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Fifty-three years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90% of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.

However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present. There are many similar dolls on the market in competitionwith her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life thirteen years ago. She looked more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup and miniskirts. And her company offers more kind of clothes too.

It seems that Barbie has losther magic among older girls. “For younger girls, playing with a Barbieis much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern," says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistantin a New York toy store.

It is good news that on the international market. Barbie is still No. 1. although Mattelis selling fewerBarbies inthe United States three years, sales in other countries arestill going up.In January 2009, Mattel openedits first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designersfor their own Barbies.

Mattel is planning big celebration for Barbie's 53rd birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popularin the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 53 is surely not the age to retire.

1. Barbie's family name is______.

A. Roberts B. Millicent

C. Shepherd D. Bratz

2.Barbie's trouble is that__________.

A. it wears heavy makeup and miniskirts.

B. other dolls are more popular with little girls.

C. other dolls are trying to beat her in the market.

D. it has become less popular in the international market.

3.Girls can do the following in the first Barbie shop in Shanghai except_______.

A. going shopping B. having food

C. drinking juice D. taking photos

4. What's the meaning of the underline words "fashion designers" in the passage?

A. 珠宝设计师 B. 发型设计师

C. 舞台设计师 D. 服装设计师

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. First Barbie Shop in Shanghai

B. Barbie's Past and present

C. Barbie's 53rd Birthday Party

D. Barbie Lost Her Magic

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Are you interested in mountain climbing? Perhaps you think it’s so __________ that only a few people like it. In fact, in many countries, it’s very popular with young people. They think it’s __________exciting to climb the mountains and they can get more from it—One step after another finally brings them to top. __________the way, they can stop and look around. And the higher they climb, the__________ wonderful view(风景) they will see. Most of them have met different kinds of hard problems, but instead of giving up, they try to help __________ out of danger. Aron Ralston is a famous example. He is an American. He had a terrible __________ on April 26,2003. His right arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock. He hoped someone could find him and save him. Five days later, he realized he would die if he didn’t try to save himself. He had to __________ the right arm with his knife by himself. Then, with his left hand, he bandaged himself ___________ he climbed down the mountains to find help.

Now, he still goes to climb the mountains. He says, “ I like taking __________ . But now I know when I meet problems, It’s important to keep a clear mind and try to face them. I must __________my life.”

1.A. safe B. dangerous C. sunburned

2.A. really B. properly C. recently

3.A. Against B. Since C. Along

4.A. fewer B. more C. less

5.A. themselves B. ourselves C. yourselves

6.A. development B. journey C. accident

7.A. cut out B. cut off C. cut up

8.A. so that B. in order to C. right away

9.A. medicine B. breaks C. risks

10.A. realize B. control C. imagine

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