Short and shy, Ben Saunders was the last kid in his class picked for any sports team. "Football, tennis,cricket — anything with a round ball, I was useless." he says now with a laugh. But back then he was the object of jokes in school gym classes in England's rural Devonshire.

    It was a mountain bike he received for his 15th birthday that changed him. At first the teen went biking alone in a nearby forest. Then he began to cycle along with a runner friend. Gradually, Saunders set his mind building up his body, increasing his speed, strength and endurance. At age 18, he ran his first marathon.

    The following year, he met John Ridgway, who became famous in the 1960s for rowing an open boat across the Atlantic Ocean. Saunders was hired as an instructor at Ridgway's school of Adventure in Scotland, where he learned about the older man's cold-water exploits (成就). Intrigued, Saunders read all he could about Arctic explorers and North Pole expeditions, then decided that this would be his future.

    Journeys to the Pole aren't the usual holidays for British country boys, and many people dismissed his dream as fantasy. "John Ridgway was one of the few who didn't say, 'You are completely crazy,'" Saunders says.

    In 2001, after becoming a skilled skier, Saunders started his first long-distance expedition toward the North Pole. He suffered frostbite, had a closer encounter (遭遇) with a polar bear and pushed his body to the limit.

    Saunders has since become the youngest person to ski alone to the North Pole, and he's skied more of the Arctic by himself than any other Briton. His old playmates would not believe the transformation.

    This October, Saunders, 27, heads south to explore from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back, an 1800-mile journey that has never been completed on skis.

56. The turning point in Saunders'life came when ________.

A. he started to play ball games         B. he got a mountain bike at age 15

C. he ran his first marathon at age 18     D. he started to receive Ridgway's training

57. We can learn from the text that Ridgway ________.

A. dismissed Saunders' dream as fantasy    

B. built up his body together with Saunders

C. hired Saunders for his cold-water experience

D. won his fame for his voyage across the Atlantic

58. What do we know about Saunders?

A. He once worked at a school in Scotland.

B. He followed Ridgway to explore the North Pole.

C. He was chosen for the school sports team as a kid.

D. He was the first Briton to ski alone to the North Pole.

59. The underlined word "Intrigued" in the third paragraph probably means ________.

A. Excited   B. Convinced   C. Delighted    D. Fascinated

60. It can be inferred that Saunders' journey to the North Pole ________.

A. was accompanied by his old playmates    B. set a record in the North Pole expedition

C. was supported by other Arctic explorers   D. made him well-known in the 1960s

A hug is a wonderful thing and it is a great gift to share with people. For some people, a hug is considered to be a great way to say “I care.” A hug communicates support, affection(喜爱), unity and belonging. A hug shows a strong feeling of sympathy. A hug brings happiness. A hug also touches the soul.

Hugs are healthy. Hugs can ease pain, reduce stress, cure depression and refresh the heart, yet they have no side effects…No wonder, it is a true miracle medicine.

A hug can say “I love you”…A hug can say “I hate to see you go”. A hug can say “ It’s good to have you back”. A hug can say “It’s great to see you’. A hug can say “I feel your pain”. A hug can also say “Let me share your burden”.

No matter whether you’re the giver or the receiver, hugs touch the inner being. From friends, to families, to loved ones, to those in need, a hug warms the heart.

A hug is truly amazing. It brings generosity(慷慨) to the giver and happiness to the receiver. It brings blessings to those who give and joy to those who receive.

Hugs are one of the reasons why God gave us arms. So, stretch out your arms to someone today. Reach out to those you love. It will warm the heart of the giver and give light to the soul of the receiver.

Reach out to your neighbor. It will show that you care. Reach out to one in need. It will show that you are responsible. Reach out to the world. It will show God that you care for his creation.

51.What is the best title of the passage?

　 A.The advantages of hugs.　　　　　　 B.How should we hug

　 C.The tips on giving others hugs　　　 D.The facts of hugs

52. Hugs can benefit people in the following ways EXCEPT________.

　 A.improving the health　　　　 B.cheering people up

　 C.making receivers happy　　　 D.creating great wealth

53. According to the third paragraph, we can learn hugs can__________.

　 A.send some messages　　　　　 B.make people come back

　 C.stop people going somewhere　　 D.break people’s hearts

54.To show you care, you should reach out to_________.

　 A.those who need joy　 B.your neighbor　 C.those you miss　　 D.God

55.What can we learn from the passage?

　 A. Sometimes hugs have side effects.　　

B.If people are sad, we'd better not hug them.

　 C.We must hug each of our neighbors every day.

　 D.People often feel joyful when they receive hugs.

An old farmer lived on a farm with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early to read his Bhagavat Geeta. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.
    One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa! I try to read the Bhagavat Geeta just like you but I don't understand it, What good does reading the Bhagavat Geeta do?"
    The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water."
    The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out (漏出) before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the same took place. He told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water with a basket.

The old man said, " You're just not trying hard enough,"  So the boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty. he said, "See Grandpa, it's useless!"
    "So you think it is useless?" The old man said, "Look at the basket."
    The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket into a clean one inside and outside.

"You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and out. That is the work of Krishna in our lives.."

46.We can learn from Paragraph 1 that the grandson_________.

A.was fond of reading                 B.liked his grandpa very much

C.got up early to carry water every day    D.helped his grandpa on the farm

47. According to the grandson,___________.

A.he enjoyed reading the Bhagavat Geeta     B.learning the Bhagavat Geeta was easy

C.he was not good at remembering anything   D.reading the Bhagavat Geeta was meaningless

48. We can learn that by getting water with a basket, the grandson__________.

A.washed the dirt off the basket         B.kept some water for the future

C.was punished for what he had said     D.became stronger and cleverer

49. The grandfather gave his grandson a lesson by_________.

A.telling him an interesting story            B.having a heated discussion with him

C.asking him to carry water with a basket     D.performing an experiment for him

50. What would the grandson like to do in the future?

A.To help his grandpa carry water     B.To hold water with a bucket

C.To read the Bhagavat Geeta.        D.To remember everything in his life.

Enjoy a museum visit with your class!

　 Available（可获得的） Programs:

　 Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. ( All grades)

　 Learning to Look: An interactive （互动的）tour that explores a variety of （各种各样的）art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum. (Preschool~ Grade 3)

　 Native American Collection: This program explores relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. ( For Grades 2~5)

　 The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable. Art-on-the-Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free organizations with Education Membership.

　 Planning Your Visit:

　 Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Please book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged to organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.

　 Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organizations. Tour with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $10 per student (members).

　 Chaperones（保护人）:We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay $5 admission.

　 Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum.

　 Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photographs.

　 Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!

　 Enjoy!

41. If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, they will choose________.

　 A. Art Tells a Story. B. Learning to Look

C. The Language of Art.　　　　 D.Native American Collection.

42.Why does the museum feel sorry?

　 A. Taking photos is not allowed at the museum.

B. Visitors can’t touch works of art at the museum.

　 C. Visitors are not able to have lunch at the museum.

　 D. Visitors can’t take part in all the activities at a time.

43. How much should the museum charge a class of 60 students with Education Membership for a tour with art activities?

　 A. $600.　　　　　 B. $630.　　　　 C. $720. 　 D. $750.

44. What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum?

　 A. To make bookings ahead of time.　　　　　　

B. To try to get Education Membership.

　 C. To learn about the history of the museum.

D. To ask for the permission of self-guided visits.

45. In which section of the newspaper does the passage most probably appear?

　 A. Health.　　　　　　　 B. News.　　　　　　　 C. Culture.　　　　　　 D. Advertisement.

When I was twelve years old. I went with my dad to his work—a car showroom. I was 21 around carelessly and saw a poor woman with a child beside her 22 outside the showroom. I saw that she was crying and went inside to tell my 23 . He went out and 24 the woman to come into the showroom. He offered her some water and then asked her what was 25 .

　 The woman said that her husband had died and she didn’t have anyone else in her family who could 26　 her. she did some manual(体力的) labor to earn some money to 27　 her daughter but she was sick for the last three days and was 28　 to go to work. Now she didn’t have a grain of food to eat. While she was telling this story to my father, she was unable to 　29　 her emotions（情绪）and started crying again. My father and I were deeply 　30　 by her story.

　 We got some food for her and her baby. My father then took them to the nearest hospital for her baby to be 31 as she did not seem to be very well. On the way, we 32 her a 5kg-bag of wheat from the market. My father gave her some money before we left. The lady was so 　33　 .

　 It is eight years later, 34 that event is still very 35　 in my mind. My father’s 　36 to this woman moved me 　37　 and since then, I have decided to try and walk a similar path and serve others. I’m 　38　 to see so many other people in this world are also ready to help others when they meet people 　39 . They have 40　 to walk a service path also.

21. A.showing　　　 B.walking　　　　　 C.driving　　　 　　　 D.working

22. A.reading　　　　 B.joking　　　 　　　 C.reporting　　　　　 D.standing

23. A.boss　　　　　　 B.father　　　 　　　 C.leader　　　　 　　　 D.teacher

24. A.asked　　　　　 B.begged　　　　　　 C.expected　　　　　 D.encouraged

25. A.funny　　　　　 B.special　　　　　　 C.wrong　　　　　　　 D.strange

26. A.help　　　　　　 B.meet　　　　　　　　 C.teach　　　　　　　　 D.remember

27. A.get tired of　 B.take care of　　　 C.join in　　　　 　　　 D.be fond of

28. A.glad　　　　　　 B.proud　　　　　　　 C.unable　　　　 　　　 D.unwilling

29. A.prove　　　　　 B.improve　　　　　 C.understand　　　　 D.control

30. A.moved　　　　 B.frightened　　　　 C satisfied　　　　　　 D.surprised

31. A.calmed　　　　 B.taught　　　 　　　 C.watched　　　　　　 D.treated

32. A.sold　　　　　　 B.showed　　　　　 C.bought　　　 　　　 D.cooked

33. A.grateful　　　　 B.trustful　　　　　　 C.hopeful　　　　　　 　　　 D.successful

34. A.or　　　　　　　　 B.but　　　　　　　　　 C.unless　　　　 　　　 D.so

35. A.weak　　　　　 B.similar　　　　　　 C.fresh　　　　　　　　 D.possible

36. A.promise　　　 B.suggestion　　　 C.patience　　　　　　 D.kindness

37. A.greatly　　　　 B.simply　　　　　　 C.nearly　　　　 　　　 D.finally

38. A.free　　　　　　 　　　 B.foolish　　　　　　 C.happy　　　　　　　 D.careful

39. A.at present　　 B.at peace　　　　　 C.in general　　　　　 D.in difficulty

40. A.invited　　　　 B.chosen　　　　　　 C.forced　　　　 　　　 D.allowed

----- I had a really good weekend in the countryside,

----- ___________________________.

A. Oh, that’s very nice of you 　　B. Congratulations

C. It’s a pleasure.　　　　　　　 D. Oh, I am glad to hear that.

 His wife is ________ finding fault with him, which makes him very angry.

   A. constantly           B. regularly            C. previously    D. instantly

 Only by shouting at the top of his voice__________.              .

A. he was able to make himself hear         B. he was able to make himself heard

C. was he able to make himself hear         D. was he able to make himself heard

 ________ to sunlight for too much time will do harm to one’s skin.

A. Exposed        B. Having exposed    C. Being exposed    D. After being exposed

---It’s reported that young people are responsible for 60% of the traffic accidents.

---Exactly. Young drivers are far more _______ to drive faster than old ones.

A. possible         B. probable       C. likely      D. perhaps