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   Alexander the Great was a mighty(强大的) king and conqueror(征服者). He was one of the greatest military geniuses(军事天才) the world has ever known. He was born in Pella, Macedonia. Alexander grew to be a handsome, brilliant(卓越的) man. Aristotle, the famous philosopher(哲学家), came from Greece to teach him---geography, politics, literature, medicine and science. Alexander’s father, King Philip II of Macedon, taught him to plan and win battles.

   The young prince became King when he was 20. He then began the series of marches that continued until he ruled almost all of the then-known world. On his great war horse, Bucephalus, he first took over Greece. He went on to conquer southeastern Europe, Asia Minor, Egypt and India. On his way he crushed(征服) the Persian Empire, and was made King of Egypt and Asia. He and his troops traveled over 11,000 miles(17,700 km). He spread Greek customs and ideas wherever he went.

   In India his men refused to go further. They were tired and frightened, and wanted to go home. Worn out, Alexander agreed to turn back. He died of fever in Babylon, at the early age of 33.

Alexander and his troops traveled and fought probably ________ then.

A. by ship      B. by simple truck    C. on their horses        D. on foot

What’s the main idea of the second paragraph?

    A. He spread Greek customs and ideas wherever he went.

B. He began great marches and ruled a lot of countries.

    C. How he took over one country after another.

    D. In which order he crushed these countries after another?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    A. He died in his late thirties.            B. Bucephalus was probably a big ship.

    C. He conquered all the countries then known in the world.

    D. Alexander was very ready to listen to anybody including his officers and soldiers.

What’s the best title of this passage?

    A. How Alexander the Great Became King?         B. Great Tragedy 

    C. Good Education Makes a Great Man        D. Alexander the Great  

Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for yeas. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.

    The first kind of loneliness is temporary(暂时的). This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situation, for example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year.

    The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second type, chronic(长期的)usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.

    Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a person's social contacts, e.g. friends, family members, co-workers, etc. we depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity.

    Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. While temporary and situational loneliness can be normal, healthy part of life, chronic loneliness can be a very sad, and sometimes dangerous condition.

How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?

A. Talk to friends                  B. Just ignore it

C. Go to see a doctor           D. Ask your teachers for guidance

A. one problem of loneliness is a person's social contacts

B. we depend on various people for different reasons

C. lonely people don't have many social problems

D. lonely people don't have many friends

Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people?

A. Chronic loneliness can cause family problems

B. Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness

C. Chronic loneliness can not be overcome

D. A, B and C are all correct

What is the best title for the passage?

A. Three Kinds of Loneliness

B. Loneliness and Diseases

C. Loneliness and Social Contacts

D. Chronic Loneliness

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