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Last week I was riding my special motorbike and then stopped at a convenience store.As I was getting my wheelchair off the back,a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat.We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair.He answered that it was for his daughter.“Well,do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?”I asked.He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this.He thought about it for a second and said,“OK,as long as I can follow you.”
He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat.Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.
As we came back to the convenience store,she said,“This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn't know I could do this.”I told her about some of the other things I do (ski,travel the world by myself,etc.).As her father was taking her off my bike,she turned to him and said,“Oh Daddy,I'm going to be OK.Mr.Bryant does all kinds of things,and I win too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek.He hugged me and said,“I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her.She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children.God answered my prayer just now.Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said.Being kind and thoughtful to others,we can be an answer to prayer.
(1)How did the father feel at first when the author invited his daughter for a ride?
A.He felt surprised because he didn't know the author.
B.He was happy because his daughter could gain excitement.
C.He was moved because the author offered to help his daughter.
D.He felt nervous because he was worried about his daughter's safety.
(2)According to the passage,the girl_______.
A.was satisfied with her life
B.used to be a completely healthy person
C.was inspired by the author's experiences
D.was unwilling to communicate with a stranger
(3)What was the author's gift to Amy according to the girl's father?
A.The motorbike.
B.The wheelchair.
C.The blessing.
D.The ride.
(4)What can we infer from the passage?
A.The author usually drove too fast.
B.The author was a man with disability.
C.The author worked in a convenience store.
D.The author often offered strangers a ride on his motorbike.

【题目】阅读理解A Blessed Teacher
I remembered Ricky came back to see me ten years after he was in my class. He told me how I had inadvertently(不经意地) changed his life.
Ricky often gazed out the window during one of my ninth-grade history classes early in my teaching career. He was quiet, and his good grades and mild manner were why I did not move him away from the seat by the window.
One day, I leaned over his shoulder and quietly asked, “What are you looking at? You gaze out of this window during every class.”
He said, “I am looking at the band.”
According to Ricky, I said, “If you like the band so much that you have to look at them during this class every day, I want you to go down to Mr. Overby (the band teacher) and tell him that I sent you. Tell him that you want to be in the band. Now turn around and finish working before the bell rings.”
The next day Ricky went to Mr. Overby and told him I had sent him and he wanted to be in the band. He added that he did not know how to play any instrument.
When Ricky visited me ten years later, he thanked me for telling him to go to Mr. Over by because he fell in love with music and discovered his musical talent that had not been tapped. His musical talent resulted in him getting a scholarship to college and earning a degree that now allowed him to provide for his family. Most of all, music had brought great pleasure and satisfaction to his life.
After Ricky thanked me, I pointed out that he did all of the hard work it took to become the wonderfully talented person that he was. I did not make him walk downstairs to join the band, practice his instrument, and get the good grades that led to his college scholarship.
Ricky responded that I could have yelled at him for looking out the window. Instead, I gave him an alternative that changed his whole life.
After he left, I thought about his words. I realized that I was teaching children with every word I said, every action I took, and with every decision I made. Ricky's story raised my teaching bar. Most of all, I have never forgotten the lesson Ricky taught me, a blessed teacher.
(1)Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A.Curious and helpful.
B.Independent and creative.
C.Tolerant and responsible.
D.Courageous and professional.
(2)What did the author do when he found Ricky gazed out?
A.He yelled at Ricky.
B.He moved him away from the seat.
C.He took Ricky to Mr. Over by.
D.He asked Ricky to finish working first.
(3)Ricky thanked his teacher because his teacher .
A.encouraged him a lot
B.taught him to practice the instrument
C.discovered his musical talent
D.made a difference in his life

【题目】阅读理解
The Best Time to Visit These Pricey Destinations
If you're going to shell out on a vacation, then you might as well do it right. With that in mind, we've asked a few experts for tips on when to visit some of the most expensive places across the globe. Here's what they had to say.
Botswana
Hotels in Botswana are second only to Dubai in terms of average cost per person, per night, at around $257. To make the most of your time there, consider an autumn visit, suggests Sarah Faith of Responsible Travel. “The heat peaks in October—this is the best time to go and see wild animals as they gather around in the Okavango Delta”, says Faith. While wildlife viewing is incredible in Botswana, there's much to enjoy away from the wilderness, too.”
New York City
New York is the second-most expensive holiday destination overall and the most expensive place to dine out, with an average meal for two costing around $67. Garrett, the CEO of Discover New York, suggests, “October and June have gorgeous weather, so outdoor activities are a good choice, with sailing, in-depth neighborhood walks and biking.” For great value, she advises traveling in January and February, when the city offers tons of indoor activities, from art galleries and Broadway shows to indoor sports events and thousands of dining options.
Sydney
With its incredible surfing beaches, dining scene and friendly locals, Sydney is always a favorite of travelers. It's also expensive. Generally, the shoulder seasons (fall and spring in the U.S.) have the most comfortable weather and fewer crowds than the December-to-February high season. But some months have particular appeal, according to Stuart Rigg, Australian travel specialist for Southern Crossings. April, for example, falls into the low season, which means you'll find hotel deals along with weather that's typically “very pleasant,” Rigg says. “Sydney also has some great events during this low season period,” he adds.
London
Petulia Melideo, who runs Context's London walking tours, advises booking well in advance for lower hotel rates, and suggests a wintry visit. “November is a great time for London. The weather is still tolerable—and if it gets too chilly, there are plenty of cozy pubs to pop into,” she says. Other good times to visit include June, which means fewer tourists.
(1)According to the passage, October is the best time to travel to________.
A.New York and Botswana
B.London and Sydney
C.New York and London
D.Sydney and Botswana
(2)Visitors to Sydney __________.
A.may find cheap hotels in the shoulder seasons
B.can enjoy wonderful beaches and dining scene
C.will experience the most comfortable weather in December
D.should avoid the low season because of the unpleasant weather
(3)Which is the desirable month if you'd like to visit London without too many crowds?
A.April.
B.June.
C.November.
D.December.

【题目】根据短文理解,选择正确答案。
It's a popular belief that a fish's memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they've been, and they don't recognize you or any of their friends — every moment in their life would be like seeing the world for the first time.
But don't be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago.
In the study, researchers from MacEwan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food. They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again.
Researchers used computer software to monitor the fish's movements. They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.
In fact, scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory. An earlier study showed that they behaved aggressively(挑衅地) in front of certain fish, perhaps because they remembered their past “fights”. But until the latest findings, there was no clear evidence.
Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survive in the wild.
“If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains safe food, they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives at risks,” lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.
For a long time, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals. But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.
(1)What is the article mainly about?
A.Fish having very bad memories.
B.Fish being smarter than we thought.
C.How fish improve their memory.
D.What we can learn from fish.
(2)According to the article, people used to believe that _______.
A.fish could only remember part of their past experiences
B.fish could remember things that happened 12 days ago
C.a fish's memory lasted for only seven minutes
D.fish didn't recognize any of their friends
(3)How can fish benefit most from a good memory? They can remember _______.
A.where to get food and survive
B.their enemies and fight
C.where to escape to when in danger
D.their friends and help each other
(4)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Fish behave aggressively in a fight.
B.Fish can remember more.
C.Fish don't belong to the list of smart animals.
D.Only African cichlids have a good memory.

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