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J. K. Rowling is the writer of Harry Potter ? which is now one of the best-selling hook series in the world.
J. K. Rowling was born in Bristol on July 31st,1965. She has one sister who is two years younger than her. Both girls loved listening to their father read them bedtime stories. They especially loved stories about magical words. Rowling wrote her first story,called Rabbit,at the age of six.
After she graduated from university ? Rowling worked as a translator in London. During this time on a long train trip in the summer of 1990,the idea of a boy who has magic but doesn’t know it came to her. In 1992 Rowling began to teach English. She lived with her baby daughter,Jessica,and spent much time finishing the first Harry Potter book for young readers. It appeared in June,1997. To her surprise,the book was greatly successful. The film came out in November,2001. Now the Harry Potter series is popular with people of all ages and about sixty million books have been sold in 200 countries.
Why has the series been so successful? There are a few reasons. Many other magical stories take place in faraway lands or in the past or in the future. But Harry lives in modem England. He is also a very normal boy： polite,friendly,brave? and clever. So? when other children read about Harry,they can imagine being like him.
J. K. Rowling is very happy with the success ? and is now busy finishing the rest of the series of seven books. She is writing full time and is really enjoying life. She says she will go on living a normal life with her daughter and continue writing children ’s books.
Choose the best answer according to the passage.
() 1. From the passage,we know that .
A. J. K. Rowling met a boy named Harry on a train trip
B. J. K. Rowling loved listening to stories when she was very young
C. J. K. Rowling is two years younger than her sister
D. Harry Potter is J. K. Rowling's first story
() 2. The first Harry Potter book came out in .
A. July,1965 B. the summer of 1990
C. June,1997 D. November,2001
() 3. The Harry Potter series is .
A. first written for young people B. written in the summer of 1990
C. only sold in England D. about a young inspector
() 4. J. K. Rowling has been successful,and she .
A. likfl to travel all over the world with her daughter
B. is too busy to enjoy her life
C. is excited about her success every day
D. is still writing stories for children
() 5. How is Harry Potter series different from other magical stories?
A. There are magical things. B. The stories happened in the modem world.
C. It has seven books. D. It took much time to finish.
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In the morning ? a grandfather took his grandson to a school. When the boy and his grandfather went into the playground,some children came up.
“ What a funny old man !” one boy said,making a face.
“Hey,fatty (胖子) ，” another one shouted.
The children jeered at them and jumped up and down.
Without saying a word? the old man took his grandson out of the school gate. “Wonderful!I don ’ t have to go to school! ”the boy said.
“You do,but not this one ,” his grandfather replied. “I ’ 11 find you a school myself. ” The grandfather took his grandson back to his own house ? asked the boy ’s grandmother to look after him,and then went out to look for a school himself.
Every time he got to a school,the old man went into a playground,and waited for the children to come out at break time. In some schools the children completely ignored (不理會) the old man,and in others,they made fun of him. When this happened,he would turn sad and go home. Finally,he went into the very small playground of a very small school,and stood tiredly against the wall. The bell rang,and the children got out into the playground.
“Sir,are you all right? Shall I get you something to drink?” a voice said.
“We ’ ve got a bench in the playground—come and sit down”’ came another voice.
Soon a young teacher came out into the playground. The old man greeted him and said ?
“ Finally,I ’ ve found my grandson the best school in town. ”
() l. The underlined phrase “jeered at” probably means “”.
A. listened to B. laughed at
C. cheered up D. fought against
() 2. The grandson felt when his grandfather took him out of the school gate.
A. worried B. happy C. bored D. proud
() 3. The old man always went into the when he reached a school.
A. teachers 1 office B. classrooms
C. school library D. playground
() 4. When the old man was in the very small school,the children .
A. shouted at him B. ignored him
C. were polite to him D. made fun of him
() 5. We can see that the old man judges (判斷) a school by its .
A. students B. library C. buildings D. playground
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B 
Christopher Reeve was a successful actor ? famous for the Superman films. But disaster came in 1995 when he fell from his horse and broke his back. The doctors thought he would die. However? he made amazing progress. At first,he couldn’t breathe without a machine,but he learnt to breathe on his own.
Christopher made speeches all over the USA about his experiences. This encouraged a lot of people with all kinds of problems.
From their home,Christopher and his wife Dana spoke about their life after the accident.
Could you say something about your life after the accident?
“Four days after the accident,I came to understand my situation. The doctors said I was not going to pull through. Those days were terrible. But my wife Dana said, “You are still you and I love you. Be confident in yourself. ’ And that saved my life. Since that moment I have never thought of giving up. Of course,I ’ ve had moments of feeling sorry for myself,but I ’ ve never had any thoughts of killing myself. ”
What do you think of your family?
“Great!Dana is so wonderful. We have always got on really well. My parents often quarreled with each other when I was young. But they ’ ve got closer since the accident. ”
How do you spend your time?
“I spent most of my time on charity work to improve the life for all disabled people. I think they need my help. With the progress of new medical research ? I’m confident that people like me would be able to walk again one day. So you can see I ’ m far too busy to think of giving up! ”
Christopher Reeve died on October 10 ,2004. But people all over the world will always remember him as a superhero.
() 1. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?
A. His riding accident. B. His marriage.
C. His death. D. His films.
() 2. The underlined sentence “ I ’m far too busy to think of giving up! ” means
“ ”
A. I have been busy thinking of giving up so far
B. I ’ m so busy that I have no time to think of giving up
C. I ’ m so busy that I have to think of giving up
D. I have been so busy,so I have no time to think
() 3. Why did he spend most of his time on charity work?
A. Because he wanted people to remember him.
B. Because his wife asked him to do so.
C. Because he thought he would die soon.
D. Because he wanted to help disabled people.
() 4. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The doctors thought he could breathe without a machine.
B. His speeches encouraged a lot of people with problems.
C. His parents got on well with each other before the accident.
D. Christopher Reeve never felt sorry for himself.
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B
Fire fighting is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save people’s lives.
It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone else in the family such as stairways and exits,but no lifts. From the lower floors of buildings,escaping (逃跑) through windows is possible. Learn the best way to get out from a window with the least chance of serious injury (受傷) . The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. It will be about 2 metres to the ground. Of course ? it is safer to jump a short way down than to stay in a burning building.
Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed before opening the window. Otherwise,smoke and fire may come into the room. Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get more fresh air than smoke. On the second or third floor,the best windows for escape are those open onto a roof (房頂) . From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement ground (水泥地面) might end in injury. Trees can help you have a soft landing.
() 1. When trying to escape from a fire ? we CAN ’T use .
A. windows B. lifts C. fire exits D. stairways
() 2. How far is it from the ground to the second floor window?
A. About 4 metres. B. About 2 metres.
C. About the height of a man. D. Over 3 metres.
() 3. What is the use of the window according to the passage?
A. The only way of escaping a fire.
B. The best way of escaping a fire.
C. It ’ s safer than the other ways of escaping a fire.
D. It ’ s one of the possible ways of escaping a fire.
() 4. What do people have to do before they open the window?
A. To leave the door closed. B. To open the door.
C. To put out the fire first. D. To make themselves wet.
() 5. What should you do if you are on the second or third floor when a fire happens?
A. Drop onto the cement ground at once.
B. First,get onto a roof,and then drop onto the cement.
C. First,get onto a roof,then onto a tree,finally onto the ground.
D. Drop onto a tree at once.
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In June 1859 ? Jean Henri Dunant,a man from Switzerland ? organized emergency help for hundreds of French and Austrian soldiers. These soldiers were injured and dying after the war in Italy. He wrote a book about what happened and suggested organizing groups In June 1859 ? Jean Henri Dunant,a man from Switzerland ? organized emergency help for hundreds of French and Austrian soldiers. These soldiers were injured and dying after the war in Italy. He wrote a book about what happened and suggested organizing groups
The International Red Cross Society had ambulances and helped injured people in wartime. These ambulances had large red crosses on them. Soldiers on both sides would know that these ambulances had injured men in them and would not attack them. At that time,the International Red Cross Society didn’t have its own hospitals and didn ’t have ships to carry the injured soldiers,but now they have helicopters and other advanced forms of transportation.
As time passed ? the Red Cross grew larger. Now they have blood hanks. Whenever there is a disaster ? the Red Cross will be there.
A) Choose the best answer according to the passage.
() 1. The International Red Cross is .
A. a sign B. a hospital C. an organization D. a school
() 2. Where was Jean Henri Dunant from?
A. Italy. B. Switzerland. C. Austria. D. France.
() 3. Why did Jean Henri Dunant become a famous man?
A. Because he wrote a book.
B. Because he was willing to help injured people.
C. Because he was in the war in Italy.
D. Because he suggested organizing the International Red Cross Society.
() 4. The first International Red Cross Society appeared .
A. in 1859 B. before 1859 C. after 1859 D. right now
() 5. The International Red Cross Society is now.
A. in France B. in Austria C. in Italy D. all over the world
B) Try to answer the following questions according to the passage.
1. Which charity is the passage mainly about?
2. Who does the Red Cross help?
3. When did the first International Red Cross appear?
4. What is on the ambulance of the International Red Cross?
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Coming Across Aliens
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Carl was worried about this. He called his friends quickly. While he was waiting for them,he looked at the aliens. They pointed at a tree? and then the tree? like a bird,flew quickly into the UFO. One by one,many trees flew away. Soon Carl’s friends arrived. They asked them to stop ? but it didn ’t work. Then Mr Bright,a police officer,came. He Shot at the aliens,but it still didn't work. One of the aliens pointed at Mr Bright. Mr Bright became very small. Everyone was very angry with the aliens. Carl ’s friend Bill ran to them. He shouted at them in a big voice. To their surprise,the aliens turned away at once and ran into their UFO. Then the UFO flew away.
The alarm clock rang. Carl realized he was lying in his bed. It was just a funny dream.
A) Answer the following questions according to the passage.
1. Where did Carl see a UFO while he was walking along the path near his house?
2. Where did the UFO land?
3. What happened when the aliens pointed the trees?
4. What did Mr Bright do?
5. Where did Carl find he was when he was awake?
B) 請找出文中畫線單詞的指代意義。
1. their
2. this
3. they
4. it
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—Sorry,Mrs. Brown. Tve it at home.
A. missed B. forgotten C. lost D. left
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