Marie Sklodowska was the daughter of a Polish teacher. She was a very intelligent little girl; she could read when she was only four years old. Her father taught science at a school in Warsaw. Marie went to his school when she was fourteen years old. She was very interested in science and mathematics, and liked to help his father in his laboratory. She was a very good student and left school with a gold medal.
Marie wanted to be a scientist like her father. In 1891 her sister Bronya invited her to go to Paris. There she began to learn science and mathematics at the famous university of the Sorbonne. At first Marie could speak only a little French, but he worked hard and soon passed her examination. In Paris Marie met another scientist Pierre Curie, and in 1895 she married him.
In 1898 both the Curies decided to investigate the radioactive elements in pitchblende. The Austrians gave them a lot of pitchblende for their work, and the Curies began to experiment with it slowly and carefully. They worked hard for four years, and at last Marie obtained a very small piece of radioactive element—radium. It weighed only one tenth of a gramme, but it was pure radium and it shone with a wonderful light. The new element was valuable to science, but it was beautiful too.

  1. 1.

    Which of the following statements is true?

    1. A.
      Marie left a gold medal because she was a good student.
    2. B.
      Marie left school because she was a good student.
    3. C.
      Marie received a gold medal because she was a good student
    4. D.
      Marie left school because she wasn’t a good student.
  2. 2.

    Marie’s father ______ in Warsaw.

    1. A.
      was an English teacher        
    2. B.
      learned science at a school
    3. C.
      was a science teacher         
    4. D.
      taught Polish at a school
  3. 3.

    In 1891 Marie could ______.

    1. A.
      speak only a little Polish
    2. B.
      not speak French at all
    3. C.
      speak only a little science    
    4. D.
      speak only a little French
  4. 4.

    In Paris Marie met ______.

    1. A.
      another science                
    2. B.
      another scientist
    3. C.
      another scientific work        
    4. D.
      scientific labs
  5. 5.

    The radium ______ one tenth of a gramme.

    1. A.
      shone     
    2. B.
      experimented     
    3. C.
      obtained    
    4. D.
      weighed
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As a young man, Al was a skilled artist.He had a wife and two fine sons.One night, his oldest son developed a serious stomachache.Thinking it was only some1intestinal (腸內(nèi)的)disorder, neither Al nor his wife took the condition very seriously.But the boy2suddenly that night.
Knowing the death could have been3if he had only realized the seriousness of the situation, Al's emotional health became worse under the huge burden(重負(fù)) of his4 .To make matters worse his wife5him a short time later, leaving him alone with his six-year-old younger son.The hurt and pain of the two6were more than Al could handle, and he7to alcohol(烈酒).In time Al became an alcoholic.
8 the alcoholism progressed, Al began to lose everything he9— his home, his land, his art objects, everything.10Al died alone in a San Francisco motel room.
When I heard of Al's death, I thought that Al's life was a complete11.
As time went by, I began to reconsider my earlier judgment.I knew Al's now12son, Ernie.He is one of the kindest, most caring, most loving men I have ever known.I watched Ernie with his children and saw the free13of love between them.I knew that kindness and caring had to come from somewhere.
I hadn't heard Ernie talk much about his14.One day I worked15my courage to ask him."I'm really16 by something," I said."I know your father was17 the only one to raise you.What on earth did he do that you became such a special person?"
Ernie sat quietly and18 for a few moments.Then he said, "From my earliest19 as a child until I left home at 18, Al came into my room every night, gave me a kiss and said, ' I love you, son.' "
Tears came to my eyes as I realized what a fool I had been to20 Al as a failure.He had not left any material possessions behind.But he had been a kind loving father, and he left behind one of the finest, most giving men I have ever known.

  1. 1.
    1. A.
      certain
    2. B.
      common
    3. C.
      rare
    4. D.
      basic
  2. 2.
    1. A.
      dead
    2. B.
      passed away
    3. C.
      starved
    4. D.
      worsened
  3. 3.
    1. A.
      cured
    2. B.
      prevented
    3. C.
      forbidden
    4. D.
      saved
  4. 4.
    1. A.
      disease
    2. B.
      debt
    3. C.
      guilt
    4. D.
      duty
  5. 5.
    1. A.
      left
    2. B.
      scolded
    3. C.
      quarreled
    4. D.
      forgave
  6. 6.
    1. A.
      disasters
    2. B.
      adventures
    3. C.
      conflicts
    4. D.
      situations
  7. 7.
    1. A.
      got
    2. B.
      drank
    3. C.
      turned
    4. D.
      sank
  8. 8.
    1. A.
      As
    2. B.
      Though
    3. C.
      Because
    4. D.
      If
  9. 9.
    1. A.
      needed
    2. B.
      shared
    3. C.
      benefited
    4. D.
      owned
  10. 10.
    1. A.
      Eventually
    2. B.
      Gradually
    3. C.
      Therefore
    4. D.
      Meanwhile
  11. 11.
    1. A.
      trouble
    2. B.
      hardship
    3. C.
      failure
    4. D.
      waste
  12. 12.
    1. A.
      teen
    2. B.
      adult
    3. C.
      old
    4. D.
      adolescent
  13. 13.
    1. A.
      win
    2. B.
      fall
    3. C.
      space
    4. D.
      flow
  14. 14.
    1. A.
      mother
    2. B.
      brother
    3. C.
      father
    4. D.
      child
  15. 15.
    1. A.
      up
    2. B.
      with
    3. C.
      on
    4. D.
      through
  16. 16.
    1. A.
      worried
    2. B.
      puzzled
    3. C.
      interested
    4. D.
      attracted
  17. 17.
    1. A.
      especially
    2. B.
      basically
    3. C.
      hardly
    4. D.
      specially
  18. 18.
    1. A.
      argued
    2. B.
      searched
    3. C.
      analyzed
    4. D.
      thought
  19. 19.
    1. A.
      thoughts
    2. B.
      ideas
    3. C.
      minds
    4. D.
      memories
  20. 20.
    1. A.
      treat
    2. B.
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    3. C.
      judge
    4. D.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEENSGIVING?
TEENSGIVING is an exciting yearly event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SRING 2010 participants will once again better New York City and impact thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING2010?
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
Where is TEENSGIVING?                
All over New York City. Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington) at 9:00 AM for the event kick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will disperse across the city to work with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference and have fun!
Who participates in TEENSGIVING?
Hundreds of teenagers from around the city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, various city schools, youth groups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers (aged 21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
What projects do participants do at the agencies?
Sample projects include painting park benches, planting gardens, visiting and playing with underprivileged children, assembling craft kits for children in hospitals, assisting at animal shelters, working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeless shelters.  
Do I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?
Yes! Everybody benefits! Teen volunteers will receive *6 hours* of community service credit, good towards honor society, high school graduation and college application requirements. Adult volunteers will be “thanked” with a light breakfast, a gift certificate for their troubles, and the satisfaction of helping our city’s youth contribute to their community. In addition, all teen and adult volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 T-shirt.
This sounds awesome! How do I register for TEENSGIVING in SPRING2010? Interested teens and/or adults should e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman@92Y.org(subjet:TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and to register for this fantastic event!
**Teens can also contact their school’s Community Service Advisor**
TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the 92nd Street Y.

  1. 1.

    TEENSGIVING is an event which is held ______.

    1. A.
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    2. B.
      onceeveryyear
    3. C.
      everytwoyears
    4. D.
      twiceayear
  2. 2.

    Teenagers may do all the following in the event EXCEPT ____

    1. A.
      wateringflowers
    2. B.
      cooking
    3. C.
      cleaningstreets
    4. D.
      takingcareofanimals
  3. 3.

    An adult volunteer may get ____ for his time devoted to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.

    1. A.
      communityservicecreditandaT-shirt
    2. B.
      ahighschoolcertificateandalightbreakfast
    3. C.
      aT-shirtandagiftcertificate
    4. D.
      agiftcertificateandcommunityservicecredit
  4. 4.

    The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to _______.

    1. A.
      informreadersofsomefrequentlyaskedquestions
    2. B.
      introduceTEENSGIVINGinSPRING2010toreaders
    3. C.
      encouragereaderstoaskmorequestionsaboutTEENSGIVING
    4. D.
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Peanuts to This
Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. “What could be causing everyone to act this way?”
Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real talk I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice; flip (擲) a coin. Heads—the commander, and tails—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.
Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quite! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?
Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!

  1. 1.

    What did the author’s classmates think about his report?

    1. A.
      Controversial.
    2. B.
      Ridiculous.
    3. C.
      Boring.
    4. D.
      Puzzling.
  2. 2.

    Why was the author confused about the task?

    1. A.
      He was unfamiliar with American history.
    2. B.
      He followed the advice and flipped a coin.
    3. C.
      He forgot his teacher’s instruction.
    4. D.
      He was new at the school.
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “burning” in Para. 3 probably means _______.

    1. A.
      annoyed
    2. B.
      ashamed
    3. C.
      ready
    4. D.
      eager
  4. 4.

    In the end, the author turned things around _______.

    1. A.
      by redoing his task
    2. B.
      through his own efforts
    3. C.
      with the help of his grandfather
    4. D.
      under the guidance of his headmaster

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New Beijing, Great Olympics
The 2008 Olympic Games has been the most cheerful and anticipated（預(yù)先的） event throughout Beijing ever since Beijing was rewarded the right to host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, yet the focus should be shifted from making a promise to carrying out the promise made.
In my point of view, to bridge the gap between the promise and reality, Beijing still has a long way to go. To begin with, basic-structure construction should be the primary concern. Such basic-structures as communications and transportation system and facilities ought to draw our constant attention. For example, traffic jam has been an age-old headache in Beijing. The scene of long queues of vehicles worming their way inch by inch will surely cause great disorder, and impair the image of the city meanwhile. Next, to add charm to convenience, overall cityplanning is quite necessary. Time permitting, a redesign of city plan and adjustment of architectural style would provide a better environment for cultivating the characteristic, mixing oriental elegance(東方的雅致) with international greatness, will tower aloft(在高處) among surrounding architectures. To achieve such effect, Beijing shall seek opinions from first-rate architects and make an overall plan. Thirdly, quality of the population should be improved. To make an international metropolis, both “hardware” and “software” are important.
However, Rome was not built in a day. To carry out the promise of “New Beijing, Great Olympics”, deeds speak louder than words.

  1. 1.

    What does the underlined word “metropolis” in paragraph 2 mean ?

    1. A.
      suburb
    2. B.
      small city
    3. C.
      capital city
    4. D.
      town
  2. 2.

    Which sentence is not true according to the author’s opinion in the passage?

    1. A.
      Beijing has a crowded traffic since a long time ago.
    2. B.
      Experts in architecture are also important to the city’s construction.
    3. C.
      In order to host the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing has preparations to make in many ways.
    4. D.
      Hardware” refers to quality of people in Beijing.
  3. 3.

    How many aspects does the author mention to prepare for the Olympics in Beijing?

    1. A.
      two: basic-structure construction and people’s quality
    2. B.
      three: basic-structure construction, traffic problem and overall city planning.
    3. C.
      two: basic-structure construction and overall city planning
    4. D.
      three: basic-structure construction, overall city planning and people’s quality.
  4. 4.

    What can be inferred from the text?

    1. A.
      Beijing is going to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
    2. B.
      To carry out the promise of “New Beijing, Great Olympics”is a long-term work.
    3. C.
      Traffic jams will cause a lot of trouble and make people feel sick..
    4. D.
      An overall city plan is to make Beijing a city with eastern and western cultures mixed together.

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One of the most difficult problems a young person faces is deciding what to do. Some people, however, from the time they are six years old “know” that they want to be doctors or teachers or firefighters, but most of us do not get around to making a decision about a job until someone or something forces us to face the problem.
Choosing a job takes time, and there are a lot of things you have to think about as you try to decide what you would like to do. You may find that you will have to take special courses for a particular kind of work, or you may find out that you will need to get enough knowledge for a particular job.
Fortunately, there are a lot of people you can turn to for advice and help in making your decision. At most schools, there are teachers to give you information about jobs. And you can talk over your ideas with family members and friends who are always ready to listen and to offer suggestions.

  1. 1.

    In the third paragraph “turn to” means ______.

    1. A.
      turn your face around
    2. B.
      change into
    3. C.
      go to someone for help
    4. D.
      give advice
  2. 2.

    The best title of this passage is ______.

    1. A.
      Getting a Job
    2. B.
      Kind People to Help You
    3. C.
      Choosing a job
    4. D.
      Difficulties Facing Young People
  3. 3.

    The passage tells you that ______ for a particular job.

    1. A.
      you should have ideas when you are a child
    2. B.
      it’s impossible for you to get enough knowledge
    3. C.
      you have to face the problem
    4. D.
      you may enter a class to study
  4. 4.

    Making a decision about choosing your job ______.

    1. A.
      needs friends
    2. B.
      needs time
    3. C.
      cost money
    4. D.
      cost your ability

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A
Your Genes, Your Future
How would you feel if someone gave you an envelope with a description of every one of your genes? Supposing this information could tell you what illnesses you were likely to get, or even what illness you might die of, would you open the envelope?
It's a difficult question to answer. But the fact is that scientists have already begun to discover how certain genes influence us. And in the next decade, they will learn a lot more.
We have known for a long time that many of our physical characteristics are inherited. For example, our eye colour and certain diseases are decided by our genes. As long as you have a good diet, scientists can predict your height by looking at your parents' heights. And we now know that the need to wear glasses has a genetic cause. Our eating habits also appear to be decided by our genes!
With other characteristics, things are not so clear. Certainly, scientists have now shown that some traits are strongly influenced by our genes. Do you prefer getting up early or late? To a great extent, it's your genes that decide, Do you enjoy dangerous sports such as car racing? There is a gene that influences how much excitement we need.
But with most psychological characteristics, scientists are learning that both our genes and our environment affect us. This is true of things such as how violent we are, and how well we get on with other people. So, even though scientists may soon be able to describe our genes in detail, it does not mean they will be able to predict our future with any real success.
Nonetheless, the fact is that scientists will be able to "read" our genes in the near future. This will create new problems. To give a few examples, insurance companies may not want to insure people whose genes predict certain illnesses. Employers may not want to employ people who have a gene for violence. One thing is already clear -- with these new developments, life is going to become even more complicated!

  1. 1.

    Which characteristics is mostly likely to be inherited?

    1. A.
      Eye colour.     
    2. B.
      Interest.      
    3. C.
      Future.    
    4. D.
      Ability.
  2. 2.

    What kind of problem will these new developments create?

    1. A.
      You may die of a certain illness described in the envelope.
    2. B.
      There will be an increased number of violent people.
    3. C.
      People may take part in dangerous sports such as car racing.
    4. D.
      Insurance companies may refuse to insure people with a gene for certain disease.
  3. 3.

    Why won’t scientists be able to tell us a lot about our future?

    1. A.
      Because we’re affected not only by our genes but also by our environment.
    2. B.
      Because scientists will not able to read our genes in the near future.
    3. C.
      Because life in the future will be more complicated.
    4. D.
      Because scientists can’t describe our genes in detail.

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There is a scene that is repeated up and down the land during the month of June. Outside a church in some Scottish town or village a small crowd has interrupted its daily affairs to gather on the pavement. Near the west door a dozen or so overdressed people are glancing impatiently at their watches. The men seem a little self-conscious in their hired kilts; the women hold their wind-blown dresses and loudly admire each other’s hats. They are all lively and talkative, yet at the same time strangely reserved. The crowd ignores them, barely noticing when they disappear into the church. Even the arrival of the groom rouses little excitement. These participants are not the main attraction. We are waiting for the bride.
Whatever her age or appearance, everyone will smile and express approval. By convention, all brides are beautiful. Nobody says so, but the spectators feel cheated unless she steps out of a car, dressed in white from head to toe. The nearer she matches their image, the greater their satisfaction. This event is not merely a wedding; it is a tradition, and such occasions are potentially dangerous. Participants must pay strict attention to detail. An untraditional bride destroys the magic.
When the crowd has left, some bystanders will remain to watch the bride walk out of church on the arm of her groom. The guests troop out behind the happy couple and all gather on the pavement with an obvious air of relief. A piper strikes up Mairi’s Wedding and the guests start shouting and jumping everywhere, putting the photographer off his work. Before bride and groom lead their party to the reception, someone is sure to disobey the priest and scatter forbidden confetti (五彩碎紙).
The particulars of this scene are modern; yet three elements are present that have existed since marriage in Scotland began—ancient Roman law redefined in a Christian context, Celtic tradition, and pre-Christian tradition.

  1. 1.

    Why is the scene mentioned in this article often seen all over Scotland in June?

    1. A.
      It’s hot in June so men can wear kilts and women can put on beautiful dresses.
    2. B.
      A lot of Scottish people like getting married at that time of the year.
    3. C.
      In June people can get away from their daily affairs and go to church.
    4. D.
      June is considered the luckiest month of the year.
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 1) refers to ________.

    1. A.
      the overdressed people    
    2. B.
      the bride and groom
    3. C.
      the people on the street    
    4. D.
      the people’s hats
  3. 3.

    Please put the following in correct order.
    a. The bride arrives.
    b. The couple walks out of the church.
    c. A piper plays some music.
    d. The groom arrives.
    e. The bride and groom lead people to the reception.
    f. People wait outside the church.  

    1. A.
      f, d, a, c, b, e                
    2. B.
      f, d, a, b, c, e
    3. C.
      d, f, a, b, e, c                          
    4. D.
      d, a, f, b, e, c                
  4. 4.

    The underlined part “putting the photographer off his work” (in Paragraph 3) most probably means _____.

    1. A.
      making the photographer feel relieved
    2. B.
      giving the photographer a chance to rest
    3. C.
      disturbing the photographer when he is taking pictures
    4. D.
      having the photographer taken away from his duty
  5. 5.

    What can we infer from the passage?

    1. A.
      Women going to a wedding ceremony pay most attention to each other.
    2. B.
      Spectators of a wedding ceremony are particularly interested in the groom.
    3. C.
      Confetti is forbidden at the wedding ceremony because it is not all white.
    4. D.
      If the bride is dressed all in white traditionally, she is considered beautiful.

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A cheap drug that can stop bleeding in people recently injured in an accident could potentially save the lives of tens of thousands worldwide, a new study says.
Researchers studied the effects of tranexamic acid （凝血酸）, or TXA, in more than 10,000 injured people in 40 countries who received the drug within 8 hours of being injured. The study was published in the medical journal Lancet. Doctors found that patients who got TXA had a 15percent lower chance of dying from hemorrhage than those who didn’t get it . They also had a 10 percent lower chance of dying from any other cause, including organ failure and a head injury. The study was paid for by the British government.
The drug is commonly used in wealthy countries during elective surgeries(外科手術(shù)) to stop bleeding , but isn’t used for accident victims. TXA is off-patent and made by many companies. It costs about $4.5 per gram, and a typical dose is two grams. It is usually given via an injection（注射） and would be relatively easy to introduce, even in poor countries, experts said.
Previous tests of the drug regarded its use in elective surgeries, such as heart operations, but this was the first study to test the drug on accident victims. Doctors were worried it might increase side effects such as blood clots （凝塊）in the heart and lungs, strokes, or heart attacks. There was no evidence of that in the Lancet study, though the authors said it was possible they might have missed some of these incidents.
For people between 5 and 45, accidents are the second leading cause of death worldwide after AIDS, and about 600,000 injured patients bleed to death every year. Experts estimated that if TXA were readily available, between 70,000 and 100,000 lives a year could be saved. Though the drug wasn’t tested on children , experts said it would almost certainly work with them as well.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word” hemorrhage” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________

    1. A.
      serious illness
    2. B.
      heart disease
    3. C.
      heavy bleeding
    4. D.
      lack of drug
  2. 2.

    What can we learn about TXA from the passage?

    1. A.
      It can only be made in England
    2. B.
      It was only used in operations before
    3. C.
      It is a patented drug
    4. D.
      It is mainly used in poor countries
  3. 3.

    Doctors were worried about using TXA because ________

    1. A.
      a lot of patients died unexpectedly after using it
    2. B.
      it has no treatment effect on patients
    3. C.
      it can cause blood clots or stroke
    4. D.
      they hadn’t used it on accident victims before
  4. 4.

    What do we know from the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      It is a pity that TXA wasn’t widely used on injured patients before
    2. B.
      Tests have proved that TXA can be used on children
    3. C.
      People between 5 and 45 should be injected with TXA every year
    4. D.
      Accidents are the first leading cause of death worldwide.

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