Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, was selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil．She and seven other non-Chinese winners had been chosen from 262 applicants from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English-language newspaper, China Daily．When Bowen ran with the Olympic torch, she was not only representing the United States, but also representing thousands of Chinese orphans (孤兒).
Bowen, a mother of two adopted (收養(yǎng)) Chinese daughters, is director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives of orphaned children in China．In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children．Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare institutions in 28 Chinese cities． About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and care for orphans.
Bowen hoped that running with the Olympic torch would help draw attention to the children in China．She was among 19,400 runners who carried the flame along an 85,000-mile, 130-day route across five continents．Beijing organizers say it was the longest torch relay in Olympic history.
Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan designer, live in China．Other countries represented were the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.
According to Olympic organizers, candidates (候選人) were selected based on an online vote, committee selection, their “l(fā)ove of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “communicating information of a real China to their native countries”．Each runner carried the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.
1．Bowen hopes that being a torch runner would help ________.
A．collect educational tools, medical support, etc, for orphans
B．make Half the Sky Foundation well known
C．draw special attention to orphans in China
D．communicate information of America
2．According to the text, Jenny Bowen ________.
A．is interested in Chinese sports
B．founded the organization of Half the Sky
C．has adopted 13,000 children during 10 years
D．loves Chinese culture and history
3．Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG?
A．The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.
B．It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.
C．It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.
D．It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a real China to the world.
4．What’s the best title for the passage?
A．Happy Life of a Great US Woman in China
B．A US Woman Carrying 2008 Olympic Torch in China
C．The Development of Half the Sky Foundation
D．The Longest Torch Relay in Olympic History

    Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, was selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil．She and seven other non-Chinese winners had been chosen from 262 applicants from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English-language newspaper, China Daily．When Bowen ran with the Olympic torch, she was not only representing the United States, but also representing thousands of Chinese orphans (孤兒).

Bowen, a mother of two adopted (收養(yǎng)) Chinese daughters, is director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives of orphaned children in China．In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children．Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare institutions in 28 Chinese cities． About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and care for orphans.

Bowen hoped that running with the Olympic torch would help draw attention to the children in China．She was among 19,400 runners who carried the flame along an 85,000-mile, 130-day route across five continents．Beijing organizers say it was the longest torch relay in Olympic history.

Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan designer, live in China．Other countries represented were the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.

According to Olympic organizers, candidates (候選人) were selected based on an online vote, committee selection, their “l(fā)ove of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “communicating information of a real China to their native countries”．Each runner carried the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.

1．Bowen hopes that being a torch runner would help ________.

     A．collect educational tools, medical support, etc, for orphans

     B．make Half the Sky Foundation well known

     C．draw special attention to orphans in China

     D．communicate information of America

2．According to the text, Jenny Bowen ________.

     A．is interested in Chinese sports

     B．founded the organization of Half the Sky

     C．has adopted 13,000 children during 10 years

     D．loves Chinese culture and history

3．Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG?

     A．The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.

     B．It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.

     C．It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.

     D．It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a real China to the world.

4．What’s the best title for the passage?

         A．Happy Life of a Great US Woman in China

         B．A US Woman Carrying 2008 Olympic Torch in China

         C．The Development of Half the Sky Foundation

         D．The Longest Torch Relay in Olympic History

    Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, was selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil．She and seven other non-Chinese winners had been chosen from 262 applicants from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English-language newspaper, China Daily．When Bowen ran with the Olympic torch, she was not only representing the United States, but also representing thousands of Chinese orphans (孤兒).

Bowen, a mother of two adopted (收養(yǎng)) Chinese daughters, is director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives of orphaned children in China．In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children．Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare institutions in 28 Chinese cities． About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and care for orphans.

Bowen hoped that running with the Olympic torch would help draw attention to the children in China．She was among 19,400 runners who carried the flame along an 85,000-mile, 130-day route across five continents．Beijing organizers say it was the longest torch relay in Olympic history.

Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan designer, live in China．Other countries represented were the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.

According to Olympic organizers, candidates (候選人) were selected based on an online vote, committee selection, their “l(fā)ove of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “communicating information of a real China to their native countries”．Each runner carried the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.

1．Bowen hopes that being a torch runner would help ________.

     A．collect educational tools, medical support, etc, for orphans

     B．make Half the Sky Foundation well known

     C．draw special attention to orphans in China

     D．communicate information of America

2．According to the text, Jenny Bowen ________.

     A．is interested in Chinese sports

     B．founded the organization of Half the Sky

     C．has adopted 13,000 children during 10 years

     D．loves Chinese culture and history

3．Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG?

     A．The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.

     B．It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.

     C．It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.

     D．It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a real China to the world.

4．What’s the best title for the passage?

       A．Happy Life of a Great US Woman in China

       B．A US Woman Carrying 2008 Olympic Torch in China

       C．The Development of Half the Sky Foundation

       D．The Longest Torch Relay in Olympic History

Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, was selected, as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil．She and seven other non-Chinese winners had been chosen from 262 applicants from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English-language newspaper, China Daily．When Bowen ran with the Olympic torch, she was not only representing the United States, but also representing thousands of Chinese orphans（孤兒）．

Bowen, a mother of two adopted（收養(yǎng)）Chinese daughters, is director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives of orphaned children in China．In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children．Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare institutions in 28 Chinese cities．About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and care for orphans．

Bowen hoped that running with the Olympic torch would help draw attention to the children in China．She was among 19,400 runners who carried the flame along an 85,000-mile, 130-day route across five continents．Beijing organizers say it was the longest torch relay in Olympic history．

Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan designer,  live in China． Other countries represented were the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia．

According to Olympic organizers, candidates （候選人） were selected based or an online vote, committee selection, their "love of Chinese culture and history" and devotion to” communicating information of a real China to their native countries"．Each runner carried the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil．

1．Bowen hoped that being a torch runner would help ____

A．collect educational tools, medical support, etc．for orphans

B．make Half the Sky Foundation well known

C．draw special attention to the children in China

D．communicate information of America

2．The eight foreign torch relay runners

A．were selected by Half the Sky        B．won the contest organized by the committee

C．a(chǎn)ll lived in Beijing                          D．carried the torch in the relay in China

3．We can infer from the text that Jenny Bowen ____

A．loves Chinese culture and history

B．founded Half the Sky aimed at helping Chinese orphans

C．has adopted 13,000 children during 10 years

D．is interested in Chinese sports

4．What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Happy Life of a US Woman in China

B．A US Woman Carrying 2008 Olympic Torch in China

C．Development of Chinese Welfare Institutions

D．The Longest Torch Relay in Olympic History

Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non－Chinese winners were chosen from a pool of 262 applicants (申請者) from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English－language newspaper, China Daily. When Bowen runs with the Olympic torch, she will not only be representing the United States, but also be representing thousands of Chinese orphans(孤兒).

Bowen, a mother of two adopted Chinese daughters, is the executive director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives and improve the prospects for orphaned children in China. In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children. Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare (福利) institutions in 28 Chinese cities. About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and nurturing love for orphans.

Bowen hopes that running with the Olympic torch will help draw attention to the children in China. She will be among 19,400 runners who will carry the flame along an 85,000－mile, 130－day route across five continents. Beijing organizers say it will be the longest torch relay in Olympic history.

Like Bowen, the seven other non－Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan graphic designer, live in China. Other countries represented will be the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.

According to Olympic organizers, candidates (候選人) were selected based on an online vote, committee selection, their “l(fā)ove of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “communicating information of a real China to their native countries”. Each runner will carry the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.

6. According to the text, Jenny Bowen ________.

A. is interested in Chinese sports

B. founded Half the Sky, an organization which aims to help Chinese orphans

C. has adopted 13,000 children during 10 years

D. loves Chinese culture and history

7. Bowen hopes that being a torch runner would help ________.

A. collect educational tools, medical support, etc, for orphans

B. make Half the Sky Foundation well known

C. communicate information of America

D. draw attention to orphans in China

8. Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG?

A. The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.

B. It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.

C. It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.

D. It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a real China to the world.

9. What's the BEST title for the passage?

A. A US woman to carry 2008 Olympic torch in China

B. Happy life of a US woman in China

C. Development of Chinese welfare institutions

D. The longest torch relay in Olympic history

10. The text is a(n)________．

A. biography                 B. argument            

C. news report               D. advertisement

   Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non-Chinese winners were chosen from a pool of 262 applicants (申請者) from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and the official English-language newspaper, China Daily. When Bowen runs with the Olympic torch, she will not only be representing the United States, but also be representing thousands of Chinese orphans (孤兒).

   Bowen, a mother of two adopted Chinese daughters, is the executive director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was founded in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives and improve the prospects for orphaned children in China. In nearly 10 years, Bowen and Half the Sky have touched the lives of over 13,000 children. Half the Sky is now present in 36 welfare (福利) institutions in 28 Chinese cities. About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and nurturing love for orphans.

   Bowen hopes that running with the Olympic torch would help draw attention to the children in China. She will be among 19,400 runners who carry the flame along an 85,000-mile, 130-day route across five continents. Beijing organizers say it will be the longest torch relay in Olympic history.

   Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan graphic designer, live in China. Other countries represented will be the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia

      According to Olympic organizers, candidates (候選人) were selected based on an online vote, committee selection, their “ love of Chinese culture and history ” and devotion to “ communicating information of a real China to their native countries”. Each runner will carry the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.

   41. According to the text, Jenny Bowen ____________.

   A. is interested in Chinese sports

   B. founded Half the Sky, an organization which aims to help Chinese orphans

   C. has adopted 13,000 children during 10 years

   D. loves Chinese culture and history

   42. Bowen hopes that being a torch runner would help ____________.

   A. collect educational tools, medical support, etc, for orphans

   B. make Half the Sky Foundation well known

   C. communicate information of America

   D. draw attention to orphans in China

   43. Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG?

   A. The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.

   B. It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.

   C. It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.

   D. It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a real China to the world.

   44. What’s the best title for the passage?

   A. A US WOMAN TO CARRY 2008 OLYMPIC TORCH IN CHINA.

   B. HAPPY LIFE OF A US WOMAN IN CHINA.

   C. DEVELOPMENT OF CHINESE WELFARE INSTITUTIONS.

   D. THE LONGEST TORCH RELAY IN OLYMPIC HISTORY.

   45. After reading the passage, we can infer that it is a(n) ____________.

   A. biography    B. argument       C. newspaper        D. advertisement

Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non- Chinese winners were from a pool of 262 applicants from 47 countries.

  When Bowen runs with the Olympic torch, she will not only be representing the United States. She will also be representing thousands of Chinese orphans, ABC news said.

   Bowen, a mother of two adopted (領(lǐng)養(yǎng)的) Chinese daughters, is executive director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was set up in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives and improve the future for orphaned children in China.

  Nearly 10 years later, Bowen and Half the Sky Foundation have touched the lives of over 13,000 children. Half the Sky Foundation is now present in 36 welfare institutions in 28 Chinese cities. About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and love for orphans.

  Bowen hopes that running with the Olympic torch will help draw attention to the children in China. She will be among the 19,400 runners who will carry the flame along an 85,000-mile,130-day route across five continents. Beijing organizers say it will be the longest torch relay in the Olympic history.

Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan designer, live in China. The other countries represented will be the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.

  According to Olympic organizers, candidates (候選人) were selected based on their “l(fā)ove of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “ communicating information about a real China to their native countries.”

Each runner will carry the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.

1. Jenny Bowen will represent thousands of Chinese orphans mainly because _______.

   A. she is an American orphan who lives in China.

   B. she likes Chinese orphans very much.

   C. she is director of the Half the Sky Foundation.

   D. she has done a lot to the welfare of Chinese orphans.

2. Which of the following statements is false about Jenny Bowen?

   A. She has been communicating information about the real China to the USA. 

B. She is executive director of Half the Sky Foundation.

   C. She loves Chinese culture and history very much.

   D. She will carry the flame along an 85,000-mile route.

3. How many factors for selecting a candidate are mentioned in the passage?

   A. One            B. Two            C. Three           D. Four

4. What is the passage mainly about ?

   A. Jenny Bowen, executive director of Half the Sky Foundation

   B. The longest torch relay in the Olympic history.

   C. Eight non-Chinese persons to carry the Olympic torch in China.

   D. A US woman to carry the Olympic torch in China.

Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non- Chinese winners were from a pool of 262 applicants from 47 countries.

  When Bowen runs with the Olympic torch, she will not only be representing the United States. She will also be representing thousands of Chinese orphans, ABC news said.

   Bowen, a mother of two adopted (領(lǐng)養(yǎng)的) Chinese daughters, is executive director of Half the Sky Foundation, an organization which was set up in 1998 and aims to enrich the lives and improve the future for orphaned children in China.

  Nearly 10 years later, Bowen and Half the Sky Foundation have touched the lives of over 13,000 children. Half the Sky Foundation is now present in 36 welfare institutions in 28 Chinese cities. About 4,000 children are active in the program, which provides trained staff, educational tools, medical support and love for orphans.

  Bowen hopes that running with the Olympic torch will help draw attention to the children in China. She will be among the 19,400 runners who will carry the flame along an 85,000-mile,130-day route across five continents. Beijing organizers say it will be the longest torch relay in the Olympic history.

Like Bowen, the seven other non-Chinese winners, including a German engineer and a Venezuelan designer, live in China. The other countries represented will be the Philippines, Colombia, India, Japan and Russia.

  According to Olympic organizers, candidates (候選人) were selected based on their “l(fā)ove of Chinese culture and history” and devotion to “ communicating information about a real China to their native countries.”

Each runner will carry the torch for 200 meters on Chinese soil.

69. Jenny Bowen will represent thousands of Chinese orphans mainly because _______.

   A. she is an American orphan who lives in China.

   B. she likes Chinese orphans very much.

   C. she is director of the Half the Sky Foundation.

   D. she has done a lot to the welfare of Chinese orphans.

70. Which of the following statements is false about Jenny Bowen?

   A. She has been communicating information about the real China to the USA. 

B. She is executive director of Half the Sky Foundation.

   C. She loves Chinese culture and history very much.

   D. She will carry the flame along an 85,000-mile route.

71. How many factors for selecting a candidate are mentioned in the passage?

   A. One            B. Two            C. Three           D. Four

72. What is the passage mainly about ?

   A. Jenny Bowen, executive director of Half the Sky Foundation

   B. The longest torch relay in the Olympic history.

   C. Eight non-Chinese persons to carry the Olympic torch in China.

   D. A US woman to carry the Olympic torch in China.