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Hawking has left much for Chinese to think about.

British physicist Stephen hawking, possible the world’s most famous scientist after Albert Einstein, gave lectures in Zhejiang and Beijing in August.

An illness left him unable to move any part of his body except for three fingers. But his continuing efforts in the field of science have made many young people take him as their idol（偶像）.

His books, such as A Brief History of Time, become bestsellers in Chinese bookstores. “Hawking helps people enlarge their horizons and become interested in science,” said Pan Yunhe, president of Zhejiang University.

Indeed, experts don’t think it likely that Hawking’ s lectures and profound（深奥的） ideas will be easily understood by the average person. But he has certainly sowed the seeds of science among many young people.

And the “Hawking fever” caused by his visit has made people ask: How can China produce more top scientists like Hawking?

“Nurturing（培养）top scientists will take as much work to change society as to educate the scientists themselves,” said Zhang Fan. Zhang has studied in the UK since 1999 and will be a second – year student at Trinity College in October.

In Britain, Zhang said, teachers inspire students to have a general understanding of the subjects they are interested in. And they encourage students to develop new ideas, which helps them to nurture their creativity.

In China, the Department of Education has encouraged schools to provide quality education to develop students’ potential（潜力）.

“I hope teachers will pay more attention to helping us use our imaginations and solve problems on our own,” said Lu Jie, a Junior Three student in Sanfan Middle School in Beijing.

63. _________ have made young people take Hawking as their idol.

A. Hawking’ s ongoing devotion to science

B. the fact that Hawking is a famous physicist

C. Hawking’ s lectures in Zhejiang and Beijing

D. the fact that Hawking can just move three fingers

64. In paragraph 4, the underlined word “horizons” means “_________”.

A. one’s knowledge of science      B. one’s sight of the subjects

C. the area of one’s knowledge     D. the line where earth and sky meet

65. From the passage we learn that _______.

A. Hawking’ s books were not popular in China before his visit

B. most schools in China provide quality education to develop students’ potential

C. to nurture top scientists, teachers should solve all the problems for the students

D. ordinary people in China may find Hawking’ s ideas beyond their comprehension

66. The last three paragraphs mainly tell us_______.

A. students in Sanfan middle school are more imaginative

B. teachers should encourage students to be more creative

C. British students do not work as hard as Chinese students

D. top scientists won’t appear even if schools provide quality education

 

Bill and his family has been living in the six－family building for years. All the neighbors got along fairly well with each other until recently.
An old man and his wife used to live on the second floor. Bill’s mother and the old lady were good friends. Unfortunately the lady died last month. Her husband could not live alone, so he had his grandson move over and live with him.
The grandson has become a problem to all the neighbors, especially to Bill’s family. The walls of the building are thin and he is noisy. Bill is used to peace and quiet but the young man likes to listen to the radio late at night. Sometimes friends of his visit and they make a lot of noise. That is too much for Bill’s family.
Bill’s mother once asked the old man politely if he was able to sleep well at night, but obviously the man didn’t understand what she meant. If he did and spoke to his grandson, the young man obviously didn’t listen, since things haven’t changed any. Everyone in Bill’s family agrees that something must be done though they don’t want to hurt the kind old man.
【小题1】Bill’s family got angry because ________.

A．the old lady had died

B．a young man moved in

C．the old man could not live alone

D．the grandson made a lot of noise

【小题2】 Which of the following statements is true?

A．The old man could not live without his wife’s help.

B．The old man and his wife were sometimes making trouble too.

C．Bill’s mother was kind to her neighbors.

D．Bill’s mother was the only one who likes the young man.

【小题3】The grandson makes a lot of noise as ________.

A．he never thinks other people might not be happy with so much noise around

B．the walls of the building are thin

C．he likes to listen to the radio at night

D．friends of his visit

【小题4】It seems that ________to solve the problem.

A．anyone is able	B．only the grandfather is going
C．Bill’s mother is able	D．nobody is likely

Long ago there was a poor farmer in Russia. He had been very__1__with everything he had. However，when he found his elder brother was_2__than him，he felt disappointed. So he__3_hard about how he could also be richer. Finally he got an idea. He started to spend less money on food and clothes to__4__some money to buy more land. Once he had enough money，he started__5_for land.

He__6__that on the neighboring land，there were some nomads (游牧民) living there. He bought some gifts and went to__7__their head. He presented the gifts to the head and told him the__8__of his visit. The head welcomed him，accepted the gifts and agreed to his_9__to get the land. The head told him that he could have the land__10__giving him anything. He can take as much land as he could__11__by walking through the land before sunset (日落)．He should start in the morning and whatever distance he could travel during the__12_，he could have it.

The farmer became very__13__when he heard this offer. Now he could have lots of__14__without paying anything. He came_15_the next morning and started running，not walking，__16__he could cover the largest area. To reach his goal，he neither ate food，nor drank water，nor had any rest. He just continued__17__.Without eating，or drinking，or resting he just got very__18__.When he came back to the head in the evening，he__19__right on the spot. Sadly his son buried him in a piece of land about 6 x 4 feet.

Don’t be greedy (贪婪的) or you will__20__everything finally.

1.                A．careful　　　   B．pleased         C．bored　　　  D．busy

 

2.                A．healthier       B．stronger        C．richer    D．cleverer

 

3.                A．thought        B．learned         C．tried D．worked

 

4.                A．borrow         B．spend          C．make D．save

 

5.                A．waiting         B．looking         C．preparing D．caring

 

6.                A．explained       B．hoped          C．noticed   D．guessed

 

7.                A．see            B．follow          C．help D．cheat

 

8.                A．chance         B．result          C．condition D．purpose

 

9.                A．promise        B．request         C．suggestion D．order

 

10.               A．for            B．by             C．without   D．before

 

11.               A．cover          B．farm           C．buy  D．have

 

12.               A．year           B．month         C．week D．day

 

13.               A．interested      B．sad            C．happy D．calm

 

14.               A．land           B．crop           C．experience D．knowledge

 

15.               A．quietly         B．early           C．finally D．suddenly

 

16.               A．so that         B．even if         C．because   D．whether

 

17.               A．dreaming       B．walking         C．speaking   D．running

 

18.               A．nervous        B．excited         C．tired  D．worried

 

19.               A．refused        B．died           C．appeared  D．rested

 

20.               A．lose           B．face           C．change    D．defeat

 

 

After the Yushu earthquake, to make sure that rescue work could be carried out as smoothly as possible, Premier Wen Jiabao          his visit to Brunei.

       A．put away            B．put off          C．put up             D．put down

 

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

请阅读以下酒店信息，然后按要求匹配信息。

A. Sunworld Dynasty Hotel

   The signature crab feast thoughtfully prepared by our NO.1 Chef Chen Ruirong combines the essence of the centennial Zhejiang and Jiangsu cuisine culture with modern concepts of healthy eating. Guests can enjoy delicious crab prepared in classic style. For our more discerning guests Chef Chen is happy to use his exquisite techniques to create the dishes that answer your desires.

   For reservations or further information, please contact (8610)5816 8888 ext 8288

B. Grand Hotel Beijing

   The new year draws near and the Grand Hotel Beijing has been preparing its annual series of gift boxes. These traditional foods, including hand-made sausages, salted Beijing duck and varieties of Chinese bread, will give you and your loved ones a taste of pure old Beijing during the holiday festivities. With just a call, you can enjoy “ five-star” delicacies at home!

   For ordering please contact: (86-10)651300540 ext. 312 or 313

C. Grand Metropark Yuantong Hotel Beijing

   This impressive Western-style architecture has an old world interior with traditional Chinese elements. Ideally situated on Financial Street, it is convenient to the subway and other public transportation, with the Mei Lanfang Theater nearby and several business districts within walking distance. An enterprise of the Beijing Dadi Yuantong Group, this five-star hotel is managed by the CTS HK Metropark Hotels Management Co. Ltd.

   For reservations please contact: (86-10)66026688

D. Beijing Minzu Hotel

   Beijing Minzu Hotel is an ideal place for you to spend your Christmas Eve this year. The hotel will present a special holiday dinner steeped in “European Flavor” on December 24. Excellent French wine, classical music, festive decorations and elegant cuisine will leave you feeling jolly and warm on that wonderful night. And if you are lucky Santa might have some surprising gifts for you.

   For reservations please contact: (86-10)66014466 ext. 162or 163

E. Beijing Far East International Youth Hotel

  Beijing Far East International Youth Hotel, affiliated with the Beijing Tourism Group, is the first hotel in China to join the International Youth Hostels Federation. The hotel has 158 guestrooms that face into a typical Beijing courtyard. It ranks in the Top 10 of a list determined and compiled by Hostel.com on the basis of customer satisfaction, and was selected best Youth Hotel in 2006 by Hostelbookers.com. in addition, the hotel offers a very convenient location, only a few minutes walk to cultural and commercial districts such as Liu Li Chang, Tian’anmen Square, Qianmen, Dashilan and the Forbidden City.

  Website: www.fareastyh.com

  Tel : (86-10) 5195 8565 ext 8561

F. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

  Currently the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel is sweetening the pot by granting a 50 percent discount on ice-cream, desserts and cakes sold on the premises.

  Guests have a wide range of choices: on the first floor, delicious desserts and cakes can be enjoyed in repose and peace in the Library; special Macanese ice-cream can be savored in Vascoon restaurant on the fifth floor; and all can be topped off with a fine Martini in the Flames bar. The 50 percent discount also applies to those planning to enjoy that take-away cake in the comfort of home.

  Tel: (86-10) 5812 8888 ext 8411

请阅读以下个人信息，然后匹配符合他\她要求的酒店信息。

36. Charlie, a college student from America, majors in medicine. He is fond of Chinese culture, especially the Chinese ancient buildings. So he’ll come to Beijing alone. Without any friends or relatives in Beijing, he has to find a good hotel according to the information given in magazines.

37. Daisy is a sweet food lover, She is a foreign student studying in Beijing university. She

likes the university very much except for its food. So she always eats outside or takes food back from outside. She enjoys reading “ CHINA TODAY ” to get latest information and discount information about food.

38. David is a businessman from England. When free he enjoys going to theaters. Recently he is very interested in learning the financial information about developing countries. He has been to many countries. This month he’ll come to China to investigate the market situation.

39. Laura has to stay in Beijing owing to her project in China for a whole year, but she felt it a nice thing to have an opportunity to spend the new year festival here. She’d like to take some Chinese traditional foods to meet the need of her family.

40. Johnson is an epicure. Crab is his favorite. He will catch every chance to taste special, different and traditional foods all over the world. Chinese cuisine culture has made deep impression on him. So he thinks his visit to China this Summer will be a good expectation.