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Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally a plan. They would toss(抛) a coin. The loser would go into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earnings(赚得的钱), his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the

James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he , he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings.

James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear He said, "Jack, now you can go to the art college and your will come true. I will take care of you. "

But Jack said , "Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it' s too Now I can' t even hold a glass. "

To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother' s hands with towards the sky.

He called his drawing "The Praying Hands", which became very famous years later.

1.A. painting B. books C. school D. money

2.A. any B. all C. both D. neither

3.A. looked out B. worked out C. took out D. got out

4.A. off B. away C. up D. down

5.A. support B. agree C. follow D. let

6.A. home B. mine C. college D. school

7.A. better B. worse C. cheaper D. older

8.A. arrived B. graduated C. walked D. waited

9.A. Before B. When C. Though D. While

10.A. picked B. turned C. looked D. stood

11.A. brother B. sister C. father D. mother

12.A. way B. idea C. dream D. practice

13.A. happily B. surprisedly C. angrily D. softly

14.A. early B. late C. good D. helpful

15.A. legs B. feet C. arms D. fingers

13.Do you know that it is your immune system (免疫系统) working against the virus that makes you uncomfortable when getting a cold,but not the virus itself?So when you have got a strong immune system-and the virus is strong enough too-you will possibly get terrible cold symptoms (症状) such as having a headache,having a high fever,sneezing or coughing,
Vitamin C won't stop a cold.It is said that Vitamin C works by increasing white blood cells.
However,many tests have shown that it does not prevent colds.At best,it only reduces the time of symptoms.
Staying indoors won't protect you.One of the most likely sources (根源) of cold viruses is your computer mouse or desk.A study of the cold virus in offices found that 46per cent of computer mice and 45per cent of telephones had cold viruses on them.
Wearing warm clothes won't protect you.Colds are more common in autumn and winter.That's because the cool,wet and cold weather drives people indoors,where viruses may more easily jump from one person to the next.And the distinct peak (高峰期) in colds is in September and February,which likely because of the return of students to schools and colleges after the summer and winter holidays.
Old wives are right about chicken soup.Grandmothers'chicken soup is an old cure for colds for a long time.Scientists say it is true.Chicken soup does help cure a cold,so many wives usually cook chicken soup for their family members in cold winters.
29.According to the passage,when your immune system is working against the virus,you don't   have cold symptoms likeB.
A.headache      B.stomachache       C.sneeze         D.cough
30.Which of the following ways can really help cure colds?C
A.Staying indoors.
B.Wearing more clothes.
C.Drinking some chicken soup.
D.Eating some fruit with Vitamin C.
31.Why are colds more common in autumn and winter?B
A.Because students return to school.
B.Because the weather is cool,wet and cold.
C.Because people don't drink chicken sop.
D.Because people use computers or telephones more often.

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