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Loving France

Landing in France, a sacred feeling suddenly arises which attracts you to know more about this country.  

France, about hexagonal (六边形) in shape, has a boundary on the east with Germany, Switzerland and Italy, and is bounded on the southeast by Monaco and the Mediterranean Sea; on the south are Spain and Andorra, with the Bay of Biscay on the west and the English Channel on the north as natural borders.

A series of massive mountain ranges includes the Alps, which separate France and Italy, and the Jura Mountains that delineate (画出轮廓) the Franco-Swiss border. The Rhine River, at the northeast corner of France forms the Franco-German boundary. The Pyrenees Mountains, extending along the Franco-Spanish frontier from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay, forms the other mountain boundary of France.

　　The plains region is a projection of the great plain of Europe. The outstanding features of the plains are the river valleys. Among all the rivers, totaling more than 200 with numerous tributaries which are almost all commercially navigable, the Rhine River is the largest in terms of discharge volume.

　　The capital and largest city in France is Paris, which attracts many visitors every year. Marseilles is a chief port and Lyon is an industrial center famous for its textiles. Other major cities include Toulouse, an industrial and trade center; Nice, a resort; Strasbourg, a Rhine River port and industrial and commercial center; Bordeaux, a seaport and most famous for its wine.   

French perfume, champagne, and bridges in Paris… want to know more? Then next time we will return to Paris, and you will learn more about her.

1.How many mountain ranges are mentioned in the passage?

A. 2    B. 3    C. 4     D. 5

2.The underlined word “discharge” means ______.

  A. storage   B. electric power production   C. the release of water  D. the money made

3.Which is not TRUE according to the passage?

A. Spain is to the southwest of Germany.

B. Mountains are the outstanding features of the plains.

C. Both Marseilles and Bordeaux are ports.

D. Both Nice and Paris attract many tourists every year.

4.Which city is flourishing both in its industry and commerce?

A. Marseilles  B. Lyon  C. Toulouse   D. Strasbourg

 

【答案】

1.B

2.C

3.B

4.D

 

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The Healing

Jim and his wife, Connie, were shocked by the loss of their four-month-old son—Joshua, whose life was taken by SIDS—sudden infant death syndrome.

      Thirty hours ago, Jim drove to the baby-sitter’s home to      Joshua. It was a     trip, like the one he made five days every week. He arrived, and little Joshua could not be        from his nap. The next few hours were a time of life and death: the racing ambulance, swift-moving doctors and nurse. But 12 hours later, at Children’s Hospital,      the doctors had exhausted（用尽） all     , little Joshua was gone. Yes, they wanted       of Joshua’s usable organs to be donated. That was not a      decision for Jim and Connie, a loving and       couple.

      The next morning dawned and many things had to be arranged. Telephone calls and funeral plans.       one point Jim realized he needed a     .When Jim settled into the chair      the barber’s, he began to        the past hours, trying to       some sense of it all.      had Joshua, their first-born, the child they had waited so long for, been taken so soon….He had     begun his life. The question kept coming, and the pain in Jim’s heart just       him.

      While talking with the barber, Jim mentioned the organ donations, looking at his watch, “They are transplanting one of his heart valves（瓣膜）right now.”

   The       stopped and stood motionless. Finally she spoke, but it was only a whisper. “You’re not going to believe this. But about an hour ago the customer sitting in this chair wanted me to hurry       she could get to Children’s Hospital. She       here so full of joy. Her prayers had been answered. Today her baby granddaughter is receiving a     needed transplant—a heart valve.”

   Jim’s healing began.

1.A. pick out               B. pick up           C. set out                             D. set up

2.A. routine                B. annual                     C. average                            D. difficult

3.A. called                            B. disturbed               C. awakened                        D. survived

4.A. though                 B. since                       C. because                           D. as

5.A. medicine             B. strength                  C. attempts                          D. spirits

6.A. part                      B. few                    C. some                       D. wise

7.A. giving                       B. tiring                         C. boring                    D. thinking

8.A. Of                    B. In                C. On                        D. At

9.A. haircut                     B. break                        C. donation                          D. decision

10.A. with                   B. at                   C. by                     D. near

11.A. decide on                  B. reflect on               C. keep on                           D. focus on

12.A. get                B. take                           C. hold                                  D. make

13.A. How                              B. Why           C. Whether                          D. If

14.A. barely                      B. nearly                   C. seldom                    D. almost

15.A. covered         B. drew            C. enveloped                       D. choked

16.A. hairdresser            B. customer           C. father               D. parent

17.A. since                  B. as                 C. so                          D. and

18.A. arrived           B. left              C. stayed               D. sat

19.A. desperately      B. deadly       C. clearly                D. obviously

 

Danielle Steel,America’s sweetheart,is one of the hardest working women in the book business.Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time,she can work on up to five.Her research alone before writing takes at least three years.Once she has fully studied her subjects,ready to dive into a book,she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk.

Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education.After graduation,she worked in the public relations and advertising industries.Later she started a job as a writer which she was best fit for.Her achievements are unbelievable:390 million copies of books in print,nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels, and a series of “Max and Martha” picture books for children to help them deal with the real-life problems of death,new hobbies and new schools. Her 1998 book about the death of her son shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out.Twenty-eight of her books have been made into films.She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for one of her books being the Times best-seller for 381 weeks straight.

Not content with a big house,a loving family,and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Danielle Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource(资源) and has kept in touch with them by e-mail.While she is often compared to the heroines(女主人公) of her own invention,her life is undoubtedly much quieter.But,if she does have anything in common with them,it is her strength of will and her inimitable style.There is only one Danielle Steel.

1.Danielle Steel is different from other writers in that        .

A. she can write several books at the same time

B. she often does some research before writing a book

C. she is one of the most popular American women writers

D. she can keep writing for quite a long time without a break

2.Children who have read “Max and Martha” picture books may know        .

A. how to deal with affairs at school

B. what to do if Max and Martha die

C. what to do when new babies are born into their families

D. how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes

3.One of Danielle Steel’ achievements is that        .

A. some TV plays were based on her books

B. her picture books attracted a lot of young men

C. one of her books became a best-seller in 1998

D. she wrote the Guinness Book of World Records

4.We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel   .

A. lives an exciting life                                                      B. values her readers a lot

C. writes about quiet women                                          D. is pleased with her achievements

5.What does the underlined word “inimitable” mean?

A. hardworking                                                         B. attractive

C. strange                                                                  D. unique

 

A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones，but words will never hurt me. ”However，that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves--the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.

We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact，we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.

This “self—talk” helps us motivate ourselves，remember things, solve problems，and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77％of self—talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back . The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”

Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.

Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said．And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.

Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self—esteem and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.

1.The main idea of the first paragraph is that         ．

A．not sticks and stones but words will hurt us

B．inspiring words give us confidence

C．negative words may let us down

D．words have a lasting effect on us

2.There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because       ．

A．almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves

B．we can benefit from talking to ourselves

C．talking to ourselves always gives us courage

D．it does no harm to have“self—talk”when we are alone

3.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely     ．

A．praise ourselves                        B．remind ourselves

C．make ourselves relaxed                  D．give ourselves amusement

4.The author would probably hold the view that        ．

A．encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers

B．negative words may stimulate us to make more progress

C．people tend to remember friendly words

D．it is better to think twice before talking to others

 

He is the man who for many people has been a role model. Now your biggest hero deserves a special day when you can express your thanks and let him know__1.__ imprtant he is to you.

The third Sunday of June—which ___2.__(fall) on June 19 this year –is Father’s Day.

The idea of Father’s Day came from___3.___ American woman called Sonora Smart Dodd in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day___4.___(honor) her father. He raised six children by__5.__ after his wife died. Dodd thought there needed to be a day to honor loving dads.

The first Father’s Day __6.___(celebrate) on June 19, 1910. In 1924, US President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a __7.__(nation) Father’s Day. Finally, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared the third Sunday of June__8.__Father’s Day.

Here are some ways to show your love and respect:

Send him a greeting card. Fathers prefer cards __9.__are not too emotional. So choose one that will make him laugh.

If he has a computer, cover his desktop___10.___ words like “I love you Dad”.

A small present, such as a framed photo of your family, can make him feel like a king.

 

I take the firm position that parents do not owe their children a college education. If they can  __1  it, they can certainly send them to the best universities. But they must not feel guilty if they can’t. If the children really want to go, they’ll find a   2   out. There are plenty of loans（货款）and scholarships for the bright and   3  ones who can’t afford to pay.

When children grow up and want to get  married, their parents do not owe them a down payment on a house. They do not have the   4  to baby-sit their grandchildren. If they want to do it,it must be considered a(n)   5  not an obligation（责任，义务）.

Do parents owe their children anything? Yes,they owe them a great deal.

One of their obligations is to give their children personal   6  .A child who is constantly made to feel stupid and unworthy, constantly  7  to brighter brothers, sisters, or cousins will become so  _8_ , so afraid of failing that he（or she）won’t try at all .Of course they should be __9__ corrected when they do wrong, but it’s often better to let children learn their mistakes by themselves in time.All our parents should do is to trust them, respect them, tolerate（宽容）them and give them chances to try and fail.They must learn to stand   10  .When criticisms（批评）are really needed,they should be  11 with praises,with a smile and a kiss.That is the way children learn.

Parents owe their children a set of solid values around which to build their lives.This means teaching them to  12 the rights and opinions of others;it means being respectful to elders,to teachers,and to the law.The best way to teach such values is by  13  .A child who is lied to will lie.A child who sees no laughter and no love in the home will have   14  laughing and loving.

No child asks to be  15  .If you bring a life into the world,you owe the child something.

1.

A．find

B．get

C．afford

D．receive

 

2.

A．supporter

B．help

C．path

D．way

 

3.

A．handsome

B．honest

C．eager

D．worried

 

4.

A．time

B．right

C．duty

D．energy

 

5.

A．favor

B．pleasure

C．honor

D．service

 

6.

A．worth

B．affair

C．belief

D．confidence

 

7.

A．brought

B．compared

C．forced

D．taken

 

8.

A．unsure

B．desperate

C．embarrassed

D．dependent

 

9.

A．properly

B．gently

C．sincerely

D．severely

 

10.

A．failure

B．examination

C．fault

D．test

 

11.

A．mixed

B．satisfied

C．shared

D．balanced

 

12.

A．consider

B．recognize

C．respect

D．know

 

13.

A．example

B．guidance

C．word

D．deed

 

14.

A．worry

B．difficulty

C．fun

D．problem

 

15.

A．praised

B．valued

C．born

D．loved

 

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