1、t have much time to get to the waterfall and back, so we were running. We were wearing flip-flops to prevent our shoes getting dirty. It was raining, but lightly. It kept us cool as we climbed over giant stones and through a shallow(浅的) stream. We followed red arrows (箭头 ) and crossed that stream se
2、veral times, walking on toward the promised waterfall. Time was not on our side, however, and we were forced to turn around. As we started back, we looked at the shallow stream we had just crossed. Where did this rushing river come from? That was when we realized a flash flood was around! In the few
3、 minutes the water rose at a fast speed. Now there were no big stones to be seen-only what looked like lumps (隆起) covered with rushing water. We had no choice but to move our way back carefully in the rushing water-in flip-flops. We had crossed the stream not once or twice, but six times in search o
4、f a waterfall that we never even reached! With most of the crossings,we needed each others help if we didnt want to be washed away by water. Wet all over, we felt relaxed after we made the last crossing. My dad always told me to keep off a river when travelling in the rain, Josh said as we hurried b
5、ack down the path.Why didnt you tell us that earlier? I laughed.Would it have made a difference? came the reply. He had a point.1. Why were there no big stones to be seen in the stream when they came back? A. The big stones were moved away by someone else. B. They were running too fast to notice the
6、 big stones. C. The big stones were covered with rushing water. D. The big stones were washed away by rushing water.2. Why didnt they find the waterfall in the end? A. Because they were short of time. B. Because they were wearing flip-flops. C. Because Josh kept warning them not to go any further. D
7、. Because the flood prevented them from going forward.3. We can infer(推断) from the passage that the writer and his friends_. A. were crazy about outdoor activities B. made full preparations before the trip C. crossed rushing water easily in the end D. had much experience in travelling in the rain(2)
8、“ Where there is a will, there is a way.” Perhaps not many students can understand this better than 22-year-old Michael Ha. Because of his story of success(成功), he has become an example to many young people.Michael Ha was born in a very poor family. His parents worked in Vietnam before they moved to
9、 Britain in 1980. They couldnt find work because they spoke little English. The whole family had to live no benefits(救济金)and they lived in a small house in Hackney, a poor area in London. Growing up was not easy for Michael, but he never gave up.At the age of 10, he set his heart on going to Cambrid
10、ge University(大学). It was not easy, either. Michael studied at a school, which used to be called “the worst school in Britain”. However, young Michael decided to try his best, no matter (无论)what kind of school he was studying at. The smart boy studied very hard and did well in every subject at schoo
11、l. Once he made a bet(打赌)with his friend to learn further maths. As a result, after spending just four months teaching himself from a textbook, he got an A in AS-level further maths.Now Michael is the star medical student at St. Johns College, Cambridge and has just won an award(奖)for his excellent
12、grades. He hopes he will be an inspiration(鼓励) for other young people from disadvantaged backgrounds(弱势背景). 1. When was Michael born? A. In 1994 B. In 1980 C. In 1990 D.In 19842. Where did Michaels parents work before 1980?A. In Britain B. In Vietnam C. In Cambridge D.In Hackney3. Which of the follo
13、wing is true? A. Michaels parents couldnt find work in Britain because they had little work experience. B. Michael had a dream of studying at Cambridge University when he was 11 years old.C.In order to get an A in AS-level further study, Michael spent 4 months teaching himself. D. Michael has won tw
14、o awards for his excellent grades.4. Whats the best title of the passage? A. How to Deal with the Difficulties B. How to Become a Good Student C. From a Poor Area to Cambridge D. From “Worst School” to Cambridge University(3)Su Su is a 16-year-old Beijinger. She studies at the High School Affiliated
15、 to Renmin University. She has just published(发表) her first book,The Enigma of the Universe.The Enigma of the Universe tells a story of a girl called April. One day she meets an alien(外星人) boy named Kaka. Kaka takes April on a journey into the universe(宇宙). Later April finds out a big secret about Kaka.Whats special about this book? Its a book written in both Chinese and English.Su wrote the book
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