Galaxy saw a man and a woman who communicated with the sign language at the train station when she was on the way home one evening. She noticed that the woman asked the man for the direction. He told her that he did not know. Galaxy decided to help them. She had learned the sign language when she served as a volunteer in the deaf and mute（聋哑）school. Then she showed the woman the direction and left her email address to them in case they needed her help later.

　 She received an email from that man the next day. Kazrim was his name. Galaxy replied his mail sincerely. They both started chatting online soon after and began seeing each other. Although they only communicated with the sign language, it never bothered her.

　 Galaxy was fond of him gradually. Obviously, Kazrim was the same too. He presented Galaxy with a bunch of sunflowers and asked her sincerely, “Are you willing to be my girlfriend?” Galaxy was pleasantly surprised. She requested him to give her some time to persuade her parents.

　 As she had expected, her parents were very angry after they had learned of their love story. Galaxy explained, “Kazrim is an excellent and a very optimistic person. He has a very positive attitude towards life and work. He cares for others always. He is 100％ better than the normal. Moreover, the mute is still a human. He should possess a perfect and wonderful love. ”

　 Her parents asked to see him, then. The very worried Galaxy took Kazrim home a few days later. When they were on the train, Kazrim told her, ‘‘I’m going to tell your parents I’ll be looking after you well with all my life!” Galaxy was deeply moved.

　 As soon as they had entered the house, Galaxy introduced him to her parents. She said, ‘‘This is Kazrim.” Just right after her speech, an unbelievable thing happened. Kazrim threw the gift away and held her in his arms tightly.

　 He said, “YOU CAN TALK?” It was the same question that Galaxy wanted to ask, too.

　 The four people were shocked all of a sudden. As a matter of fact, Kazrim always believed that Galaxy was a mute and he still fell in love with her deeply.

37. How did Galaxy and Kazrim get to know each other?

　 A. They met each other by chance.

　 B. They were introduced to each other,

　 C. They once studied at the same university.

　 D. They both served in a special needs school.

38. How did Galaxy probably communicate with Kazrim befor she took him home?

A. Writing words on paper.　　 　　　　 B. Using the sign language.

　 C. Judging from his expression.　 　　 D. Speaking her native language.

39. What did Galaxy expect her parents to do?

　 A. To have a talk with Kazrim.　　 　 B. To prepare for her marriage.

C. To treat Kazrim as a normal man. 　 D. To accept Kazrim as her boyfriend.

40. What can we learn about the two young people from the passage?

　 A. They fell in love at the first sight.

　 B. They cheated each other to win love.

　 C. They mistook each other for being mutes.

　 D. They ignored the anger of Galaxy’s parents.

You are invited to join PTPI （People to People International）’s President and CEO, Mary Jean Eisenhower, in America’s Capitol for the 2009 Global Youth Conference!  In D． C．, you will spend four exciting days exploring into this year’s theme, “Global Sustainability: It’s All Connected!”  Come to the GYC to learn how you can work together with friends from around the world to create a better, brighter and greener future!

       250 students will stay in the Hyatt Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia from November 11-15, 2009 for this eye-opening conference．We hope that you will join us in exploring PTPI’s mission through international understanding, education, leadership and humanitarianism!

Highlights of this event will include:

       ?? A key-note address presented by PTPI’s President and CEO, Mary Jean Eisenhower!

?? An interactive student group, featuring your peers from across the globe!

?? Take an active part in sustaining Washington,   D． C．through a service project benefiting the

       Anacostia Watershed!

       ?? A unique tour of Washington, D． C．--- we promise that you have never seen D． C．this way before!

       ?? An opportunity to reunite with old friends and make new ones from around the World!

       Application

       Successful applicants aged 13-18 who will be enrolled in a middle school, high school or home school during the time of the conference will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis．

       We urge students to APPLY ON-LINE TODAY, as applications will likely exceed available space．Upon acceptance into the Global Youth Conference, you will receive a confirmation notice and other important information via e-mail．If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact People to People International: youthconference@ptpi．org

Which of the following students is most likely to be able to attend the GYC?

       A．A third grader in a primary school．

       B．A 19-year-old student at college．

       C．A student who receives a confirmation notice．

       D．A student who sends the application on Nov．17．

Which of the following can best explain the underlined part “on a first-come, first-served basis”?

       A．Your application will be dealt with as soon as it is received．

       B．Although your application arrives late, it will be dealt with in time．

       C．Your application will be dealt with in the order in which it arrives．

       D．You’d better send your application early．

The following are the attractions of this event EXCEPT that __________．

       A．there will be a very special tour of Washington,

       B．they will stay in a famous hotel in Arlington D． C．

       C．it’ll be a great chance to make new friends from across the world

       D．Mary Jean Eisenhower will deliver a key-note address

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