19.Many little girls like flowers and Barbie toys.A lot of them also like cars,robots and ships which are boys'favorites.But most girls'clothing only has pictures of flowers and Barbie toys.
      11-year-old Penny always wears the dress with pictures of Barbies.These days,she wants a dress with pictures of robots Transformers(变形金刚).Her mother Sara goes shopping in stores and also on the Internet,but she can't find this type of dresses.Penny refuses to wear anything but such a dress.
"I really wish the stores can sell such a dress which has a Transformer on it.If so,my daughter will wear that.And I think someone should do that.Why shouldn't I?"Then Sara learns to make a dress with a Transformer picture by herself.Penny really enjoys wearing it.Her classmates ask her where they can buy the same dress.Penny feels very proud,so does Eva who is good at doing business.Eva thinks Sara can do something more,and their business comes into being.They are friends,but it's the first time they have been partners.The women sell the first 70 dresses they make at a local market.The dresses sell out so fast that they can't make them fast enough.They decide to expand their business.
       They prepare to build a new factory and have more workers.Money is not the challenge for them.The organization Crowfunding agrees to lend them money.Eva and Sara meet their goal of $35,000 within days."What we really need is to have more creative ideas and make the company develop rapidly,as people seem to want us to."Sara says.
21.Why does Sara make a dress by herself for her daughter?D
A.Dresses are too expensive to buy.
B.She is interested in making clothes.
C.She wants to make mone y by making clothes.
D.No shop sells the kind of dress her daughter wants.
22.What can we learn from the text?C
A.Penny doesn't like girls'toys                 
B.Eva had worked with Sara before
C.Sara's products enjoyed a good market.
D.Penny's classmates think nothing of her new dress.
23.What's the biggest challenge for Eva and Sara?A
A.They are in need of new design ideas.
B.They have no experience of managing business.
C.They can't find skilled workers to make dresses.
D.They don't have enough money to build a factory.
17.When your friends are in pain,it's only natural to want to cheer them up.(36)D  After all,when you're upset,it helps to know there is at least one person in the world that is there when you need to cheer up.
★Don't underestimate (低估) the power of words.
When someone is having a bad day,just calling to check up on them or giving a compliment(赞扬)can make someone's whole day much better.(37)E
★(38)A 
You don't have to break the bank to cheer your friends up,but giving them a book,a movie or even a meal can make all the difference when they are sad.Think about your friends'interests when choosing a gift.If they have a sweet tooth,consider sending them cookies.
★(39)B
Don't let them complain all day long.Instead,make plans with them,especially on important dates linked to their unhappiness.For example,if they're suffering from a breakup,go out with them on an anniversary(周年纪念日).If your friends don't want to leave the house,consider staying in and watching a film or cooking a meal together.
★Check in on your friends from time to time.
They may not want to bother you,but,if you call and ask how they're doing,it can make all the difference.(40)C

A.Give your friends small gifts.
B.Be sure to get your friends out of the house.
C.Stay in contact with your friends as much as possible.
D.Friends can be the stick people need to get through a rough period in their lives.
E.Try sending a short e-mail or slipping(悄悄塞)a thoughtful card to your friends.
F.If your friends love music,consider giving them the movie version of a performance.
G.You can't be with your friends around the clock,but a small gift will remind them of your care.
15.The United States covers a large part of the North American continent.Its neighbors are Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.Although the United State is a big country,it is not the largest in the world.In 1964,its population was over 185,000,000.
When this land first became a nation,after winning its independence from England,it had thirteen states.Each of the states was represented(代表) on the American flag by a star.All these states were in the eastern part of the continent.As the nation grew toward the west,new states were added and new stars appeared on the flag.For a long time,there were 48 stars.In 1959,however,two more stars were added to the flag,representing the new states of Alaska and Hawaii.
Indians were the first people of the land which is now the United States.There are still many thousands of Indians now living in all parts of the country.Sometimes it is said that the Indians are"the only real Americans".Most Americans come from all over the world.Those who came first in greatest numbers to make their homes to the eastern coast of North American were mostly from England.It is for that reason that the language of the United States is English and that its culture and customs are more like those of England than those of any other country in the world.
56.Which of the following is TRUE?C
A America is the largest country in the world.
B The population of America is larger than that of any other country in the North American continent.
C America covers most part of the North American continent.
D Mexico is to the north of Canada.
57.The first thirteen states were in theCof the United States.
A south          
B north            
C east             
D west
58.The United States didn't haveBstates untilB.
A thirteen; 1959
B fifty; 1959
C fifty; this land first became a nation
D fifty; 1964
59.Why is English the language of America?C
A English is the Indian's native language.
B Most Americans come from all over the world.
C Most of the people who first settled in America were from England.
D Canada is America's nearest neighbor.
60.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?C
A The States of America
B The Language of America
C The United States of America
D The C ulture and Customs of America.
14.Black History Month is also known as the African-American History Month.It is celebrated all over the United States of America and Canada in the month of February,while in the United Kingdom it is celebrated in October.Each and every school and university conducts various activities to make the generation aware of the importance that African-American history holds in the nation.The electronic media is filled with themes in relevance to the occasion,and many activities are carried out across the country to remember the contribution made by African-American citizens in the development of this nation.
Black History Month was first started by a famous African-American historian Dr.Carter G.Woodson in the year 1926.February was chosen as the month to celebrate the African-American history because it was the birth month of two of the most highly valued people among African-Americans.These were President Abraham Lincoln,who freed the slaves,and Frederick Douglass,who was also the first vice presidential nominee (被任命者) among African-Americans.Initially,Black History Month was known as the"Negro History Week".This was Dr.Woodson's attempt to encourage awareness among citizens about the contribution of African-Americans towards the building of the nation.It was only in the early 1970's that the name"Negro History Week"changed to"Black History Month".And later,in the year 1976,the entire month of February was declared to be the National African-American History M onth,or the Black History Month.
Every year,National African-American History Month is celebrated by many activities with various ideas and themes for the younger generation.In 2013,Black History Month celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington at which Martin Luther King,Jr.gave his famous speech"I have a dream".It also marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation (解放黑奴宣言).The theme for Black History Month in 2014 is"Civil Rights in America"remembering the important milestones by African-Americans and others in the battle for civil rights and equal treatment under the law.
8.What is the purpose of Black History Month in America?A
A.To remember African-Americans'contribution to America.
B.To remember the history of African-Americans in America.
C.To encourage African-American children to study hard.
D.To increase African-American children's confidence.
9.February was chosen as Black History Month becauseD.
A.Dr.Carter G.Woodson liked February.
B.slavery was officially ended in February.
C.African-Americans contributed a lot in February.
D.two great American leaders was born in February.
10.How is the second paragraph developed?B
A.By giving examples.
B.By following time order.
C.By making comparisons.
D.By making classifications.
11.What does Black History Month in 2014 celebrate in America?D
A.The 50th anniversary of the March of Washington.
B.Martin Luther King,Jr's speech"I have a dream".
C.The 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
D.Important people and occasion in the battle for civil rights.
12.Do you want to be pretty?You are the only one who can decide you're truly pretty.To achieve this,first of all,you should be pretty on the inside.In other words,you have to understand that your beauty comes from yourself,not from any outside source.To practice feeling this way,you can write a list of all the good things about yourself.This includes things like helping someone carrying something or listening to a friend.You also can write a list of things that you think are beautiful about yourself.Maybe you have big brown eyes,a cute nose or a great laugh.What's more,every morning,when you wake up,go to the bathroom mirror,smile at yourself and say aloud,"I am happy."The more you say it,the more you'll convince your brain that it's true.
To be pretty on the inside,at the same time,don't forget to be attractive by being kind and respectful.So listen to people when they talk,and they'll notice you've taken an interest in their words.Help others out when they are in need,and also don't judge other people.
On the other hand,you also should be pretty on the outside.For this,you can do something to change your appearance.For example,change your hairstyle.Wear clothes in which you feel comfortable.Also you can give your skin some extra special care to make it look better.
In fact,the key to being pretty on the outside is working to be healthy.If you're in poor health,you can't look pretty on the outside.So,to keep healthy,have enough sleep every day and work out in a regular way.
Title  Be pretty
Tips for being pretty(66)on the inside

Realizing your beauty comes from yourself
●Listing what you feel good about yourself
●Listing what are (67)beautiful about yourself
●(68)Smiling and saying aloud"I am happy"every morning
Treating others (69)kindly and respectfully•Being a good (70)listener
•Helping those in need
●Not (71)judging others/judging other people
Ways of being pretty on the outside(72)Changing your appearance•Changing your hairstyle
•Wearing (73)comfortable clothes
•Taking good care of your (74)skin
Keeping healthy•Having enough sleep every day
•(75)Exercising/Working out regularly
11.Many people think dreams are full of messages that may not be clear to us common people.But if we think about what is going on in our lives,we can usually come up with an answer.Let's look at some of the most common dreams.What do these dreams mean?
Falling
You're falling,falling,falling…and then you wake up.This dream is said to mean you are afraid of something or worried about something.There may be something in your life that is out of control and there is nothing you can do to stop it.Another explanation is that you may experience failure in something.Maybe you're not doing well in school or work.
Taking an exam(or forgetting that you have one)
You suddenly realize you have to take an exam at that very moment.You might be running here and there to find your classroom.Experts say this dream may mean you're being tested about something or maybe you are facing a challenge.
Flying
Dreaming that you are flying means you are on top of things.You are in control of the things that matter to you.It may also mean you have confidence in yourself and think no one and nothing can beat you.
Trying to run,but going nowhere
You're trying to run,but either of your legs won't move or you simply aren't going anywhere.Some experts think this dream means you're trying to do too many things at once and can't catch up or move forward.
In fact,unlike these dreams,there are also many strange dreams that experts may not be able to explain.
(76)Topic/Title:What do dreams mean?
Descriptions of dreamsAnswers to dreams
FallingYou have something to fear or (77)worry about.
You (78)fail in something like schooling or work.
Taking an exam
(or forgetting that you have one)
You're being tested about something or facing something (79)challenging/difficult/hard.
FlyingYou're able to control what (80)matters to you.
You believe in yourself and think you can (81)beat/defeat anyone and anything.
Trying to run,but going
(82)nowhere
You're trying to do too many things at the same (83)time,which prevents you from (84)moving
forward.
Conclusion:We can come up with (85)explanations about some dreams,but not all the dreams.
10.The silent young woman in bed number six is called Jasmine.So am I,but names are only superficial(表面的) things,floats on the surface of the water,and we share deeper connections than that.That is why I spend my off-duty time sitting beside her.
Today is difficult.The ward (病房) is full of patients and I am kept busy emptying bed-pans,filling out forms,changing dressings.Finally,late in the afternoon,I get a few moments to make coffee,to take it over to the orange plastic chair beside her bed.I am thankful to be off my feet,glad to be in her company once again.
"Hello,Jasmine,"I say,as if greeting myself.
She does not reply.Jasmine never replies.She is down too deep.
She has been sea-damaged.I too am the daughter of a fisherman,so I choose my words like fish-hooks(鱼钩),cast them into her ears,imagine them sinking down through cold,dark water down to wherever she may be.
"I have little time today,"I tell her,touching her hair.
With Jasmine,it is always difficult not to touch.She is that rare thing,a truly beautiful woman.Because of this,people invent reasons to walk by.I catch them looking,drinking her in,feeding on her.They are barracuda (梭鱼),all of them.
Great beauty is something Jasmine and I do not share.I am glad of it.
"Your father may be here soon,"I say."Last week he said he would come."
Jasmine says nothing.Her left eyelid flickers(颤动),perhaps.
It is two months since the incident on her father's fishing boat,since she fell overboard,sank,became entangled in the nets.It was some time before anyone noticed,then there was panic.Her father hauled her back on board and sailed for home.When he finally arrived,he carried ashore what he thought was his daughter's body.
"Jasmine,"I whisper.I want her to take our baited (用作诱醒的) name.I want her to swallow it.
Fortunately,there was a doctor in the village that morning,a young man visiting relatives.It was he who brought this drowned woman back from the brink,he who told me her story.She opened her eyes,he said,looked up at her father and spoke a single word-then sank again,this time into coma(昏迷).
Barracuda.That is what Jasmine said.
When her father visits,he touches her hair,kisses her cheek,sits in the orange plastic chair at the side of her bed and holds her hand.Like my own father,he has the big,brown,life-roughened hands of a fisherman.He too smells of the sea,and pretends he is a good,simple man.
Jasmine.We share so much,we are almost one.
I remember early mornings,my hair touched to wake me,my father lifting me half-asleep from my bed,carrying me,dropping me into his boat.His voice rough in my ear,his hands rough on my skin.I never wanted to go,but I was just a child.He did as he wished.
I remember salt water,hot sun,my mother shrinking on the shore.I remember the rocking of the boat,the screams of the seagulls.
"Jasmine,you have a life inside you.Can't you hear it calling?"
Nothing.
The ward door bangs,and I see Jasmine's father walking towards us,carrying flowers.He smiles at me.Even in death,my own child had my father's smile,and Jasmine's will have this man's.I know it.
He stops by her bed and touches her hair.Something stirs deep inside me.I watch Jasmine's eyelids,waiting for her to bite.

72.Why does the author show special sympathy for Jasmine?C
A.They share the same name.
B.Jasmine looks very beautiful.
C.They have much in common.
D.Jasmine's father is very pitiful.
73.From the passage we can learn that Jasmine's fatherD.
A.comes to see his daughter every day   
B.is a good and simple man in the author's eyes
C.took his daughter out to the sea against her will
D.thought his daughter dead when back to the shore
74.What kind of situation is Jasmine in now?A
A.She is in a coma.
B.She is nearly dying.
C.She is completely deaf.
D.She is in a bad mood.
75.We can learn from the story thatD.
A.the author enjoys her early life on the sea  
B.Jasmine was pulled out of water without delay
C.the author spends her duty time attending Jasmine
D.it was a young doctor who happened to save Jasmine.
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