Last autumn, my 80-year-old grandmother was having problems with her heart. My family sent her to the ________.

After a careful examination, a famous doctor told my grandmother, “You have such a _______ heart condition that you should have an operation (手术) .”

“But the complications (并发症) can happen.” the doctor warned (告诫) my grandmother and _______ her worried face.

The doctor went on to say that she would have a 40 percent possibility of having a heart trouble ________ the operation, a 35 percent possibility of being unable to stand up, and even 20 percent of ______ on the operating table because of her old age.

My grandmother was terribly surprised and quickly said, “Doctor, since you’re talking about these ______, I have one for you: there is a 100 percent possibility that you won’t operate on me! ”

_______ these words, my grandmother got up and________the doctor’s office.

The next day, my grandmother went to_______ doctor’s office. There she was also told she needed an ________. The doctor also said that her_______might cause some problems. ______ he was quite sure about the success of operation.

My grandmother might be brave, but she is not silly. She then asked the doctor, “If I am your mother, what will you _______?”

The doctor walked up to her, smiled, put his arms ________ her, and said, “Mom, let’s have the operation!”

My grandmother had the operation and came out _______! Her positive attitude (乐观的心态) added many wonderful and happy years for her and enjoy living with my family.

1.A. park B. hotel C. restaurant D. hospital

2.A. wonderful B. serious C. difficult D. proper

3.A. saw B. looked C. found D. looked at

4.A. during B. before C. till D. against

5.A. fighting B. hurting C. returning D. dying

6.A. actions B. changes C. possibilities D. conditions

7.A. At B. With C. for D. By

8.A. left B. researched C. passed D. visited

9.A. other B. the other C. another D. one

10.A. operation B. experience C. offer D. examination

11.A. weight B. height C. length D. age

12.A. when B. if C. but D. because

13.A. imagine B. recommend C. mind D. need

14.A. over B. above C. around D. below

15.A. fine B. disabled C. dead D. sad

Mount Huang is in the south of Anhui Province. It was not called Mount Huang until 747 AD,and was given that name because of an old story about Huang Di. He was the ancestor(祖先) of the Chinese people,and made magic immortality pills(药丸) there. It was thought that after taking the magic pills,people would live forever.

There are five famous Chinese mountains. We call them the Wuyue. They are Mount Tai(Shandong Province),Mount Hua(Shanxi Province),Mount Heng(Shanxi Province),Mount Song(Henan Province) and Mount Heng(Hunan Province).Though Mount Huang isn't one of the Wuyue,it is very famous as well. It's said that you won't want to visit any other mountain after seeing the Wuyue,but that you won't want to see even the Wuyue after returning from Mount Huang. These words should give you some ideas of the beauty of Mount Huang.

There are many places for people to watch the sunrise on Mount Huang. The best times are 5:30-6:00(spring),4:40-5:10(summer),4:50-5:20(fall) and 5:30-6:00(winter).When you visit Mount Huang,it's best if you get a chance to see the seas of clouds. September to May is the best season,but you're welcome to visit Mount Huang at any time!

1.Why did people call the mountain Mount Huang in 747 AD?

A. Because it was one of China's most famous mountains.

B. Because it is in the south of Anhui Province.

C. Because it didn't have a name before 747 AD.

D. Because of an old story about Huang Di.

2.The underlined word “immortality”in the first paragraph probably means “________”.

A. 病人 B. 皇帝 C. 永生 D. 长眠

3.Why does the writer mention the Wuyue?

A. Because Mount Huang is not as famous as the Wuyue.

B. Because the Wuyue are not worth visiting.

C. Because the Wuyue are the highest mountains in China.

D. Because Mount Huang is even more beautiful than the famous Wuyue.

4.If Tracy wants to see the sunrise in winter,when should she reach the top of Mount Huang?

A. 5:30-6:00. B. Before 4:00. C. After 6:00. D. 6:30-7:30.

5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Mount Huang is in the south of Anhui Province.

B. Huang Di named the mountain Mount Huang.

C. Mount Song isn't in Hunan Province.

D. The writer thinks Mount Huang is very beautiful.

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