Reading comprehension. Matt Scott, who was born with spina bifida (脊柱裂), gre
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| Reading comprehension. |
Matt Scott, who was born with spina bifida (脊柱裂), grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where he participated
in a variety of sports alongside his healthy friends. Now as a member of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
wheelchair basketball team, Scott has won four national championships, and has recently been selected to
the Paralympic team for the second time. The 23-year-old college senior owes his achievements to his hard
work and the support of his friends and family, who never allowed him to use his disability as an excuse.
"My mother was always great. Whenever I felt giving up, she had no sympathy. She really helped me build
my independence by not babying me the way other mothers would have," Scott says.
It was Scott"s independent nature and strong will, along with his on-the-court skills, that attracted the
attention of America"s most influential sports apparel (衣服) company, Nike. Nike was searching for an
athlete with a disability to represent its "Just Do It" trademark. A handful of superstar athletes with disabilities
came to audition for the role, but the company picked Scott to star in the 30-second commercial.
"I think that they were looking for the prettiest face in America, and found me," Scott jokes about the
selection process.
After being picked, Scott flew to California to film the commercial with Oscar-winning documentary
director Errol Morris. The ad gave Scott celebrity (名人) status in the community of disabled athletes. He"s
been asked to speak at a number of disability-related events, and feels it"s his duty to use the media to draw
attention to those with disabilities. "I"ve been given a voice, and I want to do whatever I can to break down
the social barriers that are still faced by disabled athletes, and make people realize that they have a very high
athletic level," Scott says. |
| 1. When Scott was young, _____. |
| [ ] |
A. he only played basketbal with other disabled children
B. he became disabled during a basketball match
C. his friends looked down upon him during basketball matches
D. his mother didn"t give him special treatment |
2. Nike chose Scott to star in its commercial for his _____.
a. pretty appearance
b. indepedent nature
c. strong will
d. excellent basketball skills
e. status in the community of disabled athletes |
| [ ] |
A. bce
B. ade
C. abd
D. bcd |
| 3. The underlined phrase "audition for" in the second paragraph means "_____". |
| [ ] |
A. try out for
B. look out for
C. take on
D. pick out |
| 4. Which of the following about Scott is TRUE? |
| [ ] |
A. He has graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
B. He thinks it"s unwise for the disabled to use disability as an excuse.
C. He starred in a commercial together with Errol Morris.
D. He thinks it"s important to have many goals. |
| 5. To Scott, the most important result of the ad was that _____. |
| [ ] |
A. it made people realize the athletic talent of the disabled
B it gave him a chance to show his basketball skills
C. he could do more for disabled athletes
D. he was selected to the Paralympic team again |
答案
| 1-5: DDABC |
举一反三
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Jordan Makes Basketball Hall of Fame
Last Monday, the former Chicago Bulls great was elected to the 2009 Basketball Hall of" Fame class,
adding another honor to his long list of accomplishments. With incredible acrobatic (特技的) moves and
slam dunks (灌篮), Jordan was a 14-time NBA All-Star, a five-time NBA finals Most Valuable Player and
the key figure on the 1992 US Olympic gold medal "Dream" Team.
Jordan retired twice during his 15-year career, and finished with 32 292 points, the third-highest total
in NBA history behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. His career average of 30.12 points per game
is the best in the league"s history.
Although his career boasts (拥有) many glories, Jordan said entering the ball was what he never imagined.
"I don"t like being up here for the Hall of Fame, because at that time, your basketball career is completely
over."Jordan said during a news conference. "Iwas hoping this day was coming in 20 more years, or that I"d
actually go in when I"m dead and done."
According to the Chicago Tribune, as Jordan accepted a Hall of Fame Jersey (运动衣), he turned to his
former competitors David Robinson and John Stockton, who were also among the class of 2009, and
threatened another comeback.
"Every time I see these guys, I want to put my shorts on," said Jordan, 46, whose age has decreased
everything but his desire.
His father once said that passion was what made his son special. From the moment he started playing
games, Michael had to win. Once, Jordan traveled everywhere and anywhere to feed that competitive urge.
"He doesn"t have a gambling problem" his father said, "What he does have is a competition problem. He
was born with that. The person he tries to outdo (超过) most of the time is himself." |
| 1. This passage is mainly about _____. |
| [ ] |
A. everything Jordan has achieved in his life
B. the contribution Jordan has made to basketball
C. how Jordan grew to be a popular basketball player
D. why Jordan deserves to be in the Hall of Fame and his reaction |
| 2. From what Jordan said during the news oonference, we know that he _____. |
| [ ] |
A. dislikes the honor because it makes him feel old
B. hates the new honor because it"s not worth much
C. thinks the honor has been given to him too early
D. is planning a comeback to show his basketball career is not over |
| 3. Paragraphs l and 2 are written to _____. |
| [ ] |
A. analyze what basketball skills Jordan is famous for
B. show how popular Jordan used to be in America
C. introduce what contributions Jordan made to Chicago Bulls
D. explain why Jordan is considered a great basketball player |
| 4. What can we conclude from the passage? |
| [ ] |
A. Michael Jordan"s continuous efforts to outdo himself made him great.
B. Michael Jordan thinks playing basketball is like gambling.
C. Michael Jordan has gradually lost his desire to play, as he has grown older.
D. However great a player is, there is an end to his best time. |
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Working in the control room of the salvage vessel (求助打捞船) Seaprobe at two o"clock one morning
in 1977, Robert Ballard was shocked by a large piece of equipment that crashed onto the deck just three
feet above him. The ship shook with the force of an explosion (爆炸). A drill pipe and its attached equipment
broke and fell into the Atlantic, abruptly ending the explorer"s test to find the RMS Titanic.
"I lost a lot of credibility with sponsors (赞助商), who had lent the $600 000 worth of equipment" for
the 1977 exploration. "It took me eight years to recover from that." But recover he did, despite doubt from
other scientists, failed money-raising efforts and other unfortunate happenings.
After the Seaprobe failed, Ballard says, "I had to come up with another way to search for the Titanic."
He returned to work as a U.S. Navy officer. At a time the geologist cut a deal with Navy officials: He would
offer his expertise (专业知识) if they supported the development and testing of Argo, a camera-equipped
underwater robot, and allowed him to use it for exploration.
The Navy sent Ballard and Argo to search for Thresher and Scorpion, two submarines (潜水艇) that
sank during the 1960s. Those vessels lay in waters not far from the Titanic. After having found the Scorpion
in 1985, Ballard began to look for the lost liner Titanic. And two miles down, in the dark sea at 49°56" W,
41°43" N, he found it.
The oceanographer, who later found the German battleship Bismarck and the liner Lusitania, says simply,
"Failure and success are bedfellows, so I"m ready to fail."
Ballard"s worked in the University of Rhode Island"s Graduate School of Oceanography. Students will join
him on his latest research-exploring ancient trade routes in the Black and Mediterranean seas. |
| 1. Ballard failed his attempt to find the RMS Titanic mainly because _____. |
| [ ] |
A. an explosion damaged the salvage vessel greatly
B. the equipment for the exploration broke and sank
C. the sea condition was too terrible for the exploration
D. something was wrong with the drill pipe |
| 2. What influence did the failure have on Ballard? |
| [ ] |
A. Sponsors wouldn"t provide him with money any more.
B. He became a navy officer in charge of the research on Argo.
C. It took him eight years to seek support from other scientists.
D. He had to work in a university to launch the program once more. |
| 3. The U.S. Navy decided to help Ballard because _____. |
| [ ] |
A. They wanted to test the use of the Argo
B. They also wanted to find the RMS Titanic
C. They were the sponsors of the 1977 expedition
D. Ballard would offer them his expert skill and knowledge |
| 4. Where did Ballard find the RMS Titanic? |
| [ ] |
A. Near the submarine Thresher.
B. Near the German battleship Bismarck.
C. Just next to the liner Lusitania.
D. Not far from the submarine Scorpion. |
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Jim Carrey is one of the most recognized faces in the world-and certainly because of his rubbery face.
Born in Ontario, Canada on January 17th, 1962 to a poor family, young Jim Carrey led a tough life, yet
one good thing came out of it. He developed a great sense of humor to cope with life. At 15, he started
performing at a Toronto comedy club. Later he moved to LA and soon came to the attention of Rodney and
went on his tour.
Jim Carrey got his big break in 1990 0n the comedy show In Living Color. There Carrey perfected many
characters, most widely-known one "Fire Marshal Bill", who always went up in flames. The show stopped
when critics claimed that it encouraged kids to play with fire. This argument put Carrey"s name in the headlines
for the first time.
He broke into feature films in one single successful year, 1994, making it the Year of the Funny Face.
First there was Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, a surprise hit showing Carrey"s wacky (古怪) style. Next came
TheMask, tailor-made for him and a hit with audiences. There was still Dumb and Dumber, which ended up
on top of the box office.
Carrey has slowed down, but his films have continued to make waves if not quite of the previous quality.
There was Barman Forever, then a sequel to Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, which didn"t quite retake the
sparkle (光彩) of the earlier one: Next came Liar, Liar, a terrific success everywhere, putting him back on
top. Then came The Truman Show, a film which proved Jim Carrey was more than just a funny face. Snubbed
(冷落) by the Oscars, he was clearly considered golden by the fans. |
| 1. All of the following films are considered of excellent quality EXCEPT _____. |
| [ ] |
A. Liar, Liar
B. Dumb and Dumber
C. The Truman Show
D. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls |
| 2. Which of the following statements about Jim Carrey is TRUE? |
| [ ] |
A. He has achieved his fame completely due to his face.
B. His hard early life helped develop his style of humor.
C. He received universal praises for his part in In Living Color.
D. Not many people like his performing style. |
| 3. The underline word"sequel" in Paragrah 5 probably refers to _____. |
| [ ] |
A. an adapted film of the original
B. a film that continues a story
C. a comedy show of a strange style
D. a comment on a funny film |
| 4. What can be the best title of the passage? |
| [ ] |
A. Jim Carrey-More Than a Funny Face
B. Jim Carrey-Famous "Fire Marshal Bill"
C. Jim Carrey"s Great Films
D. Jim Carrey"s Acting Career |
| Reading comprehension. |
Anthony Horowitz was miserable (痛苦的) as a child. He was, as he puts it, "not very bright" and couldn"t
win the attention of his very wealthy parents, who preferred his "clever" older brother. At age 8, Horowitz was
sent away to an abusive (虐待的) boarding school in his native England, even though he screamed and pleaded
(恳求) with his parents year after year not to send him. "The thought was, "It"ll be good for him"," Horowitz
recalls(回忆).
It was not. Horowitz did badly in his studies, had few friends and was bullied (欺负) for five years. "My
teachers couldn"t have had a lower opinion of me," he said. "I wasn"t even smart enough to rebel (反抗). The
one thing I remember from the very earliest age was this desire to write. When I was 10 years old, I remember
asking my parents to get me a typewriter for my birthday because I wanted to be a writer."
Now, at 55, Horowitz is one of the world"s most successful children"s book authors. His Alex Rider series
has sold more than 5 million copies, and the eighth book featuring the young spy. Crocodile Tears, came out
this month.
The Alex Rider books tell the adventures of 14-year-old Alex Rider, an agent for the British intelligence
agency MI6.
Horowitz said he doesn"t try to write for kids; it just comes out that way. "I have a feeling it"s to do with
purity and simplicity. I give as little information as is necessary to describe the room, the character in the room,
and get on with the action," he said.
That style has also made Horowitz a successful writer of television shows for adults in Britain because, he
says, writing books for kids is a lot like writing television for grown-ups. In both cases, it"s all about entertaining
people with a good story.
Now, Horowitz couldn"t be happier with his life. He sums up his success:"... you can be anything you want
to be if you just believe in yourself. I do believe it completely." |
| 1. The text is mainly about _____. |
| [ ] |
A. Horowitz"s popular book-Alex Rider
B. Horowitz"s miserable childhood
C. Horowitz, a successful children"s writer
D. Horowitz"s special writing style |
| 2. In his childhood, Anthony Horowitz _____. |
| [ ] |
A. was more intelligent than his brother
B. was paid more attention by his parents
C. couldn"t understand why he was sent to the boarding school
D. led a miserable life because of poverty |
| 3. In the boarding school, Horowitz"s teachers |
| [ ] |
A. showed great concern for him
B. often abused and bullied him
C. taught him how to write stories
D. thought little of his ability |
| 4. Which of the following is true of Anthony Horowitz? |
| [ ] |
A. He was the beloved child of his family.
B. He benefited a lot from boarding school.
C. He emphasizes the plot rather than characters in stories.
D. Although he is successful, he isn"t very happy. |
| 5. What advice does Horowitz have for readers? |
| [ ] |
A. Confidence is the key to success.
B. Hardship teaches valuable lessons.
C. Interest is the best teacher.
D. Diligence is the parent of success. |
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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) land, bought with about $5
million in state funds. Olmsted"s chance meeting with a project organizer led to his applying for the job of
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 millions of 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 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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