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Adrian’s “Amazing Race” started early when his parents realized that he, as a baby, couldn’t hear a thing, not even loud noises. In a special school for the hearing-impaired(聽力受損的)， he learned sign language and got to mix with other disabled children. However, the sight of all the disabled children communicating with one another upset his mother. She wanted him to lead a normal life. So after speaking to an advisor, she sent him to private classes where he learned to read lips and pronounce words.
Later on, Adrian’s parents decided to send him to a regular school. But the headmaster tried to prevent them from doing so, saying regular schools couldn’t take care of a special needs student. His parents were determined to take the risk and pushed him hard to go through his work every day because they wanted to prove that, given the opportunity, he could do anything. Adrian made the grade and got accepted. It was a big challenge. The pace (節(jié)奏) was faster so he had to sit at the front of the class and really pay attention to the teacher, which wasn’t always easy. But he stuck to it and did a lot of extra work after school.
The efforts made by Adrian and his parents paid off. Adrian graduated with good grades and got into a top high school. He also achieved a lot in life outside school. He developed a love for the outdoors and went to Nepal to climb mountains. He even entered the World Yacht Race 05/06—being the first hearing-impaired Asian to do so.
But none of these achievements would have been possible without one of the most important lessons from his mother. “If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve great results,” she often said

  1. 1.

    How did Adrian communicate with other children in the special school?

    1. A.
      By speaking
    2. B.
      By using sign language
    3. C.
      By reading lips
    4. D.
      By making loud noises
  2. 2.

    Adrian’s parents decided to send him to a regular school because ______.

    1. A.
      they wanted him to live a normal life
    2. B.
      they wanted to prove the headmaster wrong
    3. C.
      he wouldn’t mix with other disabled children
    4. D.
      he wasn’t taken good care of in the special school
  3. 3.

    How did Adrian finally succeed in his study?

    1. A.
      He did a lot of outdoor activities
    2. B.
      He was pushed hard to study every day
    3. C.
      He attended private classes after school
    4. D.
      He worked very hard both in and after class
  4. 4.

    Why is Adrian’s life described as an “Amazing Race”?

    1. A.
      He did very well in his study
    2. B.
      He succeeded in entering a regular school
    3. C.
      He reached his goals in spite of his disability
    4. D.
      He took part in the World Yacht Race 05/06
  5. 5.

    Who is the most important person behind Adrian’s achievements?

    1. A.
      The headmaster
    2. B.
      His mother
    3. C.
      The other disabled children
    4. D.
      An advisor

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St. Paul’s Cathedral
Ludgate Hill, EC4
Underground: St. Paul’s; Bus: 6, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25
Open: Daily 8:00-19:00 (17:00 from Oct. to Mar.)
Entrance free
Designed by the great architect, Sir Christopher Wren, St. Paul’s Cathedral was built following the Great Fire of London of 1666, which destroyed the gothic cathedral on the site at that time. It is an inescapable attraction for all travellers to this great city and the most recognisable gothic cathedral in England. Its choir（唱詩班）is internationally famous. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married here in 1981.
Buckingham Palace
South end of the Mall (SW1)
Underground: St. James’s Park, Victoria, Hyde Park Corner, Green Park; Bus: 2, 11, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 29, 30, 38, 52, 73, 74, 137
Buckingham Palace is Queen Elisabeth II’s official residence（住所）, and has been the official residence of Britain’s monarch（君主）since 1837. The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace have been opening to the public for the Annual Summer Opening, in August and September, since 1993. The Queen is not at Buckingham Palace when it is open to the public; she goes to one of her country residences. The State Rooms are extremely grand. You can see many of the treasures of the Royal Collection: paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto; and beautiful examples of English and French furniture.
The Tower of London
Tower Hill, EC3
Underground: Tower Hill; Bus: 42, 78
Open: Mon.— Sat.9:00-18:00; Sun.8:00-19:00
Parts of the Tower of London are over nine centuries old, as building began under William the Conqueror in 1078. Famous as a prison in the distant past, the Tower has also been a royal residence, a zoo and an observatory（瞭望臺）. It is now a museum and many thousands of people visit it every year in particular to see the Crown Jewels. Only by going inside can you experience nearly a thousand years of history and hear the myths and legends that make it “a day out to die for”.
Westminster Abbey
Broad Sanctuary, SW1
Underground: Westminster, St James’s Park; Bus: 3, 11, 12, 24, 29, 39, 53, 59, 76, 77, 88, 109, 155, 168, 170, 172, 184, 503
Open: Daily 8:00-18:00 (Mar. — Dec., Tuesday till 20:00)
Entrance free
Located next to the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London, Westminster Abbey is a gothic church and place of worship. The building of the present Abbey was started by King Henry III in 1245. The oldest parts of the building date back to 1050. Westminster Abbey has hosted many royal weddings including the wedding of The Queen and Prince Philip in 1947 and the wedding of Prince William and Kate in 2011. It is a traditional place of coronation（加冕禮）and burial for English monarchs—38 monarchs have been crowned at the Abbey. There are many tombs there, including those of Queen Elizabeth I, “Bloody” Queen Mary, naturalist Charles Darwin, many poets and writers.

  1. 1.

    You can see the inside of all the buildings all the year around except ______.

    1. A.
      St. Paul’s Cathedral
    2. B.
      the Tower of London
    3. C.
      Westminster Abbey
    4. D.
      Buckingham Palace
  2. 2.

    The two places you can visit by getting off at the same underground station are ______.

    1. A.
      Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey
    2. B.
      Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral
    3. C.
      Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London
    4. D.
      the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral
  3. 3.

    Where is the text most probably taken from?

    1. A.
      A history book about London.
    2. B.
      A guidebook for visitors to London.
    3. C.
      A book about London’s development.
    4. D.
      A book about London’s churches.

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Voluntary work

Are you 16 or over? Do you like meeting   people? Do you like making a difference? Have you got 3 – 4 hours a week to   spare? Then why not volunteer to help elderly people by doing their shopping,   decorating, gardening, dog walking. This is very rewarding work that meets an   important social need. For more details see Mrs. Capstick, Eagle House.

 

Senior choir
Do you like singing with other people? Are   you aged between 14-18? Want to take it to a higher level? We need your vocal   cords! Lots of fun, friendly people and the chance to perform in public! Come   to a meeting with Mr. Davies this Thursday at 3:30 pm in the Music Annexe.

 

Want a kitten？
My cat, Comfrey, has had kittens. Lovely   cute fluffy bundles, black, black & white or tortoiseshell. No charge,   but they must go to good, caring homes where they will be well-looked   after!!!
See Jan Swirsky in 4E. Only 3 left!
Creative Writing Competition
Stationers & booksheller W.H. Smiths   are sponsoring a creative writing competition open to secondary school   students 12-18 throughout the UK. The theme of the competition is: Breaking   down barriers. Entries, which can be in prose or poetry, must be no   longer than 2000 words, and they mustn’t have been published before. Send   your entry to: breaking Down Barriers, PO Box 23 Great Boolean, WV1 4RY.
 Calling for future Beckhams and Owens!
The Kings Park Junior 11 needs new talent.   If you fancy your form, are free on  Saturday Mornings and Tuesday   evenings 6:30-8:30 for soccer training, ring Barry Mole on 367060.


  1. 1.

    You have to contact someone by phone to enter for        .

    1. A.
      Voluntary work
    2. B.
      Senior choir
    3. C.
      Creative writing competition
    4. D.
      Kings Part Junior Tryout
  2. 2.

    Which of the following activities has no age limit?

    1. A.
      Voluntary work.
    2. B.
      Senior choir.
    3. C.
      Kitten adoption.
    4. D.
      Writing competition.
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is true about Creative Writing Competition?

    1. A.
      It is funded by companies.
    2. B.
      There are topics to choose from.
    3. C.
      Poetry is not accepted.
    4. D.
      Entries will be put in print.
  4. 4.

    Where are you most likely to find the information above?

    1. A.
      In a newspaper entertainment section.
    2. B.
      On a school notice board.
    3. C.
      In a handbook for students.
    4. D.
      In a monthly student magazine.

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nickname is a shortened form of a person's name. A nickname also can be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity.
A few years ago, some marketing and advertising experts were asked to name the best nickname for an American city. The winner was the nation's largest city, New York. The top nickname was The Big Apple.
You might wonder how New York got this nickname. In the early nineteen seventies, the city had many problems. The number of visitors was falling. So a campaign was launched to give the city a new image. The head of the New York Conventions and Visitors Bureau decided to call the city, The Big Apple.
There are several explanations for where this name came from. Language expert Barry Popik studied the question and wrote about it on his Web site. He says John Fitz Gerald, a writer for a New York newspaper, used the name The Big Apple to mean New York in the nineteen twenties. Mister Fitz Gerald wrote about horse races. He heard the name used by men who worked at a racetrack in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mister Fitz Gerald wrote: "The Big Apple. The dream of every lad that ever threw a leg over a thoroughbred and the goal of all horsemen. There's only one Big Apple. That's New York."
In horse racing, the expression meant "the big time," the place where large amounts of money could be won. The Big Apple became the name of a night club in the Harlem area of New York City in nineteen thirty-four. It also was the name of a popular dance and a hit song in the nineteen thirties.
But it is not the only nickname for America's largest city. Barry Popik's web site lists almost one hundred nicknames that describe New York. The best known are The Capital of the World. Empire City. Gotham. The City So Nice They Named it Twice. And, The City That Never Sleeps. You can hear about the city in the song, "New York, New York," by Frank Sinatra.

  1. 1.

    Why do many American cities have nicknames?（回答詞數(shù)不超過15個）

  2. 2.

    What did John Fitz Gerald write about for the New York newspaper?（回答詞數(shù)不超過5個）

  3. 3.

    Besides “The Big Apple”, how many best known nicknames that describe New York are listed according to Barry Popik's web site?（回答詞數(shù)不超過2個）

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Many kids are too busy to have time to play creatively or relax after school.Kids who complain about the number of activities they’re involved in or refuse to go to them may be a sign that they’re burdened with stress.
How can you help kids deal with stress? Proper rest and good nutrition can improve such skills，as can good parenting.Make time for your kids each day.Whether they need to talk or just be in the same room with you，make yourself available.
Even as kids get older，quality time is important.It’s really hard for some people to come home after work，get down on the floor，and play with their kids or just talk to them about their day- especially if they’ve had a stressful day themselves.But expressing interest in your kids’days shows that they’re important to you.
Help your child deal with stress by talking about what may be causing it.Together，you can come up with a few solutions like cutting back on after school activities，spending more time talking with parents or teachers，developing an exercise habit，or keeping a journal.
You can also help by anticipating(期待) potentially stressful situations and preparing kids for them.For example，let a child know ahead of time (but not too far ahead of time) that a doctor’s appointment is coming up and talk about what will happen there.Keep in mind，though，that younger kids probably won’t need too much advance preparation.Too much information can cause more stress reassurance(放心) is the key.
Remember that some level of stress is normal; let kids know that it’s OK to feel angry，scared，lonely，or anxious and that other people share those feelings.

  1. 1.

    The passage is mainly written for ______.

    1. A.
      parents
    2. B.
      teachers
    3. C.
      kids
    4. D.
      doctors
  2. 2.

    You can do the following to help reduce children’s stress EXCEPT _______.

    1. A.
      making yourself available
    2. B.
      showing interest in kids’ days
    3. C.
      reminding them some stress is OK
    4. D.
      trying to offer more information
  3. 3.

    The underlined “cutting back on” in the fourth paragraph probably means ______.

    1. A.
      reducing
    2. B.
      increasing
    3. C.
      creating
    4. D.
      expecting
  4. 4.

    The purpose of the passage is ________.

    1. A.
      to find out the sources of stress
    2. B.
      to offer tips on dealing with stress
    3. C.
      to give advice on how to relax
    4. D.
      to explain why stress is harmful

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Brian Walker chews pens. He bites them so hard that his boss has warned him to stop or buy his own. Kate’s weakness is more acceptable-she is unable to walk past a cake shop without overeating Sophin Cartier finds her cigarette habit a headache, while Alice’s thumb-sucking drives her boy friend crazy. Four people with very different habits, but they all share a common problem anxiety disorder or, in serious cases. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  (OCD).
From nail-biting to too much hand-washing, overeating and internet addiction（上癮）,OCD is widespread in almost every workplace and countless home. “It is a relatively common form of anxiety,” says Dr. Mootee. “The main feature of OCD is the repetition of unwanted obsessive（過度的） thoughts such as worries that doors are left unlocked , gas or electrical appliances are left on.” In order to fight against the an esasy checking door locks and gas or electrical appliances.
Dr. Mootee says that repetitive washing, particularly of the hands, is the most common type of OCD. She has treated many patients who wash their hands up to 30 times a day. The technique Mootee uses to treat people with OCD is called cognitive-behavioral therapy（認知行為療法）.“It is based on the general idea that people have the ability to change the way they think and behave,” says Mootee.
But when does a habit become a problem? “It’s personal,” says Mootee.“Everyone has something unusual, but if you can’t put up with it, then it’s a problem and you need to do something to change it.”Mootee says many people resist for treatment because they fear they are “crazy”. But as people become more knowledgeable about these problems they will go and get help. The only way to cure is to conquer

  1. 1.

    If a person suffers from OCD, be is likely to keep doing any of the following EXCEPT ______.

    1. A.
      chewing pens
    2. B.
      hurting himself
    3. C.
      sucking fingers
    4. D.
      biting nails
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, a person suffering from OCD______.

    1. A.
      reduces his/her anxiety by taking drugs
    2. B.
      gets into unwanted habits to relieve stress
    3. C.
      has unwanted thoughts about habits
    4. D.
      has unwanted thoughts because of illness
  3. 3.

    Dr. Mootee’s treating lechnique is based ont eh idea that______.

    1. A.
      everyone has something different
    2. B.
      people can put up with their problems
    3. C.
      people can change their way of thinking and action
    4. D.
      people tend to repeat their obsessive actions
  4. 4.

    By saying “The only way to cure is to conquer.” Dr. Mootee suggests that an OCD sufferer______.

    1. A.
      has to be an extraordinary person
    2. B.
      must cure his illness by himself
    3. C.
      must overcome many physical illnesses
    4. D.
      should have a right attitude towards the problem

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CALCUTTA, India Mar 24, 2006 (AP) — One of the world’s oldest creatures, a giant tortoise believed to have been about 250 years old, has died in the Calcutta zoo where it spent more than half its long life.
Addwaita, which means “the one and only” in the local Bengali language, was one of four Aldabra tortoises brought to India by British sailors in the 18th century. Zoo officials say he was a gift for Lord Robert Clive of the East India Company, who was instrumental in establishing British colonial① rule in India, before he returned to England in 1767. Long after the other three tortoises died, Addwaita continued to thrive②, living in Clive’s garden before being moved to the zoo in 1875.
“According to records in the zoo, the age of the giant tortoise, Addwaita, who died on Wednesday, would be about 250 years,” said zoo director Subir Chowdhury. That would have made him much older than the world’s oldest documented③ living animal: Harriet, a 176-year-old Galapagos tortoise who lives at the Australia Zoo north of Brisbane, according to the zoo’s Web site. She was taken from the island of Isla Santa Cruz by Charles Darwin in the 19th century.
Aldabra tortoises come from the Aldabra atoll④in the Seychelle islands in the Indian Ocean, and often live to more than 100 years of age. Males can weigh up to 550 pounds. Addwaita, the zoo’s biggest attraction, had been unwell for the last few days, said local Forest Minister Jogesh Burman.
“We were keeping a watch on him. When the zoo keepers went to his enclosure on Wednesday they found him dead,” Burman said.
Notes:
①colonial  adj. 殖民的
②thrive  v. 茁壯成長
③documented  adj. 備有證明文件的
④atoll  n. 環(huán)礁
Choose the best answers according to the above:

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, Addwaita ______.

    1. A.
      was sent to India as a gift by British government
    2. B.
      was sent to India by British sailors in 1767
    3. C.
      lived together with three other Aldabra tortoises in India
    4. D.
      belonged to Lord Robert Clive for some time
  2. 2.

    By now, the oldest animal in the world is about at ______.

    1. A.
      176 years old
    2. B.
      100 years old
    3. C.
      250 years old
    4. D.
      200 years old
  3. 3.

    In the last few days before Addwaita died, he ______.

    1. A.
      had been sent to hospital for treatment
    2. B.
      had been playing with travelers
    3. C.
      had been found not better than before
    4. D.
      had stayed in his enclosure for days
  4. 4.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      An Old Aldabra Tortoise Died in India
    2. B.
      A Remarkable Life: Tortoise Dies at 250
    3. C.
      A Special Kind of Tortoise — Addwaita
    4. D.
      The Oldest Animal Aldabra Tortoise Died

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Americans with small families own a small car or a large one. If both parents are working, they usually have two cars. When the family is large, one of the cars is sold and they will buy a van(住房汽車)
A small car can hold(容納)four persons and a large car can hold six persons but it is very crowded(擁擠). A van hold seven persons easily, so a family three children could ask their grandparents to go on a holiday travel. They could all travel together.
Mr. Hagen and his wife had a third child last year. This made them sell a second car and buy a van. Their children sixth and seventh seat are used to put other things, for a family of five must carry many suitcases(衣箱)when they travel. When they arrive at their grandparents’ home , the suitcases are brought into the two seats can then carry the grandparents.
Americans call vans motor homes. A motor home is always used for holidays. When a family are traveling to the mountains or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or weeks. All the members of a big family can enjoy a happier life when they are traveling together. That is why motor homes have become very popular. In America there are many parks for motor homes

  1. 1.

    From the passage, a van is also called ______.

    1. A.
      a motor car
    2. B.
      a motor home
    3. C.
      a motorbike
    4. D.
      a big truck
  2. 2.

    Before Mr. Hagen and his wife bought a van, they______.

    1. A.
      sold their old house
    2. B.
      moved to their grandparents’ house
    3. C.
      built a new place for a van
    4. D.
      sold their second car
  3. 3.

    A motor home is usually owned by a family with______.

    1. A.
      a baby
    2. B.
      much money
    3. C.
      more than two children
    4. D.
      interest in vans
  4. 4.

    Americans usually use motor homes______.

    1. A.
      to travel with all the family members of holiday
    2. B.
      to do some shopping with all the family members
    3. C.
      to visit their grandparents at weekends
    4. D.
      to drive their children to school every day
  5. 5.

    Motor homes have become popular because______.

    1. A.
      they can take people to another city when people are free
    2. B.
      they can let families have a happier life when they go out for their holidays
    3. C.
      some people think motor homes are cheap
    4. D.
      big families can put more things in motor homes

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In ancient Greece athletic festivals were very important and had strong religious associations. The Olympian athletic festival held every four years in honor of Zeus, king of the Olympian Gods, eventually lost its local character, became first a national event and then,after the rules against foreign competitors had been put to an end, international. No one knows how far back the Olympic Games go, but some official records date from 776 BC.
The games took place in August on the plain by Mount Olympus. Many thousands of people gathered from all parts of   Greece to watch the games, but no married woman was admitted even for watching. Slaves, women and dishonored persons were not allowed to compete. The exact sequence of events is uncertain, but events included boy's gymnastics, boxing, wrestling, horse racing and field events, though there were fewer sports involved than in the modern Olympic Games.
On the last day of the Games, all the winners were honored by having a ring of holy olive(橄欖樹) leaves placed on their heads. So great was the honor that the winner of the foot race gave his name to the year of his victory. Although Olympic winners received no money, they were, in fact, richly rewarded by their state authorities.

  1. 1.

    In ancient Greece, the Olympic Games_______.

    1. A.
      was held by Zeus, king of the Olympian Gods
    2. B.
      was a religious event
    3. C.
      was first a national event held every four years
    4. D.
      was an international event held in honor of Zeus
  2. 2.

    If an athlete won, _______.

    1. A.
      he would receive a lot of money
    2. B.
      he could give his name to the month of his victory
    3. C.
      he would be honored and rewarded by his state authorities
    4. D.
      he would only get a ring of holy olive leaves
  3. 3.

    In the early days of ancient Olympic Games_______.

    1. A.
      only Greek men were allowed to participate in the games
    2. B.
      all Greeks, regardless of religion, political views and sex, were allowed to take part in the games
    3. C.
      all Greeks except married women were allowed to compete in the games
    4. D.
      all the Greek men except slaves and dishonored ones were able to compete in the games
  4. 4.

    Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      The sequence of events were set up in ancient Olympic Games.
    2. B.
      The sequence of events varied greatly from ancient to the modern Olympic Games.
    3. C.
      There were 20 more events involved in the modern Olympic Games.
    4. D.
      Ancient Greeks had only running races at the first Olympic Games.

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