Mark Twain was born in 1835 and he was not a healthy baby. In fact, he was not expected(期望) to live through the first winter. But with his mother’ s care, he managed to survive. As a boy, he caused much trouble for his parents. He used to play jokes on all his friends and neighbors. He didn’t like to go to school, and he often ran away from home. He always went in the direction of the nearby Mississippi. He was nearly drowned（淹沒）nine times.

After his father’s death, Mark Twain began to work for a printer(印刷廠), who only provided him with food and clothing. Then, he worked as a printer, a river-boat pilot（引航員）and later joined the army. But soon after that he became a miner. During this period, he started to write short stories. Afterwards（后來） he became a full-time writer.

In 1870, Mark Twain got married. In the years that followed he wrote many books including Tom Sawyer in 1876, and Huckleberry Finn in 1884, which made him famous, and brought him great fortune.

Unfortunately, Mark Twain got into debts in bad investments(投資) and he had to write large numbers of stories to pay these debts. In 1904, his wife died, and then three of his children passed away.

At the age of 70, his hair was completely white. He bought many white suits and neckties（領(lǐng)帶）. He wore only white from head to foot until his death on April 21, 1910.

【1】Which of the following shows the right order about Mark Twain?

a. He became a miner.

b. He worked as a printer.

c. He got into debts.

d. His father died.

e. He became a full-time writer.

f. He joined the army.

A. a—d—b—c—e—f B. d—b—f—a—e—c

C. d—a—f—e—b—c D. c—b—d—f—e—a

【2】In order to make a living, Mark Twain _______.

A. always worked as a printer

B. did many kinds of work

C. wrote stories in the beginning

D. joined the army after he worked in a mine

【3】From the passage we can see that Mark Twain _______.

A. had a happy childhood

B. was a good boy and always did what he was asked

C. was very naughty（淘氣的）when he was young

D. lived a pleasant life

A. writing B. to write

C. written D. being written

A. exposing; challenging B. exposed; challenged

C. exposed; challenging. D. exposing; challenged

【1】Which of the following magazines are published every other month ?

A. Astronomy and The Environmental Magazine

B. National Parks and Air & Space

C. The Environmental Magazine and Air & Space

D. Air & Space and Astronomy

【2】Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage ?

A. Astronomy and Air & Space both cover achievements in flight.

B. The Environmental Magazine mainly deals with a variety of lifestyle topics.

C. Neither National Parks nor The Environmental Magazine covers the information about wild animals.

D. You can find tips on telescope observing and techniques for taking beautiful astro-photographs in Astronomy.

【3】If you have only $100 for subscribing (訂閱))to magazines a year, you will probably choose ____________.

A. Air & Space B. National Parks

C. The Environmental Magazine D. Astronomy

【4】If you want to read the magazine every month, you will probably subscribe ____________.

A. Air & Space B. National Parks

C. The Environmental Magazine D. Astronomy

A. the three times weight of B. three times the weight of

C. as three times heavy as D. three times as heavier as

Niagara Falls lie on the border of Canada and the US. It is now popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls are most attractive during summer season when weather condition is charming and attractive. At the Canadian side, floodlights illuminate(照亮) both sides of the fall for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.

When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing shopping at Toronto which is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants form European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.

Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver, who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Travel in Canada is being made easy as transportation facilities are of higher standard. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a high-paying country in terms of wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agriculture products. Canada dairy industry exports milk products around the world.

【1】What attracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?

A. Coastlines and sunbath. B. Lakes and beaches.

C. Animals and plants. D. Mountains and water.

【2】The second paragraph is mainly to tell us_________.

A. Canada and the US B. the beauty of Niagara Falls

C. the importance of the fall D. the hydroelectric power

【3】What do we know about Toronto according to the passage?

A. It is a political center in Canada. B. It displays the Canadian bravery.

C. Its people come from different countries D. Travelers can buy something cheap there..

【4】Captain George Vancouver is referred to in the fourth paragraph in order to _____.

A. tell us a history story B. compare Vancouver and Victoria

C. remind us to keep him in mind D. introduce the city of Vancouver

1) 今年20歲，即將畢業(yè)于職業(yè)院校。主修經(jīng)濟管理。

2) 學習英語超過八年了，熟悉電腦操作；在過去曾任學生報的編輯，有寫作和編輯經(jīng)驗；在校成績優(yōu)秀。

3) 性格外向，交際能力強。

要求：1) 內(nèi)容要連貫、完整。

2) 敘述必須用第一人稱。

3) 字數(shù):100左右。

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A.not to do B. not to

C. not do D. do not

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刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\ )劃掉

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞

【1】The brothers’ concern is if Henry knows about London or has any money.

【2】Great changes have taken the place in the country since the Olympic Games..

【3】The fact which she had not said anything surprised all of us.

【4】Youmustn’tdotheexerciseifyoudon’twantto.

【5】Shetoldhimheoughtnotdoit.