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Erik, an athletic child, lost his vision in his early teen. At first he ___________ to use a walking stick or learn Braille (盲文), ___________ he could do as well as any teenage. He finally came to ___________ his disability, though. He couldn’t play the same ___________ as he used to. But then he discovered wrestling, a sport ___________ sight wasn’t as important as touch and ___________ . Then, at 16, he discovered rock climbing was like wrestling in some ways. A wrestler and a rock climber ___________ information through touch. Rock climbing ___________ mountain climbing, the greatest challenge of his life.

Erik’s teammates say he isn’t different from a ___________mountaineer. The major difference is that he isn’t as thin as most climbers. ___________ , his strong upper body, flexibility and mental toughness make him a(n) ___________ climber. The only help for Erik’s blindness is to place ___________ on his teammates’ jackets so that he can follow them ___________.

Climbing Mount Everest was ___________ for every climber on every team. The ___________ to the mountain air for Erik was the same as it was for his teammates: ___________ of oxygen causes the heart to beat slower, and the brain doesn’t___________ as clearly as normal. In some ways, Erik had an advantage ___________ his teammates:as they got near the top, the vision of all climbers was ___________ . So at a certain altitude, all his teammates were like Erik--nearly ___________.

To climb Mount Everest is an achievement for any athlete. Erik showed his disability wasn’t as important as his ability.

1.A. promised B. refused C. demanded D. decided

2.A. insisting B. praying C. admitting D. appealing

3.A. ignore B. consider C. overcome D. accept

4.A. cards B. parts C. sports D. jokes

5.A. that B. where C. what D. whose

6.A. feel B. thought C. smell D. taste

7.A. give B. store C. get D. exchange

8.A. fell behind B. lay in C. depend on D. led to

9.A. disabled B. sighted C. satisfied D. determined

10.A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise

11.A. amateur B. optimistic C. responsible D. perfect

12.A. ropes B. flags C. bells D. marks

13.A. casually B. easily C. eagerly D. slowly

14.A. challenging B. compulsory C. optional D. comforting

15.A. application B. limitation C. adaptation D. reaction

16.A. lack B. change C. supply D. existence

17.A. survive B. function C. recover D. refresh

18.A. against B. to C. over D. with

19.A. wasted B. broadened C. improved D. restricted

20.A. hopeless B. dizzy C. blind D. dead

I like watching butterflies. Sometimes I think I’m the only girl who notices these quiet but beautiful things. But if it hadn’t been for a crowded restaurant, I wouldn’t have ever noticed Valeri.

Valeri was a new student. She walked to class with her books against her chest and her head down. She talked only when the teacher asked her a question. After a month at our school, she hadn’t made any friend.

One day at lunch, most tables being full, I had nowhere to sit. Valeri sat alone, book in hand. I walked over to her, “Is that a good book?” Valeri gave a small nod and went back to reading. “What’s it about?” I asked. After seconds of silence, she looked at me, her eyes shining, “Well, it’s about a dragon! This boy, Eragon, finds this dragon egg when he goes playing one day. He thinks it’s a rock! The egg hatches(孵化)and Eragon hides the dragon from his cousin and uncle until it gets too big .”

Two weeks later, I was sitting in the auditorium(礼堂)enjoying the talent show. Then a shy girl walked on stage. I recognized her immediately. Valeri held a violin in one hand and a bow in the other. She started to play. The notes formed a soft, sweet tune. The auditorium fell completely silent until we realized the music was finished. I smiled to myself. Valeri wasn’t just “a quiet girl”. She knew about wonderful books and could play the violin like nothing I’d ever heard. Like a butterfly, she was beautiful and amazing when you looked closely.

1.The author went to sit beside Valeri because _______.

A. Valeri invited her to sit there

B. Valeri’s book drew her attention

C. no more empty seats were left

D. she wanted to make friends with Valeri

2.In the book Valeri was reading, _______raised the dragon.

A. Eragon’ father B. Eragon

C. Eragon’s cousin D. Eragon’s uncle

3.Butterflies are mentioned in the text to show _______.

A. the beauty of butterflies

B. the author’s interest

C. the character of Valeri

D. the qualities of friends

4.Which of the following words can best describe Valeri?

A. Quiet and talented.

B. Friendly and active.

C. Careful and talkative.

D. Kind and enthusiastic.

Since around the later part of the 1950s, society started to realize that tobacco cigarettes caused health problems. As research progressed along with increasing numbers of people that developed lung cancer, emphysema, and other smoking related illnesses, cigarette smoking has become less accepted and popular. Unfortunately, the nicotine contained in cigarettes is one of the most addictive substances on the planet and makes quitting smoking one of the hardest things to do. In 2003, Chinese pharmacist, Hon Lik invented the electronic cigarette as a safer, and cleaner way to breathe in nicotine after his father, a heavy smoker, passed away from lung cancer attributed to smoking tobacco cigarettes.

Hon Lik applied for his first patent on the electronic cigarette in 2003 and afterwards introduced e-cigs to the Chinese market in the following year through his employer, Golden Dragon Holdings. Golden Dragon Holdings later changed the company’s name to “Ruyan” in order to better match the company’s name(Ruyan means “almost like smoke”)to the new product. Since the renaming, the Ruyan company has continued e-cigarette development and grown to be one of the largest global e-cig manufactures.

Dr.Sam Han, CEO of Cixi E-CIG Technology, Inc, Ltd. also has a number of e-cig related inventions, including four patents in the United States and two in China that are electronic cigarette and e-liquid technology related. Similar to Hon Lik’s father, Dr. Han was a heavy smoker for more than 40 years before beginning to work on electronic cigarette technologies in order to help himself and others make the shift to vapor smoking. Dr.Han continues to market and conduct R&D in e-cig related techonologies to this date.

After the successful deployment of Ruyan and Cixi E-CIG electronic cigarettes in China and Asia, the products started to be sold in significant quantities on the Internet.

1. How many years is it since the electronic cigarette was first invented according to the passage?

A. About 5 years. B. About 12 years.

C. About15 years. D. About 20 years.

2.What’s the direct reason why Hon Lik invented the electronic cigarette according to the passage ?

A. Tobacco cigarettes caused health problems.

B. Tobacco cigarettes were too expensive for customers to buy.

C. Quitting smoking became one of the hardest things to do.

D. His father died from lung cancer due to smoking tobacco cigarettes.

3.Since when have Chinese smokers have been able to buy Hon Lik’s electronic cigarettes according to the passage?

A. 2000. B. 2003. C. 2004. D. 2005.

4.What’s the correct order of the following events according to the passage?

①Hon Lik applied for his first patent on the electronic cigarette.

②Hon Lik’s father died from lung cancer because of smoking tobacco cigarettes.

③Hon Lik’s electronic cigarettes were introduced to the Chinese market.

④The name of the company Golden Dragon Holdings was changed to “Ruyan”.

A. ①③②④ B. ①④②③

C. ②④①③ D. ②①③④

HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE’S SOUTHBANK COMMUNITY

Imagine coming home after work and feeling like you’re on vacation at a 5-star resort! Welcome to The Strand Southbank in downtown Jacksonville—where luxury meets comfort. Renting a luxury apartment at The Strand Southbank is a wise lifestyle choice. After your long day, you deserve to feel like you’re walking into a high-end luxury resort where you can truly relax. With activities geared towards life away from the office, our community comes alive when you come home. At The Strand Southbank, we foster (促进) resident friendships through frequent happy hours, book clubs and running groups. We free up your evenings by offering catered meals and food trucks on site. You have better things to do, like sitting on your balcony and taking in the views of downtown Jacksonville’s bridges lit up or smelling the salty air from the St. Johns River.

COMMUNITY AMENITIES (生活福利设施)

• Fully equipped fitness center with river views

• Business center with high-speed internet

• Controlled access garage parking

• Relaxing library with fireplace

• Frequent resident events and community activities

LOCATION

The Strand Southbank apartments are ideally located in downtown Jacksonville near the entertaining Riverwalk and the sparkling St. John’s River. Perfect for Jacksonville university students, these apartments are near popular Jacksonville schools including Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and Florida Coastal School of Law. The Strand Southbank apartments are also conveniently near the Mayo Clinic.

DIRECTIONS

From I-10 take exit 350B toward San Marco Blvd. Merge onto Gary St. Turn left at FL-5/S Main St./ US-1. Turn right at Gulf Life Dr./Riverplace Blvd. The Strand Southbank is on the left.

From I-95, exit on Union Street and travel east. Turn left onto Riverplace Boulevard. The Strand Southbank is just ahead on your right.

1. What might encourage people to rent an apartment at The Strand Southbank?

A. The Strand Southbank is a 5-star holiday hotel.

B. Residents there can enjoy beautiful night scenes.

C. The Strand Southbank provides free internet access.

D. Residents there have better relationships than colleagues.

2.If you rent an apartment at The Strand Southbank, you _______.

A. may have easy access to some basic medical care

B. may choose to enter any Jacksonville school you like

C. are sure to spend a lot of time hanging around downtown

D. are likely to have trouble finding your way back from I-10

How to Be a successful person

Gary Hall Jr

Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals

“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病) . Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it—the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believe in myself. I am not saying that it isn’t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn’t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”

Karen Pickering

Swimming World Champion

“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success—you can’t follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and you’ll be a step closer to achieving them.”

Kirsten Best

Poet & Writer

“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can’t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ‘calm’, ‘peace’ or ‘focus’, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological tool.”

1.What does Gary Hall Jr. mainly talk about?

A. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.

B. Specialists offered him medical advice.

C. Training helped him defeat his disease.

D. Difficulties influenced his career.

2.What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?

A. Her achievements B. Her daily happenings

C. Her sports career D. Her training schedule

3.What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to?

A. Ways that help one to focus.

B. Words that help one to feel less tense.

C. Activities that turn one’s attention away.

D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.

4.According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?

A. Courage B. Devotion

C. Self-confidence D. Hard work.

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