12.There are many people who say Thomas Edison invented the twentieth century.Although there are those who may disagree,yet Edison was one of the greatest inventors in America.
Born in 1847 in Ohio,Thomas Edison attended school for only three months.After his teacher said that he could not learn,Edison's mother decided to teach him at home.There he was allowed to study the subjects that most interested him.By age ten,Edison had built a science laboratory of his own.
Edison got his first job at age twelve on the railway selling candy and newspapers.There he once saved a boy whose father was the boss of the railway station.In return the boss helped him a lot.
In his late twenties,Edison built an"invention factory"where he and his business partners could devote all their time to inventing.After improving upon the telephone,Edison created the phonograph(留声机).Although Edison did not actually invent the light bulb,he did create an electric lighting system which led to its widespread use.
Edison set up the first central electric power station in 1882,so New York became the first city in the world to have electric lights.This was the beginning of the modern world in which electricity became a way of life.
The following year,one of Edison's engineers discovered electrons(电子),which at last led to electronics.Without electronics,we might not have radio,TV,computers,or space travel.The rest of Edison's life was spent making and improving inventions.
Thomas Edison died at the age of eighty-four in 1931.Three days later,much of America dimmed(使暗淡) its lights in honor of the inventor-a man who had more influences on the development of present-day civilization than anyone else in history.

25.The passage tells us thatD.
A.Edison didn't like to study at school
B.Edison invented the light bulb in his late twenties
C.even without electronics,we might have radio,TV,computers,or space travel
D.New York was the first city in the world to have electric lights
26.From the passage,we can infer thatA.
A.Edison's teacher thought Edison was not worth teaching
B.Edison's mother stopped Edison studying at school
C.Edison didn't invent many things in all his life
D.Edison didn't spend his life working on these inventions when he was old
27.Why did many Americans dim their lights when Edison died?C.
A.Americans wanted to save more energy.
B.Americans were used to dimming their lights.
C.Americans dimmed their lights in memory of the great inventor.
D.Americans were made to dim their lights.
28.The best title for this passage isB.
A.Edison,a Poor Man          B.Edison,a Great Inventor
C.Edison Died at 84           D.Edison and His Childhood.
11.There was a story many years ago of a school teacher-Mrs.Thompson.She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same.But that was a lie.There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard.He didn't play well with the other children and he always needed a bath.She did not like him.
Then Mrs.Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother.Mrs.Thompson was ashamed of herself.She felt even worse when,like all her other students,Teddy brought her a Christmas present too.It was his mother's perfume(香水).
Teddy said,"Mrs.Thompson,today you smell just like my Mom used to."After the children left she cried for at least an hour.On that very day,she stopped teaching reading,writing and math.Instead,she began to teach children.
Mrs.Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy.The boy's mind seemed to come alive.The more she encouraged him,the faster he improved.By the end of the sixth grade,Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.
Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy.He wrote that he had finished high school,third in his class,and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.He went to college.Mrs.Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed,Theodore F.Stoddard,M.D.(医学博士).
The story doesn't end there.On his wedding day,Dr.Stoddard whispered in Mrs.Thompson's ear,"Thank you,Mrs.Thompson,for believing in me.You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference."
Mrs.Thompson,with tears in her eyes,whispered back,"Teddy,you have it all wrong.You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference.I didn't know how to teach until I met you."

21.What did Mrs.Thompson do on the first day of school?B
A.She made Teddy feel ashamed.
B.She told the class something untrue about herself.
C.She asked the children to play with Teddy.
D.She changed Teddy's seat to the front row.
22.What did Mrs.Thompson find out about Teddy?A
A.He needed motherly care       
B.He often told lies.
C.He was good at math.
D.He enjoyed playing with others.
23.In what way did Mrs.Thompson change?C
A.She taught fewer school subjects.
B.She became strict with her students.
C.She cared more about educating students.
D.She no longer liked her job as a teacher.
24.Why did Teddy thank Mrs.Thompson at his wedding?C
A.She had kept in touch with him.
B.She had sent him Christmas presents.
C.She had given him encouragement.
D.She had taught him how to judge people.
9.Organic(有机的)foods are foods produced according to strict guidelines set forth by the government.These guidelines state that organic foods must be produced without modern man-made processes and materials,such as man-made pesticides (杀虫剂) and chemical fertilizers.
For most history,almost all food was organic.However,during the 20th century,the principles of the Industrial Revolution were applied to agriculture.This led to the development of many man-made processes and products that were believed to improve farming techniques.In other words,sm all farms grew larger as the ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action to grow more food faster.
Over time,the organic movement started to get back to the old,traditional methods of farming.Those in favor of organic food believe that the man-made chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health.They also believe that organic foods are naturally more nutritious.
If you go to the grocery store,you will notice that organic foods may be more expensive than non-organic foods.This is partly because of that fact that the government requires organic food producers to obtain special certification(鉴定) for their products.
Is organic food worth the extra co st?Some people believe it is.Despite the lack of scientific findi ngs to support their claims(说法),many people still prefer organic foods.Some people believe they taste better,while others prefer to eat food that has not been grown,made or processed using man-made chemicals.
If you wonder whether you should choose an organic food instead of a non-organic one,the best thing you can do is try for yourself and see which you prefer.Although organic foods were once only available in health food stores,you can find them t oday at most grocery stores.

31.The writer writes the first paragraph in order toB.
A.advise people to live a healthy life
B.tell us the meaning of organic foods
C.explain the government's guidelines
D.show man-made pesticides are harmful
32.What may be the idea that were used to produce more food during the 20th century?D
A.More farmers began to take up farming.
B.Lots of small farms disappeared one by one.
C.Pesticides and fertilizers were used widely.
D.Modern machines were used in farming.
33.Many people would like to eat organic foods probably because organic foodsC.
A.are cheaper than others         B.are sold by the government
C.does good to people's health   D.are easy to buy in every store
34.According to this passage,we'd betterD.
A.choose to buy organic foods    
B.try to eat non-organic foods
C.eat both organic and non-organic foods
D.make a choice depending on our preference
35.Where can we probably find this passage?D
A.In a website on health diet.
B.In a guidebook on shopping.
C.In a textbook on medicine.
D.In a magazine on fashion.
7.When I got through the driving test last summer and finally had the driving license,Mom and I took our first trip around an empty parking lot.Then I found that my mother was not the best teacher for me.It wasn't that she shouted,or told me that I was doing poorly.As you can imagine,my mother's"helpful instructions"only managed to make me more nervous.
Since I could no longer practice with her,the job was placed in the hands of my father.The idea of learning from Dad was not one that thrilled me.I loved him dearly,but I just did not see Dad as someone I could be comfortable learning from.He almost never talked.We shared a typical father-daughter relationship.He'd ask how school was,and I'd say it was fine.Unfortunately,that was the most of our conversations.Spending hours alone with someone who might as well have been a stranger really scared me.
As we got into the car that first time,I was not surprised at what happened.Dad and I drove around,saying almost nothing,aside from a few instructions on how to turn.As my lessons went on,however,things began to change.Dad would turn the radio up so I could fully appreciate his favorite Stones music.And he actually began talking.I was soon hearing about past failed dates,"basic body"gym class,and other tales from his past,including some of his first meeting with Mom.
Dad's sudden chattiness was astounding  until I thought about why he was telling me so much in the car.In all the years that I had wondered why my father never spoke that much,I had never stopped to consider that it was because I had never bothered to listen.Homework,friends,and even TV had all called me away from him,and,consequently,I never thought my quiet father had anything to say.
Since I began driving with him,my driving skill has greatly increased.More important,though,is that my knowledge of who my father is has also increased.Just living with him wasn't enough-it took driving with him for me to get to know someone who was a mystery.

25.The author couldn't practice driving with her mother becauseD.
A.she couldn't talk with her mother
B.she didn't trust her mother
C.her father wanted to teach her
D.her mother made her nervous
26.The underlined word in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning toC.
A.exciting     B.frightening
C.shocking     D.interesting
27.What surprised the author when the driving lessons went on?B
A.Her Dad liked modern music.
B.Her Dad was a chatty person.
C.Her Dad was the best teacher.
D.Her Dad told her his sad stories.
28.With her story"Car Talk",the author indicates thatA.
A.family members need real communication
B.mothers are less patient than fathers
C.fathers love their daughters dearly
D.it takes time to improve the father-daughter relationship.
6.A Night Out So They Can Read
Come one,come all,and join Travelling Stories for a Night Out So They Can Read!Don't miss out!
Time:7-10p.m.Saturday,Nov.7th.
Place:San Diego's East Village
Activities:Attendants will be able to enjoy tea or coffee and delicious food from a few of San Diego's most amazing restaurants!
Many activities will take place during the night.IDW Publishing is supporting a Children's Art Show,where everyone will be able to walk through the gallery and get to know the inspiring stories of all the children influenced by the Story Tent program.There will also be silent auction(拍卖) tables,as well as a fun group test to see who really is smarter than a 3rd grader!
Organizer:The event is hosted by former NBA player R.Michael Anderson,who benefited from both Traveling Stories'local and international literacy(读写能力) programs.
Wish:It is our hope that through the Night Out So They Can Read event,Traveling Stories will be able to double the number of children we provide books for.Help us make this goal possible!
Tickets:Tickets for the event are only﹩40 a piece until October 20th!Act fast and get the Early Bird special!Once it ends,tickets go up to﹩45 a piece.There are also VIP tickets available for﹩50(price increases to﹩52after Oct.20th)!The VIP ticket includes access to a Mixology Class presented by St.Petersburg Vodka at 18:30p.m.,and a big parking space in the Moniker Lot.
Please visit our TICKETS EVENT PAGE or the EVENT PAGE on Traveling Stories.Org in order to learn more,as well as buy tickets!
Unable to attend a Night Out So They Can Read,but still want to make a donation?Please join us!
We hope to see you there!

21.The following activities are included in the event EXCEPTD.
A.enjoying drinks and tasty food
B.attending a Children's Art Show
C.taking an interesting group quiz
D.providing clothes for poor children
22.From the text,we know that R.Michael AndersonD.
A.is a famous basketball player now
B.will hold most activities during the next year
C.organized the event because he hoped other players could read more like him
D.thought that Travelling Stories'programmes had helpful and useful effect on him
23.How much will you save if you buy 4tickets on Oct.15th instead of on Oct.21th?C
A.﹩52.  B.﹩50.
C.﹩20.  D.﹩4.
24.Where can we probably find the text?C
A.In a school report.
B.In a popular science magazine.
C.In a website about free reading.
D.In a book about a former NBA player.
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