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Coming from the Bronx, Jennifer Lopez knew from an early age it would be tough to achieve her
dream. In an interview in 2002 she remembered, "I had such a will in me. I had such a passion in me. I
could overcome my situation. But a lot of people will get beaten down and be held back by that." Lopez
was not beaten by her situation. She worked hard dancing, singing, and acting in theaters and her hard
work paid off with small roles in television and films.
Lopez"s big breakthrough came in 1996 when she played the main role in the movie Selena. For this
movie, Lopez got paid $1 million and became the highest paid Latin actress of all time. Since then, she has had starring roles in several successful movies, including Out of Slight(1998) with George Clooney.
Then, Lopez turned her attention toward music. In 1999, she released first album, On the 6. Two
songs from the album, "If You Had My Love" and "Waiting for Tonight," both reached number one on
the Billboard music charts. The album sold more than three million copies around the world.
After starring in The Cell (2000), Lopez released her second album, J. Lo, in 2001. The album went
straight to the top of the Billboard chart. At the same time that her album came out, Lopez"s new movie,
The Wedding Planner, opened in theaters. It became the number one movie at the box office. This meant
that Lopez was the first entertainer to ever have a number one album and a number one movie at the same time! Like her first album, J. Lo went tripe-platinum.
But her entertainment career was not the only thing Lopez focused on that year. 2001 was also the year Lopez started her own line of clothing, called J.Lo, and she married Cris Judd, a dancer who performed in her videos. The marriage did not last long, and Lopez and Judd divorced nine months later.
In 2002, Lopez starred in the films Enough and Maid in Manhattan. Maid in Manhattan became
Lopez"s biggest movie yet, earning $19 million during its first weekend in theaters. Lopez also put her
third album, This Is Me… Then, and the single "Jenny from the Block" hit number one for a week. To go with her line of clothing, Lopez introduced her own perfume.
In an interview, Lopez was asked if she planned to do more acting, singing, designing, or something new.
She answered, "Yes, yes, yes, and yes! All of those things. I love making music, I love doing movies and
all the other things. I think that everyone should do everything that they have a passion for."
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Lopez is better at singing than acting.
B. Lopez has done many things in her career.
C. Lopez grew up in a poor family.
D. Lopez has had many problems in her personal life.
2. Which of the following was most important in helping her career take off?
A. acting in the movie Selena
B. getting married to a dancer
C. releasing a second album
D. starring with George Clooney
3. Which is NOT true about Lopez?
A. She has had several number one songs.
B. She was a famous singer before she started acting.
C. She wants to do other things besides acting and singing.
D. She wanted to be an entertainer when she was young.
4. "…J. Lo went triple-platinum." What does this mean about the album?
A. It was made by an actor or actress.
B. It sold more than three million copies.
C. It had songs from a movie on it.
D. It sold most of its copies outside the United States. |
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Inventor, physicist, surveyor, astronomer, biologist, artist... Robert Hooke was all these and more.
Some say he was the greatest experimental scientist of the seventeenth century.Once he worked with
renowned(有名声的) men of science like Christian Huygens, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, Robert Boyle,
Isaac Newton and the great architect, Christopher Wren.
Hooke"s early education began at home, under the guidance of his father.He entered Westminster
School at the age of thirteen, and from there he went to Oxford, where he came in contact with some
of the best scientists in England.Hooke impressed them with his skill at designing experiments and
devising(发明) instruments.In 1662, at the age of twenty－eight, he was named Curator of Experiments
of the newly formed Royal Society of London.Hooke accepted the job, even though he knew that it had
no money to pay him!
Watching living things through the microscope was one of his favorite occupations.He devised a
compound microscope for this purpose.One day while observing a cork (软木) under a microscope, he
saw honeycomb－like structures.They were cells-the smallest units of life.In fact, it was Hooke who
coined the term "cell" as the boxlike cells of the cork reminded him of the cells of a monastery(修道院).
Perhaps because of his varied interests, Hooke often left experiments unfinished.Others took up
where he left off and then claimed sole(独占的)credit.This sometimes led to quarrels with colleagues.
One work that he finished was his book MICROGRAPHIA, a volume that reveals the immense potential of the microscope.The book also includes, among other things, ideas on gravity and light which may have
helped scientists like Newton while they were developing their own theories on these phenomena.
Hooke made valuable contributions to astronomy too.A crater(陨石坑) on the moon is named after
him in appreciation of his services to this branch of science.
1. From the first paragraph, we can know that Robert Hooke __________.
A. was famous because he worked with many scientists
B. liked making friends with the famous people
C. received a lot from other scientists
D. made contributions to many different fields
2. Robert Hooke probably went to school in __________.
A. 1647
B. 1634
C. 1662
D. 1640
3. Robert Hooke made himself known to some of the best scientists in England by __________.
A. learning by himself with his father"s help
B. introducing himself to them
C. designing experiments and instruments
D. refusing any reward from Royal Society of London
4. Robert Hooke couldn"t get along well with his colleagues because __________.
A. he couldn"t finish his work on time sometimes
B. he had all kinds of interests in his daily life
C. he was too proud to look up to them
D. the other scientists took the fruits of his experiments |
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Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person
to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.
Born in September, 1987, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies" two daughters. Along with nine
other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her
mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of S?vign? in Paris.
Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics.
When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities to help save the
lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in
France and Belgrum. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military"s Medal by the French
government. In 1918, Irene became her mother"s assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924,
Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taugh him the techniques required for his work. They soon
fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five
years later.
Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel
Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia
because of her work with radioactivity, Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.
1. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?
A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.
B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.
C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.
D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.
2. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederio Joliot?
A. At the Curie Institute.
B. At the University of Paris.
C. At a military hospital.
D. At the College of Sevigne
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3. In which of the following aspects was Irene Cuire different from her mother?
A. Irene worked with radioactivity.
B. Irene combined family and career.
C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once
D. Irene died from leukemia. |
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Today, we complete our story about the influential English writer William Shakespeare. He wrote
plays and poems during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, which remain very popular today.
During earlier times, people would probably have learned several ancient Roman and Greek plays.
It was not unusual for writers to produce more current versions of these works. For example, in
Shakespeare"s play The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare borrowed certain details from the ancient
Roman writer Plautus. For his play Macbeth, Shakespeare most likely used a work on Scottish history
by Raphael Holinshed for information. Shakespeare might have borrowed from other writers, but the
intensity(强度)of his imagination and language made the plays his own. While many plays by other
writers of his time have been forgotten, Shakespeare and his art live on.
Shakespeare was also influenced by the world around him. He described the sights and sounds of
London in his plays. His works include observations about political struggles, the fear of diseases, and
the popular language of the city"s tradesmen. Shakespeare"s knowledge of the English countryside is also
clear. His works include descriptions of deep forests, local flowers, and the ancient popular traditions
of rural people.
It would be impossible to list all of the ways in which Shakespeare"s works have influenced the world
culture. But the first and greatest example would be his great influence on the English language. During his
time, the English language was changing. Many new words from other languages were being added.
Shakespeare used his sharp mind and poetic inventiveness to create hundreds of new words and rework
old ones. For example, he created the noun forms of "critic", "mountaineer" and "eyeball". Many common
expressions in English come from his plays, including "pomp and circumstance(装腔作势)"from Othello,
"full circle(绕圈子)" from King Lear, etc. The list of cultural creations influenced by Shakespeare is almost endless. From paintings to television to music and dance, Shakespeare was well represented.
Shakespeare"s plays have been translated into every major language in the world.
Shakespeare became a wellknown writer during a golden age of theater. His years of hard work
paid off. |
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| 1．What can we infer from the passage? |
A．Many of Shakespeare"s works were influenced by earlier writings.
B．Shakespeare was hardworking when he was a student.
C．The experience of living in London helped a lot with Shakespeare"s works.
D．Shakespeare became rich later because of the popularity of his works. |
| 2．Shakespeare might have learnt some information from ancient Roman works in________. |
A．King Lear
B．The Comedy of Errors
C．Macbeth
D．Othello |
| 3．Why could Shakespeare"s works survive his time? |
A．Because there were so few people writing plays in his time.
B．Because he produced too many works that nobody else could do.
C．Because he was a rich and influential person of his time.
D．Because his works were rich in imagination and language. |
| 4．The passage is mainly about ________. |
A．an introduction to Shakespeare"s life and his works
B．the main features and styles of Shakespeare"s plays
C．how culture influenced Shakespeare and he influenced culture
D．Shakespeare"s greatest influence on the world culture |
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Frederick Law Olmsted (1822－1903), a Connecticut farm boy, saw his first public park in
Liverpool, England, as he accompanied his brother on a walking tour.He was impressed by the
park"s winding paths, open fields, lakes and bridges.Perhaps the most wonderful things of all was
that the park was open to everyone.
A moment beginning in 1840 to set aside park land on New York City"s Manhattan Island had
a successful result in 1856 with the purchase of 840 acres of rocky and swampy (沼泽的) land,
bought with about $5 million in state funds.Olmsted"s chance of meeting with a project organizer led
to his applying for the job of the park manager.In 1857 Olmsted was appointed manager of the
proposed park, and the clearing of the site began.
Calvert Vaux, a British architect, asked Olmsted to collaborate with him on a park design, and
Olmsted agreed.Vaux saw the park as a work of art, while Olmsted saw the park as a place for
people to escape the noise of the city.Together they invented a plan that would give the persons and
animals living in the city a quiet, green park and would also preserve and increase the good qualities
of the natural features of the land.The commissioners voted in favor of Vaux and Olmsted"s plan, and
in 1858, the two became the official designers of New York City"s Central Park.
It took cartloads of topsoil to build Central Park"s gentle slopes, shady glens, and steep, rocky
ravines.Five million trees were planted, a watersupply system was laid, and bridges, arches, roads
and paths were constructed.The park officially opened in 1876, and today, well over a century later,
people still escape the noise of the city in Olmsted and Vaux"s great work of art.
1. What is the text mainly about?
A. A history of the planning of Central Park.
B. An engineering plan for Central Park.
C. A biography of Frederick Law Olmsted.
D. A guided walking tour of Central Park.
2. Olmsted became manager of Central Park because of________.
A. his friendship with Calvert Vaux
B. his hard work in clearing the land
C. his winning a design competition
D. a chance of meeting with one of the park"s organizers
3. The underlined word "collaborate" in the third paragraph means "________".
A. disagree
B. comment
C. vote
D. work together
4. Which of the following is TRUE about Central Park?
A. It is out of date nowadays.
B. The designers came from the same country.
C. It is an old park in America.
D. It is only for people who can well afford it. |
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Earlier this month, the United States Library of Congress named Katherine Paterson the national
ambassador for young people"s literature. She is only the second person to hold the position. She
replaces writer Jon Scieszka, who had served since 2008.
The librarian of Congress, James Billington, said Ms Paterson "represents the finest in literature
for young people". He spoke of the importance of reading in the lives of American young people.
Ms Paterson has written more than thirty books. She is among only five writers to have won two
Newbery Medals. These are among the most important children"s book awards in the United States.
Bridge to Terabithia won a Newbery Medal in 1977. Her book Jacob Have I Loved won
the award in 1981.
Katherine Paterson"s books for children are often quite complex. Bridge to Terabithia includes
adult themes like depression and death. The book has caused debate because of its place on school
library bookshelves. Some parents think it is too adult for young children. Ms Paterson says the idea
for the book came from a real life experience. Her son"s best friend died in 1974 when she was struck
by lightning.
Katherine Paterson is seventyseven. She began writing as a young mother with three children. But
she says her interest in writing came as a surprise. As a child she had thought about becoming a Christian
religious worker in foreign countries like her parents were.
Katherine Paterson spoke to a gathering of children when she was named ambassador on January
fifth in Washington. She said, "Read for your life. Read for your life as a member of a family, as a part
of a community, as a citizen of this country and a citizen of the world." |
| 1．The Newbery Medal is designed for ________. |
A．writers with best books for children
B．children with best books on adult themes
C．writers with best books for grownups
D．children with best books on nature |
| 2．Which of the following is NOT true about the book Bridge to Terabithia? |
A．Its topics include depression and death.
B．It won a Newbery Medal in the 1980s.
C．Some people think it"s for adults only.
D．The idea for it came directly from real life. |
| 3．As a child, Katherine ________. |
A．had bad relations with her parents
B．showed great interest in writing books
C．hoped to take part in religious activities
D．began writing books with serious themes |
| 4．The national ambassador for young people"s literature as a position started in ________. |
A．1977
B．1981
C．2009
D．2008 |
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