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  While many young celebrities, especially pretty women, are unwilling to talk about their humble origins, Lu Yan is never too shy to talk about her hometown a small village in northern Jiangxi Province.Surrounded by high mountains, silver stone mining is the major source of wealth in the town where she was born in 1981.When she goes home to visit, she has to take a train from the provincial capital Nanchang for more than an hour, then change to a bus for another hour and a half.

  Lu is the eldest of three siblings.“We broke the family planning policy, because village people always want a son,”she said smiling.Lu wears clothes from big-name designers now, but when she was a child she often went several years without new clothes.“I grew tall so fast my mother thought buying new clothes was wasteful,”she said.She had no choice but to wear hand-me-downs from relatives.

  Lu still remembers clearly her first“made to order”clothing.She picked cotton for a whole summer vacation and earned 90 yuan(US$11).She spent 6 yuan(US$0.70)to take a bus to the county where she asked a tailor to make a coat according to a design in a magazine.“At that time, I thought it was a very modern design,”she said.It meant more to her than all the haute couture she owned later.

  When she graduated from middle school, the 16-year-old Lu was 1.78 metres high.She left for Nanchang to study accounting.“My parents thought the major would help me find a job,”she said.She was self-conscious of her height and began walking hunched over.“I always bowed.As I grew up, I started to know that my posture was not good, so I attended a figure-building class,”she said.Little did she know that it would lead her to a bright future.

(1)

The underlined word“humble”in Paragraph One means ________.

[  ]

A.

rich

B.

poor

C.

bright

D.

modern

(2)

What does Lu Yan mean by referring to her first“made to order”clothing?

[  ]

A.

Lu Yan made her coat to her own measure by herself.

B.

She thought it was a very interesting.

C.

She earned the money through her own hard work.

D.

It meant a lot to her and her future.

(3)

Which of the following about Lu Yan isn't mentioned in the passage?

[  ]

A.

Age.

B.

Height.

C.

Hometown.

D.

Salary.

(4)

Which of the following can't be used to describe this pretty girl?

[  ]

A.

Honest.

B.

Generous.

C.

Successful.

D.

Humorous.

Li Lu’ou thought he did the right thing by calling 110 when he saw his two classmates in trouble on the corner of a dark street.

Li and his classmates from NO.2 Middle School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University spent this year’s Valentine’s Day selling roses on the street.As night approached,they cycled back with over 200 yuan in their pockets.

Suddenly,a gang of robbers jumped out at them.The five robbers were tall and strong,so Li ran away to call the police.He thought it would be the most practical thing to do and he was right.His classmates returned safe and sound.

So,what would you have done in Li’s situation?Would you have got off your bike and fought the robbers to rescue your friends?

A new Beijing student code does not encourage you to risk your life to help them.

The new code was introduced to more than 1.7 million primary and middle school students in the city at the start of the new term.

It has cut words which might encourage youngsters to risk their lives for others dangerous situations.Gone are the old calls,which had been in place since 1987,for students to“fight criminals courageously”and “sacrifice themselves to save others”.

Children’s heroic acts usually left them injured or even dead because they failed to fully foresee the dangers of their actions.

A well­known example was Lai Ning,who was listed among the “top 10 model young pioneers” in 1989 after he lost his life trying to put out a fire at the age of 14.

The deaths connected to teenagers’“heroic acts” started a nation­wide debate about the protection of youngsters.

Wei Lusheng,a parent in Beijing,said schools must first teach children how to protect themselves,before learning from heroes.

But educators thought the spirit of courage should not be thrown away in the new student code.

“Getting rid of the words‘fight criminals courageously’do not mean we deny the spirit of‘fearlessness’and ‘readiness’to help others.”said Li Jing,an official in Beijing.“But,we should be more rational about the spirit of sacrifice.”

Li Lu’ou agreed.“Cherishing life is no reason to be a coward,” he said.“but you need make sure you are able to offer help.For example,it would cause more trouble if I jumped into water to rescue someone drowning,but didn’t know how to swim.In that situation it’s better to call the police or an adult.”

41.Which is true about Li and his classmates?

A.They bought roses for each other on Valentine’s Day.

B.They called 110 immediately when they were held up by a gang of robbers.

C.Li risked his life for his classmates in the dangerous situation.

D.Instead of fighting the robbers Li thought it right for him to call the police.

42.The new student code was introduced in Beijing because______.

A.students are facing more danger than they used to

B.the old student code didn’t include the spirit of courage

C.the old one didn’t tell students how to protect themselves while helping others in trouble

D.the old student code encouraged students to sacrifice themselves to save others.

43.Which can be inferred about Lai Ning?

A.He was one of the top 10 model young pioneers in 1987.

B.If it weren’t him,the forest fire would not have been put out.

C.According to the new code,he shouldn’t have risked his life to put out the fire.

D.His deeds did not agree with what the old student code encouraged.

44.The underlined word“deny ”in the second last paragraph means“________”.

A.agree with                                          B.disagree with

C.connect with                                      D.object to

45.According to the new student code which of the following statements is right?

A.There will be more criminals after the new student code was introduced.

B.The police in Beijing will have a more difficult time in keeping order.

C.The spirit of“fearlessness”and “readiness”help others will be thrown away.

D.Teenagers are advised to make sure they are able to offer help when they want to.

Confucius (551BC~479BC), a Chinese philosopher,one of the most influential men in the history of China. Confucius was born in a noble family in the state of Lu. However,his parents were poor. His father died when Confucius was only three  years old. In 527 BC he began his life as a teacher,usually traveling about and teaching the followers that were around him. Confucius worked as an official of the state of Lu. However,he soon left office to travel and teach. In 484 BC he returned to Lu,where he lived until his death.
Living in the turbulent(动荡的)period,Confucius believed that people must go back to the principles of the ancient wise men. He therefore lectured to his pupils on the classics and taught them how to behave properly in society. Confucius did not write down the principles of his philosophy. The Analects (《论语》),a work written by some of his followers,is considered the most faithful source of information about his life and teachings.
The teachings of Confucius were practical and moral,rather than religious. He said that man's behavior should be based on five virtues:kindness, uprightness(义),decorum(礼),wisdom and faithfulness(信).He asked everyone to fulfill their duties carefully toward the state. In the centuries after his death,his teachings,known as Confucianism,had a more powerful influence on the Chinese nation.
【小题1】At about what age did Confucius begin his teaching?______

A.51.B.27.C.48.D.24.
【小题2】The Analects is________.
A.considered to have been written by Confucius
B.about the principles of the ancient wise men
C.about Confucius' life and his teachings
D.considered to be practical in tricks and evils
【小题3】It can be inferred that________.
A.Confucius was born in a very rich family
B.Confucius served as an official in his lifetime
C.the teachings of Confucius are religious
D.Confucianism was more popular after Confucius died

       Running like the wind, roaring (咆哮) like thunder, tigers have long been feared and respected as a king of the animal world.But last week a report said that there are no more than 30 wild tigers left in south China.

This was the conclusion of a team of scientists from China's State Forestry Administration and the World Nature Fund.

The South China tiger, also known as the Chinese tiger, is native to southern China.In the 1950's, there were over 4000 tigers found in mountain forests in the country.But due to the destruction of their natural habitat (栖息地) and uncontrolled hunting, it has been pushed on to the list of the world's top ten most endangered species.

Sixty-six of the big cats can be found in the cages of a dozen zoos around China.But they are nothing like their wild cousins.They have lost their natural skills such as hunting and killing.If they were set free they could not look after themselves.

"Breeding has damaged the quality of the species", said Pei Enle, deputy director of the Shanghai Zoo.

To reintroduce the species into the wild, the country started a programme to send five to ten young tigers to South Africa.Four of them have already arrived.Progress has been made as two elder tigers have recovered some of their instincts(本能) and can hunt wild animals by themselves at the African base.

" South Africans are very experienced in reintroducing big animals to the wild.The country has very good natural conditions for the tigers to learn in", said Lu Jun, office director of the National Wildlife Research and Development Center." We tried in Fujian Province, but it was not successful as there was not a complete eco-chain(生物链) and there was a lack of space."

The tigers should return to China in 2007 when the reservations in Fujian are ready.

1.What is the main reason for the South China tiger becoming one of the world's top ten most endangered species?

A.Because it has lost its natural instincts.

B.Because there is not a complete eco-chain.

C.Because there is no space for it.

D.Because uncontrolled hunting has destroyed its natural living conditions.

2.How is the programme of sending several tigers to South Africa getting on?

A.Its effect still remains to be seen.

B.Two tigers can already compete with their wild cousins.

C.Some of the tigers are already on the road to recovering their natural skills.

D.The tigers should be able to recover their instincts completely by 2007.

3.By saying " but they are nothing like their wild cousins", the writer means that ______.

A.they are no longer feared by other wild animals

B.they don't know how to hunt or kill

C.a complete change has resulted in the species because of breeding

D.to reintroduce them into the wild has become an urgent task

4.What is the purpose of sending young tigers to South Africa?

A.To help the tigers recover their ability to live in the wild.

B.To provide them with a better environment.

C.To get the tigers to go on a tour.

D.To find a complete eco-chain for them.

5.Which one is not the reason for South Africa being chosen as the training place?

A.Because the tigers can hunt wild animals by themselves at the African base.

B.Because South Africans are skilled at dealing with the tigers.

C.Because there is a complete eco-chain and enough space there.

D.Because the country has good natural conditions for the tigers to learn in.

 

While many young celebrities, especially pretty women, are unwilling to talk about their humble origins, Lu Yan is never too shy to talk about her hometown a small village in northern Jiangxi Province. Surrounded by high mountains, silver stone mining is the major source of wealth in the town where she was born in 1981. When she goes home to visit, she has to take a train from the provincial capital Nanchang for more than an hour, then change to a bus for another hour and a half.  

Lu is the eldest of three siblings. "We broke the family planning policy, because village people always want a son," she said smiling. Lu wears clothes from big-name designers now, but when she was a child she often went several years without new clothes. "I grew tall so fast that my mother thought buying new clothes was wasteful," she said. She had no choice but to wear hand-me-downs from relatives. 

Lu still remembers clearly her first "made to order" clothing. She picked cotton for a whole summer vacation and earned 90 yuan (US$11). She spent 6 yuan (US$0.70) to take a bus to the county where she asked a tailor to make a coat according to a design in a magazine. "At that time, I thought it was a very modern design," she said. It meant more to her than all the haute couture(高级时装设计)she owned later.

When she graduated from middle school, the 16-year-old Lu was 1.78 metres high. She left for Nanchang to study accounting. "My parents thought the major would help me find a job," she said. She was self-conscious of her height and began walking hunched(拱背)over. "I always bowed. As I grew up, I started to know that my posture(姿势)was not good, so I attended a figure-building class," she said. Little did she know that it would lead her to a bright future.  

64. The underlined word “humble” in Paragraph One means_______.

A. rich         B. poor         C. bright          D. modern

65. What does Lu Yan mean by referring to her first "made to order" clothing?

A. Lu Yan made her coat to her own measure by herself.

B. She thought it was a very interesting..

C. She earned the money through her own hard work.

D. It meant a lot to her and her future.

66.Which of the following about Lu Yan isn’t mentioned in the passage? 

A. Age.        B. Height.      C. Hometown.          D. Salary.

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