When a new Harry Potter book hits the shelves, kids aren’t the only people who are happy.Doctors are happy, too.
Doctors in England recently reported that when the last two Harry Potter books came out,the number of kids in the hospital emergency room(急诊室)fell.
Dr.Stephen Gwilym studied the number of kids aged from 5 to 15 who were in the hospital emergency room after the latest Harty Potter books came out.They focused on two weekends:after Order of the Phoenix came out in 2003 and after Half-Blood Prince arrived in stores in the end of 2004.
During the non-Harry Potter weekends,an average(平均)of 67.4 children visited the emergency room.On Harry Potter weekends,that number was 36.5.
Kids were so interested in the books that they would not go outside to play those weekends.Once Dr Stephen Gwilym saw a child sitting peacefully for hours while reading Harry Potter.
69.Why were the doctors happy when the Harry Potter books came out?
A.Because they could read the books.
B.Because there would be fewer injuries in hospital.
C.Because they found the children peacefully reading books.
D.Because they could make the study.
70.What is the name of the last Harry Potter book?
A.Harry Potter                                          B.Order of the Phoenix
C.Half-Blood Prince                                         D.Dr.Stephen Gwilym
71.The sentence“…an average of 67.4 children visited the emergency room’’means“…an average
of 67.4 children                          .”
A.were injured and went to see the doctor
B.read Harry Potter in the emergency room
C.went to see the emergency room
D.stayed at the emergency room to be studied
72.The phrase “hit the shelves” in the passage means        .
A.break the shelves                                          B.begin to be sold
C.become very popular                                      D.become ill
You may have heard the term "the American Dream". In 1848, James W. Marshall found gold in California and people began having golden dreams. That 19th century "American Dream" motivated (激发起) the Gold Rush and gave California its nickname of the "Golden State".
The American Dream drove not only 1800s gold-rush prospectors but also waves of immigrants throughout that century and the next. People from Europe, and a large number of Chinese, arrived in the US in the 19th century hoping that in America they would find gold in the streets. But most, instead, worked as railroad labourers. They created the oldest Chinatown, in San Francisco, and gave the city a Chinese name "the old gold hill".
In the 20th century, some critics said that it was no longer possible to become prosperous through determination and hard work. Unfair education for students from poor families and racial discrimination almost made the American Dream a nightmare.
Then, in the 1990s, California saw a new wave of dreamers in Silicon Valley. People poured their energy into the Internet. This new chapter of the American Dream attracted many business people and young talents from China and India to form start-ups and seek fortunes in America.
Better pay, a nice house, and a rising standard of living will always be attractive. However, the new American Dream is no longer just about money. It encourages Americans to consume wisely to protect the environment, improve the quality of life, and promote social justice.
The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has become the model of the new American Dream. After years of hard work, he grew from a poor young man from Austria into a movie superstar and then governor. Many people hope his story can save the American Dream and give California a brighter future.  
【小题1】 It can be inferred that _____.
A.America’s golden dream could never be realized
B.America’s golden dream had bought great fortunes to Chinese immigrants
C.each period of time has its own taste of the American dream
D.determination and hard work are the best way to realize the American dream
【小题2】Why did most of the early immigrants work as railroad laborers?
A.Because they could earn more money as railroad laborers.
B.Because they had to make a living by working as railroad laborers.
C.Because they thought railroad was the first step to find gold.
D.Because railroad laborers were greatly honored at that time.
【小题3】The underlined sentence “his story can save the American Dream” (in the last paragraph) indicates that _____.
A.the dream of seeking fortunate in America is easy to realize
B.most of the immigrants to America don’t reach their previous goal
C.the success of Arnold Schwarzenegger is among the common examples of the immigrants
D.the immigrants have made great contributions to California
【小题4】What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Wave of Immigrants to America B.Make Fortunes Abroad
C.Hard Work Leads to SuccessD.Changes of America’s Golden Dream
You may have heard the term "the American Dream". In 1848, James W. Marshall found gold in California and people began having golden dreams. That 19th century "American Dream" motivated (激发起) the Gold Rush and gave California its nickname of the "Golden State".
The American Dream drove not only 1800s gold-rush prospectors but also waves of immigrants throughout that century and the next. People from Europe, and a large number of Chinese, arrived in the US in the 19th century hoping that in America they would find gold in the streets. But most, instead, worked as railroad labourers. They created the oldest Chinatown, in San Francisco, and gave the city a Chinese name "the old gold hill".
In the 20th century, some critics said that it was no longer possible to become prosperous through determination and hard work. Unfair education for students from poor families and racial discrimination almost made the American Dream a nightmare.
Then, in the 1990s, California saw a new wave of dreamers in Silicon Valley. People poured their energy into the Internet. This new chapter of the American Dream attracted many business people and young talents from China and India to form start-ups and seek fortunes in America.
Better pay, a nice house, and a rising standard of living will always be attractive. However, the new American Dream is no longer just about money. It encourages Americans to consume wisely to protect the environment, improve the quality of life, and promote social justice.
The Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has become the model of the new American Dream. After years of hard work, he grew from a poor young man from Austria into a movie superstar and then governor. Many people hope his story can save the American Dream and give California a brighter future.  
【小题1】 It can be inferred that _____.
A.America’s golden dream could never be realized
B.America’s golden dream had bought great fortunes to Chinese immigrants
C.each period of time has its own taste of the American dream
D.determination and hard work are the best way to realize the American dream
【小题2】Why did most of the early immigrants work as railroad laborers?
A.Because they could earn more money as railroad laborers.
B.Because they had to make a living by working as railroad laborers.
C.Because they thought railroad was the first step to find gold.
D.Because railroad laborers were greatly honored at that time.
【小题3】The underlined sentence “his story can save the American Dream” (in the last paragraph) indicates that _____.
A.the dream of seeking fortunate in America is easy to realize
B.most of the immigrants to America don’t reach their previous goal
C.the success of Arnold Schwarzenegger is among the common examples of the immigrants
D.the immigrants have made great contributions to California
【小题4】What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Wave of Immigrants to America B.Make Fortunes Abroad
C.Hard Work Leads to SuccessD.Changes of America’s Golden Dream
I will never forget the two impressive things that happened last winter. One of my classmates and I were   36  our project work late at night on my university's campus far from home.  Since there was   37  in the forecast, I had worn a winter   38  to school that day with a raincoat in my bag.
Throughout our work on the project, I could   39  that my friend was tired from a very long day working.  As we stepped outside to begin the   40  walk home, I   41  she was shivering(颤抖).  The temperature had dropped to the low thirties (Fahrenheit) and she   42  had a sweater on. I   43  offered her my warm jacket. She accepted it and asked me what I   44  wear then.  I told her I had another one and pretended that my   45  was a jacket.  She said later that she   46  the next morning and the first thing on her mind was feeling moved about my   47  of the jacket.
Coincidentally(碰巧), the next day I went to an open-air play and I was freezing   48  I didn’t expect it to be so   49 .  A person who I hardly   50  insisted that I wear his jacket.  I was   51  touched by this warm gesture.  He was so matter-of-fact(讲究实际的) about me   52  his coat, too:  he simply took it off and handed it to me telling me that I should   53  it. I used to think that this vast universe was a cold   54 .  It turns out that even when the temperature drops low, the people never   55  to warm each other's hearts.
【小题1】
A.startingB.destroyingC.showingD.doing
【小题2】
A.rainB.fogC.snowD.cloud
【小题3】
A.suitB.jacketC.capD.coat
【小题4】
A.thinkB.guessC.seeD.check
【小题5】
A.easyB.shortC.safeD.long
【小题6】
A.heardB.believedC.noticedD.expected
【小题7】
A.bravelyB.nearlyC.onlyD.usually
【小题8】
A.suddenlyB.immediatelyC.madlyD.calmly
【小题9】
A.wouldB.couldC.shouldD.might
【小题10】
A.blouseB.sweaterC.dressD.raincoat
【小题11】
A.ran awayB.woke upC.fell illD.got hurt
【小题12】
A.saleB.sizeC.colorD.offer
【小题13】
A.thoughB.untilC.sinceD.if
【小题14】
A.warmB.coldC.sunnyD.dark
【小题15】
A.knewB.matteredC.lovedD.blamed
【小题16】
A.deeplyB.wronglyC.finallyD.firmly
【小题17】
A.envyingB.watchingC.holdingD.wearing
【小题18】
A.keepB.buyC.borrowD.throw
【小题19】
A.environmentB.placeC.windD.situation
【小题20】
A.denyB.agreeC.helpD.stop
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