Winston Churchill once described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery(谜) inside a puzzle”. Observers of Russia in the 21st century could surely say the same of the country’s president, Vladimir Putin.

Born in Leningrad, six months before the death of Stalin, the young Putin experienced a poverty-stricken childhood but received a good education. He developed lifelong interests in judo and spy novels, and first applied to the KGB(苏联国家安全委员会) at the age of 17. When they told him to go away and come back with a degree, he completed with an efficiency(效率) that would later serve him well.

Putin used his KGB training, plus his own discipline and common sense, in a series of jobs. He became acting President on 31 December 1999, when president Boris Yeltsin resigned in a surprising move. Putin won the 2000 presidential election and in 2004 he was re-elected for a second term lasting until 7 May 2008. 

Due to term limits, Putin was unable to run for a third presidential term. After the victory of  Dmitry Medvedev, in the 2008 presidential elections, he was appointed to be Russia’s Prime Minister.

Putin is regarded as one bringing political stability and re-establishing the rule of law. During his presidency, Russia’s economy(经济) bounced back, seeing GDP increase by 72%, poverty cut more than half, and average monthly salaries increase from $80 to $640. Analysts have described Putin's economic reforms as impressive. At the same time, his conduct in office has been questioned by political opposition at home, foreign governments, and human rights organizations for leading the Second Chechen War, and for his record on human rights and freedoms.

Whether he wants to drive Russia into a new stage, or believes in the values of its Soviet past, he is determined to put his nation back on its feet. To do this, Vladimir Putin may have to show his true colors sooner rather than later.

What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Mysterious President of Russia         

B. Russia’s High-growth Economy

C. Russia’s Far Past and Near Future        

 D. The Political Situation in Russia

Which of the following helps Putin’s success in presidential election?

A. His family background.                      B. His belief in Soviet.       

C. His efficiency in jobs.                       D. His love for freedom.

What happened in Russia during Putin’s presidency?

A. The number of the poor reduced to 50%.

B. Every Russian enjoyed equal rights.

C. Russia’s economy picked up rapidly.

D. Russian people lived a peaceful life.

  What can we learn about Putin from the text?

A. He gains respect of foreign governments.

B. He always fought for human rights.

C. He ran for president a third time.

D. He is a politician of great achievements.

It is men’s nature to live together in families and tribes(部落), and cities and nations, and therefore men have learned to prize those qualities in each other which make social life the happiest and best.
Of these qualities one of the most important is sympathy-fellow-feeling. If a man had no fellow-feeling, we should call him “inhuman”; he would be no true man. We think so much of this quality that we call a kind man “human”-that is, man-like in his conduct, first to other men, and afterwards to all living things.
If you are cruel to animals, you are not likely to be kind or thoughtfull to men; and if you are thoughtful towards men, you are not likely to be cruel and thoughtful towards animals. This is why the wise man of old wrote, “The merciful man is merciful to his beast.”
What a pleasure it is also to be loved by our pets or domestic animals; and to feel that we are caring for them and are deserving of their love; or to watch the ways of wild creatures, and gradually to make friends with them!
Treating animals kindly does not mean that we must never inflict any pain on them. We ourselves are trained by pains as well as by pleasures; so too, punishment is sometimes needed to train our dogs and horses to obey us. We endure pains at the hands of the surgeon, to cure some wound or to heal some disease; so too, animals must submit to being doctored.
We send out our bravest men to face wounds, sickness and death, for the good of the nation; so too, we let our horses share the risk of battle. For similar reasons, we cannot hesitate to destroy dangerous creatures like wolves and show senseless ferocity(残忍). It is no excuse to say that these animals deserve to be treated cruelly on account of their own cruelty. They are not really cruel, for they tear and kill not from love of unkindness, but because they must do so in order to live.
【小题1】One of the most important qualities of men is fellow-feeling because      .

A.you are likely to be cruel and thoughtful without it
B.a man would be inhuman without it
C.men can’t bear any pain on themselves and animals
D.only sympathy makes a man man-like in his conduct
【小题2】The author would probably agree with the following EXCEPT that   .
A.we must never force any pain on animals
B.some people have to kill some animals in order to live
C.it is human for a doctor to cut off some part from the animals
D.wise men are not only good to men but also to animals
【小题3】What do you think is the title of the passage?
A.Loving your pet.B.Fellow-feeling.
C.Making friends with animals.D.Kindness to animals.
【小题4】Which of the following is inhuman according to the writer?
A.To treat animals cruelly because they are cruel.
B.To train animals.
C.To destroy some of the dangerous animals.
D.To make animals submit to being doctored.
【小题5】The underlined word “inflict” here means      .
A.make sb/sth sufferB.forbid
C.punishD.avoid

Winston Churchill once described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery(谜) inside a puzzle”. Observers of Russia in the 21st century could surely say the same of the country’s president, Vladimir Putin.
Born in Leningrad, six months before the death of Stalin, the young Putin experienced a poverty-stricken childhood but received a good education. He developed lifelong interests in judo and spy novels, and first applied to the KGB(苏联国家安全委员会) at the age of 17. When they told him to go away and come back with a degree, he completed with an efficiency(效率) that would later serve him well.
Putin used his KGB training, plus his own discipline and common sense, in a series of jobs. He became acting President on 31 December 1999, when president Boris Yeltsin resigned in a surprising move. Putin won the 2000 presidential election and in 2004 he was re-elected for a second term lasting until 7 May 2008. 
Due to term limits, Putin was unable to run for a third presidential term. After the victory of  Dmitry Medvedev, in the 2008 presidential elections, he was appointed to be Russia’s Prime Minister.
Putin is regarded as one bringing political stability and re-establishing the rule of law. During his presidency, Russia’s economy(经济) bounced back, seeing GDP increase by 72%, poverty cut more than half, and average monthly salaries increase from $80 to $640. Analysts have described Putin's economic reforms as impressive. At the same time, his conduct in office has been questioned by political opposition at home, foreign governments, and human rights organizations for leading the Second Chechen War, and for his record on human rights and freedoms.
Whether he wants to drive Russia into a new stage, or believes in the values of its Soviet past, he is determined to put his nation back on its feet. To do this, Vladimir Putin may have to show his true colors sooner rather than later.
【小题1】 What would be the best title for the text?

A.The Mysterious President of Russia
B.Russia’s High-growth Economy
C.Russia’s Far Past and Near Future
D.The Political Situation in Russia
【小题2】 Which of the following helps Putin’s success in presidential election?
A.His family background.B.His belief in Soviet.
C.His efficiency in jobs.D.His love for freedom.
【小题3】 What happened in Russia during Putin’s presidency?
A.The number of the poor reduced to 50%.
B.Every Russian enjoyed equal rights.
C.Russia’s economy picked up rapidly.
D.Russian people lived a peaceful life.
【小题4】  What can we learn about Putin from the text?
A.He gains respect of foreign governments.
B.He always fought for human rights.
C.He ran for president a third time.
D.He is a politician of great achievements.

Among professional basketball playersJeremy Lin’s background is not typical.He graduated from Harvard Universitywhich sends few players to the NBAand he is the only Chinese?American NBA player.But when you watch him on the courtthere is no doubt that he belongs there.He moves with speed and grace(魅力) that show years of faithful practicewhich is fueled by a love for basketball.

The Family Effect

Lin’s enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwanwhere his father started watching it.Lin’s father moved to US.and his interest in the sport only grew.He passed on this love of basketball to his sonintroducing him to the game at the age of five.The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.After each gamehis parents would discuss not only his score but also his conduct toward other players.This taught Lin that character was more important than playing wella lesson he still remembers.

Rise of a Star

In high schoolLin dreamed of playing in the NBA but did not really expect to do so.When he applied for collegehe was not offered a single sports scholarship.Howeverafter his admission to Harvardhe was offered a place on its college basketball team.During Lin’s time at Harvardhis basketball career began to take off.He scored 1,482 pointsmaking him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.Eventuallythe recognition he received led him to suspect that his NBA dream could come true.

When he first graduatedno professional teams offered Lin a contract(合约)but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League.He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.

Life in the NBA

His journey in NBA did not go very well at first.He spent most of his time on the bench during the past two seasons.He constantly compared himself to other players and gave himself no time to rest up.For the first time in his lifehe no longer enjoyed playing basketball.After a few very difficult monthshe realized that much of his anxiety and stress came from self?centered desires like wanting to be famous.So he transformed his attitude.He never stopped practicing and never gave up any slim chance.

Now he has become the NBA’s latest phenomenon after leading the New York Knicks to seven straight wins.He stays_humble and thinks that the credit for the winning goes to everyone in his team.Knicks fans developed nicknames for himsuch as “Linsanity”“Lincredible”and “Linderella”The Associated Press called Lin “the most surprising story in the NBA”

1.Which of the following is TRUE of Jeremy Lin?

AHe was born in US.

BHe was sure of his NBA dream in high school.

CHe loves playing basketball all the time.

DHe was coldly received when he first came to NBA.

2.The underlined phrase “stays humble” in the last paragraph means ________.

Atries his best? Bis modest

Ckeeps working hard? Dfaces the difficulties

3.What can we learn from Jeremy Lin?

AHard work brings success.

BWe must have a father like Jeremy’s.

CA good university can help us realize our dreams.

DTeam honour is more important than our own success.

4.What is the best title for the text?

AWhat Is Next for Jeremy Lin?

BJeremy Lin’s Tips for Success

CFollowing Dreams and Finding Joy

DSix NBA Teams Eyeing Jeremy Lin

 

Winston Churchill once described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery(谜) inside a puzzle”. Observers of Russia in the 21st century could surely say the same of the country’s president, Vladimir Putin.

Born in Leningrad, six months before the death of Stalin, the young Putin experienced a poverty-stricken childhood but received a good education. He developed lifelong interests in judo and spy novels, and first applied to the KGB(苏联国家安全委员会) at the age of 17. When they told him to go away and come back with a degree, he completed with an efficiency(效率) that would later serve him well.

Putin used his KGB training, plus his own discipline and common sense, in a series of jobs. He became acting President on 31 December 1999, when president Boris Yeltsin resigned in a surprising move. Putin won the 2000 presidential election and in 2004 he was re-elected for a second term lasting until 7 May 2008. 

Due to term limits, Putin was unable to run for a third presidential term. After the victory of  Dmitry Medvedev, in the 2008 presidential elections, he was appointed to be Russia’s Prime Minister.

Putin is regarded as one bringing political stability and re-establishing the rule of law. During his presidency, Russia’s economy(经济) bounced back, seeing GDP increase by 72%, poverty cut more than half, and average monthly salaries increase from $80 to $640. Analysts have described Putin's economic reforms as impressive. At the same time, his conduct in office has been questioned by political opposition at home, foreign governments, and human rights organizations for leading the Second Chechen War, and for his record on human rights and freedoms.

Whether he wants to drive Russia into a new stage, or believes in the values of its Soviet past, he is determined to put his nation back on its feet. To do this, Vladimir Putin may have to show his true colors sooner rather than later.

1. What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Mysterious President of Russia                         

B. Russia’s High-growth Economy

C. Russia’s Far Past and Near Future                        

 D. The Political Situation in Russia

2. Which of the following helps Putin’s success in presidential election?

A. His family background.                      B. His belief in Soviet.       

C. His efficiency in jobs.                       D. His love for freedom.

3. What happened in Russia during Putin’s presidency?

A. The number of the poor reduced to 50%.

B. Every Russian enjoyed equal rights.

C. Russia’s economy picked up rapidly.

D. Russian people lived a peaceful life.

4.  What can we learn about Putin from the text?

A. He gains respect of foreign governments.

B. He always fought for human rights.

C. He ran for president a third time.

D. He is a politician of great achievements.

 

 

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