Ammie was only 18 months old when she had an accident that scarred her for life. While her mother was away for a moment , the curious baby reached up to a hot kettle in the kitchen and poured boiling water all over her body.
An ambulance was called and rushed the baby to nearby hospital . About 20 percent of Ammie’s body had been burned and all of her burns were third degree. The doctors could tell immediately that Ammie’s best chance of survival was specialized burns unit some miles away at Glasgow Royal hospital.
There , using tissue taken from unburned areas of Ammie’s body, surgeons performed complex skin grafts（植皮手術(shù)）to close her wounds and control her injuries , an operation that took about six hours. Over the next 16 years, Ammie underwent（經(jīng)歷）12 more operations to repair her body.
When she started school at the age of 4 , other pupils made cruel comments or simply wouldn’t play with her . “I was the only burned child in the street , the class and the school,” she recalls, “Some children refused to become friends with me because of that.”
Today , age 17 , Ammie can only ever remember being a burned person with scars ; pain is a permanent part of her life, she is still awaiting two further operations. Yet she is a confident, outgoing teenager who offers inspiration and hope to other young burnt victims.
Ammie’s parents have been a great support to her. “They told me of people had a problem with my burns, the problem with my burns, the problem was theirs not mine,” says Ammie. “They taught me to cope with other people’s reactions and constantly reminded me I was valued and loved.” Ammie’s positive attitude to life means she is often contacted by burns charities（慈善機(jī)構(gòu)）, helping younger patients build their self-respect to live with permanent scars.
Now she is a member the Scottish Burned Children’s Club. “Ammie provides so much encouragement for the younger ones. She is optimistic and outgoing and a perfect role model for them , ” say Donald Todd, chairman of the club.
This month , Ammie will join some younger children on a summer camp. “I’ll show them how to shrug off  unkind stares from others , ” she says. Ammie loves wearing fashionable sleeveless tops（無袖上衣）, and she plans to show the children at the summer camp that they can too. “I don’t go to great lengths to hide my scars , ” she says . “I gave up wondering how other people would react years ago.”
小題1:Ammie was taken to Glasgow Royal hospital because      .
A．it was the nearest hospital to her home
B．it was the only hospital curing her burns
C．surgeons there were skilled at performing skin grafts
D．it was a local hospital excellent at treating burns
小題2:How many operations will Ammie have to receive altogether ?
A．12B．13C．14D．15
小題3:The underlined phrase “shrug off” in the last paragraph is closet in meaning to      .
A．ignoreB．a(chǎn)voidC．a(chǎn)cceptD．tolerate
小題4:Which of the following best describes Ammie ?
A．Shy, pessimistic and discouraged.
B．Strong-minded , optimistic and helpful.
C．Fashionable , sensitive and easygoing.
D．Careful , confident and intelligent.
小題5:What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Ammie had an accidents and had to do many operations.
B．Ammie was a brave gire after the accident.
C．Ammie helped many younger patients.
D．Ammie has a positive life through many operations.

小題1:D
小題2:D
小題3:A
小題4:B
小題5:D
文章講述了一個(gè)女孩被燒傷，但是仍然樂觀地面對(duì)人生，幫助他人。
小題1:推理題。根據(jù)第二段2,3行The doctors could tell immediately that Ammie’s best chance of survival was specialized burns unit some miles away at Glasgow Royal hospital.可以推斷那家醫(yī)院一定在燒傷科方面很出色。
小題2:計(jì)算題。根據(jù)第三段可知出事的時(shí)候進(jìn)行了一次，Ammie underwent（經(jīng)歷）12 more operations有13次了。第五段第二行still awaiting two further operations.可知一共是15次。
小題3:猜測(cè)詞義題。由上下文可知是不管別人的眼光。
小題4:推理題。根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容可知她是經(jīng)歷多次手術(shù)仍然Strong-minded , optimistic ；幫助別的慈善機(jī)構(gòu)，說明她是一個(gè) helpful的人。
小題5:主旨大意題。文章內(nèi)容可知文章講述了Ammie對(duì)生活樂觀向上，樂于助人。
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A．go throughB．depend onC．put upD．turn on
小題2:
A．showedB．threwC．ledD．pulled
小題3:
A．checkB．knowC．careD．speak
小題4:
A．lostB．builtC．wantedD．regained
小題5:
A．designsB．dreamsC．tripsD．partners
小題6:
A．freeB．easyC．carelessD．good
小題7:
A．communicationB．behaviorC．changeD．love
小題8:
A．suddenlyB．a(chǎn)lmostC．completelyD．necessarily
小題9:
A．everybodyB．a(chǎn)nybodyC．somebodyD．nobody
小題10:
A．creatingB．joiningC．findingD．serving
小題11:
A．thoughB．ifC．orD．so
小題12:
A．inB．a(chǎn)fterC．forD．without
小題13:
A．handB．wishC．suggestionD．reason
小題14:
A．friendlyB．noisyC．usefulD．great
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C．take the place ofD．look down upon
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A．too manyB．too fewC．a(chǎn) couple ofD．a(chǎn) few
小題19:
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His father, Lin Jianbin, said "Super Dan"has waited for four years to get this championship and he felt very proud of his son, as well as his prospective daughter-in-law Xie Xingfang, who is also a badminton player and won silver in women's singles at the Beijing Games.
An SMS: The beginning of a love story
Lin was born in Shanghang County, Longyan in Fujian Province. He first met Xie Xingfang when he was 14-years-old. 16-year-old Xie was attending a national youth team badminton training camp in Jinjiang, Fujian and Lin was also there.
Tall and beautiful, Xie became the Snow White in the heart of Lin Dan, and he tried to please her and get chances to chat with her after the training sessions. He did not go beyond that.
Before the Spring Festival in 2004, Lin finally mustered（召集，聚集） the courage and sent Xie Xingfang a text message - I LOVE YOU. In fact, Xie Xingfang had already realized Lin Dan was fond of her. And covertly（秘密地） , she began to pay attention to Lin's movement and performance on the court. "He is very interesting, got a lot of ideas, and is a lovely boy."
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A．14B．16C．18D．20
小題2:What does Xie Xingfang specialize in?
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C．basketballD．swimming
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C．An LV handbagD．A Tiffany ring
小題4:When are the plans of this couple after the Olympic except _____?
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B．She was cold, hungry but eager to see all the children in the family.
C．She was frightened, nervous and regretful about her decision.
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D．All the children in the family were looked after by Mrs Bloomfield herself.
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A．Mrs Bloomfield would treat the writer kindly and help her a lot
B．The youngest girl Harriet would be the writer’s favorite student
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"The fact that he was able to redesign American commerce top to bottom and across is really stunning （令人驚奇的）．He probably will be considered an industrial giant on the scale of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, so one of the great[s] of all time．" David Carroll said．
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A．He was very courageous in the face of cancer．
B．He became very rich though dropping out college．
C．He released a new iPhone version before death．
D．He revolutionized technology and made it enjoyable．
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A．After Apple, he founded NeXT Computer．
B．He made Apple very valuable once again in the world．
C．He developed a series of Apple products．
D．He was considered the greatest industrial figure of all time．
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B．Jobs enriched the American spirit of science and freedom．
C．Jobs eventually realized his American dream．
D．American people are good at inventing things．
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A．Jobs's parents discouraged him from working on electronics
B．Jobs stayed in Apple as chief executive for about 24 years．
C．Jobs started his career in his family garage．
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Don't fight the current．The facts show that some 80％ of rescues by lifeguards at ocean beaches are caused by currents．These currents are formed by surf and gravity，because once surf pushes water up the slope of a beach，gravity pulls it back．This can create concentrated rivers of water moving offshore．If you are caught in a rip current，don't fight it by trying to swim directly to shore．Instead，swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax，then swim to shore．Most rip currents are narrow and a short swim parallel to shore will help bring you to safety．
小題1:When coming to Virginia Beach，children can enjoy the happiness of the following except       .
A．walking on the road made of woodB．joining the nightspots
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A．a(chǎn)fter autumn school term beginningB．in the slimmer vacation
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A．with a friendB．within the sight of the lifeguard
C．with the current D．a(chǎn)s far as you like
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A．one in five persons swimming in the sea is drowned
B．if one with lifeguard were drowning，five persons without lifeguard would be
C．some 80％people drowning by the currents are rescued by lifeguards
D．some 20％drowning by the currents are rescued by life guards
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The film “Wedding Feast” proved to be a hit. It won the German Golden Bear Award and entered the competition for one of the Oscar Academy Awards. Also, it was the first Taiwan film that was permitted to be shown in the U. S. Thanks to the film，Zhao Wenxuan became popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong and southeast Asia.
In 1994，Mr. Zhao acted as a leading role in the Hong Kong film，“Red Rose and White Rose”，in which many film stars like Ms Chen Chong from U. S. and Ms Ye Yuqing from the local area participated. This film was named for 10 prizes of the Taiwan Golden Horse Prize and at last it was awarded five prizes for the best play，actress and music. Zhao has regarded the film as one of his favorite films since he stepped into the acting circle.
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小題1:Why could Zhao Wenxuan play the leading role in the movie “Wedding Feast”？
A．Because he liked to see films very much.
B．Because he was a famous actor at that time.
C．Because he could speak English very well，acted naturally and gave no thought to the pay for his work in the movie.
D．Because the director of the movie knew him very well.
小題2:The text suggests that _____.
A．“Wedding Feast” is just an ordinary film
B．the film “Wedding Feast” disappointed people greatly
C．Zhao Wenxuan became a famous movie star because of the film “Wedding Feast”
D．A lot of the Taiwan films are shown in the U. S. every year
小題3:Which of the following is the right order for Mr. Zhao Wenxuan‘s experience？
a. He joined in the film “Red Rose and White Rose” in Hong Kong.
b. He worked in an airline in Taipei.
c. He suggested Taiwan and the mainland should film more together.
d. When he was a boy，he often went to the cinema.
e. He has just finished the film “Love Affairs” in Shanghai.
f. He acted an important role in the film “Wedding Feast”.
A．d，b，f，a，e，cB．a(chǎn)，b，d，f，e，c
C．b，e，f，a，d，cD．c，b，e，a，f，d
小題4:From the text it can be inferred that _____.
A．one’s success is frequently (often) closely connected with a favorable chance
B．it is never too late to learn
C．know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of
defeat
D．there is no limit to knowledge

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Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money.　 小題1:　 So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example. 
1.The basic function of money
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收銀員).　 小題2:　 When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money. 
2. Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. 　 小題3:　 If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.” 
3.　 小題4:　 
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product—a name-brand butter and a generic(無商標(biāo)產(chǎn)品),for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.　 小題5:　If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases. 
A. Wise decisions.
B. The value of money.
C. Permit the child to choose between them.
D. Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.
E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.
F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.

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When movie star Scarlett Johansson was photographed naming in Los Angeles recently, she attracted a lot of attention; for the 27-year-old actress was wearing Vibram FiveFingers, so called because they look more like gloves than shoes, with a space for each toe.
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.’"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "It you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you’re used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off’by doing just 10% of what you’d normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again
小題1:The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.
A．specifically designed for women
B．that have lots of cushion inside
C．safest for people who enjoy sports
D．that are much thinner than normal sports shoes
小題2:The underlined word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A．expertsB．feetC．shoesD．runners
小題3:According to Matt Wallden, the new shoes ________.
A．make feet more sensitive to the running surface
B．will produce immediate improvements
C．force your body to move less naturally
D．increase the chances of getting hurt
小題4:The author suggests that new users of Vibram FiveFingers should ________.
A．run in the shoes every day at top speed
B．begin with a shorter running distance than normal
C．occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet
D．make sure they are already very fit before using them
小題5:Where would you probably read this article?
A．A travel book.B．A movie website.
C．A sports magazine.D．A science journal.

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