【题目】The youngest of five children in a poor family, Clara Barton was born on Christmas Day 1821 in Oxford. Before the Civil War, Claras most famous achievement (成就) was the establishment (建立) of a free public school in New Jersey. Her only medical experience before the war was when she cared for her sick brother for ten months.

During the war, Clara soon devoted herself to saving the wounded soldiers who needed medical supplies. Because of her successful operation, she was praised by the U.S. general, William Hammond, and was allowed to travel with army ambulances.

For the next three years, Clara traveled along with the army operations throughout Virginia and South Carolina. In addition, she also formed a program at Camp Parole, where she attempted to find any soldier who was missing in the war.

Upon the wars end in 1865, Clara set up an information center to aid in locating missing soldiers. Meanwhile, she made lectures quite frequently, and as a result of exhaustion (筋疲力尽), three years later in 1868, she suffered a breakdown and went to Switzerland to recover. Clara Barton was truly a great American who devoted her life to human beings.

【1】Clara Barton was born in Oxford in .

A. 1821 B. 1824 C. 1865 D. 1868

2What can we learn about Clara Barton from the first paragraph?

A. She was born in a rich family.

B. She was the only child of her family.

C. She established a free public school.

D. She had lots of medical experience before the war.

3What is the right order for the following event?

a. Clara set up a program at Camp Parole.

b. Clara established a free public school.

c. Clara went to Switzerland to recover.

d. Clara traveled with army ambulances.

A. abcd B. abdc C. badc D. bdac

4What is the passage mainly about?

A. Clara Bartons family.

B. Clara Barton and her achievements.

C. Clara Bartons army life.

D. Clara Bartons program at Camp Parole.

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(注意:看清楚题号,填涂在答题卡的相应位置上)短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。

Have you ever seen any students whose trousers hang so low you can see their underwear? What do you think of that? Fashionable? Some of today’s teenagers are big fans of such a look . 【1】.

The headmaster of a school in central Italy has asked students to stop wearing low-rise jeans that expose underwear and part of the body. His request came after a class trip. One day, he saw one boy’s baggy trousers slide to his feet. 【2】.

But in Italy, a nation that takes fashion very seriously, the suggestion caused a debate among parents, teachers and students. The issue is whether the headmaster’s request will limit students’ freedom—or whether dress in Italian schools is too casual.

【3】. “We do not want to kick fashion out.” the headmaster

explained, “but extremes of fashion like this are not right in school.” Many other schools have now requested that their students also stop wearing such trousers.

【4】. Ludovica Gaudio, 14, wore extremely low trousers exposing orange underwear in class. It was cold, so she wore a matching orange scarf. 【5】. “I don’t really feel comfortable in those sorts of jeans,” said Sarah Lattanzi, “in winter, when dressed like that, it’s quite cold and I am afraid my stomach will ache.”

A.But recently this trend has been at the center of an argument in Italian middle schools.

B.A parents’ group praised the move in favor of good taste, while others advised schools to stop worrying about fashion and fix up old school buildings.

C.He pointed out that this way of dressing is not suitable for school.

D.Most students have simply ignored the request.

E.Another 14-year-old said she would probably respect the request simply for practical reasons.

FRequests.

G.Schools should pay attention to things more important than students’ clothes.

【题目】阅读理解。

When six the very best students from different cities in Guangdong province all together chose universities in Hong Kong; when the very best students of Beijing picked up HK University while giving up the nearby Peking or Tsinghua University; when the highest enrollment (录取) rate of Hong Kong Science and Industry University reached 48:1, it’s the high time to ask where the real education heaven for students in China is.

Years ago, the answer certainly would be “Peking or Tsinghua University”. But now no one could give the exact reaction without hesitation. The only sure thing is that HK universities have gradually showed an unusual attraction to a great many mainland students.

It's no doubt to call this HK craze (狂热), which is even out of the expectation of those HK universities themselves.

How can HK universities shake the steady foundations of Peking and Tsinghua and attract so many mainland students?

First, Hong Kong universities offer large-amount scholarship, especially for the top students who can receive the sum scholarship as much as 400,000 HK dollars. Since higher education has become a kind of heavy burden of many families, it’s easy to understand why the reaction to the generous offering of HK universities is great.

Second, most HK universities receive professors and students from all over the world and carry out bilingual (双语) education. This kind of excellent language atmosphere is another attraction for mainland students.

Furthermore, university students in Hong Kong have a better chance to study abroad as exchange students.

Can mainland top universities like Peking or Tsinghua University calm as before when facing the unexpected competition from HK? Will they take relevant measures to win back the top students who once help them set the worldwide reputation? Time will explain it.

The fierce competition brought by HK universities can be a good thing for an entire improvement of education in ChinaAfter the awakening and action taking of mainland universities, they can perform better together with HK universities.

At least, it reminded the mainland universities the tuition fees (学费) are among students’ top concern when they are choosing universities. It’s time to move.

1What is the passage mainly talking about?

A. Some thought brought by the enrollment of HK universities.

B. Higher education in Hong Kong.

C. The competition between HK University and Peking University.

D. The fall of mainland universities.

2Top students from mainland apply for (申请) HK universities because ______.

A. many students now would love to study abroad to get a better experience

B. they concern only about the tuition fees when choosing universities

C. HK universities offer higher scholarship, better environment and more opportunities for their further study

D. Peking university has lost its worldwide reputation

3From the passage we can see HK universities _______.

A. didn’t mean to enroll top students from mainland

B. didn’t expect their enrollment of mainland students would be so popular

C. have strict enrollment rules and only 1 out of 48 students can get the chance to study there

D. are proud of their teaching staff and facilities

4What does the author mean by saying “It’s time to move” in the last paragraph?

A. Mainland universities should take measures as soon as possible to attract students.

B. The opportunities come for top students to study abroad.

C. Mainland universities should make full preparations to challenge HK universities.

D. Top students should be offered further education free of charge.

【题目】In the hit film The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up(虚构) a “bucket list” ------ a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun.

THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT

On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise (乘船游览). From$1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing.

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TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA

One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts,touring and airport transfer from $1,420.

www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034

THE GREAT WALL, CHINA

If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star

accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall,breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide.

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THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL

And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壮丽的).See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-dayexploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip.

www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999

1The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ____.

A. play a game B. pass away

C. list interesting places D. come to life

2According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal?

A. At Oberoi AmarVilas B. Near the Forbidden City

C. Through Egypt Express D. In Sherpa village.

3If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that _____.

A. the sights may not be so good.

B. you may not be used to the food there

C. it is a tiring trip.

D. it is an expensive trip

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