A few years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C．Standing outside the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended．In a natural reflex （反應(yīng)）, I reached into my pocket, pulled out all of my loose change and placed it on her hand without even looking at her．I was annoyed at being bothered by a beggar．But the blind woman smiled and said, “I don’t want your money．I just need help finding the post office.”

     In an instant, I realized what I had done．I judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be．I hated what I saw in myself．This incident re-awakened my belief in humility(謙恭), even though I’d lost it for a moment．

     The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant．I left Honduras and arrived in the U.S．a(chǎn)t the age of 15．I started my new life with two suitcases, my brother and sister, and a strong, serious-minded mother．Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, mechanic and pizza delivery driver among many other humble jobs, and eventually I became a network engineer.

     In my own life, I have experienced many open acts of prejudice (偏見)．I remember a time, at age 17 ----- I worked as a waiter, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me．I have also witnessed the same treatment of my family and friends, so I know what it’s like, and I should have known better．

     But now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to be going．That blind woman on the streets of Washington, D.C., cured me of my blindness．She reminded me of my belief in humility and to always keep my eyes and heart open．By the way, I helped that lady to the post office．And in writing this essay, I hope to thank her for the priceless lesson．

We can learn from the first two paragraphs that __________ ．

       A．the author regretted his act of prejudice

       B．the blind woman needed the money badly

       C．the author was as poor as the blind woman

       D．the author was a native American

According to Paragraph 4, hearing the father’s words, the author was probably _____ ．

       A．rather hurt     B．very excited      C．deeply moved      D．greatly inspired

According to the passage, the author probably agrees that one should ________ ．

       A．be nice to the elderly and the disabled

       B．try to experience different kinds of life

       C．treat others equally with love and respect

       D．think about one’s past as often as possible

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

       A．Learn from your past

       B．How my dream comes true

       C．A belief that will never change

       D．A priceless lesson in the street

—Can you believe I had to pay 20 dollars for a haircut?

—You should try the barber’s ______ I go. It’s only 10 dollars.

A. as             B. which                  C. where                D. that

Later in this chapter cases will be introduced to readers __ consumer complaints have resulted in changes in the law.

A. where           B. when                C. who               D. which

Nearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.

     Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don’t turn down party invitations just because of your shyness.

     Prepare for yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people . I think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.

    If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people, Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too.

    No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know about you.

The main purpose of the article is to _____.

A. explain how shyness developed.  

B .recommend ways of dealing with shyness

C. persuade readers that shyness is natural.

D. prove that shyness can be overcome

Which of these can you conclude from reading the article?

A.Shy people never have any fun.

B.Entertainers choose their work to fight shyness

C.The attempt to overcome shyness is always successful

D.The attempt to overcome shyness is always rewarding

Who probably gives the suggestion for fighting shyness?

   A. The author of the article             B. Shy men and women

   C. Doctors and psychologists           D. Popular entertainers

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I went to see a film after supper.

On my way_______the cinema, I met an old English             __________

Woman, _________had lost her way.   I gave up the            ___________

________（機(jī)會(huì)）to see the film, walked towards her and took    __________

her to her________(賓館). While going there, I told her           __________

great changes had ________place in the past few years and        ___________

she told me s________about Britain and her family. Though       __________

I _________(錯(cuò)過)the film, I felt very happy, for I not only        __________

helped the old lady _________ of trouble but also practised my     __________

s__________ English. If I hadn’t worked hard at English,          __________

I  w_______ have  been able to help her.                      __________

What should we use for power when all the oil in the world has_____ ?

A. run out of    B. used up   C. given out        D. given off

---You’ve agreed to go, but why aren’t you getting ready?

---But I ________that you ________me to start at once.

A. don’t realize; want          B. don’t realize; wanted

C. didn’t realize; wanted        D. haven’t realized; want

You can never imagine _______difficulty we had _______the cupboard upstairs.

A. what a; to carry                     B. how; to carry    

C. what; carrying                      D. how; in carrying

On a hot summer day, a soft drink can really take away your thirst. At home, at school, in the park or at the movies—you can find one almost anywhere.

       Carbonated(碳酸的)

       You can see bubbles in these! Of all soft drinks sold, about 75 percent are carbonated. But be careful, carbonated soft drinks have lots of sugar and caffeine. Caffeine is not very good for you in the summer, because it takes water out of your body. And the sugar can make you overweight if you drink too much.

       Fruit juice

       There are different kinds of juice. One kind is made only from fresh fruit. This kind of fruit juice may not taste sweet enough for some people, but it is nutritious. Another kind of fruit juice tastes good but has lots of sugar in it. Many young people buy this kind because the advertisements are good. It is bad for your teeth and bones to drink lots of this.

       Energy drinks

       These kinds of drinks have caffeine and things that make people get excited in them. They are sometimes called “party drinks”. Doctors say that if you drink too much of this kind, you may have a heart attack.

       Bottled water

       We have lots of different kinds of bottled water, such as mineral water, purified water and distilled(蒸餾的) water. They are clean and easy to drink. But it is best not to drink very cold water. It may make your stomach feel bad.

       Sports drinks

       Most of these have funny names like “Scream” and “G-Vital”. They have lots of vitamins and minerals in them. After you play sports, you may want to drink one of these.

       But if you just spend your summer holiday sitting around watching TV, you won’t need them at all!

Which of the following is NOT suitable for you to take if you go climbing?

       A. Carbonated soft drinks.                         

B. Fruit juice.

       C. Bottled water.                                             

D. Sports drink.

If you have to stay up late, what kind of water may help you?

A. Fruit juice.       

B. Energy drinks.  

C. Bottled water.          

D. Sports drink.

What’s the probable reason for you to drink sports drinks after sport?

       A. They have funny names that sound very exciting.

       B. They can recover the minerals lost in your sweat.

       C. They can effectively get rid of your thirst.

       D. They can take away your vitamins and minerals.

What’s the main purpose of the author writing this article?

       A. To advise us to keep away from unhealthy soft drinks.

       B. To teach us some useful ways of keeping healthy.

       C. To make advertisements for the soft drink companies.

       D. To tell us how to choose a suitable one from different drinks.

China has recently been faced with serious issues of product safety. In Panama, it is said that medicine made with a poisonous chemical sickened some people. A Chinese company had identified it as diethylamide glycol （ [化]乙二醇）, a low – cost substitute commonly used in automobile antifreeze（防凍劑）.

Some countries have banned Chinese-made toothpaste containing diethylamide glycol. China has now told companies to discontinue its use, even though it says the toothpaste is safe. Another industrial chemical, melamine, was found in wheat flour used to make pet food in North America. Thousands of dogs and cats became sick.

The United States has restricted some imports of Chinese seafood because they contained banned substance. And questions have been raised about other products, including children’s toys covered with lead paint.

Chinese officials promised to provide the European Union, the biggest trading partner, with detailed reports on enforcement efforts against unsafe goods.

Meglena Kuneva, commissioner (理事) for consumer protection of the European Union said China should have kept its promise.

China recently closed three companies linked to the Panama and the pet food scare. And it dismissed the former head of its food and drug administration. He was found guilty of corruption (腐敗) for approving unsafe drugs. This week, a conference of the State Council approved a proposed special measure on the supervision of food safety. The Xinhua News Agency said it calls for stronger controls over producers, greater responsibilities for government and more serious punishment for illegal activities.

But Chinese officials have accused some foreign media of overstating problems with goods made in China. They say food imports from the United States also fail inspection sometimes. Next Week, American and Chinese food safety officials are planning to hold 5 days of meetings in Beijing to discuss cooperation.

How many cases with safety problems are mentioned in the passage?

    A．Six      B．Five      C．Four       D．Three

How was Panama case dealt with afterwards?

  A．Three companies linked to it were closed down.

  B．The former head of food and drug administration was removed from his position.

  C．More serious punishment was conducted for leaders linked to it.

  D．Both A and B.

It can be implied but not clearly stated that ________.

  A．Chinese- made toothpaste is safe         

 B．the safety of “made in China” is doubted

  C．there are safety problems with one more Chinese products

  D．stronger control over Chinese products is in need

The passage is mainly about ________.

  A．China is facing product safety problems

  B．more controls are taken of Chinese goods

  C．overstated problems with Chinese goods

  D．China is losing its trade partners

What does “it” refers to in the last but one paragraph?

  A．China                    B．The European Union

  C．Chinese officials           D．The Chinese company