Winston Churchill once described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery(谜) inside a puzzle”. Observers of Russia in the 21st century could surely say the same of the country’s president, Vladimir Putin.

Born in Leningrad, six months before the death of Stalin, the young Putin experienced a poverty-stricken childhood but received a good education. He developed lifelong interests in judo and spy novels, and first applied to the KGB(苏联国家安全委员会) at the age of 17. When they told him to go away and come back with a degree, he completed with an efficiency(效率) that would later serve him well.

Putin used his KGB training, plus his own discipline and common sense, in a series of jobs. He became acting President on 31 December 1999, when president Boris Yeltsin resigned in a surprising move. Putin won the 2000 presidential election and in 2004 he was re-elected for a second term lasting until 7 May 2008. 

Due to term limits, Putin was unable to run for a third presidential term. After the victory of  Dmitry Medvedev, in the 2008 presidential elections, he was appointed to be Russia’s Prime Minister.

Putin is regarded as one bringing political stability and re-establishing the rule of law. During his presidency, Russia’s economy(经济) bounced back, seeing GDP increase by 72%, poverty cut more than half, and average monthly salaries increase from $80 to $640. Analysts have described Putin's economic reforms as impressive. At the same time, his conduct in office has been questioned by political opposition at home, foreign governments, and human rights organizations for leading the Second Chechen War, and for his record on human rights and freedoms.

Whether he wants to drive Russia into a new stage, or believes in the values of its Soviet past, he is determined to put his nation back on its feet. To do this, Vladimir Putin may have to show his true colors sooner rather than later.

What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Mysterious President of Russia         

B. Russia’s High-growth Economy

C. Russia’s Far Past and Near Future        

 D. The Political Situation in Russia

Which of the following helps Putin’s success in presidential election?

A. His family background.                      B. His belief in Soviet.       

C. His efficiency in jobs.                       D. His love for freedom.

What happened in Russia during Putin’s presidency?

A. The number of the poor reduced to 50%.

B. Every Russian enjoyed equal rights.

C. Russia’s economy picked up rapidly.

D. Russian people lived a peaceful life.

  What can we learn about Putin from the text?

A. He gains respect of foreign governments.

B. He always fought for human rights.

C. He ran for president a third time.

D. He is a politician of great achievements.

Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure

Size: 4,028 square miles

Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71℉and 77℉ year around (expect the mercury(水银柱) to drop at higher heights).

Beaches: 47    Golf Courts: 20    Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35—$5,000.

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.

Resources: Call (800) 648-2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for updated information.

Shopping: The largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast.

_________ are mostly interested in reading the passage.

A. Students           B. Businessmen           C. Tourists          D. Immigrants

The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A. 28              B. 32                 C. 37               D. 44

The underlined part “expect the mercury(水银柱) to drop at higher heights” means _________.

A. Things are easy to lose weight at higher places    

B. Dropping things from higher places is expected        

C. Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places    

D. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places

 __________ are not mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island.

A. Trains             B. Planes             C. Rental cars         D. Taxis

What can we infer from the passage?

A. You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.          

B. You can call (800) 648-2441 to order some food.

C. You can find some courts to play tennis on the island.

D. You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

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