Hank Viscardi was born without legs. He had no legs but stumps（残肢） that could be fitted with a kind of special boots. People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at him and called him ‘Ape Man’ because his arms practically dragged on the ground.

    Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good and he needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of the usual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way through college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in one of the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been moving around on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even the stumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon have to use a wheel chair. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m

Hank felt himself got cold all over. However, the doctor said there was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs（假腿）. Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror. For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be--- a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.

    Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room, and marched back again. There were times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himself up and went back to the endless marching. He went out on the street. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boat and learned to sail it.

    When World War II came, he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job．He took the regular training. He marched and drilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless. This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.

1．It can be inferred from the story that five feet eight inches tall is _______.

     A．an average height for a fully grown person

       B．too tall for an average person

     C．too short for an average person 

       D．none of the above

2．The sentence “he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job” implies that the Red Cross _______.

     A．was only glad to give him a job

     B．gave him a job because he was a good soldier

     C．gave him a job after he talked to someone whom he knew in the organization

     D．was not willing to give him a job at first

3．When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers, he _______.

     A．did everything the other soldiers did

     B．did most of the things the other soldiers did

     C．did some of the things the other soldiers did

     D．took some special training

4．The writer suggests that Hank Viscardi _______.

     A．had no friends                             B．never saw himself as different from others

     C．was very shy                             D．was too proud to accept help from others

Should e­cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) be a new choice for the smokers trying to get rid of the habit? Reactions from Americans are mixed．More than half of the people questioned in a survey think e­cigarettes should be controlled by the US Food and Drug Administration，but 47 percent believe the e­cigarettes should be available to the smokers who want to quit．
“In the hunt for a safer cigarette，e­cigarettes are becoming a popular choice among those either trying to quit or looking to replace standard tobacco smoke with an alternative that manufacturers claim to be safer，” Zogby International，which conducted the survey，said in a statement．
About half of the 4,611 adults who took part in the survey had heard about e­cigarettes，which are battery­powered，or rechargeable cigarettes that vaporize a liquid nicotine solution．They do not produce smoke but a water vapor without smell．Sold mostly on the Internet，e­cigarettes were first made in China．
Last year the World Health Organization (WHO) warned against using e­cigarettes，saying there was no evidence to prove they were safe or helped smokers break the habit．The WHO said people who smoke e­cigarettes breathe in a fine fog of nicotine into the lungs．
Nearly a third of people questioned in the survey think that e­cigarettes should be allowed in places where smoking is forbidden，because they don’t produce smoke，but 46 percent disagree．Men who were aware of the availability of e­cigarettes were more likely than women to say they should be a choice available to smokers who want to quit．Young people，aged 18－29，and singles were the groups most open to trying e­cigarettes．Smoking is the single largest cause of preventable death worldwide，according to the WHO．
【小题1】What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

Most drinks stating that they are fruit­ flavored (水果味道的) contain no fruit at all, while most of the rest contain only a small quantity of fruit, according to a study carried by the British Food Commission.
“Shoppers need to check the labels (标签) before buying drinks, though sometimes the actual content can be non­existent，” said Food Commission spokesperson Ian Tokelove. “Food production is highly competitive. __1__ It will increase profits, and consumers won't always realize they are being tricked.”
Flavorings are focused on the flavors of natural food products such as fruits, meats and vegetables, or creating flavor for food products that do not have the desired flavors. Researchers analyzed the contents of 28 strawberry­ flavored products sold in stores.    __2__  Of the 11 products that did contain strawberries, five of them contained less than one percent real fruit. In addition, each juice box contained nearly eight teaspoons of sugar.
__3__ Let's take jam as an example. Some strawberry­ flavored jam was labeled as containing no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.
__4__ Consumers have the rights to know clearly about what they have bought. Under current UK law, food packages do not have to distinguish between natural and artificial flavoring. “Describing a product as strawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet with pictures of strawberries is misleading.   __5__ Unfortunately, it is also legal and widespread，” Tokelove said. “It's time to take measures to protect the consumers' rights.”

The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world．But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing．   

October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar．Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers．It’s a great opportunity to make new friends，join lots of clubs and settle into university life．

However，having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind，you can feel nervous when meeting lots of strangers in big halls. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?

   Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot．So just take it all in slowly．Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.

   Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers’ week:

·Learn rules．Make sure you know British social etiquette (礼节)．Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

·Be kind．Sometimes cups of tea or even pieces of French fries can give you a good start in making friends.

·Be sociable．The more active you are, the more 1ikely you’ll meet new people than if you’re someone who is shy and never leaves his room.

·Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.

    So with a bit of clever planning and motivation，Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to the next year’s recruits.

1..  . Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?   

 A. October is generally the busiest month for universities

    B. It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your suitcase

    C. A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier

    D. The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week

2..  . The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to          .

    A. courses               B. freshers   

    C. neighbors             D. challenges

3..  We can infer from Paragraph 4 that            .

    A. the newcomers usually miss the days at home

    B. most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities

    C. many freshers are worried about how to fit university 1ife

    D. all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs   

4..   Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?

    A. To pass the busy university life

    B. To help make friends with other freshers

    C. To show yourself drinker as others

    D. To pass the time in a happy way   

5..  ．The main purpose of the passage is to         .

    A. tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities

    B. introduce something about higher education system of the UK

    C. discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK

D. advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning

Memphis is the largest city in the southern State of Tennessee, USA. The Mississippi River flows along the west side of the city. Memphis is the chief center of business, industry and transportation in Tennessee.

650,000 people live in the city. More than one million people live in the area. Like many other American cities, Memphis has had racial problems. About forty-eight percent of the city’s population is African American. In 1968, city workers who collected waste went on strike. Most of the workers were black. The famous civil rights leader Martin Luther King Junior went to Memphis to support the workers. On April 4^th, King was murdered in Memphis by James Earl Ray. After Mr. King’s death, the city worked to improve living conditions for black people. In 1991, voters elected W.E.Herenton the city’s first black mayor. The same year, Memphis opened the National Civil Rights Museum. It was built next to the place where Martin Luther King was killed. Many people visit the museum to learn about the history of the American civil rights movement. Today, people from across the United States and around the world visit Memphis,where tourism has become a major industry.

1..

 There are about      African Americans living in Memphis.

A. 312,000      B. 480,000    C. 650,000     D. 1,000,000

2..

 Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Martin Luther King was killed in the city of Memphis by James Earl Ray in 1968.

B. W.E.Herenton was elected the first black mayor of Memphis in 1991.

C. Memphis opened the National Civil Rights Museum in 1991.

D. Martin Luther King was elected mayor of Memphis.

3..

 The title for the passage should be      .

A. How to fight against slavery     B. National Civil Rights Museum

C. Memphis                    D. A black mayor