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My friends, Emma Daniels, spent the summer of 1974 traveling in Israel. During her monthlong stay in Jerusalem she often went to a café called Chocolate Soup. It was run by two men, one of whom – Alex – used to live in Montreal. One morning when Emma went in for coffee, while chatting with her new friend Alex, she mentioned that she had just finished the book she was reading and had nothing else to read. Alex said he had a wonderful book she might like, and that he’d be happy to lend it to her. As he lived just above the café, he quickly ran up to get it. The book he handed to Emma just minutes later was Markings, a book by a former Secrctary-General of the United Nations (UN).

Emma had never read it, nor had she ever bought a copy. But, when she opened it up, she was floored to see her own name and address inside the cover in her own handwriting(笔迹).It turned out that the summer before, at a concert back in Montreal, Emma had met a Californian who was in town visiting friends. They decided to exchange(交换)addresses, but neither of them had any paper. The man opened up a book he was carrying in his backpack(背包) and asked Emma to write her name and address inside. When he returned to California, he left the book behind in Montreal, and his friend Alex kept it. When Alex later moved to Jerusalcm, he took the book along.

1.Alex lent Emma the book, Markings, .

A. to show his friendliness to her

B. to show his interest in reading

C. to tell her about the importance of UN

D. to let her write her name and address inside

2.How did Emma feel the moment she opened the book?

A. Pleased. B. Satisfied.

C. Worried. D. Surprised.

3.We can learn from the text, the Californian .

A. met Emma at a concert

B. invited Emma to a concert

C. introduced Emma to his friend

D. left Emma his backpack

4.Who was supposed to be the first owner of the book?

A. An official of the UN.

B. A coffee shop owner.

C. A friend of the author’s.

D. Alex’s friend form California.

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Apple picking

Apple picking is always a popular fall activity, with families looking for a fun way to spend time together outdoors. Check out some options on where and how to pick close to Toronto:

Where

to pick

Pine Farms Tel: 905-833-5459

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

Details: Pick your own apples from mid-August to November.

Albion Farms Tel: 905-584-0354

Hours: Daily 10 am to 6 pm

Details: Pick your own apples on weekends only

Watson Farms Tel: 905-623-9109

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm Weekends 9 am to 6 pm

Details: Pick your own apples only in early September.

Brooks Farms Tel: 905-473-3920

Hours: Daily 9 am to 5 pm

Details: Picking your own apples is not available(可得到的),but apples are available in the farm market.

Willis Family Fruit Farms Tel: 905-876-2606

Hours: Weekends 10 am to 8 pm

Details: Pick your own apples only in September and October.

Apple picking tips

Call first: Certain apple types may not be available because demand and farm hours can change without notice. So call ahead before setting out.

What to bring: Some farms provide containers(容器) for you to carry the fruit home, but it’s not a bad idea to bring them yourself. Comfortable shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty are a must. And keep the weather in mind: pack a sweater for cooler days, and bring sun cream.

1.According to the author, apple picking ______ .

A. helps farmers harvest the fruit

B. can bring great pleasure to families

C. is better for teenagers than for adults

D. is becoming more and more popular in cities

2.If you are only free after 6 pm on Tuesday, you can choose _____ .

A. Pine Farms B. Albion Farms

C. Watson Farms D. Willis Family Fruit Farms

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. You may dirty your clothes when picking apples.

B. Apples on all the farms are on sale at the same time.

C. You have to pay to take the apples you have picked home.

D. You are not allowed to take containers for carrying apples.

Black History Month is also known as the African-American History Month. It is celebrated all over the United States of America and Canada in the month of February, while in the United Kingdom it is celebrated in October. Each and every school and university conducts various activities to make the generation aware of the importance that African-American history holds in the nation. The electronic media is filled with themes in relevance to the occasion, and many activities are carried out across the country to remember the contribution made by African-American citizens in the development of this nation.

Black History Month was first started by a famous African-American historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson in the year 1926. February was chosen as the month to celebrate the African-American history because it was the birth month of two of the most highly valued people among African-Americans. These were President Abraham Lincoln, who freed the slaves, and Frederick Douglass, who was also the first vice presidential nominee (被任命者) among African-Americans. Initially, Black History Month was known as the “Negro History Week”. This was Dr. Woodson’s attempt to encourage awareness among citizens about the contribution of African-Americans towards the building of the nation. It was only in the early 1970’s that the name “Negro History Week” changed to “Black History Month”. And later, in the year 1976, the entire month of February was declared to be the National African-American History Month, or the Black History Month.

Every year, National African-American History Month is celebrated by many activities with various ideas and themes for the younger generation. In 2013, Black History Month celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington at which Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech “I have a dream”. It also marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation (解放黑奴宣言). The theme for Black History Month in 2014 is “Civil Rights in America” remembering the important milestones by African-Americans and others in the battle for civil rights and equal treatment under the law.

1.What is the purpose of Black History Month in America?

A. To remember African-Americans’ contribution to America.

B. To remember the history of African-Americans in America.

C. To encourage African-American children to study hard.

D. To increase African-American children’s confidence.

2.February was chosen as Black History Month because ________.

A. Dr. Carter G. Woodson liked February.

B. slavery was officially ended in February.

C. African-Americans contributed a lot in February.

D. two great American leaders was born in February.

3.How is the second paragraph developed?

A. By giving examples.

B. By following time order.

C. By making comparisons.

D. By making classifications.

4.What does Black History Month in 2014 celebrate in America?

A. The 50th anniversary of the March of Washington.

B. Martin Luther King,Jr’s speech “I have a dream”.

C. The 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

D. Important people and occasion in the battle for civil rights.

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One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant , waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive . Suddenly I that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction , he knew me . The man had a newspaper in front of him , which he was to read , but I could that he was keeping an eye on me . When the waiter brought my ,the man was clearly puzzled (困惑) by the way in which the waiter and I each other . He seemed even more puzzled as went on and it became that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me .

Finally he got up and went into the . When he came out , he paid his bill and without another glance in my direction .

I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had . “Well,” he said , “that man was a detective (侦探) . He you here because he thought you were the man he .” “What ?” I said , showing my . The owner continued , “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I say he looked very much like you ! Of course , since we know you , we told him that he had made a .” “Well , it’s really I came to a restaurant where I’m known ,” I said . “ , I might have been in trouble .”

1.A.knew B.understood C.noticed D.recognized

2.A.since B.even if C.though D.as if

3.A.flat B.open C.cut D.fixed

4.A.hoping B.thinking C.pretending D.continuing

5.A.see B.find C.guess D.learn

6.A.menu B.bill C.paper D.food

7.A.direct B.familiar C.strange D.funny

8.A.chatted with B.looked at C.laughed at D.talked about

9.A.the waiter B.time C.I D.the dinner

10.A.true B.hopeful C.clear D.possible

11.A.restaurant B.washroom C.office D.kitchen

12.A.left B.acted C.sat down D.calmed down

13.A.wanted B.tried C.ordered D.wished

14.A.met B.caught C.followed D.discovered

15.A.was to beat B.was dealing with C.was to meet D.was looking for

16.A.care B.surprise C.worry D.regret

17.A.must B.can C.need D.may

18.A.discovery B.mistake C.decision D.fortune

19.A.a pity B.natural C.a chance D.lucky

20.A.Thus B.However C.Otherwise D.Therefore

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This morning, as I was getting close to the supermarket, I saw a small ______ gathering around an elderly woman with blood under her face. I stopped and asked if I could______. I told her I was certified(授予证书的)in first aid. Then I ______ someone for a first aid kit(工具箱). But she didn’t want help, saying she was fine. But she wasn’t fine. I asked her to ______ with me and we ______ about her routine of getting groceries. People brought out ice packs, water and paper towels from the ______ nearby. I put on the gloves from the first aid kit, and cleaned her up a bit, but ______ I just talked to her and held her hand.

Two ______ happened to be passing by and ______ to help check her out a bit. Finally, after ten minutes the ______ arrived and I talked to the emergency medical team and they _______ .

I was certified in first aid years back, and I got re-certified a month ago, but I never ______ it once. However, I realized being certified isn’t ______ about providing the aid. I didn’t stop the bleeding. I didn’t______ to examine her. Mostly it was about providing comfort for people in a difficult ______ . The certification gave me the ______ to do that: to kneel on the sidewalk, holding an old woman’s hand, and to help make those ______ few minutes just a little bit better.

If you’re not certified in first aid, I can’t ______ it strongly enough. It takes four hours of your time at your ______ Red Cross. With what you’ll ______ , maybe you’ll be able to help someone like the old lady one day.

1.A. people B. crowd C. traffic D. public

2.A. help out B. look out C. watch out D. make out

3.A. paid B. scolded C. applied D. sent

4.A. accompany B. walk C. stay D. shop

5.A. talked B. cared C. looked D. quarreled

6.A. hotel B. office C. station D. supermarket

7.A. simply B. maybe C. mostly D. extremely

8.A. policemen B. doctors C. clerks D. volunteers

9.A. refused B. woke C. lay D. stopped

10.A. driver B. family C. ambulance D. officer

11.A. operated on B. took over C. ran away D. turned up

12.A. used B. noticed C. liked D. met

13.A. hopefully B. possibly C. necessarily D. commonly

14.A. want B. try C. permit D. teach

15.A. place B. position C. life D. situation

16.A. harm B. wish C. lesson D. confidence

17.A. scary B. moving C. confusing D. friendly

18.A. support B. demand C. recommend D. explain

19.A. local B. national C. formal D. private

20.A. recognize B. learn C. allow D. offer

What are the biggest problems that society will have to deal with in the new age? There are diseases like AIDS and cancer. There’s climate change, of course. And what about producing enough cheap food and energy for the world’s growing population? Who’s going to solve all these terrible problems? Yes, politicians and world leaders will have a big part to play. Yes, businesses will need to create the economic wealth to pay for some of these things. But who’s going to make a much greater difference to something like AIDS or climate change? It’s going to be a scientist. It is the scientist who can turn some new bit of science into a new technology to solve these problems.

If you like thinking about the world around you, why not become a scientist? It doesn’t mean you have to wear a white coat and plastic glasses and spend all your time in a lab as most people often imagine! Scientists do all kinds of amazing things that are actually interesting!

Military scientists develop not only new weapons but new military technologies that could help make wars out of date. Forensic(法医的) scientists work with the police to find quite small clues to catch criminals. Scientists work in schools and colleges as the teachers and professors who will train tomorrow’s scientists. Don’t think a scientist is far away! Maybe you like cooking? You could be a food technologist helping to keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer. Perhaps sport is your thing? Do you know that most top athletes work with sports scientists in order to improve their performance? You could even be the science writer who gets to spend the life studying the latest advances and sharing them with the world.

Looking for something to do for the rest of your life? My advice? Take a long and hard look at science. It is interesting and ever.

1.Many problems are mentioned in the first paragraph to ____.

A. suggest they are impossible to be solved

B. introduce the causes of these problems

C. show the writer’s worry about the future world

D. show scientists play an important part in solving them

2.What is needed to solve these problems?

A. Advanced weapons. B. Enough energy.

C. New technologies. D. A growing population.

3.Most people think the life of scientists is ____.

A. amazing B. boring C. colorful D. unreal

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

A. Military technologies could help prevent wars in the future.

B. For those interested in cooking, food technologies may be a choice.

C. Forensic scientists play an important part in dealing with crimes.

D. Politicians and world leaders can solve all the social problems.

5.The passage is intended for people who ____.

A. haven’t decided on their career

B. have no interest in science

C. hope for the world peace

D. have little knowledge of science

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