JINTAN, JIANGSU: The 20 students — 18 boys and 2 girls —had a thousand reasons to be proud of themselves. They had just climbed their way to the top rung(阶梯)out of 4 million students taking part in the Fifth National Hua Luogeng Gold Cup Mathematics Contest(竞赛)on Tuesday evening. The 20 gold medal winners are all primary and middle school students under the age of 14. ‘Many of the problems are of college level and these pupils can figure them out. It is just unbelievable!’said a teacher from Guangdong province. Named after China's most famous mathematician, Hua Luogeng, the contest started in 1986,one year after his death. In less than 10 years, it has been recognized by the State Education Commission(国家教委) as the country's biggest and best contest of its kind.
【小题1】This news story is mainly about________ .
A.when the contest started |
B.how the contest got its name |
C.the 20 pupils who have won gold medals in the contest |
D.the 5th National Hua Luogeng Gold Cup Mathematics Contest |
A.1986 | B.1987 | C.1995 | D.1997 |
A.felt proud of the gold medal winners |
B.wondered if the students were honest |
C.thought that the problems were too difficult for the students |
D.believed that the twenty winners could go to study at university |
A.work out | B.add up | C.guess | D.study |
【小题1】D
【小题2】C
【小题3】A
【小题4】A
解析试题分析:本文报道了第五届全国华罗庚杯数学竞赛的有关情况。20个14岁以下的小学生或中学学生在该次数学竞赛中力挫群雄,脱颖而出。
【小题1】文章开头提到20个学生在第五届全国华罗庚杯数学竞赛中力挫群雄,脱颖而出,结合文章倒数第三行对华罗庚杯数学竞赛历史介绍,说明文章主要是介绍第五届全国华罗庚杯数学竞赛的情况。故选D
【小题2】从倒数第二行the contest started in 1986及 In less than 10 years, it has been recognized。。。可知新闻故事出现了1996年的不久以前,故选答案C。
【小题3】从倒数第四行Many of the problems are of college level and these pupils can figure them out. It is just unbelievable!可知竞赛中许多题目都是大学层次的内容,这些获奖选手都是14岁以下的小学生或中学生,他们能算出这些题目很难以置信,故选答案A
【小题4】根据句意,竞赛中许多题目都是大学层次的内容,他们能算出这些题目很难以置信。此处figure out的含义是“计算出,解决”,故与work out (计算出)同义。
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March 22, 20II---Most restaurants in the United States offer their customers a glass of tap water at no charge with their meal, but this week many restaurants are asking dinners to pay a dollar, or more, for a glass of water. Cards on their tables explain that this small amount helps bring clean water to children around the world. It’s called the UNICEF Tap Project.
“UNICEF’s Tap Project is really all about bringing attention to the fact that over 900 million people around the globe do not have access to good, clean, healthy drinking water,” says Cary Stem, who heads the US Fund for UNICEF. She adds that water-borne illness is the second-highest cause of preventable childhood death in the world.
“Each and every day approximately 4,100 children die just because they don’t have that access - 4,100 every single day.”
The public service campaign encourages people to help change that statistic with a simple, affordable action: paying a dollar to get a glass of tap water at a restaurant.
“One dollar buys enough good, clean water for a child for 40 days,” Stem says.
“The tap project has expanded since it began five years ago with 300 restaurants in New York City. This year, Stem says, about 3,000 restaurants across the country are participating in the campaign. We raised about $2.5 million over the last five years of this campaign,” says Stem. “Last year, we raised over $1 million for the first time. This year we’re hoping to top that.”
Stem credits the continued success of the campaign to an army of volunteers who support the tap project and raise money in their communities.
The UNICEF Tap Project is promoting its efforts with a simple motto: when you take water, give water. Currently, UNICEF works in more than 100 countries around the world to improve access to safe water and sanitation facilities in schools and communities.
Stem hopes that, by participating in the project, more Americans will realize that what they often take for granted is a precious and scarce resource in many other parts of the world.
【小题1】Restaurants began to charge for tap water to _______.
A.increase their profit |
B.urge customers to save water |
C.raise people’s awareness of the world water problem |
D.collect money for those without access to safe water |
A.began in New York City |
B.was started by volunteers |
C.is hoping to collect $2.5 million this year |
D.provides help for 1,000 countries in the world |
A.the Tap Project began in 2006 |
B.America suffers a serious problem |
C.4,100 children die of water pollution every year |
D.water-borne illnesses are the biggest killer of children |
A.Concerned | B.Hopeful | C.Disappointed | D.Angry |
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Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday. The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its 111-year history. Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared”.
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan — a pen name for Guan Moye, grew up in Gaomi, Shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing.
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country’s unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a productive writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages.
The awarding ceremony will be held on December 10. The winner will win a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $1 million.
【小题1】How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?
A.Excited and proud. | B.Worried and cautious. |
C.Happy and surprised. | D.Uncertain and shocked. |
A.writes about topics he is familiar with |
B.focuses on social problems in the country |
C.describes his characters in a unique way |
D.explains difficult matters in simple words |
A.How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize |
B.An Introduction to Nobel Prize |
C.Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature |
D.A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan |
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Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge's new son will be named George Alexander Louis, the royal family says. A statement from William and Catherine's settlement Kensington Palace said the baby, third in line to the throne(王位), would be known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge.
On Wednesday the royal couple took their son to Catherine's parents' house in Berkshire, following a half-hour visit by the Queen. All three names had been among the favourites listed by British bookmakers and the announcement was relatively quick by royal standards. It took a month for the name ofPrince Charles, the heir to the throne, to be announced, and a week for William, his eldest son.
George has been the name of six British kings. The last, George VI, was the father of Queen Elizabeth II and reigned from 1936 to 1952. Alexandra, the female form of Alexander, is one of the Queen's middle names and was also the name of the Queen mate of King Edward VII at the start of the last century. Louis is one of William's middle names and was the given name of Prince Charles's tutor and great-uncle Louis Mountbatten, who was murdered by the IRA in 1979.
The choice of name, relatively short by royal standards, does not necessarily mean the baby will eventually become King George VII. The Queen's father was named Albert, but chose to be crowned as George VI.
"It's interesting that they chose to go with just three names," historian Suzannah Lipscomb told Sky News. "It's almost as if the royal family is coming down with ordinary people, who tend to have fewer middle names than monarchs(君主).It is a name that none can find any problems with. George itself can't be shortened in any obvious offensive way. They've probably gone for something that is safe."
【小题1】Which of the following statements can best sum up the passage ?
A.New royal baby named George Alexander Louis |
B.The royal couple gave birth to their eldest son. |
C.The choice of name was interesting and complicated . |
D.The new baby, third in line to the throne . |
A.Catherine | B.George. | C.Charles | D.William |
A.Prince Charles was the third heir to the British throne. |
B.George Alexander Louis was the third heir to the British throne. |
C.The announcement of the new loyal baby’s name is slow by royal standards. |
D.All three names , George Alexander Louis, were unpopular with British bookmakers. |
A.resign | B.boom | C.govern | D.retire |
A.the name of an ordinary person is simple but meaningful . |
B.George itself can't be simplified in any obvious offensive way. |
C.a monarch or a prince has usually more names in the middle than the ordinary people. |
D.a person with more middle names must be a monarch or a prince . |
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Researchers found that at least one in four women exaggerated or twisted what they are doing on social media once a month. The survey of 2000 women found they mostly pretended to be out on the town, when in fact they are home alone, and beautify about an exotic holiday or their job.
The most common reasons for women to write " fibs" included worrying their lives would seem “ boring", jealousy at seeing other people's more exciting posts and wanting to impress their friends and acquaintances.
Psychologists suggested that as people attempt to stay connected on social media, they can in fact be left more isolated. They also said that the more we try to make our lives seem perfect, the less perfect we feel. According to the OnePoll survey, one third of women surveyed admitted to dishonesty on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter at some stage. Almost one in four admitted to lying or exaggerating about key aspects of their life online between one and three times a month while almost one in 10 said they lied more than once a week. Nearly 30 percent of women lied about "doing something when I am home alone", almost a quarter overstated their alcohol consumption while one in five were not truthful about their holiday activities or their jobs. Almost one in five women even lied about their "relationship status".
"We work very hard presenting ourselves to the world online, pretending and attempting to be happy all the time which is exhausting and ultimately unfulfilling," said Dr Michael Sinclair, a leading British consultant psychologist. "Leaving out the less desirable imperfections of our lives from the conversations with our 'friends online leads to less opportunity to feel empathized(有同感的)with, resulting in a greater sense of disconnection from others. "
【小题1】According to the passage, women tend to lie on social networking sites because .
A.they have little fun in their daily lives |
B.they are not satisfied with their present life |
C.they want to entertain their friends and acquaintances |
D.they don't want to go out and communicate with others |
A.lies. | B.posts. | C.diaries. | D.impressions. |
A.feel better about their life | B.become a regular liar in the future |
C.get more isolated in life | D.drink more alcohol in their daily life |
A.we don't have to feel empathized with our "friends" online |
B.we cannot get satisfaction by lying on social networking sites |
C.it is worthwhile to work hard presenting ourselves to the world online |
D.the imperfections of our lives result in a sense of disconnection from others |
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Most French teens love music, with 86% putting it as their top hobby, above the cinema, sport and television. French kids read a lot and like different things, from Japanese cartoons to American novels. Many French people worry that their children watch too many American films and listen to too much American music. But the results of this survey show that French young people like their own culture.
As Silvia Berlin, a student from Paris, says, "I love watching American TV, but I watch more French programmes. I love being French!"
【小题1】Many French teachers and parents
A.think their kids are as clever as they were |
B.don' t think their kids are as clever as they were |
C.think their kids are more clever than they were |
D.don' t think their kids are clever at all |
A.going to the movies | B.doing sport |
C.watching TV | D.listening to music |
A.Japanese history | B.Japanese cartoons |
C.American films | D.American music |
A.French parents' complaint |
B.French kids' study |
C.French kids' interests |
D.French teachers' complaint |
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Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.
Alex Goldberg, the program's founder, said; "We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.
"We try to create work experience opportunities that will really make a difference to our youth. For example, we've secured internships (实习) with world-famous firms such as Honda.
"At a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures. " Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) International Youth Forum (论坛).
The event was held for young people from around the world, to seek their views on how the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundred observers mostly in their 20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. " Before we left I didn't quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didn't stop, it was amazing," he said, " We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon."
The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political and public life. It dealt with issues such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment.
Kieran said: " It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August. "
The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury. For details visit www.younginspirations.com.
【小题1】66.The Young Inspirations mentoring program aims to _____.
A.train staff for world-famous firms |
B.provide youth with unique experiences |
C.offer job opportunities to young adults |
D.equip the unemployed with different skills |
A.the shortage of money | B.the cultural differences |
C.the effect of unemployment | D.the lack of support from firms |
A.build up their confidence at school |
B.find work experience opportunities |
C.improve their social skills for the future |
D.play an active role in the change of society |
A.the visit to the United Kingdom was amazing |
B.the youth have found a way to solve their problems |
C.Kieran has made great progress in many aspects |
D.the mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday |
A.Alex Goldberg, Founder of Young Inspirations |
B.Kieran, Banbury School Pupil to Paris |
C.Young People Find a World of Opportunity |
D.Debates Help Youth with Their Grades |
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But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret.When his actions were discovered, the emperor had him put to death.While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard.Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today.Valentine died for what he believed in and so was made a Saint(圣者), as well as becoming one of history's most romantic characters.
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【小题1】The best title should be __________.
A.Valentine's Day | B.A Brave Priest |
C.Valentine's Day in China | D.A Romantic Man |
A.树叶 | B.枝条 | C.花瓣 | D.花粉 |
A.Because there were few women in his country at that time. |
B.Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. |
C.Because there wasn't enough food for so many people. |
D.Because he wanted to control the birth rate. |
A.he killed one of the soldiers |
B.he stole a lot of food |
C.he didn't obey the emperor's order |
D.he didn't want to be a soldier |
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