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The basic flag of the United States is one of the world’s oldest national flags. Only the basic flags of Austria, Denmark, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzer land are older.
During the discovery and settlement of what is now the United States, the flags of various European nations were flown over the land, as symbols of possession. Later, in the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods, flags representing famous persons, places, and events were flown in the American Colonise.
The first official flag of the United States was created by Congress on June 14, 1777. It consisted of 13 alternate red and white stripes and 13 white stars in a field of blue, representing the 13 colonies that had declared their independence in 1776. Congress adopted a new flag of 15 stars and 15 stripes in 1795, to give representation to the two new states admitted into the Union, Vermont and Kentucky.
By 1817, there were 20 states in the Union, and it became apparent that adding one stripe for each new state would destroy the shape of the flag. As a result, Congress in 1818 restored the original design of 13 stripes and provided that each state was to be represented by one star. In 1921 Preside William H. Taft made the first official provision for the arrangement of the stars. He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each. Previously the arrangement of the stars had been left to the flag- maker’s fancy.
The evolution of the stars and stripes reflects the growth of the United States. After the admission of Hawaii into the Union in 1959, the flag was official changed for the 26th time since its creation.
There are many government flags flown in the United States in addition to the national flag. Among them are the president’s and vice- president’s flags and those of the federal departments and some federal agencies. Each state in the Union has an official flag. The United States Navy uses special flags for signaling.

  1. 1.

    The basic flag of the United States is _______.

    1. A.
      the oldest national flag in the world
    2. B.
      one of the world’ s oldest flags
    3. C.
      the most beautiful flag in the West
    4. D.
      as old as the basic flags of some European nations
  2. 2.

    Before the War of Independence the flags of various European nations flown over the land were symbols of _______.

    1. A.
      self- rule
    2. B.
      occupation
    3. C.
      peace and friendship
    4. D.
      independence
  3. 3.

    The first official flag of the United States was adopted ________.

    1. A.
      before the Independence War
    2. B.
      right after the Independence War
    3. C.
      when independence was declared in 1776
    4. D.
      during the War of Independence which ended in 1783
  4. 4.

    The 13 red and white stripes and 13 white stars represent _______.

    1. A.
      13 independent states
    2. B.
      the colonies that declared independence in 1776.
    3. C.
      the U. S. Congress
    4. D.
      13 famous figures in the American colonies
  5. 5.

    How many states were represented on the new flag adopted in 1795?

    1. A.
      13.
    2. B.
      15.
    3. C.
      20.
    4. D.
      2.

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The famous car Rolls-Royce has been largely hand-made and always one of the most expensive cars on the market.
In fact, Rolls-Royce is made up of two men’s names, Charles S. Rolls and Henry Royce. They came from very different backgrounds, received very different educations and when they met; their careers were going in very different directions.
In 1903, Royce bought a second-hand France Decauville car. He found the car unreliable, difficult to start and overheated. Royce decided he could do better himself and set about building two-cylinder (雙杠發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)) car of his own design. The first of these, built almost completely by Royce himself, was a success in almost every way: it started easily, ran smoothly and was very reliable. It never failed to impress everyone who saw it rode in the car, including Rolls.
While he was a university student at Cambridge, Rolls acquired a French Peugeot. It was the first automobile seen at Cambridge and by the time Rolls finished his studies, he was probably the most skilled driver in Britain. In 1902, Rolls went into the business of selling cars and became a leading automobile distributor. He was looking for a British car to market when he was told that Henry Royce had designed and built a two-cylinder automobile.
In 1904, Royce and Rolls joined together to build and sell motor car. They combined their talents—Royce the engineer and Rolls the salesman and businessman.
And, just two years later, the partnership produced the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a milestone car acclaimed (盛贊) by many by the time as the “ best in the world”. Over the years the automaker built a legendary reputation.

  1. 1.

    The Rolls-Royce is expensive for its ______ .

    1. A.
      procedure
    2. B.
      engine
    3. C.
      function
    4. D.
      impression
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “distributor” in Paragraph 4 probably means ______ .

    1. A.
      boss
    2. B.
      producer
    3. C.
      buyer
    4. D.
      seller
  3. 3.

    According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      The Rolls-Royce car is the most expensive car in the world.
    2. B.
      The two cylinder car built by Royce failed to impress people.
    3. C.
      When Rolls graduated from Cambridge University, he didn’t do well in driving.
    4. D.
      In 1906 the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was popular with many people.

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The Spanish exploration was the beginning of the history of San Francisco Harbor. That long history is celebrated at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The park’s main visitor center is only a few hundred meters from the waters of the great harbor. It is a memorial to the great ships and those who sailed them.
The visitor center holds many objects linked to the past of the great harbor. There are small ships, ship equipment, and hundreds of beautiful old photographs. Many visitors stop to look at a large painting of a huge sailing ship named the Balclutha.
Visitors who look at the painting can go out through the front door of the visitor center and see the real Balclutha. People walking near Fisherman’s Wharf often do not believe their eyes when they first see the Balclutha. Almost everyone stops and looks at the huge ship. The ship looks almost new. Several years ago, more than one million dollars was spent in repairing and painting it. Now, more than two hundred thousand people a year visit the ship.
The Balclutha is perhaps the most popular ship with visitors at the Maritime Park. However, there are also several other ships which are very important to the history of the great harbor. But not all of these ships are open to the public. One that is open is a small steam-powered workboat, called the Hercules. The Hercules was a tugboat. Until 1924 it pulled ships around the harbor.
Another boat popular with visitors is the Eureka. It was built in 1890. It is the largest wooden ship still floating today. The Eureka was a ferryboat. It carried people and cars across the bay. It did this until the Golden Gate Bridge and the Oakland Bay Bridge were built.
The park also has a very unusual looking museum. It is a large building that almost looks like a ship. The museum is filled with interesting equipment. One of the most interesting objects in the museum is a small sailboat called the Mermaid, which is only large enough for one person to sit in.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refers to _________.

    1. A.
      the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
    2. B.
      the Spanish exploration
    3. C.
      the main visitor center
    4. D.
      San Francisco Harbor
  2. 2.

    What can we know about the Balclutha according to the passage?

    1. A.
      It is the largest wooden ship.
    2. B.
      It is worth about one million dollars now.
    3. C.
      It is a steam-powered workboat used to pull ships.
    4. D.
      The huge ship attracts lots of visitors every year.
  3. 3.

    The ships are described in the passage in order to _______.

    1. A.
      show the history of the great harbor
    2. B.
      tell us each ship has its own features
    3. C.
      tell us which one is the most popular
    4. D.
      tell us these ships’ functions
  4. 4.

    We know from the passage that ________.

    1. A.
      the Eureka is still used for carrying people and cars
    2. B.
      the Hercules has not been used for pulling ships since 1924
    3. C.
      the Mermaid is a small tugboat that can only hold one person
    4. D.
      most of the ships in the park are open to the public

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The worst earthquake in 40 years shook South Asia on Sunday, starting with horrible waves that swept entire villages into the sea. At least 20,000 people in six countries were killed in the disaster, and millions were left homeless.
The quake shook deep beneath the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was felt more than 3000 miles away in East Africa, where heavy tides kept fishermen at home and resorts（度假勝地）closed.
It was as if the sea had struck the land. Residents of Sri Lanka, a small island country off the coast of India, ran to the hills to find safety from the tsunami. Many took their radios, televisions, and other valuables with them. The disaster hit Sri Lanka hardest. Of its 20million people, 1 million lost their homes, and 10000 died.
“The water simply raised itself up and huge waves came ashore,” wrote eye-witness（目擊者）Peter Thomas from India. “It was moving very fast. The force broke the glass walls of a restaurant on the beach here and damaged hundreds of boats.”
In some places, the tsunami struck with no warning. “The weather was fine with no clouds,” wrote an eye-witness in Indonesia. “Suddenly the seawater just hit the city. In some parts the water was up to chest level.”
A massive（大眾的）effort to help the affected countries is already underway. Leaders from around the world have promised to help, and teams of aid workers and doctors are rushing to the sea. “The United States stands ready to offer all the help to those nations most affected.” Said White House spokesman Trent Duffy. Organizations from the Red Cross to the International Monetary Fund have started fund-raising（籌款）drives to make up the costs of rebuilding.

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “tsunami” in Paragraph 5 can probably be replaced by “__________.”

    1. A.
      fierce wind
    2. B.
      heavy rain
    3. C.
      terrible storm
    4. D.
      large waves
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is NOT true when this disaster happened?

    1. A.
      A sudden storm started with thunder and lightning.
    2. B.
      The seawater rose suddenly and flooded the land.
    3. C.
      Huge waves came upon the land, damaging the buildings and boats.
    4. D.
      The sea struck the land, causing heavy losses.
  3. 3.

    In the last paragraph, the writer mainly states __________.

    1. A.
      lack of help
    2. B.
      international efforts
    3. C.
      the fighting against the disaster
    4. D.
      the result of disasters
  4. 4.

    What’s the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      Tens of Thousands of People Are in Danger
    2. B.
      Storm Caused Disasters in South Asia
    3. C.
      Terrible Quake Hits South Asia
    4. D.
      International Aid for South Asia
  5. 5.

    Where would you probably see this passage?

    1. A.
      In a textbook.
    2. B.
      In a newspaper.
    3. C.
      In a travel guide.
    4. D.
      In a dictionary.

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The Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US. It crossed New York from Buffalo on Lake Erie Troy to Albany on the Hudson River. It joined the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. The canal served as a route over which industrial goods could flow into the west, and materials could pour into the east. The Erie Canal helped New York develop into the nation’s largest city.
The building of the canal was paid for entirely by the state of New York. It cost $ 7 143 789, but it soon gained its price many times over. Between 1825, when the canal was opened, and 1882, when toll charges(過運(yùn)河費(fèi)) were stopped, the state collected $121 461 891.
For a hundred years before the Erie was built, people had been talking about a canal which could join the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. The man who planned the Erie Canal and carried the plan through was De Witt Clinton. Those who were against the canal laughingly called it “Clinton’s Ditch(溝)”. Clinton talked and wrote about the canal and drew up plans for it. He and Governor Morris went to Washington in 1812 to ask for help for the canal, but they were unsuccessful.
Clinton became governor of New York in 1817, and shortly afterwards, on July 4, 1817, broke ground for the canal in Rome, N.Y. The first part of the canal was completed in 1820. As the canal grew, towns along its course developed fast. The length of the canal is 363 miles.

  1. 1.

    We can see that the Erie Canal ________.

    1. A.
      joined the Great Lakes together
    2. B.
      crossed New York from north to south
    3. C.
      played an important part in developing New York City
    4. D.
      was the first waterway built in the US
  2. 2.

    It can be inferred that ________ into the Atlantic Ocean.

    1. A.
      the Great Lakes flow
    2. B.
      the Hudson River flows
    3. C.
      Lake Erie flows
    4. D.
      the Erie Canal flows
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      The Erie Canal brought profits of over $114, 000, 000.
    2. B.
      It’s 363 miles from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
    3. C.
      The West was more advanced than the East when the canal was built.
    4. D.
      Many other states helped New York built the canal.
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is true according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Clinton broke ground for the canal at both ends.
    2. B.
      Clinton started building the canal before he became governor.
    3. C.
      All parts of the canal were completed at the same time.
    4. D.
      Construction of the canal took eight years.

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The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25,1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule. During the 4th Winter Olympics Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics.
In the 1950’s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful. When the White Olympics came, the host countries as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sportsmen began to take part in the White Olympics.
Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14 500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meeting.
Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.

  1. 1.

    The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics__________.

    1. A.
      are the same thing
    2. B.
      are different games
    3. C.
      are not held in winter
    4. D.
      are held in summer
  2. 2.

    The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games _______.

    1. A.
      after the year 1936
    2. B.
      during the 3rd White Olympics
    3. C.
      during the 2nd White
    4. D.
      before the year 1932
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is true?

    1. A.
      Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.
    2. B.
      Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.
    3. C.
      All countries can publish stamps to mark those Games
    4. D.
      Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games.
  4. 4.

    What may appear on the stamps of the White Olympics?

    1. A.
      Basketball
    2. B.
      Table tennis
    3. C.
      Football
    4. D.
      Skating

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The history of the Games Olympia
Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games, is in the western part of the Peloponnese which, according to Greek mythology, is the island of "Pelops", the founder of the Olympic Games. Imposing temples, votive buildings, elaborate shrines and ancient sporting facilities(設(shè)備) were combined in a site of unique natural and mystical beauty.
Olympia functioned as a meeting place for worship and other religious and political practices as early as the 10th century B.C. The central part of Olympia was dominated by the majestic temple of Zeus, with the temple of Hera parallel to it. The ancient stadium in Olympia could hold more than 40,000 audience, while in the surrounding area there were auxiliary(輔助的) buildings which developed gradually up until the 4th century B.C. and were used as training sites for the athletes or to house the judges of the Games.
The Games and religion
The Olympic Games were closely linked to the religious festivals of the cult of Zeus, but were not a total part of a rite. Indeed, they had a secular character and aimed to show the physical qualities and development of the performances accomplished by young people, as well as encouraging good relations between the cities of Greece. According to specialists, the Olympic Games owed their purity and importance to religion.
Victory ceremonies
The Olympic victor received his first awards immediately after the competition. Following the announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the audience cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory.
The official award ceremony would take place on the last day of the Games, at the elevated vestibule of the temple of Zeus. In a loud voice, the herald would announce the name of the Olympic winner, his father's name, and his homeland. Then, the Hellanodikis placed the sacred olive tree wreath（花環(huán)）, or kotinos, on the winner's head.

  1. 1.

    When did Olympia become the site of the Olympic Games?

    1. A.
      In the 10th century
    2. B.
      B. Before the 4th century B.C.
      C. After the 4th century B.C.
    3. C.
      It was not mentioned here.
  2. 2.

    Which one is TRUE according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Zeus is the founder of the Olympic Games.
    2. B.
      The ancient stadium in Olympic were used as training sites for the athletes in the 10th century.
    3. C.
      The Olympic Games have much to do with the religion.
    4. D.
      The Olympic victor would receive a golden medal.
  3. 3.

    Can you guess the meaning of this word “herald” in the passage?

    1. A.
      the author
    2. B.
      the headmaster
    3. C.
      the announcer
    4. D.
      the manager
  4. 4.

    When the athletes won the game, ______.

    1. A.
      They were awarded immediately after the competition.
    2. B.
      They were awarded twice. The first, immediately after the competition; the second, on the last day of the game.
    3. C.
      They were awarded on the last day of the game.
    4. D.
      They were awarded on the last day of the game or immediately after the competition.

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The Chinese invented paper in 105 A. D. They mixed the bark of a tree and rags (破布) with water, put a screen into the mixture, and lifted out a thin piece of wet paper. They dried the paper in the sun.
The Chinese kept their secret of how to make paper until a war with Muslims in the ninth century. The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world.
The Mayan Indians in Central America and Pacific Islanders also discovered how to make paper, but their knowledge never spread to the rest of the world.
For centuries, all paper was made by hand. Rags were the main material. Then a French scientist discovered that people could make paper from wood, too. Finally, in the eighteenth century. a Frenchman invented a machine to make paper from wood.

  1. 1.

    Who discovered how to make paper?

    1. A.
      The Chinese.
    2. B.
      The Pacific Islanders.
    3. C.
      The Mayan Indians.
    4. D.
      All of the above.
  2. 2.

    When did the Chinese invent paper according to the passage?

    1. A.
      About 1 ,800 years ago.
    2. B.
      About 1, 900 years ago.
    3. C.
      About 2, 000 years ago.
    4. D.
      About 2, 100 years ago.
  3. 3.

    How was papermaking introduced into the rest of the world from China?

    1. A.
      Through wars.
    2. B.
      Through the Muslims.
    3. C.
      Through the Mayan Indians.
    4. D.
      Through the Pacific Islanders.
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      The Invention of Paper.
    2. B.
      The History of Papermaking.
    3. C.
      Different Ways of Making Paper.
    4. D.
      The Invention of a Papermaking Machine.

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The first true piece of sports equipment that man invented was the ball. In ancient(古代) Egypt, as everywhere, pitching (投擲)stones was a favorite children’s game. But a badly thrown rock could hurt(傷害) a child. Looking for something less dangerous to throw, the Egyptians made what were probably the first balls.
At first, balls were made of grass or leaves(樹葉) held together by vines(藤). Later they were made of pieces of animal skin sewed together and stuffed(塞滿)with feathers or hay.
Even though the Egyptians were warlike, they found time for peaceful games. Before long they had developed a number of ball games, each with its own set of rules. Perhaps they played ball more for instruction than for fun. Ball playing was thought of mainly as a way to teach young men the speed and skill they would need for war.

  1. 1.

    The ball was probably invented because_______

    1. A.
      throwing stones often caused injuries
    2. B.
      throwing stones was not fun
    3. C.
      games with stones did not have rules
    4. D.
      rocks were too heavy to throw
  2. 2.

    The first balls were probably made of_______

    1. A.
      animal skins stuffed with rocks
    2. B.
      twists of hay
    3. C.
      hides stuffed with hay or feathers
    4. D.
      grass and leaves tied with vines
  3. 3.

    This selection says that the Egyptians played_____

    1. A.
      many different games with balls
    2. B.
      many different kinds of games
    3. C.
      only one ball game
    4. D.
      different games with similar rules
  4. 4.

    The Egyptians thought that ball playing was _______

    1. A.
      childish
    2. B.
      difficult
    3. C.
      not enjoyable
    4. D.
      worthwhile
  5. 5.

    The best title for this selection is ______

    1. A.
      The First Ball Games
    2. B.
      How Egyptian Children Played Games
    3. C.
      Egyptian Sports
    4. D.
      The Beginning of Sports

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The word doping is probably from the Dutch word dop, the name of an alcoholic drinks make of grape skins used by Zulu soldiers in order to encourage their bravery in battle. The term became current around the turn of the 20th century, originally referring to illegal drugging of racehorses. In 1928 the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) became the first to ban the use of doping. A reliable test method was finally introduced in 1974.
The practice of enhancing athletes’ performance through foreign substance or other artificial means, however, is as old as competitive sport itself. The most famous doping case of the 1980s concerned Ben Johnson, the 100-meter champion who tested positive for stanozolol(司坦咗醇) at the Olympic Games in Seoul, 1988.
The main front in the anti-doping war has rapidly shifted to blood doping since 1970s. Blood doping is the practice of adding red blood cells to the bloodstream in order to improve athletes’ performance. The blood is usually processed in order to create a concentration of red blood cells, and then freeze them until needed for transfusion(輸血) back into the athlete shortly before the event. The extra red blood cells will deliver more oxygen and other essential elements to the athlete’s muscle tissues.
Just like any other problem, the only way to solve it is through education. Many high school sports programs now have people come in to talk to them about out the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. Young players must be fully clear on the rules and what substances are banned. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) has an easily accessible list of what substances are banned, how they are tested for and why they are banned on its website. This way, young players are clear on what they can put in their bodies. This is also a good way to educate players on the danger of the substances they may be tempted to use.

  1. 1.

    The word “enhancing” in the first sentence of the second paragraph means “_____”.

    1. A.
      showing
    2. B.
      directing
    3. C.
      upsetting
    4. D.
      improving
  2. 2.

    What can we know from the third paragraph?

    1. A.
      Blood doping is transferring one man’s blood into another
    2. B.
      Only blood doping exists in the anti-doping war in the 1970s.
    3. C.
      Blood doping is easy to be found and controlled by organizations.
    4. D.
      More oxygen in the blood helps improve an athlete’s performance.
  3. 3.

    The word “people” in the second sentence of the fourth paragraph probably refers to _____.

    1. A.
      teachers who teach P.E. lessons at school
    2. B.
      experts who do research in doping
    3. C.
      young people easy to be addicted to doping
  4. 4.

    Which statement best matches the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Prevention is better than cure.
    2. B.
      Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
    3. C.
      The best horse needs breaking, and the cleverest child needs teaching.
    4. D.
      A little learning is a dangerous thing.

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