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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    There are records of fingerprints taken many centuries ago. The ancient Babylonians pressed the tips of their fingerprints into clay to record business trade. The Chinese used ink-on-paper finger impressions for business. However, fingerprinting wasn't used as a method for identifying criminals until the 19th century．
    In 1858, Sir William Herschel was working as an official of the Hooghly district in Jungipoor, India．In order to reduce fraud（诈骗）, he had people living in the district record their fingerprints when signing business documents. A few years later, Scottish doctor Henry Faulds was working in Japan when he discovered fingerprints left by artists on ancient pieces of clay．This finding inspired him to begin investigating fingerprints．In 1880, Faulds wrote to his cousin, the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, and asked for help with developing a fingerprint classification system．Darwin refused, but sent the letter to his cousin, Sir Francis Gallon, who was an eugenicist (优生学家). Gallon began collecting fingerprints and eventually gathered some 8, 000 different samples to analyze. In 1892, he published a book called "Fingerprints", in which he outlined a fingerprint classification system—the first existence．
    Around the same time, Juan Vucetich, a police officer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was developing his own version of a fingerprinting system．In 1892, Vucetich was called in to assist with the investigation of the two boys murdered in Necoche, a village near Buenos Aires. Their mother, Francisca Rojas, accused a neighbour named Velasquez. But when Vucetich compared the fingerprints found at the murder scene to those of both Velasquez and Rojas, they matched Rojas' exactly．She admitted her crime. This was the first time fingerprints had been used in a criminal investigation.Vucetich called his system comparative dactyloscopy（指纹鉴定法）. It's still used in many Spanish-speaking countries．
    Sir Edward Henry, in charge of the Metropolitan Police of London, soon became interested in using fingerprints to catch criminals. In 1896, he added to Gallon's technique, creating his own classification system, the Henry Classification System. It is the primary method of fingerprint classification throughout most of the world．

    1. 1.

      Herschel had people record their fingerprints so as to_____．

      1. A.
        develop a fingerprinting system
      2. B.
        prevent illegal business
      3. C.
        put them on pieces of clay
      4. D.
        collect and study fingerprints
    2. 2.

      Who first came up with the idea of creating a fingerprint classification system?

      1. A.
        Herschel．
      2. B.
        Faulds．
      3. C.
        Gallon．
      4. D.
        Darwin．
    3. 3.

      The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 probably refers to "_____"．

      1. A.
        the fingerprints
      2. B.
        the two boys
      3. C.
        the crimes
      4. D.
        the police officers
    4. 4.

      We can learn from the text that _____．

      1. A.
        Faulds collected many fingerprints while in Japan
      2. B.
        Henry's classification system is based on Gallon's
      3. C.
        Darwin showed great interest in studying fingerprints
      4. D.
        Vucetich's fingerprinting system is still used all over the world
    5. 5.

      What is the text mainly about?

      1. A.
        Different uses of fingerprints．
      2. B.
        The history of fingerprinting．
      3. C.
        Countries that first used fingerprints．
      4. D.
        The way to collect and analyze fingerprints．

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    An epic① love story, set against the sweeping landscapes of Wyoming and Texas, that tells the story of two young men — a ranch-hand and a rodeo cowboy — who meet in the summer of 1963 while driving cattle on a mountain range. They unexpectedly develop a lifelong connection, one whose complications②, joys and tragedies provide a testament to the endurance and power of love.
    Production Status: Released
    Genres: Drama, Romance and Western
    Running Time: 2 hrs. 14 min.
    Release Date: December 9th, 2005 (NY/LA/SF)
    MPAA Rating: R for sexuality, language and some violence.
    Production Co.: Focus Features, River Road Entertainment
    Studios: Universal Pictures
    Filming Locations: Calgary, Canada
    Produced in: United States
    Cast and CreditsStarring: Linda Cardellini, Kate Mara, Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams
    Directed by: Ang Lee 
    Produced by: Michael Costigan, Michael Hausman, Larry McMurtry 
    Actors Linda Cardellini  Cassie Cartwright
    Jake Gyllenhaal  Jack Twist
    Heath Ledger  Ennis Del Mar
    Michelle Williams  Alma
    Anne Hathaway  Lureen
    Randy Quaid  Joe Aguirre     		Writers Larry McMurtry  Screenplay (Adaptation)
    Diana Ossana  Screenplay (Adaptation)
    E. Annie Proulx  Source Material (from short story: “Brokeback Mountain”)
    Diana Ossana  Screenwriter
    Show times (on Jan. 25)Embarcadero1 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, 9411112:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:00, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:00, 8:30, 9:30, 10:00BAM Rose Cinemas30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
    4:15, 7:00, 9:45
    Pacific’s The Grove Stadium 14189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
    1:25
    Loews Dupont Circle 51350 19th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20036
    (2:00), (3:00), (5:00), 6:00, 8:00, 9:00
    Notes:
    ①    epic  adj. 英雄的
    ②    complication  n. 复杂化

    1. 1.

      According to the passage, Brokeback Mountain is mainly about ______

      1. A.
        language study
      2. B.
        love
      3. C.
        violence
      4. D.
        funny story
    2. 2.

      The film Brokeback Mountain is mainly from short story by ______

      1. A.
        Ang Lee
      2. B.
        Michelle Williams
      3. C.
        Diana Ossana
      4. D.
        E. Annie Proulx
    3. 3.

      According to the passage, the natural sights in Brokeback Mountain was filmed in ______

      1. A.
        America
      2. B.
        Canada
      3. C.
        China
      4. D.
        Mexico
    4. 4.

      If you live in New York on Jan. 25, you’d better enjoy the film in ______

      1. A.
        Loews Dupont Circle 5
      2. B.
        Pacific’s The Grove Stadium 14
      3. C.
        Embarcadero
      4. D.
        BAM Rose Cinemas

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    She handed me a five dollar bill through the car window, then turned and walked away. I don’t know her name, nor where she was going ,but I know I will never forget that stranger who generously saved me from a lot of frustration（挫折） and prevented me from walking a mile or more to my destination.
    That day My husband, Leo, and I were already a half hour late for an important conference . We had taken the wrong fork in the expressway, and found ourselves stuck in traffic that was blocked for four miles due to a serious accident.
    Just then, one tapped on the window on the passenger side. It was a short, medium-built woman, who was all bundled up in jacket and scarf, wearing jeans and boots. Surprised, I was reluctant, at first, to roll the window down. What could she possibly want? I lowered the window just enough to hear what the woman had to say. Through the window, she shoved a five dollar bill. “I don’t have change,” she said, “but here is an extra five dollar bill. Use it to pay for your parking spot.” I was floored! Was this woman, whom I’d never seen before, actually giving me this much money? Yes, that was exactly what she was doing! She wouldn’t take the check I offered her for the cash. She just walked away.

    1. 1.

      What kept the author and her husband from arriving on time?

      1. A.
        They had a traffic accident
      2. B.
        They took a wrong turning
      3. C.
        Their car broke down half way
      4. D.
        The traffic was heavy on the freeway
    2. 2.

      The problem the author had in parking their car was that______.

      1. A.
        they couldn’t pay for parking by check
      2. B.
        neither of them had money with them
      3. C.
        they had no five-dollar bill
      4. D.
        there was no parking lot near the conference
    3. 3.

      The underlined word “dejected” probably means ______.

      1. A.
        embarrassed
      2. B.
        confused
      3. C.
        disappointed
      4. D.
        worried
    4. 4.

      Why was the author unhappy to roll down the window?

      1. A.
        She was frustrated for coming too late
      2. B.
        She feared the woman would beg for money
      3. C.
        She didn’t expect to be disturbed（打扰）by strangers
      4. D.
        She didn’t know what the woman would do
    5. 5.

      The author writes the text to ______.

      1. A.
        warn readers of the difficulty with parking
      2. B.
        express her gratitude to the stranger
      3. C.
        talk about her bad experience
      4. D.
        call on readers to lend a helping hand if possible

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    “Who is that?” When watching the movie, Silver Linings Playbook, at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September, the woman sitting next asked me.
    It seemed to be a strange question. I wanted to ask if she ever saw a little movie called The Hunger Games, or the Oscar-nominated movie Winter’s Bone. Instead, I just answered, “Jennifer Lawrence.” But I wondered how a moviegoer does not recognize Lawrence! As Silver Linings Playbook continued to unfold and Lawrence revealed herself as a wonderful comic actress, it hit me: this woman probably has never seen Jennifer Lawrence smile before. That is the thing throwing her.
    Audiences will have the opportunity to watch Lawrence’s performance in Silver Linings Playbook when the film opens in limited release before a Thanksgiving weekend blowout expansion. The 22-year-old actress heads this year’s lead actress Oscar race by a country mile. Here’s an early main list of some competitors in this category.
    1. Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook
    2. Quvenzhane Wallis in Beasts of the Southern Wild
    3. Marion Cotillard in Rust and Bone
    3. Helen Mirren in Hitchcock
    5. Emmanuelle Riva in Amour
    6. Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty
    Chastain, playing a CIA agent in Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty, is the wild card here and, quite possibly, the only candidate capable of replacing Lawrence from the top spot. The cruelty in Rust and Bone will put off sensitive academy members, making Cotillard lose chances for a second Oscar. Wallis makes for a wonderful story, but it is too early for her to be awarded a lead actress. Riva will need a push to win the nomination of lead actress.
    Mirren, as the Alfred Hitchcock’s wife and unsung partner, Alma Reville, might pose the biggest threat to Lawrence. Older academy members will love the historical Hollywood seen in Hitchcock, and Mirren’s role as the unsung wind beneath Hitch’s wings should find appreciation within creative circles. It’s not “The Queen”. but this year, it might be enough

    1. 1.

      What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?

      1. A.
        To introduce Silver Linings Playbook
      2. B.
        To get us out of the topic
      3. C.
        To tell us a specific story
      4. D.
        To bring out the topic of the passage
    2. 2.

      The underlined sentence implies that     ?

      1. A.
        Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t like smile
      2. B.
        Jennifer Lawrence’s smile can impress you all greatly
      3. C.
        The woman has never seen comic films featured by Jennifer Lawrence
      4. D.
        The woman hates to see Jennifer Lawrence’s films
    3. 3.

      Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?

      1. A.
        Cotillard once won the best actress Oscar
      2. B.
        Jennifer Lawrence was nominated because of The Hunger Games
      3. C.
        Mirren is the only one who can take the place of Jennifer Lawrence
      4. D.
        We cannot see the film Silver Linings Playbook before Thanksgiving
    4. 4.

      According to the last two paragraphs, who are likely to replace Jennifer Lawrence to become the best actress?
      a.Quvenzhane Wallis    b.Marion Cotillard       c.Helen Mirren
      d.Emmanuelle Riva     e. Jessica Chastain       f. Alma Reville

      1. A.
        c, e
      2. B.
        a ,c ,f
      3. C.
        d, f
      4. D.
        c, e, f
    5. 5.

      The most suitable title of the passage is ______?

      1. A.
        Silver Linings Playbook, the best movie
      2. B.
        A 22-year-old actress
      3. C.
        My favorite movie
      4. D.
        Jennifer Lawrence takes the lead

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Pacing and Pausing
    Sara tried to befriend her old friend Steve's new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didn't hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pacing and pausing.
    Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there's no problem. But if our habits are different, you may start to talk before I'm finished or fail to take your turn when I'm finished. That's what was happening with Betty and Sara.
    It may not be coincidental that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland. And Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.
    The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation techniques, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often the basis for dangerous stereotyping (思维定式). And these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for the right time to break in --- and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.
    That's why slight differences in conversational style --- tiny little things like microseconds of pause --- can have a great effect on one's life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problems --- even in the mind of the woman herself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness training

    1. 1.

      What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?

      1. A.
        Betty was talkative
      2. B.
        Betty was an interrupter
      3. C.
        Betty did not take her turn
      4. D.
        Betty paid no attention to Sara
    2. 2.

      According to the passage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?

      1. A.
        Americans
      2. B.
        Israelis
      3. C.
        The British
      4. D.
        The Finns
    3. 3.

      We can learn from the passage that ______.

      1. A.
        communication breakdown results from short pauses and fast pacing
      2. B.
        women are unfavorably stereotyped in eastern cities of the US
      3. C.
        one's inability to speak up is culturally determined sometimes
      4. D.
        one should receive training to build up one's confidence

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    As I sit at home thinking about my upcoming adventure and the things I need to bring, it makes me even more excited to begin my travel. I will be making my way around the world.
    The first places on the list are Andalusia and Africa in the book The Alchemist. I will need to pack a lot of things and make sure I have enough money to provide myself with food and enough to drink. The Sahara desert is always hot and requires plenty of water.
    Next I will head to Mexico in the book Born to Run, where I will meet the Tarahumara Indian tribe(部落). I will need to get into shape and do some jogging(慢跑) if I want to keep up with them. I will have to pack my running shoes, though, because the Tarahumarans have mastered the art of running on the tough land.
    After Mexico, my journey takes me to the Egyptian desert in the novelThe Paris Vendetta. There I hope to help uncover an ancient conspiracy (阴谋) that goes back centuries. Just like my trip to Andalusia, I will have to make sure I have plenty of water. Packing the Camelbak products seems like the best idea, so I will have enough on hand at all times. I expect this adventure to be quite interesting, and I am very excited about it.
    Lastly, I will make my way back to America in the book Shattered: Struck Down, But Not Destroyed. This makes me feel excited because like the main character in the book, I also wanted to become a professional athlete when I was younger. For this trip, I will go with an open mind and hopefully meet some friends along the way.
    I am ready to embark on my adventure of traveling, and I cannot wait any longer!

    1. 1.

      How will the author go on adventure?

      1. A.
        By carrying a lot of equipment
      2. B.
        By reading novels
      3. C.
        By daydreaming
      4. D.
        By marking out routes
    2. 2.

      According to the passage, the Tarahumaras ______.

      1. A.
        come from India
      2. B.
        are good at running
      3. C.
        need running shoes
      4. D.
        own amounts of land
    3. 3.

      The Camelbak products are probably made to ______.

      1. A.
        help people find out the truth
      2. B.
        supply people with water
      3. C.
        protect people from the sun
      4. D.
        show people the right direction
    4. 4.

      The underlined words“embark on” in the last paragraph probably mean “______”.

      1. A.
        start
      2. B.
        prepare
      3. C.
        appreciate
      4. D.
        record

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Dust storms are violent and mostly unpredictable. They can cause property damage, injuries, and deaths, so it’s necessary to know what to do when you come across them.
         Watch out for dust storm warnings. Dust storms are most likely to occur on hot summer days, so listen to the local TV or radio broadcasts before traveling in hot, dry conditions, and consider changing or giving up your trip if dust storms are predicted. Roadside signs may also be able to warn you of dust storm danger.
         Be prepared. If you are in a storm-prone area, carry a mask(口罩) to keep out small dust particles (颗粒), and take eye protection to protect your eyes. A supply of water is also necessary.
         Go beyond the storm. If you see a dust storm from some distance, and you are in a vehicle, you should try to escape from it. Some dust storms can travel at more than 75 miles per hour, but they frequently travel much slower. However, it is not advisable to put yourself at risk by driving at high speed.
         Stay inside. Do not move about in a storm, as you will not be able to see hidden risks in your path. So if you’re in a house, stay inside.
         Protect yourself from flying objects. Cover as much of your body as possible. A dust storm’s high wind can carry heavy objects. If you find yourself without shelter, try to stay low, close to the ground, and protect your head with your arms, a backpack or a pillow

    1. 1.

      What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?

      1. A.
        Dust storms usually travel much slower than vehicles
      2. B.
        Don’t be so worried about dust storms in the distance
      3. C.
        You shouldn’t drive at a risky speed to escape from dust storms
      4. D.
        Driving faster than the dust storm is the most important thing
    2. 2.

      We can learn from the passage that ______.

      1. A.
        it is dangerous to travel on hot summer days
      2. B.
        dust storms usually come from far away
      3. C.
        people should stay indoors when a dust storm comes
      4. D.
        small objects blown by a storm’s wind cannot harm people
    3. 3.

      Which of the following may NOT really be needed when you come across a storm?

      1. A.
        A pair of glasses
      2. B.
        A blanket
      3. C.
        A bottle of milk
      4. D.
        A travel guide
    4. 4.

      A weatherman may give you all of the following advice EXCEPT that "______".

      1. A.
        do not enter a dust storm
      2. B.
        mind the warnings on the roadside signs
      3. C.
        close all the doors and windows of your house
      4. D.
        cover your body with as many things as possible
    5. 5.

      Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
      a. the violence of dust storms
      b. the speed of dust storms
      c. the worst dust storm ever
      d. the likely time for dust storms

      1. A.
        a. b. c
      2. B.
        b. c. d
      3. C.
        a. b. d
      4. D.
        a. c. d

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Babysitter(保姆) Wanted
    I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.
    If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to rebecharv@aol.com or call 800-4964.
    Office Manager Wanted
    Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (财务的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.
    Please reply to jim@californiaaquatics.com or call 800-6978 to apply.
    Waiter/ Waitress Wanted
    A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics (基本要素) of fine dining and customer service.
    If you’re interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org to apply.
    This is a part-time job.
    Office Cleaner Wanted
    Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
    Duties include:
    ●Cleaning the washrooms
    ●Cleaning the furniture
    ●Sweeping the floors
    ●Other general cleaning experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour
    Reply to:job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org or call 800-8197.

    1. 1.

      Which of the following position is a full-time job?

      1. A.
        Babysitter
      2. B.
        Office manager
      3. C.
        Waiter / waitress
      4. D.
        Office cleaner
    2. 2.

      If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?

      1. A.
        job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org
      2. B.
        job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org
      3. C.
        jim@californiaaquatics.com
      4. D.
        rebecharv@aol.com
    3. 3.

      What can we learn from the passage?

      1. A.
        The office cleaner has to work three hours each day
      2. B.
        One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone
      3. C.
        A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour
      4. D.
        Experience is necessary for all these four jobs
    4. 4.

      Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?

      1. A.
        Being familiar with computers
      2. B.
        Having knowledge of wines
      3. C.
        Knowing more about menus
      4. D.
        Working well with others

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    科目： 来源： 题型：阅读理解

    Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty 200 years ago. At any other time and place, this lowly origin would have dictated his future, but in Lincoln’s case, his self-determination and force of will made it possible for him to secure his seat in his country's history. He has become a role model in the self-made America.
    If you want to learn about somebody who didn’t quit, look no further. Abraham Lincoln had two business ventures failed, and the second one made him bankrupt, so he had to spend the next 17 years of his life paying for the debt. He also lost 8 different elections. It seemed that he had never done things right at the first time: the first time he ran for state legislature for Congress, for land officer, for Senate, all of these failed, and the first time he sought the vice-presidential nomination, he got less than 100 votes nationally. But he never found it too shameful to carry on his mission. Then later in 1860, on such a rough road, he made it to the White House. He lived up to his famous saying, “Always bear in mind that your own determination to success is more important than any other.”
    He could have quit many times-—-but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit，he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of America. One important way Lincoln influences present society is that we look back on his lifeas a role model for future generations. Lincoln’s high character influences us because we compare present-day politicians to the example Lincoln set. A major influence Lincoln has on the united States today is simply through the good example he set when it came to honesty, persistence and leadership

    1. 1.

      According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is true?

      1. A.
        Lincoln was born with a silver spoon in his mouth
      2. B.
        Like Lincoln, a poor origin leads to a bright future
      3. C.
        America is considered self-made because of Lincoln
      4. D.
        Self-determination and will contributed to Lincoln’s success
    2. 2.

      What is Paragraph Two mainly about?

      1. A.
        How Lincoln made his way to the White House
      2. B.
        Lincoln suffered various failures
      3. C.
        Lincoln was a man who never quit
      4. D.
        Lincoln once lost two business ventures
    3. 3.

      Which is the correct order of what happened to Lincoln?
      a. He was paying off his debt.

      b. He failed in the run for land officer.
      c. He got less than 100 votes nationally.

      d. he stuck to his mission, e. He went bankrupt

      1. A.
        b-c-c-d-a
      2. B.
        e-a-b-c-d
      3. C.
        e-c-a-b-d
      4. D.
        d-c-a-b-c
    4. 4.

      What’s the function of Lincoln’s famous saying in Paragraph Two?

      1. A.
        To tell us that determination is the most important to success
      2. B.
        To attract readers1 attention
      3. C.
        To show why Lincoln was able to carry on in hard times
      4. D.
        To summarize Lincoln’s story
    5. 5.

      Why does the writer consider Lincoln as one of the greatest presidents in America?

      1. A.
        Because he still influences America as a role model
      2. B.
        Because he set a good example to the present politicians
      3. C.
        Because of his great personalities
      4. D.
        Because he went through diverse difficulties

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    Narcissus was a beautiful looking boy. He had long, flowing, blond hair, beautiful, bright, blue eyes and even, white teeth. Many young ladies fell in love with him including the nymph（女神）: Echo.
    Nymphs were lively spirits who lived near streams and lakes and protected trees in the forest. Echo had upset the Queen of the Gods; Hera. As a punishment Hera made Echo unable to speak except to repeat the last three words of the person she was talking to.
    Poor Echo fell in love with Narcissus but could never tell him how she felt. Narcissus teased her and she ran away with tears pouring down her face. Aphrodite, the goddess of love saw what happened and decided to punish Narcissus. As he came to a pool of water Narcissus saw his reflection (影子)and fell in love with the vision he saw. It was of course his own reflection.
    Poor Narcissus watched his own reflection, every time he tried to touch the face of the vision he loved it broke up on the shimmering surface of the water. Narcissus stopped eating, lost his beautiful looks and desired to get his love. In the end he anguished gradually and died.
    Aphrodite took pity on him and made a flower grow in his place on the bank of the lake. Narcissus flowers (水仙花) can be found to this day growing wherever you can find water and trees

    1. 1.

      Echo fell in love with Narcissus because______.

      1. A.
        Narcissus was good-looking
      2. B.
        Echo was a lively spirit
      3. C.
        Narcissus loved her, too
      4. D.
        Echo took pity on Narcissus
    2. 2.

      Why did Aphrodite, the goddess of love, punish Narcissus?

      1. A.
        Aphrodite envied Echo because she loved Narcissus
      2. B.
        She thought Narcissus didn’t respect and made Echo sad
      3. C.
        Narcissus fell in love with the vision, not Echo
      4. D.
        Echo was trapped in love and didn’t protect trees in the forest any longer
    3. 3.

      What does the underlined word “anguished” in the fourth paragraph mean?

      1. A.
        become increasingly thin and weak
      2. B.
        become very hungry
      3. C.
        become very fat
      4. D.
        become out of mind
    4. 4.

      What is the main purpose of writing the passage?

      1. A.
        To tell people a sad love story
      2. B.
        To tell people how Narcissus flowers came
      3. C.
        To tell the true meaning of beauty and ugliness
      4. D.
        To tell people not affect others’ love

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