In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film-maker Walter Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon film for children. When Walter Disney heard Nash’s voice, he said, “Stop! That’s our duck!”

The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film, The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and worn his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audiences liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody, like Mickey.

In the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational film about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons.

Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s children can still see the old cartoons on the television and hear that famous voice.

1.Who made Donald Duck cartoons?

A. Mickey Mouse.

B. Clarence Nash.

C. Walter Disney.

D. Pluto.

2.When did the first Donald Duck film appear?

A. In 1933. B. In 1934.

C. In 1966. D. In 1965.

3.Who was Clarence Nash?

A. A cartoonist.

B. A writer.

C. A film maker.

D. The man who made the voice for Donald Duck.

4.Where do today’s children see Donald Duck cartoons?

A. In new cartoons.

B. At the cinema.

C. On television.

D. In the theatre.

Golden Gate Bridge

Located in San Francisco,the Golden Gate Bridge started in the year 1933 to connect the San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County.It was finally thrown open to public traffic in 1937.It cost $25.7 million in the construction.Till the year 1957,the Golden Gate Bridge,at a length of 2,737 meters,was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is located in Brooklyn.It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, having been opened in the year 1883.The length of the bridge is 1,843 meters.The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood movies.

George Washington Bridge

Also known as the Hudson River Bridge and the Columbus Bridge,the George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee to Manhattan came into use in 1931 after a construction period of almost 4 years.It is a two level suspension bridge that cost about $52 million to build.

Mackinac Bridge

This is the third biggest suspension bridge in the world at a length of 8,038 meters.The architect of this bridge was Dr.David B. Steinman who directed the construction of the bridge which started in the year 1054 and opened to the public in 1958.People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.

Navajo Bridge

Located in Arizona,this bridge crosses the Colorado River and is almost 250 meters long.The construction of this bridge started in the year 1927,ending two years later,costing $390,000.In the 1990s a second bridge was built which was opened to the public in 1994.The first bridge is now used only by pedestrians.

1.What do we know about the Golden Gate Bridge?

A. It consists of two bridges.

B. It costs the least of the five bridges.

C. It is the longest suspension bridge in the world.

D. It takes about 4 years to complete the construction.

2.Which of the following bridges was built the earliest?

A. Golden Gate Bridge.

B. Brooklyn Bridge.

C. George Washington Bridge.

D. Navajo Bridge.

3.What will you do if you drive across Mackinac Bridge?

A. Have to pay some money.

B. Use the second bridge.

C. Cover nearly 250 meters.

D. See the statue of Dr.David B. Steinman.

Merril Bingham passed away in February 2016. He was a(n)______to me in many ways. He retired(退休)four years ago. Before his retirement we remained close an talked _______. Among the many things that______me that him was his devotion to family and model of fatherhood.

Merril was quite an athlete and he developed a love for_______which lasted his entire life. As I attended Merril’s funeral(葬礼), I was more impressed than ever at the______he played as a father to 8 children, who spoke at the funeral and______stories about their dad. I must _____ that, as I sat there, I wondered_____ my children would have as many great memories of their dad as Merril’s ______did of him.

One daughter remembered that the morning she was to _____, her dad was up early in the kitchen. When she came into the kitchen, he said, “Hey, you’re getting married today! Take it easy! What do you want for breakfasts?” He then made a ______breakfast and they enjoyed it together, making her _____.

A son talked about fishing trips and ______as they worked in the yard together. He _______the importance of having the open, communicative relationship that ______him to have confidence in his dad. This son also developed a love for golf and talked about loving the time when he could ______9 or 18 holes with his dad together.

The memories of the children were about time_______together, not about money, or things that______less. I need to share my faith with my children in a(n)_____ way. Being overbearing(霸道的)doesn’t work, _______being a loving example of a father does.

1.A. helper B. hero C. example D. educator

2.A. frequently B. loudly C. patiently D. continuously

3.A. attracted B. interested C. shocked D. impressed

4.A. basketball B. golf C. football D. volleyball

5.A. games B. role C. jokes D. sport

6.A. read B. made C. shared D. wrote

7.A. admit B. prove C. confirm D. imagine

8.A. how B. why C. if D. that

9.A. friends B. daughters C. sons D. kids

10.A. settle down B. move off C. graduate D. marry

11.A. big B. quick C. simple D. balanced

12.A. modest B. relaxed C. satisfied D. quiet

13.A. bargaining B. chatting C. arguing D. observing

14.A. considered B. guessed C. realized D. accepted

15.A. allowed B. forced C. persuaded D. requested

16.A. play B. dig C. cover D. find

17.A. killed B. spent C. wasted D. saved

18.A. brought B. required C. cost D. mattered

19.A. organized B. strict C. open D. easy

20.A. so B. for C. and D. but

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