【题目】The weather is very important to farmers. The calendar might say “August”, but the weather's more like October. For some farmers the cool weather is a good thing. For others, it's a cause for concern.

At Apple Hill, the cooler weather was giving the Boeger Winery a chance to concentrate on bottling instead of picking. “Things were really maturing, it has just been a welcome relief to have more time to prepare.” said Greg Boeger of Boeger Winery.

But down in the Delta, the earlier hot weather has them two weeks ahead of schedule. Their harvest actually started on Tuesday, and this cooling trend is a worry. There have been no problems yet, but for each of the last two years heavy rain right after Labor Day was a problem, one that Don Pylman would not like to see repeated.

“If it doesn't start raining, we're in good shape,” said Pylman. “If the sun comes out and clears up we can get right back to work, but if we do get rain, the rots will start.”

The kind of grape makes a difference as well. Thinskinned grapes like the chardonnay variety are much more sensitive to rain than some of the others. They're also more difficult to dry off.

1The weather change ________.

A. shows that the calendar lacks science

B. does good to farmers

C. shows that the globe is more and more warming

D. doesn't always make farmers worried

2From the second paragraph we know the Boeger Winery ________.

A. isn't prepared for the weather change

B. has his wine bottled earlier than usual

C. has no chance to pick the grape

D. in fact,doesn't welcome the weather change

3The underlined “them” in the third paragraph refers to “________”.

A. the grapes

B. the family of Winery

C. the farmers at Apple Hill

D. the farmers in the Delta

【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。

Sometimes in your life, you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people.Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation.

1.Practice your speech before the big day. 【1】 If possible, practice the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people.If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards.This will force you to keep your speech concise and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.

2.Remember why you've been invited to speak.If you're battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role.The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise

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3. Remember that fear of public speaking is very common. __3_

Most of the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position.Knowing this may make you feel better.

4. 4 What you say should be tailored to why you're there and who you're speaking to in order to avoid sounding general.If speaking to a charity group, mention the good work certain specific individuals have done for the cause.If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.

5.Keep eye contact with the crowd. 5 Pick one person i each section and look at him while you're speaking.After each important point in your speech, switch your focus to another section.When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isn't as frightening.

A.A good memory is really helpful.

B.Show appreciation to your audience.

C.Mention your audience in your speech.

D.The more you have it memorized, the better.

E.In fact, it's normal to feel nervous or stressed out before a big speech.

F.Separate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.

G.The knowledge of other people's respect for you should reduce some of the fear.

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People around the world are remembering Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president. He died Thursday at the age of 95.

South African President Jacob Zuma said, "The nation has lost its greatest son, and our people have lost a father.

Mandela had been in poor health for several years. He was repeatedly treated in hospital, most recently for a lung infection. He became infected with tuberculosis(肺结核) many years ago while in prison.

Nelson Mandela was the main leader in efforts to end white minority rule in South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for his part in fighting apartheid(种族隔离)—the nation’s policy of discrimination(歧视)against blacks.

Many world leaders, past and present, are remembering Nelson Mandela.

Frederick W. de Klerk was South Africa’s last apartheid leader. He freed Mandela from prison in 1990. Later, the two men won the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. de Klerk said people will remember Mandela for the importance he placed on reconciliation(和解) being able to reach a settlementspan> between conflicting sides. He said their relationship was, in his words, "often stormy", but he said they were"always able to come together at critical(关键的)moments.

In the United States, President Barack Obama called Mandela an influential, brave and profoundly good human being. Mr. Obama said Mandela will be remembered for leaving a free South Africa at peace. "I am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s life. My very first political action the first thing I ever did that involved an issue, or a policy, or politics was a protest against apartheid. I would study his words and his writings.

In London, British Prime Minister David Cameron called Mandela a true global hero. In his words, a great light has gone out in the world.

【1】What does the underlined word "stormy" in Para. 6 mean?

A. rainy B. fierce C. peaceful D. challenging

【2】What can we learn from the passage?

A. Frederick W. de Klerk is still an enemy of Mandela.

B. President Barack Obama learned a lot from Nelson Mandela’s life.

C. Nelson Mandela fought for the independence of South Africa.

D. Jacob Zuma called Mandela a true global hero.

【3】The passage is most likely a part of _________.

A. an advertisement B. a travel booklet C. a biography D. a newspaper

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