【题目】Laugh away pain

Several years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. It was the most difficult time I have ever faced. I think it was my sense of humor that allowed me to hold onto my sanity(心智健全). Like many people who have gone through chemotherapy(化疗), I lost all of my hair and I was bald as a golf ball. I had always enjoyed wearing hats, so I ordered several special hats with the hair already attached. It was easy and I never had to worry about how my hair looked.

I have always been a big golf fan. At one point during my cancer treatments, my husband John and I decided to get away from the cold Minnesota winter and take a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. There was a Senior PGA Tour event called The Tradition being played, and that seemed like just the ticket to lift my spirits.

The first day of the tournament(锦标赛)brought out huge crowd. It was beautiful day, and I was in heaven (天堂). I was standing and watching my three favorite golfers in the world approach the tee box(开球区): Jack Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd and Tom Weiskopf.

Just as they arrived at the tee box, the unimaginable happened. A huge gust of wind came up from out of nowhere and blew my hat and hair right off my head and into the middle of the fairway(高尔夫球场的平坦球道)! The thousands of spectators lining the fairway fell into an awkward silence, all eyes on me. Even my golf idols were watching me, as my hair was right in their flight path. was mortified(窘迫的)! Embarrassed as I was, I knew I couldn't just stand there. Someone had to do something to get things moving again.

So I took a deep breath and went out into the middle of the fairway. I grabbed my hat and hair, nestled(安放)them back on my head as best I could. Then I turned to the golfers and loudly announced: “Gentlemen, the wind is blowing from left to right.”

They said the laughter could be heard all the way to the nineteenth hole.

1Was it a difficult time to the writer when she was diagnosed with cancer?

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2What helped her through when she had cancer?

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3How did she feel on the first day of the tournament?

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4What happened when her three favorite golfers arrived at the tee box?

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5How did she deal with the unexpected thing?

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6What can you learn from the story?

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【题目】 If the Earth is attacked by aliens in the future, who will save our planet? What would you do if you were chosen to fight against the enemy? Ender, a six-year-old boy, bravely faces his destiny. Ender is not a real person. He is the main character in an interesting science fiction novel called Ender's Game. The book was written by Orson Scott Card. Ender is a very smart boy with great talent. In the book, he is mankind's only hope for saving the Earth.

The story begins when Ender is just six years old. From a very early age, he shows that he is special. The government watches Ender very closely because they feel that he might be the one to save the humans.

The future of the Earth is in danger because of the Buggers-aliens-that will attack the planet soon. The government decides to send Ender to Battle School, a special school located in outer space. The school uses games to teach Ender how to fight the Buggers. They will make Ender the leader of Earth's forces if he is able to pass each game. Ender learns many things in Battle School. He learns not only about war, but also about friendship-and most importantly, about himself.

Ender tries his best with each game until he passes the.1ast test-the last game. But Ender is fooled. In fact, the games aren't games. They are real battles. In the last battles, Ender destroys the Buggers by destroying their planet. Although Ender wins the game, it is at a great cost. He later learns that the Buggers never really wanted to right against the humans.

At last, Ender decides to help the Buggers. It becomes his new mission (使命).

1The main character in the novel, Ender, is a real person, isn't he?

2Why does the government watch Ender very closely?

3How does the Battle School teach Ender to fight the Buggers?

4What does Ender learn in the Battle school? (In no more than six words)

He learns __________________________________________________________.

5How does Ender feel after he learns the fact of the Buggers?

He feels ____________ because ________________________________________.

6In your opinion what will Ender probably do to help the Buggers?

【题目】Heroic Ebola workers

Every year, Time, a leading American magazine chooses the year's most influential newsmaker as their “Person of the Year”. For this year the magazine has chosen not a single person, but many-the health workers caring for Ebola(埃博拉) patients in west Africa.

In March, the largest Ebola outbreak in world history began in the west African countries of Guinea(几内亚), Liberia and Sierra Leone(塞拉利昂). At the time, there was little to stop the disease from spreading further. Neither the governments nor the World Health OrganizationWHOwas ready to fight it.

“But the Doctors Without Borders(无国界医生组织)…and many others from all over the world, fought side-by-side with local doctors and nurses, ambulance drivers and burial teams,” Time describes in an article explaining its choice. “The rest of the world can sleep at night because group of men and women are willing to stand and fight.”

Ebola has now killed more than 6,000 peoplemostly in west Africa, and more than 17,000 people have been infected.

According to the WHO, 622 health-care workers have been infected with Ebola through the end of November; 346 of them have died. The incidence rate(感染率)of Ebola in Sierra Leone is about 100 times higher for health-care workers than it was for other people in the country.

Sierra Leone doctor KombaSongu-M'briwa got infected after treating a patientwho later died. He said that the Ebola field work was “the most difficult, most pitiful work of his life.” Luckily he survived and has decided to return to the field. “I don't have regrets because I'm enjoying my job, and I think it's been a blessing to other people.”

Ebola is contagious(传染性的)and very dangerous disease. It can lead to serious bleeding, organ failure(器官衰竭)and death. The disease kills about 50 percent of those infected. Ebola can start with a flu, fever and headache, but get worse later. Ebola spreads by direct contact with blood or other body fluids(体液) of an infected human or animal. Because of this, it can spread quickly within families and among health-care workers.

1Which magazine chooses 'Person of the Year' every year?

A.National GeographicB.FortuneC.TimeD.Newsweek

2Who is Time's 2014 “Person of the Year”?

A.The Ebola patients.B.The Ebola fighters.

C.The African governmentD.The World Health Organization.

3We can tell from the story that Ebola mainly broke out in _________.

A.Southeast AsiaB.the Middle EastC.West AfricaD.East Africa

4How many health-care workers have been infected with Ebola by the end of November?

A.6,000.B.17,000.C.346.D.622.

5Which of the following description(描述)doesn't belong to Ebola?

A.Ebola can spread by indirect contact with blood and other body fluids.

B.Ebola spreads very quickly among families and health-care workers.

C.Ebola can start with flu, fever and headache, but get worse and worse.

D.Ebola is a contagious and very dangerous disease.

6What is the main idea of the article?

A.The Ebola virus is very terrible.

B.Time selected their “Person of the Year”.

C.Every person infected with Ebola has died.

D.Many people are still fighting against Ebola.

【题目】 You can improve your child's hearing memory considerably(很大程度上). Once his hearing memory has been greatly improved, he'll be able to use and remember what he listens to in class. The success of these suggestions ______ upon your ability to use your child's natural desire to get involved in games he finds simple and fun.

A good way to begin is to read aloud a sentence from book suitable for your child's reading ______. Then ask your child to repeat the sentence back to you correctly. Next, reread the sentence, leaving out particular word. See if your child can identify(识别)the word you ______ out. At the beginning, use only simple sentences. Gradually increase the length of the sentences. Make sure you don't rush things along too quickly, or your child may become discouraged and ______ the game.

Take your child shopping with you often. He's to remember list of items you want to buy in the supermarket. At first, ask him to remember only a few things. Then, as he shows increase ability to remember things, make the list longer and longer. Praise him often and ______ when he shows increased ability to remember things. He'll become proud of his “good” memory and will happily play the game.

Encourage your child to learn easy and short poems. ______ his ability to do this becomes stronger, encourage him to remember longer poems. Do the same with songs.

1A.decidesB.explainsC.dependsD.expects

2A.yearB.oldC.ageD.time

3A.leaveB.missC.selectD.pick

4A.boreB.tired ofC.boring ofD.fond of

5A.warmlyB.luckilyC.fortunatelyD.deeply

6A.ButB.AlthoughC.ForD.As

【题目】

Sturtin Hostel

We offer beautiful views. It lies in pleasant countryside. Relax after a long day by swimming in the pool or using the exercise gym. Separate(独立的)study rooms available. No children. Bar&restaurant.

Tel59787633Mr.Stone

Three Seasons

We can provide all types of accommodation for all types of single student. Rooms are fully prepared with bed things and have reasonable prices.Full board(膳食).Possible 15-20 minutes from main universities and the city center.

Tel59759876 Miss Mailey

First Shop

Ideal for new students, we provide double rooms. If you wish, we can offer help in finding a suitable person to share a room with. All washing and cleaning services offered at extra charge. Large canteen and three bathrooms on each floor. Close to the underground station.

Tel:59226600 Mrs. Williams

Banbury House

Enjoying mixing with other students in pleasant accommodation,30 minutes from the station and close to all main bus lines, single and double rooms. Students provide own food but all cleaning services offered. Please bring your own bed things.

Tel:59768339 Mr. Tyler

1The four texts above are most probably ______.

A.lettersB.postcardsC.invitationsD.advertisements

2If you are interested in sports, you can choose ______.

A.Sturtin HostelB.Three seasonsC.Banbury HouseD.First Shop

3Which number would you call if you want to live near the city center?

A.59768339.B.59759876.C.59787633.D.59226600.

4Which of the following is NOT correct about the First Shop?

A.Students must pay for all washing and cleaning services.

B.It has large canteen and three bathrooms on each floor.

C.The First Shop is far away from the underground station.

D.It can offer help in finding a suitable person to share a room with.

5The underlined word "accommodation" in the texts probably means "a place to ______.

A.liveB.workC.studyD.play

6The articles above are mainly for ______.

A.familiesB.studentsC.foreign visitorsD.shop owners

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