Recently people have been witnessing the popularity of Korean serials in China. Many Korean serials have been showed on CCTV-8 even CCTV-1,let alone other local channels. And it is hard to get through a day without some talk about Korean serials. They enjoy high watching rate and have profound influences on people.

  My grandmother used to be strongly against watching TV,and insisted that TV did little good to people,especially the youth. But from unknown time,grandmother became interested in watching TV,and now and then,she would talk about the actors and plot with me. Frequently,she would be seated in front of the TV waiting for her favorite Korean serials. This summer I also felt deeply about the popularity of Korean serials,thereafter,I asked why. Basically,they are the visual effects,the plot,and the music that contribute to the phenomenon.

  First of all,Korean serials are eyecatching. They usually have handsome actors and beautiful actresses. Zhang Dong Jian's gentlemanship and An Zai Xu's fascinating eyesight catch thousands of young females' hearts,while young males greatly appreciate Song Hui Qiao's elegance and Jin Xi Shan's beauty. Regardless of their skills and other factors like the plot,the actors function effectively in keeping a watching record.

  In addition,they get marvelous pictures,from which we enjoy changeable seasons and places of interest in Korea. Blue sky and white cloud signify (represent) good state of mind of the characters,and drizzling weather and red umbrella intensify romantic impression. So watching them is just like enjoying free trips.

  Then comes to the plot of Korean serials,which can attract people of various ages. Most Korean serials have supporting characters who behave like either Cinderella's sisters or BaoYu's father,so the main characters,as a result,would have to suffer and experience a lot before their final weddings. Some people argue that the story between the main characters maybe too romantic to believe,however,these people seem to neglect to take into account that their love is what most young people are actually longing for. So,serials of this kind are young people's favorite.

  Quite a number of our serials fail to consider many factors other than love,and the case in point is Qiong Yao's work,in which love seems to be the only thing in life. However,Korean serials take friendship and family relationship as well into the plot,and these are the very things that attract people in both middle and old ages,as they make the serials humorous,reliable,and close to ordinary audience.

  Still,another point is about music. Though young people today are crazy about Jazz or Rap music as they express ideas of the youth,Korean music may be not inferior to them. In this Hip-Hop world,smooth and lyric Korean music is like spring breathes,it calms young people down and warms people's hearts. Even if people know little about the words,just to enjoy the music is not a bad thing.

(   ) 5. The writer took his grandmother as an example to show that        .

   A. she was free from her housework nowadays

   B. the influence of the Korean serials was overflowing

   C. the children have grown up and films won't do them bad

   D. she can enjoy the smooth and lyric Korean music instead of Jazz or Rap

(   ) 6. The writer seems to believe that our serials such as Qiong Yao's work fail to reach the same popularity as Korean serials mainly because        .

   A. our music is inferior to theirs

   B. our actors are not so eyecatching

   C. the pictures in Korean serials are more breath taking

   D. the plot of Korean serials attracts people of various ages

(   ) 7. What is mainly discussed in this passage?

   A. The romantic factor of the Korean Serials.

   B. The effective use of the language in the film.

   C. The popularity of Korean Serials in China.

   D. The cultural impact of the Korean Serials.

(   ) 8. From this passage we can conclude that the writer's attitude towards the Korean Serials is        .

   A. affirmative   B. negative

   C. neutral   D. indifferent

 The very last topic any parent wants to discuss is cancer. In fact,wouldn't it be wonderful if the topic never had to be broached? Unfortunately,few among us haven't been touched,in some way,by the disease.

  One teacher at Howell's,Land O'Pines School decided last year to make a learning experience out of cancer awareness,and with the help of his fellow teachers,has succeeded in taking a terrible subject and turning it into something that allows the children to make a difference while helping others.

  The Hats on Day project began a decade ago in Missouri when a fifthgrade class wanted to raise money to help a fellow classmate battling cancer. The children wanted to raise awareness about the effects of chemotherapy (化療) and decided to wear hats to show their support for people who lose their hair while undergoing treatment for cancer.

  During the 10 years since the first Hats on Day,the project has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for children with cancer. Raymond Gredder,a fifthgrade teacher at Land O'Pines,heads up the program locally. As part of the project,Land O'Pines students are asked to bring in monetary donations this week that will be contributed to the Foundation for Children with Cancer.

  This is the second year Land O'Pines is participating in the Hats on Day project. Last year the Student Council organized the weeklong collection and raised more than $2,000. This year Gredder is running the program through the fifth grade health curriculum. He believes it is extremely important for children to be involved in events such as Hats on Day that promote an awareness and understanding of people in need.

(   ) 1. What is the best title of the passage?

   A. Pupils Put on Their Hats to Show Off

   B. Pupils Put on Their Hats to Help Other Youngsters

   C. How to Deal with the Children with Cancer

   D. How to Get Along with the Children with Cancer

(   ) 2. From the first two paragraphs,we call learn        .

   A. parents are unwilling to discuss the disease cancer

   B. it is unfortunate for some children to develop cancer

   C. few people have been touched by cancer

   D. the students helped a teacher with cancer

(   ) 3. The underlined word "broached" in the first paragraph probably means        .

   A. ignored   B. discussed   C. felt   D. avoided

(   ) 4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

   A. Gredder is head of Hats on Day project in the country.

   B. Gredder helps students to understand people in need through the project.

   C. Howell's Land O'Pines School sets up a health curriculum to prevent cancer.

   D. Howell's Land O'Pines School is the first one to practice Hats on Day project.

 A certain good woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years. She 1       immediately and would have done anything to have taken the words back. What she said 2        the friend so much that this good woman was herself hurt for the pain she caused. In a        (n) 3 to undo what she had done,she went to an older wise woman in the village,4 her situation,and asked for advice.

  Listening to her,the older woman 5        the younger woman's distress and knew she must help her. She 6 knew she could never lessen the pain,but she could teach. She knew the 7        would depend solely on the character of the younger woman. She said, "Tonight,take your best feather pillows and 8        single feather on the doorstep of each house in the town before the sun 9      ."

  The young woman 10        home to prepare for her task,even though the feather pillows were very dear to her. All night long,she 11       alone in the cold. Finally the sky was getting light,she placed the 12        feather on the steps of the last house. Just as the sun rose,she 13       the older woman.

  "Now ," said the wise woman , " go back and 14        your pillows with the feather you have put on the steps,then 15       will be as it was before."

"You know that's impossible!The wind 16        each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps ！" the young woman was 17       .

  "That's true," said the older woman. "Never 18       each of your words is like a feather in the wind. Once spoken,no amount of effort,regardless how heartfelt or 19       ,can never return them to your mouth. 20      your words well and guard them most of all the presence of those of you love."

(   ) 1. A. regretted   B. sighed   C. wept   D. fainted

(   ) 2. A. spoiled   B. hurt   C. disappointed   D. influenced

(   ) 3. A. panic   B. shame   C. effort   D. outburst

(   ) 4. A. explained   B. instructed   C. simplified   D. summarized

(   ) 5. A. touched   B. tolerated   C. shared   D. sensed^

(   ) 6. A. therefore   B. also   C. anyhow   D. consequently

(   ) 7. A. consideration   B. burden   C. effect   D. anxiety

(   ) 8. A. put   B. count   C. carry   D. hand

(   ) 9. A. sets   B. rises   C. fades   D. shines

(   ) 10. A. arrived   B. left   C. found   D. hurried

(   ) 11. A. ran   B. trembled   C. labored   D. walked

(   ) 12. A. first   B. next   C. third   D. last

(   ) 13. A. returned to   B. attended to   

       C. responded to   D. attached to

(   ) 14. A. start   B. refill   C. finish   D. combine

(   ) 15. A. something   B. nothing   C. everything   D. anything

(   ) 16. A. blew away   B. carried away   C. turned away   D. wore away

(   ) 17. A. surprised   B. delighted   C. encouraged   D. excited

(   ) 18. A. misunderstand   B. bother   C. admit   D. forget

(   ) 19. A. ambitious   B. sincere   C. fundamental   D. individual

(   ) 20. A. Choose   B. Arrange   C. Design   D. Improve

A machine which makes water out of air could become the greatest household invention since the microwave.

Using the same technology as a dehumidifier (除濕器) ，the Water Mill is able to create a ready supply of drinking water by getting it from a limitless source―the air.

The company behind the machine says not only does it offer an alternative to bottled water in developed countries,but it is a solution for the millions who face a daily water shortage.

The machine works by drawing in damp air through a filter and over a cooling element which changes it into water droplets. It call produce up to 12        liters a day. The Water Mill will also produce more water when storms pass over,as the humidity (濕度) in the air increases. In keeping with its ecodevelopment,the machine uses the same amount of electricity as three light bulbs.

Inventor Jonathan Ritchey said, "The demand for water is off the chart. People ar looking for freedom from water distribution systems that are shaky and unreliable."

The machine,which is about 3        feet wide,is likely to cost £800 when it goes on sale her in the spring. Its maker,Canadian firm Element Four,estimates that a liter of water will cos around 20        pence to produce.

Environmentalists claim half the world's population will face water shortage because o        climate change by 2080. One in five humans is said to lack access to safe drinking water.

The Water Mill is not effective in areas with below about 30 percent relative humidity but with average relative humidity in England of more than 70 percent that won't be much o        an issue here.

(   ) 5. According to the author,the biggest advantage of the machine is its        .

   A. little power use   B. proper size

   C. unlimited source   D. high production

(   ) 6. We can conclude from the passage that the machine        .

   A. can be used everywhere

   B. has not been on sale

   C. will replace the water distribution system

   D. will solve the problem of water shortage

(   ) 7. What is necessary for the machine to work?

   A. Enough air. B. Enough humidity.

   C. Enough water. D. Enough containers.

(   ) 8. What is the best title for this passage?

   A. Machine to Make Water Out of Air

   B. Microwave for Household Use

   C. Filter to Draw in Damp Air

   D. Modern Dehumidifier on Sale

 August 23rd is a blue day for me. When I look back on the day,I can't help feeling depressive.

  At 7：00 a.m., the scream from my alarm clock forced me to open my eyes. The room was in gloom. It was raining outside. How comfortable it would be if I could stay in my bed for the whole day,listening to the sound of rain and enjoying laziness. But it was time to get up to prepare breakfast for my husband. He was supposed to attend an important meeting at 8 ：00. I spent 5 minutes pushing me into the kitchen. Who knows the terrible day began at this moment.

  When I turned on the tap,there was no water out. I was confused. Suddenly,I remembered the hateful notice posted on the building's entrance about a temporary water outage in the morning. I forgot it because of returning late from a birthday party. I searched all the water containers in the kitchen. There was no sufficient water for my husband's clean,least cooking food. It was 7:20. I have no time to waste. I called a friend living in next building for some water. Under her help,my husband finally had gone for the meeting on time. Sighs,I thought that I could go to bed to continue my dream.

  In the dark and silent bedroom,I was quickly back in my dream of last night―fighting against a mosquito,which had been buzzing around and I tried unsuccessfully to hit it again and again. The mosquito was so shrewd to escape,but I finally won the fight. All of a sudden,I was waked by furious knocks at my door. I rushed to the door but slipped down and hit the ground heavily. The horrible pain in my right leg and ankle attacked me over all so that I couldn't stand up and move. At this moment,I was shocked by a horrible screen. I was lying in water. All rooms were in water,2 inches deep,like a swimming pool. Hearing the sounds from taps,I realized that I left the taps on when I went to bed. What a stupid mistake!My leg hurt like hell,but I tried to move bit by bit to the door. I opened the door before I was totally exhausted. My neighbor switched off all taps and called the ambulance. In hospital,the X-ray showed that my leg was broken. Tears continuously ran down. I felt painful and lonely. I couldn't reach my husband,for he stopped his cellular phone during the meeting. At supper time,I finally saw him in the hospital. So I prayed along with my husband to end the unlucky day soon.

  Every time,I flash back the blue day,I highly appreciate my neighbor who helped me out. So I am convinced that even if you encounter a blue day,you can surely find some spots sparking in your mind.

(   ) 1. The writer's room was covered by water because        .

   A. the water pipe was broken during the night

   B. her neighbor broke the water pipe by chance

   C. the writer forgot to switch off the taps after turning it on

   D. the rain outside was too heavy and the water pipe was blocked

(   ) 2. The underlined word "furious" in the 4th paragraph is closest in meaning to

   A. unfamiliar   B. strong   C. violent   D. funny

(   ) 3. From this passage we may infer that the writer was a little        .

   A. forgetful   B. cautious   C. desperate   D. energetic

(   ) 4. A suitable title for this passage might be        .

   A. A Helpful Neighbor   B. A Blue Day

   C. A Careless Housewife   D. What a Swimming Pool

 Perhaps the greatest challenge I faced during my undergraduate years was entering hospital as a medical student. Even now,I still remember what happened to me the first day I 1        the gynecological (婦科的) department. Wearing white gowns,my teacher and I began to diagnose and 2        patients at 8 a.m. At the beginning,patients came in and my teacher got very 3       . After each patient's case history had been asked,they were examined. While I was only observing how my teacher 4        the medical records and never went into the examination room. Half an hour later,my teacher began to 5        with me. "Why don't you come into the examination room?" she asked.

  I was a man of few words and I would 6        if I met a girl,let alone doing a gynecological examination. "I think it's too 7," I answered.

  "But you can't forget you are a doctor. If you are shy,you are not able to 8        in this department," she said seriously.

  At that moment,I felt very 9       . Just then another patient came,when my teacher was preparing to examine her,I 10 to walk into the entrance of the room. "Please pass me the medical gloves. ” My teacher had 11        me. I had to get into the room and obeyed her. She asked the patient to take off her dress,but the patient 12        ,

  "Why?" My teacher asked.

  "I think that man should go away" ， she pointed at me. "Never mind,he is our young doctor."

  Quite 13      ,the patient took off her dress and we finished the examination. To my surprise,my teacher asked me to 14        the examination by myself when the next patient came. Under much 15        I entered the examination room and pretended to be experienced. In fact,I was so 16        that my heart was beating very fast. I tried my best to calm down.

  "Have you ever 17        any patients before? You seem to be very young. ” The patient asked.

  "Yes,I've worked here only for two years and if there is any question,I will 18        that old doctor."

  Hearing my words,the patient seemed to be 19       ,and I continued the examination successfully. Going out of the room,I told all this to my teacher and she was 20        with me.

(   ) 1. A. looked into   B. ran into   C. went into   D. burst into

(   ) 2. A. confirm   B. register   C. treat   D. exchange

(   ) 3. A. upset   B. annoyed   C. sorry   D. busy

(   ) 4. A. put up   B. wrote down   C. made out   D. handed over

(   ) 5. A. communicate   B. correspond   C. associate   D. disagree

(   ) 6. A. smile   B. nod   C. tremble   D. blush

(   ) 7. A. puzzling   B. interesting   C. embarrassing   D. exciting

(   ) 8. A. practise   B. prosper   C. continue   D. participate

(   ) 9. A. delighted   B. encouraged   C. fascinated   D. confused

(   ) 10. A. volunteered   B. hesitated   C. managed   D. failed

(   ) 11. A. reminded   B. informed   C. noticed   D. recognized

(   ) 12. A. bargained   B. balanced   C. appealed   D. refused

(   ) 13. A. obediently   B. frequently   C. gradually   D. anxiously

(   ) 14. A. command   B. connect   C. commit   D. conduct

(   ) 15. A. confusion   B. stress   C. sorrow   D. consideration

(   ) 16. A. astonished   B. gentle   C. nervous   D. sacred

(   ) 17. A. examined   B. met   C. assisted   D. saved

(   ) 18. A. convinced   B. acknowledge   C. inspect   D. consult

(   ) 19. A. relaxed   B. downhearted   C. moved   D. defeated

(   ) 20. A. surprised   B. disappointed   C. strict   D. satisfied

  George Black's father died in1889. George was eleven years old. His brother was fourteen. "We will not be able to go to school," his brother said, "we are going to have to work for a living. If we work hard and make men out of ourselves,even if we do not know the difference between A and   B. people will call us Mr. Black someday."George repeated his brother's words proudly more than 80 years later. By then he was a very old man,everybody called him Mr. Black.

 The two little boys,George and his brother,set out on their own in1889. They walked 40 miles from their village in North Carolina to the nearest big city Winston-Salem. They worked for a brickmaker for a while. After they learned how to make bricks,they started their own business. By the time I met George Black,he had been making bricks for a very long time. He still used the same method. He tied a mule to what he called a"mudmill (磨) ". The mule walked slowly in a circle turning the mill. The mill mixed dirt and water creating the wet mud from which bricks are made. Mr. Black gathered up the mud in his big hands and put just the right amount in each form. It was then ready to be heated in a hot fire. Each form made six bricks.

  "How many bricks do you think you have made in your life?" I asked him.

"Oh”， he said, "I do not know,I would be afraid to know. I made a million bricks one year. Mr. Arge Renals wanted to build a tobacco factory. He asked me if I thought I could make a million bricks. I studied and said' Yes,I could.,I did too. You can go see them if you want to. That building is still there. They are all my bricks,yes sir."I found myself filled with great respect for this man. He was standing in a hole in the ground covered in mud. He had made a life of earth and water and fire. He had made the building blocks of a city.  

(   ) 5. George Black became a brick maker because         .

   A. his brother was a brickmaker

   B. he had been old enough to find a job

   C. he had to support himself

   D. he wanted to start his own business

(   ) 6. All the following statements are true EXCEPT         .

   A. George made a million bricks every year

   B. Both George and his brother were ambitious people

   C. George insisted on making bricks by hand all his life

   D. George was over90 years old when he was interviewed

(   ) 7. From the passage we know that George is a person who is         .

   A. educated and hardworking   B. oldfashioned and lonely

   C. intelligent and easygoing   D. strong and struggling

(   ) 8. Which of the following is the best title of this passage?

   A. A Brick maker   B. Mr. Black

   C. A Million Bricks   D. Builder of the City

  The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center's exhibition "The American Twenties" explores the decade's great cultural and social changes,including ambiguities (模梭兩可) ， contradictions (自相矛盾) ，contrasts and conflicts as well as the many ideas that were born or started to have results in the1920s.

  Featuring more than400 items,the exhibition presents the achievements and events that characterized the period. The exhibition runs from Jan. 30 to July 29at the Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin.

  With the opening of this exhibition,the Center begins its celebration of its 50th anniversary year." The American Twenties" is the first of one of many exhibitions and programs planned in a year contributing to" Celebrating the Imagination."

  "This exhibition is an exploration of the1920s through the literature and art that was to become typically American and typically modern."

  The United States came out from World War I with wealth and power and an urge to remake itself. In the decade's struggle to define the future of America,a large number of issues were argued and fought out in poetry,novels,political tracts (小冊(cè)子) ，music and the movies. The exhibition takes a deeper look at many of the most important events and ideas that shaped the period.

  As these fundamental issues came to the surface,the idea of the "modern" became clear and the" American" century born.

  "The exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness the emergence of a distinctly modern American culture," Phillips said.

"The American Twenties" can be seen at the Ransom Center Galleries on Tuesdays through Fridays from10 a.m. to5 p.m., with extended Thursday hours until7 p.m.. On Saturdays and Sundays the galleries are open from noon to5 p.m.. The galleries are closed on Mondays. 

(   ) 1. The purpose of writing this passage is to introduce         .

   A. American history in1920s

   B. an exhibition called The American Twenties

   C. the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

   D. celebrations of the 50th anniversary year of the center

(   ) 2. 1920s became a distinctive period of time in American history for the following reasons EXCEPT that         .

   A. America modern culture was shaped

   B. America had just experienced World War I

   C. America accumulated great wealth during this period of time

   D. a lot of literature and art works at that time reflected the struggling time

(   ) 3. If you are a teacher,you can go to the exhibition         .

   A. on the afternoon of Monday

   B. on a morning during the weekends

   C. after a whole day's work on Wednesday

   D. on a Tuesday during your summer vacation

(   ) 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

   A. The exhibition only displays works in literature and arts.

   B. The exhibition will last seven months only closed on Mondays.

   C. During the early1920s,the Americans were in a state of confusion.

   D. There was such kind of exhibition as The American Twenties before.

  The little girl spoke with difficulty. She asked the clown if he brought the moon. He said he would get it,but first he wanted to know how 1        she thought the moon was. Lenore answered , " It is as big as the nail on my finger. I know this is so,because when I put my small 2      ,in front of the moon,my fingernail covers it."The clown then asked her how far away she thought the moon was. She said that it was not as high as the 3        near the window. She knew this because sometimes the moon got 4        in the top of the tree. The clown had one more question, "What do you think the moon is made of?" The princess laughed and said, "Of course,it is made of 5       .”

  The clown left Lenore and went to see the king's 6       . He made a round moon of gold,a little smaller than the fingernail of the Princess. Then he put the moon on a gold 7        so that Lenore could wear it on her neck. The clown took it to Princess Lenore. She was so 8        that she quickly got well. The next day she got out of bed and played in the garden. The king was happy,but then he began to 9       . He knew the moon that night would be bright in the sky. If his daughter saw it,she would know that the moon on her neck was not 10        the moon.

  Again he quickly 11        for his clown. The clown said, "I think that Princess Lenore is 12        than your officials and knows more about the moon than they do. I will ask her to explain how the moon can be on her neck and in the sky." The clown went to Lenore's room. She was in bed but not 13       . The clown asked her,"How can the moon 14        in the sky when it is hanging around your neck?" She looked at him and laughed. She said, "That's a 15       question. When I loose a tooth,a new one grows in its 16      ,doesn't it? It is the same with the moon. And I think it is the same with everything." Her voice got17 . And the clown looked at her 18        and saw that she was asleep. He covered her 19        with the blankets and walked quietly out of her room on his 20       .

(   ) 1. A. nice   B. bright   C. big   D. small

(   ) 2. A. finger   B. mirror   C. glass   D. box

(   ) 3. A. building   B. pole   C. tree   D. tower

(   ) 4. A. caught   B. lost   C. trapped   D. tied

(   ) 5. A. copper   B. silver   C. gold   D. cheese

(   ) 6. A. adviser   B. jeweler   C. mathematician   D. doctor

(   ) 7. A. pin   B. case   C. box   D. chain

(   ) 8. A. energetic   B. encouraged   C. surprised   D. happy

(   ) 9. A. worry   B. relieve   C. doubt   D. hesitate

(   ) 10. A. truly   B. really   C. practically   D. just

(   ) 11. A. searched   B. allowed   C. applied   D. called

(   ) 12. A. younger   B. weaker   C. wiser   D. stronger

(   ) 13. A. sleeping   B. playing   C. reading   D. singing

(   ) 14. A. smile   B. shine   C. swing   D. float

(   ) 15. A. difficult   B. confusing   C. foolish   D. different

(   ) 16. A. place   B. space   C. mouth   D. room

(   ) 17. A. louder   B. lower   C. softer   D. happier

(   ) 18. A. happily   B. strangely   C. closely   D. respectfully

(   ) 19. A. attentively   B. carelessly   C. quickly   D. gently

(   ) 20. A. toes   B. feet   C. hands   D. knees

  Next week,I will travel to Europe to attend the G8 summit. At this meeting,the leaders of industrialized nations will discuss ways to advance trade,fight disease,promote development that works,increase access to education,and address the longterm challenge of global climate change.

  When we help lift societies out of poverty,we create new markets for American goods and new jobs for American workers. When we help reduce disorder and suffering,we make America safer,because prosperous nations are less likely to breed (繁殖) violence and export terror.

  On Tuesday,America took new action to address the ongoing genocide (種族大屠殺) in Darfur. On my orders,the Department of Treasury tightened our existing economic sanctions (制裁) against Sudan and imposed additional ones. The people of Darfur have suffered long enough. We will not ignore a crisis that challenges the conscience of the world.

  On Wednesday,the United States demonstrated leadership on another crisis affecting Africa . HIV/AIDS. In2003,my Administration launched a$15 billion Emergency Plan for AIDS relief,and I've asked Congress to double our plan for HIV/AIDS prevention to$30 billion over the next five years.

  On Thursday,I announced three new initiatives (措施) that will help the developing world. The first initiative is a new project called the Africa Financial Sector Initiative. This initiative will help bring African nations the technical assistance they need and it will encourage the international financial community to promote up to$1 billion of new private investment in Africa.

  The second initiative is to help more of the world's poorest children get an education. My Administration has provided about$300 million to improve educational opportunities throughout that continent. Now,with the support of Congress,we will devote$525 million over the next five years to help provide a quality basic education for up to four million children in poor nations.

  The third initiative is a proposal to help developing nations meet their growing energy needs while protecting the environment and addressing the challenge of global climate change.

  In all these endeavors,the American people can be proud of our global leadership and generosity. Our Nation is delivering aid and comfort to those in need. We're helping expand opportunity across the world. We're laying the foundation for a more peaceful and hopeful future for all our citizens.

(   ) 5. Which may not be discussed during the G8 summit?

   A. Ways to deal with greenhouse effects.

   B. New medicines and treatment for AIDS.

   C. A new system to set curricula in universities.

   D. Increasing the number of import and export products.

(   ) 6. We can infer from the passage that         .

   A. America has taken measures to stop the genocide in Darfur

   B. America will come up with three initiatives at the G8 summit

   C. America will benefit a lot from helping achieve the goals of the G8 summit

   D. America has decided to spend$825 million helping children get an education

(   ) 7. The speaker made this speech in order to         .

   A. make an official report of the government's work

   B. tell the public the purpose to attend the G8 summit

   C. inform the world what America has done for them

   D. say goodbye to the public before he travels to Europe

(   ) 8. From the tone of the speech,we can see that the speaker is         .

   A. optimistic   B. confident   C. generous   D. broadminded