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  Hong Kong pop star Zhang Guorong, 46, jumped out of a window of Mandarin Oriental Hotel at the start of April, 2003, leaving behind sorrowful fans and suicide note which newspapers said was caused by emotional(情感的)problems.His death shocked the public and incident again brought a serious topic to light-suicide.

  Zhang was best known globally for his part in the blockbuster film “Farewell My Concubine”, where he played a homosexual(同性恋的)Chinese opera singer.The popular 1993 film won a lot of awards including the world-famous PalmedOr at the Cannes Film Festival.However, such achievements could not make Zhang content with his life.It was reported that long before his death, Zhang had been suffering from depression(意志消沉).His tragedy shows we need to learn how to reduce the pressure from our society by happily and naturally facing life.Depression, a mental illness, and suicide have often been highlighted in the past as serious social problems-and for good reason.

  According to experts, about 5 to 20 percent of people are suffering from depression, some of whom are not even aware of the illness.And alarmingly, 10 to 15 percent of people suffering from depression will be likely to commit suicide.

  Statistics(统计学家)also show suicide is the leading cause of death among young adults.It leads to 3.6 percent of all deaths each year in China, a survey said.Last year, 287,000 Chinese died after committing suicide.The female rate is 25 percent higher than the male rate.For this reason, the media must highlight the negative(负面的)influence of Zhang’s tragedy in its reporting.It is shameful to talk too much about his death.Although his achievements in the arts were great, his final choice cannot be praised, let alone calling his death a “perfect end” to a shining life.

  The media should guide people-especially Zhang’s fans-to shake off their sorrow quickly, learn a lesson from their idol’s tragedy, find a release from the pressure of their lives and value their priceless lives.

(1)

Why on earth did Zhang choose to kill himself in such a way?

[  ]

A.

Because he was not as popular as he was before.

B.

Because he was disappointed at his life.

C.

Because he suffered from high pressure from his fans.

D.

Because he dropped out of the hotel accidentally.

(2)

What does the word “blockbuster” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

[  ]

A.

Most popular

B.

Very interesting

C.

Ordinary

D.

Boring

(3)

From the passage we can know ________.

[  ]

A.

more men commit suicide than women in our country.

B.

suicide only takes a small part in the deaths of young adults.

C.

it is not right for the media to report the “perfect end” of Zhang widely.

D.

people never content with their achievements and life will often commit suicide easily.

(4)

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

[  ]

A.

It made little difference whether Zhang died or not among his fans.

B.

It was something happening suddenly that caused Zhang’s suicide.

C.

Not all the people who suffer from depression know their case clearly.

D.

Zhang called on people to make a choice to value their lives.

(5)

What’s the best title of the passage?

[  ]

A.

The End of a Famous Star

B.

Depression Caused the Tragedy

C.

How to Face Suicide

D.

A Perfect End of Life

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Ⅳ.阅读理解(30分)
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929. He was black. He died in his thirties, but he became world-famous during that short time. He grew up in the southeastern part of the United States. He studied at Morehouse College, where he met many outstanding men whose ideas he found important and exciting. There he read the writings of Thoreau, which gave him many ideas about freedom.
  After he finished studying in Morehouse, he went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Boston University. At Boston University, he met his wife, Corretta. In 1954, after he got his Ph. D. degree (哲学博士学位), he became a minister (牧师) of a small church in the South. Then he became the leader of the black people, who were poor and powerless. He gave speeches and led parades. For his ideas and actions, he was in prison for a short time.
  Many years later, in Washington D.C. he spoke to a crowd of 250,000 people. He told them "I have a dream". That speech is still famous today. In 1964 he won the Nobel Peace Prize. His work was not finished when he died on April 4. 1968. Who was he? He was Martin Luther King Jr..
46. Where did Martin Luther King Jr. get the ideas of freedom?
  A. In the University of Pennsylvania.      B. In Harvard University.
  C. In Morehouse College.               D. In Boston University.
47. Why was Martin Luther King Jr. in prison?
A. Because he was a minister of a small church.
  B. Because he was black and world-famous.
  C. Because he gave a speech called “I have a dream”.
  D. Because he often gave talks in public and organized the parades .
48. How old was Martin Luther King Jr. when he died?
  A. Twenty-five years old.      B. Thirty-five years old.
  C. Thirty-seven years old.     D. Thirty-nine years old.
49. How is Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a dream” ?
  A. It is so famous that people today still remember it.
  B. It was such a famous speech that he won the Nobel Peace Prize.
  C. It was famous only before he died.
  D. It didn’t become famous until he died.

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完形填空

  Who won the first gold medal in the 2009 National Games?What happened in the American election?How did the critics like the new play?  1   an event takes place, newspapers are on the streets   2   the details.Wherever anything happens in the world, reporters are on the spot to   3   the news.

  Newspapers have one basic   4  , to get the news as quickly as possible from its source, from those who make it to those who want to   5   it.Radio, telegraph, television, and   6   inventions brought competition for newspapers.So did the development of magazines and other means of communication.  7  , this competition merely spurred(刺激)the newspapers on.They quickly made use of the newer and faster means of communication to improve the   8   and thus the efficiency of their own operations.Today more newspapers are   9   and read than ever before.Competition also led newspapers to branch out to many other fields.Besides keeping readers   10   the latest news, today's newspapers   11   and influence readers about politics and other important and serious matters.Newspapers influence readers' economic choices   12   advertising.Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very   13  .Newspapers are sold at a price that   14   to cover even a small fraction(一小部分)of the cost of production.The main   15   of income for most newspapers is commercial advertising.The   16   in selling advertising depends on a newspaper's value to advertisers.This   17   in terms of circulation(发行量).How many people read the newspaper?Circulation depends   18   on the work of the circulation department and on the services or entertainment   19   in a newspaper's pages.But for the most part, circulation depends on a newspaper's value to readers as a source of information about the community, city, country, state, nation, and world and even   20  

(1)

[  ]

A.

Just when

B.

While

C.

Soon after

D.

Before

(2)

[  ]

A.

to give

B.

giving

C.

given

D.

being given

(3)

[  ]

A.

gather

B.

spread

C.

carry

D.

bring

(4)

[  ]

A.

reason

B.

cause

C.

problem

D.

purpose

(5)

[  ]

A.

make

B.

publish

C.

know

D.

write

(6)

[  ]

A.

another

B.

other

C.

one another

D.

the other

(7)

[  ]

A.

However

B.

And

C.

Therefore

D.

So

(8)

[  ]

A.

value

B.

quantity

C.

rate

D.

speed

(9)

[  ]

A.

spread

B.

passed

C.

printed

D.

completed

(10)

[  ]

A.

aware of

B.

familiar with

C.

fond of

D.

informed of

(11)

[  ]

A.

entertain

B.

encourage

C.

educate

D.

edit

(12)

[  ]

A.

on

B.

through

C.

with

D.

of

(13)

[  ]

A.

forms

B.

existence

C.

contents

D.

purpose

(14)

[  ]

A.

tries

B.

manages

C.

fails

D.

needs

(15)

[  ]

A.

source

B.

origin

C.

course

D.

finance

(16)

[  ]

A.

way

B.

means

C.

chance

D.

success

(17)

[  ]

A.

measures

B.

measured

C.

is measured

D.

was measured

(18)

[  ]

A.

somewhat

B.

little

C.

much

D.

something

(19)

[  ]

A.

printed

B.

offered

C.

sold

D.

found

(20)

[  ]

A.

your family

B.

history

C.

under the sea

D.

outer space

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  Jack bought a new car. During Christmas break from college, his son wanted to borrow it to drive to a New Year's Eve 1 to be held in Vermont. Jack was 2 the son would hit one of the roadblock(路障)that people set up all over the place on New York's Eve. The 3 that was reached was that the son would be allowed to use the car, 4 he would not drink at all.

  So the son drove to Vermont, got completely 5 and tried his best to drive home. On the way home he hit a roadblock. He was told to 6 the car and stand in a line of people being given the infamous sobriety(not drunk) 7 . However, the careless policemen 8 him out. He was left standing off to the side while the others were 9 the police how well they could walk a 10 line, etc.

  Jack got up to answer the 11 at 7∶00 a. m. There were 12 policemen there. They asked him if he was the 13 of that red FLAT. He replied, “Yes.”When he was asked if he was 14 the car evening before and he said that his son had been the driver.

  When the son 15 himself in front of the policemen, he knew he was in some sort of 16 . Upon questioning, he admitted driving the car, but when asked if he had been 17 , he said, “No!”When asked if he could see his car, he was unable to remember the 18 . He said that it was in the garage.

  And when the four of them walked out to look at the car, 19 seeing the car he had driven the 20 before, they saw a damaged car parked there.

1.

[  ]

A.party
B.meeting
C.concert
D.race

2.

[  ]

A.sure
B.worried
C.angry
D.glad

3.

[  ]

A.suggestion
B.condition
C.conclusion
D.agreement

4.

[  ]

A.but
B.though
C.until
D.or

5.

[  ]

A.excited
B.tired
C.drunk
D.pleased

6.

[  ]

A.stop
B.get out of
C.drive
D.get into

7.

[  ]

A.punishment
B.talk
C.education
D.test

8.

[  ]

A.missed
B.found
C.made
D.gave

9.

[  ]

A.explaining
B.telling
C.showing
D.asking

10.

[  ]

A.long
B.quiet
C.direct
D.straight

11.

[  ]

A.telephone
B.letter
C.doorbell
D.question

12.

[  ]

A.two
B.four
C.few
D.many

13.

[  ]

A.manager
B.father
C.master
D.owner

14.

[  ]

A.damaging
B.parking
C.washing
D.driving

15.

[  ]

A.stood
B.found
C.put
D.took

16.

[  ]

A.danger
B.accident
C.test
D.trouble

17.

[  ]

A.driving
B.drinking
C.hurting
D.missing

18.

[  ]

A.drive
B.test
C.time
D.line

19.

[  ]

A.without
B.because of
C.instead of
D.before

20.

[  ]

A.day
B.night
C.afternoon
D.morning
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The Musical Heart

  This is the story of a small boy, who lived a long time ago in Germany . His name was George Frederick Handle .

  As a very young boy, he loved music most. But his father didn't allow him to play any music.

  Then one day he waited until he was all alone at home. Quickly he ran to his hiding place, he and a friend carried a small piano into the house. He decided to put it in his hiding place. There no one could see it.

  That night, when everyone else wag asleep, he went to his hiding place. The moon was shining through a broken window. He sat on a box and began to play the piano. At that moment he knew he could only be happy playing music the rest of his life.

  He played on and on, and he filled his house with his music. “George!” cried his father, “What are you doing? Stop that playing now! ”

  The music stopped. George had tears in his eyes. Then he turned to his father and said, “Papa, you must understand I love music. It is my whole life.”

  “Now listen to me, you foolish boy,” said Mr. Handle, “I want you to be a rich man. I want you to work hard. 1 don't want you to be a poor man all your life. You must leave music and become a doctor. Don't let me see you at the piano again.”

  One day George found his way to church. He went straight to the organ(管风琴)and began to play it . He was only seven years old then. The story of his music spread in his town.

  When the Duke heard the story, he said, “This boy must have the best music teacher. ” So George began to take music lessons.

  George's teacher was very good. He taught George well and helped him write his own music. George became famous when he was eleven years old. Now his music is played all over the world.

1.Why didn't George listen to his father?

[  ]

A.He deeply loved music .

B.He didn't think his father was right.

C.He didn't want to go to school.

D.Music could make him rich.

2.What did George's father want him to be?

[  ]

A.A businessman.

B.A teacher.

C.A doctor.

D.A musician.

3.“Duke” is probably ________.

[  ]

A.a doctor

B.a nobleman

C.a good music teacher

D.a shop manager

4.The title “The Musical Heart” means ________.

[  ]

A.George began to play the piano when he was very young.

B.George played the piano pretty well .

C.George was a good music teacher.

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