Less educated and less poised（沉着的）than his brother William, Britain’s Prince Harry has occasionally found himself on the front pages of some tabloid (小报) for the wrong reason. Harry has admitted drinking underage and smoking marijuana（大麻）in the past. In January 2006, he apologized after being pictured at a costume party dressed as a Nazi. But one thing he has been serious about is going to Iraq to fight with his fellow soldiers. After completing training last year, he demanded a chance to serve.

As a child he collected military toys and his bedroom walls were covered with posters of helicopters and tanks. Despite his youth, the army has always held a special place in his heart.

 “There’s no way I am going to sit back home while my boys are out fighting for their country,” he said in an interview to mark his 21st birthday. “That may sound patriotic（爱国的）, but it’s true.” Perhaps this shows new strength in him.

Britain’s Defense Ministry announced last week that the 22-year-old Harry would serve a six-month tour of duty in southern Iraq.

Harry said he was “over the moon” and has insisted he wants to be treated the same as any ordinary soldiers.

In Britain, British Prime Minister Tony Blair described Harry’s decision as in keeping with his character. But in Baghdad, Iraqis described it as a public relations move.

Harry has been the focus of attention in the past few years probably because of________.

A. the identity as a prince of the UK

B. his bad habits and wrong behavior

C. his devotion to his country

D. his preference to the army

By saying “Perhaps this shows new strength in him.”, the author means that Prince Harry changed his image by_______.

A. taking an interest in military   

B. apologizing for a Nazi uniform  

C. being willing to serve in the army in Iraq 

D. defending Britain against attack

The underlined word “over the moon” in the Paragraph 5 means_____.

A. very pleased   B. very sad    C. very frightened   D. very calm

Which of the followings is NOT the reason why he insisted on serving in Iraq?

A. He was more or less affected by his childhood’s interest

B. He has grown up and felt a sense of duty to his country

C. His strong character contributes to his decision

D. He wants to make up for his wrong actions

In Iraqis’ eyes, Harry’s decision to serve in Iraq is_______.

A. patriotic     B. political          C. friendly          D. personal

Less educated and less poised（沉着的）than his brother William, Britain’s Prince Harry has occasionally found himself on the front pages of some tabloid (小报) for the wrong reason. Harry has admitted drinking underage and smoking marijuana（大麻）in the past. In January 2006, he apologized after being pictured at a costume party dressed as a Nazi. But one thing he has been serious about is going to Iraq to fight with his fellow soldiers. After completing training last year, he demanded a chance to serve.
As a child he collected military toys and his bedroom walls were covered with posters of helicopters and tanks. Despite his youth, the army has always held a special place in his heart.
“There’s no way I am going to sit back home while my boys are out fighting for their country,” he said in an interview to mark his 21st birthday. “That may sound patriotic（爱国的）, but it’s true.” Perhaps this shows new strength in him.
Britain’s Defense Ministry announced last week that the 22-year-old Harry would serve a six-month tour of duty in southern Iraq.
Harry said he was “over the moon” and has insisted he wants to be treated the same as any ordinary soldiers.
In Britain, British Prime Minister Tony Blair described Harry’s decision as in keeping with his character. But in Baghdad, Iraqis described it as a public relations move

1. 1.

   Harry has been the focus of attention in the past few years probably because of________

   1. A.
      the identity as a prince of the UK
   2. B.
      his bad habits and wrong behavior
   3. C.
      his devotion to his country
   4. D.
      his preference to the army
2. 2.

   By saying “Perhaps this shows new strength in him.”, the author means that Prince Harry changed his image by_______

   1. A.
      taking an interest in military
   2. B.
      apologizing for a Nazi uniform
   3. C.
      being willing to serve in the army in Iraq
   4. D.
      defending Britain against attack
3. 3.

   The underlined word “over the moon” in the Paragraph 5 means_____

   1. A.
      very pleased
   2. B.
      very sad
   3. C.
      very frightened
   4. D.
      very calm
4. 4.

   Which of the followings is NOT the reason why he insisted on serving in Iraq?

   1. A.
      He was more or less affected by his childhood’s interest
   2. B.
      He has grown up and felt a sense of duty to his country
   3. C.
      His strong character contributes to his decision
   4. D.
      He wants to make up for his wrong actions
5. 5.

   In Iraqis’ eyes, Harry’s decision to serve in Iraq is_______

   1. A.
      patriotic
   2. B.
      political
   3. C.
      friendly
   4. D.
      personal

Edith Cavell was born on December 4, 1865, in England. When she left school, she became a teacher. Edith soon found that she had a  36  for nursing(护理), so she completed her training  37  any problem. In 1907, a doctor invited Edith to open a  38  school for nurses in Belgium(比利时).

In August 1914, Germany invaded Belgium. By then, the training school had become a Red Cross hospital. It required its nurses to care for injured soldiers from every country---even  39  soldiers.   .

German forces (军队) went through Belgium to France. British soldiers were  40  with the French, trying to  41  the Germans out of France. But they didn’t  42 . As a result, many British and French soldiers would be caught. But some of them found their  43 to Edith’s training school. There, she took care of them and  44  them from the German forces. Then she heard some  45  people were willing to help the soldiers escape. Together they organized travels for the soldiers out of Belgium to Holland, which was a safe country during the whole war.

In august 1915, the German government discovered  46  was happening at Edith’s training school. Edith was  47  for helping about two hundred British and French  48 escape. Early on October 12, 1915, Edith Cavell was  49  . She died for her country, but she believed that she had only been a nurse trying to do her 50 . History will remember her for ever.

A. story      B. talent       C. hope         D. taste

A .without    B. for         C. except        D. over

A. singing    B. teaching     C. learning      D. training

A. nation     B .child        C. street        D. enemy

A .meeting    B .fighting      C. competing   D. arguing

A. refuse     B. talk          C. keep       D. task

A. succeed    B. remember    C. miss        D. join

A. cause      B. reply        C. key        D. way

A. hid        B. knew        C. stopped     D. prevent

A. famous     B. honest       C. brave      D. poor

A. that        B. What        C. whom     D. which

A. driven      B. thanked      C. beaten     D. caught

A. soldiers     B. nurses       C. teachers    D. travelers

A. killed       B. punished     C. educated   D. shocked

A. homework   B. business      C. dream     D. duty

Edith Cavell was born on December 4, 1865, in England. When she left school, she became a teacher. Edith soon found that she had a 36  for nursing(护理), so she completed her training 37  any problem. In 1907, a doctor invited Edith to open a 38  school for nurses in Belgium(比利时).

In August 1914, Germany invaded Belgium. By then, the training school had become a Red Cross hospital. It required its nurses to care for injured soldiers from every country---even 39  soldiers.   .

German forces (军队) went through Belgium to France. British soldiers were 40  with the French, trying to 41  the Germans out of France. But they didn’t 42 . As a result, many British and French soldiers would be caught. But some of them found their 43 to Edith’s training school. There, she took care of them and 44  them from the German forces. Then she heard some 45  people were willing to help the soldiers escape. Together they organized travels for the soldiers out of Belgium to Holland, which was a safe country during the whole war.

In august 1915, the German government discovered 46  was happening at Edith’s training school. Edith was 47  for helping about two hundred British and French 48 escape. Early on October 12, 1915, Edith Cavell was 49  . She died for her country, but she believed that she had only been a nurse trying to do her 50 . History will remember her for ever.