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阅读理解     Think of some of your favorite singers.When you listen ,they can make you happy or sad , peaceful
or angry.They can make you relax or want to get up and dance.Gifted singers have the power to affect
us in many ways-emotionally, physically and mentally.
     But becoming a great singer isn’t as easy as listening to one.It takes practice , devotion and strong
lungs ! Just ask the wellknown American opera( 歌剧)star Carol Vaness.
     At the Metropolitan Opera in New York City where she often sings, Carol’s voice must be loud
enough to be heard by four thousand people. It must reach every person in the theater , without a
microphone ,even when she’s singing softly.The reason Carol can project her voice that far is the way
she breathes.
     “When you breathe,  it’s like a swimmer taking a deep breath before going underwater ,” Carol
explains.“You have to take a lot of air into your lungs.”
     According to Carol, the main difference between pop singing and opera is “how you breathe, how
much air you take in,  and how you control it coming out.Regular singing is more like speaking, and
it’s a lot softer.When I sing for children,they’re often surprised by how the vibrations strike their ears-like waves on a beach,”Carol says.“In opera,  the air doesn’t just go out of your mouth-it vibrates in your
chest,  the way a guitar vibrates when it’s played.”
     Ever since she started piano lessons at the age of ten,  Carol has loved music.As she got older,she
decided to become a music teacher.When she went to college,  she took singing lessons as part of her
studies.Her voice teacher discovered that nineteenyearold Carol had an exceptionally beautiful soprano
voice-the highest singing voice for women.
     Carol decided to make opera her goal,not only because she loved to sing but also because she loved
the drama.Opera is a play in which the characters sing the words instead of speaking them.The stories of
opera can be tragic or comical.They can be personal stories about two people falling in love or grand
stories about kings and queens who lived long ago.As the characters in an opera sing,the emotions(情感)
expressed by words and music come to life.
    Today,  Carol performs throughout the United States and Europe and she has sung for almost twenty
years.But she has never forgotten where she started singing in the first palace.“Put_your_heart_into_your_
singing and enjoy it,”says Carol, “because singing is a great joy.That’s why I sing.In fact, that’s why
everybody sings.”1．According to the passage，  the Metropolitan Opera in New York City  ________.A．is a fivestory building
B．can seat 4， 000 people
C．has no microphones in it
D．can project the singer’s voice2．What is the best title for this passage？A．Opera Singing and Pop Singing
B．The Way An Opera Star Sings
C．An Opera Star
D．Singing without A Microphone3．Which statement is TRUE？A．A pop singer’s lungs are usually stronger than those of an opera singer’s.
B．The author has the idea that opera singing is more like speaking.
C．A pop singer takes in much more air than an opera singer when singing.
D．An opera singer breathes differently from a pop singer when singing.4．From the passage you can conclude all the following EXCEPT that________.A．Carol once learned to play the piano
B．Carol worked as a music teacher
C．Carol has been singing opera for 20 years or so
D．Carol is popular with Americans and Europeans

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阅读理解。     Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
     Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)
     Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and
services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Noble
Peace Price.
     Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)
     Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular
1962 book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects
(影响) of pollution on humans and on the world"s lakes and oceans.
     Angela Merkel (1954 - )
     In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a
scientist in the past. As Germany"s leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.
     Sandra Day O" Connor (1930 - )
     When Sandra Day O" Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find
work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.
     Margaret Thatcher (1925 - )
     In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain"s first woman Prime Minister (首相). She served until
1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards
and strong will, people called her Britain"s Iron Lady.
     Marie Curie (1867 - 1934)
     Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (辐射能). Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in physics
in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.1. Who once won the Nobel Price?A. Jane Addams and Marie Curie
B. Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher
C. Marie Curie and Angela Merkel
D. Marie Curie and Rachel Carson2. We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _______.A. help the poor
B. spread geographic knowledge
C. protect the environment
D. protect the rights of women3. What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?A. Both of them were scientists before coming to power.
B. Both of them are the first woman head of their country.
C. Both of them are famous for being strict.
D. Both of them have worked for three terms.4. Who once failed to find a job?A. Jane Addams.
B. Sandra Day O" Connor
C. Rachel Carson
D. Margaret Thatcher

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完形填空      Robert Moody,   52,   is an experienced police officer. Much of his work involves dealing with
__1__ and gang(团伙) problems in the schools of his community. Knowing that many kids often __2__
trouble,   he decided to do something about it. So in 1991 he began to invite small groups of kids to go
fishing with him on his day __3__.
     Those fun trips had a(n) __4__ impact. A chance encounter in 2000 proved that. One day,   __5__
working security at a school basketball game,   Moody noticed two young guys __6__. He sensed
trouble between them. __7__,   one of them headed toward Moody and gave him a hug. "I __8__ you.
You took me __9__ when I was in fifth grade. That was one of the   10 days of my life."
     Deeply touched by the boy"s words,   Moody decided to create a foundation(基金会) that   11
teenagers to the basics of fishing in camping programs. "As a policeman,   I saw    12 there was
violence,   drugs were always behind it. They have a damaging   13 on the kids,   "says Moody.
      By turning kids on to fishing,   he    14 to present an alternative way of life. "When you"re sitting
there waiting for a 15 ,   "he says,   "you can"t help but talk to each other,   and such   16 can be
pretty deep."
     "Talking about drugs helped prepare me for the peer(同龄人) pressures in high school,   "says
Michelle,   17,   who   17 the first program. "And I was able to help my little brother  18 drugs."
     Moody faces    19 in three years,   when he hopes to run the foundation fulltime. "I"m living a happy
life and I have a responsibility to my   20 to give back,   "Moody says. "If I teach a kid to fish today,
he can teach his brother to fish tomorrow.

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Andrew Carnegie, known as the King of Steel, built the steel industry in the United States, and, in the process, became one of the wealthiest men in America. His success resulted in part from his ability to sell the product and in part from his policy of expanding during periods of economic decline, when most of his competitors were reducing their investments. Carnegie believed that individuals should progress through hard work, but he also felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society. He opposed charity, preferring instead to provide educational opportunities that would allow others to help themselves. "He who dies rich, dies disgraced", he often said. Among his more noteworthy contributions to society are those that bear his name, including the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, which has a library, a museum of fine arts, and a museum of national history. He also founded a school of technology that is now part of Carnegie-Mellon University. Other philanthropic(慈善的) gifts are the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to promote understanding between nations, the Carnegie Institute of Washington to fund scientific research, and Carnegie Hall to provide a center for the arts. Few Americans have been left untouched by Andrew Carnegie"s generosity. His contributions of more than five million dollars established 2,500 libraries in small communities throughout the country and formed the nucleus(核心) of the public library system that we all enjoy today.
1. The author quoted "He who dies rich, dies disgraced" in the passage to show ____.
A.He felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society B. He opposed charity C. The wealthy die from their fortunes D. The wealthy die from not contributing to society
2. Carnegie succeeded in becoming one of the wealthiest men in America by____.
A. his policy of expanding B. his hard work C. his ability to sell the product D. Both A and B
3. Which of the following may NOT be philanthropic gifts to society according to the passage?
A. the Carnegie Institute of Washington. B. the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh. C. the steel industry. D. the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Barbara Morgan"s lifelong dream has always been to travel into space. On August 8, 2007, her wish came true. The former teacher was one of seven crewmembers on the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which flew into space from NASA"s Kennedy Space Station in Florida. Morgan taught at a primary school in Boise from 1975 to 1998 - with some time off for astronaut training. In 1985, she was chosen as a backup for Christa McAuliffe, who was to be the first teacher in space. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after takeoff killing McAuliffe and the other six crewmembers. After the Challenger accident, Morgan continued to teach. In 1998, she was asked to become an astronaut. Morgan"s mission aboard Endeavour includes overseeing the move of 5, 000 pounds of goods from the shuttle to the International Space Station and operating the shuttle"s robotic arm. Morgan gave students an unusual class after she was in space. Morgan"s outofthisworld class was broadcast live on NASA television. Her husband Clay Morgan said he couldn"t help but smile as he watched her talk to students. "I"m just so proud of her and how she"s going to do all this and do the work of an astronaut as well as a teacher, " he said. "She just kept telling me how unbelievable it was to be in space and I think it"s much better than she expected. " One student asked Morgan how being a teacher compared to being an astronaut. "We explore, we discover and we share, " she said. "The great thing about being a teacher is you get to do that with students, and the great thing about being an astronaut is you get to do it in space. These are both wonderful jobs. " The 25minute questionandanswer meeting also included the astronauts entertaining students by swallowing floating juice bubbles and playing with PingPong balls. 1. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. The First Female Astronaut B. Space Shuttle Endeavour C. An Unusual Class D. Barbara Morgan"s Lifelong Dream 2. The underlined word "backup" in the second paragraph most probably means "________". A. someone as a replacement B. someone as a volunteer C. someone as a teacher D. someone as a supporter 3. What can we learn from what Barbara Morgan said to the student in Paragraph 4? A. Getting to do with students is much greater. B. Being a teacher is as great as being an astronaut. C. An astronaut"s life is more wonderful. D. Being a teacher is quite different from being an astronaut. 4. Clay Morgan"s attitude towards his wife"s being an astronaut was that of ________. A. surprise B. pride C. unconcern D. worry
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