Samaranch (born 17 July 1920 – 21 April 2010) was a Spanish(西班牙) sports official who served as the 7th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001.Samaranch was born into a rich family in Barcelona, he studied business at IESE Business School in Barcelona. He was good at Spanish, French, English, Russian and German. Because of his father’s influence, he became interested in sports. He was fond of football, boxing, roller skating and ice hockey（冰球）in particular. Later, he became an ice hockey player, after that he served as Spain's national ice hockey coach. He was selected to be the president of the IOC at the 83rd of the IOC plenary session(全會)in Moscow in 1980. Samaranch's greatest wish before retirement is to hope the Olympics will be held in China. Beijing succeeded in hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics on July 13, 2001. Three days later, he officially retired at the IOC in Moscow. Then he was awarded the Olympic gold medal, and accepted the "International Olympic Committee Honorary Life President" title. In the opening plenary session, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Samaranch "Medal of Honor." Though he passed away , we Chinese people will remember him forever.
【小題1】 Where was Samaranch born?  He was born in         .

A．Spain	B．France
C．England	D．Russia

【小題2】 He became interested in sports because of         .

A．his coach	B．his mother
C．his father	D．his teacher

【小題3】He used to be a(n)          after he left IESE Business School.

A．businessman	B．football player
C．roller skating coach	D．ice hockey coach

【小題4】When did Samaranch retire as the president of the IOC ?______.

A．On July 17,1920	B．On July 13, 2001
C．On July 16, 2001	D．On April 21,2010

【小題5】 What does the underlined phrase “passed away” mean in Chinese?

A．經(jīng)過

B．傳遞

C．通過

D．去世

Samaranch (born 17 July 1920 – 21 April 2010) was a Spanish(西班牙) sports official who served as the 7th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001.Samaranch was born into a rich family in Barcelona, he studied business at IESE Business School in Barcelona. He was good at Spanish, French, English, Russian and German. Because of his father’s influence, he became interested in sports. He was fond of football, boxing, roller skating and ice hockey（冰球）in particular. Later, he became an ice hockey player, after that he served as Spain's national ice hockey coach. He was selected to be the president of the IOC at the 83rd of the IOC plenary session(全會)in Moscow in 1980. Samaranch's greatest wish before retirement is to hope the Olympics will be held in China. Beijing succeeded in hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics on July 13, 2001. Three days later, he officially retired at the IOC in Moscow. Then he was awarded the Olympic gold medal, and accepted the "International Olympic Committee Honorary Life President" title. In the opening plenary session, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Samaranch "Medal of Honor." Though he passed away , we Chinese people will remember him forever.

 

1.Where was Samaranch born?  He was born in         .

A. Spain	B. France
C. England	D. Russia

2.He became interested in sports because of         .

A. his coach	B. his mother
C. his father	D. his teacher

3.He used to be a(n)          after he left IESE Business School.

A. businessman	B. football player
C. roller skating coach	D. ice hockey coach

4.When did Samaranch retire as the president of the IOC ?______.

A. On July 17,1920	B. On July 13, 2001
C. On July 16, 2001	D. On April 21,2010

5.What does the underlined phrase “passed away” mean in Chinese?

A. 經(jīng)過

B. 傳遞

C. 通過

D. 去世

 

 

An old man lived in a nice house with a large garden. He took care of his flowers all the time, watering and fertilizing them.
One day a young man went by the garden. He looked at the beautiful flowers, imagining how happy he could be if he lived in such a beautiful place. Then ,suddenly he found the old gardener was blind. He was very surprised about this and asked,“You can’t see these flowers. “Why are you busy taking care of them every day?”
The old man smiled and said ,“I can tell you four reasons. First, I was a gardener when I was young, and I really like this job. Second, although I can’t see these flowers, I can touch them. Third, I can smell the sweetness of them. As to the last one, that’s you.”
“Me? But you don’t know me.”said the young man.
“Yeah, it’s true that I don’t know you. But I know that flowers are angels that everybody knows. We enjoy the happiness these flowers have brought us.”
The blind man’s work opened our eyes and pleased our hearts, which also made his life happier. It was just like Beethoven, who became deaf in his later life and wrote many great musical works. Beethoven himself couldn’t hear his wonderful music, but his music has encouraged millions of people to face their difficulties bravely. Isn’t it a kind of happiness?
【小題1】The young man was very surprised because _________.

A．The old man was deaf.

B．The old man could see nothing.

C．The old man took care of flowers every day.

D．The flowers was very beautiful.

【小題2】Why was the old man busy taking care of the flowers every day?

A．Because he liked doing it.

B．Because it can make him happy.

C．Because everyone enjoyed the happiness these flowers had brought.

D．All the above.

【小題3】Which of the following statements is TRUE about the old man?

A．He was a musician.	B．He was the writer’s friend.
C．He used to be a gardener.	D．He was very happy.

【小題4】What is the best title of the passage?

A．The beautiful flowers.	B．Beethoven’s life.
C．The blind and The deaf.	D．One kind of Happiness.

Samaranch (born 17 July 1920 – 21 April 2010) was a Spanish(西班牙) sports official who served as the 7th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001.Samaranch was born into a rich family in Barcelona, he studied business at IESE Business School in Barcelona. He was good at Spanish, French, English, Russian and German. Because of his father’s influence, he became interested in sports. He was fond of football, boxing, roller skating and ice hockey（冰球）in particular. Later, he became an ice hockey player, after that he served as Spain's national ice hockey coach. He was selected to be the president of the IOC at the 83rd of the IOC plenary session(全會)in Moscow in 1980. Samaranch's greatest wish before retirement is to hope the Olympics will be held in China. Beijing succeeded in hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics on July 13, 2001. Three days later, he officially retired at the IOC in Moscow. Then he was awarded the Olympic gold medal, and accepted the "International Olympic Committee Honorary Life President" title. In the opening plenary session, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Samaranch "Medal of Honor." Though he passed away , we Chinese people will remember him forever.
【小題1】 Where was Samaranch born?  He was born in         .

A．Spain	B．France
C．England	D．Russia

【小題2】 He became interested in sports because of         .

A．his coach	B．his mother
C．his father	D．his teacher

【小題3】He used to be a(n)          after he left IESE Business School.

A．businessman	B．football player
C．roller skating coach	D．ice hockey coach

【小題4】When did Samaranch retire as the president of the IOC ?______.

A．On July 17,1920	B．On July 13, 2001
C．On July 16, 2001	D．On April 21,2010

【小題5】 What does the underlined phrase “passed away” mean in Chinese?

A．經(jīng)過

B．傳遞

C．通過

D．去世

Martin is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be a“problem child”, but a recent 46  with his mother changed his life. He didn’t use to give his mother many problems. 47, after his father’s death a few years ago, Martin’s life became 48 more difficult. His mother couldn’t afford to pay for her child’s education. To do this, she 49 work, and so was often not at home.

His mother looked after him as 50 as she could. Unfortunately, Martin still caused problems. He was not 51 in studying and he often got in to trouble. Luckily, his mother was very 52 and didn’t give up trying to help him. In the end, she 53 a difficult decision:to send him to a boys’boarding school. Martin hated it and used to cause a lot of trouble.

One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. The teacher said it was necessary for Martin to 54 with his mother. Martin called his mother, but to his 55, this phone call changed his life. “It was exactly 56 Ineeded, ”he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me. She also told me that even though my father was no longer with us, he was 57 me and would always take pride in every thing good I do. That’s when I decided to change. I realize that 58 my father died, I have been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my mother pay more attention to me. ”

　　 Now Martin has 59 changed. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. How was he able to change?His mother’s 60 helped him to feel good about himself.

1.                A．conversation    B．report          C．survey   D．speech

 

2.                A．So             B．But            C．Therefore D．However

 

3.                A．very           B．many           C．much D．too

 

4.                A．could          B．had to          C．should   D．would

 

5.                A．soon           B．quickly         C．well D．good

 

6.                A．pleased        B．tired           C．bored    D．interested

 

7.                A．worried        B．patient         C．careful   D．serious

 

8.                A．made          B．took           C．got  D．thought

 

9.                A．a(chǎn)rgue          B．say            C．discuss   D．talk

 

10.               A．surprised       B．surprising       C．surprise   D．surprises

 

11.               A．which          B．what           C．that  D．how

 

12.               A．seeing         B．noticing        C．helping    D．watching

 

13.               A．since          B．before         C．a(chǎn)fter  D．when

 

14.               A．a(chǎn)lways         B．hardly          C．really D．just

 

15.               A．a(chǎn)dvice         B．love           C．idea  D．decision