1、 The man goes quietly into the room. He stands over the bed where his three-day-old son is lying and begins to speak to him. “My son, I have dreamt of you for many, many years. I had your name picked out even before you were born because I knew that I wanted you. Every time I thought of you I would
2、have a smile on my face. Gabriel. You always gave me joy. “I really hope we have a great relationship, where you can talk to me about anything and not be embarrassed. Most of the time it will seem like I am too old to understand, but Im sure you will see that, as I did with my father, my advice is s
3、ome of the best you will get. “I am sorry for the misunderstandings (误会) we will have, but you will understand I spent my whole life waiting for you. You are my son, so I am not going to sit back and watch you hurt yourself. You are very important to me. ”The man stops and looks at his son. Then he
4、begins to sob (呜咽). “Sorry, my dear, Im crying because something bad happened. I am seriously ill. I will leave you soon.” The man gives a weak laugh. “This is the first time in many years I have been brought to tears.” The man kisses the baby who is sleeping so soundly and whispers, “I will love yo
5、u forever.”1. Why does the man say so many words to his son?A. He wants his son to fall asleep. B. He loves his baby very much.C. There are misunderstandings between them. D. He dreamed of his son the night before.2. Why does the man cry when he is talking to the child?A. He will be too old to under
6、stand his son one day. B. He will die and leave his son soon.C. His son doesnt listen to him and falls asleep. D. His son will hurt himself some day.3. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. He picked out the childs name before he was born. B. The man is not pleased with his present lif
7、e.C. The man has had a great relationship with his child. D. The mans family will be much happier than before.BThe Greatest show on EarthThe Olympic Games are the greatest festival of sports in the world. Every four years, many countries send their best sportsmen to compete for the highest honour in
8、 sport. As many as 6,000 people take part in over 20 sports. For the winners, there are gold medals and glory. But there is honour, too, for all who compete, win or lose. That is in the spirit of the Olympicsto take part is what matters.The Olympic Games always start in a bright colour and action. T
9、he teams of all the nations parade in the opening ceremony and march round the track. The custom is for the Greek team to march in first, for it was in Greece that the Olympics began. The team of the country where the Games are being heldthe host countrymarches in last.The runner with the Olympic to
10、rch (火炬) then enters the stadium and lights the flame. A sportsman from the host country takes the Olympic oath (宣誓) on behalf of all the competitors. The judges and officials also take an oath. After the sportsmen march out of the stadium, the host country puts on a wonderful display.The competitio
11、ns begin the next day. There are usually more than twenty sports in the Games. The rule is that there must be at least fifteen. The main events are in track and field,but there are a few days before these sports start. Each day the competitors take part in different sports,like riding,shooting,swimm
12、ing,and crosscountry running. Points are gained for each event. Medals are awarded for the individual winners and for national teams.More and more women are taking part in the Games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis and golf. Womens swimming events were introduced in 1912.But it was not until
13、1928 that there were any track and field events for women. Now they compete in all but half a dozen of the sports. In horse riding, shooting, and boat racing, they may compete in the same events as men.4Why is there honour for the losers as well as for the winners?ABecause losers and winners should
14、be equally treated. BBecause failure is the mother of success.CBecause losers need encouragement. DBecause what really matters is to take part in the Olympic Games.5Which of the following is a longestablished practice in the opening ceremony?ARunners enter the stadium with torches. BEach team puts o
15、n a wonderful display.CThe Greek team marches in first. DSportsmen and sportswomen wear magnificent clothes.6Who takes the Olympic oath?AA judge from a foreign country. BA sportsman from the host country. CAn officer from the host country. DA Greek sportsman.7When did women start taking part in the
16、Olympic Games?AIn 1912. BIn 1900. CIn 1928. DIn 1924.C Laptop computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms. Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop compu
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