62、(1分)

It doesn’t matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That’s what all doctors thought, until they heard about AI Herpin. AI Herpin, it was said, never slept, Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.

AI Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised . Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw Herpin sleeping , In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.

The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injurted(伤害)several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure.

Herpin died at the age of 94.

1. The main idea of this passage is that _______.

A. large numbers of people do not need sleep

B. a person was found who actually didn’t need any sleep

C. everyone needs some sleep to stay alive

D. people can live longer by trying not to sleep

2. The doctors came to visit Herpin , expecting to ______.

A. cure him of his sleeplessness

B. find that his sleeplessness was not really true

C. find a way to free people from the need of sleeping

D. find out why some old people didn’t need any sleep

3. After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that AL Herpin ________.

A. was too old to need any sleep B. often slept in a chair

C. needed no sleep at all D. needed some kind of sleep

4. One reason that might explain Herpin’s sleeplessness was ________.

A. that he hadn’t got a bed B. that he had gradually got rid of the sleeping habit

C. his mother’s injury before he was born D. his magnificent physical condition

5. AI Herpin’s condition could be regarded as ______.

A. a common one B. one that could be cured

C. very healthy D. a rare one

63、(1分)

Read the following directions on a bottle of medicine：

“Take two tablets(药片)with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required, For maximum(最大量) night-time and early morning relief(缓解疼痛), take two tablets at bed - time, Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.

For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount for a grownup. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor’s advice.

Reduce the amount if nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness occurs,”

1. The directions on this medicine bottle clearly warn the patient not to take more than .

A. twenty-four tablets a day. B. eight tablets a day.

C. six tablets a day. D. three tablets a day.

2. We can infer from the directions that .

A. the medicine could cause some people to feel nervous.

B. children may take the same amount that grown-ups take.

C. one may not take this medicine before going to bed.

D. the medicine is a liquid.

3. If one cannot sleep, it is suggested that he .

A. take two tablets before going to bed. B. take less than two tablets before going to bed.

C. stop taking the medicine. D. ask advice of a doctor.

4. Obviously the medicine .

A. may be dangerous to small children.

B. cannot be taken by children under twelve years old.

C. may be taken by children but not by grown-ups.

D. may be taken by grown-ups but not by children.

64、(1分)

In earliest times, men considered lightning to be one of the great mysteries (神秘的事物) of nature. Some ancient peoples believed that lightning and thunder were the weapons (武器) of the gods.

In reality, lightning is a flow of electricity formed high above the earth. A single flash of lightning 1.6 kilometres long has enough electricity to light one million light bulbs (灯泡).

The American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, was the first to show the connection between electricity and lightning in 1752. In the same year he also built the first lightning rod (避雷针). This device (装置物) protects buildings from being damaged by lightning.

Modern science has discovered that one stroke (闪击) of lightning has a voltage (电压) of more than 15 million volts (伏特). A flash of lightning between a cloud and the earth may be as long as 13 kilometers, and travel at a speed of 30 million meters per second.

Scientists judge that there are about 2,000 million flashes of lightning per year. Lightning hits the Empire State Building in New York City 30 to 48 times a year. In the United States alone it kills an average (平均数) of one person every day.

The safest place to be in case of an electrical storm is in a closed car. Outside, one should go to low ground and not get under tress. Also, one should stay out of water and away from metal fences. Inside a house, people should avoid open doorways and windows and not touch wires or metal things.

With lightning, it is better to be safe than sorry?

1. People once thought lightning came from ________.

A. the sky B. the gods C. the earth D. nature

2. According to the passage what do you think all buildings need?

A. Metal fences. B. Electricity. C. lightning rods. D. Machines.

3. Lightning can travel ________.

A. as quickly as water B. not so quickly as electricity

C. at very low speed D. at very high speed

4. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. In the U.S about one person per day dies from lightning.

B. The Empire State Building frequently gets hit by lightning.

C. Swimming during a thunder storm is a good idea.

D. A closed car is the best place to be during an electrical storm.

5. Lightning is probably ______ to man.

A. useful B. kind C. useless D. friendly

65、(1分)

Although English is not as old as Chinese, it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating(创造) new words, and we are often able to know where most words come from.

Sometimes , however, no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers(汉堡包) are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham(火腿)? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America from Europe. They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburg. They did not speak good English, but they ate good food. When some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef(牛肉), they asked the Germans what it was. The Germans did not understand the question and answered, “We come from Hamburg.” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea. He cooked some round pieces of beef like those which the men from Hamburg ate. Then he put each between two pieces of bread and started selling them. Such bread came to be called “hamburgers”. Today “hamburgers” are sold in many countries around the world.

Whether this story is true or not, it certainly is interesting. Knowing why any word has a certain meaning is interesting. too. This reason, for most English words, can be found in any large English dictionary.

1. According to the writer, English is .

A. as old as Chinese B. older than German

C. not so old as Chinese D. very difficult to learn

2. Hamburg is .

A. a kind of food B. a round piece of beef

C. the name of a village D. a city in Germany

3. According to the story, .

A. few Americans like hamburgers B. hamburgers are made with beef

C. hamburgers are made with ham D. hamburgers were first sold about a century ago

4. According to the writer, which of the following can often be found in any large English dictionary?

A. Where all the new words come from

B. Where those Germans came from

C. The reason why a word has a certain meaning

D. The reason why English is spoken around the world

5. According to the story, the word “hamburger” comes from .

A. China because it has a long history

B. England because Germans don’t speak good English

C. the round pieces of beef which those people from Hamburg were eating

D. English speakers because they always create new words

66、(1分)

In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the filmmaker Walt Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon(动画片) film for children. When Walt Disney heard Nash’s voice, he said “Stop! That’s our duck!”

The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat(水上住家) and wore his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight-minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audience liked him because he was lazy and greedy(贪婪的), and because he lost his temper(发脾气) very quickly . And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews(侄子). Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody like Mickey.

In the 1930S,’ 40s and ‘50s Donald and hid friends Mickey , Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational films about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared---there were no more new cartoons.

Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s children can still see the old cartoons on television and hear that famous voice.

1. Who made Donald Duck film?

A. Mickey Mouse B. Clarence Nash C. Walt Disney D. Pluto

2. When was the first Donald Duck film made?

A.In 1933 B. In 1934 C. In 1966 D. In 1930

3. Who was Clarence Nash?

A. A cartoonist B. Donald Duck’s voice C. A film-maker D. A film star

4. Where do today’s children see Donald Duck?

A. In new film B. At the cinema C. On television D. At concerts

5. The underlined word audience in the second paragraph means .

A. reads B.formal interview C. law freedom D. the people who watch a film at a cinema

6. The underlined word goody-goody in the second paragraph means a person who .

A. likes to appear to be faultless in behaviour

B. who likes to appear to be faulty in behaviour

C. dislikes to appear to be faultless in behaviour

D. dislikes to be faulty in behaviour

67、(1分)

Why do we have in a camera a lens(镜头)instead of a simple hole?

The reason can be seen from the figures(图像).

In Figure 1, the hole is small. Rays of light from a point (P1)outside reach a very small part of the wall opposite, and we see there a small point. But when the hole is bigger, as in Figure 2, rays from the point(P2)can cover a larger part of the wall opposite, and we don’t see a clear point, Rays from other points(Q) outside can also fall on the same place inside. Therefore the picture is not clear when the hole is big and it is not bright when the hole is small because very very little light can pass through it.. We can get better result with a lens. If the lens is made in the shape shown in Figure 3, all the rays of light from the point(P3) are thrown on point(P’) inside. The picture which we see, therefore, is clear, and it is also bright because more light can pass through a lens than through a small hole.

1. In Figure 1 we see a faint small point on the wall because .

A. the point(P1) is very small B. the hole isn’t big enough

C. light rays don’t travel in straight lines D. light rays can’t pass through a small hole

2. Figure 2 shows that the bigger the hole is, .

A. the more light can pass through B. the clearer the picture will be

C. the better result we will get D. the faster the light rays travel

3. From figure 3, we can see a lens .

A. can form a clear picture B. can make light go in a straight line

C. can help light rays to go faster D. cannot give the picture more light than in Fig. 2

4. The main idea of the second paragraph of the article is that .

A. a smaller hole is better than a bigger one

B. big holes are better than small ones

C. both a big hole and a small one have their weak points

D. light rays are sure to pass through a hole no matter it is big or small

5. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Light can go through all kinds of materials

B. A camera can’t be made without a lens

C. The lens is only used in a camera

D. Most of the light we get is from the lens

68、(1分)

Overhead bridges are found in many parts of Beijing, especially in places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is dangerous.

The purpose of these bridges is to enable pedestrians (行人) to cross roads safely. Overhead bridges are used to very much the same way as zebra crossings. They are more efficient (效率高的) although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is inconvenient especially to older people. When pedestrains use an overhead bridge, they do not hold up traffic. However, when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help pedestrians and to keep traffic moving at the same time.

The government of Beijing has spent a large amount of money on building these bridges. For their own safety, pedestrians should be encouraged to use them instead of risking (冒…危险) their lives by dashing across the road. Old people , however , may find it a little difficult climbing up and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking across the road with all the danger of moving traffic.

Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose. Pedestrians, both old and young, should make it a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.

1. What is the advantage of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage?

A. Taller trucks can pass under them.

B. Pedestrians can climb up and have a view of the city.

C. They are safer for pedestrians and can keep traffic moving at the same time.

D. They are easier and more convenient for the pedestrians.

2. Why were overhead bridges built in Beijing?

A. Because they prevent traffic from being held up.

B. Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross the road.

C. Because they save money for the government.

D. Because they save time for the pedestrians.

3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Overhead bridges are found in every part of Beijing.

B. Overhead bridges are only found in the centre of Beijing.

C. Overhead bridges are found in many parts of big cities in China.

D. Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy.

4. The underlined words a zebra crossing probably mean ________.

A. a safe place across a road for pedestrians to walk across the road

B. a wild animal from Africa that looks like a horse with broad dark brown and white stripes

on its body

C. a safe place across a road for zebras to walk across the road

D. a safe place across a road for children to play a game

5. What is the writer’s attitude towards overhead bridges?

A. It is inconvenient to older people to walk across the road.

B. It is much safer for pedestrians though climbing up and down the steps may be a little difficult,

C. An overhead bridge is more beautiful than a zebra crossing.

D. To build overhead bridges is the business of the government.

69、(1分)

One day, President Lincoln went to a party, At the gathering, a man called Douglas was repeatedly talking about Lincoln’s low position in life and saying that he first met Lincoln when he was a shop assistant at a village shop. Finally he said, “And Mr. Lincoln was a very good waiter too.”

People burst into laughter, but they quieted down when Mr. Lincoln said quietly.

“Gentlemen, what Mr. Douglas has said is true. I did keep a grocery (食品杂货店), and I did sell cotton, candles and cigars(雪茄烟), and sometimes whisky(威士忌酒). But I remember that in those days Mr. Douglas was one of my best customers. I often stood on one side of the counter and sold whisky to Mr. Douglas on the other side, but the difference between us now is： I have left my side of the counter, but Mr. Douglas still sticks to his as firmly as ever.”

1. Where was Douglas talking about Lincoln’s low position in life?

A. At a meeting B. In a college C. At home D. In a restaurant

2. Why was Douglas repeatedly talking about Lincoln’s low position in life?

A. Because he was friendly to Lincoln.

B. Because Lincoln was an example to show that an American of low position in life can become President of the U. S.

C. Because he wanted others to look down upon Lincoln.

D. Because he wanted to tell other people about Lincoln’s honesty as a shop assistant.

3. How did Lincoln win the oral competition(口头的比赛)?

A. He won it by telling of his low position in life in his early days.

B. He won it by telling of his high position in life in his early days.

C. He won it by saying Douglas was telling lies.

D. He won it by comparing his present position with Douglas.

4. What do you suppose the sentence “Mr. Douglas still sticks to his as firmly as ever means?”

A. Douglas was still talking about Lincoln’s low position in life.

B. Douglas was still standing on the other side of the counter.

C. Douglas remained a drunkard (酒鬼)and had not changed a bit.

D. Douglas kept on going to gatherings and talking a lot.

70、(1分)

Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient (便利的) way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly two—thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kilometers of the sea coast.

In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive (=continue to live). Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of man’s needs.

The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations (探险) have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals exist on the ocean floor ready to be mined (开采).

Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish (贝类动物) is an ancient skill practised in the past mainly by Oriental people.

Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents (水流) and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.

Technology is enabling man to explore (勘探) ever more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.

The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2000 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved.

1. The major things that the sea offers man are ______.

A. fish and oil B. minerals and oil

C. warm temperature and ocean currents D. the food, energy sources, and minerals

2. The sea serves the needs of man because ______.

A. in provides man with food B. it offers oil to man

C. it supplies man with minerals D. all of the above

3. We can conclude from this passage that ______.

A. the sea resources have largely been used up

B. the sea, in the broad sense, has not yet been developed

C. the problems that prevent us from using the food, minerals, and energy sources of the

sea have already been solved.

D. by the year 2000 , the technology will be good enough to exploit all the sea resources

4. The underlined words Oriental people in the fourth paragraph probably mean ______.

A. the people in Asia B. African people

C. European people D. American people

5. The best title for this passage is ______.

A. Sea Harvest B. Sea Food

C. Technology for Exploiting the Sea D. Man and the Sea

71、(1分)

The famous Lorelel rock——a well-known scenic spot in Germany, lies between the towns of Koblenz and Mainz. At Koblenz the River Marco joins the Rhine and the River Main does the same at Mainz. The largest town on the Main is Frankfurt, while Heldelberg is a famous town on the Nickar. Upstream (在上游) on the Rhine is the town of Worms in the part of Germany called the Rhineland. Further upstream in the northern part of the Black forest is the resort(胜地) of Baden-Baden. The River Rhine forms the border(边界) between Germany and France in the west, and Germany and Switzerland in the south.

1. The towns of Koblenz, are on the Rhine.

A. Mainz and Heldelberg B. Mainz and Frankfurt

C. Mainz and Worms D. Mainz, Worms and Heldelberg

2. The town of Mainz lies .

A. in the Rhineland

B. in the northern part

C. where the Main joins the Rhine

D. in the Black Forest

3. Which of the following statements in NOT true?

A. Germany lies south of Switzerland

B. France lies to the west of the Rhine

C. Switzerland lies to the south of the Rhine

D. Germany lies to the north of the Rhine

4. The Nickar is the name of a .

A. river B. scenic spot in Germany

C. town on the Main D. town on the border between Germany and France

5. Here are four sketches, each of which marks the location of the town Koblenz. Decide which

of the sketches is correct. .

72、(1分)

Now and again I have had horrible dreams, but not enough of them to make me lose my delight in dreams. To begin with. I like the idea of dreaming, of going to bed and lying still and then, by some queer magic(神奇的魔力), wandering into another kind of existence. As a child, I could never understand why grown-ups took dreaming so calmly when they could make such a fuss(大惊小怪) about any holiday, This still puzzles me. I am puzzled by people who say they never dream and appear to have no interest in the subject. It is much more astonishing than it would be if they said they never went out for a walk. Most people do not seem to accept dreaming as part of their lives. They appear to see it as an irritating(令人困扰的) little habit, like sneezing or yawning(打哈欠).I can never understand this. My dream life does not seem as important as my waking life because there is far less of it, but to me it is important.

1. What is the author’s attitude toward dreaming?

A. He likes it B. He thinks it puzzling

C. He hates it D. He doesn’t accept it as part of his life

2. For the author of the passage, dreaming is .

A. an irritating little habit B. a horrible but wonderful experience

C. a true reflection of reality D. another kind of existence

3. The author of the passage suggests that people who say they never go out for a walk are .

A. interesting B. mysterious(难以理解的) C. foolish D. lazy

4. The author of the passage enjoys dreaming most .

A. only when he was a child B. only when he is a grown-up

C. both as a child and as a grown-up D. only in his old age

5. The author of the passage complains(抱怨) that most people .

A. are overexcited about their dreams

B. have had dreams most of the time

C. are not interested in talking about their dreams

D. consider their dreams of to much importance

73、(1分)

One morning, when we had been riding on our bikes for five hours, we came to a bridge where the railway crossed a pond(池塘). For 30 feet there was nothing but the widely-spaced wooden sleepers(枕木) under our wheels, and nothing to stop us falling into the steaming pond below if we lost our balance. Right under the bridge lay the body of a dead cow. I watched Mat as he came near to the bridge and rode straight over, without ever, slowing down. I stopped.

“What’s up?” he cried out from the other side.

“I’m not riding over that thing. If I slip, I’ll be in there with that cow,” “There’s nothing to it. I just did it. didn’t I?”

“You’re stronger and taller. My feet don’t touch the ground. You do it for me!”

Mat said strength didn’t come into it and rode off. I knew he would give me at least an hour before coming to help. The sun burned my face, sweat ran off my forehead into my eyes and stuck my blouse(女衬衫) to my body. Try myself rather than wait for Mat to help. I rode back to get a good run-up and over I went. Mat was that right： all the difficulties were in the mind.

1. The bridge looked dangerous to the girl because .

A. there was a 30 foot drop to the water below

B. it had nothing at the sides

C. there were pieces of wood all over the road

D. there was a railway line below

2. The reason she stopped was that she .

A. was tired B. suddenly saw the dead cow below

C. wanted to let Mat go first D. was afraid of losing her balance

3. Mat argued that .

A. the bridge wasn’t at all difficult to cross

B. she had no other choice but to cross the bridge

C. the cow was harmless because it was dead

D. there was no difference between them in strength

4. Mat rode away leaving the girl because he .

A. didn’t know what he could do to help her

B. felt she should overcome her fear by herself

C. didn’t believe she was really afraid

D. couldn’t wait any longer for her

5. The girl finally decided to ride across the bridge, for she .

A. realized that it was easier than it looked

B. was tired of waiting for Mat to come and help her

C. knew she couldn’t stay where she was any longer

D. was afraid that Mat would go and leave her behind

74、(1分)

Grandma Moses is among the most famous twentieth-century painters of the United States, yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies. As she once said of herself：” I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me.” No one could have had a more productive old age.

She was born Anna Mary Robertson on a farm in New York State, one of five boys and five girls. At twelve she left home and was in domestic(家庭的) service until, at twenty—seven, she married Thomas Moses, the hired hand of one of her employers. They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York State, at Eagle Bridge. She had ten children , of whom five survived ; her husband died in 1927.

Grandma Moses painted a little as a child and made embroldery(刺绣) pictures as a hobby, but only changed to oils in old age because her hands had become too stiff(硬的) to sew and she wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore(杂货店) and at a market and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted . Three of the pictures exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, and in 1940 she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930’s and her death she produced some 2,000 pictures： detailed(详细的)and lively portrayals(描绘) of the country life she had known for so long, with a wonderful sense of colour and form. “I think really hard till I think of something really pretty, and then I paint it.” she said.

1. According to the passage, Grandma Moses began to paint because she wanted to .

A. make herself beautiful B. keep active

C. earn more money D. become famous

2. Grandma Moses spent most of her life .

A. nursing B. painting C. embroidering D. farming

3. The underlined word survived means .

A. graduated from college B. examined the condition of the house

C. lived longer than the other children D. gave up themselves to the police

4. From Grandma Moses’ description of herself in the first paragraph, it can be inferred that

she was .

A. independent B. pretty C. rich D. nervous

5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A. Grandma Moses： Her Life and Pictures. B. The Children of Grandma Moses.

C. Grandma Moses： Her Best Exhibition. D. Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists.

75、(1分)

In recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and instruments are being developed every day to extend(延长) life. However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favour of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should have the right to die when they want. They say that the quality of life is as important as life itself, and that people should not be forced to go on living when conditions of life have become unbearable(不能忍受的). They say that people should be allowed to die with dignity(尊严) and to decide when they want to die. Others argue that life under any conditions is better.

1. The best title for this passage would be .

A. The Right to Live B. The Right to Die

C. The Doctor’s Duty D. Life is Better Than Death

2. In recent years, people can live longer than in the past, It’s because of .

A. the development of medical technology B. big hospitals

C. good doctors D. both B and C

3. According to some people, whether a dying patient has the right to die or not is up to .

A. the doctors B. the surroundings(环境)

C. his or her family D. the patient himself or herself

4. The writer’s opinion is .

A. death is better than life B. life is better than death

C. neither death nor life is good D. none of the above

5. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Most of the medical workers join in the argument.

B. The argument has ended in favour of the patients.

C. The argument hasn’t ended yet.

D. The quality of life is not as important as life itself, so it is generally thought that people

should not be allowed to die under any conditions.

76、(1分)

Blondin was a very famous acrobat(杂技师) in the 19th century. He used to walk on a tight--rope across the Niagara Falls(瀑布). On September 8th, 1860, a crowd of about 300,000 people gathered at Niagara to watch Blondin carry a man across! Three men had offered to go with him, but they falled to appear, so Blondin asked his manager, Mr. Colcord, to climb on his back, Colcord agreed to go this so as not to disappoint the crowd, but he was terrified. The crossing was very difficult because Colcord was heavier than Blondin thought. After he had gone a short way, Blondin had to stop in order to rest. He asked Colcord to get down. At first Colcord refused, but at last he had to. He clung to (紧紧握住) Blondin’s leg and the rope in order not to fall, Blondin had to stop six times during the crossing so as to rest. Sometimes the rope swung(荡，摆动) as much as 40 feet! At last both men crossed safely. The crowd sighed with relief(松一口气) and so did poor Mr. Colcord.

1. How did Blondin walk across Niagara Falls on September 8th , 1860?

A. On a tight—rope with his manager on his back.

B. On a tight—rope by himself.

C. On a tight—rope with three men on his back.

D. On a tight—rope with one of his helpers on his back.

2. Why do you think the three men did not appear?

A. They couldn’t walk on tight-rope. B. They did not dare to take the risk.

C. They were ill. D. They had met with an accident.

3. Mr. Colcord agreed to act with Blondin because he .

A. was brave

B. was Blondin’s true friend

C. did not want to disappoint the 300,000 people

D. was Blondin’s manager

4. Blondin stopped six times during the crossing .

A. in order to help Colcord

B. in order to get his strength back

C. because Colcord clung to his leg and the rope

D. because Colcord was heavier than him

5. Blondin’s nationality was .

A. American B. Canadian

C. Englishman D. not mentioned in the passage

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One day last November, Tom Baker stopped out of his house into the morning light and headed across the rice fields toward the bank of the Rapti River. Tom, a 32-year-old school teacher in the farming village of Madanpur, was going for his morning bath.

As he approached(走近) the river, the head of a tiger(老虎) suddenly appeared over the edge of the river bank. Before he could turn to run, the tiger was upon him. It jumped on his shoulder and threw him to the ground, its huge jaws attacked his head in a killing bite.

Peter Smith was also on his way to the river and saw the attack. He screamed. The tiger lifted its head and roared(吼叫) at him. Peter ran.

From the window of his house John Brown heard the tiger roar and ran out to see it attacking a man. He screamed, too, and all the villagers ran out shouting as the tiger dropped its victim(牺牲品) and ran off. When the villagers reached the river bank, Tom was already dead.

For the villagers, the horror of the incident intensified(加剧) by the tales of man-eating tigers that has once run around in the countryside, killing hundreds.

1. How many people saw the tiger before it was driven off?

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

2. What was the victim’s professional job?

A. A hunter. B. A teacher. C. A farmer. D. A manager.

3. The reason why the tiger attacked the man was .

A. it was hungry B. it was angry

C. it was frightened by the man D. not mentioned in the passage

4. When did the attack take place?

A. Early in the morning B. At noon

C. Late in the afternoon D. At five before dark