepping Stone is an educational organization.

B.Art changed the life of the author and others in a way.

C.Her original donation was expected about 44,000 yuan.

D.The author realized she had an advantage over others.

Liu Huan is a professor at the University of International Business and Economics. He is also a noted musician and popular singer in the Chinese mainland.

Born on Aug. 26, 1963 in to a teacher’s family in Tianjin, Liu enrolled at the University of International Relations in Beijing in 1981, majoring in French literature. He was retained at the university as a faculty member(教职工)after graduation in 1985. He won two first prizes in Beijing’s first-ever university English and French singing contests in 1985. To help promote local education by teaching music, he lived in Shizuishan, a remote area in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in 1985~1986. He was appointed a professor at the University of International Business and Economics to teach the history of Western music in 1991, and has been working at the university for more than 20 years.

As a professor, Liu is invited every year to colleges and universities in Beijing to teach music courses. As a famous musician, when asked if his classes differ from other teachers’, Liu simply said, “Nothing different. While standing on the platform, I am just a teacher. Everything outside has nothing to do with me at that moment. ”

Since becoming a professional singer in 1985, Liu’s singing has been widely welcomed across the country. He won many national awards, including the Top 10 Film and TV Singers in the Country in 1988, in 1990 and in 1992. On Aug. 8, 2008, Liu sang a duet “You and Me” with Sarah Brightman at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, reaching the top of his singing career. In addition to singing, Liu Huan also creates original scores for film and TV. His works have been well received by both audiences and his peers in the industry.

Therefore, Liu is chosen to act as one of the four judges on “The Voice of China” , a surprisingly popular singing talent show which has been aired on Zhejiang Satellite TV since July 13, 2012. At the same time, his fellow judges are Na Ying, Yang Kun, and Harlem Yu. (322W)

1. What does the underlined word “noted” in the first paragraph mean?

A. Famous. B. Skilled. C. Gifted. D. Important.

2.Liu Huan used to live in Shizuishan, a remote area in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to_____

A. learn about their customs and cultures

B. improve his ability of composing music by living in the village

C. help promote local education by teaching music

D. find some talented students in music

3. When he reached the top of his singing career, he was .

A. 45 B. 22 C. 28 D. 49

4.Which is NOT true of the description about his musical achievements?

A. He has won the Top 10 Film and TV Singers in the Country three times.

B. He succeeded in singing a duet “You and Me” with Sarah Brightman at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.

C. He creates many original scores for film and TV.

D. He is the only one who acts as a judge on “The Voice of China”.

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