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  In 1834, the clock tower in London was burned down.People planned to build a new clock which would be the biggest and best in the world.So the clock had to be big and keep very good time.The big clock was made in two years.Five more years later the tower was finished.Then people put the big clock in the tower, and made it ring out for the first time on July 11,1859.

  In order to give the big clock a good name, people held a meeting.Someone wanted to call it the Queen of Bells, and someone thought Victoria was good.At last, a man named Benjaming Hall stood up.He was a big man.Before he started to speak, someone shouted, "Why not call it Big Ben?" Everybody laughed and agreed with him.

  From then on, Big Ben became its name.And it also became a famous building of London.People all over the world wrote to Big Ben.They even sent birthday present-bottles of oil to help keep Big Ben running.Big Ben is not only a clock but also a dear friend of people.

(1)

Big Ben's birthday is ________.

[  ]

A.

July 11,1854

B.

June 11,1834

C.

July 11,1859

D.

July 11,1852

(2)

How did Big Ben get its name?

[  ]

A.

Benjaming Hall gave it the name.

B.

Big Ben got its name because of a joke.

C.

Big Ben got its name from the Queen of the UK.

D.

Victoria gave it the name.

(3)

"Keep very good time" means"________".

[  ]

A.

have a good time

B.

show people the correct time

C.

keep running

D.

be made in time

(4)

Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

[  ]

A.

People all over the world look upon Big Ben as their friend.

B.

People all over the world even send oil to Big Ben.

C.

People think Big Ben will answer their letters.

D.

People think Big Ben is the biggest and best clock in the world.

(5)

Benjaming Hall is ________.

[  ]

A.

a man who built Big Ben

B.

a man who was always very funny

C.

the man who burnt down the old clock

D.

a man who attended(参加)the meeting which was held to make a name for the big clock

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  When you come to a new place, you must have a strong wish to fit in.Fitting in means making more friends, having more influence on others and getting more chances to live a happier life.Here is some   1   that can help you.

  Be confident.Confidence attracts most people.Everyone is special and there is only one person like you in this world.Spend some time thinking about your strong points.If   2   , you will be able to build up confidence step by step.

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  You to be known to others.You may add more friends to your circle.At the same time, you'll be amazed to see how much they like you.  6   of wasting time being alone.go out to dance and sing together with others to develop fiendship.

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  If you follow what is mentioned above, you will be accepted by people around you and fit in very well.

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