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The first time Luca heard the Island of Inventions, he was very young, but the wonders he heard about sounded so unbelievable to him that they were forever kept in his memory. Since then, he never stopped searching clues which might lead him to that place of wonder. He read widely to collect information.
Taking a little from here and there, he got quite a clear idea of what the Island was really like. It was a secret place, where all the great men learn and invent together. To be able to join that select club, you had to have created great inventions. Only then could you receive the invitation.
To get a chance, Luca spend the years studying and inventing. Every new idea he got, he made it into an invention, and if there were anything he didn’t understand, he would seek help. Soon he met other brilliant inventors too, and he told them of the secrets of the Island. These young inventors would likewise dream of being sent “the letter”.
As time passed, the disappointment of not being sent the letter gave rise to even greater cooperation and help between them. Their inventions soon became known throughout the world.
But no invention came.
They didn’t lose heart. They continued learning and inventing, trying to come up with better ideas. Fresh talent was added to their group. One day, Luca, already very old, was speaking with a brilliant young man who had written to join their group. Luca told the young man the secrets of the Island, and of how he was sure that they would receive an invitation. Surprised, the young inventor said: “What? You mean this isn’t really the Island of Inventions?”
It inspired Luca and he realized that his dream had become true.
小题1:Luca read widely to ________.
A.get information about the great inventions
B.get clear ideas about the island for vacations
C.seek massages about the secret club of inventions
D.get more knowledge for the benefit of his inventions
小题2:Luca and other brilliant inventors around him shared a dream of _______.
A.being great inventors of worldwide fame
B.being accepted as members of the Island of Inventions
C.being inventors envied by members of the Island of Inventions
D.being remembered for the contribution to scientific development
小题3:What is the effect of their not being given “the letter”?
A.They were disappointed, while it encouraged them to work harder.
B.They became desperate and decided to have another way of living.
C.They changed their strategy and promote their inventions publicly.
D.They gave up their dream while continued their inventions together.

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小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:A
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Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
I have a problem, and I need your help. I always thought I was popular 小题1:school.  小题2: just now I fount out my friends didn’t invite 小题3: to their party. Everyone else in my class  小题4:   invited except me, and I don’t know 小题5:   . I can’t think  小题6: I did wrong. I’m very upset, and don’t know how to deal 小题7: it? What do you think? Can you 小题8: me?
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The first ting we do is to put an APB and this goes to all the police stations in the country.
Next we telephone the hospitals. Often the person we are looking for has been in an accident.
Then we might try parents, friends or relatives they might be with. We try to follow their movements and to find the last person they saw in local or national papers—especially papers they might read. There are other things we can do: put posters in places where they might be, go on television.
Here in America there is a magazine in which there are photographs of missing children. This is often the last hope. Of course, with nearly two million missing children every year, we can’t do all these things for everyone. We haven’t got the time, or the money , or the people who work for it. 
小题1: Who do they look for?
A.Criminals.
B.The drivers who have caused accidents.
C.News reports.
D.Missing children.
小题2: How many ways to find the missing children are mentioned in the passage?
A.Five.B.Six.C.Two.D.Seven.
小题3:When a person is reported to be missing, they
A.might not know the exact reasonB.might find out the reason first
C.set out to look for him at onceD.first turn to the police for help
小题4:They put photos in newspapers or put posters because they think
A.people will tell them what will happen to the missing persons
B.the missing persons might come back after reading them
C.everyone will know the missing persons
D.all the people will read them
小题5: According to the passage, when they are looking for a missing child, they
A.can always find him
B.couldn’t always try every way mentioned above
C.just try one way or another
D.won’t give up until they find him

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Jim was a farmer. He lived in a village far away from the town. One day he was  very ill , and everyone thought he would die . But his family wouldn’t give up. They decided to sent for a doctor in town . The doctor arrived the village two days later and looked over the man. The doctor wanted a pen and some paper , But there was no pen or paper in the village , because nobody could read or write .
The doctor looked around and picked up a piece of burnt wood. Using the wood, he wrote the name of the medicine on the door of the house.“ Get the medicine for him right away, ” he said, “and he will soon get well.’ family and friends did not know what to do . They could not read the writing . Then the village baker had an idea . He took off the door of the house and took the door to the nearest town . He bought the medicine, and Jim was saved. After that Jim would not let anyone wash the magic words off the door .
小题1:People in the village thought James would die because ________ .
A.he was seriously illB.the doctor could do nothing for him
C.the doctor didn’t comeD.they couldn’t find any doctor
小题2: The doctor got to the village two days later because ________ .
A.he walked to the village  
B.the will age was far from the town
C.there was something wrong with his car
D.they couldn’t find any doctor
小题3:When the doctor got to the village, he______.
A.found another doctor there
B.gave some medicine to Jim
C.looked over Jim carefully
D.had no idea and could do nothing for Jim
小题4: The doctor wrote down the name of the medicine with_____ on_____.
A.a pen; a piece of paper
B.a piece of burnt wood; some paper
C.a piece of burnt wood; the door of the house
D.a pen; a piece of wood
小题5: What do you think of the people in the village?
A.They were rich and clever.
B.They were lazy.
C.They could read and write well.
D.They were poor and fell behind the times.

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Suppose you work in a big firm and find English important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Centre
☆General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
☆3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one year (2000 yuan) courses.
☆Choice fo morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~Fri.
☆Experienced college English teachers.
☆Close to city centre and bus stops.
Tel:67605270
Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082
Modern Language School
☆ Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
☆ Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat.&Sum.from2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
☆ Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
☆ Language lab and computers supplied.
☆ 3-month course: (1050 yuan), 6-month course: (1850 yuan)
Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21 sty Century English Training Centre
☆ We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
☆ We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams:1 June and 1 Dec.
☆ We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
☆ Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
☆ 3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours:9~12 a.m. and2~5 p.m.
☆ A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language.
☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。
☆ Very close to the Central Park.
For further information call 67432308.
小题1:You work from 9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?
A.Global English Centre and Modern Language School.
B.Global English Centre and the International House of English.
C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training.
D.The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.
小题2: The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three schools in that.
A.its teaching quality is betterB.it is nearest to the city centre
C.its courses are more advancedD.it requires an entrance examination
小题3:You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it.
A.offers free sightseeing and social activities
B.has a special course in spoken English
C.costs less than the other schools
D.has native English teachers
小题4: If you take the evening classes at the International House  of English, you’ll pay about     yuan.
A.60B.240 C.720D.960

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Tong Shiqiang rushed into a kindergarten behind his primary school several times, carrying a __36__ of kids each time he rushed out of their classroom on that fateful(灾难的)day. Only 14 years old and 1.5m tall, Tong can now __37__ a national bravery award for saving seven children.
The grade-6 student was __38__ a Chinese language class in Zhongwang Primary School in Qishan village of Longnan city, one of the worst-hit areas in Gansu province, __39__ the deadly quake struck on May 12,2008. There were 49 __40__ students in his class at the time.
"Windows began rattling(嘎嘎响)and it __41__ as if lots of bees were singing underground," __42__ Tong Shuangxi, Tong Shiqiang’s teacher and uncle. "The sound grew __43__ ... and then I __44__ it was an earthquake."
The teacher cried: " __45__ out!" All the students ran out of the room immediately.
__46__ outside, Tong Shuangxi rushed toward the kindergarten where the children __47__ a nap (午睡). Tong Shiqiang ran with him.
Only three of the kids had __48__ to run out of their room when they __49__ the building. The rest were crying, too __50__ to move. It __51__ less than three minutes for them to carry out all the five- and six-year-olds to __52__.
__53__ whether all the kids had been saved, Tong and his nephew had __54__ begun checking the name list when the classroom’s walls fell down. "That’s the only time I was scared," said Tong Shiqiang.
The 14-year-old is __55__ to be nominated (提名) for the child hero award, to be given by the Ministry of Education and the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Youth League.
小题1:
A.scoreB.dozenC.couple D.number
小题2:
A.beatB.winC.showD.give
小题3:
A.listeningB.hearingC.givingD.attending
小题4:
A.whenB.whileC.whereD.which
小题5:
A.anotherB.otherC.othersD.the other
小题6:
A.lookedB.turnedC.appearedD.seemed
小题7:
A.remindsB.remainsC.recallsD.remarks
小题8:
A.a louderB.weakerC.clearerD.louder
小题9:
A.realizedB.foundC.thoughtD.recognized
小题10:
A.NobodyB.EverybodyC.SomebodyD.Anybody
小题11:
A.onceB.BeforeC.SinceD.After
小题12:
A.were havingB.haveC.hadD.having had
小题13:
A.triedB.wanted C.managedD.attempted
小题14:
A.arrivedB.reachedC.gotD.escaped
小题15:
A.surprisedB.movedC.frightenedD.excited
小题16:
A.paidB.spentC.costD.took
小题17:
A.safetyB.classroomC.yardD.hospital
小题18:
A.No problemB.No wonderC.Not sureD.Not know
小题19:
A.everB.justC.neverD.even
小题20:
A.possibleB.probableC.likelyD.maybe

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