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　　Several years ago, the well-known writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even ___1___ around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.

　　___2___ the diagnosis(诊断), Cousins was determined to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative ___3___. The book made Cousins think about the possible ___4___ of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the ___5___ to live have positive treatment value? ”

　　He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would ___6___ positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He ___7___ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out ___8___ emotions. Within eight days of starting his “laugh therapy” program, his pain began to ___9___ and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months' time and ___10___ reached complete recovery after a few years.

I lived in Kobe in Japan several years ago. On the __11__ I used to see a man who often played his saxophone（萨克斯）near the __12___ on my way home every evening. He always looked up river towards the mountains and he always looked so happy. I couldn’t hear his music because the windows were __13__ on the bus but I imagined it to be __14__ and clear. I wanted to be like that man.

One night I went to another city not far from Kobe. As I walked with my family along the river I saw a __15__. It was a young man who looked just like me. He was wearing a cap and smiling. Around his neck was a leather strap（皮带）and in his hands was a saxophone. He was __16___ the saxophone to his __17__ and just about to play. My family walked on up the river towards the castle __18__ I stayed there by the statue(雕塑), __19__ of playing a saxophone on TV.

Two weeks later it was my birthday. Imagine my __20___ when I opened my present from my parents and found that it was a __21__! I put it to my lips to play, but it wouldn’t make a sound. Then Dad told me to read the __22___ book to find out what to do. After about 15 minutes the saxophone was ready to play. I __23__hard but I couldn’t get the saxophone to play. I was almost __24___ when suddenly the saxophone made the most beautiful sound – loud and clear like I __25__ the music of the man by the river in Kobe.

I first visited hutong as part of a tourist group several years ago. We rode on a trishaw（脚踏三轮车） with a guide explaining the history, architecture and lifestyle of the local inhabitants.
Having visited the "must-sees" of Beijing, like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Drum Tower and the Summer Palace, going into the hutong home of some famous ancient families gave the “Beijing experience” a human element.
My curiosity has sharpened over the years from reading about them at every opportunity. During the preparation for the Olympics I was eager to learn that some siheyuan courtyards in hutong were turned into accommodations（食宿） for visitors. I wished to stay in one someday.
Preparing for a recent trip to the capital, I eagerly sought one out. On my limited teacher’s salary, I settled on an affordable option, though I looked longingly at the more upscale courtyard accommodations.
As usual, I ended up having something closer to a true experience. A real family still lives in the courtyard, which is closer to the original. The rooms all opened into the central courtyard. Flowers were blooming, beans and peas were climbing up the bamboo fence, and the cat was napping in the sun. Every day after exploring the city, I'd hurry back to the hutong, take a quick shower and join the cat – snoozing（小睡） in a bamboo-made chair with a book ready nearby.
As the other guests came back we’d greet one another. There was a mother and young daughter from France, a guy from Canada, a mother and teenage daughter from the Netherlands, a teacher from England and several guests from various parts of China.
Coming and going through the narrow alleys（小巷） of the hutong, the residents would smile and give cheery “ni hao” （hello）. Laughing children were playing under the watchful eyes of the neighbors. I felt right at home in this friendly neighborhood.
【小题1】 The main idea of the passage is about ______________.

I first visited hutong as part of a tourist group several years ago. We rode on a trishaw（脚踏三轮车） with a guide explaining the history, architecture and lifestyle of the local inhabitants.

Having visited the "must-sees" of Beijing, like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Drum Tower and the Summer Palace, going into the hutong home of some famous ancient families gave the “Beijing experience” a human element.

My curiosity has sharpened over the years from reading about them at every opportunity. During the preparation for the Olympics I was eager to learn that some siheyuan courtyards in hutong were turned into accommodations（食宿） for visitors. I wished to stay in one someday.

Preparing for a recent trip to the capital, I eagerly sought one out. On my limited teacher’s salary, I settled on an affordable option, though I looked longingly at the more upscale courtyard accommodations.

As usual, I ended up having something closer to a true experience. A real family still lives in the courtyard, which is closer to the original. The rooms all opened into the central courtyard. Flowers were blooming, beans and peas were climbing up the bamboo fence, and the cat was napping in the sun. Every day after exploring the city, I'd hurry back to the hutong, take a quick shower and join the cat – snoozing（小睡） in a bamboo-made chair with a book ready nearby.

As the other guests came back we’d greet one another. There was a mother and young daughter from France, a guy from Canada, a mother and teenage daughter from the Netherlands, a teacher from England and several guests from various parts of China.

Coming and going through the narrow alleys（小巷） of the hutong, the residents would smile and give cheery “ni hao” （hello）. Laughing children were playing under the watchful eyes of the neighbors. I felt right at home in this friendly neighborhood.

1. The main idea of the passage is about ______________.

2. When did the author have the idea to visit Beijing hutong?

3. The underlined word “upscale” in the fourth paragraph means _________.

4. What is the impression of the author about the people in hutong?

I first visited hutong as part of a tourist group several years ago. We rode on a trishaw（脚踏三轮车） with a guide explaining the history, architecture and lifestyle of the local inhabitants.
Having visited the "must-sees" of Beijing, like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Drum Tower and the Summer Palace, going into the hutong home of some famous ancient families gave the “Beijing experience” a human element.
My curiosity has sharpened over the years from reading about them at every opportunity. During the preparation for the Olympics I was eager to learn that some siheyuan courtyards in hutong were turned into accommodations（食宿） for visitors. I wished to stay in one someday.
Preparing for a recent trip to the capital, I eagerly sought one out. On my limited teacher’s salary, I settled on an affordable option, though I looked longingly at the more upscale courtyard accommodations.
As usual, I ended up having something closer to a true experience. A real family still lives in the courtyard, which is closer to the original. The rooms all opened into the central courtyard. Flowers were blooming, beans and peas were climbing up the bamboo fence, and the cat was napping in the sun. Every day after exploring the city, I'd hurry back to the hutong, take a quick shower and join the cat – snoozing（小睡） in a bamboo-made chair with a book ready nearby.
As the other guests came back we’d greet one another. There was a mother and young daughter from France, a guy from Canada, a mother and teenage daughter from the Netherlands, a teacher from England and several guests from various parts of China.
Coming and going through the narrow alleys（小巷） of the hutong, the residents would smile and give cheery “ni hao” （hello）. Laughing children were playing under the watchful eyes of the neighbors. I felt right at home in this friendly neighborhood.

1. 1.

   The main idea of the passage is about ______________.

   1. A.
      hutong days realize my desires to live local life
   2. B.
      Trishaw is the only way to visit the hutong
   3. C.
      living in the hutong with other visitors
   4. D.
      exploring the deeper of Beijing
2. 2.

   When did the author have the idea to visit Beijing hutong?

   1. A.
      As early as he was a little child
   2. B.
      when he was reading the text books at school
   3. C.
      during the preparation for the Olympics
   4. D.
      the author doesn’t mention it specifically
3. 3.

   The underlined word “upscale” in the fourth paragraph means _________.

   1. A.
      inexpensive
   2. B.
      high-class
   3. C.
      appropriate
   4. D.
      secondary
4. 4.

   What is the impression of the author about the people in hutong?

   1. A.
      They came from all over the world.
   2. B.
      They all wanted to enjoy the old life of Beijing.
   3. C.
      They are living together in harmony.
   4. D.
      They are living in a heavenly peace life.